The Creemore
ECHO
Friday, July 26, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 30
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News and views in and around Creemore
INSIDE THE ECHO
Basket Challenge
Painting Party
Promo benefits Water First
Greens say no to plastic signs
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Chez Michel finds perfect fit in new owners by Trina Berlo Michel Masselin sees the transfer of ownership of his restaurant Chez Michel as a passing of the baton. He and Elinor are thrilled to have found buyers for their Creemore restaurant in Milynne Benoit and Winston Barrett, who will be taking over at the end of the month. The Masselins first opened Chez Michel at the end of 1989 in Craigleith, where it was located for 16 years before moving to Creemore in the fall of 2004, offering fine French cuisine to visitors and loyal customers. The Masselins said they have been looking for someone to take over but were holding out for the right buyer. When they met Benoit and Barrett, they knew it was a perfect fit. “We had a really good feeling about each other,” said Michel. Elinor said she was very excited at the beginning but now that it is happening and it is sinking in, it’s very emotional. Saturday will be Michel’s last day in the kitchen, before the restaurant closes for the switchover, and reservations are already booked solid.
Small Halls Festival
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Chez Michel restaurateurs Michel and Elinor Masselin with new owners chef Winston Barrett and Milynne Benoit, who will be in charge of the front of the house. While the switchover is bittersweet for the Masselins who are happy to have sold but also sad to go, it is a dream come true for Barrett, a red seal
chef who has always wanted his own restaurant. He said the decision to go into (See “Catering” on page 3)
Creativity on the menu at new pizzeria by Trina Berlo Creemore Pizza Co. is now open. People attending local events over the last few months may have had the opportunity to try the mini doughnuts made by Lori Judzinski. She has now opened her Francis Street pizzeria with a full menu, and yes, the doughnuts are included. Judzinski said she likes the idea of hosting the community at her new establishment, which she has decorated with meaningful found treasures, including old tailgates, signs, and hubcaps, creating a sense of nostalgia. (And she has added a few skulls because she really likes skulls). Booths provide a comfy place to wait for orders and there are a few tables for (See “Choose” on page 3)
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Lori Judzinski has taken over Life's a Slice, giving it a new image.
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Tickets are now on sale for the Small Halls Festival taking place at multiple venues in Clearview from Oct. 3-6. The headline events include Ken Yates in Singhampton; Jamie Williams Concert and Dance in Sunnidale Corners; The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey, a staged Reading in Dunedin; Nice Horse in Brentwood; Good Enough Live Karaoke in Avening; Monkey Toast Improv troupe in Duntroon; and Murder Mystery Night in Stayner. There are many other events celebrating arts, rural culture, food and beverages, in the communities’ small halls. A full schedule and tickets, including exclusive VIP experiences, are available at www.smallhallsfestival. ca. A special offer of $10 off each ticket is available for the first 200 sold, using the promo code SMALLHALLS10.
Essa Draft Horse Show The sixth annual Essa National Draft Horse Show returns to the Essa Agriplex on August 3-4. Originally created to take the place of the Canadian National Exhibition show, this show has established itself as the largest draft horse show in the province, thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, sponsors including many from this area, and exhibitors. A full slate of Belgian, Percheron, and Clydesdale/Shire line classes will be featured each morning. The Supreme Champion of each breed will compete in the Eberglo Draft Horse Challenge and accumulate points for the national competition. Hitch classes will entertain you all afternoon. Of special interest is the ladies’ cart class with a special prize for the best hat. The Open Classic Six Horse Hitch will be featured both days. Some of these hitches will be qualifying for the North American Classic Series. The youth exhibitors have special classes to demonstrate their ability to present a horse for the judge’s perusal and to drive in single and team classes. The Agriplex is located at 7505 10th Line, Essa Twp.
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