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Friday, September 16, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 38 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore

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Daughters' dedication saw her through Linda Cockton comes home to adoring friends

by Trina Berlo Creemore experienced a miracle this year when Linda Cockton came home after almost a year in hospital.

Even though doctors said she only had a five per cent chance of survival, Linda herself never doubted that she would come home.

She says she was in good hands. Yes, the medical treatment saved her but she attributes her recovery to the dedication of her daughters who advocated for her every step of the way.

“Those girls were amazing,” said Linda, “They never left me alone.”

Julie and Allison spent countless hours at the hospital. Allison left her job as a veterinarian technician to keep careful watch over their mother and Julie was on maternity leave, having given birth to Chase, Linda’s first grandchild.

Linda’s daughters not only dedicated themselves to their mother’s needs but also to her community. They diligently posted to a blog in order to keep Linda’s many, many friends updated.

In the last post, written just before Linda was getting ready to come home to Creemore last month, they summed up the experience: 10.5 months, six hospitals, one intubation, three trach tubes, six feeding tubes, five rounds of chemotherapy, endless tests, one reconstructive surgery.

Linda had never been sick and never expected to be. But last fall she began to feel unwell. At first she had a persistent cough and by the end of September, she could barely breathe or swallow.

It was discovered that she had a lump in her throat, which was diagnosed as non-hodgkin lymphoma.

Linda said she doesn’t remember anything about that time at hospital in Barrie. She was sedated while u n d e rg o i n g t h e f i r s t r o u n d o f chemotherapy. By the end of October,

On the move in the name of Terry Fox The annual Terry Fox Run is taking place in Terra Nova on Sunday, Sept.

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The event welcomes runners, cyclists, rollerbladers, strollers, wheelchairs and dogs for a 5- or 10-kilometre route.

The event takes place at Mulmur Township Office, 758070 Second Line East. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

The event gets underway at 9 a.m.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Donate online at terryfox.org.

Sponsor sheets are available at The Creemore Echo office, 3 Caroline St. West.

Wheels and Squeals

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Linda Cockton beat lymphoma and is back home in Creemore.

Linda was transferred to hospital in Toronto and was being treated by a team of specialists. Although it was really touch and go, Linda rallied and finished another round of chemo and had a tracheotomy.

From the beginning of her stay in hospital, Julie and Allison set up a radio

near her bed so that she could hear her favourite country music. As she started to feel better, Linda communicated by writing notes and when she got bored – a true sign that she was feeling better – she started doing crafts in her bed.

While in hospital, Linda made a (See “I Cannot” on page 3)

The 161st fall fair at the Great Northern Exhibition is Sept. 23-25.

The grounds open daily at 9 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission costs $10 for adults (12 and up), $4 for youth six- 11 and children five and younger are admitted free. There is free parking on the grounds.

Advanced tickets are available at Foodland in Creemore. A midway pass costs $20 in advance, as opposed to $27 at the fair and regular admission costs $8 in advance.

Events begin on Friday and go all weekend. The junior and senior ambassador program and opening ceremony is Friday along with the tractor pull and midway. Lawn tractor races and horse pull are on Saturday.

Sheep shearing and horse shows are on Sunday.

Organizers are looking for participants for the senior ambassador contest. Male and female contestants between the ages of 18 and 23 (as of August 2017) are welcome. There is a scholarship for the winner and prizes for everyone who enters. Contact Melissa Ferguson at 705-331-7554 or melsferguson@gmail.com for more information.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 16, 2016

COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend Saturday, September 17

• History Hosts will be at the Creemore Log Cabin to welcome visitors, telling them about the Cabin’s history, its first residents, and also about the history of the Old Jail. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving. Call 705466-2261 for more information.

• 1st Annual Dunedin Literary Festival at the Dunedin Park and Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.wordsinthewoods.ca or Dunedin Literary Festival on facebook for more info. Authors: 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.

• Annual Country Barn Dance at Horning's Mills Hall, 14 Mill Street, Melancthon from 5:30 p.m.

Square dancing, live fiddling and calling! No previous experience necessary. Comfortable shoes mandatory. Families welcome. Kids lessons between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Hosted by Dufferin County Museum & Archives (DCMA). RSVP to 877-941-7787 or info@dufferinmuseum.com.

Adults $15, DCMA members $10, kids $5.

Sunday, September 18

• Church Services on page 5.

• 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.

• Nottawasaga Daylilies is open Sunday this weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Big sale! Call 705-466-2916 or www.wilsondaylilies.com for more details.

• 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. Call 705-466-2680 for more info.

Upcoming Events Monday, September 19

• Easeful Meditation Guided Visualizations accompanied

by Tibetan Singing Bowls from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring a mat, cushion or folding chair, journal & pen. Investment sliding scale $15-20. lisakristine.om@gmail.com or 705520-0103 for info.

Tuesday, September 20

• Tuesday’s After School - Girls Hang Out Time.

Sept. 20 to Dec. 20 (14 wks) $240 includes materials. Baking, crafting, movies, local adventures... ages 9-12, tea & snack provided. I meet the girls at NCPS at 3:20 p.m., you pick up girls at 30 Francis St E at 5 p.m. lisakristine.om@ gmail.com or 705-520-0103 for info.

Wednesday, September 21

• Wednesdays at 12 noon at St. Luke’s Church, 22 Caroline St. W., a course based on Norman Vincent Peale’s long standing best seller The Power Of Positive Thinking. The course will run each Wednesday for 12 weeks. Bring a bag lunch, beverage will be supplied. For more information contact Eileen Martin 705-424-0422.

• 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.

• Creemore Horticultural Society (CHS) General Meeting at St. Luke's Anglican Church Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Featured speaker from the National Peony Society. All members and visitors invited. Fall Flower and Veggie Show for CHS members. Entries in place by 5:30 p.m.

