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Dean Brody shoots new video in Mulmur

by Trina Berlo Samantha Robinson is a big fan of Canadian country music star Dean Brody so having him perform at her own private concert was a real thrill.

Having the chance to include her friends and family, be part of a music video shoot and hang out with the star made it even better.

“It was so much fun. On Monday my cheeks were so sore for smiling and laughing,” said Robinson. “It was the best time ever. I still cannot believe I won.”

She entered the Twisted Tea sponsored contest via Brody’s Instagram profile. He is a multi Juno and Canadian Country Music Award winning musician known for Bring Down the House and Canadian Girls.

She said she was delighted to learn she was a finalist in a contest to host the August 25 concert and a music video shoot for his new song Dose of Country.

Robinson, an Oshawa resident, pitched her cousin’s place in Mulmur, the Szolopiak property, as the concert venue and contest officials approved.

“It all went from there. It was kind of crazy,” said Robinson.

A crew came in on the Saturday to set up a stage and brought in games, food trucks for the party, which was attended by about 100 guests. Robinson, who split her invites with her cousin and brother, invited friends, family, neighbours and coworkers to share in her special day. She said she had trouble convincing people it was real.

Many people thought she was joking.

During the day and throughout the shoot Robinson got to hang out with Brody. She said they took a bunch of photos and spent time chatting (she learned he is vegetarian and plans on getting a pet pig – which will be named Waffle). Brody’s concert was truncated by stormy weather on the horizon but he managed to get in quite a few songs during the performance and Robinson said she was very happy with the night.

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The annual Terry Fox Run is taking place in Creemore on Sunday, Sept. 16.

The event welcomes runners, cyclists, rollerbladers, strollers, wheelchairs, dogs and horses for a 5-kilometre route (or do it twice for the full 10k).

Since Terry Fox ran his Marathon of Hope in 1980, Canadians have raised over $750 million for cancer research.

This money is invested into projects with the greatest potential impact for patients. One such project is called Terry Fox PROFYLE, which focuses on hard to treat cancers for youth.

This project, and others like it, use the principles of precision medicine and big data in a collaborative PanCanadian approach in an effort to give kids with hard-to-treat cancers another change.

The event begins at Creemore’s Station on the Green. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event gets underway at 9 a.m. Sign up at www. terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/creemore.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Skating registration The Creemore Skating Club will be holding registration at the Creemore Arena Tuesday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Programs offered, starting in October, include: CanSkate learn to skate programs (three years of age and older) and STARSkate (learn to figure skate programs).

For more information please contact Julie Bigham at jbigham30@hotmail. com or 705-466-2977.

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Canadian country music star Dean Brody with Totally Twisted Summer Contest winner Samantha Robinson, who hosted a concert and music video shoot in Mulmur August 25. across the country, Robinson was selected to win the Totally Twisted Summer Contest.

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I can’t thank Twisted Tea enough for everything,” said Robinson.

CNTSC fundraising The Carcinoid-Neuroendocrine Tumour Society Canada will be at the Creemore Farmers’ Market Sept. 15, fundraising and offering information about neuroendocrine cancer, one of the fastest growing cancers worldwide.

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This Weekend Friday, September 7

• Friday Night Mixed Dart League 2018-2019 Season Registration at Creemore Legion at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Come out, make new friends and enjoy darts in a fun league! For more info contact Mike at 466-3007.

Saturday, September 8

• Creemore Log Cabin History Hosts on hand to welcome visitors at the Creemore Log Cabin

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving. 705-466-2261.

• Dunedin Literary Festival - Words in the Woods. Award-winning Canadian author Heather O’Neill will be Keynote Speaker with special musical guest Kevin Quain. We’ve also confirmed authors Wayne Grady, Claudia Dey, Arif Anwar, Tish Cohen. Visit www.wordsinthewoods.com for all updates and ticket information.

Saturday, Sept. 8 & Sunday, Sept. 9

• Nottawasaga Daylilies is still open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 23. Inventory reduction sale. See ad on page 10.

Sunday, September 9

• Church Services on page 5.

Upcoming Events Tuesday, September 11

• Scouting Registration Night at Creemore Legion from 6 p.m. Beginning at 7 p.m. we have our required parent meeting for all parents to meet Scouters and receive needed info for the upcoming year. Parents may also log on to Scouts Canada at www.scouts.ca to register their youth.

• Recreation, Culture and Parks Master Plan Workshop from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 516, 5357 County Road 9, New Lowell.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 & Tuesday, Sept. 25

• Creemore Skating Club Registration Nights at Creemore Arena from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both Tuesdays. Programs offered include: CanSkate learn to skate programs (3 years of age and older) and STARSkate (learn to figure skate programs).

Programs start in October. For more information please contact Julie Bigham at jbigham30@ hotmail.com or 705-466-2977.

Wednesday, September 12

• Wednesday Night Bingo at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairground Road North (across from the GNE grounds) featuring Larry “The Legend” Smith as your caller. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Start time is 6:45 p.m. Early Bird, regular games & progressive super jackpot. Cash prizes. Snack bar.

