The Creemore Inside the Echo Echo Friday, January 16, 2015 Vol. 15 No. 03 thecreemoreecho.com At home at The Glen Heads for business Pat McConville was born to race New BIA gets to work PAGE 7 PAGE 12 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Collingwood man killed in crash A 57-year-old man was killed in a car crash in Clearview Township on Saturday, Jan. 10. Deceased is Edouard Bakissa, of Collingwood. The crash happened on Highway 26 near 30/31 Sideroad Nottawasaga at about 5:30 p.m. Police say a grey Chevrolet Cavalier, operated by Bakissa, was northbound on Highway 26 when it veered into the southbound lane striking a southbound black Ford F150 pickup, operated by a 29-year-old man from New Tecumseth. All four occupants of the Ford F150 were transported to hospital with serious injuries. A 34-year-old Ottawa woman, who was in the backseat of the Ford F150, was later airlifted to hospital in Toronto. A post mortem was scheduled for

Monday, Jan. 12. Staff photo: Trina Berlo A police investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the Central Cool under pressure Highlands Nordic, near Duntroon, hosted hundreds of cross-country skiers from across Region Technical Traffic Collision the country last weekend during the Haywood NorAm World Junior Trials/Under 23. Young skiers were competing Investigation Unit. for spots in national and international level competitions. For more photos, see page 6. council puts off gravel pit decision by Trina Berlo township could be found liable, at least County Road 18 as their haul route,” council decided to defer a decision Mulmur Township council members in part. said Kotyck. to give Kotyck a chance to make deferred a decision on the Arbour Farms Kotyck said the county road is not “Should the province still decide to the presentations and allow further gravel pit Wednesday. safe due to its typography and driver approve licenses for applicants who discussion on the matter. Council was compelled to wait on a speed and adding more gravel trucks use County Road 18 as their haul Adam Krehm, the proponent, said decision to allow the proposed gravel will only add to the problem while route then we request that the province the deferral is forcing the proposal to pit, now in the review process for 15 hindering tourism. issue indemnities to the lower tier the next level and he is taking it to the years, to proceed after a deputation of She is asking the township for support municipalities and their taxpayers who Municipal Board. school bus safety on Airport Road. in her request that the province address have, in effect, had no choice in the “I think no comment is the best Natalie Kotyck, speaking as a the issues of liability. approval process.” reaction,” said Krehm after the decision member of Community Safety and “In the interest of Ontario property Kotyck was scheduled to make the to defer. “The process continues.” Business Preservation Association, taxpayers who deserve greater equity same presentation to Councillor Keith Lowry asked council to deny the Arbour Farms in liability law and lower insurance councillors Thursday and to Clearview acknowledged that Arbour Farms has application until issues of public safety, premiums, we request that the province Township later this month. done everything that Mulmur has asked specifically bus routes on Airport Road, completes the reform of joint and After an in camera session to hear throughout the planning process. are addressed. She raised the concern several liability prior to granting a legal advice, Mulmur Mayor Paul Arbour Farms planner Brian Zeman, that if something were to happen, the license to applicants who intend to use Mills said, given the new information, (See “Mulmur” on page 3) Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 38 years

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Clearview but in 2014, an exception was made because the township is inundated with Department heads presented portions 22 cents – public works and council agreed to fly the pride flag these types of requests. of the staff-proposed budget during a .09 cents – policing at town hall in Stayner for the first time. “However, in 2014, I was directed second workshop that took up the first .07 cents – fire On Monday, a request to do the same by the mayor and CAO at the time to half of an eight-hour meeting. .05 cents – parks this year was put off. put the pride flag up, which we did,” Council members got a first look at 0.03 cents – library Council received a request from said Sage. the $60.9-million budget last month, .03 cents – administration Simcoe Pride to recognize Pride Week The discussion ended there but with comprised of $22.4 million in operating .02 cents – planning from July 31 to August 8 and raise the Councillor Thom Paterson having expenses and $38.5 million in capital .012 cents – IT pride flag on August 4. asked for a review of the policy, staff spending, reflecting a 6.4 per cent tax .005 cents – NVCA Councillor Robert Walker said he will be bringing it back to the table at increase. The numbers have changed .004 cents – bylaw would not support the request because a later date. slightly since last month and will The other half of each cent is divided continue to change as councillors begin between the school board and the debating the budget at a third workshop County of Simcoe. Rezoning proposed for feed n' seed on