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Firefighter receives citation for saving teen by Trina Berlo Singhampton resident Rob Leblond was recognized by Owen Sound Police for saving the life of a teenager who was involved in a serious crash last year. Leblond, a Miller’s Dairy employee, was on a delivery in Owen Sound last November when he came across a collision involving a car and a five-ton truck. He said there were three people in the car; the person in the passenger seat had no vital signs and the driver was in shock, and very confused. A 25-year veteran of the Clearview Township fire department, Leblond assisted the injured until emergency crews arrived. With assistance from Ken Quinlan, another driver who happened on the scene of the accident, first aid was administered – Leblond monitored vitals and did chest compressions. “Then we did a c-spine, we

straightened his head, and then he took a big breath and came back to us,” said Leblond, who was reluctant to discuss the event, not wanting any more media attention. Both men were among those honoured at a police week ceremony May 17 when they were presented the Owen Sound Police Chief’s Citation for the selfless act of assistance in life saving intervention to someone in need. “You are always on duty. It doesn’t matter if you are at the mall or anywhere. You are there to help. That is what we are here for,” Leblond told the Owen Sound Sun Times… “It is a great feeling knowing that the two boys are up and around and better. It really feels nice to be recognized for your efforts.” He credits the outstanding training he has received with the fire department for his ability to respond.

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Singhampton resident Rob Leblond receives a citation from Owen Sound Police Chief Bill Somberger at a ceremony May 17.

County council agrees to lift load restrictions around Creemore by Trina Berlo County councillors have agreed to lift seasonal load restrictions on a portion of County Roads 9 and 42. The decision was made at a May 22 County of Simcoe committee of the whole meeting in response to a request from the Township of Clearview, specifically a number of Creemore and area businesses that rely on trucking to move goods and provide services. A committee of affected businesses, going by the name of Clearview Road Upgrade Committee, including Creemore Springs Brewery, Alliance Homes, Midwest Metals and many agricultural related businesses came forward requesting a 10-kilometre portion of the county roads be brought up to standard to allow for full loads, negating the need for half loads in March and April, during the spring thaw. Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, who was championing the issue on behalf

of those businesses said of the three options on the table he is happy to see the restrictions lifted but would have rather had council support the option with funding for road reconstruction built in. “I wanted a commitment from council to put it in the 2019 budget so that it would actually get it done, so the road would be upgraded and they would apply this special foam injected asphalt that helps support the weight of the full load vehicles during the spring thaw,” said Burton. He said there was a lot of support from council to do something to address the restrictions but there was more support for option 3 – to lift the restrictions in 2019, monitor the condition of the roads and adjust the rehabilitation schedule as required. “It’s all going to be based on how much the road degrades again over the next couple of years,” said Burton, adding he would have preferred the work

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our communities are growing and our businesses are growing and we have to face up to the responsibilities of those growth issues and part of that is transportation,” said Burton. “I was happy to at least get option 3 and there was big support for something to be done but more of them took the wait-and-see attitude. And $3 million is a lot of money but it’s really a drop in the bucket.” With th e co s t o f f u ll d ep th reconstruction for this 10-kilometre section estimated at $20 million, other rehabilitation options were explored. “Stabilization of the existing road base using expanded asphalt with additional base and surface course overlay would provide for the required strength and is projected to provide an 18-year useful life. It is estimated this project would cost approximately $3 million with some additional costs for drainage improvements,” reported Meile.

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This Weekend Friday, May 25

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

Saturday, May 26

• Stayner Garden Club’s Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Stayner Community Arena, 269 Regina Street. • Stayner First Baptist Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Weather permitting. All proceed to go rebuild a church in Cuba after the hurricane. • 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 June 2. • 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. • 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. • Creemore Springs Turas Mór. Join us in Creemore for a truly unique bike tour inspired by the vintage rides of Europe. Turas Mór meaning Great Journey in Gaelic - is a cycling journey on gravel and nongravel roads through the rolling hills of Creemore. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. creemorespringsturasmor.com or email thefolks@creemoresprings.com for info. • 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. 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. History Hosts on hand to welcome visitors at the Creemore Log Cabin 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving. 705-4662261. • Artist Rob Saley will be back in Curiosity House Book Store Gallery for the Creemore Vintage Festival doing a live painting demo starting at 11 a.m. His new show “From Georgian Bay to the Arctic” continues in the Gallery until May 27. • Ride for Dad Motorcycle Ride for Prostate Cancer is coming to Creemore Legion for lunch. Over 700 motorcycles will be coming through town.

