Friday, January 6, 2017

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Friday, January 6, 2017 Vol. 17 No. 02

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News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

In Order

Tony Arrell named to Order of Canada PAGE 3

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Don Metheral competes at worlds PAGE 6

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Muriel Lowcock celebrates 100th birthday Police continue Muriel Lowcock celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 29 at Blue Mountain Manor in Stayner.

The long-time Mulmur Township resident celebrated with friends and members of her church family.

Lowcock was born in Toronto on Dec. 29, 1916, the third child of George and Muriel Salter. She grew up on the 25th Sideroad of Mulmur, at the Third Line East.

She met her husband on the first day of work as she was placing cinnamon sticks in the box at National Grocers.

Her heart would skip a beat when she heard his footsteps.

She married fun loving Earnest Lowcock on August 27, 1935 and they were married for 46 years. Together, they adopted two children. Earnest was an extremely hardworking man and was always willing to help others.

Earnest and Muriel lived in Alderwood before moving to Willowdale. Lowcock had constant work and was always in good health.

As a career woman, Lowcock was vice president of Key Advertising in Willowdale for 15 years.

Lowcock was employed for 22 years as a corps secretary with Salvation Army Hope Acres. Later, she remained

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Muriel Lowcock celebrates her 100th birthday Dec. 29. an active volunteer at Hope Acres rehabilitation centre.

Lowcock spent 23 years as the Environment Canada weather monitor for the north Mulmur area, during which, twice daily she would trudge out to the monitoring station at the back of her property to record data. She was tasked with reading the Stevenson Screen that registered temperature,

rainfall, and snowfall.

At the age of 84, Lowcock fulfilled a long-time dream, when she parachuted from an airplane.

In 2011, at the age of 94, she was named Mulmur’s senior of the year.

She was also a long-time member of the Women’s Institute and the Bruce Trail Association and once hiked from Lavender to Mono Mills in 12 hours.

Remedy hearing proceeds for wind turbines

by Trina Berlo Wpd will be given an opportunity to provide remedial action after a tribunal ruled wind turbines to be located near two aerodromes in Clearview Township threaten the health and safety of pilots, and little brown bats.

The Environmental Review Tribunal heard from parties during conference calls in December on procedural issues regarding the form and scheduling of the remainder of the hearing. It was determined the remedy phase of the hearing to be held in Collingwood from Feb. 27 to March 1.

The decision is in response to a request by wpd Fairview Wind

Incorporated to submit evidence and make submissions on appropriate remedies to address the Tribunal’s Oct. 7 finding that engaging in the project in question in accordance with the impugned renewable energy approval will cause serious and irreversible harm to animal life, plant life or the natural environment. None of the parties has requested an opportunity to produce evidence or make submissions on the Tribunal’s finding of serious harm to human health.

As one of the appellants, the Township of Clearview will play a peripheral role in the upcoming remedy hearing, the extent of which has yet to

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be determined, said township solicitor Harold Elston.

Why wpd would want to address the former while accepting the latter, Elston said, “that’s The $64,000 Question”.

He said there is some speculation that it could affect some other project where bats are a factor.

Last February, wpd Fairview Wind received approval from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) to erect eight 500-foot wind turbines in Clearview Township. An appeal filed by John Wiggins, Gail and Kevin Elwood, Preserve Clearview, Clearview (See “Hearing” on page 3)

Police have released details about some of the jewellery stolen from Rowland and Kate Fleming’s Francis Street East home in Creemore.

About $25,000 worth of jewellery was stolen during a daytime robbery on Dec. 14.

Some of the stolen pieces are described as: • Lady’s 14-karat yellow gold handcrafted emerald and diamond ring, valued at $5,750.

• Lady’s 18-karat yellow gold handcrafted emerald and diamond bangle bracelet, valued at $1,400.

• Four sets of 18-karat gold cuff links, valued at approximately $1,000 per set.

• An 18-karat yellow and white gold dress ring, with 12 round sapphires, valued at $1,400.

