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Sarah Richardson's Creemore show goes to air by Trina Berlo For Sarah Richardson fans, and just about everyone in Creemore who is even a bit of a nosy parker, the day is nigh. Richardson’s new show is going to air in just a few days. Sarah Off the Grid Season 2, a sixepisode series, begins Sunday. The Episode 1 synopsis: “Sarah Richardson’s forever home in Creemore is finished but instead of taking a much deserved break, she’s jumped head first into a new project. Along with her husband Alex and long-time collaborator Tommy, Sarah’s snapped up a century-old Victorian house in original condition... and her plan is to tear down, build up and transform it into the perfect allseason luxury vacation property. Sarah has just six months until the booming rental season hits and to make things extra challenging, she’s taking it off the grid!” In Season 1, Richardson and her team builds a fully off-the-grid home in the hills. This next house is on the grid but it has eight solar panels, battery backup, and is made as energy efficient as possible. “The panels will run a huge amount of consumption from the house,” said Richardson. “In the case of a power outage, the house would be able to run off the grid for up to four days.” She said there was a focus this season on reusing and recycling as much as they could.
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Sarah Richardson on the porch of the Creemore house featured in Season 2 of Sarah Off the Grid, which premieres Sunday. The village of Creemore features heavily in the show, with Richardson and her family taking in local events,
shopping, dining and visiting locals. In fact, Episode 2 airing April 28, shows Richardson’s daughters running a yard
sale during the Creemore Vintage Festival, where they sold off old stuff from their barn, and then heading to Cardboard Castles toy store to spend their earnings. She said she loves Creemore for its proximity to Toronto and the different routes that are available when heading north, giving the family many opportunities to explore. “I still run my office in Toronto, obviously, and my children are at school here but in our minds we live equally in both places and we try to stretch the time there as much as we can. Quite frankly, we are counting down until we can be there full-time,” Richardson told The Echo. She said the four-season activities, the natural beauty and small-town living are all part of appeal. Richardson said everybody and everything Creemore will be featured in the new series. Local residents had the privilege of a sneak peek of the heritage home at the 217 Mill Street that is featured in Season 2 of Sarah Off the Grid. A strict cell phone ban was in place so we couldn’t leak pictures of the transformation that will be unveiled throughout the series. Richardson said she hopes some of that footage makes it to the screen but ultimately the network controls the final editing process. “It was important to me to give (See “Creemore” on page 3)
Hospital expansion included in provincial budget Collingwood General and Marine Hospital has been given the green light on its redevelopment with the release of the province’s 2019 budget. M i n i s t e r o f F i n a n c e Vi c t o r Fedeli’s budget titled Protecting What Matters , says “Across the province, approximately 60 major hospital projects are currently under construction or in various stages of planning. The government is
committed to working with hospitals to implement these projects to meet local health system needs.” It includes Collingwood General and Marine Hospital – Planning for Hospital Redevelopment: support expansion of services including intensive care, inpatient care and emergency services. “This is a very exciting day for the Collingwood General and
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THIS WEEKEND Friday, April 19
• Creemore Echo is closed today.
Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 28
• Curiosity House Books is proud to present NCPS Grades 4 to 8 Book Arts Show. An installation of handmade books created in the Artists in the School program sponsored by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society. Please come and enjoy the original work of your children. 178 Mill Street.
Saturday, April 20
• Creemore Farmers’ Easter Market at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. www. creemorefarmersmarket.ca for more info. • Clearview Firefighters Food Drive at Creemore Foodland from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • The Easter Bunny is coming to Creemore! Meet the Easter Bunny on Mill Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting at 11 a.m. there will be crafts and activities along Mill Street. Meet at the fountain at 1 p.m. for an egg hunt. For more info call darcique at 705-795-5733.
Sunday, April 21
• Easter Church Services on page 5.
Monday, April 22
• Creemore Echo is closed today. • Stayner Garden Club Meeting at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner. Social time at 7 p.m. Speaker at 7:30 p.m. Xeriscaping with Michael Wheatcroft. Everyone welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, April 24
• Home for Life weekly seniors coffee social in Creemore on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Affairs Café. Visit, chat, play cards.
Friday, April 26
• Double Toonie Lunch at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Caroline Street West, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup. Bring a friend and enjoy. • Fiddlin’ Around with the Scott Woods Band at Clearview Community Church. 1070 County Rd. 42, Stayner, at 7 p.m. An evening of old time fiddling, step dancing & country music. Adults $30. Children 12 & under $15. Children under 5 free. Tickets at Barb’s Clothes Closet & from Myrna at 705-428-2540. For Visa/Mastercard - call 1-855726-8896. Sponsored by Stayner Heritage Society.
Saturday April 27
• Dunedin’s Annual Fisherman’s Breakfast and Bake Sale from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Dunedin Village Hall. This event has marked the opening of fishing season for over 30 years, and attracts hundreds of people for its great home-cooked breakfast and spectacular baked good. • Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, from 9 a.m. to noon. To book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE. • Caring Crafter’s Supplies Sale at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3521 Cty Rd 124, Nottawa, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come to shop for highquality craft supplies, including fabric, yarn, beads, notions, paper, paint, kits, ribbons, embellishments, books, magazines... 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 go directly to the Days for Girls South Georgian Bay Team to purchase supplies to make reusable, sustainable feminine hygiene kits. daysforgirls.org or sgeorgianbayon@daysforgirls.org for more info. • Free Music For Young Children Open House at New Lowell United Church from 10 a.m. to noon. Introduce your toddler or preschooler to music. Dropin and meet May Black, a registered Music for Young Children (Sunrise Program) Instructor. Participate in fun musical activities, and learn more about her and the program. Contact mayalannahblack@gmail.com or 705-424-2571 for more info. • Sunnidale Corners Hall Spring Euchre Kick Off Tournament - Progressive Euchre. 7 p.m. start. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $12 per person. Limited to 60 players. Food, great prizes, special draws. Call Marianne at 705-428-0223. • Potluck & Concert Fundraiser at All Saints’ Anglican Church at 6:30 p.m. Part of Collingwood Summer Music Festival. The concert features internationally-renowned concert pianist Daniel Wnukowski and is opened by the Bay Youth Ensemble & Songbird Children’s Choir. $25 (Kids under 16 free). Tickets and info at 705445-3841. Bring a dish to share! Visit www. collingwoodfestival.com for more details.