Sunday, May 27

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Upcoming Events Monday, May 28

• Stayner Garden Club Meeting at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner, at 7 p.m. Speaker is Kevin Van Andel – container gardening. Spring Flower Show of tulips & daffodils.

Monday, May 28 to Sat. June 2

• Dunedin Hall Metal Bin Drive. Drop your scrap metal in the bin. A fundraiser for Dunedin Hall.

Friday, June 1

• Open House at Hummingbird Montessori School at 1152 Concession 6 North (just north of Hwy 91) from 9:30 to 3 p.m. Come visit on the June PD day and learn what itʼs all about. Presentations, see our classrooms & meet our teachers. Preschool to high school. For more information please visit hummingbirdmontessori.ca or call us at 705-888-1252.

Saturday, June 2

• Dunedin Blooms Annual Plant Sale & Giant Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Dunedin Hall. Donated sale items and plants welcome. To arrange drop off in advance, call Claire at 705-466-6161 or email info@lavenderhill.ca. A fundraiser for Dunedin Hall. A fundraiser for Dunedin Hall. Coffee & breakfast sandwiches! Ultimate Gardener's gift basket raffle. Cash only. • Creemore Echo Subscription Drive is happening this Saturday at the Creemore Farmers’ Market. Drop by and see us! This is our last day at the market. • Grand Opening for Nifty Thrifty Shop, 7278 Hwy 26, Main Street of Stayner, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Official ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. With handmade local edible treats and beverages. Please stop in say hello and help bring a non-perishible can of soup, or much needed toilet paper, shampoo or condition for the Clearview Food Bank. • Edenvale Aerodrome Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.edenflight.com for more info. 5195 Hwy 26, Stayner.

Sunday, June 3

• Join us on at the Mulmur Farmersʼ Market for a delicious all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast starting at noon at the Dufferin Museum parking lot. Market runs to 4 p.m. Adults $5 and children 12 and under eat free.

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• Sandcastle Theatre Auditions for "Narnia The Panto" performances in December 2018. Ages 8 to adult can audition in Collingwood on June 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and June 8 from noon to 2 p.m. Visit www.sandcastletheatre.com for info or to book an audition time.

Thursday, June 7

• Bird’s Eye View – a nature talks speaker series at Station on the Green at 7 p.m. How technology is changing the way we track wildlife across the globe. For more info or to register, visit natureconservancy.ca/nt-creemore.

Friday, June 15

• Community Father’s Day BBQ at St. John’s United Church from 5 to 7 p.m. Family (2 adults & 2 + 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 dad, grandpa, uncle.

Saturday, June 16

• Jeans for Teens at Station Park, Stayner, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wearable or repurposed jean creations. Art contest, fashion show, auction. Presented by The Door Youth Centre. (Have your jean entries in by June 14 for judging. Call Jen at 705-428-3733 or check out The Door Clearview on Facebook for more info.) • Pick’n in the Park at Station Park, Stayner, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local bands, BBQ, silent auction and family fun. Presented by The Door Youth Centre. Call Jen at 705-428-3733 or check out The Door Clearview on Facebook for details.

Sunday, June 17 Father's Day

• Fire, Beards & Axes: Father’s Day in Creemore from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your Dad for a day of lumberjack fun! Lumberjack show, axe throwing, cooking with wood fire workshop & lunch, craft beer workshop & tasting, portraits, craft beard workshop & competition, braiding & other Dad skills, and more. Visit www.experience Creemore.com/fba for info.

Saturday, June 23

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• Creemore Kids Club Summer Camp at the Creemore Arena Hall (next door to the school) from 9 a.m. to noon. $50 per participant (for children Grades 1-8). Email Clearview Community Church Creemore at c3creemore@gmail.com or call 705428-6543 for info or to register.

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Wilson keeps eye on hospital funds In the running for Simcoe-Grey The number one priority for Progressive Conservative candidate Jim Wilson in this election campaign is securing the full planning grants needed for the redevelopment of the hospitals in Collingwood and Alliston. At media events at both Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston and Jim Wilson Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on May 17, Wilson said if reelected he will continue to push the government to release the full planning grants for the two redevelopment projects. Wilson said despite the government announcing in February that it was giving each hospital $500,000 for planning costs, the money has not materialized. “Half a million doesn’t go very far when the total cost is $14 million. Everybody should also know the cheques have not been delivered to either hospital yet. The hospitals are using their own money to fund these planning costs. That is money that should be used for front-line

services,” he said. “I will do my very best to secure the $14 million planning grant each hospital needs to get through the five-stage planning process if I’m reelected. I believe I am the candidate best positioned to deliver this commitment. I am not going to quit until these two hospitals are built and the future of health care in the riding is secured.” Wilson said capital spending for hospitals will be a priority under a Progressive Conservative government. “The government has $19 billion available for hospital capital/ construction and that same amount of money will be available under a Doug Ford government. Simcoe-Grey deserves its fair share of provincial health spending,” he said. Wilson, the current MPP for Simcoe-Grey was first elected in 1990.

