Friday, January 19, 2018

The Creemore

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Friday, January 19, 2018 Vol. 18 No. 3

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Ice Jam

Winterama Weekend

Rivers jammed up by freeze-thaw

Get outside in New Lowell

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Duntroon Hall organized a special Know-It-All-Ball Jan. 13 to raise money for Mandy Bridson, who decided to seek cancer treatment at a private clinic in Arizona when she ran out of options within the healthcare system at home. The event raised $6,400, not including bids on online auction items of more than $1,500. The brainiest team was Doug and the Thugs with Alan (from left) and Daryl Pratt, Doug Smith, Peggy Murphy, Dave Scott, Anne Nicholls, Gary MacDonald and Sacha Law (not pictured). The online auction continues at www.facebook.com/mandy.beatscancer.3.

Gas tax windfall results in Creemore bus pitch

by Trina Berlo Clearview is poised to receive $128,174 in gas tax funds for municipal transportation and Deputy Mayor Barry Burton hopes the money will be used to extend the existing Stayner transit system to Creemore.

Burton has asked that the topic be discussed at the next council meeting, on Jan 29.

“When I realized there was this gas tax money coming to us, and it has to be used for public transportation purposes, I thought this was an opportunity to look at extending the Clearview bus line down to Creemore,” said Burton told The Echo. “Especially since the bank is closing, this will certainly give those who don’t drive or don’t

have a vehicle the opportunity to get to Stayner to do their banking, for those who use the TD Bank. It also gives the opportunity for people in Creemore to have access to the other line, to get in to Stayner and continue on into Wasaga Beach or Collingwood.”

Burton said his idea, which has yet to be explored by staff, discussed by council and has not yet been approved, is to use the windfall to purchase an accessible bus, smaller than the 20seat Stayner bus, and start by running between Creemore and Stayner on a reduced schedule, maybe three days per week.

“When we initially started the trial run for the bus service in Stayner, (See “Funds” on page 3)

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Since the township launched public transit in Stayner, Deputy Mayor Barry Burton said he has heard requests for bus service in Creemore.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 19, 2018

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Upcoming Events 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).

• Brereton Field Naturalists Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. A Talk: Birds of the Galapagos with Justin Peter. At North West Barrie United Church Hall, 464 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie.

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.

• Sunnidale Corners Hall Annual General Meeting at Sunnidale Corners Hall, 12391 County Rd 10, Stayner, at 9 a.m. All are welcome. No cost. For information contact Marianne Buie 705-428-0223 or Bill Keith 705-7348330.

• Art & Craft Beer & Cider Festival at Nottawa Hall from 2 to 8 p.m. $20 gets you in plus a mini stein plus 5 samples. 4129 Cty Rd 124.

• Collingwood Agricultural Society Annual General Meeting at Centennial United Church, William Street, Stayner. Doors open at 6 p.m. Potluck starts at 6:30 p.m. Business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Call 705-4440308 for more info.

Submit community events online at www.Creemore.com

Monday, January 22

Sunday, January 28

• 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.

• Creemore Legion 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.

Friday, January 26

• Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary Valentine's Day Take-out Dinner. Lasagna, Caesar salad and dessert. $15. RSVP by Wednesday, February 7 by calling 705-466-2330, 705-466-2462 or leave a message at the Legion at 705-466-2202. Pick up your dinners between 4 and 5 p.m. on Valentine's Day.

• Double Toonie Lunch at St. Luke`s Anglican Church, Caroline Street West, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup. Bring a friend and enjoy.

• Lighthouse Winterfest at Devil’s Glen Country Club from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It’s a PD Day so bring your kids. Breakfast, lunch, skiing, snowshoeing, silent auction, live auction. Birds of Prey demo, ski demo, photo booth. Prices from $20 to $130 ($50 tax receipt available upon request).

Purchase at Sporting Life in Collingwood, Skiis and Biikes in Collingwood or online at www. lighthousewinterfest.ca. Call Bill Patrick at 705444-0823 for more info.

Wednesday, February 14

Wednesday, February 28

• Call to artists in South Georgian Bay! Apply to Blue Mountain’s 7th annual juried art exhibition.

