The Creemore
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Friday, December 6, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 49 www.creemore.com
INSIDE THE ECHO
Cyclo-Cross
Healthy Habits
Mulmur teen off to worlds
Youth Centre wins grant
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TD bank land deal closes
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Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation members were on the picket line in front of Stayner Collegiate Institute Wednesday during a one-day, province-wide strike in protest of the Ford government's increase of class sizes and mandatory e-learning courses.
First-year Clearview council member dies by Trina Berlo The community is shocked by the death of Ed Christie, Clearview Township councillor for the Nottawa area. Christie died Nov. 30 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Toronto from acute Leukemia. He was a very youthful 79, active in council business and present at many community events. “It is with deep sadness that I learned of Ed’s passing,” said Clearview Mayor Doug Measures in a statement released Monday. “He was a gentleman and a dedicated councillor to Clearview Township. His business experience and great interest in our community growth was an asset to our council.” In his first year on council, Christie championed the purchase of speed signs for Nottawa, in response to residents’
concerns. He also championed the reinstatement of a trails committee and was an advocate for snowmobilers. “Ed was a supporter of the trail network in Clearview Township and wanted us to connect our community with multi-use trails,” said Measures. “He will be missed at our council table and I will fondly remember our many debates and talks about Clearview.” The 43-year Nottawa resident was first elected to Clearview council in 2018 but he was a past council member in Collingwood, where he owned and operated Christie’s Clothing. Born and raised in Collingwood, Christie went to the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph after graduating from Collingwood Collegiate Institute. He bought the menswear shop in 1976 and (See “Christie” on page 3)
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by Trina Berlo It’s official. The TD Bank deal has closed. The property is now in possession of Creemore Community Foundation, said director Stuart Lazier. The Foundation secured the donation of the Mill Street bank, which was shuttered in May 2018. Through a yearlong process, which involved arduous public consultation, a plan for the creation of a programmed Village Green emerged. Lazier said the deal closed Nov. 29 and a demolition permit is in the process of being filed. The build team is also in the process of securing a contractor to remove the building, but an exact timeline is not known. The land won’t be transferred to the municipality until the construction work is done. As per a 20-year agreement with the Township of Clearview, which has yet to be finalized, the Foundation has permission to incorporate the horticultural park and a position of Station on the Green lands into the Village Green design. Many of the plants and some trees have been transferred to garden beds behind the Creemore library with the intention of incorporating them into the new Village Green garden beds. “We’re now trying to make decisions and come up with the final design,” said Lazier. He said they are into the detailed decision making about how much seating, where to put it, where to locate the water station, how to incorporate bikes, the canopy design, and the staging and sound. “We’re going through every single component of the design as we speak,” said Lazier. Once there is a final design, it will be shared with the community. “I think people are curious as to what the design will be so from our perspective we want to make sure we respect the consultation process,” said Lazier. Comments and questions are welcome. Contact sass.dempsey@gmail.com.
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COMMUNITY Calendar Friday, Dec. 6
• The Treblemakers In Concert. Home for Christmas featuring Christmas favourites and country rock hits by Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Elvis, Amy Grant, and more! Doors open at 7 p.m. show starts at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's United Church, 192 Mill St. Creemore. Freewill donations gratefully accepted. Ticket required for entry. For tickets and information call 705-352-4595 or info@thetreblemakers.ca.
Saturday, Dec. 7
• Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is once again proud to host Breakfast with Santa! Come out and take pleasure in the Christmas festivities and enjoy a wonderful pancake and sausage breakfast. Also, take part in the other fun events such as kids' shopping room, treasure tray raffles, kids' craft room, silent auction and a visit with Santa! New this year, we are also offering gluten-free pancakes! 8:30 a.m. until noon. Children, $5; adults, $7; family of 4, $20; family of 5, $25.
