Friday, March 31, 2017

The Creemore

Echo

Friday, March 31, 2017 Vol. 17

No. 14

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News and views in and around Creemore

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Stayner Kinsmen host charity Duck Race

Curling season comes to an end

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OPP consult with public Huronia West OPP is holding public consultation sessions to encourage public input into its new strategic plan for 2017-2019, in an effort to make for safer communities.

In Clearview Township, meetings will be held April 12 and 19.

The April 12 meeting is at Station on the Green in Creemore from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The April 19 meeting is at the Stayner Community Centre from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Easter egg hunt Horningʼs Mills Community Hall is hosting a pancake breakfast, at 9 a.m., and Easter egg hunt, at 10 a.m. on April 14. Children get in free. Adults, $5.

Crafts, petting zoo and more.

GTHS Eggstravaganza

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Creemore Skating Club Canskaters performed Sweet Home Alabama at the 48th annual skating carnival titled How Sweet It Is at the Creemore arena March 26. For more photos, see page 6-7.

County explores rural housing funds

by Trina Berlo Clearview's Deputy Mayor Barry Burton was successful in getting support from county councillors Wednesday to pass a motion that could result in the construction of affordable housing rental units in rural settlement areas.

Working with Tay Township Mayor Scott Warnock and the county’s general manager of social and community services Greg Bishop, Burton said they developed a plan to allocate $2 million in 2018 and $2 million in 2019, specifically for small rural development areas. Burton said meetings have been held over the past year, leading to the motion to direct staff to prepare a report.

The $4 million would be on top of the money the county has already allocated for affordable housing.

“We have high demand and low volume, it’s an ongoing problem throughout the county. The problem is a lot of the money spent on affordable housing, building affordable housing units, is spent in the larger urban areas and not much is being spent in the smaller development areas, such as Creemore, Stayner and various others,” said Burton.

“The whole purpose of the motion is to get money directed to the smaller development areas where we don’t have the land or the ability to build 40 units

You are invited to join us for The Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society`s

Annual General Meeting Sunday, April 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Station on the Green

but we do have the ability to build eight or 10 units on some municipal lots and we could partner with developers and make a smaller quantity of units and still fulfill the needs of the small communities where affordable housing is necessary.”

The money would support three-way partnerships between developers, the municipality and the county.

“All three have to get involved to solve this problem because it is a problem and we can’t go around ignoring it,” said Burton.

He said building costs make it hard to rent the units at a reduced rate and make a profit, or even cover costs.

(See “Rural” on page 3)

Join the Georgian Triangle Humane Society at its animal shelter for Easter crafts and treats, cat room story time, Easter egg hunt, GTHS alumni dogs, responsible pet ownership seminar and giant Easter bunny raffle during Easter Eggstravaganza Friday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The shelter is located at 549 Tenth Line, Collingwood. Contact 705-4455204 or visit www.gths.ca.

Helping hands needed Creemore Farmers’ Market is looking for student or community volunteers to help the market manager put up and take down canopies, put out signs, and help vendors with simple requests from 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Saturday mornings.

Those interested are asked to download and fill in a volunteer application available online at creemorefarmersmarket.ca and email it to creemoremarket@gmail.com.

Creemore Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays from Victoria Day weekend (May 20) to Thanksgiving (Oct. 7) There is also a market at Easter (April 15). The market is located at Station on the Green and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for over 40 years

Followed by a screening of

Creemore Springs: The Inside Story plus Q&A with John Wiggins and a few other folks from the Brewery starting at 2:30 p.m.

Feel free to enjoy all or part of the afternoon with us.

Popcorn and beverages will be served.

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend Friday, March 31

• Last day to take the Hospice Survey. Known for compassionate end-of-life services, Hospice Georgian Triangle wants to hear from you about expanding our services to support individuals who have recently been diagnosed with a significant health challenge. We also want to hear from their caregivers. Visit www.itwontkillyoutotalkwithus. ca and take the survey.

• Double 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 for $4.

Friday, March 31 to Saturday, April 8

manipulation, at Grace Tipling Hall, Shelburne from March 31st to April 8th. Tickets $15 at Shelburne Town Hall or www.tiplingstagecompany.com.

Saturday, April 1

• Lyme Disease is here in Dufferin County. A Public Meeting on a Spreading Threat. From 9 a.m. to noon at Monora Park Community Centre, 500 Monora Park Drive, Mono (Orangeville).

Free. Presented by the Environmental Committee of MC2. Visit www.monomulmur.com for more information.

• Tipling Stage Company presents Gaslight, Patrick Hamilton’s sinister tale of psychological

Sunday, April 2

• Church Services - see page 5.

