Friday, December 16, 2016

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Friday, December 16, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 51 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

Heads of Council

Fair Lady Works

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County wardens sworn in

10 years of Tai Chi

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Serious crash near Avening closes Airport Road

by Trina Berlo Airport Road through Avening was closed all day Tuesday for a police investigation into a serious collision involving a pick-up truck and a tractor trailer.

The collision happened at about 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 13, just north of Avening.

Clearview Township firefighters extricated the driver of the pick up truck, who was airlifted to hospital in Toronto with life-threatening injuries.

Fire Chief Colin Shewell said via Twitter that the containers being hauled by the transport truck were empty but there was a fuel leak.

Airport Road was closed between 3-4 Sideroad Nottawasaga and County Road 9, at Cashtown Corners, from the time of the collision until after 4 p.m., while OPP Technical Collision Investigators were on scene. There are no reports as to the identity or the condition of the driver. At last report, no charges had been laid.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

A pick up truck is in the ditch on Airport Road in Avening Tuesday after a collision with a tractor trailer.

"Moose" Walker recognized for 25 years on council

by Trina Berlo Clearview Township council Robert Walker was paid a special tribute at the Dec. 12 council meeting recognizing 25 years of service to the municipality.

Walker, better known as Moose, was applauded for his loyalty, caring nature and dedication to the youth of Clearview.

Walker’s family and friends were in attendance for the presentation, video tribute and reception.

Deputy clerk Brenda Falls outlined Walker’s long history in municipal politics.

Walker served his first term of council from 1983 to 1985. Falls said his first motion as councillor for the Town of Stayner was on Jan. 3, 1983 to approve the sanitation and bylaw account in the amount of $31.

Walker remained on council for the Town of Stayner for three more terms

until amalgamation (when Stayner and Creemore joined with the townships of Nottawasaga and Sunnidale in 1993).

He served one more term as councillor for the newly appointed Township of Clearview.

His first motion with the newly formed municipality, said Falls, was to appoint a municipal treasurer on Jan. 5, 1994.

Walker took a break from politics until he was elected Ward 5 councillor for three terms beginning in 2004.

He served along with mayors Bruce Parton, Bill Maynard, Carol Currie, Fran Sainsbury, Ken Ferguson and currently with Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys.

"As a councillor for the former Town of Stayner and Township of Clearview, Robert, through his responsible decision-making, (See “Happy” on page 3)

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Robert Walker is presented a plaque in recognition of 25 years as a council member at Clearview council’s final meeting of the year on Dec. 12 from Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys and former mayor Ken Ferguson.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, December 16, 2016

COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend Now to Monday, December 19

• Creemore Echo’s Food and Toy Drive. A donation of non-perishable food, money, gifts & gift cards are being received at The Creemore Echo office or at Creemore TD Canada Trust to help people in our community. All donations go to the Clearview Stayner Food Bank or Hope Acres Salvation Army. A small gift can make a big difference.

Saturday, December 17

• Meet mystery author, John Brooke, at Curiosity House Book Store from 1 to 3 p.m. 178 Mill Street.

Sunday, December 18

• Church Services on page 5. Christmas Church Services will be in next week’s paper.

• 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 705-466-3017 or thedufferinconcertsingers.com for more information.

• Feed my Sheep – Carols & Stories at 7 p.m. at Singhampton Community Centre. Annual fundraiser for Clearview Stayner & Grey Highlands Foodbanks. Refreshments to follow. Admission is a non-perishable food donation or a cash donation. For more information, call 705-445-4199.

Upcoming Events Wednesday, December 21

• Creemore Curling Club Inter League Challenge at Creemore Curling Club from 7 to 9 p.m.

Interested in curling? Drop in to the Creemore Curling Club. To watch the inter league challenge!

Contact Michael Loranger at mjploranger@yahoo. ca for more information.

• The Longest Night Service at Centennial United Church, Stayner at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this special service for those seeking comfort

this holiday season. For more information contact 705-428-3711. 234 William Street, Stayner.

Friday, December 23

• Creemore Echo closes today at noon. We will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2017.

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 CreemoreChristmas@gmail.com.

Thursday, December 29

• 100th Birthday Celebraton for Muriel Lowcock at Blue Mountain Manor, 236 Weir Street, Stayner from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only please.

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• 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.

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Donation of non-perishable food, money, gifts and gift cards are being received at The Echo’s office and also at Creemore TD Canada Trust to help people in our community.

All donations go the Clearview Stayner Food Bank or Hope Acres Salvation Army.

We will be collecting items during our office hours until Monday, December 19.

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County wardens sworn in for 2017-2018 term

John Durston

Long time businessman dies at 79 John Durston, of John and Marie’s Emporium, has died at the age of 79.

Durston and his wife Marie Boyce have been active members of the Creemore community since making it their home in 1996.

The Emporium is at the south end of Mill Street, with their home and extensive gardens back toward the river. The gardens supply the plants that are used in their Herb’s n’ Things products.

John also repaired small engines, in fact he was known for being able to fix just about anything.

Since moving to the community, John and Marie have been very active in the community and frequented many activities.

