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Townhouse Trouble

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Forest Use Disputed

Dufferin County Forest controversy PAGE 8

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As part of the Canada 150 celebrations in Mulmur, the township honoured farm families that have been farming in Mulmur for 150 years. Recipients are Bruce and Darlene Clark, Wray and Heather Little, Ian and Irene Gallaugher, Gord and Sandra Gallaugher, Andrew and Alison Gallaugher, Kevin and Gail Greer, Dave and Eveline Noble, Lyle and Lorna Noble, James and Susan McCutcheon and Myrtle McCutcheon. Families were presented with a farm gate sign designed by Jeanette McFarlane at the Oct. 14 Town Hall meeting.

Burton wants to pull Collingwood airport support by Trina Berlo Deputy Mayor Barry Burton wants to give up Clearview Township’s seat on the Collingwood Regional Airport municipal services board and revoke its financial support. Burton, who is the airport representative for Clearview, proposed the plan to fellow council members after it was announced the Town of Collingwood was putting its airport up for sale. The airport is located in Clearview Township and is seen as a regional asset, therefore Clearview contributes $25,000 each year toward its operation. Wasaga Beach also contributes to the airport and the three municipalities have seats on the services board. Burton’s proposal was tabled

Oct. 16 as new business, taking councillors by surprise. The motion was deferred until the next meeting to give councillors time to consider their positions on the matter. Burton said the decision also took board members by surprise. They learned about the decision to sell through the media. “They are putting out an RFP, which means it’s open to the private sector so I don’t think we should be spending Clearview tax dollars to support something that’s only going to benefit Collingwood, because they are going to put it up for sale,” said Burton. He said he would rather see the airport remain in public ownership. “We invested a lot of money in defending the wind turbines, along with

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Simcoe County, Collingwood to what offer Collingwood decides to accept,” said and the other organizations, but we put a lot of money Burton… “At the end of the day, it is their airport and they in,” said Burton. “We have can sell it if that’s what they been asking for access to the want to do.” airport for the development of the Clearview Aviation He said the sale will Business Park and they kept delay the development of t h e C l ea r v ie w Av i a t io n delaying us, saying nothing Business Park by at least a would be decided until the windmill issue was solved. Barry Burton year, because they still need The issue was solved and access. “It could, more than likely, end up in they put it up for public auction. Why the private sector and I am concerned would we want to put money toward that if it does, how that will affect our something that is going to go into the hands of the private sector?” ability to get access for development,” said Burton. He said he also wants to give up He would not comment on whether Clearview’s seat because the board or not Clearview Township would be will have no say regarding the sale. interested in bidding on the airport. “Clearview will have no input as

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This Weekend Friday, October 20

• A moderated panel discussion with Jim Campbell, M. Arch. presented by the Blue Mountain Arts Centre at 7 p.m. at Simcoe Street Theatre, Collingwood. Come and hear about Jim’s book and an upcoming documentary celebrating his 2 decades of successfully combining art and design. He will be joined by Lorne Bridgman of Bridgman Photography, Tom Strnad of Mountain Goat Films and Rina Barone & Chris Dunk of Curiosity House Books. Tickets $15, available at Theatre Collingwood Box Office, online or in person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Jim’s latest creation is the oft-called “copper house” at Third and Cedar Streets, Collingwood, but he has been the creative force behind many buildings throughout the South Georgian Bay area.

Saturday, October 21

• Singhampton Fall Bazaar at Singhampton Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admittance. Lunch for purchase. All welcome. • Roast Beef Supper & Silent Auction at Knox Presbyterian Church, 160 King St. S., Alliston, from 6 to 9 p.m. Auction items may be viewed at 5:30 p.m. Adults $18, children (5-12) $5, under 5 free. • The Fred Eaglesmith Show, starring Tif Ginn in Concert at Duntroon Hall, 9025 Cty. Rd. 91, Duntroon. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 at www.fredeaglesmith. com. $30 at the door.

Sunday, October 22

• Church Services - see page 5. • Breakfast at Creemore Legion from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice of 2 eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee/tea. Adult $6, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. Call 705-466-2202 for more information. 27 Wellington Street West. • ***CANCELLED: Roast Beef Supper at Christ Church Anglican Church, 251 Batteaux Road.

Upcoming Events Monday, October 23

• Stayner Garden Club Monthly Meeting at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner. Coffee at 7 p.m. Speaker at 7:30 p.m. Hugh Simpson talks about bees.

