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Friday, January 26, 2018 Vol. 18 No. 4
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MP Kellie Leitch says she won't run in 2019 by Trina Berlo Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-election in 2019. She said she will complete her current term but after that she will return to her career in paediatric medicine. The announcement comes two weeks after two other people were approved to run for the nomination. Leitch issued the following statement on Jan. 23: “Anyone who knows me knows that public service, in all its forms, is in my blood. The last seven years of elected public service have been an honour. My time in politics has been a genuine privilege, and I will always be thankful to the constituents of Simcoe-Grey for their tremendous support. I have concluded, however, that the time has come for me to serve in other ways, including as a surgeon and volunteer. I will continue my work for my constituents first, for the balance of this Parliament, but will not seek re-election.
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"...The time has now come for me to return to the public service that is core to my being and forms the very roots of who I am: being a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon and getting children back on playgrounds." -Kellie Leitch
Kellie Leitch I came to Ottawa as a lifetime volunteer for the Conservative Party. I had the opportunity to apply my background in paediatric medicine as chair of the expert panel that led to introduction of the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit in 2006. I have
had the privilege to serve as an MP, a Parliamentary Secretary, a Minister of the Crown, and a member of the Official Opposition. As much as I have enjoyed public life, the time has now come for me to return to the public service that is core to my being and forms the very roots of who I am: being a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon and getting children back on playgrounds. I will continue to take care of kids here at home and in overseas relief projects, building upon my work in Nepal in 2015. My next
project will be in Kumasi, Ghana with Health Volunteers Overseas. I will remain active in contributing to my community. I will be continuing my work on children’s charities focused on health and fitness, and as a volunteer supporting the efforts of the Conservative Party, its leader and its candidates. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me for these years in my core mission of helping others. Together, we have accomplished much. Together, we have much more to do.” Leitch did not respond to our request for an interview. The two-term MP was first elected in 2011. She served as Minister of Labour and Minister for the Status of Women. Last year, she ran unsuccessfully for the leadership of the Conervative Party of Canada, placing sixth. She ran a controversial campaign, proposed a Canadian values test for new immigrants. Locally, residents launched a Not My MP campaign, to express their opposition to the campaign.
Police looking for Creemore LCBO thieves Just before midnight on Jan. 7, two people broke into the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) Store on Elizabeth Street in Creemore. Police are looking for two men who made off with several bottles of alcohol: • Three Cuervo Tequila • Two J.D. Honey • Two Crown Royal Rye Whisky • One Crown Royal Spirits (small bottle) • One Crown Royal Spirits (larger bottle) Security cameras captured images of the thieves. One was wearing a black balaclava, a black and red checkered shirt and blue jeans.
The other was wearing a grey hoodie, blue jeans and tan coloured work boots. Police say it is believed the thieves fled towards Mill Street after the crime. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact Huronia West OPP at 705-429-3575 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800222-8477) or submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 26, 2018
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Upcoming Events Friday, January 26
• 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.
Sunday, January 28
• Church Services on page 5. • “Experimental Drawing - Plugging into your Creativity” with Suzette Terry at The Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee is $90. Develop methods of drawing that initiate creative responses. Register and find more info at www.bmfa.on.ca or call the Arts Centre at 705-445-3430. • 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. • The family of Gwen Taylor invites you to come and wish their Mom and Grama a Happy 90th Birthday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the home of Judith, Jim & Sarah. 25 Elizabeth St. East. Best wishes only.
Wednesday, January 31
Saturday, February 3
• Brereton Field Naturalists Club of Barrie is hosting a nature tour through Minesing Wetlands. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Little Lake Parking Lot, Barrie, or phone Brian at 705-721-4599. Look for Snowy Owls, Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Shrikes, Snow Buntings & more. Bring binoculars, cameras, appropriate outdoor attire, snack & drink. Families welcome. Over around 1:30 p.m. • Kinsmen Comedy Night at Stayner Arena. Laugh your socks off at the annual Kinsmen Comedy Night. Tickets will be available at Stayner Home Hardware & Dairy Queen in Stayner. • Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barrie. Topic will be What Lies Beneath. This presentation will also touch upon the decision-making process and the occasional ethical dilemma that can pop up unexpectedly. www.ogs.on.ca or call 416-4890734 ext. 328 or 1-855-697-6687 ext. 328 for more information. Also look for us on Facebook. • Polaris Prize long lister BA Johnston performs in the back room of the Sovereign Restaurant. Opener is Hamilton HipHop Ambassador Lee Reed. Tickets: $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets online at www.ticketscene. ca/events/19510/ and at The Creemore Echo.