They were among the first vendors at the Creemore Farmers’ Market and continued to have a booth for 18 years until retiring last year.

Durston was born in Zenda, Ontario on Dec. 19, 1937.

He is survived by wife Marie, son Tom Durston and grandsons Owen and Nolan. The funeral service to be held in Norwich, Ontario on Dec. 19.

Simcoe County council has acclaimed Penetanguishene Mayor Gerry Marshall to a second term as warden for the County of Simcoe.

“Simcoe County is one of the best places to live in the world and I am truly honoured to serve another two years as Warden,” said Marshall. “I am proud of our collective achievements over the past two years and I look forward to continuing to work with council and county staff to enhance our services and programs, increase provincial and federal advocacy efforts and make responsible investments in our future.”

Marshall has served on county council since 2010. This is Marshall’s second consecutive term serving as Warden, having been elected for the 2015 and 2016 term.

The inauguration took place Dec. 13 at the county offices in Midhurst.

County council also re-elected Essa Township Mayor Terry Dowdall as Simcoe County deputy warden for 2017 and 2018. Dowdall has served on county council since 2003. This is Dowdall’s second consecutive term as deputy warden.

Additionally, the county’s business section chairs and vice chairs for 2017 and 2018 were elected Tuesday: Councillor Basil Clarke, business section chair of performance management; Councillor Judith Cox, business section chair of human services; and Councillor Doug Little, business section chair of corporate services.

Councillor Harry Hughes, business section vice chair of performance m a n a g e m e n t ; S t e f f e n Wa l m a , business section vice chair of human services; and Councillor George Cornell, business section vice chair of corporate services.

On Dec. 8, Township of Melancthon Mayor Darren White was acclaimed to the position of Dufferin County Warden.

In his address following his

"Happy sitting where I am": Walker (Continued from page 1) dedication and commitment, has made many significant contributions to this community”, said Falls.

“From all of us, congratulations on 25 years and we wish you many more.”

Outside of council chambers Walker has volunteered with the Stayner Lions Club, Clearview Community Theatre group, Stayner Minor Hockey, the Stayner Granite Club and the Stayner and Clearview fire departments.

Wa l k e r ’s w i f e J u d y w a s i n

attendance, along with their three daughters, eight grandchildren and his brother, Terry.

“Family is my life,” said Walker.

“They have always been there and have supported me in my ventures. They even tried to push me up the ladder but I told them I am happy sitting where I am.”

He thanked staff for their knowledge and professionalism and said he is grateful for the support of staff and council through the years.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, December 16, 2016

Opinion Editorial

Hero, in the eye of the beholder Don’t know if you’ve heard but Wonder Woman has been stripped of her United Nations honorary ambassadorship for the Empowerment of Women and Girls.

The Amazonian princess, was tasked by the UN with raising awareness about one of its Sustainable Development Goals, to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030.

The choice was met with public opposition because of her skimpy attire, the colour of her skin and breast size among other criticisms.

On one hand we were all, ya, what do you expect?

On the other hand, we were like, when will women be given a break on being judged by what they wear, already?

An online petition signed by almost 45,000 supporters, to consider the appointment of a real-life female role model that women and girls the world would be able to look up to, irrespective of their cultural background.

The appointment and subsequent opposition of a fictional character is a bit puzzling but it appears the point is to reach a new audience, people who may not normally pay attention to messaging around the global goals of the United Nations. (Readers may remember we questioned the choice of using a Spice Girls song in a spin off campaign because of the lyrics and the general annoyingness of the associated video.)

But (although contradictory in nature) it is tempting to defend Wonder Woman. Aside from her unfortunate getup, she has been a hero to many.

Wonder Woman first appeared in comic books in 1941. She was created by American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston, and his wife and co-creator Elizabeth Holloway Marston. She was inspired by feminists and often managed to get herself out of the bonds of her enemies. She lived in a society, free of male dominance, where women thrived.

Wonder Woman aired as a television show in the 1970s and became a hero to a whole new generation, and yet another who watched reruns through the years. Now, as Wonder Woman celebrates her 75th anniversary she will have her own movie. There are many women who, since the rise of comic book character movies, have been asking for Wonder Woman on the big screen.

The campaign was meant to speak out against discrimination and limitations on women and girls; join forces with others against gender-based violence and abuse; Support full and effective participation and equal opportunity for women and girls in leadership in all spheres of life – including the workplace; Ensure all women and girls have access to quality learning, and: Share examples of real life women and girls who are making a difference every day.

Perhaps it’s geeky and lowbrow to want to defend Wonder Woman, a fictional character in a metallic bathing suit, but so be it. She will always be a hero to some of us.

