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INSIDE THE ECHO

Heading South

Happy Trails

Story Book Trail opens in Stayner

Send off for MP Kellie Leitch

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News and views in and around Creemore

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Celebrate Canada Day

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Rachel Lynn Doucette arrives at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School's Grade 8 graduation ceremony Wednesday, escorted by her uncle Allan Grin. More grad coverage on pages 8-9.

New BIA events make for Friday nightlife by Trina Berlo Creemore BIA is hosting a series of free Friday night events throughout the summer, kicking off with a street picnic on July 5. Organizers have encouraged restaurants and shops to stay open late to create a nightlife vibe, enticing residents and visitors to linger in town into the evening. Picnic tables will be set up on the street for the July 5 Mill Street Picnic, organized by darci-que and Emily Fischl. The idea, said darci, is for the whole community to come together for a good old-fashioned picnic. People are welcome to pack a picnic or grab something on special offer from local restaurants, a drink from the bar and join in a town-wide picnic, done up in red and white gingham. There will

also be games and activities set up for the children. Creemore Lights, a classic car cruise night, returns for the July 12 event organized by Corey Finkelstein. Visitors are encouraged to stroll the streets and check out vintage vehicles from the 60s through to the 90s. Juno Award winning singer/ songwriter Justin Rutledge will play an outdoor street concert on July 19, organized by Sara Hershoff. Nancy Johnston is planning an art night for July 26, featuring local artists and art on the street, and a wellness component including yoga and singing bowls. August 2 will be a games night, organized by events committee chair Heather Harding. Crokinole boards will line the street and champions will be crowned.

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Hershoff has booked blues band Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar for a second street concert on August 9 and she has a Mill Street Hoedown planned for August 16. People of all ages are encouraged to take part in this old-fashioned contra and square dance on Mill Street, with live music from Relative Harmony. To wrap up the event series, Finkelstein has organized a Jeep Jamboree on August 23. Jeeps of all vintages, old and new, off-road and on will bring in an entirely different car show crowd. Instead of focusing on large, single day events, the BIA decided to try these Friday nights as a way of bringing people into the village and extending peak weekend shopping hours and to promote Creemore as a unique and cultured experience. Events run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Friday.

by Trina Berlo Creemore’s July 1 Canada Day celebrations start with a Canada Day three-on-three ball hockey tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Legion. Participants are invited to register as a team or an individual in the competitive or family division. Cost is $15 per player. Games will be played o n Ve t e r a n s Wa y, b e t w e e n t h e Creemore Arena and the Legion, where most Canada Day activities are taking place throughout the day. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Games start at 10:30 a.m. The annual Harold Crawford Memorial Kids’ Bike Parade begins at 1 p.m. Youth are invited to decorate their bicycles with a Canadian theme and meet at Mad River Park, at the south end of Mill Street, in time for the start. The bike parade will be followed by a parade for kids of all ages. After the parade there will be Olde Thyme Games and activities at the Legion, and the official cake cutting is at 2 p.m. Food and drink will be available throughout the day, with the Legion ladies cooking brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., a barbecue lunch from 1 p.m. to about 3 p.m. and a barbecue dinner from 6 p.m. An official ceremony begins at 8 p.m., with the singing of the National Anthem and awards presentations. The Steve Baker Magic Show and a Tai Chi demonstration will entertain while people wait for the fireworks at dusk. Organizers will be passing the boot to raise money to pay for the fireworks so be sure to donate. Donations can also be made at collection jars around town, or send a cheque to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 397, 27 Wellington St W, Creemore, ON L0M 1G0.

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• Photography Show. Opening Friday, June 28 and running Thursdays to Sundays through July. One month of photography with Heidi Leverty and Bob Hyland from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday at Creemore Meat Market Building, 151 Mill St. Contact Robert Hyland at Roberthhyland@gmail.com.

Friday, June 28

• Strawberry Supper hosted by Jubilee & Centennial Churches to be held at Centennial United Church, corner of William & Oak Street, Stayner, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. $15 per person. Takeouts available. Gluten-free available.

Saturday, June 29

• Creemore Log Cabin History Hosts on hand to welcome visitors at the Creemore Log Cabin. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving. 705-466-2261. • The Gardener Is In! Members of the Creemore Horticulture Society and Master Gardeners from the Simcoe County Master Gardeners will be at the Creemore Horticultural Park to provide expert answers to all your gardening questions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., weather permitting.

Saturday, June 29, Wed. July 3, Wed. July 24

• Celebrate Canada Day on the Champlain and First Nations Historic Culinary Tour of Creemore with cycling option to Riverside Sugar Shack for seasonal 5 course luncheon. Includes guide, lunch and souvenir gift. $89 per person with own bike. Option to rent bike/helmet $60. Limited number of tickets available. Visit www.champlainslepthere. com for dates and tickets or contact 705-466-2520.

Sunday, June 30

• Church Services on page 5. • The Annual Lavender Cemetery Service at 4 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the Dunedin Hall. • Miller’s Dairy ice cream sampling for the first 100 customers at the Mulmur Farmers’ Market at the Museum of Dufferin, (Hwy 89 and Airport Rd), from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. We offer fresh in season vegetables, baking, craft, and ready to eat food. We are also looking for more vendors. Contact Helen Martin at 705-818-1251 or mulmurmarket@gmail.com.

Monday, July 1 Canada Day

• 53rd Annual Duntroon to Stayner 8 km Road Race. Registration at 8 a.m. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the former Duntroon Elementary School, follows Cty Rd 91 and ends at Stayner Community Centre. Call Dan at 705-428-2931 for info. • Creemore Canada Day. Kids Bike Parade and Canada Day Parade at 1 p.m. Old Time Games, Dunk Tank & Street Hockey at the Legion. BBQ, food and more. Fireworks at dusk. For more info, call Norm at 705-466-6748. • Heritage/Canada Day Event at Station Park, Stayner. Pancake breakfast (8 to 10:30 a.m.), parade at 11 a.m. with Beinn Gorm Highlanders. Entertainment by “50 Years Late” and DJ Nation. Birthday cake & children’s activities sponsored by Stayner Chamber of Commerce. Parade - call Brenda at 705-994-3003 or Larry at 705-315-7653. Vendors/Displays – call Phyllis at 428-2916. Sponsored by Stayner Heritage Society & Chamber of Commerce. • Honeywood Community Strawberry Supper at North Dufferin Community Centre, 706114 Cty Rd 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $15. Children 6-12 $5. Under 5 free. Take out available. Call 519925-9590 to order. All proceeds to North Dufferin Community Centre.

UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, July 3

• Home for Life weekly seniors coffee social in Creemore is stopping for the summer so that everyone can work in their gardens! It will be resuming in the fall. Watch Creemore Echo for the date.