Friday, October 27

• Double Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and enjoy some homemade soup, etc. with your friends. • Halloween Haunt at Stayner Collegiate Institute from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission: $2 per student or $5 per family. • Dufferin Circle of Storytellers at Corbetton Church at Dufferin County Museum, corner of Hwy 89 & Airport Road, at 7 p.m. Live music by Bruce Ley and some super stories by super storytellers. Refreshments & visits with friends at the museum afterwards. Tickets $10 available at Curiosity House Books, Creemore.

Saturday, October 28

Tuesday, October 31

• Halloween in Creemore: Main Street Trick or Treating! Come downtown to get treats from the local businesses from 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 2

• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Angus Recreation Centre, 8527 Cty Rd 10, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. To book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE. • Autumn Leaves Fashion Show at GNE Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Road, at 7 p.m. Appetizers, silent auction, Clearview Fire Fighters & much more. Buy your tickets by Oct. 23 for a chance to win a free fashion, hair & make-up make over. $15 available at Northern Reflections, Collingwood, Stayner Town & Country or by phoning 705-444-2992. ,

• Collingwood Farmers’ Market and Craft Sale at Trinity United Church, Collingwood, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harvest veggies and flowers with many talented crafters. Good time to do some early Christmas shopping. • Bid Euchre Tournament at Collingwood Leisure Time Club. $10 per player. Registration 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Cards at 1 p.m. with cash prizes. Lucky draw, share the wealth draw and 50/50 draw. Pre-registration and information call 705-445-9685. Club membership not required. Must be 50+.

Sunday, October 29

• Creemore Stories: Community Builders at Station on the Green at 2 p.m. Discover living history in Creemore. Hear how and why these long-time residents have contributed to the village and learn about the challenges and benefits to the work they have done. This event is part of the Tea & History Series hosted by the Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society. Fine tea is provided by Clearview Tea Company. Free.

Saturday, November 4

• Fall Colours Craft Show at GNE Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Road. Come do some Christmas shopping. Model train display. Penny Auction. Lunch booth. Baking, quilts, sewing. Hosted by the GNE. • Food and Foliage. Enjoy an evening with the Tree Society of Creemore at Station on the Green featuring guest speaker Shannon Stephens, presenting “Blue Thumb Landscaping” and a lasagna dinner. Tickets are $15 including your TSOC membership. Available at The Creemore Echo, Creemore Village Pharmacy, and the Creemore Farmers’ Market. Door prize for a draw at the Hilton in Toronto. Appetizers at 5 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Mary at 705-441-2204. The deadline to purchase tickets is Oct. 27.

Tuesday, November 7

• Turkey Dinner at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pies for dessert. Take-out available. Adults $16, children (6-12) $8, 5 and under free.

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• Holiday photo sessions. A professional photographer to capture 5 digital images and only 15 minutes of your time. All for $40 as a fundraiser for Teddy Bears Picnic. To book your spot contact Teddy Bears Picnic directly or tatianaghaly@hotmail.com.

Saturday, November 18

• BA Johnston and Remi Royale. This two-time Polaris long lister brings his jaw dropping show to the Creemore Legion Lounge. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance at The Creemore Echo and online at ticketscene.ca or $15 at the door. For more information contact sara@creemore.com. 705-466-9906.

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Residents say no to medium density Clearview by Trina Berlo About 20 people made comments opposing a proposed Stayner development at a public meeting that packed Clearview council chambers Oct. 16. The message: It looks great but it’s the wrong place. Stayner residents living in the neighbourhood of Simcoe and Louisa streets are opposing a zoning bylaw change that would allow an increase in density. Mamta Developments is seeking a medium density zoning to build 27 townhouse and four semi-detached units on 2.8 acres. Architectural designs presented show Victorian style three- and fourbedroom homes lining a looped road extending off Simcoe Street. The condo development would have a central park in the boulevard, along with additional guest parking. Simcoe Street resident Bob Charlton was the first to speak. He said more than 115 of his neighbours object to the development, when a group of community members canvassed the neighbourhood. “We are not against development. This is the right proposal in the wrong location,” said Charlton. Overflow parking, traffic, pedestrian safety, drainage, loss of mature trees are concerns that were raised several times during the meeting. Many people objected to the sheer density of the development and asked council to deny the rezoning application and maintain the low density zone currently in place. “I am a little torn because I am a high school teacher at Stayner Collegiate and I want development, we need it,” said Pam Jeffrey, adding that she is opposed because of concerns about the density and how associated traffic will affect safety. People said that higher density developments should be placed on the outskirts of town, not within existing low density neighbourhoods and not