Submissions of art will be accepted until February 28. Selected artists commit to the loan of their art for exhibition at Town Hall in Thornbury. Details at www.thebluemountains.ca/map.cfm.

Saturday, January 27

• Winter Wonderland Art Competition at Linke’s Local Arts Gallery & Art Supply, 7271 Hwy 26, Stayner, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to all artists, limit of 2 paintings, $15 per painting. Deadline for entries January 24, 2018. For more details go to linkeslocalarts.com. Applications available at Linke’s Local Arts or online, $15 per entry. 705-428-5870.

• Bid Euchre Tournament at Leisure Time Club, Collingwood. $10 per player. Registration 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Cards at 1 p.m. Cash prizes, lucky draw, share the wealth draw and 50/50 draw.

Preregistration and information call 705-445-9685 days or 705-444-7348 evenings. Club membership not a requirement. Must be 50+.

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Nottawa crossing under used, under staffed

by Trina Berlo Traffic and pedestrian safety continues to be a theme in Nottawa with crossing guards and traffic lights on the Jan. 15 Clearview council agenda.

First, council received the 2017 annual crossing guard study prepared by senior bylaw officer Joe Paddock.

In April 2013, council approved a new School Crossing Guard Policy, with the criteria that there must be a minimum of 10 students during the time of the crossing with few safe gaps in traffic.

Council has known for years that the Nottawa crossing does not meet the criteria, in terms of number of students but has maintained the service.

In a 30-minute period before and after school in November, Paddock reported only one student crossed at County Road 124 and Queen Street.

He also reported that the municipality can’t seem to fill the position, and bringing in relief crossing guards is costing extra.

“Due to difficulty recruiting a [permanent] crossing guard for the Nottawa crossing, staff have had to utilize the spare crossing guards for most of the school year. The extra usage of spare crossing guards has resulted in $3,650 spent for mileage in 2017. Clearview Human Resources

department has posted for a full time crossing guard for the Nottawa crossing five times, with no success,” reported Paddock.

Of eight crossings in Clearview, two do not see enough pedestrian crossings to warrant the service, according to the policy. The second one is at County Road 42 and Centre Street in Stayner, where three pedestrian crossings were recorded during the study.

Councillor Shawn Davidson said as unpopular as it may be, there will have to be a discussion about the two crossings. He suggested that the conversation be delayed until changes to the Stayner schools (with Stayner Collegiate Institute going to a Grade 7-12 school next year and Byng set to close two years later) roll out and solutions to the Nottawa traffic problems are explored further.

In the meantime, councillors asked staff to consult with the schools to make sure they are encouraging students to walk to school and use the crossing guard.

In the case of Nottawa, the feeling is that people want the service but they are not using it, perhaps because the crossing is not well located.

During a separate conversation at the Jan. 15 meeting, Deputy Mayor Barry Burton put forward a motion that council directs staff to consult with Simcoe County staff about the possible installation of traffic lights at the intersection of County Road 124 and Batteaux Road and that they explore other traffic calming solutions to reduce the excessive speeding through the village.

“Citizens are seriously concerned about speeding on County Road 124,” said Burton.

Funds part of provincial transit strategy (Continued from page 1) I heard from several residents who asked, why isn’t it coming to Creemore? I heard that loud and clear,” said Burton.

He hopes that the bus would be used

by Creemore youth who wish to access the youth centre in Stayner.

“I see it being used by youth, seniors and people who don’t drive,” said Burton.

He would like to see the service implemented and the schedule tweaked, depending on ridership.

“If it seems to work, we could look at extending it to some of the other areas. For example, if it ran three days to Creemore, then on the other two days, maybe it could run to New Lowell,” said Burton. “I don’t have a definite plan set out, that’s why I have asked for a report from staff.”

Since 2004, the province has committed about $4.1 billion for municipal transit through the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program.

