March 1, 2019

The Creemore

Echo

Friday, March 1, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 9

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inside the echo

Second Chime’s a Charm

Ruff Rescue

NCPS bell unveiling rescheduled

Dog pulled from rock ledge

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News and views in and around Creemore

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Singhampton, safe haven during storm

by Trina Berlo Residents of Singhampton opened the doors of the community centre Monday to shelter and feed dozens of travellers stranded by the winter storm.

A severe storm and high winds caused roads, schools and businesses to close. It was so bad that at times the snowploughs were pulled off the roads.

Vehicles were abandoned, sometimes trapped inside drifts.

A grassroots community effort helped get people off the roads and into a community of new friends, said Tanya Robitaille.

She said Catherine Tustin was really the instigator of the whole thing.

She was working at the Ultramar gas station and the motel was booked up Sunday when the storm started.

“The roads were drifted over and cars were getting caught in the drifts and there were four cars north of Singhampton that basically piled into each other. Eventually the tow truck driver got here and pulled them all to the Ultramar… Three out of the four cars were totalled, so it was wicked weather,” said Catherine.

(See “Travellers” on page 3)

Thirty-six drivers were charged with driving on a closed highway during Monday’s storm.

Huronia West OPP said they were very busy assisting several stranded motorists in the area. As a result, police closed several roads due to white out conditions. While roads remained closed for a period of time, several motorists attempted to drive past roadblocks and closed-road signs.

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Stranded travellers amuse themselves and visit with others while storm stayed at Singhampton Community Centre Monday.

Creemore Springs goes for modern look

by Trina Berlo Creemore Springs Brewery has changed its look.

The brewery’s new modern logo incorporates two of its most important elements, fire and water. The fresh spring water and the process of fire brewing in a copper kettle are what make the beer special, said brand manager Stephanie McLarty. It is one of few breweries that use the traditional brewing technique.

The brewery is coming to the end of a year-long process to refresh and reimagine the brand, she said. The new logo depicts a swirl of water cupped in a copper coloured flame, and they

have dropped the ‘Springs’ from the moniker, simply going by ‘Creemore’.

“It has been a bit polarizing,” said McLarty. “People either love it or they hate it.”

The new look is for the Lager, Lot 9 and a new India Pale Ale, all made under the Creemore label.

McLarty said the market is changing dramatically and in order for Creemore Springs to stand out from other craft brewers they decided to take a risk.

Creemore Springs Brewery was founded 32 years ago. It was within the first five to make any headway in a market dominated by big breweries.

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She said Creemore Springs Brewery’s founder John Wiggins’ logo is very traditional so they set out to replace it with “something that would break through the proverbial clutter”.

“Thirty two years ago, faced with challenges, John Wiggins decided to take a risk with a new venture and ended up putting Creemore on the map,” said McLarty. It is with that spirit of risk-taking and fresh-thinking that the re-branding was undertaken.

“We have to elevate ourselves from fighting for every craft tap,” she said.

Ultimately, she said, the packaging (See “Community” on page 6)

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The donation will be put towards the Clearview Public Library Board’s fundraising commitment to the Stayner Library Building Project.

Local residents caution of credit card phone scam Local residents are warning of a phone scam.

Residents have received a call saying that their credit card was used to make a $300 charge plus an initial $1,000 charge. It prompts the person to press 1 if they haven’t authorized the charge.

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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This Weekend Friday, March 1

• World Day of Prayer Service at St. John’s United Church, Creemore at 10 a.m. This year the Slovenian Christian women are inviting the world to “Come to the table – everything is ready – Who is not at the table?” Come pray for immediate action for women touched by injustice around the world. Refreshments to follow.

• World Day of Prayer Service at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner, at 2 p.m. This year the Slovenian Christian women are inviting the world to “Come to the table – everything is ready – Who is not at the table?” Come pray for immediate action for women touched by injustice around the world. Refreshments to follow. Call Judy at 705428-2479 for more info.

Saturday, March 2

• Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society Meeting at 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie. Speaker: Spencer Linington “Paleography – Ancient Writing Systems”. www.simcoe.ogs. on.ca for more info.

• Lamb and Beef Supper at St. John’s United Church from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $18.50. All welcome.

Sunday, March 3

• Church Services on page 5.

• The Avening Hall Chili Bowl family games night at Avening Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. Board games for all ages provided by Cardboard Castles, bowling (under 8 must by supervised by parent) and the Annual General Meeting at 3 p.m. for those interested. Free. Door prizes.

Upcoming Events Monday, March 4

Wednesday, March 6

• Wasaga Barber Shop 23rd Annual Fundraiser for the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All services are by donation and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to the food bank. The barber shop, located at 4-1295 Mosley St., will be accepting donations of non perishable food items that day. Contact 705-429-1330.

• Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club, Collingwood. A History of the Collingwood Curling Club, presented by Paul Hurst. Admission: CDHS membership or $5. Coffee and refreshments available.

• 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.

Tuesday, March 5

• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic.

Stayner Community Donation Event at Clearview Community Church, 1070 Cty Rd 42, Stayner, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. To book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE. • 2019 International Women’s Day at Buell Fitness & Aquatic Centre, 122 Ramillies Road, Borden, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free, donations accepted for local women’s shelters. Food, vendors, demos, speakers. All welcome. For more info, visit cafconnection.ca/borden.

• Stayner Euchre Club meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church.

• Pancake Tuesday Supper at Creemore Legion from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $7, teens $5, under 6 free.

• Pancake Supper at Good Shepherd Church, 219 Scott Street, Stayner, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Includes pancakes, sausage, apple sauce, dessert, beverages.

Adults $8, children (6-14 yrs.) $4, under 5 yrs. free, family $20.