Police are looking for information pertaining to the ongoing investigation and ask people to report anything suspicious that happened in Creemore on or around the date of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 705-429-3575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www. crimestopperssdm.com.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and callers will remain anonymous. Callers will not be asked to appear in court and tips could lead to a cash reward of up to $3,000.

New Year’s Baby The first baby of 2017 born at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital arrived on January 1 at 5:32 a.m.

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Upcoming Events Friday, January 6

• Public Free Skate at Stayner Arena from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Tim Hortons.

Saturday, January 7

• Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visit www.nvca.on.ca or phone 705424-1479 for more information.

Sunday, January 8

• Church Services - see page 5.

• Public Free Skate at Creemore Arena from noon to 1:50 p.m. Sponsored by Tim Hortons.

Monday, January 9

• Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the Huron Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m.

Visit www.gbbcc.com for more information.

Tuesday, January 10

• Creemore Adult Skating Club skates Tuesday afternoons to March 28 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Creemore Arena. $2 at door per skater. Join the friendliest people in the area for a skate. Call Helen at 705-466-5195 for more details.

• Creemore BIA General Meeting tonight at Station on the Green at 7 p.m. This meeting will focus on events and activities of the BIA in 2017. Input from BIA and community members encouraged during this meeting. Agenda available online at clearview.ca

Friday, January 13

• Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary Friday Night Supper at Creemore Legion from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Join us for spaghetti and meat sauce, Caesar salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and tea. Seniors $10, Adults $12. RSVP to Dee at 705-466-2432 or the Creemore Legion at 705-466-2202. 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore

Thursday, January 19

• Exploring the Vocation of farming – where faith and farming meet. Facilitated discussion based on Scripture and agricultural concerns will help farmers discern God’s leading in decisions that recognize the complex circumstances of farming today. 5 sessions from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Jan. 19, Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, March 16. $12 per week. Preregistration required. Contact Laurie vandenHurk at 705-428-5537 or Laurie.listens@gmail.com or visit www.welcomespiritualityministries.ca.

Karibu Farm, 5667 Sunnidale Concession 7, New Lowell.

Saturday, January 21

• Come and try some local brews and raise a little money to help pay for some Nottawa Hall renovations. This fundraising event will give you an opportunity to sample local brews and speak to the people that are making craft beer in our community. Local musicians will provide music. $20 gets you entrance, a commemorative mini stein and 5 tickets for beer samples. Tickets at the door. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Sunday, January 22

• Canada 150 Chili Cook Off & Family Skate at Honeywood Arena from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission.

Prizes for Chef’s Choice, Public Choice & Table Display. To enter contact info@mulmur.ca.

Monday, January 16

• Tai Chi Open House today from 1 to 3 p.m. at Station on the Green. Classes for beginners start Jan. 23 at the Station on the Green from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop by one of our regular continuing level classes (Monday afternoons, 1-3 and Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 11:30) at any time during the year to see what we are all about. For more info call Laura at 705-466-5011 or visit taoist.org/ creemore.

Saturday, January 28

• Spaghetti Dinner with music at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner in support of the Stayner Door. 5 to 7 p.m. For details, contact Ellen at 705-428-2323.

• Enjoy a night of cosmic country music with The Highest Order in the Creemore Legion Lounge, 27 Wellington St. W. The band is Simone Schmidt, Paul Mortimer, Kyle Porter and Simone TB, veterans and ambassadors of Toronto’s downtown underground scene. Presented by Bored Creemorians. Tickets cost $10 in advance at the Creemore Echo and online at ticketscene.ca. $15 at the door. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Show starts around 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 11

• Monkey Toast, The Improvised Talk Show at the Avening Hall. Enjoy some laughs with what has been called “the best live comedy show there is” by Andrew Coyne of the National Post. Food and beverages will be available for purchase with proceeds going to the Avening Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advance sales are available at aveninghall.com and at the Creemore Echo. 705-466-9906.

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Tony Arrell made member of Order of Canada

by Trina Berlo Tony Arrell has been made a member of the Order of Canada.