• Spring Market at Nottawa Hall, 4129 Cty Rd 124 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission or make a donation to the Food Bank.

• Easter Cantata at Mansfield Presbyterian Church, Airport Road, Mansfield at 2:30 p.m. "The Shadow of the Cross" by Alliston Knox Presbyterian Church Choir and friends. Light refreshments following the performance. Free will offering.

• Centennial United Church presents “A Tribute to Praise” A 50 voice acapella youth choir singing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the church at 234 William St, Stayner. Free will offering.

Upcoming Events Monday, April 3

• Dunedin Women’s Friendship Club at Dunedin Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Easter/Canada program.

Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, April 5

• Learn to grow your own garden from seed at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall at 6:30 p.m. A free hands-on workshop. Learn how to grow your own garden from seed taught by the Creemore Horticulturtal Society. All supplies will be provided and you will leave with two heritage tomato plants, two sunflowers and two marigolds. Free. All welcome. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by email CreemoreHort@ gmail.com or call Judi 519-925-5368.

Thursday, April 6

• Hospice Georgian Triangle Presentation at Waterside Retirement Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Rd, Wasaga Beach from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This presentation discusses all the services that Hospice Georgian Triangle provides to the communtiy free of charge. Q & A to follow. Contact Christie Murchison at Waterside to reserve your seat at 705-429-8626.

Friday, April 7

• The Door’s Annual Dinner Theatre at Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario St, Stayner at 6:30 p.m. Original theatre and a wonderful meal in support of The Door Youth Programs. For more information or tickets call 705-428-3733.

• Know it all Ball at Duntroon Hall, 9025 Cty Rd 91, Duntroon, from 7 to 10 p.m. To book a table please call Debbie at 705-445-7681. Event starts at 6 p.m. Questions begin at 7 p.m. Tables of eight, please bring snacks for your table. Don’t forget to study up for the night! $10 per person entry fee.

• Dinner and Concert at Utopia Hall, 8396 6th Line, Utopia, with The Rough & Tumble. Dinner Buffet at 7 p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m. Advance Tickets $25 (until April 6) $30 after that. Call 1-877-499-HALL(4255) or visit www.utopiahall. ca for more information.

Saturday, April 8 & Sun. April 9

• Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival at Tiffen Centre, 8195 8th Line, Utopia from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Call 705-424-1479 for more information.

• Quilt Show at Tiny Twp Community Centre, 91 Conc. 8 E. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hosted by Georgian Bay Quilters Guild. Quilts, vendors, tea room, door prizes, demos. $5. www.gbqg.ca for info and better directions.

Sunday, April 9

• Sunnidale Corners Hall Pancake Breakfast at Sunnidale Corners Hall, 12391 County Rd 10, Stayner from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hungry Man $8, Adults $5, Children $3. Preschool age - free. Call 705-428-0598 for more info.

Saturday, April 8

LYME DISEASE

A Public Meeting on a Spreading Threat

at Monora Park Community Centre 500 Monora Park Drive, Mono (Orangeville) Scientific Update: Where we stand as the disease spreads Veterinary Review: Protecting our animals and ourselves EVERYONE INVITED. ADMISSION: FREE PRESENTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE OF MC2

www.monomulmur.com

Saturday, April 22

• Dunedin's Annual Fisherman’s Breakfast & Bake Sale at Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd 9 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The event has marked the opening of fishing season for 30 years, and attracts hundreds of people for its great home-cooked breakfast and spectacular baked goods.

• Cast Iron Seat Collectors Spring Meet at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call David Bendell at 705-445-4069 or marilynbendell@gmail.com for more info.

• Medium, Chris Stillar, author & TV personality, at Stayner Community Centre, 277 Regina Street at 7 p.m. Fundraiser for Stayner Lions Club community projects. Questions & answers and an opportunity to experience random messages from the other side (reading not guaranteed). Advance $30 available at Stayner Home Hardware (cash) or $35 at door.

• Mad & Noisy Quilters' 16th Annual Quilt DessertTea Party at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West at 7 p.m. "Our Canada Our Home". Guest speakers are Sue Hopkinson & Nancy Phelps. The mystery quilts will also be revealed as well as members’ work will be shown. $8 at door.

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Expert speakers on how to protect your family and pets

Friday, April 21

• Hypnotist Adam Graeme Show at New Lowell Legion at 8 p.m. A family-oriented show. Adults $10 advance, $12 at door, children 12 & under $5 advance, $7 at door. For tickets or information, call the Legion at 705-424-1621, drop into the Legion on Friday nights or speak to any New Lowell member.

