The Creemore Echo

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ECHO

Friday, January 3, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 01

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News and views in and around Creemore

INSIDE THE ECHO

Robotic Pizza

Festive Feast

We try Stayner's Pizza Forno

Community comes together for Christmas

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Streamed lecture series continues

Pub owner releases debut album

by Trina Berlo Steve Sperandeo has released his debut album, Contagious Emotions.

The owner of The Old Millhouse Pub has stepped back a bit from his work to take a little more time for his art, resulting in a highly personal collection of songs.

“I’ve always been into music and I’ve always had a recording studio,” said Sperandeo. “Music has always been part of my life.”

He said upon moving to Wasaga Beach, he decided to build a little studio and it grew from there. “I just thought, I think it’s time now,” said Sperandeo. “I had a little more time, in terms of work.”

Sperandeo plays almost all of the instruments on the album – guitar, keyboard, drums, and bass.

Although it is challenging for an artist to define a style of music, Sperandeo said he calls it adult contemporary with an element of pop but the listener will also get some folk vibes from this ballad heavy album.

He said the album has been about three years in the making, eventually choosing 11 songs from a larger body of rough cuts.

Sperandeo said this is not the first time he has drawn on his personal experiences for public expression. In 2007, he made a documentary film

about his father’s gambling addiction.

“Most of the songs the inspiration has to do with things that have happened to me personally or through friends and acquaintances. Each song does have a personal connection,” said Sperandeo.

It’s just where it comes from. If I can’t get motivated by an actual emotion, I don’t feel it can go anywhere for me. There has to be a personal attachment… Putting it out there is probably the most difficult part.”

In terms of inspiration, he would

say Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton and Roger Waters.

Sperandeo said he is now heading back into the studio to work on a second album.

Listen to Steve Sperandeo’s Contagious Emotions online at stevesperandeo.hearnow.com. At presstime, the album had been streamed 100,000 times.

There will also be CDs available at the pub, located at 141 Mill Street.

County undertakes governance review The size of Simcoe County Council could be halved in time for the next municipal election if a recommendation of the Governance Committee is adopted.

In a report to Clearview Township council, Clearview Deputy Mayor and Deputy Warden of the County, Barry Burton said the Governance Committee has proposed reducing the number of councillors from the current 32 down to 16 – one from each member municipality. The current council includes the mayor and deputy

mayor of each municipality. Five to seven regional councillors would be elected by the public, and the Warden would be selected from this smaller pool. The recommendation is aimed at improving the efficiency of county government which recently unveiled a proposed 2020 budget of just over $520 million dollars.

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The Georgian Triangle Life Long Learning Institute (GTLLI) is extending its live streaming of lectures to the winter and spring lecture series.

Following a successful response to the entire fall live stream program, GTLLI is live steaming its Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Winter Series lectures “Water Issues in Ontario” Jan. 10 to Feb. 14 and Spring Series lectures “Canadian Foreign Policy” Mar 27 to May 8 to audiences at Station on the Green in Creemore, the Simcoe St. Theatre in Collingwood, and the RecPlex in Wasaga Beach.

The lectures are intended to promote learning and expand awareness of the larger world. They are at a university level and delivered by academics and experts in their fields on a wide range of topics. They have included timely discussions about arts, culture, entertainment, technology, religion, global affairs, world economies, science, and healthcare.

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GTLLI annual membership is included with the purchase of tickets.

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GTLLI is a self-funded, volunteer run not-for-profit organization. It serves a membership who seeks participation in educational activities at the postsecondary level. Founded in 1996 by a handful of enthusiasts, GTLLI now has more than 650 members enjoying fall, winter and spring lectures and another 500 lifelong learners who were unable to get tickets for the live lectures. GTLLI is part of the Third Age Network. The lifelong learning movement is growing worldwide.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 3, 2020

COMMUNITY Calendar

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THIS WEEKEND Sunday, Jan. 5

• Free curling clinic at the Creemore Curling Club from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come on out and perfect your skills or give it a try for the first time! All levels of experience are welcome. Conventional delivery or stick! Beginners, please bring clean running shoes. The Curling Club is beside the arena on Collingwood Street. For further information, contact Adam Verstegen, 705-607-2326

• Free public skating at Creemore Arena sponsored by the Stayner Lions Club from noon to 1:50 p.m.