The Toronto resident and Mulmur farmer was recognized for his achievements in the investment industry and for his contributions to strengthening public institutions in his community.

Canada’s Governor General David Johnston announced Dec. 30, 100 new appointments to the Order of Canada including three companions, 22 officers and 75 members.

“I am delighted to recognize these new recipients of the Order of Canada in this milestone year,” said Johnston in a news release. “Besides marking Canada’s 150th anniversary, 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Order. So let’s be inspired by the examples set by these remarkable Canadians and use this occasion to build a smarter and more caring country in which every individual can succeed to the greatest extent possible.”

Arrell received a phone call from the governor general in December informing him that he had been selected to receive the award and the lapel pin arrived in the mail on Jan. 3 but recipients will be invited to officially accept their insignia at an upcoming ceremony.

“I feel very flattered to get this. I am pleased and a little bit surprised and I have always thought people should try to help other people. That’s the way to have a more civil society,” said Arrell.

Arrell is chairman and CEO of Burgundy Asset Management in Toronto and former director of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Investment Dealers Association.

He has also been director of many companies and is recognized for bringing his business acumen to the charities he supports, namely his involvement in the St. Michael’s Hospital and its Foundation. Most

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Tony Arrell takes people on a wagon ride at his Mulmur farm on Burgundy Asset Management’s 2014 family day. recently he co-chaired the $210 million Inspire 2018 campaign, which promises to transform patient care at St. Michael’s.

He is also a strong supporter, along with his wife Anne, of the Canadian Opera Company and Cystic Fibrosis Canada, after losing a child to the disease.

Working with his mentor George Gardiner, he helped establish the Gardiner Museum of ceramics and continues to support his alma maters, the University of Guelph and the Schulich School of Business at York University.

Arrell is a supporter of RAY’s Place and the Creemore Log Cabin locally, among other causes.

“I have been very fortunate in

Hearing to address bats (Continued from page 1) Township, the Town of Collingwood and the County of Simcoe triggering a tribunal which was held in Collingwood, beginning in May. Appeals were allowed on the grounds that the project would cause serious harm to human health and serious and irreversible harm to plant life, animal life and the natural environment.

In the Oct. 7 order delivered by Dirk

Vanderbent and Hugh Wilkins, the tribunal found that appellants and their expert witnesses were able to show that based on flight patterns for take-offs and landings, the wind turbines pose a threat to the safety of aircraft operators.

Elston said in light of the tribunal’s findings, the approval for the project could be revoked but he expects the tribunal is giving wpd every possible avenue to work through the process.

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business, I have co-founded and developed a really strong company at Burgundy. We have helped a lot of people and organizations that are non-profit to build up their endowment funds,” said Arrell. “It is a very important part of our business both in Canada and the United States. I am very proud of those business achievements and success in business in part has enabled me to do other things. Heading my own business has given me perhaps more flexibility than most people would have.”

Arrell said he grew up in a family that valued community service. His mother was a social worker and his father was involved in juvenile and family court and children’s aid, both were involved in the Second World War.

“I grew up thinking if you were successful, you should help other people and I have always kept that in mind, even when I wasn’t so successful,” said Arrell.

Created in 1967, the Order of Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honours, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Close to 7,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and have taken to heart the motto of the Order: They desire a better country. Appointments are made by the governor general on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada.

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This photo of Miss A. T. Porter’s 1897 class (the Jubilee year) at Glencairn Public School provided

by Carol Elliott (nee Madill) shows her father Albert Madill (small boy in front) and his sister Olive Madill (left of him). Because photographs were taken on rare occasions, many of the area mothers and toddlers showed up on picture day. Correction: The Dec. 16 photo provided by Carol Elliott showed her mother Caroline Somerville and sister Betty and brother Delmas at Banda school, circa 1916.

Pair of alpacas join the barnyard crew One thing that you must remember I don’t get in trouble from the Operations about farming is that it is a business and Chief on the farm too often, but the one a business needs to be viable, but I say, thing that gets the raised eyebrow and a with a little bit of attitude, well I do work resounding, Why?, is when I come home around here and I can shear them and sell with a new piece of livestock. the wool. PPfffttt, is the usual response I have a good friend that I travel to the to that. various fur and feather shows and the Cat I give the boss credit though, he goes occasional auction.

