December 23, 2022

Santa puts Elon Musk on the Naughty List

by Ginger Schnapp

Santa Claus has issued a statement saying he has no choice but to put Elon Musk on The Naughty List

“It’s unfortunate,” Claus told The Echo. “I hate to add people to The Naughty List and I don’t do it lightly, but he has left me with no choice.”

Claus said he has been patient with Musk despite a growing number of frustrations. Firstly, Claus said he tried to be understanding when Musk began monopolizing airspace with SpaceX, and Claus Industries faced a huge disappointment when Starlink wasn’t offered in the North Pole as promised.

“It is very difficult to run a global corporation on limited internet,” said Claus. “The elves had high hopes for Starlink, but that was just the start of a long list of disappointments.”

When pressed, Claus admitted that he had purchased shares in Tesla, but maintains that plummeting values due to this “Twitter nonsense” is not the reason he is placing Musk on The Naughty List

“Elon has said that he would maintain freedom of speech in the Twitter-sphere and then he goes and bans journalists,” said Claus. “That's unforgivable.”

Musk had made false claims that journalists had violated Twitter’s new “doxxing” policy by sharing his “exact real-time” location, calling them “assassination coordinates.”

“This is absurd,” said Claus. “NORAD tracks me every year and the route is shared on Twitter. I have never had any concerns for my safety.”

Claus said he is conflicted because he had high hopes for Musk.

“Elon was a very imaginative child and he has some great ideas that we’d hoped would help advance society but some of his other ideas are just zany,” said Claus.

He said the innovation of the electric car and the related

infrastructure had confirmed Musk’s place on The Nice List , along with his support of AI research, software development and some of the Musk Foundation’s activity.

Other ideas are more questionable, including some of the Musk Foundation’s unscrupulous activity and his wacky hyperloop project.

“In the last couple of weeks I have read in the news that Neuralink is being investigated for animal-welfare violations due to rushed animal testing

of the implantable brain–computer interfaces causing the possible death of 1,500 animals,” said Claus. “If that isn’t enough to put someone on the Naughty List then I don't know what is.”

Claus said he has turned the tables on Musk this year, sending him a letter asking Musk to turn things around before it’s too late.

Musk's office would not confirm if he had indeed received the letter and would provide no comment.

Head-on collision kills one, injures three

Members of Huronia West OPP continue to investigate a serious head-on collision on Highway 26 in Clearview Township, where one person was pronounced deceased at the scene.

At about 4:40 p.m. on Dec. 19, police, along with emergency services, responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision involving a pickup truck and passenger vehicle on Highway 26, between Richardson Road and Strongville Road in Clearview Township.

The lone driver of the pickup truck, a 45-year-old male from Clearview Township, was airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre with serious lifethreatening injuries.

The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 46-year-old female from Barrie, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two passengers, a 47-year-old female from Newmarket and a 48-year-old female from Scarborough, were airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre with serious life-threatening injuries.

OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists attended the scene to assist with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage and has not yet spoken with police is asked to call Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Toys for Tots

Dufferin OPP, in partnership with the Salvation Army, has wrapped up the annual Toys For Tots toy drive.

Officers volunteered their time between Nov. 25 and Dec. 11 to collect toys, non-perishable food items, and gift cards in order to help those in need this holiday season. All donations collected will be distributed locally through the Salvation Army.

“Together we will make this Christmas special for every child in Dufferin County,” said police.

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Santa Claus is keeping a close eye on the Twitter account of Elon Musk, hoping for a reason to reverse his decision to assign him to The Naughty List.

Saturday, Dec. 24

• CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER – Creemore Farmers’ and Craft Market at Station on the Green.

Sunday, Dec. 25

• Creemore Community Christmas Dinner 4:30 p.m. at the Creemore Legion, pay what you can. Everyone welcome to dine and/or volunteer. Donation of non-perishable food item appreciated. Contact Donna at 705-466-2523 or CreemoreChristmasElf@gmail.com to reserve your seat or make special arrangements. For more information see www.CreemoreChristmas.ca.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, Dec. 27

• Free public skate at the Creemore Arena 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. sponsored by Mad River Dental.

