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Lana Bryant her three children assumed Lana would move back to Toronto. “She said no, I’ll never look back. Creemore was her home,” said Lara. After she lost her husband, Lana became very involved in the community, helping with many
the call. Shewell said the charge would likely be a minimum $450, plus up to $450 per apparatus dispatched to incident. The fire department received “another strange burn complaint” Wednesday night. Firefighters were called to a residence in Stayner to find a piece of furniture burning on top of a chimnea, with the flame reaching six feet. The homeowner was slapped with
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different organizations and events. Lana herself was battling cancer for the better part of two decades but you wouldn’t know it. “She really kept it at bay,” said Lara. “Her doctor said you have nonHodgkin’s lymphoma, you could live five to 20 years, and my mom just said, ‘well I’ll be on the 20-year side’ and she was.” “My mother lived for the moment. She never ever looked forward because that was just too uncertain and scary and it served her well. She went through two rounds of chemotherapy and little setbacks. She was so amazing and strong.” “She wasn’t always affected by her illness. When she had her chemotherapy she would be down for a week and then back up again. Nothing was going to stop her,” said Lara. She died peacefully at home with her three children by her side, Colin, Lara and Samantha. A celebration of life will be held at the Station on the Green in Creemore on Sunday, April 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Royal Victoria Hospital or Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.
Burning garbage, furniture results in charges for Clearview residents by Trina Berlo On Monday, Jan. 29, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire on Highway 26 east of Stayner at about 10:30 p.m. Upon investigation, it turned out to be a large debris fire. Fire Chief Colin Shewell said charges would likely be laid because the proper permit wasn’t secured and those types of fires are not permitted at night. Four stations responded to
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Lana Bryant embodied Creemore by Trina Berlo A trusty helper with a radiant smile is how Lana Bryant is being remembered by her many friends in Creemore. Bryant, who died Saturday, Jan. 27 at the age of 77, was involved in numerous volunteer organizations and could be counted on to pitch in for just about any cause. Whether with the Creemore Horticultural Society, the Tree Society of Creemore, Station on the Green, Friends of the Fountain, Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society, the Log Cabin or a friend’s side project, Bryant was a stalwart soul. Her friends say she was one of Creemore’s most valued community members. She did a lot and she was always there to help, no matter what needed to be done; if someone needed help she was there. “She felt so at home [in Creemore]. It just embodied her,” said her daughter Lara Bryant. Lana moved to the area in 1996 with her late husband, Dr. Rudy Falk, who ran a non-conventional cancer treatment clinic in Toronto. They set up a smaller clinic at Falk’s farm in Glencairn, which was in operation until his retirement. Lara said after Falk died (in 2000),
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a $175 charge. Shewell would like to remind people that garbage is never permitted to be burned in Clearview Township. Clearview firefighters were also called to the scene of a tractor fire inside a barn north of Creemore before 8 p.m. on Jan. 30. Deputy Fire Chief Roree Payment said having a fire extinguisher handy prevented a barn fire.
Creemore bus up for consideration by Trina Berlo Clearview councillors have decided to pursue the idea of adding bus service to Creemore but a lot of questions are yet to be answered. Council has directed staff to report back with the financial implications of extending the service to Creemore and using the allocated gas tax funds to fund it. Councillor Deborah Bronée said the gas tax funds would be a drop in the bucket compared to the full cost of running the bus and that she would rather see the money used to enhance the existing system. She said she thinks this decision is being approached from the wrong angle in that, instead of seeing a need for service and then finding the funds to implement it, this decision is being driven by the surprise funding allocation. Councillor Thom Paterson said the high operating costs have to be considered. The existing Stayner bus costs $190,000 per year to operate and brings in only $15,000 in revenue. “Everyone will want transit for their communities but we have to look at what’s best for Clearview,” said Paterson. CAO Steve Sage said more information will be included in the upcoming staff report. He alluded to the fact that most transit systems run at a loss, saying Clearview ridership is increasing but if it doesn’t see 15 per cent in returns, council may wish to address that. “Maybe the Stayner solution long term isn’t the right solution either,” said Sage. Paterson said, “We’re not going to get the ridership out of Creemore that you do in Stayner.” Councillor Kevin Elwood asked that the need be assessed to help council make a decision.
