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Friday, May 4, 2018 Vol. 18 No. 18
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Hiking the Himalayas for Dads
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Creemore resident killed in ATV accident by Trina Berlo A Creemore resident, Brett Parkes, has died of injuries sustained during an ATV accident. Parkes, 33, was a devoted husband to his high school sweetheart Suzi Stinson and his two young sons, Kane and KC. On the morning of Saturday, April 28, a passerby came upon the scene on Lavender Hill Road, just south of Dunedin, where Parkes had been trapped for several hours. Clearview Fire Chief Colin Shewell said rescuers were called at 8 a.m. With firefighters, paramedics and police on scene, the injured man was extricated and taken to hospital in serious condition. Shewell said firefighters had to cut some trees and stabilize the ATV before removing him from the scene, which was next to the roadway. “The initial investigation indicates the male occupant had been trapped under the ATV for several hours prior to emergency services being dispatched to the collision scene. [He]
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Brett Parkes with sons Kane, 4, and KC, 3. was freed from under the ATV by emergency responders and transported to Collingwood General and Marine Hospital [and] was then transported to hospital in Toronto with life
threatening injuries. [He] succumbed to his injuries while in Toronto hospital,” said police. Stinson said her husband was a hard worker and a wonderful provider.
Off to the races
Nominations open for municipal election, incumbents file
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Creemore BIA has installed its new street decor, replacing the flower boxes with vintage style bikes and basket planters. It has not yet been decided what will be done with the bikes at the end of the season but there is a chance the bikes will be raffled or auctioned off at some point.
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Everything he did was motivated by a desire to support his family. An online fundraiser to help cover the costs of finishing a renovation to the family home, which Parkes was diligently working away at so his family could move in. They are welcoming donations of money and are calling out to people who have the ability to help complete the renovation. “We are praying that as a community, we can come together as one and at least relieve some financial stress from this young family during this extremely devastating time of need and allow Brett to rest easier knowing that his beautiful family has support through all of this,” wrote Allison Stinson on the Go Fund Me Page. To offer help with construction contact Allison at allikat.co@outlook. com and to donate online, visit www. gofundme.com/5ha4qjs. A celebration of life for Parkes will be held at the Avening Community Centre on Saturday, May 12 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
by Trina Berlo Municipal election nominations opened Tuesday and three people have already filed their paperwork. Incumbents Thom Paterson (for Ward 5, Creemore and Avening), Robert Walker (for Ward 3, Stayner) and Connie Leishman (Ward 6, Sunnidale Corners) have all put their names in. The nomination period, which has been shortened this time around from 37 weeks to 13 weeks, opened May 1.
The filing deadline is 2 p.m. on July 27. Candidates have to gather 25 signatures from eligible voters who support their nomination. There is also a requirement for third party advertisers to register with the municipality. The policy refers to individuals, corporations and unions that are advertising a position, either for or against a specific candidate. Third party advertising does not include “issue based” messaging promoted by community groups. Candidate information is available at town hall in Stayner and online at clearviewclerk.ca/election. Election Day is Oct. 22 and the new term of council begins on Dec. 1.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 4, 2018
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This Weekend Friday, May 4
• Stayner Heritage Society presents “The Becketts” (an evening of old time fiddling, step dancing & country music at 7:30 p.m. at Clearview Community Church, 1070 Country Road 42, Stayner. Adults $20 in advance; $25 at the door; children (under 12) $10. For tickets call 705-4282540 or visit Barb’s Clothes Closet. • Theatre Orangeville’s Starlight Gala. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dessert is in the Town Hall atrium during the 2018/19 Season announcement, Opening Night performance of The Birds and The Bees, and post show reception. Tickets $150 ($100 tax receipt). Call the Box Office to book tickets at 519-942-3423.
Saturday, May 5
• Annual Scrap Metal Day and Bottle Drive. Hosted by The Creemore Skating Club. Please place your scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, or other metal items, as well as liquor and beer bottles by the curb 8 a.m. (on Saturday, May 5) in the town of Creemore. Electronics not
accepted. Special pickups will be made in New Lowell, Glencairn, Dunedin, Lisle, Mulmur, Clearview and areas outside of Creemore if you call Julie Bigham 705-466-2977 or jbigham30@ hotmail.com to make arrangements. • Stayner Lions Pancake Breakfast with Sausage from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner. Adults $7, Children 6 and over $5, 5 and under free. Silent Auction in support of Diabetes Canada. (Silent Auction will move to the duck race at Kinsmen Park and close at 1:30 p.m.) • BBQ at Midwest Metals in support of the Creemore Skating Clubʼs Scrap Metal Day from 10 a.m. to noon. $5 for hotdog or hamburger & drink. (Midwest Metals closes at noon today.) • 7th Annual Stayner Kinsmen Duck Race Day at Kinsmen Park, Brock Street, Stayner. Duck Day activities downtown Stayner from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Duck Day at the park starts at 11 a.m. Silent auction in support of Diabetes Canada from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. BBQ from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Duck races begin at 1 p.m. Live music & more in the park.
• Grand Opening for D-Vine Wine and the Cheesy Corner in Stayner. Drop in from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the mayor cutting the ribbon at 11 a.m. • Come & Go Tea for Gerry Blackburn’s 90th Birthday. Drop in from 2 to 4 p.m. to Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore. Best wishes only. • Spring Auction & Supper featuring celebrity auctioneer Bob Severn, Auction preview at 4 p.m. Supper served between 4 and 7 p.m. Bidding begins at 7 p.m. 50/50 draw. Cash or cheque for bids won. All proceeds will go to the volunteer run and operated Horning’s Mills Community Hall.
