The Creemore Inside the Echo Echo Friday, February 3, 2017 Vol. 17 No. 06 www.creemore.com In Like Lambs Optimist Prime The Writes of Spring concert added Young community leaders recognized PAGE 7 PAGE 12 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Solidarity candlelight SCI wants larger attendance area vigil Sunday by Trina Berlo Shelburne and Primrose Pastoral Stayner Collegiate Institute Charge is organizing a candlelight vigil in (SCI) parents and staff voiced response to the recent violence in Quebec disappointment Tuesday night with City and the increase in xenophobia regard to the narrow scope of a throughout the world. current attendance area review. The Let There Be Peace candlelight Many of the people who participated vigil will be held at Trinity United in a pupil accommodation review, Church Sunday evening from 6 p.m. to either by attending public meetings 9 p.m., with short contemplative services or sitting on the committee, were at at the top of each hour. the Jan. 31 public meeting at SCI, Rev. Candice Bist has organized which was held to seek community the vigil as an act of solidarity with input on a proposal to make minor the Muslim community in response to changes to attendance boundaries for Sunday’s shooting at a Quebec City SCI feeder schools. mosque. The proposed changes, which have “We grieve the loss of life for the yet to be approved by Simcoe County Staff photo: Trina Berlo innocent Muslims at worship. But sorrow District School Board trustees, would Stayner Collegiate parents and staff urge school board to find a way to must also be the response we hold for not add significant numbers to SCI’s make the high school an appealing option for the wider community at a the student who found himself separated current student population. meeting Tuesday. from his own tenderness, drawn into an School board planner act of irrevocable cruelty,” said Bist. Andrew Keuken and superintendent students to Collingwood Collegiate from the same neighbourhoods can go She invites everyone to pray, think, Jackie Kavanagh outlined the Institute and give New Lowell to the same high school. sing, light a candle, feel connected, proposal to send all elementary students the choice of attending SCI The review was a recommendation consider how you might be more attentive students who attend Nottawasaga or Nottawasaga Pines Secondary of the ARC, which resulted in SCI to others and acknowledge that there is and Creemore Public School and School, in Angus. being extended to a Grade 7-12 another way. Clearview Meadows Elementary The goal, said Kavanagh, is to keep school and the eventual closure She said, “Here in Dufferin County, School to SCI, send all Nottawa peer groups together, so that students (See “Adding” on page 3) right here in our home territory, we begin. And we begin with a simple act of solidarity. We stand with our Muslim Leitch protestors neighbours to let them know they are valued, loved, and an important thread hang banner in the grand tapestry of life.” A banner bearing the names of the six victims killed in the Jan. 29 shooting Cybergirls host at a Quebec City mosque was hung from MP Kellie Leitch’s Collingwood robotic competition constituency office this week. The Cybergirls Robotics team will Wednesday morning commuters be hosting a VEX IQ competition at couldn’t miss the large banner draped the Creemore Legion Saturday, Feb. 4 from the building at the busy Highway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 26 corner, where Hume Street meets Twenty-seven teams from across Pretty River Parkway. Ontario will be competing in the The sign calls for Leitch’s resignation 2016-2017 VEX IQ game, Crossover. and says, “Hate puts us all at risk.” Students work together in cooperative When asked for a comment, Leitch alliances of two robots to score as many replied, “Freedom of speech is a hex-balls into goals as they can in 60 Canadian value.” seconds. The banner includes the Not My MP Bonus points are gained by balancing hashtag but those associated with the the robots on a bridge at the end of the local sign campaign say they did not match. Spectators are welcome to hang the banner. attend the event.