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Unto Kihlanki of TALO Architect presented a concept drawing and layout of the proposed Mamta Development in Stayner. at the end of a quiet dead-end street. Sylvia Alkema was one of the last people to speak. Tearing up a bit throughout her comments, she said, “I don’t want to make it seem that the neighbourhood is unwelcoming.” She said they are talking about a lot of traffic through a small access, that will come on to Simcoe and Louisa streets. “Your neighbourhood becomes your home at large, which is why this is so personal for us,” she said. “It can only disrupt our quiet and peacefulness.” Residents asked council to protect their quality of life by denying the rezoning application. “We are trying to build high quality homes to increase the neighbourhood,” said Brampton based Mamta Developments president Harjinder Kang. “We have spent enormous time and money to get to this point… We didn’t mean to hurt anyone.” He said they thought this type of housing was needed in the community. “No development is successful without the support of council and the

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Clearview council will take a pass on a chance to purchase the old high school in Creemore, most recently used as the Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School annex. Having been deemed surplus by the school board the property is moving through the process of being put up for sale on the open market. “Staff have met with the school board and the NVCA regarding alternative uses of the subject property. No use which would include the overnight accommodation of persons, be it residential or institutional would be permitted due to the lands being located in the floodway. As such, the lands are not suitable for the municipality to acquire for a housing project. Senior management team discussed alternative uses for the former school and do not have a foreseen use for the lands,” reported director of community services Mara Burton. “Unless the municipality has intention for acquiring the site for some other municipal use that is not currently planned, staff recommend to council that the township not acquire the property.” She said the current institutional zoning allows for the following uses: career counselling centre; place of worship; job training centre; library; museum; art gallery; government office or government works building; health care centre (excluding hospitals); cemetery, including an accessory funeral home or a crematorium; or public works yard and facilities with accessory outdoor storage (excluding hazardous substances and gas storage).

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End of a retail era Anyone who grew up in a rural area will be feeling some nostalgia over the loss of Sears Canada as a national institution. Canadians will probably have fond memories of flipping through the Sears catalog but it was the Christmas Wish Book that really captivated the imaginations of rural children. Children will remember using the Wish Book as a reference when drafting letters to Santa and cutting out pictures of their favourite toys. That was our idea of fun in a tech-less small town. Remember the NFB short The Sweater? It tells the story of a young boy living in rural Quebec having to wait for his hockey sweater to arrive in the mail (it was ordered from the Eaton’s catalog, but same diff). This was a reality for people living in the boonies. There were few stores nearby to buy clothing and household items so many people relied on the catalog. There are still people who shop regularly from the catalog but obviously not enough to make it profitable. On Monday Sears Canada received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to proceed with a liquidation of all of its inventory and furniture, fixtures and equipment located at its remaining stores. “Sears Canada has a long and well-documented history of being a great place to shop and work. Sears thanks its customers for their loyalty and support since 1953, when it began serving Canadians coast to coast under its then corporate name, Simpsons-Sears Ltd…” said officials. “Over the past 18 months, Sears Canada had embarked on a reinvention plan that had begun to gain traction with customers. Unfortunately, despite the outstanding efforts of dedicated associates across the company, Sears Canada does not have the financial resources to provide it with the time necessary to complete its reinvention.” When we lament the loss of Sears, we are really bemoaning a shift in consumer culture. This is the tangible result of a new kind of shopping behaviour. We really weren’t happy with having limited choices and having to wait for packages to come in the mail, only to have to return them because they didn’t fit. The new catalog is of course the world wide web, with unlimited choices and prices so low, it’s puzzling (even knowing what we know about offshore manufacturing it doesn’t seem possible). Sears probably sources all its goods from the same places but it was a Canadian institution and many jobs have been lost. Even though the department store had become irrelevant, we are sorry to see it go.