Wednesday, May 3

• Open House at Georgian College, John DiPoce South Georgian Bay Campus, 499 Raglan Street, Collingwood from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come find out about all the courses offered at this campus. www. georgiancollege.ca/news-events/all-events/springopen-house/ to rsvp or call 705-445-2961.

• The Treblemakers Adult Community Choir in Concert at 2 p.m. at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West. “Sing, Sing, Sing!” featuring hits from the 1920s to the 1940s. With guests Susan Connolly on violin and bass and Quammie Williams on percussion. Free but a valid ticket is required to enter. Contact the choir’s Music Director, Penelope Dale, at info@thetreblemakers. ca or at 705-352-4595. Free will donation.

Saturday, April 1, 9 am to noon

• PHAHS Annual General Meeting at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, at 1:30 p.m. followed by a screening of Creemore Springs: The Inside Story and a Q&A with John Wiggins starting at 2:30 p.m. Join for some or all of the afternoon. www.phahs.ca.

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Rural municipalities struggle to meet housing targets (Continued from page 1) “We have seniors now who are having to move to larger urban areas to find affordable housing,” said Burton.

The problem, he said, is that when they move from their community to a larger centre, it puts additional population pressures on that community, using up its affordable housing.

“Also, seniors and families want to stay in their communities and that’s the reality, especially with single parent families. The reason they are in the smaller communities is because they feel it’s safer, they like the smaller communities, they feel it’s a better atmosphere for the children to grow up but they can’t get the high income jobs to support what it costs to live in one of these smaller communities,” said Burton.

Burton said about three quarters of the 16 member municipalities in the county

supported the motion directing staff to prepare a report for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to allocate the funds to be used towards supporting affordable housing initiatives, including but not limited to private partnerships, for less dense projects and municipal lands, in smaller rural development areas.

“Over the years, the county has done an admirable job using the limited resources made available to support affordable housing initiatives. However over the past 14 years that I have sat as councillor in this chamber, it is apparent that the overwhelming vast majority of county supported initiatives have been in our urban centres,” said Warnock in his supporting comments Wednesday.

“Although that is understandable to some degree I believe it is imperative that moving forward the county needs to make dedicated funding available so

that our rural based municipalities also can be part of the funding allocations.

“The County’s adopted affordable housing plan allocates specific targets for all 16 county municipalities as well as the Cities of Barrie and Orillia. With that being the case the county should also have in place a funding action plan that provides for dedicated funding opportunities for all areas of the county not just our urban centres.”

In communities with a lot of development, money from development charges can be set aside for affordable housing but municipalities like Clearview, that aren’t seeing much growth cannot rely on that revenue, said Burton.

“Tay Township is very much like us, they are a collection of small development areas, they don’t have one big centre. Severn Township is the same.

There are many of them,” said Burton.

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The initiative aims to help such municipalities meet their affordable housing targets set out in the County of Simcoe’s 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy, adopted in 2014. The total number of affordable dwelling units required countywide is 2,685, with 79 or those needed in Clearview.

“The county has put these targets on us, how are we ever going to achieve them without some assistance? Affordable housing is a reality that we have to face.

The cost of housing has become out of the reach of people, buying a house is becoming out of the reach of most young families now,” said Burton.

He said renting is the only option for some.

“It was a big motion to get passed and a big step forward and I did this because I hope Clearview is going to benefit from it,” said Burton.

Brewery doc screening at AGM

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Creemore Foodland's BBQ duck entry competing in a past Stayner Kinsmen Duck Race.

Get your ducks in a row before May 6 Rubber ducks decorated by individuals, students and businesses will be racing the Lamont Creek from Kinsmen Park in Stayner, competing for cash prizes during the sixth annual Stayner Kinsmen Duck Race on Saturday, May 6.

There will be a barbecue, live music and other activities at Kinsmen Park from 11 a.m. A corporate duck race is at 1 p.m. with the main event to follow.

Kinsmen will serve hamburgers, hotdogs and sausages, drinks and ice cream sandwiches, all for $1.50 to celebrate Canada 150.

Duck tickets cost $5 and are available at The Creemore Echo and Stayner Home Hardware, Dairy Queen and Pharmasave in Stayner. One dollar from each of the tickets sold in Creemore goes to the Cybergnomes robotics team.

Prizes have increased this year: first place, $700; second place, $400; third place, $200; fourth place, $100; and $50 for fifth and sixth place.

The Stayner Lions Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast that morning from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, where there is also a silent auction, with proceeds going to Clearview Youth Centre. The auction will move to Kinsmen Park for the afternoon.

