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Friday, November 25, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 48 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the Echo
Approval Appealed
Concerned Citizens
Steer development goes to OMB
Aveningites learn about proposed quarry
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Locals who don’t feel represented by Leitch take a stand by Trina Berlo Creemore area residents who do not feel they are well represented by MP Kellie Leitch are putting up #notmymp lawn signs. The grassroots movement is fueled by Leitch’s post-US election praise of president-elect Donald Trump and her previously pitched Canadian values screening of immigrants. “After the election, I was so despondent. I thought, I want to do something,” said Creemore resident Cecily Ross. She took to social media, reaching out to people who were equally disheartened by the election result and the ensuing response of Simcoe-Grey MP and Conservative Party leadership candidate Kellie Leitch. The day after the election Leitch sent an e-mail to supporters saying his was an exciting message, one that needs delivering in Canada. On Nov. 10 Ross posted to Facebook, “All day I have been trying to figure out what I/we can do in the face of this disastrous US election result. Here is what I propose: a “Stop Kellie Leitch”
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Creemore resident Cecily Ross is among those who say they do not feel represented by Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch. She has joined the #notmymp campaign. movement. #stopkellieleitch. I live in her riding, a riding that a few years ago stopped one of the largest limestone
quarries ever proposed in this country. If we can do that, surely we can stop this woman and her poisonous ideas from
gaining any traction. If 11/9 has taught us anything it’s the folly of thinking it can’t happen here.” Ross didn’t get much pick up on the hashtag, although another Facebook group of the same name is gaining momentum. At the same time, when an e-mail group started planning to print lawn signs with the #notmymp message, Ross put in her order. The #notmymp message echoes the #notmypresident campaign south of the border. “It says that she doesn’t represent me,” said Ross adding it’s a way of repudiating what she sees as Leitch’s cynical and opportunistic messaging. “She’s tapping into identity politics in an attempt to further her own ambitions and I hope the constituents of SimcoeGrey will see that. She was parachuted in by Harper and not long after, he was soundly rejected,” said Ross. “We want to stand up and say that we don’t like it.” Especially after Leitch started talking about Trump values and throwing out the elites, said Ross. “Those are trigger words that have come to mean many (See “Protestors” on page 3)
Village prepares for parade, holiday festivities by Trina Berlo Creemore officially marks the beginning for the festive season with Christmas in the valley Dec. 2 and 3. The festivities begin with the annual Tree Lighting on the Friday night at Station on the Green, hosted by the Creemore and Area Ratepayers Association and the Tree Society of Creemore, at Station on the Green beginning at 6:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to create their own hats for the crazy hat contest and a chance to win the honour of flipping the switch to light the tree. The best hat-makers will win prizes donated by Cardboard Castles. Free hotdogs and drinks will be served and there will be carol singing throughout the evening. There will be a Christmas Market
at Station on the Green on Saturday and Sunday morning and the annual Breakfast with Santa is taking place at Nottawasaga Creemore Public School Dec. 3. The popular kids-only shopping room will be open and themed treasure trays will be raffled. Santa will make an appearance to visit with the children and pose for photos. The Creemore Santa Claus Parade, organized by a subcommittee of the Creemore BIA, is at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. The parade will start at the Simcoe County Works Yard on County Road 9, head east to Mill Street, continue south on Mill Street to Edward Street turn on Mary Street where it will pass the nursing home, then north to Caroline Street, where it ends. Santa will greet (See “Here” on page 3)
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, November 25, 2016
COMMUNITY Calendar
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This Weekend Friday, November 25
• Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Caroline Street West, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup. Bring a friend and enjoy. • Seasons in Creemore’s Christmas Open House from 5 to 9 p.m. 168 Mill Street. Come for refreshments while viewing the selection of gifts for all occasions. • Open House at Heirloom 142 from 6 to 9 p.m. Join us for some holiday cheer.
Saturday, November 26
• Dunedin’s Hanging of the Green at Dunedin Hall, 8994 Cty Rd 9 starting at 10 a.m. Come help your friends & neighbours make our village festive! Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies to keep you warm! • Mom to Mom Sale at Hummingbird Montessori School, 1152 Conc. 6 North (.5 km north of Cty Rd 91, between Stayner and Duntroon) from noon to 4 p.m. Many vendors. Bake table & coffee refreshments. Children’s clothing and shoes, outdoor toys and sports equipment, baby equipment, small toys, books, Mom’s clothing and coats. Contact Melissa@melissamcgillvray.com for more info.
Sunday, November 27
• Church Services on page 5.
• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice of 2 eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee/ tea. Adult $6, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. Call 705-466-2202 for more information. 27 Wellington Street West. • Santa Paws Pet Photos at Utopia Hall, 8396 6th Line, Utopia, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free photo. Suggested donation of $10 to be directed to the Utopia Gristmill Restoration Fund and nearby animal care efforts. Donations of pet food also gratefully accepted. Call 1-877-499-HALL(4255) or visit www.utopiahall.ca.
Upcoming Events Tuesday, November 29
• Creemore BIA’s Christmas Social & Annual General Meeting at Creemore Springs. Meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Making merry from 7:30 to 9 p.m. RSVP to president@experiencecreemore.com.