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Evil, hate exist in every corner of the world Editor: I was shocked and saddened by Mr.Clarke’s letter last week about democracy and Canadian values. The letter started off as a thoughtful contribution to the discussion and debate, but he then concludes with what I interpreted as a hateful racist comment against people of the Muslim faith. In bringing up the Shafia family murders it seems Mr. Clarke was attempting to make a generalization that this case was a reflection of “Muslim” values. The murder of these women was a horrific incident. The trial exposed disturbing evidence about honour killings, but to hold it up as some telling example is flawed, on many levels. The vilification of the “Other” is nothing new, and it makes me wonder, when we will learn that we are all citizens of the world? Dividing ourselves along the lines of religion, culture and geopolitics will only serve to feed hatred and violence. While we can discuss/debate the differences between religious and political systems, social structures and cultural practices along with the values they espouse, we have to remember that the civilians that exist within them embody an entire spectrum of ideas, beliefs and values. I just don’t believe one can make generalizations about billions of people in one “group”. There are about 1.6 billion Muslim people in the world, about 23 per cent of the world’s population. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, expected to surpass Christianity by the end of the century. It is time to learn all we can about each other, to come together and strive for peace and understanding.

Instead of placing blame and judgment on others, I suggest we all take a long hard look at ourselves. In looking at the Shafia family murders, I wonder if religion is the only lens through which to gaze, what if we were look through some other lens? What

if we looked at Patriarchy: “a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded by it”. A global reality that transcends religion, culture and politics. It makes me think of other horrific crimes against women that have occurred in Montreal.

I looked up a few facts from the Canadian Women’s Federation; About every six days a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner (of 83 police reported intimate partner homicides in 2014, 67 were women); on any night in Canada 3,491 women and their 2724 children sleep in shelters because it isn’t safe at home; between 1980 and 2012 we have lost about 4000 missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada.

We could also explore the “Christian” values that the colonizing Europeans brought to claim and conquer North America, and eventually implemented in residential schools. “Indigenous peoples were cast as subhuman and “savages”. The settlers saw themselves as the great white saviours who would save the indigenous peoples from themselves.”

(Active history.com, “Confederation comes at a cost: Indigenous peoples and the ongoing reality of colonialism in Canada. Gabrielle Slowey, July 8, 2016).

As a mother, I will do all I can to teach my child to look past the divisions imposed upon us, to see each person they meet as an individual with a unique story that is so much more than the sum of their parts. Evil, hate, greed and suffering exist in every corner of the world, but thankfully so do the basic human values of love and compassion. My sincere wish is for us all to spend a little time this holiday season reflecting on what connects us all rather than what divides.

Kieron Rupke, Creemore.

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Room for raisins in wartime Christmas miracle

George Long of Manitoba would give an address about his home in the West.

The next evening, the 26th, two dances were planned, one for Leonard’s Hall (above today’s hardware store) and the Music Hall. (I believe that was across from The Creemore Echo office.)

Two years later, in 1894, a grand ball and midnight supper was held in Leonard’s Hall. Perhaps a little less grand was the “social hop” at the Matchett House.

Creemore Citizen’s band was very prominent in the village in the 1890s.

An advertisement promised that if the weather was favourable the band would play on Christmas Day. In 1897, the editor of The Creemore Star reported that, “Christmas was quietly observed in town. Pleasure driving was the chief amusement in the afternoon. For this little diversion we are much surprised to state that the chief issued summonses to six men.

They were to answer to a charge of fast driving.”

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The tip for this item came from the 5 to $1 store where a set of teeth was picked up by the proprietor, Mr. Alexander, after a busy day’s business. The molars were evidently left by mistake on a showcase and unfortunately they carried no identification marks. Mr. Alexander is very anxious that the owner be located before Christmas. The store motto is prompt efficient service and to that end the cooperation of this paper was asked to help some distressed person in possession of the most important part of their masticating equipment.”

The local people had different ways of celebrating Christmas in the 1890s.

These observances have been gleaned from old Creemore papers. In 1892 the Methodist Sunday School planned a festival Christmas evening. Tea was to be served. (The term tea in those days referred to a light early evening meal.)

Following tea would be a program of dialogues and recitations, plus songs by the infant class (preschoolers). Rev.

Rebuttal Ditty for Tim Armour

Bill of Rights says all it needs

Local History

My mother prepared to Christmas cake was an make the Christmas cake important tradition at our and found that most of the house when I was a child.

I loved Christmas cake, so raisins were gone. That is you can understand how when she said, “There’ll be no Christmas cake this tragic it was for me when my year.” That was dreadful mother said, “There’ll be no punishment.

Christmas cake this year.”

Helen BLACKBURN B u t , d o y o u k n o w, During World War II there miraculously, Creemore was food rationing. Butter, got some raisins and my mother made meat, tea, coffee and sugar were on a cake and I was allowed to eat it and the list and our allotment was barely no one reminded me of my sinful deed. adequate. Luxury foods were often not available. This included raisins and I didn’t deserve such consideration.

I hope this next story had a happy other dried fruit. There were no raisins ending but I have never heard. This is in Creemore but my aunt in Toronto from The Creemore Star, December found some and sent them to my mother 21, 1944. to make Christmas cake.

“Someone who shops in Creemore She hid them on the top shelf of our must be in a serious predicament storeroom. Now, what I did was wrong without teeth. It would be bad at and I knew it was wrong. My only any time to lose one’s teeth but it is excuse is that the devil made me do it. particularly unfortunate at Christmas.