The three top prizes are a one-week

timeshare, donated by Niki and Theo Schaap; an evening flight for two over the southern shore of Georgian Bay, donated by Kevin Elwood; and his and hers haircuts for a year gift certificates, donated by Frankie the Barber.

The Stayner Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring activities on the main street with stilt walkers performing between 10 a.m. and noon, and businesses are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt. People will be encouraged to hunt for ducks, record the locations on a form and submit it to Stayner Home Hardware to be entered in a draw for prizes. Forms will be available at the pancake breakfast on race day.

Downtown Stayner businesses will decorate their store windows with a Canada 150 duck day theme and corporate duck entries will be displayed in the window of Stayner Home Hardware before the race.

Corporate entries cost $25 and entries are due April 27. Drop them off at Stayner Home Hardware or contact Mark Ruttan for pick-up at 705-4222400 or mark@markruttan.com.

The first 150 people to arrive at the park on race day will receive a duck button made by Stayner Collegiate Institute.

Money raised at the event will go to support community projects.

A documentary film about the genesis of Creemore Springs Brewery will be shown at the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society’s AGM on April 9.

Creemore Springs: The Inside Story created by Aiken Scherberger has only been screened for the public once before. The 2016 documentary was commissioned by Creemore Springs Brewery as a record of its roots, said Scherberger.

It chronicles the brewery’s founder John Wiggins’ professional path to Creemore and how his decision to start a brewery led to the revitalization of the village.

John and Silvia Wiggins were weekenders until becoming full-time Creemore residents in 1980, when John set up his advertising, design and marketing business in the building that currently houses part of the brewery.

Suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, Wiggins was looking for a career change and looked to craft brewing, before it

was trendy.

The film is about the key players in the early days of brewing.

“I think that people in the area would be interested… not a lot of people know all the details about the brewery and the video, I think would help,” said Scherberger.

The film explores the mutually beneficial relationship that developed between the brewery and the village, said Scherberger.

The brewery is credited with giving new life to Creemore’s main street. It was Wiggins’ idea to exclusively use hanging wooden signs.

The Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society’s annual general meeting is at Station on the Green in Creemore at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 9. The film screening will follow at 2:30 p.m.

Station on the Green is located at 10 Caroline St. E. Scherberger and Wiggins will be in attendance.

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Opinion EDITORIAL

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The way we were

Canadians celebrating in typical modest fashion We are three months into our nation’s big celebration year and so far, this sesquicentennial isn’t really grabbing our attention.

Maybe it’s too much to ask a country to be jazzed about turning 150 years old for an entire year or maybe we just need to come out of hibernation before we can really get this party started.

There are big, wide-ranging projects underway, with lots of government funding behind them (apparently there is a big red couch touring the country, where people can lounge while sharing their thoughts on camera) but none of them seem to have the fanfare one would expect from other nations.

One of the main events, instead of boasting about our celebrated history, asks, how could Canada be better? “The Walrus Talks national tour features 50 youth leaders and 50 Order of Canada recipients addressing key issues surrounding the future of our country.” The theme is drawn from the Order of Canada’s motto about the desire for a better country. It is important to note there is a not-sosubtle difference between unabashedly celebrating a country’s 150-year history and taking a look back and asking, what could we do better?

It’s very Canadian.

We’re not saying the United States should be held up as a role model for any country but they do get some things right. They are very good at self promotion and they do a good job of sharing the narrative of their country (even if other countries don’t always agree with the accuracy of that account).

Travelling into the United States, you can sense the patriotism.

They own their stories. They tell them as if they were there, as if they fought with the confederates, as if they were the ones who first walked on the moon or worked on the Empire State Building.

Take a step over the northern border, however, and people are much more… subtle. Sure, we may talk about how it was Alexander Graham Bell who invented the telephone but we are more likely to brag that William Shatner was born in Quebec.

We aren’t nearly as patriotic about our country. If you picture the United States of America, you picture a majestic eagle soaring through the air, unleashing its signature shriek onto the pitiful mortals below.

Picture Canada, however, and you see a mildly overweight middle aged man wearing flannel and a Ushanka hat saying, “Get over here and help me finish this two-four!”

C’mon people, if there is anything we Canadians know how to do, it’s party.

There are plans underway to make this year’s Canada Day in Creemore extra special. Known for its fabulous fireworks display, the Creemore Legion is hoping to make this year’s show even better. Watch for details about an upcoming fundraising campaign.

On April 9, local high school students will be visiting the memorial to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Photo submitted by Noel Vanwalleghem, who visited the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in 1958.

Exploring careers through co-op

by Annie Chandler In my former role as a high school guidance counsellor I would sometimes ask the student, “So what kind of career path are you interested in?”