Sunday, April 28
• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice of 2 eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee/ tea. Adult $7, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. Call 705-466-2202 for more information. 27 Wellington Street West. • Ray’s Place Annual General Meeting at Creemore Legion at 2 p.m. All welcome.
Monday, April 29
• Retired Women Teachers of Ontario Blue Mountain welcomes newly retired or previously retired women teachers to share the fellowship offered by our organization. Registration at 11 a.m. at St. John’s United Church, Creemore. For more info call Lois at 705-428-2880 or Pat at 705-466-6505. • Mind-Full-Mess Workshop & Seminar with Inspirational Mentor Annett Chiappe at Wasaga Beach Library, 120 Glenwood Drive, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $35. RSVP to Eventbrite: Mind-Full-Mess or call 705-795-5548. Learn to change your struggle of life to have peace through mindfulness.
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Saturday, May 4
• Stayner Lions Pancake Breakfast at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Stayner, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Stayner Kinsmen Duck Race from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Centennial Kinsmen Participark, Brock Street, Stayner. BBQ, live music, silent auction and more. 3 duck races begin at 1 p.m. Elementary School race then the corporate race and then the main event race to follow. Duck tickets for $5 available at Creemore Echo. Proceeds to community projects. • Creemore Skating Club’s Annual Scrap Metal Day & Bottle Drive. Please place your scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, or other metal items, as well as liquor and beer bottles by the curb at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 in the town of Creemore. Special pickups will be made in New Lowell, Glencairn, Dunedin, Lisle, Mulmur, Clearview and areas outside of Creemore if you call Julie Bigham at 705-466-2977 or jbigham30@ hotmail.com to arrange a special pickup.
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• Duntroon Hall’s Know It All Ball. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Bring your own snacks and brains. For info call 705-888-9514 or visit www.theduntroonhall.com.
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Thursday, May 2
• A Presentation by Georgian Triangle Hospice at First Baptist Church, 205 Oak St, Stayner, at 1:15 p.m. Find out all about the hospice, what they do, who they are, and how to help out. Refreshments served after speaker. This is a free event.
• Centennial United Church Annual Fish Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fillets of rainbow trout caught right in Georgian Bay with all the trimmings and homemade pies for dessert. Entertainment while you wait. Take-out & gluten-free available. Tickets at door. Adults $17, children 6-12 $8, 5 & under free.
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• Mad and Noisy Quilters Dessert & Tea at 7 p.m. at Creemore Legion. $8 admission. Guest speaker is Donna Klein Gebbinck, and her trunk show Vintage Farm Girl Quilts with a Twist. ***This event fragrance free! Thanks*** (Something new this year: we’re working on a new recipe book of favourites served by members at our Tea for $7.) • Creemore Horticultural Society is offering a free “Veggie Gardening 101” class to the public from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline Street West in Creemore. From novice to experienced gardeners. All ages are welcome to attend (under age 15 must be accompanied by an adult). Advance registration is required. Email CreemoreHort@gmail. com or call Judi at 1-519-925-5368.
• 34th Ramp Romp at Singhampton Community Centre from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dine on luscious leeks, pork and veggies & pie. Adults $17, students $15, under 12 $9, under 6 free. Silent auction. Proceeds to the community centre.
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Creemore community featured in Sarah Off the Grid (Continued from page 1) everybody the chance [to see it]. It was a labour of love, it had nothing to do with financial upside. It was not a good investment but I wanted to make sure everybody would have the opportunity to tour through because I knew they were curious. It gave the town the opportunity to see it and it was important to me to give back so we had everybody pay and we donated the funds to Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society for programs for kids,” she said. Richardson said for the first six months they were making a television show with the idea that the house could be used as a rental but after the filming was complete, as locals know, the house was listed and sold. “I hope that everybody thinks it’s a benefit for the town to raise awareness
about how great it is and what it has to offer,” said Richardson. “One thing Alex and I and the kids love about Creemore is that it worked hard to retain its authenticity and to be a great village. I think that’s so important and I want to be a good ambassador for it… It’s really about trying to share the idea with an international community about the value of small towns, historic houses and thinking about how to live sympathetically with the environment.” As much as she would like to make more television shows in Creemore, she said three may be the limit. In addition to Sarah Off the Grid, Season 3 of Sarah’s House (her first farmhouse) was also filmed in the area. Season 2 of Sarah off the Grid premieres Sunday, April 21 at 9 p.m. on HGTV Canada.
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G&M hospital readies for capital campaign (Continued from page 1) and future approvals from the Ministry and government. Although it’s still a long road ahead and it’s anticipated that a new build is likely still eight years away, officials say they have good momentum. “This is great news for our community and I am so proud of the hard work and focus our team has maintained over the past few years. We continue to advance community health through compassionate, innovative and
collaborative care for our community,” said Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Lisi. The hospital can now commence preparations for a capital redevelopment campaign. “We are very enthusiastic about the announcement which brings with it a commitment to raise $80 million as the local share of the project. A fundraising campaign of this magnitude has never been attempted in South Georgian Bay and will require a great deal of preparation before launching, but we
are excited for the opportunity that lies ahead,” said the hospital's executive director Jory Pritchard-Kerr. Simcoe Grey MPP Jim Wilson thanked the government for supporting the expansion of the Collingwood hospital, and of Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston. He said both hospitals were ignored by the Liberals for 15 years. “We can now get on with the job of building new facilities. Today’s announcement means that our hospitals
will each have access to the millions of new dollars that will be needed to plan these redevelopments. This is a huge and necessary first step towards modernizing our hospitals. I look forward to continuing to work with each of our hospitals to get the planning done and shovels in the ground.” Added Wilson. “Local fundraising can now formally begin as we demonstrate to the government that the people of Simcoe-Grey stand firmly behind their hospitals.”
