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Turas Mor and the Creemore Vintage Festival will be taking over the streets of Creemore May 26. The complementary events celebrate all things retro. Creemore vintage dealers Laurie Severn of Heirloom 142, Denise Kacarevich of Seasons, Travis Bell of Miller Island Co., along with Heather Harding of Creemore Springs Brewery are part of the team that is pulling the whole thing together.
Creemore gets blast from the past by Trina Berlo Local vintage dealers are working together to organize this year ’s Creemore Vintage Festival on May 26. The festival was conceived by Sandra Green who ran it for the first two year and now the Creemore BIA has taken it on. The organizing committee is made up of shopowners who carry vintage treasures and collectables – Heirloom 142, Eastwood Vintage, Miller Island Co., Seasons, Mumba and Feathered Fawn, along with Creemore Springs Brewery, who is hosting Turas Mor on the same day. “Everything is coming together really well,” said Laurie Severn, proprietor of Heirloom 142. She said local businesses have been working together to build a destination for vintage enthusiasts. The festival has received tourism
related funding for social media marketing in an attempt to attract a wider audience and bring tourists to the village, specifically for the event. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be a vendor market on Caroline Street West, photobooth, an upcycling station and strolling entertainers. The VW Glamper Grls will be on scene with their decked out Volkswagen campers and visitors will also be able to tour a custom made vintage Gypsy caravan. The Creemore Vintage Festival is happening the same day as Turas Mor, a cycling event hosted by Creemore Springs Brewery that encourages people to dress up in retro gear and ride bikes made before 1987. More than 200 people are already registered for the non-competitive ride, coming from as far away as Montreal and Thunder Bay.
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A portion of Mill Street will be closed to accommodate both events, and a portion of Caroline Street West will be closed for the Vintage Vendor Market. Local food and beverage providers will be set up on the street and many local shops will be doing something special to support the festival. For instance, Affairs will be setting up an old fashioned soda and sundae bar, making ice cream sodas and milkshakes with Miller’s Dairy chocolate milk. Bank Café will have cinnamon buns available. To complement the Vintage Festival, Creemore Log Cabin is mounting a display of tools that belonged to the Scarrow family, the original inhabitants of the cabin. The show at the log cabin, located beside the Creemore library, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
After an in-camera meeting Monday Clearview council passed a resolution to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) to purchase the Collingwood Regional Airport. The terms of the offer have not been disclosed, including the price. The motion reads: Whereas, the Collingwood Regional Airport is located within the municipal boundaries of Clearview Township and Clearview Township views the Collingwood Regional Airport as an economic driver, not only for Clearview Township, but the whole southern Georgian Bay area and Simcoe County… Further, that the confidential items and conditions remain confidential until such time that information contained within the Clearview RFP submission be made public by the Town of Collingwood or their agents. Collingwood council decided late last year to put the airport up for sale and has requested interested parties to participate in a RFP process.
Race is on
The writ dropped Wednesday initiating a 28-day provincial election. In Simcoe-Grey we have incumbent Jim Wilson running for the Progressive Conservatives (PC), Dan Hambly standing for the Liberals, David Mathews for NDP and Jesseca Perry for the Greens. John Wright is the Libertarian candidate. In Dufferin-Caledon incumbent Sylvia Jones is running for the PCs, Bob Gordanier is running for the Liberals, Andrea Mullarkey is the NDP candidate. Laura Campbell is running for the Greens, Jeff Harris is the Libertarian candidate, Andrew Nowell is with the Trillium Party and Stephen McKendrick is independent. Voters go to the polls on June 7.
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This Weekend Friday, May 11
• 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.
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. • New Lowell Minor Baseball Bottle Drive: Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. at the large pavilion at the New Lowell Ball Park. Monies raised go towards supporting New
Lowell Minor Baseball (or text Lisa at 705-7255522 if you have donations and are unable to drop off at these times.)
Saturday, May 12
• Community Yard Sale at New Lowell United Church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pie Table! Call Marilyn at 705-428-1034 to rent a table. • 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. • Curiosity House Book Store Art Gallery Opening from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate the opening of Rob Saley’s new art show: From Georgian Bay to the Arctic. New works inspired by his travels. Meet the artist. Refreshments will be served. • 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. • 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.
Sunday, May 13 Mother’s Day
• Church Services on page 5. • 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. • 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. simcoe.ogs.on.ca or call 1-855-697-6687 ext. 328. Celebrating Simcoe County Branch’s 35th Anniversary with refreshments following meeting.
Upcoming Events Monday, May 14
• Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the Huron Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Visit www. gbbcc.com for more information. • Annual Meeting of the Creemore Union Cemetery will be held at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, Creemore. • Dunedin Women’s Friendship Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Dunedin Hall for the annual plant swap.
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.
Wednesday, May 16
• Creemore Horticultural Society May Meeting at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline St. W. at 7:30 p.m. Joan Honsie of Lee Valley Tools will discuss “Tools for Gardeners: Caring for You and Your Tools”. Visitors always welcome!
Wednesday, May 16 to Sat. May 19
• Collected Stories for a Better World is Quarter Century Theatre’s first multi-arts collaborative creation. Exploring the human impact on our world and what the future may hold. Supported by Stone Tree Naturopathic Clinic. At the Collingwood Amphitheatre, Maple Street North, Collingwood. May 16 to 18 at 7 p.m. May 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Advance tickets $20 online at www.qctheatre.ca. $40 at the door.