All net proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children.

• Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario Street, Stayner. New members welcome. Call Judy at 705-422-1428 for more info.

Friday, September 14

• “Come from Away - East Coast Soirée” at All Saints’ Anglican Church, Collingwood, for their Annual International Dinner featuring, from Cape Breton Island, singer and musician, Aaron Solomon, and an authentic East Coast Dinner.

Tickets are limited. Call Nancy at 795-445-3841 to reserve. $75 each with tax receipt of $35. Silent auction - cash or cheque. Cocktails at 6 p.m.

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• CNETS (Carcinoid-Neuroendocrine Tumour Society Canada) Community Awareness and Fundraising Event at Creemore Farmers’ Market from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit our booth for information about neuroendocrine cancer, one of the fastest growing cancers worldwide. CNETS Canada is a registered charity supporting patients and research. Visit www.cnetscanada.org for more info.

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• Big Book Bash at the Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This biennial book sale is a fundraiser to help with the upkeep of the Station on the Green. Lightly used clean books to be donated can be dropped off Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to noon at the Creemore Curling Club or drop off at Creemore Echo office during office hours. No drop-offs outside or on weekends!

Sunday, September 16

• Terry Fox Run. Registration at Station on the Green, from 8:30 a.m. The run will take place in the morning from 9 a.m. to noon. People can run, walk, bike, push baby strollers or ride horses! A five kilometre route that can be done twice for those wishing to do a full 10k. Visit www.terryfox. ca/terryfoxrun/creemore for more info.

• Please join the friends and family for an Open House to celebrate Betty McLeod’s 85th Birthday at Station on the Green from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Best wishes only.

Thursday, Sept. 20 to Saturday, Sept. 29

• Charming Fall Shop Hop. Creemore House of Stitches is a part of this shop hop, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at 3 Caroline Street West, Creemore.

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Friday, Sept. 21 to Sunday, Sept. 23

• GNE Fall Fair at GNE Fairgrounds, 220 Fairgrounds Road North. Visit www.greatnorthernex.com for more info.

Thursday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 30

• 5th Annual Small Halls Festival across Clearview Township. Live music, local food, theatre, family activities at our community halls. Visit www. smallhallsfestival.ca for info and tickets.

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Giffen made Area 5 superintendent

County warden resigns, takes CAO job

by Trina Berlo Simcoe County District School Board educator Michael Giffen has been made superintendent of education for Area 5, which includes elementary and secondary schools in Clearview, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Essa Township.

As a lifelong Glen Huron resident, where he lives on a farm with his wife Kim and three sons, William, Lucas and Jack, Giffen went to Duntroon Public School and Collingwood Collegiate Institute. Some may recognize Giffen as the bass drummer for the Beinn Gorm Highlanders, Scottish pipes and drum band.

His last post was principal at Birchview Dunes Elementary School in Wasaga Beach and prior to that he was principal at Cameron Street Public School, Holly Meadows in Barrie and

County of Simcoe Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall is assuming the functions of warden after the resignation of Warden Gerry Marshall.

The County of Simcoe received notice August 22 from the Town of Penetanguishene that Marshall has resigned from his position as mayor of the municipality.

Marshall will serve as interim chief administrative officer for the Town of Wasaga Beach after the retirement of CAO George Vadeboncoeur.

“As a result of this notice, and the fact that Simcoe County councillors are appointed to their positions by virtue of holding the office of mayor or deputy mayor of one of the 16 member municipalities, he has also therefore effectively resigned both his seat on Simcoe County council and his position as the warden, or head of Simcoe County council,” said a news release from the county.

“Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall will assume the functions commonly performed by the warden in the interim, and county council will continue to govern and provide direction as per the norm.”

Dowdall, the mayor of Essa Township, recently won the nomination for the Conservative Party of Canada for Simcoe-Grey.

Michael Giffen principal of special education at the board office. He has also been vice principal at Angus Morrison, Mountain View and Worsley.

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“Supervising and supporting schools is a primary role,” said Giffen.

His portfolio includes student and staff well being, outdoor education, early learning community partnerships and before and after school childcare.

Giffen said the school board identified well-being as one of its 20172022 strategic priorities. It is defined as: Positive sense of self and belonging; safe, healthy, respectful learning and working cultures; and appreciation for environmental practices and outdoor learning.

He said the idea is to reduce stigma related to mental health and assess the overall tone and feeling of a school, all with the goal of creating an environment where students and staff can succeed.

When asked why he chose to move away from the classroom and into administration, Giffen said, “I have never left teaching. We are here for the kids and the community, that is our common goal.”

This way, he said, he is able to work with a “community of schools and with colleagues to affect change with a wider scope, knowing it has a direct link to schools and classrooms.”

“Regardless of the role and responsibilities as educators, the influence we have on schools and system change is really rewarding to me and the impact is student achievement and success,” said Giffen.