Some were quick to answer, but to be honest, the most common response was usually, “I have no idea!” accompanied by a shoulder shrug and a blank unknowing expression of some sort.

Co-operative education provides an opportunity for students to explore a wide variety of careers, in both academic and trades, before they spend time and money enrolling in a program that doesn’t suit them.

Both Stayner Collegiate Institute (SCI) and Collingwood Collegiate Institute (CCI) have strong flourishing co-op programs.

School staff confirm that there is strong community support for their program, pointing out that the most successful placements are those where the employer has a sincere interest in mentoring the student and teaching them the qualities of a “good employee”.

Ideally students learn the importance of acquiring “soft skills” such as punctuality, teamwork and initiative.

I recently visited one of the CCI co-op classes and as they went around the table introducing themselves and describing their placements it became obvious to me that they were very proud of the responsibility that had been given to them in their workplace setting.

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hosted in a wide variety of businesses, some of which I never knew existed in our area.

Some placements were outdoors, others in industrial settings such as precision metal cutting and some students were working in our local schools mentoring or assisting in specialized classrooms.

One of the hurdles for the program is the transportation factor. Did you know that you could become a driver for a co-op student either on a volunteer basis or receive compensation? Not every student has access to the family car so staff often rely on the use of bus passes and local cab agencies to move students around.

It is often the case that you will find former co-op students now working at their placements full-time.

We have a number of officers in the Collingwood OPP detachment who went through the program and there is now a former student working in the recruiting office and involved in the military co-op program that runs out of Base Borden.

The students shared with me that they love the option of being out of the classroom, where they sometimes become bored, and placed into an environment that suits their hands-on learning style.

According to the students, having a co-op placement for half the day or more allows them to “learn from life” and possibly set up connections that could lead to future employment.

(See “Co-op” on page 5)

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Dufferin County scholarships available

It is the time of year when Dufferin County high school students start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, graduation is coming and the next adventure awaits. Whether that adventure is an apprenticeship, college or university there may be a Dufferin County scholarship to help our students succeed.

With five, one-time, scholarships of $2,500 the County’s program recognizes outstanding Dufferin County students who will be pursuing post-secondary education and/or training in Science and Technology (includes Health Sciences, Engineering, and General science programs); Business and Social Sciences; Agriculture; Arts (Fine arts and Liberal arts) and Skilled trades and applied training programs.

The eligibility criteria established

by County Council requires that the applicants be a resident of Dufferin County and a current year graduate with the exception of the agricultural stream, these applicants can already be enrolled in a post-secondary program.

Those students who wish to apply must submit a completed application along with a 300 word essay; transcripts from grade 11 and the first semester of grade 12; a letter of reference from a staff member of your current school and proof of having been accepted to a post-secondary institution or a training program.

Completed applications must be received by May 31. The successful applicants will be notified by the end of June.

For an application package and full details about the County of Dufferin’s 2017 Scholarship Program visit www. dufferincounty.ca/financial-assistance.

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From cellar to table Horning's Mills Community Hall held a Spring Cellar Supper March 18. A three course

meal inspired by local root cellar recipes from centuries past was prepared by Chef Jason Reiner and Corry Boyd. Thanks to The Dufferin Circle of Storytellers, Dufferin County Museum Archivist Laura Camilleri, Mayor and Warden Darren White, The Pine River Institute, John Little for donating his 50/50 draw winnings back to the hall, and as always, many thanks to all the farmers of Melancthon who work hard to put such beautiful food on our tables. The dinner was delicious, the stories of local history were delightful, and many funds were raised, all to be put back into maintaining and improving the community hall.

Clearview improves water system oversight

by Trina Berlo The Inspection Summary Rating Record was 96.31 per cent to 97.02 per cent for all Clearview owned municipal residential drinking water systems, reported Stephanie Schell.

“The information generated by this equipment must be reviewed by a certified operator within 72 hours.

On one occasion, (April 27 to May 2, 2016) due to a staff oversight, this did not happen. It was immediately brought to the attention of the

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Services: New Lowell at 9:45 a.m.

St. John’s United Church, Creemore 11 a.m.

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

Holy Eucharist this week.

All welcome • www.stjohnscreemore.ca 705-466-2200

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Knox Presbyterian Church,

The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church

Dunedin

Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

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water/sewer manager. As part of the corrective action, legislation was reviewed with the Water Operators and additional measures were put in place to mitigate the possibility of it happening again in the future. At no time was there a threat to drinking water quality. This single issue of noncompliance prevented a perfect score for every facility.”

Clearview Township general manager of environmental services Mike Rawn said that one incident kept all the systems from getting 100 per cent compliance. Since then, a compliance officer has been hired and there haven’t been any noncompliance issues since then.