Saturday, February 17
• Clearview Community Theatre presents “Opening the Door” Showcase at Clearview Community Church, 1070 Cty. Rd. 42, Stayner at 7 p.m. Hear the best of last year’s auditions, featuring the incredible talent of the cast of our last show, singing individual solos and performing entertaining monologues. Tickets $10. Proceeds to support The Door Youth Drop-in Centre and youth programming in Clearview.
Thursday, February 22
• TD Canada Trust Public Information Session at Station on the Green at 7 p.m. All welcome to come out, ask questions & get information.
Tuesday, Feb. 13
• Pancake Supper at Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 219 Scott St., Stayner (4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.). Includes pancakes, sausage, apple sauce, dessert, beverages. Cost: adults $8, children (6-14 years) $4, under 5 years - free, Family $20. For more information, call 705-428-2306.
• Stayner Hitmen Lacrosse Association Registration: Stayner Arena, Wedensday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, March 24 at the Creemore Legion – more info www.staynerlacrosse.com.
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• Sunnidale Winterama is organized by a local committee of community members who plan year round for a weekend of fun to beat the winter blues. Activities include a spaghetti supper, outdoor skating, a comedy night, dance and snowmobile fun run and more all taking place in New Lowell. For more information or if you would like to get involved contact Emmie Carlson at 705428-6230 ext. 229 or ecarlson@clearview.com. Look for this on Facebook to find out more info.
Wednesday, February 14
• Creedan Valley Care Community is having a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Positions available for RN’s, RPN’S, Activation, Dietary & Housekeeping. Bring your resumes to 143 Mary Street, Creemore. • Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary Valentine's Day Take-out Dinner. Lasagna, Caesar salad and dessert. $15. RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 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.
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On January 10, 280 Queen’s University students travelled to Ottawa to attend the three-day 71st Queen’s Model Parliament. Among them were some 30 first year students, including RAY’s Place scholar Rosalyn Martin. To be accepted, a student needs to be of good academic standing in the faculties of arts or science and have an interest in and knowledge of Canadian politics. Students join a party and practice writing bills before visiting the House of Commons for meetings with political leaders and listening to the reading of 11 bills. The event encourages students to learn about the process of parliament, while experiencing Ottawa and networking with professional politicians. And for Martin, who is passionate about politics and development, it was an opportunity to sit in the Speaker’s Chair, which she hopes may one day be her office chair.
Provincial PC leader Patrick Brown resigns Patrick Brown has resigned as leader of the Ontario PC Party after two women went public with allegations of sexual misconduct. The Barrie MPP released the following statement: These allegations are false and have been difficult to hear. However, defeating Kathleen Wynne in 2018 is more important than one individual. For this reason, after consulting with caucus, friends and family I have decided to step down as Leader of the Ontario PC Party. I will remain on as a MPP while I definitively clear my name from these false allegations. Over the past three years I have led a major transformation of our party
taking it from 12,000 to 200,000 members, fundraised more money than any provincial party in Canadian history, and recruited some of the most qualified and diverse candidates in the history of our party. I have developed a pragmatic and winning campaign platform after a historically comprehensive policy process. These important building blocks are essential for defeating Kathleen Wynne this year and her tired government that has repeatedly made reckless decisions and put insiders ahead of the people. I’m confident the president of our party and caucus will convene an expedited process to elect my successor who I look forward to working with.
Municipal nomination period shortened The municipal nomination period has been reduced to 13 weeks. The nomination period for the 2018 municipal election has been shortened due to recent changes to the Municipal Elections Act. Nominations will not be accepted until May 1. The deadline for nominations will be 2 p.m. on July 27, reducing the nomination period from 37 weeks to 13.
Candidates must obtain 25 endorsement signatures from eligible electors, to be filed with their nomination. Shortening the length of the nomination period gives municipalities more time to prepare ahead of the election, should they choose to use ranked ballots. Forms and candidate information packages will be available Spring 2018.