Wednesday, November 30
• The Star of Bethlehem: Did it really happen? Howard Jones, a professional in the space and robotics industry for 43 years, discusses a plausible and compelling explanation for the Star of Bethlehem based on astronomy, ancient history and scriptural interpretation. At 7:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Anglican Church, 565 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach. Refreshments to follow.
Friday, December 2
• Creemore’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Station on the Green at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by CARA & Tree Society of Creemore. Free hot dogs & drinks. Silly Hat Contest for the kids with the winner lighting the tree. All welcome. • Stayner’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Station Park Gazebo, Stayner at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy hot chocolate with the Stayner Chamber of Commerce as they light up the downtown Christmas tree.
Friday, December 2 & Saturday, Dec. 3
• Clearview Fire Fighters Food Drive at Creemore Foodland. Friday night from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon. • 6th Annual Michael Tupling Memorial Hockey Tournament at Honeywood Arena, 706114
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Saturday, December 3
• Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is once again proud to host Breakfast with Santa! Come out and take pleasure in the Christmas festivities and enjoy a wonderful pancake and sausage breakfast. Also, take part in the other fun events such as: Kids Shopping Room, Treasure Tray Raffles, Kids Craft Room, Silent Auction and a visit with Santa! Doors open at 8:30 a.m. until noon. Children $5, adults $7, family of 4 $20, family of 5 $25. • Stayner Santa Claus Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Meet Santa after at the Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church. Donations to the Clearview Stayner Food Bank encouraged. • Market in the Mills at Hornings Mills Hall, 14 Mill Street, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Craft Fair. Handmade annual market in historic Horning’s Mills featuring over twenty artisans, a beautiful brunch cafe service and an abundance of holiday cheer.Visit horningsmills.ca for details. • Christmas in the Valley all day downtown Creemore including our Santa Claus Parade at 1:30 p.m. Catch the parade along Mill Street, Edward Street East to Library Street then north on Library Street ending at the Creemore Log Cabin where Santa will visit with the children after the parade. • Join us at Teddy Bear Picnic Children’s Centre Fundraisers: Right after the Santa Claus Parade Silent Auction. Items biding from Dec 3-16. Christmas trees for $30. Pre-order by contacting Tatiana at 647-588-3532 or tatianaghaly@hotmail. com before November 29. • Treblemaker Concert at New Life Church, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood at 2 p.m. Let Joy Awaken! featuring seasonal and Broadway favourites. The Treblemakers Adult Community Choir with special guest Alyssa Wright on cello and Pieter Huyer on percussion. Across from Georgian Bowl off Cty Road 124. Free will offering. (Also a concert on Dec. 4 at Wasaga Beach Community PresbyTerian Church at 2 p.m. 208 Mosley Street beside Beach Area 2). For advance tickets or more information call Penelope Dale at 705-352-4595 or info@thetreblemakers.ca. • Kinsman Corporate Christmas Dinner and Dance at Stayner Arena at 6:30 p.m. Contact Bill Roskar at broskar@rogers.com or 416-522-2996 for tickets.
Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, Dec. 4
• Creemore Christmas Market at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. 25 Booths brimming with goodies. Come and do some Christmas shopping!
Sunday, December 4
• The Mayor’s Free Skate at Creemore Arena from noon to 2 p.m. hosted by Mayor Vanderkruys. Donations to Food Bank encouraged.
Saturday, December 10
• Handmade in the Valley Craft Show at Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop from 20+ vendors. Contact jansen.jennifer.m@ gmail.com to register as a vendor or for more details.
Monday, December 12
• Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the Huron Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Visit www.gbbcc.com for more information.
Sunday, December 18
• We Need A Little Christmas Concert at St. John’s United Church, Mill Street at 3:30 p.m. The Dufferin Concert Singers and The New Tecumseth Singers present a Christmas Concert. Tickets available at Curiosity House Books. Adults $20, children under 16 free. Contact 705-4663017or thedufferinconcertsingers.com for more information.
Sunday, December 25
• Creemore’s Annual Community Christmas Dinner at Creemore Legion starting at 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call to reserve your seat or delivery of dinner to Donna at 705-466-2523 or email CreemoreChristmasElf gmail.com.
Saturday, December 31
• New Year’s Eve Dance at Creemore Arena Hall, 220 Collingwood Street, Creemore starting at 9 p.m. Hosted by Creemore Minor Hockey Association. Music by DJ Grippr. Hot/cold buffet, party favours. $25 per ticket – a limited number of 150 so buy yours now! Available at Creemore Echo or from Donna Harper at dharper@creemoreminorhockey.com.
Sunday, January 8
• Contestants needed! Can you bring the heat? To kick off a year of celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday, Mulmur Township is hosting a Chili Cook Off with a free Family Skate at the North Dufferin Community Centre in Honeywood. No cost to compete. Great prizes. Email us at info@ mulmur.ca to register and enter your famous chili. Call Township of Mulmur at 705-466-3341 for more information.