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Polio deserves no mercy Editor: What do Donald Sutherland, Paul Martin, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Jean Chretien and the late Peter Kavanagh all have in common? They all had polio and experienced its lifelong consequences. They are not the only ones. Every community has someone still suffering its lingering effects. Is polio dead? No. Not quite. The disease which once was a scourge of the world is still out there – almost eradicated, but not quite. This month – Polio Month – one can feel very proud to be a Rotarian. Rotary Clubs around the world have led the eradication charge. Together with the World Health Organization, Bill and Melinda Gates and UNICEF, we have it down to 67 isolated cases in 2017, all in remote or wartorn parts of the world (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria). So we have our boot firmly on its neck and we shall not waiver until the job is done. There are 31,000 Canadians living with the consequences of the disease, many with an extremely tortuous affliction called “post-polio syndrome”. Older Canadians will surely recall the panic polio once provoked. Personally I can recall, as a little boy growing up in Collingwood, the absolute terror in my late grandmother’s eyes every time I came down with a cold or flu. Was this it? Was our family’s number up? Everywhere around, it seemed, someone was stricken. Everyone knew someone or had a relative who had the disease, someone who had died or been paralyzed. Classmates at school would suddenly

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vanish, sometimes permanently. Sometimes we would hear that this or that person was in an iron lung. In the milder cases, they might return after prolonged suffering, but on crutches, wearing braces or in wheelchairs. Many will recall the overwhelming joy when it was announced that the Salk vaccine had been developed and, in the largest drug trial ever, saw it distributed far and wide. Pupils in public school will remember lining up for their shots. To paraphrase Churchill, it was not the end; it was not even the beginning of the end. But it was the end of the beginning. Much has happened since but we cannot claim victory, not until the world has gone five years without a reported case. On we go. Raising money for polio inoculations, immunizing children, helping the sufferers, crusading in hopes we can carry the serum to the furthest reaches. To many Canadians polio may seem like a footnote in history but it’s still only a plane ride away. The Government of Canada recently allocated $100 million in support of eradication initiatives. Since 2000, various federal governments have contributed $600 million to the cause. Polio deserves no mercy. Give it an inch and it will roar back and take a mile. So here we are – holding thumb and forefinger almost touching – this close. This close! #endpolionow. Please join with us and donate generously as we finish it off. Lorne Kenney, Collingwood.

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Right Sizing Canada, crunching immigration numbers by Basil Guinane Globe and Mail International Affairs columnist Doug Saunders’ new book, Maximum Canada: Why 35 Million Canadians Are Not Enough, seeks to dispel some of the assumptions and misconceptions relating to Canada’s immigration history and policies. Immigration is always a hot button issue, exciting debate and bringing out either the best or worst in people. Just look to our neighbours south of the border and you can see the good, the bad and the downright ugly when immigration is placed on the table. Saunders sees two main trends in Canada’s immigration policies. The first, he refers to as “minimizing”, which sought to closely control the number of immigrants coming to Canada. Saunders argues that restricting immigration has been the dominant idea for the better part of our history. The minimizing trend has led to some sorry moments in or history such as the head tax that was put in place to restrict Chinese immigration. A $50 dollar head tax was first imposed in 1885. The tax was increased to $300 in 1904. The country’s resulting small population made it difficult to build a robust economy capable of growth and innovation. Consequently, more people left, principally for the United States, than came here as immigrants.

Book Review The more dynamic economy to our south made it hard for Canada to keep people. Saunders’ examples include entrepreneurs, like Alexander Graham Bell and James L. Kraft, the founder of Kraft Foods, who couldn’t make a go of it in Canada. Both had to move to the United States to gain access to investors and markets that would allow them to launch their businesses. He calls the other trend in immigration policy “maximizing”. Maximizing favours increased immigration. Saunders points to the policies of Wilfrid Laurier and the Liberal government that held power from 1896-1911 as the high point of this trend. Laurier believed an increased population was imperative for Canada’s economic survival. The result of Laurier’s policies was an annual population growth rate of 10 per cent in the first decade of the 20th Century. In a fascinating historical anecdote, Saunders tells how Laurier’s policies led Nobel-Prize-winning author, Rudyard Kipling, to intervene in the election of 1911 by penning front-page editorials condemning the Liberals’ open-door immigration policy. Many observers thought at the time that this aided in a Conservative

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victory, which resulted in a return to restrictive policies. As the book’s title suggests, Saunders stands firmly in the maximizing camp and makes a compelling argument that Canada needs a much larger population if it is to thrive. He thinks that 100 million is the right number, and believes tripling Canada’s current population would allow us to move beyond an economy based

primarily on resource extraction to a more sustainable value added economy. Saunders points out that if Laurier’s immigration policies had prevailed, Canada’s population might very well be at the 100 million mark today.