When no one was looking I would climb With visions of all the good things on up those shelves and have a handful of the Christmas Day menu any person raisins. without teeth would be unable to talk Of course you know what happened.

And fought in two world wars.

They accepted the freedom, our values and laws, prayers, customs and songs, And blended in to make our country great, We don’t need dissention, threats or war.

So leave Kellie alone and no more sully, You’re starting to sound like an outright bully.

So rest your poisonous pen, May you and your wife lead interesting lives and try if you might, To have a Merry Christmas and a very good night!

Erica May, Collingwood.

Tim: You are a natural bard, with lots of wit, But in your latest letter, you come across a twit.

This tells me all I need to know, About this obtuse, vocal minority, The self-appointed conscience of the nation.

Thank God, Kellie Leitch has the support of the silent majority across Canada, So take your head out of the sand, Let saner heads prevail.

We do not need your sordid tale, Millions of immigrants over the years, Worked hard, gave blood, sweat and tears,

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Editor: As expected, my poem “A Roaring Boring Alice” was perceived by some as a kick at the bee’s nest. Unfortunately the third line was omitted in the printing process (due to a typesetting error). This line read, “But I bear the girl no malice”.

I did not wish to hand her hemlock in a chalice nor did it suggest a motorcade through Dallas. It most emphatically did not employ a third and extremely crude rhyme alternative, something that Trump fans may have actually liked.

In order for democracy to work it relies on three things: Freedom of speech for everyone – platforms for that freedom to be exercised, especially community newspapers with their editorial comment, letters from the public and factual and honest reporting – and finally that we, the electorate, pay attention to the issues, discuss and form opinions on the issues and then get off our backsides and vote when the day

arrives.

For more than 50 years we have had in place a charter of “Canadian values” known as the Bill of Rights. This was given to us by that great Progressive Conservative leader and Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. It still says all that needs saying. Talk to anyone who has been through the process of immigrating to Canada and passing the citizenship test. They probably know more about our history and our rights than we, who were born and raised here, do.

I apologize if I hurt the feelings of some readers, including Dr. Leitch, but I bristle at the thought of American style politics making inroads into my/ our country. I wish all of you the best for your holidays and in the New Year.

In the words of Tiny Tim, “God bless us, everyone.”

Tim Armour, Creemore.

Writer retracts letter Editor: Regarding my letter to the editor in The Creemore Echo endorsing our M.P. Dr. Kellie Leitch.

I must apologize for mentioning the name of Dr. Peter Ferguson which I did without his permission. I also stated

that he was a Gold Medalist. I mispoke this fact.

Please accept my apology. I request that my statements be retracted immediately.

Dr. T.W. McKean, Duntroon.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, December 16, 2016

Give the gift of Christmas Tom and Cathy Cook pick up a load of

toys for the Salvation Army from Creemore Echo publisher Sara Hershoff.

The Echo is still collecting toys, food, gift cards and cash donations for the Salvation Army Hope Acres and the Clearview Stayner Food Bank.

Donations can also be dropped off at TD Canada Trust in Creemore.

Donations will be accepted at The Creemore Echo until Monday, Dec. 19.

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Creemore celebrates a decade of local Tai Chi More than 55 Taoist Tai Chi practitioners from the region were in attendance at Creemore’s 10th anniversary celebration on Nov. 28.

At the request of Laura Walton, the Collingwood Branch of Taoist Tai Chi sent a beginner instructor to Creemore in the fall of 2006. An instructor was provided with the understanding that practitioners from the village would have to go up to the main branch in Collingwood for the next level of classes.

Also, given that all instructors were volunteers, ultimately Creemore would be expected to train their own instructors if they wanted Tai Chi classes to continue in the village. Accordingly, four months later Walton was up in Collingwood taking classes (so much for her not wanting to drive to Collingwood). A year later she was teaching in Collingwood, first as a beginner instructor and eventually as a continuing instructor.

Over the years, close to 10 different instructors and assistants drove to Creemore on a regular basis from other locations of the Collingwood Branch in order to teach in the village. Meanwhile, the village worked at getting its own instructors accredited. In return, Creemore has helped out in other locations.

Alongside practitioners from Stayner, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, Creemore participants Dawn McPherson, Ingrid Schilling and Stephen Roat have helped out and operated the existing program at the Stayner Nursing Home for many years. Creemore has had several home grown beginner instructors in the past several years, and currently locals Diana Wiiszniewska and Deb Smith teach beginner classes in Creemore. Walton is the Creemore location leader and continuing level instructor in the village, and still teaches at other locations as the need arises.

‘Cultivating a good heart’ is considered part of the practice of the Taiost Tai Chi Arts, so all teaching is done on a volunteer basis. People generally come to Tai Chi for the health benefits, but often stay for the community of good hearted people who look out for one another.

The good hearted philosophy extends beyond the Tai Chi group, though. In the past several years the Creemore group has raised well over $1,000 for the Clearview Stayner Food Bank and they have also contributed $500 to the Ray’s Place Scholarship fund. When the call came out for support for the Fort McMurray community, Creemore contributed towards the national Taoist Tai Chi initiative, which

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Taoist Tai Chi instructor Laura Walton, centre, with her Monday afternoon continuing level class at Station on the Green. It was 10 years ago that Walton brought Tai Chi to Creemore. raised $100,000 towards helping the community get back on its feet.