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Veggie Gardening 101 Gardening season is coming! Although it may still be too cold or wet for many gardening activities, spring and summer are fast approaching. If one of your goals for this summer is to grow and harvest tasty, healthy vegetables from your own home garden, now is the time to make plans to accomplish that. A successful garden doesn’t just happen, it takes good information and planning in addition to planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting. The idea of starting a garden can be quite daunting for anyone who has never done it. What is the ideal location for your garden? How do you turn lawn into productive garden space? What kinds of plants are likely to succeed in our area? Should you plant seeds or nursery-grown plants and when do you plant them? To help you get started, the Creemore Horticultural Society (CHS) is offering a free “Veggie Gardening 101” class to the public on Wednesday, May 1, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline Street West in Creemore. This class will help answer those questions and more. Whether you are a novice gardener who has never stuck a trowel in the ground or a more experienced gardener who is looking to improve your vegetable gardening production, this class is for you. You do not need to be a member of CHS to participate. All ages are welcome to attend although those age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult (Only one child per adult, please.) Although the class is free, advance registration is required. You can register by email to CreemoreHort@ gmail.com or call Judi at 1-519-925-5368 to provide the number and names of participants.
Life is better with fresh garden veggies Editor: Yes, I know it snowed this week and that it is April but it is time to think about a backyard vegetable garden or even some veggies among your flowers. You haven’t really lived unless you have picked some beans an hour or so before your meal and cooked them quickly. And life isn’t really living unless you have some lettuce that you pick early, dewy fresh, wash and put in the fridge until lunch. Crunchy and delicious. And of course you need a tomato plant or two, maybe some beets and green onions. There are seeds at Foodland and Home Hardware. I love garden-fresh vegetables and you will too. Helen Blackburn, Creemore.
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Novel populated with memorable characters by Basil Guinane For many in Europe, November 11, 1918 did not mark the end of a war but in fact the beginning of one. The collapse of the Russian, German and Austrian empires threw middle and eastern Europe into chaos and small, newly independent states emerged in the wake of the Treaty of Versailles. Fighting was often fierce as old scores were settled and the remnants of the old empires struggled for survival. Lithuania, was one of these states and it is the setting of Provisionally Yours by Antanas Sileika, who is a part-time resident of Wasaga Beach. The novel tells the story of Justas Adamonis, a former Czarist intelligence officer who served in the Great War and fought with the White Russians against the Soviets. He arrives back in Lithuania in 1921 and is quickly recruited as head of counterintelligence by the newly formed government of a country that is in an extremely precarious position. As summed up by his recruiter, “It’s a fragile place Mr. Adamonis. The Reds nearly overran us and the German FreiKorps almost did the same thing. The Poles outnumber us at ten to one and we’re no match for them if they decide to invade. Instability would be to the advantage of more than one great power.” Adamonis quickly finds himself in a web of intrigue. There are foreign spies about, corruption in the newly formed government and active communist cells trying to foment revolution. As one character says, “Listen this place is complicated. The city is full of foreign agents and we no sooner expose one communist cell
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Allergies don’t have to ruin spring by Dr. Maggie Pattillo, ND Finally! Spring! Welcoming spring in Clearview is a joy. Trees and flowers, forest and fields come alive as every shade of green stretches out across our rolling landscapes. But not everyone is celebrating. Spring also brings a wave of pollen that makes this a challenging time of year for lots of people. For some, seasonal allergies have been a lifetime battle. But what about those of you who have suddenly ‘grown into’ allergy symptoms, or who’s once-minor symptoms get more severe each year? If you’re suddenly reaching for the Kleenex and anti-histamines wondering where things went wrong, this article is for you. To begin, imagine your body as a cup of water. The water inside the cup represents the day-to-day things that enter your body (food, air, particulates, etc). Ideally, the cup would stay about half full and there would be a nice balance between the cup filling and the cup emptying. Now let’s add in exposures like air pollution, dust mites, cleaning chemicals, pesticides, medications, stress, and junk food… and that cup will start to fill up faster than it can empty. Once that cup begins to overflow the immune system can no longer keep everything in check. Suddenly, exposures that you were
able to fend off in the past are setting off alarm bells in the form of seasonal allergies, hives, asthma, or any other way the body decides to speak to up. It is time to empty that cup and bring your immune system closer to the balance that it once knew. Essentially, it’s time to reduce exposure and unclog the out-spout. For seasonal allergies, decreasing the input of pollen is a great place to start. Pollen counts tend to be low in the morning, peak mid-day, and then gradually drop off in the afternoon and evening. Plan your outdoor time according to the daily ebb and flows. You can also check local pollen counts on the weather network, keeping outdoor activity to a minimum on high pollen days. Other easy pollen hygiene tricks are to never wear your outdoor shoes indoors, shower at the end of the day instead of the beginning, and hold off on drying your clothes on an outdoor line until allergy season is over. Using a netty pot as a part of your bedtime routine is another great tool. It flushes out the sinuses helping to clear excess mucus and pollen from the nasal and sinus cavity. To unclog the cup and get your body back to balance, a powerful action to take is targeting your gut health. A simple elimination diet—where you refrain from foods commonly known to cause sensitivities—can immediately impact overall immune
Thursday, April 18 Holy Thursday /Maundy Thursday
• Good Friday Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 11 a.m. Remembering the day of our Lord's Crucifixion. • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church open from 1 to 9 p.m. for self-directed Stations of the Cross. 3521 Cty Rd 124, Nottawa. • The Stations of the Cross: a liturgy of remembrance at Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon, at 2 p.m. • Good Friday Service at Church of the Good Shepherd, 219 Scott Street, Stayner, at 3 p.m. • Good Friday Service at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 3 p.m. Day of Fasting & Abstinence. • Good Friday Service at Clearview Community Church, Stayner at 7 p.m. 1070 Cty Rd 42.
