Friday, September 9, 2016

The Creemore

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Friday, September 9, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 37 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

Literary Lineup

Arctic Art

Area artists teaching in Nunavut

Dunedin Festival showcases writers

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Bill McDougall (from left), Cyndy Reycraft, Heather Rowell, Isobel McDougall, Tom Caswell, Sandy McKay and Linda Coulter sort through books in preparation for the Big Book Bash coming up at Station on the Green on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Station's biennial Big Book Bash coming up

by Trina Berlo It’s that time again when booklovers make room on their shelves for the great finds they pick up at the Big Book Bash at Station on the Green.

Those looking to offload some books can donate to the cause. Volunteers are now accepting donations of good quality books for the Sept. 24 sale. All proceeds go toward ongoing maintenance and

upkeep of Station on the Green.

Volunteer Bill McDougall said the money raised at the biennial sale, the biggest fundraiser for the community centre, helps keep user fees down.

About 20 volunteers have been working daily to clean, sort, and alphabetize the books that are coming in but more donations are needed.

Organizers are looking for all types

of books, especially trade paperbacks.

Clean, gently read books are being accepted at the Creemore Curling Club from 10 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday and at The Creemore Echo office during regular business hours, until Sept. 21.

On the day of the sale, thousands of books will be laid out at Station on the Green. The sale is open from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The curling club is located at 218 Collingwood St. The Creemore Echo office is located at 3 Caroline St. W. The book sale is not accepting really old books, however they are needed for an art installation by paper artist Liz Eakins that will be mounted at Station on the Green during the Creemore Festival of the Arts on Oct 1-2. Bring them to The Echo office.

Walker starts shipping, council seeks NEP amendment

by Trina Berlo Clearview Township is still seeking permission to upgrade two roads in relation to the negotiated closure of County Road 91 but in the meantime it has said that Walker Industries can

go ahead and begin shipping from the expanded quarry.

Council discussed the issue in a special closed session meeting on June 15. The details of the meeting are unknown.

At the end of the meeting council passed a motion that it agrees with the township’s solicitor to proceed with requesting the appeal, as well as make an application to amend the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) with respect to

the 26/27 Sideroad road works.

The dates for the original appeal have been changed and there is now an Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario pre-hearing set for March.

(See “Roadwork” on page 3)

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 9, 2016

COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend Saturday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 11

• Nottawasaga Daylilies is open Saturdays and Sundays through September (except Sept. 17). Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Big sale! Call 705-4662916 or www.wilsondaylilies.com for more details.

• Friday Night Mixed Dart League Registration at 7:30 p.m. at Creemore Legion. For more info contact Mike at 705-466-3007 or Gail at

705-520-0055. All are welcome. Come out, make new friends and enjoy darts in a fun league!

eat – the journey from field to fork starts with a hayfield.” History Hosts will also be on hand to welcome visitors, telling them about the Cabin’s history and its first residents. Call 705-466-2261 for more information. The second Saturday for this show.

Saturday, September 10

• A Homage to Hay by photographer Jim Stacey at the Creemore Log Cabin, Library Street, Creemore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Mile One ...

The first ingredient is Hay for much of what we

Sunday, September 11

• Church Services on page 5.

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 12

• Dunedin Women's Friendship Group meets at Dunedin Hall at 7:30 p.m. Bingo night. All welcome.

Tuesday, September 13

• Registration for Creemore Skating Club at Creemore Arena Lobby, 220 Collingwood Street, Creemore from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Programs offered include Pre-CanSkate & CanSkate (Learn to skate program for skaters 3 years of age and older), STARSkate (Figure Skating) and Adult STARSkate (Adult Figure Skating). For more information please contact Annette Belkosky at a.belkosky@hotmail.ca or Julie Bigham at 705466-2977 or jbigham30@hotmail.com.

Wednesday, September 14

• Creemore & Area Small Business Forum at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore at 6:30 p.m. Join the Creemore & Area Small Business Forum Information Session. Entrepreneurial? Own a business in the Creemore area? Interested in peer support? Come to the session or email info@ mybizforum.com if you can’t attend.

Saturday, September 17

• 1st Annual Dunedin Literary Festival at the Dunedin Park and Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd. 9, Dunedin from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.wordsinthewoods.ca or Dunedin Literary Festival on facebook for more information. Authors confirmed: Anne Michaels, Joseph Kertes, Michael Helm, Nicola Ross, John Brooke, Paul Eprile, Brent Preston and more! Musical guests: David Gray, David Sereda, and Colleen Allen and more! Free event - Tickets required for the guided hike with Nicola Ross and for Anne Michaels evening performance. $10 available at Curiosity House Books.

See schedule of events on page 5.

Saturday, September 24

Sunday, September 18

• Terry Fox Run - Terra Nova at Mulmur Township Office, 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur.

Registration at 8:30 a.m. Run at 9 a.m. Walk, run or bicycle. Go to www.terryfox.org to register or donate or call 1-888-836-9786.

• Papier Mache Workshop at Station on the Green from 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone and everyone is/are invited to join Liz Eakins for a free workshop to help build papier mache ‘rocks’ for a community Art Installation. No experience needed. Supplies and instruction provided. Bring your family! Drop in for an hour or stay the whole time. Refreshments provided. Call 705-466-2680 for more info.

Monday, September 19

• The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (Blue Mtn. Branch) meets at at Jubilee Presbyterian Church. Main Street West Stayner at 11 a.m. registration. For further information call Lois 705428-2880.

Wednesday, September 21

• Improv class with MANIC improv. Eight week workshop starts tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Station on the Green. $150. Contact Peter at 705-994-3008.

• Big Book Bash at the Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This biennial book sale is a fundraiser to help with the upkeep of the Station on the Green. Lightlyused clean books to be donated can be dropped off at Creemore Curling Club Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to noon or at Creemore Echo during office hours until Sept. 21. Call 705-466-2597 for book pick-ups.