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This Weekend Friday, February 2
• Groundhog Day! 6 more weeks of winter? Or a month and a half?!
Friday, February 2 to Sunday, Feb. 4
• 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.
Saturday, February 3
• 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.
• The Gee Trophy Slalom Race at Devil’s Glen Country Club. Under 16 (boys and girls) at 9:30 a.m. at Race hill - Stairway. Watch exciting ski race action from Canada’s future ski stars. Hwy. 124 Glen Huron. • Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, Meeting at 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie. Speaker will be Sherilyn Bell, BSc UE, What Lies Beneath. Decision-making process and the occasional ethical dilemma that can pop up unexpectedly. For more info, visit ogs.on.ca or call 1-855-697-6687 ext. 328 or 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.
Sunday, February 4
• Church Services on page 5. • Bee Natural Caretakers (BNC) presents a live Skype conference with Michael Bush, international author of “The Practical Beekeeper” at Dufferin County Museum - Corbetton Church, 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur, from 1 to 4 p.m. Beginner and experienced Beekeepers. Beekeeping naturally. Guest Fee for non-members: $10 per person, free for BNC members. Visit www. beenaturalcaretakers.com, email clickertraining@ icloud.com or call Janet Grant at 519-925-0486.
Upcoming Events Monday, February 5
• Army Cadets at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday until June. Fun and dynamic youth program for 12-18 year olds, sponsered 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. • Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting with Rick Waechter discussing Regenerative Farming - A Better Way, A Healthier Way. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota St., Collingwood. Admission CDHS membership or $5.
Tuesday, February 6
• 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.
Tuesday, February 6 & Wednesday, Feb. 7
• EarlyON Child and Family Satellite Site for parents/caregivers and children age 0-6 years of age at Station on the Green Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Programs and services offered are free. Contact 705-446-0816 for more information or visit www.e3.ca/childrensservices-2/earlyon-child-and-family-centre.
Wednesday, February 7
• 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.
Thursday, February 8
• Your Connections Canada Presents Let’s Talk Money at Suiteworks Business Centre, 92 Caplan Avenue, Barrie from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Finances, mortgages, taxes, spending, saving, TFSAs RRSPs. $20 admission at www.eventbrite.ca/e/ yccs-lets-talk-money-tickets-42297636369. • Georgian Bay Photography Club Meeting at the Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement Residence (Theatre Room), 57 Trott Blvd. Collingwood, at 6:30 p.m. Free to members and $10 at the door for non-members.
Saturday, February 10
• Creemore Skating Club’s Valentine’s Bake Sale at the Creemore Arena in the lobby from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. Stop by to find cookies, cupcakes, tarts, brownies and maybe a pie or two!
Sunday, February 11
• Mulmur’s 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off from 1 to 3 p.m. at North Dufferin Community Centre, 706114 Cty Rd 21, Honeywood. Free admission & family skate. Email info@mulmur.ca to enter your chilli.
Monday, February 12
• Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the Huron Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Visit www. gbbcc.com for more information.
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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.
Saturday, February 24
• 4th Annual Clearview Fire Fighters vs Creemore Coaches Hockey Game & Dance at Creemore Arena starting at 7 p.m. Come out and support this great game and bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank as well. $5 per person, kids free. Serving drinks & food during the game. Dance to follow game in the Arena Hall (Age 19+ in hall).
Saturday, March 10
• Knox Presbyterian Church Dunedin is celebrating 150 years! The Kickoff Event is a Baked Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner. We will host 2 sittings in the Church Hall 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Adults $15 and $7 for children. Ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, dinner roll and of course dessert. For more info and to reserve your tickets and preferred sitting, call 705-466-2739, 705-466-2161 or 705-466-3346.