Thursday, May 17
• Clearview Tulip Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stayner Fountain Park. Visit www.clearview.ca/ events for more info. • Wellness Night at Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School from 6 to 8 p.m. for parents and families to learn some healthy tips on food, diet and self-regulation, yoga and more.
Saturday, May 19
• Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner from 8 a.m. to noon. Treasures to no end inside and outside! Call 705-428-3711. • Creemore Echo Subscription Drive is happening this Saturday at the Creemore Farmers’ Market. Drop by and see us! We will also be at the market on May 26 and June 2. • Brentwood Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale at the Brentwood Community Hall. Contact Jean Cambourne at 705-424-1476 for info. • 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. Members and prospective members are invited. An opportunity to meet other tennis lovers as well as our Tennis Coach for 2018. Sponsors & prizes! Call 705790-2518 or email gwayton@rogers.com for more info. Memberships can be purchased at Curiosity House Book Store.
Saturday, May 26
• Stayner Garden Club’s Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Stayner Community Arena, 269 Regina Street. • Creemore Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale at the Station on the Green from 8:30 a.m. to noon. A wide selection of perennials and some shrubs from our member’s gardens plus a few speciality items. A lot of these plants have come from the Horticultural Park. Bring your own containers and cash or cheque only. • Creemore Vintage Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy a fun day of vintage shopping, music, food and attractions for those interested in years gone by or for folks that appreciate the fashion and decor of different eras. Tour Gypsy Caravans, watch
a vintage fashion show, browse the vintage market or try your hand at some vintage DIY upcycling. Be sure to browse through the shops in Creemore as well, as many shops sell vintage items as well. Visit www. experiencecreemore.com for more info. • 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.
Sunday, May 27
• Matthew Vorstermans will be participating in his 13th Walk for Alzheimer’s, occurring at Dorian Park in Barrie, and is hoping to raise $4,200 for the cause. All donations welcome and can be made either in-person or online. To access Matthew’s page, type www.walkforalzheimers.ca; click on “Sponsor a Walker”; put Vorstermans in the ‘last name’ slot; click the highlighted name, and then go to the ‘donate’ tab.
Monday, July 16 to Fri. July 20
• Children’s Adventure Day Camp at St. John’s United from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers will enjoy games and activities focused on team-building, community outreach, growing and sharing food. Cost $125 (lunches included) for Grades 2-7. Contact 705-466-2200 or cpcunitedminister@ gmail.com to register.
Monday, July 23 to Fri. July 27
• Children’s Adventure Day Camp at New Lowell United from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A week of fun, games, environmental studies, team building, socialization skills, games, crafts, off-site excursions, music and a tasty lunch every day. Cost $125 per child for Grades 2-7. Call Sandra at 705-424-6497 or sandra@bednarek.ca for further info. Registration is going fast so call soon to reserve – there is a limit to how many can attend this great camp!
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More than a dozen volunteers spent Wednesday afternoon picking wild leeks at an undisclosed location in preparation for Singhampton Community Hall's 33rd annual Ramp Romp fundraising dinner. As is tradition, they celebrated the harvest with a forest social. The dinner is this Saturday, May 12. See community calendar on page 2 for details.
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Clearview treasurer Edward Henley attempted to reassure council members Monday that its IT system is secure after a neighbouring municipality was hacked. Wasaga Beach is having to pay an undisclosed amount of money to restore its data after it was hit with ransomware. Up-to-date operating systems and software, commercial grade antivirus and firewalls are all part of the protection strategy along with two additional external back-ups to preserve data. “I am very confident that we have taken enough steps,” said Henley.
On May 3, members of the Huronia West OPP Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by Nottawasaga and Collingwood Community Street Crime Units, executed a search warrant at a residence in the town of New Lowell. During the execution of the warrant police seized approximately 2.5 ounces of fentanyl powder from the residence. A New Lowell resident, 45 year old Gordon Paris, is charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and failing to comply with a probation order. Fentanyl is roughly 100 times more potent than morphine and about 40 times more potent than heroin. A lethal dose of pure fentanyl is as little as two milligrams. That’s equivalent to 32 grains of table salt or seven poppy seeds. Drug dealers add illegally obtained fentanyl to other drugs they sell – like cocaine and counterfeit oxycodone tablets – as a cutting agent to increase their profits. That activity is increasing the number of overdoses and deaths. Over the last five years, more than 500 people died in Ontario after knowingly or unknowingly ingesting fentanyl. To find out more about the dangers of fentanyl and short term antidotes, visit www.facethefentanyl.ca.
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Avening 4H Homemaking Club 1957. Back row: Diane Rainbird, Gwen Woodward, Lorraine Coates, Ruth Timmons, Marie Maltas, Marianne Morby. Front row: Claire Mills, Ruth Weir, Alice Patton, Yvonne Emerton, Connie Mills. Photo submitted by Ellen Whitley.
