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Friday, November 8, 2019 Vol.19 No.45 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore
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Community comes together at Creemore Legion by Trina Berlo With Remembrance Day around the corner, thoughts turn to the Legion. It is the time of year when their work in the community is most visible. Like all Legions, Creemore Royal Canadian Legion Branch 397’s purpose is to unify and help all who have served, to educate, and perpetuate the memory and traditions for those who serve. “Legion Branches are the cornerstone of communities across Canada, and provide one of the largest volunteer bases in the country. With 1,400 branches from coast to coast to coast, members provide local services and supports to build a stronger Canada. Whether helping local veterans, supporting seniors, providing youth sports programs, raising funds, volunteering to help those in need, or simply offering a place to gather for fun and celebration, Legionnaires provide essential services in their communities.” In many communities, including Creemore, it’s where people get married, hold funerals, attend Scouts and Cadets, and participate in public speaking contests. On Wednesday evenings a group of about a dozen women gather in the Legion lounge for Ladies Darts. There is a lot of laughter and encouragement as the games progress. The television is on in the background and people chat while waiting for their turn. Most of the players are not Legion members. For them it is taking the roll of a community centre. There are twice as many people who come out to mixed darts on Friday nights and there are euchre games a couple times per week. Legions everywhere are seeing a loss of membership, Creemore included. “I can remember when we had 160 and we’re lucky to have 40 now,” said Legion secretary Norma Friest, who has been a member for 48 years and a member of the executive for 40 of those.
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A group gathers at the Legion every Wednesday for Ladies Darts. Pictured from left: Val Nordstrom, Elaine Reed, Barb Cudmore, Nellie Curran, Marie Blohm, Anne Emerton, Emma Noonan, Natasha Trott, Sharon Buchanan and Mary Underhill. “I raised six kids, and used to work as well, and we used to have a wedding every Saturday at the Legion in the summer and we’ve worked at a lot of things,” said Friest. She said there are a number of reasons why people don’t get involved with the Legion. For one, she said they have a changing attitude toward volunteer work. It is difficult to find young people who are willing to work without pay. Volunteerism is at the core of the Legion, whether it’s helping out at their Canada Day celebrations or preparing meals in their large commercial kitchen. “We always need volunteers,” said Friest. “We have some seniors that people could go and visit for us, things like that.” Friest also believes that parents are busier than ever because they are more involved with their children than generations past. Since 1971 the Legion has opened membership to non-military personnel.
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There are now various forms of membership, both voting and nonvoting, for descendants of military members and those who are not. The Royal Canadian Legion’s mission is to serve Veterans, including serving military, RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance and to serve our communities and our Country. Dee Hanson, who heads up the ladies auxiliary, recalls a time when the lounge was open everyday but now it’s open at select times for specific activities such as euchre and darts. The rentals are high and they still do a lot of catering. Hanson said the Legion’s changing role in the community has been a topic of conversation. Hanson chalks it up to “the times.” She said, “There will come a time when the Legion is needed again.” The Creemore Legion is located at 27 Wellington St. W. For more information, call 705-466-2202.
Remembrance Day Services
Creemore Legion Branch 397 Cenotaph Wreath Laying Service at 10 a.m. Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. Followed by the Remembrance Day Service at Creemore Legion at 11 a.m. Please be seated by 10:45 a.m. Reception to follow the service. New Lowell Legion Branch 516 Remembrance Day Service. Parade from the Firehall at 10:30 a.m. to the Legion’s Cenotaph for the 11 a.m. service. A reception in the Legion will follow. Mansfield Women’s Institute will be hosting a Remembrance Day Service at the Mansfield Cenotaph, located on Airport Road just north of Mansfield at 10:30 a.m., followed by a presentation at Mansfield Presbyterian by guest speaker Alina Greer, who will talk about being a child in wartime Poland. Singhampton Remembrance Day Service at the Singhampton Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m.
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 8, 2019
COMMUNITY Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908
THIS WEEKEND Saturday, Nov. 9
• New York Times Best-selling author Catherine Gildiner launches her latest book and talks psychology, heroes and resilience with local therapists. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Station on the Green in Creemore. Free admission. • 10th Annual Remembrance Day Event Jubilee Pres. Church, 7320 Main St. Stayner. Guest Speaker: Dave Morrison, retired RCAF Pilot. Musical Entertainment, “Memorial Banners Dedication” DVD. Admission: $5 (includes continental breakfast) Sponsored by Stayner Heritage Society. Tickets: Barb’s Clothes Closet or phone 705-4282540. • Canadian Blood Services donation clinic at Collingwood Legion 490 Ontario St., Collingwood. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Join 175+ women who are making an incredible difference to our community through the work of local charities. Over $150,000 donated in just two years! Meeting at 7 p.m. (reg'n @ 6:30 p.m.) at the Collingwood Legion. New members welcome! Visit www.100womensouthgeorgiantriangle.com to learn more.
