Friday, September 23, 2016

The Creemore

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Friday, September 23, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 39 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

Up to the Flowers

Words in the Woods

Inaugural Dunedin Literary Festival

Photographer documents old friend

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Police locate stolen property Caledon and Dufferin OPP Street Crime Units executed a warrant Sept. 13 at a residence in Melancthon. Officers located about $60,000 in stolen property, including tools, construction equipment/tools, machinery and yard maintenance equipment. Police are actively working to identify the property and return it to the rightful owners. Police are reminding residents to be vigilant and to report suspicious activity to police. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You may also submit information online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. Tipsters will not be required to testify in court and information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Woodcarver Jim Harkness (centre), Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society's Artists on Location organizer, with participants Peter Adams and Ingrid Hunt, who will be showing work Oct. 1-2.

Artists will be on Location during Arts Fest by Trina Berlo A big part of the Creemore Festival of the Arts is the Artists on Location show. Over two days, more than 40 artists will be at about 20 locations throughout the village’s commercial district displaying work in a variety of mediums, including paint, pottery, photography and metal. Some of the locations are retails businesses and real estate offices, others will be set up outdoors and also in existing gallery space. Organizer Jim Harkness said the event showcases local artists and brings existing artist groups together. “It also introduces the public to the business outlets and introduces the businesses to the artists,” said Harkness. Harkness will be one of the

exhibitors in the show. He is creating 150 carved birds for a Woodpeckers of Creemore show in the south side yard of Mad River Pottery, at 113 Mill St. A little to the north of Creemore’s commercial district, artist Peter Adams has turned his barn into Caution Gallery, a name used only partially with tongue-in-cheek because people will have to use caution while going through the gallery (watch out for chickens underfoot). Adams will be showing his oil paintings in the upper level, and elements from his Detritus project on the main floor. Kevin MacLean will be there too, showing his metal oddments. Miniaturist Ingrid Hunt is returning to the tour. She will be at the Horticultural Park with 15 new original works and a number of reproductions available.

Harkness said another feature of the festival will be the hanging of a banner on the north wall of Fawcett Funeral Home, at 182 Mill St. The creation of The Purple Hills Draft Horse by Ann Clifford was funded by a Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society grant. C l i ff o r d s a i d i t i s a d i g i t a l enlargement of a rendering inspired by her own love of horses. An arts educator and youth worker, she was inspired by her students’ use of line and colour in their artwork. Clifford is the co-founder of an equine facilitated learning program in Toronto for urban youth, police and horses. She said she had been speaking with local farmer Mike Issac about horses and he told her about growing up around draft horses that had been (See “Draft” on page 8)

Mystery revealed Avening Hall has announced Dwayne Gretzky is the mystery band that will be performing on Sept. 30, during Clearview's Small Halls Festival. The band will be performing a tribute to Tragically Hip. The show is already sold-out. For more information about what's happening that weekend, visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca.

Fall fair, it's on 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. Area students will be on the GNE grounds Friday during education day, offered free to certain grades. Events continue throughout the weekend. For a full schedule of events, visit www. greatnorthernex.com.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 23, 2016

COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend Saturday, September 24

• 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.

• Nottawasaga Daylilies' Last Weekend. Open Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Final weekend for our Late Season Sale! Call 705-4662916 or www.wilsondaylilies.com for more details.

Sunday, September 25

• Church Services on page 5. • Clearview Public Library's Alzheimer’s Society

Coffee Party and Demonstration about creating

Twiddlemuffs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall of the GNE. Twiddlemuffs are knitted, crocheted or sewn hand muffs with textured items attached inside and out that provide a person with dementia with a tool to enable daily well-being. Join us at our Library Outreach Booth at the GNE to learn more about this project or pick up your free pattern at Clearview Library.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 28

• 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.

Friday, September 23 to Sunday, September 25

• 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 more details. • GNE Home Chef Challenge at the GNE's Demo Stage in the Exhibitor's Building. The prep time starts at 10 a.m. Cook time begins at 11 a.m. until noon to prepare 3 courses for the judges. The winner will defend in 2017. 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. • 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.

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. • Public Meeting for proposed expansion of Niagara Escarpment Plan at Mulmur Township Office, Lower Level, 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur at 5 p.m. Contact landuseplanningreview@ontario.ca or 1-800-665-1120 for more information.

Tuesday, September 27

• Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting at Avening Hall, 3401 Cty Rd 42, Avening at 7 p.m. Join Mayor Vanderkruys and Ward 5 Councillor Thom Paterson in an informal and open Town Hall Meeting. Feel free to ask questions and provide comments. • Fall Plant Auction at Brentwood Hall from 7 to 9:30 p.m. 9929 Cty Rd 10.

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.

Thursday, September 29

• Curiosity House Books presents the Avening Hall Authors Series at 7 p.m. at Avening Hall. Tickets $10 at 705-466-3400 or info@ curiosityhousebooks.com. See ad on page 11.

Friday, September 30

• Toonie Lunch at St. Luke's Anglican Church from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup with friends. • 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. • Opening Art Reception at Curiosity House Books with Chris Roberts "Back from the Wilderness" at 6 p.m. at 178 Mill Street. Call 705-466-3400 or info@curiosityhousebooks.com for details. • The Door Jam at St. Patrick’s Hall, 215 Pine Street (on corner of William Street) Stayner at 6 p.m. in support of The Door Youth Centre: Home-cooked dinner by Brenda Weel and music by St. Patrick’s choir. Tickets available from Laurie vandenHurk and Stayner Home Hardware. Pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets: $15; Children (10 and under): $5; Family: $40 (family is parent(s) and all children living at home) Laurie vandenHurk, 705-428-5537

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. 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

• Dufferin Town & Country Farm Tour throughout Dufferin County from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A selfguided tour to South Dufferin & area’s farms. Get passport online on the day of tour get passport at Orangeville Visitor Information Centre, Hwy 10 & 9. Admission is a donation for local food bank. Visit www.dufferinfarmtour.com for details. • Festival at Fort Willow at 2714 Grenfel Rd, Minesing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A re-enactment of life as a British soldier in 1812 including blacksmithing, candle making and musket ball making. Activities and demonstrations for all ages! Children’s entertainment and hands-on historical displays. www.springwater.ca/community/events/ festival_at_fort_willow. • Family friendly contra and square dance at Avening Hall from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10. Kids get in free. Music by the OSchraves and calling by Frank Francalanza. Tickets at www. smallhallsfestival.ca. • Fowl Supper at St. John's United Church, Creemore from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6 and up $5. Everyone welcome.

• Book Launch & Signing at Curiosity House Book Store, 178 Mill Street, Creemore from 5 to 7 p.m. Pat Raible will be launching her book The Petun: People of the Hills at this book launch to coincide with the Creemore Festival of the Arts. $18.95 per book. Call 705-466-3400 or info@ curiosityhousebooks.com for details. • From Cradle to Coffin at Dufferin Museum & Archives, 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur at 6 p.m. Dufferin County Museum & Archives curator Sarah Robinson presents in words and pictures how pioneers, from birth to marriage to death, observed and celebrated life’s events. Fare by Globe Restaurant & tastings from Hockley Brewery/Spirit Tree. RSVP 877-941-7787 or info@dufferinmuseum.com. Adults $25, DCMA members $20.

Sunday, October 2

• St. James Anglican Church, Lisle, 130th Anniversary at 9:30 a.m. Coinciding with this event, their organist Bert Schaly will be celebrating his 60th Anniversary as organist. Bishop Peter Elnty will be the speaker at this event. Lunch will be served after the service. All are welcome. • Attention Beekeepers! The Heritage Bee Co in Mulmur. Bee Natural Caretakers meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Guest speakers are Michael Bush (LIVE from Nebraska) plus Les Eccles of the OBA. RSVP to beenaturalcaretakers@gmail.com. Free to members and first time guests. Call Debbie Gray, The Heritage Bee Co., at 705-466-BEES (2337) or Ian Payne at 705-466-6290 or idpayne@ notsohollowfarm.ca.

