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Friday, January 5, 2018 Vol. 18 No. 1
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Law Man
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Keith Boulter opens law practice
Club makes handmade cards
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Mulmur man charged in three thefts
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Creemore Army Cadet Corps 1944 visited veterans at the resident care centre at Sunnybook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.
Cadets recruiting to save local corps by Trina Berlo Creemore is in jeopardy of losing its Cadet corps. There has been an Army Cadet program in Creemore since the 1980s but there are currently only 11 cadets registered, when they have had around 40 in the past. If there aren’t enough cadets to support the program the unit will likely be amalgamated with another in the area, possibly Collingwood. Chantal Galati was a cadet in Creemore from 2004-2011 and is now the training officer for the unit, and an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces.
She speculates that the declining enrollment is due to lack of awareness and said they have been given at least one year to focus on recruiting and try to get their numbers back up. “We try and make ourselves known by being in the Santa Claus parades and those big community events,” said Galati, adding that when they are out, especially in Creemore, people remark that they didn’t know there is a local cadet corps. They have been trying to recruit through the elementary schools in their catchment area – Creemore, Stayner, New Lowell, Wasaga Beach and Lisle.
In Cadets, there is a focus on leadership, physical fitness and outdoor survival, including winter camping, cooking improvised meals and orienteering. “It’s a lot of fun but it’s very challenging as well,” said Galati. The program is free to all Canadian youth ages 12-18. Uniforms, transportation, special activities and meals are all provided. “They actually get a training bonus if they go to camp during the summer, so they get paid to go,” said Galati. “Which is why I don’t know why (See “Cadet” on page 3)
On July 3, 2017 Nottawasaga OPP were dispatched to the Canadian Tire Store located at 110 Young Street in New Tecumseth (Alliston). Upon arrival, the store reported that two men had stolen lawn chairs and a log splitter from the exterior of the store. Video provided descriptions of the men and showed the vehicle used in the theft. One of the suspects returned to the same store on Dec. 15, 2017 and was confronted by store staff after stealing a bottle of windshield washer fluid. The suspect, who was sitting in a vehicle, became agitated and drove off. On Dec. 21, 2017 NottawasagaDufferin Street Crime Unit, after a lengthy investigation, executed a search warrant at a home on the 20th Sideroad in Mulmur Township and recovered clothing worn in thefts, a stolen trailer and a small marijuana grow operation. As a result of the investigation, police have charged a 51-year-old Mulmur man in connection with the three thefts. The accused will appear in Barrie court at a later date to answer to the charges.
NVCA approves budget The NVCA’s board of directors has approved a $4.7 million budget for 2018, up $153,134 from 2017. A total increase of $89,956, or a 4.1 per cent increase in municipal levy, is needed to support the operating expenditures, with the remainder coming from grants, fees for services, and other sources. Funds from municipal levy continue to represent 47 per cent of NVCA’s revenues. Clearview’s portion is $118,924.61, up 1.1 per cent from 2017. Mulmur’s portion is $40,034.53, up 1.01 per cent from 2017. The operating levy is shared by NVCA member municipalities based on apportionment percentages provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
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Upcoming Events Friday, January 5
• We Choose Hope Mega Fundraiser, a concert and silent auction to benefit Mandy Bridson in funding her cancer treatments. At Collingwood Legion from 6:30 p.m. $10 per ticket available at Elephant Thoughts, 10138 Hwy 26, Collingwood, or at the door.
Saturday, January 6
• Creemore Winter Market at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see what is new and fresh from your favourite vendors.
Sunday, January 7
• Church Services: See page 5.
Monday, January 8
• Army Cadets at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday until June. Free. Fun and dynamic youth program for 12-18 year olds, sponsored jointly by Canadian Armed Forces and the Army Cadet League of Canada. Drop by and find out about it! www.cadets.gc.ca or 1944rcacc@gmail.com or 705-351-2232 for more info. • Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the Huron Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Visit www. gbbcc.com for more information. • Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Don Jaques, Quality Control and Compliance Manager of local business, Canadian Mist Distillers Limited, will present its history. Canadian Mist Whisky and now Collingwood Whisky are produced by this distillery in Collingwood. Admission is CDHS membership, which is $20 per year, or by payment of $5 per meeting.
Tuesday, January 9
• Osteoporosis Education at South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre, 14 Ramblewood Dr, Wasaga Beach from 2 to 4 p.m. Do you have questions about your bone health? Have you been diagnosed with Osteoporosis? Join us for an information session and get your questions answered. Free. Contact 705-422-1888 to register. • Creemore Adult Skating Club from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. running Tuesdays at Creemore Arena through the winter months. $2 at the door for each skater. Join us for an enjoyable skate with the friendliest people in the area. Call Helen Blackburn at 705466-5195 for more information.
