The Creemore
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Friday, October 18, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 42 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore
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Halloween photo BOOth Participating downtown businesses will be staying open late on Halloween to welcome trick-or-treaters. The Creemore Echo crew will be handing out candy. Please come by between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 to show off your costumes and have your photo taken at our spooky photo booth.
First annual Pumpkin Walk at Hospice
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
At an all-candidates meeting hosted by the Stayner Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, a veteran asks candidates, would their parties stop the claw back on military pensions? climate action. Sommer said although it’s good to see young people engaged, “there is a certain amount of fear mongering.” C o n s e r v a t i v e c a n d i d a t e Te r r y Dowdall agreed saying, “I don’t think 'the sky is falling' is the right message for kids.” Another resident asked Dowdall how he could be trusted to focus on climate change when he didn’t even
attend the local 100 Debates on the Environment. He defended himself saying he had a prior commitment to attend the County of Simcoe Warden’s Gala, where $55,000 was raised for the United Way of Simcoe Muskoka. He said he has been out knocking on doors and he is hearing that the number one issue for people is lower taxes. (See “Debate” on page 5)
OFM investigating house fire explosion by Trina Berlo A house fire on Concession 3 South Nottawasaga, near Avening, is now under investigation by the Office of the Fire Marshal. “It appeared there had been an explosion which resulted in rapid fire spread and as winds increased it definitely fanned the fire promoting more rapid fire growth,” said Clearview Township Fire Chief Roree Payment. “Crews worked very hard to bring the fire under control however due to wind conditions and the house’s location, being on a hill, unfortunately the house
was lost to fire.” He said the explosion came from within the home, and is the reason the OFM and the TSSA – Technical Standards and Safety Authority – were both called to investigate. When the initial fire call came in at 2:40 p.m., Payment said he was the first on scene and found a fully involved fire. He said there was one person home at the time and they had escaped without injury. He said the wind picked up shortly after firefighting efforts began. All stations responded to the call and
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Climate concerns raised at Stayner Q&A by Trina Berlo The Stayner arena hall was packed Tuesday evening during an allcandidates meeting for Simcoe-Grey, hosted by the Stayner Chamber of Commerce. With the exception of opening and closing remarks from each of the five candidates on the panel, the format was a Q&A from the audience. People lined up to ask questions on a wide range of topics, with climate change being a major theme. Similar to the Oct. 3 Debate on the Environment in Collingwood, Liberal candidate Lorne Kenney, Green candidate Sherri Jackson and NDP candidate Ilona Matthews all agreed their parties would work to meet and exceed the Paris Accord’s carbon emission reduction targets. P e o p l e ’s P a r t y o f C a n a d a representative Richard Sommer reiterated his party’s position that climate change is not necessarily caused by human activity and therefore no action is required. Leader Maxime Bernier says he would withdraw from the Paris Accord. The Conservatives have committed to meeting the Paris Accord targets but would scrap the carbon tax. One resident asked candidates to respond to Greta Thunberg’s call for
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because of the rural location, pumpers were called in from Mulmur and AdjalaTosorontio. Payment said because of the ongoing investigation, firefighters worked to control the fire while at the same time preserving as much of the scene as possible. Firefighters were on scene all weekend, finally clearing the scene and leaving it in the hands of OFM on Monday. Through the Mutual Aid program, Wasaga Beach firefighters covered the area while Clearview’s resources were being directed toward the fire.
Hospice Georgian Triangle is hosting its first Annual Pumpkin Walk at Campbell House on Friday, Nov. 1. People are invited to bring their carved pumpkins to Campbell House on Friday, Nov. 1 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and return at 6:30 p.m. for a stroll through the Robert C and Ricki Thompson Sanctuary Garden, lit up by the Jack-o’-lanterns donated by the community. There will be treats for the wee ones, who are welcome to wear their costumes. Park at the Old Village (Legion) Park alongside the baseball diamond and soccer field on Erie Street or at the Collingwood Legion and walk up the driveway at 240 Erie Street to Campbell House for the Pumpkin Walk. All carved pumpkins will be composted after the event.
NCPS hosts Fall Into Winter Vendor Night Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School’s Fall into Winter Vendor Night is taking place on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a variety of items available to purchase, ranging from handmade crafts to some of your favourite product companies. Darcique and representatives from Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, Arbonne, Mystic Finds, Voxx Sox, Young Living, Sizzle, Usborne Books, Steeped Tea and more. New this year, every vendor is donating an item for a silent auction taking place at the school the same night.
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 18, 2019
COMMUNITY Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908
THIS WEEKEND Oct. 18 to Oct. 26
• Clearview Community Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the GNE Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Rd. N, Stayner. Shows will be held Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Oct. 20 at 3 p.m., Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets on website or at A&D Birdseed, 1617 County Road 42, Stayner. $30/person for premium, or regular $25/adult, $20/child. Contact www.clearviewcommunitytheatre.ca or clearviewcommunitytheatre@rogers.com. 705-888-2894.