• Ride Against The Wind Motorcycle Ride at Osprey Community Centre, 494196 Cty Rd 2, Feversham.

Cost $30 per single rider, $50 for rider with passenger.

Ride leaves at 10 a.m. Returns about 1 p.m. for lunch.

Non-riders welcome to bid on Silent Auction items and enjoy a homemade meal at noon for $20. The ride is in support of Grey Highlands Wind Concerns. To register or for more information, email rideagainstwind@ gmail.com or call 519-922-3072.

Monday, September 26

• Tai Chi Classes for Beginners start at the Station on the Green today from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop by one of our regular classes (Monday afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m. and Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.) any time to see what we are all about. For more info call Laura at 705-466-5011 or visit taoist.org/creemore.

Friday, September 23 to Sunday, September 25

• Wild Mushroom Culinary Weekend. Foraging walk to gather mushrooms, followed by spa, lunch & relaxation at Mountain Ash Farm. Four-course gourmet dinner at Chez Michel French Bistro featuring a menu including wild mushrooms. For more info visit mountainashfarm.com.

• Great Northern Exhibition – Collingwood Agricultural Society's 161st Fall Fair. "Wheels & Squeals". Just follow Creemore’s Mill Street north until you see the fair!(16km) Go to www.greatnorthernex. com for entry prices and more details.

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Thursday, September 29 to Sunday, Oct. 2

• Small Halls Festival at Clearview Township.

Fun activities, events and concerts at small halls throughout the township. Go to www. smallhallsfestival.ca for more information.

Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, Oct. 2 • Creemore Festival of the Arts by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society – a part of the Small Halls Festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. www. phahs.ca for more info.

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Roadwork has been done to "satisfaction of township" (Continued from page 1) Clearview Township staff informed Walker Aggregates that roadwork had been done to the satisfaction of the township and shipping could begin.

“As a result of this work being completed, it is Clearview Township’s obligation to inform you that Walker Industries have met the requirements of the road agreement between Walker Industries and the Township of Clearview pertaining to the improvements of County Road 91.

The final works on Concession 10 and 26/27 Sideroad remain outstanding,” writes Clearview CAO Steve Sage.

Walker Aggregates started hauling on County Road 91 from the expanded quarry in July and is now shipping down the improved County Road 91, although the road closure won’t happen until the upgrades to 26/27 sideroad and Concession 10 are complete.

The decision came as a surprise to those opposing the road upgrades, including Wendy Franks, a party in the appeal hearing.

She said in preparation for the tribunal it was discovered that the

road goes through two wetlands which is prohibited in the NEP and that is the reason for the amendment. It was thought that Walker Industries would not be permitted to ship aggregate from the expanded quarry as per the licence agreement until 26/27 Sideroad had been upgraded but the township is going by the exact text that improvements to 91 and 26/27 Sideroad “as contemplated by the Road Settlement Agreements be undertaken to the satisfaction of the Township of Clearview”.

Franks points out, the 26/27 Sideroad improvements are defined in the Road Settlement Agreement as “to the standard of a rural gravel surface township road”.

“It’s not defined what satisfied means but upgraded is defined and the work has not been done,” she said.

The original Duntroon quarry was running out of aggregate. Last fall, Walker Industries opened a tunnel under the road to bring aggregate from the expanded area to the processing plant on the other side.

“We’re just happy that we can remain

in business. I’m especially happy that we were able to get the satisfaction of the township and preserve the 25 jobs that were there. Because if we didn’t we would have run out of aggregate and 25 people would have been without work,” said Walker Industries executive vice-president Ken Lucyshyn.

“The licence to extract and ship aggregate from the new quarry was that when the township was satisfied that the roadworks were complete or completed to the satisfaction of the township of Clearview. We weren't allowed to ship until the road improvements were done to 91 and the township is satisfied that we have done everything we can so far with the other road improvements but they are stuck in an ERT hearing.

The township is saying, it’s not our fault that happened. We have done everything that we could possibly do.”

Walker has given a letter of credit to Clearview to do the work.

“So as soon as the approvals are done then they know the roadwork gets done because we have already given them the money to do it,” said

Lucyshyn.

The township is able to use the money to appeal the permit decision and seek an amendment but the more money used up in the appeal process, the less money there is to upgrade the roads.

“The burden is then that the rest of the money has to come from the roads budget,” said Lucyshyn.

The Echo attempted to contact Clearview Township Mayor Chris Vanderkruys last week but we did not hear back.

This is the latest in a quarry expansion that has been on the books for more than a decade.

The township applied for a permit to upgrade the roads as a requirement of an agreement in association with the acquisition and closure of part of County Road 91 to accommodate the expansion of Walker Industries’ Duntroon quarry.

The Niagara Escarpment Commission denied the permit.

The settlement came out of a joint board hearing and the permit is required as a result of a change in legislation that came into effect afterwards.

Business support group expands

by Trina Berlo A new venture, My Biz Forum, is in the business of keeping people in business.

After a pilot project launched last winter, Bruce Bocking, with his partner Les Rubenovitch, is taking the peer support group for small business owners across the province.

“We just think it’s lonely running a small business. You don’t have managers and executives to run ideas by, there’s no shareholders, and often your spouse doesn’t want to hear about it,” said Bocking, a Creemore resident.

He said it’s not about sales, it’s about talking honestly in what is supposed to be a confidential setting about their struggles.

“Small businesses, sometimes they’re in desperate shape and who do you talk to?” said Bocking.

They say 96 per cent of small businesses fail within the first 10 years and My Biz Forum aims to help them succeed.

Rubenovitch has more than 30 years’ of experience running and coaching small businesses and says small businesses are the core growth engine for their country and that they should lean on each other in order to succeed.