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Teen robbed in Stayner B&E In the evening of Oct. 15, Huronia West OPP responded to a report that a male had been robbed at a residence on Weir Street in Stayner. A police investigation revealed that two men

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Creemore BIA is encouraging residents and business owners to grab a pumpkin from the planters in the downtown core to decorate for Halloween. The pumpkins served as décor for Thanksgiving weekend but the planters will be put away for the winter at the end of the month. On Halloween night, there will be a main street trick-or-treat with many businesses staying open late to hand out treats.

Get spooked at SCI Halloween Haunt is coming up Friday, Oct. 27 at Stayner Collegiate Institute, when the halls of the school are turned into a haunted house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: $2 per student or $5 per family.

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SPORTS by Trina Berlo A change in Dufferin County Forest trail use has caused angst between some members of the equestrian community and mountain bikers, outing behavior contrary to the rules of the forest. Of the eight delegates to address Dufferin County council Oct. 12, six of them are unhappy with changes to the Forest Recreational Use By-Law and Policy. The policy affects 13 publicly owned tracts of forested land located throughout Dufferin County, the largest of which is the 1,492-acre Main Tract located north of Mansfield on Airport Road. After a four-year consultation process, Warden Darren White recognized the issue is contentious but said the county is not at fault if people didn’t provide input because there was proper consultation. It appears the discussion, once focusing on whether or not to allow motorized vehicles, has shifted to opposition to dedicated trail use for horses and bicycles. Members of the equestrian community, most advocating for all trails to be returned to mulit-use, presented evidence that mountain

bikers had been abusing their forest privileges by desecrating the forest floor, disturbing trees and consuming alcohol in public. White said he had decided not to let delegates make power point presentations containing photographic proof but the images were made available to councillors and the public by request. Carolyn Milne, who is not affiliated with an equestrian association, said some mountain bikers jump stumps, build structures and ride when trails are wet, contrary to the policy. She said speed limits are imposed on horses but not on bikes and there are now more than 40 trail intersections that pose a hazard. Others voiced concern about the process that was used to create the policy. Sandra Kendall said she has filed a complaint with the ombudsman. “Let’s try to solve this,” she said. “It can’t be that hard to do multi-use trails.” Representatives of Ontario Trail Riders Association (OTRA), Ontario Equestrian Federation and the Chesley Saddle Club also spoke in support of multi-use trails. They made the point that it improves horses’ agility to use a

variety of trails. Elaine Wiesner, of OTRA, asked, “Who would have conceived that 100 per cent of the single track trails would not be open to horse?” On the other side of the argument, mountain biker Johnny Yeaman spoke in support of the forest recreational use policy along with Sue Downing, president of the Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association. Hearing rumblings of a possible disruption to a mountain biking event in the Main Tract last Saturday, Downing said she was ashamed of the behavior

of those equestrians. “Trail use is a privilege, not a right,” said Downing. After the meeting, Yeaman posted a message to fellow mountain bikers: “As there has been some controversy recently about activity in the County Forests we have to ask everyone to understand this change of plans for the weekend and rules to be completely respected… Therefore at this time and moving forward I must ask everyone to refrain from consuming alcohol while on County property and respect this law.” The warden, at the end of a long list of delegates, warned all forest users to do so responsibly. “It is the policy in place. If it changes next week or in five years from now, this is the policy in place now and I encourage everyone to follow the rules. I see a lot of people breaking the rules. Everyone is pointing fingers. I have heard a lot about getting along and I have seen no evidence of that,” said White. “We spent four years putting it in place and we are not likely to go down that rabbit hole again.”

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by Alex Hargrave Stayner Siskins hockey club is undefeated after 10 games played in the North Carruthers Division Junior C Hockey League. As of Monday, Stayner is sitting in second place only because the perennial champions, Alliston Hornets, 11-1, has played two more games. Unfortunately, the two clubs played each other last night at the Stayner rink and the result is unknown, but it certainly is interesting for hockey enthusiasts whether Stayner remains undefeated or not. You can follow them online http://ohastayner. pointstreaksites.com. Stayner has scored a lofty 70 goals thus far this season, that’s an average of seven goals per game, although the numbers are inflated because of blowouts over Schomberg, Wingham and Orillia. Stayner netminders have allowed 22 goals, the stingiest in the division. Alliston’s only blemish came Sept 29th against the 5-4 Midland Flyers, a 4-3 loss. Once again the other teams in the division are fighting amongst themselves for number three to eight positions. Schomberg and Caledon