Saturday, Oct. 19
• Annual Creemore Legion Bazaar featuring over 25 local crafters 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For more information contact Dawn 705-4662835. • Georgian Bay Reads - Defenders from five local libraries will argue for their favourite Canadian book to be the one book that you will want to read this fall/winter season. Meet at the Elmvale Community Hall at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Complimentary tickets to the local version of Canada Reads are now available at participating libraries. Call 705-428-3595 or drop by Stayner Branch to reserve your seats.
Sunday, Oct. 20
• Church Services on page 5
UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, Oct. 21
Wednesday, Oct. 23
• Bid Euchre Tournament at Collingwood Leisure Time Club. Cost is $12 which includes lunch at noon and cards at 1 p.m. Also there will be lucky draw, share the wealth and 50/50 draw. For more information and pre-registration call 705-4459685 or 705-888-9288.
Thursday, Oct. 24
• Annual “Dust Em Off Ski Swap” at Highlands Nordic. For more info e-mail Kelly at skiinfo@ highlandsnordic.ca.
• The Dunedin Women’s Friendship Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. All welcome for fun and fellowship at Dunedin Hall. • Ladies dart night at the Creemore Legion starting on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. $12 to start. $2 for each week after. Everyone welcome. • Have a ball with Pilates Instructor Karin on Thursday nights bouncing, rolling, balancing and stretching on the big stability ball plus using other small equipment. A fun and effective workout for your mind and body. The Sanctuary, 1 Caroline St. W (St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church) 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $20 drop in or class passes are available at the studio.
Friday, Oct. 25
• Double Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Caroline Street W., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup. Bring a friend and enjoy.
Saturday, Oct. 26
• Plastic Pollution & Human Health A free community presentation featuring Sam Cherniak, PhD candidate and Joanne Rovet, PhD at New Hope Community Church 690 Riddell Rd., Orangeville. Doors open at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Donations appreciated. www. monomulmur.com.
Saturday Oct. 26 & Sunday, Oct. 27
Sunday, Oct. 27
• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion from 8:30 a.m. 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 W.
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• Centennial United Church Turkey Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Centennial United Stayner, 234 William St. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings and home-made pies for dessert. Take-outs also available. Adults $18, Children (6-12) $9, Free for children under 5, Families $50 (minimum 2 adults)
Friday, Nov. 1
• NCPS' Fall into Winter Vendor Night will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 240 Collingwood St., Creemore. Vendors include Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, Arbonne, VoxxSox, Usborne Books, Steeped Tea, Darci Que and many more. New this year - every vendor is donating an item for a silent auction taking place the same night! Contact Mark McCain at mmccain@scdsb.on.ca or Kim Morby at morbyfundraising@outlook.com, 705-3510117.
• GNE Fashion Show starting at 7 p.m. for a fun evening of fashion, entertainment, silent auctions and shopping. Only $15 per person. Tickets available at Stayner Town & Country; Dovetail Interiors, Nottawa; Appeal Boutique, Northern Reflections and Posh in Collingwood or call Diane at 705-443-0514. • Friday Pub Night with Live music by the Browns from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m at All Saints' Anglican Church. Light Hors’ D’oeuvres (included in price) Beer and Wine available at the cash bar only 70 tickets available at the church office. A fun enjoyable evening. • Elliott Brood at The Avening Hall in concert with BA Johnston and Flesh Rag in an All-Hamilton Extravaganza. Tickets $35 available online at www.aveninghall.com or contact sara@creemore. com or at the Creemore Echo.
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Saturday, Nov. 2
• GNE Christmas Craft Show at the Great Northern Exhibition Fairgrounds from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $2. A large array of needlework, sewing, quilts, Christmas decor and crafts, baking, and the Nottawasaga Model Railroaders displaying their model trains for kids and kids-atheart. Lunch booth provided. Info call 705-4662000 or visit www.greatnorthernex.com. • Annual Food and Foliage Dinner hosted by the Tree Society of Creemore. Station on the Green at 5 p.m. Speaker Rick Grillmayer, Manager of the Forestry division of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. $25 includes lasagna dinner, presentation and membership in the TSOC for 2020. Tickets are limited. Tickets available at Creemore Echo office, Creemore Village Pharmancy or a TSOC member.
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Thursday, Nov. 7
Saturday, Nov. 16
• Turkey Harvest Supper at the Sunnidale Corners Hall with all the fixings and desserts. Get your tickets early. Limited to 40 people per sitting. Licensed event. First sitting at 5 p.m. and second sitting at 7 p.m. Adult: $17 per person, Children 12 and under $8. Tickets available from Marianne Buie at 705-428-0223 and Barb Harvey at 705428-5063. • Weekend Pilates A full workout that will tone, shape, lengthen and strengthen your whole body, and relax/focus your mind. Using small equipment on the mat, including rollers and stretch bands, this is a great way to start your weekend. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $20 per class or class passes are available at the studio. The Sanctuary, 1 Caroline St. W., Creemore (St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church). • Christmas Bazaar at All Saints’ Anglican Church Elgin and Ste Marie St. Collingwood from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home baked goods and preserves, Christmas Treasure Shop, knitting, crafts and raffles. Lunch: Sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, sweet pastries and fruit and tea or coffee, $7.50.