“My Biz Forum is a growing group of like-minded entrepreneurs who believe in peer support and see the benefit of running ideas and challenges by a group of caring and supportive individuals,” he said. “If you believe that telling your story and receiving feedback gives you a chance to evaluate, change and improve your

own creative ideas and solutions, then you would be a perfect fit with My Biz Forum.”

The goals are two-fold: To provide a supportive space for small business owners to meet and share ideas, issues and challenges and practical, essential resources to small business owners.

At an upcoming information session, members of the business community will learn about how the forum works. Those interested can take a two-hour training session on how to facilitate the forum. He said every member of the forum will be able to take the training, not just the chair.

There is a $200 annual fee which includes materials on suggested presentations on 12 essential items small business owners need to understand and master in order to succeed and thrive, such as identifying market trends, developing a onepage business plan and creating a core metrics dashboard to monitor progress.

“Our idea is that by doing these presentations it’s really helpful for people to think about their business,” said Bocking.

They are currently developing MyBizForum.com, which will contain blog posts and other content. Members will have access to templates and tools relevant to small business owners.

There is a My Biz Forum information session at Station on the Green Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Contact info@mybizforum.com.

Information sessions will also be held in Shelburne and Orangeville.

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Opinion EDITORIAL

Take the traffic survey Speeding has been an issue at town hall as of late but it is not a new concern.

Residents looking to preserve their neighbourhood’s quality of life and keep people safe have been campaigning for traffic calming measures and lower speed limits. Both Creemore and New Lowell residents have been in the news recently, asking for additional stop signs as a way of slowing traffic.

As a result, the municipality has launched a traffic survey.

Realizing that this is a concern for all residents, council and staff are doing a township wide assessment of traffic concerns.

The Creemore delegation that has petitioned council for traffic calming measures is urging people to take advantage of the opportunity provided to have their say and make their opinions known.

It’s true. Council and staff have heard concerns coming from the community and have gone to the effort of seeking public input.

The online survey will close on Friday, Sept.

30. Hard copies of the survey are also available at town hall is Stayner and at all three branches of the Clearview Public Library, where there are also computers that can be accessed to fill out the online version.

As the township points out, the survey addresses municipal roads (there is about 529 km of roads in Clearview Township (450 km in rural areas and 79 km in urban areas).

The township does not have any authority over speed limits on the many county roads that run through our communities, or provincial highways.

They also say there is more opportunity to implement traffic calming measures on so-called local roads than those classified as collector or arterial roads by the Township’s Official Plan. (Provincial highways and arterial roads are intended to carry large volumes of through traffic. Collector roads are intended to carry moderate volumes of traffic between highways and arterial and local roads. Local roads are intended to carry low volumes of traffic and provide access to abutting property. Provincial highways and arterial roads shall have priority over collector and local roads. Collector roads shall have priority over local roads in terms of access restrictions, road improvements, intersection improvements and maintenance.)

If the topics of speeding, pedestrian safety, sharethe-road or any other issues where vehicular traffic is a factor, is of interest to you, go online and fill out the survey. It will be used to gauge an appropriate response and could have tangible results, such as speed bumps, stop signs, radar signs and additional stop signs. Obviously speed is a township wide concern so in the meantime we should all take care to drive carefully through communities, even when we are away from home. In an ideal world everyone would drive as though they were in their own neighbourhood.

To complete the online survey, find the link at www. clearview.ca.

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In the background of last week's old photo of the Beatty Farm on concession 2, Mulmur, is the Brick Diamond schoolhouse. Photo provided by Gary Ziegler.

Steer deserves council approval Editor: The previous council had no problem approving Walker Industries’ request for zoning changes etc.

Now tell me what are the differences and similarities between Steer, a service business and Walker, an aggregate company.

1. Steer has 28 full time employees. Walker has 28 part-time employees (significantly cut back in winter but still ship and do maintenance).

2. Steer repairs all makes and models of trucks and agriculture equipment. Walker has up to 500 trucks per day hauling aggregate on township roads, and by the way no payment of 50 cents per tonne for road maintenance as in other provinces 3. Steer needs 10 acres for their repair shop. Walker about 200 acres of the Niagara Escarpment (a world biosphere) to remove approximately 41 million tonnes of limestone.

4. Steer property: a piece of flat farmland with no environmental situations. Walker: the head waters of the Beaver River, Batteaux Creek and the Pretty River along with one of the largest collection of Harts Tongue Ferns in the world as well as Butternut trees and an old growth maple forest which will be destroyed in time.

5. Steer: a large part of their business is agriculture related. Walker: property of new quarry was zoned agriculture, a large percentage is for road construction, cement, etc.

6. No road closures for Steer. Walker wants to close County Road 91, a major artery for the folks of Grey Highlands.

7. Steer: no hazardous traffic situations. Walker:

located on the highest point in Clearview with the steepest haul route down into Duntroon, numerous accidents have already happened on this route and they will continue to happen as drivers not accustomed to such a steep pitch and with a 35 tonne pay load will come hurtling down and when it is too late realize their brakes are failing them.

The previous council bent over backwards to ensure Walker got the zoning and necessary approvals. To me, there is no question that Steer should be treated the same way.

Dick Corner, Duntroon.

Creemore back road looks like a war zone

Editor: I am dismayed at the devastation on George Street’s east end (Concession 3 - 6/7 Sideroad Nottawasaga) coming into Creemore. It looks like a war zone!

How often I’ve travelled this road and appreciated the diversity, colour and beauty of the plants attempting to survive there, both on the north and south sides of the road.