Discussion on future programs and events.

• Messages from the Bible at Creemore & District Recreation Centre, 218 Collingwood Street at 8 p.m. also Wednesday, September 28 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 25 at 4:30 p.m. You are invited to come and listen. These meetings are quiet and reverent, upholding Jesus as the way, the truth and life. There will be no plea for contribution or participation. All welcome. Call 613-327-6404 for more information.

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.

Saturday, September 24

• 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.

• Book Signing at Curiosity House Books, 178 Mill Street, Creemore from 3 to 5 p.m. with

“Nowhere With You - The East Coast Anthems of Joel Plaskett. The Emergency and Thrush Hermit” by Josh O’Kane. 705-466-3400 or info@ curiosityhousebooks.com for more information.

• 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.

Sunday, September 25

• DCMA presents: George Stoumboulopoulos at Dufferin Museum & Archives, 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur at 2 p.m. George “Strombo” joins the museum for an interesting conversation about his life and his work interviewing everyone from Prince Charles to Kermit the Frog. An event for the whole family. RSVP to 877-941-7787 or info@dufferinmuseum.com.

Adults $20, DCMA members $15, kids $5.

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.

Wednesday, September 28

Arts & Heritage Society – a part of the Small Halls Festival. The Weight of Paper, an art installation

by Liz Eakins at Station on the Green from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day; The Face of Cliff, a collection of photographs, poetry & artifacts by Paul Eprile; reading with Paul Eprile Poems for Cliff at the Creemore Log Cabin from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day; artists on location throughout Creemore – get your map at Station on the Green. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. www.phahs.ca for more info.

Saturday, October 1

• Fowl Supper at St. Johns United Church, Creemore from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6 and up $5. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, October 15

• SCI Fundraiser Roast Beef Dinner at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to help raise money for the SCI trip to Vimy. Roast beef & gravy, baked potato & sour cream, salad, 2 veggies, pies, buns & butter, coffee/tea. $20. All proceeds go to this endeavour. RSVP: Call Dee at 705-466-2432 or the Creemore Legion at 705-466-2202.

Sunday, October 16

• Elvis Presley & Roy Orbison Show at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore at 7:30 p.m. Creemore Legion Branch 397 proudly presents Garry Wesley & Ian Roy as Elvis Presley & Roy Orbison. $20 - available at Creemore Echo or at Creemore Legion. Call 705-466-2202 for more info.

• Old Time Euchre at Old School House, Duntroon.

The Fall sessions start today. 1 p.m. registration, 1:30 p.m. cards start. All welcome. For more information call 705-445-0623 or 705-445-2988.

• Free one hour seminar: How to Pick a Bookkeeper presented by Ramona Holm, CPA at The Clever Office, 1 First Street Unit# 220, Collingwood at 5:30 p.m. This will give you a checklist of questions to ask before you hire a bookkeeper for your business.

Light refreshments will be served.

Thursday, September 29

• Feast at The New Farm at 6 p.m. prepared by Chef Jeremy Kortan from Oliver & Bonacini featuring a visit by Fogo Island Fisheries and local, organic fare! For tickets, call 705-466-6302.

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.

Friday, September 30

• Opening Night Preview Reception for the Creemore Festival of the Arts by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society. At Station on the Green from 5 to 7 p.m.

Preview the art installation The Weight of Paper and the Artists on Location group show. Refreshments available. Admission free to Purple Hills members, by donation for anyone else. Sponsored by Chestnut Park, Cheryl MacLaurin & Rob McAleer. All welcome.

Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, Oct. 2

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The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 16, 2016 •

ATVs denied access to Clearview Township roads

by Trina Berlo It was a narrow decision Monday when Clearview council denied ATV users access to township roads.

Members of the Central Ontario ATV Club were in the gallery at town hall in Stayner Monday for the 4-3 vote that defeated a staff recommendation to allow ATV access on all township roads, except four.

Back in January Club director Soren Klemmensen asked council to consider opening the roads to allow ATVs to travel from trail to trail and get into urban areas to purchase fuel, visit restaurants and stores and find accommodation. After Wasaga Beach opened its roads, the club was hoping Clearview would follow suit in order to connect to other municipalities.

Clearview conducted a survey to gauge public opinion but some council members did not have faith in the results. In May and June, 647 township residents answered the survey and 51.8 per cent said ATVs should be allowed on all the roadways, 19 per cent said ATVs should be allowed on some roadways and 29.2 per cent said ATVs should not be given access to township roads.

Councillor Thom Paterson said because 60 per cent of the respondents

said they currently own an ATV he questioned if that is a fair representation of the township as a whole.

H e a l s o s a i d t h a t t h e s t a ff recommendation from manager of transportation and drainage Gerry LeMay did not reflect council’s direction to look at specific routes to facilitate connections and instead opened almost all the roads except Fairgrounds Road, Concession 6, Centre Line Road and 3/4 Sideroad Sunnidale. (The County of Simcoe does not allow ATVs to use county roads).

Paterson said he was hoping for a definitive report on what those routes would be that would connect ATV riders to services in settlement areas, saying it is “impractical and unwise” to open all roads. He said he hears about the economic impact of ATV users but has no indication of what it is.

Councillor Robert Walker said without access to the north-south roads the ATVs can’t get to Creemore anyway.

“We need to move forward with this decision, it has been on our plate for some time,” said Walker.

Councillor Doug Measures was also in favour of granting ATV access saying the roads are for recreation as well as vehicles.

“The results show a bylaw is needed and will help improve behavior,” said Measures.

“I have real concerns about this,” said Deputy Mayor Barry Burton. He asked, how the township would ensure that the ATV riders using the trail would be respectable members of the club and would follow the rules.

“There should be specific routes.

It’s too big,” said Burton. “More work needs to be done. The ask was to get from trail to trail and it looks like our roads are becoming the trail.”