• Church Services on page 5.

UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, Jan. 7

• The first meeting of 2020 for the Collingwood and District Historical Society will feature "The Dry Docks of the Collingwood Shipyards" with Melissa Shaw of the Collingwood Museum giving the history of this important part of Collingwood's shipbuilding history. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club on Minnesota Street.

Meeting admission is CDHS membership or $5.

Yearly membership fees ($20) are due in January.

• AA Creemore Tuesday Night Group at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Caroline St. 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, Jan. 8

• Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario St. Stayner. New members always welcome.

Friday, Jan. 10

• Georgian Triangle Lifelong Learning Institute (GTLLI) - 6 Week Lecture Series on Water Issues in Ontario at the Station on the Green from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Livestreamed to Creemore, Lectured

by U of T professor Dr. Romila Verma and U of Waterloo professor Dr. Ellsworth LeDrew. $50 for 6 week series or $10 at door. Visit www.gtlli.ca for tickets or call 705-300-3251.

Saturday, Feb. 29

• The Craigleith Heritage Depot is celebrating Leap Year with a Dance. Dance the winter night away to the music of Bored of Education, enjoy sweet and savory nibbles, the fun of a penny sale and a cash bar. This fundraising event will help the museum create two more REEL History Films and grow the museum collection. Tickets are available now at LE Shore Memorial Library.

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New Farm surpasses $1M in fundraising

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Dufferin County Warden Darren White and county council members.

Dufferin County elects 143rd warden Melancthon Mayor Darren White, was acclaimed once again as warden for the County of Dufferin for 2020.

This is White’s third term as warden, having previously held the position in 2017 and 2019.

Council also acclaimed the three chairs to lead county council standing committees.

Mono Mayor Laura Ryan will continue to oversee the Community Services/Dufferin Oaks/Museum Committee.

The General Government Services

Committee will be lead by Mono’s Deputy Mayor, John Creelman.

Councillor Bob Currie, Mayor of Amaranth, was once again selected as Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

The remaining members of Dufferin County Council for 2018-2022 are: Councillor Steve Anderson, Deputy Mayor of Shelburne; Councillor Sandy Brown, Mayor of Orangeville; Councillor Guy Gardhouse, Mayor of East Garafraxa; Councillor Chris Gerrits, Deputy Mayor of Amaranth;

Councillor Earl Hawkins, Deputy Mayor of Mulmur; Councillor Janet Horner, Mayor of Mulmur; Councillor Andy Macintosh, Deputy Mayor of Orangeville; Councillor Wade Mills, Mayor of Shelburne; Councillor Philip Rentsch, Deputy Mayor of Grand Valley and Councillor Steve Soloman, Mayor of Grand Valley.

County council meetings are open to the public and are held monthly on the second Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. at the Town of Orangeville Council Chambers, 87 Broadway, Orangeville.

Paramedics wrap-up 2019 toy drive County of Simcoe Paramedic Services is wrapping-up its 17th annual Toy Drive having collected 5,806 toys, 5,776 pounds of food, and $13,352 in cash and gift cards.

“Thank you to all those who have contributed their time and money to the 17th annual County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Toy Drive,” said Warden George Cornell. “Thanks to the generosity of Simcoe County residents and the amazing efforts of our Paramedics who volunteered their time to make the Toy Drive possible, hundreds more families will experience joy and holiday cheer across our region this year.”

With this year’s totals, the Toy Drive has collected 84,265 toys, 37,180 pounds of food, and approximately $172,257 in monetary and gift card donations for families across Simcoe County over the last 17 years.