• The Creemore Station Cafe will be closed on Dec. 27 and reopening on Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, Jan. 19

• Creemore Legion Cabbage Roll Take Out Dinner: Cabbage roll, mashed potatoes, vegetables, bun/ butter, and pie, $20 per person. Order before Jan. 12. Call 705-466-2330 to order and schedule pickup time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Please social distance and have exact change. Thank you for your support!

Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908

Saturday, Jan. 21

• Creemore Farmers' Market Bread Contest Bring your loaf of bread (yeast bread) to the market by 9 a.m. for judging by the community.

Categories include: White bread, other breads – rye, dark, sourdough, etc. Gluten free bread, pastry such as croissants, bagels, donuts, etc. but, must be yeast based.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

• Creemore Legion's Robbie Burns dinner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $35 with the toast drink included. Please call the Legion at 705-466-2202 or Dee for tickets before Jan. 18.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Saturday, December 24

CENTENNIAL UNITED, STAYNER

7 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service A special Candlelight Service celebrating Christ’s birth.

THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

4 p.m. - Children’s Service with Special Music 7:30 p.m. Eucharist Reserve seating call 705-220-3739

ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

3:30 p.m. - Carol sing 4 p.m. - Joint Christmas Eve service with the Creemore Community Church.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED, CREEMORE 8 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service

NEW LOWELL UNITED CHURCH 6:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service

ST. PATRICK’S PARISH CHURCH, STAYNER 10:30 p.m. - Christmas Carols 11 p.m. - Midnight Mass

KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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5 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service. All welcome.

CLEARVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 4 p.m. - Creemore Campus Christmas Eve Service. 7 p.m. - Stayner Campus Christmas Eve Service.

HOLY TRINITY CLEARVIEW, DUNTROON 8 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service. In Person, and Online worship available

THE COMMUNION OF JESUS, THE LAMB AND THE LION 7 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Sunday, December 25

ST. PATRICK’S PARISH CHURCH STAYNER

10:30 a.m. - Nativity of the Lord 11 a.m. - Christmas Carols Mass

CLEARVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:30 a.m. - Creemore Campus Christmas Service. 10:30 a.m. - Stayner Campus Christmas Service.

HOLY TRINITY CLEARVIEW, DUNTROON 10 a.m. - Christmas Day Service. In Person, and Online worship available

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This year I enter the holiday season feeling deeply grateful.

It has been a Herculean year; one that has presented unprecedented requests through our outreach and intake services, shortages of veterinarians across the nation, the steadily increasing costs of animal supplies to properly care for our animals, and fundraising endeavors more challenging than ever in uncertain economic times.

Facing these challenges, we have worked hard. From animals in need to pet owners that are terrified at the thought of losing their best friend, we at the GTHS have worked tirelessly to think outside the box, to go the extra mile and to use whatever resources we have available to make a difference for our clients (both furry and human).

I will never forget the day Kai walked in the front lobby of the Animal Centre with his human family following in tears. Kai, a 4-month-old husky puppy, was very sick but the cost for surgery and diagnostics were simply not attainable. He lay on the lobby floor in the middle of a bustling hive of activity. That day we were busy. Pet Pantry orders were flying out the door (requests have increased by over 50 per cent this year), the hospital was completing over 19 surgeries that day, adoptions were in full swing, and intakes of homeless animals were taking place. Kai was not part of the plan, but the team took one look at him and decided to try. What happened in the following hours can be read in Kai’s blog at gths.ca/kai-beat-the-odds, but the real part of this story is that these miracles –these selfless acts of kindness and compassion for pets and people – happen every day at the GTHS Animal Centre.

They are possible because of our donors, and they happen because of the personal sacrifices, daily compassion and resolute willingness to do what is right for pets in need by GTHS staff and volunteers.

This holiday season, from the entire hardworking GTHS family, thank you for your generosity. Together we have helped 1,500 homeless pets and have kept another 1,000 pets out of the shelter system and at home with their human companions that love them deeply.