Saturday, October 8

• Apple Pie Contest at the Creemore Farmers' Market. Bring your pie to the table by 9:30 a.m. Winners to be announced at 10:30 a.m. Come by for a slice of pie after 10:30 a.m. Price is a donation to Tree Society of Creemore - the charity of choice of special guest judge Linda Cockton. • Horse, Hound and Harvest Parade. Watch as the Toronto and North York Hunt Club ride down Mill Street. Ride starts at 11 a.m. looping through Creemore twice. Join in the blessing of the hounds after the ride in the Gordon Feed and Seed lot.

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.

Saturday, October 30

• Majengo Party at Lynn Connell's River House in Dunedin from 2 to 5 p.m. Get updates & stories. Come celebrate. 8961 Cty Rd 9.

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The word on Words in the Woods by Basil Guinane A rainy day could not dampen the festivities of the first Dunedin Literary Festival. Almost 150 attendees braved the, at times, heavy rain to take part in author interviews, readings, music, food and games. The festival, organized by Curiosity House Books owner Rina Barone, author Simon Heath and librarian Jenn Hubbs, took place in Dunedin on Sept. 17 and was held in the town hall and under tents in the Dunedin park. According to Barone, “the Dunedin Literary Festival was started as a way to celebrate community and literature”. Barone also said that Dunedin was the perfect setting for a literary festival because of “the great community and the natural beauty of the area”. The festival took over a year to plan and 20 volunteers were needed to get it up and running. In the words of Barone, “the festival would not have happened without them”. Authors were interviewed about their most recent books and writing in general, and audience members were able to ask questions. The festival featured two performances by author and poet Anne Michaels. The first performance featured a reading from Michael’s recently published children’s book The Adventures of Miss Petitfour. Michaels was accompanied by musicians David Gray, David Sereda and Colleen Allen who performed a number of tunes including a rousing sea shanty. At the final event of the festival, Michaels was interviewed by local author Cecily Ross in the Dunedin Hall. The interview focused on

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Anne Michaels reads at Words in the Woods, Dunedin's new literary festival, on Sept. 17. Michael’s book Fugitive Pieces. This year is the 20th anniversary of book’s publication, which was an international bestseller and made into a movie in 2007. Michaels ended the session with a reading of recently written prose. Attendees were also able to hear about local poet and translator Paul Eprile’s work on translating noted French author Jean Giono. Eprile has translated one work, Hill, which was published by the New York Review of Books. Another Giono book, Melville, will be published and Eprile is working on a third Giono translation. The New Farm’s Brent Preston talked about the forthcoming book he has authored with his wife Gillian Flies, The New Farm: Our 10 Years on the Front Lines of the Good Food

Movement. Preston talked passionately about sustainable farming as being viable and shared some of the challenges of starting a farming business. Preston was enthusiastic about the festival, saying that it would help to build the community and bring attention to local authors. In the words of Preston, “the festival will get bigger and better known over time”. This sentiment was echoed by Paul Eprile who said, “We are all in favour of enriching our culture and what could be better than doing that locally”. Local mystery writer John Brooke talked about the publication of his seventh novel which features French detective Aliette Nouvelle. Brooke read from his most recent novel While the Music Lasts and talked about the

challenges of writing mysteries set in France. Brooke saw the festival as being important in helping local authors get better known. The festival also featured activities for kids including face painting and digging for dinosaurs. Sheep, a crowd favourite, were on site courtesy of Kennedy Metheral. According to Creemore resident and parent Tanya Rentsch, “The kids events were fantastic”. Vendors were also present to promote local businesses, these included Creemore’s O’Shea’s family restaurant, the Clearview Tea Company, From The Blue House (With Love) and Angie’s Place in Stayner. Janette Morrison, who was selling apples at the festival, described the event as “terrific and said that she, “was happy to see parents taking their kids to a literary event”. Dunedin resident and event volunteer Steve Lucas said, “that it was great to see the park get used and fun to share our bit of paradise”. The event received financial support from the Clearview Assistance Grant Program and an Ontario Arts Council grant. Barone said, “These grants were very important as festivals are very expensive to put on and we wanted to make sure the festival could be a free event”. When asked, both Barone and Heath said that they thought the festival had been a success and that they were excited about next year’s festival. According to Heath, “We are already thinking about the authors for next year”.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 23, 2016

Opinion EDITORIAL

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The way we were

So much to see and do If ever there were a time to wish you could be in two places at one time, the first weekend in October is it. In this issue of The Echo we are telling the stories behind the Creemore Arts Festival on Oct. 1-2 but that is just a part of what is happening throughout Clearview Township that weekend. Many talented musical artists are performing at various community halls during the Small Halls Festival. Performances of all kinds of music are being presented in conjunction with food events and comedy. Playwright Dan Needles is also taking people on a Rural Routes bus tour through the township with stops at three halls. (There are also lots of activities for the entire family.) Stop by the Small Halls Festival booth at the GNE this weekend to learn about all of the events. For tickets and a full schedule of events, download the new app or visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca.

Letters

If it wasn’t for large trucks farming would stop Editor: County Road 42 is not the gateway to Creemore. It is the gateway to an agricultural community which relies on the services of Huron Tractors for equipment and repairs, Holmes Agro for seed and fertilizer and Steer Enterprises to keep farm transportation equipment in repair and safe to get the agricultural commodities to the End Users. Drive though Steer’s lot and you will see that better than half the trucks in for service have farm business names on their doors. You would have to be very near sighted to say that Steer Enterprises is not serving the agricultural community in a big way, maybe even more than the equipment dealers themselves. Almost every farm of any size now owns their own commercial vehicle. If it wasn’t for large trucks farming would stop, no fuel, no fertilizer, no seed, no parts, no equipment, no way to get produce to markets, or no way to build infrastructure. The store shelves should go empty for a week and people would have a different outlook on what the agricultural industry means to their lives. Rezoning should not be a problem as you can drive around Creemore and see five thousand square foot homes built in the middle of a 20-acre prime agriculture field with a winding laneway, pond and trees sporadically planted over the rest of the field. Forcing Steer Enterprises to relocate elsewhere would be detrimental to the agricultural community. Roger McLeod, Nottawa.

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Rather share the road with ATVs than bicycles Editor: I don’t own an ATV or a bicycle but have ridden and owned both. I’d rather see ATVs on the road. They have lights, mirrors, pay for a license plate and sometimes insurance and wear helmets. The ATVs I’ve seen locally have been riding single file along the shoulder of the road. I live on Fairgrounds Road. The small rises in the road quite often hide an oncoming car and several times I’ve had to carefully pass bicycles riding two and three abreast. It seems that either they don’t have mirrors or they have no respect for others. Driving east from Glen Huron on the steep gravel

road to Fairgrounds Road, a woman and man were pedalling up the hill. The woman was wobbling along totally on the wrong side of the road unaware we were behind her. We could see her. My wife and I were praying that a vehicle wasn’t coming over the hill the other way. I don’t know where he would go – bad for all concerned. If people want to ride on public roads with the same rights as the rest of us maybe they should pay for licence plates and insurance, and after seeing that bicyclist last week, maybe rider training. Jerry Smith, Clearview.