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The Creemore Echo • Friday, November 25, 2016 •
Protestors hope to open dialogue on values
Steer rezoning appeal filed to OMB by Trina Berlo An appeal has been filed with the Ontario Municipal Board in response to Clearview Township council’s decision to allow Steer Enterprises to build a diesel engine repair facility at Cashtown Corners. Steer is planning to build a 2,350 square foot service centre that would accommodate up to 30 large trucks and farm vehicles on a 10-acre parcel of property severed from a farm on the southeast corner of County Roads 42 and 9. A zoning change was approved last month allowing for the agriculturally related commercial exception zone to be applied to the property and allow Steer to relocate from its current location in Glen Huron. The appeal has been filed by Creemore residents John and Marnie Hillier, who live south of Cashtown Corners. “We have appealed council’s approval of the land severance and rezoning for the proposed Steer development,” said the Hilliers in an e-mail to The Echo. “As noted in our earlier letters, the Steer business has the characteristics of an industrial land use, which would be more appropriately located in an industrial park. While Steer serves the agricultural community with a mobile repair service, there has not been convincing financial evidence presented that agriculture is and will be their primary business activity, which is a fundamental requirement of provincial guidelines, the Official Plan and zoning bylaws.” Steer declined to comment and The Echo was unable to reach CAO Steve Sage before presstime. The Steer debate brought out members of the farming community who spoke in favour of the zoning
A drawing of Steer's planned new location at Cashtown Corners. exception at a public meeting and sent the township letters of support but opponents to the rezoning have been equally vocal. Residents, mostly outside of the farming community, oppose the location saying it does not meet the intent of the agriculturally related commercial exception zone. The crux of the debate is how much of the business supports the agricultural sector? Steer says half of its business is related to agriculture. Opponents say its not enough. Traffic, safety and aesthetics have also been raised as reason for concern. “It is unfortunate that the issue has been characterized as either supporting Steer and the agricultural community or not,” said the Hillers. “To be clear, we support Steer’s expansion and applaud the benefit to the local economy. Clearview’s Official Plan identifies industrial development areas and has recently spent millions of dollars servicing an industrial park in Stayner for uses like this. However, council has encouraged an industrial/commercial
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node at Cashtown Corners that was never identified in the Official Plan, one corner at a time. Huron Tractor and the medical marijuana business are clearly agricultural uses. An extended hours 10-bay transport truck repair business and the impact it creates is an entirely different animal.” “We purchased our neighbouring home and active agricultural property with the understanding that the surrounding uses were agricultural as defined by the existing planning framework and believe that this is a reasonable expectation. We also believe that the broader community would be better served if this business were to be located where the traffic, noise, visual and environmental impacts would be better accommodated and as anticipated in the Official Plan.” As for the industrial park in Stayner, Sage said in an earlier interview, a council report as to the scope and the marketing plan for the serviced land is forthcoming. Steer has said it investigated locating there but certain restrictions meant it wouldn’t work. No hearings have been scheduled for the OMB case.
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(Continued from page 1) things to many people.” “This is a small community and these things can be very divisive,” she said. Ross is expecting the campaign won’t end with the lawn signs. She said there is a desire to put together a non-partisan group that would reach across different groups and start a discussion about Canadian values, what are they and do they need protecting? What is the threat and why now?” Is it a solution to a nonexistent problem? “The country is made up of differing values and opinions and we have accommodated that for 150 years,” said Ross. The Echo contacted Leitch for comment on the sign campaign. She replied, “The great thing about a country built on the values of freedom and tolerance is that people can express their political views freely. That’s why I’m running for leader — to defend those values.” Lawn signs will be available for $10 at Avening Hall this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Here comes Santa (Continued from page 1) guests at the Creemore Log Cabin after the parade. Hot chocolate and treats will be served. Those interested in entering a float are asked to register by e-mail to laurie. wilson@td.com and be at the staging area no later than 12:45 p.m. Entry is by donation to the parade fund. For full details, see the community calendar on page 2. The Stayner Santa Claus Parade, organized by the Stayner Kinsmen, is also taking place on Saturday, Dec. 3 beginning at 10 a.m.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, November 25, 2016
Opinion Editorial
CKAW finds new home with youth
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The way we were
Opening day at the Clearview Youth Centre was a great success. The new youth centre was overrun with students from Stayner Collegiate Institute, out on their lunch break, grateful for a well-timed barbecue lunch. After the speeches and the official ribbon cutting, the students checked out the games room, playing pool and trying out some of the instruments. If their interest and participation is any indication of the long-term success of the youth centre, it will be just fine. Seeing the youth centre doors open was a proud day for Creemore resident and Clearview Township Deputy Mayor Barry Burton. He told the story of how one young person stood up at an all candidates meeting in Stayner during the 2014 election and asked candidates, what they would do for the youth? He said that really stuck with him, so when he was elected, he went looking for council support to invest some extra money found in that council’s first budget into the creation of the youth centre. Unbeknownst to Burton that young woman was at the grand opening. She is the daughter of Jen Gerrior, executive director of The Door, who now has a home at the youth centre, a place to offer their programs, in addition to regular youth centre drop-in times. Burton’s vision for the youth centre was that the township would provide a space so that various youth organizations could offer services in Stayner, where it would be close to the high school. All the partners who have been sitting at the table during the planning of the centre were well represented at the grand opening. Burton took the opportunity to announce a new partnership with CKAW 90.1, Clearview Community Radio. Founder Sandra Green was on hand to say she would be donating the radio station and equipment to the youth centre so that youth could take over the broadcast and programming. Green said she is pleased with the arrangement because it was always the intent of the project to engage youth. An ongoing challenge with a municipality such as Clearview is that not all youth will be able to access the youth centre easily. The centre is open to youth 1218 but unless students live in Stayner or go to SCI, it will be challenging to get there. Students in Grades 7-8 but living in other areas of the township (Creemore, New Lowell, Nottawa, Duntroon, Singhampton) could be missing out, which is a shame.