The colours – the blue of the chicory, the yellow of the bird’s foot trefoil with other colours, white, pink and perhaps fuchsia interspersed, were pretty. This was especially so as the sun made its way west allowing its light to illuminate the display. And could someone explain that absurd meandering path of white stuff (See “Please” on page 5)

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To address need for fresh meat rural beef rings were established Local History

If you strike up a There were many conversation with anyone ways to preserve meat in this area whom you judge during warmer weather. might be called Senior, For example, pieces of you may learn about the beef or sausages could be days before farm tractors, browned, packed in jars, electricity, freezers and covered with boiling water Helen refrigerators. and processed in a boiling BLACKBURN Farm people worked from water bath for three hours. dawn to dusk, men and women alike, Such a method is frowned upon without labour saving conveniences. today because of the possibility of food Because they did, they needed plenty poisoning. Processing in a pressure of hearty, nourishing meals to provide cooker is considered safe. them with the energy they required. Of Pork was often packed in barrels particular difficulty was the availability with salt. Bacon and ham could be of meat, which spoils easily. smoked or cured with a mixture of salt, In winter, the problem was solved molasses and salt-petre. by keeping meat in outside buildings In the village of Creemore fresh meat where it was safely frozen. was available from the butcher shop Summer was a different matter. on the main street. It was butchered True, the Mad River had fresh trout weekly at the local abattoir, then called free for the catching but not everyone the slaughter house. Rural people was a good fisherman and most people were too far from town to use this as a lived too far away from the stream. convenience. Ingenuity was never far Farm women became skillful at from the minds of the local farmers. grabbing an unfortunate hen by the Hence, the Beef Ring. head, snapping its neck to kill it, The following report from a 1942 cutting off its head to bleed it, plucking Creemore Star explains the workings it and then removing the internal of a Beef Ring. organs. But people also liked and Headlines: Mt. Zion Beef Ring needed pork, lamb and beef.

Celebrated Half Century Continuous

Operation (Mt. Zion is at the top of the hill, on the Fifth Line south of Creemore.) Local Co-operative Organization Has Had Smooth Sailing For Fifty Years – Celebrates Event by Eating Goose.

The Mount Zion Beef Ring, a cooperative farmers’ organization up on the elevation south of Creemore, has been in continuous operation for 50 years.

To fittingly celebrate such an important milestone in the history of the organization the 42 members together with their wives and families and a few invited guests held a fowl supper on Friday evening at the Church Hall, Mount Zion. Roast goose was the main feature on the menu and of course there were all the trimmings with pumpkin and apple pie for dessert. Mount Zion ladies are famous for their splendid fowl suppers but this time they excelled themselves.

Following the repast the president of the “Ring,” Mr. L. W. Newell, called order for the program that followed.

Mrs. Newell presided at the piano and everybody joined in a sing-song which was followed by the president’s address, an interesting resume of the

Please, let the wildflowers grow (Continued from page 4) there. What is its purpose?

We are surrounded by green. I guess Kermit the frog said it best, “It’s not easy being green.”

I wonder, why can’t we just let go, and let God be God? Why can’t he plant his flowers on even the most insignificant strips of land.

Every living thing on earth has a purpose. Everything is a part of the circle of life. When we destroy on part, we affect the balance of life and we do this to the detriment of our very planet.

In the Toronto Star on Sept. 3, Mark Cullen reports that in the UK there has been a 97 per cent loss of wild flower meadows. I think the situation in Canada would be similar. Wild

flowers attract pollinators, something we very much need to do. A movement in the UK is responsible for planting wildflowers on 3.5 million square metres of mostly unused public spaces, hydro corridors and I would assume country roadsides.

Mark Cullen suggests we in Canada do the same. For those in charge, please, please, please restore the George Street from Creemore to its former beauty.

A town as picturesque as Creemore deserves no less. We have already compromised other accesses. It is said beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

There is no beauty left on George Street southeast of the village. It is ugly.

Billie Power, Mulmur.

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organization since it was started by Reuben Smith 50 years ago.

Mr. Newell pointed out that the greatest of harmony always prevailed.

The Ring operated 32 weeks each year. A choice cattle beast was slaughtered every week. The average weight was about 500 pounds dressed.

This was distributed among the 42 members.

The various “cuts” were staggered and every member got a different part each week. There were 16 cuts in a carcass and they went twice around in the 32 weeks each season.

The president paid tribute to the fine type of members. The finest spirit of harmony prevailed and at the annual meeting each year some had money to pay in while others drew some out.

Every member came to settle and the whole business was transacted in about two hours with the slate clean. The members had their meat at cost, which was less than half what retailers would have charged them.

Referring to the Ring’s success Mr. Newell gave credit to the men who were the original founders.

“They made the rules and we just followed the regulations,” he stated.

WORDS IN THE WOODS

Event Schedule - September 17, 2016 - Dunedin

11:00 a.m.

Gates open – Dunedin Literary Festival begins

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Helen Blackburn – book talk/signing – Curiosity House Book Trailer

11:30 a.m.

story time with Jennifer Hubbs (20 mins) – The Sheepover – Storybook Park

11:30 a.m.

Paul Eprile – reading and Q & A (30 mins) – moderated by Cecily Ross – Author’s Tent, Park

12:00 p.m.

Brent Preston – talk, Q & A (30 mins) – moderated by Simon Heath – Author’s Tent, Park

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Performance of The Adventures of Miss Petitfour – Anne Michaels with David Sereda, David Gray and Colleen Allen – Dunedin Hall

1:00 p.m.

Michael Fraser – poetry reading (20 minutes) – introduced by Rina Barone – Author’s Tent, Park

2:00 p.m.

Joseph Kertes – reading and Q & A (40 mins) – moderated by Basil Guinane – Author’s Tent, Park

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nicola Ross – guided hike and nature-writing workshop – meet at info desk at Dunedin Park, 2km hike on the Bruce Trail between County Road 9 and the 10th Concession of Nottawasaga, across the Noisy River. Workshop, behind Creativity Art Retreat on the riverbank. - $10 ticket

This is a ticketed event, tickets can be bought at Curiosity House Books

WORDS IN THE WOODS

3:00 p.m.