FLACK along with my follies and deep down I Usually I come home with little things think he enjoys the diversity that my new like chickens, pigeons, doves and quail gang brings to daily farm life. with the odd rabbit thrown in for good measure. I The good thing about my group is that they are mean, how can you resist the cuteness of them all? so docile and food driven that when they happen to However, my last trip to an auction with my partnerescape they stick right to the outside of their pen and in-animal-shopping saw me come home with a pair wait for me to open the gate and they enter on their of Alpacas. own.

Now, I have some sheep (grand total of three) and Not like when the cattle get out. Then it is a freetwo donkeys (Jake and Elwood, the Blues Brothers. for-all with all hands and four-wheelers needed on When you hear them bray, they sound so blue) so deck. Yesch, getting cattle back in can be a nightmare.

Alpacas to me seemed a natural go.

So if you hear strange noises when you go past I knew that they could cohabitate with the rest of our place, don’t worry it’s just the boss giving me the gang in my little section of pole barn and small the raspberry once again when he sees what I have pasture, so it seemed like a great idea. brought home this time.

CEO just looked at me and raised an eyebrow.

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When SWIFT (Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology) set out to hire two new staff members in the fall, the injustice of it all, that prospective candidates would require high speed internet to work from home, was not lost on management.

The job posting read, “Staff will be expected to work from home with only (ironically) a reliable internet connection and good cell phone reception as prerequisites.”

It is a perfect case-in-point for the disadvantage faced by those living in rural and remote areas of the country, where broadband high speed internet is not available.

The SWIFT network last year received $180 million in funding to fulfill its goal to bring fibre based broadband to southwest Ontario, Caledon and Niagara Region.

People in Creemore don’t have a problem with high speed internet but for those living in the surrounding rural areas, internet speed is a hindrance to economic opportunities. In some areas, cellular internet is not available and where it is, it can be costly and without options for unlimited packages. With SWIFT, there is a new hope.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) Dec. 21 declaration that broadband internet service is now considered a basic telecommunications service for all Canadians can only bolster that hope.

The CRTC has created a new five-year $750 million investment fund, over and above existing government programs, to focus on underserved areas and be managed at arm’s length by a third party.

The CRTC has set targets for speeds of 50 megabits per second download and 10 megabits per second upload, an unlimited data option and that the latest mobile wireless technology be made available in homes, businesses and along major Canadian roads.

The fund will support projects in areas that do not meet these targets.

Simcoe County Warden Gerry Marshall, who chairs the SWIFT said, “...While it is too soon to determine if SWIFT will seek additional funding through the new CRTC program, SWIFT will make this ruling come to life by building broadband for everyone in southwestern Ontario, Caledon and Niagara Region.”

If this comes to fruition it will change the reality of people in rural and remote areas.

Think of the opportunities for people to expand their employment and for farmers to better manage their business.

Websites now have so much more data that many rural people are coping with speeds that are worse than when they had dial-up, or at least it feels that way. Fast internet service would also attract business and residents to the area.

The task force working on economic development in Mulmur has said lack of internet service is a top reason for business to choose to locate elsewhere.

It is an absolute necessity in today’s economy.

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Enterprising Websters saw opportunity in railway Local History

The year 2016 was almost over when it suddenly occurred to me that July 2016 was the 40th a n n iver s ar y of the grand Websterville centennial celebration and that I hadn’t Helen marked it in BLACKBURN any way.

Because many of you may be unaware that there is a village of Websterville, I shall tell you a little about its history this month and next month relive some memories of that celebration.

In the 1840s, two brothers, Edward and George Webster, came here, to what was to become the village of Creemore.

Edward had mills built, was on the first school board, worked on establishing the first church, was Justice of the Peace, bought land and had it surveyed into lots and streets.

