The Creemore
ECHO
Friday, June 21, 2019 Vol. 19 No.25
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INSIDE THE ECHO
Goodbye Pies
Run to the Top
Carruthers named top athlete
Pizza Perfect owners retire
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News and views in and around Creemore
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Roxodus Music Fest gets council approval by Trina Berlo Clearview council has paved the way for Roxodus Music Fest to go ahead. By approving a special event agreement and a temporary use zoning, council has given the goahead for organizers, even though some permits and required documents were still outstanding at the time. The approvals were voted on at a special meeting held Wednesday afternoon, in the final hours that would still allow for an appeal. Doug McKechnie was the only councillor to oppose both motions, saying there is too much of a downside and the concert – even though it is being held at Edenvale Aerodrome – is not an aviation related event. “I cannot support this at all,” he said. “We stand to lose a lot as a community. There will be very little economic benefit…” But it was Connie Leishman, the councillor for the ward, who had the toughest decision. She voted against the agreement but when it came time to vote for the zoning, she agreed to the option tabled (to permit one event in 2019 and one event in 2020, both with a maximum of five days). “This has been tough… It has
Province eyes local communities for LCBO stores Ontario government is planning to expand sales of beverage alcohol to nearly 300 new retail outlets, including 200 new LCBO Convenience outlets in underserviced communities. Four communities in this area have been identified as eligible locations for these new outlets, including: Everett, Lisle, New Lowell, and Nottawa. The LCBO has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking applications from local retailers. The deadline for applications is June 25.
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Township solicitor Jim McIntosh addresses council Wednesday, while Roxodus organizers and their legal counsel look on. affected my health but not as much as it has affected the health of my neighbours,” she said, fighting off tears. “This is a damned if you do and a damned if you don’t situation.” To her constituents she said, “I know you won’t trust me after this and that hurts because I’m the kind of councillor that likes to help her neighbours.” Leishman tried to have the motion
amended to add a caveat that the outcome of the 2019 event would impact the 2020 rezoning but found out it was not allowed. The lawyer acting on behalf of the municipality, Jim McIntosh, said not to worry, organizers would have to come back to council next year with a new special event agreement. The approvals went against the (See “County” on page 7)
Farm charity hits $1M target
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
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Sam Roberts Band was the surprise performer at The New Farm's Farms for Change on June 15. Although this year's total has not been tallied, over 10 years the event has raised more than $1 million for Community Food Centres Canada, The Stop and Regent Park Community Food Centres and local food banks. About 1,000 people make the event a success – including attendees, volunteers and the many chefs from 15 restaurants and other food providers.
Ruff Mudders run this weekend Abernant Vet Services is hosting the Ruff Mudder canine obstacle course this weekend, June 22-23. Take on a five-kilometre course for dogs and their owners over, under and around more than 80 obstacles through muddy forest and fields. The first heats start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and last heat leaves at 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest Doga Class (yoga with dogs) at noon on June 23. Abernant Vet Services is located at 6725 Highway 26, Stayner. Admission costs $60 per person and dog. (Doga is free). Contact 705-350-0878 or ruffmudderrace@hotmail.com. Find them on Facebook @ ruffmudderrace.
Digital art award open The BMFA's Living Water Digital Art and Technology Award (DATA) is open for submissions. DATA is for emerging digital artists submitting either still images or short videos. Cash prizes in both open and student Categories, $1,000 and $500 respectively. Deadline for entry is July 26. Visit www.bmfa.on.ca.
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