Of the township’s six water systems, there was one recommendation to

investigate the source of bacteria in Well 6 in New Lowell. The well has been taken off line while staff investigates.

“That well is very rarely used, if ever. It has been in the system when the system was built and we get most of our water in New Lowell from the pipeline that runs from Collingwood to Alliston,” said Rawn.

Bacteria is easily treated through the water treatment system with chlorine.

Rawn said there is no chance the bacteria would overwhelm the treatment plant.

“There is bacteria there that we don’t think should be there so we’re going to try to figure out where it’s coming from,” said Rawn.

Co-op provides for hands-on learning

Sunday, April 2 Creemore United Pastoral Charge

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For more info call (705) 466-3435

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(Continued from page 4) We all want our students to find a successful career that they enjoy.

With the continued support of our local employers in both Collingwood and Clearview, co-op students are able to get one step closer to achieving this

goal.

If you are interested in learning more about this program do not hesitate to contact Joan Walsh at SCI, at jewalsh@scdsb.on.ca or Susie McLeod at CCI, at smcleod@scdsb. on.ca.

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Staff photos: Trina Berlo

How Sweet it is Clockwise from top: Creemore Skating Club Advanced Starskaters perform Candyman during a dress rehearsal for Sunday's skating

carnival; The dads show off their moves during a rehearsal for the parent's performance of Pour Some Sugar On Me; Pre canskaters in costume for their Lollipop routine.

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This is a great opportunity to upgrade or purchase that missing club.

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Staff photos: Trina Berlo

Canskate girls (clockwise from top) take to the ice for Sugar, Sugar during the Creemore Skating Club's carnival dress rehearsal Saturday; Advanced starskaters; Canskaters performed Sweet Home Alabama.

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KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS

APRIL 8TH, 10AM START, PREVIEW APRIL 7TH, 2-6 PM THE HALL AT THE CREEMORE ARENA, 218 COLLINGWOOD ST, CREEMORE Consignment auction consisting of hunting, fishing, camping and outdoors equipment including FIREARMS. Many thanks to all the consignors!!

Contributed photo

Feeling the sting Clearview Township Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys

(left) and Deputy Mayor Barry Burton (right) found themselves on the losing side of a bet this month and had to wear Alliston Hornets hockey jerseys at county council. New Tecumseth mayor Rick Milne (centre) was spared having to wear a Stayner Siskins jersey after the Hornets won the Carruthers Division Junior C championship.

Big Heart Seniors Seniors

261 with low going to I have neglected to Marcia Cameron, 79. Flo include the new phone Kerr was in the lucky chair. number to book a trip on I do not like to brag about the Rama Bus… please call family, however I must say Linda Falls at 705-441I am particularly proud of 0906.

Taylor Atkinson my great Pleased to report that Evelyn grandson, he and his team Melvin Lougheed is home Warden went through the season and doing well. and all the playoffs to the very end.

We sang happy birthday to Dave What makes me proud is that this Smith who turned 90 today… looking team only had three backups all season good Dave. while all the other teams had at least There were 31 members out for cards and 50/50 draws were won by six or seven backups. These are sevenand eight-year-old children.

Irma Flack, Morris Tymchuk, Lily A police officer was called to a Hutchinson, Dave Smith and Lillian home where an older lady had shot Hiltz. her husband for walking on her Seven Moon Shots were played by freshly scrubbed floor before it was Karl Seifert x2, Lily Hutchinson, dry. Dispatch asked the officer if he Tooje Vavarsi, Alma Seifert, Effie had arrested the lady yet, to which he Taylor with the travel prize to Leona replied, “Not yet sir, the floor is still Hartling.

Winners at cards were Leona wet”.

Remember: There is always, always, Hartling, 292, Irma Flack, 267, always something to be thankful for.

Evelyn Warden, 265, Lillian Hiltz,

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PLEASE NOTE; THERE ARE MULTIPLES OF MANY ITEMS LISTED. STILL ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS!!

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Fun& Games Sudoku Barbara Simpson 6

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3 1 5 6 9 3 8 7 1 4 1 6 2 7 6 2 5 6 3 8 2 4 7 6

Rusty, why is an apple a day necessary?