Meanwhile George ran the mills, built three taverns, two stores and some houses. He also assisted Michael Steed in constructing the first St. Luke’s Anglican Church.

But, then, in the early 1870s railway fever came to this area. Rumor had it that a line was to be established between Beeton and Collingwood and would pass through Creemore. Not only that, but the tracks would necessarily pass through the valley west of Creemore following the Mad River. Railways meant growth and riches and we can imagine how excitement danced through the mind of George Webster.

George decided to buy up land and establish a village. He bought land in the valley and along both sides of the Mad River between the Fifth Concession of Nottawasaga and the Sixth Line. He employed C. Stewart to survey the village of Websterville in 1875. In February 1876, the village plan of Websterville was registered at the county office in Barrie.

George Webster did sell the lots and houses were built. Over a few years in the late 1800s three mills were built and

George Webster and his wife Esther, nee Gowan. George was a millwright, carpenter and founder of Websterville. operated. It was a neighbourly, friendly place but George Webster never became rich nor did the village flourish and grow.

The first sawmill was built in 1873 behind what is now 8003 County Road 9. It was a muley saw; the blade operated vertically. This mill also had a planer for preparation of finer lumber. It fell into disuse after about 10 years.

George Webster’s next sawmill was built further west not too far from the Sixth Line. It was in operation until the turn of the century and tended by George Webster Jr. after his father retired to Creemore.

Soon after the mill opened George Webster Jr. had an accident in the mill.

Pulling a wrench the wrong direction he was thrown off balance by the machinery and lost his arm near the elbow in the saw.

His mother was concerned that none of her other sons meet with an accident in

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the mill. She was particularly concerned about her youngest son, Walter, a boy of 14 with red curly hair. One night after school in October 1884, Walter disobeyed his mother and sneaked away to the mill. He was caught in the machinery and battered to death.

Knowing their mother’s concern the brothers wet his clothing and told her that her youngest son had drowned.

The third mill was built by George Mustard in 1888. It was located on the river just upstream from where I live. An advertisement in the July 4, 1889 issue of The Creemore Star reads, “Not Dead Yet. Websterville’s Planing and Shingle Mill – Sash and Door factory – MouldingsBalusters-Hand Rails and Newells on hand or made to order. A lot of first class Basswood and Maple flooring ready dressed. George Mustard, Creemore P.O.” Some of George Mustard’s fine handwork may be seen today in the ceiling of Creemore Baptist Church.

The mill caught fire in 1902 and the

house and small barn nearby also caught fire. The Mustard family was able to rent a house nearby. The mill was rebuilt.

Late one evening, in November 1914, Mr. Mustard left for the mill to check something. His wife woke the next morning and discovered her husband was not home. Hurrying in the direction of the mill she discovered him lying dead on the railway crossing. It was only 10 or 15 minutes before the 7 a.m. train from Collingwood was due. She was able to pull him off the track before calling neighbours for help.

Nelson Mustard, his son, carried on the operation of the mill until it was dismantled in the early 1920s.

Jim Jackson used some of the lumber to build the first two homes on the southeast corner of Collingwood Street and County Road 9. In the late 1920s, Daniel Schwandt of Singhampton operated a portable sawmill there for three years. Its demise meant the end of milling in Websterville.

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Metheral represents Canada at Golden Shears

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Don Metheral gives a sheep shearing demonstration at the fall fair at the Great Northern Exhibition each year.

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by Trina Berlo Dunedin sheep shearer Don Metheral has flown halfway around the world to represent Canada at the Golden Shears.

The World Shearing and Wool handling Championships are being held in Invercargill, New Zealand from Feb. 8-11.

To get ready for the competition, Metheral will be working in the country throughout January as a contract shearer but also working on his fitness and agility.

Metheral competes in the machine shearing category but the event also includes blade shearing (done with manual scissors) and wool handling (skirting wool for presentation and packing for the world market).

New Zealand is considered the top country in the machine shearing competition, followed by Scotland and Australia, along with Whales.

He will compete in the open division against close to 60 of the most experienced shearers from 30 countries. It is not his first time competing on the world stage.