Sonya Reichel Executive Director, Georgian Triangle Humane Society

County of Simcoe Paramedic Services wraps up 20th Annual Toy Drive

Residents of all ages again showed that the spirit of giving is alive and well in Simcoe County, donating 9,295 toys, 3,952 lbs of food and $17,841.02 in cash and gift cards during the 20th Annual County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS) Toy Drive.

“Given the financial challenges many of our residents are facing, it’s truly inspiring to see our community members find ways to support those in need this holiday season,” said Warden Basil Clarke. “Thank you to our residents and businesses that supported the numerous seasonal donation campaigns, as they all share the same goal of helping those who may be struggling when they need it most. And a huge thank you, on behalf of County Council, to our Paramedics, students and volunteers for their time and efforts.”

This year’s CSPS Toy Drive was bolstered by the many schools and organizations who hosted Toy Drives throughout December. With this year’s totals, the CSPS Toy Drive has collected 103,912 toys, 50,424 lbs of food, and approximately $242,429.40 in monetary and gift card donations for families across Simcoe County since its inception.

“I’m grateful to our Paramedics who volunteered their valuable time and energy to once again support the annual Toy Drive,” said Sarah Mills, Director and Chief, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services. “I know how difficult it can be to find extra time during the holiday season, yet for 20 years, staff, paramedic students and volunteers have stepped forward, ensuring donations were collected and distributed where they are most needed. I echo the Warden in thanking our generous residents for their support in making this year’s Toy Drive such a tremendous success.”

All donations will continue to be distributed to local children and families in need by charitable organizations working in partnership with County of Simcoe Paramedic Services. Some of the charities supported by the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Toy Drive include the Salvation Army, Bradford Helping Hands Food Bank, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, and several local food banks including those in Alliston, Clearview, Coldwater, Elmvale, Tottenham, Orillia and Wasaga Beach.

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Websters partner in new Collingwood School of Music

by Trina Berlo

Fran and Adam Webster have teamed up with other musicians to launch a music school in Collingwood, with a focus on the students experience.

The father and son duo come from a very musical family. Fran said, growing up in Creemore, in a house filled with song, led to him playing lead guitar in a local country band at the age of nine. He said the Webster family was known for its Saturday night jam sessions with an open door policy. As the years went on, he played alongside his brothers John and George in a bluegrass trio and in high school started a band, The Marcatos.

Adam laughs at the memory that it wasn’t until his father began offering free music lessons at the local elementary school that Adam decided he better sign up. He would go on to form his own bands – Intentional Misuse and then The Funky Truth –and work as a session musician.

Both have been teaching music locally for decades and have honed their skills by performing, writing, recording and studying with some of the best.

They were looking for some space to teach again when Collingwood musician Kolston Gogan indicated he was interested and made his studio available. Adam met Gogan on the Collingwood music scene in the early 2000s. Gogan, a performer, producer,

and member of the Collingwood Sound Collective, started teaching in 2018 when he returned to Ontario after working with bands out east. Although drums are his passion, Gogan said he grew up playing the violin, and trumpet, he has also studied classical guitar, upright bass, piano and vocals.

While the Websters specialize in guitar, including acoustic, electric, bass and ukulele, Gogan is a rhythm coach, specializing in drums. Kathi Coyle is also joining the roster of teachers as a vocal coach, specializing in singing and public speaking.

The Collingwood School of Music

will be offering traditional private lessons, in addition to group and ensemble classes.

“[One-on-one] can work well but in a group setting you can learn differently,” said Gogan.

The philosophy in offering group lessons is that it can be creative, and sometimes a little extra pressure and accountability toward fellow students can be an incentive to work harder and practice.

“There is merit to learning something when you see your peers able to play it,” said Adam. “To build a relationship with music at an early

age, it has to be fun.”

There is an option to sign up for group classes, add ons, and extra classes in rhythm, theory and finger style guitar, which will be supported with online materials and an option to chat with the instructor between classes. Gogan is also offering a rhythm and movement class, which he says is ideal for people who are interested in deepening their relationship with rhythm and their body through movement and voice.

Classes are open to all ages, and students will begin with a consultation to get them started at the right level.

Fran is taking students at all levels, but for more advanced students he looks forward to exploring chord construction. He has availability in Collingwood, but is also willing to teach at Station on the Green in Creemore if there is interest.