are both 4-6, Penetang, 2-6, Orillia, 2-8, and Huntsville has not garnished a single point in nine games. Last year’s scoring champion Ben Hughes is battling Hornets Ryan Young for top scorer this season. At this stage of the season, Young is perched on top from 12 goals and 16 assists, only getting the ranking from his goal production. Hughes also has 28 points but four fewer goals. Stayner’s JD Falconer’s 13 goals are the most in the league, his six assists puts him sixth overall in scoring. Other Siskins in the league’s top 10 in scoring are Kevin Boyd, 16 points from seven goals and nine assists, team captain Lucas Jeffery and Jordan Taylor each have 15 points. Jeffery has notched eight goals while Taylor has turned the red light on six times. Stayner’s next game is this Sunday against the Golden Hawks in Caledon, and back home against the pesky Midland Flyers Thursday, Oct. 26.

Alex Hargrave is a financial advisor, enjoys outdoor recreation and is an avid sports fan. He writes about local sports, primarily hockey and baseball.

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Who says sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me? A guy who has never been hit with a dictionary.

October 20, 2017

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Friday, October 20, 2017

Big Heart Seniors

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE FOR THE VILLAGE OF CREEMORE Sunday, October 29th, 2017* Hydro One has advised Collus PowerStream that a planned power outage has been scheduled between the hours of 08:00am and 12:00pm on Sunday October 29, 2017 to facilitate the safe work on the Stayner M2 44KV circuit, to accommodate work for the installation of a new substation on County Rd 9, East of Creemore. Should the weather be inclement the outage will be rescheduled for another date and notice will be distributed accordingly.

On Oct. 12, 36 seniors met to play bid euchre. Melvin Lougheed told us he raised $1,100 in a walk to help support ostomy supplies and summer camps for children. Great Job, Melvin! Congratulations to Ruby and Herb Klinck who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary! The last bus to Rama will go on Tuesday, Nov. 7, if there are enough passengers. Au revoir to Pat and Ray Broad and Corrine and Wayne Brownridge who have left for their winter homes.

Meanwhile we will enjoy beautiful colours and hopefully very pleasant autumn weather. The 50/50 winners were Jim Rigney, Wayne Riddell, Ruth Lougheed, Dave Smith, and Bob McNicol. The sky must have been very clear. Ten moonshots were played by Bob McNicol x2, June Hartley, Wayne Riddell, Peter Gubbels, Marg Ferguson, Morris Tymchuk, Wayne Brownridge, Dave Smith, and John Van Voorst who took the travel prize. Bid euchre prizes went to Jim Ferguson 316, Morris Tymchuk 311, Peter Gubbels 297, Ron Laing 271, and Marg Hennessy 140.

AUCTION SALE OF COLLECTOR & MOVIE CARS FOR JIM HEWSON & HFI SERVICES INFO CALL 1-519-323-8443 EMAIL jim@hfiservices.ca

SAT. OCT. 28TH AT 10 AM

Location 350 – Dublin St. Mt. Forest Some cars will be sold with owner’s approval. Sale offers1955 Chev Belair; 1957 Ford Fairlane; 1961 Falcon; 1962 Cadillac; 1962 Buick; 1963 Pontiac Convertible; 1967 Pontiac Convertible; 1971 Pontiac Convertible; 1986 Monte Carlo; 1989 Chrysler; 1980 Camaro; 1984 Cadillac; 2 – 2000 Cadillac limos; 2 – 2000 Cadillac DTS; 2008 & 2005 Ford Crown Vic; 1997 & 2003 Dodge pickup; 2003 Ford Expedition; 2006 GMC 2500 w/plow; Plus John Deere 5425 – 4 WD tractor w/553 ldr.; American Hauler 24’ enclosed car trailer; 1969 Chris Craft boat; toys; gas memorabilia & shop equip. Full list on www.auctionsfind.com/severn Bob Severn Auctioneer Shelburne 519-925-2091

This outage will involve specific Collus PowerStream customers located in the Village of Creemore. (See image above) Collus PowerStream regrets any inconvenience this interruption may cause, however should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Hydro One Customer Service 1-888-664-9376

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services

Firewood: Dry hardwood maple seasoned 15” lengths. $330 per bush cord. Free delivery. Volume discounts & 12” lengths available. Complete woodlot management. Call 519-986-2474.

Help wanted: Journeyman/person electrician or third year apprentice wanted, with own tools and transportation. Call 705-435-1004.