Answer on page 11

Friday, March 31 Rain High 4 Low 1 Wind E 30 km/h POP 90%

Because, Spike, your mother was TAMNDAA

Saturday, April 1

A mix of sun and clouds High 6 Low 0 Wind NW 15 km/h POP 30%

Sunday, April 2 Mainly sunny High 10 Low 1 Wind W 10 km/h POP 20%

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

Fred’s Funnies

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6 5 1 8 1 4 3 2 4 7 9 6 2 8 5 1 5 9 6 4 9 2 7 3 8 3 2 Cross 5 Criss 2 1 4 7 60. Winged elm 7 6 861. Mild 9 oath

5. Tiny arachnid 9. Truck parts 13. He played for the Maple Leafs and Canucks 14. Old-womanish 16. “The Boogeyman” director Lommel 17. “Dies ___” 18. Computer operating system 19. “___ Three Lives” 20. Cambodia’s neighbour 22. Woman in movies 24. Either of two books of the New Testament 26. When the sky is dark 29. Rids of dirt 30. Deuterium discoverer 31. ___ kwon do 32. Snuggle contently 36. Handbag hue 37. 100 cts.

38. Title of respect in the Ottoman Empire 39. Tire contents 40. Feel uncomfortable 42. Wish one hadn’t 43. Hotspot offering 44. Brought up for debate 46. Who Paris abducted 47. Things collected as souvenirs 50. Noisy partying 51. Take the witness stand 55. Maple tree genus 56. Swedish songwriter and producer 58. Saintly symbol 59. Tape machines: abbr.

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Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

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The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 31, 2017 •

A teacher asked her students to use the word “beans” in a sentence.

“My father grows beans,” said one girl.

“My mother cooks beans,” said a boy.

A third student spoke up, “We are all human beans.”

March 31, 2017

62. Make less difficult 63. Does something wrong 64. Duty roster DOWN 1. Tel ___ 2. She starred in The Bridge of San Luis Rey 3. Wings in zoology 4. Not detailed 5. Pertaining to the cheek 6. Unfriendly 7. Its atomic number is 50 8. Solution of solvent and dissolved matter 9. Armoured breastplate 10. Canadian manager of musical artists 11. Make the sign of the cross over 12. Caesar and Viscious 15. Turn in for replacement 21. Negative word 23. Ringworm 25. One of MLB’s divisions: abbr.

26. Sundae topping, for some 27. Jordan’s neighbour 28. Knee, in anatomy 31. Day after today 33. Plane section 34. Period between birth and death 35. Poetic name for Ireland 37. Babies do it 38. Try out for a role 41. Absorb deeply 42. Jewish title of respect

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

43. Meteorological conditions 45. Weasel relatives 46. Belonging to that guy 47. Place that attracts people 48. Real last name of Canadian wrestler Lance Storm

49. Soft, meshed fabrics 50. Be delirious 52. Main antagonist in “Othello” 53. Emptied of air 54. Skywalker’s teacher 57. Letter after upsilon

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 31, 2017

Fred Mills photo

Ladies' league winners Ladies League came to an end on Monday

Night with a packed club to watch the championship game between the McKay Rink and The Verstegen Rink. It was and interesting game with The Verstegen Rink winning The Husker House Trophy. Pictured from left: Donna Baylis (Vice), Gail Martens (Skip), Presenter Lorna May, Joan McLeod (sparred for Annete Chiasson (Lead) and Judith Crawford (sparred for Jazmine Verstegen (second).

Fred Mills photo

Men's league winners

Tuesday night was the season end for the men with a three-way tie going into the night. Dave Millsap’s rink jumped to a very early and commanding lead after just two ends but John Millsap’s rink did not quit and made it into a game. Dave Millsap’s rink narrowly won the Paul & Glenn Millsap Trophy. Pictured from left: Ty Jelinsky (Lead), Graham MacDonald (Vice), John Millsap, presenter Dave Millsap (Skip).

Absent: Paul Belcourt.

Fred Mills photo

MIXED league winners The mixed curling schedule came to an end

last Friday night with the Vorstermans Rink winning the Creemore Village IDA Pharmacy Trophy. Pictured from left: Presenter Donna Baylis, Paul Vorstermans (Skip), Robert McArthur (Vice), Charlene Scime (Second) and Paul Fallis (Lead).

Bill Martens photo

DAYTIME league winners The Howard Madill trophy was presented

to the winning team of the spring session of the Daytime Curling League.

Pictured from left: Sandy McKay, Jake White, Liz Smith and Al Lambert with presenter Jim Madill. Good curling everyone, see you in October!

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Echo Classifieds

The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 31, 2017 •

for sale

dining

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.

Fish and Chips Fridays at Affairs Bakery Cafe. Beer battered halibut, fresh cut fries, homemade coleslaw.

Dine in or take out. Beginning Friday, February 17. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. each Friday to Easter. Call 705-466-5621.