“Our government is committed to working with municipalities to reduce congestion, improve the environment, and support economic growth. Overall,

since 2003, we have invested more than $29.2 billion in public transit in Ontario. These investments are paying off. In 2016, public transit ridership in Ontario increased by more than 220 million passenger trips compared to 2003,” said transportation minister Steven Del Duca in a letter to Clearview Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys. “We remain committed to providing a long-term, stable and predictable transit funding source for Ontario municipalities by providing two cents per litre of provincial gas tax to improve and expand transit.

In 2013, Ontario moved forward with its commitment to make gas tax funding permanent with the passage of the Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation Act.” CAO Steve Sage told council the funds, separate from the request for gas tax funds for the new 20-seat Stayner bus, came rather suddenly.

He said it is his impression from other municipalities, that the province wants to see the funds spent on capital, such as a bus or bus shelters.

“This money is a gift… If we don’t use it, they won’t offer it to us anymore and if we use it for operational

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purposes, we may not get any more money so that’s why the focus is on a capital expense,” said Burton.

He said if the proposed Creemore bus route is not well used, the second bus could be used to expand the service elsewhere in Clearview.

“It doesn’t have to be Creemore,” said Burton. “So, I don’t think it would be a bad investment.”

At last report, the Stayner bus was used by an average of 21 riders per day and about half that on Sundays.

January is Crime Stoppers Month

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Anonymous calls to Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka have assisted the police and other investigative agencies in making 4,565 arrests, recovering stolen property valued at over $12 million and seizing over $70 million in illegal drugs. For this information, Crime Stoppers has approved $370,797 in cash rewards.

Crime Stoppers mandate is to assist the police in solving crimes thereby making our communities and schools safer. Through the media, the public is encouraged to call a province wide toll free number 1-800-222-8477 with any information about a crime that has occurred or is about to occur. If the information provided solves or prevents a crime, the anonymous caller is eligible for a cash reward.

Crime Stoppers, of Simcoe-DufferinMuskoka was established on Jan. 12, 1987 and became incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization on Feb. 11, 1987. The program is operated by a volunteer board of directors, who oversees all phases of the program.

Crime Stoppers is not a police program nor funded by the provincial or federal government or from police agencies. The program is operated solely with monies generously donated from the private sector, businesses or raised through fundraising efforts of the volunteer board of directors and committee volunteers.

Crime Stoppers is a program that benefits everyone in the community and in 2005 Crime Stoppers International was recognized by the United Nations as a global force in the fight against crime and terrorism.

Correction

The Echo apologizes for calling Helen Chestnut and Ken Chestnut by the last name of Cherry under the Skating Club picture on page 5 of last week’s issue.

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The way we were

Tide Pod challenge: Get rid of them In the latest internet fad, teens are biting into Tide pods and posting the videos online. If any young people were to read this, they would think this old news. Their parents however may be just catching on.

For a generation only once removed from the washyour-mouth-out-with-soap school of parenting, this is horrifying. Why on earth would someone do that of their own volition?

The so-called Tide Pod Challenge is a variation on something all young people have engaged in – the irresistible dare. These kids are biting down on gel packs of laundry detergent. We used to attempt to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon (pretty much impossible to do) or down hot sauce. The main and obvious difference is that those are food products.

It’s still stupid and could cause injury, but it’s food.

The internet is abuzz with people warning teens not to eat detergent (honestly never thought those words would be in print in The Creemore Echo).

“It’s highly toxic,” they cry, rhyming off a list of chemicals: monoethanolamine citrate polyethyleneimine ethoxylate, monoethanolamine citrate…

Hold the phone, people are doing everything they can to get kids to stop putting these detergent pods in their mouths but we have absolutely no qualms about tossing them in with our laundry and watching the water drain away.

Detergent is not good for us, whether we are wearing it, flushing it into the water or putting it in our mouths.

The ingredients in these high-powered detergents can end up in waterways allover the world, altering the water quality and affecting wildlife.

As far as we know, no one has died from participating in the Tide Pod Challenge but their candy-like appearance is a threat to children and seniors with dementia and has claimed lives.

We need to take a good look at what we use to clean our households and ask ourselves if we really need all the chemical industrial strength detergents?

In a lot of instances more natural and less toxic cleaners like vinegar and baking soda would do the trick. Better yet, get those teens to look up a recipe for good old fashioned laundry soap and then put it to the test when they do the family’s laundry themselves.

