October 12, 2018

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A century of meeting new challenges

by Trina Berlo “I have loved my life,” said Ken Thornton, while ruminating on a century on this earth. “I love life, period.”

There’s no question that Thornton, who turns 100 on Oct. 18, has made very good use of his time. Anyone who knows him – and most people do – are aware that he is constantly learning new things and crossing items off his wish list.

Famously, Thornton achieved his lifelong dream of joining the RCMP when he was in his 80s, 65 years after the Second World War diverted him from that career path.

Thornton was born in New Brunswick, in a remote area near St. Stephen. His grandmother was the midwife who attended his birth.

The family’s first car was a Model T Ford and Thornton, the eldest child with three younger sisters, found himself behind the wheel at age 11.

It was a time when they raised their own livestock, put hot bricks in their beds to take off the chill, mended clothing by hand and neighbours

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Ken Thornton in his happy place, at his desk situated in his Mill Street apartment. listened in on party lines. Thornton started school at the age of six and had to walk a mile-and-a-half to school, which was common for the time. But

at age 14, he had to leave school to work for his father. At age 16 he took over the milk route, which he did for (See “100th” on page 3)

Council supports hiring youth centre staff

by Trina Berlo Clearview council’s Oct. 1 meeting began with eight people taking their turn at the microphone to make heartfelt testimonials as to the impact of the Clearview Youth Centre.

They told council members that the adolescent community is plagued with drugs and alcohol abuse, mental health issues, suicide, and boredom and that the youth centre provides a safe place for youth, free of drugs and bullying.

The youth centre’s current coordinator Michael Fish, who has been an outspoken advocate for youth and has been open about his own troubled youth, said, “There is a crisis in our community… drug use has skyrocketed and we need to do something about it.”

Ellen Gerrior, the sister of The Door manager Jen Gerrior, said she is thankful that Deputy Mayor Barry Burton spearheaded the creation of youth centre after she put him on the spot at a 2014 election meeting. She said as a result, youth are more engaged with their community, a feeling she did not have as a teenager.

“Everybody everywhere needs a youth centre and I thank you for putting one here in Clearview because we need it,” she said.

Later in the agenda, councillors considered an item deferred from the Sept. 17 meeting to decide the fate of the youth centre, located in Stayner.

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centre, included closing the centre, maintaining current programming or hiring an employee to expand on current programming.

“To ensure long lasting success for youth programming, permanent staff needs to report directly to the Clearview Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department. This alignment will enable an environment of shared resources, strategies and facilities,” states a report from the committee.

“It will also provide collaboration for partnerships already developed and enhance opportunities for future ones. Most importantly, it will provide stable management and consistency of operations to support programs for all (See “Youth” on page 3)

Saving the bell It looks like Gerry Blackburn’s efforts to save the old school bell have been successful.

Blackburn, 90, is a life-long Creemore resident, who attended that school. When it was closed in 2014 Blackburn set in motion a plan to stop the bell from being sold into private ownership but after a turnover of trustees and staff at both the school and board level, he hadn’t heard anything more about it.

With a conditional offer on the school, the bell was removed last week. According to SCDSB trustee Robert North, the bell will be stored until it can be displayed safely in an appropriate location at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School, possibly indoors.

Meet the candidates

Creemore and Area Residents’ Association (CARA), is hosting a candidates meeting from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14 at Station on the Green. Mayoral candidates and those running for council seats in Ward 2 and 5 have been invited to attend.

(Deputy Mayor Barry Burton has been acclaimed.)

Online and telephone voting opens at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 and closes at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22.

Library wine & cheese Proceeds from a Nov. 3 wine-andcheese will go to the building fund to support the construction of the new Stayner branch of Clearview Public Library.

The event will be held at Sunnidale Corners Community Centre from 7 p.m. to midnight and will include a silent auction and loonie auction.

Tickets cost $10 and include light fare and one drink.

Tickets are for sale at the Creemore and Stayner branches of Clearview Public Library and at Barb’s Clothes Closet in Stayner. For more information, call Bob Charlton at 705-428-6943.

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This Weekend Friday, October 12

• Creemore Curling Club Social & Registration at Creemore Curling Club from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

For more info call Adam Verstegen at 705-6072326 or amverstegen@hotmail.com.

Saturday, October 13

• Creemore Minor Hockey is having a Bottle Drive. Please have your bottles by the curb by 9 a.m. in Creemore. Those wishing to support outside of Creemore please contact Robert Kinghan at rkinghan@creemoreminorhockey. com or leave a message at 705-466-9959. Thank you for supporting the kids of Creemore Minor Hockey.

• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Wasaga Beach RecPlex, Oakview Hall, 1724 Mosley Street, from 9 a.m. to noon. To book an appointment

call 1-888-2-DONATE. • The Best Little Bazaar at Creemore Legion from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local craft and artisans’ sale. Lunch for purchase. For more information contact Dawn at 705-466-2835.

• 25 Years-A Young Life in Poetry and Music (A part of the Annual Storytelling Festival) at 8 p.m. at the Simcoe St. Theatre. David Conning, with daughter Laura and fellow musicians present an evening of Poetry and Live Music. Also meet Collingwood’s Poet Laureate, Day Merrill. $20 per person, available at the BMFA Gift Shop, 65 Simcoe Street or online at bmfa.on.ca.

Sunday, October 14

• Church Services on page 5.

• Kids Halloween Art Workshop with darci-que and

Emilie (A part of the Annual Storytelling Festival) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Collingwood Library, Free Schools Room. Kids from ages 4-12 have fun creating with lovable darci-que! Registration in advance at the BMFA Gift Shop, 65 Simcoe Street $15 per child or register online at bmfa.on.ca.

• Clearview Candidates Meeting at Station on the Green from 2 to 4 p.m. Informal Q&A session.

Candidates for Ward 2 and 5 councillors and Mayoral candidates. Hosted by CARA (Creemore Area Residents’ Association). Candidates will have the opportunity to answer questions about their platform and then take questions from the audience.

• Fall Concert Series: Ontario Presbyterian Chorus will sing at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Stayner, at 7 p.m. Free will offering.

Upcoming Events Wednesday, October 17

• Ladies Darts at the Creemore Legion begins tonight. Registration at 7:30 p.m. $10 to register for the season ending in April. $2 per week.

Everybody welcome. For more info call Dee at 705-441-3709.

• Creemore Horticultural Society October Meeting at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline Street West, at 7:30 p.m. Paul Zammit of The Toronto Botanical Gardens will speak on “Lessons from the Garden”. Members of all District 16 Societies are specially invited to attend. All visitors welcome.

Thursday, October 18

• Boxed Lunches in support of The Stayner Door.

Orders will be taken a week in advance for healthy boxed lunches to be delivered to work places. For information contact Ellen Craig at 705-428-2323.