Editor: I’ll try and enlighten your MSM (Mainstream Media) KoolAid drinking readers by stating some facts: 1) Trumps son-in-law Jared Kirschner is Jewish. His grandkids observe the Jewish faith. 2) His election team headed by a woman Kellyanne Conway, the first woman to elect a US president. 3) Supported by a black man Dr. Ben Carson. 4) Supported by a gay IT billionaire financially and personally Paypal co-founder Peter Thiel. 5) Hollywood hoopleheads did not move en masse to Canada. Trump actually wanting to help US to be great again
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Leitch lost both my vote, respect: reader
Editor: Thank you to everyone who helped, by writing letters or sending emails to the Niagara Escarpment Commission to stop the planned expansion that would cause the municipalities tax dollar shortfalls and extra red tape on land use. Thank you for listening. Thank you to the Orangeville Citizen and Creemore Echo for printing our letters. I am grateful. Karen Scully, Mulmur.
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Jessie's, Winch's and McArthurs taking part in the Creemore Santa Claus Parade in the 1950s. Photo submitted by Helen Blackburn.
Making America great, not a bad thing
Editor: I believe Donald Trump got more than his share of press coverage because he was so outrageous. Is that the reason the Canadian Press is giving Kellie Leitch what seems like more than her share of air time and print space? Kellie Leitch lost both my vote and my respect the first time I met her, shortly after her appointment to cabinet. At a social event in Creemore, she moved in on a
seems to be a bad thing according to MSM, whereas our globalist Prime Minister seems intent on giving away billions to dictatorial basketcases worldwide. Anti-Trump demonstrations were mostly held in Clinton won states, yet neither Obama nor Clinton come out and tell these self-entitled participation medal millennials to stop it! When a 60 Minutes interview has Trump praising a lot of countries, with the exception of Canada, that tells you a lot about Trudeau's comments prior to his win. Making America great again! David Witzke, Clearview.
small group to introduce herself. One of the men in the group said, “Minister, what have you learned in your first few weeks in Cabinet?” Without batting an eye, she looked him in the eye and emphatically said, “Nothing”, then moved on. Arrogance or ignorance? Either way, this is not the person I want representing me in Ottawa, nor vying for Prime Minister. Lauren McCall, Clearview.
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Leitch Trump’s victory serves to support Welsh’s analysis misrepresents BOOK REVIEW this riding Editor: I have lived in Avening for the majority of my adult life. I did not grow up here but have always felt welcome. Over the years I made many friends and many more acquaintances. While we may have different political leanings – some fly blue flags, others red, my neighbour up the road flies a green one – we share a deep sense of community even when we don’t quite see eye to eye. Kelly Leitch’s opportunistic, polarizing and divisive rhetoric does not reflect my experience in this community. As Dr. Leitch attempts to assert herself as a credible candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada she continues to misrepresent this riding. Sadly, because of her, we in Simcoe-Grey are being painted as ignorant, intolerant and spiteful. This is not who we are, and it is upsetting that Dr. Leitch is slandering our bighearted commitment to inclusivity and community in order to forward her political aspirations. Leitch does not represent my Simcoe-Grey, she is #NOTMYMP. Mark Ruzylo, Avening.
by Basil Guinane The Return of History is the ideal book if you are struggling to understand these turbulent times. In 1991, in the wake of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the American political scientist Francis Fukuyama wrote an essay entitled The End of History. Fukuyama’s thesis was that liberal democracy had triumphed and that history had progressed to the point where conflict and power politics would no longer be dominant in international relations. It seemed that sunny days had arrived for the entire world. Sadly, this prediction was premature and the Return of History, which is also the 2016 Massey lecture, sets out to document how and why. The author of The End of History is Canadian professor Jennifer Welsh, an expert in international relations and Canadian foreign policy and cofounder of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict. The Massey Lectures were started in 1961 and are regarded as the most
Stayner getting better service than the rest Editor: The article titled, “Route set for Clearview Township transit service” in the Stayner Sun Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 page 4. What a great idea, but it doesn’t service Clearview Township. It services Stayner. Clearview Township is Creemore, Dunedin, Avening, Sunnidale, New Lowell, Duntroon, Brentwood, Nottawa, Batteaux, Singhampton, Glen Huron and Stayner. Every time the word township or
Clearview was used in the article, it should have said Stayner. “If ridership levels are strong and consistent we will explore the option of expanding the service.” So Stayner residents will determine whether or not this new transit service will actually service “Clearview Township.” This sounds like an arena story. Stayner seemed to be the option for better service here too. Donna Harper, Creemore.