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Short Contemplative Services or book on-line at www.theatreorangeville.ca. [email protected] for more at the top of each hour at 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm. In information. response to the recent violence in Quebec City Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5 • Stayner Kinsmen Comedy Night at the Stayner and the increase in xenophobia throughout the • Sunnidale Winterama. Bring the family and have Community Centre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are world. Hosted by the Shelburne/Primrose Pastoral some family fun in New Lowell! This year we’re $20 each and include 3 comedians, DJ, dance and Charge. celebrating the 41st year of the “Greatest Little midnight buffet. Tickets available at L&S Repair, Show on Snow!” For festival details, visit: www. 7472 County Road 91, Stayner, or call 705-717-3895. sunnidalewinterama.com. Upcoming Events Tuesday, February 7 Saturday, February 11 & Sunday, Feb. 12 Friday, February 24 • Creemore Adult Skating Club skates Tuesday • Valentine’s Open House Tea Party at 21 Elizabeth • Dinner and Concert with Klaas van Graft at afternoons to March 28 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Street East, Creemore (across from the medical Utopia Hall, 8396 6th Line, Utopia. Dinner Buffet at Creemore Arena. $2 at door per skater. Join centre) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. A fundraiser at 7 p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m. Advance Tickets the friendliest people in the area for a skate. Call to support kids attending Camp Mini-Yo-We. Tea & $25 (until Feb. 22) $30 after that. Call 1-877-499- Helen at 705-466-5195 for more details. scones $5, teddy bears & dolls available for purchase. HALL(4255) or visit www.utopiahall.ca for more Children welcome too. Presented by We ROCK information. Wednesday, February 8 (Raise Our Community’s Kindness). Call Barbara • Drop in for an Improv Class at Station on the LaFleshe at 905-544-9283 for more information. Saturday, February 25 Green. Improvisors will work to discover, explore • GNE Fair Dinner at Centennial United Church, and develop stories together in a fun and lively Monday, February 13 234 William Street, Stayner. Guest speaker is environment. Simple, honest, truthful, and hilarious. • Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the Elizabeth Bzikot of Best Baa Dairy. Silent auction. No experience necessary. Everyone welcome. 7:30 Huron Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. p.m. to 9 p.m. $10 fee. Contact Peter Madore at Visit www.gbbcc.com for more information. Tickets $25 available at Stayner Town & Country 705-994-3008 or [email protected]. or call Maureen at 705-466-5531. Tuesday, February 14 • Bored Creemorians present Grey Lands, a side Thursday, February 9 • Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary Annual project of ’s frontman Wayne Petti, • The Georgian Bay Photography Club meets Valentine’s Day Take-out Dinner. Lasagna, at the Creemore Legion lounge. Tickets cost $10 at the Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement salad & dessert. $15. Pick up between 4:30 and in advance at The Creemore Echo and online at Residence (Theatre Room) at 57 Trott Blvd. at 5:30 p.m. Call 705-466-2432 or 705-466-2330 to ticketscene.ca. $15 at the door. Doors at 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Lenore Burton will present a slideshow RSVP before Feb. 10. Show starts around 8:30 p.m. on “Lines, Patterns and Textures”. Bring your • Charger Foods presents Zaagi’idiwin (Love in camera. For further information please go to www. Ojibway), An Indigenous Valentine Dinner at Monday, May 1 georgianbayphotographyclub.com. Station on the Green from 6 to 9 p.m. This three • The Writes of Spring – a night of music and course meal, created by Chef Charles Catchpole, conversation. Due to overwhelming demand, a Saturday, February 11 offers a trio of starters including a wild rice cake second show has been added. At Avening Hall at 8 • Monkey Toast, The Improvised Talk Show at the with brie and smoked paprika foam, three options p.m. Advance tickets $45 available at aveninghall. Avening Hall. Enjoy some laughs with what has been for the main course and a trio of desserts featuring com and at The Creemore Echo at 705-466-9906. called “the best live comedy show there is” by Andrew cedar honey cheesecake. $50 per person. Tickets Coyne of the National Post. Food and beverages will available in advance only. Contact 647-471-4546. be available for purchase with proceeds going to the A portion of the proceeds will go to Water First. Avening Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advance sales are available at aveninghall.com and at The Creemore Echo. 705-466-9906. • Winter Rock Fundraiser at Royal Canadian Legion, Stayner at 8 p.m. Covers of classic rock bands. Live. Proceeds benefit the Branch. $10 per person advance. $12 at door. Includes luncheon. Must be 19 years or older. Tickets available at Stayner Legion.