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. • Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation's 19th Annual Ski Day at Osler Bluff Ski Club. $150 per person. Info and registration at 705-444-8645 or visit www. cgmhf.com. • 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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Black history champion awarded by Trina Berlo Janie Cooper-Wilson was presented the Harriet Tubman Award at the Ontario Black History Society’s 2018 Black History Month kick-off reception, for her commitment to raising awareness and preserving black history. The event, held Jan. 28 at the Toronto Convention Centre, was attended by about 700 people. CooperWilson, founder and executive director of SilverShoe Historical Society, said it was a great honour to be recognized for her efforts to promote black history and the collective history of the area. The kick-off brunch is the social event of the season for the black community, said Cooper-Wilson, adding that it was the 40th anniversary of the Ontario Black History Society, making the event even more significant. The award given to Cooper-Wilson is named for Harriett Tubman, an American abolitionist who led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad. Cooper-Wilson said the event was like a reunion for fellow historians, activists and family. Cooper-Wilson was nominated by OBHS secretary Dorothy Abbott. They worked together for many years at the Owen Sound Emancipation Festival. She said she had no idea that she had been nominated and was very surprised to learn she was the winner. She also learned that both she and Abbott will be included in the 2018 edition of 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women, launching at a September gala. In addition to her other work, Cooper-Wilson has spent 20 years working with a group of volunteers to restore Bethel Union Pioneer Cemetery in New Lowell and she was successful in having it designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, for its cultural heritage and historical significance. For her next project, SilverShoe Historical Society has been allotted $2,750 in grants to begin restoration work at the Old Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery (also known as the Sunnidale Pioneer Cemetery), on Highway 26. (The money comes from Clearview Township – $750 through the municipal community grant and $2,000 from the municipality’s newly established fund specifically for cemetery restoration and work is to begin in the spring).
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Skating Club holds Valentine bake sale The Creemore Skating Club is selling sweet treats for Valentine’s Day at a bake sale on Saturday, Feb. 10. Find cookies, cupcakes, tarts, brownies and maybe a pie or two. The sale will be held in the lobby of the Creemore Arena from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Mulmur brings back chili cook-off Mulmur Township is hosting the second annual Chili Cook-off and family skate. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 11, at North Dufferin Community Centre, 706114 County Road 21. Anyone wishing to enter a chili is welcome to contact info@mulmur.ca to register and get more information. Admission is free.
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Janie Cooper-Wilson (centre) with Dr. Jean Augustine (right), Canada’s first Black female MP and cousin Lyle Kersey, who was presented a lifetime achievement award, at the Ontario Black History Society’s 2018 Black History Month kick-off reception in Toronto. “This is the first established cemetery in Clearview… so it’s very important,” said Cooper-Wilson. “It’s the first one people see when they are coming in on Highway 26.” The full scope of the project includes repairing the obelisk, commemorative arch and limestone tombstones. “It’s a very expensive project, to repair tombstones, and because it is so overwhelming for the municipality. Municipalities have sort of been sliding through, just cutting the grass and filling in sunken graves, that sort of thing, but they haven’t maintained the stones themselves and this is all over Ontario. Clearview really
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Knox Presbyterian Church in Dunedin is marking its 150-year anniversary. The celebration kicks off with a baked ham and scalloped potato d i n n e r, i n c l u d i n g v e g e t a b l e s , coleslaw, dinner roll and dessert, in the church hall on March 3, with two sittings, at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets cost $15 per adult and $7 per child. To make a reservation for a preferred time and for more information, contact Shirley Ferguson at 705466-2739, Delsie Metheral at 705466-2161 or Maxine Ferguson at 705-466-3346.