“I am extremely proud of our County of Simcoe Paramedics, their families and friends, and the students from the Paramedic programs at Georgian College and CTS Canadian Career College, who volunteered more than 1,000 hours to make this year’s campaign such a success,” said Andrew Robert, Director and Chief, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services. “Thanks to their efforts and our incredibly generous community, this will be a Christmas to remember for many more local children and families.”

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With its 10th fundraising event behind them, The New Farm is reporting it has raised more than $1 million for the purchase of local organic food for centres that feed those in need.

“We are so incredibly grateful to all of you for making this possible,” said New Farm owners Gillian Flies and Brent Preston in an e-mail.

They say the most recent event on June 15, with 15 chefs and Sam Roberts Band, raised $125,000 to surpass a milestone.

• $70,000 went to Community Food Centres Canada. CFCC in turn sent money to the Regent Park Community Food Centre, The Table CFC in Perth, The Local CFC in Stratford and The Hamilton CFC to purchase organic food from local family farms.

• Farms for Change funding also helped support CFCC’s policy advocacy work as they fight for policies and programs that address the root causes of poverty in Canada.

• $50,000 went to The Stop Community Food Centre to buy local, organic food for their many programs.

• $5,000 was donated to food banks in Stayner and Collingwood to put local, organic vegetables and honey in Christmas hampers for 325 families.

• The New Farm and Richmond Station restaurant also donated two on-farm dinners to The Stop’s What’s on the Table fundraiser, which sold at auction for a total of $26,000.

“None of these efforts would have been possible without the generous, ongoing support of our many volunteers, chefs, and sponsors. We feel incredibly lucky to have such a caring and supportive community surrounding us,” said Flies and Preston.

The 11th Farms for Change event will be in June. The date and ticket information will be announced later in 2020.

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County of Simcoe Paramedic Services distributed thousands of toys, food and cash gifts through various community partners.

All Toy Drive donations are distributed to local children and families in need by charitable organizations working in partnership with County of Simcoe Paramedic Services. Charities supported by the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Toy Drive include the Salvation Army, Wasaga Beach Kinettes, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Barrie Christmas Cheer, a number of local food banks and Innisfil Community Church.

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THE WAY WE WERE

EDITORIAL Stay secure in 2020 We often hear from our readers about potential scams that may put people in the community at risk.

They hope by sharing the information it will enforce people’s vigilance so that they do not fall victim and lose money or personal information. Colleen Stamp is reporting a scam, similar to that Irma Flack’s warning a few weeks prior, when she received an early morning phone call saying her credit card had been compromised. The only recourse available to us is to hang up and report.

How to recognize suspected scams: Scammers selling anti-virus services. Unsolicited phone calls and pop-up internet advertisements that claim to provide computer anti-virus services but are actually designed to gain access to your personal computer.

Robocalls offering to consolidate your debts or lower your credit card interest rates. Calls from Automated Dialing and Announcing Devices (robocalls), often from locations outside Canada, that offer debt reduction services.

Callers falsely identifying themselves as CRTC employees and requesting remote access to your computer.

If you think you have fallen victim to a scam, that you have given remote access to your computer to a suspected scammer, or that your computer has been hacked alert your financial institution. If you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately and let them know. Contact the Canadian Identity Theft Support Centre at idtheftsupportcentre.org/ or by dialing 1-866-436-5461.

If you think the call might be part of a fraud scheme, contact law enforcement authorities or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (formerly PhoneBusters) or call 1-888-495-8501.