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(Continued from page 1) increases to SCI at this time, parents major factor in moving attendance Kavanagh. of Byng Public School in Stayner. and staff see adding students as boundaries and that a separate School board staff said they are Clearview Meadows will take in all necessary to the survival of the attendance area review would take hoping for $8 million in funding Stayner students JK-Grade 6. school, which lost students and staff place if changes were proposed to to consolidate the schools but SCI is currently at 79 per cent to NPSS when it opened in 2011. the Worsley Elementary School the application to the Ministry of capacity, with 306 students and the Throughout the accommodation catchment area, in Wasaga Beach. Education was denied in its first goal of adding Grade 7 and 8 students review process, Stayner parents and Trustee Annie Chandler said she try but another business plan has to the mix is to improve program staff consistently voiced concern that strongly supports the idea of the flex been submitted in a second round of options at the school. By adding a SCI was being overshadowed by both zone and asked that the school board funding. projected 105 Grade 7 and 8 students, NPSS and CCI and that if Stayner’s embark on a community survey to Kavanagh said there was a focus SCI’s student body would increase to high school were to close, it would gauge interest. on growth schools in the last funding 415, 107 per cent of its capacity. be detrimental to the community at Parents also voiced support for round but they are hoping there will People at the meeting urged the large. grandfathering any students affected be money for consolidation schools school board to consider extending One comment from the public, “If by boundary changes so they could this time around. the attendance area to the north, or we lose this school, it is going to kill finish out their high school career Comment by e-mail to akeuken@ at least making it a so-called flex this community.” at their current school, which is scdsb.on.ca. The deadline is Feb. 10. zone, so people could choose either “There’s something dying here and supported by the board. A staff recommendation will go to SCI or CCI. there’s brand new life. How do we “We will take all the suggestions the Business and Facilities Standing While the school board is not feed them both?” was another. and explore what makes sense, what’s Committee and then on to trustees in looking to make large population Staff said transportation is a affordable and what’s doable,” said March 1. GTHS launches Clearview Cats program by Trina Berlo Township of Clearview will not be covered in this program. Only a certain number of applicants A new program provides financial The family annual household income Applications are available online on will be approved each month. They will assistance to Clearview Township must be no greater than the Statistics the GTHS website. be notified to pick-up their Approved residents to spay or neuter their cats. Canada Low Income Cut ($18,246 for Application forms are available at Clearview Cats Package (at the GTHS Clearview Cats is a program one-person family and $22,714 for a the GTHS Animal Shelter, located at Animal Shelter) complete with pre implemented to address cat two-person income family). 549 Tenth Line in Collingwood and, and post operative care information, overpopulation within the Clearview They should have the ability to at the Township of Clearview offices. approved certificate, and educational Township. A partnership between the contribute $75 towards the cost of the Applicants must have a vet that is materials. Payment will be received township and the Georgian Triangle surgery. GTHS reserves the right to willing to work with them for this at the time the approved package is Humane Society (GTHS), the program makes exceptions based on situation, program. Abernant Veterinary Services picked-up. The applicant will present will allow cat owners to apply for status and urgency. in Stayner is the program participant this package to the veterinary clinic assistance in spaying or neutering Elligible cats are older than in Clearview. in which they book their appointment. their cats. five months old and younger than Completed applications are to Surgery must be completed within In November, Clearview council seven years, are healthy (do not be submitted to GTHS via mail or 30 days. agreed to contribute $3,000 to kick- have signs such as watery eyes, in person and all applicants must A signed waiver, copy of application start the program. Similar programs coughing, sneezing, runny noses or complete an interview, by phone or in and copy of receipt of payment will be exist in Collingwood, Meaford and skin conditions) are not noticeably person, with a GTHS representative. filed at the GTHS Animal Shelter. Wasaga Beach, with the objective, pregnant and are owned by a resident Applicants will be notified once they For more information contact the said the GTHS, to develop strong of the township. have been approved for the program, Georgian Triangle Humane Society at community relationships while For the health of the animals, GTHS which will be done on a case-by-case 705-445-5204 ext. 221. The Clearview promoting responsible pet ownership. recommends that they are vaccinated basis. Cats application is online at www.gths. Applicants must be 18 years of age at least two weeks prior to surgery. Once approved, applicants will join ca. A full list of participating vets is or older and must be a resident of the Any complications that arise post-op a waiting list if necessary. also listed on the website.