Sunday, Nov. 10
• Knox Presbyterian Dunedin celebrates their 151st Anniversary at 2 p.m. Rev. Chris Gray will speak with Carlee Gowan providing music. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will follow. There will be no 11 a.m. service. • Church Services on page 5.
Saturdays, Nov. 9 to Nov. 23
• Creative Writing for Seniors. Practice creative writing and share stories with writer and teacher Emily Worts. For seniors ages 60 and up. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. At St. Luke’s Church hall. DROP IN. Free. For information call Emily at 705-994-3310 or e-mail emilyworts@hotmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, Nov. 11
• Remembrance Day at Creemore Legion Branch 397. Cenotaph Wreath Laying Service at 10 a.m. Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. Followed by the Remembrance Day Service at Creemore Legion at 11 a.m. Please be seated by 10:45 a.m. Reception to follow the service. • Remembrance Day Service at New Lowell Legion Branch 516. Parade from the fire hall at 10:30 a.m. to the Cenotaph for the 11 a.m. service. A reception in the Legion will follow. • Remembrance Day Service hosted by Mansfield Women's Institute at 10:30 a.m. at the Mansfield Cenotaph. Following the service you are invited to the Mansfield Presbyterian church for light refreshments and to listen to our guest speaker Alina Greer talk about her experience as a child in Poland during the Second World War. Thank you Jane Hawkins President Mansfield Women's Institute 705-435-4132 or janehelen.hawkins@ outlook.com.
Mondays, Nov. 11 to 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.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
• Gentle Yoga - New Class! Join Alissa Wednesday evenings in November for Gentle Yoga. Decompress from the busy day with mindful movement and breath work set at a gentle, accessible pace. All are welcome! 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Sanctuary, 1 Caroline St. W. Creemore. $20 drop in or class passes are available. www. thecreemoresanctuary.com. • A Special Travel Presentation. Join Collette Travel and WhimSeekers Travel to learn about our upcoming 2020 coach tours with a focus on Ireland, Iceland, Italy and Australia. This presentation will be held at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St E, Creemore from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes and Black Friday Specials. RSVP lynda@whimseekers.com or by phone 705-3510830 or contact via www.whimseekerstravel.com. All are welcome!
• Fundraiser Holiday Sip and Shop at the Collingwood Legion from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop the over 20 vendors attending the event. Admission and raffle table money will be donated to Georgian Triangle Humane Society. Be sure to come and get your Christmas photos done while you shop by JY Photography. • Turkey Harvest Supper at the Sunnidale Corners Hall with all the fixings and desserts. Get your tickets early. Limited to 40 people per sitting. First sitting at 5 p.m. and second sitting at 7 p.m. Adult: $17 per person. Children 12 and under, $8. Tickets available from Marianne Buie at 705-4280223 and Barb Harvey at 705-428-5063. • Christmas Sale, Tea and Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial United Church, 234 William St. Stayner. For information call 705-428-3733.
Wednesdays, Nov. 13 to Nov. 27
• The "Blue Mountain Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario welcomes newly retired or retired women teachers to join in their meetings for fun and fellowship at Trinity United Church in Collingwood. Registration 11 a.m. Contact,Lois 428-2880,Pat 466-6505
• Drawing for Seniors with Sara Sniderhan. Learn techniques for drawing animals, flowers, people and more. For seniors of all skill levels. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Creemore Legion. DROP IN. No registration required. $5 suggested donation. All materials provided. Call Sara at 416559-6189 or email sara.sniderhan@gmail.com.
Thursday, Nov. 14 to 28th
• Drawing for Youths with Sara Sniderhan. Learn new techniques, work on your own art and explore new materials. Ages 11-17. Thursdays 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. At the Mill Street Studio, (above Affairs Bakery) DROP IN. No registration required. $5 suggested donation. All materials provided. Email Sara at sara.sniderhan@gmail.com for more info.