Jan. 26. by Trina Berlo Clearview planner Marie Leroux The draft budget would require a 3.22 An $85,000 expenditure for a cargo A public meeting was held at town said the development area was a zoning per cent tax increase, once county and van to be used as a mobile library has hall in Stayner Monday night to applied to property that is considered to school board taxes are factored in, which been removed from the budget because hear comments from the public on a be developed in the future. translates into an estimated increase the library has been offered use of an proposed zoning bylaw amendment for It is also proposed that a small portion of $91 based on a home assessed at existing township vehicle. the feed and seed lot property owned of the property (0.6 acres) be zoned $255,783, the average in Clearview The library is also budgeting $5,000 by the Gordon family in downtown residential and added to two existing Township. to replace the roof at the Stayner branch. Creemore. residential lots on Collingwood Street. New growth in the township will The building has undergone several It is proposed that the 3.5-acre Future development would require account for $94,020 in township repairs in recent years. It was closed for property be zoned commercial, a an Official Plan amendment and further revenue, up from the $85,620 originally one month in 2014 to accommodate an change from the development area public process, said director of planning projected. emergency floor repair. zone. and development Michael Wynia. Public works projects, including LaChapelle said there is currently a Cyndie Gordon said the intention The Gordon family, said Cyndie, is bridges, roadwork and sidewalks, bat hole that needs to be dealt with. is to return the property to its original looking for input from interested parties account for $14.5 million, wastewater “I am not afraid of bats but I don’t zoning as it has always been a for future development of the property, capital projects are pegged at $17 think having them fly around the library commercial property. in the family since 1959. million and waterworks, including would be a good thing,” said LaChapelle. projects in Stayner and Creemore, are “You don’t always have a patron willing expected to cost $5.6 million. to club them and take them outside.” Mulmur council will have to make a Another $287,000 is being earmarked Councillor Shawn Davidson said, for parks and recreation. Capital projects the current council has to decide what decision at some point: mayor include $40,000 for trail construction, it is going to do with the library by the (Continued from page 1) The Arbour Farms application would $25,000 for bleachers at parks in end of 2016, before going into the 2017 of MHBC, said from a planning see 41.7 of the 80 hectares that Krehm New Lowell and Creemore, $8,000 to budget process. perspective there is a hold on the project owns with his brother on the east side of sandblast the pool in Stayner, $85,000 “We have to have the intestinal but nothing identified as a requirement Airport Road between 20th Sideroad and of work at the Creemore arena (for fortitude to make that decision,” said to lift the holding symbol to allow the County Road 21 redesignated from rural flooder and west wall insulation) and Davidson. project to proceed. and natural area to extractive industrial $85,000 of work at Stayner parks (Ives He urged council members to commit Mills said the issue will come back in the township’s Official Plan and Park tennis court resurfacing and Station to a decision as to whether or not the before council. rezoned from rural and environmental Park expansion). township can afford to absorb the debt “We will have to make a decision protection to extractive industrial in the As part of the Clearview Fire and to build a new library. eventually,” he said. township’s zoning bylaw. Emergency Services’ $568,000 capital Mayor Chris Vanderkruys said that projects budget, Fire Chief Colin new members of council are about fiscal Brokerage Shewell is proposing the purchase of management. Creemore Hills Realty Ltd.d. a pumper truck valued at $360,000 Michael Wynia presented highlights Austin Boake to be stationed in Creemore but used from planning, building and information Broker of Record/Owner throughout the township, $50,000 to services. Independently owned replace a pickup truck and $30,000 In terms of the latter, Wynia talked and operated 705-466-3070 HALL OF FAME worth of replacement bunker gear, more about what isn’t included in the among the top expenditures. Shewell $89,500 capital budget. He said the CREEMORE AND COLLINGWOOD said the department is made up of 100 township is in need of proper computer part-time or volunteer firefighters, which servers and a temperature controlled the township employs for the cost of room in which to store them. He said three full-time unionized firefighters. the township is using old servers that are Salaries, wages and benefits account being cooled by a household fan. for $611,285 of the department’s Wynia said he also hopes to re-launch expenses. the walkability study that was shelved CEO last year at a cost of $20,000. Jennifer LaChapelle highlighted “I know we’ve heard today a number in her budget presentation a plan to of times that we need to show fiscal install Little Free Libraries at a cost restraint but we need to move forward,” Bright open concept quality