Stop vindictive pursuit on AWARE Editor: AWARE Simcoe is a citizens’ group that endeavours to keep us apprised of the comings and goings of our local levels of government and how their decisions affect our quality of life. Last year AWARE Simcoe stood up to safeguard Beeton Woods, a 35-acre protected woodlot that slipped through the cracks and was clear-cut. Simcoe County, including Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, opted to pursue $5,000 of county legal costs from the citizens’ group in what effectively is a SLAPP suit (strategic lawsuit against public participation).

AWARE Simcoe is a group of engaged people who are well aware of the costs and what is at stake when they bring an issue to our attention. The group was acting as a voice for a significant number of people in Simcoe County who believe that clear-cutting forest for development must not be undertaken deceptively or lightly. As a resident and taxpayer, I urge the county to drop this vindictive pursuit and have now become a member of AWARE Simcoe (www.AWARESimcoe.ca) to show my support. Donna Baylis, Dunedin.

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Letters

Leitch shows moxie Editor: Our bruised and battered federal representative Kellie Leitch has suffered a decidedly un-Canadian pummeling because she dared to ask us to define Canadian values. This is not a new exercise. For generations, we Canadians have tried to put words to what it means to be Canadian. Humbly, but always superior to Americans, we have toyed with endless attractive descriptions, but we have arrived at none that stick. I am grateful to Kellie Leitch for having the moxie to bring this Great

Canadian debate out of the closed mindset of political correctness, into the open and out for healthy discussion. We must know who we are, before we invite others to share the great gifts we have as Canadians, with our remarkable, if undefined, Canadian values. I am reminded that I am an immigrant; not particularly lazy, not living off the Canadian taxpayer. In fact, every year, Revenue Canada loves me unconditionally! Reet McGovern Shearer, Creemore.

Editor: I was pleased to see the two letters in the last issue about our MP, Dr. Kellie Leitch and her timely ideas on Canadian values. These letters prove that a full discussion is needed on this subject as their minority views need to be aired in a democracy where we all have a voice. Over 67 per cent (and growing) of Canadians support her suggestions. For

me the recently thwarted home grown terrorist attack in Ontario and the savage attacks in New York and New Jersey prove we must all be vigilant and willing to protect our country and our way of life by whatever means we have. For the record I am a lifelong Conservative and consider our hard working MP Dr. Kellie Leitch a friend. Glenn Brown, Creemore.

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Outlying trees in sad shape Editor: Creemore is a lovely treed village and the Tree Society of Creemore should be commended for their efforts, however the maple trees that line the road off Airport Road into the village are in sad shape.

Could the committee not intersperse the dying trees with new ones so that the beauty of the village is continued for future generations? Juliana Bryant, Creemore.

Local Church Directory Sunday, September 25 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. For more info: Eileen Martin 705-424-0422. Creemore United Pastoral Charge

Sept. 25: New Lowell at 9:45 a.m. St. John's, Creemore at 11 a.m.

Sun. October 2 St. James Anglican Church, Lisle 130th Anniversary Service at 9:30 a.m. Coinciding with

this event their organist Bert Schaly will be celebrating his 60th Anniversary as organist. Bishop Peter Elnty will be the speaker at this event. Lunch will be served after the service. All are welcome.

ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.

News From The Red Desert provides vivid picture of war in Afghanistan by Basil Guinane News From The Red Desert is a novel about the war in Afghanistan beginning in late 2001 when it started, and then jumps ahead five years to when the conflict was still ongoing. Canada was involved in this war for a 12-year period until its mission was ended in 2014. Sadly, there is still no end in sight and the war has become the longest in America’s history. News From The Red Desert is well written and deals honestly with a number of issues including the use of torture, the impact of war on frontline troops, how the media covers the war and the impact of the fighting on the people it purports to help. The book focuses primarily on a U.S. journalist embedded with Canadian infantry and a U.S. quartermaster at the Kandahar air base. That said, the story is told from a number of perspectives ranging from two U.S. generals, a special forces sergeant turned intelligence officer, a Thai masseuse, to a group of Pakistanis who run the base coffee shop and a crew filming a reality television show Stars Earn Stripes, (I checked it out and this show really did run in 2012). The book is by Kevin Patterson, a doctor who put himself through medical school by joining the Canadian army. Patterson volunteered as a doctor for the Canadian mission in Kandahar in 2007 and served there for three months. His time spent in Afghanistan is reflected in the writing. From the descriptions of frontline skirmishes to the daily routines of the Kandahar air base, the reader is given a clear picture

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of how modern war is conducted. His descriptions of the fighting and the wounds that are a result provide the reader with a reminder that war is in fact hell. Patterson provides a vivid picture of the fighting between the Taliban, armed with Kalashnikovs and IEDs and western forces backed by drones, Apache helicopters and sophisticated night vision equipment and communications. His description of a nighttime ambush by U.S. special forces on a group of Taliban is riveting. The way it is planned and executed provides a clear picture of how modern technology can be combined with traditional onthe-ground tactics. The end result of the ambush also provides an interesting twist to the plot and a challenge to the embedded journalist who witnesses it. The back-stories of the characters are well told and they come to life as real people. Some of the characters and events will be recognizable as being drawn from actual events heightening the air of authenticity the book has. Patterson has written a novel about war that is well worth reading. It deals with the ongoing issues of Afghanistan and asks hard questions about what the west is trying to achieve in this conflict and the effectiveness of these efforts. News From The Red Desert (299 pages) by Kevin Patterson is published by Random House Canada. The author will be appearing at Avening Hall on Sept. 29. See ad on page 11 for details.

Basil Guinane is a recently retired associate dean of the School of Media Studies at Humber College, a former librarian and an avid reader.

GNE launches home chef competition

Two young ladies, Cayleigh Jago and Jackie Sproul, who enjoy cooking, will be participating in the first home chef challenge on the Exhibitor’s Building demo stage at the Great Northern Exhibition Saturday, Sept. 24. Prep time starts at 10 a.m. and cook

time begins at 11 a.m. They will have until noon to prepare three courses for the judges, Phillip Tarlo, John Eaton and Mariane McLeod. The winner will go on to take on next year’s challengers.

During Clearview’s Small Halls Festival, Singhampton Hall is hosting Thirsty Traveler Kevin Brauch at two events, one on Friday evening (Sept. 30) and one on Saturday afternoon

(Oct. 1). The Echo apologizes for misspelling his name. Visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca for a full itinerary and tickets.

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October 1: Fowl Supper at St. John's

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, September 23, 2016

CREEMORE festival of the

ART ON DISPLAY THROUGHOUT CREEMORE

ARTS

SAT. OCT. 1 & SUN. OCT. 2

INFORMATION BOOTH AT STATION ON THE GREEN

10 am to 4 pm

ARTISTS ON LOCATION

FEATURE SHOWS

the work of artists and artisans on display

THROUGHOUT CREEMORE Get the most from this arts weekend when you start with the GROUP SHOW at the Station on the Green. The show features work from each participating artist and a large map (and volunteers!) to help you find your way. PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE:

Laura Sargeant Ingrid Hunt Peter Adams Kevin MacLean Allan Thompson Christopher Roberts Jane Wynne Jane Fleetwood-Morrow Jordan Eveland Diane Hutchings Sandy Stevenson Elfie Alexander Kara McIntosh Marian Marshall Jill Stevenson Dorothy Shropshire Dennis Campbell Bryan Davies Diane Soward Kaz Jones Kai-Liis McInnes Louis Davis Darlene Winfield

Meiah Carole Watson Sara Sniderhan Martha Bull Peter Adams Jennifer Johnson Sue Miller Andrea Mueller Jeff Smith Patrice Clarkson Taylor Ledden Victoria Huntley Joanne Lomas Sandy Spencer Lee Anne Cohen Carola Little Dorothee Cosack Betty-Joan Boake Myrhanda McKay Susan Deiter Norma Lee Jim Harkness

THE WEIGHT OF PAPER an installation by Liz Eakins

Station on the Green - South Hall

THE FACE OF CLIFF

photos and poetry by Paul Eprile

at Creemore's Log Cabin

Opening night preview

Readings with Paul Eprile

sponsored by Chestnut Park Cheryl MacLaurin & Rob McAleer

sponsored by The Creemore Echo & The Creemore Log Cabin

Join friends old and new to preview the art installation, The Weight of Paper, and the Artists on Location group show. Refreshments available. Admission free. Donations appreciated.