Friday, October 19

• Lynn Johnston, “Chalk Talk” Cartoonist (A part of the Annual Storytelling Festival) at the Simcoe St. Theatre at 8 p.m. This award-winning cartoonist will present an evening of stories and cartooning. Reception and cash bar. Tickets $25 per person, available at the BMFA Gift Shop, 65 Simcoe Street or online at bmfa.on.ca.

Saturday, October 20

• Come paint the town red! Ken Thornton is turning 100! Please join Ken and his family to celebrate this milestone at Ken Thornton’s 100th Birthday Open House at Station on the Green from 1 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Your presence alone is a gift!

• 10th Annual Georgian Bay Reads Event at the Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Center at 7 p.m.

This year, local authors are defending Canadian books that influenced them. Their powers of persuasion will be tested as one book will be voted off each round until only one champion is left. Our defender is Cecily Ross recommending The Wars

by Timothy Findley. (Tickets are complimentary but required). Visist Clearview Public Library’s Facebook page or drop into one of the three branches for more information.

Saturday, November 3

• GNE Christmas Craft Show at the Great Northern Exhibition Fairgrounds from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission $2. Needlework, sewing, quilts, baking. Penny Auction and The Nottawasaga Model Railroaders displaying their model trains.

Lunch booth. Info call 705-466-2000 or 705-4441334. 2220 Fairgrounds Rd.

• Tree Society of Creemore’s 2nd Food and Foliage Event at Station on the Green at 5 p.m. Appetizers, dinner, dessert and the speaker, Professor Karen Landman with the Landscape Architecture School at the University of Guelph: all for $25, which includes annual membership to the Tree Society for 2019. Door prize will be a stay at a downtown Toronto Hotel. Tickets available at the Thanksgiving Farmers Market this Saturday, from Tree Society members and at The Creemore Echo and Creemore Village Pharmacy beginning next week. Get yours soon... limited tickets.

• Library Fundraising Committee wine-and-cheese, a fundraiser for the library building fund to support the construction of the new Stayner branch of Clearview Public Library. at Sunnidale Corners Community Centre from 7 p.m. to midnight. silent auction and loonie auction. Tickets cost $10 and include light fare and one drink. Tickets are for sale at the Creemore and Stayner branches of Clearview Public Library, and at Barb’s Clothes Closet in Stayner. For more information, call Bob Charlton at 705-428-6943.

Wednesday, November 7

• Turkey Dinner at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All the trimmings and homemade pies. Take-out available.

Adults $16, children 6-12 $8, 5 & under free.

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Youth centre considers adding summer day camps (Continued from page 1) Clearview youth.”

Council went with a plan to hire township employees to facilitate afterschool programs and add summer camps, which is to be considered during budget deliberations at the beginning of the next council term.

In its first two years the centre has been staffed by volunteers and last year, a coordinator was hired as a contract employee. The committee reported the youth centre has 123 members.

At the end of this year, the seed money initially set aside to get the youth centre open will have run out. It was noted that the committee has raised an additional $106,790, matching the $100,000 in seed money, and has entered into some successful partnerships with other community organizations that serve youth – The Door, Ontario E3 Early

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Councillor Thom Paterson said he moved to defer the proposal last month in order to do a bit more research. He said when faced with two options to hire, one for after-school programs and one that also includes daycamps, the latter made sense because it provides a revenue source ($60,000 increased revenue from summer program registrations. This is calculated with 50 youth at $150 per child each week over eight weeks), reducing the operating budget. The cost of adding employees, not factoring in any daycamp revenue, is $123,920 – one permanent full time ($49,704) and part-time position ($25,500) and three summer student positions for nine weeks ($16,600) with annual increase of 1.8 per cent each year plus benefits.

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Tony Fry (from right) looks on as Michael Campbell and Haley Floyd tell council about their positive experiences at the Clearview Youth Centre.

100th birthday party open house Oct. 20 (Continued from page 1) three years. It was on that route that Thornton said he met a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

“I had always wanted to be a Mountie so bad,” said Thornton.

The officer advised him on how to proceed with exams and a physical, which were completed. It was while he was waiting to hear back that he received the devastating news that recruitment had ceased because of the war. So he joined RCAF in 1942, serving in the air force for five years.

Life went on. Thornton wed and raised three children in Oakville, while having two successful careers, one with Imperial Oil and later with an import company.

But he never let go of that dream of wearing the red uniform of the RCMP. “Sixty-five years passed before I had another opportunity to join the Mounties,” said Thornton.

When he learned the RCMP was forming a new band made up of citizen volunteers Thornton decided to learn how to play bagpipes so he could join, but he’d still have to audition.

At the age of 84, he marched onto Parliament Hill as a bona fide member of the Ottawa RCMP Pipes and Drums band. He formed a special bond with the RCMP over his six years with the band. In 2012, RCMP Pipes and Drums created the Ken Thornton Trophy awarded to the band member who most demonstrated the traits and character

of the man himself. He once addressed a graduating class at headquarters in Regina and in 2016 Thornton presented the band with a new regimental mace as a gesture of gratitude.

“It was the best years of my life,” he said. “They took me everywhere and I loved it.”

An avid writer, Thornton imbued his novel with his ambition of becoming a Mountie. The Elusive Dream, which he published at 93, is about a young man who finally realizes his dream of becoming an RCMP officer. The novel was a follow up to a book of short stories called A Barnyard Affair, published in 2007.

Later in life, Thornton also took up the electric organ, violin, harp and even

ventriloquism. He set off across North America on a Harley and went back to college.

“I have had a yen to always have something ahead of me, as a challenge,” he said.

Thornton is also a 65-year Mason, a Legion member, a parishioner at St. John’s United Church and regular contributor to The Creemore Echo. He has been honoured with several local citizenship awards.

The community is invited to wish Thornton a happy 100th birthday at an open house celebration at Station on the Green in Creemore, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20.

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The Way We Were

Let the voting begin By now, everyone should have received their voter information sheet from their respective municipalities.

The form indicating instructions on how to vote online or by telephone and includes a pin number for each registered voter. If you did not receive a voter information sheet, contact town hall to make sure you are on the list. Eligible voters are 18 years old as of Election Day on Oct. 22, are Canadian citizens and live or own property in the municipality.

The election allows you to vote for mayor, deputy mayor (accept in Clearview where Barry Burton is acclaimed) and councillors. In Clearview, where there is a ward system, the sheet clearly states which ward you are voting in – unless they too are acclaimed. It also states which school board trustee you will be voting for.

Advance polls open Friday, Oct. 12 so, let the voting begin.

In this second installment of our election Q&A we are rolling out the balance of the responses to questions we posed to the four candidates running for three council seats in Mulmur and to those running in Wards 2 (Dunedin, Glen Huron, Singhampton and Duntroon) and 5 (Creemore and Avening).

There is a candidates meeting on Sunday, Oct. 14, when voters will have one last chance to compare candidates. It will include candidates for mayor and Wards 2 and 5.

If you have not received a voter info sheet, contact your municipality to make sure you are on the voter list or visit www.clearview.ca and www.mulmur.ca.