Moms have many lessons to teach This story is about mothers. a shower at St. John’s Church hall for I have to thank mine. Every so often their daughter and sister Lisa. she pops into my thoughts. The decorations were lovely, the food It is so neat to think of all the things was delicious, we played games, gave she taught me. advice, struggled with contests all with My mom always believed in making the theme of babies. It is so nice to be people laugh. I’m not nearly as funny as with other mothers and friends, all for Linda my mom and sister but I am happy and the same aim to love and support our COCKTON that is very important. daughters. The Dad-to-be showed up to She made me do a lot of things but enjoy the opening of the gifts and stayed I’m so glad she did because she was a teacher and to be centered out with the creation of a ribbonenforcer. and-bow hat, which he had to wear. It was fun. I I would arrive in the door from school and had the pleasure of baking and decorating the cakes instantly it was, “Linda please make a chocolate and pouring the tea. cake and could you please slice the meat and make Georgi’s daughter-in-law Tania taught her gravy.” daughter to crochet. Sarah is only nine but imagine Never once did I ever say no. I knew better. her pride presenting Lisa with a baby blanket she If she was making tea biscuits or rhubarb pie, had made because her mother is a teacher of love. I was hanging over her shoulder, learning to do it Both mom and daughter had matching dresses. her way. I would like to share some great advice given by Once I made a white cake and iced it green. I let my coffee club girls that their mothers taught them: my Dad taste it. He said it was perfect. It wasn’t. I Be good to everyone and take no crap where it’s had forgotten the baking powder and it didn’t rise. not warranted; Another time I made a great rhubarb pie, except Everyone is equal regardless of any differences; I added one cup of salt instead of sugar. But you She taught me right from wrong; learn with every mistake. Mothers really do know best. Recently I was invited to an old fashioned baby With love, shower. Mom Georgi and her daughter Jennifer had Happy Mother’s Day.
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Here in the newsroom we get many unsolicited press releases sent to us, many of which make our eyes glaze over, however one came through this week that made us LOL. “A new survey of 2,000 employees has revealed that 100 per cent of people say that their coworkers are annoying,” it read. That means that absolutely you are either the annoyed or the annoying and with the number of sole proprietor businesses in Creemore, perhaps both. Being a three person staff we figure we have a bizarre annoyance triangle, with each person being simultaneously annoyed and annoying. Survey says: The most annoying behaviors in the workplace include loudness, gossip, bathroom/ eating habits and email/meeting behavior. People who hit ‘reply all’ when it is not necessary to do so, who send kissy-face emojis or use text speak in their emails. OMG. The research is American and the release quotes a human resources expert as saying, “It shows a lack of professionalism and an assumption of familiarity that can feel invasive.” “Another new issue that many employees are facing is related to allergens, such as a person who might have a sensitivity to certain fragrances, yet they are sitting close by a coworker who douses themselves in floral perfume every morning. “When it comes to a small matter such as an issue with a person’s speaking volume or if they have a habit of eating smelly tuna at their cubicle, the best thing to do is to approach the person one-onone. Keep it light, and you can even be a bit selfdeprecating,” says Mr HR. “Mention that you have a health issue which makes your nose sensitive to fragrance and can even lead to serious migraines, or explain that you struggle to concentrate when music is playing.” “If you have a suggestion box or an anonymous form, you could select this option if you are concerned with anonymity. Some offices now even have an online suggestion box where people can send in anonymous questions and comments. HR can often find an easy solution, whether it’s moving your cubicle farther away from a loud-talking employee or instituting ‘quiet hours’ or allowing noise-canceling headphones.” Let’s break this down. In our society people who work a full-time job spend more waking hours with their co-workers than they do with members of their immediate family, therefore the coworkers become family. Facing the issue head on by bringing up the annoying behavior of a coworker is probably the worst thing you could do, that’s if you have either a good or bad relationship with them. You can’t unsay that stuff. It is probably best to just live with it. If you are lucky, you have great co-workers and you are able to get away with the odd ribbing about the behavior, as if to say, we all know and understand that it will not change.
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A road less travelled by Basil Guinane Have you ever had a burning desire to chuck it all in and go off on a months long adventure that takes you to some of the most remote parts of the planet, on a bicycle? Neither have I. However, if you are an armchair adventurer, or if you do like to take off to parts unknown, then Lands of Lost Borders would be well worth your while. Written by Kate Harris, it tells the story of her nine-month odyssey with her friend Mel Yule as they biked the Silk Road. Harris, who grew up in Ballinafad, near Erin, Ontario, was struck with the travel bug at an early age. She was fascinated with the stories of explorers and adventurers avidly reading any she could lay her hands on. The book that had the greatest impact was an illustrated version of Marco Polo’s account of travelling the Silk Road to the empire of Kublai Khan. Harris could be described as a bit of an over-achiever. She was a Rhodes scholar who attended Oxford University and then gained admission to a PhD program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before her Silk Roads adventure she biked the United States coast-to-coast and cycled through Tibet. At one point she became fixated on space travel and hoped to be one of the people on the first flights to Mars. She gave up this dream after attending a two-week Mars simulation camp in Utah and realizing she did not like being encased inside a Plexiglas helmet, “The very technologies that would sustain me on Mars made me feel at a deep
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Book Review remove”. Harris decided to instead focus on terrestrial-based adventures. The result is an account of a journey that starts in Turkey and ends in India, taking the reader over mountain passes, along glacier fed rivers, through small villages and bustling cities and introduces them to a diverse set of cultures and people. The book is full of facts and observations about the countries she passes through. You learn about, among other things, the ecology of the Black Sea, the Aral Sea environmental disaster and Marco Polo sheep. I loved her description of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, “the kind of place that sticks out its chest to hide its paunch”. A striking feature of her travels is the generosity she encounters, frequently being offered food and accommodation by total strangers, who, by western standards, are quite poor. The point comes across that generosity and hospitality can transcend borders. Borders and their impact are a central theme of the book. Harris constantly asks why they exist, what they mean and ponders their transitory nature. She also does a good job of explaining the love affair western culture currently has with travel, “I hail from a day and age – and a country and culture – so privileged, so assiduously comfortable, that risk and hardship hold rapturous appeal.” Perhaps, but I still prefer to read about it.