Wednesday, January 10
• Wednesday Night Bingo at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairground Road North (across from the GNE grounds) featuring Larry “The Legend” Smith as your caller. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Start time is 6:45 p.m. Early Bird, regular games & progressive super jackpot. Cash prizes. Snack bar. All net proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children. • Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario Street, Stayner. New members welcome. Call Judy at 705-422-1428 for more info.
Friday, January 19
• The Creemore Skating Club Pasta Supper and Silent Auction at the Creemore Arena Hall from 5 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Meal includes pasta with tomato sauce, meat sauce or alfredo sauce, bread, salad, dessert and coffee/tea. Adult $10 each. Kids (5 to 12) $6 each. Children under 5: no charge. Family Deal $30 (include 2 adults and up to 4 kids). Tickets are available at the door or see Julie Bigham (jbigham30@hotmail.com).
Saturday, January 20
• Creemore Winter Market at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see what is new and fresh from your favourite vendors.
Monday, January 22
• Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes (16 weeks) start today from 1 to 3 p.m. at Station on the Green. Year round ‘continuing’ level classes are on Monday afternoons (1 to 3 p.m.) and Thursday mornings (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.). To find out more about Tai Chi, join us any Monday afternoon or Thursday morning, call Laura at 705-466-5011 or visit taoist.org/creemore.
Thursday, January 11
• Georgian Bay Photography Club Meeting at Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement Residence, Theatre Room, 57 Trott Blvd, Collingwood, at 6:30 p.m. Free to members, $10 for non-members. Visit www.gbpc.ca for more info.
Saturday, January 13
• The Grey Cup is coming! Danny Webb, Equipment Manager of the Toronto Argos, is bringing the Grey Cup (and his rings) to Collingwood Curling Club from 4 to 7 p.m. Drop by if you are a fan! • Duntroon Know It All Ball Trivia Night. Call 705-445-2412 to reserve a table (teams of 8, $10 per person). Silent auction. Bring your own snacks. Funds raised will go help with Mandy Bridson’s cancer treatment. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 7 p.m.
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BMFA calls for juried art show submissions The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is inviting artists to make submissions for its 38th annual Juried Art Show. Ontario Artists and Artisans may submit two original works. The show runs from April 13 to May 26 at The Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, April 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with the presentation of awards at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the reception. Visit www.bmfa.on.ca for specific entry information, fees, submission dates and details, including bios of the three jurors Beverley Smith, Michelle Fleming and Lorne McDermott. For more information, call 705-4453430.
Paramedics collect thousands of toys, food and money during drive County of Simcoe Paramedic Services wrapped up its 15th annual Toy Drive having collected 5,832 toys, 4,436 pounds of food, and $19,026 in cash and gift cards – making 2017 one of the most successful drives ever. “Another tremendous year of generosity and kindness demonstrated by our citizens,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “I can’t say enough about the outstanding efforts of our paramedics who volunteer their time to make the toy drive possible each year. Thank you to everyone who donated and contributed to this amazing cause.” With this year’s totals, the toy drive has collected 72,832 toys, 24,436 pounds of food, and approximately $145,026 in cash and gift card donations for families across Simcoe County over the last 15 years. All toy drive donations are distributed to local children and families in need by charitable organizations working in partnership with Simcoe County Paramedic Services. Charities supported by the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Toy Drive include the Salvation Army, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connections, Holy Martyrs of Japan, Coldwater Sharing Place, Elmvale Food Bank, Wasaga Beach Food Bank and Wasaga Beach Kinnettes.
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Mulmur Mayor Paul Mills (centre) was presented the gavel and chain of office Dec. 14 upon his election to a one-year term as warden of Dufferin County. Mills has been on county council for seven years. Pictured above: Mills is sworn in by Justice of the Peace John Creelman (left), with nomination mover and seconder councillors Ken McGhee and Warren Maycock.
Cadet program free to youth 12-18 (Continued from page 1) 12-year-olds don’t want to come out and do this.” Creemore offers a pipes and drums program where Cadets can learn how to play the bagpipes and drums, they do biathlon and learn marksmanship. During Galati’s time as a Cadet, she learned marksmanship skills and placed second at a national competition. She said quite a few national awards have been claimed by that unit. They also do work in the community doing tag days, poppy drives, adopt-aroad and running an obstacle course at Sunnidale Winterama. “[Youth] are allowed to stay in until their 19th birthday and then they go on and do their thing in the adult world, using the skills they have learned in Cadets, like interviewing skills, and citizenship – they are really good citizens of their community,” said Galati. She said based on time-in and achievements in leadership and physical fitness, Cadets can move up through the ranks of their unit. Galati said she loved the program for the opportunities it afforded her and her fellow Cadets. They were able to travel abroad, including a trip to Vimy. Cadets resumes Jan. 8 and meets every Monday night at the Legion in Creemore. For information about Creemore Army Cadets – 1944 RCEME, contact 1944rcacc@gmail.com.