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• Christmas Market at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of vendors, breakfast available for purchase, a variety of bakers, food vendors and crafters to add to the shopping experience. • The Creemore Santa Claus Parade takes place at 1:30 p.m. Step back in time with an old-fashioned community parade in Creemore. Enjoy floats created by friends and neighbours and see Santa. Be sure to visit with local, independent retailers to find the perfect gift before or after the main event. • Christmas at the library is just around the corner and Herald the Library Dragon will be hosting our traditional after-party at the Creemore Branch from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please join us after visiting Santa Claus at the Creemore Log Cabin. Our Library Dragon will show you his holiday styling by offering lots of free family holiday crafts, good company and hot soup to "you and yours" at this time. • 3rd Annual Very Artisan Christmas Market featuring two levels of local artisans exhibiting their creations for all your unique gift giving needs at Nottawa Hall, 4129 Simcoe County Rd. 124 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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• Creemore Community Jingle Ball at Creemore Legion from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Come for a festive evening to get the holiday season started. 19+ event. Contact Natalie for more information, natalieagraves@gmail.com.
Sunday, Dec. 8
• Free public skating at Creemore Arena sponsored by the Stayner Lions Club from noon to 1:50 p.m. • Church Services on page 5. • Christmas Market at Creemore Legion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Lots of vendors, breakfast available for purchase, a variety of bakers, food vendors and crafters to add to the shopping experience. • "Celebrate the Season" A Christmas Cantata with special guests: Alliston Golden Bells from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 160 King St. S., Alliston.
UPCOMING EVENTS Mondays, Dec. 9
• Music Sound Lab for Kids and Youth. Learn new songs and techniques. Bring your own instruments or use ours! All skill levels welcome. 6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. for kids ages 7 to 11. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for youth ages 12 to 17 at St. Luke’s Church hall. DROP IN. No registration required. $5 suggested donation. Email Brad at brholden@gmail.com for more info. • The Dunedin Women's Friendship Club will meet at 6 p.m. for our annual Christmas potluck dinner. Please bring items for our baskets and donations.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
• Creative Writing for Teens with Emily Worts. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Create stories and learn creative writing techniques. Suggested donation of $5 per class. No registration required. Mill Street Studios. Email emilyworts@hotmail. com for more info.
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• Creemore BIA members are invited to take part in the Annual General Meeting which takes place at 7 p.m. at Creemore Springs Brewery. • AA Creemore Tuesday Night Group at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Caroline Street West, at 8 p.m. Those with problems with alcohol only please. • Creemore Adult Skating every Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Creemore arena. Pay at the door. For more information contact Helen at 705-466-5195.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
• Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario Street, Stayner. New members welcome.
Thursday, Dec. 12
• Pasta Night in Singhampton fundraiser for local food banks from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults, $15. Students, $10. Under 12, free. Gluten-free and vegetarian available. Please bring items to donate to the food bank. If you cannot attend, donations may be left at Singhampton Esso Store. All proceeds go to the food banks. If you wish to help that evening, please call Peggy at 519-9222033.
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Saturday, Dec. 14
• Winter Farmers' Market at the Creemore Legion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of vendors, breakfast available for purchase, a variety of bakers, food vendors and crafters to add to the shopping experience.
Friday, Dec. 20
• Theatre Collingwood's A Staged Reading of A Christmas Carol brings the classic Victorian tale to life, as it would have been performed in a 1930's radio studio. A fun and entertaining event for all ages. Our readers are community members and local actors including Clearview and Collingwood Mayors, Doug Measures and Brian Saunderson, Rowland Fleming, Mariane McLeod, Dean Hollin and more. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple St., Collingwood, ON L9Y 2R2. Tickets are $25.
Sunday, Dec. 22
• Old Fashioned Christmas Carol Festival at Centennial United Church at 2 p.m. 234 William St. Stayner. All are welcome. Free will offering.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
• Creemore Community Christmas Dinner. Creemore Legion at 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome to dine and/or volunteer. Pay what you can. Donation of non-perishable food item appreciated. Contact Donna at 705-466-2523 or creemorechristmaself@gmail.com to reserve your seat or to make special arrangements. For more information see www.creemorechristmas.ca and have a Merry Christmas!