Part of the superintendent’s job is to deal with issues that arise in the community and Giffen said he plans to be visible and accessible. He looks forward to visiting all the schools in Area 5 and meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

For a full list of Area 5 schools and contact information, visit www. scdsb.on.ca and click on the board administration tab.

Shipyard social The Collingwood Museum’s second annual Shipyard Social will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8.

Last year’s event saw more than 40 former shipyards workers and more than 200 guests in total, join Museum staff and community members for a fun afternoon dedicated to celebrating our community’s heritage.

Free shipyard video screenings are from 11 a.m. to noon at Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, followed by a social at the museum from noon until 3 p.m.

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The Way We Were

Students lose power along

Mary Kirk Presbyterian Church, New Lowell, burned down in 1909 (Submitted by Marie Kidd).

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Smith, hence dubbed the $4 baby These are the words C.B. Smith penned February 15, 1964: My life has been interesting to me with plenty of ups and downs, however, on the whole, it has been Helen rewarding and I have had BLACKBURN many blessings for which I am grateful. I never attained so-called wealth but I have always had enough and my greatest asset is my family I will leave behind. Everyone has been successful and a credit to their parents and the village which was home.

I was born in a humble home, half a mile east of Glen Huron on March 12, 1888. I was my parents’ first child. The circumstances attending my birth measured by today’s standards were both simple and cheap. For instance, even a doctor was not considered a necessity in those days for such a simple affair as a birth. My father’s mother was in full charge assisted by another woman. In the midst of the operations my father got excited and said, “I am going for a doctor.” In his horse and cutter he drove to Duntroon and brought back Dr. Kirkland. While Dad was away I arrived hale and hearty. The doctor pronounced everything in order and charged Dad $4 for his visit.

Grandmother was perturbed and told Dad he had more money than sense. It was hence that I was dubbed the

Local History

The Progressive Conservative government is keeping its promise to “replace the entirety of Ontario’s [2015] sex ed curriculum with an ageappropriate one that is based on real consultation with parents.”

As students went back to school this week, parents and teachers alike were wondering what the year would bring. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario has been outspoken this week against the change and a so-called snitch line, a reporting tool for anyone who wants to report a teacher using too many anatomical names.

Names of reproductive body parts, conversations about consent, gender identity, masturbation and what happens during puberty are included in what’s ending up on the cutting room floor as elementary school teachers are instructed to stick to an interim curriculum while a public consultation exercise is underway to try to figure out where to go from here.

The government is promising a thorough end-toend consultation with parents over the coming months.

Preparations are already underway with consultations scheduled to begin this fall.

The problem is that there was consultation during the creation of the new sex ed curriculum.

There is a huge divide on this issue. Some people are thoroughly opposed to any kind of talk of sex in the classroom. Be it for religious or cultural reasons, they don’t want their children learning about sexuality in school. On the other end of the spectrum there are very liberal parents who are probably already talking about sex at home. The children who benefit the most from a modern and inclusive sex ed probably fall between to two. Those who are not getting the information they need, or they are getting information that is inaccurate. Maybe they live in a family or community that is making them feel like they aren’t “normal” and count on a conversation about sexuality to help create context for their feelings.

One would hope that a more modern sex ed curriculum would also help empower girls and boys alike so they didn’t feel pressured to engage in sex before they are ready and that they know all about the risks of pregnancies and STIs. The stripped back version doesn’t even address HPV specifically, yet students are being vaccinated for it in Grade 7.

If knowledge is power, students are losing their power by the day – the power to say no, be safe, be guilt-free and stay healthy.

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is fighting the decision to reverse advancement in sexual education announcing they are going to court.

Voters put Doug Ford in office and he is fulfilling a promise to revert from the 2015 sex ed curriculum, so here we are.

Perhaps a middle ground can be found between liberal and conservative views on sex ed, keeping the best interest of students in mind.

It will be up to citizens to participate in that consultation and have their say.

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four-dollar baby.

Times were really bad in those days. For instance to earn a few dollars to keep the wolf from the door my father had taken a job chopping in the bush nearby.

He was paid sixty cents a day and boarded at home.

My parents told me that I was really smart and started to walk at quite a young age. In March 1892, Dad traded his 50-acre farm for the 100-acre one where he lived the rest of his life. My brother Alfred owns this property now. (Note by Helen Blackburn (HB): Now and for many years it has been the home of Michael Giffen, his wife and sons.) I well remember the excitement of the moving. I was then four years old.

Father made use of me at an early age. In August 1892, he was cutting oats with the self binder at the front of the farm on the Sixth Line. I, as usual, was with him in the field so he said to me, “Skip up to Grandpa’s and bring me back a ball of twine.” Away I went. Granddad decided a five-pound ball of twine was quite a load for a four-year-old so he accompanied me back to the scene of operations and he carried the ball. I quite well remember walking along with old Grandfather on that day. He had a long whisker and I thought him a very old man. Two months later he died at age 60.