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The way we were
Aw Snap! It has been a cold holiday season, but colder than Mars? Yikes! Outdoor New Year’s Eve events in the region were cancelled thanks to this deep freeze and now meteorologists are warning of weather bombs. There is a special weather statement in place for this weekend in our area. A cold snap is expected from late Thursday through Saturday: “A bitterly cold northwesterly flow will develop over southern Ontario Thursday. Extreme cold warning criteria of minus 30 is expected to be met in many places Thursday night into Friday and again Friday night into Saturday. The cold snap will end by Sunday as a southwesterly flow develops.” The weather doesn’t help to coax people outdoors helping them fulfill their New Year’s resolutions to get off the coach and do more exercise. Experts are saying these extreme cold temperatures are connected to global climate change. Record breaking daily low temperatures, the long stretches of cold and the way the cold air is moving is all contributing to the evidence that the weather is climate related, to some extent, say meteorologists. What we are seeing as a change in climate patterns is a measure of climate change, caused in part by human activity. It’s a complicated scientific equation measure over long periods of time but there is a consensus that this period of extreme cold and this weekend’s weather bomb is a result of changing weather patterns. What is so disturbing is what people say about it online. Reading online comments, one gets a strong sense that there are a lot of people out there who don’t want to consider that changing weather has anything to do with climate change. One only hopes that there is a huge majority of people who can accept the science and just don’t comment. Obviously most of us are not qualified to argue with the science behind climate change. With the extreme cold comes specific challenges. Health professionals warn us to limit exposure to the extreme cold. They say seniors and infants are most at risk. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends keeping children indoors if the temperature falls below –25°C, or if there is a wind chill of –28°C. Eating well-balanced meals will help you stay warm. Refrain from drinking alcoholic or caffeinated beverages. They cause your body to lose heat more rapidly. As an alternative, drink warm beverages or broth to help maintain your body temperature. People should also use caution when working outdoors or doing outdoor sports and activities and be aware of the signs of exposure. According to the health unit, frostbite can occur in as little as 30 seconds so dress warmly and cover exposed skin, wear several layers of loose fitting clothing made of wool, silk or polypropylene. Emergency preparedness advocates always encourage people to be prepared for short term power outages and to have water on hand in case of frozen pipes and keep the car fueled if you are travelling.
Frances Gordon’s Room 1 1935-36 class at Creemore Public School. Front, from left: Bob Graham, Tom Montgomery, Carl Gowan, Bing Crosby, Gerry Blackburn, Bob Noble. Middle row: Edith Lennox, Ella Cotrill, Ellen Smith, Viola Cotrill, Christena McGillivray, Betty McAllister, Shirley Noble, Olive Free. Back row: Betty Woolner, Agnes Crosby, Phyllis Mackay, Art Mackay, Teacher Frances Gordon, Norrie Miller, Jim Mackay, Alf Hogg, Stan Nixon and Blair Broderick. Clipping submitted by Gertie Gowan.