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Dan Hambly Dan Hambly was born and raised in Essa Township. He has taught history at Humber College since 2005 and is also a professional singer. As a professional singer, I’ve performed all over the world, getting my start as a founding member of both the New Tecumseth Singers and the Alliston Community Theatre. I also found guidance early on from the fantastic teachers who inspired me while at Banting Memorial. Education, however, has been the main focus of my career. For most of my professional life I have taught college and university students. Since 2005, I have been a history professor at Humber College and I like to think that over this time I’ve made a difference in the lives of thousands of students who have taken my courses. Looking forward, I realize that as your MPP, I can continue making a difference, although in a different way. I am a firm believer that government has a role to play in lifting people up. The Liberal government has made this a priority and so I wish to continue their work by being a part of the Liberal team towards a better, brighter Ontario. Facebook @HamblyDan

David Matthews David Matthews ran for the provincial NDP in 2011 and 2014 and for the federal NDP in 2015. He and his wife Ilona have been residents of SimcoeGrey since 1996. As the former president of William Punnett Housing Co-op, a founding member of the Organization for Quality Education, and member of board of directors of the Hockey Association,

Matthews is committed to making life better in the community. A strong local advocate, he has also raised funds for the Special Olympics and the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre. David will work with Andrea Horwath to bring Hydro One back into public hands and cut hydro bills by 30 per cent to make life more affordable for the people of Simcoe-Grey. david.matthews@ontariondp.ca

Jesseca Perry Jesseca Perry, originally from Beeton, now lives in Barrie with her husband and their young children. She has spent the last six years working in the civil litigation industry as a legal secretary. Perry is keen on living in a rural area and appreciates the need to protect the natural resources and heritage that surround her community. She ran for the Greens in the 2014 provincial election and sits as federal and provincial communications chair for the riding’s executive committee. Perry is passionate about encouraging young voters to become actively engaged in politics. Previously, she has held several different council member positions with the Young Greens of Canada and strongly believes the organization plays a key role in engaging our youth demographic. Perry originally became involved with the Green Party because she wanted to engage in politics but could not find a political party with a demographic that was representing youth issues. Perry hopes being a member of the Green Party will allow her to assist in developing policies that will focus awareness on the need to create sustainable lifestyles and ultimately a better future for her family, community and the planet. jessecaperry@gpo.ca

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Let’s make health matter during election campaign by Dr. Charles Gardner The provincial government plays an important role in shaping policies that affect all aspects of our lives, including our health. A key role of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is to work with partners and decision-makers to revise or create policies that take health into consideration. During the provincial election campaign let’s make health matter by encouraging government actions on important public health issues to reduce preventable illness and death and improve overall health in Simcoe and Muskoka. Political decisions have a significant impact on what are broadly known as the social determinants of health. Low income creates barriers to healthy foods, adequate housing and services such as dental care. Surveys in Simcoe Muskoka have shown that only about half of those with the lowest income feel their health is excellent or good, while 70 per cent of those in the highest income bracket report excellent or good health. The province is currently engaged in a pilot project offering a guaranteed income in some communities. Public health advocates strongly support this initiative and recommend its continuation. Providing for affordable housing and funding revitalization projects in lower income neighbourhoods will improve health and safety for those residents, and strengthen community connectedness that also contributes to well-being. Public health impacts also arise from the policies and guidelines the

province establishes around how our land is designated and developed. Community design and the preservation of agricultural land and green space can affect the availability of the food we eat, the amount of physical activity we get, the quality of the air we breathe, and our overall sense of well-being. Other issues have emerged in recent years that are linked to policy. Public health is closely watching the outcomes of the provincial decision to relax alcohol sales laws, bringing beer into many grocery stores and farmers’ markets. In other provinces, there have been increases in alcohol-related accidents and violence resulting in freer access to alcohol. In Simcoe Muskoka, alcohol consumption levels were already above the provincial average before these changes. With the federal legalization of cannabis, there are great concerns about the harms that can come from overuse, use at too early an age, and use while driving or doing any complex tasks. While great strides have been made in reducing the number of people addicted to tobacco products, it still remains the province’s number one cause of preventable death and chronic disease. Provincially, new strategies are required to help the population using tobacco to decline to less than five per cent in the next 15 years. Such issues have a broad impact on the burden and costs of preventable illness and death across the province. The health unit has produced a fact sheet that highlights these issues and provides suggested actions the provincial government can take to

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Vanderkruys and Deputy Mayor Barry Burton have filed to run for their current seats. As of now, they are unopposed. Incumbent Deborah Bronée has filed her papers to run once again for her Ward 7 seat. As previously reported, Connie Leishman, Thom Paterson and Robert Walker will also run again for their ward seats. Municipal Election Day is Oct. 22.

