The Creemore
Echo
Friday, September 15, 2017 Vol. 17 No. 38 www.creemore.com
Inside the Echo
Farm Fame
Ag Hall of Fame inducts Burton Somerville PAGE 3
News and views in and around Creemore
College Boys
Ray's Place awards three bursaries PAGE 5
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Creemore school welcomes new principal by Trina Berlo It’s a new year and a new posting for Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School principal Mark McCain. McCain is coming from Birchview Dunes Elementary School in Wasaga Beach, where he was vice principal for two-and-a-half years. “It has been a fantastic start. Staff are very excited to be back,” said McCain. “I really want to continue and develop the positive school climate. Our main focus is providing students with rich opportunities for learning and leadership.” Before moving to Collingwood with his family three years ago, McCain, worked for the Toronto District School Board where over the years he taught Grades 2 through 8, including special ed, and was a vice principal for three years. McCain said he has had an interest in athletics, coaching a wide range of sports – hockey, basketball and a champion football team – and acting as a school board athletics rep. He has
also worked in leadership roles, whether convening sporting events or helping teachers reach their goals of moving into administration. This year, said McCain, the 215-student body will see an emphasis on math this year as part of a boardwide focus. “My vision is to continue to build on what has already been established,” said McCain. “I like to have the student voice represented, that is very important to me, to have students actively engaged in decision making and direction, it increases commitment and overall pride in the school.” McCain is also encouraging parent involvement. He said volunteerism is strong at NCPS but there are more opportunities to get involved, like parent council. Following former principal Alison Golding’s lead, McCain said he plans to maintain the school’s social media channels and encourages open communication.
Mark McCain
Fall fair showcases modern farming
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Fall fair favourites are all on the itinerary at the Great Northern Exhibition Sept. 22-24. The midway, demolition derby, the baby show, animal competitions, talent show, ambassador contests are all part of the three-day jam-packed event. In its 162nd year, the fall fair, is an important tradition in Clearview Township with people of all walks of life coming together to celebrate the community’s agricultural roots. A display of modern agriculture has been added this year, including the high tech navigation systems and the size of the machinery. “Some of the stuff that we demonstrate
to the kids on education day is about the old way of doing things and the combination of old and new so what we are doing is because people don’t farm 100 acres anymore, they are farming 1,000 acres, we’re showing what they do with modern agriculture,” said Collingwood Agricultural Society president Maureen McLeod. The goal is to raise awareness about (See “Fall” on page 3) Left: Stella Fry, Sage Fry, and Simon Ruzylo of Avening took first prize in last year's GNE super pumpkin caper class 10 with a 246-pounder.
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