Saturday, Nov. 16
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• St.Patrick's Women's Christmas Bazaar Homemade baking; crafts; penny draw; white elephant; lunch. Draw on handmade Mennonite quilt. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church Hall in Stayner. • All Saints Anglican Church 32 Elgin St. Collingwood. Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost per person $7.50. Sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, pastries and fruit. Choice of coffee or tea. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods. Handcrafted items. Fine gift items. Something for everyone. • Annual Snowflake Bazaar at St. Luke's Church, 22 Caroline St. W. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Home Baking, Christmas Treasures, Lunch - $8. • Winter Clothes for Children at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. will be open Saturday afternoons November 16, 23 & 30 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. to receive donations of children's winter clothing or to help you choose items for your children. All items will be FREE. Can't make it on a Saturday? Call 705-466-2315 to arrange a different time for a clothing drop or a look at items available.
Monday, Nov. 18
Sunday, November 24
• An old-fashioned Christmas on Mill Street - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop our picture perfect village. Enjoy free wagon rides, hot drinks, and special treats. Meet the Creemore elves and relax as local shopkeepers help you find something for everyone on your list. Pick up your passport for a chance to win great prizes. Available at participating locations soon. experiencecreemore.com.
Friday, November 29
• Creemore Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Tree Society of Creemore lights up the season with a special ceremony, carols and snacks. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Station on the Green.
Saturday, Dec. 7
• The Creemore Santa Claus Parade takes place at 1:30 p.m. Step back in time with an oldfashioned 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.To be an event sponsor or to sign up to be a volunteer contact: natalie@creemore.com, 705-466-9906. Visit experiencecreemore.com
Saturday, Dec. 14
• Are you a senior who is lonely or alone on Christmas? If so please get your name on our Christmas Wish Program list. Seniors on this list receive a personalized gift on Christmas morning from an Angel in our community. If you would like to get on the list or adopt a senior for Christmas, donate items or a monetary donation, visit www. aseniorwish.com. Please submit before Dec. 14.
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OP review causes uncertainty for local garage by Trina Berlo The proprietors of a local auto repair facility are looking for assurance that a review of Clearview’s Official Plan will not jeopardize their business. Matt Playne and Margie Riddell operate Autosolve at their Edward Street East property, which is zoned industrial and allows for motor vehicle repair garages. Riddell said they bought the property in 2013 and have been in business for over a year. Their home is on an adjacent lot and the residential use is grandfathered. She said she is wondering if the zoning would be protected if there is a change in the Official Plan. They were alerted to the OP review after a complaint to the bylaw department about trees being cleared. It was actually the neighbouring property that was being cleared but the process set off alarm bells when they learned there was a possibility the area could be designated residential. Playne said he received a letter from Clearview staff saying, “to legally establish the use you must successfully obtain approval to operate without municipal water and sewer, site plan approval, and a building permit from the municipality. Playne said he had planned to do
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Matt Playne of Autosolve in Creemore is hoping an Official Plan review won't disrupt his business and plans for the future. that when the time comes to expand the garage but he is not ready yet. He was surprised by the letter because the garage has been an existing use in an established industrial zone. The township is embarking on the creation of a new Official Plan, which
was created in 2001. The first steps in engaging the public have taken the form of an online survey, and the first of several public meetings was held at council chambers on Nov. 4. The province defines land use planning is defined as, “A framework
to set goals about community development and change, keeping important social, economic and environmental concerns in mind. It balances the interests of individual property owners with the wider interests and objectives of the whole community. Good planning leads to orderly change and the efficient provision of services.” The Official Plan manages population and job growth, future land use, development patterns, infrastructure, transportation, community facilities, and environmental and natural heritage. The review is being done with consultants GSP Group. Senior planner Steve Wever said the Official Plan aims to create a vision for the next 20 years, and is expected to be done by fall of 2020. Wever said they are still in the visioning stage, with a draft Official Plan expected to be ready for public input by spring and summer. Eight other people made comments at the public meeting with regard to specific properties and big picture planning issues, such as transportation, climate change factors, and recreation opportunities. The Echo wasn't able to connect with Clearview staff prior to presstime.
Stayner BIA explored by Trina Berlo Stayner council member John Broderick is holding a town hall meeting next week to explore the idea of creating a BIA for Stayner. Separate from a Chamber of Commerce, a BIA – business improvement area – is a municipally designated association of businesses and property owners who pay levies to fund the improvement of that specific business district. Broderick, co-owner of J&R Cycle in Stayner, said as the council rep on the Chamber of Commerce he noticed that much of what was being discussed would fall under the prevue of a BIA. “I thought if we actually had a BIA in town, it would free up the Chamber to explore other options,” said Broderick, noting that the Stayner Chamber of Commerce has recently changed its name to Clearview Chamber of Commerce. He said there seemed to be a lot of interest in the idea when he first
floated it by members. “Until we actually put people in a room and put some facts before them it’s going to be really hard to gauge the interest,” he said. “At the end of the day it takes a 52 per cent margin to make anything happen so it’s all up to the businesses.” He isn’t expecting a vote at the Nov. 14 meeting but he has invited Collingwood BIA general manager Susan Nicholson to attend and provide information about what it has done for Collingwood. “This is just the first stage of exploring the concept,” said Broderick. “To me, the BIA is more about main street, how the town looks. The Chamber is more about business promotion. To me the two are very separate and distinct things… With a BIA you do have funds and you can do things.” Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Stayner Arena at 7 p.m.