Friday, April 19 Good Friday
• Emmanuel Presbyterian Church open from noon to evening for self-directed Stations of the Cross. 3521
• Good Friday Service at Centennial United Church, Stayner, at 9:30 a.m. • Good Friday Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. • Good Friday Service at Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon, at 11 a.m. The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday. • Good Friday Service at Sixth Line Church at 10 a.m. 1152 Conc 6 N. • Good Friday Service at Salvation Army Hope Acres at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tos TL. • Good Friday Service at New Lowell United Church at 11 a.m. • Good Friday Service at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian at 11 a.m.
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function and decrease symptoms of seasonal allergies. Dairy, gluten, eggs, corn, and soy top that list, so consider experimenting by removing these foods one-by-one to see if any impact your system. What will you do with all that empty room on your plate? Fill it up with leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, berries, apples, onions, and garlic—foods that are known to support balanced immune function while acting as natural antihistamines. Aim to always have a rotation of probiotic foods in your diet like unpasteurized sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt (non-dairy or dairy), or supplement with a probiotic and consume 1/2 tsp of Clearview honey on a daily basis (not safe for infants!). Finally, to get that cup back to balance, give your immune system time to recover and recoup. You guessed it— get more sleep! Sleep and good stress management are crucial for effective immune function. Ask yourself, am I getting the amount of sleep my body truly needs to feel good? What else can I be doing to feel less stressed? If you start small and focus on a few simple changes at first, you may just be surprised at how good you feel this spring. Maggie Pattillo, ND, is a naturopathic doctor who lives in the Creemore area and practices at StoneTree Clinic in Collingwood.
• Remembering the Last Supper at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 10 a.m. • St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore will be open between 6 and 10 p.m. for a Silent Vigil. Pick the time of your choice & give Jesus one hour. • Holy Thursday Service at Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon, at 7 p.m. with Eucharist & washing of the feet. • Mass of the Last Supper at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 7 p.m. • Maundy Thursday Service at Church of the Good Shepherd, 219 Scott Street, Stayner, at 7 p.m. • Maundy Thursday Service at Centennial United Church, Stayner, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 21 Cty Rd 124, Nottawa.
• Emmanuel Presbyterian Church all night vigil "Come & Keep Watch". 3521 Cty Rd 124, Nottawa.
Sunday, April 21 Easter Sunday
• Sunrise Service at 6:15 a.m. at 1074 Shore Lane, Wasaga Beach, on the beach! With Centennial United Church congregation. • Sunrise Service at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church at 6:27 a.m. 3521 Cty Rd 124, Nottawa. • Easter Sunrise Service at the Eagle Chapel, 3627 5th Line at 7 a.m. (southwest of Creemore heading out Caroline Street West. Call the church if you need directions at 705-466-2200.) • Following the service, Easter Breakfast at St. John’s United Church Hall at 8 a.m.
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by Florence Bremner At Easter time, the children watch, To see the signs of spring, The air grows warm, the buds appear, And birds begin to sing. The stores display their Easter treats, And have a ‘Springtime Fling,’ Excited children try to guess, What will the Bunny bring? Our homes we clean and polish, For family gatherings, Prepare to dine, good food, fine wine, As old traditions cling. We adapt a makeshift wardrobe, To put us in the swing, Lighthearted, we are ready now, To ‘welcome in’ the spring! In Church we pray and worship, And Hallelujas sing, But what’s this season all about, What is this ‘Easter’ thing? Look to the Cross, the empty tomb, And see our risen King, As Christ awaits our contrite hearts, Salvation offering. On the night before He died, Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane praying. Jesus expressed disappointment in His disciples, saying, “Could you not watch with me one hour?” On Thursday, April 18, St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore will be open between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. for Silent Vigil. Pick the time of your choice and give to Jesus one hour.
• Communion Service at Mansfield Presbyterian Church at 9:30 a.m. • Easter Worship Service at Centennial United Church, Stayner, beginning with Breakfast of hot cross buns, coffee, tea, juice and more at 9:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. • United Church of Canada Services – New Lowell United Church at 9:45 a.m. & St. John’s United, Creemore at 11 a.m. • Easter Sunday Service at Sixth Line Church at 10 a.m. 1152 Conc 6 N. • Easter Service at Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon, at 10 a.m. Resurrection Sunday. • Service at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore, at 10 a.m. • Easter Sunday Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. Where can I find God? • Easter Service at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Nottawa, at 10:30 a.m. 3521 Cty Rd 124, Nottawa. • Easter Sunday Eucharist at Church of the Good Shepherd, 219 Scott Street, Stayner, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. • Service at Salvation Army Hope Acres at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tos TL. • Easter Worship Service at Clearview Community Church-Creemore at Station on the Green, Creemore at 11 a.m. Full children’s program 0-12 years old. • Service at Creemore Baptist Church at 11 a.m. • Easter Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 11 a.m. • Easter Sunday Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 11:15 a.m. Our Lord is risen!