• Pancake Dinner hosted by Holy Trinity Clearview at the Old School House, Duntroon, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tickets at the door. Adult $6, children $4, family $16, preschool free. All welcome! call Millie at 705-445-2225 or church@holytrinityclearview. com for more info. 4 St Clair Street, Duntroon, beside Duntroon Day Care on Cty Rd 91.

Friday, March 8

Saturday, March 9

• Creemore Farmers Winter Market at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pancakes & French toast breakfast, locally sourced, served from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Proceeds to be donated to local charities. www. creemorefarmersmarket.ca for more info.

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Wednesday, March 13

• Clearview Public Library March Break Work Shop with MacLaren Art Centre present their VanGo Programme: Create your own artist’s book using the medium of watercolour painting. (All materials plus a light snack will be supplied for artistic inspiration.) Registration is required $5/individual – only 30 spots available. 2 sessions: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Clearview Township Council Chambers, Stayner, and 2 to 4 p.m. at Creemore Library. This programme is suitable for family crafting although this workshop is geared for older primary/junior intermediate school aged children.

Saturday, March 16

• The Duntroon Hall presents Green Beer Day 2019. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music by DJ Stu McNabb from 3 to 11 p.m. This is a free event with food and drinks for purchase. For more information please like us on Facebook.

• Ham & Baked Bean Supper hosted by Stayner Lions Club at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Adults $12.50, children 5-10 $5. Takeout available. Proceeds to governor’s project to train three diabetes alert dogs at the Lions Canadian foundation dog guides school.

• Join Creemore Springs Brewery for A Story of New Beginnings from 5 to 8 p.m. You’re invited to come take a peek at our new look & enjoy some good ol’ fashioned fun! Sample our new 2019 style.

Face Painting by darci que. Ice & wood sculptures by local artist, Jim Leithead. Live Music. Light Refreshments. 139 Mill Street.

Sunday, March 17

• Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society annual general meeting at the Creemore Legion. Members and renewing members are invited to attend.

Enjoy a light lunch at 1 p.m. followed by meeting proceedings. Please RSVP to sara@creemore.com.

• “A Taste of the Irish” at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 215 Pine Street, Stayner. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Followed by entertainment: St. Patrick’s Choir & The DanceRoom. Adults $20, children 6-12 $10, under 6 free. Tickets available from the Parish Office at 705-428-2124, Karen at 705-428-3990, or Carolyn at 705-279-2076. Beer and wine for purchase. Proceeds to St. Patrick’s Parish parking lot paving project. Ticket sales end on March 10.

Wednesday, March 20

• Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Bell Unveiling today at 9:30 a.m. Dignitaries will be in attendance. Helen Blackburn and Gerry Blackburn will be guest speakers. 240 Collingwood Street.

Saturday, April 27

• Caring Crafter’s Supplies Sale at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3521 Cty Rd 124, Nottawa, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. High-quality craft supplies, including fabric, yarn, beads, notions... and so much more! Soup lunch and dessert being served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $6. Proceeds from the sale and lunch to the Days for Girls South Georgian Bay Team to purchase supplies to make reusable, sustainable feminine hygiene kits.

The Creemore Echo • Friday,March 1, 2019 •

Travellers fed by caring community (Continued from page 1) “I had six guests that were staying at this motel in this little town and we were snowed in and all the roads were closed. There was nowhere to go and nowhere to eat, that was my biggest concern.”

On Monday morning she took them some cereal but by mid morning she realized they would have no lunch or supper. “So I called my husband Fred who called Tanya and the two of them jumped into action,” said Catherine.

Other stranded drivers were stopping at the gas station and were taking refuge in the store.

“Everyone was dazed and confused,” she said. “So the idea was to open the community centre and put out a call to action and after that, Fred and Tanya spearheaded the whole event.”

Tanya said she drew from her ample food stores, coming up with ingredients for lunch.

At first they were planning to feed 15 people but they ended up serving 40.

Tanya said she loves to cook and always cooks too much, which was a good thing on Monday.

In the community centre kitchen, they made chili and baked goods, and accepted help from every stranger who offered. “We are now calling them our new friends,” said Tanya.

After lunch, they reassessed the situation and brought even more food from home to get ready for supper.

“A call to the community went out through Facebook and people started walking in with trays of muffins… and sandwiches… bags of carrots,” said Fred. “It was amazing.”

In the afternoon, Tanya her son Ray put on 106 kilometres on their truck just within the village, patrolling the roads and leading people to the community centre. He is who many grateful motorists are referring to as “the man in the black truck”. He drove around for hours flagging people down to tell them they were welcome at the community centre, where up to 100 people came and went that day.

For supper, the community fed 69 people, plus the tow truck driver Keith Currie who was in the area most of the day, with help from Mylar and Loreta’s restaurant, which opened the kitchen to do some of the cooking. They were able to put out a full buffet of spaghetti and roast beef, with dessert made by two of the stranded travellers, with help from Tanya’s daughter Kaytlin.

After dinner, Tanya said, the travellers kicked the cooks out of the kitchen and did up all the dishes.

Fred said it was amazing to see people arrive at the door, shaking with fear, and within a half an hour they were relaxed and enjoying themselves. There were people from all over, as far as California and Ohio, and others trying to get back to Toronto, Hamilton and Cambridge.

They said it was fun and people were visiting and playing games. They celebrated two birthdays, Tanya’s son Taylor had set up movies and there was a very challenging puzzle that was truly a group effort. The 1,000-piece Norman Rockwell puzzle belongs to Tanya but

Storm wreaked havoc in region The Feb. 25 blizzard pretty much shut down the region. Buses were halted, schools closed, municipal services were delayed and the ploughs were either taken off the road or were out in challenging conditions.