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THE WAY WE WERE
COLUMN AGRITALES
November is such a cold, damp and dreary month. It is also the month that on the 11th we are to stop and remember all those who gave their lives for our freedom and indeed our lives. It is getting harder and Cat FLACK harder to find veterans as they are all getting well on in years or have simply passed on. I come from a long line of military relatives. Ex-husband and my brother were both in the 3PPCLI in Victoria, the first having served in Cyprus as a peacekeeper. My father was a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, his father lied about his age (he was only 14, not the required 16) so he could join the Navy. I have his original ships logs, written on a waterproof type of paper. The first ship he was on was a wooden ship no less. He also served on the Royal Britannia that was the crowning feather in his naval cap. My Swedish grandfather also served in the Swedish Military, it was compulsory and I believe still is, one year being the time to serve their country. Not a bad idea I think. I have seen a picture of my grandfather in his uniform standing next to a particular German fellow with the half brush mustache. How he ended up standing next to Hitler is beyond me, and no one on the Swedish side seems to know either. It wouldn’t have been a friendly chat as my grandfather’s mother was a Russian Jew who fled to Estonia and then to Sweden. All through history we hear and see tales of persecution, most of the time over religion, look at Syria right now. I have read a lot of books both fiction and nonfiction about the First and Second World Wars and one of my favorite is a book called Soldier, Sailor, Frogman, Spy, Airman Gangster Kill or Die by Giles Milton. It is about D-Day, a read you won’t soon forget or want to put down. It doesn’t glorify war it just tells the gritty truth about D-Day and the tremendous losses suffered by both sides. So why do I read these types of books? Because I don’t ever want to forget what happened. My Nana looked after evacuated children in Welland Garden City (just out of London). My father told stories of rationing and finding incendiaries. I wish I still had these people in front of me so I could ask them more about the wars and what life was like. There’s nothing like a firsthand account to try to know what that life could possibly be like. So this Remembrance Day take a moment to think of all those who gave everything for you. We all have memories and we should write them down to either pass on to family or even just to clear your mind. The brain is a muscle and just like all our other muscles and lack of use will lead to atrophy.
Hamilton Brothers store in Glen Huron, 1891. Two identifiable figures are Joseph C Hamilton, the young man astride the horse second from right, and Charles Bertram Smith, the boy in the straw hat, who later became the publisher-editor of The Creemore Star. From a Hamilton Brothers history, provided by Helen Blackburn.
LETTER
Promises, promises...
Editor: The Ford government professes in their propaganda media pics that they will end “Hallway Healthcare,” but as I discovered recently they do not seem to be including rural communities in this promise. Last week, I was up at my cottage in the Haliburton area when I developed a minor infection. I phoned the local medical clinic to see if I could get an appointment and was told there were no walk-in clinics in the area and that I should go to the emergency department at the hospital. Though uncomfortable, this was hardly an emergency, so I phoned my family doctor in Creemore, knowing she’s not in the office on a Friday but hoping another doctor could see me when I returned from the cottage. Unfortunately, the office closes at 1 p.m. on a Friday and I couldn’t make it back in time. So third
Ask the money lady: funding renovations Dear Money Lady: My husband and I love our neighborhood, but our home is really dated and too small for our growing family. We have been with the same bank for 12 years and recently tried to refinance our mortgage to consolidate debt and take out funds to start our reno. I was shocked by the penalty that my bank planned to charge us. It was $12,869. How can a bank charge this to an existing customer who is taking more money? I want to do my renovation, but not if it is going to
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option, I called the Same Day clinic in Collingwood and got an appointment for Friday afternoon. Perfect! Following my appointment, the nurse practitioner informed me that this valuable service, which prevented me from taxing the system by going to the Emergency either in Haliburton or Collingwood, was being cut by the Ford government in the New Year. I was shocked. It makes absolutely no sense to cut the very services that are preventing “Hallway Healthcare,” but clearly that is exactly what’s on this government’s hidden agenda. It’s rather ironic that a large percentage of Conservative voters live in rural areas where there are fewer, and soon to be even fewer, services. So much for cutting taxes without affecting services. It is a lie. Jan Morrison, Creemore.