For those interested, we found a label decoder provided by the Environmental Working Group that identifies substances found in products and associated health risks. Visit www.ewg.org.

A postcard with a charming street scene of Redickville at County Road 124 and 21 in Mulmur, submitted by Michael Monahan.

Echo should demonstrate more neutral coverage Editor: As a member of the Conservative Party, I was concerned that the lead story in last week’s Echo omitted any comment from our elected MP, who is also in the running for the Conservative nomination.

In the interest of fairness, this is troubling.

We have an amazing MP in Dr. Kellie Leitch, who has massive support in the riding. I will certainly vote for her in the nomination because she has local experience as well as former government

experience; having been a Minister with two portfolios.

There is a small vocal and isolated group spreading misinformation, which gets a disproportionate amount of ink. I would like to see our paper, which I support and think that we are very fortunate to have, demonstrate more neutral coverage of issues in our village.

Glenn Brown, Creemore.

Consider what it takes to clear roads, sidewalks Editor: The sun will shine again and the days are getting longer. The joke at our house is: it’s snowing – still or again.

I have the convenience of walking to work, often before 7 a.m. I have heard and seen the plow and sidewalk cleaner when I am getting up; Saturdays and Sundays included. Walking to work I see the main street and at least one of the sidewalks have been cleared as these men and women have been out long before daylight so that we can get to

where we are going when we need to.

Please consider that there is no control over the amount of snow that falls, where and when it falls, how many people and how much equipment it takes to get around Clearview each day to try and keep it out of our way so we can get to where we have to go.

Please consider… and reconsider. Smile, wave and say thanks.

Brenda Wilson, Creemore.

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It was a hell-hath-no-fury-like-Mother-Nature day AGRITALES

Two Sundays ago my only was the drift almost three feet high and some presence was requested to 15 feet long, it spanned help celebrate my mother in law's 65th birthday. the total width of the road.

Ab fab, I thought, won’t Now the CEO loves have to cook dinner. these kinds of days. He doesn’t watch any sports Now, I must warn you Cat and I can’t keep him awake that the following article FLACK long enough to watch a may contain a few four letter words like, snow, blow and movie, but people getting stuck just makes his day. plow.

The day was one of those “hell Oh, he will go out and help them and has many a time, but it is just so hath no fury like Mother Nature” days that seem to happen on a regular entertaining for him to watch people basis living here 1,000 feet above get out and circle their vehicles scratching their heads wondering how the village of Creemore. From our this could possibly have happened, viewpoint of the road we watched why he has even laughed out loud at as several autos got stuck whether coming up the road or going down the some of the antics. I know, eh, the CEO laughing, a rare sight indeed. road in the heavy, heavy snow drift So this particularly stormy day (not that had formed from just above our wanting to miss out on a free meal, laneway to the crest of the hill. Not

oh, and wish my dear Irma a Happy Birthday), I suggested that we all ride over in the tractor, after having the entertainment of watching people getting stuck, I didn’t want to be the encore for the CEO. You see, when someone else is having a hard time with the elements, all well and good, but Lord forbid if I need help when the elements get me.

I can’t tell you how many times I have walked up that laneway after the plow has gone by and the wind has done its best to sock in the end of the drive. It usually happens when I have about 12 bags of groceries and four bags of salt for the water softener… yesch.

So the CEO says, “no, we won’t all fit in the tractor”, which comes across in a totally different tone to me. CEO says that he will blow a path through

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the snowy obstruction and just to follow him. Famous last words. I drove down the laneway and turned right to go up the hill (remember, in my defence, the wind is howling) and drove straight into the deepest part of the 12-foot high drift (from where I was sitting it seemed that high). Egad, now comes the worst part… the CEO has to pull me out of the snowdrift that he spent the afternoon being entertained about.

After the piercing questions of, “all you had to do was follow me” which I thought I was doing, but I could not see a thing, even a 14-foot high red tractor with a flashing orange light, that is just how much of a white out it was.

So, the afternoon ended with the words, “Happy Birthday Irma, from now on your birthday is in July.”