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Artist's Arctic Fever keeps him heading north by Trina Berlo In the first few days of a new art show at Curiosity House Books, one painting of a Buluga whale being butchered had already raised some eyebrows and sparked discussion. We asked painter Rob Saley why are people so bothered by that image. “It’s an easy question. It’s a beautiful animal that’s in the process of being butchered.” It’s part of an ongoing series on Inuit country food. “My intent is to draw awareness, open a discussion or change people’s views on hunting in the north and the need for it. The north is a very complex and crazy place and yet we’ve tried to govern it from the south for so long. When you are up there you see some crazy stuff. I like to challenge people to make them think. The price of food in the north is so extremely high and everybody’s like, why don’t they shop at the supermarket? In order to do that you’d need to be making a minimum of a six-figure income and that’s just not the case in most northern communities.” Not only is it their traditional way of eating, but the cost of imported food necessitates hunting. Saley said 30-70 per cent of the Inuit diet includes animals harvested from the land. He said economically speaking, the costs associated with hunting are lower than buying food at the supermarket, where a pound of ground beef could cost $25. “I, at times, like to take things that may be a little disturbing to people but to paint it in what I think is a beautiful way… It’s a challenging piece,” said Saley. Some of the paintings are done on newspapers from Nunavut. “I want to have a voice from the north. Being a
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Rob Saley in front of Bowhead whale skulls in Naujaat, Nunavut, where last yearʼs Kivalliq Inuit Association Art Camp was held. Kabloona, or a white guy from the south, painting theories on Inuit country food, I don’t want it to seem like I am appropriating things. The newsprint serves to show headlines that are important in the north. It has the Inuktitut syllabics on it (the Inuit written language)
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and the newspapers I pick usually have something to do with the animal,” said Saley. The Nottawa area resident has been travelling to the north since 2005 when he first went on a trip north with the artist collective Drawnonward. They travelled on a ship along southern Baffin Island, northern Quebec and over to Greenland, with their travelling paint boxes, painting at every opportunity. “It was an amazing, eye-opening experience and I certainly caught the Arcticus Feverus which is a Farley Mowatt made up term for falling in love with the north and leaving a little piece of yourself there and then constantly travelling back to try and find it,” said Saley. Along the way they were invited to help start a new art camp the following year. This summer they will travel to Rankin Inlet for the seventh camp, which has evolved from a youth program to one for all ages. The show entitled “From Georgian Bay to the Arctic” runs until May 27 and includes 28 pieces in total. In addition to the work inspired by the north, there is also work done closer to home of the Pretty River Valley, Algonquin and some from Quebec. An opening reception will be on Saturday, May 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Mulmur CAO retires after four decades at the helm by Trina Berlo On June 14, Terry Horner will retire after 41 years as Mulmur’s chief administrator. With a municipal election on the horizon, Horner said he thought it was a good time to go. Horner started working for the municipality in 1977, after being hired by then-Reeve John Newton. He has since worked for five heads of council and has seen the municipality’s staff grow and responsibilities expand. At the beginning of his career, Horner worked solo out of an office in the public works shop, where council also met at that time. He was the clerk and treasurer and one of his main duties was to collect tax payments but when he was away from the office people would just slip their money through the door, or sometimes a member of the roads crew would accept it. In the early 1980s, the township hired a part time summer student to help out and staff the office while Horner was on vacation but it wasn’t until the late 1980s that a fulltime administrative assistant was hired. Planning was handled through a consultant. Things were gradually changing and as planning
standards became more strict, and activity was increasing, there was a need to hire an in-house planner. Whereas most Mulmur land was once packaged into 100-acre farms owned by long-time farming families, severances created new lots for new builds, and weekenders began building and renovating. Horner said the opening of the Honda plant also had an impact on Mulmur, with people looking for homes nearby to the New Tecumseth manufacturing plant. In 1990, a new administrative centre was built adjacent to the public works yard in Terra Nova, where there is now a staff of four full-time and two part-time administrative employees. In his retirement Horner said he plans to continue farming – he has some cash crops that he works with his brothers – and plans to make some time to travel with his wife Linda. They have trips planned to Ireland and Newfoundland. Horner said he has enjoyed seeing the township gradually progress over the years, improving roads along the way. It’s no secret that Mulmur council has had its ups and downs but Horner said he is glad to be ending on a high note.