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Opinion Editorial
Bring back government ads to support local news Data from a recent poll appears to indicate that a majority of Canadians value community news and that they would like to see the government support the preservation of local media outlets. With newspapers folding like, well, newspapers, it is a hot topic and while it would be self serving for us to call for some kind of government subsidy for community newspapers, the solution may be much simpler. Governments could return to the practice of advertising in local newspapers to deliver their message and connect with communities. All levels of government have pretty much forsaken the community newspaper as a way of promoting programs, requesting feedback and communicating in general. Many community newspapers are part of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association, which used to handle large ad campaigns that would run in a multitude of papers throughout an area. The ads not only benefited the local newspaper but also supported the association, which in turn would advocate for its publications. These ads have virtually stopped running in recent years. If government would forget about creating a fancy subsidy and step up its advertising with true local community news outlets, be they online or print, it would go a long way to strengthen the operation. A big subsidy could end up mostly going to the shareholders of the big conglomerates, but actual advertising revenue gets into the hands of sales reps in the form of commission or going back into general revenues to be reinvested into the health of the product. It has been said that newspapers need to modernize and that there is no proposal to subsidize non-viable products. But who’s to say what is viable in different communities? That shouldn’t be a government decision, that should be a community decision. There are still many barriers to consuming online news, including access to computers and the internet, in addition to trustability. It is very difficult to know what is what out there. Poll results: According to a Nanos Poll prepared for the Globe and Mail in December and released in January, “When asked whether they supported additional government funding to keep news sources open, more than half of Canadians supported (22%) or somewhat supported (33%) the idea, while just over two in five oppose (26%) or somewhat oppose (15%) this. Four percent of Canadians are unsure. The number of people who support additional funding for local news sources was highest in Quebec where nearly two thirds (65%) supported or somewhat supported additional funding, and lowest in the prairies where just over one in three (37%) supported or somewhat supported additional funding to keep news sources open. The only age group to that did not have a majority that wanted to keep local stations (48%) open were those between the ages of 18 and 34.”
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Forward thinking traffic measures needed Editor: I read with interest the most recent issue of the township’s newsletter, The Clear View , edition 5. As it relates to the front page, “Speeding Concerns”, I commend the mayor and deputy mayor in their efforts to get the new bylaws passed to improve our traffic safety but certainly do question the validity of the traffic study summaries presumably prepared by Clearview public works staff. There are obvious flaws in that study: Mary Street, 10,000 vehicles in 2.5 weeks? Measuring traffic speeds in winter conditions as were recorded in February/March 2017? If these numbers are correct this data indicates that over 2,500 vehicles were over the speed limit on a street where senior citizens are trying to
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cross the road and where there are no sidewalks. At the end of the day, the 110 residents/ taxpayers who signed the petition simply want the peaceful enjoyment of their homes and the streets of Creemore – safety for seniors, their families and pets. While the mayor and deputy get it, it’s now time for the chief administrative officer and general manager of transportation to become more forward thinking in developing measures as are being implemented in so many local municipalities. As a footnote, the implementation of measures as instructed by council still has not been completed to date. Jeremy Ray, Creemore.
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Young settler brings home bacon as garrison chef Local History
Atlantic in 1832. There came into my What follows are the hands this past fall an words of C.B. Smith. interesting story, a very The Smith family long story, so long that it arrived in Montreal early would fill up several entire in July 1832. At that time, issues of this newspaper. Montreal was the seat of This story is about George Helen the government for Canada. and Mary Ann Smith who BLACKBURN The population of the city came to this area, a few was around 2,000. miles to the north-east of Creemore, Grandfather George thought all he as two of Nottawasaga’s first settlers. had to do was go to the land office, get This account of the Smiths was a grant of land and get possession at written by C.B. Smith, better known once. It couldn’t be just so arranged. as Bert. Bert was the highly regarded At the colonization office he and much loved editor and owner of happened to contact a member of the The Creemore Star from 1924 to 1954. Government known as the Honourable The copy I have received was edited John McDonald (not John A.). This by his