Thursday, July 4

• First Annual Sea Otter Canada Festival at Blue Mountain Resort from 10 a.m. to midnight. With events for all cycling types including... mountain bike, cross country, downhill, dual slalom and short track, circuit, criterium and road racing as well as options for kids. www.seaottercanada.ca or info@seaottercanada.ca for info.

Friday, July 5

• Creemore Nights – tonight is the Mill Street Picnic. Community and visitors are invited to pack a dinner or pick up food from local establishments and join in a town wide picnic. Tables will be set up along Mill Street. Enjoy special activities and events every Friday night July 5 to August 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 5 & Saturday, July 6

• Backyard Glam Tour. July 5 Night Tour, July 6 Day Tour. Inspire your outdoor living space. Tour 9 spectacular backyards professionally landscaped and staged in the Town of Blue Mountains. Tickets $35 each with $5 from every tickets going to support the local chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Purchase tickets online at www.designoutdoorscanada.com.

Saturday, July 6

• Yard Sale at St. Patrick’s Hall, William Street at Pine, Stayner from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Items large and small from many families. Coffee and hotdogs for sale. • The Gardener Is In! Members of the Creemore Horticulture Society and Master Gardeners from the Simcoe County Master Gardeners will be at the Creemore Horticultural Park to provide expert answers to all your gardening questions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., weather permitting. • 9th Annual Stayner Arts Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Great art and entertainment. Like and follow Stayner Arts Fest on Facebook. Call 705-428-2043 or email pspellman@sympatico.ca for more info. • 50th Anniversary Celebration for Doug & Barb Dickinson at Centennial United Church, Stayner, from 1 to 5 p.m. • Toronto and North York Hunt Annual Puppy Show at 2 p.m. Huntsman Rosslyn Balding presents the young entry. Yearling hounds will be judged for conformation and movement. Also, Children’s Dog Show, open to all children. Prizes and light refreshments. All welcome! Hunt Kennels, 878445 5th Line, Mulmur.

Wednesday, July 10

• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Collingwood Legion, 490 Ontario Street, from 2 to 7 p.m. To book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE.

Saturday, July 13

• Miller’s Dairy-Dairy Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come out for some good old-fashioned dairy fun at the farm! 7280 County Road 9, just east of Creemore. For more info call 705-466-2525. • The George Peacock Memorial Golf Tournament at Silver Brooke Golf Club, 45 Cindy Lane, Lisle. 18 holes, 4 person best ball. Shotgun start at noon. $95 includes round trip bus from New Lowell Legion, 18 holes of golf, 2 person cart, prizes & steak dinner. Dinner only is $25. Sponsored by New Lowell United Church & New Lowell Legion. Call Tom at 705-435-8469 or Roy at 709-715-7310 for tickets or pick up at church or legion. • Avening Beef BBQ. Roast beef dinner cooked over an open fire, fresh new potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans and homemade pie at the Avening Hall from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $20. Children under 12 $5, Children under 5 are free.

Sunday July 14, 2019

• Rob Roy United Church Annual Beef BBQ from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Roast beef dinner, baked potatoes and all the trimmings. Homemade pies and ice cream for dessert. Musical entertainment provided by Greg Holmes and friends from Shelburne. For more info and tickets call 705 445-4828.

Saturday, July 27

• Troy Scott Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament at New Lowell Recreation Park. Games start at 8 a.m. Food & beverages available all day. For more info call 705-730-9639.

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Group localizes single-use plastics conversation by Trina Berlo A grassroots movement is focussing a conversation about single-use plastics, looking at the global problem through a local lens. “Our main goal is for people to use less plastic, especially single-use plastic,” said Cecily Ross. Ross first put the call out to the community via a letter-to-the-editor and started a Facebook group and organized two meetings to get the conversation going. In just a few weeks more than 100 people have joined. “It’s all happening really fast,” said Ross. “A lot faster than I thought it was going to.” The Facebook group is called Creemore Plastics Ban, in order to be super clear about the goal, but Ross said she prefers to frame it as a challenge for every business and individual. Ross, with the help of Councillor Thom Paterson, is taking a motion to council in August to see if they will support a voluntary ban of single use plastics, as has been approved in Blue

Mountains and is being considered in Collingwood. It is all part of the effort to raise awareness, share information and educate people about their habits as consumers. “A lot of people don’t realize that when it comes to plastics, recycling is not the answer,” said Ross, adding that only a small percentage of plastics actually gets recycled. “I think the confusion around recycling doesn’t help. We just don’t know what we can put in our blue boxes.” The federal government has announced an intention to implement a countrywide ban but with an election on the horizon, there is no certainty it will become reality. “The reason I like this issue is because it touches all our lives. We can understand it. We all have plastics in our lives. We all know what the problem is and we feel we can do something about it. We can as individuals and we can as a community,” said Ross. She sees Creemore as an ideal

Dinners support agriculture education Not So Hollow Farm in Mulmur will host one of three Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance (HFFA) dinners in the Headwaters Region to raise funds for their Farm to School programs. The dinner is on Saturday, Sept. 14. All three will feature locally grown

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Cecily Ross community for what she considers a pilot project for all of Clearview and beyond. “It’s not realistic to think that we are going to get rid of all plastic. Plastic is part of our lives and it has many beneficial uses,” said Ross. “Everyone is going to forget their reusable bag when

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they go to the grocery store… but we want to get people thinking about how using these things is a habit and we all have fallen into it. The more we are aware of what we are doing, and what the issues are, the more likely we are to change our behaviour.” Those involved will be staffing the Creemore Farmers’ Market coffee booth on July 20 and 27, putting a twist on it with a Bring-Your-Own-Mug policy. (They will also have reusable mugs to borrow and compostables available.) Ross has been talking to the proponents of the TD lands development about including a waterbottle filling station and composting facilities at the new village green and has been talking to businesses about their solutions and concerns. She said a lot of people in town are already doing a lot to reduce plastic waste, such as using recycled paper bags instead of plastic. To get updates and learn about specific events and workshops, join the Creemore Plastics Ban group on Facebook.