Burton said he attended town hall meeting this year where many people were objecting to ATVs on roads.

“I’m not opposed to it. I don’t think we’ve done enough homework. I believe there is a compromise and a solution,” he said.

Councillor Kevin Elwood said of those who have talked to him about the issue, more people have been opposed to ATV access than not. He said he uses ATVs for work but can’t understand why people would want to travel on roads unless they were misusing the vehicles as transportation.

“It’s clearly stated on the tires and in the operator’s manual that it is not meant to be driven on the roads,” said Elwood.

He said they can be very dangerous and

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can result in serious injuries. “If ATVers want to kill themselves, sure, but [on the roads] other community members become involved.”

There was a motion to defer the decision put forward by Paterson and a motion to approve a one-year trial period put forward by Councillor Connie Leishman but neither passed.

Leishman said she has heard from people on both sides of the issue but was not willing to support the change unless it was on a trial basis.

Councillor Shawn Davidson said he doesn’t think the road omissions had been thought out well because they block access to existing trails in county forests and Bear Alley near Avening.

“I don’t think this will work out well,” said Davidson adding that the Niagara Escarpment Commission limits ATV use on escarpment lands.

“It’s not a good idea but it’s an idea that’s here and there is a will to do it,” he said.

When it came time for the vote, Davidson, Walker and Measure voted to open the roads to ATVs. Paterson, Elwood, Burton and Leishman were opposed. With Mayor Chris Vanderkruys and Councillor Deborah Bronee not in attendance for the vote, it was defeated.

"I cannot get over how beautiful people have been": Cockton (Continued from page 1) small quilt, two pillow tops and 100 handmade cards, 68 of which she sold to people in the hospital.

Linda said the chemotherapy caused her fingernails and toenails to fall off and she lost her hair. Her daughters massaged her head with coconut oil and they could see it growing back, silver and curly, and they painted her nails when they started to grow back.

Although Linda couldn’t receive visitors or flowers in the beginning,

people sent cards and notes, which were posted on the wall of her room.

It was made clear to the medical team that there were a lot of people rooting for Linda.

Her friends from the local quilting guild each contributed a square with their names, which were made into two quilts and sent down to the hospital.

Days before Valentine’s Day they learned that the lymphoma was gone and Linda was on the road to recovery.

Now back at home, Linda has

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already attended a quilting guild meeting and is working away on many projects, preparing for the upcoming Christmas season. She said although she is not quite strong enough to stand for any length of time so she has not been able to get back in the kitchen to bake the treats for which she is known for all over town but she expects to be back at it soon.

With the tracheotomy still in place, Linda speaks in a loud whisper but she can eat everything and feels stronger

every day.

“Everything tastes so good. It’s like you are eating it for the first time,” she said after having been tube-fed for 10 months.

“I cannot get over how beautiful people have been, with so many visitors inquiring and bringing food,” said Linda.

She is going to the doctor on Oct. 7 to see if the tracheotomy can be removed but if not, Linda can live with it the rest of her life. She’s okay with that.

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Opinion EDITORIAL

Feedback and old photos welcome info@creemore.com call 705-466-9906 fax 705-466-9908

The way we were

Questionnaires beget questions The key to getting survey results that reflect a population as a whole is to go out and find a random sample group that includes people who aren’t aware of the issue or even that there is a survey.

The problem with online surveys is that people first have to be aware that the survey even exists and then they have to be enticed to seek it out.

This in itself tends to skew the data because obviously the people who are either strongly against or in favour of a particular issue are not only going to make a point of doing the survey they will also drum up support for their cause.

On any particular issue there is a risk that the survey results are saying exactly what they were orchestrated to say.

This year, Clearview Township has held three surveys to gauge public opinion on support for a bus system in Stayner, allowing ATVs to use township roads and a survey about traffic and speeding is open until the end of the month.

We support the use of surveys as a way of engaging the public but the results should not be taken as gospel.

Surveying is a science and one that requires expertise to avoid asking leading questions and providing a full range of responses.

This week, council was provided survey results said that 29.2 per cent did not believe ATVs should be allowed on township roads and the others said they should either be given full or partial access.

Sixty per cent of the respondents said they currently own an ATV. It’s hard to believe that is a fair representation of the ATV to non-ATV users in Clearview Township.

Also, 40 per cent of those surveyed are between the ages of 35 to 54 and we know that age group does not make up the majority of Clearview’s population.

The point is, if we are going to give weight to survey results and base decisions directly on the findings, we need to ensure that the surveys are done in a way that they reflect the views of the township as a whole, which should be the end goal of any public engagement process.

Council must set standards for how long a survey is conducted, how it is distributed and how it is promoted.

There is still time to do the traffic survey but if, confined by the questions, you feel you weren't able to express your opinion fully, contact your elected representative directly. From what we saw this week, they will take it under advisement when making decisions, despite survey results.

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Kellie Leitch fails her own values test Editor: Our local MP thinks that we should screen prospective immigrants for “anti-Canadian values.”

She floated this proposal in a survey of her supporters, and in an interview on CBC Radio.

Kellie Leitch has come up with a list of five values – hard work, equality of opportunity, freedom, generosity and tolerance – that she thinks define us as Canadians. Her proposal has been rightly compared to ideas put forward by Donald Trump, with one crucial difference: at least Trump is honest.

His platform is odious, but it’s clear and straightforward: build a wall, ban Muslim immigration, deport undocumented immigrants. Kellie Leitch hides behind code words and uses not-so-subtle innuendo to mask her corrosive message. When she warns us about others who believe “women are property,” and who think “gays and lesbians should be stoned to death,” she doesn’t say “Muslim,” but we all know who she’s talking about.

When she insists that new Canadians must be told that hard work is a Canadian value, she feeds the stereotype of the lazy immigrant living off the generosity of the Canadian taxpayer.