grandson, James David Smith, man McDonald, evidently a grafter, and I have been given permission to gave evasive answers to questions share the Smith history. and suggested that Grandfather would The story goes back to 1825 in come back in a couple of weeks when Yorkshire, England on the vast estate he (McDonald) expected to have of the Marquis of Landsdowne. On something especially good to offer the personal staff of Lord Lansdowne him. On his next visit McDonald told was a young man by the name of him about a wonderful new township George Smith. At one of the annual being surveyed. It happened to be picnics held by the Marquis for his Nottawasaga although at that time workers, George Smith met Mary it had not been named. Grandfather Ann Standish, an apprentice cook in continued to wait. the estate’s mansion. As things go in The real fact was later discovered the lives of young men and women that McDonald had an ulterior motive these two married. They both were in locating settlers in Nottawasaga. keen to go to Canada where free land He was to get every tenth farm of 100 grants were being offered. For them acres for promoting settlement in the it seemed like a great adventure not township. realizing the many difficulties that By the time autumn had arrived lay ahead of them. With a young baby and it was too late to consider a in tow they set off across the broad
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Image from A Glimpse of Creemore’s past
Bert Smith looks over an issue of The Creemore Star. He served as publisher and editor of the newspaper from 1924 to 1953. journey into an unknown wilderness the family funds were getting low. Grandmother went one morning to buy food. She paused to listen to the town crier make the usual morning announcements. The regular chef at the garrison had died suddenly and among other announcements made by the crier was this, “Is there any experienced capable cook in town who would be willing to cook and serve a banquet for a group of visiting officers expected to visit the Montreal garrison the following day?” Funds being low this brave young mother (then only 23) held up her hand. She got the job. Perhaps I should explain that in 1832 capable cooks were almost a non-entity. Grandmother prepared the food for the officers’ banquet and it was such a success that she was practically requisitioned by the officers and was put on the garrison’s payroll. Grandfather George found himself as the babysitter. He was humiliated, however he fulfilled the role because of necessity. His energetic young wife was bringing home the bacon. One would suspect that there was collusion between the officers at the garrison and officials at the land office. In all events Grandfather was given a run around at the land office until the autumn of 1833. McDonald had at last a map of Nottawasaga Township. He pinpointed a lot near the centre, which happened to be Lot 16, Concession 6 (the north-east corner of Sideroad 15/16, Sixth line, locally known as
Smithdale). I suspect Grandfather wasn’t a shrewd businessman because he didn’t secure title to the property, as he should have. McDonald promised he would fix it up later. The journey towards Nottawasaga from Montreal was started in the spring of 1834. When Grandmother resigned her job at the garrison, the officers very kindly gave her a supply of iron pots and other cooking utensils. Grandfather had been given a crude map outlining the route they were to follow. Grandmother told me that their worldly possessions were a box of bedding, a box of cooking utensils, a box of tools such as axes, shovels, trowels and some rope. They had a box of food. They had no furniture of any kind and a limited amount of English currency. It was a slow journey down the St. Lawrence River and the length of Lake Ontario. Eventually they reached a dock at the mouth of the Humber River where they disembarked. They were some ten miles west of a little town called York. At the Humber River they boarded a flat-bottomed boat propelled by oars. After several trips up the Humber they had to make a portage overland to the Holland River. This stream took them to Kempenfelt Bay and eventually Barrie. (To be continued...)
Helen Blackburn is a retired teacher, avid gardener and a long-time contributor to The Creemore Echo. She writes about local history.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 2, 2018
Martha Bull watercolour show inspired by bees by Trina Berlo Creemore artist Martha Bull has created a body of work inspired by bees, now on display at the Collingwood Public Library. Bull, who works out of Mill Street Art Studio in Creemore and teaches watercolour at the Bay School of Art in Collingwood, has been painting with watercolour since 1983, after attending the Ontario College of Art. She describes her medium of choice as a delightful playground for the adventurous spirit. Bull said she was offered an opportunity to show work at the library in Collingwood but there would be a tight turnaround. She had about six weeks to produce the body of work. Having been inspired by bees, Bull said she already had four images completed but need to produce 20 more. “I worked really hard and it was really fun,” she said, adding that it was the first time she had kept that kind of pace, working everyday on a single project. “It’s kind of an eclectic show, though it is about bees.” In preparation for the show, Bull said she was doing a lot of research about bees and decided to include fact sheets about the lifecycle, the bees’ daily chores and bees that are trained to detect drugs.