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The Clearview Youth Centre is the recipient of a $5,000 RBC Future Launch Community Challenge grant. Clearview was one of five communities to receive the grant for youth-led initiatives from The Huronia Community Foundation and RBC Foundation. Grants were awarded to youth-led initiatives that shift the power to young leaders, making positive social or environmental change in their communities while gaining valuable skills and experience. The money will be used to create a new youthled food security initiative in the form of cooking classes and a healthy snack drop-in program. Youth will run booths at Clearview’s Farmers' Markets next summer showcasing their new skills. The Youth Centre is located at 7458 Highway 26 in Stayner. Visit www. discoverclearview.ca/youth-centre. Contributed photo
Christie brought business acumen to role (Continued from page 1) broadened it to carry fashion for men and women. Christie had retired, leaving his son and daughter to run the business. Christie was also a past member and chair of the Collingwood BIA, Rotary Club, Heritage Committee, and sign committee. As a councillor he sat on the hospital board, NVCA and was involved in the early stage of trail development. He often took a pro-business approach to politics. For example he was the only
Clearview councillor to vote in favour of opting in for cannabis retail when the issue came to the table. He could always be counted on to make a humourous comment, and go straight to the heart of the issue. Both Nottawa residents, Measures said he and Christie spent a lot of time chatting about local issues “I’ve lost a friend, because he visited me quite a bit here when I was a councillor and I was quite pleased when
he decided to put his name forward to run for Ward 1. It was nice to see that he wanted to come back to politics and serve Clearview Township,” said Measures. Christie was married to Diane (nee McKee), who died one year ago, also from Leukemia. He is survived by son Michael, and his wife Sandra, and daughter Dana, and her husband Shawn. He was grandfather to Matthew, Michael,
Kelly and Rachel. The funeral service was held at Trinity United Church in Collingwood on Thursday, Dec. 5. Donations to the Blue Mountain Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club would be appreciated by the family to continue working on a trail bridge project that Christie was involved with, or Hospice Georgian Triangle. Flags at all municipal facilities were flown at half-staff until Friday morning.
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OPINION HEALTH The Flu Shot: Discussion and options With winter in full swing, many patients are asking about the flu shot. Many Canadians receive the flu shot each year and still end up getting sick. The flu shot consists of three viral strains based on the previous year’s circulating viruses. Since there are over 400 viruses that can cause the flu each year and viruses are constantly undergoing change it becomes very difficult to isolate the probable strain for each year. Due to this, the vaccine proves to be ineffective more often than not. Health Canada recommends the flu shot for those individuals that are at high risk for health complications such as those over the age of 65, children, pregnant, health care workers and those with respiratory illnesses. Health Canada also notes that for some populations the vaccine is only 30 per cent effective and that immunity only lasts a maximum of three months. With this information, it is no surprise that individuals and families are looking for more natural alternatives that support the body and improve the overall integrity of the immune system. Here are some naturopathic treatments to implement this flu season to keep your immune system strong and capable to fight viruses or bacteria that you may come in contact with. Practice proper hygiene to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses. Wash your hands frequently, cough into the elbow of your sleeve and stay home if you are not feeling well to prevent the spread of illnesses. Get plenty of fluids and rest. If your body is feeling run down, it is telling you to take a break and rest. At the sign of a cold or flu, choose these immune boosters to strengthen your immune fighting capacity. (Always consult your naturopathic doctor for appropriate prescriptions and dosages before using.) - The herb Echinacea purpurea helps keep the immune system working strongly when sick. - Astragalus helps boost a run down and underactive immune system, to be used at the first signs of a cold or flu. Caution in patients that have blood pressure or blood sugar issues. - When sick, Vitamin C can be taken in dosages as high as 5,000 mg, depending on bowel tolerance. This vitamin helps kill infectious agents circulating in the body. - Zinc helps keep the immune system strong and ready to fight infections. It can be taken in capsule form or as a lozenge to decrease cold and flu symptoms. - Homeopathic flu alternatives such as Mucococcinum, Influenzinum, Belladonna, Mercurius, Arsenucum and Baptisia. These remedies can help decrease the symptoms of colds and flues and also help the body mount an antibody response to infections. Consult your Naturopath or Homeopath to choose the best remedies for you and your family. As the cold weather sets in, take care of yourself and remember that prevention is always the best medicine.