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important public lectures in Canada. Past Massey lecturers have included Martin Luther King, Northrop Frye, Margaret Atwood and Doris Lessing. In addition to being published in book form, the lectures are broadcast on CBC radio. The overarching theme of The Return of History is that by becoming complacent an d t h i n k i n g t h a t “everyone else in the world wants what we want” and that our model is best, liberal democracies have left themselves unprepared and vulnerable to political and economic turmoil. The book is divided into five chapters, each one dealing with a specific international issue that range from conflict in the Middle East to Russia under Vladimir Putin and the return of the Cold War. While the first chapter examines why Fukuyama thought that he was right in his prediction, Welsh uses the subsequent chapters to explain what went wrong. She examines the roots of the rise of ISIS, described by the former British Prime Minister David Cameron as “medieval monsters”
and the breakdown of the international conventions of war which has led to the horrific atrocities currently being committed in Syria. Welsh also devotes a chapter to one of the most troubling consequences of ISIS and the civil war in Syria, which is mass flight and the refugee issue. In Welsh’s words, “our political systems are failing to meet the challenge, and narratives of fear are crowding out humanitarian obligations”. The recent vote on Brexit and the election of Donald Trump would seem to support this view. In the book’s final chapter, Welsh turns her attention to what she describes as the “corrosive affects” of inequality and the threat that it poses to liberal democracy. Written before the U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump’s recent victory serves to support Welsh’s analysis of the current situation in the United States. She points to the “hollowing out” of the middle class and declining living standards and underemployment of the working class and the serious challenge this poses to a healthy democracy. Read this and weep.
Basil Guinane is a recently retired associate dean of the School of Media Studies at Humber college, a former librarian and an avid reader. The Return of History, published by Ansi, is 347 pages.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, November 25, 2016
Creemore Echo kicks off food, toy drive
by Trina Berlo The Creemore Echo is launching its annual food and toy drive. Each Christmas, The Echo collects gifts and food for the Salvation Army Hope Acres and the Clearview Stayner Food Bank, who then pass it on to those in need. The Echo is collecting gifts for Hope Acres’ Christmas assistance program, which distributes to about 80 families in Creemore, Everett, Glencairn, Lisle, New Lowell, Mansfield, Rosemont, Angus, Borden, Alliston and all the rural areas in between. They strive to put together a Christmas hamper, with stuffing, canned vegetables and cranberries. Breakfast items, such as pancake mix, syrup, cereal and granola bars, are also appreciated. Major Deborah Steward said toys are needed for the younger children and gift cards (for stores such as Walmart) are needed for older children. She said other gift cards, such as movie passes, make good gifts for teens and tweens. The Hope Acres Rehabilitation Centre is an alcohol and addiction centre that gets government funding but also relies on donations. The money helps subsidize Hope Acre’s budget for its programming and often they must supply boots, coats and winter clothing, they are always in need of mittens, to those staying at
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The Creemore Echo has set up its food and toy donation box at 3 Caroline St. W. Donations will be passed on to the Salvation Army and Clearview Stayner Food Bank. Pictured are some of the toys collected last year. the centre. The Clearview Stayner Food Bank, operated by the Clearview Ministerial Association, provides for about 65 families. Food bank coordinator Pam Royal
said again this year, New Lowell residents Tim and Jennifer Meijs are donating 35 turkeys and Stayner Presbyterian Church is donating 30 hams to ensure everyone has Christmas dinner. The Stayner Lions
Club contributes to and assembles the Christmas hampers and the local churches are making sure that each child receives a toy. Royal said Huronia West OPP did a food drive on Sunday and local schools are starting their food drives so momentum is building. The food bank appreciates donations of nonperishable food all year round. They are always in need of canned soup – Royal says they go through 500-600 cans per month. Peanut butter and cereal are also in demand all the time. “We feel so blessed and we just think the people of Clearview are amazing, whether it’s saving tapes or bringing in six cans of food we appreciate all that and it sure makes a difference to our bottom line,” said Royal. “I wish I could give everybody a hug but we do make sure we tell everyone how much we appreciate them when them come in and leave a donation.” The Creemore Echo is also be accepting monetary donations for both Hope Acres and the Clearview Stayner Food Bank. Anyone in need of assistance from the Salvation Army is asked to call 705-466-3435 ext. 228 and leave a message with a call back number. Drop all donations off at The Creemore Echo office, located at 3 Caroline St. W.
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Lafarge applying to expand Avening quarry by Trina Berlo A public meeting was held in Avening Tuesday night to provide information about a proposed expansion to Lafarge’s Avening Pit. Lafarge is in the process of applying for an Aggregate Resources Act licence to extract gravel from the new pit. An application for amendments to Clearview Township’s Official Plan and zoning bylaw is also in the works for January, said Lafarge’s land manager for central Ontario Chris Galway, but it could be up to five years before the expansion takes place, if all goes according to plan. The proposed new 200-acre pit, referred to as the Oster Pit, is located along the 3/4 Sideroad Nottawasaga, east of Airport Road. The pit would be accessed by the exiting entranceway off Centre Line Road and the haul route would not change. As with the existing Avening Pit, Galway said the remediation plan includes returning the land to farm fields once the aggregate is extracted, which is to be done in five phases. Lafarge is applying to extract a maximum of 450,000 tonnes per year, the amount currently extracted from the Avening Pit, which will be fully extracted in about two years. Lafarge says there will be no additional truck traffic beyond what is currently used. Ninety per cent of the aggregate is located below the water table, the depth ranges from two to five metres. Environmental consultants from Golder Associates were on hand at the Nov. 22 information session to explain that there will be a comprehensive well monitoring system in place to monitor the effect on ground water and area wells. Lafarge would have a plan in place to make sure people have safe drinking water should the quarry affect wells, said Galway. He also said that they would take extra steps to enhance the drainage course on the property, planting trees to provide shade in order to keep water temperatures from rising, creating fish
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Avening residents inspect plans for Lafarge's proposed Oster Pit, next to the existing Avening Pit, at a public meeting at Avening Hall on Nov. 22. Right: A detail of the proposed quarry located off 3/4 Sideroad Nottawasaga.