Metheral also represented Canada in Ireland in 1998 and in Norway in 2008.

A lot of the top shearers will be shearing five sheep in under minutes.

The idea is to keep points low and time to a minimum. Everyone starts with zero and every 20 seconds a point is added.

Metheral said he can shear a sheep in the 1:20 minute to 1:30 minute range, with an overall time of six minutes or so but he is hoping to get that down to the five-minute mark in the coming month.

He has gone to New Zealand one month early to train and get used to shearing Romney sheep, which are prevalent in the Invercargill area.

“In other world championships I went to, I only had two or three days. I arrived in the country and I started shearing their sheep so I was a little lost on the wool type and body structure of the sheep so it gives you a disadvantage but hopefully this year, being a month ahead of the competition I can shear a lot of

sheep and get into the rhythm,” said Metheral.

They will be shearing in the full wool heat (a year’s worth of growth) and the second shear heat (sheep with a half year’s growth) and also a lamb shearing heat. They are judged on second cuts to the wool, which is a ridge that is left on from the clipping but the shearer goes back and takes that little ridge off. “What we want to do is have a whole piece of fibre coming off. We don’t want that mixing in with the rest of the fibre, or you get points added on. The sheep are inspected for nicks and cuts to the skin and how much wool is left on.”

“It’s unreal because here in Canada, we shear a lot by ourselves and we have to figure out a lot of the stuff and keep an eye on our equipment and we are not really on the forefront, so if any new equipment comes out we don’t know until about two years later,” said Metheral. “So when you go to the world championships you get to talk to the technical guys, the companies that make our [tools].”

He said it is also an opportunity to learn about new techniques and trends in shearing, changing patterns.

“Things that might make it that much easier so it’s really good because then I can bring it back and start teaching it here to other shearers that want to start learning,” said Metheral.

Each participating country is allowed to send two representatives in each competition category. Whereas in other countries, shearers would compete at qualifiers, in Canada, the top shearers are invited to represent Canada.

Metheral has won the Calgary Stampede four times and the Royal Winter fair in Toronto once (they no longer host a sheep shearing competition), the US championships in Denver, Colorado, the national stock show in 2010, the Holstein rodeo once and placed second numerous times and holds many other titles.

When Metheral returns to Canada in March, he said he will be right into the local shearing season.

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Anonymous donor funds random acts of kindness In the fall, NCPS principal Alison Golding received a phone call that led to random acts of kindness.

A community member, who wishes to remain anonymous, looking to spread kindness in the community, called to offer $300 to students on Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day in November, to do something kind for someone else, to appreciate others and to build community. Three students were given $100 each to assist in executing their kind deeds and share their experience with fellow students.

Fisher Monahan When I was first chosen I was thinking about how I would spend the money. The first thing I thought about was the Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS). Last year, I organized a fundraiser at school for International Cupcake Day benefiting the GTHS. My principal and the students working on the fundraiser got to take a tour to see the services they provide for homeless and abandoned animals in our community. This is a charity that I really like to support so I decided to donate $30 to them. On the same day that we received the RAK money, a flyer for Plan International came in the mail. Plan International is an organization that works to end child poverty around the world. I looked at the items available to purchase and decided to spend $20 to buy medications for moms and their babies and $50 on two birth certificates (which can help protect against child labour, child marriage and child trafficking). The organization then matched the amount donated for the medications by 5x and the birth certificates by 4x.

My favourite was going to visit the GTHS. The lady at the desk took a picture on her own device because she was so impressed with what we were doing and we got to play with the cats which is always fun! This was a great experience and motivated me to continue to do good things for other people!

Abby Hamerton When I was first chosen I felt amazing because this stuff doesn’t usually happen to me and I wondered why I was chosen to have the privilege to do this amazing act. I talked with my family and it took us about an hour to brainstorm, then come up with the perfect plan. The first thing that we did was go to the bank and get $30 worth of toonies. Then we went on the city bus and paid for people’s bus fare as they entered the bus. It amazing to see the people’s faces light up as they got on the bus and we told them what we were doing. Then we went to the Salvation Army Thrift Store and gave someone $20 toward their

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Fisher Monahan visits the Georgian Triangle Humane Society to commit a random act of kindness. purchase. She was so happy and couldn’t stop saying “thank you”. The last thing we did was went up to a young couple with a little baby and gave them $50 and told them to buy something they really needed.