I started to school spring of 1894 when I was six years of age. I could count and knew my (See “Papers” on page 5)

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Papers paid tribute to young student for passing high school entrance exams (Continued from page 4) letters when I started. Accordingly I progressed rapidly. In fact maybe too smart and it was to my disadvantage as I look back. I could only say that my school days were not too happy. I was small and learned easily. Invariably I was always at the head of my class.

My classmates were often two to four years older than I. Accordingly they didn’t like me to soar above them. I was called teacher’s pet, mamma’s darling, etc. Also because my mother had been a teacher my classmates claimed my mother helped me at home. This wasn’t true. She had lots to do otherwise and besides I didn’t need her help.

My strong subjects were math, literature and composition. I also excelled in spelling. My sister Bessie and I were always the finalists in the old time spelling matches. When I was 11 years old I could have written the High

School entrance exam in 1899 had my teacher proposed but she thought I was so young and small and I should wait.

Fortunately a wonderful teacher came to replace her at New Year’s 1900 and I wrote the entrance at Stayner and passed with honours. And there were some nice tributes in local papers as it was unusual for a 12-yearold to pass the entrance.

(A note by HB: The so-called entrance exams were held at the end of Grade 8 and were set provincially. The “Entrance” then had a reputation something like the exams for university today. They were phased out a year or two before I was in Grade 8.)

Then came the crisis. Dad was quite set on me becoming a farmer. He was on the School Board and while he believed in good teachers and a decent education he thought the entrance was quite enough for any farmer. Other local

Tribute to Kenney Steele and his John Deere tractor 1992-1995 When I was president of Creemore Horticultural Society, Laura had Ken bring a hay wagon to Ray’s Garage where Laura and I decorated it for the Santa Claus Parade.

Ken, with his John Deere, pulled our float for two years in the parade.

He was proud of his tractor which he

still had.

For many years we decorated our float in Bob Ransier’s garage and we walked the parade route for many years.

– Submitted by Marie Kidd, a member of the Creemore Horticultural Society since 1960.

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farmers’ sons had quit school to help their dads on the farm. In fact, it was the general trend. Furthermore times had been bad through the nineties and I felt he couldn’t afford to send me to high school and pay my board, etc.

(Note by HB: Young people in the country had to find room and board in

a village or town such as Creemore to get a high school education. It was out of the question for a good many.)

Helen Blackburn is a retired teacher, avid gardener and a long-time contributor to The Creemore Echo. She writes about local history.

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NDACT elects new chair The North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce (NDACT) has elected a new chair.

Karren Wallace assumes the chair from Alia Jalbert, who during her term, effectively steered the committee the past few years including NDACT’s submission to the province on the Greenbelt expansion and during the 2018 provincial election.

Wallace will work with the committee to solicit campaign platforms from Dufferin candidates both running and acclaimed in the Oct. 22, 2018 municipal election on their position on protecting and expanding the Greenbelt as well as the protection of source water.

Another priority will be meeting with key provincial officials to apprise them of NDACT’s activities, successes and the importance of the Greenbelt for protection of source water and of the agricultural industry, a major economic driver in Ontario’s economy.

To assist with this, NDACT is very proud to announce they received a grant of $15,000 from the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation.

“This grant puts us in a position to be able to effectively deliver NDACT’s message of the importance of agriculture, local food and the economic impact of agriculture on Ontario’s economy.”

BIG CREEMORE STATION ON THE GREEN

BOOK BASH A fundraiser to support the facility`s ongoing operations

SAT. SEPT. 15 8:30 AM TO 2 PM

Donations of gently read, CLEAN current paperback, hardcover, fiction and non-fiction books will be accepted until Sept 13 - Mon. to Fri. 10 am to 12 noon at the Creemore Curling Club and during office hours at the Creemore Echo. PLEASE NO DROPOFFS outside or on weekends.

For more info or pick up - 705.466.2681

The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 7, 2018 •

Electronics collection coming Simcoe County residents have a new option to recycle their old or unused electronics through a convenient curbside collection program that runs the weeks of Sept. 17 and 24 across the region.

The county’s audit data indicates that approximately 650,000 kgs of electronics end up in curbside garbage collected each year.

Many electronics are harmful to the environment when not recycled properly and the goal of this new program is to offer residents an easy solution to properly recycle common electronic items.

“The County is constantly striving to enhance our services and programs and increase our diversion rate,” said Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall.

“We’re pleased to introduce another innovative collection program that will assist Simcoe County residents in clearing out old electronics and help our environment with a simple and convenient recycling solution.”

All Simcoe County households will receive one electronics collection, with half the county receiving pick-up Sept.

17-21 (Zone 1, including Creemore) and the other half receiving pickup Sept. 24-28 (Zone 2).

An electronics collection bag will arrive through Canada Post as part of the County’s Big News envelope.

The mailer will also include a bag for the annual battery collection

occurring Nov. 5-9 and information about upcoming changes to our green bin program, including the addition of pet waste as accepted materials.

Similar to other special collection programs, electronics pick-up does not necessarily coincide with your regular collection day.

Place bags (sealed clear plastic bags will also be accepted) and larger loose items at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your designated week.