National Cupcake Day, a sweet fundraiser for animals in need National Cupcake Day is coming up on Feb. 26 and you’re invited to help “bake” a difference for animals in need by hosting a Cupcake Day Party any time in January or February.

Now in its sixth year, National Cupcake Day is a sweet fundraising event presented in partnership by the Ontario SPCA and the BC SPCA in support of local SPCAs and Humane Societies across the country. Proceeds from National Cupcake Day help the Ontario SPCA support our furry friends, big and small, who have been

abused, abandoned, or are in need of a new home. The campaign has raised $2.45 million to date, with $600,000 raised last year by animal lovers across Canada.

“The sweetest day of the year is almost here and we need you to put on those oven mitts and start that timer to help us change the lives of animals that have endured hardship and cruelty,” says National Cupcake Day Champion Mary Berg, winner of MasterChef Canada and host of Mary’s Big Kitchen Party on Bell

Local Church Directory Sunday, January 21 Creemore United Pastoral Charge

This Week: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m. www.stjohnscreemore.ca All welcome • 705-466-2200

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Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.

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Sunday school, Friday night kids program, every 4th Sunday potluck.

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St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church Worship & Sunday School at 10 am.

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To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com

Fibe TV, channel 1. “The funds you raise will have a significant impact on the animal welfare societies in your community, ensuring their life-saving work continues.”

Cupcake Day parties can be held anywhere, and on any date in January or February. Guests donate to the participating animal welfare charity of the host’s choice in exchange for a cupcake, raising critically-needed funds for animals that are abused, abandoned, neglected or no longer wanted.

To get involved and “bake a difference,” visit nationalcupcakeday. ca to register to host a Cupcake Day Party on a date that’s convenient for you. Plan your National Cupcake Day Party for home, work, school or anywhere you think people would enjoy eating cupcakes.

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Hold your National Cupcake Day Party on Monday, Feb. 26 or any day in January or February that works for you.

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Staff photo: Trina Berlo

A sudden thaw followed by a deep freeze last week caused ice jams in local rivers. Above: Ice dams the Mad River at Avening, causing the water to spill into the field.

Ian Thompson posted a view from the bridge on 3/4 Sideroad Nottawasaga (left).

Top right: Jason Sacerty posted this photo of the Mad River on Concession 6. Bottom right: Jenn Maracle posted this view of ice chunks on the Mad River behind Elizabeth Street West.

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Sunnidale Winterama celebrates the 80s

by Trina Berlo This year’s Sunnidale Winterama is embracing all things 80s.

That is the theme for New Lowell’s 42nd annual winter festival from Feb. 2-4. The theme is observed throughout the weekend but will be highlighted at the Saturday night dance featuring an 80s cover band, Those Unmistakable 80s. Everyone is encouraged to don their finest 80s fashion and compete for the best costume prizes.

As always, the weekend kicks off with the annual spaghetti supper at the New Lowell Legion on Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Children five and under eat for free; ages 6-12, $5; 13 and up, $10), followed by the Burning of the Green, skating and fireworks at the park.

Cap off the night with Yuk Yuk’s comedy night at the Legion. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Admission costs $10 at the door.

Fill up with a pancake breakfast, prepared by New Lowell United Church members, at the Legion Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Children five and under eat for free; ages 6-12, $4; 13 and up, $5).

The opening ceremonies are at 11 a.m. at New Lowell Recreation Park but there are events all day beginning with a sno-pitch tournament at 9 a.m., silent auction at the fire hall, bed races and parade at 10:30 a.m., followed by children’s games.

There is a craft sale at the church and the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a euchre tournament at the Legion from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ($5 fee includes a light lunch) and a silent auction and soup-off at the fire hall.

Emmie Carlson, one of the organizers, said she is prepared to defend her two-year title this year. (Hint: Carlson won last year with Jamaican jerk chicken and the year before with Thai chicken rice).

Anyone interested in participating is asked to show up with a crockpot of their best homemade soup at 10 a.m.