Schools on the Eighth Line As promised earlier I plan to continue was the door latch. writing about life on the Eighth Line With an increase in school population south of the village of Glen Huron steps were taken to replace the original in earlier days. Schools were very log school. The site chosen was at important to the earlier settlers. In many the corner of the Eighth Line and cases schooling had been denied to the Sideroad 12/13. This school became poverty stricken people of Great Britain known as The Pine Tree and from that who fled across the Atlantic to what name the sideroad also became known Helen BLACKBURN as The Pine Tree. The name came from became Ontario. They wanted to do better in their new homes and schools a very large pine tree that was never cut provided a hope for their children. down when the land was cleared. An 83-year-old Early in 1863 the neighbours on the Eighth Line man has told me he remembers that tree. It was got together and proposed that a school be built. As probably five feet in diameter. I have no information a result they took their request to a meeting of the about when that tree disappeared. Perhaps someone Nottawasaga Township. A bylaw was passed and can provide it. the school section, labelled number 16 came into On the new site in the year 1880 a schoolhouse existence. A log school was built on the south side was erected that was to serve the community for 41 of Lot 14 on Concession 9. This is the general area years. Plans and specifications were prepared by J.J. where the now closed brick schoolhouse now stands Carruthers, while the building contract was awarded and is used as a private residence. to James Murray. The first teacher in charge of this When the first school year commenced in 1864 new school was Miss Nellie Taylor. Seventeen years Jacob Belfrey was engaged as teacher. Many later the school was modernized with new furniture teachers served in these years, many still living to replace the well carved desks of by-gone years, in 1920 when a record was made. These were Rev. while the exterior boasted a new brick covering. A John Campbell, Rev. Joshua Galloway, Mrs. George woodshed, always a necessity in the early days was Lawrence, Mrs. Wm Ovens and Miss Nellie Taylor. built in 1887 at a cost of $74.

Teachers salaries ranged from $200 to $260 A highlight in the year was always the excursion per annum, while wood was supplied at the picnic to Sunset Point. For this excursion the unbelievable price of 65 to 80 cents per cord children were transported in a stock truck hired delivered to the school premises. Records reveal for the event. Many will recall the eagerness with that the one article requiring most frequent repair (Continued on next page)

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Pine Tree School, Eighth Line, Nottawasaga – Back: Bill McLeod, Wes Lane, Russell Joyce, Roy Ferguson, Ella Jordan, Gordon More, Katie Campbell, teacher. Middle: Grace Joyce, Katie McLeod, Jean McKeowan, Bessie White, Lola Anderson, Percy Ferguson, Cecil Ferguson, Verna Smyth, Arther McKeowan, Bill Campbell, Wheldale Sidney, _ Ferguson, Grace Joyce, L.C. Sidey, _, D.A Campbell, Elsie Ferguson. Front: Lillian White, Elsie Mulline, Lizzie Sidey, George Gomm, Wilmot Lane, Harmon Best, Frank? Joyce, _ Collins, _ Collins, _ Mullin, Sadie McLeod.

Butternuts were a tasty fall treat (Continued from page 4) which they looked forward to going barefoot on the 24th of May and to swimming in the big swimming hole where the Aikens men washed their sheep before shearing them. This was always a risky undertaking for it must be done secretly to escape the knowledge of both parents and teacher. In the fall the butternuts were always a treat with the ones

on the neighbouring farms tasting much superior to those found in the school years. However, to secure these without being bitten by the farmer’s dog was quite an accomplishment.

– This history was compiled by Marshall McLeod, Bonnie Campbell, Daisy McLeod, Donald Brown, Percy Curran and Wilmot Arnold about 1967.

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A new high-tech pizza vending machine in Stayner spits out freshly baked pizzas 24/7.

Roadside pizza vending machine turns heads

by Trina Berlo Pizza Forno, said to be the country’s first-ever robotmade pizza, has a location in Stayner. Combining artisan pizza with robotic automation technology, PizzaForno now has 14 locations in Canada.

Pizza Forno came to Canada last year, popping up first in Toronto.

“The amount of buzz and press we got was – from consumers and business owners – was pretty overwhelming so we decided to launch our licensee model,” said Les Tomlin, who brought the technology to Canada with his partner William Moyer.

Local vendors Leah and Sean Warren claimed territory for this area.