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Tough spring for CEO by Cat Flack Spring, what a wonderful time of the year. Spring on the farm starts a whole new set of adventures in motion. From the first calves to hit the ground, to the roaring of tractors making their way The CEO to the fields to plant this year’s crops. Well, that’s what is supposed to happen. This spring has been a very trying, not to mention frustrating and infuriating time of year. I was getting to the point where I was afraid to ask the CEO how the planting season was going. If I did dare mention the weather and the copious amounts of rain that continued to fall, I would be met by nothing short of a snarl and a grunt. The weather was becoming a taboo subject in our house. The weather isn’t the only challenge when it comes to farming. You no sooner get a great stretch of weather when a key piece of machinery will decide to break down… you can just imagine the CEO and the spew of graphic language that comes out of his cake hole. All I can do is offer my most sincere condolences at his most inopportune loss of time and effort. I have offered to help out with driving a tractor but am usually told that “no, you can’t do that” well, the offer was there and who am I to argue? I have gone out and helped needle, sort and generally be the dog’s body in chasing cattle for sorting. I don’t mind doing that work at all. The thing with helping when it comes to machinery is that there are looks and gestures that only someone who is giving the gestures knows what they actually mean. The stern look usually means, “What were you thinking?,” the slight cock of the head (don’t blink you might miss it) means good, and the hand up and then pushed in a forward motion means, well, something else that I have not yet been able to decipher. Farmers like doctors have their own terminology for the work that they do. There are never any timetables that are written in stone, but more seasonal suggestions. April, spread manure and cultivate, May is planting month, June is hay cutting and into July is also haying. August sees the harvest begin, first barley, then the corn into September or even October. Hopefully the weather and the machinery have cooperated and all the work is done. November brings the snow and another side of the CEO, the happy side, he loves the winter and all the challenges that freezing weather brings. Farming is a tough industry with no constant variables except that anything you thought was going to happen probably isn’t.

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Affolters saw what Creemore needed, and delivered Editor: I want to send congratulations and a well done to Henry and Christina Affolter on their retirement. My son and I haven’t lived in Creemore for 20 years, but we always do our best to stop by for breakfast and a hello. Even after all this time Henry will holler out, “001!” before we hug and that is because I was the first customer at his video store so very long ago. Henry’s video store was like a miracle for us moviestarved Creemore folk in the 90s, and I remember squeezing up and down the narrow aisles of his

Normal People, anything but simple by Basil Guinane What is a normal person or relationship? These are the central questions of Sally Rooney’s second novel Normal People that was nominated for the Booker award. Rooney tells the story of the complex relationship between two small town Irish teenagers Marianne and Connell, who we first meet in their final year of high school. They are on the cusp of adulthood and getting ready to leave home for the first time. Marianne is the daughter of a lawyer and Connell is the son of a single mother who cleans for Marianne’s family. At high school, Connell is popular, while Marianne is ostracized. When we first meet them, Connell and Marianne have embarked on a relationship that Connell does not want anyone at school to know about because he is afraid of what his friends will say. Marianne embraces her role as a social outcast and is willing to keep things between her and Connell

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first place on the main street, exchanging favourite movie titles with other customers. A huge thank you to you, Henry and Christina, for seeing what Creemore needed and acting on it, for your warm smiles, stories and laughter. I also want to congratulate Georgi on her retirement. I worked with her at The Creemore Star in the early 90s. It was a crazy, busy place to work and I will always be grateful to everyone there that helped me hone my craft. Melissa Campbell and Jamie Campbell Prager, Guelph.

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Book Review secret. After their first kiss Connell says, “Don’t go telling people in school about this, ok?” To which Marianne replies, “Like I would talk to anyone at school.” Both Connell and Marianne are smart, articulate and bound for Trinity University in Dublin. When they get there, things shift. Marianne is now popular and meeting people who are from similar affluent backgrounds while Connell is seen as an outsider and viewed as being a bit provincial by his peers. At the same time Marianne and Connell are still drawn to one another and continue to be in each other’s orbit. This all may sound like a fairly simple plot found in many young adult novels, however, it is anything but. These are two highly intelligent people who slowly gain self-awareness through their interactions with themselves and others. They are weighed down (See “Rooney” on page 5)

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Orchid lives through generations Editor: This story is about an orchid that is over 24 years old and is so loved and treasured by our family. It all started when my Aunt Audrey moved to Tiny Beaches near Lafontaine in 1995. There was an orchid right next to the driveway in a small flower bed. She had no idea how long it had been there before she moved in. In the winter she would put a pail over it for protection. Then every June, it would bloom. She moved to Barrie in 2011 (16 years later) so she dug up the Yellow Lady's Slipper and moved it to my mother’s house in Barrie. It bloomed each year for the next four years. When my mother passed away in 2015 from cancer, we dug up the orchid once

again, this time moving it to my house in Creemore. It hasn’t minded this move either as it has been blooming the last four years in my garden. I have placed an angel beside the orchid in memory of my mother and my aunt’s sister. We know the orchid is 24 years old and how many more unknown years it has been blooming is a mystery. Donna Sanford-Duits, Creemore.

Rooney, author of the snapchat generation (Continued from page 4) by insecurities and anxieties and are struggling to find their place in the world while trying to make sense of their relationship. Connell is prone to fits of depression and is acutely aware of his social status. He sees himself as just wanting “to be normal, to conceal the parts of himself that he found shameful and confusing.” At the same time he is disturbed by the degree of power he has over Marianne who is prone to do anything he asks of her. Marianne suffers verbal and physical abuse at home from a dismissive mother and an aggressive brother. This leads her into relationships that are often abusive and causes her to doubt her self-worth. This is Rooney’s second novel and it was nominated for the Booker prize. She is 27 years old and has been described as, “the Salinger of the

Snapchat generation.”. Rooney excels at dialogue and the exchanges between Marianne and Connell are insightful and at times heartbreaking. Over the course of the novel their relationship evolves as they become more mature and self-aware. We see them interact with other people and we witness the relationships, some toxic, that they get involved in. Throughout the book Connell and Marianne enter and leave other relationships, each one providing more insights into their characters and personalities. At the same time they are always connected, helping one another grow and develop. The novel ends on a hopeful note when Marianne reflects on her relationship with Connell, “He brought her goodness like a gift and now it belongs to her... They’ve done a lot of good for each other.” That may be as normal as anyone can hope for.

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 28, 2019 •

Brian Davies photo

At her send-off party held in Creemore June 22, outgoing MPP Kellie Leitch was presented a replica House of Commons chair by Conservative Riding Association past president George Watson and new president Sandy Kursis. A large crowd of supporters, including special guests Stockwell Day, Charlie Tatham, MPP Jim Wilson, and new riding nominee Terry Dowdall among others, attended to wish Leitch well in her new role as chief of paediatric orthopaedics as the University of Mississippi.

STAYNER

ARTS FEST

Grace Franco-Lloyd, Broker

Greg Lloyd, Sales Representative

WATERFRONT!

SOLD CONDITIONAL

@ Station Park • Hwy 26 & Huron St, Stayner

Local Artists ~ paintings, pottery, woodwork, jewellery and so much more!

Saturday July 6th

$375,000

$575,000 ESCAPE THE CITY!

6.65 ACRES IN MULMUR

Beautiful property to build your country Live in style on the Pine River and enjoy country life! Gorgeous home and property, dream home! Located on a quiet road, just north of Violet Hill. minutes to Mansfield!