Letters

Local lab needed Editor: Several years ago there were lab facilities in Creemore. A lab where various, much-needed tests, blood for example, could be done.

Then suddenly, for some reason, this service was gone. Now it is necessary for Creemore residents to drive to Stayner or elsewhere for tests. This situation produced real hardship for many.

People who didn’t drive, had health issues that made driving impossible and seniors with related aging issues were forced to go elsewhere to manage their health.

And we all know what wintertime driving in Canada is like. This letter is a plea to the powers that be: Would you please work to reinstate laboratory facilities in Creemore? Could we not have a little foresight here? Look around. Creemore’s population is expected to explode. Would it not be wise to have this much-needed health service in place now? We have a clinic. Do they not go hand-in-hand?

Billie Power, Mulmur.

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Mansfield WI opposed ball park cell tower Editor: At council meeting on Oct. 3 Deputy Mayor Earl Hawkins voiced his and Mulmur residents concerns about a tower proposed to be built in Mansfield Ball Park, stating it was not appropriate for the ball park and that there were other sites that should be looked at. He made a motion to council that the issue of a proposed tower for Mansfield Park be deferred until Nov. 7 so other options could be investigated. Council members all voted in favour of the motion. As Mayor Paul Mills said, “We have only one chance to do this right”.

This deferment is no guarantee that the vote will not go differently on Nov. 7. It is more important than ever that all residents, not in favour of locating the tower in the Park make your concerns known to the Township of Mulmur council and Rogers.

Let it be known that we do not oppose a tower but oppose it in a park area where children play, family events take place and where our cenotaph is situated.

Most municipalities recognize that park lands add value to their community and do what is needed to preserve and enrich them. They know, once it is compromised there is no turning back the clock.

We need to preserve all of Mansfield Park for present and future recreational uses.

Mulmur residents, let’s work together to keep our park a recreational spot, safe from this kind of development. A place where families can still gather and enjoy what a park can offer. It is important that

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Support gas tax to fight climate change Editor: By now, most of your readers will have read or heard about the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report. It concludes that climate change is happening faster than was first predicted and severe consequences are now expected as early as 2040.

The same day that this report came out, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science was awarded to William Nordhaus, who has made the case that the most efficient way to fight climate change is through a carbon tax.

I would urge your readers to contact their MPP and urge them to ask the provincial government to drop its opposition to the federal carbon tax. Opposition to this tax seems to fly in the face of reason. This is not about politics, it is about our children and grandchildren.

Basil Guinane, Creemore.

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Voter endorses candidates Editor: Citizens all: vote! Vote your mind and conscience. Let no one tell you how to vote. I can’t, but I can impart the candidates I favour, based on what I know or have heard of them.

For mayor, Christopher Vanderkruys.

His local roots go way back. His grandfather, a bridge builder, built over 300 bridges in Simcoe County.

And Christopher has been involved in community matters since a very early age. Moreover he conducts council meetings in an intelligent and orderly manner.

In Ward 1, Phyllis Dineen; women’s experiences are needed in decisionmaking.

Ward 2, Doug McKechnie; as an Air Canada pilot for 37 years, he is imbued with care and responsibility.

Ward 3, John Broderick.

Ward 5, Thom Paterson, an honest and thoughtful person, devoted to his community and the public good.

Ward 7, John Lamers.

May the best be elected.

Allan Wargon, Clearview.

Foe is relentlessly nightmarish

by Basil Guinane If you read Foe by Iain Reid, fasten your seat belt because you are in for a roller coaster ride.

The main characters are Hen and Junior. They are married with no children and live on a farm far from the big city. They seldom, if ever, receive visitors.

It is sometime in the future and we are told that things have got a lot hotter and drier. Hen and Junior have one of the few remaining farms. Large-scale agribusiness has taken over, most of the land surrounding Hen and Junior’s farm is owned by a single corporation.

Late one night Hen and Junior are visited by Terrance, a representative of OuterMore, a company that is involved in the colonization of space. Terrance has arrived to inform them that Junior’s name has come up in a lottery and he is on a list of candidates who may be chosen to help in the construction of a large space station that will orbit the earth.

OuterMore knows that Junior is interested in space because their algorithm picked it up. As Terrance explains, “the microphones in your screens are always on – you know that.

Its data collection.” This is where it starts to get creepy.

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The arrival of Terrance begins a chain of events that will fundamentally change the lives of Hen and Junior. If Junior is selected he will be gone for a very long time. His immediate concern is, of course, about Hen. She will be alone on the farm, who will look after her?

Not to worry, says Terrance, new technology will be used by OuterMore to produce an exact replica of Junior that will look after Hen while Junior is off in space. As I said, things are getting creepy.

As the story progresses the reader is

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rapidly drawn into a story that becomes relentlessly nightmarish and very hard to put down. Just what is going on here?

The story is told through the eyes of Junior who, at first, goes along with the project. Terrance is an enthusiastic, persuasive fellow and as he says, OuterMore is offering Junior the chance of a lifetime. According to Terrance, “Human beings progress.

We have to. We evolve. We move.

We expand.” How could Junior not be excited to be a part of the project?

However, as Terrance becomes more invasive, with constant demands, and actually moving into their home, Junior starts to suspect that there may be something sinister behind his intent.

At the same time Hen is acting strangely and Junior begins to suspect that she may be in league with Terrance.

She seems to be all too ready to go along with his demands. Who can Junior trust?

All this results in a novel that asks fundamental questions about the nature of relationships and the ability of individuals to maintain their identity in the face of technological change.

In addition to posing some tough questions, Foe also delivers a wicked curve ball that will take the reader totally by surprise. I know I was.

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Two-crust apple pie 3 cups sifted unbleached flour 1 tsp salt ½ cup cold lard ½ cup cold vegetable shortening 6-8 tbsp ice cold water 6-8 apples (combination of Cortland, Empire and/or Spy), peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Using your fingers, work the lard and shortening into the flour until it starts to resemble coarse crumbs with some pieces of fat the size of small peas. Sprinkle on half of the water. Using your hand, stir

to combine until the dough comes together, adding more water until the dough forms a ball. Divide into two pieces, wrap in plastic wrap and put in fridge until the filling is ready.

Preheat oven to 450ºF. Combine apples, sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Roll out pastry to line nine-inch pie tin. Fill with apples and any collected juices. Roll out remaining pastry. Place over pie. Seal and crimp edges.

Bake at 450ºF for 10 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350ºF and bake a further 50-60 minutes until golden brown.

12 October – 22 October Vote - Ken CUFARO

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The winners of Creemore’s annual apple pie contest are: (from left) Jane Giffen, first place; Dean and Vicky Stueck, second; and Carol Dunn, third.

The contest is organized by The Creemore Echo and hosted by Creemore Farmers’ Market. Pie samples were available by donation, raising $90 for the charity of the judges’ choice. This year’s proceeds will go to St. Luke’s Anglican Church’s double toonie lunch crew.