The first of their three units was installed in Wasaga Beach in August, followed by Elmvale in September and Stayner in October, and they are exploring other locations, including Collingwood and Blue Mountains. Tomlin said as per their licensing agreement the Warrens are permitted to launch as many kiosks within their territory as they see fit.

The Warrens said they became interested in the Pizza Forno model because he liked the idea of it always being open, serving customers when other food service places are closed.

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The Wasaga Beach location was very well received when launched late last summer, selling out every day.

Sean said Stayner is currently their best machine in terms of demand. Being on Highway 26, it is in a highly visible location. They said they are regularly stocking the machine with fresh pizzas, especially at peek times, like when the weather is nice and school is in.

“They really love the Hawaiian pizzas down there,” he said. “It’s also a sleeker, nicer machine and we seem to have more road traffic.”

“We get a lot of feedback,” said Leah. “A lot of people come to the machine and take videos and selfies and they are just fascinated by the technology behind it. Some of them don’t even buy a pizza, they just check it out.”

They are encouraging people to get a little more familiar with it.

“People are still a little skeptical,” said Sean...

“This is a quality artisanal fresh made pizza. Come and try it. It’s always open.”

Breaking through that skepticism is the company’s challenge.

“We’re encouraging people who ask ‘what is it?’ to actually stop and try it through a marketing campaign to educate consumers they can get a great artisanal pizza in less than three minutes for about $11,” said Tomlin. “It’s always fresh, never frozen and a great quality product from a quote-on-quote vending machine.”

He said the pizza crust is par baked to Pizza Forno’s specifications and is then frozen and shipped to the operator. The fresh ingredients are sent to the pizza topping facility where the pizzas are assembled by hand and boxed before being loaded into the refrigerated machine, which holds 70 pizzas.

“Once they leave the facility they never touch human hands again, or even robotic hands again until you the customer receive the pizza at the front slot,” said Tomlin.

When an order is placed, a robotic arm selects the pizza of choice from the refrigerated side, a conveyor moves it into the cooking side of the unit where a robotic arm pushed it up into the convection oven where it is baked for about two minutes. It is then placed back in the box and comes out the front slot.

Tomlin said the technology comes from France, where in the last 10 years 800 units have been installed.

The Stayner Pizza Forno is located at 7458 Highway 26, in the parking lot of Stayner Optometry Clinic.

On a personal note: When I first noticed the Pizza Forno machine in October, I became very curious. Not only did I want to try to the pizza but I also wanted to know more about the technology behind the machine, and how it had come to Stayner.

I contacted Pizza Forno through their communications firm, who in turn put me in touch with the people who brought the technology and the local couple who licensed machines in this area.

I enlisted my family for a taste testing mission and with varying levels of skepticism we went on a mission to order a pizza.

It was a bit odd to be ordering food on the side of the road but it was also a novelty to navigate the touch screen menu. It was very easy to order, and then you wait while the machine makes a series of mechanical sounds and eventually the smell of pizza baking in the oven begins to waft from the machine.

As promised, within minutes a pizza emerges from the front slot. It is hot and bubbly. The crust looks a bit charred, like it has been wood fired.

My family agreed that the pizza was quite good.

We were most impressed with the crust, which was soft and chewy.

Overall, the pizza exceeded our expectations.

Call for reservations (705) 445-1247

DONOVAN WOODS Saturday, March 7

Being Alone Is Fine.

EVENING SHOW - SOLD OUT! MatineeONLY 15 tickets left! www.aveninghall.com or at The Creemore Echo

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SOLO TOUR 2020

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Creemore Community Christmas Dinner welcomes 96 diners The 19th Creemore Community Christmas Dinner hosted 96 guests at the Royal Canadian Legion and provided 11 delivered meals. The room looked festive featuring new red tablecloths and a sparkling polar bear along with our traditional army of nutcrackers, miniature village and Christmas tree forest.

Many volunteers came to help set-up, prepare and serve the meal, decorate and take everything down again over the three-day holiday.