home Family size home in the heart of $750. Following a popular concept, said Davidson. featuring 9ft ceilings, wide doorways of Collingwood. Two-storey, small structures would be installed and Wynia is proposing a reserve and halls for easy mobility and a 4 bedroom home features a stocked with books and people would be established to start saving for sleek modern sleek design. Main private treed backyard. Country  oor master bedroom suite. Fully be welcome to take and leave books improvements. kitchen with  replace and walk  nished lower level with gas  replace. out. A desirable location. Walk to free of charge. As for Clearview’s community halls, Landscaped front and back yards. downtown. $439,000. LaChapelle is also proposing to a reserve fund has been established to $449,000 increase staff hours to add Saturday address accessibility issues and future programs and activities and fill in for upgrades and staff is asking for $20,000 sick days and vacations at just over again this year to plan for the second www.CreemoreHillsRealty.com $19,000. annual Small Halls Festival. 4 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 16, 2015 Feedback and old photos welcome [email protected] call 705-466-9906 Opinion &Feedback fax 705-466-9908 Editorial THE WAY WE WERE Information intended to keep people safe

As we were going to press last week, we received a notice from the OPP that a person considered to be at high-risk to re-offend had taken up residence in Clearview Township. It is very unusual to receive this type of notice. In all our years of newspapering, we cannot remember seeing such a notice. It is intended to inform people so they can better protect themselves and their children from a person who has the potential to commit offences similar to those in the past. “It is very rare, it’s not common at all. I can’t tell you how many similar notices have been issued but they don’t happen very often,” said Central Region OPP spokesperson Kelly Daniels. She said the OPP made the decision to release information about the high-risk offender in accordance with the Police Services Act. An authorized OPP employee decides whether a general or specific public safety warning is issued following a review of the occurence involving the offender deemed to be high risk. “Obviously it’s a fairly rare occurance that you see this kind of notice go out but in our case caution had to prevail,” said Daniels. This particular person has previous convictions for offences involving children. “Assessments during his custody indicated he would be a high-risk to reoffend in relation to committing criminal sexual acts against children,” said Daniels. An 1880 map of Nottawasaga Township, from the Atlas of Canada. Knowing that the police very rarely issue this type of public statement and that the decision to publicize someone’s name and street is not taken lightly, we feel No pride for Clearview Township it is in the interest of public safety that the information be shared. It is an uncomfortable thing to read in the according to Councillor Robert Walker newspaper. It raises many questions about privacy and common decency. Editor: What other groups or individuals is Mr. Walker It also sparks a conversation about rehabilitation On Monday night Councillor Robert Walker made intolerant of based on his particular Christian beliefs? and life post-incarceration. it clear that based on his Christian beliefs he would not It was even more surprising that none of the other In all of that, at least we are informed. support a request to fly a pride flag at the municipal councillors, mayor or deputy mayor responded to Mr. When issuing this type of warning, there is always building during Pride Week. Walker's comments and that no further discussion or the risk of vigilante justice but that is certainly not It’s incredible that in 2015 a person of public vote followed. the intent. The intent is to provide the information so authority can make such a proclamation in council Right or wrong, Clearview has a policy in place to people can keep themselves out of harms way and it chambers. A prohibit flying flags. also gives the police extra eyes on the ground. Because Consider that in 2014, council approved a township Council chose to ignore that policy last year and police have reason to believe there is a possibility that brand that encourages residents and visitors to ‘live raised the pride flag. there could be a breach of strict probation conditions, your best life’ in Clearview Township. This year, Mr. Walker could have chosen to vote they have asked that the public call the police if that I assume for Mr. Walker that does not apply to people against the flying the flag had there been a vote but happens. living the township in general or his ward in particular instead touted his personal objection to the GLBT Police said the notice was issued with the who are gay or who support alternative lifestyles. community. Mr. Walker’s job is to represent his knowledge of the offender and neighbours. Everyone is entitled to his or her personal opinions constituents and on Monday night he let many of them To read the original article, find the link on however, I don’t believe council chambers should down. our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ be the place to announce personal prejudices and Corey Finkelstein, thecreemoreecho. intolerance towards others. Creemore.