Sunday, May 6
• Church Services on page 5. • Taming Wildflowers with Miriam Goldberger of Wildflower Farm at Shelburne Public Library from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn all about wildflowers benefiting bees. Free for Bee Natural Caretakers Members, $10 guest fee. www.beenaturalcaretakers.com.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 8
• St. John’s Gals Meeting in St. John’s United Church Fellowship Hall at 7:30 p.m. Laura Yates will be the speaker. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday, May 9
• 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, May 10
• Zumba by Pedro at Byng Public School, 239 William Street, Stayner, at 7 p.m. Thursdays to June 14. $8 per lesson – first lesson half price. Contact Dance Studio Hias at 705-241-1395 or info@hias.ca for more info. • Nature League speaker event with John Millar of Water First discussing his organization’s efforts to address water challenges in First Nations communities. At Collingwood Library (2nd floor), 55 Ste. Marie Street. 10 a.m. Coffee. 10:30 a.m. Presentation. All welcome!
Friday, May 11
• Flowers by MS Design Kids Mother’s Day Workshop, After School. Call 705-466-1131 for info. • Community Mother’s Day Pasta Supper at St. John's United Church from 5 to 7 p.m. Family of 5 (2 adults & 2 or more children) $10, adults $4, children (6 – 13) $2, children under 5 free. There will be a craft station for children to make a craft for their mom, grandma, aunt, etc. at no extra cost. • Trivia Night at the GNE Fairgrounds. Call 705444-1334 for info.
Friday, May 11 & Saturday, May 12
• Massive Craft Supplies Sale. A fundraiser for The South Georgian Bay Team of Days for Girls at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, on County Rd. 124, just south of Nottawa. Days for Girls is a nonprofit organization creating reusable, sustainable menstrual kits for girls all over the world. Friday, May 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soup supper and lunch available for only $6. A huge amount of quilting cottons, yarns and miscellaneous craft supplies as well as completed crafts. Cash sales only. All proceeds go to purchase supplies to complete the menstrual kits.
Saturday, May 12
• Plant & Bake Sale at Primrose United Church from 8 to 11 a.m. Baking, bee friendly hanging baskets, planters, 4” plants and perennials available. Preorders to be in by May 6. Order forms and info on Facebook or call 519-925-2397 or email gailbrown.pharm@yahoo.ca. • Spring Sale and Mother’s Day Tea at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds to support The Door Youth Programs. For more information please call 705428-3733 or 705-428-2323. • 33rd Ramp Romp at Singhampton Community Centre from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dine on luscious leeks, pork and veggies & pie. Adults $15, students $13, under 12 $7, under 6 free. Silent auction. Proceeds to the community centre. • POSTPONED - Entre Amis - Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society regrets that its Annual Spring Fundraising Dinner at Station on the Green is postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. PHAHS will be rescheduling this event. All ticket holders will be refunded in full and informed when a new date is set. For more information contact sara@creemore.com or 705-466-9906. • Creemore Minor Hockey Association Elimination Cash Draw & Dance at Creemore Arena. Live music by the classic rock band, Little Foot. 3 cash prizes to be won, ranging from $500 to $5,000. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets available at Creemore Echo or contact any Creemore Hockey member or call 705-466-5082. • Local R&B/Pop/Jazz band Coldjack will perform live at The Historic Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario Street, Collingwood at 7 p.m. and will feature 20 student musicians of the Collingwood Collegiate Institute Jazz Band. For more info visit www.coldjack.com. Tickets $40 each - order online: www.ticketor. com/gayetytheatre/tickets/coldjack-featuring-ccijazz-band-107392#buy. • Buck & Doe for Mike Patton & Amanda Hayworth at the GNE Fair Grounds from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bus pick up & drop off in Stayner & Collingwood.
Sunday, May 13
• Creemore Legion Mother’s Day 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. • Mother’s Day Breakfast at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Rd. from 8 a.m. to noon. A fundraiser to offset costs local children and their families may incur needing treatment at one of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Treatment is free but Shriners help with expenses such as lodging, food and transportation. Adults $10, children under 5 free. Visit www.manitoshrineclub.ca for more info.
Monday, May 14
• Annual Meeting of the Creemore Union Cemetery will be held at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, Creemore.
Tuesday, May 15
• Annual Fish Dinner at Centennial United Church, corner of William & Oak Street, Stayner, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Rainbow trout from Georgian Bay with all the trimmings & homemade pies! Adults $16, children 6-12 $8, 5 & under free. Takeouts & gluten-free available. Entertainment while you wait. A fundraiser for the church’s work.
Saturday, May 19
• Please join Queen Victoria at the Creemore Log Cabin’s Opening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Please also note that History Hosts will be on hand to welcome visitors every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving.) Creemore’s Little Jail is now open daily to visitors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 705-466-2261 for more information. • Creemore Tennis Club Spring Social at Station on the Green from 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come meet other members and to meet the Tennis Coach for 2018. Call 705-790-2518 or email gwayton@rogers.com for more info. • Breakdown County Boys - a fundraiser for the hospital at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 63, 490 Ontario St, Collingwood at 7:30 p.m. In support of the Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation Surgical Campaign. Opening performance by Collingwood Collegiate Institute’s Grade 11 Jazz Band. Tickets $30 available at www.collingwoodhospital.com/events. • Hold ur Horses, it’s a Hoe Down at Great Northern Exhibition, 2220 Fairgrounds Road, Stayner at 8 p.m. Help support the North American Belgian Championships 9. Grab your cowboy hat & boots & wear your denim. The “Mane Event” features live music by Rob Kirkham & Neon Rain. Games, draws, and DJ. Call Robert or Sonja McArthur at 705-441-5435 or mewdreamsfarm@hotmail.com to buy your ticket for $25.