Classic apple pie wins judges’ favour

for Councillor Township of MULMUR www.KenCufaro.com 20 year Resident / Ratepayer of Mulmur Township.

Over 40 yrs. of Public Service. (Law Enforcement, Chief Building Official, Consumers Services Agency).

Civic Duty, Integrity, communication, compassion.

Experience in municipal budgeting, building, zoning, planning, development policies, and procedures.

Supports protection and conservation of existing Agricultural, Rural / Residential properties and all Natural Resources.

Control tax increases and improve services by encouraging sustainable Residential development, Home Occupations, Commercial enterprise in appropriately zoned areas.

Jane Giffen is the winner of this year’s apple pie contest, held annually on Thanksgiving weekend.

Giffen – no relation to the Glen Huron Giffens – is new to Creemore, having recently bought a house with her partner Jim Morrey.

“I am so thrilled to have won the apple pie contest. I’ve never entered a cooking contest before although I love to cook and bake,” said Giffen.

She said, she really got into piebaking after she vowed not to buy any processed or pre-made foods for one year, from Labour Day 2016 to Labour Day 2017.

The Echo asked Giffen if she would share her recipe and she graciously agreed (see top left).

“I learned to make pastry from my mother (who has dementia and lives at the Stayner Care Centre) who made delicious apple pies,” said Giffen.

“Her recipe came from the now outof-print Five Roses Cookbook. The pie page is the most dog-eared of all the pages in the cookbook. My mother only used lard but my recipe features a combination of lard and vegetable shortening which I think makes a great crust because the fats melt at different rates. I should also mention that I bought the apples for my winning pie from the Morrison Farms stand at the Creemore Farmers’ Market. For this pie, I used Cortlands and Empire but that was because the Spys weren’t available at the market last week. I also used my grandmother’s rolling pin which is my favourite one and I think it brought me luck.

In any case, I am very grateful that Linda Cockton enjoyed my pie. I hear that she is a wonderful baker so it is a great honour to be recognized by her.”

Should you elect me, I will be your voice on Mulmur’s Council.

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Candidates for Ward 5 We put the following three questions to those running for Ward 5. Please see their numbered responses (in alphabetical order): 1. Traffic and speeding are a common concern for residents. What can be done to improve pedestrian safety?

2. What step would you take to ensure the vitality of the township’s downtowns and commercial nodes?

3. Do you support bringing public transit to Creemore? Why or why not?

Thom Paterson Hometown: Windsor Profession: telecommunications engineer, retired Hobby: Woodworking, cycling, skiing Favourite destination within Clearview: Mill Street 1. More attention has to be focussed on effective ways to ensure pedestrian safety beyond just measuring traffic activity. The current practice of placing signs that detect and record vehicle speed and volumes does not go far enough unless it’s followed up with concrete safety measures. It’s not enough just to prove or disprove residents’ belief that drivers are speeding. Pedestrian proximity to vehicle traffic, especially that of our children and seniors, should be key factors in identifying where and what effective measures are needed to eliminate potential safety hazards. This would include putting a priority on capital projects like sidewalks adjacent to our parks and senior care homes, such as on George and Mary Streets.

Ongoing community engagement is essential in determining the effective use of crosswalks, stop signs and lower posted speed limits as measures that can be deployed to address residents’ safety concerns.

2. Recently, the Township has started to provide financial incentives to improve the building facades of our business owners. It has also partnered with the Stayner Chamber and the Creemore BIA to promote events that bring visitors to our local shops.

I support these efforts to re-energize our downtowns as far as they go. They provide short-term benefits for some of our merchants. Much more economic development outreach is needed to attract business investment. It’s not enough to just say we are open for business. Creemore needs a downtown vision and plan that identifies potential new opportunities that leverage the strengths of our existing businesses

and promotes the lifestyle advantages of doing business in our village.

Furthermore, it should recommend a range of actions from installing better way finding signage to providing overnight accommodations in order to offset weak or missing elements in our local economy.

3. Public transportation is a necessary service if we want Creemore to become an age friendly community in which our seniors can age in place. It also complements the need to provide broader access to age appropriate services like senior housing in Creemore and expanded youth services outside Creemore. The resident survey conducted this summer can only provide a preliminary indication of whether extension of the bus service to Creemore can start to meet the need for a transportation link to the rest of Clearview and the surrounding area. The pilot service as approved by Council is a necessary step to discover the best practical way to design and implement the final version of the service, including days of operation, time-of-day and desirable destinations.

It will be the true test of whether a bus service can be inclusive, affordable and flexible enough to improve life in the village.

Anthony Sist Hometown: Toronto Profession: Construction Hobby: woodworking, skiing and golf.

Favourite destination within Clearview: a special spot in Creemore along the Mad River, in my own backyard.

1. I feel the highest concern regarding traffic speeds should be directed at our school zones. I propose to install speed indicator/ traffic calming signs in all school zones in Clearview Township. If speeding in these areas continues, then speed humps must be installed.

Our children’s safety comes first.

2. The towns and villages of Clearview are our greatest assets.

There are many people driving through Clearview each year to play in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach.

Directing traffic into our towns and villages with signage and promotion will help our small businesses to prosper and grow. I would like to see more advertising in urban areas promoting Clearview and especially Creemore as a daily destination.

3. I believe that public transportation can be a very important service for our seniors and students. I don’t think an all day service, seven days a week is required, however transportation routes and schedules should conform to the highest needs of the community.

Candidates for Ward 2 We p u t t h e f o l l o w i n g t h r e e questions to those running for Ward 2.

Please see their numbered responses (in alphabetical order): 1. Traffic and speeding are a common concern for residents. What can be done to improve pedestrian safety?

2. What step would you take to ensure the vitality of the township’s downtowns and commercial nodes?

3. Should the existing ATV route be revisited and would you support the expansion of ATV access to township roads?

Donna Baylis Hometown: Grew up in the area Profession: computer consultant, The Creemore Coffee Company.

Hobby: Environmentalist – administer social media sites www.AWARE-Ontario. ca and Facebook page “Clearview Township News” Favourite destination within Clearview: the curling club – in both Stayner and Creemore.

1. Sidewalks are key to pedestrian safety. Sidewalks should be available, wheel accessible, and level without cracks or heaves. I’m sure everyone

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can agree that walking around Clearview is one of the pleasures of life; a healthy activity that should be safe as well.

2. People can shop anywhere. They can stay home and shop. So these days town centres and commercial nodes must be “destinations” offering entertainment as well as goods and services. Such destinations must be attractive, clean, comfortable, lively and friendly. We have a lot of creative people and enthusiasm in our area. I would encourage that zeal. I would also like to see open WiFi (a great advertising opportunity).

3. As the Secretary of the Dufferin Grey ATV Club, I would like to see a comprehensive trail system across Simcoe County. ATVs and side-bysides are outselling snowmobiles.

People want to ride and need somewhere to go. Without a trail system, riders will go everywhere, which will cause problems. Allowing an organized trail network establishes a route, a structure for resolving issues, provides insurance, maintenance, safety training and enforcement paid for by the clubs. ATVing is not a cheap sport. The bikes, insurance, permits and fuel are expensive.