Acceptable items include: Computers; monitors; printers; televisions; cellular phones; video gaming consoles; small appliances (toasters, vacuums, kettles, electric mixers and coffee makers); personal care items (hair dryers, electric shavers and toothbrushes); cords and small corded power tools.

Please delete all personal data from items placed at the curb. The county is not responsible for personal information contained on computer hard drives, motherboards or other electronic devices that may potentially store information. ​ Electronic items collected will be processed at a local approved electronics recycling facility where they are sorted and recyclable materials are sent out for reuse.

Vi s i t w w w. s i m c o e . c a / electronicscollection or check out your Waste Calendar to determine your zone.

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HONEYWOOD – Brick farmhouse with 4 bedrooms on 1 acre with

30x44 foot shop. Wonderful country kitchen, pine plank floors and gorgeous moldings. Great character home surrounded by rolling fields. $574,900

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Ivy, Bolton battle for Strother Cup

Club gives area children an introduction to tennis

by Scott Anderson The North Dufferin Baseball League championship series is set between the Ivy Leafs and Bolton Brewers.

The best-of-seven series begins Saturday when the Bolton Brewers host game one at the Lisle diamond at 2 p.m.

Game 2 is Sunday in Ivy also at 2 p.m.

The remaining schedule is Sept.

15 at Ivy for 2 p.m., Sept. 16 at Bolton for 3 p.m. The fifth game is Sept. 22 at Ivy for 2 p.m., game six at Bolton on Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. and game seven on Sept. 29 at Ivy with a 2 p.m. start time.

The Leafs defeated both the Bolton Dodgers and the Clearview Orioles in three game series to advance to the finals.

The Brewers beat the Midland Mariners in three games and the New Lowell Knights in a five game series.

Ivy has dominated the season losing only one game in the regular season and sweeping their opponents in the playoffs.

Bolton holds a 25-win, five loss, and four ties record through the regular season and playoffs.

The Brewers are defending league champions, while Ivy last won a championship in 2014.

Contributed photos

Participants in Creemore Tennis Club's annual mixed doubles tournament: Noah Eisner, Lawrence Bell, Mike Westbrooke, David Eisner, Geoff Ayton, Andrea Hubert, Peter McLachlan, Marie-Eve Vachon, Wayne Pester and Janet Stern. Right: Winners Lawrence Bell and Marie-Eve Vachon receiving their prizes from Geoff Ayton.

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12:15pm to 1:00pm – Tish Cohen, Uzma Jalaluddin, and Karma Brown

Big Heart Seniors

1:15pm to 2:00pm – Wayne Grady and Arif Anwar 2:15pm to 3:00pm – Amy Stuart and David Demchuk 3:15pm to 4:00pm – Claudia Dey and Iain Reid (Moderated by Martha Sharpe) 4:15pm to 5:00pm – Heidi Sopinka in conversation with Laurie D. Graham

Kid’s Authors Tent (in Storybook Park) 11:30am – Story Time and Drawing Demo with Paul Covello 1:00pm – Kevin Sylvester presentation 2:30pm – Kevin Sands presentation

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DUNEDIN HALL

Children’s Storybook Park • Licensed Beer Tent

6:00pm – Doors

$25 tickets for an evening of Words & Music with Heather O’Neill open at Dunedin Hall and Kevin Quain available now.

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It has been a busy and productive year for the Creemore Tennis Club.

Club membership has grown to over 100 children and adults from in and around the Creemore area. The club has been in existence since at least 1975 when the courts were located where the new fire hall is situated on County Road 9.

In April we held our Spring Mixer which provided club members the opportunity to meet other players and set up matches. In May, in collaboration with the Nottawasaga Creemore School, we held our annual demo day.

This is a great opportunity for four or five classes to experience the fun of tennis. Our partners in this event, Simcoe Tennis, provided all of the equipment and the games. It is a great first exposure to the game of tennis for many children.

Later in May, the six-week evening lesson program provided more structured learning opportunities for children five to 13 years of age. In July we operated our summer tennis camp for a week. Overall we estimate that we put a tennis racquet in the hands of approximately 150 children, offering them an opportunity to learn skills and enjoy the pleasure of the game.

This past weekend a summer of round robin play culminated in our annual mixed doubles tournament. The weather held off all day Sunday and gave us the time to get through the five rounds of play. There were ten entrants, all in the intermediate skill range. The overall winners were Lawrence Bell and Marie-Eve Vachon.

Te n n i s m e m b e r s h i p s c a n b e purchased at the Curiosity House Bookstore. We at the club are looking forward to another great year of tennis in 2019. We will be holding more tournaments, as our members have requested, and expanding our lesson program. New members are invited to join us.

August 30 Our condolences go out to the family of Bob McNicol, who passed away Friday, August 31.

We had 30 players. We welcomed back Maggie.

50/50: Pat Broad, Marcia Cameron x2, John Van Voorst x2, Jim Rigney.

Moon shots: Gwen Plummer, Marcia Cameron, Bill Martin. Leona Hartling got the travel prize.