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Creemore farmers demand road improvements by Trina Berlo Mount Zion beef farmers say they will no longer tolerate poor road conditions in their community west of Creemore. Curtis Royal, speaking on behalf of the community, pleaded with members of Clearview council Monday to address the long-standing problem. “Our farms produce millions of dollars in economic activity, support spin-off businesses in the area, and create employment. We will no longer put up with these sub-standard roads,” said Royal. He said the potholes are so deep that they are beyond simple repairs. “We have talked to the roads department over the years, but to no avail. We shouldn’t have to come to council so we hope, as a united front, our voices will finally be heard,” said Royal. Farmers are asking council to approve the reconstruction and paving of the 5th Concession from Creemore to the Mulmur town line and the
Mulmur/Nottawasaga Townline between the 5th Concession to Lavender. “Because of the state of the three miles of road on the 5th, we ask that the project work begin at the south end and proceed north to Creemore. We realize that because of the cost, the work can’t all be accomplished in one year, but our expectations are that within three years these roads will be rebuilt and paved. Our economic output demands it,” he said. Royal also requested that a portion of the 3/4 Sideroad Nottawasaga and the 6th Concession be brought up to standard with gravel and weekly maintenance. He said the roads in Mulmur are graded regularly and are in much better condition. More than 5,500 head of cattle go to market annually and that results in 250 tractor trailer loads plus thousands of truck loads associated with feed, manure and fuel. “We are tired of pounding our vehicles and
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machinery over the roads in their current state, and truckers coming in and out are questioning it too. We cannot have our suppliers refusing to deliver to us. I know there isn’t one of you that would put up with driving on roads in the condition we have had to endure for years,” said Royal. He said truck drivers always jokingly ask if they haven’t paid their taxes because the roads aren’t maintained and one guy refers to the spring as muffler season because the road has already claimed two. “We know you take pride in all that Clearview has to offer, so supply roads to your hard working residents and guests to our area, that are not a worry but a pleasure to drive on,” said Royal. “You have the equipment and the manpower, you just have to strive for pride in workmanship and efficiencies. Neglect will only cost more in the end.” Council directed staff to get a quote on how much it would cost to fulfill the requests.
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Clearview bans exotic animals
Staff photos: Trina Berlo
Great Lake Swimmers closed the spring concert series at Avening Hall May 5, with another sold-out show. The band was accompanied by Megan Bonnell, who also played an opening set.
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by Trina Berlo Clearview council has passed a bylaw to regulate the keeping of certain animals in the township. The gist of the conversation around the council table Monday night was that Clearview does not have an exotic animal bylaw on the books so it may attract people who wish to keep snakes, venomous reptiles, certain birds or a whole other list of animals as pets. Bylaw officer Joe Paddock reported he has received several complaints, inquiries and concerns in the recent past about snakes and nondomestic cats. “I don’t want to see any snakes coming out of anything,” said Councillor Connie Leishman speaking in favour of the bylaw. “I won’t go as far to say Clearview is a haven but other municipalities have bylaws and Clearview doesn’t,” said Councillor Shawn Davidson. He proposed grandfathering animals that were already residing in the municipality but the idea was trumped by a plan to delay the bylaw, making the new rules come into effect on August 1 and using the next couple of months to roll out a public awareness campaign. Residents will have a chance to come forward and register any prohibited animals currently living in the township. Paddock said he doesn’t think it is very likely that people will step forward. Councillor Robert Walker said he can see a benefit to knowing what animals live where so that firefighters going into a dark, smoky residents would be aware. Towards the end of a very long council meeting Monday things got a little goofy with councillors, staff and press erupting in laughter as Walker told a story about how when he was a firefighter he was startled when a domestic ferret jumped on his back, making everyone shriek and run from the building, ferret in tow. A full list of banned animals is attached to the bylaw in the May 7 agenda package posted online at clearview.ca.
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NCPS hosts wellness night May 17 Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is hosting a wellness night for parents and families on Thursday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants will rotate through activities offered by community partners starting at 6:30 p.m. to learn some health tips. There will be a smoothie bike, yoga, rhythmic drumming (Derek McLean and Mrs. Dea with fun drumming patterns and rhythms), a dietician station – learn about sugar, salt, and fat in selections of foods and the link between nutrition and self-regulation. Make funny face glasses for deep breathing with Miss Margie of EarlyON
and relieve stress with the health nurse. See and walk through the schoolʼs calming corners and Elizabeth van Ryn of Creekside Therapy will speak with students and parents to help them come away with a better understanding of the process of healthy adolescent development and maturation, the importance of connection and communication, and to give parents power and permission to set limits. Books, brochures and pamphlets are available for parents and students to take away. There will be prizes and light snacks will be available. The event is funded by the Ministry of Education.
NVCA’s Arbour Day tree sale runs May 12 The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) holds its annual Arbour Day tree sale on Saturday, May 12, at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation. NVCA’s forestry staff will be on-hand to answer questions at the tree sale, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon. This year’s sale features a variety of trees and shrubs, including white and red pine; Norway and white spruce; white cedar; silver maple; white birch; nannyberry; American highbush cranberry; sumac; red and bur oak; black walnut; and sycamore. Trees are bare root stock, and are sold in bundles of 10 for $20-$30 per bundle (cash and credit card accepted). They are available on a first-come, first-served
basis, and quantities of specific species may be limited. All proceeds from the sales support NVCA’s forestry program. This year, the forestry program will see more than 130,000 trees planted across the watershed. The trees, planted primarily on private lands, are funded through landowner contributions and grants. These future forests will help to moderate the effects of both drought and flooding, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for wildlife and mitigate climate change. They are also an important economic resource. The Tiffin Centre for Conservation is located at 8195 8th Line of Essa, Visit nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479.