Riders pick a destination for fuel, food and accommodations. What a terrific way to introduce people to Clearview Township.

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For Mayor of Mulmur

Our life, our home in Mulmur is special.

We need to cherish it, respect it and protect it.

My vision for Mulmur includes

• Enhanced wireless phone and highspeed internet service • Engaging our residents to participate in shaping our future • High quality municipal services – good roads and bridges, strong customer service, with taxes that won’t break the bank • Controlled development at Primrose Business Park and Mansfield • Protection of our natural assets while guarding against ‘overreach’ by provincial or county levels of government.

Because that’s what really matters

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Time to PRESERVE OUR LANDSCAPE AND RURAL VALUES Time to HOLD THE LINE ON TAXES Time to CREATE JOBS

YOUR VOICE ON CLEARVIEW COUNCIL I will continue to bring your voice to the Council table on issues that matter most to you and your family such as, local health and recreation services, seniors’ housing, affordable home ownership, transportation services, pedestrian and road safety and support for our local businesses and the farm community.

Let me know what’s on your mind.

Thom Paterson for Council Ward 5 thompaterson@rogers.com (705) 718-4685

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I will continue to bring your voice to the Council table on issues that matter most to you and your family such as, seniors’ housing • youth services local health and recreation services, Creemore bus service • pedestrian road safety seniors’ housing, affordable&home condition of our rural roads ownership, transportation services, cost of home ownership pedestrian and road safety and local health & recreational services support for our local businesses and support for our local businesses & the ourfarm farm community. community

Clearview Council Let me know what’s on your mind.

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Horse & Hound The Toronto and North York Hunt made its annual parade through Creemore on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, led by huntsman Rosslyn Balding. Residents and visitors line Mill Street for a view of the parade before heading to the feed and seed lot for a chance to feed the horses and meet the hounds, who are always very affectionate.

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Candidates for Ward 2 (Continued from page 7)

Doug McKechnie Hometown: Nottawa Profession: recently retired commercial pilot, paramedic Hobby: hiking Favourite destination in Clearview: Nottawasaga Bluffs near Singhampton.

1. This is a township-wide problem.

Locally, our Ward 2 hamlets have no sidewalks and limited street lighting.

Solutions such as lower speed limits, radar activated signs, and zero tolerance should be given consideration, however it’s important to remember that traffic enforcement is the responsibility of the OPP. Township staff prepared a report and recommended that no traffic calming action be taken.

C l e a r v i e w To w n s h i p h a s a Community Policing Committee

that I would work with to find longterm strategies. I would strengthen the committee (more members) and give it a more robust mandate to address the issue.

Outside the box solutions such a s Yi e l d R o a d w a y s c o u l d b e considered. Yield Roadways work well in Europe encouraging slower speeds, enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Finally, we pedestrians need to take some responsibility for our own safety. Easy to use apps are available for your smart phone that flash bright amber strobe lights that are visible for 3-5 blocks. I use a free app that works well called Pedsafe.

2. Attractive facades, and the collective image of the downtown area can help retain business and attract visitors. The Community Improvement Plan provides grants of 50% of the cost for businesses to upgrade their storefronts. I would continue this program and improve it to make it easier to apply.

The Downtown Stayner Revitalization Plan will make a major improvement to Stayner ’s vitality, but I would be cautious of some of the spending proposed. I am agreeable to the core elements of the plan, but would vote against items such as the $350,000 splash pad.

I would encourage Stayner to form a BIA (Business Improvement Area) that will have a higher profile than

the current Chamber of Commerce.

Creemore and Collingwood both have BIAs that work well.

Finally, I would encourage all banks and government offices to locate in the downtown core. People use these services every day and keeping them downtown helps ensure a steady stream of business for all retailers along the main street.

3. Since the current ATV bylaw was enacted, Clearview has had only one road ATV complaint. I recognize the current route does not work. I live close to it and have never seen an ATV on it. I am open to having the discussion brought back to council to have the route modified for ATVs that are travelling in groups.

Many farmers in Ward 2 use t h e i r p e r s o n a l AT V t o t r a v e l between farms. I want to support the agricultural community so I am open to unrestricted use of township roads for single ATVs. So in summary, single ATVs should be allowed to travel our township roads without restriction, whereas ATV groups touring through the area should adhere to assigned routes. I encourage the ATV clubs to come back to Council if the routes need to be modified.

If you missed our Q&A with C l e a r v i e w To w n s h i p m a y o r a l candidates, visit www.creemore. com.

GNE reports record attendance

Twelve thousand visitors passed through the gates! Included in that number were 1,193 students for Education Day. From the crowning of the Senior Fair Ambassador, Olivia Walker, and the Junior Ambassador, Julianne Ford, to the final lucky draw for the Canada 150 quilt, won by Lisa Hardisty of Stayner, it was a great show.

The exhibit spaces were stuffed with entries. The quilt judge had 129 entries to process, all sizes from King/Queen to miniature. The grand champion quilts were exhibited by Valerie Shaw from Clarksburg and Joanne Naismith, Creemore. The Ian McLeod special for the best butter tarts was awarded to Janice Bristow. Most points in the flower show were won by Cheryl Underdown. The Thomas family from Paisley exhibited the Grand Champion draft horse, a Clydesdale mare. From 45 miniature horses the judge selected a mare owned by Faith Dennis, Sutton, Ont., in the A division and Danny Lacock, Barrie, On., won the B division. A new purebred sheep show was added this year and attracted 109 entries. Sixty antique tractors and eleven cars and trucks were on display.

The junior and senior youth talent on Friday night and lots of fiddle music and step dancing on Saturday provided good entertainment. Congratulations to all of the exhibitors. Your participation was truly appreciated.

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Malcolm's Place focussing on fresh and local fare

by Trina Berlo Malcolm Muth said he has been working in restaurants for three decades but he has always wanted his own restaurant. That goal was reached when Malcolm’s Place opened its doors.

With wife Paige, who has also spent many years in the restaurant industry working as a server, they bring their combined experience to a new venture close to home in Creemore, where they have lived for 18 years.

Muth said he was looking for the right opportunity and found it when Mardi O’Shea closed her restaurant at the corner of Mill Street and County Road 9. He was cooking at Terra Nova Pub, owned by his sister Anna Alonso, and prior to that, Muth said he has done everything from fine dining, to cooking at Base Borden, ski clubs, and country restaurants.

Inspired by local and seasonal ingredients, Muth has created a breakfast menu with all the classics and a couple twists, like Irish soda bread and rosti potatoes, and a full lunch menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers, and entrée style meals, like spaghetti and rainbow trout.

He said he has an ever-changing specials board featuring a soup and

quiche of the day and eggs benny on the weekends.