Stayner man makes 65th blood donation Canadian Blood Services will honour Gord Salt for his 65th blood donation at the Stayner Blood Donor clinic on Friday, June 8. Salt started his blood donation journey on a dare from a friend, and hasn’t looked back since. “I hope that by spreading the word about my donation it can help increase blood donations in Stayner”, said Salt, “Blood donation is an easy way for me to give back”. New blood donors are needed across Canada right now, to help replace a population of blood donors who can no longer donate,” said Tara Gutscher, Territory Manager for Canadian Blood services, “That, coupled with the fact

that there is an increased need for blood in the summer months, is why it is so important that Gord is spreading the word and hopefully inspiring others to donate and make it a lifelong commitment, just like he has”. The Stayner Blood Donor Clinic happens four times a year at Clearview Community Church and has a goal of 75 blood donations at every clinic. More donors are needed to come out and donate to ensure local patients get the blood they need. The June 8 clinic runs from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Clearview Community Church, 1070 County Rd. 42. To book an appointment, call 1-888-2-DONATE or visit blood.ca.

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The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 25, 2018 •

Quilt squares lure tourists through the countryside by Trina Berlo A new initiative will encourage people to tour the backroads and appreciate the majestic beauty of Simcoe County’s barns. Hand painted quilt squares are being mounted on barns throughout the county to create the Simcoe County Barn Quilt Trail, a tourism initiative celebrating agricultural heritage. David Rogers is one of the first people to have a square mounted on his Clearview Township barn. The goal is to complete a trail of 150 quilt squares by the end of next year. The quilt squares, painted on eight-by-eight foot metal panels, can represent traditional patterns – like the log cabin, pinwheel or Texas star – but David chose to adapt one from a quilt his brother and sisterin-law made for him. The panel was installed last week at the Rogers family farm on Sunnidale Concession 7. The farm has been in the Rogers family since 1836, when George Rogers picked up the first title. It has since been farmed by five generations of Rogers. It’s where David, the youngest of five children, grew up and where he and his wife Anne raised their two children. So it was especially meaningful that David’s brother Raymond, after learning that the farm was to be included in the Simcoe County Barn Quilt Trail sent him a quilt all the way from Lloydminster, Alberta, as a gift. David used the quilt as inspiration David Rogers is an early participant in the for his panel and it was all the more meaningful that Simcoe County Barn Quilt Trail which is being Raymond visited to help paint it. developed as a tourism project. He designed They decided to call it poppies for their parents, his barn panel based on a quilt gifted to him by the late George and Helen Rogers. his brother, who also grew up on the family farm “Mom and Dad were quite the gardeners,” said near New Lowell. David. “They used to grow poppies and when I saw this, it just fit.” David carefully simplified and adapted the pattern, the barn and keep it in good repair. making it suitable for the panel, with the help of Ruth He said that is significant because many rural barns Hurdle. It was painted in red and blue, also with the are falling into disrepair. help of friend Susan Coté is mounted on a century old The County of Simcoe is looking for barns to be barn. The panel, facing the road, is actually attached part of the Barn Quilt Trail. They must be visible CHERYL MACLAURIN to the newer part of the barn built in 1920, which an MARKET from the road. LISTisLOCAL Sales Representative GLOBAL addition to the original barn. David points out a stone Barn owners are required to make a five-year windowsill in the older part of the barn engraved with commitment to the705-446-8005 project.(Direct) | 705-445-5454 (Office) cherylmaclaurin@chestnutpark.com | www.chestnutpark.com the name of the builder, Joe Dumond of Brentwood, Paint is provided and volunteers are available to in 1900. help with the process, but the barn owners make GLEN HURON HILLS CREEMORE HILLS The barn has been empty since 1990, when David CREEMORE theHILLS choice about what pattern CREEMORE is used. Barn owners went back to school to become a paramedic. Fifteen interested in participating are asked to contact project years later he embarked on a third career in waste coordinator Ruth Sawyer at ruth.sawyer@simcoe.ca management but he said he has vowed to maintain or 705-817-1513. Visit experience.simcoe.ca. 3RD LINE E MULMUR

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$1,595,000 | Stunning Post and Beam with spectacular views on 64 acres just south of Creemore on dead end road. Salt water pool & 2 storey Guest house. Main house has 5 beds, 3 baths, five star kitchen, hardwood floors, great room with wood burning fireplace, large rec room. Woods with trails and Mad River borders the property.