At one point all Dufferin Roads were closed and several motorists were stranded. County staff arranged for shelters to open at Honeywood Fire Hall and Community Living Dufferin.

Paramedics were at full capacity, and one ambulance got stuck.

“Road conditions remain dangerous due to blowing and drifting snow, nil visibility and abandoned vehicles. Ploughing operation are being hinder by numerous abandoned vehicles.

OPP, snow clearing crews and tow truck operators are working to clear the roads. Progress is slow.

Please be patient and stay off the roads,” read a statement released

by Dufferin County.

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The ‘boys’ from Ohio worked on a puzzle throughout the day Monday with help from the many people stranded at Singhampton Community Centre. she hadn’t even attempted to start it because it looked like a tough one.

A group of boys from Ohio started it and the entire group pitched in to help.

At the end of the night, many people were heading back toward Collingwood, as the weather started to improve, but beds were found for 17 people who stayed the night in Singhampton.

“The people of Singhampton welcomed us Americans at the community centre during a blizzard,” commented Zach Pollock on Facebook.

“They fed us homemade cookies, muffins, chili, burgers, and much more.

Then they found us beds to sleep in for the night. This community was our saving grace in the storm and we will always be thankful for their huge hearts and generosity. Everyone went way above and beyond what we could have ever expected to make sure we were safe and comfortable.”

At the end of the night, having said they would keep the community centre open until about 9:30 p.m., Tanya, her husband Ed and Ray sat down and placed the remaining few puzzle pieces.

(Don’t be surprised if that puzzle is hanging on the wall of Singhampton Community Centre one day.)

Tanya said the whole effort was aided by many in the community including local resident Dustin Muller, owner of CARS in Collingwood, who made a lot of calls to get provisions and delivered all the food from Mylar and Loreta’s.

On top of that he stayed with six individuals, two moms with their teenagers, in a local man’s house.

Gary Drake had a bad accident while snowmobiling on the east coast and is in a coma, his beautiful other half offered their home, said Tanya.

Milltown hose and hydraulics owner Rick Jameson blew snow so they could get in to the community centre

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and brought provisions from his home.

Geoff Meadley hosted the five boys from Ohio for the night, and Sue Clarry helped during the day and

housed a mother and daughter.

“Gotta say I adore my community,” said Tanya. “Singhampton makes me proud.”

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Jim Wilson breaks silence

From The Creemore Star, June 1979: The Creemore Minor Hockey program has always received generous financial support from individuals, organizations and business people. This year all 10 teams received new uniforms through generous donations, including that of Lloyd Whitley on behalf of the Avening community. Shown with Mr. Whitley, holding their sharp sweaters, are members of the Atom B team: from left, Cory Hiltz, Jonathon Coker and Donald Metheral.

Photo submitted by Ellen Whitley.

MacLaren Art Centre to present VanGo This year, The Clearview Public Library ticket ($5 per individual). is doing something different for our big The first session will take place between March Break activity.

10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Clearview Instead of hosting our usual free family Township Council Chambers and the enter-educational event at this time, we will second session will take place in the Teen be joining forces with the MacLaren Art Room of the Creemore Branch between 2 Centre to present their VanGo Programme p.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.

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Update from Queen’s Park: MPP Jim Wilson Feb. 19 marked the first day the Ontario Legislature was back in session following the winter break. I was pleased to be there and participate in the lively proceedings.

As many of you may know, it has been a difficult few months for me on a personal level, and I first and foremost would like to take this opportunity to thank you, my constituents, for supporting me every step of the way.

Representing Simcoe-Grey is a job that I love and take very seriously; and, no matter where my seat is in the Legislature, it is a job I will do to the very best of my ability in our riding and at Queen’s Park.

As your MPP I look forward to the challenging and rewarding work that lies ahead.

My focus continues to be on my constituents and furthering your concerns. I ask that you please continue contacting me and my offices if I can help you, your family or your neighbours in any dealings you have with the Province of Ontario.

My top priorities continue to be the redevelopments of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital and Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston. These projects are critical for the future health care needs of our community and I am working alongside both hospitals to strongly push these projects forward at Queen’s Park.

Long-Term Care is also top of mind as our riding and the province desperately needs more beds. The Ford Government has committed to creating 15,000 long-term care beds within five years, and 30,000 in ten years. They recently announced 6,075 new beds, with some of those committed to our riding. I look forward to pushing for more beds to help relieve pressure on our hospitals.

Hospice is another issue. There is a need for 1,400 beds across the province. The government currently funds 500, including ten in Alliston and six in Collingwood. However, Collingwood is waiting on funding for an additional four beds that currently sit idle despite many applications for their use. This is completely unacceptable and it is an issue that I will continue to raise. I will also be fighting for a better overall hospice strategy as investments in hospice care are a proven cost-savings for the government.

I continue to receive calls from constituents about the Government’s recent changes to autism funding.

Under the previous Liberal Government 75 per cent of children in the Ontario Autism Program sat on waitlists for funding. The Ford Government intends to clear the waitlist and even out the funding. However, it is clear that a lot of families are uncertain about future services for their children. I want to hear from those families who believe there is a better solution.

I will be sure to bring my constituents’ concerns to the Government’s attention.

While there are many other issues not included in this column, I hope this helps inform you of some of my immediate priorities and the work I will be undertaking on your behalf at Queen’s Park.

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Cold, stormy weather calls for warm comfort food 4 pounds pork spareribs Salt Black pepper Garlic powder Approximately two cups of your favourite barbecue sauce Honolulu Sauce ¼ cup butter ½ cup ketchup 1/3 cup orange juice ½ cup honey ¼ cup lemon juice (preferably fresh squeezed) 2 tablespoons soy sauce ½ teaspoon ground ginger To make the Honolulu sauce, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and then add the remaining ingredients. Stir until smooth and heated all the way through (just until barely boiling).