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Brewery successfully reduces environmental "beer print" by Trina Berlo With a desire to reduce its environmental “beer print,” Creemore Springs Brewery set about identifying areas of waste and tweaking systems to reduce it. General manager Paul Swindall, said a Green Team was formed to analyze energy use at the brewery, including electricity, natural gas and water. “We got a bunch of people together and started asking, where is there waste? We gathered their observations and started making progress,” said Swindall, of operations at the brewery and distribution entre. Creemore Springs has been recognized for its green initiatives, receiving the Integrated Energy Efficiency Strategy award at the 2018 Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation Energy Summit. A bunch of little initiatives added up to overall savings, said Swindall. In 2017, the brewery achieved reductions of 12.1 per cent in natural gas, 9.5 per cent in water and 9.2 per cent in electricity consumption. “We have been working very hard and making really good progress on environmental initiatives,” said Swindall. He said the work is part of Molson Coors’ efforts to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and
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Creemore Springs Brewery's Green Team members Phil Haldane (from left), Lesley Harris, John Stephenson, Paul Swindall, Doug Nicol, and Natalie Brinda. Absent: Evan Walker, Pete Stephens and Emily Mejia. ultimately be a zero-waste operation. From green bins in the lunchroom to feeding livestock with spent grain and yeast (interestingly, certain animals develop a taste for certain brews), the brewery has achieved a 99 per cent diversion rate. Swindall said they have recently found a company that can recycle their used earplugs and hairnets.
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trucks made fewer trips to the spring. They also identified ways of reducing and re-using municipal water used in the various cleaning processes. From washing the bottles and cans to washing the tanks, over two years, they were able to conserve 4.6 million litres of water, which is equal to 357,538 toilet flushes. In terms of electricity, adjustments were made to optimize refrigeration and there was a switch to LED lights, and the installation of motion sensors so that the lights weren’t on all the time, resulting in an 85 per cent reduction in costs. Natural gas is used to fuel the burners that heat the bricks under the copper kettle during the brewing process. That process was also optimized to reduce gas consumption. Every little adjustment of temperature, be it in the steaming of the lines, refrigeration or the burner settings, amounts to cost savings and a lower beer print. “People start to see results and feel they are doing something more than just coming in and making beer,” said Swindall. Plus, he said, there were some incentives offered for employee ideas, such as gift cards and the “green” parking spot located closest to the entrance. In the first quarter, 32 ideas were submitted from all departments.
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Students get book smart
Artists Jordan Eveland and Liz Eakins instruct NCPS students in the art of crafting books during PHAHS's Artists in the School program by Trina Berlo Creemore students are used to getting knowledge from books but in the past few weeks they have been learning how to make books. During the annual Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society’s Artists in the School program at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School, students in Grades 4-8 were led through a series of bookbinding workshops by local artists Liz Eakins and Jordan Eveland. Eveland, an active youth arts educator in the community, has been a regular with the Artists in the School program, introducing students to many different mediums and styles of art over the years. She said with Eakins coming on board for the first time they decided to dip into her expertise as a paper artist. Each grade had their own spin on the eight-page book but they all began by learning a traditional form of bookbinding. After preparing the pages, they punched holes and bound them book with hand stitching, using the tools of the trade. Grade 4 students were asked to listen to different types of music and paint how the music made them feel. The gestural paintings in acrylic resulted in abstract work, accented with contour line drawings taking note of patterns and repetition, that would become the pages of their books. The Grade 5/6 class used ink on printed paper, like maps and sheet music, to create mixed media pieces on which they printed designs using handmade print blocks.
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Hannah Rawn and Skylar Holzer put the finishing touches on their hand made books on the last day of the Artists in the School program at NCPS. Grade 6/7 students started with watercolour paper and paints for the foundation of their mixed media collages using Japanese paper, dyed paper towels and other scraps. Members of the graduating Grade 8 class made a memory book that could be used as an autograph book. The cover was hand painted but the inside pages were left blank. Students had a choice of beautiful Japanese paper for the pages and also learned how to make fold-out pages and hand-made envelopes. Those students each made a small painting to exchange with a friend, and tuck into the envelope. Students were enthusiastically adding the final touches to their books when we visited the Grade 6/7 classroom on April 9. They said they thoroughly enjoyed the three-week project. When asked what they will do with their books they said they may keep them for themselves or give them away as gifts. The community will have two
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chances to see the finished books. They will be on display at Curiosity House Books April 19-21 and 26-28 and they will also be hung for the Spring Social at Station on the Green on May 25. PHAHS is a volunteer run community organization that funds arts and heritage programming in the community. Events including the Spring Social and last year’s Dias de los Muertos, plus membership fees, are fundraising initiatives for programs like Artists in the School. Both Eveland and Eakins teach workshops through The Bay School of Art. Eveland is also teaching at summer art camps with Imaginarium Adventures in Art. Right, from top: Working through the steps of the book-making process; using an awl and book cradle to poke holes in the spine before stitching with linen thread.
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Town of Collingwood looks for new Elvis Festival operator Collingwood Council voted in favour of discontinuing the Collingwood Elvis Festival as a municipally-operated event following the 2019 edition, and will determine the best way to proceed with a transition of the Festival to a third party operator. In response to the Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) Master Plan recommendation to give consideration to the repositioning or retiring of the Elvis Festival, PRC staff presented Council with recent years’ data showing a decline in attendance and economic impact, and identified the inherent financial risk that an event of this nature consistently puts on the taxpayer. As a result, the PRC Department recommended the repositioning of the Festival to a private operator model as a strategy to reduce continued financial risk on the Collingwood taxpayer, to ensure that the Festival remains in Collingwood, and to provide an opportunity to decide on how the municipal resources currently allocated to the Elvis Festival can be used in the future. “The Town of Collingwood has
accomplished a lot with the Elvis Festival during its management years and it has been a successful endeavor in many ways. Unfortunately the goal of maintaining the attendance numbers year over year has not been achieved and this is the one that directly affects the primary objective of generating economic impact,” said PRC Director, Dean Collver. “In order to reverse this trend it would take significantly more resources and this was not something that we felt we could put on the Collingwood taxpayer, particularly not when there are viable alternatives.” Staff will now create a report for council with more information about the process of selecting a new operator. Council indicated that it wants to ensure that the Collingwood Elvis Festival brand value is taken into consideration and that the private operator has the capabilities required to manage the event. The 25th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival, still under town management, takes place July 26-28. For tickets and scheduling information visit www. collingwoodelvisfestival.com.