COMING SOON!

85 ACRES!

10 am to 4 pm (rain or shine) Free Admission Great Food Entertainment Free Parking

$599,900 GLORIOUS LAND IN MULMUR!

StaynerArtFest

Stayner Arts Fest Info 705-428-2043

Quiet setting, rolling hills, views, mature hardwood bush. Magnificent setting for your country dream home!

MULMUR VERY PRIVATE SETTING!

Lovely 3 bedroom bungalow, nestled in the trees, on 2 acres in the Pine River Valley, on the Bruce Trail!

VIDEO TOURS AT SALLYFRANCO.COM - TOLL FREE: 1-877-660-6626

• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 28, 2019

Claire Adams

Cypress Arlt-Gratton

Bryce Beattie

Julia Brooks

Koral Brown

Shane Burger

Anson Dupuis

Matthew Gray

Danielle Hammill

Eden Harbec

Jakob Hayward

Zinnia Hehn

Willa Korthals

Zoey McQueen

Jorden Morris

Addison Payment

Avery Phillips

Justin Rowbotham

NCPS Class of 2019 award recipients: J.M. Heslip Shield (Top Academic), Justin Rowbotham; Hamilton Bros. award for Outstanding Athlete, Megan Woodhouse; Principal’s Award (Leadership), Anson Dupuis; McLennan Most Improved Students, Bryce Beattie and Matthew Gray; Ayla Lundy Memorial Award, Eden Harbec; Creemore Legion Music Award, Addison Payment; French Award, Addison Payment and Justin Rowbotham; Community Service Award, Jakob Hayward; Valedictorian, Anson Dupuis; Citizenship, Boden Dobbs, Matthew Gray, Eden Harbec, Zinnia Hehn, Addison Payment, Justin Rowbotham, Megan Woodhouse; Purple Hills (Art and History) - Art, Cypress Arlt-Gratton and Koral Brown; History, Justin Rowbotham and Danielle Hammill; Perry Foundation (top two students academics), Justin Rowbotham and Addison Payment; Perfect Attendance Award, Anson Dupuis.

LIST LOCAL, MARKET GLOBAL SOLD

134 MILL ST., CREEMORE $1,190,000 Fully equipped turnkey commercial opportunity with C1 zoning located on the main street of downtown Creemore. Built in 2013 and formerly operated as critically acclaimed restaurant The Creemore Kitchen. For full info visit: 134mill.ca

707395 DUFFERIN COUNTY ROAD 21 $1,890,000 Jamie Wright 30- acre forested estate. This 5-br 4,400-sq ft home overlooks large pond and miles of countryside. Stroll forested trails, swim in crystal water or sunbathe on the lawns at this country retreat just south of Creemore. For full info visit: mulmurhill.ca

708148 DUFFERIN COUNTY ROAD 21 $1,080,000 Located on 50 spectacular acres surrounded by Dufferin County Forest. Enjoy the trails, share a glass of wine on rear deck or swim in the inground pool; the perfect setting to entertain friends & family under the sun & stars. For full info visit: woodsview.ca

3996 CON RD 10 S CREEMORE $1,999,000 4-br, 4-ba 3,300-square foot home located on 60 acres surrounded by huge ponds & Noisy River Provincial Park, this private retreat is a rare find. Your Garden of Eden is just 18 mi SW of Creemore, private golf and skiing. For full info visit: 3996gardenofeden.ca

4045 CON RD 10 S CREEMORE $1,190,000 3,750sf Ridgely- designed home just a short drive from quaint Creemore. Nestled in the trees & offering 3br,3ba + spectacular pond within 24 forested acres abutting the Noisy River Provincial Park on 2 sides. For full info visit: 4045gardenofeden.ca

4 TURKEY ROOST, CREEMORE $929,000 Follow a tree-lined laneway on 3.8 acres to this secluded 3br, 3ba 3300sf retreat nestled in hills outside Dunedin SW of Creemore. Expansive lawns & gardens are framed by maple bush & evergreens of regulated land & Dunedin Park. For full info visit: 4turkeyroost.ca

189 LAKE DRIVE, BLUE MOUNTAINS $7,000,000 Just west of Thornbury, The Artisan on Lora Bay is like nothing Georgian Bay has ever seen. Inside the imposing gates, the 1st of these 5 exceptional waterfront homes is now coming to life & ready to be tailored to your discriminating tastes. For full info visit: artisanonlorabay.com

22 FRANCIS ST E., CREEMORE $1,149,000 This elegant, beautifully maintained home on nearly 1/3 treed acres offers 3650sf of above grade living, 5br & 4ba just steps from the shops and cafes of downtown Creemore. Enjoy $6k-7k annual solar panel income stream for next 10 years. For full info visit: 22francis.ca

AMBERWOOD ESTATE, MULMUR $6,850,000 Magnificent JF Brennan designed country mansion on exceptionally rare 200 forested acres with ponds, streams, table land and more. Truly one of a kind bespoke craftsmanship. COMING SOON TO REALTOR.CA

CREEMORE VIEW ACREAGE $1,320,000 50 acre vacant land with stunning long views all the way to Georgian Bay just minutes south of downtown Creemore. The ideal canvas to create your residential masterpiece. COMING SOON TO REALTOR.CA

CHERYL MacLAURIN

ROB McALEER

O: 705.445.5454 F: 705.445.5457 D: 705.446.8005 cheryl.maclaurin@gmail.com

O: 705.445.5454 F: 705.445.5457 D: 705.888.3981 rob@georgianbaygroup.com

Sales Representative

Sales Representative CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE WWW.CHESTNUTPARK.COM THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT BUYERS OR SELLERS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT WITH A BROKER.

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 28, 2019 •

Boden Dobbs

Rachel Doucette

Jaana Heilimo

Abby Kennedy

Nolan Taylor

Connor Walker

Keira Whitley

Megan Woodhouse

Staff photos: Trina Berlo

As per tradition, Grade 8 graduates from Nottawasaga and Creemore Publi school made a grand entrance Wednesday, parading in by stretch limo, tractor, ATV and classic car to a waiting crowd.

Hills of Creemore

50 private treed acres with panoramic views! Located on a dead end country road just minutes to the village. Executive residence with over 4000 sq. ft. Plenty of space for your family and friends to enjoy all that this property has to offer. Offered for $1,695,000.00

Dunedin

Circa 1905 stately brick home on a mature treed park-like lot! Charm and character inside and out. Perfect location to raise your family or for your weekend retreat! Offered for $639,000.00

Singhampton !