Saturday, May 26
• New Lowell Public School is hosting a Spring Clean Up Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a scrap metal fundraiser, used clothing drop off, car wash for $5, and free mulch pick up! Bring your own shovel and container. • 19th Century Carpenter’s Tools (used by the James Scarrow family) will be on display at the Creemore Log Cabin, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, August 3
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Blue Moon IV, MidSummer Eve Party at Alpine Ski Club. Order your tickets by phone now for early bird ticket price of $135 until May 30, $150 after May 30. Call 705-445-2330 or visit www.bbbsgt.ca.
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Hiking the Himalayas in honour of dads by Trina Berlo In April, a group of women set off on a Himalayan trek in memory of two fathers. Creemore area resident Wendy Cooper and her sister Heather lost their father, Garvin, a few years ago. Cooper’s longtime friend Alena Grunwald also lost her father to the same type of cancer. Cooper said both their dads were diagnosed within a couple of years of each other but luckily they both lived on for more than four years. It was Grunwald’s father Pete, who like his daughter, was an adventurer at heart. “Alena’s dad was the original inspiration,” said Cooper. “He always wanted to go to the Himalayas but he never made it.” Cooper said her father was not at all the type of person who would want to hike up a mountain, but it was a nice way to honour him. They set an initial fundraising goal of $5,380, a dollar value to match the height of South Base Camp in Nepal. When they exceeded that amount, they set a goal of $8,848 to match the height of Everest. In the end, donations totalled $12,650, to go to Pancreatic Cancer Canada. During the 11-day hike, beginning April 3, they stayed at teahouses – simple hotels along the way – where they were fed and played cards in the
evenings. The highest point for them was Kala Patthar at 5,545 metres. The terrain was difficult and rocky and the landscape went from treed, to brush and then little vegetation. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” said Cooper. She said there are many people doing the trek – people of all ages and fitness levels. Some people struggle with altitude sickness and have trouble acclimatizing. Cooper said she felt lethargic, had headaches, had trouble sleeping and little appetite but she was able to continue the climb. Their guide Hari led them on their trek, avoiding the actual base camp where serious mountain climbers were spending the month acclimatizing. “For a lot of people it’s a pilgrimage,” said Cooper. “It’s a goal, a bucket list thing.” That wasn’t her motivation but, she said, it feels like a very spiritual place and they did hang some prayer flags for their fathers along the way. Others bring along some ashes and leave them in rock cairns there. “The scenery is otherworldly and the people are so nice and welcoming,” said Cooper. “Nepal is an incredible country from a cultural perspective.” For more information about pancreatic cancer and Pancreatic C a n c e r C a n a d a , v i s i t w w w. pancreaticcancercanada.ca.
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Wendy Cooper (centre) with her sister Heather Cooper and friend Alena Grunwald on their April trek in the Himalayas in honour of their fathers who died of pancreatic cancer.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 4, 2018
Opinion Editorial
Food for thought Doug Ford did an about face this week after getting what we can only assume was some pretty clear feedback on the issue of the Greenbelt. The take-away is that people want growth and prosperity but not at the expense of our most precious resources, food and water. The leader of the provincial PCs was video taped saying they would open up not all but a big chunk of the greenbelt and start building single family dwellings as a strategy to reduce housing costs. “The demand for single dwelling homes is huge but no one can afford them,” he said. As an affordable housing strategy, Ford said he had been talking to some of the biggest developers in the country, who were saying there was no land available to them, and it was their idea to build on farm fields and drive the costs down. He backtracked Tuesday, promising not to touch the Greenbelt, announcing that “after consultation with the people of Ontario, an Ontario PC Government would maintain the Greenbelt in its entirety.” “I looked at it as making sure we have more affordable housing. There have been a lot of voices saying that they don’t want to touch the Greenbelt. I govern through the people, I don’t govern through government,” said Ford. “The people have spoken - we won’t touch the greenbelt. Very simple. That’s it, the people have spoken. I’m going to listen to them, they don’t want me to touch the greenbelt, we won’t touch the greenbelt. Simple as that.” Adding, the following wording will be included in the upcoming Ontario PC Platform: Increase the supply of affordable housing across the GTA while protecting the Greenbelt in its entirety. Simcoe and Dufferin counties are impacted by proposed expansions to this and other land use plans and there is a lot of concern and opposition being voiced at the municipal level but their position, as we understand it, is that there are many policies in place to protect land. Farmland and water sources must be protected. Like fifth generation Clearview farmer Brooke Timmons wrote in a letter last month, “If we keep letting our farmland go for development we will no longer be able to feed ourselves.” Farmland is being gobbled up by development and the increased population is putting a strain on water sources. According to the Greenbelt Foundation, nine out of 10 Ontarians want new growth to occur in already built up areas. In a poll conducted by Environics Research for the Greenbelt Foundation and Environmental Defence, Ontarians were in strong support of policies to support the Growth Plan and protect farmland. The land and the water must be protected. How we do that has yet to be worked out and hopefully will be an ever evolving goal. There is a lot of finger pointing going on now with rural municipalities defending their land from urban decision makers but surely we can agree that we all need good wholesome food and we need clean water.