Michael Helm – reading and Q & A (40 mins) – moderated by Simon Heath – Author’s Tent, Park

Directory

4:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 11

This is a ticketed event, words David Sereda (50 mins)Kertes – Dunedin Hall, $10Preston ticket, 80 seats only Annewith Michaels v Joseph v Brent tickets can be bought at Curiosity House Books John Brooke v Paul Eprile v Nicola Ross and more!

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September 11 with Rev. Leslie New Lowell at 9:45 a.m.

Baptism Service at St. John's Creemore at 11 a.m.

September 18: New Lowell at 9:45 a.m.

Service at St. John's at 11 a.m.

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October 1: Fowl Supper at St. John's

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Anne Michaels –Special reading, QLiterary & A (30 mins) – moderated by Cecily Ross, music and Guests:

For more information about this new literary festival, please contact: Curiosity House Books t. 705 466 3400 178 Mill St. Creemore, ON or visit www.wordsinthewoods.ca.

Support for Words in the Woods by:

Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.

705-466-2200 • www.stjohnscreemore.ca

Knox Presbyterian Church,

John Brooke reading and Q & A (30 mins) –Festival moderated by Basil Guinane – The– Dunedin Literary Author’s Tent, Park September 17, 2016 v 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m v Dunedin, Ontario

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.

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To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com

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Friday, September 9, 2016

Town and Country Farm Tour Oct. 1 Five farms in south Dufferin and area will open their doors to the public during this year’s Dufferin Town and Country Farm Tour on Saturday, Oct. 1.

For 16 years, Dufferin farmers have generously hosted a day of education and fun at their farms. Rain or shine it’s always a great day for the family to meet local farmers on their own farms.

This years’ farms include a working dairy farm; a Lincoln Red beef farm; a racing quarter horse farm; a crop input and grain elevator business; and a seed-to-plant retail greenhouse.

Visitors will see agricultural production in action, participate in educational activities, talk with farmers and learn how food is grown or raised, harvested and marketed. Today, farming in Dufferin is under pressure from many sources. Urban sprawl, threats from industry and climate change are only a few challenges facing our farmers to produce safe, affordable and sustainable supply of nutritious food.

Every day prime farmland is being lost to these demands.

Dufferin is home to over 520 farms, and agriculture is its largest economic contributor. In 2013, the more than 520 farms in Dufferin County produced $25.6 million of beef, $16.9 million of dairy and $15.4 million worth of potatoes, among many other products.

Of those 520 farms, 117 sold more than $250,000 worth of product. This self-guided tour is free with a donation to local food banks. There will be additional activities at each farm, including the opportunity to purchase fresh produce, eggs and honey, and more, so bring cash and a cold pack container.

The tour is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit www.dufferinfarmtour.com and download your passport online.

Passports are available two weeks prior to the tour. Passports can also be picked up day of the tour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Orangeville's Visitor Information centre ay Highway 9 and 10. For more information, contact learn@dufferinfarmtour.com or 519939-7486.

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Away for almost a year!

We are all so pleased that you are back. Creemore wasn't the same without you!

(Thanks to Bob Ransier for getting us to run this ad!)

Staff photos: Trina Berlo

Staking their claim Lorne Cleary (above) is facing a little friendly competition from Jim Rigney (below). Rigney is pretty sure he has Cleary beat with his cherry tomato plant that is a few inches taller than Cleary's 12-foot sunflower.

The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 9, 2016 •

Local artists teach art in Nunavut every year

by Kara McIntosh In 2005, Nottawa’s Rob Saley and Clarksburg’s Paul Mantrop took their first artist trip to the Canadian Arctic.

They were part of a Group of Seven Southern Georgian Bay artists’ collective known as Drawnonward, onboard an Adventure Canada ship that visited several Arctic communities.

“We were just blown away by the north and after seeing the communities and meeting the people, learning about the challenges facing them, we wanted to collaborate, be a part of the solution and give back. We didn’t want to just go there to paint and then come back to the south to sell our art,” says Saley.

Drawnonward worked with the Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) to establish the first art camp in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut in 2006. Since then, Saley and Mantrop have returned every year to teach.

In the past few years, Andrew Qappik, a renowned Inuit printmaker from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, has joined them.

“It started off as a youth camp, because that group seemed to be the most at risk, but it has evolved into a camp for all ages and has been described in the communities as an art therapy camp for elders and youth alike,” explains Mantrop.

This year’s camp ran for 10 days in Whale Cove, a community with a population of just over 400.

Participants for each camp are selected by the KIA and come from across the Kivalliq region. Their costs, as well as the instructors’, are covered by a variety of government and private funding sources.

At the end of each art camp, all the students and instructors are expected to produce a number of pieces for a group show that is open to the entire community.

Andrew Qappik photo

Rob Saley and Paul Mantrop with members of their art class, Kivalliq Art Camp, by the Whale Tail in Whale Cove, Nunavut.

Saley said he is amazed by the depth of talent in the students.

“We have some participants who have never drawn before and others who are quite skilled, but there is a lot of natural talent among the Inuit people. Every camp we’ve done, the participants produce some incredible art. One of our former students went to Emily Carr and then came back to the camp as an instructor. Another has come to three camps and is now going to Algonquin College to study fine art.”

Saley and Mantrop are now working on a plan to

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create wider awareness about their work in the North and to raise money to help ensure the stability of the program going forward.

“One of our main goals now is to find one or more corporate sponsors to fund all or part of the art camp every year. Funding has sometimes been sporadic which creates delays in scheduling the camps making it hard for both instructors and students to take part.

If we can ensure funding, we can create a better experience for our students and the overall camp,” says Saley.

As a first step, they are organizing a group show at Toronto’s Roberts Gallery from Feb. 15-28. The show will showcase Saley, Mantrop and Qappik’s work with a portion of sales going to the KIA in support of the camp.