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RAY's Place scholar Josh Swift, a third-year student at Western, has been accepted to attend the 2018 Winter Youth Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The three-day conference brings together youth leaders from over 100 countries, along with representatives from the public sector, industry, academia. By attending, Swift becomes a UN youth delegate alumnus, opening doors to future conferences and potential internships with the United Nations. Leading up to this honour and based on his interest in international relations and diplomacy, Swift participated in a Negotiations Workshop, attended United Nations Sustainable Development Goal’s training and joined the university’s model United Nations Club.
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Opinion Editorial
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The way we were
Fresh start for Simcoe-Grey Conservative Party of Canada members have the responsibility of choosing a nominee that properly represents the party and the riding because there is an overwhelming likelihood that that person will become the next member of parliament for Simcoe-Grey. MP Kellie Leitch has not made herself available and has had a standoffish relationship with the media. As residents, we didn`t really get to know her. She is happy to promote her awards programs or slam the Liberals’ budgets but is less than forthcoming on other topics. When she embarked on her party leadership campaign of Canadian values testing for immigrants and the Not My MP campaign was underway, a large banner was draped from her Collingwood constituency office one night. For example, we asked would Dr. Leitch like to make a statement regarding the banner that was hung at her Collingwood constituency office last night? We got this curt answer: The following quote can be attributed to Kellie: “Freedom of speech is a Canadian value.” We keep hearing about how she has a lot of local support but we always got the impression that she had her sights on Canada’s top job and that her focus on local representation came second. In 2011, this reporter predicted that she would be Prime Minister. That if she played her cards right, she would be top dog before we knew it. So much for those predictions but it would have been very cool to have been to say that the MP for Simcoe-Grey was Prime Minister. This reporter even thought there was a chance she could hold onto her nomination despite being challenged by two worthy opponents, when party members vote for their nominee. But she didn’t play her cards right and she has said she won’t seek re-election, which means, unless she makes a political comeback at some later date, she won’t be the first Prime Minister representing Simcoe-Grey. The only time that we didn’t elect a Tory was when the Reform Party split the vote and Liberal Paul Bonwick was elected. He was one of the most personable and accessible MPs this riding has had in the past two decades. Even Helena Guergis, who one could argue also felt picked on by the media at times, was more open to the media. She gave personal interviews after that scandal had come to pass, whatever the motivation. Our humble advice to politicians running for the nomination – and whoever wins is sure to be our next MP – stay real and keep a firm grasp on the community, even if that means making oneself available to the local media from time to time. Presenting oneself as a neighbour and a community member goes a long way to win the trust and affection of the community. We may not agree on the party politics but we can work for the betterment of the community through good representation. We are looking forward to a fresh start in 2019.
The Creemore Continuation School choir performing at the 1947 commencement. Photo submitted by Marian Abbey.
Creemore’s streets and sidewalks a disgrace Editor: [Friday, Jan. 19 2 p.m.] A couple of hours ago I walked to the post office; the streets and sidewalks were in a horrible state and an eyesore; slush and ice and dirt wherever one stepped. Nowhere in nearby towns have I seen such a mess. The streets in Collingwood, Stayner, Barrie and Wasaga Beach are cleared and, because of rising temperatures, they are now dry and clean. The problem wasn’t just today. Many times when I turned into Mill Street it struck me how uncared the streetscape through the village’s centre looked. And on days when temperatures dropped way below normal, ‘the mess’ froze and people had to help each other to traverse the most dangerous surfaces. Creemore looked to me like it hadn’t paid its bills and is being chastised for it. What I don’t understand
Clearview Transit windFAIL Editor: Upon reading about the $128,000 ‘windfall’ – and that’s the key word ‘windfall’. No annual guarantee of that being sent our way – I’m wondering why Deputy Mayor Barry Burton thinks spending more on a second bus is viable? Try tweaking the present route to accommodate Creemore. I’ve never understood why the bus routes through Wasaga Sands. Why is it this council thinks that rural residents are their ATM for another fiscal folly. The present transit system tallies up losses on a daily basis. Twenty-one daily riders? In reality more like 11-15 if you factor
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is that most mornings I could hear one of those big machines thundering past my house, even on days when there hadn’t been an overnight snowfall. When I got back home I opened The Echo and came across a letter to the editor by a Brenda Wilson whose opinion was the exact opposite to mine. I was puzzled; so I called a friend to ask how this could be. It turns out Mrs. Wilson is the wife of the Clearview staff person responsible for the upkeep of our streets and sidewalks. If this is the case, there is clearly a conflict of interest and bias. I would like to know why Creemore is being so neglected! It is time that Clearview Township takes remedial action to treat Creemore as it treats Stayner. Ingrid Schilling, Creemore.