The specials are inspired by what is local and fresh. Muth said he orders from suppliers that he has gotten to know over the years and is happy to say that he buys locally including, meat from Stayner Meat Packers and Hoffman’s, milk from Miller’s Dairy, cheese from Say Cheese in Midland, produce from Fiddle Foot Farm in Mulmur and potatoes from Rutledge Farm in Honeywood.

And having worked as a pastry chef, Muth’s lemon cheesecake with blueberry compote is a staple, while other desserts are inspired by the season – think apple pie for fall.

The restaurant is licensed and has a full bar with local beer from Creemore Springs Brewery on tap.

Malcolm’s Place serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday next to the Shell station at 7535 County Road 9. Call 705-5205200. A full menu is posted on the Malcolm’s Place Facebook page.

The restaurant is available for private bookings in the evenings. Call for availability and rates, which vary depending on a number of factors such as the menu and the number of diners.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Malcolm Muth is going for fresh and local at his new Creemore restaurant, Malcolm’s Place.

Local authors defend their favourite Canadian novels For the 10th anniversary edition of Georgian Bay Reads, partner libraries asked authors to represent the five area libraries, advocating for their favourite Canadian book.

This year’s event is hosted by Meaford Public Library and is moderated by 97.7 The Beach radio newscaster Catherine Thompson.

The live debate will take place at Meaford Hall on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

With hometown advantage is Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of The Painted Girls, defending All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews; For Collingwood Public Library Cathy Gildiner, author of Coming Ashore , defending Dance of the Happy Shades by Alice Munro; For Wasaga Beach Public Library Bianca

Lakoseljac, author of Stone Woman, defending The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline; For Clearview Public Library Cecily Ross, author of The Lost Diaries of Susanna Moodie, defending The Wars by Timothy Findley; For Springwater Public Library Tracy L. Ward, author of Marshall House Mysteries, defending Random Passage by Bernice Morgan.

Their powers of persuasion will be tested as one book will be voted off each round until only one champion is left.

Admission is free, but as seats are limited, so reserved tickets are required. To reserve yours, contact one of the participating libraries.

Visit www.georgianbayreads.ca for more information and visit Clearview Public Library’s Facebook page.

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Candidates for Mulmur council We put the following three questions to those running for councillor in Mulmur. Four people are running for three available seats. Please see their numbered responses (in alphabetical order): 1. Traffic and speeding are a common concern for residents. Do you support the decision to spend additional tax dollars on police enforcement?

2. As a new council member, how would you reconcile your personal views with those of your constituents to consider the township as a whole?

3. A lot has been done to create a cohesive identity for Mulmur and build community, what are the next steps?

Shirley Boxem Hometown: Toronto Profession: Executive Director of a Not for Profit Hobby: Growing food in my gardens.

Favourite destination within Mulmur: Our trails and our wonderful restaurants!

1. As this is a safety issue, my short answer is, yes. We have all seen too many cars passing uphill, solid yellow line, and when the leading car is already going over the speed limit. This reckless impatience endangers too many people. Living near Stanton on Airport Road, I’ve seen the success of the flashing speed sign and that it grabs attention and makes many or most drivers brake and slow down. Understanding best practices and what investments are most effective can help us target our spending most effectively. This involves conversations with our police representatives and neighbouring municipalities. As well, helping residents to understand what they can do and that this is a community issue will contribute towards solutions.

2. I have found door knocking during this campaign to be very insightful. It has been a great opportunity to listen to our residents and to share perspectives.

This has informed my views on what priorities exist, not just with residents in general, but also with those residing in different areas or pockets of the municipality. Council members are there to represent the best interests of the community and that involves keeping the communication lines open. We have quite diverse populations here in Mulmur, so my approach is to keep asking and listening, and seek common ground where possible. I was recently asked about expanding hunting opportunities in Mulmur.

I was honest in saying it wasn’t something I could personally champion, but agreed that I needed to be better informed on the issue. I have a lot to learn and listen for.

3. Like distribution lists, building community is hard work. It means asking questions, inviting feedback and participation, pressing for connectivity and more. And then repeat, repeat, repeat. One of the challenges is helping residents understand and identify their part in all this. We have residents from a wide spectrum of available resources and needs, so in some cases the potential for contribution is low.

I would argue there is something everyone can do, even if only to stay tuned. The 150 committee has done a wonderful job of running events that engage.

And now we have a farmers’ market. These are great advancements from just a few years ago. We can continue to build upon those successes and encourage support.

Ken Cufaro Hometown: Toronto Profession: police constable with Metropolitan Toronto Police and later with the OPP (Barrie Detachment), farming, Certified Building Code Official and Licensed Paralegal, Chief Building Official with the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio and later Essa Township, Investigator with Tarion Warranty (formerly Ontario New Home Warranty).

Hobbies: raising and training my two purebred Boxers, landscaping, welding, politics, and hockey.

Favourite destination within Mulmur: out my front door, overlooking the Boyne Valley and walking our dogs along the country roads and in Dufferin forest.

1. Yes, I do support the decision to spend additional dollars on police enforcement, but not to hire regular police services.

I believe Mulmur Council should investigate the possibility of entering into an agreement with the OPP and or Shelburne Police Services for the hiring of Special Constables as provided for under the Police Services Act. The Special Constables mandate would be to enforce the Highway Traffic Act within the municipality of Mulmur.

The presence of Special Constables will address traffic-related issues while increasing police presence within the community. At the same time, this would

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Costs would be greatly reduced through hiring Special Constables. As well their one and only duty is Highway Traffic Act enforcement for the ratepayers of Mulmur.

2. As a resident of Mulmur for the past 18 years and having farmed in Simcoe County previously I believe I have the same vision and concerns as my constituents.

My vision for Mulmur is to help the agricultural, residential and business communities’ to thrive within the municipality of Mulmur while sustaining a balanced protection of resources and growth. I wish to protect the agricultural, rural character of Mulmur. We have a unique municipality that deserves our protection from unwanted exploitation from the Aggregate Industry.

3. In order to create a cohesive identity for Mulmur and build the community, you need to invite all members of community groups, to participate in Town Hall meetings, Council Meetings, and Committee meetings, to voice their concerns and ideas toward this cohesive identity.

A few council members cannot do this alone.

Council member’s ideas may not reflect what the majority of the community may envision.

Citizen involvement is essential. We do have that now to some degree, but we need more members with fresh ideas to participate.

Patricia Clark Hometown: Toronto Profession: National Executive Director for Active Aging Canada Hobby: gardening, biking, walking, snowshoeing, badminton, reading, playing the bagpipes with the Sandhill Pipes and Drums.

Favourite destination within Mulmur: My property 1. Yes, I do, depending on the purpose and goal for the additional police enforcement. If it is to reduce speeding, additional police enforcement may help.