“Bees are really, really cool and very interesting. I certainly didn’t know very much about them before I started the show. As a result, the show is really kid friendly and family friendly,” said Bull. “Because it was part of my artistic experience to learn more about them because I was reading so much – I am not a beekeeper. I don’t have any intention of doing a bee life – I found it fascinating. I think it’s a nice interactive process for people to get involved in some of the knowledge about bees.” “Bees and their plight move me,” writes Bull in her artist’s statement. “My interest in bees started with their stunningly beautiful bodies. The more I drew and painted them the more involved I got in their fascinating story. As we all now know, bee survival is threatened by habitat degradation and toxic chemicals used by agribusiness and other industries. Their study has been a joy as well a huge angry sorrow.” “I have been living and breathing bees now for quite a while and I’m not done with them yet. I have incorporated some mixed media pieces and different substrates as well as some printmaking into the show. It has been a delightful way to work.” (Continued on next page)
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Creemore artist Martha Bull with one of her watercolours from Bee Inspired show at the Collingwood Public Library.
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G&M flu outbreak now over An influnza outbreak declared Jan. 26 on Collingwood G&M Hospital’s Surgical Unit, is now over. Regular visiting guidelines have resumed. There is still a heightened level of influenza activity in the community, and patients and visitors are still being encouraged to wear a mask for their protection and the protection of others, while in the facility. The public is reminded to not visit patients in the hospital if they are feeling unwell or have cold/flu like symptoms.Â
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Bee Inspired continues through February “I hope that you see bees close up as I do when you see the Bee Inspired show.� Bull said there is an element of personal experimentation in the show, which includes paintings using new watercolour mediums and Yupo paper, a synthetic paper, and some prints.
The show is on display in the library's FreeSchools World Literacy Room until the end of February. The library is open daily, visit www. collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca for hours. Many of the small pieces have sold but there are still some available.
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SPORTS
Free CPR training Creemore Curling Club standings in Stayner Daytime Mixed (win-loss-tie) (win-loss) County of Simcoe Paramedic Services, in Lindsay 2-1 McDougall 4-2-1 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.
Martens 4-4-0 Lambert 4-4-0 Bell 3-2-2 Steed 3-4-1 Loranger 3-5-0 From the Hack: Monday had Teams Bell and Martens in a close match. Jim managed to come from behind for a win, for Team Bell, with a fourender in the eighth. Team Steed, with the help of super-subs Ron and Rick, secured an easy victory over Team Loranger. On Wednesday, Team Loranger bounced back for a win, with the help of the excellent shot-making from sub, Fred, and Team Lambert fought off Team Steed for another big W! Good curling everyone!
Snowshoe by Lamplight at Simcoe County Museum
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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.
Big Heart Seniors
The seniors were delighted to have Alma and Karl Seifert back again! Alma experienced a massive stroke last June and spent six months in the hospital. There was no physio available during that time but it is being done now in her home. Through all of that she has maintained her witty sense of humour and is able to play bid euchre with the best. Welcome back! There were 28 members out for bid euchre on Thursday, Jan. 25. Barb Pilon volunteered to chair the overdue election of officers for 2018. There is very little change. Marcia Cameron was elected the new president. Those continuing in the same capacity are Dave Smith, vice president, Irma Flack, treasurer, and Phyllis Seed, candy lady. The position of ding-a-ling (bell ringer after each game) was overlooked but Roy Veinot does such a good job, he will continue (we hope). Joan O’Laskey to takeFebruary notes CREEMORE ECHO agreed • Friday, 1, 2008 and write a column for The Echo but unfortunately her computer is being repaired this week. Mary Bouchard volunteered to record if Joan can not be there. Lucky 50/50 tickets were held by Karl Seifert, Ray Leighton, Marg Falls, and Ron Laing. Successful moonshots were played by Bob McNicol, Janice Stephens, and Phyllis Seed who had two and won the travel prize. Winners at bid euchre were Dave Smith, 287, Irma Flack, 275, Barb Cudmore, 266, Ron Laing, 256, and Marcia Cameron, 89. The lucky chair was empty. Dave, watch for that bottom step!
A positive approach to parenting
To the mom hiding in the bathroom, with tears rolling down her cheeks. To the dad who has lost his patience and is yelling at the kids again. To the parents who feel alone, raising kids can be hard, challenging and messy. You are not alone! 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. Check out www. triplep-parenting.ca or call Health Connection at 1-877-721-7520.