Winners: Karl Seifret, 305; Barb Pilon, 299; Mary Bouchard, 280; Ruby Klinck, 279. Low: John Van Voorst, 152. No lucky chair.

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Happy 65th Anniversary to Bill and Birdie Anderson • September 12, 1953 Love from your family and friends

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NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES

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celebration

Many varieties up to 50% off

Macham – Thank you to those who have expressed their condolences and love at the passing of my dear husband, John. From the wonderful caring neighbours, Clearview Fire, Paramedics & OPP. Also Rev. Lorna May for her comforting service, ACW for the lunch. To John's coworkers at Somerville Nurseries, your acts of kindness and sympathy were very touching. To Jim Henderson of Fawcett Funeral Home, thank you for your guidance & help at this difficult time. With love, Donna, Doug Macham & family.

Please join the friends and family on Sunday, September 16 for an Open House to celebrate Betty McLeod's 85th Birthday at Station on the Green from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only.

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE Garden open Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am to 5 pm until Sept. 23 Directions: Take Airport Road south past Avening.

Turn west on 3/4 Sideroad & follow signs.

A community newspaper News and views in and around Creemore proud to support the arts in and around Creemore.

#3757 Conc. 3 Nottawasaga, Clearview Terms: cash or cheque.

Julie&Tom Wilson • 705-466-2916 • www.wilsondaylilies.com

info@creemore.com • (705) 466-9906

North Dufferin Community Centre Board of Management

KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS PRESENTS

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR AN:

ARENA MANAGER (Permanent Part-Time) (for the North Dufferin Community Centre - Honeywood) Reporting to the Board of Management, this position requires the ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment as well as manual work. The successful applicant must be able to work flexible hours including weekends as necessary.

The preferred candidate will have: • A valid “G” driver’s license (DZ preferred) with a clean driver’s abstract • Ability to obtain a current Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening • Experience operating the Compressor System for Ice Making, Zamboni, etc.

• Strong team work skills • Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety Policies and Procedures /WHMIS • Good knowledge of email and Microsoft Office programs.

This position is a part-time position with the bulk of the work hours occurring between September and April. A copy of the job description is available upon request.

Please submit a complete resume indicating education, experience, references and driver’s abstract, no later than September 10, 2018 at 3pm.

Denise B. Holmes, AMCT CAO/Clerk Township of Melancthon 157101 Highway 10, Melancthon, ON. L9V 2E6 Phone: 519-925-5525 ext. 101 Fax: 519-925-1110 Email: dholmes@melancthontownship.ca

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION, FROM THE ORIGINAL BA SERVICE STATION IN ALLISTON. MANY THANKS TO THE CONSIGNOR!!

This auction will be full of rare, and hard to find gas, oil and toy collectables in porcelain, cast & tin.

Features; BA, Esso, Gulf, Shell, Texaco, Imperial, John Deere, Teeswater, Tonka, Lincoln, Pepsi.

swimming club COLLINGWOOD CLIPPERS SWIM CLUB. Free 2 Weeks of Swimming. A year round competitive swim club for swimmers (6 to 18 years of age) training at Collingwood Centennial Aquatic Centre. Offers a variety of groups for swimmers of all abilities. Swimmers must be able to swim 25m (1 length) of the pool and be comfortable in deep water. (Limitations apply, please ask for details). Ongoing registration available, space permitting. Register online at www.collingwoodclippers.ca or email Head Coach Shane Downey at shane@collingwoodclippers.net.

SEPT 15TH, 10 AM START PREVIEW SEPT 14TH, 3-6 PM. 218 COLLINGWOOD ST, CREEMORE ARENA. BID LIVE OR ONLINE VIA WWW.ICOLLECTOR.COM. NO BUYERS PREMIUM !!!

Call, Text, or Email anytime!!

Dennis@kiddfamilyauctions.com

We thank all those applicants who apply and advise that acknowledgement will be only forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. 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 Board 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.

519-938-7499 Lyn@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-1315 www.kiddfamilyauctions.com

Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244 hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com 2047 Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron

• 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

Serving Hockley to Creemore Licensed and Trusted Since 2002 ECRA/ESA Licence #7002079

705-435-1004

Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator

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DAVE NORTH 705-718-7370

ELECTRIC

rosemontelectric.com

INSURANCE BROKERS

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 a.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

RON’S CERAMIC TILES Kitchens, Bathrooms, Entranceways Fireplaces, Backsplashes Indoor/Outdoor work Ron Briere Tilesetter/Installer 705-466-6462 • rlbriere@gmail.com Free Estimates

Kells Service Centre 80 High Street, Collingwood (705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404

Place your ad here 705-466-9906

Echo Classifieds

The Creemore Echo • Friday, September 7, 2018 •

DRY HARDWOOD - MAPLE 2 Years SEASONED, 15” lengths. $360/bush cord. FREE delivery.

Volume discounts and 12” length available.

Complete Woodlot Management, 519-986-2474.

Round bales of this year's hay crop for sale. Located just south of Creemore. Call Scott 226-505-1003.