The public pays $2 for a chance to judge all of the entries and the winner makes off with half of the proceeds, with the other half going back in the festival’s coffers. Soup tasting is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There is another big breakfast at the Legion on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, for $7 per person. Register for the Taylor Morgan Memorial Snowmobile Fun Run at the Legion from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. (leading to the Blue Mountain Snow Drifters event in Stayner).

Admission to many of the events is included in the $2 event button.

Vi s i t w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / sunnidalewinterama. Tickets for the dance cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at Clearview Township Administrative Centre in Stayner and on Facebook.

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The turkey bowl event is a Sunnidale Winterama classic.

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Everyone is invited!

Friday January 26, 2018 Devil’s Glen Country Club Ticket Pricing

Breakfast

Adult Skier* $130.00

Silent Auction

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Downhill Skiing

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X-Country Skiing

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Snowshoeing

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Send sports news to trina@creemore.com call 705-466-9906 fax 705-466-9908

SPORTS

Creemore Curling Club standings Daytime Win-loss-tie McDougall 2-1-1 Steed 2-1-1 Loranger 2-2-0 Martens 2-2-0 Bell 1-1-2 Lambert 1-3-0 From the Hack: Monday had Bill, with his excellent draw weight, secure a win for Team McDougall over Team Steed. Also on Monday, both Team Martens and Team Bell forced Teams Lambert and Loranger to retire to the dressing room early, due to their superior play! Good curling everyone!

Fred Mills photo

The Oakville/Midland “Team Ohhh Yeah” managed to defeat all comers and emerged victorious despite fierce competition from the runner up Ivy/New Lowell team. From left: Peter Kuntz (second), Jen Wilde (vice), Kimberly Bagen (lead), Christopher Kuntz (skip).

Contributed photo

Curling is not for the faint of heart and at times can be extremely exhausting, The on-ice activities, combined with a demanding social program, can take its toll. Here we found a couple of Creemore’s members catching up on a few moments of well deserved rest between games.

Mixed Win-loss Lindsay 1-0 Cass 1-0 Crevier 1-0 Fuller 1-0 Meulendyk 0-1 Morby 0-1 McArthur 0-1 Vorstermans 0-0 Bell 0-0 From the Hack: Wintry weather resulted in all games being cancelled on Jan 5 and played havoc with some teams on the 12th. The second draw is underway with 9 teams vying for the Paul and Karen Crevier Trophy. Good curling everyone!

Contributed photos

Toronto Argonauts equipment manager Danny Webb (above) brought the Grey Cup home to Collingwood Jan. 13 and Argos fan and past laundry manager Fred Mills was there to see the cup and visit with his former boss. The Argos defeated the Calgary Stampeders 27-24 for the 105th Grey Cup win. Right: Seth Day and Andrew Peverill of Stayner pose for a photo with the Grey Cup at the Collingwood Curling Club on Jan. 13.

Fun& Games Sudoku Barbara Simpson

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Weekend Weather

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Friday, January 19 Freezing drizzle High 2 Low 0 Wind SW 21 km/h POP 40%

Saturday, January 20 A mix of sun and clouds High 5 Low -2 Wind W 24 km/h POP 30%

Sunday, January 21 Scattered flurries High 4 Low -3 Wind NE 9 km/h POP 40%

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1. Sneaker style 2. Letters after kays 3. High school military group: abbr.

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January 19, 2018

Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on page 11 41. Sylvan deity 43. Kid’s ride 45. First premier of the Soviet Union

47. Of greater age 50. Swelled heads 51. Make simpler 55. End a take

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Province consults on greenbelt expansion The Province is proposing a potential expansion of the Greenbelt to better protect important water features in this area of the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

The advisory panel for the recent Co-ordinated Land Use Planning Review recommended that the province lead a process to grow Ontario’s Greenbelt to protect areas of ecological and hydrological significance where urbanization should not occur.

In the next 25 years, the Greater Golden Horseshoe’s population is forecasted to grow by approximately 50 per cent, or more than four million people. This growth will place tremendous pressure on our water resources.