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Sensory friendly shopping coming to Foodland by Bonnie MacPherson If you find bright fluorescent lights and constant sound a bit overwhelming, relief is on the way. Beginning this month, Foodland Creemore will introduce sensory friendly shopping on Monday nights. New owner Sim Spry describes the initiative as a grassroots, store-led movement which has the backing of Foodland’s parent company, Sobey’s. It’s about being inclusive and providing people with an alternative shopping environment. Since testing the concept at stores in PEI last fall, Sobey’s has rolled out sensory friendly hours at locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and British Columbia. The first Ontario stores joined the movement earlier this year. Response has been overwhelmingly positive, both from people with sensory sensitivities and those who simply appreciate the more relaxed environment. Even employees report that they find the stores calmer and more inviting on sensory friendly nights. Sensory sensitivity is a problem for a growing segment of the population. The Centre for Disease Control reports that as of 2018, one in 59 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with boys four times more likely to be affected. Symptoms vary in severity, but according to Board Certified Behaviour Analyst Emily Beresford, the common factor is difficulty in processing everyday sensory information. Stimuli, as seemingly innocuous as a noisy air conditioner, can be very upsetting and can impact behaviour. Often parents of children with autism simply avoid stressful situations, such as the typical retail environment. Beresford says small changes like BIA-2018_HalloweenAd.pdf 1 10/17/18
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Foodland owners Ashley and Sim Spry are proud to introduce Sensory Friendly shopping on Mondays, starting Oct. 28.
dimmer lights and reduced ambient noise can make a big difference in quality of life for those afflicted and their families. During sensory friendly hours at Foodland Creemore, lights will be dimmed by roughly 50 per cent, and sounds such as PA systems, music, telephones, scanners, and registers will be silenced or reduced. Starting Oct. 28, Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be designated sensory friendly shopping. Spry will rely on feedback from the community to determine whether those hours should be expanded. Since officially taking over the Creemore store in June, Spry has been impressed by the warm welcome from the community. He grew up in the Shelburne area, where he got his first job as a grocery clerk at the age of 14 and he’s been in the ever since. In 2018, he 5:08 business PM
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joined the Sobey’s Franchise Trainee Program, and when the Creemore store became available, he leapt at the chance. He and wife Ashley and their two small children look forward to making Creemore their home. Spry loves the sense of ownership that shoppers feel toward their Foodland. He recognizes that, more than just a place to buy groceries, the store is a meeting place in the community. He is committed to featuring local items such as Woods Honey, garlic from local farms and a range of produce from The New Farm. He is proud that Foodland was the first major grocer in the province to stock Miller’s Dairy Ice Cream. Spry wants to ensure that Foodland delivers the best possible shopping experience for all of their customers and promises that sensory friendly shopping is just the beginning.
Village Green project manager hired
by Inese Bite The Clearview Council’s approval of the Creemore Village Green Project and Creemore Community Foundation Agreements at the Oct. 7 council meeting means that the Creemore Community Foundation and TD Bank have the approval required to close the donation and transfer of the bank lands to the Foundation. The anticipated closing date is on or before the end of October. Following the council approval, the Foundation announced the hiring of First Step Building Consultants to be project manager. Owner Abbey Scott, Collingwood native and resident, explained that her firm will “provide help with any first steps in construction, e.g., tendering, estimating, permits, contracts, liaisons between all parties, and project management.” With the assistance of Scott, the Foundation will be submitting within the next two weeks the application to the Township for the demolition of the bank building and hiring a local contractor to do this work. However, before demolition can occur, trees remaining on the site throughout the construction period must first be protected against damage. In addition, the plants, shrubs, and trees in the Creemore Horticultural Society’s current garden beds must be relocated to a site where they will be safe-guarded during the construction period, now planned to be completed by fall 2020. Clearview Nursery crews are currently building holding beds on vacant township land behind (See “Plants” on page 9)
Plastic Pollution & Human Health Saturday, October 26th at 9:30am
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Panel: Sam Cherniak, Joanne Rovet, Cecily Ross and Arnold DeGraaff.