The Creemore group can be rambunctious at times, especially during the tea break. However, when the group does the 108-move set the room is quiet and serene, and it becomes very apparent why Tai Chi is called a moving meditation. Those who know the set take the lead, and those who are less sure of the moves play ‘follow the leader’ so that they can still reap the meditative benefits.

Laughter is always a large part of the equation, and there is often a lot of good natured kidding around going on in the class. At one point a few of the guys who always gravitated to the back row realized that they were getting a bit over the top with their jokes, so at the next class several of them arrived with duct taped mouths. The instructor gave them a thumbs up! On another occasion, Laura returned from a lunch break during a Health and Leisure showcase only to find that almost the whole Tai Chi gang had

disappeared. The group was up on the stage in their Tai Chi shirts, as well as full belly dancing regalia, and they were dancing their hearts out. There were some interesting questions about the practice of Tai Chi following that demo.

The Creemore group has had its growing pains, but it has come a long way in 10 years and they are doing some lovely Tai Chi these days. With any luck, the group will still be gathering to do sets at the Station on the Green for years to come!

Feed my Sheep CAROLS & STORIES Sun. Dec.18 at 7 p.m.

SINGHAMPTON Community Centre

Annual fundraiser for Clearview Stayner & Grey Highlands Foodbanks. Refreshments to follow. Admission is a non-perishable food donation or a cash donation.

For more information, call 705-445-4199.

December 24 7 p.m.

SKI SEASON RENTAL Between Devil’s Glen & Mansfield

Candlelight Service Station on the Green Creemore Take a Virtual Tour Prime Rib Thurs to Sun night Brunch until 4 p.m. daily Private rooms available

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Call for reservations (705) 445-1247

Call Bob at 416-802-6763

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Creemore Curling Club standings Win-Loss-Tie

Ladies

Gayle Millsap Marilyn Steed Judith Crawford Donna Baylis

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1 2 2 5

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From The Hack: Teams Millsap and Crawford curled lots of awesome shots and it game down to the last rock of the game ending in a tie. Everyone on Teams Steed and Baylis curled their best to enjoy a fun game.

After 6 dramatic weeks Teams Millsap and Steed will be curling for the McArthur Family Trophy on Dec. 19. Teams Crawford and Baylis will be curling for the mysterious third and fourth place prizes. Another fun evening with lots of chatter and giggles after the game.

Daytime

Loranger McDougall Martens Steed McArthur

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3 1 40 4 1 8 0 8 0

From The Hack: The first season is coming to a close and it appears that Team Loranger will hold on to the lead. Last Friday, our ladies lost the first match in the first round of the Grandmasters. They played well and forced Team Alliston to an extra end, but unfortunately they came up

short. However, on Wednesday they fought back and won against the same team, again in an extra end! Well done Marilyn, Liz, Linda and Joan! Good curling everyone!

Men

Team Verstegen Team Millsap Team Crevier Team Rowbotham Team Fuller Team Bell Team Flack Team Lambert

5 5 4 4 3 1 1 0

1 1 1 2 3 4 1 6

0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

From The Hack: Due to the snow the standings are not updated this week.

However Teams Verstegen, Millsap and Crevier will be watching each other on Tuesday night to see who takes the trophy for the first draw!

Mixed

Crevier Morby Fuller Bell Kelly McArthur Baylis Rowbotham

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0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

From the Hack: The Crevier team (Paul, Karen, Bill and Alex Brewer) remained undefeated throughout the draw! Great curling! The Jim Steed Memorial Trophy will be presented

Contributed photo

Speyer wins Gold On Dec. 3, members of Team Maizis, from Maizis Martial Arts Academy travelled to Mississauga to compete at the Toronto Tournament of Champions, which attracts members from all over North America. In his first ever tournament Tim Speyer won first in the boys 13/14 novice sparring division. France Colquhoun had an impressive showing with a 4th in 9/10 intermediate weapons and 5th in both 9/10 intermediate kata and sparring. Alexandros Maizis was 5th in both 13/14 advanced kata and sparring. “It was a great day, with a strong showing for all of our athletes... We ended the year at a fantastic tournament and are looking for to another impressive year in 2017,” said coach Soke Maizis. to them by Marilyn Steed on Dec. 16. We’re all looking forward to the Christmas party and gift swap, also on the 16. Mixed curling will resume on Jan 6. Happy Holidays to all!