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In 1939, the year the Machesney family moved to Creemore from Allen Park, Orr Machesney purchased this grocery store (145 Mill St.) from Cecil Woolner. In time the store became Machesney’s Town and Country Groceteria and was painted the orange and black colours of Superior Stores, a number of independent grocers formed as a buying group. Pictured is Orr Machesney with daughter Bev Machesney, by whom the photo was submitted.
Keep the home fires burning Today we continue the story of the that when new settlers came and located Charles Smith family who were among the within a mile or two it was common for very first settlers in Nottawasaga Township. them to come to the Smith cabin and ask The Smith family story is much the same as for a pail of coals in order that they could many others who made their way into the start their own fire. wilderness and established a home without Our pioneer ancestors had only meager conveniences and raised a big family success with their first garden crops. As Helen of children. Perhaps it is the same story their little clearing around their cabin was BLACKBURN as yours. The account written by Charles extended they planted such products as Smith’s grandson, Bert Smith, is a great treasure potatoes, turnips, pumpkins and corn. The beasts of because very few families have such a complete story. the forest however were for years a menace. They Let us take a peak into the Smith cabin in the would come at night and eat everything. Finally they wilderness. First of all it was just one room with got a hog and also learned to keep fires burning around a rather crude fireplace. The opening meant for a their little plantation. However the wild animals window had no glass. In cold weather it was covered were reasonably tame and hard to make stay away. with a deerhide. The door was fashioned out of small Grandfather is said to have worked hard at chopping poles covered with deerhides. My readers must down trees and then waiting a year or more before realize there was no lumber available at that period. they would burn. Progress was accordingly slow. Accordingly there was no floor and not one item Grannie, as I called her, told me this story many of furniture. As was the custom of the Indians, times. Her husband was quite anxious to learn how Grandfather made beds out of poles. These were to grow and harvest wheat. He knew the area around covered with cedar boughs and hides. The fire in the Holland Landing and Newmarket was much older and fireplace was never allowed to go out and at night the settlers were harvesting their grain crops. Each the glow from the fireplace was the only light in the year around September 1st he would go to one of cabin. Later they procured a mold and Grandmother these places and help with the harvesting operations. made candles. The main reason for keeping the fire Besides profiting by the experience he would make a going was because there were no matches. Few little money, which was much needed. knew how it was possible to strike a fire with a flint While he was away, his wife and young family stone and tinder. As this was slow and tedious it was were left alone in their cabin in the woods. One fine avoided as much as possible. Grandmother told me (See “The Snake” on page 5)
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The snake makes Ramp Romp originates out of need for fire protection The Ramp Romp, Singhampton's The earthly ritual this Romp opportunity to socialize an appearance annual fundraising feast, is May 12. Spring arrives in the Singhampton further. Many just like to dance. (Continued from page 4) day towards the end of September, Grannie decided to wash her blankets. She hung a blanket on the limb of a nearby tree to dry. It fell to the ground. A thunderstorm came up and she rushed out to gather in her bedding. She and her children retired and around midnight the good man returned after being away about a month. He was very tired after the long day walking. The tired man was soon sound asleep. Gran said she was dozing off when she felt something around her neck. She soon realized it was a snake. Carefully removing it with her hands she tossed it onto the cabin floor. The next day she found it and threw it out into the forest. The brave woman had this experience without an outcry. She didn’t want to disturb her tired husband. We can only surmise the struggle of this pioneer settler. The clearing of the land was a slow and laborious task. All members of the family helped. Four more children were born after the family settled on the homestead. This made up a family of nine. It was then that calamity struck. In 1847, George Smith, the head of the household, took ill and died. He was buried at an old established cemetery north of Duntroon. His remains were moved in 1855 and interred in the newly established English Church cemetery in Creemore. The main reason, Grannie wanted him buried in a consecrated cemetery.
This is an account of the community event prepared for the 16th anniversary. The event is now in its 33rd year.
by Brad Bremner Each spring for the past 16 years, hundreds of individuals and thousands of wild leeks come together in Singhampton. They do so at the village’s Ramp Romp, a celebration of wild leeks for a very worthy cause. The story of the Ramp Romp’s beginnings, the annual rituals and the result of this community effort is a story worth telling. The beginnings In response to an incident in Singhampton in 1983, a group of concerned local residents created the Fire Prevention Committee. At that time, fire and emergency response came from too far away and was most often too late. The committee established the Ramp Romp as a fundraiser and awareness raiser to pursue the dream of more timely fire and emergency response for the community. Ramp Romp funds initially provided for emergency relief, fire extinguishers and a siren system. Since those first steps, the energy and perseverance of countless community minded volunteers have helped to make the dream of better fire protection a reality. The Ramp Romp has been a crucial part of realizing that dream. How does the annual ritual of the Ramp Romp happen? Read on.