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 18, 2019
OPINION EDITORIAL
Non-partisan democracy The tone of this federal election has been nasty. Not unusual, but when in the thick of it, inundated with attack ads and comments from voters who blindly support one party or another, it somehow feels nastier than any other we have endured. During this past federal term we were robbed of our chance at proportional representation so maybe it’s time to look at deeper voter reform. What if we took the partisanship out of politics entirely? Non-partisan democracy already exists, and although not perfect, it does work in many ways. Essentially, members of the government would all sit as independents. It does happen in other parts of the world but it also happens right here at home. Our municipal level governments are non-partisan, meaning they represent their constituents directly and are not bound by any party platform. (It’s true that some municipal representatives have allegiances to political parties at the provincial and federal levels, but they are not supposed to be swayed in their decision-making.) The theory is that a parliament made up of independents would be forced to work together if they had any hope of getting anything done. They would also be free to come up with creative solutions that benefit their ridings. This may be naïve but after watching the leaders and local candidates posturing on the minutia of their platforms, one comes away thinking something has to change. In Canada, most agree that life is pretty good. There is a lot we could do better but we agree on the basic concepts of health care, education and housing. Canadians have certain shared values. It must be acknowledged that not all Canadians reap the benefits of this great country, and there is work to be done to elevate all communities. Take climate change for instance, with the exception of the People’s Party, all parties agree that something needs to be done to meet the Paris Accord targets but each one has a different plan as to how, so we spend weeks and years criticizing the others’ plans and therefore absolutely nothing is done. From the outside, it appears it’s the party politics that is the distraction. Take away partisanship and the tone of our elections would change significantly. Again, members would be free to put proposals forward and seek support on their own merit, rather than being up against those who are always holding the party line.
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THE WAY WE WERE
Creemore Continuation School students Christina Tilden and Anne Russell, May 1952. Please send photos of The Way We Were to editor@creemore.com or bring them in to the office.
LETTER
Summon best vote for best shared future Editor: I am writing in response to Suzanne Wesetvik’s recent column which shared the idea of “co-voting” in order to consider the perspective and concerns of our youth within our voting choices. Coming from a family with a bundle of nieces and nephews who are not yet voting age and some offspring of my own, the idea to vote with their concerns in mind makes the action of voting a more meaningful gesture. I suppose that in this sense, we voters become the elders caring for the next generations.
Given the topics being explored in this election, especially Climate Change (be that interpreted as global warming or the emergence of the next ice age) we might summon our best vote to make our best shared future. Having recently read Becoming Wise by Krista Tippett, the author invoked both “reverence” and “restraint” when considering how we should approach activities that impact the world in which we live. Both seem wonderful words to guide our actions and choices together. Laura Wark, Creemore.
All welcome at Legion activities by Doug Mills Do you know about the Creemore branch of The Royal Canadian Legion? Contrary to the belief of some, The Legion accepts membership applications from everyone, not just military personnel. Several current members are associate members without military credentials and help with various functions carried out by the Legion’s Creemore branch. The Legion’s kitchen is the only local large facility in Creemore that is licensed by the Ontario Health Department to prepare and serve meals for
Legion News up to 170 diners. The Legion is also licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. Arguably the sole service club in the Creemore area, The Legion underwrites several free community activities such as: The Community Christmas Dinner on Dec. 25, Canada Day celebrations and fireworks, annual children’s Public Speaking Contests, and the following weekly events: • Mondays – Cadets, 7 p.m.; Euchre, 7:30 p.m. • Tuesdays – Beavers and Cubs, 6:30 p.m. (See “Many” on page 5)
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Vitamin D needed as days shorten IN GOOD HEALTH
As fall is upon us and especially in the fall and Daylight Savings Time winter months. The higher is around the corner, the dose is recommended importance for Vitamin D for most of us suffering supplementation is greater. from a deficiency. It is Vitamin D is a super a fat-soluble vitamin so vitamin that most of us this means that you can don’t get nearly enough of overdose, since it is stored Kate HUNTER in fat tissue. here in Canada. Low blood levels have been Anything over 4,000 IU/day is associated with Cancer, Asthma in considered mega-dosing, so talk to children, fatigue, depression and your naturopath to know what the best frequent colds/flues. dose is for you. There is a lot of contradicting Nursing moms and children are methodology as far as the proper also at risk for this vitamin deficiency. dose. Truly you can only know your Babies and young children are deficiency and therefore how much recommended to take around 400 you need to take by testing levels in IU of vitamin D per day and nursing your blood. moms should take around double the Studies have shown that most adults normal adult dose (between 5000are safe to take 2,000-4,000 IU per day, 8000 IU).
My preferred Vitamin D product is D mulsion 1000 by Seroyal. It is an easy gel that you can take each morning (also kid friendly). Also, be sure that you are also trying to get outside in the sunshine most days the sun activates Vitamin D in order for our bodies to be able to utilize it. Foods that you can consume that are high in vitamin D are; Salmon, herring, sardines, shrimp, oysters, egg yolk, mushrooms and fortified foods like soy milk, orange juice and cereals. In good health, Dr. Kate Hunter, ND.
Kate Hunter is a naturopathic doctor who is practising at Bod 'n Balance on weekends. Visit www. katehunternd.com.
Many opportunities to support the Legion (Continued from page 4) • Wednesdays – Ladies’ Darts, 7:30 p.m. • Thursdays – Euchre, 1 p.m. • Fridays – Mixed darts, 7 p.m. • Weekends – Both the Lounge and Hall are available for rentals. Contact Dee at 705-441-3709. This year, the Legion will host the Creemore Farmers’ Market in its Hall on Dec. 8, 14, 21 and again in January through April of 2020, on selected dates. Other significant dates include the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the Cenotaph, with a service in the Legion Hall at 10:45 a.m., followed
by a free lunch. All are welcome. Poppies will be on sale from Nov. 1-11, the proceeds of which support needy veterans to meet their living and medical costs. All services carried out by the Legion are volunteer in nature, which requires both willing members and financial support. Traditional ways and means of funding the branch include: • Monthly Sunday breakfasts on Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 15, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • A 50/50 draw to be drawn Dec. 21, just in time for Christmas. Tickets are available at several village retailers and The Creemore Echo.