Set aside until needed.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove silver skin from the back of the rib strips and cut into portions of two to three spareribs each. Place spareribs in a large roasting pan. Sprinkle generously with salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Bake uncovered for one hour. Check ribs and move them around to ensure all will be browned on the top. Bake uncovered for a further half hour. Remove from oven and carefully drain the fat. Pour barbecue sauce over ribs. Cover roasting pan with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for one hour.

Remove aluminum foil from roasting pan and continue to bake spareribs until sauce thickens and coats the ribs. I usually will check them every 20 minutes and baste with the sauce each time. You can bake them for as long as you want, depending on how well done you like your ribs.

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After another busy stands for Baked, Braised weekend at the B&B, I’m and Basted. No outdoor looking out my windows barbecue required! at the swirling snow I have met very few which took over from people who do not love the freezing rain and gale my baked ribs. In fact, it force winds. is a recipe often specially Elaine Luckily we didn’t lose requested by my family, COLLIER our power, but we could friends and B&B guests. sure hear all sorts of things The end result makes flying around. for delicious ribs where the meat We were tucked up snug as bugs easily falls off the bone. watching our latest DVD box set, I will usually serve them with and enjoying steaming hot bowls of twice baked potatoes, coleslaw and homemade French onion soup à la cornbread. I have a number of Julia Child. different rib sauce recipes I will use, Luckily we don’t have to go depending on my mood, and what anywhere this week and I always happens to be in the pantry cupboard. have enough food in the house to feed Besides Honolulu, I like my Hot an army, so we are good for the next & Spicy and Asian-Mex sauces – if few days. people would like the recipes for those This kind of weather calls for sauces, just drop me an e-mail. real comfort food. I’m talking about You can also use store bought homemade goodness wafting delicious barbecue or honey garlic sauce – just smells through the house and bringing watch the ribs more carefully at the back memories of Mum putting last stage. The more sugar there is something in the oven to cook slowly in the sauce, the more easily the ribs all day long. So this week’s recipe is can burn. one that takes a while to make, but you Hope you enjoy a lip-smacking rib can go off and do other things while it fest in your near future! is in the oven.

Feedback is great and I would love Low and slow is the motto here – to hear from you. Just e-mail me at lower heat and lots of time in the oven elaine@avalonclearview.com. make for fork-tender results.

Until next time, eat well, live I call this recipe Triple B which well….

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Triple B Spareribs (Baked, Braised & Basted)

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Correction Re: Early, effective CPR key to life saving efforts, The Creemore Echo, Feb. 22, pg. 1. There is a seventh defibrillator located in Creemore, at the Legion.

Adult $6, children $4, family $16, preschool free.

Tuesday, March 5

Pancake Supper

at Good Shepherd Church, 219 Scott Street, Stayner,

from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Adults $8, children (6-14 yrs.) $4, under 5 yrs. Free, family $20.

Clearview Community Church Creemore branch – Station on the Green

Sunday service 11 a.m.

The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.

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Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.

Sunday school, Friday night kids program 705-428-6543 Clayton Culham

Church of the Good Shepherd Eucharist & Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

March 6: Ash Wednesday Service - 10:30 a.m.

219 Scott St., Stayner • 705-428-3885

Visit us on Facebook at “Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Stayner”

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Creemore United Pastoral Charge New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m.

Sat. March 2: Beef & Lamb Supper www.stjohnscreemore.ca All welcome • 75-466-2200

Knox Presbyterian Church,

Dunedin

You’ll get a Warm Welcome & a Cold Beer!

Visit our retail emporium for a fine selection of beer wear, glassware and of course, our award winning beer.

Store Hours: Mon to Sat - 10am to 6pm Sun - 11am to 5pm

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Service at 10 a.m.

Minister: Rev. Chris Gray Celebrating 150 years!

705-466-5202

To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 1, 2019

Dufferin County budget passes with 3.3% increase

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Creemore Springs’ new logo.

Community invited to take a look (Continued from page 1) may have changed but the beer hasn’t. It has the same great taste.

Also, the Creemore Springs logo was designed for the brewery’s only brew at that time, the premium lager, and now there are the three brews plus those made under the Mad and Noisy label. Its logo of a steaming kettle has a complementary style to the new Creemore logo.

That label originated as a vehicle for brewers to innovate and experiment, “let their hair down”, said McLarty. Mad and Noisy beers, also brewed in Creemore, currently include the lagered ale, the orange pale ale and a new coconut porter.

On Saturday, March 16, Creemore Springs Brewery is inviting the community to come see the new look for themselves, same the new IPA and enjoy some light refreshments and entertainment, including live music, ice and wood sculptor Jim Leithead, face painting by darci-que, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Unicorns + Leprechauns + Golden Tickets = Good Family Entertainment during March Break at the

Clearview Public Library Lots going on at all three branches over March Break! Check out www. clearview.library.on.ca

Wed. March 13: Create your own artist`s book! $5 per seat.

Limited spots so book yours now! 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Clearview Township Council Chambers, Stayner, and 2 to 4 p.m. at Creemore Library

Clearview Public Library Stayner • Creemore • New Lowell 705-428-3595 • 705-466-3011 • 705-424-6288

On February 14, Dufferin County Council approved the 2019 budget.

The draft budget presented to council in January saw an increase of 6.96 per cent. Staff acknowledged that his number was not practical and presented a number of options to reduce the number. The reductions were mostly on the capital side and totalled $1,270,000 and an amount of $100,000 was added to accommodate increases to staffing costs. The final increase is 3.80 per cent or 1.90 per cent after growth is taken into account.