Poems that pay respect to an almost vanished way of life. Written and read by artist, publisher and translator Paul Eprile as part of his exhibit.

RECEPTION Friday, Sept. 30 5 pm to 7 pm

POEMS FOR CLIFF Saturday and Sunday 11 am and 2 pm

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Thanks to the Purple Hills members, volunteers, sponsors and local businesses for their ongoing support of all of our activities throughout each year.

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Deep friendship, bygone lifestyle portrayed in The Face of Cliff by Trina Berlo Paul Eprile has been reliving a formative relationship long preserved on silver emulsion. He has been studying photographs taken more than 30 years ago, in preparation for an exhibition, The Face of Cliff. Until recently, Eprile had not seen many of the 35 mm images any larger than they appeared on contact sheets but now, having had the negatives scanned, he is seeing them in detail for the first time. The photos document the life of Clifford Lindsay, a long-time close friend of Eprile’s, despite a 50-year age difference. Paul was living on a farm on the Blind Line with his brother. It was 1974. He said although they were clueless about life in the country they relished everything about it. “We were city boys, we didn’t know much about anything,” said Eprile. He said they were fascinated by cedar rail fences and set out to build one. Clad in their expensive overcoats procured from rummage sales, they were out gathering cedar posts from the side of the road one day when a man pulled up in a purple Volkswagen Beetle. He was wearing a peaked hat, had a bushy beard and was smoking a corncob pipe, which Eprile would come to know as Cliff’s standards. Cliff also lived on the secluded road and the two of them would spend countless hours together in the years to come, especially during the long winters when they were the only two living in the neighbourhood. The men would talk for hours, with Cliff happily sharing his knowledge about the area, how it had changed, and the elements, gently teaching Eprile about the earth and life in the country. “We would sit, drink, smoke and ‘tell lies’,” said Eprile. That first spring after coming to the

The late Clifford Lindsay at his home in Clearview Township, as photographed by Paul Eprile, who is mounting a show of images entitled The Face of Cliff. country, Eprile said he wanted to make maple syrup but didn’t know where to start. Cliff taught them how. “From that point on he was a mentor, sort of a father figure, no matter how unlikely. He taught me so much,” he said. Ten years into their friendship, Eprile, now 30, was studying photography and set about documenting the life of Cliff, now 81. The black-and-white images capture Cliff’s face, his cabin and its contents, all shot with available light. Some of the images show Cliff moving through the space as a ghostly blur and others capture every whisker of his beard and every wrinkle in crisp detail. C l i ff w a s m i n i m a l i s t i n h i s movements and the way he expended energy. Eprile said he only ever used the same few dishes and rather than washing them in the sink, he just wiped them off. He was a lean man, subsisting on a steady diet of headcheese and store-bought pie, which he called soggy pie.

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His cabin didn’t have indoor plumbing or running water so he fetched buckets of water from a spring and had a three-seater outhouse, possibly salvaged from the Madill school, where he had been a pupil. The outhouse walls, recalls Eprile, were patched with old licence plates and were decorated with pinup girl calendars. Eprile said when he first met Cliff

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he was a vodka drinker but he later switched to alcool, which he drank out of a small juice glass with a floral design. He would hold out the glass and say “up to the flowers” when it was time for a refill. “I learned to drink with Cliff. For him it was sort of like breathing, a steady feed into his system,” said Eprile. “He was a steady and enthusiastic drinker.” Despite his simple ways, Eprile says Cliff was an extraordinary ordinary person. “He was an enlightened person. He was extremely mindful. He seemed to have unbroken awareness,” said Eprile. “Time passed slowly with him so things were more solid.” Although Cliff was loved and appreciated by people in the neighbourhood, not everyone adored him. He had troubled relationships with members of his family The exhibit, sponsored by Creemore Log Cabin and The Creemore Echo, will be accompanied by a number of poems Eprile wrote about Cliff. Poetry readings are scheduled for Oct. 1 and 2, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. The show will be open each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will stay up for the following weekend, Oct. 8-9. Viewing hours will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, September 23, 2016

Community pitches in to create paper installation

by Trina Berlo The Weight of Paper can be interpreted many ways. It could refer to the physical weight, the lightness of one sheet compared to the heaviness of a box of books, but it could also refer to the burden of what is written on the paper and the importance of the message. Through her latest art project, Liz Eakins invites people to think about the different ways paper impacts our lives. During the Creemore Festival of the Arts, Eakins is mounting several paper elements at Station on the Green in an immersive installation created with the help of the community. The elements of the show will include papier maché rocks, a quilt made from Japanese paper, a mountain of shredded paper and suspended paper garlands in the form of a tunnel. Eakins chose to make the rocks out of back issues of The Creemore Echo, symbolizing the rocks of the community, being the stories of the people in the community, and the newspaper itself. She has been welcoming people to contribute, by attending papier maché and sewing workshops and by the time the show is hung, many hands will have contributed to the work. The sewers have been stitching together clippings from old books, making them into long garlands. When a thousand of them are placed in formation in the centre of the room, they will form a tunnel that people can walk through. “Some people may find it oppressive and claustrophobic, and some people may find it warm and playful, others may find they want to read everything,” said Eakins. The books are unsellable discards from the Station’s book sale and the Clearview Public Library; novels,

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Frith Bail helps Liz Eakins sort through cut pages from old books which will be used in an upcoming art show, The Weight of Paper, during Creemore Festival of the Arts Oct. 1-2. poetry, medical texts, dictionaries, quotations, plays and foreign language books, some with handwritten notations and underlined passages. Eakins said the idea is to be enveloped in words but it will mean different things to different people. “To me, art is your own experience, your own reaction to something,” she said. Eakins has also been collecting shredded paper, both personal and professionals documents, which will be piled in the exhibition space.

Eakins also enlisted the stitching expertise of members of the Mad and Noisy Quilters. Some quilters have sewn many, many squares into larger squares, which will eventually be pieced together to make a 12- by 25foot paper quilt “It has been great to meet new people and work with so many people,” she said adding she is grateful for their participation, knowing that people have their own projects on the go. Eakins is still looking for people to sew the garlands, which simply entails

sewing a straight line through paper, and is still collecting shredded paper. Call 705-466-2680. Get a sneak peek of the installation at a champagne reception, sponsored by Chestnut Park real estate agents Cheryl MacLaurin and Rob McAleer, which will take place at Station on the Green on Friday, Sept. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Selections from the Artists on Location show will also be on display and there is a good chance many of the artists will be in attendance.

Draft horse banner being unveiled at festival

(Continued from page 1) in his family for generations That was the first inspiration for the piece, said Clifford. “The banner is also a very special memorial for my oldest childhood friend, Miranda Oliver, who had an untimely death in 2013,” she said. “We spent many magical summers

up on my family farm near Dunedin, riding our horses bareback through the fields and creating art and music.” The banner will stay up for Thanksgiving weekend. The Artists on Location tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1-2. Start at Station on the Green to pick up a list of which artists are where.