The irony of Kellie Leitch’s proposal is that it violates the very values she claims to support. Trying to screen immigrants for anti-Canadian values is neither tolerant nor generous, and how exactly would it be done? What kind of questionnaire would identify the lazy, intolerant, selfish immigrants who are supposedly trying to get into our country? Her proposal is above all dishonest, which might explain why honesty was left off Kellie Leitch’s list of values.

The idea that we should screen immigrants for anti-Canadian values is a cynical ploy that Kellie Leitch hopes will win her votes in the Conservative leadership contest. She is deliberately appealing to the racist, xenophobic, intolerant minority that has always found a home in her party. In the last election, Kellie Leitch received less than half of the vote in Simcoe-Grey. The majority of us voted for candidates who really do believe in tolerance and equality. Let’s hope the current government follows through on its promise to reform our electoral system so we are not again saddled with a representative who doesn’t share our values.

Brent Preston, Dunedin.

Dr. Leitch, We have never met but in your capacity as my MP I have written to you on numerous occasions since 2011, directly and in the form of open letters published in a number of newspapers in our riding.

You have never replied nor delegated your office staff, paid for by Canadian taxpayers, to reply.

Given that some of these messages were best wishes for Christmas and others were discussions about policies that you held when you were in government then we must ask: Is your lack of courtesy and professionalism, as underscored in your failure as an elected official to reply at least (See “As” on page 5)

Would MP pass values test?

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The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 16, 2016 •

Parent-teacher communication is key to a successful school year

by Annie Chandler It is my pleasure as your education trustee to provide you with some valuable information that will help enrich and promote another great year of learning at Nottawasaga Creemore Elementary School.

One of the comments I hear repeatedly from staff and administration is the importance of your student arriving on time each day or even a few minutes early. If a student rushes in at the last minute or is late for class, they will have missed the casual banter that occurs between students and teachers and more importantly they will miss valuable morning instruction and learning which can negatively accumulate over time.

Things always go more smoothly when everyone is aware and follows the school guidelines.

It is important to stay connected

to your students’ progress and be aware of ongoing school events that occur throughout the year. This can be facilitated by subscribing to the school’s website (cre.scdsb.on.ca) where you will receive newsletters, find a calendar of events and other important information. You may also choose to follow the school on Twitter or Facebook however paper copies of the Newsletter are available upon request. Every student receives a free agenda book which should be taken home each evening and serve as a method of written back and forth communication between parents and teachers. Should you have any concerns about classroom matters, contact the teacher first so that the issue can be dealt with promptly rather than let it fester and grow. On the other hand don’t hesitate to communicate with the teacher just to see how your student

is doing or how you may be able to support your children academically at home.

There will be an open house on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., which will be a great opportunity to meet the teachers and get communication rolling. The first school council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. and is open to all parents or community groups that would like to connect/assist the school in some way.

School council meets the first Tuesday of each month. On a community level they are looking for volunteers to work with students to maintain and nurture the vegetable and flower gardens and are always interested in creating partnerships with individuals who may have special skills or talents that they would like to share.

Finally, I am looking forward to the school’s 50th anniversary celebrations

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which will take place on May 10. As a side note, upon sale of the Annex, the SCDSB have agreed to pay for the costs of securing the school bell so that it may be transferred to the elementary school for display and casual use. Thanks to Gerry Blackburn for getting involved and showing the interest in facilitating this important transfer of Creemore history!

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question about navigating the school system at 705229-6217 or e-mail achandler@trustee. scdsb.on.ca You can also follow me on Twitter at @annie4education or visit my Facebook page SCDSB Trustee Annie Chandler.

Annie Chandler is the Simcoe County District School Board trustee for Clearview Township and Collingwood.

As Canadians, we do not share all the same personal values Should we screen Members of Parliament for AntiCanadian values and would our local Member of Parliament pass if we did?

(Continued from page 4) once, a Canadian value?

T h e C a n a d i a n g o v e r n m e n t ’s website for people applying for visas to Canada states, “The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of Canada’s Constitution and protects you from the moment you arrive in Canada. It sets out the values that Canadians live by and describes

the kinds of personal human rights and freedoms we can expect in this country.”

The two most important ones from my personal vantage point are: Freedom of conscience and religion and freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media.

A good Libertarian, one of the solid traditions of true Conservatism, must ask with trepidation which person gets to quantify what values are Canadian, who gets to test them and who weights the value of each failure to comply?

You captured the Conservative seat from Helena Guergis. She was

Local Church Directory Sunday, September 18 WEDNESDAYS AT 12 NOON at St. Luke’s Church, 22 Caroline St. W., a course based on Norman Vincent Peale’s long standing best seller The Power Of Positive Thinking.

Each Wednesday for 12 weeks. Bring a bag lunch, beverage will be supplied.

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Creemore United Pastoral Charge

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

St. John's, Creemore at 11 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church Worship & Sunday School at 10 am.

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unfortunately, during that sordid period, denied her presumption of innocence as legally guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

If a sitting Member of Parliament is not guaranteed the presumption of innocence then what hope is for the rest of us to have our rights protected?

We are both Canadians but I am willing to bet with no hesitation if you ever replied to my letters that we do not share all the same personal values.

I respect that you exist and hope that you share my love of diversity found in the freedom of thought and feel the same respect towards others that do not share your values.

What Canada is about, and it is

tough to accept, is that I must respect your personal values and not restrict your right to hold them.

In return you must respect my values and not restrict my right to hold them if and when they are different than yours. We both also must respect and adhere to the laws of Canada whether we are born here, move here or just visiting. Our rights and freedoms and the body of laws to enforce them are common but are values are not nor ever should be the same.

I wish you all the best but will not wait by the post box for a reply.

John Gruetzner, Creemore.