“We know how to make art and put on shows, so we have decided to add a fundraising component and draw more attention to the issues facing these communities. We want to be part of a collaborative approach that helps bring about some positive change in the North,” says Mantrop.

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FREE ART WORKSHOPS with paper artist Liz Eakins

at Station on the Green to create elements for

THE WEIGHT OF PAPER

an art installation to be presented as part of

Sewing with Paper Workshop

Thursday, September 8, 9 to 11 am

Anyone with a sewing machine - bring it with you and learn to sew paper 'garlands' as you create a dynamic cascade for our community art installation. Thread and paper provided.

Papier Mache Workshop

Sunday, September 18, 1 to 3 pm

Learn about papier mache as you help build rocks for our community art installation.

No experience needed. Bring your family!

Supplies and instruction provided. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole time. Refreshments provided.

If you would like to help but can`t make it to a workshop please call and find out how.

We are also collecting shredded paper for this project.

Pick up available.

For more information contact Liz Eakins 705 466 2680 • eakinsbruer@sympatico.ca

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Book Bash

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sat. sept. 24 8:30 am to 2 pm

Donations of gently read, clean, current paperback, hardcover, fiction and non-fiction books will be accepted until Sept. 21. 10 am to 12 noon at the creemore curling Club and during office hours at the Creemore Echo.

For more info or pick up - 466-2681 or 466-2597 We appreciate your generosity but pleaSe no self-help, text books or business publications.

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International authors featured at Words in the Woods The schedule has been announced for Words in the Woods, the inaugural Dunedin Literary Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 17.

The day starts at 11 a.m., with local historian Helen Blackburn followed by readings by local poet and translator Paul Eprile and the New Farm’s Brent Preston.

Author Anne Michaels will be doing a performance of her children's book The Adventures of Miss Petitfour at 12:30 p.m. – with musicians David Sereda, David Gray and Colleen Allen.

Michaels will also close the festival with an evening Q-and-A starting at 5 p.m. which will include a reading and discussion to mark the 20th anniversary of her acclaimed novel, Fugitive Pieces.

After the 30 minute interview with Cecily Ross, she will be joined again by Sereda, a singer and pianist, for an intimate evening of music, words, poetry and theatre.

Michaels, Poet Laureate of Toronto, has been published in more than 45 countries. She is the recipient of dozens of literary awards including the Orange Prize, the Guardian Fiction Prize and the Lannan Award for Fiction. She has been shortlisted for the Giller Prize twice, shortlisted for the Governor-General’s Award and twice longlisted for the Impac Dublin literary award.

Both appearances by Michaels will be at Dunedin Hall. The later one is a ticketed event and seating is limited.

In the afternoon, Michael Fraser will be doing a poetry reading, followed by a reading by Joseph Kertes, a reading by Michael Helm and mystery writer John Brooke.

Anne Michaels is headlining Words in the Woods in Dunedin Sept. 17.

Kertes, author of the 2009 novel Gratitude, which won a Canadian National Jewish Book Award and the US National Jewish Book Award for Fiction, will be reading from his most recent novel The Afterlife of Stars.

Helm will read from his upcoming and highlyanticipated novel After James, a ‘genre-bending work of astonishing vision’ followed by a Q-and-A. Helm is the author of The Projectionist, a Giller Prize finalist, In the Place of Last Things, a finalist for the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, and Cities of Refuge.

Nicola Ross, author of Caledon Hikes: Loops

& Lattes, will be doing a guided hike and naturewriting workshop starting from Dunedin Park at 2 p.m. Tickets for the hike cost $10.

Tickets for the two events are available at Curiosity House Books. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with most events happening at Dunedin Park.

There will be activities for children: Colour large-format pages from local illustrator Steve McDonald’s newest book Fantastic Collections, play in the park with games and toys put together

by Cardboard Castles Children’s Emporium, walk among the art installation of life-sized wired horses

by Dunedin metal and wood artist Jim Leithead of Cedarfox Sculpture.

At Storybook Park, younger readers can participate in daylong activities, which focus on reading, play and fun. Pet the adorable sheep and then settle in for story time with Jenn Hubbs at 11:30 a.m. with a reading of The Sheepover by John and Jennifer Churchman.

Visitors to the festival can browse through the artisan market and sample goods by the Neal Brothers. Their cookbook Goodness includes recipes by area food activists Miriam Streiman of Mad Maple Country Inn, and The New Farm’s Brent Preston and Gillian Flies.

Curiosity House Books and Gallery will set up a pop-up shop in a vintage trailer to sell the featured authors’ books, as well as gifts and merchandise.

There will be gourmet food trucks set up outside the Dunedin Hall.

For a full itinerary and ticket prices, visit www. wordsinthewoods.com.

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by Trina Berlo Joyce Ernyes loves to write.

“I have fun with it,” she says, “I find it very therapeutic.”

The New Lowell area resident has published Letters From Sugar, a book of correspondence to and from her cat Sugar.

Ernyes said she adopted Sugar about six years ago when her family, a retired couple, were relocating to Hawaii. After the move Ernyes decided it would be fun to send an e-mail to her former owners, written from the cat’s perspective. She pretended that the cat was “trying its paw” at the computer to let “Mom and Dad” know that she was settling in well with her adoptive family.

“It was so well received that I wrote again a few months later. After a while there were several letters from Sugar,” said Ernyes.

Those initial e-mails have been completely reworked for the book but Ernyes does draw on her own family members and pets for inspiration as to what could be going on in Sugar’s head. She has used the real names of some of her family members and has also references the pets of friends and while some of Sugar’s adventures are based in real events, most of it comes from Ernyes’ imagination.

She said she enjoys working with words, stringing together sentences and often choses to work with lighthearted subjects.