Included is a financial plan, year-over-year changes, capital asset fund schedule, capital levy schedule and work plan summary that details 2019-2022 capital expenditures by type of asset.

• Revise Treasury Department Revenue estimates by ($100,000) • Reduce Employee Benefits estimates by ($200,000) • Reduce some legal fees estimates ($35,000) • Apply Reserve to Climate Change section by ($35,000) • Reduce Capital Levy for Dufferin Oaks by ($100,000) • Reduce Capital Levy for Housing by ($250,000) • Reduce Capital Levy for Jean Hamlyn Daycare by ($50,000) • Reduce Capital Levy for Information Technology by ($30,000) • Reduce Capital Levy for Public Works by ($170,000) • Amend salary adjustment to 55th percentile by $100,000 • Use Rate Stabilization Reserve to finance Courthouse Chimney Project in part by ($300,000) Reductions were possible in some areas based on historical data of actual money spent vs. budgeted amount.

Budget preparation began in July of 2018 with the following assumptions: • There are no new services or service enhancements proposed in 2019 with the exception of some additional staffing that is offset by provincial funding • Changes and enhancements that were approved in and during 2018 with a part year impact have been annualized in the 2019 budget

• A cost of living adjustment of 2 per cent was applied to salaries and benefits • Hydro costs decreased 5 per cent based on usage and current rates • Natural Gas costs increased 2% based on usage and current rates • General liability and vehicle insurance increased 2 per cent • Insurance for housing properties was increased 5 per cent • Consumer Price Increases built into all service contracts were applied Fun Facts: • Dufferin County provides jobs to 433 people • A new Strategic Plan will be developed in 2019 • Cyber Security is a focus for the organization • Programs such as Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Adult Day Program, Congregate Dining, Home Help, Home Maintenance, Friendly Visiting, Respite, Outreach Bathing, Bridging you Home and PSW Transportation Escort are all made possible by the County • Paramedics responded to 10,000 emergency calls last year • $1.8 Million of the budget is attributed to Public Health • Waste collection is delivered through contracted services in the amount of $4.5 Million • Dufferin County owns 21 buildings with a total of 598,027 square feet • Of those 21 buildings, 10 are used as social housing • New Climate Change staff person hired and made possible with funding through FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) • There is a home ownership program for moderateincome households • 2,353 Building Inspections took place in 2018 • There are 22 supportive Housing Units located in Shelburne • Dufferin Oaks is a 160-bed long-term care home operated by Dufferin County The full budget package is available at www. dufferincounty.ca.

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The Creemore Echo • Friday,March 1, 2019 •

NCPS School bell unveiling rescheduled Unveiling planned for March 20

by Trina Berlo The unveiling of the old school bell installed at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School (NCPS) has been rescheduled for March 20.

The bell preserved from the School Annex, also known as Creemore Continuation School, was put on display in the lobby of school over the Christmas break but the unveiling ceremony had to be postponed. And yes, it has been covered from view this whole time, said school principal Mark McCain.

It will be unveiled at a ceremony, with special guests and dignitaries in attendance. The public is welcome to attend.

When the annex was shuttered and put on the real estate market, local residents set about trying to keep it

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from being sold with the school.

The bell, said Gerry Blackburn, was purchased in 1882 by the citizens of Creemore and the surrounding township for a new four-room school built the previous year. When a larger six-room school opened in 1917, the bell was added to its roof.

Blackburn, and members of the of the school reunion committee, wanted to make sure the community icon was not lost into private hands.

There will be guest speakers at a special ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, including local historian Helen Blackburn.

Intermediate students will lead attendees in a singing of the school song, and the primary choir will also perform.

Several school dignitaries will also be in attendance, including Director of Education, Steve Blake, Associate Director (and former Creemore Principal) John Dance, and Area Superintendent, Michael Giffen.

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Former Creemore students Myrtle Carruthers and Helen Blackburn, and school custodian Malcolm Morrison ring the bell at the at the closing of NCPS Annex on June 19, 2014.

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MATINEE SING-A-LONG! AT THE AVENING HALL Saturday, April 27 at 1 pm Advance tickets on sale now! $30 at the Creemore Echo and

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More news and events online at www.Creemore.com

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 1, 2019

SPORTS Creemore Curling Club standings Daytime Team win-loss-tie Loranger 2-0-0 McDougall 1-0-1 Lambert 1-1-0 Martens 1-2-0 Steed 0-2-1 From The Hack: Due to the miserable road conditions on Monday, curling was called off! On Wednesday Team Martens had their regular skip back and managed a relatively close win against Team Steed. The time away didn’t bother Bill much as he was right on with both draw and take-out weight. On sheet 2, Team Loranger’s front end made some fabulous draw shots to setup and secure a win over Team Lambert. Congratulations go out to Marilyn and her team, who pulled off a win at the Stayner Curling Club, this past weekend. (2 years running!).

Thanks for the cookies Doug! Good curling everyone!

Ladies Winter weather kept the Ladies from curling on Monday. The game has been rescheduled as they begin the quest for the Husker House Trophy.

It will be a Vice-Skip round with the vices in the skip role.

Did you know?…That in April 1912, the ice surface of the Mayflower Curling Club in Halifax Nova Scotia, became a temporary morgue to allow identification of over 300 casualties of the Titanic.

Still going strong, Team Nova Scotia, skipped by Jill Brothers from the recent Scotties Tournament of Hearts, curl at the Mayflower.

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On Saturday, three Creemore teams competed in the Stayner Ladies Bonspiel of Hearts. Congratulations to Team CREEMORE ECHO Friday,year February 1, 2008 Steed, the overall winner, of the 16 team bonspiel…for the •second in a row!