Local Church Directory Sunday, May 6 Creemore United Pastoral Charge
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Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. Fri. May 25: Double Toonie Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.
area, usually twice. A date is set for the Ramp Romp, often twice. The brave and tireless leek pickers enter the moist maple forest, more than twice. And the leeks they dig. And the leeks they pick. And the leek digging and picking is a task, for sure. But it is a task with purpose. And they return to the village with nature’s springtime treasure. The green treasure’s aroma begins to permeate the village. The ritual of harvesting the ramps is complete. In the evening, for many evenings, the brave treasure cleaners carefully clean and wash thousands of leeks. And the leeks they clean. And the leeks they wash. And the cleaning and washing are tasks, no doubt. But they are tasks with purpose. The pungent aroma of the clean, green treasure, the wild leeks, gets carried farther around the village. While the harvest takes place, key members of the community are busy posting posters and signs, planning and enlisting volunteers for other tasks on the day of the Ramp Romp. Word of the event gets carried to many neighbouring communities. The aromatic event The day of the Ramp Romp arrives. Many arrangers, gatherers, cooks, bakers, cutters and the like have already been busy with myriad tasks. A typical Ramp Romp dinner feeds over 330 folk. To do this, statistically speaking, requires 154 pounds of roast pork, 59 kgs of scalloped potatoes, 1,300 ounces of beans, 8.5 litres of applesauce, 5.25 cubic feet of dinner rolls, hundreds of pickles, and variable volumes of mustard, apple juice and so forth. Central to the meal are an estimated 24,636 steamed leeks and 2,802 marinated ramps. For dessert – over 60 homemade pies. To feed 330 at the centre also requires many servers, cleaners and the like, and a healthy amount of cooperation. This culinary collaboration always takes place in an atmosphere of distinction – the aroma of the ramps has reached a peak. Folk young and old, from the local community and far away, join in the springtime feast. They eat. They socialize. They play. They share winter stories and springtime hopes. They enjoy. They share the taste and aroma of wild leeks, a natural spring tonic, and most of them take it home with them. If appetite and diet allows, they indulge in some very fine pie. Then feast gives way to frolic as the dance, the Romp, begins. Many take
Some seem to dance with purpose, others imagine that it is a way to wear off some pie. Romp purpose aside, one thing is certain: the sweet aroma is now deeply rooted in the community centre and neighbourhood. The proceeds, too, shall go to the centre and neighbourhood, in the form of better fire protection. The superb effect Singhampton’s volunteer firefighters, of Clearview Station 5, have been on call since 1992. Since then, many additions have been made to firefighting and emergency equipment that these community members use. The Jaws of Life, an electrical generator, a portable water pump and 1,000 gallon tank, and a smoke ejector fan among these additions. A great deal of time has been spent in training as well: typically, each firefighter spends 50 hours per year. In 1999, Station 5 responded to 22 calls. Like those who began the quest for better fire protection, these individuals have given a great deal of their time and energy. The greater Singhampton community has realized the dream of better fire protection. This accomplishment has taken tireless effort and countless individuals, working as a team. As you raise that forkful of leeks or pie to your lips, think. Think of the dreamers. Think of the many who have made this event successful, and who have helped make the dream a reality. Think of the volunteer firefighters. Enjoy that forkful and give thanks. Thank you all for coming to the Ramp Romp.
998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn
For more info call 705-466-3435
The Anglican Parish of Holy Trinity, Clearview
You’ll get a Warm Welcome & a Cold Beer! Visit our retail emporium for a fine selection of beer wear, glassware and of course, our award winning beer.
Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.
2 St. Clair Street, Duntroon Rev. Ray Dobson • 705-794-9140
Visit our Facebook page at “The Parish of Holy Trinity Clearview”
To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com
Store Hours: Mon to Sat - 10am to 6pm Sun - 11am to 5pm
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Ensemble cast sets poetry in motion
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
The cast of Quarter Century Theatre's Collected Stories for a Better World Jake McArthur, Rochelle Reynolds, Luke Ford, Nina Lewis, Aidan Jackson, Natalie Jurke, Drew Murdoch and Erin McAndrew (absent).
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by Trina Berlo Creemore teen Aidan Jackson is part of a collaborative ensemble cast putting poetry and the environment centre stage this month with Collingwood's Quarter Century Theatre. The troupe is presenting Collected Stories for a Better World, meshing acting, dance and song into a series of vignettes under the direction of Rochelle Reynolds, the founder and artistic director of Quarter Century Theatre. Jackson said he has been acting since the age of three and has been a part of several community and school productions, but nothing quite like this. Reynolds, working with Jake McArthur, started the creative process by choosing a couple dozen poems from all over the world, ranging from antiquity to modern day. The poems range from Only Breath by Rumi and Robert Frost’s Fire and Ice, with two poems penned by McArthur specifically for the play. From there, the eight-member cast began working out how they inspired and informed the performance and how the scenes would flow together. “It confronts the idea the world would be fine without human kind, therefore it is up to humans to live better,” said Reynolds. “We as humans can do something to make it better.” Cast member and second-in-command Drew Murdoch says it is about the relationship between humans and the rest of the world, “a rocky relationship at best.” Chief choreographer Erin McAndrew, musical director Natalie Jurke, actors Luke Ford, Nina Lewis and Jackson, have all contributed to the evolution of the play through a collaborative process. They all sing, dance, act, perform monologues and there is even some chanting. Reynolds, a professional actor, led four major productions in 2017, in addition to theatre education. Collected Stories for a Better World is on stage at the Shipyards Amphitheatre in Collingwood at 7 p.m. May 16-19, with an additional 2 p.m. matinee on the Saturday. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $40 at the door. They are available online at www.qctheatre.ca. The venue has covered seating, so the show is rain or shine.
8530 Concession 3, Glencairn
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The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 4, 2018 • The stellar guitar skills of Luke Doucet and superb vocals of Melissa McClelland make Whitehorse one of Canada's most popular bands and they were on stage at Avening Hall April 28. They brought along opener Dan Edmonds (bottom right) to warm up the capacity crowd. Staff photos: Trina Berlo
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SPRING CLEANING?