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

Fall Programs

services

Friday Night Mixed Dart League 2018-2019 Season Registration on Friday, September 7 at Creemore Legion at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Come out, make new friends and enjoy darts in a fun league! For more info contact Mike at 466-3007.

Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

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Music For Young Children. Register you and your toddler for 10-week program this fall. New Lowell United Church, Saturdays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Call May Black, 705-424-2571, mayalannahblack@gmail.com.

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Horses

Rod the Window Cleaner. You deserve a Clear View. Fall is around the corner! You know you want it!

Residential, commercial, year-round.

All windows welcome. Call 705-3510768. References on request.

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rentals

Creemore Executive Ski Season Rental

4 plus bedrooms, 3 full baths, Master suite on main floor, main floor laundry, finished basement with games room and family room, 2 bay garage.

• Available December 1, 2018 • Potential tenants and pets must be interviewed by myself and the owners.

Please call for all of the details.

Vicki Bell, Broker Royal Le Page Locations North, Brokerage Direct 705-446-4539

yard sale Bob’s Moving Sale! Bob Freethy is leaving Smithdale. All his finds and treasures will be for sale this Saturday.

Great deals to be had on tools, equipment and supplies. Everything must go! Corner of Conc. 6 and SR 15/16 Nottawasaga, on your way to Giffen’s Country Market, Glen Huron.

Ronald J. Morrison, Jr., 50, of Sinking Spring, PA. passed away unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 27, 2018 at home. Born in Harrisburg, PA he was a son of the late Ronald J. Morrison and Jeanne A. (Miller) Morrison.

He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed music and playing golf. He was thrilled to see his beloved Eagles win the Superbowl on his 50th birthday.

He is survived by his twin sister, Tracy Ruble, Brother in Law, Jeff Ruble, Scituate, MA; and his brother, Warren J. Morrison, Creemore, Ontario. Loving Uncle of James Morrison and Carly Morrison, Toronto, Ontario and Charlie Ruble, Jack Ruble and Courtney Ruble of Scituate, MA. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Ron attended Scituate High School and George 4 3 2 Mason University where he was a 6 5 Theta 8 Pi Fraternity. member of Beta Services are private. Lamm 4 6 &8 Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. 7 5 Penn 1 Ave., Wernersville, is handling arrangements.

Donations 2 5 can be 3made in his name to the “East Nottawasaga 5 1 9 Cemetery” C/O Warren Morrison, 2 3Concession 6 1881 6, Creemore, ON L0M 1G0. Online condolences may be 7 9 3 made at www.lammandwitman.com.

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Devoted and cherished Grandpa of Kenzie, Xander and Aedan. Dear brother of Frances Holmes, Doug (Lynda) and the late Mary Catherine Woodhouse. Fondly remembered by brother-in-law Allan Woodhouse, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Greatly missed by Rex. Visitation was held at the Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood, on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. A Northern Lights Masonic Lodge #266 service will be at 6:45 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, #3521 Highway 124, Nottawa, ON on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. Interment at the West Nottawasaga Church Cemetery. If desired donation may be made to Emmanuel Presbyterian Church or West Nottawasaga Church Cemetery. www.chattersonfuneralhome.com.

This week’s answers auctions

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Maplecrest Tree Service. Removal, pruning, bucket truck services. Call Michel at 647-501-4954.

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.

Winter Season RentalS: Farmhouse and Cottage at top of Devil’s Glen (9127 17/18 Sideroad Clearview). Looking for a family for each one or for someone building a home that needs accommodation during the build. Call 705-444-3746 or email jrigney37@gmail.com.

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Bob Severn Auction Register Ph: 519-925-2091

Saturday, September 8 at 10 a.m. Auction Sale for the Wilson Century Farm since 1838 & the estate of the late Lloyd Stringer. #1040 15/16 Sideroad Oro-Medonte Twp. (go north on Hwy 11 to Oro-Medonte Line 9, follow north 2.8 km to 15/16 SR, turn right & go 1/4 mile to sale on north side) 2 Auctioneers. 8 Tractors.

www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern

Walker, Catherine Millie (Nee Baker) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our remarkable wife and mother, Catherine Walker, on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Sunset Manor Long Term Care Facility in her 84th year, having faced a rare disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, with determination and courage.

Catherine of Stayner, was a loving and devoted wife to Douglas Walker, beloved mother to Terry Walker (Sandy), Joan McInnis (Richard) and Rick Walker (Nancy), cherished grandmother to Meghan, Shawn, Adam, Drew, Stephanie, Evan and Dylan, and proud great-grandmother to Chase, Caleb, Tyler, Emma and Riley. Catherine will be greatly missed by her sister Susan Brockwell (Merv), along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, cherished friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is predeceased by parents, Russ and Gladys Baker, and sister Joan. Catherine was an integral part of the Stayner community and among her many contributions, she served as organist and choir director at Jubilee Presbyterian Church for 53 years. Catherine brought a positive energy to everything she did, from floral designer, organist and choir director, piano and Music for Young Children teacher, musical vocalist, to founding member of the Stayner Heritage Society and the Georgian Girls double trio. Always with a smile on her face, she led a full and wonderful life, nurturing all around her with love, faith and her passion for music. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the caring staff at Sunset Manor, and to the special friends and caregivers who continued to bless her life during her final 2 years in long term care. Friends will be received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, 7320 Highway 26, Stayner on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. If you wish, a donation could be made to the Jubilee Presbyterian Church in Stayner or the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation in Catherine’s memory. For further information and to sign her Book of Memories, please visit www. carruthersdavidson.com.