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in return trips. And with the overly generous new bus passes, I’m assuming most of these riders will be paying far, far less than before. I find it odd that Muskoka bus routes were cancelled after losing money after six months and with higher ridership than Clearview, yet council wants to double down. Perhaps to prop up this money-loser, take the $10,000 proposed for the ‘floating bridge’ in the Stayner Sewage Lagoon park and redirect it to the clearing of bus stops in Stayner. David Witzke, Clearview.
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Get real to help build self-esteem in children by Liz van Ryn In 20 years of therapy work with parents, children, youth, couples, and families, the issue of self-esteem comes up frequently. Sometimes I wonder if it is me who is always bringing it back to selfesteem, and not the client. But I can’t help seeing the damage of low selfesteem everywhere. What is self-esteem anyway? The dictionary definition that pops up on my web browser says it is confidence in one’s own worth or abilities, and self-respect. I like to think of it as these three ingredients: self-awareness, selfacceptance, and self-assertion. Selfawareness is the ability to see yourself accurately – warts and all. Self-acceptance is, quite literally, accepting all of the parts of you that you have seen and acknowledged. And self-assertion is the willingness to say
what you think and to be your authentic self – warts and all. Most parents work hard to build our children’s self-esteem. We praise them for artwork, or goals scored, we provide opportunities for them to excel in sports, academics or wherever they show aptitude, and we love them unconditionally. And yet our children still question their worth at times. We live in a world where the standard for performance is based on world-class athletes, movie stars, and the lifestyles of the rich and famous. When perfection is the standard, all else becomes failure, witness the frustration and disappointment of the Swedish captain at the recent World Junior Hockey Championships. It’s not good enough to be the second best in the world, apparently. So how do we help our children when the standards are set so high? Let’s go
back to those three key ingredients. We can help our children be self-aware by seeing them accurately. Every child knows when he or she is receiving hollow or false praise. That masterpiece you gushed over and put on the fridge might just be some blobs of paint they happened to like the colour of. Get real with your kids and help them to accept both their imperfections and their genuine achievements. Moreover, use your praise to help them notice the steps that they took to achieve the outcome they got – or didn’t get. Teach your children self-acceptance by modelling it yourself. Let them know that you are not all-powerful or perfect and that you have your own challenges. After all, it is the norm to be imperfect thank goodness! And learn to accept them for who they are, not for what you hope they will become. Too often we want our children to live out
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our unmet expectations for ourselves. And finally, teach your children selfassertion by finding out what they think and feel about their accomplishments and failures. Ask them to tell you how they achieved their successes and what they think led to their failures. Help them learn that it doesn’t just happen by magic or luck, but because they are taking the steps to create a positive outcome for themselves. All this is easier said than done, and certainly just the tip of the big complicated iceberg that is self-esteem. If you’re wondering where to start – start with you! The best investment in your child’s self esteem is your own self-esteem.
Liz van Ryn is a registered psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist. She practices at Creekside Therapy www.creeksidetherapy.ca.
Watching feathered friends of the bird tube by Linda Cockton Literally, I spend a lot of time just observing the antics of the birds January has been a very busy month at the feeders. I find if you are consistent and keep food out, they show up. At first, I only had juncos and chickadees but finally the beautiful cardinals came and now twice visit twice a day. I admit I love those big loud blue jays and now I
have two red headed woodpeckers frequenting my linden tree. Christmas Eve, my friend Lynda Jeffrey brought me a homemade cupand-saucer birdfeeder with suet balls rolled in seed. I put this out right away. My brother Ivan is so kind to bring me birdseed so I can enjoy my bird TV out my windows. A few months ago I was out on the front porch picking up debris after
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one of our bad windy days. A small bird came chirping right in my face. I wondered what was happening. I looked sideways to the birdhouse where her babies were. It had been knocked off its stand. I went and picked up the house and sat it upright again. Within minutes she was in there checking up on her babies. She then appeared, sat
on the rail right beside me and started chirping happily. I think she was letting me know all was right again. Birdwatching is a rewarding and enjoyable pastime, especially this winter. Oh, I must sign off. I just had another couple of cardinals arrive. Home Tweet Home.