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Collateral Charge originally only offered through private banking THE MONEY LADY
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long customer relationship with your bank will also help with your approval. I would suggest setting up a “Reno-Loan Segment” in your CC, where you are now free to negotiate separate rates and terms with your banker. Good Luck and Best Wishes, Money Lady.
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New Lowell Legion Branch 516 Join our Comrades at the Remembrance Day Service. Parade from the Firehall at 10:30 am to the Legion’s Cenotaph for the 11 am service. A reception in the Legion will follow.
Lest We Forget
Creemore Legion Branch 397 Cenotaph Wreath Laying Service at 10 am. Please arrive at 9:45 am. Followed by the Remembrance Day Service at Creemore Legion at 11 am. Please be seated by 10:45 am. Reception to follow the service. Royal Canadian Legion Creemore BR 397 • Wellington St. W. Creemore
Centennial United Church Stayner Worship & Sunday School: 10:30 am Shuffleboard: Fridays at 1:30 pm Free Lunch: November 21st 12-1 pm All are welcome! Nearly New Sale & Bake Table: Nov. 21st 3-5:30 pm and Nov. 22nd 9-11:30 am Minister: Jennifer Irving 234 William St., 705-428-3711
www.ucstayner.ca, Follow us on Facebook Church of the Good Shepherd Remembrance Morning Prayer - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Rev. Susan Snelling 219 Scott St., Stayner • 705-428-3885
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Clearview Community Church
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Sunday school, Friday night kids program 705-428-6543 Clayton Culham
The Anglican Parish of Holy Trinity, Clearview Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. 2 St. Clair Street, Duntroon Rev. Ray Dobson • 705-794-9140 Facebook: The Parish of Holy Trinity Clearview
Creemore - New Lowell United Pastoral Charge New Lowell at 9:45 a.m. St. John's Creemore at 11 a.m. www.newlowellunitedchurch.weebly.com www.stjohnscreemore.ca
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Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin No Morning Service. Celebrating 151 year anniversary service at 2 p.m. Minister: Rev. Chris Gray 705-466-5202 St. Luke's Anglican Church 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206
Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.
To tell us what is happening at your church, call Natalie: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com
I am honoured to serve our veterans and constituents as Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons for the opening of the 43rd Parliament. TERRY DOWDALL M.P. Simcoe-Grey
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Hamilton came to Avening Nov. 1 and 2 for sold-out shows with Elliott Brood (clockwise from top left), BA Johnston, Flesh Rag and Lee Reed.
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 8, 2019
Rising up the ranks
Creemore Curling Club
On Oct. 26 six from all three locations of Maizis Martial Arts Academy graded at the home dojo in Stayner for their next belts. Addie Cornell and Paige Cornell achieved their green belts; Morgan Timmons achieved her red belt, Cayden Moore achieved his red belt; Chloe Atchison and Emmeline Dixon achieved their yellow belts. “These students have tremendous hearts. The will achieve great things in the future. I am so proud of them,” says Soke Michelle Maizis. For more information about martial arts in the Simcoe County and Grey Bruce areas call 705-428KICK.
Daytime Team win-loss Bell 2-0 Lambert 2-0 Coulter 1-1 Loranger 1-1 McDougall 0-2 Martens 0-2 From the Hack: The new curling year is underway. The Daytime League would like to welcome new curlers Marion, Jane, Karen and Heather. Our group was very impressed with the recent renovations and would like to thank all those involved. Also, Paul and the “ice-crew” did a super job preparing our two sheets of ice - clean and keen! On Monday, teams Bell and Lambert managed easy wins over Teams McDougall and Loranger respectively. Team Coulter squeaked out a close win against Team Martens. Wednesday had Teams Bell and Lambert continuing their winning ways. Good curling everyone!
Back row: Addie Cornell, Paige Cornell, Cayden Moore, Morgan Timmons. Front row: Chole Atchison, Emmeline Dixon.