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SMALL HALLS FESTIVAL A Proud Clearview Township Event | September 30th - October 2nd | 705-428-6230 Ext. 240

FAMILY EVENTS

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KIDS VIDEO DANCE

FRIDAY Dunedin

Classical Guitar Concert

Nottawa

The Rib Tickler: Dinner, Live Comedy & The Not Ottawa Band

Doors: 5:30 PM

Sunnidale Corners

Pub Night Party

8 PM - 1 AM

Presented by: 100 Mile Store

5 PM - 10 PM

Various Halls

Rural Route Tour: Dan Needles

9AM

Duntroon

Poultry in Motion

11 AM - 12 PM

Singhampton

Kevin Brauch, Thirsty Traveler

2 PM - 8 PM

Brentwood

Country Concert: River Town Saints

Doors: 5 PM

Nottawa

The Rib Tickler: Dinner, Live Comedy & The Strange Potatoes

Doors: 5:30 PM

Avening

Elliott Brood Concert

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Weekend Long Art Show

Saturday, October 1st 8 AM - 11:30 AM Stayner Community Centre

CELEBRATION OF DANCE HIKE THE BRUCE

Sunday, October 2nd 10 AM - 4 PM Singhampton Community Centre

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Sunday, October 2nd 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Brentwood Community Centre

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, September 23, 2016

Siskins aim to 'take a chunk out of Alliston’s heels': GM by Alex Hargrave The warm weather doesn’t make you want to think about hockey, but it’s that time of year hockey gets started. The World Cup and Stayner Siskins are good examples. The Siskins have already played two games this season. For the Stayner team, optimism is running at a high that we haven’t seen or heard around these parts in many years. They’ve got a new head coach in Dave Steele and several players with Major Junior A and Tier II Junior A experience on the club. Said Siskins general manager, Richard Gauthier, the players wanted to come home (Barrie) and get their careers going. Some are going to college and others have started apprenticeships. A bunch were playing summer hockey and they thought they would like to play together. The stars seem to be lining up for the new head coach as the players decided that their group could possibly play together in Stayner. The club already had some good returning players and signed some other young players with hockey acumen. This team should challenge Alliston Hornets for the Georgian Bay Mid Ontario Junior C championship. Added Gauthier, “We’re going after [Alliston]. These guys want to win a championship and take a chunk out of Alliston’s heels.” Stayner got the opportunity a week ago Friday in an away game. Alliston

got things rolling in the first period scoring twice on goaltender Allan Menary. In the second and third periods, the teams exchanged one goal apiece with Stayner getting noticeably better as each period progressed. Kevin Boyd and Ben Hughes were the Stayner scorers. Yes, the game was a loss and despite a shaky first period the Stayner squad held the score close, 4-2. Stayner is not that far off of beating the perennially provincial final four team. Gauthier told me before the game that he was happy with the goaltending and the team can score. He felt that the club needed to continue to bolster their defensive corps. Two days earlier in Orillia, Stayner annihilated the Teriers 11-1 in their season opener. Enjoying goals were Zack Trott, 2, Austin Fischer, 2, Nolan King, Nick Medica, JD Falconer, Ben Skuce, Kevin Boyd, Ben Hughes and Jackson Clarke. Stayner doesn’t play at home until Thursday, Oct. 6 when they take on Alliston in a re-match. Siskins management will IN unveil new WORDS THEtheir WOODS home and away jerseys in the opening ceremonies. Tonight, the team plays in Penetang against the Kings and next Thursday and Friday against Schomberg and Midland.WORDS IN THE WOODS Siskins outgoing public relations director, Lori Clarke, in promoting the team forwarded information on this year’s players. The Dunedin Literary Festival

September 17, 2016 v 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m v Dunedin, Ontario Special Literary Guests: Anne Michaels v Joseph Kertes v Brent Preston John Brooke v Paul Eprile v Nicola Ross and more!

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.

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September 17, 2016 v 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m v Dunedin, Ontario Special Literary Guests: Anne Michaels v Joseph Kertes v Brent Preston John Brooke v Paul Eprile v Nicola Ross and more!

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.

WORDS IN THE WOODS The Dunedin Literary Festival September 17, 2016 v 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m v Dunedin, Ontario Special Literary Guests: Anne Michaels v Joseph Kertes v Brent Preston John Brooke v Paul Eprile v Nicola Ross and more! 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.

It truly takes a village... THANK YOU WORDS IN THE WOODS Steve Lucas Brent Preston & The New Farm John DeRuiter Chris Dunk David Gray Sandra Green Sara Hershoff & The Creemore Echo Trina Berlo Kristi Green Brenda Leblanc Sara Sniderhan Jamie Korthals Juliette Reynolds Dan Clements Lynn Connell Jennifer Jansen Jessica Tamlin Claire DeRuiter Ruth Ann Pearce Michael L'Ecuyer

The Metheral Family Barb Kemp Gord Kemp Brenda Lant-Humby David Hubbs Ellen Cohen & The Villager, Orillia True Martin Aaran Adams John and Nellie Barone Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin Dale Gee Murray Lackie Deborah Hession Ashley Colter Stadtlander Kim Leithead Michele McKenzie & Clearview Public Library Margie Riddell & OEYC Kieron Rupke Julie Pollock & PHAHS The people of the Village of Dunedin Dunedin Hall committee

And all of our authors and musicians: Anne Michaels • Michael Helm •Joseph Kertes Nicola Ross • John Brooke • Paul Eprile Brent Preston • Michael Fraser • David Gray Colleen Allen • David Sereda • Helen Blackburn Our moderators: Cecily Ross • Basil Guinane • Simon Heath Our sponsors: Ontario Arts Council for making this event even possible Clearview Township for your support and assistance The Creemore Echo for helping us get the word out Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society • RogersTV

J.D. Falconer, forward, Barrie Last season played for the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) Tier II Aurora Tigers and British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) Victoria Grizzlies. Before making the leap to Junior A, he skated for St. Andrew’s College, Aurora and was developed through the Barrie Colts ‘AAA’ system. He has the ability to put the puck in the net. Mack Falconer, forward, Barrie Falconer also played last season at St. Andrew’s, but saw limited action due to injury. Brother of JD Falconer. He too played at the Barrie Colts ‘AAA’ level. He plays an aggressive game. Ben Hughes, forward, Barrie A 19-year-old who played Junior ‘B’ last season with Ancaster Avalanche. Hughes also played with the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Niagara IceDogs for one year and a half. He will see a lot of power play time. Austin Fischer, defenceman, 20, Barrie A former alternate captain with the OJHL’s Whitby Fury, the six-foot-one 220 pounder played last season with Tottenham Steam in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL) helping the team to win the Russell Cup as league champions. Michael Holmes, defenceman, Barrie Holmes will see time on the Siskins power play. The second round OHL pick, played three years in the Western Conference’s with the Michigan-based Saginaw Spirit. Zack Trott, forward, Honeywood Trott is the son of Bryan Trott, considered by many to be one of the most talented players to ever wear the green and gold. He will wear his father’s number 5. The young Trott is

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KathySeptember Webber17, 2016 v 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m v Dunedin, Ontario Lilly Martin Rory & Clearview Fire Department Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys Councillor Kevin Elwood Councillor Doug Measures Camphill Communities Ontario - Angus Essa Public Library Petronella Bell & Angie's Place Caribbean Eatery Mardi O'Shea & O'Shea's Family Restaurant Rebecca Brown & Clearview Tea Company Aaron Annis, Janet, Lily & Clearview Township Parks & Rec, Clearview Township Fancy That Face Painting From the Blue House with Love Morrison's Apples Dorothy Gebert & Collingwood Public Library Steve & GV Graphics Chronicle Books Penguin Random House Canada North 49 Books The Neal Brothers Creemore Springs Brewery Special Literary Guests: Anne Michaels v Joseph Kertes v Brent Preston John Brooke v Paul Eprile v Nicola Ross and more!

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.