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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.

Public transit survey Clearview Township has launched a public survey to gain feedback from residents regarding public transit service within Creemore.

Surveys will be accepted until Wednesday, September 19th, 2018. The survey can be access on the Township website, by visiting: www.clearview.ca/transit-survey.

In addition, paper copies of the survey are available at the Creemore Public Library Branch, the Creemore Arena and various downtown businesses.

Completed paper surveys must be returned by Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 to either the Clearview Township Administration Centre in Stayner or the Creemore Public Library branch.

The feedback gained from residents will be used to establish the overall direction and operation of the transit expansion including stop locations and route considerations.

For more information, please contact: Tim Hendry, Marketing and Communications Coordinator 705-428-6230 ext. 240, thendry@clearview.ca.

Recreation, Culture and Parks Master Plan Workshop As part of the development of the Recreation, Culture and Parks Master Plan, on behalf of Clearview Township, PRC Solutions will be hosting a public workshop to gain local perspectives on current needs and gaps, and to explore opportunities to enhance parks, recreation and culture across the Township.

At the workshop PRC Solutions will share: • What we have learned and heard so far about recreation, culture and parks in the Township of Clearview so far And ask: • What, in your experience, are the recreation, culture and park needs facing the Township of Clearview?

• What can we do to improve and enhance parks, recreation and culture across the Township moving forward?

You are invited to participate at the workshop on: Date: Tuesday September 11th, 2018 Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm Place: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 516,

5357 County Road 9, New Lowell RSVP: Please confirm your participation by September 3rd, 2018 using the following link: www.eventbrite.com/e/clearview-recreationculture-and-parks-master-plan-workshop-tickets-48525436888 Please let Jodi know if you require any specific arrangements or accommodations to ensure full access to this consultation session. Jodi can be reached at jodi@jconsultinggroup.ca or 905-399-5634.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Master Plan process, please contact Terry Vachon at tvachon@clearview.ca or 705-428-6013 ext. 21.

For more information, please contact: Tim Hendry Terry Vachon Marketing and Communications General Manager Parks, Coordinator Culture & Recreation 705-428-6230, ext. 240 705-428-6013 ext. 21 tvachon@clearview.ca

thendry@clearview.ca

Employment opportunity Communications / Marketing Coordinator Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week utilizing a flex-time schedule) Stayner, Ontario The Corporation of the Township of Clearview is currently seeking a full time permanent Communications / Marketing Coordinator to work out of our administration office, located in Stayner, Ontario.

Key Accountabilities Reporting to the CAO, the Communications/Marketing Coordinator is responsible for creating, developing, coordinating and delivering all aspects of corporate communications as well as creating /producing graphic design solutions for the communications needs of all of Clearview Township’s service areas/departments.

The preferred candidate will possess a working knowledge of all applicable Provincial legislation as well as standard practices and guidelines such as Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation, Canadian Press Style guidelines and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Skills and Experience

Diploma or degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or suitable alternative.

Minimum of three years’ experience in a progressive communications role with thorough knowledge in social media, marketing and communications strategies along with strong writing and editing skills.

Experience will include creating and managing digital, print and web-based promotional materials.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Graphic Design Software, web content management systems as well as various social media channels.

Proficient skills in on-line tools such as Survey Monkey, MailChimp, Hootsuite and Site Improve as well as website software such as WordPress, Drupal and Adobe Muse Outstanding communication, interpersonal, public relations and customer service skills.

Results oriented self-starter with excellent project and time management skills.

Flexibility to work occasional evenings to attend special events or meetings.

Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $51,779 to $63,572 per annum with a competitive benefits package including pension plan. **This position requires a flexible schedule within the week to attend evening meetings of Council and signature township events 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 # 2018-022 to Human Resources by September 21, 2018 to: hr@clearview.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Please visit: www.clearview.ca

Notice- Municipal Election Employment Opportunities CLEARVIEW, ON- Clearview Township is currently seeking interested persons to work in voter assistance centres with internet voting for the upcoming Municipal Election on October 22, 2018. Individuals interested in working as a Deputy Returning Officer or Election Official can obtain an application at the Administration Centre – 217 Gideon Street Stayner or by visiting the Township’s website at www.clearview.ca.

All completed applications must be returned by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 to pfettes@clearview.ca, mail or in person marked “Election Employment – Private and Confidential” to: Pamela Fettes, Clerk Township of Clearview, PO Box 200, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0.

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.