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The public’s expectation is that Yes, we have four new 5 M a WARD Thom spending and service level township committees has been selected, PATERSON the new council is now working with councillors. They are changes, if any, will also be as well as the assignment of councillors township staff to affect the changes rapidly getting up to speed. presented. to these committees of council. These promised. We also have a quorum of five returning There have been two budget appointments will be presented for your Last Monday night was our first members of council who are in part workshops already. All the departments information. council meeting since the election. responsible for and very familiar with have now presented their proposals As well, you’ll hear an update Council and staff are in the middle of the current township direction. to council. The next step is for the on discussions planned to reform putting a budget together. That’s why I invite you to our first new council to propose changes, if the way council does its work and There are also ongoing issues that Ward 5 town hall this Saturday, Jan. 17 any, to the proposed six per cent, plus communicates to the public, building continue to concern the public that need from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Station on municipal residential tax hike. Now is on the work started by the previous to be addressed. the Green in Creemore, to lend your a good time for public input. council. I’m impatient (some might even say voice of concern and encouragement. Longer term, some new and I hope you will join me at the town grumpy) that real effective change can The township budget, and more potentially very effective financial hall. take so long in local governments. specifically its impact on our fees, taxes planning and economic development If you want a specific topic covered Now is not the time to give the new and services, always generates public directions will also be highlighted. please contact me at tpaterson@ council a break. I don’t believe in a interest at this time of year. There will also be an update on the clearview.ca. 15 minutes of reading a day keeps the doldrums away Celebrate Family together as a family. Send it Literacy Day on Jan. 27 by to the author. having 15 minutes of fun 7. Organize a book swap. learning together. Learning 8. Map your trip to the can happen anywhere at school, the park and the anytime. Practicing literacy grocery store. together for just 15 minutes 9. Learn to play a musical

a day has tremendous NEWS LIBRARY Michele instrument like the ukulele. McKENZIE benefits for both children 10. Write a note to include and parents. in a grown-up’s lunch. We all know that the first five years 11. Make a popsicle-stick model of of life are a period of unparalleled your family. growth in all areas of your child’s 12. Write your names graffiti-style development. It is in these years that using chalk on the sidewalk. children develop the basic knowledge, 13. Play a board game together. understandings, and interests they need 14. Look up the words to your favourite to reach the goal of being successful song online. readers. 15. Count how many steps it takes to But did you know what is actually on get from your bedroom to your kitchen a kindergarten readiness screening test? to get a snack. I was looking at the qualifiers and was Here at the three branches surprised at what was expected from of The Clearview Public Library, Contributed photo these pint-sized peanuts. we have 126 hours per week of Zinnia Hehn, Eden and Kaia Harbec enjoying activities at the Creemore The good news is that there are easy entertainment, education and fun by library. and fun ways to ensure that your child offering both informal and formal has the necessary skills and habits literacy programs for all ages. Join in in place at the right time. ABC Life our Baby Time, Story Hour and Ontario Literacy Canada has 15 activity ideas to Early Years Programs or drop by to Local Church start you off on the right track such as: participate in our Kids Craft, Tween’s 1. Read a “wake up” story in the and Adult Book Clubs. Please call morning. Glenda or Rita, the library ladies, at Directory 2. Search online for fun places for your 705-466-3011 (Creemore branch) next family day trip in your community. for more information or registration Sunday, January 18 3. Make up a new recipe and post it details. online. Solid literacy skills are vital for to 4. Tell knock-knock jokes together our social and economic development while doing the dishes. here in Clearview so we are happy to 5. Create a story with your family by proclaim Tuesday, Jan. 27 as “Family Knox Presbyterian Church, ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Dunedin taking turns to write one sentence at Literacy Day”. Please come celebrate 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 a time. with us between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Service at 10 a.m. 6. Review a book that you have read 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Minister: Sean Angel Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m.