All brick solid bungalow on mature treed lot. 4 bedrooms 3 full baths. Offered for $379,000.00

THE PERFECT BUNGALOW offers 3 bedrooms, upgraded hardwood floors, main floor laundry, walkout out from country kitchen, double garage etc. Surrounded by horse farm and pretty views to the north. Lovely flowering crab and maple trees and an easy walk to Creemore! It’s the home of my Aunt... and the world’s greatest butter tarts!

Call me today on this well cared for offering. $520,000

Windchime

BROKERAGE

Vicki Bell Broker Vicki Bell • Broker

ringabell@royallepage.ca www.vickibell.ca

1-877-445-5520 ext 233 705-445-5520 ext 233 330 First St. Collingwood

“Your Local Professional Real Estate Broker”

DONALD B. JACK Broker of Record

Realty Ltd., Brokerage 154217 Grey Rd. 32, P.O. Box 99 Flesherton On N0C 1E0 Office: 519-924-1717 Direct: 519-477-9097 Email: donaldbjack@gmail.com

www.windchimerealty.com

• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 28, 2019

Doug Mills recognized for volunteer work

by Sandra King Webster At the recent Annual General Meeting of RAY’S Place, Doug Mills was recognized for seven years of volunteer leadership and in being Chairman of RAY’S Place. Mills was recruited by Tony Fry to join the board in 2012 and soon after, he was chairing the not-for-profit Creemore-based charity. Under Mills' leadership, the direction of RAY’S transitioned from rent-a-youth to establishing scholarships and bursaries and mentoring students. Over the past six years, RAY’S has successfully

awarded 15 university scholarships and 25 bursaries, worth over $350,000. “My proudest accomplishments were finding youth in the Creemore area and supporting them in continuing their education after high school. This was done through creating a selection process, securing funding for scholarships and bursaries, developing good governance and building a diversely-skilled Board,” said Mills. “All of this took time.” He chuckled when asked what he’ll do with his new-found time now that he’s not leading RAY’S Place.

Mills said, “I’ve been appointed to the executive of the Creemore Legion. The Legion’s always been great to RAY’S Place and I like the Legion’s community focus. I also have associations in Toronto, and plan to golf and garden more.” Mills said he hopes that RAY’S and the community will continue to support local youth with academic promise and financial need, to succeed at u n i v e r s i t y, c o l l e g e o r t r a d e school while providing mentoring to help them through their education process and career.

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Inter-library loan services will return on July 15. Clearview Public Library CEO Jennifer LaChapelle said, after consultation with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and Ontario Library Service – North, SOLS has reinstated the portal (VDX), which facilitates the inter-library loan process. The service was put on hold in April when the Southern Ontario Library Service’s (SOLS) budget underwent a 50 per cent reduction. Due to increased costs associated with the new delivery model, there will be limits on the amount and types of material that can be borrowed.

CREEMORE Stunning heritage-style farmhouse built in 1987 on 6.8 acres. Renovated and updated throughout. 4 bed. 3 full baths. Inviting in-ground salt water pool surrounded by beautiful landscaping in private setting. Glorious views over Creemore hills. Mad River GC, Devil’s Glen CC and charming village of Creemore mere minutes away. Offered at: $1,195,000

Beyond beautiful! 1860’s log house with 2 board and batten additions seamlessly tied in . Magnificent views, natural light & flow throughout. 97 acres of spectacular long views, 2 tranquil swimming ponds, updated bank barn, 5 bed. 3 bath. Offered at: $2,985,000

CREEMORE

Views, privacy, ponds & streams in extremely desirable area on escarpment, a mere 5 minutes from Creemore. Peaceful, natural setting with spectacular views over hills & valleys. Majestic hardwood forest & mature evergreen woodlands in midst of sought after area of significant country estates, noted golf & ski clubs, Bruce Trails, etc. Build your dream home in the heart of 4-season recreation country. Offered at: $1,100,000

Spacious 1905 updated brick farmhouse. Great family home with 4 bed & 2 full baths. Fabulous country kitchen, bank barn, pole barn and steel shed/garage. Inground salt water pool all on 2.5 acres. Surrounded by views of Creemore hills & farmland. Minutes to Creemore. Offered at $825,000

CLARINGTON Fabulous private 20 acres high on Oak Ridges Moraine. Spectacular views of Lake Ontario & Greenbelt protected rolling fields dotted with barns. 5 minutes to new Hwy 35 & 407 interchange makes for easy access to GTA. Offered at $599,000

MULMUR Exceptional escarpment views from 81 rolling acres of land. 30+ acres of hardwood forest with meandering walking trails. Majestic pine forest provides privacy. Choose a building site to capture magnificent sunsets & build your dream home. Offered at: $799,000.

CREEMORE Restore or build your new home on pretty 115 ft. x 115 ft . lot on west side of Creemore. Mad River provides background “music” as you relax and enjoy your backyard. Offered at $175,000

GLENCAIRN Picturesque 35 level acres surrounded by mature trees on 3 sides. West exposure over farmland with Niagara escarpment rising in the distance. Stunning sunsets over Mulmur hills. Build your dream home near ski hills golf courses & vibrant village of Creemore. Offered at: $524,900

Inter-library loans

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Well established, thriving pizzeria/ restaurant business for sale. Seats 30 + patio. Good take-out business. Owners willing to show you the ropes before they retire. Offered at $25,000

143 Mill Street • 705-466-2115 basiaregan@royallepage.ca Sales Representative

basiaregan.com

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 28, 2019 •

LIVE INSPIRED

sothebysrealty.ca

2678 Fairgrounds Road S, Creemore| $1,899,900 | MLS# 202172

“Bellevue Farm” Spectacular 98.1 acre property offers dreamy vistas of farmable pastures, wooded trails, streams and a country lane that ties right into the town of Creemore. Parts of the house date back to 1848 including a log great room with wood burning fireplace. This farmhouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an Ontario Bank barn.

598702 2nd Line W, Mulmur| $999,000| MLS# 202058

2692 Concession 8 Nottawasaga Rd, Clearview|$1,500,000 |MLS #S4454355|

A Rare Opportunity in the Hills of Creemore. North Slope Farm offers 100 acres of rolling hills, trees, amazing views, beautiful farmland and a stream, farmhouse, classic old barn, 80 acres workable land and 10 acres of pasture. In the midst of many fabulous country estates,in one of the escarpments’ most desired areas.

88 Mary St., Creemore | $510,000 | MLS # 204071

Quiet Pine Farm - century farmhouse on 37.5 acres makes for a perfect family home or retreat. Built in 1910, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, approx. 2000 sq ft. & retains much of it original charm, newer family room addition & updated kitchen, has a classic barn & drive shed. Zoned for a second dwelling.

Down By The River! Raised brick bungalow is perfectly situated on a 66’x269’ lot with a fabulous field in front and the Mad River behind. Approx 1350sqft w large living room, eat-in kitchen, 3 beds & bath. The appox 1100sqft lower level has a bdrm, bath, workshop, laundry & family room w gas fireplace.