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The Cybergnomes, Clearview’s competitive robotic team, came back from World Championships last weekend losing in the finals on Daly division field to the team that became the World Champions. Cybergnomes are ranked seventh in Ontario of approximately 165 teams and 54th in the world out of over 4,000 teams. Premier Kathleen Wynne visited the Cybergnomes in the pits at the world championship.
Have tea with a queen and send a royal wedding message on Log Cabin opening Queen Victoria will be in attendance at the Creemore Log Cabin’s annual tea party in honour of her birthday. The party is on May 19, which also happens to be the cabin’s opening day. Visitors are encouraged to come and sign a card with best wishes for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are
tying the knot that day. In true royal fashion, tea and biscuits will be served – iced tea, lemonade and cookies, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is organized by the Creemore Log Cabin and Jail Municipal Service Board, and Clearview Public Library.
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Vorstermans walks for Alzheimers Matthew Vorstermans will be participating in his 13th Walk for Alzheimer’s, occurring on May 27 at Dorian Park in Barrie, and is eyeing to raise $4,200 for the cause. All donations are welcome and can be made either in person or
online. To a c c e s s M a t t h e w ’s p a g e , t y p e w w w. w a l k f o r a l z h e i m e r s . ca; click on “Sponsor a Walker”; put Vorstermans in the ‘last name’ slot; click the highlighted name, and then go to the ‘donate’ tab.
Big Heart Seniors May 3 We had seven tables, plus one. Thanks to Bob McNicol for the candy. 50/50: Wilma Zeggil, Marion Kelly, Leona Hartling, Bob McNicol, Mary Bouchard. Moonshots: Peter Gubbels, Roy Veinot, Wilma Zeggil, Peter Gubbels.
Peter got the travel prize. Winners: Roy Veinot, 333; Leona Hartling, 293; Wilma Zeggil, 263; Marion Kelly, 247. Low: Roger Zeggil, 142. James Ferguson was in the lucky chair. There will be a potluck lunch at noon on May 17.
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Robert G. Kemp Arts Award seeking submissions
KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS www.kiddfamilyauctions.com MAY 26TH, 10 AM START PREVIEW FRIDAY MAY 25TH, 3-6 PM. THE CREEMORE ARENA, 218 COLLINGWOOD ST, CREEMORE.
Outstanding consignment auction consisting of collections from Sellers who have spent their lives searching for rare toys. Now we’re offering them to the next generation of collectors and hobbyists. Most items will be sold as cataloged lots. Sale day will feature a wide variety of Minn,Tonka, Corgi, Thistle, Amar, Lesney, Ertl, Nylint, Marx, BuddyL, Matchbox, Hubley, Lumar, Dinky, Lledo, Please see the photos on our website and on iCollector.
The Robert G. Kemp Arts Award Committee, as part of the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is seeking applications with a project proposal that benefits the community. The award winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize. The Award was created in 1989 to encourage and recognize an individual or group residing in the South Georgian Bay area, which includes
Collingwood, Creemore, Town of Blue Mountains, Stayner, Thornbury, Meaford and Wasaga Beach. It also includes the Townships of Clearview, Osprey, Sunnidale and St. Vincent Euphrasia. The deadline for submissions is June 13, at 5 p.m. Applications are available at the Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario St., Collingwood, online at w.w.w.bmfa. ca or at various locations throughout the area.
Hike or Bike for Hospice Georgian Triangle On Sunday, May 27 families, work colleagues, friends and neighbours will be setting out from locations in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach to Hike or Bike for Hospice. They will be hiking, biking, pushing strollers, remembering loved ones and having a whole lot of fun while raising awareness and funds for hospice palliative care. This is the biggest fundraiser for Hospice Georgian Triangle. Starting points for the day are the Collingwood Curling Club and the Wasaga Beach RecPlex. Guided Hikes will take place on the Collingwood Trails and along the shore of Georgian Bay in Wasaga Beach, as well as guided Bike rides of either 5km (ideal for
families), or 20km in Collingwood only. Pick your favourite way to get active and help raise much needed dollars along the way. Lunch is provided to all participants by HGT’s community partners Sobeys and Boston Pizza, with a minimum donation of $20 per person. There will be live music, kids’ entertainment and outdoor activities. Check-in at 9:30 a.m. for both locations. Sign-up to participate or donate to the event online at www. hospicegeorgiantriangle.com. All money raised through will stay in the community, directly supporting individuals living with a lifelimiting illness, and those who are caregiving or bereaved.
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Reporting to the Treasurer, the Treasury & Payroll Clerk’s primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: •
All accounts payable and receivable functions • Responsible for all payroll functions including payroll remittances and benefit administration • Track and process all planning and public works security deposits • Monthly bank reconciliations • Act as Secretary for various Committees and Boards • Provide customer service by responding to incoming phone calls and assisting visitors • Provide administrative support to all departments as required For qualifications and full job description please see the Township website www. mulmur.ca. Competitive salary with a 37.5 hour work week and the possibility of overtime, as required. Please submit cover letter & resume as one (1) PDF document to hr@mulmur.ca attention Heather Boston, Treasurer, no later than Friday, May 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. The Township of Mulmur is an Equal Opportunity Employer and accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process, upon request. The successful candidate will be required to supply a clean criminal record check.