• Sponsorship of various functions including Canada Day events. • Membership in the Legion bearing annual dues of $45. To keep the foregoing community activities alive and healthy, please consider supporting The Legion, either through membership, sponsorship, participation in fundraising events, or rental of its licensed facilities.
Debate covered wide range of topics
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(Continued from page 1) He said people are struggling and they can’t afford any more tax increases. “I want money in my pocket,” agreed one woman who came to the microphone. During the Q&A, which lasted almost two hours, people took turns asking questions on everything from affordable housing, economics, education, veterans’ pensions, the opioid crisis, the regulation of vitamins, Quebec’s law banning public servants from wearing religious symbols, farming and more. The line of questioning often circled back to climate change, and the youth action surrounding Thunberg. Toward the end of the evening, one speaker said he had attended the climate strike and he heard their demands that politicians should not only work to meet the Paris Accord obligations but that they should stop attacking each other and work together. Voting Day is Monday, Oct. 21.
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Creemore celebrated Thanksgiving weekend by welcoming members of the Toronto and North York hunt and their hounds. The annual Creemore Apple Pie Contest was held Saturday, with the difficult job of judge going to Linda Cockton and Elise Beauregard (bottom right). Top right: Jane Morey won third place, and Brad Lebeck won second. The first place winner, Sandra Inmal, could not be in attendance to claim the red ribbon.
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Club members spice things up in the kitchen by Trina Berlo The Gorgeous Spice Club co-founders Lindan Courtemanche and Louise Adams are on a quest to inspire people to be brave and creative in the kitchen. The two friends met while spending time in this area, with Courtemanche having a place near Creemore and Adams having a place in Mulmur. As their friendship blossomed they shared many meals together and discovered they have a shared passion for cooking. “Over the years we would trade recipes and talk about what made stuff fantastic, and that was the genesis,” said Adams. Self-proclaimed spice nerds, Courtemanche and Adams agreed they were the secret to any great dish. “We both fell head over heals for spices when we started researching it,” said Courtemanche. They developed a spice club, in which members are sent a spice of the month and a spice mix based on that spice. The two are meant to work harmoniously in a meal. They also include recipes, historical information, spice culture tidbits and even a playlist of songs that connect to the spice. A complementary podcast will feature a chef who worked with that spice. Adams said they work very hard, but also have a lot of fun, coming up with the spice blends and assigning names inspired by pop culture. “Spices have always been this precious last minute thing and what we are really trying to do here is turn that experience around,” said Adams. “When you look at the ingredients based on what has the biggest impact on the flavour, and you think about the dish you are making based on a spice, it completely turns the whole experience upside down in a really fun way,” said Courtemanche. “We really are on a quest to make food fascinating by a combination of helping people explore, educating on spices, entertaining them with the history and the relevance, at the end delivering really thrilling taste. It’s really high impact cooking so it’s an interesting combination of all those elements,” said Adams. They are working with a third generation importer to source their spices. Their freshness, and grinding in
utilize their spice membership at local grocery stores. Charter memberships start at $99 and are available for delivery anywhere in Canada. Charter members receive special perks and offers. Sign up before Oct. 24. The Gorgeous Spice Club has launched on a crowdfunding platform in order to help build a community around their product. “We are super excited to see how many people in the Creemore area have signed up and we can’t wait to start shipping the product,” said Courtemanche. To sign up, visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/thegorgeous-spice-club.
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Lindan Courtemanche (left) and Louise Adams small batches to preserve the oil content, results in the high quality of the flavour and aroma in their spices. “It’s a really premium quality of spice and then handled in such a way to bring the most flavour to it,” said Courtemanche. While the spices may be exotic, the ingredients in the accompanying recipes are not. They have made sure that people can source everything they need to
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Thank You! Clearview Township would like to thank all the hall board members, volunteers, service clubs, sponsors and partners for their dedicated contributions towards making the 6th annual Small Halls Festival a success! A very special thank you is extended to the 300 volunteers, many of whom work year-round to make the Small Halls Festival a big success!
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Clearview Fire and Emergency Services named its Junior Chiefs of the Day on Oct. 10, with Libby Mckee, in kindergarten at Nottawa Elementary School, and (holding the fire hose) Payton Di Fruscia, in Grade 2 at Nottawa Elementary School in Grade 2 getting the top job. Contributed photo
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FOR DOUG PEACOCK 1816 SIMCOE CTY. RD. 42
PH. 705-428-5533 DIRECTIONS South of Stayner north of Cashtown Corners on S C R 42 west side.