Kate Hunter is a naturopathic doctor who is practising at Body ‘n Balance on weekends.Visit www. katehunternd.com.
THE WAY WE WERE
In 1983, Victor Dodd organized dogsled races in Creemore. Photo by John Smart.
No need to go whole hog as a vegan by Suzanne Westvik On a grey, blustery Remembrance Day, a small crowd gathered around Singhampton’s cenotaph where a visibly cold but stoic Reverend Dobson remembered and honoured all our fellow citizens who have served and sacrificed to protect our way of life. It was a thoughtful and moving tribute, his words a poignant reminder of the level of commitment and sacrifice made in times of war. “What if those who came before us had refused to make homefront efforts, and we had lost the war? What if the costs were not extreme, but total? Not a Holocaust, but an extinction? If we existed at all, we would look back at a collective unwillingness to sacrifice as an atrocity commensurate with the war itself.” (Jonathan Safran Foer, We Are the Weather, Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast). “When the planetary crisis matters to us at all, it has the quality of a war being fought over there. We are aware of the existential stakes and the urgency, but even when we know that a war for our survival is raging, we don’t feel immersed in it. That distance between awareness and feeling can make it very difficult for even thoughtful and politically engaged people – people who want to act – to act.” In 2018, despite increasingly urgent scientific warnings, more greenhouse gases were produced than ever before, at three times the rate of global population growth (“We Are the Weather… a life-changing book,” The Guardian, Oct. 6, 2019). “I don’t see the kinds of systemic legislative changes that are needed
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“The growing threat of abrupt and irreversible climate changes must compel political and economic action on emissions…warming must be limited to 1.5 degrees C. This requires an emergency response.” - (Timothy M. Lenton et al, “Climate Tipping Points – Too Risky to Bet Against,” Nature, Nov. 27, 2019)
happening without being forced by the actions of individuals…” Mr. Foer, a prizewinning writer, set out to write a book about climate change and what individuals can do - “I have found myself saying over the last several years, someone’s got to do something.” (“What Would You Give Up to Save the Planet?” The Globe and Mail, Oct. 19, 2019). “When a radical change is needed, many argue that it is impossible for individual actions to incite it, so it’s futile for anyone to try,” Foer notes. “This is exactly the opposite of the truth: the impotence of individual actions is a reason for everyone to try.” Foer is not shy about the grim but galvanizing statistics, with a section entitled, ‘How to Prevent (See “Try” on page 5)
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Try going vegan before 6 (Continued from page 4) the Greatest Dying.’ “The basic story is that animal agriculture is either the No. 1 or the No. 2 source of greenhouse gas emissions, depending on what’s included in the calculations…” Due to the urgent timeframe, he focuses on the need for a reduction of methane and nitrous oxide emissions (which have much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide) associated with animal products. “There are approximately 30 farmed animals for every human on the Earth.” Strategically, Foer is not advocating for any specific diet. Rather, “I think part of the solution is moving away from the binary that we’re used to – you’re in or you’re not, you’re vegan or you’re not – and toward moderation, eating a lot less [animal products].” What Foer is recommending instead is “no animal products before dinner.” No need to go whole hog as a vegan – just VB6 (vegan before 6). “If we could reorient ourselves away from identities and toward actions, I think more people would act.”
Refreshingly, Foer refrains from judgment. “I have a lot of sympathy for people who have a hard time trying to do something about it [climate change]. Most people have been eating animal products their whole lives. Most people find them to be tasty. Most people have a lot of really positive emotional associations with meat.” Foer reflects, “We’re so used to measuring our distance from this unattainable ethical perfection. Which is unnecessary and often precludes action more than it inspires it. We need to applaud each other for making efforts.” However, “We cannot keep the kind of meals we have known and also keep the planet we have known. We must either let some eating habits go or let the planet go.” His ultimate question, is that one small change a sacrifice we are willing and able to make for the sake of a habitable future?