New Year, New You? by Dr. Maggie Pattillo, ND It’s that time of year again. With the madness of holidays behind us, we’re all scrambling to find a sense of balance and routine as we grapple with the fact that a New Year is upon us. A blank slate. A fresh start. 2018, here we go! Resolutions are one way to harness this renewed sense of energy and inspiration that the New Year brings. But as we have all experienced, some resolutions are easier to keep than others. So, how can you make a resolution for 2018 that is realistic and will have a noticeable impact on your health and wellbeing? Here are my top three New Year’s resolutions for 2018. Eliminate screen time before bed. Looking at your phone, TV or computer in the hour before sleep has a remarkably negative impact on the quality and duration of sleep. This is because our digital devices use a certain blue-green light that interferes with the production of your sleepy hormone, melatonin. Without your body’s natural nighttime level of melatonin, it is harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. To get more out of your sleep in 2018 make a ‘no screens in the bedroom’ rule and aim for at least 45 minutes of screen-free time before bed. Your shows and e-mails will still be there tomorrow, but so will the benefits of a proper night’s sleep. You will feel less tired and more alert, and your risk
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of chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity will go down. Add a daily dose of probiotic-rich foods. Your intestines are filled with bacteria that help determine the way your body functions and how you feel. Consuming probiotic rich foods is not just about improving digestive function. These good bacteria can also support your immune system, stave off allergies and eczema, and kick your metabolism into gear. In fact, researchers are currently exploring the relationship between gut bacteria and metabolic dysfunction and obesity, so incorporating probiotic-containing foods into your diet may actually help you shed a few pounds this year. And getting your daily dose is easy. Incorporate a quarter to a half cup of plain yogurt or kefir (a fermented dairy drink) into your morning routine. Not a dairy lover? Try adding the same amount of kombucha (fermented fizzy tea) or unpasteurized sauerkraut instead. Start breathing from your belly. The body’s stress response, also termed the ‘fight or flight’ response, gets us through life. Without it we’d all have been eaten by tigers long ago. But problems arise when we repeatedly and continuously activate our stress response, and in the modern world this is commonplace: Financial stress, your job, the (See “Try” on page 5)
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America emerges as global power in Manhattan Beach Buffet dining on a by Basil Guinane Secrets are at the heart of Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach , a book that is a combination noir thriller and historical novel. Its central character is Anna Kerrigan who we first meet in 1934, when she is twelve years old and paying a visit with her father to Dexter Styles. Her father works for a corrupt union and Dexter Styles is an important man whom Anna senses her father fears. The visit is being paid in the hopes that Anna’s father can find work with Styles. Styles lives in two worlds, having access to the back rooms of organized crime and the wood-paneled private clubs of the ruling elite. He is a semi-legitimate gangster who owns nightclubs but has managed to marry into a moneyed, blue-blooded New York family. As the book progresses, Anna’s father disappears without a trace leaving her as the main financial support for her mother and brain damaged younger sister. The United States has entered the Second World War and with able-bodied men being called up for service, Anna is able to
Book Review find work in the Brooklyn naval yards. Through sheer determination and technical competence Anna is able to overcome intense opposition from her naval bosses and become the first female diver working in the yards. One night, while out on the town with friends Anna runs into Dexter Styles, whom she believes knows something about the disappearance of her father. He does not connect the young woman Anna has become with the 12-year-old he met several years before. Anna thinks it better to keep her identity a secret in the hopes that she may be able to find out what happened to her father. As the story progresses, the relationship between Styles and Anna deepens and we learn more about his past and how he came to be a gangster and what it cost him. We are introduced to Mr. Q a seemingly benign figure who is in fact a ruthless and calculating underworld boss. Like Mr. Q, the characters in Manhattan Beach are never entirely
what they seem and secrets abound. As Anna’s father says at the beginning of the novel “it is best never to reveal a fact about yourself if you can avoid it”. Ironically, it is Styles, a man who prides himself on knowing what’s what, who pays the biggest price for failing to understand the changes that are taking place. Manhattan Beach offers a view of America as it emerges from the insular 1930s to its position as a global power. As Styles’ father-in-law says, “The Great War left us a creditor nation. As bankers, we must anticipate what changes this war will thrust upon us.” He foresees a world dominated by American money and power. It also anticipates the social changes that were coming in the aftermath of the war. Anna represents the progress that the war made possible for women as they joined the workforce in greater numbers and took on jobs that had long been forbidden.
Basil Guinane is a retired associate dean of the School of Media Studies at Humber college, a former librarian and an avid reader.
Try belly breathing to reduce stress in 2018 (Continued from page 4) commute, relationship troubles, and on and on. Your stress hormone is probably rising as you read this. So,
take a long, deep breath into the belly. Belly breathing, termed diaphragmatic breathing, sends an immediate message to the brain telling it to relax. Seriously,
Local Church Directory Sunday, January 7 Creemore United Pastoral Charge
This Week: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m.
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206
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Knox Presbyterian Church,
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Sunday Service at 10 a.m.
Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.
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Sunday service 11 a.m.
Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.
Sunday school, Friday night kids program, every 4th Sunday potluck.
2 St. Clair Street, Duntroon
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Rev. Ray Dobson 705-794-9140 or 519-922-2033
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take a moment right now to put your hand on your belly. Take a deep breath in through your nose and draw it all the way down to the bottom of your lungs until you feel your hand move and your belly expand. Now breath out slowly. Repeat. Welcome to belly breathing. One to five minutes before bed will decrease stress levels and stave off illness. Want more? Fiveminute ‘breath breaks’ throughout the day will help to unload your stress before it builds up. Chronic stress is linked to high blood pressure, anxiety, depression and a higher rate of cold and flu, so this one is definitely worth it. Now, what happens if you wake up on February 1st and realize that you’ve already fallen off the wagon? That’s okay. Take a moment to evaluate why you weren’t able to stick to your resolutions and re-focus your goals. Consider choosing just one resolution to focus on and make it realistic. January is a natural time for new habits but remember: it is never too late to try something new.