Most people who attend, and many who do not, contribute their time, food, funds or abilities in some fashion. All appreciate the chance to spend time with their community; family, neighbours and friends, old and new.

The goal of our dinner is to ensure that everyone has a little bit of Christmas so we were happy to provide gifts to 13 residents without family in Creedan Valley Care Community. Our food bank donations

were delivered to The Salvation Army’s Hope Acres Addiction Treatment Centre in Glencairn and remaining food items were taken to the David Busby Street Centre in Barrie.

It is hard to give everyone the credit they so richly deserve because contributions are typically made without fanfare and in a flurry of activity. It is heart-warming to know that our community is full of amazing people.

Thanks to the funds raised at this pay-what-you-can (PWYC) event and to our generous donors, we are comfortably able to proceed again next year. Look forward to celebrating C r e e m o r e ’s 2 0 t h C o m m u n i t y Christmas Dinner!

Happy New Year and best wishes to all in 2020.

–Submitted by Donna Baylis, Creemore Community Christmas Dinner coordinator.

NVCA 2020 Lead Year Dance budget approved Feb. 29 The Board of Directors overwhelmingly voted to approve NVCA’s 2020 budget at $5,004,264 million in revenue as compared to the 2019 approved budget of $4,924,948.

Of this increase, $66,027.73 is coming from an increase to the municipal levy (shared among all 18 member municipalities), with the remainder coming from grants, fees for services, and other sources. Funds from municipal levy represent 50% of NVCA’s revenues.

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The Craigleith Heritage Depot is celebrating Leap Year with a Dance on Feb. 29.

Dance the winter night away to the music of Bored of Education, enjoy sweet and savory treats, the fun of a penny sale and a cash bar. This fundraising event will help the museum create two more REEL History Films and grow the museum collection.

Tickets are available now at LE Shore Memorial Library in Thornbury.

Scott Baylis photo

The 19th Creemore Community Christmas Dinner hosted 96 guests at the Royal Canadian Legion and provided 11 delivered meals.

BORN

RUFFIANS Saturday, March 28

More news and events online at Creemore.com www.aveninghall.com

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For the second year, the Creemore Curling Club’s Mixed League showed their holiday spirit by raising and contributing the $141, they would have spent on a gift exchange, to the Creemore Christmas Dinner.

The Jim Steed Memorial Trophy was presented by Marilyn Steed (centre) to the winning team in the mixed league. From left, vice Charlene Scime, skip Paul Vorstermans, second Jon Fallis and lead John Hamilton.

Coming into the last evening of curling, 3 teams were tied for first place. In a mini round robin, Vorsertmans’ team handily beat the other two. The win was celebrated with yummy snacks and Christmas cheer. Mixed league curling resumes on Friday, Jan. 3.

THE ANTICIPATED AUCTION SCHEDULE FOR 2020 JAN 18TH - ANTIQUES, JEWELRY & MILITARY - CREEMORE FEB 22ND - FIREARMS - CREEMORE ARENA HALL MAR 21ST - ANTIQUES - CREEMORE - KFA ANNIVERSARY EVENT APR 25TH - KFA OUTDOOR EQUIP - MELANCTHON MAY 16TH - ANTIQUES, ETC - CREEMORE MAY 30TH - FIREARMS - CREEMORE LEGION JUL 18TH - ANTIQUES, ETC - CREEMORE AUG 29TH - FIREARMS - CREEMORE LEGION SEPT 19TH - ANTIQUES, ETC - CREEMORE OCT 10TH - THANKSGIVING WKND - KFA EQUIP SALE NOV 21ST - FIREARMS - CREEMORE LEGION DEC 19TH - ANTIQUES, ETC - CREEMORE NOTE: AUCTION DATES WILL BE ADDED AS THE NEED COMES UP. WE PROMISE TO KEEP YOU POSTED.

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Gayle Millsap (from left) presents the Alf and Eliza Millsap Trophy to the winning Daytime Curling League team of the first session: Al Lambert, Heather Walker, Karen Crevier, Linda Coulter and Barb Murdoch.