For Sale:

• Pressure-treated green lumber stock items only 20% off • Good old used Tyota fork lift $2500 • King Generator 13 HP 6500 Watt $550 • Short pieces (1ft & 2ft) cedar & pine 80% off • Rough hemlock in stock • 50lb box 3¼” spiral nails $15

Hamilton Bros. Glen Huron

Ask for Fred or Johnny 705-466-2244 hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com

rentals One bedroom apartment for rent.

No pets. No smoking. First & last required. $750 heat & hydro included.

Available April 1. Call 705-466-3559 and leave a message.

services Hey! Do you need help with lawn cutting, snow removal, spring/fall clean up, odd jobs, dump runs and more? Servicing the Collingwood, Stayner & Creemore area. Call Tristian at 705-888-7092. References on request.

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.

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.

Spring is finally here! You deserve a clear view. Call Rod the Window Cleaner.

Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome.

7 3 Call6Rod at 705-3510768. References on request.

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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! www. rawhide-adventures.on.ca.

thank you The family of the late Lillian Crevier wish to thank friends, neighbours and relatives for their various expressions of sympathy following our mother/ grandmother’s passing. We are truly grateful to all for your very caring support.

The Crevier family.

help wanted Mothers Helper Wanted For July & August Seeking help with kids ages 10 - 15 and housekeeping for summer near Glen Huron. Drivers License required. email glazierrothwell@ gmail.com Local Building & Farm Supply Firm requires: • a person with lumber yard experience for Inside Counter Sales & Contractor Sales. Also: • part-time or full-time Office Help • part-time Farm Help • part-time Delivery Truck Help Apply to Hamilton Bros., Glen Huron Phone: 705-466-2244 fax: 705-466-2122

hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com

iPhone lost in downtown Creemore on Sunday, March 26. Call 705725-2100.

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This week’s answers

Spike & Rusty: ADAMANT

4 8 3 2 7 5 9 6 1

9 5 1 6 8 4 7 3 2

7 6 2 9 3 1 4 8 5

3 9 8 7 2 6 1 5 4

2 7 5 3 1 8 6 9 3

6 1 4 2 5 9 8 2 7

5 4 7 8 9 2 3 1 6

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8 2 6 1 4 3 5 7 9

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

thank you!

We would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to everyone for their generosity since the fire at Tupling Farms.

A special thanks to all volunteer fire departments, police and paramedics who worked so tirelessly for many hours.

We would also like to recognize our friends, neighbours, staff and business associates for their continued support in so many ways.

We live in a very generous and caring community.

Bert & Pat, Andrew & Jennifer, Aaron & Dawn & families auctions

photos wanted

Bob Severn Auction Register

Do you have an old photo from in and around Creemore that you would like to share with the community in the Creemore Echo? Drop in with your photo and we would love to run it in the paper. We will scan it and return it to you right away.

Ph: 519-925-2091 www.auctionsfind.com/severn • March 27: For Leo Electric, 85 Lorne Ave., Kettleby at 10 a.m.

Electrical & contractors equipment, etc.

Kidd Family Auctions

www.kiddfamilyauctions.com

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for more details or to make an absentee bid.

• April 1, 10 a.m. April Fool’s Day Auction.

Creemore Arena Hall, 218 Collingwood St. • April 8, 10 a.m. Sportsman Auction. **Accepting firearms consignments now.

Creemore Arena Hall, 218 Collingwood St. • April 28, 10 a.m. Equipment Consignment County Road 21, West of 4th Line, Melancthon.

• May 13, 10 a.m. The Once-a-Tree Store Closeout Auction, 936577 Airport Rd, Mansfield. dennis@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-7499 lyn@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-1315

It pays to advertise in The Creemore Echo Classifieds!

Contact us by Tuesday at 5 p.m. to place your ad in that Fridayʼs edition at 705-466-9906 or info@creemore.com.

planning an event?

The Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is available for rent.

The hall will hold up to 400 people, bar can be arranged. Lounge will hold up to 150 people, bar can be arranged.

Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people.

Call 705-466-2330 to book. Catering is available for any event.

wanted If anyone has any yarn, crochet thread, crochet books, magazines, hand towels, kitchen scrubbies, Stroke Rehabilitation Group is collecting.

Drop off at Creemore Echo.

The creemore

Echo

$17 plus hst for 25 words or less.

A community newspaper News and views in and around Creemore proud to support the arts in and around Creemore.

Everyone reads the Classifieds!

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 31, 2017

Staff photos: Trina Berlo

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Basia Bulat performed a sold-out show at Avening Hall March 25, with opener Jonas Bonnetta (below) of Evening Hymns.

THE DUNTROON HALL Bowling, Dinners, Buck & Does, Anniversaries Weddings, Plays, Dancing

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