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Mission supplies fabric to DR sewing guild by Trina Berlo Creemore photographer Bryan Davies is taking as much fabric as he can when he joins a mission trip to Dominican Republic this month. The fabric, donated by House of Stitches quilting shop owner Cheryl Robertson, is being delivered to a women’s centre in the Batey of Cangrejo, which was outfitted with sewing machines as part of a previous mission. The centre provides a space for women in the male-dominated culture to gather. HHART organizer Steve Wallace explained, “Last year the Rotary Club of Sosúa received a call from a ladies sewing guild explaining that due to a massive electrical surge incident, their sewing machines were unusable. That club reached out to HHART for assistance and we managed to deliver over 10 machines to them. The guild creates clothing for orphanages and the poor. The bulk of this year’s material donation will go to the guild.” Davies is a member of the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach, which organizes the Haitian Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Team (HHART) missions. The 10th and 11th trips are happening between Jan. 28 and Feb. 11. Davies is staying for the full two weeks, having really enjoyed his experience last year. “It’s so gratifying,” he said. “The
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Bryan Davies (left) is going on a second Rotary organized mission trip to Dominican Republic, this time delivering fabric, donated by Cheryl Robertson, to a sewing guild. people are so grateful.” The missions are designed to assist the many people, mostly Haitians, living in poverty in the Dominican Republic
by providing medical and dental treatment, eyeglasses, improvements to housing, food programs, school supplies, water system upgrades, road
work, and employment mentoring. Davies will also be doing portraits for people and will be documenting the trip.
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BA Johnston allowed at Sovereign by Trina Berlo Thank God BA Johnston is appearing in Creemore next weekend, otherwise why else would we leave the house on a damp, dark night in February. After a false start (his particular kind of entertainment not being suitable for all venues in Creemore), the show was moved to the Sovereign restaurant, which makes it very handy for people to wrap their lips around some schnitzel before heading to the backroom to chug some beer and have their cell phones commandeered. You do have to see it to believe it but to entice those on the fence about ponying up $12 for a ticket, there is a fair amount of acrobatic dancing, delayering and clearing of the sinuses. BA Johnston has been long-listed for the Polaris Music Prize twice – for his 2017 album Gremlins III (I Need Donair Sauce; IKEA, I Used to be a Man; Too Messed Up to be in this Canoe) and his 2015 album, that which cannot be named in this publication (IKEA hotdog; No Frills; Skinny Jeans). You could say the show is entirely different each time, but that would be lying. Although, the most recent post on his website alludes to some new shenanigans: “Yeah it’s winter time. So these days I mostly sit around and eat cheese and shovel snow and drink alpine. It’s a good life. I’ve started writing the new record and bought
Free CPR training in Stayner County of Simcoe Paramedic Services, in partnership with Heart &
Stroke, is hosting a free Save-A-Life Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation training course from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Stayner Community Centre. Those interested are asked to register in advance at www.simcoe.ca/cpr or call 705-735-6901 or toll-free at 1-800263-3199. Space is limited. Participants will receive instruction in the Heart & Stroke Heartsaver course, which includes adult and child CPR, choking emergencies, and use of automated external defibrillators (AED). Participants who attend this course will receive CPR certification from Heart & Stroke. There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items for donation to the local food bank. File photo
BA Johnston performing at the Creemore Legion in 2016. $100 worth of confetti cannons so I’ll probably do my dumb show for another two years or so. May as well, I guess. Got a ton of shows in the ol’ listings. Come on out and crap. Love, BA.” Beginning in March, BA Johnston is on the road for shows in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and
Newfoundland. For tour dates, visit www.bajohnston.ca. BA Johnston will be live at The Sovereign with special guest Lee Reed on Saturday, Feb. 3. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets available at The Creemore Echo and online at www.ticketscene.ca.
Parenting support To parents who feel alone, raising kids can be hard, challenging and messy. Triple P Positive Parenting programs can help. Call for one-on-one support over the phone with a nurse, choose a group session close to home or an online course. Visit www.triplep-parenting.ca or call Health Connection at 1-877-7217520.
