The Creemore
ECHO
Friday, August 5, 2022 Vol. 22
No. 31
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Village Green set to open this month by Trina Berlo As finishing touches are being made at Creemore’s new Village Green, planning is well underway for opening weekend on August 20-21. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting, entertainment and activities to welcome visitors as they experience the park for the fist time. This week, the grass is going in, gardens are blooming and the main features have been installed. Although the hoarding is still up, people can already see some of the park’s features that pay homage to the property’s railway heritage. A 16-foot main entrance sign post is modelled after a locomotive light done in 24kt gold leaf by Shane Durnford Studios, the same sign maker who created many of the wooden projecting signs in the village. From the sign post, an interlocking stone walkway follows the path of the original railway, leading to the Station on the Green, a replica of Creemore’s train station. Nine inlaid granite markers that mimic railway ties tell the history of the land, from the ice age on, moving in time through important milestones to the present, beginning with an Indigenous land acknowledgement. A second stone walkway connects to the Cenotaph, library, jail and log cabin. The walkways border lawns, gardens to be managed by the Horticultural Society, and wooden platforms protecting the old trees preserved on the site. The park is anchored by a large covered stage that is designed to look like a train station platform, and will serve as a performance area for many different community groups. The park is equipped with new LED lighting, wifi, and bike racks. In addition to a new splash pad, the fountain has been restored and placed on its new base, and Ernest Herzig’s sculpture entitled Harmony has also been reinstalled. The Village Green, a project of the Creemore Community Foundation,
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Warrant issued for attempted murder Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating an attempted murder in Stayner. On July 31, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Police responded to a 9-1-1 call at an address in Stayner just before midnight on July 31, where they located a person suffering from serious injuries. The initial investigation revealed that the victim was sexually assaulted and then stabbed. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was later airlifted to a trauma centre. As a result of the investigation, Michael Zaakir, 31, of Wasaga Beach stands to be charged with: attempt to commit murder; aggravated sexual assault; failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court; uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm - two counts; and theft of motor vehicle. A warrant for the accused has been issued. Anyone with information on Zaakir’s whereabouts is urged not to approach him, and call 911 immediately. He is considered dangerous. The investigation is ongoing by members of the Huronia West OPP Crime Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those who wish to remain anonymous, can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Callers may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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The Creemore Village Green is set to open later this month. The sign post, designed by Shane Durnford Studios, is one of the park's many features that pay homage to the property's rail history. aims to create a community space, rich in history, that would be a meeting space and a regional landmark. The park’s features are a direct result of a community consultation that asked for input on what should be done with the land, following the closure of the
Creemore branch of the TD Bank and subsequent donation of the land to the Foundation. The project grew in scope and resulted in a complete redesign that would provide a programmable landmark space. (See “Entertainment” on page 10)
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