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NGO's new name reflects focus on First Nations

Seven years after its birth as a non profit providing clean water to remote schoolhouses in rural Uganda, Tin Roof Global has changed its name to Water First, reflecting its growing commitment to working with First Nations communities solving water challenges here in Canada.

“After starting Tin Roof to address a Ugandan issue, I began to be asked about water in this country,” said John Millar, founder and executive director of the Creemore based NGO. “People pointed out that you don’t have to travel across an ocean to find a water crisis, you can just drive up the 400.”

In early 2013, Tin Roof Global began working with Shawanaga First Nation on a water project. Its wells dry, Shawanaga had been trucking in water from neighbouring Parry Sound for six years. Tin Roof, a small organization at the time, formed a three-way partnership with the First Nation and Murray Richardson, a professor and hydrologist at Carleton University, to secure Health Canada Funding for the work.

The project: Train two young adults from Shawanaga on water sampling techniques so that the First Nation could find a surface water source, in a river or lake nearby, for its future water treatment plant. The water underground had seemingly dried up.

Additional wells had been drilled to no avail. The only alternative was to turn to surface water.

The funding application submitted b y Ti n R o o f , R i c h a r d s o n a n d Shawanaga First Nation was ranked first place in a competitive national funding round. How did a small nonprofit, a marginalized First Nation and a junior professor accomplish such a feat?

“Believing that the ability to solve the problem was in the First Nation was key,” said Millar. Instead of

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Water First founder and executive director John Millar (from left) with his team Brad Holden, Carli Lang, Katie Campbell and Germaine Catchpole at their Mill Street office, where the NGO formerly known as Tin Roof Global is located. hiring outsiders to come and test the water, they hired and trained locally.

One of the two local youth went on to work in the field of water science, most recently as a hydrogeological assistant for an MTO funded project near Shawanaga First Nation. A participant in Tin Roof ’s second project at Temagami First Nation applied to a water treatment plant operators program.

“These young people are the future,” said Millar. “Indigenous youth are dramatically underrepresented

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in the sciences. By increasing the understanding of water in First Nations youth, we can help them become interested to learn more and develop skills that are essential to solving the myriad of water challenges faced by their communities.”

Water education and training programs in First Nations communities have never been more important. It’s well documented that approximately one in five First Nations in Canada are under a boil water advisory, with stories of broken equipment and insufficient local expertise to operate and maintain treatment plants all too common.

Three and a half years after its first project in Shawanaga, Tin Roof has developed collaborative relationships with over 25 First Nations in Ontario and Quebec.

The organization’s First Nations water initiatives now account for 85 per cent of its program activities.

Failing water treatment plants can surely be fixed, but without an investment in education and training they’ll need to be fixed again.

The Water First program increases water science skills locally so that First Nations communities can solve their water problems themselves, now and in the future.

“It’s about more than just drinking w a t e r, i t ’s a b o u t c o m m u n i t y independence and sustainability,” said Millar.

“Increased knowledge about water science can lead to communities that are healthier and more independent.

You can’t have autonomy or a good quality of life if you don’t have your own safe, clean drinking water.”

Tin Roof Global has officially changed its name to Water First Education and Training, named after its initial First Nations program back in 2013, to better reflect the overwhelming First Nations emphasis of its water initiatives.

The organization is working with its non-profit partners in Uganda to hand over its operations abroad, in order to fully focus on the important work that needs to be done right here at home.

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Learn more about proposed expansion to Niagara Escarpment Plan Meeting in Mulmur on Sept. 26

by Trina Berlo Two additional public information sessions about proposed additions to the Niagara Escarpment Plan have been scheduled, including one in Mulmur on Sept. 26.

A 2015 Niagara Escarpment Plan Review proposes almost doubling the amount of Mulmur land, adding 5,565 hectares to the existing 6,988 hectares. Lands designated natural area within the plan could qualify for a 100 per cent property tax exemption for land that has important natural heritage features under the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program.

Based on the current criteria for the natural area designation, Mulmur is estimating it could lose $832,000 in annual tax revenue, which is 24 per cent of the township’s total tax levy. To make up for the loss in revenue and to negate a service reduction, the tax rate would increase $440 per year on a $400,000 property, not to mention an increase in the county and school board portions of the tax bill.

Mulmur Mayor Paul Mills is urging people to

attend the upcoming meeting to learn more about how the proposed changes would affect them and to submit comments to the ministry.

“I bet 90 per cent or more don’t know what’s going on here,” said Mills.

Mills said, a year ago, when the changes were proposed as part of a Coordinated Land Use Planning Review, led by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, that also includes the Growth Plan of the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan, Mulmur started working with its neighbours to present a united front.

County representatives from Dufferin, Grey, Bruce and Simcoe took a team approach to voice opposition to the changes and asked for a one-year extension on commenting period.

The ministry has agreed to a one-month extension and feedback will be accepted until October 31.

They also wanted to have meetings in the areas most affected by the plan.

Mulmur’s position, said Mills, is that the land is already protected by the conservation authority and

the township’s Official Plan and that any additional land designations are duplications.

Clearview Township council discussed its response to the proposed changes at a special meeting on August 22. If the changes are approved, Clearview could see its NEP land area double to 8,624 hectares.

The area includes lands around Duntroon, Creemore and Avening.

Shawn Davidson is the County of Simcoe’s representative on the Niagara Escarpment Commission. He said other counties have proposed abolishing the NEC. “It’s here to stay probably, in our lifetime, so let’s see that it is streamlined,” said Davidson.

“They are dipping their toe in the water and it’s boiling so they are not going to dive in, that’s the impression I’m getting,” said Davidson.

The Mulmur meeting is on Monday, Sept. 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the lower level of Mulmur Township office, at 758070 2nd Line East. A second meeting is in Owen Sound on Sept. 28. To provide feedback, e-mail landuseplanningreview@ontario.ca or call 1-800-665-1120.