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Friday, May 11 Mainly sunny High 10 Low 4 Wind N 14 km/h POP 20%
Spike, someone has to keep you in line and I know the secret.
Saturday, May 12 Chance of a shower High 14 Low 5 Wind N 17 km/h POP 30%
Sunday, May 13 Mainly sunny High 18 Low 6 Wind SE 14 km/h POP 20% by Ken Thornton Find this week’s answer on page 11
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DOWN 1. Bar of music 2. Hospital section, for short 3. Light source 4. City located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan 5. Sticks with a needle 6. Kind of jack 7. ___ Dinh Diem of Vietnam 8. Power failures 9. Become aware of 10. Having strong moral principles 11. Caribbean country 12. To be expected 13. Tractor-trailers 15. Links rental 18. Part of VHF 21. Lathe spindle 24. Confined within walls 26. Turkey-like game bird 28. Irritatingly pleased with oneself 31. Russian man’s name 33. Russian record label 35. Aristocracy 36. One who is insane 37. Resembling an egg in shape 38. Husks of cereal grain 39. About 40. Plant that grows for only one season 41. Bridle strap
Son: Mom can I get twenty bucks? Mom: Does it look like I am made of money? Son: Well isn’t that what M.O.M stands for? Happy Mother’s Day To ALL the wonderful Moms
May 11, 2018
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43. Greek weights 45. Hardens 47. Gives a tang to 49. Walled city in Tuscany, Italy
53. Homer Simpson cries 54. Voice of the iPhone 57. The loneliest number 59. Word for beer in Hungary
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Max Hahne, Broker Of Record, Engel & Völkers Collingwood Brokerage
Farm Help and Truck Drivers Part and full time.
Please call fax, email or drop in a resume to Fred Hamilton 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.
• 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
T. NASH
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
Echo Classifieds
The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 11, 2018 •
Glass Deck Panels. 3/8” tempered glass, 8 pieces approx. 80” X 32”. Price of new glass, $14.50 per sq. ft. My price $8 per sq. ft. Call Steve at 705-446-9968 or 416-565-7968.
agriculture For Sale: 2 electric fencers: 1 PEL, 1 Vixen; approx 40 rod of electric fence wire on a reel; 2 head gates for a cattle chute. Contact 705-737-7792.
garage sales Saturday, May 12: Community Yard Sale at New Lowell United Church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pie Table! Call Marilyn at 705-428-1034 to rent a table. Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13: 5 Elizabeth Street West, Creemore, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Huge moving, contents, garage sale. Furniture, art, spices, Sola’s Side Door inventory. Saturday, May 19: 17 Johnston Street, Creemore, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dollhouse furniture, fairy gardens, miniatures, corduroy & jogging fleece, cups&saucers, etc. Saturday, May 19: Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner, from 8 a.m. to noon. Treasures to no end inside and outside! Call 705-428-3711.
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. Room for rent. All inclusive, parking, shared washroom, kitchen, backyard and laundry room. $450. Contact 705-770-2813.
clean fill wanted
Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less
help wanted
thank you
Restaurant in Creemore seeking server, dishwasher and cook. Call 705-466-9999 or 705717-4080 and ask for Chris.
Thank you to those who have expressed their condolences and love at the passing of my dear husband, Paul. His journey, these past few years, was not easy. This village has enveloped him and me in a big warm blanket, to comfort us and provide love and support for us both. Thank you so very much, on behalf of our family and me. With love, Frances Breithaupt.
for sale
Part-time Sales Associate required. Please email resume to ross. lotto@homehardware.ca or drop off at Creemore Home Hardware.
fish & chips 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. **Note that Fish & Chips will not be served May 18 due to the High Tea**
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. 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.
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Thank you to all who thought of us during this difficult time. It means so much to know that your prayers and thoughts were with us. Doug and Liz Quanbury. Over 200 ladies enjoyed our Mad & Noisy Quilt Dessert & Tea. Guest Speaker was Laurie Moynes from Northcott who entertained us with stories from 30 years of quilting. Thank you members and spouses for the displays, setup and cleanup. The Quilt Tea Committee.
celebration of life A Celebration of Life for Brett Parkes will be held at Avening Hall on Saturday, May 12 from 4 to 9 p.m. An online fundraiser to help complete renovations to the family home in Creemore has been set up at www.gofundme.com/5ha4qj
interment service Campbell, Graham Patrick, Interment of Ashes Service on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 8029 Poplar Sideroad, Clearview. Get Together following at Duntroon Highlands Golf Club.
volunteers wanted TheAlzheimer Society of Simcoe County is starting a new program, Minds in Motion, in Wasaga Beach from June 7 to July 16, 2018. We need 2 volunteers to help with greeting participants, setting up and taking down equipment and refreshments. Minds in Motion is a community-based, two hour social program that incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs ofAlzheimer’s disease or other dementias and their care partners. Volunteers need to be available each Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (3 hours per week). The program will be held at Wasaga Beach United Church, 380 Zoo Park Road. If you are interested in this volunteer role, please contact Marguerite Glanfield at 705-722-1066 or mglanfield@ alzheimersociety.ca as soon as you are able. Visit www.alzheimer.ca/en/simcoecounty/ We-can-help/Minds-In-Motion/What-isMinds-in-Motion to learn more about the program. Creemore Farmers’ Market is looking for volunteers and students looking to get their community hours. Our market runs every Saturday morning and the required hours would be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please email Helen at creemoremarket@gmail.com.