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Culture, sports hall of fame nominations open C l e a r v i e w To w n s h i p i s n o w accepting nominations for the new Culture and Sports Hall of Fame. The awards were created to honour individuals and groups who have made a positive impact on the sports and cultural community throughout the Township. “This is a great opportunity to highlight the hard work and dedication of our residents and community members for their excellence and achievements within culture and sports,” explained Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys. “It will be great to celebrate the positive impact that their involvement and influence has had on the Clearview Township community”. The Hall of Fame Awards are divided into 10 categories: Athlete of the Year Award, Athlete Achievement Award, Builder Award, Team Award, Artist of the Year Award, Artist Achievement Aw a r d , F e s t i v a l / E v e n t Aw a r d , Community Volunteer Award, Young
Leader Culture Award, Young Leader Sport Award. 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. Nominations will be accepted until March 31. In addition, information packages will be shared with local community groups over the coming weeks. The selection committee will be made up of three the staff members (the general manager of parks, culture and recreation, the community, culture and tourism coordinator and recreation clerk) and the mayor and deputy mayor, but the inductees will be given final approval by council. The awards will be displayed at the Stayner Arena, in the lobby that is being redesigned as part of the library construction project.
On Jan. 17, the daytime curlers of the Creemore Curling Club held their annual Seniors Mixed Spiel with teams attending from Stayner, Collingwood, Hanover and Creemore. The games were very close in scoring. Skips stones were required in a few games providing some exciting finishes for the players and spectators alike. The success of the spiel can be attributed to the hard working volunteers. Above: Michael Loranger (left), Director of Daytime Curling, presents skip Frank Geurtjens with his team from Hanover with the winning prize. Good curling everyone!
Creemore Curling Club standings
(win-loss-tie) Men Ron Coulter 4-0-0 Dave Millsap 3-1-0 Adam Verstegen 3-1-0 John Millsap 2-1-1 Gord Fuller 1-2-1 Russ Flack 1-3-0 Neil Rowbotham 1-3-0 Bill McDougall 0-4-0 From the Hack: Four weeks into the second round of curling and Ron Coulter and his rink are maintaining their hold on first place. Will they be able to continue through the last half of the winter draw?
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Ladies Fuller 1-2-0 Steed 2-0-1 Ferguson 0-2-1 Brown 2-1-0 From the Hack: Ladies Curling is off to a great start!
Mixed Lindsay 1-1 Cass 1-1 Crevier 1-1 Fuller 1-1 Meulendyk 1-1 Morby 1-1 Vorstermans 1-0 Bell 1-0 McArthur 0-1 From the Hack: At this point, the teams are pretty evenly matched. Stay tuned! Daytime McDougall 3-1-1 Martens 3-2-0 Lambert 3-3-0 Bell 2-2-2 Steed 2-3-1 Loranger 2-4-0 From the Hack: Halfway through this session and the top teams are very close in results. It’s great to see the newer curlers picking up the game with much gusto. Good curling everyone!
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altogether. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if you know what you're looking for, and knowing what you're looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones. To help homesellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled "11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection" has been compiled which explains the issues involved. To order a FREE Special Report, visit www.HomeInspectionPitfalls.ca or To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-800-611-8516 and enter 3003. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to learn how to ensure a home inspection doesn't cost you the sale of your home.
This report is courtesy of Max Hahne, Broker Of Record, Engel & Völkers Collingwood Brokerage. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2017
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Big Heart Seniors A beautiful, mild winter day greeted only 18 members for our potluck lunch. Those who do not come miss a delicious meal with many choices. Because of low attendance there was no election of officers again today. Hopefully this can happen next week. We have received a request for the outside, printed plastic bags of four litres of milk. If you are interested, they could be left with any club member or call 705-466-5205. They will be used to make sleeping mats for people much less fortunate. A call came last week to ask if we were ready to book dates for a monthly bus to Rama. It is unknown yet if there is enough interest to make it possible. The bus usually starts in April. If you are interested, tell a member. Thank you to Mary Bouchard who did the bookkeeping again this week and to Janice Stephens who sold the draw tickets. Twenty-one were present in time for bid euchre. There were three full tables and three tables of three. Lucky 50/50 tickets were held by Bob McNicol, Roger Zeggil, Irma Flack, and Ron Laing. Successful moonshots were played by June Hartley, Bob McNicol, Phyllis Seed, Jerry Long, and Leona Hartling who won the travel prize. The bid euchre scores today were much higher than last week. Winners were Gerry Long, 335, Barb Pilon, 333, Wilma Zeggil, 304, Dave Smith, 286, and a high, low score for Ray Leighton, 166. The lucky chair was empty. We hope the people who have been ill are better and able to be back next week.