Absent: Wayne Bell.

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There’s no better time than early January to contact Dennis and have a chat about what Kidd Family Auctions can do for you. It can be one item or many. It can be a tea cup or a tractor. Kidd Family Auctions is here to help.

CONSIGNORS MAKE THE AUCTION WORLD GO ROUND. LOW FEES. NO CHARGE FOR PICKUPS. NO CHARGE FOR STORAGE. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR?

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The McArthur Family Trophy was presented by founding member Milton McArthur, to winners of the ladies league first draw: skip Donna Baylis (from left), vice Barb Murdock, second Sandy McKay and lead Deb Prosser.

&Recreation

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 3, 2020 •

Send sports news to trina@creemore.com call 705-466-9906 fax 705-466-9908

SPORTS

Karate

Big Heart Seniors

On Dec. 14 in the last belt testing for 2019, five students from Maizis Martial Arts Academy tested for their new ranks.

Students are tested on their knowledge of the arts, their ability to perform their techniques, and their endurance. After several hours of testing, the day was a huge success.

Quinn Matchett achieve her orange belt.

Camden Mozetti, Vienna Mozetti, and Shasa Johnston achieved their red belts. Ryleigh Cole achieved her green belt.

“I am excited to see what the future holds for these terrific students,” says Soke Michelle Maizis.

Thank you to the Legion ladies for a lovely dinner.

Elections will be held in January.

50/50: Melvin Lougheed, Debra Hanna, Ron Laing, Carol Tymchuk, Elsie Longson.

Moon shots: Janice Stephens, Carol Tymchuk x3, Marcia Cameron x2, Morris Tymchuk x2, Al Avery, Dave Smith. Betty Sartor got the travel prize.

Winners: Betty Sartor, 345; Al Avery, 344; Leona Hartling, 337; Morris Tymchuk, 328.

Hidden was 155. Lynette Walace had 159.

Lucky chair: Marcia Cameron.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year

Pictured is Shasta Johnston, Vienna Mozetti, Camden Mozetti, Quinn Mathett, Ryleigh Cole.

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Dufferin youth projects get $15,000 boost On Dec. 11, two youth-led teams and their community partners celebrated their success in the nation-wide RBC Future Launch Community Challenge with a well-attended grant-giving ceremony at DCAFS in Orangeville.

Wo r k i n g i n p a r t n e r s h i p , t h e RBC Foundation and Community Foundations of Canada have engaged our Dufferin Community Foundation in selecting and mentoring worthy youth leaders.

RBC Regional Vice President, Central Shores, Dan Woods and Gord Gallaugher, chair of the Dufferin Community Foundation (DCF), presented cheques to support two local projects that will benefit not just the participants in the GLOW youth community, but also their families, classmates and Dufferin at large.

To add accountability to the challenge, MaryAnn Lowry, DCF Vice-Chair and Grants Convenor, encouraged the youth leaders to make public, one-year commitments to their charitable partners.

Stevie Forbes-Roberts, received $9,000 on behalf of Speak Out!, a Dufferin Youth Change Project.

At the ceremony, Forbes-Roberts and their team leaders pledged visible accomplishments to their charitable partner, Jennifer Moore of DCAFS. “One year from now we will have completed a public mural designed by youth leaders,” promised ForbesRoberts.

“This mural will be a permanent creative education tool to increase acceptance, build a community which values difference, names the strength of LGBTQ+ youth and celebrate diverse gender identities and sexualities.

Youth who see this mural in their community will know they are welcomed and celebrated just as discrimination and stigma is being actively negated.”

Their second success will be 30 trained public speakers who identify as LGBTQ+ youth who will have had the opportunity to speak at community events, libraries, and schools.

Jessica Ward, working with Ellen Downey of the Youthdale Riding Program, added $6,000 to the budget for Work to Ride.