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Blue Mountains deputy mayor chairs NVCA
Town of the Blue Mountains Deputy Mayor Gail Ardiel, will h e a d t h e N o t t a w a s a g a Va l l e y Conservation Authority (NVCA) in 2018. Ardiel, an apple orchard owner and retired child care service provider, was acclaimed chair of the board at the NVCA’s 58th annual general meeting on Jan. 26. Ardiel has sat on the board for eight years, and served for four years as vice chair. In addition to her role at the NVCA, she is involved with the Ontario Small Urban
Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and sits on Grey County Council. In her acceptance remarks, Ardiel complimented her fellow board members for their commitment to building efficiencies at the authority. She commented on the opportunities for NVCA coming from the recent updates to the Conservation Authorities Act, particularly with regard to establishing long-term, stable sources of funding. Keith White, Councillor for the Township of Essa, was acclaimed
to the position of vice chair. In his remarks, White noted the growth pressures facing the watershed in the coming years, and stressed the importance of NVCA’s role in ensuring the effective management of watershed resources. Doug Lougheed, Councillor for the Town of Innisfil, stepped down from the position of chair, and will serve as the past chair for 2018. NVCA board members are appointed by 18 watershed municipalities in the counties of Simcoe, Dufferin and Grey.
Returning to the board is Mayor D a r re n W h i t e o f M e l a n c t h o n Township, who replaces Councillor James Webster. The board governs the authority, the NVCA, a public agency dedicated to protecting, enhancing and restoring the Nottawasaga Va l l e y w a t e r s h e d t o s u p p o r t a healthy environment, communities and lifestyles. The NVCA does so through specialized programs to protect, c o n s e r v e a n d e n h a n c e w a t e r, wetlands, forests and lands.
Warden Gerry Marshall re-elected Chair of Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall has been re-elected as the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) chair during the organization’s annual general meeting in Midhurst in January. “I am honoured to have been reelected to the position of Chair by my peers from across Southwestern Ontario and I look forward to continue to build on our goals in service to residents across Southwestern Ontario,” said Marshall. “Our resolve is high to strengthening overall economic development opportunities as it continues to be a priority because all residents benefit from a strong economy. Our partners at other levels of government including the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada are important
to this strategy and we continue to seek new ways to work with and secure funding from these partners.” Prior to his re-election, Marshall served as 2017 chair, and 2016 vice chair of the WOWC, and chair of the Board of Directors of the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc. Throughout 2015, Marshall worked closely with members of the WOWC to garner support for SWIFT from the private sector and other levels of government which culminated in a $180 million funding commitment from the federal and provincial governments in July 2016. Also appointed at the AGM as WOWC officers were: David Mayberry, Warden, Oxford County as vice chair; Kelley Coulter, CAO,
Bruce County as treasurer; and Mark Aitken, CAO, Simcoe County as secretary. In addition, Mayor Charlie Luke, Norfolk County, was appointed to serve as the WOWC representative to the AMO Board; Mayor George Bridge, Minto Township, as chair, WOWC Economic Development SubCommittee; committee membership to include: David Marr, Elgin County; Randy R. Hope, Chatham-Kent; Tom Bain, Essex County; Mitch Twolan, Bruce County; Dennis Lever, Wellington County; and Alan Barfoot, Grey County. The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus is a not-for-profit organization representing 15 upper and single tier municipalities in Southwestern Ontario with more than three million
residents. Its purpose is to enhance the prosperity and overall wellbeing of rural and small urban communities across the region.
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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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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.
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thank you Thank you to my wonderful family for arranging my 90th Birthday Party, and to my many relatives and friends who came to help me celebrate. Thank you also for the cards, flowers and gifts. It was a memorable day. With love and thanks to everyone. Gwen Taylor
planning an event? 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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Professional Carpenter available. Licenced & experienced. Specializing in minor renovations & finished carpentry. Phone 705-644-0000 or email buildingdreams@vianet.ca. Local Mechanic seeking new clients. Offering convenient pick-up and drop-off service. I will pick up your vehicle from your home or office, drive it back to the shop to be serviced and return it when the repairs are complete. Call now to schedule an appointment at 705-466-9950. 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. Call 705-441-1836.