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Antiques: pine dry sink; dough board table; Eastlake dry sink; barbers cabinet; Townhall Theatre seat; tin wood stove steamer; hall stand w / umbrella holders; pine coffee table; foot stools; pine wardrobe; cherry dresser; roll top desk; washstand; Collectibles: ‘60’s CCM tandem bicycle - Wasaga Beach rentals; Texas longhorns, bee smoker; snow shoes; whippletree; Wooster fire nozzle; wood / brass telescope; C. Wilson & Son marble & chrome scale; brass Saxophone - Paris; Stanley combination plane w / blades, manual; brass mailbox; wood carousel style horse; Lowney’s tin display case; Laurentian cream can; cistern pump; Stay Weekly tin sign; 35 KV SSP sign; wire bottle display rack; ‘60’s Sherwood hockey stick; Harts child’s wagon; Frowo lantern - Germany; wood ammo crate; Socony wooden crate; plastic Halifax Ins Co sign; 1900’s brass bicycle lantern; centisecond timer; vintage cameras; ‘50’s office staff organizer; Kelly’s Punch cigar box; qty of collectible pins including curling clubs; ON rifle ass coin; Orangeville - Toronto wooden hwy sign; Coke cooler; child’s sleigh; quantity & quality of new decorations including 100+ Christmas village pieces. Art: M. Kallmeyer oil; G. Lalonde oils; porcelain carnival scale part; Neilson cardboard display; Household: fridge; wicker rocking chairs; throws; Eaton’s wool blanket; 6’.6” x 6’.6” rug; 7’.3” x 9’.6” rug; wrought iron patio set; bistro style kitchen set; Other: lg qty silver jewelry; RCAF radio receiver 1942; men’s XXL leather coat - new; repro functional antique look cash register; Indian Tree china service for approx 8; Belleek & Royal Crown Derby tea time china sets; qty live edge lumber planks; 4 chrome clawfoot tub feet; Scottish breeches; vintage stage light; coins & notes; Gary Fisher bike; 10 lb boat anchor; No buyer’s premium for live bidders. Online bidders pay the iCollector fee of 5%. Too many consigned treasures to list them all!!
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LADIES Team win-loss Baylis 1-0 Crawford 0-1 Millsap 1-0 Walker 0-1 From the Hack: New season, the club interior has a new look and the ladies welcomed two new curlers. This draw, the goal is to be on the McArthur Family Trophy. it was a close game, but a win by Team Millsap. Likely there are sore muscles on both teams after so much sweeping. Team Baylis got their win after some tricky shots by the ‘pinball wizard’!
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Spencer Harrison was the winner of this year’s Stayner and Community Agricultural Society 4-H Bursary in the amount of $750. The bursary was set up in 2007, funded by the residual monies on deposit when the Society made the decision to end the Stayner Fall Fair. It was decided that the funds should stay within the agricultural community that had been the focus of the fair for some 50 years and this could be accomplished by partnering with Clearview 4-H Clubs to help further the post-secondary education of their members. The 4-H Club selects the annual winner of the bursary in the amount of $500, increased by $250 for winners enrolled in agricultural related fields of study. Harrison, who is attending the University of Guelph, is seen here receiving his award from Bob Charlton, the bursary administrator, at the 4-H Club’s recent annual awards banquet. Contributed photo
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RAYS bursary students following their dreams by Sandra Webster Many high school students are encouraged to go to university but some aren’t sure of what they want to do and what other options there are. RAYS bursary recipient Michael Noble is planning on taking his third level of welding certification in 2020 and believes trades are where there are many opportunities and greatest area of growth. Noble says he knew he was interested in welding at age of 13. He helped fix things at his family farm and gives credit to his high school shop teacher for encouraging his interest in welding. In Grade 12, Noble was able to obtain a duo credit in shop at high school and at Conestoga College where he learnt more about trades programs with emphasis on welding, HVAC and electrical. Ryan Gillis spent his summers working at Camp Maple Leaf where he developed a passion for helping youth with unique challenges. He’s another RAYS recipient and is in his first year of a threeyear program at Fleming College in Peterborough to become a Child and Youth Care Worker. “I am loving the program. It’s everything I wanted it to be. I’m surrounded by people with similar values and beliefs in wanting to work with youth at risk or with special needs. It’s all established on working on the youth’s strength and by focusing on what they are doing right can develop and improve their situation,” said Gillis. RAYS second year bursary recipient, Hannah Stockford, is in her second year in Fish and Wildlife Technologies at Fleming College. “I’ve always had a natural curiosity for the natural world, but it wasn’t until Grade 9 that I realized I could turn this curiosity into a career. I’ve done a lot of volunteer work with Long Point Bird Observatory doing bird banding. It was there, specifically during