Suzanne Wesetvik is a country dweller, mom and goat lover writing on climate change and action for a future where all kids are alright.
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The Anglican Parish of Holy Trinity, Clearview Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 - Stories and Carols, to celebrate the beginning of the Advent season at 2:30 p.m. 2 St. Clair Street, Duntroon Rev. Ray Dobson • 705-794-9140 Facebook: The Parish of Holy Trinity Clearview
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Christmas in the Valley festivities continued Nov. 29 with the tree lighting ceremony hosted by the Tree Society of Creemore and CARA. Clockwise from above: Emily Fischl leads children in a sing-a-long of festive Disney favourites; the hat contest winners were Remy Millar (from left), Sophie Jorgensen, and Frida Sopinka; First place winner Sophie Jorgensen had the honours of flipping the switch for the tree lighting. Many elves have been spotted in the village, during the old fashioned shopping day event on Nov. 24, with Sagiv Ramesh, Everleigh VanSickle and gingerbread man Kavin Ramesh on duty at Affairs; and Ella Graves, Otti Zapotocky and Morgan Timmons.
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Climate Crisis: Making Sense of Energy Transitions Continuing its conversation on climate change, the Collingwood Climate Action Team is hosting an interactive event next month called, Climate Crisis: Making Sense of Energy Transitions. They are the same group that hosted the Simcoe-Grey version of 100 Debates on the Environment in October. On Dec. 21, they are welcoming climate crisis and energy systems expert Mark Meldrum, Director of Energy at SYSTEMIQ, a climate crisis think-tank and consultancy based in London, Munich and Jakarta. Formerly the Head of Corporate Strategy at National Grid (the energy utility in the UK) and Manager at Bain and Company, Meldrum holds an INSEAD MBA and University of Waterloo degree in Engineering. He is a proud Canadian, born and raised in Ontario, and approaches his work from both a global and local perspective. Organizers say, news reports of climate change are increasingly frequent and illustrate there is indeed
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Mulmur teen represents Canada at cyclo-cross worlds
Matthew Leliveld
by Trina Berlo With some big wins under his belt, Mulmur teen Matthew Leliveld is off to the World Cup in Switzerland to compete in cyclo-cross. A second place win at nationals, a third place win at the panam championships and a first at the Ontario Cup series are among the results that have earned the 17-year-old Hardwood Next Wave team member a place at worlds. The Ontario Cycling Association defines cyclocross as a unique sport, combining elements of cross country running, mountain biking, hurdles, and road cycling. Races consists of many short laps on a 2.5 to 3.5 km circuit, featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills, and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike while navigating the obstruction and remount. Different from mountain biking, cyclo-cross bikes are road bikes with drop bars and knobby tires to navigate the mud, dirt and other off-road conditions. Leliveld said he tends to perform best on the flatter courses and outperforms his opponents when it comes to the technical aspects of the course. For example, he may be required to dismount and cross a sand pit or run up a set of stairs with his bike but where others may dismount to navigate hurdles, he
can hop them and keep riding. “Efficiency pretty much determines what you do on a racecourse because you don’t want to waste energy but you also don’t want to waste time,” said Leliveld. In the junior category the races last about 45 minutes. When asked why he is drawn to this sport, Leliveld says he get asked that a lot. “I just enjoy doing it. I like pushing myself. I honestly like getting muddy and it has a lot to do with the environment around the races. Everybody has the same mindset. They love their sport. It’s a fun community to be in,” he said. Leliveld said he entered his first mountain bike race at Hardwood Hills at the age of four, his first Ontario Cup race at the age of nine, and his first Canada Cup that same year. He has been racing all over North America ever since. Leliveld is relatively new to cyclo-cross. This is only his second season competing. By accumulating points at various races, through the Union Cycliste Internationale, he was selected to represent Canada at Worlds in February. Over the holidays, Leliveld will be participating in a Christmas Cross training camp in Europe hosted by Team Canada.