From• left: Second Joan Morby, Lead Diane Kelly, Vice Liz Smith, Skip Marilyn Steed.

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Men Team win-loss Mike Stevens 2-0 Wes Sauder 1-1 Brian Cass 1-1 Brian Wilson 1-1 Russ Flack 1-1 Wayne Beattie 1-0 Bill Hewitt 0-1 Al Lambert 0-2 From The Hack: The final round of play for the season is now well under way with newly formed teams proving to be quite competitive. This round of curling, better known as the vice skip round is played for the Paul and Glenn Millsap Trophy. Players who have previously been playing in other positions move to skip while those who have played as skip move to other positions. Now it’s their turn to “Hurry Hard” and sweep while the new skips get to try their hand at calling the game. We should be in for a fun round of curling.

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Nominations open for Clearview’s Culture and Sports Hall of Fame awards Clearview Township is pleased to announce that nominations for the new Culture & Sports Hall of Fame Awards are now open.

The awards were created to honour individuals and groups who have made a positive impact on the sports and cultural community throughout the Township.

The Hall of Fame Awards are divided into 10 categories: Athlete of the Year Award, Athlete Achievement Award, Builder Award, Team Award, Artist of the Year Award, Artist

Achievement Award, Festival/Event Award, Community Volunteer Award, Young Leader (Culture) Award and Young Leader (Sport) Award.

Nominations will be accepted until March 31.

Nomination forms are available a t t h e C l e a r v i e w To w n s h i p Administration Centre, Clearview Public Library Branches and at both the Creemore and Stayner Arenas.

Nomination forms are also available online at www.discoverclearview.ca/ hall-of-fame.

Simcoe County Museum presents STARLAB The STARLAB is back at the Simcoe County Museum until Sunday, March 31 with public tours offered on weekends and group bookings Monday to Friday.

Trek across the universe and become captivated by the infinite mystery of the stars, as one of our most popular exhibits returns to the Museum.

The STARLAB is an inflatable planetarium from the Royal Ontario Museum, complete with a digital panorama of the night sky, galaxy and constellations.

Public STARLAB tours are

available Saturdays and Sundays only (closed to the public weekdays) at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Admission to the Museum and the STARLAB exhibit is by donation.

Bookings for school and youth group programs, offered Monday-Friday, are also available – for STARLAB Group Program rates please visit museum. simcoe.ca.

Museum hours of operation are Monday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26.

Big Heart Seniors February 21 We had a delicious potluck lunch with 15 people.

50/50: Al Avery, Bill Martin, Phyllis Seed.

Moon shots: Barb Pilon, Marcia Cameron, Jim Rigney. Morris

Tymchuk got the travel prize.

Winners: Bill Martin, 338; Irma Flack, 328; Jim Rigney, 288; Barb Pilon, 273.

Low: Dave Smith, 134.

Lucky chair: Barb Pilon.

The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 1, 2019 •

NDBL awards and AGM March 10

Team Maizis makes their mark Six students from Maizis Martial Arts Academy travelled to Burlington, Ontario on Saturday, Feb. 23 to compete in the Ontario Provincial Open Martial Arts Championships.

Addie Cornell placed in the top eight for 9/10 intermediate kata. Paige Cornell placed in the top eight for 11/12 intermediate kata and won Silver in the 11/12 intermediate kumite division.

Quinn Matchett was a finalist in the 7/8 novice kata division and won Gold in the 7/8 kumite division.

Camden Mozetti won Silver in the 11/12 novice kata division and Bronze in the 11/12 novice kumite division. Vienna Mozetti was in the top eight for 7/8 novice kata. Angus Vermilyea won Silver in the 11/12 novice kumite division.

“All of these athletes were first time competitors.

I am so proud of them for giving it their all. I expect to see great things of them in future competitions.” says coach Soke Michelle Maizis.

For more information about martial arts in the Simcoe County and Grey Bruce areas call 705-428KICK.

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Back row: Angus Vermilyea, Camden Mozetti, Paige Cornell. Front row: Vienna Mozetti, Quinn Matchett, and Addie Cornell.

The North Dufferin Baseball League will hold its annual general meeting and 2018 awards presentation March 10 at the Lisle Legion.

League membership, players, and fans are invited to an awards ceremony recognizing individual and team accomplishments from last year starting at noon.

Some of the award categories include best batter, best pitcher, most sportsmanlike player and most valuable player for both the senior and junior divisions.

League membership will meet at 1 p.m. for the first meeting of the year.

The North Dufferin league offers a junior and senior division with teams from Dufferin and Simcoe Counties and York and Peel Regions. Senior or Junior teams wishing to participate in the upcoming season must be present for the meeting.

Further information is available at www.ndbl.ca or by contacting secretary Scott Anderson at 705-4245068 or secretary@ndbl.ca.

Canadian Criss Cross ACROSS 1. One who sponges on others 4. Sudden attack 8. Gravy dish 12. Captain of the Pequod 14. Fertile place in the desert 16. Countertenor 17. Roll one’s r’s when speaking 18. Deep break in the earth 19. Head: Fr. 20. Inflamed areas surrounding a pimple 22. Very plentiful 24. Per ___ 25. Not genuine 26. Canadian who wrote the song, “Stay Awhile” for The Bells in 1971 28. Somewhat orderly pile 32. Free from infirmity 35. Takes too many drugs, for short 36. Payment method 37. Japanese sash 38. With little space in between 40. Address of a World Wide Web page 41. Woman’s bellshaped hat 43. Palm leaf 44. Hinged metal fastening 45. Country in Africa 46. East Indian feather palm 48. Canadian who co-founded LASIK MD 50. Find an answer to 53. Canadian dairy company

56. Salon employee 58. Approximately 59. Kitchen utensil 61. Gaelic language 62. Capital of East Timor 63. First prime minister of the republic of India 64. Make no longer usable 65. Player ranked according to their ability 66. Former name of Thailand 67. Group of games in a tennis match DOWN 1. Ali ___ 2. Captain Kirk’s communications officer 3. Canadian singersongwriter Ord

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4. It’s used like garlic 5. Satisfied sounds 6. Old Testament book: abbr.