5915 SunnidaleTosorontio, Adjala-Tosorontio|$549,900|MLS# S4474679

8958 County Rd 9, Dunedin | $450,000 | MLS# 202204

798642 Third Line E, Mulmur| $1,375,000 | MLS# X4437321

11 Alexandra Lane, Wasaga Beach| $979,500| MLS # 202205

This spacious country house is almost 120 years and just over 2500 sq ft. Surrounded by scenic farmland, this 4 beds, 1.5 baths home has a 2 car garage w/loft and a unique 118› X 45› barn. The house has been updated with new 2nd fl 2pc bath & family room leading to a deck.

A magnificent modern design in the Mulmur Hills. This 3,325 sqft home embraces the landscape with its clean lines and passive solar design. No detail has been overlooked in this architecturally-designed 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, including its 2nd floor family room and 9 foot ceilings. Wood burning sauna/poolhouse.

Katrina Trozzo

Country Cute Home in the Hamlet of Dunedin! 3 bdrms, 2 baths, manicured gardens, a short walk to the park & playground, 22x22 insulated heated shop. Situated on extra wide lot with mature trees for privacy, backing onto hundreds of acres of forested land for peace and tranquility.

Absolutely Fabulous custom-built bungalow in Wasaga Sands Estates. 92’x282’ lot, country surroundings, landscaped yard, multiple upgrades. Open concept living space, cathedral ceilings, deck, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, fully finished in-law suite in basement with separate entrance and heated flooring.

Linda McEwan

Sales Representative

705.309.5564 ktrozzo@sothebysrealty.ca

416.435.3258 lmcewan@sothebysrealty.ca

2 Francis St. E. Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 Office: 705.520.5000

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage. Independently Owned and Operated. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale

• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 28, 2019

Canada Day in Creemore Monday, July 1, 2019 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Creemore Branch 397

BINGO EVERY THURSDAY

Doors open at 5:30, Early Bird Game at 6:45

BRANCH BREAKFASTS

4th Sunday of each month

MIXED DARTS

Everyone welcome Register on Friday, September 12 at 7pm

LADIES DARTS

9:30 am 10:30 -1 1:30 am 1 pm

1 - 3 pm

Street Hockey Veterans Way in front of the Legion. The Creemore Ladies Auxiliary Canada Day Brunch at the Legion. Harold Crawford Memorial Bike Parade from the bottom of Mill St. Park to Legion. Kids os all ages encouraged to participate! Everyone is welcome to participate. Ladies BBQ at the Legion Olde Thyme Games Three Legged Sack Race Egg and Spoon Race Scavenger Hunt, Water Balloon Toss Lawn Bowling, Ring and Bean Bag Toss Face Painting Water First Activity Station

HALL RENTALS AVAILABLE

(705) 466-2202 • 27 WELLINGTON ST. W

3-on-3 BALL HOCKEY

TOURNAMENT

Participants will receive a special Samuel DeChamplain Medal.

Cake Cutting at 2 pm Free Cake for everyone, no calories because its free.

Canada Day Evening

6 pm 8 pm

BBQ at the east side of the Legion. Singing of O CANADA. Award presentations by our Mayor, and Legion The Baker Magic Show Tai Chi Demonstration

8:30 pm 9:15 pm

Monday, July 1, 2019

On Veterans Way, between Creemore Arena and Legion

FAMILY AND COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS Registration @ 9:30 - 10:30 – Games @ 10:30 $15/player. Enter as team or individual

Each team guaranteed three 24 min games • designated kids area Refreshments will be available @ Creemore Legion Branch - “NO TAILGATING” Designated Kids Area

Proceeds to Unit 41 restoration and Creemore Santa Claus Parade

Refreshments served in the Legion Lounge all day

FIREWORKS AT DUSK! *PRIZES * DRAWS * CHALLENGES * BRAGGING RIGHTS*

This years fireworks will be great. They are always our biggest event expense, please donate to the Boot drive, the collection jars aboutTo register or for more information please contact Ed VanSeveren town or contact Norm at 705-466-6748 to donate. edvanseveren@gmail.com

Thanks to our major sponsors for their financial support allowing us to provide this program

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The fireworks are a big expense, please donate to the boot drive or contact the Legion to donate. Motor vehicle inspection station Field service available

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Thanks to the following businesses for their support in promoting our event

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Summer Promotions for Local Students

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On June 22, eight students from all three locations of Maizis Martial Arts Academy graded at the home dojo in Stayner for their next belts. Ethan Robertson achieved his yellow belt. Richard Saunders achieved his orange stripe belts. Hayley Atchison, Clio Licharson, Camden Mozetti, and Vienna Mozetti achieved their orange belts. Joel Saunders and Markus Wolski achieved their red belts.

June 20 We had seven full tables. Hope we increase those numbers. There is a bus to Rama on July 2nd. If you would like to go, please call 705-466-5205. Thanks to Wilma Zeggill for candy. 50/50: Marcia Cameron, Janice Stephens, Roy Veinot, Wanda Avery, Bill Martin. Moon shots: Wilma Zeggill, Bill Martin. Leona Hartling got the travel prize. Winners: Bill Martin, 292; Wilma Zeggill, 292; Elsie Longson, 269; June Hartley, 260. Low: Phyllis Seed, 90. Lucky chair: Marg Falls.

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The Creemore Echo, an independently owned and operated newspaper in Creemore Ontario, is seeking a FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST. This person must be community and service minded and prepared to be immersed in village life.

‘‘When my time comes, just put me in a pine box’’

Applicants must be technically competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google drive and possess a willingness to learn and innovate as required. Applicants with experience in QuickBooks, and/or adobe suite are preferred. Data entry, retail sales and basic office upkeep will be a large portion of the job. Accuracy, organization and excellent interpersonal skills will be required to flourish in this busy office.

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Creemore • 182 Mill St. • 705.466-2108 Collingwood • 82 Pine St. 705.445-2651

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Compensation between $15 and $18 based on experience and skills sets.

Applications can be emailed to sara@ creemore.com by June 30.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 28, 2019

AUCTION SALE

for RENE FORBES & THE ESTATE OF THE LATE PAUL FORBES EM. #6183 – 21/22 SIDEROAD NOTTAWASAGA TWP Location Approx. 3 miles south of Stayner on Simcoe Cty. Rd. 42 to Sideroad 21/22 (Hoffmans Meat on the corner) turn east, 3rd place on right.