$1,495,000 |Handcrafted log home with big views, 50 acres & swimming pond. Light filled great room with 20 ft cathedral ceilings, fireplace, & french doors. Large entertainers kitchen with eat-in space & separate dining room. Master with ensuite & loft, 3 more beds and 4 baths. Barn and 2nd small log house at pond.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 25, 2018

Police gun amnesty yields hundreds of weapons

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Emma Allen, Queen Victoria (Deborah Smith) and Rita Madill broke royal tradition by having a smashing good time at the Clearview Public Library’s and the Creemore Log Cabin’s Tea Party. Michele McKenzie Even “the Queen” relented to being photographed whilst smiling on Saturday past. This Saturday, May 26, please investigate the 19th century carpenter’s tools used by the John Scarrow family that will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Creemore Log Cabin. Then swing by the Creemore branch of the library to pick up some new ideas for your own home, yard or garden renovations from our extensive collection of books, magazines and virtual reference materials. On Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, the Library outreach team will be running our popular junior flight school in partnership with Edenvale Classic Aircraft Foundation at the Canadian Armed Forces Day Air Show at Base Borden. The exhibits and displays run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the air show starts at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Please look for us and our flight circuit out at the flight line (www.bordenairshow.ca). Crowns. Tools. Aeroplanes. Who knows what next will be the feature topic on the Clearview Public Library’s radar? Stay tuned.

LIBRARY news

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and its municipal law enforcement partners have received hundreds of weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition during a month-long Gun Amnesty. During April, the OPP recovered 689 items through appointments made with OPP officers including 267 rifles, 156 shotguns, 113 prohibited firearms, and 62 other guns such as replica and vintage weapons. They also collected 12,615 pieces of ammunition. All Ontario police services participated in the month-long initiative. During that time, a total of 1,503 guns were voluntarily surrendered in nonOPP jurisdictions. A majority of firearms that have been surrendered to police will be destroyed, but a number of guns will be retained for historical, educational or training purposes. Although the gun amnesty has officially ended, police will continue to accept submissions from the public. Interested gun owners may call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police service’s non-emergency lines to arrange for officers to attend and safely retrieve the weapons.

Creemore splashes out on the day of the royal wedding

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Visitors to the Creemore Log Cabin Saturday signed a card for the happy couple on the day of the royal wedding.

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New TV show, a product of Duntroon creativity by Trina Berlo Duntroon residents Garry Campbell and Teza Lawrence set out to create a TV show that would allow them to be close to home and reduce their commute. A new comedic procedural drama Carter starring Jerry O’Connell and Sydney Poitier Heartsong is the result of that creative partnership, although the commute part didn’t really go to plan. Campbell, the show’s creator, writer and executive producer, ( MADtv, Kids In The Hall, Kim’s Convenience) regularly commutes to Toronto, as does Lawrence, co-owner of Amaze Film and Television, who oversees a number of projects in Canada and the United States (The Stanley Dynamic, Call Me Fritz). When the pair was brainstorming something that could be shot in the Georgian Triangle area, Campbell had an idea that he thought would work. The result is a 10-episode comedy that follows the journey of actor Harley Carter who, after a nasty break-up, returns to his hometown where he reconnects with his childhood best friends. Carter plays a detective on television but can’t resist the real life cases that come his way. Campbell said he’s worked on a lot of cult shows so he wanted to do something, simple, light and fun. “This is my first procedural,” he said. “I didn’t want to do a satire, it’s closer to reality than a satire would have been.” Carter uses his natural instinct and his character’s experience to work out the case, with the help of his friends. The show is set in a fictional town in Ontario but ended up being filmed in North Bay, which, as Campbell points out sardonically, is a much longer commute than the one to Toronto.