7. Nightclubs for dancing 8. Fine woven fabric 9. Imitation butter 10. Island of the Aleutians 11. Foot digits 13. Name of three English novelists 15. Air pollution 21. Nilotic language 23. Overly assertive 25. Woodwind instrument 27. Wedding words 29. Green-blue colour 30. Angry dogs 31. Plant that grows in the sea 32. Ankle area of an animal 33. Qualified

34. Big African cat 36. Layer of grey matter in the brain 38. Utter confusion 39. Hard heavy wood 42. Resembling a circle 44. Canadian who directed “Outrageous Fortune” 46. They live in bottles 47. Dog of a small breed 49. Wind instrument 51. Type of malware 52. Australian actress Davis 53. Is very sleepy 54. One of the Great Lakes 55. ___ of Man 56. Antitoxins 57. A camper sleeps in it 60. Greek consonant

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 1, 2019

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The Stayner Lions Club hosted its 2019 Effective Speaking Competition Feb. 21 with contestants from all Clearview Township Public Schools (Including SCI) plus Admiral Collingwood Public School. Six of the contestants competed in the Intermediate Class and six in the Junior Class. Speakers were (back row, from left): Leah Orlowski, Grace Baker, Scout Dennis, Rozlyn Kemp, Fisher Jackson (first Runner-up-Intermediate Class), Luke Millsap (Winner – Intermediate Class), Sam Foster (1st Runner-up Junior Class), Jaycee Gibson. (Front row) Shay Walker, Mackenzie Wice, Ruby McQueen (Winner – Junior Class), Lucy Butler. Congratulations and thank you to all the competitors this year. The topics were informative, entertaining and well presented. The class winners will be going on to the Lions Regional Speak-Off in Elmvale on March 2. If either of them is unable to participate, the 1st Runner-up in their class will take their place.

Ham and bean supper Stayner Lions Club is holding its Ham and Baked Bean supper March 16, at Centennial United Church, 234 William St., in Stayner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission costs $12.50 for adults and $5 for children 5-10. Take-out is also available.

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Submissions open for BMFA juried art show

Call for emerging artist award applications

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Art (BMFA) is calling for submissions to its 39th Annual Juried Art Show.

Submissions can be made online from Feb. 9 to March 9. Results will be emailed April 2-3.

Finalists’ work will be hung April 13 in the new BMFA location at 65 Simcoe Street, Unit 4, Collingwood.

The show will open Wednesday, April 17 followed by an Award Ceremony Reception on Sunday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Workshops will be held for those requiring help with online entries. Visit www.bmfa.on.ca, or call 705-445-3430, Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is calling for emerging artists to apply for the Murray Clerkson Award.

Murray Clerkson was a local artist and entrepreneur who believed in supporting local emerging artists in the South Georgian Bay area.

This is the award’s 10th year. Five finalists will be on display at the BMFA Press Room Gallery in Collingwood for the month of June. The winner receives a cash prize of $1,000.

For more information, artists are invited to go to www.bmfa.on.ca.

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for sale

Peace Valley Ranch Grass-fed Beef is hormone free and locally raised. Order a Side or Split Side to fill your freezer to feed your family or share with friends.

Orders and deposits for our grass-fed beef must be received by May 1st with the balance due upon delivery. $4.50/lb.

We are now taking orders for 2019! To place an order visit our website www. pvrbeef.ca or call us at 519-925-6628.

High quality hay for sale at Morrison Century Farm. Call 705-888-8083 or email warren.morrison@live.com. 1881 Conc. 6.

services

Child care needed after school and early evenings for one 5-year-old boy. Starting after March Break. Call 647-267-5317.

Affairs’ Friday Night Bistro begins...

English-style Fish n Chips, Homemade Burgers, roasted chicken and honey garlic ribs are on the menu. Dine in or take out until 7 p.m. 705-466-5621.

Friends of the East Nottawasaga Cemetery on Fairgrounds Road have begun fundraising for a restoration and improvement project next summer 2019, which will include straightening and cleaning monuments, tree planting, grounds improvement etc. As one of the oldest cemeteries in Simcoe County, many of the pioneers that settled in the area in the mid 1800s are resting here.

Contributions towards this project can be made to the “East Nottawasaga Cemetery” c/o Morrison Farm, 1881 Concession 6, Creemore L0M 1G0.

Email warren.morrison@live.com for more information.

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Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.

help wanted Cook ⁄ Kitchen Help wanted at new restaurant in Creemore. Part-time or full-time. Starting mid-March. Email quincebistrocreemore@gmail.com with resume to apply.

The Mad River Golf Club is seeking golf course maintenance staff for the 2019 season. Please apply to Chad Vibert at cvibert@madriver.ca.

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Helmer, Roy passed away peacefully at home on Thursday February 21, 2019 in his 80th year.

Roy, beloved husband of Bernice will be missed by his sons Wayde (Tina) and Darran (Merrilu); grandchildren Cody, Dallas, Taylor (Keith Clarke), Devon, Brittany (Ryan Baker), Kevin and Michael and great grandson Colton.