And a BIG thank you to everyone who came out in the rain to support this event! If our tired and wet brains forgot anyone, please know you are appreciated! See you next year for Words in the Woods 2017 Dunedin Literary Festival

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also a cousin to veteran Siskin Jackson Clarke. Trott is a 14th-round pick (270th overall) of the Soo Greyhounds in the 2016 OHL Priority Selection draft. He played ‘AAA’ hockey with the Grey-Bruce Highlanders last season scoring 26 goals and 24 assists in 36 games. Nolan King, forward, 18, Barrie Last season, the quick forward was the leading scorer for the Junior B St. Mary’s Lincolns. He also developed through the Barrie Colts ‘AAA’ program. Allan Menary, goalie, 19, Barrie Played goal in the Northern Ontario Junior A Hockey League (NOJHL) last season posting a 2.27 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage in 13 regular-season games. Alumnus of Barrie Colts ‘AAA’ system. Nick Medica, defenceman, 19 Medica, a right-handed shot, comes with experience having played for the GMHL’s Bracebridge Blues and the Midwestern Junior ‘C’ Delhi Travellers. Kevin Boyd, defenceman, 20, Caledon Last year, Boyd split time with two Junior B teams, Niagara Canucks andt. Catharines Falcons where he played seven games. Jake Rowbotham, forward, Stayner This is Rowbotham’s first taste of Junior hockey. He learned the game through the Stayner Minor Hockey program. When he’s on the ice the other team knows it. Hayden Ford, goalie, 18 Goalie formerly of the GMHL Colborne Chiefs. He earned the win against Orillia blocking 21 of 22 shots. Kyle Lafreniere, 21, forward, Stayner This marks Lafreniere’s fifth season with the club. He is one of the team’s overage players and was named captain for the 2016-’17 season. He is more than a point of a game scorer accumulating 35 points in 33 games last year. (See “Siskins” on page 11)

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The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 23, 2016 •

Orangeville Giants win two, move into the lead by Scott Anderson The Orangeville Giants have moved into the lead of the North Dufferin Baseball League championship series winning two games against the defending champions New Lowell Knights on Sunday 3-2 and 6-4. A doubleheader was set up for Sunday after rain on Saturday forced a second game in the series to be postponed. The two games were played at New Lowell’s park with the Knights as home team in both. The Knights scored first in game four with a run in the second inning. They would add their second in the fourth frame. Orangeville plated two runs in the fourth frame and added the winning run in the fifth to take the game 3-2. For Orangeville Brett Chater and Drew Huerter both singled twice with Mike Wallace, Matt Drury and Nick Hodgson contributing singles. Sean Thompson, Todd Gowan, Brandon Norrie and Allan Brownridge singled for the Knights with Dale Lightheart and Chris Greer hitting two singles in the losing cause. Norrie also chipped in with a double. Hodgson pitched a complete game giving up two runs on nine hits, walking one Knight while hitting two. Brownridge was on the mound for the Knights allowing three runs on six hits, walking two with four strikeouts. Norrie relieved him in the seventh inning giving up one hit while striking out one Giant. In game five, the Giants opened the first inning with a run, which was quickly answered by New Lowell in their half scoring three. In the third Orangeville plated another run to bring the game within one. New Lowell’s Sean Connor hit a solo homerun to maintain the two run lead in the bottom of the third. The game was tied in the fourth inning after Chater hit a two-run home run and the Giants added two more runs in the fifth to take the lead. New Lowell was shut down for the last three innings losing 6-4.

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David Anderson photo

Nick Hodgson of the Orangeville Giants delivers a pitch in game four of the North Dufferin Baseball League championship series Sept. 18 in New Lowell. Hodgson was the winning pitcher in two games, pitching 13 innings, giving up three runs on 14 hits. Hits were recorded by Kevin Buck, Huerter, Derek Gordon, Daryl Bond, two from Mitchell Pike and Wallace, and the homerun from Chater. Greer and Thompson both singled for the Knights with Thompson hitting a double. Todd Patton and Norrie each hit two doubles and Connor homered. Jesse Edmunds pitched one inning for the Giants allowing three runs on three hits, walking three and striking out two. He was quickly replaced by Hodgson who after throwing seven innings in the first game of the day, pitched another six innings giving up one run

on five hits, two walks with one strikeout. The Knights started Norrie on the rubber for four innings of play. He allowed four runs on six hits, walked five and struck out two. Gowan pitched the remaining three frames, giving up two runs on three hits, walked one and hit one batter, while striking out five Giants. The series resumes on Saturday in Orangeville for game six and if required a game seven will be played in New Lowell on Sunday. Both game times are 1 p.m.

Kyle Paulitzki, forward Every team needs a Paulitzki. A player with good speed and drives to the net hard. Plays on the penalty kill unit.

position playing AAA hockey for Halton Hurricanes, Barrie Colts and Grey Bruce Highlanders.

Siskins team showing a lot of promise for winning season (Continued from page 10) Jackson Clarke, 21, forward, Creemore Signed by the club as the other overage player. Clarke is a gritty forward who plays the game like his namesake, Wendel Clarke. Wears his heart on his sleeve. Leader on and off the ice. Lucas Jeffery, 19, forward, Stayner The speedster can put the puck in the net as well as set up a play. He finished second on the team in scoring last year with 22 goals and 22 assists. Has good hockey IQ. Ben Skuce, forward, 20, Barrie This marks the big forward’s second season with the team. Skuce played for the Midland Flyers but the Siskins general manager traded for him.

Mark Dupont, defenceman, Collingwood A physical 17-year-old defenceman who learned the

Trevor Franklin, defenceman, 20, Stayner Fourth year Siskin has good skills, moves the puck well, power play specialist and is dependable on the blue line.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 23, 2016

Getting your bell rung is no joke

Contributed photo

together again Sept. 3 marked a special reunion for 12 former Creemore Continuation School

students: Carol Madill, Gladys Arnold, Kathleen Latiner, Marjorie Wilson, Isobel Sidey, Ruth Dodsworth, Eunice Whitley, Ross Fraser, Jim Jones, Doug Weatheral, Donna Millsap and Muriel Day. It has been 70 years since they started high school together in Creemore and everyone took the opportunity to share memories. The quilt was made in 1979, for their first reunion.

NOTICE

Hunting in the Dufferin County Forest All users of the Dufferin County Forest are hereby advised that Oct. 1-Nov. 6, Nov. 12-Dec. 4 and Dec. 10-31 are the archery seasons for deer in 2016. During this time there will be a number of hunters using the Dufferin County Forest properties. Please use caution in the forest and wear bright-coloured clothing. Suspected violations of the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act should be reported to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at 877-847-7667 (877-TIPS-MNR). Other inquiries should be directed to the County Forest Manager at 877-941-7787. ___________________________________ Corporation of the County of Dufferin

William and Pearl Tomlin

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Saturday, September 24, 2016 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm St. Partick’s Parish Hall 215 Pine St. Stayner Donations to the Food Bank are appreciated