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Teza Lawrence and Garry Campbell don their Duntroon Hall hats while on the set of their new TV show Carter, in North Bay. Lawrence said they couldn’t film in the greater Collingwood area as originally planned because of the lack of infrastructure but a boost from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund has made North Bay attractive to the television and film industry. Natural

resources revenue is being channeled into economic development in the form of job creation, and as a result there are people there with the necessary expertise in the film and television sector. Lawrence said a significant injection from the program closed their funding gap and a lot of the money is funnelled right back into the community, whether its spending money at restaurants or securing accommodation. The show is also a tribute of sorts to small town life. The fictional town of Bishop stands in for the idyllic setting of small town life. Campbell said they decided not to opt for the Podunk approach, but to show it in its best possible light, but with all the inspiration provided by the wide variety of characters that can be found in any small town, adds Lawrence. “There is such a variety of people who come and go providing a lot of fodder for us to tell stories,” she said. Campbell, himself grew up in a small town. “This is a story about going home to a small town and reinvigorating that part of you,” said Campbell. “We raised our kids in a small town because we like what it’s done for us,” he said. Both Lawrence and Campbell say they choose to live in a small town for its natural beauty and the benefit of their children and they both genuinely love living here. “Our love is able to shine through and the show is going to be seen all over the world,” said Lawrence. Being financed and distributed through Sony, the show is airing in Poland, Russia, Thailand, the UK and South America, as a start, so people all over the world will get a positive impression of small town Ontario. Carter airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Bravo and streams at www.bravo.ca.

BIRD’S EYE VIEW

How technology is changing the way we track wildlife across the globe

Photo by Greg Williams

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June 7 - 7:00 pm Creemore Station on the Green For more info and to register, visit: natureconservancy.ca/nt-creemore

• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 25, 2018

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Saturday, May 26, 2018 Festivities include: eclectic vintage market, FESTIVAL PROGRAM furniture painting demonstrations, a gypsy caravan, fashion models and more throughout the village.

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VINTAGE TOOL Vintage Tool Display DISPLAY @ PHOTO Historic Creemore Historic Creemore Log Cabin – 165 Library St. BOOTH

FURNITURE PAINTING 11am Turas Mór Cruiser Ride Begins DEMONSTRATIONS Creemore Springs Brewery

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Look for Vintage Festival specials and reductions in the tent outside the store at 8 Caroline W.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 25, 2018

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CHARGES Simcoe County NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 5, 2018 @ 6:00 PM Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, Catholic Education Centre, 46 Alliance Boulevard, Barrie TAKE NOTICE that on June 5, 2018, the Simcoe County District School Board and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board will jointly hold a public information meeting. This meeting was originally scheduled for the purpose of affording the Board of Trustees of each School Board an opportunity to consider the enactment of education development charges bylaws. The public meeting where the School Boards will consider enacting education development charges will now be rescheduled to the fall of 2018 with a date to be determined. The purpose of this meeting will be to further inform the public generally about the education development charge proposals, to consider next steps, and to solicit public input. Any person who attends the meeting may make a representation to the Boards in respect of the Boards’ education development charges and renewal process. The Boards will also consider any written submissions. All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting. The education development charge background study required under Section 257.61 of the Education Act (including the current proposed EDC by-laws) which details each Board’s education development charge proposal is available at both Boards’ administrative offices during regular office hours and on the Boards’ websites (www.scdsb.on.ca and www.smcdsb.on.ca). Any comments or requests for further information regarding this matter may be directed to Brian Jeffs for the Simcoe County District School Board or Peter Derochie for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

Brian Jeffs, Superintendent of Business and Facility Services Simcoe County District School Board 1170 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario, L9X 1N6 Tel: (705) 734-6363; Fax: (705) 728-2265 bjeffs@scdsb.on.ca

And Peter Derochie, Associate Director of Education (Business and Finance) Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board 46 Alliance Boulevard, Barrie, Ontario L4M 5K3 Tel: (705) 722-3555; Fax: (705) 722-6534 pjderochie@smcdsb.on.ca

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Stayner Kinsmen Club president Bill Roskar, Gerry Goorts, Clearview Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys, Scott Tapley and Theo Schaap, participated in a sod-turning ceremony May 16 for the new Kinsmen Park Gazebo. The plan is to build a 30-by-40 roofed structure with concrete floor, removable picnic tables and power to accommodate the needs of any functions that may use the facility. Construction is slated to begin in the very near future with completion to be no later than sometime in August. The club has partnered with Clearview Township to share the cost. For the club this will be a “labour of love” with the club supplying labour from its members. This project is the Kinsmen Club's way of giving back to the community for its continuous support.