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AUCTION SALE

FOR WAYNE & BETH CUNNINGHAM

EM. # 6009 – FIFTH LINE ERIN TWP. WELLINGTON CTY PH. 1-519-855-6630

Directions North of Hillsburgh on Trafalger Rd. #24 to Erin Sideroad # 27 turn west approx. 2 miles to Fifth Line turn north first farm on the right or south of Orangeville/Fergus Rd. On Trafalger Rd. #24 to East Garafraxa T.L. turn west 2 mile to Fifth Line turn south to Em. # 6009

WED. DEC. 28TH AT 11 AM NOTE APPROX. 2 HR SALE BE ON TIME

3 John Deere Tractors 2007 John Deere 7830 w/cab, ser. #RW7830A004402 – 4WD, w/600/70 R 30 fronts, 710/70 R 42 rears, buddy seat, 3 remotes 16 – 47 kg. Weights, 20 speed Auto.Quad 50K only 3757 hrs. (excellent condition); 2003 John Deere 7710 w/cab ser. # RW7710H090420 - 4 WD, w/380/85 R 30 Fr., 480/ 80 R 42 rears, 10 – 47 kg weights, 3 remotes, 20 speed Power Quad 40 K only 2548 hrs. (excellent condition); set of 18.4 x 42 T rail duals; 1985 John Deere 2950 – 2 WD O/S ser. # L02950T532605 – c/w 18. 4R 38 rears, 2 remotes, P/S, c/w Stoll FHD 30 ldr. & material bucket w/6049 hrs. (excellent condition) Planting & Tillage equip. John Deere 1560 NO Till 24 run drill w/all 90 series updates, 2pt hitch, Kearney markers & scales, population monitor, 3 pt. Quick coupler & grass box; John Deere 980 – 25’ wing cultivator c/w coil tyne harrows; Duetz – Allis 1500 9 shank min till soil saver; 16’ Buster bar harrows; Krantz 16’ land packer w/transport wheels; Sprayer Fast 9420 sprayer w/90’ boom, 320/90 R 46 tires, 1250 gal. Tank; Raven Envizio controller, injection foamer, fresh water fill & rinse, c/w Raven Auto Guidance System, Auto & accu.

Boom height controls for fast sprayer; Snow Blower & Equip. 2011 Buhler-Farm King 9’ DA snow blower w/hyd. Shute 1000 rpm; Deutz Allis 917H lawn mower; 6’ scraper blade; stone fork; pallet forks; bale fork; AC cult; Grain Handling Equip. Bruns – Horst 385 bu. & Killbros Horst 385 bu w/385/65 R 22.5 tires; 2 Gerber – Horst 385 bu w/425/65 R 22.5 tires, 4 grain wagons all with tarps, 14 ton running gear, lights, tongue extension & safety chains; Market 15’ x 6” grain auger w/elec controls; J.Gingrich 26’ x 6” transport auger w/elec. Controls; 10’ x 4” auger w/elec. Motor; 6” auger boot; Misc. Portable generator 4500 KW; Nurse (water) wagon w/Honda water pump; 120 gal portable fuel tank w/12 V pump; Poulan & Remington 24” chain saws; 2- John Deere front fender skins for J.D. 7000 series; 2 JD quick hitches; railroad jacks (2); poly truck box; 2 propane construction heater; assorted steel; sm. tools; Herd sure feed broadcaster; wagon of misc.

Auctioneers Note The Cunningham’s are downsizing their farm operation & are offering these excellent well maintained JD tractors & equip. for auction. No reserve. Plan to attend. Preview: Tues. Dec 20 & Tues. Dec 27 11 – 3 Terms Cash or known cheque w/proper ID only. M/C, Visa & Interac. Neither the owners nor Auctioneer will be responsible for accident or property loss.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Bob Severn Auctioneer • Shelburne 519-925-2091

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You know Rusty, darci que asked me if I was aware of the ERFKELC on my nose.

Friday, December 16 A flew flurries High -7 Low -9 Wind SW 30 km/h POP 40%

So what did you tell her, Spike?

The dog bit you?

Saturday, December 17 Light snow High -1 Low -6 Wind SE 15 km/h POP 80%

Sunday, December 18 A flew flurries High -6 Low -13 Wind NW 35 km/h POP 40%

by Ken Thornton Find this week’s answer on page 11

Fred’s Funnies

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9. Room divider 13. Seed scars 14. Lung-related 16. Fit of shivering 17. A long way away 18. Heather genus 19. Cabbage kin 20. Not one or the other 22. He flew too close to the sun 24. Without a stitch on 26. Old Testament book: abbr.

27. In a while 30. One-piece baby garment 34. Wide-awake 35. Brownish purple 36. Clumsy one 38. Fall from grace 39. Catch phrases 42. Internet address 43. Experiences 44. Energy units 45. Flexible joint 47. Toothed, as a saw 50. Pulled the plug on 51. Publicize 52. Some ski lifts 55. Beautiful sight 58. Monster said to live in Okanagan Lake in British Columbia 62. “Regrettably...”

63. Give qualities to 66. Be worthy of 67. Thigh-length skirt 68. Occupy the throne 69. Fashionable

DOWN 1. Tian ___ (Asian mountain range) 2. Married woman 3. Jai ___ 4. Business associate 5. Polished 6. One of the creators of “Two and a Half Men” 7. Japanese sash 8. Tic-___-toe 9. Seaweed used in Asian cooking 10. Jello is made from it 11. Humdinger 12. Wine bottle sediment 15. Halifax’s team in the National Basketball League of Canada 21. Male red deer 23. Stanley, for one 25. Coarse cloth used as a floor covering 27. Eyelid hair 28. Name different than one’s birth name 29. Not relaxed 31. Wood sorrels 32. Period of time in a boxing match 33. Military nickname 35. Left side of a boat 37. Made a quick exit 40. Student 41. Canadian who was head coach of the Philadelphia

What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa?