SAT. OCT. 26 AT 10 AM
Tractors Case 1290 – 2 WD c/w 56L ldr. needs clutch; Farmall A (cultvision); A.C. WC; Equip. 2 Oliver 3F trail plows; 2 – 3F trail plows; manure spreader; M.H. 6 plate one way disc; D.B. – 3F plow; 14’ – S tang 3 ph. cult; Bush Hog Squeeler 7’ off set bush hog; Farm King 6’ Bush Hog; Case 8’ 3 ph. disc;7’ Lucknow snow blower; 17 tooth trail cult; side delivery rake; 2 J.D. flat rack wagons 18’ & 20’ new racks, one with J.D. caps; V type snow blower; QA bale & manure forks; dual wheel trailer; steel land roller; horse sleigh; buzz saw; sq. hay feeder; Craftsman 11.5 – 30” snow blower; roto tiller; 4 bush cord of apple & beech; pile of elm; Misc. Chain saws; lanterns; snow shoes; chain binders; tools; propane stove; pump organ; old cabinet radio; iron bed; 3 Globe school desks; Acme stove; Raymond treadle sewing machine; bob sled; organ stool; dble. sink; round dining room table; old crocks; dressers; 25 cigarette & oil tins; Artic Cat Cougar (no ownership); pile of plywood; entertainment centre; rolls of wire; china cabinet; no. of chain saws; gun cabinet; Simonize pressure washer N.I.B.; tires & rims; dishes; boxes of misc.; tools; Terms Cash or known cheque with proper ID only. M/C, Visa and Interac. Neither the owner nor Auctioneer will be responsible for accident or property loss. Washroom.
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We seven full tables for cards. 50/50: Bill Martin, Morris Tymchuk, Joan Monaghan, Jim Rigney, Wayne Eltervoog. Moon shots: Lois Walker, Isabelle Gubbels, Wayne Eltervoog. Peter Gubbels got the travel prize. Winners: Wayne Eltervoog, 303; Gwen Plummer, 282; Lois Walker, 262; Al Avery, 252. Low: Janice Stephens, 98. Lucky chair: John vanVoorst.
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Estate Sale for the late Pat Conley of Loretto. Pat was famous for his collection consisting of quality outdoor gear, shotguns, rifles, handguns, edged weapons, etc. Up for auction is an outstanding amount of reloading equipment including live ammo. Firearms will be sold as catalogued lots. Sale day will also feature a wide variety of accessories, only being sold to the live bidders. Features: Colt, Beretta, Browning, Ruger, Remington, Savage, Uberti, etc.
We missed an important step in Linda Cockton’s apple pie tutorial in last week's edition. Once the apple mixture is in the pie shell, she sprinkles it with a quarter cup of brown sugar and adds dabs of butter, before putting on the top crust. Also, it’s Five Roses flour that she uses. Sorry Linda!
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Plants moved to holding beds (Continued from page 3) the Creemore Library. Hill ‘N Dale Landscaping will transfer the plant materials to their temporary home by the end of the first week in November. The concept design presented by Jennifer Nagai to the community at the Sept. 22 public meeting received widespread community approval for incorporating constructive public comments on prior designs. Community approval was evidenced in several ways: 1) a formal vote by the Hort Society gave 83 per cent approval by the voters to the design; 2) a poll of BIA members indicating 81 per cent of BIA respondents believe the proposed Village Green will aid in the beautification of Creemore; 3) public participation by several new and long-term residents at the council meeting; and 4) feedback submitted to Sass Dempsey, communications coordinator for the Build Team. With community approval in hand, Nagai and PFS Studio will proceed with the detailed design development
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM for Low Income Seniors and Low Income Persons with Disabilities If a tax increase was imposed on your property this year and you feel you meet the criteria below, we encourage you to complete an application for a rebate. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2019. You are eligible for this program if you are a residential or farm property owner, spouse or same-sex partner of the owner and have owned property within Dufferin County for at least one year immediately preceding the date of application. A complete list of eligibility requirements is available upon request.
Abbey Scott of the Sept. 22 concepts. Information about the Village Green is available to the community at creemorevillagegreen.ca. Comments and questions may be directed to sass.dempsey@gmail. com.
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THANK YOU to the Beavers and Cub Scouts for you first aid assistance. Your help and skills was greatly appreciated in my time of need. Thank You! Katie Beaton
AUCTION Bob Severn Auction Register Ph: 519-925-2091
Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. 3rd generation auction sale of tractors machinery, antique and misc for Doug Peacock. #1816 Simcoe Cty Rd 42, south of Stayner. Friday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. Auction of gravely equipment shop, camera equipment, appliances. #3012 5 Sideroad Bradford West Gwillimbury Township. www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn
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FUNDRAISING FRIENDS OF THE EAST NOTTAWASAGA CEMETERY on Fairgrounds Road continue to raise money towards restoration and improvement to the cemetery. We would like to extend sincere “Thanks”to those that have contributed to date and inform you that we have contracted with Monument Restoration Ltd. to begin work on the project! As one of the oldest cemeteries in Simcoe County, many of the pioneers that settled in the area in the mid 1800s are resting here. Contributions towards this project can be made to the “East Nottawasaga Cemetery” c/o Morrison Farm, 1881 Concession 6, Creemore L0M 1G0.