Within a year, Ward’s team pledged to take on 10 Work to Ride students and equip them with real, practical, employable skills in the equestrian industry.

“We are also relying on our magical horses, the special group of people that make up our barn community, and our own abilities as team leaders to set this experience apart from other labourexchange programs,” she said.

“By this time next year,” she envisions, “our graduates might say that Work to Ride was a place where community connections were made, self-esteem grew and personal strengths developed. We also hope that they will say they were part of building a community where students not only felt safe and accepted to be their truest self, but were also able to see those true selves as important, valuable members of our team.

Woods highlighted the need for action, “We know Canada’s prosperity is directly linked to our ability to prepare young people for success in an ever-changing global economy. For Canada to be prosperous, young people must thrive. That’s why we launched RBC Future Launch, our 10-year, $500 million commitment to help young people access meaningful employment through practical work experience, skills development opportunities, networking solutions and mental well-being supports and services.

We’re proud to work with community partners like the Dufferin Community Foundation and the youth programming they support.”

The next stage in the Community Challenge will be a community consultation process to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities for youth in Dufferin.

Young people across the county will be able to share their perspectives and brainstorm ideas for further development.

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ECHO Classifieds

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 3, 2020 •

FOR SALE

CATTLE HAY. Looking for cattle hay 4 x 5 rounds. Call Norm at 705466-2607.

100% NATURAL ORGANIC LATEX MATTRESSES give you the highest quality sleep. Natural protection against bed bugs & dust mites, custom layered & built for comfort. No gassing off from toxic materials. Recommended by doctors and physiotherapists. 30 year warranty. Save big, buy direct from our Glencairn show room. Greg, 416271-1005, greg@royallatexmattress. com. www.royallatexmattress.com.

Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

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SERVICES

ELLIOTT PAINTING AND DECORATING, over 30 years experience with excellent references.

Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

K. BRULOTTE & SONS. Excavating, grading, site clearing & landscaping.

Over 20 years experience. Call for free estimate, 705-443-7815.

CONTRACTOR REPAIRS, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves roughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Contact Brian McCurdy, 519-986-1781.

AUCTIONEER

BOB SEVERN AUCTIONEER

Ph: 519-925-2091

www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern

severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn Friday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m.

Auction of 66 Baliant convertible; 61 Pontiac; 61 Corvair; Dale Earnhardt toys; Marilyn Monroe; Snap on Tools; Jewelry; Coins etc. for Estate of Late Don Arthur of Elliot Lake. Sale held at the Twp. of Amaranth Rec Hall Ln# 374028 6th Line Amaranth Twp

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Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less

HELP WANTED

JOB OPENING: CREEMORE SPRINGS BREWERY Looking for a part-time Cleaner POSITION DETAILS: • $17.50 per hour • Flexible schedule is required.

• 20 hours per week: Monday to Friday 2-6 PM daily • You will be required to cover approximately 5 weeks of vacation (which will require fulltime hours) for the other employee in this position.

• Coverage for our Distribution Centre will also be required for 3 weeks of vacation (approx. 12 hours per week).

• Position Responsibilities • You are responsible to ensure that all your assigned areas are kept in a clean state. This includes but is not limited to garbage and recycling collection and disposal; washing floors and stairs; washing mirrors and windows; cleaning countertops, sinks, toilets, railings, and all other surface areas.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to follow verbal directions.

• Ability to work well alone and with a partner or team.

• Reliable and punctual with dedicated professionalism to job and duties.

• Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines; excellent time management skills.

• Pays attention to detail when cleaning.

• Organized and able to follow a schedule.

• Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during the daily routine, with ability to stand for long lengths of time; physically able to push vacuum cleaner for extended periods of time; ability to lift up to 25 to 30 pounds.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume to apply@ creemoresprings.com

IN MEMORIAM

CRE

Wes Winchester August 12, 1925 - January 1, 2010 Dad, ten years have passed, We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It's then we miss you most of all.

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