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at 11 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn folks to the great taste of our beer and showing . All welcome • 705-466-2200 For more info call (705) 466-3435 them how we make it. So the next time you’re near the town of Creemore, drop by the brewery, To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: the hospitality is on us. 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected]

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Hospice Georgian Triangle’s executive director been encouraging and they are continuing to see the number of residential hospice beds, we need Debbie Kesheshian joined colleagues from across their patients once they are admitted into our care. to increase home supports and we need to create the province in responding to a recent report This community should be congratulated on how coordinated teams throughout the province, and published by Health Quality Ontario as they provide well palliative care is being delivered and this we need people to talk about end of life with their guidance on how to improve end-of-life care in the model is exceptional. I am also personally moved families. province. by the financial support of this community, it is • Community care is so much more cost effective “This report, along with the recommendations remarkable.” and it is where people would rather be when from the Auditor General is timely for the Georgian McHaig recently relocated to Collingwood from possible. The best care is provided when there are Triangle community as it provides a ringing Toronto where she was a palliative care nurse at teams in communities who can help people receive endorsement for the strides we have taken locally Princess Margaret Hospital. the support they need at home, which might be to improve hospice palliative care. The opening “Bringing Allison to lead our team was one of the quicker access to pain management or another type of Campbell House, a six-bed residential hospice, best decisions we could have made as we realized of home care support, and then this helps people along with the ongoing volunteer community the dream of a residential Hospice for the Georgian to move to a residential hospice if and when the programs, we have been offering families for Triangle. Her expertise has been instrumental and time comes. And that timing, while different for over 25 years, are providing the care, comfort and we have been able to assemble an incredible group everyone, is on average within the last three weeks companionship that is specifically mentioned in both to provide care,” said Kesheshian. of life. reports on improving healthcare,” said Kesheshian. “Dr. Kate McLachlin, the medical director • Residential hospice care allows families to Bruce West, Chairman of the Board of Directors and palliative care specialist oversees care and is become families again. The pain is eased for the along with Rebecca Wall, Ron Emo and many supported by Dr. Alyssa Boyd, another palliative patient, the stress of the family is relieved, and other Hospice Georgian Triangle visionaries knew care physician. The Campbell House team works people can spend those last days celebrating a life, all along the importance of hospice palliative care collaboratively to offer not only clinical pain and and saying their goodbyes. for our community, which is why they dedicated symptom management but also psychological and • The Auditor General’s report notes that hospital the last few years to bringing this vital service to spiritual support. We have strong bereavement beds are more than double the cost of a residential Collingwood. services and are working at enhancing our community hospice bed. “Leading up to the building of Campbell House program as most people want to be at home as long • The report notes the need for 755 to 1,080 our research clearly indicated that 25 per cent of as possible. We want to be a centre of excellence hospice palliative care beds. Right now, there are the Georgian Triangle population is 65 years plus, and we are well on our way to reaching this goal.” 289 beds in the province. There are hospices in significantly over the provincial average of 12.6 per Facts on hospice palliative care from the Health various stages of planning and development and cent. In fact, the provincial median age is 40.4 years, Quality Ontario report and the Auditor General’s construction right now, waiting for provincial Collingwood is 47 years, Wasaga Beach is 52.6 years report: funding, which would add another 200 beds. and Thornbury is 54.1 years. Stayner is the lowest • An important conversation for everyone to • Additionally, we know that there are 12,000 in our service area with 41.2 years,” said West. have involves planning ahead for death. We are people a year in would benefit from residential “We know that the six residential Hospice beds for all going to die. The how, when and where are the hospice care. These people cannot stay at home our region is just the beginning and what we have only surprises. We do know that only three per cent and without residential hospice care will end up in created with Campbell House is such a solid model will die suddenly the rest will benefit from hospice hospital, needlessly, simply because they can’t stay that it could be easily expanded and replicated in palliative care. The vast majority of us will benefit at home and there is nowhere else for them to go. other smaller communities like ours.” from the care, compassion and supports that will And that number is going to grow. Since opening in August of 2014, Campbell help us manage pain and symptoms, stress on the • We know we have to build access and capacity House has had 48 patients through the doors. family, and the other social, practical and spiritual now to meet the immediate need and the imminent “It has been most rewarding for our team to care aspects of dying. need. for each of these patients and their families at this • Now is absolutely the time to expand access • The report indicates the quality of care being very special time of life,” said lead registered nurse to hospice palliative care. The aging population is received is good, but the delivery is patchwork Allison McHaig. “All six beds have been full since inevitably, and rapidly, escalating the numbers of and more coordination of care is required. We will we opened reaching our highest occupancy rate in people needing hospice palliative care. continue to work with the government to develop October with 92 per cent and the average length • Community care is where the investments and implement a plan to expand access to care of stay of 11 days. Each situation is unique and should be made. People want to be at home or in a throughout the province. we are learning from each patient we care for in residential hospice, and with the right supports they • Compassionate, desirable, and cost effective. the house and out in the community. The support can be at home. It’s also more cost effective. Studies and pilots have demonstrated that from our impressive team of family doctors has • We need to expand access to care by increasing coordinated community care keeps people where they’d rather be and avoids unnecessary expensive trips to the hospital.