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RAYS bursary recipient, Hannah Stockford, is holding a Magnolia Warbler at Long Point Bird Observatory. the young ornithologist workshop I did in 2017, I realized that I loved educating people about the natural world around them,” she shared. When asked how they learned about RAYS, both Gillis and Stockford mentioned Stayner Collegiate Institute informed them about RAYS. Noble had a different story. He was apprenticing at Howie’s Welding Shop when RAYS Board Member and Chair of the Bursary Committee, Nick Forrest, brought in something he wanted repaired. Noble said, “I had already completed my first level in the welding program at Conestoga College
where I learned welding skills, blue print reading and welding theory and was working on completing my required 5,200 hours of apprenticeship. Forrest was interested in learning more about my program and the requirements, and next time he was in the shop, Forrest brought me an application form.” Noble continued, “Forrest’s interest in me extends beyond the bursary, he’s still asking me how I am doing.” Noble went on to say, “the RAYS bursary contributed to my second level of welding certification which was a six-week block program held at Cambrian College in Sudbury.” Stockford added, “College can be expensive, so a bursary from RAYS provided some peace of mind going into my first and second years. Additionally, RAYS provided me with a support system that I can count on every step of the way. It’s reassuring to know that there is a community of people that have my back when things get tough.” When asked what advice they would give high school students, Gillis says, “don’t feel nervous about applying for a RAYS bursary. You won’t get one if you don’t apply.” Stockford adds, “Don’t worry about picking a career that is easy to get. Do what you want! If there is something you want to do and you’re passionate about it, the little details will work themselves out.” With regards to RAYS, Stockford states, “The network of people at RAYS are fabulous and are so supportive. When you’re awarded a bursary, you get paired up with a mentor who is able to help you and give you advice along the way.” RAYS, Resources for Area Youth Success, is a Creemore-based charity that invests in youth for a brighter future. Over the past seven years (to end of 2018), RAYS has attracted over $350,000 and awarded 18 university scholarships and 27 bursaries.
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HARDWOOD - MAPLE. 2 years seasoned, 15” lengths. $370/bush cord. Free delivery. Volume discounts and 12” length available. Complete Woodlot Management, 519-986-2474.
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3 BEDROOM BRICK BUNGALOW with attached garage on a quiet Creemore street. No pets. No smokers. Available Dec. 1 References required. Phone 705-466-6931. SEASONAL RENTAL CREEMORE. Available January to April. $6,000 plus utilities, snow removal included. Newly renovated cute and cozy 2+1 bedroom, full bath, forced air propane heat. Very private, backs on to park down by river. Feels like you're in the country but you can walk to restaurants and shops in the village. Call Vicki Bell, Broker, Royal LePage, Locations North, Direct 705466-4539. SINGHAMPTON WINTER RENTAL on Ewing Road. The whole package! Privacy, acreage, minutes to the Glen and Highlands Nordic and the Bluffs. Cute and cozy executive rental opportunity in the best location... really!!! Modern finishes, loft bedroom suite, laundry, walk out to covered hot tub. A perfect couples retreat at a very reasonable price for the season Dec 15 to April 15. $6,5000 plus utilities, tv package and internet. Snow removal included. Call direct 705-888-4009. 3 ACRES ORGANIC FARM property for rent. Mansfield heritage farm (Mulmur) is looking for a farmer who wants to develop a viable farm operation (weekly CSA program) and farmers’ markets. Use of existing equipment and tools included. Washing station, plus two small hoop houses, irrigation hosing plus all necessary equipment to farm in the intensive style described in Fortier’s ‘Market Garden’ is included. Season is about 7-8 months. Expected return is about $35,000. Hiring of at least one assistant or intern will enable good returns. It is hoped that the renter will develop a long-term relationship with the owner. Please contact 416-4324934 or joanvanduzer@mac.com with letter of intent and CV.
WINTER RENTAL DUNTROON Ideal for Devil’s Glen or Mansfield members. Cozy 2 bed/1 bath cabin on 5 acres. Fully furnished and equipped. Freshly renovated. Gas f/air heat + new gas f.p. Great views. Quiet road. $6000 + utilities for 4 months. Text or call Martha, 705-443-9022. SEASONAL RENTAL MINUTES FROM MANSFIELD SKI CLUB, near Avening. 4 bdrm: Large master with ensuite and sitting area plus 1 single, 1 twin and 1 double bdrm. Total of 2 bathrooms plus powder room on main floor. Laundry, well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, and small lounge area. Wood-burning fireplace in living room/dining room. BBQ on deck. Rental $12,000 plus utilities for season: Dec. 15 to April 1, 2020. Phone 647-501-8754 for inquiries. Beautiful, bright, contemporary CREEMORE HOME available for ski season. Three bedrooms (large main floor master), two full baths, powder room, home office, and internet. Main floor family room with large screen TV. Two fireplaces, comfortable furnishings throughout. Beautiful sweeping views from living room and library. 5 minutes from Mill Street in the town of Creemore. Monthly cleaning included $16,000 plus utilities. Security deposit required. No smokers. Sorry, no pets. Ideal for one family of 4. Contact Teya 416-953-2621 or teya.flaster1@ gmail.com.