Big Heart Seniors Rama bus goes June 5 Correction. Sorry, the Rama Bus is on Tuesday, June 5, not June 4. Call Irma Flack at 705-466-5205 if

HOMESELLERS Find out what homes down the street sold for! Free computerized list w/pics of area home sales and current listings. www.HomeSalesOnTheStreet.ca

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OUTDOOR TOOL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

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Friday, May 25 Mainly sunny High 28 Low 18 Wind W 22 km/h POP 20%

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Sat. June 2 at 10 a.m. Tractors, gas engine primitives, collectibles. For Jamie Arnold. #62198 Dufferin Cty Rd. 3 near Marsville. Fri June 15 at 11 a.m. Sale offers 2003 Buick; J.D. LX188 w/snowblower/bagger. 2013 Honda 4 wheel ATV; boats crocks sterling, house & shop. For Brian and Anne Banting. #7656 8th Essa Twp. near Ivy.

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• 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. • June 23rd - Live Auction at 218 Collingwood Street, Creemore at 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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TEXTILE COLLECTION IS COMING IN JUNE

Tied bags must be curbside on Monday at 7 a.m. of your collection week. Collection does not necessarily occur on your garbage day. To determine your collection week, please: Check June in the Waste Calendar for your zone or Visit simcoe.ca/textilecollection or Call Customer Service (800) 263-3199 Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.

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Gravity Sun Power solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed

Jeff Williams • 466-5741

• Service Directory • 3/27/2018 4:24:44 PM

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 25, 2018 •

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garage sales May 28 to June 2: Dunedin Hall Scrap Metal Bin Drive. Drop your scrap metal in the bin. A fundraiser for Dunedin Hall. Saturday, May 26: Stayner First Baptist, 203 Oak Street, from 8 a.m. to noon. Weather permitting. All proceed to go rebuild a church in Cuba after the hurricane.

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I didn't see this coming, It hit us by surprise, And when you left for heaven, A small part of me died.

Sat. June 2: Giant Yard Sale & Dunedin Blooms Annual Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Dunedin Hall. Donated sale items and plants welcome. To arrange drop off in advance, all Claire at 705-466-6161 or email info@lavenderhill.ca. A fundraiser for Dunedin Hall. Coffee & breakfast sandwiches! Ultimate Gardener's gift basket raffle. Cash only.

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One bedroom apartment for rent on Main Street Creemore. No smoking. No pets. Call & leave a message at 705-441-2343.

fish & chips Fish 'n Chips Fridays at Affairs Bakery with more menu items including fish&chips, burgers, chicken, ribs **Note that Affairs will be closed Friday, May 25 from 4 p.m. due to an appointment** Next week we'll be open until 9 p.m. on Fridays.

foot care Foot Focus – Professional Foot Care in the comfort of your home. Nail trimming, filing, corn and callus reduction, foot soak with foot and lower leg massage. Tammy Robinson, PSW Advance Foot Care Certified. Call 705-818-4086.

Horses Peace Valley Ranch. 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.

In Memoriam

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.

Painting, Masonry & Parging. Professional quality. Now accepting new projects. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708 or 705-816-0708.

Room for rent. All inclusive, parking, shared washroom, kitchen, backyard and laundry room. $450. Contact 705-770-2813.

call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less

Ayla Lundy You left us without warning, Not even a goodbye, And I can't seem to stop, Asking the question why?

Saturday, May 26 & Sunday, May 27: Yard Sale at 38 Jardine Crescent. Your next adventure awaits you: 2011 24-foot motor home for sale.

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Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday:

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.

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.

The Creemore Tennis Club would like to thank its sponsors for their generous donations to our highly successful firstever Tennis Social. In particular, our sincere appreciation to the following: Creemore Springs Dunridge Farms Sporting Life The Bank Cafe Foodland Affairs Bakery Old Mill House Pub Life's A Slice And a huge thank you to everyone who participated.

Your smile could brighten anyoneʼs day, No matter what they were going through, And every day for the rest of my life, I'll be missing you.

In Memory of Ayla Kadance Lundy

“If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again.”

Love Daddy, Muff and Buster

Interment Service for Evelyn Warden on Saturday, June 9 at 4 p.m. at Creemore Union Cemetery.

In Memoriam

I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday but missing you is heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, That we will meet again. Love Aunt Lisa and Family xo

With Love from Mom, Jay, Cole, Luke, Troy and Kloe.

To my daughter and our sister we dearly miss. It is hard to imagine life without you and the struggles we have had. A year has past since we’ve all heard your voice and seen your smile but we see you in our thoughts often. The 12 short years we had you here with us were the best 12 years ever. We know your presence is strong as we try to go on and your memory surrounds us daily. We miss you and love you baby girl.

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Ayla Lundy The moment that you died My heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you.