There may also be alternative methods that may complement and reinforce the increased policing, such as the flashing speed signs, speed bumps, additional stop signs, etc. The extra police enforcement may or may not reduce the volume of traffic.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, October 12, 2018

Jim deMelo

Candidates for Mulmur council (Continued from page 12) 2. My experiences of Mulmur are very different from others, simply based on our geographic location. What others may perceive as an issue, I may not, as I have not experienced it. That does not make it any less important. It is necessary to ensure that we address any concern raised by a citizen of Mulmur, gather any and all pertinent information and then discuss it with the Council. My personal view may have no bearing on the situation and the good of the township as a whole must be the objective of the Council when making a decision.

3. To evaluate the success of the initiatives and determine if they need to be modified and/ or enhanced. I believe one necessary step is to improve the communication and promotion of all events and activities in Mulmur.

Website promotion is one method but other methods are also necessary to reach more residents, to enable them to be informed of the activities, which will in turn increase community engagement.

Hometown: Toronto/ Mississauga Profession: Carpenter, facilities management, currently a Project Manager focusing on Retrofit Construction in the Multi-Residential Sector.

Hobby: skiing, ice fishing, sightseeing in Mulmur, with some hiking mixed in.

Favourite destination within Mulmur: Mansfield Ski Club, Pine River Fishing Area, and Dufferin Forests.

1. Yes, but not in the usual manner.

Police enforcement is part of the solution and if we are going to spend tax dollars it needs to be prudent and targeted. Current council has begun the process but there is more to do.

I would propose a selection of targeted areas with targeted solutions.

The following could be deployed in rotation. a.) Mobile speed display signs to show the drivers their actual speed. b.) “Police Constable Decoys”. These are full size models complete with replica radar that motorists will believe are actual radar enforcement to slow them down. c.) Police Enforcement deployed to select areas where speeding continues to be an issue.

This is one example where these could be rotated through the targeted areas. Using rotation helps to keep motorists from getting used to the

traffic calming strategies.

This reduces cost with the highest impact. It could be shared with other municipalities to reduce costs.

2. Listen, gather the facts, explore the issues and finally vote your conscience.

Stay engaged to ensure the residents understand the reasons the decisions were made.

My personal views are part of who I am. I am confident that my views are consistent with the majority of Mulmur residents. That said, as a council member it would be my responsibility to represent Mulmur’s residents.

Constituents will not always agree with the decisions made at Council.

That said, I believe the decisions will be respected if the effort was made to reach out and explore the concerns, thoughtful discussion made to understand the issues and the decisions made to the benefit of the majority of residents.

And finally that we stay engaged to inform of the outcomes.

3. It is important to reach out to residents and engage with them. To meet at a smaller community level (Honeywood, Mansfield etc.) to get input on the community’s needs, wants and identity. Gather the common elements and check back with the identity as a whole for all the common themes. The next steps include sharing the findings at the community level and reach out to community leaders for feedback.

If you missed our Q&A with Mulmur candidates for mayor and deputy mayor, visit www.creemore.com.

Big Heart Seniors October 4 We had 30 members. We welcomed back Jim Rigney and Ruby Klinck.

Roger and Wilma are home from the west. Thanks to Lois Walker for candy.

50/50: Phyllis Seed, Dave Smith, Ruby Klinck, Morris Tymchuk, Janice Stephens.

Moon shots: Ron Laing, Carol Tymchuk x2, Roy Veinot x2, Russell Ferguson x2, John VanVoorst, Ruby Klinck, Janice Stephens x2.

Janice got the travel prize.

Winners: Ruby Klinck, 318; Peter Gubbels, 303; Alinda Bishop, 301; Janice Stephens, 299. Low: Marg Falls, 115.

Lucky chair: Wayne Brownridge.

Potluck is October 18 at noon.

Witches Walk Join the Witches Walk downtown Stayner on Friday, Nov. 2.

The Witches Walk is fun-filled family event when witches are welcomed and rewarded.

Enjoy a downtown evening of shopping, games, discounts and holiday festivities from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Passports are available for $10 at Home Hardware and all participating merchants. Proceeds go to The Door Youth Centre.

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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

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PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution John L. Ferris

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Megan L. Celhoffer

190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888

DAVE NORTH 705-718-7370

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

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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.

help wanted Northridge Metals, in New Lowell is Looking for: SKILLED PRODUCTION WELDERS & GENERAL LABOURERS, WET SPRAY PAINTERS. For day shift and afternoon shift. Fax resume to 705-423-9891 or email dllangman@ northridgemetal.com.

Looking for a Massage Therapist to join our team at Stayner Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy. Please call 705-428-0306 or email staynerphysio@bellnet.ca.

seasonal 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

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

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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.

Have a wonderful 100th Birthday Ken! From Florence in Singhampton.

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.

Happy 100th Birthday Ken Thornton on Thursday, October 18!

Love the staff at The Creemore Echo.

Need a property manager? Call Bob Gordon. Professional and resourceful. Experienced, local & reliable. References available. Based in Mulmur Township. Call or text 519-216-7627.

I’ve always known that we live in a supportive and loving community but this has been truly overwhelming for both Don and I. To everyone who has had Don in their thoughts, sent a card, brought food, loved our kids like their own, helped with our animals, sent a text or Facebook message of love and support, offered accommodations in the city. Thank you and please know all will never be forgotten.

The Go-fund-me account and donations of money were both a surprise and true blessing. It honestly has given Don time to heal without stress and has helped us more than you know.

From our family to yours... Thank you. Don & Kelly Metheral and kids, dogs, pigs, sheep, chickens and the ducks! XO

Mackey, Donalda passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Creedan Valley Care Community with her family by her side in her 103rd year.

Donalda was the eldest daughter of the late David William Gray Briggs and Flora Jane (Gillies) Briggs. Sister to JD Briggs (deceased), Margaret Swan, Charles Briggs (deceased) and Archie Briggs. Devoted wife of the late Charlie Mackey. Donalda was a loving mother of two children, the late David and his surviving wife Thelma, Jean Metheral and her husband Neil.

Proud grandmother Tammy Zeggil and her husband Gord, Terry Jamieson and her husband Paul, Tim Mackey and his wife Paula, Richard Metheral and his wife Jodie, Cona Metheral and his wife Theresa, Duane Metheral and his wife Kerri. Donalda loved her eighteen Great Grandchildren, Dane, Jace, Jesse, William, Andrew, Strath, Christopher, Joel, Danielle, Jackson, Cody, Shannon, Tristan, Tahnee, Tanner, Wade, Taylor and Cole. Donalda was also blessed with three Great Great Grandchildren: Charlotte, Archie and Lenix. Born and raised on the Centre line Conc 1 Osprey Township, graduated from North Bay Normal School in 1936. She taught children in a one room school at USS#3 Nottawasaga, in Osprey at Springview school, north of Singhampton and at USS#4 on the Blind Line. Once her children were raised, she returned to teach at Maple Valley 1958-1963, Cloverla, at NCCS Creemore 1967-1975. She lived life to the fullest visiting with family, gardening, picking berries, walking, bowling, curling, square dancing and playing card games. Donalda was an active member of the UCW United Church, she truly loved to sing hymns, the WI and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Visitation was held Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m in the chapel at Fawcett Funeral Home - Creemore Chapel. Interment South Line Cemetery, Badjeros. For those wishing to make a donation as an expression of sympathy please consider the St John’s United Church or the South Line Cemetery. Friends may visit Donalda’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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. 519-9256628, www.rawhide-adventures.on.ca, and/or check us out on Facebook@ RawhideAdventures.

tickets Help Wanted – currently recruiting ft/pt cleaners, outdoor maintenance, handypersons and operations staff. To apply or to view other positions visit www.Mansfieldskiclub.com/ employment-opportunities

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Creemore Legion Christmas 50/50 Draw Tickets are available at Creemore Echo. Draw will take place on Sunday, December 16 at 11 a.m. at the Legion Breakfast. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.