Maggie Pattillo is a local Naturopathic Doctor. She lives in Dunedin and sees patients in her Collingwood practice at StoneTree Clinic.
wing and a prayer
by Dave Bull This year’s bridge club Christmas dinner came with a request for volunteers to bring hors d’oeuvres. I am pretty good at ignoring this type of request. It doesn’t fit with my self image, however, my friend Hilarie told me she was making some, and I know that she is so busy in her life that she has little time to do this sort of thing. This so niggled at my conscience leading up to the event, that guilt (how I despise guilt) defeated my negligence and, with a recipe for chicken wings, I proudly produced a large wicker basket full of seasoned wings. These were put on a long table along with all the other contributions. I gazed at the display and was unsettled by a sense that my wings were a bit visually at odds with the other contributions. To see if my concern was justified I quietly watched as people approached the table for a snack. They all smiled at the selection of canapes, cheese balls and dips until they came upon the my basket of chicken wings, where upon, I saw them recoil with what appeared to me, as dread. I had tasted the wings and they tasted pretty good to me so it couldn’t be that. Besides, no one got so far as to actually taste one. Studying the display I was shocked to realize what the problem was. My basket of chicken wings looked exactly like a pile of dead bats. Okay, this was not good. I asked one of the browsers at the table if she had tried the wings, and she shuddered and scurried away. All during the bridge game I dropped little hints to people about how delicious the wings were. This, at first, was met by suspicious glares as if they thought I was trying to throw them off their game, but, eventually people tentatively sampled the wings. There would be a wrinkled nose, a look around for something to hold the wing, like a vice grip, and then a nibble. Just a small one, while standing over the waste basket, and then, acceptance, and, joy of joys, a return for another one. Eventually, they all disappeared. The best compliment I received was that it was amazing that something that looked so vile could taste that good. Good enough for me. I won’t tell you the recipe for fear of running afoul of The Ontario Royal Department of Chicken Aesthetics. And, I am reasonably certain that next year’s request for hors d’oeuvres will be done quietly, while I am not present. That works for me also.
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Landowners, farmers, community groups encouraged to apply for Healthy Waters grants
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The first baby of 2018 born at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) arrived on Jan. 2 at 7:25 p.m. Charlotte Simone Boden weighed in at eight pounds, two ounces and is the daughter of proud parents Nikki and Tim Boden of Wasaga Beach.
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) received a $100,000 boost for its Healthy Waters stewardship program from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s EcoAction program. The “2020 Vision of Healthy Waters” project runs from 2017-2020. NVCA will make grants available to landowners, farmers and community groups for on-the-ground projects to improve water quality, restore aquatic and wildlife habitat, and build climate change resilience in “green infrastructure.” With the help of residents and volunteers, the new funding will support planting 22 ha of native trees and shrubs; reduce 20 kg of phosphorus runoff to rivers and lakes, and 50 tonnes of soil erosion; protect and restore 1.9 ha of globally significant wetland habitat; enhance 1.7 km of impaired rivers; and install habitat structures like bird boxes and turtle basking logs. “This is good news for our landowners and community groups in the Nottawasaga Valley that want to help improve habitat and water quality! Thanks to the Eco Action program funding, we’ll be able to fund more projects that make for a great place to live – with cleaner, swimmable, drinkable water all of us, including the fish,” said Shannon Stephens, NVCA’s Healthy Waters Program Coordinator.
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“Over the years we’ve worked with thousands of farmers, rural and urban landowners and volunteers to tangibly improve the environment we all live in,” added Ms. Stephens. “We can’t wait to continue this work.”