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Contributed photo 705-424-6697 For Reliable Service Capturing construction Creemore photographer Bryan Davies (left) presents Hospice Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil Georgian Triangle board chair Bruce West with a collection of photographs and a 12-minute slide show of photos taken in 2013 and 2014, during the construction of Campbell House Palliative Care Centre, which is now being shown to the public. The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 16, 2015 • 9

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Chestnut horse 20. All at the same time 3. Bed with high sides 22. Short, interesting, and amusing 4. Determined story 5. One who leads cheers among the 24. Navigation mark spectators watching a game 26. Bulrush 6. Lyric poem 27. Heat-resistant mineral 7. ___ Scotia 31. Blanketlike cloak 8. River in Ontario 35. Dangerous piece of action in a 9. Immediately after this film 10. Stockholm is its capital 36. Piece of turf gouged out with a 11. Outdoor swimming pool club 12. Mine entrance 38. Central part of a wheel 13. Ration out 39. Group of things having common 21. Remove from office characteristics 23. Thickened mass 40. Ingredient in plastics 25. Sing high 41. Male ancestor 27. Positive feature 42. Moose relative 28. A deacon wears one 43. Put your feet up 29. Woman’s head-to-foot veil Find the answer to this week’s 44. Vintage records 30. Rope fibre 45. Thing on a string 32. Fabric used for uniforms Crossword on the Classifieds page. 47. Not to mention 33. One of the Great Lakes 49. Goddess of discord 34. Corpulent 51. Enjoyable 37. Female fox 48. Neaten 57. Wish very much 52. Beautiful 40. Local 50. Leather with a napped finish 58. Precious 56. Ten years 41. Grammatical mistake 52. Its symbol is AU 59. Move little by little 60. Margarine 43. Seldom seen 53. Miscellany 62. Monetary unit of 61. Canadian singer Furtado 44. Weapon used to smash armour 54. Be in a whirl Moldova 63. Froze up 46. “Vamoose!” 55. Cut in a straight line 10 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 16, 2015 Innisfil councillor to chair Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Innisfil councillorDoug Lougheed is the new chair Nina Bifolchi, deputy mayor of the Town of Blue Mountains was acclaimed as vice chair, a of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Wasaga Beach, who has served as chair for the past position she held in 2014. (NVCA) board of directors. two years, elected not to run again. Bifolchi will Fifteen new members appointed by their Lougheed, a former police officer and family farm continue to sit on the board, serving as past chair. municipalities joined the board at the meeting. A manager, was elected chair on Jan. 9. “I am proud of this board’s accomplishments. I’ve total of 27 members sit on the NVCA board from 18 “I look forward to serving residents of the enjoyed working with this board and staff and look municipalities in the counties of Simcoe, Dufferin Nottawasaga Valley watershed as chair for the NVCA forward to serving as past chair,” said Bifolchi. “As and Grey. board of directors,” said Lougheed. “In 2015, the we enter a new year with many new faces around the The board governs the authority, a public agency board will look to continue to improve the efficiency table, I hope that together we will continue to grow dedicated to protecting, enhancing and restoring the and effectiveness of the organization, while still and develop the NVCA as a ‘respected, trusted and Nottawasaga Valley watershed to support a healthy ensuring that we meet our important obligations as valued’ leader in watershed management.” environment, communities and lifestyles. mandated under the Conservation Authorities Act.” Gail Ardiel, deputy mayor for the Town of The Visit www.nvca.on.ca. Leisure Time Club hosts bid euchre tournament January 31 Valentine's cabaret Feb. 7 I would like to wish all readers a very Effie Taylor x2, Dave Smith, Isabelle Theatre Collingwood is presenting All you need Happy and prosperous New Year, all the Gubbels and John Van Voorst x2 and also is more love – A Valentine’s Cabaret one night only best in 2015. winning the travel prize. on Feb. 7. The 90-minute cabaret will be followed Also, hope all were safe and had a Winner for cards were Leona Hartling, by Theatre Collingwood’s traditional Red Carpet pleasant Christmas season with family 330; Isabelle Gubbels, 290; John Van Reception. Regular admission costs $45 and red and friends. Voorst, 253; Janice Stephens, 240 and carpet seating costs $85. seniors We would like to express our sincere low went to Norma Johnston. Chef Randy Feltis from the new Pie Wood-Fired condolences to Phyllis