Mulmur deputy mayor steps down, Hawkins appointed

by Trina Berlo Mulmur Township Deputy Mayor Heather Hayes has resigned from her position due to family obligations.

Council regretfully accepted the resignation at its meeting on Sept. 7.

“It’s with a very heavy and sad heart that I’m letting you know I’m resigning from Mulmur council. I love my role and the time I’ve spent with you and all the staff in Mulmur,” in her letter of resignation. She goes on to say that family members need her support at this time. “This will take priority in my life and I will be short changing the residents of Mulmur as well as council and staff alike if I continue.”

Councillor Earl Hawkins has replaced Hayes.

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Hawkins has been a councillor in Mulmur on and off for almost 20 years and when the position opened, Hawkins said he, like all other council members, put his name forward.

“It ended up that I got it,” he said.

Hawkins said in addition to the issues that arise, responding to the Niagara Escarpment Plan expansion is a council priority right now.

Council is now accepting nominations for the vacant councillor position. Those interested in the position are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume

by Sept. 27. To view the declaration of qualifications please see our website at www.mulmur.ca.

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As the days get shorter at the Stayner Fall Festival and the nights get longer, in the Stayner Bible it is time to turn on your Campground located at creative power here at the 240 Scott Street from noon Creemore branch of the to 5 p.m. Other attractions Clearview Public Library. include Sawyer Bullock This weekend, we will (who performed his very be hosting a “Creator Space first magic show at the Michele McKENZIE Station” in Storybook library) and who will be Park at the 1st annual Words performing his worldin the Woods Festival in Dunedin class magic show. You will be able on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to make your very own scarecrow Look for our banner to locate our tent and then watch the local celebrities and then come dig into our treasure play soccer. Eat chili and pie or watch chest for something to inspire the others compete in the chili and pie creator in you! See what you can make contests. This is a wonderful warmwith the simple ingredients of “your up to the Great Northern Exhibition, imagination” mixed with paper and which will take place next weekend coloured markers. Don’t forget to add (Sept. 23-25), where we will be hosting stickers, sequins and glitter! Magic the Twiddlemuff Demo and Sample will be guaranteed to happen. It may table in Exhibition Hall in partnership even be possible that you might find a with the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe unicorn or two at our Library Outreach County. On Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to booth.

12:30 p.m., we will be hosting a In-house as well on Saturday at the special coffee party in the Exhibition Creemore Branch, Helena Hayward Hall where we will be doing a hands-on will be hosting her new weekly demonstration of knitting/crocheting/ Saturday Craft session at 11:30 a.m. sewing of these Twiddlemuffs which to 12:15 p.m. Her Kids Unplugged are a soothing device for those with program is a free arts and crafts session dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. geared for JK to Grade 1. This week, (Thank you, Curiosity House Books & she will be demonstrating how to Gallery Knitters, for making some of make apple stamps (Sept. 17) and next these samples.) week, she will be leading a workshop Watch for future opportunities to create Autumn Handprint trees with to explore colouring therapy, cardFingerprint leaves (Sept. 24). creation and other arts and crafts On Sunday, Sept. 18, we will be programs starting up at the end of duplicating this creative experience September.

in Heaven. I am sending a Janice Stephens had picture so you will recognize talked to a long time member her. Thank you for letting me Warren Gale who had moved have her for so long. I really to Ottawa and reported he is miss her, Love Meredith. doing well and still plays bid They put the letter in euchre in a nearby town and the mail with their return celebrated his 92nd birthday Evelyn address and Meredith put an last week.

Warden abundance of stamps on the Lucy Young reported that envelope as she felt it would take all Kevin Keogh is very low. of them to get all the way to Heaven.

Jim Rigney proudly told us of his 12 Meredith asked her mother if she thought 1/2’ tall tomato plant that is loaded with God had gotten her letter, and her mother tomatoes. replied that she was sure He had. A few We had an excellent turnout of 48 days later a package wrapped in gold members for cards and 50/50 draws arrived addressed to Meredith. Upon were won by Barb Cudmore, Lillian opening the package Meredith found a Hiltz, Lucy Young, John Van Voorst, book called “When A Pet Dies”, along Marcia Cameron x2, Irma Flack and with the picture she had sent. The Carol Tymchuk. message in unfamiliar handwriting said Eleven Moon Shots were played by Abbey had arrived safely and was not June Hartley, Morris Tymchuk, Jim sick anymore. “Her spirit is here just as Rigney, Wayne Brownridge, Ruth it remains in your heart. Abbey loved Lougheed, Barb Cudmore, Lillian being your dog. You have a wonderful Hiltz, Ted Underhill, Pat Broad, Roy mother and I picked her just for you. I Veinot with the travel prize to Effie am returning your picture because there Taylor. are no pockets in Heaven and you need Winners for cards were Edith to keep her close to your heart. I send Atkinson, 333; Peter Gubbels, 297; my blessings every day and remember Sherry Lohnes, 276; with low to Janice I love you very much and by the way Stephens, 96.

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Four-year-old Meredith had a beloved Love God.” 14-year-old dog named Abbey. Abbey Trivia: Did you know that butterflies passed away and the next day Meredith are deaf. being very sad and missing her dog asked Remember: When you are feeling her mother if they might write a letter to depressed and someone says, “just suck God. Her mother thought they might and it up”, control your urge to break their leg Meredith dictated the following: My dog and say, “just walk it off”.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT PLAN Due to significant interest in the proposed changes to the Niagara Escarpment Plan, the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) is hosting two Public Information Sessions. This will be an opportunity to speak with NEC staff about the proposed changes to the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

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COUNCILLOR Due to a resignation, Council is now accepting nominations for a vacant Councillor position for the remainder of this Council term. Interested qualified nominations (under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996) are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume no later than September 27th, 2016 to the undersigned. To view the declaration of qualifications please see the website at www.mulmur.ca Terry Horner, CAO/Clerk Township of Mulmur 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur, ON. L9V 0G8 Phone: 705-466-3341 ext. 222 Fax: 705-466-2922 Email: thorner@mulmur.ca

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A man was the first to arrive at work one morning.