To learn more about classes, fees, and scheduling email collingwoodschoolofmusic@gmail. com or contact Kolston at 705-9943128, Fran at 705-444-9081, or Adam at adamjwwebster@gmail.com.

The Collingwood School of Music, located off Hurontario Street, is planning a grand opening in the New Year. Follow on Instagram for updates. Fran and Adam also play a weekly gig every Tuesday evening at Thonburi Thai Food restaurant in The Blue Mountains.

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Adam Webster (from left), Kolston Gogan and Fran Webster have teamed up to offer music lessons at the new Collingwood School of Music.

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Sunrise Homes donates to Clearview Stayner Food Bank

Sunrise Homes Ltd. presented a donation of $2,500 to the Clearview Stayner Food Bank on Dec. 14.

“Organizations like this provide a much-needed service to their communities, especially during the holiday season,” said Sajjad Hussain, Sunrise Homes CEO. “It is important

to our team that we continue to serve communities like Clearview, to help ensure that everyone has what they need to keep healthy and safe.”

Sunrise Homes, a real estate organization working in Clearview, also donated to the food bank in October of 2021.

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Accepting a donation on behalf of Clearview Stayner Food Bank is Clearview Township Mayor Doug Measures (from left), with councillors Phyllis Dineen and John Broderick, from Sunrise Homes CEO Sajjad Hussain and COO Muzammil Kodwavi

Demolition is underway at 143 and 145 Mill St. in Creemore to make way for a new commercial building. Earlier this year, council approved a zoning amendment allowing Mannington Investments to replace two buildings on Creemore’s main street with one two-storey building that will have four commercial units on the main floor, and four apartments on the second floor.

As 2022 comes to a close I take the time to reflect on the things that are most important to my family, friends and neighbours. Our commitment to these things lasts the whole year through as we give to groups such as Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, Hospice Georgian Triangle, local food programs, and Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society, which contribute to everyone’s health and happiness.

Please, if you are able, join us as community builders and make a donation to help bring peace, joy and prosperity to all in 2023

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Yotes end 2022 with win in Shallow Lake

Dec. 16

Creemore, 6 vs Shallow Lake, 4 Scoring for the visitors were: Colin Kijowski, Nick Sammons, Adam Logozzo, Kevin Boyd, JD Falconer and netting his team leading 13th goal of the year was Ben Hughes.

Earning his fifth win of the campaign between the pipes was Brendan Macham.

With a 10-6 record and 21 points Creemore is currently sitting in third place out of 12 teams in league standings.

Next home game is not until Jan. 14 vs Minto 81s. The theme for the game is “Hockey moms day in Canada” with

a ceremonial puck-drop by the moms of four team captains. All moms will be wearing their son’s away game jerseys.

Other theme nights coming up are Toronto Maple Leaf night (Jan. 27) and Clearview minor hockey night (Jan. 28) Details to follow.

The Creemore Coyotes Hockey Club would like to wish a very Merry Christmas to their fans and all the best in the New Year.

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The Creemore Coyotes delivered the stuffies collected during their teddy bear toss event at the Nov. 5 game to the fire hall in Creemore on Monday morning. From left: Brody Kirbyson, Thomas Macham, Jordan Taylor, Fred Mills, Brendan Macham, captain Warren Darling and Laura Macham

Mixed Curling League

Congratulations to the Fuller Team who were the champions for the Mixed League. The Fuller team were undefeated in

session.

the Steed family trophy Friday night, Dec. 16. Barbara Steed (daughter of Jim and Marilyn) and husband Dave Symth have continued with sponsoring this trophy in memory of Barbara’s parents who were very involved with the Creemore Curling Club. From left: Gord Fuller (skip), Catherine Fuller (Vice), Mark Curtis (Second) and Lindsay Sherry (Lead) and Ed Meulendyk (Mixed League Representative).

Ladies Curling League – Robert McArthur presents the McArthur Family Trophy to the winners of the Ladies' first draw. Skip Jazmin Verstegen, Vice Gabe Arsenault, Second Heather Harding and Lead Lawrie Badger Team Verstegen has been unbeatable this draw. On Wednesday, they face the winners of the Men’s, Mixed and Daytime leagues in the Interleague Challenge. Will their streak continue? The Ladies would like to thank Milton and Marion McArthur and the McArthur family for their many years of support of curling in Creemore.