Seed, whose Evelyn As usual, potluck is the third Thursday Pizza Joint Restaurant in Collingwood will be part husband passed this week, we are so sorry WARDEN of the month and will be Jan. 15. of the after show reception. Tickets cost $85 and Phyllis. Birthdays for the month were Irma include premium seating, post-show reception with This week we welcomed Audrey Thompson Flack, Ray Leighton and Kevin Keogh, and Irma’s the performers and tasty treats. visiting the Johnston family from Port Perry. aunt May Johnston had brought in a cake so we all “Since 1984, we have been bringing outstanding The Leisure Time Club is holding a bid euchre enjoyed cake and tea after cards. professional live theatre to this community and we tournament Jan. 31. Lunch and registration will begin If you design your child’s Halloween costume to fit believe we have another fantastic year ahead,” said at noon with cards at 1 p.m. over a snowsuit you might live in Canada; chair Harold Bickerstaff. “We have an amazing There will be an election of officers for the club If driving is better in winter because the potholes summer festival season lined up, as well several this week and hope some new members will step up are filled with snow you might live in Canada; one-night only productions so that we are offering and take a position. If you know all four seasons: almost winter, winter, great entertainment on a year-round basis. We are Because of the inclement weather we only had five still winter and road construction you might live in extremely proud of our new season and anticipate full tables and one table of three for cards and lucky Canada. attracting new members and patrons to support the draws were won by Kevin Keogh, Irma Flack, Peter Remember: If you can lie down at night, knowing great work of Theatre Collingwood now and into Gubbels and Norma Johnston. you made someone’s day just a little bit better, you the future.” Seven moon shots were played by May Johnston, know you had a good day. Tickets can be purchased at 65 Simcoe Street or by calling 705-445-2200 or 1-866-382-2200. For more For breaking news, visit www.TheCreemoreEcho.com information visit www.theatrecollingwood.ca. • Service Directory •

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Happy 80th Birthday to Orneva Part-time Cross Country Ski Instructor Antiques, Art & Furniture Auction Thompson, Donna Margaret passed Pardy. Love from your family. & Outdoor Education Teacher Wanted. on Saturday January 24 at 10 a.m. away peacefully at Victoria Hospice, Required assets: previous experience at Royal Canadian Legion Hall Victoria, BC. on Thursday, January 1, working with children ages 8 – 15, 27 Wellington St. West, Creemore. 2015 in her 64th year. She will be greatly for sale previous teaching/leadership experience, Great selection of furniture (modern and missed by her large western family, and a love of the outdoors. Contact Drew antique) and art, from prominent Ontario particularly her closest companions, most Hay for sale – Small squares and 4x5’ Gulyas, Outdoor Education Director estates & private collections. Preview on vital supporters, and dearest friends Linda rounds of horse hay. 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Call 519-369-6123. family, friends and the community for by great nieces and nephews, Steven, the cards, flowers, food and kind Steed – In loving memory of Jim Autumn and Mackaela Patterson, and words after the loss of their dear Steed who passed away January 20, 2014. Jacob and Simon Pellett. Donna was rentals mother. Also thank you to the nurses This is a tribute small and tender predeceased by her parents Mel and Edna and doctors at Collingwood G&M Just to say we still remember. Thompson, and brother Alan Thompson. Rooms for rent. Furnished. $130 Hospital. Marilyn & family As per her wishes, cremation has taken per week includes shared living Russel and Marg, Lorne and Wendy, place. If desired, donations may be room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, Larry and Germaine made to The Canadian Cancer Society satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. lost / found or Campbell House – Hospice Georgian No smoking. Call 705-444-4852. The Annual Creemore Curling Triangle, Collingwood. Club Mixed Bonspiel was held on Lost Keys: A dog key chain with a Saturday, January 3, 2015 and was Chevrolet key, ILCO key, mail box ski season won by Bill and Gail Martens and new and house key all attached; A worn out members, Ed and Carrie Meulendyke. Blue and pink Duck key ring with a Lovely, quiet log cabin. 5 minutes The organizers wish to thank Donald house key and mail box key attached; east of Creemore. 