Healthy Waters Program Grants Landowners, farmers and community groups are encouraged to apply for Healthy Waters Program grants to support their stewardship projects. Grant rates range from 30 – 100% for eligible projects, which include: • Tree planting along streams and lakes with native trees and shrubs • Lowering the impact of on-stream ponds through decommissioning, stream bypasses, dam bottom-draws and fishways • High priority stream rehabilitation • Keeping livestock out of waterways and wetlands (fencing and associated alternate watering sources, and livestock stream crossings) • Clean water diversion (barn eaves, berms to reduce runoff volume) • Manure storages • Runoff treatment (treatment wetlands, vegetated filter strips, etc.) • Nutrient Management Plans/Strategy • Improving fuel, chemical and pesticide storage • Advanced treatment septic system upgrades (within 30 m of waterbody) • Well decommissioning Note that projects must be located in the Nottawasaga Valley watershed, and must be preapproved; those completed prior to approval are not eligible for grants. In addition, no-cost technical project assistance, including site visits, are available to those interested in learning more about restoring and enhancing their property. Not a landowner, but want to help? Every year thousands of volunteers get down-and-dirty helping restore the environment. To learn more about the grant program or volunteering, call Shannon Stephens at the NVCA, 705-424-1479 ext. 239, or visit www.nvca.on.ca and search “Healthy Waters Program.” Building Natural Resilience to a Changing Climate One of the key focuses of the “2020 Vision of Healthy Waters” project is to mitigate and adapt to climate change. In the Nottawasaga Valley, we are lucky to have beautiful cold-water trout and salmon streams. But a warming climate puts these fisheries at risk. For example, native brook trout can only survive if stream temperatures are under 24 C. Planting trees and shrubs is a key way to build resilience to our changing climate. Not only do streamside trees store carbon and shade cold-water streams, they stabilize stream banks against erosion during high water flows. Stewardship projects that reduce nutrient runoff, like agricultural erosion control and fencing livestock out of waterways, also build climate resilience, as warmer, nutrient-rich water is more likely to have algae blooms. The Healthy Waters Program grants can be accessed for both streamside tree planting and programs to reduce runoff. The grants also cover improvements to onstream dams. Past NCVA stewardship projects show that even a small dam can raise downstream temperatures by 4 C to 6 C – to the point that native fish are unable to survive. But this can be reduced through stream bypasses, pond bottom-draws and dam decommissioning.
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Keith Boulter opens law office in Creemore by Trina Berlo Keith Boulter is embracing small town life. Having come to Creemore to be with his high school sweetheart, Boulter has opened a law office in the village, offering a variety of legal services. Known to some as Nancy Johnston’s beau and the burger guy at Bank Café, Boulter is practicing law – real estate, wills, estates, corporate, commercial and some family law – out of his Caroline Street West office. “Everybody has been ridiculously nice to me since the day I got here,” he said. Boulter said he went to prom with Johnston in 1982 and connected with her again 32 years later when he found her on Linked In. They maintained a long distance correspondence until April, when Boulter had an opportunity to move back to Canada and moved to Creemore. Boulter was called to the bar in 1991 after completing law school at the University of Manitoba. He said he always had his sights set on a career in law. He started his legal career articling at a large Toronto commercial real estate firm, before going into private practice and working as corporate counsel at a multinational consulting firm. Boulter also had a foray into the business of product development after
having acquired a latex-free surgical glove manufacturing operation in Denmark. Inspired by a friend, a surgeon who is allergic to latex, he and his partner raised over $6 million in venture capital. He said it was a huge challenge and was very rewarding. Afterward, Boulter had an opportunity to move to Denmark to work as corporate counsel for a consulting company. Boulter has gained expertise on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the E.U. and still has an interest in helping small to medium exporters grow their business, although he admits there isn’t a lot of that in Creemore. After a multi-national career and a rekindled romance, Boulter has set up a full time, small-town style practice, offering law services to people in the community. He said people have been very accepting, often just walking through the door since opening in September. Having grown up playing hokey in Richmond Hill, and being Canadian, Boulter said he was considered a hockey expert in Denmark, where he was a referee and was a founder of Special Hockey Denmark, a foundation that offers institutionalized children and youth with various diseases and/ or challenges to get the chance to learn the game of hockey. He is still involved in the charity and continues in his role
Keith Boulter as chair of the board. This winter, Boulter will be refereeing in the area, officiating at games in Creemore, Stayner and Honeywood, and he has also taken on the role of treasurer for Purple Hills
Arts and Heritage Society. Contact Boulter at KCB Law at 705466-5454 or KCB@keithboulterlaw. ca. The office is on Caroline Street West but the actual street address is 172 Mill St., Suite E.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 5, 2018
Send sports news to trina@creemore.com call 705-466-9906 fax 705-466-9908
SPORTS
Curling
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Creemore Curling Club`s first draw came to a close with Team Millsap winning the Ladies League. Milton McArthur (from left) presents the McArthur Family Trophy to Gayle Millsap (Skip), Ann Huskinson (Vice), Melissa Ferguson (Lead).