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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. HANDYMAN FOR HIRE. All aspects of home renovation and repair. 30+ years experience. Rob 705-8884228. References available. SNOW REMOVAL/BLOWING - Residential and Commercial snow removal services available, pay per use or seasonal contract. We have over 20 years of experience in the snow biz, please call for a free, no obligation quote and book your spot for this season. A division of; Rustic Design & Build Inc. crimsonking. pm.gc@gmail.com 707-220-0913. www.mydrivewaysnow.com. 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. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781. ROD THE WINDOW CLEANER. You deserve a Clear View. Autumn is here! You know you want it! Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call 705-3510768. References on request. PAINTING & PARGING. Book now for interior painting for Fall & Winter. Call Don 705-424-0708 or 705-8160708. SPARKLING CLEAN HOUSE CLEANING – I guarantee it! Parties, renovations, staging and moving as well as regular cleaning. Please call Sue at 519-939-8850.
THANK YOU
Thank you to Jim Mazuka for initiating the gathering on Oct. 19 to commemorate the 8th Line settlers. Thank You to the church ladies for lunch. It was all very much appreciated. it was a lovely time. Maureen McLeod & family.
AUCTION
Bob Severn Auction Register Ph: 519-925-2091 FRIDAY, NOV. 8 AT 10 A.M. Auction of gravely equipment shop, camera equipment, appliances. #3012 5 Sideroad Bradford West Gwillimbury Township. TWO DAY AUCTION SALE HELD NOV. 12 & 13 at the former Ball Property Em#4958- 6th Line Eramosa Twp (near Rockwood). TUESDAY, NOV. 12, 11 A.M. TO 3 P.M. cupboards, china, galls, ironware, oil lamps (100s) etc. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13, 10 A.M.- 7 tractors; 1928 Ford Model A. Other cars, parts + 3 log buildings, sap barn, blacksmith, Barns; woodwork equip. plus cupboards, china, glass 100s oil lamps etc. Check website for list &photos. 2 auctioneers selling. www.theauctionadvertiser.com/ RSevern severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn
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Friday, November 8, 2019
One man on a mission to keep recyclables out of landfill by Trina Berlo To some, it would appear that Doug White has an unusual hobby. The Clearview Township man runs a side gig diverting recyclables from the landfill. The only payoff is his peace of mind. “I’m an avid recycler and I hate to see stuff going in the garbage that could be recycled,” said White. “It bothers me. It weighs on my conscience.” At his place of work, part of White’s duties are to collect the garbage but said he just can’t bring himself to chuck the cardboard, scrap metal, plastics and some other items so he brings them home.
White filled a 20-foot livestock trailer with cardboard before taking it to the bin at the landfill but on average he collects on average about 50kg per week. He also collected 120 pounds of scrap metal, for which he was paid $8.88. White said in his lifetime he has gone from seeing farmers using the backyard dump to municipal garbage collection and the increase in consumerism. He said the onus should be put back on the manufacturer when it comes to packaging. “I just want people to know there’s a lot that goes into the landfill that doesn’t need to be,” said White.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY Deputy Treasurer Clearview Township stretches south from the shores of Georgian Bay, in the heartland of one of Ontario’s most beautiful recreation areas; - just a 90-minute drive from Toronto and other major centers in Southern Ontario. The region has a long history as one of Ontario’s favourite tourist and vacation destinations, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Our community offers all the modern urban amenities with the attractiveness and friendly charm of small-town quality of life. Clearview Township is currently seeking a Deputy Treasurer. Qualifications: Recognized degree Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Business Administration (Accounting) with 3 to 5 years related experience including experience supervising staff, as well, a CA, CGA or CMA designation. Certification in Municipal Management, as well as CMO and CRM designations, considered an asset. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Finance / Treasurer, the Deputy Treasurer is responsible for the coordination and supervision of municipal finance functions which includes cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, property tax billing and collection, water and sewer billing and collection, payroll, capital assets and development charges. The preferred candidate will possess extensive experience and success in managing an accounting information system including general ledger account maintenance, reconciliation, monthly reporting and reviewing financial controls to ensure all accounting procedures are within PSAB Principals. The preferred candidate will also possess a thorough understanding of statutory duties as established by Provincial legislation. Experience and proven ability in supervising staff and overseeing functions of a Finance Department. Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $81,143 to $98,629 plus a competitive benefits package including pension. Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2019-035 to Human Resources by November 8, 2019, to: hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer.
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Clearview resident Doug White filled a 20-foot livestock trailer with cardboard that would have ended up in the landfill and diverted it to recycling.
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