Each of the 21 letters is illustrated by Calgary based artist Lesley Bergen, who created line drawings inspired by each story and the cover artwork.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Joyce Ernyes has published Letters From Sugar, an imaginative look into the minds of cats.

Letters From Sugar sells for $20 and is available online at www.mcnallyrobinson.com for $20. The book is also available in at Angus Veterinary Clinic and Home Fantasies in Angus.

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Fred’s Funnies

Two dogs wearing their finest collars entered a bar.

After ordering they noticed that all the other dogs in the bar were not wearing collars.

That’s when they realized they were in a STRAY BAR.

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Friday, September 9, 2016

It's a new year at NCPS, open house on Sept. 29 A "SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE" AUCTION!!

SEPT. 17TH, 10 AM START. AT THE CREEMORE ARENA, 18 COLLINGWOOD ST. Consisting of a wonderful selection from multiple homes of antiques, collectables, household items, jewelry, tools & garden supplies.

Antiques: Bonnet chests; sideboard; spinning wheel; dressers; washstands & tub; Eastlake style bed; grandmother & grandfather clocks; childs high chair; armours; jam cupboard; china cabinet; stained glass windows; Asian art Collectables: lrg selection of silver dishes & cutlery; perfume bottles; dresser sets; blue mountain pottery; old tins; oil lamps, glass & copper; Royal Doulton china shoe; Wedgewood plates; crocks; Glen Gitch jug; cara china log; Brownie camera; telescopes; Royal Albert, Val D’or, service for 6 w/ servers; Chatsworth #3 Tea Pot; 8 piece pink depression glass set w/serving bowls; carnival glass; croquet set; 3’ high wire art quartet; wall phone; vintage typewriter; 30 hr New Haven case clock; bed pans; pulley; childs sled; fan; assortment of fine linens & quilts; needlepoint; doll chair; some art work; books; records; crates; kitchen utensils Household: vintage arborite table; fridge; leather couch; wood fireplace mantle; dining room set w/6 chairs; misc china Jewelry: pearl necklace & bracelet; rings, earrings; misc costume jewelry Tools: ext cords; ladders; hand tools; garden tools; some antique tools Other: water skis; snowshoes; fishing rods; dry sack; Humingbird fish finder; horse collars; folding bike; Raleigh bike; wooden lawn ornaments; Note: Auction company not responsible for accident or property loss on day of sale. Food booth.

Terms: Cash; chq; debit; visa, MC. No buyer’s premium.

Many other good, unlisted items.

Follow our website and www.theauctionadvertiser.com for pictures.

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This year started off pretty and require teamwork to succeed. One of the activities similar to all the others, is the selfie-scavenger-hunt, except a few changes to the kindergarten side of where you work with your the playground. There is team to take selfies with now a jungle gym type area different objects. I think it was a very fun time and on with a large amount of tires Martin of the better play days the sticking out of the ground, HEWITT school has had. and a wooden balance beam.

And also, near that tire area, there’s a And lastly, the school will have an open house on Thursday, Sept. 29 at sandbox.

From Sept. 6-8, the school has 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., where students and parents can have dinner at the school, been doing teambuilding activities at different times of the day. These are and parents can meet their child’s different activities that students rotate teacher. around in groups, similar to the winter Martin Hewitt is a Grade 7 student games activities. However, rather than at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public having a specific theme, like the other School. play days, these are teamwork-based,

NCPS news

new school season is in full effect. So, as the leaves on the trees ever so slowly turn yellow, I get back into the habit of writing a column every couple weeks.

Big Heart Seniors

We were all saddened Underhill, 290; Leona Hartling, 289; Peter with the news that a former member Russel Miller had Gubbels, 284; Morris Tymchuk, 284, with low passed.

We welcomed Joanne going to Norma Johnston, Sett, daughter of Art and 83. The chair prize went to Peter Gubbels.

Alinda Bishop.

Evelyn Thirty-nine members were Sept. 6 was our bus trip Warden to Rama Casino and the with us today and 50/50 draws were won by Joanne Sett, Jim Rigney, winners of the two shared draws Ruth Lougheed, Evelyn Warden, Pat were Leona Hartling and Doreen Broad, Marcia Cameron and Carol McDonald, both ladies are excellent supporters of our bus trips and draw Tymchuk.

Five Moon Shots were played by ticket sales, which help pay for our Peter Gubbels, Ted Underhill x2, free dinners.

Remember: Quit saying you don’t Jim Rigney and the travel prize went to Ron Laing. have time. You have time for what you make time for in life.

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Seniors

Aaaand we’re back! Hello readers, you’ve probably seen the copious amounts of back to school advertisements, and realized that the

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

for sale

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registrations

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.

Well-behaved man and dog seek tasteful home with a view in the country for one to two years (willing to consider shorter term ie this winter). Just sold my country property after 16 years in the area and need time to contemplate my next project. Have many connections with local trades/services - and would ensure your property is perfectly maintained.

References from local friends and vet available upon request. Please contact: mjdickinson@simcoemail.com.

Experienced Caregiver needed to start work immediately for mother-inlaw suffering dementia. 4-5 hours per day on Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at a rate of $20 per hour. All applicants should email directly to murrayetwilliams@gmail.com.

Friday Night Mixed Dart League Registration on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Creemore Legion.

For more info contact Mike at 705466-3007 or Gail at 705-520-0055.

All are welcome. Come out, make new friends and enjoy darts in a fun league!

Firewood: Dry hardwood maple seasoned 15” lengths. $340 per bush cord. Free delivery. Volume discounts. 12” lengths available.

Complete woodlot management.

Call 519-986-2474. sausages for sale. Provincially inspected, naturally raised. 4 to a package.

Farmers, Octoberfest & honey garlic. Call 705-466-5240 or 705-441-4662.

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.