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Lockhart, Cheryl Elaine Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Cheryl was born in Collingwood, Ontario to James and Audrey Lockhart. Cheryl will be remembered by her loving husband David, her wonderful children Andrew (Corrine), Alicia (Jean-Jack), and Jessica, and her granddaughter Lily. She was a special daughter-in-law to Tony and Elizabeth. She was a loving sister of Don, Wayne (Tracy), Patti (Terry), Barb (Jim), and Linda (Mav) and sister-in-law to Linda (Bruce). She was a dear aunt to many wonderful nieces and nephews. Cheryl was a remarkable nurse for over 30 years at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, helping bring a countless number of babies into the world. Cheryl loved being a nurse and passionately expressed this through her caring nature to every patient that she crossed paths with. She always went above and beyond for each of her patients, showing that each one was special to her. Cheryl was a role model and mentor in the field of nursing and loved to continue learning about the field. She had recently pursued her PhD in nursing at the University of Alberta. She was also very passionate about helping the future generation of nurses and taught many courses to students at Georgian College. When Cheryl was not at the hospital, she was dedicating the rest of her life to her family and friends. She loved hosting family gatherings, baking for everyone in her life, knitting and making quilts, her animals and ensuring that her children were always being taken care of. She was truly a special mother, wife, niece, sister, aunt and friend to everyone in the community of Collingwood. She will be dearly missed by all. A visitation was held at Fawcett Funeral Home – Collingwood Chapel on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. Her funeral was held on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Nottawa, followed by a reception in the church. In lieu of flowers donations to the Georgian Triangle Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Cheryl’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 11, 2018
217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 • Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
www.clearview.ca Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.
Volunteer Recruitment
Employment opportunity
Station on the Green Board
Administrative Assistant The Corporation of the Township of Clearview
The Township of Clearview is currently seeking applications from individuals who are interested in becoming a member of the Station on the Green Board. Station on the Green is a Township facility located in picturesque Creemore, Ontario. The Board makes decisions regarding the operation of the facility which includes, but is not limited to: • Supporting community events • Renting out the facility to external groups • Landscaping and general building maintenance The Station on the Green Board also supports many different external groups for the betterment of the community. If you would like more information regarding the Board’s activities and to see if volunteering on this Board is the right fit for you, please contact Board Chair, Bill McDougall at 705-466-2597. Applications to sit on the Board can be submitted to: Pamela Fettes, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Township of Clearview P.O. Box 200, Stayner, ON, L0M 1S0 pfettes@clearview.ca, (705) 428-6230 ext. 224 Applications are available at www.clearview.ca or at the Clearview Administration Centre - 217 Gideon Street, Stayner ON. All applications must be received by May 30, 2018 Employment Opportunity Assistant - Children’s Summer Reading and Outreach programs Clearview Public Library 2 student positions - Job #: 2018-019, Start Date: June 26, 2018 The Clearview Public Libraries (Stayner, Creemore and Sunnidale) is seeking two (2) students for our Children’s summer reading and outreach programs (summer festivals). Qualifications and Abilities required: • Must be a current active student and be enrolled in a College or University program for Sept. 2018 • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with children effectively • Excellent reading ability • Must have reliable transportation • Ability to work in all three library branches located in Creemore, New Lowell and Stayner Hours of work: Approximately 30 hours per week. The position includes evening and weekend shifts. Wage: $15.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, quoting Job # 2018-019 by May 25, 2018 to: Jennifer La Chapelle, CEO 201 Huron St. Stayner ON L0M 1S0 or Email: jlachapelle@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).
Clearview Township is currently seeking a permanent full-time (35 hours per week) Administrative Assistant Key Accountabilities Reporting to the CAO, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing the administrative functions for the Mayor, Council, CAO and other Managers as required, including by not limited to maintaining electronic calendars for the CAO and Mayor, preparing reports, correspondence, charts, schedules and minutes, coordinating meetings, booking rooms, ordering refreshments and clean-up, assisting with the preparation of meeting materials such as presentations and documentation, coordinating travel arrangements for out-of-town conferences, meetings and events as well as attending meetings and various events; recording, producing and distributing minutes. Skills and Experience • Diploma in Business or Office Administration, or related field, together with five (5) years of experience in an administration role, preferably in a municipal environment. • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications and ability to produce professional documents using desktop publishing software. • Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, decision making, time management, interpersonal, public relations and customer service skills. • Ability to multi-task, cope with interruptions and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, exercise discretion and good judgment particularly when handling highly confidential/sensitive information. • Possess a high level of initiative and personal integrity. • Knowledge and understanding of Council protocols and municipal functions. • Ability and willingness to travel within the community and out of town as required. • Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to attend special events, functions or meetings. • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check. • Valid Class G Driver’s License with dependable personal transportation. Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $22.24 – 27.31 per hour, including a full benefits package with Pension Plan. 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 # 2018-020 to Human Resources by May 25, 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