The phone rang and he answered.

When the caller asked for some specific information, the man explained that it was before normal business hours but that he would help if he could.

“What’s your job there?” the caller asked.

The man replied, “I’m the company president.”

There was a pause. Then the caller said, “I’ll call back later. I need to talk to someone who knows something about what’s going on.”

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COLLECTOR’S AUCTION!!

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Original building constructed about 1850 with large addition added in 1990 along with separate finished garage/workshop and concrete drive. High ceilings throughout most of home including basement area. Centrally located with mature trees and more recent plantings of young trees, shrubs & perennials on corner lot (approx. % acre) with drive & entrance on either street. Within easy walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants, medical centre, library, pharmacy, churches, public school, arena, curling rink, community centre & Legion Hall etc. Only minutes away to golf, ski, hike, and water sport etc., Collingwood G & M Hospital and Airport.

Professional architect's drawings are available for new owner to consider. Renovations recently completed by Village Builders to add new 1st floor wheel-in shower /washroom across hall from bdrm with plans for walk-in closet- this area could become a convenient in-law suite with separate kitchenette or sitting room.

Renovations to home currently underway for creating separate legal 2nd floor apartment with private entrance. New roof, high-efficiency forced air furnace (natural gas), central air conditioning, hot water tank & water softener installed within past 3-5 years. Transferrable warranty on new windows & exterior doors supplied & installed by Centennial Windows.

Note: There is much potential to create income with this (5) bdrm, (2Vz) bath, 2 laundry, single family dwelling from operating a B & B to leasing to seasonal tenants during the winter & summer months. Accessory Uses permitted under current zoning by-laws are Home Occupation or Single Apartment.

Asking $325,000. Entertaining offers til Sept 31/16 or property will then be listed with realtors. For viewing or more info call: (h) 705-466-3126, (c) 705-888-2237 or email to: bd_mckay@rogers.com. Serious enquiries only please.

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Experienced Carpenters - Full time (Beginning Immediately) Requirements: Minimum 8 years experience in custom home building and renovations; Must have own transportation and tools. *Must be a motivated and enthusiastic carpenter who can work well with a team and independently manage daily tasks*Wages are negotiable based on experience. 2 positions available.

Working Supervisor - Full time (Beginning Spring 2017) Requirements: Minimum 20 years experience in custom home building and renovations. *Must be able to manage the day to day operations of a job site and be an active part of the team. Will be responsible for managing a crew of up to 6 people, coordinating site work when trades present, and having an in depth understanding of technical drawings and scope of project. Wages are negotiable based on experience. 1 position available.  Please Apply with resume to: Ed Leimgardt Contracting Email: info@edleimgardtcontracting.com Phone: 705-466-2591 Fax: 705-466-1176

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

MANY OTHER GOOD, UNLISTED ITEMS. FOLLOW OUR WEB SITE AND WWW.THEAUCTIONADVERTISER.COM FOR PICTURES. KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS WWW.KIDDFAMILYAUCTIONS.COM DENNIS@KIDDFAMILYAUCTIONS.COM 519-938-7499 LYN@KIDDFAMILYAUCTIONS.COM 519-938-1315

• Service Directory • Gravity Sun Power solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed

Jeff Williams • 466-5741

Valley Auto & Tech Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!

Safety’s & Fuel Injection

218 Main Street, Stayner Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343

Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator

705-434-8236

brad.garbs@gmail.com

ironbutterfly.ca 705-791-5478

Complete IT Support

PLUMBING

(705) 466-3746

(705) 466-5807

Tubo Kueper

T. NASH

Servicing Creemore and surrounding area Licensed and insured

• Tyler Kueper

General Practise of Law Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution www.ferrislaw.ca

John L. Ferris Megan L. Celhoffer

190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888

Towing at its best!

For all your towing and recovery needs!

Kells Service Centre

705-466-3334

80 High Street, Collingwood (705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404

CREWSON INSURANCE BROKERS

Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie

Plumber

705-466-2149

Country Wedding &

Event Facilitator

705 888 8072

fred@fredmills.ca

1-(800) 392-1151

Max Kueper • maxkueper@hotmail.com

crewsoninsurance.com 110 Adeline St., Shelburne 1423 Mosley St., Wasage Beach

Host Your Party

Rates starting at $30/hour Event pricing available sara@creemore.com • 705.466.9906

Easy on the Eyes Exterior Painting

FREE QUOTES NEIGHBOURLY SERVICE HANDYMAN BARN ROOFING WORK BARNS • FENCES • HOUSES • EQUIPMENT SANDBLASTING & PRESSURE WASHING TYLER KUEPER

(705) 791-5478

ROSEMONT

TOWING

Lawn Care and More

Dave North 705-718-7370

Iron Butterfly

Custom Iron Work Specializing in gates Charcoal BBQs & Fire Pits Design • Welding • Refinishing

Susan’s Grooming Salon

Professional Grooming for all breeds 31 Caroline St. E East entrance OPEN Monday to Friday

7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131

COMPUDOC SERVICES

fredmills.ca

ELECTRIC

Serving Hockley to Creemore Licensed and Trusted Since 2002 ECRA/ESA Licence #7002079

705-435-1004

rosemontelectric.com

Airport Shuttle & seniors' transport for all occasions

888.535.0040 416.274.0040

www.seniorstransportation.ca

Echo Classifieds

The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 16, 2016 •

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Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year-round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.

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

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.

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.

Handok upright piano for sale.

Cream colour. Excellent condition.

Asking $900. Call 705-466-3434.