Room for rent: Queensize, furnished bedroom with shared kitchen, living room and dining room. Off Airport Road, south of Cashtown Corners near Creemore. No pets, non-smoker, parking. $130 weekly. Please call Kathy at 705-444-4853.

Furnished one bedroom apartment in downtown Creemore. $695. No smoking.

No pets. Available immediately. Call 705466-3559 and leave a message.

notice Fort McMurry needs mens' clothing sizes 38 to 50. Looking for someone who is heading out west, truck driver or individual, to drop off collected clothing to the Salvation Army there. If you are going out west or if you would like to donate new or nearly new men's clothing, long johns & winter coats to my collection, call Diane McKay at 705-466-3126.

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Looking for 3 bedroom home for long-term rental in Creemore area (Creemore to Duntroon to Glen Huron area or in Pretty River Valley) Flexible in the summer. Call 416-5612241 or ryanmcintosh@rogers.com.

Services Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

Rod the Window Cleaner. Summer is gone and autumn is here. Residential, commercial window cleaning. You deserve a clear view. Call Rod at 705-3510768. References on request.

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

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.

Painting. Masonry & Parging.

Professional quality. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708.

Cottage Country Housekeeping. A reliable established complete house cleaning service offered in Creemore and area. My services can be tailored to suit your individual needs.

References available. For your free estimate call Lesley at 705-424-2810 or 705-624-8095.

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Reward 7 9 of $200. Contact Victor at 416-904-6054 if found.

Registered Early Childhood Educator required for before and after school program at Nottawasaga and Creemore P.S. Must be able to work split shifts. Email resume to barrie@ypce.com or call Erin at 705739-1350.

horses Looking for a new place to board your horse? Peace Valley Ranch offers riding trails across 200 acres, an indoor arena, large outdoor riding corral, and on site horse trainers. A non-competitive and relaxed learning environment, with a focus on building the partnership between you and your horse. Outdoor pasture board including all amenities offered at $300 + hst monthly.

We also offer Snow Bird boarding for the winter, retirement board, and box stalls.

Give us a call at 519-925- 6628. We’d love to meet you and your horse!

thank you Knox Dunedin wish to extend a sincere Thank You to all who attended our Chicken BBQ. Your support is appreciated. Great to see “Wasaga Beach Cruiser’s Club” again. A special Thank you to Tupling Farms for donating potatoes and New Farm for the cucumbers. A group effort made this another successful event.

To all who supported the coffee booth at the Creemore Farmers’ Market on Saturday, we say Thanks.

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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.”

HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244 hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com 2047 Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron

Registration for Creemore Skating Club at Creemore Arena lobby, 220 Collingwood Street, Creemore on Tuesday, September 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Programs offered include PreCanSkate & CanSkate (Learn to skate program for skaters 3 years of age and older), STARSkate (Figure Skating) and Adult STARSkate (Adult Figure Skating). For more information please contact Annette Belkosky (a.belkosky@ hotmail.ca) or Julie Bigham at 705-4662977 or jbigham30@hotmail.com.

Improv class with MANIC improv. Eight week workshop starts Wednesday, September 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Station on the Green. $150.

Contact Peter at 705-994-3008.

Tai Chi Classes for Beginners start at the Station on the Green on Monday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop by one of our regular classes (Monday afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m. and Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.) any time to see what we are all about. For more info call Laura at 705-466-5011 or visit taoist.org/creemore.

music lessons Heart Sounds Musik Lessons in Creemore! Piano, vocal & flute for all ages. “Wee Wanna Be Musicians” for ages 4-6. Ukulele and hand-bells (optional instruments). Call Katrina Reid (local resident) at 226-374-8871 for questions or to book an appointment for your place in September.

wanted Wanted: crochet magazines & books, number 30 thread or any thick thread to make a doily, carpet yarn. Please drop off at Creemore Echo for me.

Thanks everyone for the bedsheets trying to make a rug for the fair!

Nancy Strand

We stock ink jet cartridges Call Georgi to see if we have yours or to place an order.

The Creemore Echo 705-466-9906 info@creemore.com

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, September 9, 2016

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0

Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 • Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

Employment Opportunity Community Culture and Tourism Coordinator Full-time Clearview Township (Stayner Administration office location) is currently seeking a Community Culture and Tourism Coordinator.

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CALMING SURVEY

Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Community Culture and Tourism Coordinator is responsible for developing and promoting culture and tourism activities within the Township, including policy development, committee support and coordination/administration of services.

The preferred candidate will possess thorough knowledge of cultural/ tourism program development, design, delivery and evaluation strategies as well as a working knowledge of provincial legislation and policies that effect municipal cultural and tourism programs.

Skills and Experience • Recognized degree/diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies • 3 to 5 years’ experience in a related position • Experience in the creation, development, promotion and sustainability of local culture and tourism programs and events • Proven ability in coordinating and supporting a volunteer network • Supervise Cultural and Tourism staff as needed • Assist with the preparation of the corporate Culture and Tourism Budget • Ability to prepare reports, presentations, policies and procedures for the promotion and sustainability of events and programs • Experience in researching, completing and submitting applications for grants related to culture and tourism • Comply with the OHSA as well as AODA legislation when working with volunteers, staff and outside agencies • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, project and time management skills • Proficient problem solving, presentation and communication skills • Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office Work, Excel and Power Point

Clearview Township is conducting a survey to gain feedback from residents regarding traffic calming throughout the Township.

www.clearview.ca/traffic-survey Surveys will be accepted until September 30th, 2016 SURVEYS ALSO AVAILABLE AT: • Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner

• All Clearview Public Library Branches

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Salary Salary range offered for this position is $ 54,618 to $67,048 plus a competitive benefits package.

Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2016-016 to Human Resources

by September 16, 2016 to: hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

September 30 - October 2, 2016 www.SmallHallsFestival.ca

Submit community events online at www.Creemore.com