Six of the seven study areas are in Dufferin and Simcoe counties: Orangeville Moraine (Wellington County, Dufferin County); Escarpment Area Moraines (Dufferin County, Simcoe County); Oro Moraine (Simcoe County); Nottawasaga River Corridor

(Dufferin County, Simcoe County); Important surface water and recharge features in southeast Simcoe County; Catchment Areas and Wetlands West of Minesing (Dufferin County, Simcoe County); and Waterloo and Paris/Galt Moraine complex (Waterloo Region, Brant County, Wellington County).

Open houses are planned for: • Barrie – January 31 at 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Southshore Community Centre at 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie.

• Orangeville – February 8 at 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre at 6 Northmen Way, Orangeville (additional free parking is available after 6pm at Orangeville District Secondary School, at 22 Faulkner Street).

• Alliston – February 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Alliston Memorial Arena at 49 Nelson Street West, New Tecumseth.

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“We have tremendously creative and innovative entrepreneurs working in our arts and culture sectors who help drive tourism and support our local economy,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “From galleries to cultural attractions to our world-class festivals and events, we have a thriving arts and culture sector and we look forward to supporting and advancin­g more projects and businesses in 2018.”

The vision of this grant program is to support and enhance the arts, culture and heritage sectors in Simcoe County. Applications will be accepted for three category streams: Capacity Building; Project; and Sustainability.

The grant program will provide up to $200,000 in annual funding which will be divided among successful candidates based on program requirements, objectives and overall benefit to the entire region.

Further details, application guidelines and templates can be found at www.simcoe.ca/dpt/fin/grants.

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for sale

call to artists

celebration Happy Birthday to Uncle Ray Leighton on Saturday, January 20! Hope you have a great day!

Love, Georgi & John

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Call to artists in South Georgian Bay! Apply to Blue Mountain’s 7th annual juried art exhibition. Submissions of art will be accepted until February 28. Selected artists commit to the loan of their art for exhibition at Town Hall in Thornbury. Details at www. thebluemountains.ca/map.cfm.

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. *** new phone number: 705-441-1836.***

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lost / found Found Samsung cell phone on Caroline Street West on Saturday night. Claim at Creemore Echo.

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foot care Foot Focus - Professional Foot Care in the comfort of your home.

Nail trimming, filing, corn and callus reduction, foot soak with foot and lower leg massage. Tammy Robinson, PSW Advance Foot Care Certified.

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help wanted Looking for kitchen help for Creemore Kitchen’s supper club nights (Friday & Saturday). Jobs include dishwashing and plating food. $20 per hour. Contact Caesar at 705-718-4247 or caesar@creemorekitchen.ca.

Stayner Dental Centre is seeking a dedicated and hard-working Certified Level II Dental Assistant.

We are a busy family dental practice with a commitment to quality dental care.

This is a permanent position for 3 days a week starting immediately. Dental assisting experience is considered an asset but not a requirement. Candidate must be organized and friendly. We have a great team environment.

Please send your resume to Heather Walker at heather@staynerdentalcentre. com or by fax at 705-428-6235. Call 705-428-6234 for more information.

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thank you On Saturday, January 13, 2018, the Creemore Curling Club hosted its annual Mixed Bonspiel. It was a resounding success, in no small measure, due to the overwhelming financial assistance from our two main sponsors Midwest Metals and Stephens Co. Several local businesses also generously supported the event through prize donations including Foodland, Creemore Springs Brewery, Home Hardware, IDA Pharmacy, Clearview Tea Co, Cardboard Castles, Victorian Values, Stayner Physiotherapy and The Hundred Mile Store. Thank you very much for your kind support.

Volunteers can be hard to come by in this hectic age but here in Creemore we are fortunate to have a large contingent of active members that, through their selfless participation, truly contributed to our successful outcome. From Marie’s amazing home cooked meals to Paul’s outdoor barbecue done in freezing temperatures, our ice committee’s tireless efforts and the host of bartenders and supporters, Creemore residents once again demonstrated their investment in the community. Thanks again to all those who tirelessly gave their time to help make the event so much fun.

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auctions

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

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

Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people.

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

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Kidd Family Auctions is getting ready for 2018! www.kiddfamilyauctions.com Auction Schedule:

• January 27th - Tool Auction - Laurel Community Centre at 10 a.m.