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BLACK, Margaret Edith (nee Wilson) Died peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie at the age of 94. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Norman (2007). Loving mother of Wayne and his wife Pat, Norma and her husband Wayne Folkeard, June and her husband John Robinson, Carol and her husband Jack DeWinter, Bonny Black, David and his wife Lynn, Donna and her husband Bob Ronald, Debbie and her husband Claude Robitaille and predeceased by her daughter Joan. Cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Caring older sister of Donna Berntzen and dear aunt of Heather and her husband Darryl Fleck. Margaret cherished her family and the time they spent together. She will be deeply missed. Friends were received at the New Lowell United Church, 5227 County Road 9, New Lowell on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 11 a.m. for the Funeral Service in the Sanctuary at 12 noon. Reception followed at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 516, New Lowell. Interment to follow at Stayner Union Cemetery. If desired, a donation to the New Lowell United Church would be appreciated by Margaret’s family. Arrangements under the direction of the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home. To sign her Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.
SMART, Jean Ann January 7, 1949 - October 15, 2019 We announce the passing of this amazing lady, Jean Smart (née Bodkin) in her 71st year at the Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood. Family and friends are devastated by this sad news. Daughter of Florence (Gardiner) and the late Leigh Bodkin, Jean will be forever missed by her husband John, brother Doug Bodkin (Lorraine) of Bothwell, ON., and sister Loretta Johnson also of Bothwell. Beloved by mother-in-law Helen and the late John Smart, sister-in-law Darla and Bill McDonell, sister-in-law Cheryl Brown and Colin Nimmons. Jean was born in Chatham, Ontario and grew up on the family farm near Thamesville, Ontario. A graduate of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. Jean started in retail pharmacy in Mississauga, and then became the Director of Pharmacy at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. In 1979, Jean realized a life- long dream when she purchased Heslip’s Pharmacy in Creemore, ON., and established her own business known as Creemore Village Pharmacy. Jean served Creemore and the surrounding area for 35 years until she took retirement in 2014 due to her on-going battle against cancer. Initially diagnosed in1995 with bowel cancer, Jean later, with dignity and courage, battled liver cancer (2007), followed by lung cancer (2010) and most recently breast cancer in 2016 & 2018. Jean met future husband John on a blind date while attending her very first hockey game. They later married on December 15, 1973. Jean had many interests including cooking, reading, curling, baseball and hockey. She enjoyed the unique opportunity of attending some major sporting events such as the World Curling Championships, World Junior Hockey Championships and the first ever Baseball World Series played in Canada won by the Toronto Blue Jays. Jean was also passionate about travelling. In recent years, she particularly enjoyed renting a self-catering cottage in North Yorkshire, England. It was during these holidays to the United Kingdom that she was able to make new friendships and meet several prominent authors at Book Festivals that she and John attended. Jean was a tremendous supporter of all things Creemore, including the Creemore Tree Committee, Creemore Minor Hockey, Creemore Medical Centre, Creemore Minor Soccer, Creemore Figure Skating Club, Creemore Legion, Creemore Curling Club, Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society, and the Creemore Horticultural Society. We would like to thank the compassionate and professional care provided by the staff at Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) in Barrie, ON., and also at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood, ON., and in particular Dr. Lorna MacDougall who was always available when she was most needed. Visitation will be on Friday, October 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s United Church. A Celebration of Life service will take place at St. John’s United Church in the picturesque Village of Creemore on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. Reception to follow at the St. John’s United Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation or to the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) Foundation in memory of Jean Smart. Friends may visit Jean’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
TAYLOR, Effie Mary. Passed away peacefully in her own home in Creemore October 13, 2019 in her 102nd year, in the care of loving partner Ronald Parsons. She will be deeply missed by children, Dennis (Kelsang Chopel) of Collingwood and Chris of Dunedin, grandson Phil Hurst (Laura) of California, nieces Wendy Braun (Fred) and Judy Elliott (Dave) and nephew Larry Plumb (Sue) all of Stoney Creek and by her many local Creemore friends. Predeceased by her brother, Roy Summers, also a long time Creemore resident. Born Effie Summers on a farm in Lynden, Ontario, Effie graduated from the early one room school system, then technical school and went on to work as a legal assistant in Hamilton, and, once married (Samuel) in multiple volunteer roles. She founded with a handful of others the Lorne Park Public Library where she worked happily for many years both as volunteer and then employee of what became the Clarkson Lorne Park Library in Mississauga. Inveterately positive, she never met anyone she didn’t like and consider wonderful. An avid gardener and cook, her home was always filled with fresh flowers and the scent of home baked bread and her many amazing food preparations - cupboards and freezer were stuffed to the last with preserves, pickles and frozen products of the latest harvests. As per her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Donations appreciated to the Creemore ‘Big Hearts’ Club or the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, in memory of the many animals who gave her joy throughout her life. Friends may visit Effie’s 4 online 1 Book2of 9Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