SAT. JULY 6TH AT 10 AM Tractors 2013 McCormick X60.30 – 102 hp, 92 pto; 4x4 w/cab, A.C., CD player, 14.9R24 fronts, 18.4R 34 rears, buddy seat, 3 remotes, block heater, rear weights, c/w McCormick Quicke MCQL441 self level loader & bucket ser # M2LCN38127 only 897.6 hrs.; offered subject to executrix approval; Universal 530 DTC diesel 4 WD w/Allied 590 ldr., good rubber, remotes, 16.9 -14 – 30 tires only 1828 hrs.; Backhoe Case 580E – 4 WD w/cab & 580E extendahoe; Truck 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Sport 4x4, 6 speed standard, A.C., cab & half, RBP mags, power w/a Cummins V8 – 24 Valve Turbo diesel only 268,469 kms; offered subject to Executrix approval; Tillage Int. 45 – 14’ wing cult w/level harrows; A.C. 13’ cyl.lift disc; 6’ 3 ph cult; John Deere 820 – 21 run seed drill cyl. lift; Hay Equip. Case IH 3309 – 9’ pto discbine; Kahn 452 pto rake 24 tooth; Duetz KS85 – 8 bar pto rake; Heeston 945 rd. baler (as new); John Deere 336 sq. baler; N.H. 268 sq. baler; 2 wheel rake; 7’ sickle mower; N.H. 5 bar rake; 2 – 20’ steel tube rd. bale wagons; 2 – 17’steel rack wood floor bale throw wagons dble. reach & implement tires; flat rack hay wagon; 24’ skeleton bale elevator w/elec. motor; Farm Related Equip. N.H. S676 TA manure spreader; Agro-Trend 9’ SA snow blower hyd. shute; Frontier RC 1072 bush hog; hyd. 3 ph. wood splitter; T.A. dump trailer; T.A. liquid tank; Farm Hand pto mixmill; 2 post hole augers; Gates, Fence etc. Diamond gates (10) – 5 – 14’; 3 – 12’; 1 – 16’; 1 – 8’; 3 man gates; 8 steel pig/sheep pens; cattle squeeze; portable weigh scales; 2 model TPC – 42 – ½ hp barn fans; 3 new rolls of 12 panel fence; 25 posts; no. of steel stakes; Misc. lge qty. of hardwood; sq. fuel tank elec. pump; 60 sm. sq. bales straw; advertising road sign; stone; buckets, forks; Hijacker fifth wheel; 3 chain saws; MTD mower; White 13 hp – 33” cut snow blower (as new); Lifan 6500 generator; 2 Viking 3 ½ hp outboard boat motors; Laser Beacon model 3900; Canadiana drill press; lge. bench grinder; power washer; 4 vises; qty of power & hand tools; Terms Cash or known cheque with proper ID only. M/C, Visa and Interac. Neither the Estate, Executrix, family nor Auctioneer will be responsible for accident or property loss. Lunch booth, Washroom. Viewing Friday July 5th only 11 – 3.

Bob Severn Auctioneer • Shelburne 519-925-2091 www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern www.severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn

BUILDING SUPPLIES 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.”

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NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES OPEN FOR THE SEASON STARTING CANADA DAY

Fri. Sat. Sun. & Mon. • 10 am to 5 pm • other times call ahead

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Directions: Take Airport Road south past Avening. Turn west on 3/4 Sideroad & follow signs. #3757 Conc. 3 Nottawasaga Terms: cash or cheque.

Julie&Tom Wilson • 705-466-2916

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL A Request for Proposal package is currently available at the Mulmur Township Office and on our website www.mulmur.ca RFP-2019-01 – JANITORIAL SERVICES (Municipal Offices) All proposals must be received on the forms provided, in sealed envelopes or via email clearly marked as to contents and received by the undersigned no later than 1:00 pm Friday, July 12, 2019. Heather Boston Township of Mulmur 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur, ON L9V 0G8 hboston@mulmur.ca

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T. NASH

PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured

Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie

705-466-2149

General Practise of Law MediationandAlternative Dispute Resolution John L. Ferris www.ferrislaw.ca Megan L. Celhoffer

190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888

Host Your Party Rates starting at $30/hour

Event pricing available sara@creemore.com • 705.466.9906

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

Dave North • 705-718-7370

Tree Time Outdoor Services

tree, stump & branch removal firewood cut and split wood chipping bush hogging

705-305-4420

Exterior Home Improvement Specialist EAVESTROUGH • FASCIA SOFFIT • SIDING Fast, Reliable, Guaranteed

416-523-4855

PLACE YOUR AD HERE 705-466-9906

Free Estimates

ECHO Classifieds

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 28, 2019 •

HORSE RIDING Come ride our range! We offer private trail rides for any level of rider, from beginner to advanced. Located in Mulmur Township, East of Honeywood. We ride through some of the prettiest terrain, with the best views, on the most amazing horses! Contact us today to reserve a date and time! Visit www.rawhide-adventures. on.ca or call us at 519-925-0152.

SALES BARN Elmvale Sales Barn & Flea Market. 3 kms west of Hwy 27 on Hwy 92. Open Sundays until Thanksgiving. Thursday Market begins June 27. Set up a booth & make some money. For info call 705322-6941 or 705-627-7759.

COLLECTOR A Collector trying to recreate an old time General Store is looking for items found in a General Store before 1960. Eg. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old paper items, comic books, signs, toys, advertising, old store stock, etc. Cash paid. 416-745-4981 or 416-953-6219.

YARD SALES Saturday June 29: Huge Yard Sale at 220 Mary St, Creemore, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household, store inventory from Solas Side Door, pool cover and life jackets. Sat. June 29 & Sun. June 30: Huge Yard Sale at 3571 Hogback Road, New Lowell, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3 wagons full and 10 tables. Too much stuff to list. Something for everyone. No early birds please. Saturday, July 6: Yard Sale at St. Patrick’s Hall, William Street at Pine, Stayner, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Items large and small from many families. Coffee and hotdogs for sale.

LOST / FOUND A pair of black wire framed GLASSES found. Pick up at Creemore Echo.

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

1 bedroom Apartment for rent at Creemore Shell with separate entrance. Also Convenience store for rent. Call 647-855-0942 for details.

Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781. Painting, Masonry & Parging. Professional quality. Now accepting new projects. Call Don for estimate at 405-424-0708 or 705-816-0708. K. Brulotte & Sons. Excavating, grading, site clearing & landscaping. Over 20 years experience. Call for free estimate. 705-443-7815. 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. Core Lawn Aeration removes small cores of soil from your lawn, allowing water, oxygen, and nutrients, to reach the root system. Rate for average size lawn is $40. Organic Lawn Care Program, and Eco-Friendly Lawn and Garden Maintenance also available. To refresh your lawn, call or text Martin at 705-716-0549, or email mnwoodward23@gmail.com. Decks, fences and more! Give us a call for a free estimate on your next outdoor/indoor project. We also serve the Agriculture sector for all your fencing needs. www.rusticdesignbuild. com 705-220-0913 or email us at rusticdesignbuild@gmail.com. CC's Professional Cleaning. Residential, commercial, postconstruction & chalets. Free estimates. Call 705-351-0773.