• February 3rd - Sportsman Auction for Firearms Creemore Legion at 9 a.m.

• February 17th, Live & online bidding for a rare Coin & Stamp Auction. Creemore Arena. Still time to consign!!

death notice Yolande (Lani) Ruth MOSES (1947-2018) Of Toronto passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Toronto General Hospital with her family at her side. She survived by her husband of 48 years, Charles, daughter Alexandra (Kevin McKeag), sons Michael (Esther Jun) and Jonathan, and grandchildren, Ailis and Seamus McKeag and Lola Moses, sisters Diane Cathro and Cynthia Ferris, brother Doug Nugent and predeceased by her brother John Eastwood.

Lani will be remembered for her love for life and her joyful creativity, which she celebrated with her many cherished friends, especially Julie Macdonald, Lynn Morgan and Susie Gunn.

The family will be holding a private service and a memorial will be held at a later date.

Condolences through Humphrey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Garden Club of Toronto or the Toronto Botanical Garden.

It pays to advertise in The Creemore Echo Classifieds!

Contact us by Tuesday at 5 p.m. to place your ad in that Friday`s edition. at 705-466-9906 or info@creemore.com. $17 plus hst for 25 words or less.

Everyone reads the Classifieds!

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 19, 2018

Christopher Dodd sent in this photo of a sundog taken Saturday morning south of Lavender. He said it was snowing lightly at the time, causing the phenomenon, and the striking sight looked like a giant eye. A sundog is caused by the refraction of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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Clearview waives fee for Habitat build

by Trina Berlo Following up on a request from Habitat for Humanity to waive the Clearview portion of development fees for its upcoming build in Stayner, council has agreed to decline a staff recommendation that the fees be decreased by about half and go for the full pop.

Following last month’s request for support for the South Georgian Bay chapter of Habitat for Humanity, treasury staff put forth a recommendation for a 55 per cent decrease in fees but it was Councillor Shawn Davidson who moved that it should be upped to 100 per cent.

The organization is planning to build a semidetached house, making two units available for two families, on 212 Quebec Street, which would equal $45,951.72 in development charges.

Some councillors justified the decision, saying it helps the municipality provide affordable housing, a priority set by the county.

“This is our small way of assisting in that process,” said Davidson.

“We have very few avenues for affordable housing in our rural community. Having good housing is so important,” said Councillor Deborah Bronée.

Councillor Kevin Elwood reiterated his statements from the previous meeting, that all other organizations have to apply for funds through the community assistance grant program. He said he’s not against supporting the organization but it should be done in an equitable manner.

“No one else receives that kind of support. It’s too much,” said Elwood.

Councillor Thom Paterson said he hopes the move will inspire developers to do the same.

“I would like to see this kind of largess duplicated by our developers. I hope they see what we are doing and stand up,” said Paterson.

Habitat for Humanity helps people secure affordable housing by setting successful applicants up in a modest home with a long-term interest-free mortgage.

Happy Birthday

culture & sports hall of fame awards Clearview Township is pleased to announce that nominations for the new Culture & Sports Hall of Fame Awards are now open.

Nominations will be accepted until March 31st, 2018. Nomination forms are available at the Clearview Township Administration Centre, Clearview Public Library Branches and at both the Creemore and Stayner Arenas. Nomination forms are also available online at: www.clearview.ca/hall-of-fame In addition, information packages will be shared with local community groups over the coming weeks.

to our 2014 Apple Pie Queen

Keep ‘em coming....

Love Jake, Harry & Phil.

The awards were created to honour individuals and groups who have made a positive impact on the sports and cultural community throughout the Township.

The Hall of Fame Awards are divided into ten categories: Athlete of the Year Award, Athlete Achievement Award, Builder Award, Team Award, Artist of the Year Award, Artist Achievement Award, Festival/Event Award, Community Volunteer Award, Young Leader (Culture) Award and Young Leader (Sport) Award.

For more information, please contact: Terry Vachon General Manager Parks, Culture & Recreation 705-428-6013 ext. 21 tvachon@clearview.ca

Tim Hendry Marketing and Communications Coordinator 705-428-6230 ext. 240 thendry@clearview.ca

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