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Smith Brothers baseball hosts Chip out of Winter event Smith Brothers Baseball Central will be hosting the Fifth Annual Chip out of Winter Event on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event offers golf challenges and fun competitions throughout the day including putting, chipping, and driving competitions with prizes to be won. There will also be a silent auction. Admission to the event is free with a donation of non-perishable food item. Proceeds raised from the silent auction and draw will go to support a youth baseball organization, the Central Ontario Reds, who are fundraising to go to Florida and Michigan for Spring Training. The Central Ontario Reds is three fall and winter developmental programs teams and two year-round teams for boys aged 10-16 years old in Simcoe County and surrounding areas. This program has been developed as a result of the desire amongst baseball players in Ontario to play at a higher level. The Central Ontario Reds 14U and
16U teams will travel to Florida for Spring Training during March Break where they will take on some local Florida teams and show the skills they have developed throughout their winter training. The 13U and 12U will be travelling to Michigan in April to compete. The 14U and 16U team will continue on in the summer playing in Fergie Jenkins league and traveling to the US three more times to compete. Smith Brothers Baseball Central’s Golf instructor Debbie Clum will be at this event sharing her many golf tips and offering up some video feedback throughout the day. All ages are welcome to participate in this event. Don’t miss out on your chance to win big with our challenges, find amazing deals at our silent auction table, pick up some valuable golf tip from our amazing instructor and support these local boys. For more information visit www. baseballcentral.ca or call 705-4240427.
Musical festival accepting applications The Georgian Triangle Music Festival in Wasaga Beach is accepting applications for performers. Musical genres range from Rock, Blues, Country, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Singer/Songwriter. Anyone interested in participating in Georgian Triangle Music Festival, beginning June 30, as a volunteer, sponsor, host venue, or street team member, is encouraged to get in touch. Applications for the June event will be accepted from Jan. 15 to Feb. 28. For details, visit www. georgiantrianglemusicfest.com.
Thank you Creemore Minor Hockey would like to thank all of our sponsors for their contributions and helping make our 2017 Tournaments a success! Cardboard Castles Life’s a Slice (Creemore) Leishman Pottery Creemore Brewery Hamilton Brothers The Bank Cafe The Mill St Pub National Sports (Barrie) Clearview Tea Co. The Creemore Pharmacy Affairs Bakery Creemore Home Hardware Sportsarama We would also like to thank the Village of Creemore and its residents for welcoming our out of town guests. We are proud to represent 3 9 Creemore! 2 2 4 CMHA Executive
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Horses Sales & Service for Echo, Honda, Maple Valley Sales Shindaiwa, Bearcat, Wallenstein, is now hiring for Baumalight, Exmark & Columbia. full-time position We also service & repair many other for makes our parts counter. of small engines
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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.
The family of Gwen Taylor invite you to come and wish their Mom and Grama a Happy 90th Birthday. Sunday January 28th from 2 till 4 at the home of Judith, Jim & Sarah. 25 Elizabeth St East. Best wishes only.
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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job fair Creedan Valley Care Community is having a Job Fair! Wed February 14 , 2018 10am-2pm 143 Mary Street, Creemore Positions available for: RN’s, RPN’S, Activation, Dietary, Housekeeping Please bring your resumes Hope to see you there! th
Found Key phob for a Mazda. Found early January on Mill Street Call 705-466-9906 for more information or come and claim at The Creemore Echo.