PLEASE THINK OF US WHEN YOU ARE TIDYING UP YOUR LIBRARY! Our biennial book sale will take place
Saturday, Sept. 15
Donations of gently read, current paperback, hardcover, fiction and non-fiction books will be accepted starting in August at the Creemore Curling Club and at the Creemore Echo. Pick up will also be available.
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MPP fights to give green energy planning power to municipalities
Staff photo: Georgi Denison
Mad and Noisy Quilters’ 17 Annual Quilt Dessert & Tea was Wednesday night. Shown here is the tea party committee and the guest speaker (at back) Laurie Moynes. Front row, from left: Maureen McLeod, Lorraine Burton, Dawn Craven, Maxine Coutts-Reid, Cheryl Robertson, and this year’s quilting group leader, Cathy Doll.
Big Heart Seniors
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary
April 26 We had six tables, plus three. Thanks to Mary for filling in for Irma. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Thanks to Wilma for the candy. Welcome back to the Brownridges. 50/50: Alinda Bishop, Wilma Zeggil, June Hartley, Ray Lighten, Mary Bouchard. Moonshots: Barb Pilon, Mary Bouchard, Ruby Klinck x2. Ruby got the travel prize. Winners: Wayne Brownridge, 295; Dave Smith, 280; Ruby Klinck, 271; Art Bishop, 265. Low: Marion Kelly, 66. Lucky chair: Marcia Cameron.
Married May 17, 1968
Congratulations from your family
Tennis everyone? Kids Lessons
6 WEEKS STARTING THURSDAY MAY 17 Age 5 to 7 • 5: 30 to 6 pm • $40.00 Age 7 to 10 • 6 to 7 pm • $75.00 Age 11 to 14 • 7 to 8 pm • $75.00
Teen & Adult Lessons
6 WEEKS STARTING SATURDAY MAY 19 Adults (beginner to intermediate) • 9 am • $75.00 Shot Clinic • 10 am to 11 am • $75.00
(for players wanting to improve particular game shots and strategy)
Summer Camp
Glencairn 705-424-6697 For Reliable Service
Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil
Monday July 9 to Friday July 13 9 am to noon. Ages 7 to 13. $110.00
A fun filled week of mornings playing games and learning tennis skills.
MEMBERSHIPS Individual - $40 Family - $75 Keys will be available again at the Curiosity Bookstore and at our membership table at the Market on the first two Saturdays.
Geoff Ayton at 705.790.2518 or gwayton@rogers.com
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson has reintroduced his Private Member’s Bill, the Restoring Planning Powers to Municipalities Act, 2016. Wilson brought the Bill back to the Ontario Legislature on April 26. First introduced in 2013, the Bill is part of Wilson’s effort to return to municipalities the authority to decide what renewable energy projects are built in their community, if any. “In my riding of Simcoe-Grey, local residents, organizations and municipalities had to go to the Environmental Review Tribunal to defeat a proposal to build 500-foot wind turbines near two local airports,” said Wilson. “This process cost them $1.6 million. It never would have happened if local municipalities had planning approval over these kinds of projects.” The Bill aims to amend the Planning Act, reversing previous amendments made by the Green Energy Act in 2009 that exempt renewable energy undertakings from the municipal planning process. If the Bill is enacted, it would restore municipal planning authority and allow local leaders to make decisions that were taken away from them by the Liberals Green Energy Act. “Before the disastrous Green Energy Act, local communities relied on their local councils to make these decisions. These kinds of proposals were required to go through a full public process allowing comments, input and amendments,” said Wilson. “It is absolutely disgraceful that the Liberals usurped the authority of locally elected leaders in favour of bureaucrats in Toronto making these decisions.”
Mother's Day pasta supper St. John's United Church is serving up a community Mother’s Day pasta supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 11. A family of five (two adults and two or more children) eat for $10, otherwise the cost is $4 per adult, $2 per child ages six to 13 and children under five eat for free. There will be a craft station for children to make something for mom, grandma, aunt or the other special women in their lives at no extra cost.
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Help Wanted
Local Building Supply Firm in the heart of the Blue Mountains requires a person for: Inside and Contractor Sales Experience helpful, serving customers and getting along with other a must and be fit. Assistant Yard Person Helping customers load, keep yard tidy, sales and some delivery. Must be fit. Farm Help and Truck Drivers Part and full time.
Please call fax, email or drop in a resume to Fred Hamilton
Having a yard sale on May 2-4 weekend⁇
Breedon’s Automotive
Run your address in our listing on Friday, May 18 for $5 plus hst
Cars - Vans - Light Trucks Tires - Fuel Injection - Electronics MTO Safety Inspection Performance Parts & Service
REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS
(705) 428-0550
Contact us by Tuesday, May 16 at 5 p.m. to list your address.
Ham Bros. 2047 Glen Huron Road, Glen Huron Phone 705-466-2244, fax 705-466-2122 hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com • www. hamiltonbros.ca Serious Applicants only please.
705-466-9906 or
Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”
HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244
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hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com 2047 Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron
How to Sell Your Creemore / Mulmur Home Yourself: 10 Tips Real Estate Agents Don't Want You to Know
info@creemore.com. Everyone reads the Classifieds!
KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS
Collingwood - If you've tried to sell your home yourself, you know that the minute you put the "For Sale by Owner" sign up, the phone will start to ring off the hook. Unfortunately, most calls aren't from prospective buyers, but rather from every real estate agent in town who will start to hound you for your listing.
www.kiddfamilyauctions.com
MAY 12TH, 9 AM START, PREVIEW FRIDAY MAY 11TH, 3-6 PM. THE CREEMORE LEGION, 27 WELLINGTON ST W, CREEMORE. Consignment auction consisting of outdoor gear, restricted, prohib and non-restricted FIREARMS. SHOTGUNS, RIFLES, MUSKETS, HANDGUNS, CROSSBOWS, PELLET GUNS, EDGED WEAPONS will be sold as cataloged lots. Sale day will feature a wide variety of rare & common ammunition. Please see the photos on our website.
Online bidding available through www.iCollector.com
Like other "For Sale by Owners", you'll be subjected to a hundred sales pitches from agents who will tell you how great they are and how you can't possibly sell your home by yourself. After all, without the proper information, selling a home isn't easy. Perhaps you've had your home on the market for several months with no offers from qualified buyers. This can be a very frustrating time, and many homeowners have given up their dreams of selling their homes themselves. But don't give up until you've read a new report entitled "Sell Your Own Home" which has been prepared especially for homesellers like you. You'll find that selling your home by yourself is entirely possible once you understand the process. Inside this report, you'll find 10 inside tips to selling your home by yourself which will help you sell for the best price in the shortest amount of time. You'll find out what real estate agents don't want you to know. 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 3017. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Get your free special report NOW to learn how you really can sell your home yourself. 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
• Service Directory • Gravity Sun Power solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed
Jeff Williams • 466-5741
Valley Auto & Tech Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!
Safety’s & Fuel Injection
218 Main St. Stayner
Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343
ELECTRIC
Serving Hockley to Creemore Licensed and Trusted Since 2002 ECRA/ESA Licence #7002079
705-435-1004
Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator
rosemontelectric.com
CREWSON
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INSURANCE BROKERS
1-(800) 392-1151
crewsoninsurance.com
7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131
ROSEMONT
110 Adeline St., Shelburne 1423 Mosley St., Wasage Beach
Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie
705-466-2149
General Practise of Law
PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area
(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution John L. Ferris
www.ferrislaw.ca
Megan L. Celhoffer
190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888
Host Your Party
Rates starting at $30/hour Event pricing available sara@creemore.com • 705.466.9906
Iron Butterfly
Custom Iron Work Specializing in gates Charcoal BBQs & Fire Pits Design • Welding • Refinishing Tyler Kueper
ironbutterfly.ca 705-791-5478
Kells Service Centre 80 High Street, Collingwood (705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404
Dave North • 705-718-7370
PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 705-466-9906
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celebrations
fish & chips
thank you
death notice
Come & Go Tea for Gerry Blackburn’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 5. Drop in from 2 to 4 p.m. to Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore. Best wishes only.
Fish 'n Chips Fridays at Affairs Bakery. Dine in or take-out from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beer-battered Halibut, freshly cut fries and homemade coleslaw. $16.95. 705-466-5621.
Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make my 90th Birthday Celebration a very special time for me. Marjorie Beattie
Florence Victoria Reid (Smith)
Buck & Doe for Mike Patton & Amanda Hayworth on Saturday, May 12 at the GNE Fair Grounds from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bus pick up & drop off in Stayner & Collingwood.
for sale
services Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356. Swept Away Chimney Services for all your chimney needs. Book your spring sweep now! Protect our feathered friends by installing an anti-nesting device on your chimney. Call or email for prices, details & appointments. Roger at 705-435-8503 or sweptawaychimneyservices@gmail.com.
rentals 3 bedroom Chalet for rent on 15 acres just outside Creemore from May 24 to Thanksgiving, $7K. Contact Mark at 416-428-0002. One bedroom apartment for rent on Main Street Creemore. No smoking. No pets. Call & leave a message at 705-441-2343.
help wanted
Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781. Rod the Window Cleaner. You deserve a Clear View. Spring is here! You know you want it! Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call 705-351-0768. References on request.
Restaurant in Creemore seeking server, dishwasher and cook. Call 705-466-9999 or 705717-4080 and ask for Chris.
Creeline Enterprises offers skid steer repairs and services, oil and filter changes. Call or text Clare 519-501-7604.
clean fill wanted
Woofstra. Sue Woudstra is happy to announce that she is now offering dog grooming services. Now taking bookings for the week of May 14. To make an appointment, call 519-925-0430.
Clean Fill wanted for location near Creemore. Please call (416) 624-2222.
local talent wanted The events committee is looking for local talent that would be interested in performing at the upcoming 2nd Annual Mulmur Day Event on June 30. If you are interested please contact info@ mulmur.ca. Youth fishing derby, vendors, children’s activities, food, music, cash bar. More details to come.
Painting, Masonry & Parging. Professional quality. Now accepting new projects. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708 or 705-816-0708.
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The Avening Hall Board would like to thank Whitehorse and Dan Edmonds for gracing our stage last Saturday. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the enthusiastic audience, and our many volunteers and helpers. Special thanks to Neal from the Creemore 100 Mile Store for the donation of food and in particular the biscuits. The band loved them so much they took the few remainders (and a half a wheel of brie) home with them at the end of the night. Once again we thank Creemore Springs Brewery and Duntroon Cyder for their involvement. Now – back to the hall for another show. Hope to see you there on Saturday. To find out more about the hall or sign up for our concert email list go to www.aveninghall.com.