He is survived by his brothers Harold (Doris) and Larry; predeceased by brothers 3 2 Henry9 (June), Stanley (Jean) and George (Dorothy) and sisters Mary 1 7(Earl).

5 (Clyne), Lois (Martin) and June Family and friends were received at 5 6 1 Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore 2 4February6 26,92019 Chapel on Tuesday from 2-4 4& 7-9 p.m. Funeral 7 service was held in the chapel at 1 p.m. on 6 2 February 1 27, 9 2019. Spring Wednesday interment at Stayner 6 7 Union9Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations to the 5 9& Stroke 8 Foundation would be Heart appreciated by the family.

8 Friends1 may 3 visit Roy’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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Stewart, Alice May passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Sunset Manor in her 83rd year.

Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Stewart.

Loving mother of Brian (Marj) Stewart, Brenda Gardner, Betty (the late Al) Thompson. Cherished grandmother of Tracy, Jason (Allison), the late Jennifer, Jeremy (Mary), Tyler (Stephanie), Cathy (Clayton), Mike (Julie) and Nick (Shannon); great grandmother of Emily (Tyler), Hannah, Erica, Nicholas, Wyatt, Duncan, MacKenzie, Hunter, Cedric, Tessa, Kaitlyn, Devon and William. Dear sister of Tom (June) Montgomery, the late Mary (late Alvin) Williams, Gertrude Gowan (late Carl), the late Lawrence (Jean) Montgomery, William Montgomery and the late Edward Montgomery. Alice will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Visitation was held at Fawcett Funeral Home - Creemore Chapel on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 7-9 pm. Funeral service will take place in the chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019, with visitation 1 hour prior. Spring interment at South Line Cemetery, Badjeros. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer Society or South Line Cemetery would be appreciated. Friends may visit Alice’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

We send & receive faxes The Creemore Echo 3 Caroline Street West 705-466-9906 info@creemore.com

Wines, Eleanor (nee Steed) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Coleman Care Centre, Barrie in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Jim (Ollie) Wines, Brenda (Jim) Moher, Patti (Stephen) Naylor and the late Barry Wines. Cherished grandmother of Darryl, Brian, Dean, Christopher, Sarah and Ami; great grandmother of Barry, Zane, Abigail, Teagan and Sophie. Eleanor is survived by her sister Norma (the late Floyd) Lawler.

Predeceased by her brother Jim (Marilyn) Steed. Funeral service will be held at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel at 1 p.m. on Monday March 4, 2019 with visitation one hour prior. Spring interment at Creemore Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Creemore Union Cemetery or St. Luke’s Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Eleanor’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

good food box The Creemore Branch of Clearview Library is now an order and pick up location for the Good Food Box. The Georgian Good Food Box is a nonprofit buying club that purchases fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution in Southern Georgian Bay monthly.

The Boxes which sell for $18 are roughly of $25 value in the stores.

Contents vary from month to month.

Order by Wednesday, March 6 at one of Clearview’s libraries, or online for an additional small fee. Pick up at Creemore library afternoon on March 20. Call 705-428-5537 or visit www. ggfb.ca for more info.

auctions Bob Severn Auction Register

Fri. March 15: 10:30 a.m. Auction sale of tractors, skid steer, hay & grain equip. for Sunny Maple Farms. Estate of the late Gerald Livingston & Sunny Maple North Holsteins, Doug Livingston. Sale held at #3569 Simcoe Cty Rd 27, south of Newton Robinson.

Ph: 519-925-2091 www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn

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

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 1, 2019

Clearview Fire Department photos

On Feb. 22, Clearview fire crews, rescued Jay after the dog slipped at the edge of a cliff on the Nottawasaga Bluffs, landing on a ledge 30 feet below.

Jay was safely reunited with his family, reported the fire chief.

Green Beer Day at Duntroon Hall 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

Notice: Development Charges Public Meeting On Monday, March 18, 2019, at 6:30 pm Clearview Township Council will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the Municipality’s proposed development charges by-law and underlying background study.

The Duntroon Hall is hosting Green Beer Day on Saturday, March 16.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with

music by DJ Stu McNabb from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is free.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

A Taste of the Irish dinner at St. Patrick’s St. Patrick’s Parish is serving ‘A Taste of the Irish’ on Sunday, March 17.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Followed by entertainment by the St. Patrick’s Choir and The DanceRoom. Adults, $20, children 6-12, $10, under 6 free. Tickets

available from the Parish Office at 705-428-2124 or Carolyn at 705-2792076. Beer and wine for purchase.

Proceeds to St. Patrick’s Parish parking lot paving project.

St. Patrick’s Parish Hall is located at 215 Pine Street, Stayner.

A Story of New Beginnings

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law and background study.

The meeting is to be held: Monday, March 18, 2019, at 6:30 pm Council Chambers, Clearview Administration Centre 217 Gideon Street, Stayner In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, the D.C. Background Study will be made available online at www.clearview.ca/building-planning/development-charges prior to the meeting. Copies of the proposed by-law and the background study will also be made available prior to the meeting at the Clearview Administrations Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner.

Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting or in writing, addressed to the Deputy Clerk, at the above address prior to March 18, 2019.

Join Creemore Springs Brewery SATURDAY, MARCH 16th 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 139 Mill Street YOU’RE INVITED TO TAKE A PEEK AT OUR NEW LOOK & ENJOY SOME GOOD OL’ FASHIONED FUN!

For more information contact: Edward Henley, Director of Finance / Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Clearview (705) 428-6230 ext. 225 ehenley@clearview.ca 217 Gideon Street, P.O. Box 200 Stayner ON L0M 1S0

Budget Meeting Notice Budget Meeting #3 March 4th at 3:30 PM Council Chambers Clearview Administration Centre 217 Gideon Street, Stayner

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