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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!! • March 17th - Antiques, Furnishings and Treasures - Creemore Arena. 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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Ainley, P. William “Bill”, P. Eng., MICE, FCSCE Died peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family at the age of 89. Bill of Stayner, Ontario beloved husband of Trudy for over 67 years. Loving father of Simon (Sharon Hanna), Mike (Karen Bloore), Sue (Geoff Meadley), the late Jonathan (daughters Rachel & Rebecca), Terresa and Gloria. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Alexandra, Nicholas, Travis and great grandfather of Samuel, Annabelle and Adriana. Bill also is survived by siblings Wendy Jowett and Roger Ainley and will be missed by his family and friends in the United Kingdom and abroad. Bill began his engineering career in Yorkshire, England. In 1958 he set course for Canada accompanied by his wife Trudy and, in 1961, founded Ainley Group, where he remained active until just recently. In 1982 Bill served as President (Chair) of the Consulting Engineers of Ontario and in 2003 received the ACEC’s highest recognition, the Beaubien Award for his professional contribution to engineering in Canada. Bill also was the recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal. In 1987, he committed himself to third world development joining with HOPE International Development Agency in the delivery of clean water to peoples in Africa and Asia. His contribution to HOPE and the cause of providing clean water to underserved rural areas took him around the world to Ethiopia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Lebanon, Indonesia and the Philippines. Bill was a long time minor hockey manager and a committed member of the Anglican Church acting as a Warden in a number of churches. He also involved himself in politics and served as campaign manager for his local MPP. He had a passion for his work and deep love for his family. He will be dearly missed. Friends will be received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Sunday, January 28th, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 29th, 2018 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore at 3 p.m. Reception to follow at Station on the Green, 3 Caroline Street East, Creemore. Spring Interment Creemore Union Cemetery. If desired, donations to Hope International Development Agency, Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation or St. Luke’s Anglican Church would be appreciated by Bill’s family. For further information and to sign his Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.
EAGLE, Edgar Allan – It is with great sadness we announce the death of Edgar Allan Eagle, On January 18, 2018, at the Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 87. Beloved partner of Donna Marie Sitter for the past 42 years. He was a devoted father to Marion Remen (Steve), John and Margaret “Susie” (John Kirkland). Grandfather to Andrew, Shannon, Shonn and Alana. He is predeceased by his brother Jack and sister Jean Jull. Allan will be remembered for his contributions to Ryerson Polytechnic University as Professor Emeritus, his memberships in his investment clubs, The Millionaires and Quotes 50 as well as The Arts and Letters Club and his support as a volunteer for many years with the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Allan loved the outdoors and along with hiking and travelling, he was a woodsman who built his own homes and cottages. An avid downhill skier he especially enjoyed the slopes at Mansfield and Cedar Highlands. Many memories were made with his friends at Jumping Caribou Lake, Mulmur, Toronto and Hamilton. Throughout his life he really enjoyed music and dancing and the occasional pint. A celebration of Allan’s life will be held at Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Ave., Hamilton, on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in Novar, Ontario at a later date. In Allan’s memory donations to the Bruce Trail Conservancy would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www. marlattfhhamilton.com.
In memoriam Betty Norris – In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who left us Jan 24, 2013. She left a legacy of family, humour and love. Remembering you always, Harold, Kathy, David, Tim and grandchildren.
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Snowshoeing by Lamplight at Simcoe County Museum Skate trail now open
Like a bridge under troubled water, Matthew McBride sent us this view of a submerged bridge on the Fifth line of Mulmur, north of 5 sideroad and south of 10 sideroad.
Enjoy an evening of snowshoeing at the Simcoe County Museum every Tuesday night throughout February. Travel through the museum grounds by lamplight, and experience the stillness of a winter’s night. No registration is required and snowshoe rentals are included through the admission by donation process. Snowshoe on Tuesday evenings in February from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring your skates and make it an evening of outdoor winter exercise as the Simcoe County Museum’s new Skate Trail is open until 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday (admission to the Skate Trail is $10 per person). Activities are weather and grounds conditions permitting. The Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26, just minutes north of Barrie. For more information, visit the Museum’s website at museum.simcoe.ca or call 705-728-3721.
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The Corporation of the Township of Mulmur TENDER AND QUOTATION NOTICES The following TENDERS and QUOTATION packages are currently available at the Township of Mulmur Municipal Office and on the Township website www.mulmur.ca
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. 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
Deadline for submissions 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 16th, 2018 PUBLIC WORKS TENDERS (PWT) PWT - 2018-01 – Gravel Crushing PWT - 2018-02 – Supply and Application of Dust Suppressants on Township Roads PWT - 2018-03 – Loading, Hauling and Spreading Gravel on Township Roads REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) RFQ - 2018-01 – Screening, Hauling, Mixing, and Stacking Winter Sand RFQ - 2018-02 – Roadside Grass Cutting (with operator and machine) RFQ - 2018-03 – Roadside Ditching (GRADALL type machinery with operator) RFQ - 2018-04 – Grass Cutting: Cemeteries and Municipal Properties (with operator and machine) All quotations and tenders must be received on the forms provided, in sealed envelopes clearly marked as to contents and received by the undersigned: John Willmetts, Director of Public Works Township of Mulmur 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur Ontario L9V 0G8