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G&M Hospital receives first swivel bassinests in Canada
The first Halo Bassinest swivel sleepers in Canada have arrived at Collingwood G&M hospital. The bassinest sleepers keep newborns close to their mom, facilitating family-centred care and safe sleep practices in the hospital’s maternity ward, allowing new parents the opportunity to increase bonding, as baby now rooms in. The unique and thoughtful design with a rotational arm and 360 degree swivel, allows moms who have delivered via c-section to position the baby in just the right place for effortless access, while durable construction and safety features, like a patented bedside wall allows mom safe and easy access to her baby at all times, compared to a traditional stationary or attached bassinet.
“Approximately 120 babies were delivered by c-section over the past year at CGMH. Following delivery, skin to skin contact is something that all healthcare providers strongly encourage between parent and baby. These sleepers help moms that have delivered via c-section by providing an opportunity for baby to be close for comfort and ease of access for breastfeeding, while reducing bending and lifting, which can be uncomfortable on incisions,” said Linda MacLeod, Interim VP Patient Experience and Chief Nursing Executive. Funding for obstetrical equipment was raised through the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation's Wasaga Gives Campaign.
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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: $18.54 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 # 2019-014 to Human Resources by April 26, 2019 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
Building and Farm Supply Firm near Collingwood, Creemore and Stayner in the heart of the Blue Mountains requires persons (male or female) – full or part time help for the following: 1. Inside counter and contractor sales for Building Supplies Div. Serving customers and getting along with others a must. 2. Office and counter help at Farm Supply & main office 3. Truck drivers - DZ, AZ, Flat Beds etc. 4. Farm Help – Heavy Equipment experience helpful 5. Shop person – Mechanically inclined for diversified business. Farm equipment repairs, welding, small engines, etc. 6. Young person for helping customers load, some shipping and receiving, daily yard clean up etc. 7. Retired or semi-retired person for yards & warehouse cleanup & also assisting customers Resumes may be faxed, mailed, emailed or dropped off at Hamilton Bros. c/o Fred Hamilton 2047 Glen Huron Road, Conc. 8 Glen Huron, ON L0M 1G0 Phone 705-466-2244 or 705-445-1166 Fax 705-466-2122 Email – hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com Website – www.hamiltonbros.ca
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OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION DATE: SATURDAY APR 27TH , 10 AM START PREVIEW: 26TH 3-7PM AT THE KFA AUCTION YARD, COUNTY ROAD 21, JUST WEST OF 4TH LINE, MELANCTHON. TAKE COUNTY ROAD 21 WEST OF HWY 124 OR EAST OF HWY 10. Great sale full of farm, industrial and recreational equipment. Vehicles up for auction too. And of course, always lots of tools for the shop and garden!! THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST, MORE TO COME. NOTE: NO BUYERS PREMIUM!! FARM EQUIP: NH 195 tandem manure spreader w/ plastic floor & end gate; 2 x Case 5100 10’ seed drill w/ squadron hitch; International 510 seed drill; VEHICLES: GMC 57,000 km; ‘87 Jawa 210 scooter, 2600 kms; REC ITEMS: RV volt booster; SHOP TOOLS: Inca joiner; B&D band saw; floor jacks; bottle jacks; 2 x rolling tool cabinet; Zenith bench grinder; lg vice; new gloves; 215 pcs Ryobi drill/drive kit; MC drill press; accutorq set; Hilti drill; Dake Arbor press; Delta chop saw; tile saw; Jepson mitre saw; Ridge shop vac; battery chargers; 3x stools; qty hand tools; LAWN / GARDEN: JD 320 lawn tractor; JD 10 garden trailer; Troy-Bilt Pony tiller; MDT 10hp, 28” snowblower w/ protective cover; hoses; ext. ladders; OTHER: Hyla 5’x8’ SA trailer w/ ramps; CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL!! Watch the web site for daily updates. www.kiddfamilyauctions.com Dennis@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-7499 Lyn@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-1315
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RAY's Place calls for scholarship applications Applications for RAY’s Place scholarships and bursaries are now being accepted. The deadline is rapidly approaching – all applications must be postmarked by May 2. Students from Central Clearview and North Mulmur who are attending, or who are recent graduates of, Stayner Collegiate Institute, Collingwood Collegiate Institute, Jean Vanier Catholic High School, and Centre Dufferin District High School are eligible to apply. The precise catchment area for the awards is shown on the applications which are available online at raysplaceyrc.com or in the guidance department at the high schools. This year, there is one $20,000 scholarship available for students pursuing post-secondary education at a Canadian university.
The scholarship is payable over four years, $5,000 per year, subject to continuing eligibility requirements. There are approximately 10 bursaries available for 2019 for students pursuing further studies at either community college, trade school or through an apprenticeship. Bursaries, up to $1,000, can be used for a variety of expenses associated with a student’s education. Interviews will be held with all finalists in late May and decisions regarding awards will be made in late May and early June. Direct i o n s fo r en q u i ri es are available in the applications along with the mailing address for completed applications. Interested students should apply online at raysplaceyrc.com or visit the school guidance department.
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Help keep deadly oak wilt out of Dufferin County Dufferin County residents are urged not to prune, harvest or otherwise damage oak trees from April 1 to July 31 to help prevent the spread of oak wilt. Oak wilt is a vascular disease of oak trees, caused by a fungus that can kill trees within weeks after infection. The disease is spread by sap beetles, through grafted tree roots, and through movement of infected firewood. Fresh wounds on trees can attract the beetles that are one of the culprits responsible for spreading the disease. Oak wilt has not yet been found in Ontario — but experts are concerned because it has spread across
Michigan and is on Belle Isle in the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor. All oak species are at risk from this disease. The red oak group (red, black, pin) is the most susceptible; oaks in the white oak group (white, bur) are also affected but are more resistant. Once infected, the trees can die within a matter of weeks, with foliage on the trees turning from yellow to red to brown in mid-summer. “To prepare for the arrival of oak wilt, we have already placed restrictions on the harvesting of oak in the County Forest,” reported Caroline Mach,
R.P.F., County Forest Manager. Follow these steps to prevent the spread of oak wilt: 1. Do not prune oak trees April 1 through July 31. If you must, apply a coat of pruning paint to the cut surface immediately; 2. Do not move firewood; 3. Report suspected occurrences of oak wilt to EDDMapS Ontario www.eddmaps.org/ontario and the Invading Species Hotline 1-800-563-7711. For more information, go to forestinvasives.ca/ Meet-the-Species/Pathogens/Oak-Wilt.