NVCA Christmas Bird Count for Kids returns
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BUILDING PERMIT FEES The Corporation of the County of Dufferin has reviewed the Building Division Stabilization Reserve Fund and is proposing Building Permit Fee adjustments. As per Section 7(1) (c) in the Building Code Act, a public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed fee adjustments and provide rationale for the changes. The building permit fee review report identifying the necessity to adjust building permit fees as well as the new fee schedule can be viewed electronically at: https://www.dufferincounty.ca/services/ building-services Hard copies of the report and fee schedule can be obtained at the Building Division counter located at 55 Zina Street, 2nd Floor, Orangeville ON L9W 1E5 or by calling 519941-2816 x2700. Interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting to give feedback. Date: Thursday, January 9, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Town of Orangeville Council Chambers, 87 Broadway, Orangeville Greg MacNaughtan, Chief Building Official County of Dufferin 55 Zina Street Orangeville ON L9W 1E5 Phone: 519-941-2816 Email : building@dufferincounty.ca www.dufferincounty.ca
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is hosting two outdoor events for kids this coming new year – Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC for Kids) and Winter Camp Tiffin. This is a special year for CBC for Kids because it’s taking place at the same time as Winter Camp Tiffin. Kids who want to attend both events can sign up for Winter Camp Tiffin, and will participate in the bird count with camp councillors. “Exploring nature in the winter is a unique experience,” said Naomi Saunders, Manager of Environmental Education at NVCA. “Kids get to encounter nature in our coldest season, which for some is a new experience. This broadens their curiosity about the natural world and deepens their
connection to it.” CBC for Kids is on Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. It is a family-friendly citizen science event that provides families with the opportunity to learn about local bird populations in the winter. Volunteers from Nature Barrie will show participants how to use binoculars and how to identify the birds they may encounter on the trails at Tiffin Conservation Area. Winter Camp Tiffin is on Jan. 2-3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include forest exploration, animal tracking, shelter building, winter games and kick sledding. Winter appropriate clothing, including waterproof boots and gloves are a must. Registration fee for each camper is $90 for two days, or $45 for one day. Extended care is available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for $10 per day. For more information about these programs, or to volunteer for CBC for Kids, visit nvca.on.ca.
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Creemore Curling Club standings Mixed Team win-loss Bell 3-1 Fuller 3-1 Vorstermans 3-1 McArthur 2-2 Crevier 2-2 Meulendyk 1-3 Neelen 1-3 Cass 1-3 From the Hack: Stay tuned to next week to see who takes the lead between the Bell, Fuller and Vorsterman teams or better yet, come out and watch these exciting games at the Creemore Curling Club. Ladies Team win-loss Baylis 3-2 Crawford 1-4 Millsap 4-1 Walker 3-2 From the Hack: Sheet 1 ( Millsap vs Baylis ) With the skip away, another Millsap ( Karen ) stepped in and inspired the team to a win, for 1st place. Everyone was glad to see Gail back, but look out as she is making every shot!
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November 28 We had 25 for cards. Irma asked that memberships and dinner be paid in the next two weeks. We also need a count for dinner. 50/50: Debra Hanna, Marilyn Somerville, Jim Rigney, Melvin Lougheed, Barb Pilon. Moon shots: Al Avery, Dave Smith, x2, Lloyd Somerville. Roger Zeggil got the travel prize. Winners: Debra Hanna, 288; Melvin Lougheed, 284; Marcia Cameron, 278; Wilma Zeggil, 278. Hidden score: 125, Betty Sartor had 132. Lucky chair: Carol Tymchuk.