Men (win-loss-tie) Ron Coulter 6-0-0 Neil Rowbotham 3-3-0 Adam Verstegen 3-3-0 Al Lambert 3-3-0 Ed Meulendyk 2-4-0 Paul Crevier 2-4-0 Russ Flack 1-5-0 From The Hack: Dec. 19 was the final evening of curling for the first draw of the Creemore Curling Clubs Tuesday evening men’s league. The team of Skip Ron Coulter, Vice Skip Bill McDougall, Second Rob McLeod and Lead Don Metheral were able to hold off all challengers to the final game achieving a perfect record and winning the Gord Miller Trophy. Congratulations guys and well done. The evening wound up with the usual refreshments along with pizza and wings. A grand way to start the Christmas holidays. The next draw stared Jan. 2 with a full complement of eight teams and from all appearances could be quite competitive. Daytime (win-loss-tie) McDougall 1-0-0 Loranger 1-0-0 Steed 0-0-1 Bell 0-0-1 Lambert 0-1-0 Martens 0-1-0 From The Hack: It’s 2018 and we are in to the next session of curling. Team McDougall handed Team Martens a loss, although it was a close game and could have gone either way, at times! Teams Steed and Bell managed a well-played tie, and Team Loranger secured a win against Team Lambert. Good curling everyone!
Fred Mills photo
Team Morby won the Mixed League: Paul Vorstermans (spare for lead Julie Woitowicz), Kim Morby (Vice), Marilyn Steed presenting the Jim Steed Memorial Trophy, Steve Morby (Skip)
Ladies The Ladies Curling League wrapped up their first session on Monday. Team McKay and Team Steed played off against one another and were off the ice in record time to watch the end of the trophy game! Team Millsap and Team Crawford played off against one another and after a back and forth game which ended in a tie, the teams were sent into a final end where the winner of the McArthur Trophy was decided and Team Millsap came away with the win. Gayle Millsap, Ann Huskinson, and Melissa Ferguson were presented the trophy by Milton and Marion McArthur. The ladies league will resume on Jan. 8 and we are still looking for a few players if anyone is interested! (Continued on page 10)
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Team Coulter won the Men’s League. Al Lambert presents the Gordon Miller Memorial Trophy to Rob McLeod (Second)), Bill McDougall (Vice), Ron Coulter (Skip). Absent: Don Metheral (Lead).
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 5, 2018
Big Heart Seniors Because December began on a Friday, the third Thursday, Dec. 21, food day, was very close to Christmas. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary served an excellent Christmas dinner to the Big Heart Seniors and their guests. The turkey, and all the trimmings, was hot and delicious, complemented by pie, tea, and coffee. Marcia Cameron thanked the ladies and man for a job well done, followed by a round of applause. Everyone was happy to see Effie Taylor, a long time member,who was able to come for the dinner. Unfortunately her vision problem no longer allows her to play bid euchre, the game she enjoys so much. We welcomed Roger Zeggil, who was a guest for the dinner and then stayed for the afternoon. We hope he will continue to join us. Three more members left for the sunny south after this date. We have lost many of our people to a warmer climate and to illness. Newcomers would be very welcome. Eight tables were full for bid euchre. 50/50 draws were won by Joan O’Laskey, Isabelle Gubbels, Roy
Veinot, Gerry Long, Wilma Zeggil, and Ruth Lougheed. Successful moonshots were played by Marg Hennessy, Lillian Hiltz x2, Dave Smith, Peter Gubbels, Janice Stephens, and Isabelle Gubbels, who had the travel prize. Winners at bid euchre were Bob McNicol 312, Phyllis Seed 306, Lillian Hiltz 263, John VanVoorst 262, and Marg Falls 138. The lucky chair was empty. On Christmas Day we received the sad news that our president, Evelyn Warden, had passed away early that morning. She had a long, difficult journey through her illness but always maintained a positive attitude. Visitation was held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall in Duntroon on Friday, Dec. 29. The funeral took place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. Our condolences go out to Evelyn’s daughters, Barb and Susan, her sister Marcia Cameron and brother Melvin Lougheed and his wife Ruth, who are members of our club, and to the entire Lougheed family. Rest in peace, Evelyn! We will miss you!
Fred Mills photo
On Dec. 20, the Creemore Curling Club hosted its third annual Inter-League Challenge when the top team, from all four leagues, is invited to participate in a mini-bonspiel. The Mixed League won the trophy, sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion, for the first two years, but they were up against some strong competition from the Ladies, Men and Daytime curlers. At the end of the spiel, the Daytime League team was able to wrestle the trophy away from the long-time holders! Pictured from left to right, are Sandy McKay, Linda Wright, Isobel McDougall and Bill McDougall receiving the trophy from Legion Branch President Jim Richards.