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by Sue Underhill It’s that time again. Parents all over the country are lacing skates and checking helmets, praying there’s just one more year left in those shoulder pads. It’s not something any parent wants to focus on but risk of injury is a reality of sport. In every hockey rink in Canada, starting as young as peewee level players, head injuries are prevalent. And it’s not just hockey taking a beating with concussions – soccer, football, rugby, alpine skiing and basketball see concussions as well. A concussion can be difficult to diagnose because the signs and symptoms may be subtle and easily overlooked. Athletes may minimize or not recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion and, therefore, may not seek medical attention. Suspected concussions have to be taken seriously. A concussion results from a traumatic impact which disrupts and causes damage to the brain. It is not always a direct blow to the head; this can happen from number of types of impact, ranging from a rough shoulder check to whiplash. If an athlete returns to sport too soon before symptoms from a concussion are fully resolved, it can be potentially dangerous. Second time around, it doesn’t take as hard a hit to cause symptoms, the symptoms are more severe, recovery takes longer, and full recovery is less likely. Many coaches, parents and athletes do not realize that days or weeks may be needed before concussion symptoms resolve. Second impact syndrome is a rare but serious condition in which a second concussion occurs before a first concussion has properly healed, causing rapid and severe brain swelling and often catastrophic results. Second impact syndrome can result from even a very mild concussion that occurs days or weeks after the initial concussion. In order to prevent returning to play prematurely, and risking a subsequent concussion, all athletes involved in a sport where collision is a possibility, should have pre-injury “baseline” testing done. This testing includes balance, coordination, vision, cognition, memory, comprehension, and recognition. Following a concussive injury, athletes can be re-tested. Re-test scores are compared to their own baseline results to determine any deficits present. Postconcussion testing assists in the difficult decision of returning to play safely, reducing the risk of another head injury. There are many tests for concussions on the market today, but it is important that multiple areas are tested to cover all the facets of physical and cognitive function. Comprehensive treatment for a concussion helps to speed up the process of a safe return to work, school and activity. Statistics do not need to be as high as they are for multiple concussions from sport. Relying on concussion testing guidelines for return to play can help prevent unnecessary brain injury.

Sue Underhill is a physiotherapist and owner of Maximum Physiotherapy, where concussion baseline testing and re-testing is available.

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Fun& Games Sudoku Barbara Simpson

The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 23, 2016 •

Weekend Weather

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

by

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Rusty, while at the market last week, I was offered a ELRFTIB

Answer on page 11

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Good stuff, Spike. Too bad you didn't bring me one!

Friday, September 23 Chance of a shower High 18 Low 9 Wind NE 20 km/h POP 70%

Saturday, September 24 Mainly sunny High 17 Low 7 Wind NE 15 km/h POP 10%

Sunday, September 25 Sunny High 16 Low 7 Wind N 10 km/h POP 10% by Ken Thornton Find this week’s answer on page 10

Fred’s Funnies The owner of a company tells his employees, “You worked very hard this year, therefore the company’s profits increased dramatically. As a reward, I'm giving everyone a cheque for $5,000!” Thrilled, the employees gather round and highfive one another. “And if you work with the same zeal next year, I’ll sign those cheques!”

5 9 8 3 1 6 2 7 4 3 7 6 5 2 4 8 9 1 2 1 4 7 9 8 6 3 5 9 5 3 1 4 2 7 6 8 4 6 2 9 8 7 1 5 3 7 8 1 6 5 3 9 4 2 Canadian 6 3 5 2 7 Criss 1 4 8 Cross 9 ACROSS 8Make 2 an7exchange 4 3 9 5 65. Became 1acquainted 6 personally 1. 5. Type of jazz singing 1 4 9 8 6 5 3 66. Section 2Centre 7 of seats, in The Bell 9. Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s wife

12. Type size for typewriters 13. Circumference 14. Head of the Roman Catholic Church 15. Does not exist 16. Seething 17. Unit of money in Oman 18. Belief in one God 20. Canadian TV detective 22. Make out 24. Be without 25. Verbal attack 28. Genus of flies 32. Finish first 33. Angelic circle 34. Code word for V 35. Maple genus 37. Artist’s crayon 39. First-aid kit item 40. Run naked in a public place 42. Young woman 44. New Zealand parrot 45. Emerge from eggs 46. Uses up 48. Construction toy 50. Well arranged 51. The power of irresistible attraction 54. One who is too afraid to do what is right 58. Astringent or styptic 59. Easily broken 61. Hodgepodge 62. Subterfuge 63. Stage whisper 64. Habitual routine

September 23, 2016

67. Below average grades

DOWN 1. Rain lightly 2. Hope for 3. Adolescent facial skin problem 4. Green oxidation of bronze 5. Knight’s title of honour 6. Fill to overflowing 7. Bring into harmony with 8. Location other than here 9. Pertaining to animals 10. Brightly coloured fish 11. Lamprey 13. Gaudy object of no value 14. Result of multiplying 19. Adam and Eve’s third son 21. Half prefix 23. One thousand grams 25. Judicial assertions 26. Unable to move 27. Drum played with the hands 29. An amount of money invested 30. Struggles through 31. Field of study 32. Have a bath 34. Sentence chanted by a priest and followed by a response from the congregation 36. A gift for dramatization 38. Small amount of colour 41. Throat-clearing sound 43. Board game derived from Pachisi 46. Part of a meal served at one time

Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page. 47. Exclamation of surprise 49. Be successful 51. Strong adhesive 52. One of the deadly sins 53. Surprise attack

55. Plant of the lily family 56. Religious ceremony 57. Takes part in 58. A slot machine has one 60. Cards with photos

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Evelyn’s

Legion hosts dinner to raise funds for SCI's Vimy trip Seniors

On Sept. 15, 20 members side door and playing cards enjoyed a very tasty potluck in the large room. A good turnout for cards, once again which we have every third Thursday of the and 50/50 draws were won month. by Jim Rigney, Alma There is a roast beef Seifert, Norma Johnston, dinner on October 15, to Te d U n d e r h i l l , R u b y Evelyn assist a group of students Klinck, Carol Tymchuk Warden and Ray Leighton. who wish to visit Vimy Ridge. Eight Moon Shots were played by This dinner will be held at the Roy Veinot x2, Marcia Cameron, Creemore Legion and tickets must be Janice Stephens, June Hartley, Gerry Long, Norma Johnston with ordered by October 8. The Legion is having floors replaced the travel prize to Eileen Nash. and repairs done, so for the next two to Winner at cards were Janice Stephens, 318, Roy Veinot; 276, three weeks we will be entering at the

For 50 years, Devil’s Glen has been providing families a total outdoor experience and an incredible winter destination. “The Devil’s Glen Experience� provides a sense of total escape combined with our family friendly atmosphere and sincerity. The Glen is currently looking for a Membership Services Representative. This full time seasonal position requires very strong verbal and written communication skills, experience working with POS, Microsoft Office, Google applications, website administration, and Social Media. Formal education/training in information technology as well as experience booking and executing group events is an asset.

Alinda Bishop, 271; John Van Voorst, 262 and low went to Alma Seifert, 104. The lucky chair went to Evelyn Warden. An 80-year-old gentleman had an early appointment with his doctor and seemed anxious to get it over with. When asked why the man replied that he went to the hospital every morning at 9 a.m. to have breakfast with his wife. The doctor asked of her condition and he said five years with Alzhiemer's and she did not know him. Then why go asked the doctor if she does not know who you are. The old gentleman replied, “because I still know who she is.� Remember: Do not bother with explanations, people only hear what they want to hear.

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Due to a big mix up last week, we falsely reported that Janice Stephens had talked to Warren Gale when in fact it was George Blakeney. The Echo apologizes for the error.

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Resumes and cover letters should be submitted before September 30, 2016 by email, fax or mail to:

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Do you have any shredded paper?

Liz Eakins is collecting it for her art installation "The Weight of Paper" in the Creemore Arts Festival. Call 705-466-2680 or eakinsbruer@sympatico.ca and she will pick it up. It is needed by Sept.27!

Submit community events online at

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We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Echo Classifieds

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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

rental wanted

notices

in memoriam

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.

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.

To all those concerned about traffic in this community. A reminder that the traffic survey is available until September 30 at www.clearview. ca/traffic-survey. An apology to those who were given the wrong link. We encourage you to fill out the survey online or contact the township or get a hard copy at the Clearview Library.