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.

rental wanted 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 416-561-2241 or ryanmcintosh@rogers.com.

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. pasture 8 Outdoor 4 6board including 9 all amenities offered at $300 + hst monthly.

6 4 We also offer Snow Bird boarding for the 9 board, and box stalls.

4 winter,3retirement Give us a call at 519-9256628.

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Want to help the community art 9 The 1Weight 8of Paper for 2 project the 4 Creemore Arts Festival?

9 2If you have a sewing machine, you can sew 5 by streamers for this 3project needed September 26.

Call Liz at 705-4666 2 1 4 2680 or eakinsbruer@sympatico.ca.

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.

Gary Clayton Photography. We still have openings for October wedding photography. Book early for 2017 for some great rates. 705-796-2682.

birth announcement Cathy and Jim Lowe and Gayle Millsap are proud to announce the arrival of their granddaughter Jesse P Millsap on Thursday, September 8, 2016 weighing in at 7lb, 14oz. Proud parents are Rhonda and Andrew Millsap.

thank you What a party. Thank you to my children for planning and organizing a wonderful 80th birthday party for me on August 20th. Thank you to all my family and friends who came from near and far to celebrate the day with me. Your presence and best wishes were greatly appreciated. The evening was filled with great musical entertainment that was enjoyed by all.

Thanks again, Lorne McKee. Clarke – Thank you to the nurses and doctors of Markdale Hospital and the caring people at CCAC in their care of Donna. Thanks to family, neighbours and friends who shared laughter, support, meals and flowers with us through Donna’s illness and passing.

Gerald, Michelle, Christine & Glenn

help wanted 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.

Temporary full-time Potato Graders, including clean up and weight handling to 23 kgs (50 lbs) to start December 30, 2016 to April 15, 2017. $11.40/hour.

Repetitive tasks/standing extended periods/lifting/bending required. High school education and 6 months work experience an asset. At 558452 MulmurMelancthon Townline, Melancthon, Ontario. Fax resume to Tupling Farms Ltd. at 519-925-6795.

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.

Part Sales & Warehouse Assistant required immediately. Full-time.

Computer skills & valid driver’s license required. Knowledge of truck industry an asset. Send resume to info@steer.ca.

Miller’s Dairy is a growing glass bottled milk company near Creemore.

We are in search of an energetic, motivated and responsible individual to drive a delivery truck. This person must have good customer service skills.

Proof of truck driving experience is required, however a G licence classification is all that is necessary along with a clean driving record. You may remit your resume and references to john@millersdairy.com. For further information please call 705-466-2525.

notice Pizza Perfect will be closed from September 19 – 25.

Wild Mushroom Culinary Experience on Saturday, September 23 at Mountain Ash Farm, Mulmur. Come for the walk or the day: foraging and spa lunch, dinner at Chez Michel. $25 for walk only, $165 for day. Call Patricia Cleary at 705-4662520 or info@MountainAshFarm.com.

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death notices McEachern, Jim passed away peacefully at Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday, September 11, 2016 in his 74th year. Jim, loving father of Brian (Judy), Herb and Kim McEachern and cherished grandfather of Danielle and Caitlynn. He is survived by his sister Ellen Whitley, brother-in-law Dennis Rainbird and sister Cathy Lavers; predeceased by parents William and Elsie McEachern, brother-in-law Lloyd Whitley, sister Marg Rainbird and brother-in-law Al Lavers. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and by his dear friend Linda Rausch. As per his wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Friday September 16, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. with tributes at 2 p.m. at the Creemore Legion. In lieu of flowers donations to the Woodstock General Hospital Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated. Friends may visit Jim’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com. bonner, Earl J. – With family by his side, Earl passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in his 81st year. Earl will be missed by his life partner Catherine Harper, stepson Craig (Betty Vavougios) and his brother Murray (Mary) Bonner. He will live on in the hearts of his daughters Colleen (Serge Medeiros), Kim Healey, Sonya, Tammy (Kelly Fensel) and Jennifer (Al Beaudin) and be forever cherished by his 11 grandchildren, Sarah and Nicki Medeiros, Cierra and Alicia Healey, Tyler and Matthew Honsinger, Ashley Fensel, Heather Beaudin, Aidan Bonner and Elenee and Russell Harper. He is predeceased by his daughter Robin and his parents Joseph and Isobel (Creary).

Also missing him is his first wife Shirley Bonner and his many nieces and nephews. Earl was born and raised in Creemore, Ontario where he lived with his mother Isobel, as he ventured out when he got older he made his way to Hamilton to find a job at Stelco and remained there until he retired with 38 years of service. A longtime member of Mt. Hamilton United Church. Earl enjoyed his retirement being able to travel with Catherine to many destinations around the world. He enjoyed square dancing with the Hamilton Steel City Square Dancers. His biggest joy was his family and all of the family gatherings, making and sharing memories and working on his family tree. He’s up above finally getting to listen to the real stories from those who have gone before him. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 479 Upper Paradise, Hamilton.

Funeral service will take place at St. John’s United Church, 192 Mill Street, Creemore on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Creemore Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Tree Society of Creemore or the Creemore Union Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Earl’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com Yard Sale at 22 Wellington Street East (corner of Wellington & Library) Sat. Sept 17 & Sun. Sept 18. Downsizing / Moving Sale! 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tools, sm. appliances, furniture, drapes and more! Also having yard sale next weekend.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, September 16, 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.

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 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.

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Call for programming Clearview Youth Centre Opening Soon!

Clearview Township is seeking community groups that are interested in hosting programing at the new Clearview Youth Centre.

This will be the opportunity youth orientated organizations to learn about how they can become a part of the centre's programming.

Interested groups are invited to attend a meeting at the Clearview Administration Centre on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 from 6-8pm.

For more information, please contact: Barry Burton Deputy Mayor bburton@clearview.ca

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

Submit community events online at www.Creemore.com