Daytime Team win-loss Lambert 7-2 Bell 5-4 Coulter 5-4 McDougall 4-5 Loranger 4-5 Martens 2-7 From the Hack: Monday had Team Coulter firing on all cylinders to dismiss Team Bell and provide for an early coffee. On sheet 2, Anne, from Team Martens, stepped up to skip, due to the absence of Bill. She, and her teammates, gave Team Loranger a real challenge by making the most of their shots, but just fell short of a victory. On Wednesday, only half of Team Coulter’s cylinders were firing, while Jim, Marion, Isobel and Michael, of Team Loranger, made some amazing shots to secure the win. In the afternoon, Team McDougall managed a miraculous comeback from 6 points down to win against Team Martens, and Team Lambert continued their winning ways. Thanks Anne for the cookies, and Mary/Jim for the crackers and cheese. Good curling everyone!
10th annual Fall Classic
Officers laced up their skates to participate in the 10th and final Fall Classic at the North Dufferin Community Centre in Honeywood on Thursday, Dec. 5. Teams from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Peel Regional Police Service (PRPS) and other services will be taking part. Organizer Mark Taylor has spearheaded the tournament for the last 10 years, which has raised funds for the Shelburne Food Bank, Dufferin Community Safety Partners and others. Taylor has decided this year will be the last year and hopes it is the best one yet.
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County council approves $530-M budget
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County of Simcoe Council approved a $530-million budget for 2020, which focuses on the resources necessary to maintain existing services and service levels in the region, while continuing to invest in County services and assets such as infrastructure, Transit, Paramedic Services, Roads and Engineering, Long Term Care, Children Services and Social Housing. Economic development and job creation continue to be significant priorities for the County. In January 2020, the County will officially increase its ownership shares in the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport from 20 per cent to 90 per cent, and act on the long-term strategic plan to grow and expand the airport as a critical economic development asset for the entire region. “The county is committed to a fiscally responsible approach to municipal services that helps enhance our vibrant communities and support our local residents and businesses,” said Warden George Cornell. “Our 2020 budget is built to maintain valuable health, community and social services, while making critical investments in infrastructure, capital projects and partner initiatives that address demands and growth in our region in 2020 and for years to come.” Residents will see an overall two per cent increase
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2020 Budget Highlights: Total County expenditure for 2020: $530 million • Long Term Care and Seniors Services: $71 million • Paramedic Services: $58 million • Social Housing: $59 million • Ontario Works: $71 million • Transportation and Engineering: $77 million • Solid Waste Management: $49 million • Children and Community Services: $60 million on the County portion of their municipal property taxes in 2020,an impact of approximately $5.58 per $100,000 of property assessment across the region. The County maintains a strong financial position having received, for the fifth year in a row, an AA long-term issuer credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, a provider of high-quality market intelligence in the form of credit ratings and research. The 2020 budget ensures the County continues along this path of long-term fiscal stability, and contains items that address areas of growth, as well as initiatives directed by Council to enhance and maintain service levels for the region, support infrastructure, increase efficiencies, and prepare for the future of our region.
Festive RIDE campaign underway until Jan. 2 Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are ready for another Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Campaign, which runs until Jan. 2. Officers will be out at various locations throughout Dufferin County ensuring people are driving sober this holiday season. A few things they would like to remind you of: Novice, young (under 22) and commercial vehicle drivers cannot have any alcohol or drugs in their
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Last Call! The Creemore Echo is planning its annual CHRISTMAS GREETINGS, which includes photos of parade day and favourite recipes from the community. We are asking our readers to send in a recipe which will appear in the Dec. 13 edition. Individuals, and businesses are encouraged to submit a recipe they would like to share. Please send all submissions to editor@creemore. com or bring them into the office at 3 Caroline St. W. Deadline is Dec. 6.
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TOM ANDERSON Dec. 8, 2018 Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear; Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach. Remembered by Jane,
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The Handmade Holiday Market was held in Avening this past weekend, and was a huge success. We had an amazing turnout, and I would like to express my gratitude to the community for its overwhelming support. Thank you to everyone who came out and to everyone who helped spread the word. Thank you to the volunteers at the Avening Hall and the staff at The Creemore Echo for all you help. And thank you the vendors who put their trust in a first-time event run by a first-time hostess. This event would not have a been a success without all of you. – Anna
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