Tiffin Centre Bird Count makes kids the scientists T h e N o t t a w a s a g a Va l l e y Conservation Authority’s annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids takes place January 6, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia. The bird count is a fun, familyfriendly bird-watching event that contributes to scientific bird count data.
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To register, visit www.nvca.on.ca. A $5 registration fee ($7.50 at the door) includes parking fees and hot chocolate. Children three and under are admitted free. For more information about the Christmas Bird Count for Kids or the winter nature camp, contact NVCA at 705-424-1479.
Craig Baker sent us this photo of what he thinks could be a cougar print, taken at his County Road 9 home. He said impressions from the claws were clearly visible in the snow
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Contents Sale on Saturday, January 6 at 9 a.m. at 878354 5th Line East. Furniture: Armoires, chairs, 2 dining tables and chairs, side tables and more. Appliances: Fridges, 1-year-old range, washer/dryer, dishwasher and miscellaneous. Items must be taken by January 7. (near Airport Road and County Road 21).
Dear Echo staff, Creemore and area residents, Thank you very much for your kindness, and generosity. You made it possible for the Salvation Army Hope Acres to distribute 59 Christmas Hampers this year. The willingness of The Creemore Echo staff to open their office as a drop off location and the wonderful articles and reminders and article about the hampers helped tremendously. Thank you to the Creemore and area residents for heeding the call and giving so generously. I am blessed and thankful that I live in this area. The help and support of the people here fills my heart with joy and gratitude. I pray that God will bless each of you abundantly in the coming year. Thank you. Blessings from Cathy Cook, 2017 Hamper Coordinator, Salvation Army – Hope Acres
Evans, Margaret Frances (nee Lemmon) joined her husband, William Arthur Evans, in Heaven on Saturday, December 23, 2017, in her 96th year. Predeceased by her brothers Douglas and Jack and her sisters Beatrice and Grace. Frances will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews; Valerie Nordstrom (Norm), Beth Bertenshaw, John Lemmon (Darlene), and Paul Evans (Marion) and their families, friends and neighbours. Frances was an individual; her own person, a teacher, a Deaconess, a believer, a reader and writer of many letters of pageant and services, lover of music, and a proud family member; last of a pioneer family. Services were held St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Creemore, on Friday, December 29, 2017. Spring interment at Victoria Harbour Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of choice. Friends may visit Frances’ online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
services Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356. Do you need a caring, reliable house sitter for your home, dog or cat? I am able to stay in your home starting January 30, 2018 for weekly or monthly stays. Go away on your travels knowing your house and or pets will be well cared for with love. 705-441-6265.
notice Affairs Bakery, Café and Catering will be closing for our annual winter break January 8 to January 31. Regular hours will resume Thursday, February 1.
rental wanted Artisan looking to rent: small to medium shop space with electricity and heating for small project building; please call and mention the ad at 705-466-2315 or jashropshire@gmail.com. Barn or Shop space wanted. Workspace wanted for tiny vintage camper hobby project. Camper is a 7 foot hard top. Call Kirsten at 705-351-1987.
lost / found Found in the NCPS parking lot on Sat. December 30 – one set of Ford Keys. Contact 705-466-6171 if you think they may be yours. Leave a message.
Thanks to Bob Ransier, The Handyman, for plowing our entrance! We really appreciate you! And thanks NN for the treats. Creemore Echo
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, & 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 519925-6628. We’d love to meet you and your horse! rawhide-adventures.on.ca.
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• January 6th - Gorgeous Antiques, Collectibles and Household Items. Creemore Arena. • Late January - Tool Auction - Laurel Community Centre. • February 3rd - Sportsman Auction for Firearms Creemore Legion. • March 17th - Antiques, Furnishings and Treasures - Creemore Arena. • April 28th - Outdoor Equipment Sale - KFA Auction Yard, Melancthon • May 12th - Sportsman Auction for Firearms Creemore Legion Stay Tuned (dates to be confirmed) for a Gas Memorabilia Auction, a Toy Auction, a Stamp & Coin Auction, and a Spring Farm Sale. CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL TO CONSIGN AND BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT!! dennis@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-7499 lyn@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-1315
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While others were getting ready for Christmas last month, the card of the month club at the Creemore branch of Clearview Public Library was thinking ahead to Valentine's Day, preparing 86 Valentines for Vets, to be distributed through Veterans Affairs Canada. The handmade cards were signed and stamped with sayings like, "A Canadian loves you." From left: Children's librarian Janice Harvey leads Sharon McLellan, Marjorie Rolfe, Dawn Craven and Marlene Fox through card-making at the monthly meeting, usually the third Wednesday of the month.
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