In memory of George Winchester who left us on September 28, 2010. Remembering you is easy Dad, I do it every day, And missing you is something That will never go away. Love from your family.

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. Handok upright piano for sale. Cream colour. Excellent condition. Asking $900. Call 705-466-3434. LOCALLY GROWN McArthur APPLES. Assortment of apples – any quantity available ½ bushel to 3 lb bag. 1216 Fairgrounds Rd. Open 9-5 7 days a week. Chrome Mounted Martin’s leather work team harness. Also breast collar single harness. Both brand new. Contact Bill at 705466-5725. Seasoned firewood for sale. $300 per bush cord. Delivered to most areas. Call 705-424-5126.

yard sale Yard Sale at 22 Wellington Street East (corner of Wellington & Library) Sat. Sept 24 & Sun. Sept 25. Downsizing / Moving Sale! 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tools, sm. appliances, furniture, drapes and more!

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. Furnished one bedroom apartment in downtown Creemore. $695. 6 No 2 smoking. No pets. Available immediately. Call 7053 466-3559 and leave a2message.8 9

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Beautiful and peaceful country 5 for3 rent from November 6 1 to home April 30 (flexible). Three bedrooms, 1 up to two baths.2Can accommodate 8 adults. 8 Privacy and tranquility 9 4 on 47 acres. 90 minutes from Toronto; 3 south of Creemore. 1 8Ideal 30 minutes for getaways, hiking, skiing, and 2 7 $3700 3 6 snowmobiling. per month. Furnished.9Includes utilities. Contact 8 amazinghomeforrent@gmail.com or 416-910-9841.

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!

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. Professional Estate Home Painting service available. Minor repairs, all types of spaces and surfaces, staining, interior/exterior. References available. Call J.R. Banks Paint at 1-519-2172096. 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.

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This week’s answers

Spike & Rusty: FILBERT

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9 7 1 5 6 8 3 2 4

8 6 4 3 2 1 5 7 9

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Creemore Legion Breakfast is cancelled for Sunday, September 25 due to renovations. See you on Sunday, October 23. Life's a Slice will be closed from September 29 to October 2. "Celebrating my father’s 85th birthday"

thank you

Thank you to all my good family and friends who came to my birthday party and for the cards and gifts. A special thanks to my family for giving me the party. Thank you so much, Dave Fachnie

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. 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. Property Maintenance needed near Mansfield using chain-saw, weedwacker and tractor. Part-time work 2-3 days / month $ 20 / hr. Call David at 416-509-6460. Farm help needed. Call Norm at 705-466-2607.

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

in memoriam In memory of a dear father, Ralph MacDonald who left in September 21, 2010. It is so easy to remember you, So very hard to live without you. There are memories and pictures Of you to keep you close, But it isn’t the same As having you here. At family celebrations, There is a feeling that you are near. Dad, you are never forgotten And always in our hearts. We miss you each and every day, We love you, Debbie, Dianne (Ken), Ronnie (Merle), Lori (Dennis), Larry (Astrid), Sherry (Joe) and families.

In memory of Donna MacDonald who left us on September 27, 2015. One year has gone, Dear Donna Since you went away Oh God if I could turn back the clock And have you with me today The dearest pal I ever knew, Donna darling that was you. Your memory is treasured more than gold. How I miss you God only knows God gave me strength to carry on Until my day is done And then before the judgment seat We will meet again my beloved one. Love forever, husband Dean. In memory of Donna MacDonald who left us on September 27, 2015. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear In our hearts your memory lingers Sweetly, tender, fond and true There is not one day Mom That we do not think of you Always and forever in our hearts Your daughter Karen, grandchildren Dylan, Brittany, Travis and greatgrandchildren Sydney and Savannah. In memory of Donna MacDonald, who left us one year ago on September 27, 2015. A million times I’ve needed you, A million times I’ve cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you held a place, No one else can ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, Part of me went with you, The day God took you home. Kevin, Kandice, Perri & Tyler, Cory, Brooke & Kevin, and Logan & Jill. Pickering – In memory of our parents Robert Pickering September 3, 2002 and Shirley Pickering September 20, 2013. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed, & very dear. Forever in our hearts, Julie, Jim, Gary, Craig, Dana and families.

horse classes HORSE BEHAVIOUR CLASS: Positive & Negative Reinforcement. At LoFoSo™ Equine Behaviour. $30 pp. Sat. October 1, 10 a.m. to noon, Glencairn. See website for details and online sign up. SEE YOU IN CLASS! www.lofosoequinebehaviour.com/ classroom-presentations-schedule.html

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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.

Tender

Employment Opportunity

The Township of Clearview will be receiving Tenders/ Quotes for: Tender No. 2016-09 Winter Sand

2 Temporary Part-time Positions Job Posting # 2016-017

Tender forms are available at the Clearview Township Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner during regular office hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Sealed tenders clearly marked as Tender #2016-09 on envelopes and on forms supplied by Clearview Township will be received by the Clearview Public Works Department. Tenders for the above will be accepted by the undersigned until: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 @ 1:00 pm Tenders will be opened Tuesday, September 27, 2016 @ 1:15 pm. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Submit tenders to: Gerry LeMay General Manager Transportation and Drainage Township of Clearview PO Box 200 217 Gideon St Stayner ON L0M 1S0 705-428-6230 ext. 230 glemay@clearview.ca

Employment Opportunity Snow Removal Operators Job # 2016-018

Temporary - November 2016 to March 2017 Heavy Equipment Operators Night Patrol Operators Sidewalk Operators

Responsibilities

Snow removal and sanding, inspecting and repairing roads infrastructure and may involve manual labour as needed.

Qualifications

Valid Class DZ driver’s license with satisfactory driver’s abstract Heavy equipment experience Snow removal experience

Requirements

Possess reliable personal transportation and be able to participate in “on-call” and respond within 30 minutes. Satisfactory Criminal/Police Background check

For details on hours of work and wages, please visit our website at www.clearview.ca (Employment Section). Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, quoting Job # 2016-018. Please indicate your preferred position that you are applying for.

Deadline for applications is October 7, 2016 at 3pm to Human Resources at hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255

Student – General Help

October 2016 to March 2017 1 position - Creemore Arena / Community Hall 1 position - Stayner Arena / Community Hall

Responsibilities

Regular cleaning of arena change-rooms, washrooms, arena lobby, community hall, meeting rooms and kitchen. Ice maintenance duties and ensuring flood room/ refrigeration room is organized and tidy Provide customer service to general public – answer questions and provide assistance to general inquiries

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age Ability to be available to work on Thursday and Friday evenings as well as anytime on Saturdays and Sundays Must have reliable source of transportation to and from work Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Possess good customer service skills Must be physically able to perform required duties Knowledge of arena operations is an asset

Wage Rate:

$12.28 / hour + 4% vacation pay

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, indicating their preference for location (Creemore or Stayner), quoting Job # 2015-017 by October 3, 2016 at 3pm to Human Resources at hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255

Mayor Town Hall Meeting

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Ward 5­ Tuesday September 27th at 7pm Avening Community Centre

Avening Community Centre Ward 5­ Tuesday September 27th at 7pm Avening Community Centre Ward 7­ Tuesday September 20th at 7pm Ward 7­ Tuesday September 20th at 7pm Avening Community Centre Brentwood Community Centre

Ward 7­ Tuesday September 20th at 7pm Brentwood Community Centre

Ward 7­ Tuesday September 20th at 7pm Brentwood Community Centre Brentwood Community Centre

Wards 5 & 7

Join Mayor Vanderkruys and your Ward Cou informal and open Town Hall Meeting. Feel questions and provide comments

Dates & Times

Ward 5­ Tuesday September 27th Avening Community Centre

Ward 7­ Tuesday September 20th Brentwood Community Cent