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HETHERINGTON, Kathleen Winifred (nee Dean) passed away in her 94th year. Kathleen is predeceased by her parents Kate Edith Wright (nee Pritchard) and her father Daniel Dean, husband Ralph Hetherington and her sister Pauline Dixon (nee Dean). Kathleen is remembered by her daughter Martina Shaw (nee Hetherington), son in law Paul Shaw, her grandson John Sinclair and cousins Freda Sanderson (nee Wright) in England and Susan Ross (nee Dean) in Vancouver. Kathleen also leaves several nieces and nephews: William Hetherington (Andrea), Margaret Dailey Plouffe (Karl), Sharon Richer (Rob), Annette Hetherington (Tim), Brenda Nelles (Bruce), Sheila Kirkland (Dave), Barbara Sorenson (Jim), Norma Allen (Grant), Eleanor Meekes and Fred (Doris) Parry. Kathleen came to Canada as a warbride after WWII on the Aquitania. Kathleen enjoyed her many trips to Florida and England. She also enjoyed gourmet cooking , knitting, sewing, gardening and spent many hours looking after her home. Over Kathleen’s life span she had lived in Alliston, Woodbridge, New Hyde Park, New York State, New Toronto, Long Branch, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Wasaga Beach, Creemore and Luton, England. Many thanks to Waterside Retirement Lodge, Wasaga Beach and Creedon Valley Long Term Care in Creemore for their help and care of my mother in the last five years. Many thanks to Dr. Basinski and the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. Visitation will be held at W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria St.E., Alliston on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 12 p.m. until time of service in Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment at Alliston Union Cemetery. www.thomasfuneralhome.ca, 705-435-5101.
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO •
Friday, October 18, 2019
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
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Deputy Treasurer
Public Works Roads Operator 1 Permanent Full-time
Clearview Township stretches south from the shores of Georgian Bay, in the heartland of one of Ontario’s most beautiful recreation areas; - just a 90-minute drive from Toronto and other major centers in Southern Ontario. The region has a long history as one of Ontario’s favourite tourist and vacation destinations, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Our community offers all the modern urban amenities with the attractiveness and friendly charm of small-town quality of life. Clearview Township is currently seeking a Deputy Treasurer. Qualifications: Recognized degree Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Business Administration (Accounting) with 3 to 5 years related experience including experience supervising staff, as well, a CA, CGA or CMA designation. Certification in Municipal Management, as well as CMO and CRM designations, considered an asset. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Finance / Treasurer, the Deputy Treasurer is responsible for the coordination and supervision of municipal finance functions which includes cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, property tax billing and collection, water and sewer billing and collection, payroll, capital assets and development charges. The preferred candidate will possess extensive experience and success in managing an accounting information system including general ledger account maintenance, reconciliation, monthly reporting and reviewing financial controls to ensure all accounting procedures are within PSAB Principals. The preferred candidate will also possess a thorough understanding of statutory duties as established by Provincial legislation. Experience and proven ability in supervising staff and overseeing functions of a Finance Department. Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $81,143 to $98,629 plus a competitive benefits package including pension. Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2019-035 to Human Resources by November 8, 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
Clearview Township (Public Works Department) is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and team-oriented individual to perform the duties and responsibilities of Roads Operator. Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Foreman, Roads and Drainage, the Public Works Roads Operators are responsible for snow removal, sanding, inspecting and repairing roads infrastructure as well as clearing sidewalks, traffic control and ensuring compliance with current Road Safety standards. Special consideration will be given to those with Grader / Backhoe and or Excavator Operator experience. Skills and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment. Experience operating a grader is preferred. • Valid DZ Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • In addition to operating heavy equipment, must possess ability to operate utility trucks, pumps, compressors, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, two-way radios and phone. • Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and safe work practices. • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to perform heavy manual labour, including bending, stooping, reaching and lifting heavy objects. • Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. • Current WHIMIS training • In case of urgent call-ins, must be able to respond to the workplace within 30 minutes. Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $26.36 per hour to start, plus additional shift premiums dependant upon licencing. 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 # 2019-036 to Human Resources by October 25, 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
SEWER LINE MAINTENANCE IN STAYNER The Water / Sewer department will be overseeing Sanitary Sewer main flushing, cleaning & inspecting. Monday November 4 to Friday November 8, 2019, Between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm. A map of affected areas has been posted on our web-site www.clearview.ca The sewer main will be flushed/cleaned using high pressure water. Cleaning of mains could empty drains & traps in houses. On rare occasions, pressure cleaning has caused water to exit drains & toilets in homes. As a precaution leave toilet seats down, and cover drains in sinks, tubs and floors. After work has been completed run water into the drains to ensure the traps are full. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact the undersigned. Dale Lightheart, Water / Sewer, Foreman, Township of Clearview P. 705-428-5024 • P. 705-428-6230 ext. 303, E. dlightheart@clearview.ca