Gardeners encouraged to donate surplus crops to food bank

Editor:

I would like to thank Helen Blackburn for her “Garden brings health and happiness” letter in the last week’s Echo.

For those in the community who do not know Helen, she is well known for her historical knowledge of Creemore, and was a teacher for many years. Helen has been an avid gardener most of her life and her tips are very helpful for the novice gardener.

At St. Luke’s Community Foodbank, we are hoping that some produce could be donated to our foodbank. Our volunteers will gladly pick up from anyone who has something to share. A few tomatoes, or a pepper or two would be very appreciated. Growing, and sharing food will, like Helen stated brings “happiness and good eating.” Let’s see how many new gardens we can have throughout our village!

Rev. Lorna May, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Creemore

Still paving paradise

Editor:

There are two questions that I cannot seem to get an answer for.

1. What was Ford’s reason for removing 7400 acres of Greenbelt protected land when there already existed many thousands of acres zoned for development? I have not heard any explanation from Ford himself, other than the nonsense that it was needed for affordable housing.

Correction

2. Why would developers recently purchase these acres for development knowing that the Greenbelt land was protected from development?

I am calling on the Federal Government, the Green Party of Ontario, the Toronto Star and Narwhal to force these answers from Ford and the developers.

Ted McGovern, Stayner.

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Indigenous artists exhibit at MoD's

Our Story: Past and Present

The Museum of Dufferin (MoD) and the Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle (DCCRC) present Our Story: Past and Present, an exhibit featuring the work of Indigenous artists Josh Morley (above), Sharon Rigby, Josy Thomas, and Janice Toulouse.

On March 25, the Museum welcomes Indigenous Community Elder Karen Vandenberg , B.E.S., and her daughter, Skye Vandenberg, B.Sc., M.E.S. to discuss climate challenges from an Indigenous perspective. Further information to follow.

The exhibit will be shown in the Lodge Gallery from March 3-29.

The Indigenous artists are presented by Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle (www.dccrc.ca). The project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

For more information, visit www. dufferinmuseum.com.

Coyotes Corner

Feb. 17 – Playoff Game 4

Final score: Saugeen, 5 vs Creemore, 2

Creemore goal scorers: Kyle Linney and Jake Logan

Taking the loss in net was Orangeville’s Mason Kameka

Shots on goal: Saugeen 34, Creemore 30

Feb. 18 – Playoff Game 5

Final score: Creemore, 6 vs Saugeen, 5 (OT)

Creemore goal scorers: Fischer, Heilimann, Logozzo, Taylor, Hughes and Derick Robertson with the OT win

Shots on goal: Saugeen 49, Creemore 37

First playoff win for Tyler Brindle

Flag bearer: Austin McGhee

50/50 winner: John Fleer $273.

Shoot the puck winner: Austin McGhee - DQ gift card

Attendance: 242

Coyotes go to playoffs in season 2

by Trina Berlo

Creemore Coyotes may have been ousted but can find a victory in having progressed to the playoffs in their second year of play.

The AA senior hockey team was taken out of the playoffs after Saugeen Shores won the series in Game 6 on Sunday with a score of 4-1.

Following the win Saugeen Shores Winterhawks tweeted, “The Creemore Coyotes built their team in the middle of a pandemic. To get to where they are in two years is nothing short of incredible. Nothing but respect. They never gave us an inch.”

The Yotes won the fifth game on Saturday night in Creemore on Feb. 18, when the Coyotes came back from being down 4-1, came back for a 5-5 tie, and then Derick “Farmer” Robertson scored nine minutes into overtime for the 6-5 win.

The hometown crowd went wild, encouraged by Mr. Johnson who laid on the fog horn.

“The last three games in Creemore were outstanding for entertainment value,” said general manager Tom Macham. “We won all three and they all went into extra time. It was great.”

Macham said he is grateful for the support of the fans and believes getting into the finals helped garner some attention for the team.

The Coyotes moved up six spots in the standings this season, rising to sixth place.

“It’s a huge confidence booster, the boys are already pumped for next year,” said Macham, who also has lots of plans to make the home games exciting for fans. “I’m really proud of the guys. They work hard.”

Next season, he’s hoping for more sponsorships, live music in the booster club, and expanding on theme nights.

Throughout the season the Coyotes have supported community causes and honoured others in the hockey community, with the goal of making games fun and family friendly.

What started as a mission to provide an avenue for local hockey players over 21 to continue their hockey careers in a competitive league has now expanded to providing the village of Creemore and area with a source of entertainment on Saturday nights.

Macham said he is very grateful for the enduring support of Creemore Home Hardware and Creemore Foodland, who have been very generous with the team and audience prizes.

The Winterhawks now advance to the WOAA Senior AA semi-finals with the Ripley Wolves.

Feb. 19 – Playoff Game 6 in Southampton

Final score: Saugeen, 4 vs Creemore, 1

Lone Creemore goal scorer: Ben Hughes from Boyd and Taylor

Shots on goal: Creemore 34, Saugeen 28

Taking the loss in net was Ty Brindle

County accepting applications for its 2023 Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund

The County of Simcoe is now accepting applications for its 2023 Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund of $400,000 to help fund projects or experiences that will benefit regional tourism, culture and sport.

2023 funding streams are: Digital and Social Media Advertising; Marketing; Trails Development; Photo and Video Asset Development; Sports Tourism; Workforce Development; and Signage. The funding allows each applicant organization to apply for a maximum of $10,000, except signage requests, which are eligible for up to $20,000 in funding. The deadline is 5 p.m. on March 6. Details at www.experience. simcoe.ca/resources.

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