Horses Peace Valley Ranch is looking for 5 more horses and their owners to call the ranch home! Join our small group of horse owners on this crazy journey of horse ownership. 200+ acres of riding trails, an indoor arena, working cattle-ranch environment, with horsemanship trainers on site. Horses are kept as a large group unless specified, you haven’t seen horses happier and calmer than at Peace Valley! Located just outside of Honeywood. 519925-6628, www.rawhide-adventures. on.ca, and/or check us out on Facebook@ RawhideAdventures.
auctions Kidd Family Auctions is getting ready for 2018! www.kiddfamilyauctions.com Auction Schedule:
• May 12th - Sportsman Auction for Firearms Creemore Legion. 9 a.m. • May 26th - Toys and Fun Stuff - Creemore Arena. 10 a.m. Consign now!! • June 2nd - Sale - KFA Auction Yard, Cty Rd 21, Melancthon. 10 a.m. • June 16th - Sale at Dundalk Arena. Long-time collector, Murray Sheardown, is auctioning off his large collection of cast iron seats. 10 a.m.
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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A huge, huge thank you to all of you folks for helping us in so many ways with the Dunedin Fisherman’s Breakfast and Bake Sale. Your support is overwhelming. Without all of you this even could not be a success. We really do appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to 2019. A sincere thank you, Dunedin Hall Board.
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Sat. May 12 10 a.m. Sale of Massey Ferguson 65 gas tractor, blade; riding mowers; generators, chop saw; air nailers; power washers, air tools, new gloves, nails, clocks, etc. etc. For Hugh Lenneville. Em# 3073 Yonge Street, old Hwy 11, north of Bradford. www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn
September 4, 1927 – February 7, 2018
Florence Victoria Reid (Smith) passed away peacefully in the evening of February 7, 2018 at Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood in her 91st year, loving wife of the late Arthur Reid (December 2003). Loving mother of Daisie (Ken) Gregory of Stayner, Jean Reid of Milton, June (John) Beardsall of Wyebridge and Wm Reid of Collingwood. Much loved grandmother of Terry (Dan) McIntosh, Cari Schmeler, Adam Schmeler, Kathryn Gregory, Kyle Gregory, Jennifer Reid-Burrell, Jessica Reid-Burrell, Ashley Reid (Greg Wood) and Christopher Reid. Great Grandma is lovingly remembered by her three great grandsons, Sidney and Curtis Storer and Finn Schmeler. Dear sister of Walter (Bud) and Wilma Smith and brother-in-law, Jack Teeter. Mom will be laid to rest in Dad’s arms in a graveside service for family and friends on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Singhampton Cemetery. Followed by a reception at Mylar and Loreta’s (upstairs room - not accessible). Friends may visit Florence’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
Kneeshaw, Douglas Bruce Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Blue Mountain Manor, Stayner at the age of 83. Bruce of Stayner, beloved husband for almost 60 years of the late June Kneeshaw. Loving father of Dan (Patricia), Ed (Carole), Janette (Keith McQueen) and daughter-inlaw Mary Lou. Cherished grandfather of Christine (Ed Tjeerdsma), Trent Kneeshaw (Ashley), Stephanie (Cam Towers), Chad Kneeshaw (Ginny MacDonald), Tori, Devin and Laird McQueen. Great-grandfather of Isaac, Eva, Cora, Thomas and Kathleen. Dear brother of Gwen Thompson (Bernie Laughlin). Bruce will also be missed by his many friends and neighbours. A special thank you is extended to the staff of Blue Mountain Manor and Dr. Recoskie for their exceptional care. Friends were received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner on Wednesday, May 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. If desired, donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation for Campbell House or the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation for the Cancer Care Centre. For more information and to sign his Book of Memories, please visit to www. carruthersdavidson.com.
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Horning's Mills auction May 5 Happy Mother`s Day MOTHER`S DAY
BUFFET
creemoremassage.com 705 466 6019
from 10 am to 9 pm Grey County Road 124, Singhampton, ON
Call for reservations (705) 445-1247
Horning’s Mills Community Hall is hosting a fun Spring Auction & Supper May 5 featuring celebrity auctioneer Bob Severn. Organizers Judy and Dave Lavers will be accepting items with a minimum value of $5 (no large furniture please) at Horning’s Mills Community Hall, 14 Mill Street, Melancthon, on Friday, May 4 and on Saturday, May 5 until 3 p.m. On auction day, the preview begins at 4 p.m. and bidding begins at 7 p.m. Supper is served between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. (cash or cheque for bids won). There will be a 50/50 draw afterward.
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Employment Opportunity
Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourer– Temporary Full-time The Corporation of the Township of Clearview
Clearview Township is currently seeking a one (1) temporary full-time Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourer from May – October 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. 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.
Employment Opportunity
Notice- Guitar Instructor CLEARVIEW, ON- The Clearview Youth Centre is looking for an instructor to teach groups of youth how to play the guitar. The Centre has both electric and acoustic guitars available for lessons. If you or someone you know may be interested please contact: Barry Burton Deputy Mayor & Youth Centre Chair bburton@clearview.ca 705-428-6230 ext. 276
• 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 $18.21 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 # 2018-018 to Human Resources by May 11, 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
Notice - 2018 Hydrant Flushing The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates and locations: • Stayner: April 23 - May 9 • Creemore: May 7 - 9 • New Lowell: May 9 – 11 • Colling-woodlands: May 14 – 16 • Buckinghamwoods: May 16 – 18 • McKean Subdivision: May 23 – 25 Please be advised discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times. For more information, please contact: Todd Patton, Manager, Water & Sewer 705-428-6230 ext. 302, 705-428-5024 tpatton@clearview.ca