Lucky Draw Tickets for an art print.

A Fundraiser for Clearview Public Library Building Fund by Stayner Lions for print “Sunset on Sixth Line”

by Keli-Ann Pye-Beshara. Market value over $475. Tickets $5 or 3 for $10 available from Legion members or at Creemore Echo. Draw to be held Thursday, December 13 at 4 p.m. at Stayner Library.

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in memoriam In Memory of our late son & brother…..

Conner Sampson October 23, 1991 - October 16,2012 Remembering you is easy; We do it everyday.

But missing you Is a heartache that never goes away.

We hold you tightly in our hearts & there you will remain; Life has gone on without you But will never be the same.

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Classifieds & Calendars are also posted on www.creemore.com

Bob Severn Auction Register Fri. Oct. 19 10 a.m. Auction of tractor, farm equipment, antiques & collectibles. Sale for The Estate of the late Honey Laurine Jocelyn Craig. #5886 3rd Line New Tecumseth. South of Tottenham.

Spike & Rusty: FESTIVITIES

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Happy One Hundredth Ken! You nailed it! Love Spike and Rusty.

Sat. Oct. 20 10 a.m. Auction of antique furniture; splitter/shredder; tools, wood. Sale for The Hodgson Estate at Treetops. #428454 25 Sideroad Mono Twp. S.W. of Rosemont.

Mon. Oct. 22 10 a.m. Machine shop equip (3 phase) plus other shop equip, forklift, 1974 VW Super Beetle; riding mowers; 50’x32’shop; sea container; household. Sale for Andy Morigz. #12784 Coleraine Drive, Bolton.

www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, October 12, 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.

Employment Opportunity

Student – General Help Arena Creemore Arena / Community Hall – 1 position Stayner Arena / Community Hall – 2 positions Temporary part-time October 2018 – March 2019 Clearview Township is seeking 3 part-time temporary Student General Help Arena positions. One position located in the Creemore Arena / Community Center and two positions at the Stayner Arena / Community Hall to begin as soon as possible.

Responsibilities Regular cleaning of arena change-rooms, washrooms, arena lobby, community hall, meetings rooms and kitchen. As well as ice maintenance duties and ensuring flood room / refrigeration room is organized and tidy.

Provide excellent customer service to the general public and patrons, answering questions and assisting with inquires.

Qualifications and Abilities required Must be at least 15 years of age Ability to be available to work on Thursday and Friday evenings as well as anytime on Saturdays and Sundays Must have reliable source of transportation to and from work Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Possess good customer service skills Must be physically able to perform required duties Knowledge of arena operations is an asset Wage:

$13.15 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a criminal background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2018-026, indicating their preference of location (Creemore or Stayner) to Human Resources by October 26, 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

Employment Opportunity

School Crossing Guard – Nottawa Location Permanent part-time and School Crossing Guards – Casual Relief, various locations Clearview Township is seeking 1 part-time permanent Crossing Guard at the Nottawa school crossing as well as Casual Relief Crossing Guards to work in various locations within Clearview Township to begin as soon as possible.

Enjoy a light work schedule while earning some extra income. Clearview offers full and compensable training to all employees including on-line accessibility and safety training, hands-on and on-the-job training as well as a new employee orientation. Employees are paid their hourly rate of pay for participating in the training.

Responsibilities - To safely assist children crossing the street, to and from school.

- To be available Monday to Friday during the school year.

Qualifications and Abilities required - Must be physically fit.

- Able to work outside during adverse weather conditions.

- Able to communicate with and direct children in a clear manner.

- Must be able to provide a clean police background and vulnerable person’s check.

- Possess 20/20 vision (with corrective lenses if needed).

- Must have reliable transportation to crossing location.

Wage: $18.21 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Training: All required training and crossing guard apparel is provided by Clearview Township 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 # 2018-025 to Human Resources by October 26, 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

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.

Why Should You Vote?

Each week the Township will publish Clearview voter profiles with their reasons for why you should vote in this election.

October 22nd, 2018 is Election Day for all municipalities and school boards in Ontario.

If you do not receive a voter kit by October 1, 2018 please contact the Clerk’s Office at 705 428 6230 ext. 224 or 223.

Voters can cast a ballot October 12th 10 a.m. to October 22nd 8 p.m.

Extended Hours for Voter Assistance Clearview Administration Centre

October 16th: 4:30pm - 7:30pm • October 20th: 10am – 1pm

Public Election Results will be held at: Byng Public School, 239 William St, Stayner

Monday October 22, 2018. Doors open at 8:00 p.m.

Ashley Harvey, Resident of Ward 6

Ashley has lived in Clearview Township her entire life. She is a student at Brock University and an avid hockey and soccer player. In 2015, Ashley was a flag bearer at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Montreal.

Why does Ashley think voting in the municipal election is important?

In a small community, every vote cast is a voice heard that will impact local government directly. Ashley believes the younger generation can offer a different perspective and encourages young people to vote and let their voices be heard.

Sandra Bednarek, Resident of Ward 7

Sandra has lived in Ward 7 for 54 years. She is a retired primary school teacher, who grew up in Toronto and has a great appreciation for her rural community. In her retirement, Sandra continues to give back through volunteering with several community organizations.

Why does Sandra think voting in the municipal election is important?

By voting you ensure you are heard and registering your opinion as to how the municipal government should operate. The Municipal elections are the most important and electors should know the people who are going to make up our local government and understand what each has on their agenda.

Seniors have grown in the community and know the history of what works and what doesn’t. It is time for you to share this knowledge.

You may have had the privilege of serving on one of the many boards, committees or projects in the township which aid in making an intelligent decision as to whom you would like to see elected.

Participate, ensure your questions or messages are heard at preelection meetings, hear and ask about each candidate’s agenda and talk about the needs of your Township and your area.

Voting is a very important right in our country, one that should not be taken lightly but should be used to the best of your ability.

Jim Campbell, Resident of Ward 2

Jim has lived in Ward 2 for 55 years. He is a 5th generation Clearview Township resident.

Jim is a local business owner and an active board member with Duntroon Hall.

Why does Jim think voting in the municipal election is important?

Jim believes it is important to vote in municipal elections because municipal politics shape the future of the community for future generations.

VOTE OCTOBER 12 to 22