habitat and wetlands for amphibians, all feeding into the Mad River. Galway said no chemicals are used in the extraction process – the aggregate is removed and crushed on site and then shipped. Lafarge took over the Avening Pit in 1999 but it was in operation for about a decade before that. The Avening Pit is on land owned by Avening farmer Jack Stephens but the Oster Pit is proposed on land owned by Lafarge. Comments are being accepted until Dec. 12 to bzeman@mhbcplan.com and MidhurstAgg@ontario.ca.
Michael Tupling Memorial Hockey Tournament The sixth annual Michael Tupling Memorial Tournament will be held on December 2nd & 3rd 2016 at the Honeywood arena. The Michael Tupling Memorial Foundation was established to help encourage youth involvement and leadership in the community. All the proceeds from this tournament will go towards recreation activities and community projects and help provide financial support for youth in the North Dufferin community who may not otherwise have the financial resources to participate. Register your hockey team and come out to join the fun that includes hockey, music, food, and a silent auction.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, November 25, 2016
Commission says no to adding escarpment land
by Trina Berlo The Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) has unanimously agreed that no land should be added to the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) at this time. The commission made up of representatives of the counties in the Niagara Escarpment land area made the decision based on the recommendation of NEC staff at its Nov. 17 meeting. It also decided additions to the NEP area be considered as part of a provincially-led process to grow the Greenbelt, which should engage municipalities, stakeholders and Indigenous communities as partners in a collaborative process to further refine potential additions to the NEP area, and to evaluate the impact of Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program on municipal revenues and explore ways to mitigate these impacts. Mulmur Township councillor Janet Horner represents Dufferin County at the table. Mulmur has been very vocal about its opposition to the proposed additions to the NEP, as part of a 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. The Niagara Escarpment Plan Review proposed almost doubling the amount of Mulmur land, adding 5,565 hectares to the existing 6,988 hectares. Horner said the NEC has made its recommendation to the minister and although the final decision lies with the ministry, the commission is saying, at this time, it is not a good idea to add new lands to the Niagara Escarpment and there has been significant pushback
from the municipalities on that issue. “The commission, after conducting their meetings with the public and hearings… There were 1,900 and some responses sent it to the four-plan review process and 1,000 of those had to do with the NEC specifically,” said Horner. “It’s kind of funny, there was a fair amount of support for adding the lands to the NEC in municipalities or from people who don’t live in the area but those municipalities that were directly affected were vehemently
opposed.” She said maybe, if the conservation land tax exemption model were changed, there may have been a greater acceptance of added lands. “And the fact that the government could not articulate what kind of additional controls they were going to put on lands, like the Mansfield Ski Club and more urban areas, there were going to be some restrictions and they weren’t very well articulated on what affect that would have on the zoning… There weren’t any clear answers,” said Horner. She said they weren’t saying no indefinitely, but until a time when the advantages are clearly communicated. The review included exploring the addition of one million acres, which stems from a provincial mandate to almost double Ontario’s green belt, by including natural urban features, watersheds and expand Niagara Escarpment lands, based on revised criteria. “It’s huge,” said Horner. “It’s a big, big thing to have happen from the Commission point of view.” The final recommendation from the ministry on the Coordinated Land Use Planning Review is expected in the spring or summer.
Knife fight in Nottawa There was an altercation between two residents of a Nottawa home on Friday, Nov. 18. Huronia West OPP and Simcoe County Paramedics responded to the disturbance at the County Road 124 residence at about 6:30 p.m. One of the occupants used a knife during the fight. Aaron J. Pearce, 24, is charged with assault and mischief under $5,000 and Lee B. Pearce, 28, is charged with aggravated assault.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, November 25, 2016
Sledge hockey team playing in Creemore Saturday
The Simcoe County Sliders sledge hockey team will take on the Ottawa Junior Senators at the Creemore Arena this Saturday. Puck drops at 3:30 p.m. “It’s a great opportunity to come out and see a nation paralympic sport and see something new,” said club president Darren Cunliffe. Admission is free. The team is made up of players from all over Simcoe County between the ages of six to 16 and is part of the Ontario Sledge Hockey Association. For more information about the team and the Dec. 3 celebrity game fundraiser at Eddie Bush Memorial Arena in Collingwood, visit www. simcoecountysliders.ca. The third annual event includes a silent auction. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Puck drops at 8 p.m. Tickets for the game cost $10, children five and under are admitted free. Contact Cunliffe at 705-994-2868.