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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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General Practise of Law MediationandAlternative Dispute Resolution John L. Ferris www.ferrislaw.ca Megan L. Celhoffer
190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888
Dave North • 705-718-7370 Candice Harper Owner/Detailer
519-939-6991 stylesautodetail.com
PLACE YOUR AD HERE 705-466-9906
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
ECHO Classifieds
THE CREEMORE ECHO • Thursday, April 18, 2019 •
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. A&D Country Market has Floradale Feeds for livestock & poultry. Mapleview Agri milk replacer and a federally inspected egg grading station for your convenience. 1617 Cty Rd 42, just south of Stayner. 705-428-2465.
HELP WANTED Personal care support for an individual with brain cancer May through September weekly from Friday morning through Monday evening. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, cooking and exercise. Location near Mansfield. Individual could be a university student with interest in health care or a PSW. Compensation consistent with experience. Please call David if interested at 416-509-6460. Farm Help wanted at Winslow Farms, Grey Road 4, Singhampton. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Routine feeding & daily care of livestock, farming, farm/ heavy equipment operation, ranch maintenance. Experience Required: Horse & Livestock Care, Farming, Equipment operation, basic mechanical, construction, fencing,& carpentry. Great Pay and Benefits. If interested please contact Nicole at 905-793-0093.
THANK YOU Thanks to Nancy for the banana & coconut loaf. Creemore Echo The members of the Creemore Curling Club would like to thank Adam Verstegen for his dedication and hard work in the role of President over the past 3 years. Although he is stepping down as president, he will be continuing to serve on the executive for another two year term.
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
SERVICES
DINING
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-4662356.
Affairs’ Friday Night Bistro. Englishstyle 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.
FOR SALE
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. Do you need a caring, reliable house sitter for your home, dog or cat? Able to stay in your home for daily, overnight or weekly stays. Go away on your travels knowing your house and or pets will be well cared for with love. 705-441-1836.
KIDD – Alan Kidd, April 2004; Bruce Kidd April 2010. They say memories are golden. Well maybe that is true But we never wanted memories We only wanted you. From your loving family.
DEATH NOTICE
Rod the Window Cleaner. You deserve a Clear View. Spring is here! You know you want it! Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call 705-351-0768. References on request.
Chimney Sweep – Spring Cleaning. Avoid the fall rush. Call Roger at 705435-8503. WETT Cert. Core Lawn Aeration removes small cores of soil from your lawn, allowing water, oxygen, and nutrients, to reach the root system. Rate for average sized lawn is $40. To refresh your lawn, call or text Martin at 705-716-0549, or email mnwoodward23@gmail.com.
BIRTH 2 6 5 7 2 4 8 7 6 2 7 3 5 2 9 1 2 7 9 and5 Danielle Neal 8 Connolly 2 Fradley-Davis 6 1are thrilled 8to announce the birth of daughter 2 5 6 Ray Eliza Connolly born Monday April 15th!
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IN MEMORIAM
K. Brulotte & Sons. Excavating, grading, site clearing & landscaping. Over 20 years experience. Call for free estimate. 705-443-7815.
Painting, Masonry & Parging. Professional quality. Now accepting new projects. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708 or 705-816-0708.
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STOLL, Sandra Joyce (nee Bedell) With profound sadness we announce the passing of Sandee Stoll at the Milton District Hospital on Friday, April 12, 2019 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife and best friend of Brian Stoll for 45 years. Proud and dedicated mother to Brad (Lisa) of St. Catharines and Heather of Milton. Loving grandma to Benjamin and Madeline. Sandee is survived by her mother Joyce Glynn, and predeceased by her father Basil Bedell, both of Niagara Falls. Her bubbling personality, and infectious laugh will be missed not only by her immediate family, but also her extended family, neighbours and friends. Sandee spent most of her career working as a teacher with the Peel District School Board and more recently spent her retirement travelling with her husband and spending time with her family. An avid cook, she loved hosting dinners and parties for family and friends. Special thank you to Dr. Gilbert and the nursing staff in the Complex Transitional Care unit at MDH for the wonderful care given to Sandee in her final weeks. A private family service will be held for immediate family. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at Hugh Foster Hall on Friday May 24, 2019 from 5-9pm for friends and relatives. To honour her giving nature, memorial donations to the Milton District Hospital Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
CUBITT, Naomi Louise Died suddenly on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Toronto Western Hospital at the age of 40. Naomi of Stayner, beloved daughter of Wayne and Bonnie Cubitt. Loving sister of Jocelyn (Mark Harrison) and Jeremy (Melissa). Cherished Aunt of Caleb, Hannah, Olivia and Eden Harrison and Noah and Faith Cubitt. Naomi will also be missed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and her many friends around the world. Naomi was a generous and thoughtful woman who loved her family and her faith. She travelled extensively, making friends wherever she went. She loved her gardens, scrapbooking and photography. She will be deeply missed but leaves a legacy of memories to cherish. Friends were received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at the Clearview Community Church, 1070 County Road 42, Stayner on Wednesday, April 17 at noon. Pastor Martin Overgaauw of the Grace United Reformed Church of Simcoe County officiating. Reception to follow. Interment Second Line Cemetery, Clearview. If desired, donations to the Grace United Reformed Church for the missions in Ukraine or the Envisage Pregnancy Services, Barrie would be appreciated by Naomi’s family. To sign her Book of Memories, please visit www. carruthersdavidson.com.