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RENTALS

are on the menu. Dine in or take out until 7 p.m. 705-466-5621.

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CELEBRATIONS

THANK YOU IRWIN, John – Words can not express how grateful we are for all the acts of kindness and sympathy provided after John’s passing. Thank you for donations to St. David’s and Everett Fire Fighters Association and arrangements and cards. A special thank you to Reverend Darryl Wright for all of his support and to Drury Funeral Home for the caring service provided. To Alana and Clare, for organizing the luncheon and to all who contributed, we thank you. To Marcy, the arrangements were perfect. To the Everett Fire Station, the respect that was shown was truly impressive and deeply appreciated. Helen, Julie and family.

CANADA DAY Canada Day Fireworks are a big expense, please donate to the donation jars at local businesses or the Boot Drive or contact Norm Nordstrom at 705-466-6748 to donate.

GOOD FOOD BOX

50th Anniversary Celebration for Doug & Barb Dickinson on Saturday, July 6 at Centennial United Church, Stayner, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Happy Birthday to Florence Bremner! Hope you had a great day! from your friend Georgi

IN MEMORIAM

The Georgian Good Food Boxes which sell for $18. Contents vary from month to month. Order by Wednesday, July 3 at The Creemore Branch of Clearview Library or online for an additional small fee. Pick up at Creemore library afternoon on July 17. Call 705-428-5537 or visit www. ggfb.ca for more info.

CONSTRUCTION

JWJ CONSTRUCTION Pride through workmanship to each and every customer. OWNER JOE JAMES jwjcon1@gmail.com Specializing in concrete, decks, framing and renos

DOBINSON, MARION GRACE In loving memory of Our Dear Mom, Mother in-Law and Gramma Sept. 8, 1944 - June 28, 2017 The touch of your hard working hands gave us your strength and courage to face each and every day with a smile. Your love, kindness and gentleness add to the lovely memories we hold so dear.

AUCTIONS

We think of you each and every day Mom and Gramma, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for all the love and happiness we all shared together.

Bob Severn Auction Register

Love always and forever, John, Sharon, Lance and Kristopher

Sat. July 6: Auction at 10 a.m. of tractors, backhoe, truck; equip, shop, firewood. For Rene Forbes & the Estate of the late Paul Forbes. #6183 21/22 Sideroad Nottawasaga in Clearview Township (south of Stayner).

It pays to advertise in The Creemore Echo Classifieds!

705-872-5548

Mon. July 1 Canada Day: Auction at 10 a.m. of 24 ant. tractors, vehicles, machinery, misc. Held at #6622 Third Line West Garafraxa Township (near Fergus).

Fri. July 12 at 10 a.m. Auction sale of 4 tractors, dozer, truck, farm equipment, antiques for Glen Kozak. #1495 Line 8 Nort Oro-Medonte Twp.

Ph: 519-925-2091

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

Contact us by Tuesday at 5 p.m. to place your ad in that Fridayʼs edition. at 705-466-9906 or info@creemore.com. $17 plus hst for 25 words or less.

• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 28, 2019

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

The plants chosen for the BIA’s bike flower baskets were selected to attract pollinators. Butterflies love the begonia, mandevilla, cala lilies and scaviola.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held June 18 to commemorate the opening of the Story Book Trail at Clearview Meadows Elementary School. A joint effort between the school and Clearview Township’s Parks, Culture & Recreation Department, the Story Book Trail will link with the 5.5 km EcoPark Trail loop that connects Clearview Meadows, Stayner Collegiate Institute (SCI), local neighbourhoods and downtown Stayner. Funding provided by Clearview Meadows Elementary School Parent Council, Clearview Township and TD Bank, and a pollinator garden created by SCI’s green energy students , has contributed to this community project.

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TENDER

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator – Full-time Clearview Township is currently seeking a Full-time Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

TENDER # 2019-Fire 001 1-NEW 3/4 TON PICK-UP RESPONSE TRUCK

Qualifications: Recognized Post-Secondary Diploma in Business or Accounting, including Payroll Functions with at least 1-year related experience. Experience in benefits administration is preferred. Working knowledge of Employment Standards, Canada Revenue Agency Payroll Deductions and Regulations, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board forms and regulations, Service Canada forms and regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and any other rules and regulations pertaining to payroll and benefit administration duties. Having obtained Canadian Payroll Certification (PCP) is an asset to this role.

TENDERS TO BE RECEIVED BY 1:00 P.M. ON: July 19, 2019 TENDERS TO BE OPENED AT 1:05 P.M. ON: July 19, 2019 ONE 3/4 TON PICK-UP TRUCK (GAS)

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Deputy Treasurer, works both individually and as a team member preparing special reports regarding salary/wages/hours/employee data for all members of senior management team at their request. The preferred candidate will posses a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint along with Windows, Outlook and Explorer. They must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, as well be able to review, reconcile and submit monthly/annual HST, WSIB, OMERS, and EHT filings. They will be required to provide accounting guidance to the service board and committees including the Small Halls Festival. They must be able to operate equipment including phone, computer, copier/fax machine, mailing machine and folding machine. The preferred candidate would be required to demonstrate experience and proven ability in creating and maintaining a liaison with the Clearview Administrative Center, general public and corporations with a high frequency of interruptions of regular work while displaying a professional, enthusiastic and courteous demeanor at all times. They may be required to perform other duties as may be assigned in accordance with Department and Corporate objectives. Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $47,192 to $57,366 yearly plus a competitive benefits package. 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 # 2019-023 to Human Resources by July 1, 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

The Township of Clearview proposes to purchase ONE new 3/4-ton pick-up truck; Regular Cab, Four Wheel Drive. The truck shall conform to the details contained in the accompanying specifications. Delivery date is expected to be approximately 10 weeks from Tender close. Sealed tenders are to be submitted in duplicate on forms and in envelopes plainly marked TENDER # 2019-Fire 001 with the bidder’s name and shall be received by the undersigned no later than: 1:00 P.M. on July 19, 2019 Tenders will be opened publicly at 1:05 P.M. on July 19, 2019 THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED

FOR DETAILS AND PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS VISIT www.clearview.ca/tenders Mike Rawn, C.E.T. Director of Public Works Township of Clearview Administration Office 217 Gideon Street, Box 200 Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0

SUMMER COUNCIL MEETINGS Council Chambers 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON July 15 at 5:30 PM July 29 at 5:30 PM August 12 at 5:30 PM For more meeting dates visit: www.clearview.ca