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Creemore student receives bursary Cole McArthur has been awarded a $3,000 County of Simcoe bursary. McArthur credits his success to his commitment to the fundraising initiative for the Creemore skateboard park, volunteering on the Clearview Township rebranding project, volunteering within the community through the local Cadet Corp, academic success, musical interests, and experiences on the 2014 RCAC National Rifle Team. Fifteen bursaries were awarded to students across the county. The applications are blind reviewed by a minimum of two senior staff members and a minimum of two County of Simcoe who make the final selection of the bursary recipients. Awards were based on multiple criteria including academic transcripts, volunteering and community work, extracurricular involvement and a 500-word essay on, “Who has had the greatest impact on your life and why? How has this influenced your choice of postsecondary studies/career?” McArthur’s essay spoke to one of his early marksmanship shooting coaches and mentor Paige Kirk, who he believes played a big influence in him making the 2014 RCAC National Rifle Team that competed in Bisley, England. McArthur has received multiple
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Cole McArthur, a member of the 2014 RCAC National Rifle Team, is the recipient of a $3,000 bursary from the County of Simcoe.
bursaries this fall for school, including an Ontario Hockey Federation Bursary and from Carleton University. Being involved has helped McArthur to develop great leadership skills and the confidence to achieve his goals. He is currently attending Carleton University in Ottawa and taking a Degree in Business Law with a minor in Business working towards his goal of a career in law.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, November 25, 2016
Creemore Curling Club standings
Big Heart Seniors
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Ladies
Gayle Millsap 3-0-0 Donna Baylis 2-1-0 Marilyn Steed 0-2-1 Judith Crawford 0-2-1 From The Hack: Everyone enjoyed a very exciting game. Fun and chatter after the game.
Daytime
McDougall 4-2-0 Loranger 4-1-1 Steed 3-3-0 Martens 2-3-1 McArthur 2-4-0 From The Hack: On Monday, Liz made a lovely double in the sixth to lead Team Loranger to a victory over Team McDougall. Team Steed managed a win against Team McArthur. On Wednesday, Bill, skipping Team Martens, made a few perfect shots (complete with hollering!) to ensure the defeat of Team Loranger. Team McDougall’s skipper Bill, and vice Al, both landed beautiful draw shots in their triumph over Team McArthur. Good curling everyone!
Team Millsap 4-0-0 Team Verstegen 4-0-0 Team Rowbotham 2-2-0 Team Crevier 2-1-1 Team Flack 1-3-0 Team Bell 1-2-1 Team Lambert 0-4-0 Team Fuller 1-3-0 From The Hack: Tuesday night was full of great curling. Team Verstegen narrowly defeating Team Rowbotham by one point as well as Team Fuller defeating Team Lambert.
Mixed
Crevier 3-0-0 Fuller 2-1-0 Kelly 2-1-0 Morby 2-1-0 Rowbotham 1-2-0 McArthur 1-2-0 Bell 1-2-0 Baylis 0-3-0 From the Hack: Team Crevier is out in front with three wins. Teams Fuller, Kelly and Morby are hot on their heels. The big upset of the night was winless Team McArthur defeating undefeated Team Fuller.
was not going to have a Nov. 17 was our monthly Christmas at their house potluck lunch and there were many delicious first that when he went shopping co u rs e an d o h w h a t a with his mother she was surprised to see him not dessert table was brimming. Tw e n t y - t w o m e m b e r s shopping for toys and enjoyed it all. things a normal eight year Welcome back to Morris old would be looking at. Evelyn Warden When she questioned him Tymchuk after hip surgery and welcome back Mary as to why he replied that he was very concerned about the children Donahey. next door not having anything under There were 43 members out for cards and 50/50 draws were won by their tree. He also told his mother he wanted to Marcia Cameron, Alinda Bishop, Carol Tymchuk, Mary Bouchard, give his X-box to the boy next door on Christmas morning along with some Dave Smith, June Hartley and Betty of his toys to their other children. Bartlett. Five Moon Shots were played by What he did not know till later was that his mother was so touched by her Dave Smith, Evelyn Warden, June Hartley, Isabelle Gubbels with the son’s feelings that she immediately gathered a few toys and told her son travel prize to Marcia Cameron. not to worry it was taken care of. Winners for cards were Jim Rigney, 273; Sherry Lohnes, 263; Morris Santa surely will be recognizing this young man’s generosity. Tymchuk, 262; Mary Bouchard, 262 and low went to Ray Leighton, Remember: Don’t let yesterday take up too much of tomorrow. 95. The lucky chair went to Brenda Long. An amazing eight year old boy Evelyn Warden reports on the was so concerned that his neighbour weekly meetings of Big Heart Seniors.
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Melancthon police board seeks input on OPP action plan The Township of Melancthon Police Service Board is seeking input with regard to the development of a 20172019 OPP Action Plan. The input of the Board is to provide comments on issues of municipal concern, including the perspective on what the priorities for policing should
be and that might impact how the OPP define its Plan. Dufferin OPP will use the information provided by the Township of Melancthon Police Service Board and each of the other local boards and develop its plan of action. To assist you in providing any
input we would refer you to the Melancthon Township website (www. melancthontownship.ca) under the tab for Police Services Board where you will find the Action Plan for 201416, including the 2015 assessment. Please submit any comments and input directed to Denise Holmes,
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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
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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.
I wish to convey my sincere gratitude for the care that has been shown to me during a recent illness. To the many friends for their emails, enquiries, and complimentary accessories. I have never known a community with a heart as big as Creemore! With much appreciation, thank you for your kindness. Ken Thornton
Donations Requested: Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is graciously accepting ‘new and gently used’ items for the Breakfast with Santa Children’s Shopping Room on Saturday, December 3. If you would like to donate any items, please drop off your donation at the school. On behalf of School Council, we thank you for your generous donation.