3 bedroom. Sleeps and Joan Gordon of Mid-West Black plastic key ring with a house key 6 comfortably. Available January 12 to Metals and Dave and Ann Huskinson attached; A plain key ring with a house April 1. $2500/month or $6000 for season of Clearview Station B & B for key and small lock keys attached; A inclusive. Pet friendly. Contact Gord & their sponsorships. We also thank house key with no key ring. Andrea at 416-554-8635. the following contributors, Giffen If any of these are yours they can be Got Country Market, Creemore Foodland, picked up at The Echo office. 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Contact8 Dana9 Mailhot3 705- retailers for your window decorations, 466-6556 [email protected]. long hours, cheerful greetings and We stock 1 2 8 adding so much to our Creemore 6 3 Christmas spirit. May your new 7 8 4 year be healthy and prosperous. ink jet 7 1 9 Doug, Norah, Fred and Bailey This week’s answers cartridges Spike & Rusty: FLAUNT 9 7 6 5 8 3 1 2 4 Call Georgi to see if we have yours or 3 1 8 2 4 6 5 9 7 to place an order. 5 2 4 7 9 1 3 6 8 4 8 9 6 3 7 2 1 5 7 5 2 8 1 9 4 3 6 The Creemore Echo 1 6 3 4 2 5 7 8 9 705-466-9906 6 4 1 9 5 2 8 7 3 [email protected] 2 9 5 3 7 8 6 4 1 8 3 7 1 6 4 9 5 2 12 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 16, 2015 New board members appointed, except for EDC

by Trina Berlo committee will probably have a lot of Council held and in-camera session work to do.” Monday to choose appointees to Council did appoint members to the township committees but held off on accessibility advisory committee, the deciding who would sit on the economic Clearview Public Library committee, development committee. committee of adjustment, New Lowell “Council wants to review the terms parks and recreation service board, of reference for that committee before recreation and culture advisory they appoint members. They want to committee, Sunnidale Winterama have an open discussion about some of committee and three committees in the objectives of that committee,” said Creemore, the Creemore log cabin CAO Steve Sage. service board, Creemore Medical “During the election and during Centre service board and the Creemore the strategic plan there was a lot of Tree Society. requirement for economic development Council also approved members of and growth. We are servicing the the Creemore BIA committee, following Contributed photo industrial lands, there’s a lot of things an election process late last year. The new Creemore BIA executive is made up of Chris Dunk, secretary and we a re looking to accomplish with For a full list of members appointed owner of Curiosity Book Store (from left), Jim Pearse, vice president, Rick respect to growth and development so Monday to the nine committees, visit Burek, president and owner of Mad and Noisy Gallery, Elise Beauregard, therefore the economic development www.TheCreemoreEcho.com. director of marketing, and John Shore, treasurer. Portrait project open to life-long area residents by Trina Berlo across Canada and the United States each person portrayed as written by The book is being produced in Partners in a Creemore area portrait and one of her paintings is included local authors. The exhibit is planned partnership with Curiosity House project are looking for volunteers and in the National Portrait Gallery of for the beginning of October as part Books, The Creemore Echo and nominees. Canada’s permanent collection. She of the Creemore Festival of the Arts Clearview Community Radio, with Late last year, local artist Sara curated the Inspired show for Creemore and the Small Halls Festival weekend. additional support from Purple Hills Sniderhan was awarded the Robert Festival of the Arts in October. The book, a high-quality coffee table Arts and Heritage Society. G. Kemp Arts Award for the project. Sniderhan will select artists to paint style art book, will be released at the Anyone wishing to put their name Sniderhan will be among 10 artists the portraits from photographs taken same time. forward our nominate someone to have to paint the portraits of people who during interviews, which will be Sniderhan said the stories of those a portrait painted, is asked to contact have lived their entire lives in the area recorded as audio files. included in the book will be about Creemore Echo editor at 705-466-9906 and have helped shape the community. The portraits will be included in an their personal histories and how the or e-mail [email protected] by Jan. Sniderhan recently moved to the area exhibit and a book, to be published community and the landscape have 30. Couples and siblings will also be from Toronto. Her work has been shown later this year, including the story of changed in their lifetime. considered.

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