Men's Curling League – Accepting the Gord Miller Memorial Trophy is Team Neelin with the best record. Picture from left: Dwayne Sadler, Mark Verstegen, Vice Wes Sauder and presenting trophy is Steve Lindsey (Absent: Bill Neelin). This week's winners were team Cober, team Neelin, team Wilson. Adam Verstegen and Howard Walker teams tied.

Daytime Curling League – From left: Karen Crevier presents the Alf and Eliza Millsap trophy, on behalf of the Millsap family, to the winning team of Ron Coulter, Linda Coulter, Ann Huskinson and Marian Gallaugher This week: Congratulations go out to Linda, Marian, Ann and Ron for their perfect performance - no losses - over the first session. The daytime league will be back on the ice, on Jan 4. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Good curling everyone!

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Dufferin County Seeking Public Members for Advisory Committees

Dufferin County is seeking public members for the following advisory committees:

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Community Advisory Committee

• Dufferin County Forest Advisory Team

• Access Dufferin Accessibility Committee

Applicants must be 18 years of age or order, a resident of Dufferin County, business owner or stakeholder in Dufferin County and cannot be employed by Dufferin County. Applicants should have an understanding of the qualifications listed on the Committee Terms of Reference, overall community issues and be able to build meaningful relationships and connections within the community. Meeting remuneration is provided.

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The Stayner Siskins alumni are an important part of Clearview Township’s history. This is the 50th year as a hockey club and many hockey players from the area have dreamed about putting on the green and gold uniforms. Even as older adults, players still want to don the jersey and be remembered as a ‘Skin.’ This was evident recently when the organization put out a call out for players to participate in an alumni game. The response was overwhelming!. On Dec. 17, almost 80 players and coaches from 1972-2022, and a crowd of 300-plus spectators came out to cheer on the players. The players all took to the ice wearing the number 50 on retro style jerseys to pay tribute to the club’s glorious history. Many players from the local senior league’s Creemore Coyotes got their start playing with Stayner. Players include: Game 1 – Green Team: Coach Kevin McInnis, Mark Hannon, Dan Gowan, Terry Gowan, Brent Trott, Brett Trott, Zack Trott, Jackson Clarke, James Maunder, Mike Payne, Mike Partridge, John Poulsen, Matt Lougheed, Jeff Sanders, Jeff McLean, Jesse Doughty, Kyle LaFreniere, Aaron Dickenson, Will Gerow, Kris Dobinson, Goalie Chris Wasler. Game 1 – White Team: Coach Barney Parker, Ronnie MacDonald, Jeff Hare, Kack McEachern, Ralph Moore, Lou Bellwood, Tyler Franklin, Trevor Franklin, Jamie Crooke, Andrew Finley, Chris McNabb, Ryan Hudson, Derrick Robertson, Curtis Ballantyne, Derek Sweeney, Isaac Swanton, Scott Kelly, Tyler Ferguson, Charlie Wagner, Kevin Sly, goalie Derek Hartley. Game 2 – Green Team: Coach John Nixon, Assistant Coach Bob Lowe, Paul Garbutt, Steve Baker, Scott Pendleton, Bill Phillips, Richard Gauthier, Brett Gauthier, Adam Garbutt, Andrew Fulton, Brad Long, Ian Barnard, Ryan MacDonald, Kevin Boyd, Ben Hughes, Brock Owen, Curtis Dubeau, Corey Halliday, Dwayne Metheral, goalie Derek Hartley. Game 2 –White Team: Coach Tim Dickey, Steve Meesters, Sean VanAlstien, Kent McKenzie, Thomas Brown, Chuck Henderson, John Patterson, Jay Anderson, Brody Kirbyson, Evan Walker, Chris Marinakos, Graham Pickard, Steven Pickard, Lucas Jeffery, Zack Johnson, Colby Guy, Brandon Watson, Austin Fischer, Goalie Nick Ciccarelli.

Emma Nichol Photography