Ayla - Sweet Granddaughter who passed away May 24, 2017 It has been a year since that fateful day. A year since you were taken away... Unimaginable pain and sorrow. There is no moving on... There is no getting over it... For grief lasts forever, because our love lasts forever. As the loss unfolds minute by minute with every missed birthday, holiday, milestone, graduation we proudly honour you and miss you and wish you were here. The tears fill our eyes. The pain breaks our hearts. Your sweet memories we hold so tightly, deep in our hearts. There they remain, While we are apart. Ayla we love and miss you sweetheart. Hugs and Kisses, Ma & Popa Mart XOXOXO Wendy and Martin

Ayla. One year has come... one year of events, holidays, visits, everything. One year of everything without you. I still can’t believe it. But as I continue going to these places and not seeing you, it sure gets harder and harder! I have you etched in my skin and wrapped around my neck, you are always with me. Thank you for the dimes, they keep popping up in interesting places. We are approaching another big milestone, that we will proudly honour you at your Grade 8 graduation. Why you are not getting to embark on the next journey to high school, I will never know. Keep showing the sheep up there, we are getting ready to do the same down here! Miss you sweet girl. This just isn’t fair and will never be right. We are all trying to make a new “normal” because things just aren’t the same. Thinking about you every day, Love Aunt Katie

In Memoriam Ayla Lundy The trouble is, you think you have time ~ We miss you terribly sweetie. Love Aunt Lindsay, Uncle Dusty, Drew and Evy

• The Creemore Echo • Friday, May 25, 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.

Celebrating National Access Awareness Week May 27 to June 2, 2018 Clearview Township is celebrating National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) from May 27 to June 2, 2018. Each year, during National Access Awareness Week, Canadians are encouraged to think about the barriers people with disabilities face, and to find ways to help remove them. 2018 marks the thirteenth anniversary of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). During this time, public, private and non-profit organizations across Ontario have been working together to improve the everyday lives of people with disabilities.

History of National Accessibility Awareness Week: Ontario became the first jurisdiction in Canada to legislate a framework and timeline for making Ontario accessible. The goal of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is to make Ontario fully accessible by 2025. National Access Awareness Week was established in 1987 following Rick Hanson’s 40,000 km Man in Motion World Tour. “As part of the legacy of the Man in Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation provided strategic leadership to create and implement National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) in partnership with federal and provincial governments across the country. The purpose of the program was to promote better community access for people with disabilities.” - Rick Hansen Foundation. It’s important for us to realize what accessibility means to our province – socially and economically. If people with disabilities cannot fully participate in our communities, we are missing out on our own potential. Accessibility is also about making everyone in our communities feel welcome. The small activities that most of us take for granted – playing in a park, watching a movie, dining in a restaurant – should be equally available for everyone. And don’t forget our seniors. Through the natural aging process they may begin to experience barriers to everyday living that they once took for granted.

Clearview Township is an inclusive community! In Clearview Township, National Access Awareness Week is an opportunity to highlight accessibility awareness at the local level and an opportunity to celebrate the work that is being done across the Township to improve accessibility to information, programs, services, parks, arenas, community halls, and businesses.

Celebrating in Clearview! Some of the accomplished improvements made in Clearview are: • Accessible Parking at the Stayner Community Center • Making recommendations for the Sunnidale Library Branch • Accessible washroom signs at the Stayner Community Center • Providing assistance with accessible transit • Clearview Libraries providing Accessible Library materials for residents • Portable Accessible Parking Signs for use during events

On-going accomplishments! Clearview Township has a successful Accessibility Advisory Committee that meets monthly with open sessions that anyone can attend. The schedule of upcoming meetings as well as previous agenda and meeting minutes can be viewed on our web site.

Please visit our web site to view all the progress in our community enabling accessibility at www.clearview.ca If any member of the community has any comments, questions or concerns regarding accessibility matters in Clearview, they are welcome to contact any Accessibility Advisory Committee member or share their comments/questions/feedback by telephone, in person, in writing or by email. All contact information can be found on the Clearview web site at www.clearview.ca - under “Accessibility"

Notice - Cemetery Decoration Days The following cemeteries have scheduled a decoration day as follows: • Stayner Union Cemetery- Sunday, June 3rd at 2:30pm. Rain location: Jubilee Presbyterian Church, 7320 Highway 26, Stayner.

• Lavendar Hill Cemetery- Sunday, June 24th at 4pm. Rain location: Dunedin Community Centre, 8994 County Road 9, Dunedin.

For more information, please contact the Cemeteries directly or visit: www.clearviewclerk.ca