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.

Hay for sale. 4 x 5 bales, net wrapped. First & second cut. Call Bill at 705-466-5725.

yard sale Saturday, Oct. 21: Yard Sale at 20 Caroline Street West from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Collectibles & others.

For rent Spacious, newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment in heritage building in downtown Creemore. Non-smoking, cat-friendly building. Utilities included. Please leave a message at 705-466-2544. Beautifully renovated, fully stocked, 4 bedrooms, seasonal rental available December 1st until March 31st. Utilities included, satellite television, high speed internet, snow removal, etc. $18,000. Call 705-466-2509 or jalonfarms@sympatico.ca.

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Rod the Window Cleaner. You deserve a Clear View. Fall is here! You know you want it! Residential, commercial, yearround. All windows welcome. Call 705351-0768. References on request. Painting. Masonry & Parging. Professional quality. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708 or 705-816-0708.

Horses

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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, & on-site 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. Call 519-9256628. We’d love to meet you and your horse! rawhide-adventures.on.ca.

Piano Lessons. All ages. Beginners to advanced ability levels. Creemore and surrounding area. Contact Carlee for further details at carleegowan@gmail. com or 705-816-3243.

Thank you to NN for the yummy date squares this week! Creemore Echo

santa claus parade Creemore BIA is planning the annual Santa Claus Parade to take place on Saturday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m. NEW THIS YEAR: online registration and information for floats at www.experiencecreemore.com or contact Fred Mills at 705-772-8072.

wanted If anyone has any yarn, crochet hooks, crochet magazines, old bed sheets to hook into rugs, or crochet thread to make doilies: Stroke Rehabilitation Group is collecting. Drop off at Creemore Echo.

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auctions Bob Severn Auction Register Ph: 519-925-2091 www.auctionsfind.com/severn

Sat. Oct. 21 10 a.m. Auction of 5 tractors, approx. 90 toys collectible antiques. For Ellen Hickson, Mike Hickson & the late Bob Hickson collection. #4430 14th Line, Town of Innifil (south of Cookstown on Hwy 27) Sat. Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. Auction sale of 20 collector & movie cars, 20 scrap cars; trucks; JD 5425/ ldr tractor; 24’ car hauler; toys, memorabilia & garage equip. For Jim Hewson & HFI Services, 350 Dublin Street, Mount Forest.

Kidd Family Auctions

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November 4: 10 a.m. Antiques and Collectibles Auction at Creemore Arena. Shop for a unique gift your friends and family will cherish forever. (a second sale on Dec. 9) November 25: Firearms Auction at the Creemore Legion. (a second sale on Feb. 2018) Watch for details of our first Timed On-Line Auction, Dec. 1 to 7! **Call right away if you want to be a consignor in one our sales!** dennis@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-7499 lyn@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-1315

building supplies Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

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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.

This week’s answers

Spike & Rusty: SPONGE

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.

Reliable cat sitter for regular visits/ vacation visits for 4 cats in Creemore. For more info contact 416-579-5659 or email Calum.neish@yahoo.ca.

thank you

Congratulations to Ken Thornton on his 99th birthday. A well known resident who is always cheerful and friendly. A joy to meet. I raise a glass to you, Ken. I am sure Spike and Rusty will have much to say about Ken’s very special birthday next year, and so will we. Ray & June Jackson

ACCOUNTING CLERK for small office, 20 to 25 hours per week, self motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. To do weekly payroll, maintain accounts receivable including invoicing, payments and collections, do accounts payables, familiar with simply accounting, social media and office programs an asset. Send resume to Huronia Auto Wreckers and Recycling Limited, 9325 Beachwood Road, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 0X2 or email lionjss@ hotmail.com.

Visit www.Creemore.com for upcoming events in Creemore

help wanted

If you are looking to work in a family friendly atmosphere The Glen is currently accepting applications for seasonal positions for the 2017-18 ski season, full time and part time positions available (weekends are a must). • • • •

Food/Beverage Services Housekeeping Staff Outside Operations (lift operators, snowmaking, groomers) Alpine Programs Staff (ski instructors, race coaches)

You can get all the up to date information through the Contact Us section of devilsglen.com. Reply by email or fax to: E-mail: info@devilsglen.com Fax: (705)-445-5762 Please use the subject line to let us know what you are interested in. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Friday, October 20, 2017

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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Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