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Mackey, David Albert Charles passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto at the age of 76. David, loving husband of Thelma (nee Sanderson). Dear father of Tammy and her husband Gord Zeggil, Terry and her husband Paul Jamieson and Tim and his wife Paula Mackey. Survived also by his sister Jean and her husband Neil Metheral, and mother Donalda Mackey. Cherished grandfather of Tristan Zeggil (Ashley Leimgardt), Tahnee Scott (Colin Scott), Tanner Zeggil, Cody Jamieson (Jessica Reid), Shannon Jamieson (Matt Waghorn), Wade Mackey (Brianna Wilson), Taylor Mackey and Cole Mackey (Alex Lamberti). David is predeceased by his father Charlie Mackey. A Celebration of David’s Life will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the Creemore Legion from 1 to 5 p.m. For those wishing to make a donation in David’s memory donations to the Hospital for Sick Children or the Badjeros Cemetery would be appreciated. Friends may visit David’s online book of memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
death notice Bryant, Juliana It is with great sadness that we announce that Juliana (Lana) Bryant Falk died on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was 77 years old. She died peacefully at home with her three children by her side. She will be dearly missed by Colin (Sinead), Lara (Chris) and Samantha (Tony), her siblings Luise (George), Tom (Gail), Jennie (Alex), all of her nieces and nephews and her darling grandchildren Sam, Zoë, Evi and Ella (her little chickens). It was being in the company of friends and family that gave her the most joy. Lana was born in St. Catharines, Ontario in 1940. She lived in more than 20 cities throughout Canada, but in 1996 she moved from Toronto with her late husband (Dr. Rudy Falk) to the Creemore area and has considered it home ever since. Lana loved Creemore; she devoted much of her time volunteering at local charity events and looking out for the village’s best interest. She could often be found having coffee at Norma’s, socializing with her friends at book club, bridge and dinner parties and taking long brisk walks around town. Lana was an incredibly positive person, who always lived in the moment. When people think of her they will remember being greeted at her door with open arms, her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore, on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Royal Victoria Hospital or Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. Friends may visit Juliana’s online Book of memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
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Clothing Drive Fundraiser for Creemore Minor Hockey Assoc. Donations can be dropped off at Creemore Arena until March.
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Employment Opportunity Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourer– Temporary Full-time Clearview Township is currently seeking two (2) temporary full-time Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourers from April – October, 2018. Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks, Culture and Recreation, the Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourers are responsible for the maintenance of community property and township beautification projects. The preferred candidates will possess strong working knowledge of power and hand tools, push movers, riding lawn movers, whipper / weed snipper, power washers and street sweeper. They must be a self starter with strong problems solving skills and a pride in good workmanship attitude as well the ability to deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
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Skills and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated experience in street scapes, parks and outdoor spaces. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Personal suitability and satisfactory physical condition. • Knowledge of standard hand and power tools, lawn maintenance equipment and equipment used in maintenance activities and ability to operate such in a safe and effective manner. • Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and safe work practices. • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to perform heavy manual labour, including bending, stooping, reaching and lifting heavy objects. • Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. • Ability to climb on ladders and to work in confined spaces. • Current certification WHIMIS • A valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class “G” with a driving record that demonstrates responsible / safe driving behavior Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $24.18 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay. Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a criminal background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2018-009 to Human Resources by February 28, 2018 to:hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please visit: www.clearview.ca
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Summer Student Opportunities 2018 summer student job opportunities are available with Clearview Township. Details of all jobs and hiring criteria can be viewed at: wwww.clearview.ca under the employment opportunities section. • • • • • •
Job #2018–001 Pool Instructors / Life Guards (6 positions) Job #2018–002 Pool Lifeguard – Supervisor Job #2018–003 Student Water / Sewer Operator (Co-Op position) Job #2018–004 Student Roads Workers (4 positions) Job #2018–005 Student Tourism/ Culture Assistants (3 positions) Job #2018–006 Student Planning Assistant
All positions are 35-40 hours per week (May to August 2018) All resumes must be received electronically through the Human Resources department, by Friday, February 23, 2018 at: hr@clearview.ca Please indicate job # in subject line. If applying for more than one position, please indicate order of preference. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255
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