They were amazed and almost completely speechless!

It was an amazing feeling. My favourite part was seeing people’s faces and hearing them thank me, it made me feel great inside!

Alex Rawn When I was first chosen for this activity I was really excited. I talked with my family about ideas

and decided that first we would go to the Stayner Tim Hortons and donate $50 worth of coffee and food for the next customers. It was pretty cool because a family friend reported later that they were given a free coffee at Tim Hortons earlier that day! After that we talked to the Stayner Food Bank and asked what they needed. We went shopping and got $40 worth of spaghetti and macaroni because they were running low on those items. We got to tour the food bank. The coolest part was how all of the food was sorted into sections, kind of like a small grocery store. With $10 left to spend, we decided to support a local business by donating $10 to “Video Visions” where I often go to get pop and movies. They have awesome deals like “free popcorn Friday” so I thought it would be a nice thing to do to repay their kindness. Lastly, I decided to add an extra $5 of my own money that I donated to the library building fund. It felt really good to spread kindness in my community. A lot of people said “thank you”. I even got a thank you card from the Food Bank and there was a thank you post on social media from the manager at Tim Hortons. It was a great day and I learned that if you do good things in life, you get good things back in return. *** Kindness everyday: The message behind RAK Day is simple; do something nice for someone and ask nothing in return other than they pay it forward by doing something nice for someone else. The initiative doesn’t need to cost money and it also doesn’t have to be limited to one day a year.

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Mixed The Creemore Curling Club’s first draw ended just before Christmas and the winners are…Marilyn Steed (right) presents The Jim Steed Memorial Trophy to the mixed league winners (from left) Alex Brewer (lead), Bill Brewer (second), Karen Crevier (vice) and Paul Crevier (skip).

MEN Neil Rowbotham (right) presents The Gordon Miller Memorial Trophy

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Ladies Milt McArthur (from left) presents the McArthur Family Trophy to winners of the ladies league Marilyn Steed (skip), Ann Huskinson (vice), Kim Morby (second), and 10-year-old new curler, Dawn Morby (lead).

DAYtime Donna Lowe (second from right) and Karen Crevier (right) present the Alf and Eliza Millsap Trophy to daytime league winners (from left) Kate Fleming, Liz Smith, Mike Loranger, and Wayne Bell (absent).

to the winners of the men’s league (from left) Gord Walker (lead), Ed Stephens (second), Tate Millsap and Russ Woodhouse (vice), Dave Millsap (skip) and Bill Elder (absent).

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SATURDAY JANUARY 14TH, 10 AM START. The Hall at the Creemore Arena 218 Collingwood St., Creemore Multiple consignors have put their treasures into this auction including a large selection of TOOLS.

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inter-league Jim Richards (right) presents the Inter League Championship Trophy, sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Creemore Branch to (from left) Alex Brewer (lead), Bill Brewer (second), Karen Crevier vice) and Paul Crevier (skip).

Creemore Curling Club standings Ladies

Donna Baylis 1-0-0 Diane Kelly 1-0-0 Ann Huskinson 0-1-0 Marilyn Steed 0-1-0 From the hack: The Creemore Curling Club is very happy to welcome Troy Scott, manager of the Creemore Foodland, as our new sponsor with the Creemore Foodland Trophy for the ladies second session.

Happy New Year and welcome back to all the ladies for the next exciting session. The ladies who played second from the previous session are now vices and believe me there is nothing rookie about these gals! Teams Kelly

and Steed were neck and neck with Kelly edging by one for the win. Teams Huskinson and Baylis kept each other on their toes with some complicated shots being made around a crowded house. Lots of fun as we are planning the Ladies Bonspiel for Feb. 11.