Bob Severn Auction Register
Fri. April 19: 11 a.m. Auction sale for the Estate of the late William (Willie) Weiner. Kubota B3200 – 4 WD compact w/ LA504 ldr 194 hrs; Kubota T2300 riding mower; 4’ bush hog; Agro Trend dump trailer; Cub Cadet 826C snowblower; chain saws, weedeaters; wood. #794610 Dufferin Cty Rd 8, Mono Centre.
Ph: 519-925-2091 www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn
Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”
HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244 hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com 2047 Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Thursday, April 18, 2019
Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon to host free community dinner Prime Rib Thurs to Sun night Brunch until 4 p.m. daily Private rooms available Grey County Road 124, Singhampton, ON
Call for reservations (705) 445-1247
Holy Trinity Clearview Anglican Church invites everyone to join them for a free roast beef dinner on Saturday, May 4. Holy Trinity Clearview will also be celebrating the completion of its kitchen renovations at the church hall. The church hall for the Parish of Holy Trinity Clearview was the former Nottawasaga‐Duntroon School House from 1878‐1964. The kitchen at the church hall has been in need of updating in order to accommodate increased volunteer numbers at Parish fundraising events. Funds from these events support Holy Trinity
Clearview’s outreach programs, assisting local groups including Singhampton Union Cemetery, Nottawa Public School, the Salvation Army, The Door Youth Centre, Collingwood Public Library Food Program, My Friend's House, Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, Hospice Georgian Triangle, Clearview Food Bank, and Duntroon Daycare. For tickets to the free dinner call Jo-Anne at 705445-3949 or Millie at 705-445-2225. There will be limited tickets available for 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. seatings.
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.
TENDER NOTICES: APRIL 2019 The Corporation of the Township of Clearview is now accepting tenders as listed below.
FOR DETAILS AND PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS www.clearview.ca/tenders NEW 2019 HALF TON PICK-UP – 2019-01 Proposals are invited by the Administrative Building, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0, until 1:00:00 (hr.: min: sec) p.m., local time, as recorded on the time clock located in the counter in the Administrative Building (which time will be deemed to be taken as conclusive of the time), on Thursday May 9, 2019 Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th HOT MIX PAVING – 2019-03 Tender to supply and place hot mix asphalt in the Township of Clearview: Supply and place HL4 on roadways surfaces. Proposals are invited by the Administrative Building, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0, until 1:00:00 (hr.: min: sec) p.m., local time, as recorded on the time clock located in the counter in the Administrative Building (which time will be deemed to be taken as conclusive of the time), on Thursday May 9, 2019 Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th GRAVEL CONTRACT – 2019-06 Gravel, Granular “A”. Proposals are invited by the Administrative Building, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0, until 1:00:00 (hr.: min: sec) p.m., local time, as recorded on the time clock located in the counter in the Administrative Building (which time will be deemed to be taken as conclusive of the time), on Thursday May 9, 2019 Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th MAINTENANCE GRAVEL – 2019-07 1) Supply and apply 2,500 tonnes more or less of 16 mm crushed Gravel on various roads. 2) Supply 2,500 tonnes of 16 mm Gravel F.O.B. at the pit or quarry source. 3) Supply and apply 1,000 tonnes of Granular B on various roads. 4) Supply 1,000 tonnes of Granular B F.O.B. at the pit or quarry source. To be applied on roadways or locations within the Township of Clearview at the discretion of the General Manager of Transportation and Drainage or their representative. This contract shall be in force from June 1st, 2019 through to June 1st, 2020 and is for Maintenance Gravel ONLY. Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th
DUST SUPPRESSANT – 2019-08 • Liquid 35% minimum per flake tonne as specified y OPSS 2501 or OPSS 2503 • Approximately 350 tonnes shall be supplied and applied on the Township of Clearview’s roads. • Approximately 75% to be applied continuously and 25% spotted on roads, as directed by the Township Director of Public Works or his representative to any roads in the Municipality. • The provisions of Ontario Provincial Standard Specification 506, Construction Specification for Dust Suppressants shall apply. The attached tendering requirements, and general conditions shall apply. Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th WINTER SAND – 2019-09 1. Sealed tenders, clearly marked as the contents, to be submitted on Township Forms no later than 1:00 P.M. May 9th, 2019. Tenders to be opened May 9th, 2019 at 1:15 P.M. 2. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 3. A belt of approximately 90 feet (27.5 m) in length will be required. 4. Sand to be approved by the Township General Manager of Transportation and Drainage. 5. Work to be completed in two stages: STAGE 1: 4500 tonne New Lowell Dome Sept.-Oct. /19 5000 tonne Clearview Works Yard S.R. 27/28 Sept-Oct/19 STAGE 2: 4500 tonne Clearview Works Yards 27/28 S.R. as well as New Lowell Dome Feb/20 Provisional that Winter Sand be delivered to both Clearview Works Yards and New Lowell Dome Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th TWO NEW 2019 DUMP TRUCKS – PW-2019-01(A and B) Proposals are invited by the Administrative Building, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0, until 1:00:00 (hr.: min: sec) p.m., local time, as recorded on the time clock located in the counter in the Administrative Building (which time will be deemed to be taken as conclusive of the time), on Thursday May 9, 2019 Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th
NOTICE- 2019 SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates and locations: • • • • • •
Stayner: April 23 - May 3 Nottawa: May 3 & 6 Colling-Woodlands: May 6 - 8 Buckingham Woods: May 8 – 10 Creemore: May 13 – 15 New Lowell: May 15 – 17
Please be advised discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times. For more information, please contact: Todd Patton, Manager, Water & Sewer 705-428-6230 ext. 302 705-428-5024 tpatton@clearview.ca