A rebel without a Claus.

December 16, 2016

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

Flyers and New York Rangers 46. Go over with a fine-tooth comb 48. Dried grape 49. ___ de Janeiro 53. Tree branch 54. Representative 55. Seductive woman

56. Nastase of tennis 57. Compos mentis 59. Third largest of the Hawaiian Islands 60. Broad smile 61. At some past time 64. Bird’s beak 65. Spanish day

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Big Heart Seniors

verbal boy named Hayden We had a little trouble distributed milk to the getting into the Legion children at his school. Each on Dec. 8 so we had to postpone the discussion classroom was glad to see on allocation of donations him and made him happy with a high five or a smile for this year. We will do and a thank you. this next week after our Evelyn Hayden carried the milk Christmas Dinner.

Warden in a large plastic container We took a show of hands and never complained of how heavy as to how many were attending the it sometimes was. UPS delivered the dinner and who were bringing guests. milk cartons to the school every day.

Thirty nine members were out for The driver went to his boss and cards and 50/50 draws were won by Barb Cudmore, Sherry Lohnes, wondered if there was some way to make things better for Hayden. One Isabelle Gubbels, Marg Falls, day the driver asked Hayden to come Norma Johnston and Lucy Young. out to the truck and there with wide Nine Moon Shots were played by eyes he saw a small mini truck with Alma Seifert, Lillian Hiltz, Jim the milk loaded on it with several Rigney x4, Marcia Cameron, Morris square boxes to carry the milk cartons.

Tymchuk, and Norma Johnston with Another boy now drives Hayden to the travel prize to Jim Rigney. his deliveries.

Winners for cards were Lillian Hiltz, 285; Janice Stephens, 278; What a nice thing for a company to notice and take action.

June Hartley, 277; Pat Winger, 248; Remember: The pleasure of giving with low to Norma Johnston, 64. without expecting is more rewarding Irma Flack was in the lucky chair.

A young, happy although nonthan expecting without giving.

Muriel Lowcock

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Compensation is $11.85 per hour, 10 to 15 hours per week.

This is a three month contract with an opportunity to extend the job to permanent part-time.

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NCPS news The annual Thunder food Donations will be collected drive is starting up again! until Dec. 22.

The school will be accepting Another activity donations of nonperishable happening this December foods from the community is Pajama Day on Friday at the school all December.

Dec. 16, where students are Students are asked to bring allowed to wear pajamas to Martin their items on Mondays school for that day. Some HEWITT and Fridays. The school classes even watch movies usually does a food drive every year on PJ day, which lots of students really at this time to give to the food bank, enjoy. Students can collect house points and this activity also gives students when they wear their pajamas as well, house points for their house colour and students taking part in PJ day get when they give non-perishable foods. their picture taken.

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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.

Temporary full-time Potato Graders, including clean up and weight handling to 23 kg (50 lb) to start April 1, 2017 to October 24, 2017. $11.43/hour.

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

Vokes, Christopher – In loving memory of a special son, grandson, nephew and cousin, who left us December 18, 2006 It’s been 10 years, but it feels as though it was just yesterday when we lost you. You’re infectious laugh helped us enjoy each day with you; your challenges made us stronger. You are always in our hearts & our love for you will last forever.

Always loved and remembered by Kathy, Eric, and family.

Durston, John Russell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital at the age of 79. Sadly missed by his wife, Marie Boyce, son Tom Durston and grandsons Owen and Nolan. Funeral service to be held on Monday, December 19, 2016, in Norwich, Ontario.

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

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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.

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, & onsite horse trainers. A non-competitive & relaxed learning environment, with a focus on building the partnership between you & your horse. Outdoor pasture board including all amenities offered at $300 + hst monthly. Also offer Snow Bird boarding for the winter, retirement board, and box stalls. Call 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.

Building Blocks Home Daycare, full or part-time care. Call for availability or to book a play date. Call 705-466-6355.

Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, 4 work, 9 3fencing, eaves peers, cement troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, 9 Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.

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The Mansfield Outdoor Centre is looking for a part-time Outdoor Education instructor. If you enjoy working outside, you are comfortable working with groups of kids, and you are physically fit, please contact us without delay! We have work available through Winter 2017 with potential for work in Spring 2017. 705-435-4479 or ken@mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca.

Trillium – Blue Mountain Manor Retirement Residence Requires: R.P.N.: Permanent casual part-time position on the night shift. May be required to work all shifts. Require current registration with CNO. Guest Attendant: Permanent casual part-time to work day and evening shifts. Will train.

Both positions require a Criminal check and VSS. Please apply with resume to: Lynn Chattell R.N. Executive Director. Fax to 705-428-3549 or email lynn.chattell@trilliumretirementliving. com. Thank you in advance to all applicants. Only those considered for interview, will be contacted.