Royal – In loving memory of Roger October, 19, 2001 and Norma November 4, 2011. Remembering you both is easy. We do it every day. Missing you both is a heartache. That never goes away. Always loved and sadly missed, Bill, Joan, Adam, Lee-Anne, Amy, Will, Jacob, and Emily.
Donations Requested Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is hosting a silent auction at the annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 3. If you would like to donate any items to help support our school, please drop off your donation at the school or contact Emily Worts 705-994-3310. On behalf of School Council, we thank you for your generous donation.
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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.
room rental 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. One bedroom apartment for rent. No pets. No smoking. First & last required. $695. Call 705-466-3559 and leave a message.
contestAnts needed Contestants Needed! Can you bring the heat? To kick off a year of celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday, Mulmur Township is hosting a Chili Cook Off with a free Family Skate on Sunday, January 8 at the North Dufferin Community Centre in Honeywood. No cost to compete. Great prizes. Email us at info@mulmur.ca to register and enter your famous chili. Call Township of Mulmur at 705-466-3341 for more information.
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 4 for the 9 winter, 3 retirement board, and box stalls. Give us a call at 9 6628. We’d love to 6 meet you 519-925and your horse! 3 4 9 8
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I would like to thank my family for my 80th birthday party and also to all my relations, friends and neighbours for all the lovely cards and presents and for all the donations to the food bank. Thank you, Marie Millar Thank you to everyone who came out last Friday night to celebrate my 50th birthday! It was great to see so many friends and family all at once! Many thanks for the cards and gifts as well, they were much appreciated! Also, thanks Eddie for the after-party! Last but not least thank you to my wife Deborah, and kids Justin and Alyssa for throwing the party! The kids and their friends kept the dance floor a steady stream of entertainment! Thanks for a great night everyone! Andy (a.k.a. Walt) Rowbotham I would like to thank a few special people who helped me with Andy’s 50th birthday party last Friday. Thank you to Melissa and Leslie Meek, Justin and Alyssa Rowbotham, Boden Dobbs, and Nolan Taylor for all their help with decorations. Alex Hargrave for help with tables and chairs. Joyce McQuay and Liana Hoffman with kitchen help. Thanks of course to the Creemore Legion, Creemore Echo and DJ Jay from DJ4U in Barrie. Thanks so much to everyone who came out both near and far to help celebrate Andy’s big day! Sincerely, Deborah Rowbotham
congratulations Congratulations to Caitlin Lowe and Adam Mullin on their new arrival, Charlotte Grace. From Caitlin’s Angels
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free 1 5 4 1 2 Option Booter 56 snowboard and 2 snowboard 1 8 6 Morphan boots (men’s size 11). Bindings are Drake F60. 12 year 3 2 old equipment. Call 705-466-5035. 4 6 5
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Creemore Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday, December 3. If you would like to enter a float, please contact Laurie Wilson at 705-818-4339 or laurie.wilson2@td.com. Volunteers needed for the Creemore Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 5 to help at the County Yard, also at The Log Cabin to help set up a table and a chair and serve hot chocolate. Contact Fred at Creemore Echo at 705466-9906 or fred@creemore.com. We can provide students “Volunteer” hours that will go towards their expected volunteering while in high school.
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. Winter is on the way. Residential, commercial window cleaning. You deserve a clear view. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request. 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. Sparkling Clean House Cleaning – I guarantee it! Parties, renovations, staging and moving as well as regular cleaning. Please call Sue at 519-9258859.
Coulter, Mervyn passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Hospice Simcoe in his 76th year. Mervyn, loving husband of Lucy, father of Doug and James Coulter and Lori Lyn McCarron (Darryl Brightman), grandfather of Vivienne, Steve, Janessa, Graydon and Preston. Son of the late Melville and Mary Coulter, he is survived by his sister Barb (Doug) Hunter. He will be missed by his niece Lesley Hunter and nephew Tom Hunter and their families. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Simcoe would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Mervyn’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
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• Wed. Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. Auciton of Ant. Tractors, Construction, ant equip, shop & antiques for Grant Banting. Em#1880 20th Sideroad of New Tecumseth Twp. (east of Tottenham) • Wed. Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. Auction sale of 3 John Deer tractors 7830, 7710, 2950, plus equip for Wayne & Beth Cunningham. EM#6009 5th Line of Erin Twp. (near Hillsburgh) *Full list in Dec. 16 edition of Creemore Echo*
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lounge Makeover The ladies auxiliary of the Creemore Legion present branch president Jim Richards with a cheque for $8,000 to help with the cost of renovations in the lounge. ON THE EDGE OF CREEMORE this century farmhouse awaits you. Only minutes away from teeing off at the prestigious Mad River Golf Club or taking in the sights & sounds of nature as you ride through the hills and valleys all around you. Perfect for the hobby or horse farm enthusiast 3000+ sq ft, 6 bdrms 4 bthrms. Walk the terrain or work in the barn then cool off in the in-ground pool and top it off with smores by the fire pit. Move in ready. ASKING $1,250,000 Call today for your personal appointment.
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County of Simcoe Paramedic Services has launched its 14th annual Toy Drive to benefit local children and families during the holiday season. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at various locations and parades across Simcoe County
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