Men

Bill McDougall (3) vs Adam Verstegen (8) Paul Crevier (11) vs John Millsap (2) Dave Millsap (6) vs Russ Flack (5) Neil Rowbotham (7) vs Al Lambert (6)

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Tipling Stage Company is back on track

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Adventure brewing On behalf of The Creemore Curling Club board, Paul Crevier (from left) presents a token of thanks to Gord and Catherine Fuller for all their hard work and devotion. The club bid farewell to the longtime members at the end of the last draw. The Fullers are moving to Montreal for one year and, while Catherine is taking a sabbatical from Stayner Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy, Gord is helping with the expansion of microbrewery Brasseur de Montréal. After retiring as Creemore Springs’ brewmaster last January, Gord became brewmaster for Molson’s Six Pints Specialty Beer Company, which last year signed a strategic partnership agreement with microbrewer Brasseur de Montréal. Catherine said she looks forward to taking French classes and exploring the city.

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Despite twice this season having been forced to abandon plans for the scheduled production due to casting difficulties, Shelburne’s community theatre company is forging ahead with its 2016-2017 season.

Patrick Hamilton’s Gaslight has been selected, cast and is in rehearsal under the direction of Bev Nicholas for a two weekend run opening January 27.

The classic Victorian-style thriller was a sensation when it opened in London’s West End in 1938 and catapulted its creator to fame and fortune.

The Shelburne productions features Jess Walker as Bella Manningham, a young recently married woman who is more than half convinced that – like her mother who died insane – she, too, is losing her mind. In fact, Jack Manningham, played by Tipling Stage Company newcomer Michael Bedford, is slowly and deliberately

driving his wife insane.

He has almost succeeded when Peter King, as the former detective Rough, visits her while her husband is out of the house.

Rough believes Manningham to be a maniacal criminal – a thief, and the murderer of a former occupant of the house.

Gradually he restores Bella’s confidence in herself and, as the evidence unfolds, proves her husband’s true identity, and Bella achieves a few moments of sweet revenge for all the suffering inflicted on her.

Gaslight plays at 8 p.m. on January 27 and 28, February 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. on Jan. 29 at Grace Tipling Hall, Shelburne.

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Thank you to all who helped stage the 15th Creemore Community Christmas Dinner. To all of our Volunteers, Contributors, Sponsors and Friends… the event wouldn’t be the same without you. Special thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion, Creemore Branch 397 and the Ladies’ Auxiliary for the venue and facilities; to Jim Henderson and his Kitchen Elves for the wonderful traditional meal; as well as to Ken Robertson and Mary Boyd for the musical entertainment. Y’all Christmas rock!

DODD, Pearl “Eileen” passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the age of 90 years surrounded by her loving, dedicated children. She is predeceased by her husband Lloyd.

Memories of Eileen will be cherished by her children George (Lynne), Ron (JoAnne), Sharon Freeman (Michael), Victor (Mary), Marilyn Wright (Stewart), Peter (Kathy), and Angela Kemp. Eileen is an inspiration to her 16 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her brothers Carl, Lawrence, Wesley and Earl, and by her sister Clara. Eileen is survived by her sister Myrtle and brother Keith (Marg). A funeral service was held Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Hwy 124 Nottawa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Emmanuel Presbyterian Church or Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. Heaven now has another beautiful angel! Friends may visit Eileen’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

Rowbotham, Allen Garnet passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Gulley). Loving father of Wendy (Marvin) Beamish, Dave (Kate) Rowbotham and Sherry (Lloyd) Gibson. Cherished grandfather of Emily Anne, Cessalie, Paige, Jessica, Nathan and Cole; great grandfather of David and Abbigayle. Allen is survived by his brothers Lloyd (Jean) and Don (Carol) Rowbotham; sisters Norma (the late Mervin) Johnston, Marion (the late Ross) Kelly, Barb (the late Rod) Cudmore and Holly (the late Charlie) Hughes; predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at the Dunedin Hall at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Epilepsy Ontario would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Allen’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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