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This week’s answers

Priddle – In loving memory of Marion Priddle. June 14, 1930-December 17, 2012.

After the clouds, the sunshine; After the winter, the spring; After the shower, the rainbow…

For life is a changeable thing.

After the night, the morning, Bidding all darkness cease, After life’s cares and sorrows, The comfort & sweetness of peace.

Always loved and sadly missed

by Alex, Marj & Brian, Karen and families.

christmas shopping A Day at Victoria’s Victorian Christmas Thyme Open House in our 1878 Victorian farmhouse. Choose from our collection of fine antique linen and lace, wool and chenille blankets, quilts and clothing from Victorian to rustic woolens. Handmade gifts include crochet and knitwear, bath salts and soap, gorgeous Christmas décor and our famous honey butters. Our specialty rooms include antique doll room, Scottish room and our Victorian attic reading room. Add elegance or rustic to your Christmas this year. Saturday, December 10 to Saturday, December 31. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day. Cash & cheques accepted. Directions: 2 kms east of Stayner on Hwy 26. Centre Line Road south 3 km to Conc. 9 Sunnidale, east 1 km to A Day at Victoria’s #5681.

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Peacefully with his loving family by his side at Hospice Wellington on Friday, December 2, 2016, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Gail Wallace.

Predeceased by his wife Anne (1992).

Loving father to Robert McLaren, Mary Illman (Delford), Nancy Gallant (Michael), Douglas McLaren, Dale Wallace (Suzanne) and Julie Paton.

Predeceased by his daughter Joanne (1977). Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Andrew), Leane, Jessie, Rebecca, Katie, Christian, Bray and Grayson.

He is survived by brother-in-law Brian Farrell. A special thanks to the caring staff at Arbour Trails and Hospice Wellington for their kindness and care.

He grew up in Avening, ON, and graduated from U. of T. (Guelph Campus) in 1950. After graduation, he continued to work on the family farm for 12 years before moving to Guelph to work for the Ministry of Agriculture for 25 years. In his retirement years, he relished his travels, camping trips, and any opportunities to spend time with his loving family.

Family and friends are invited to the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon Street, Guelph, where visitation will take place on Monday December 5, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in our chapel on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. A private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Wellington would be greatly appreciated by the family. Cards are available at the funeral home, 519-8215077. Online condolences can be made at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com.

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McLAREN, Robert Douglas “Doug”

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• 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) *See page 8 for full list of items on auction*

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County giving out arts grants

The County of Simcoe is accepting application for its 2017 Arts, Culture and Heritage (Built, Natural and Environmental) Grant Program.

The vision of this grant program is to support and enhance the arts, culture and heritage sectors in Simcoe County through: Building organizational capability and sustainability in existing and new local cultural organizations; Investing in community-based cultural activities that promote awareness, access, participation and appreciation of arts and heritage; Encouraging collaborative opportunities and partnerships.

Interested applicants are asked to submit expressions of interest (EOI) by Jan. 13, 2017. Applications will be accepted for three category

streams: Capacity Building, Project and Sustainability.

All applications will be reviewed by the County of Simcoe’s Grant Program Task Force, consisting of appointed County Councillors with support from County staff. The grant program will provide up to $200,000 in annual funding which will be divided among successful candidates based on program requirements, objectives and overall benefit to the entire region.

In 2016, the grant supported 45 arts, culture and heritage projects and organizations. The 2017 commitment aligns with the County’s goals to grow, support and attract economic growth across various sectors.

Application guidelines and templates can be found at www.simcoe.ca.

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50 years of service

Georgian South District Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Phillip Laundry, left, and Worshipful Brother Corey Finkelstein, right, present Worshipful Brother Glenn Ogilvie with his 50-year certificate and pin for 50 years service to Masonry, joining the Creemore’s Nitetis club June 20, 1966. He was the Nitetis master in 1976.

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.

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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

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Township of Clearview Architect Statement of Qualifications and Expression of Interest Contract No.: 300039888 The Township of Clearview is seeking the services of an architect for the design of the Clearview Library. The new facility will have a gross floor area of approximately 7500 square feet and will be constructed as an addition to the Stayner Arena Community Centre located at 277 Regina Street.

Please note this is NOT a request for a proposal. Interested architects should submit the following information ONLY: 1. Name, size, and description of firm.

2. Location of office.

3. Résumé of members of the firm who would be available for the assignment.

4. Previous experience with similar work within the past 5 years including references.

Interested architects can submit the required information to the Township of Clearview Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner ON L0M 1S0 until: 5:00:00 p.m., local time, Monday January 9th, 2017

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Only the short-listed architects will be requested to submit a proposal.

Expressions of Interest are to be emailed or delivered to the Township Office at the following address: Mr. Steve Sage, CAO Township of Clearview 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Email: ssage@clearview.ca Questions related to this request for Expression of Interest may be directed via email to the Township Engineers at the following address: Mr. Mina Tesseris, P. Eng. LEED AP R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 3 Ronell Crescent Collingwood, ON L9Y4J6 Email: Mina.Tesseris@rjburnside.com

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