Clearview Newsletter Content Error CLEARVIEW, ON- Please be advised that information regarding the Santa Claus Parade times were incorrectly printed in the latest edition of the Clearview Newsletter. The correct information is below:

• Stayner Santa Claus Parade: December 2, 2017 at 10:30am • Creemore Santa Claus Parade: December 2, 2017 at 1:30pm For more information, please contact Tim Hendry Marketing and Communications Coordinator 705-428-6230 ext. 240 thendry@clearview.ca

Employment Opportunity Recreation Clerk – Permanent Part-time The Corporation of the Township of Clearview Clearview Township (Stayner Arena location) is currently seeking a Recreation Clerk Key Accountabilities Reporting to the General Manager, Parks, Culture and Recreation is responsible for secretarial and clerical functions, as well as, assisting with reception services in the Recreation Facilities office - assist the general public, both on the phone and in person in regard to any inquiries that they may have. The preferred candidate will possess strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and competent internet navigation skills and will have excellent customer service, organizational and administrative skills. Skills and Experience • Recognized degree/diploma in Office Administration or related discipline • Minimum 1 year experience in a related position • Reception (phone and public) responsibilities • Scheduling and booking of facilities including permit fee collection and all related documentation • Administrative support for programing and advertising • Collection and reporting of facilities use data • Agenda creation and recording of meeting minutes of various Recreation Committees • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, project and time management skills • Proficient organization and communication skills • Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office Work, Excel and Power Point Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $ 22,932 to $28,162 per annum. This is a part-time position working 21 hours per week. The annual salary range has been calculated at the rate of 21 hours per week. Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2017-018 to Human Resources by October 31, 2017 to: hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please visit: www.clearview.ca

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As part of Fire Prevention Week in Clearview Township, two youth spent the day as acting fire chiefs Oct. 12. The lucky students were Bently Green from Byng Public School and Darcie Head from Nottawa Public School, both in Grade 2. Clearview Elementary School students JK to Grade 4 were eligible to win the contest by colouring contest sheets, promoting the review of smoke alarms and home escape plans. Contest winners were drawn randomly from all entries. The winners were picked up from home in a fire truck and sworn into office by the mayor.

Food and Foliage promotes blue thumb landscaping The Tree Society of Creemore is hosting a Food and Foliage fundraiser dinner on Nov. 4. The evening includes a lasagna dinner and guest speaker Shannon Stephens, Healthy Waters Program Coordinator with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. Stephens will make a presentation on Blue Thumb Landscaping. She said Blue Thumb Landscaping is wateraware gardening and landscaping with a focus on using native plants that are well adapted to the local environment. When done well – a beautiful, rich

CREEMORE’S CULTURAL BOARD The 2017 Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society Nominating Committee is seeking people from the community to join the Board of Directors. New Directors are elected by the General Membership at the Annual General Meeting on Dec. 10, 2017. The commitment to fulfill the responsibilities of a Director includes Board meetings and an Annual General Meeting. Directors are also expected to lead or participate in at least one event/program each year. If you are interested, please get in touch with us before Dec. 1, 2017.

Now is an opportunity for you to contribute. CONTACT US

info@phahs.ca Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society 10 Caroline St E. Creemore, ON L0M 1G0

Find out more about us

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ecosystem is created that reduces water use, protects water quality in streams and lakes, attracts birds, pollinators and wildlife and protects groundwater. To conserve water often drought tolerant plants can be used - they pretty much don’t need to be watered, after you get them established the first year. Also, and increasingly important in a warming climate, is planting along streams, said Stephens. Creemore is lucky to have the beautiful Mad River flow through it. One of the best ways to help the river is to plant a natural buffer along it. The shade they provide helps keeps this cold-water trout stream healthy, and rich in oxygen. Warm water holds less oxygen. Trout are vulnerable to warm temperature – if the water gets higher than 23˚C – brook trout’s lethal limit – they have to leave the stream reach or die. Also the trees stabilize the banks, preventing soil erosion. The buffer also helps filter out nutrients from lawn fertilizers – which in excess can lead to algae blooms (like the ones Lake Erie’s experiencing now). “This talk is topical now, because so many landowners in the area are beginning to experience their ash trees dying from the Emerald Ash Borer – so I hope to give people ideas of some great native tree species to plant to replace the loss,” said Stephens. The event begins at 5 p.m. at Station on the Green. Admission costs $15 per person (which includes the cost of a membership). Tickets are available at The Creemore Echo and at CreemoreVillage Pharmacy. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, Oct. 27.