Contributed photos Mulmur kicked-off the year’s Canada 150 celebration with a Chili cook-off and skate in Honeywood Jan. 22, with eight entries. The Chef’s Choice winner (as judged by Martin Kouprie of The Globe Restaurant) is Phyllis Robinson of Primrose Hill Farm (left). Ami Alexander, pictured with son Zack, won People’s Choice for Best Chili and Best Table for the beautiful display. Gary Heaslip and Kristin Scott (aka Beauty and the Beast) performed a variety of music. For future events, visit the “canadas150thbirthdayinmulmur” page on Facebook. 4 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 3, 2017 Feedback and old photos welcome [email protected] call 705-466-9906 Opinion&Feedback fax 705-466-9908 Editorial The way we were “Comfort food” served with a side of guilt With all that’s going on in the world, it’s understandable that we may be in need of some comfort food. Depending on how much global news you are reading, you may turn to binge eating. No judgement here. So it couldn’t come at a worse time that certain restaurants are now required to put calorie counts on the menu. As part of the Province of Ontario’s Healthy Menu Choices Act, all food-service chains and cafeterias with 20 locations or more in Ontario must post on the menu the number of calories in the food and drink they serve. This information comes as a real shock to the system, when there is no time to mentally prepare. We were probably warned, sure. The new law must have made the news during the holiday season but, in a haze of carbs and Bailey’s, who can remember? Perusing a menu, it’s hard to ignore those numbers The pilot of aircraft C-138 made an unscheduled stop at John Melville’s house at the north end in parenthesis – they are substantial. Around here, of Mill Street during the summer of 1917. Photo submitted by Colleen Stamp. we are lucky to have a number of fine independent restaurants so we don’t see the tell-all menus unless we venture outside of the borders of our village. Seeing the calorie count of most of the chain gang’s delicacies is rather unappetizing, and not Is it not prudent to check out very precise. A cheeseburger can range from 1,200 to 2,200 calories. That’s the difference between half a person’s daily caloric intake or the limit for the day. potential immigrants, refugees? As of Jan. 1, chain restaurants are required to put a statement on the menu that states the average adult Editor: that have happened around the world and in our requires approximately 2,000 to 2,400 calories per Please let it be known that my husband Oscar and own country, is it not then prudent that we check out day, however, individual calorie needs may vary. I do not disagree with immigration or bringing in potential immigrants and refugees? As of January 2018, that statement must be refugees. Isn’t that enough said? upgraded to read, “Adults and youth (ages 13 and After all, I am an immigrant myself. My family It is my understanding that we are all immigrants older) need an average of 2,000 calories a day, and came to this country seeking a better life. We were in Canada, some sooner, some later. children (ages 4 to 12) need an average of 1,500 successful and integrated into Canadian society. Eva Patton, calories a day. However, individual needs vary.” Having said this, and knowing of the atrocities Stayner. It is safe to say that all of the calorie counts are higher than expected, much higher. Knowing the awful truth, how can one look a waiter in the eye and order fish-and-chips? No one should have to worry about robbery The rules apply to coffee shops and movie theatres Editor: None of us should have to worry about the security so forget about justifying that muffin (they were Recent editions of The Echo have reported more of our homes or suffer the awful sense of personal right, it is just a cupcake without icing) and movie incidents of crime in our village. violation a home invasion and robbery leaves with popcorn, that’s ruined too. As someone who loves Creemore for its sense of the victim. The hope is that restaurants and fast food joints community values, I confess to being concerned about Rowland Fleming, will provide healthier options and that people, no the negative impact the increase in criminal activities Creemore. longer able to hide from the truth, will make better by a few will have on our reputation as a great and choices or at least, be aware of what they are eating. safe place to live. Deep down in our guts, we know that food made The break-in at our home last December was well Canadian value? at independent eateries and chains with 19 locations covered by The Echo and a reward of $3,000 remains in Ontario may have just as many calories but we on offer for information leading to an arrest. Dr. Leitch: can continue to fool ourselves into believing we In a small community like ours, there are few Alexandre Bissonnette is the Canadian born are opting for the healthy option. (Caesar salad is secrets and I have little doubt that those involved in the assassin who (allegedly) killed innocent Muslims healthy, it’s salad.) growing cycle of crime are known to someone among while they were peacefully praying in Quebec City. It’s best to stick to eating out locally at independent us who could inform the police or Crime Stoppers. Is this what you mean by “Canadian values” restaurants where the food may not be lower in All it takes is a phone call. In the interests of our Kellie… sorry… Dr. Leitch? calories but you can eat in blissful ignorance. And, community values, I hope we will see an end to Dan Watkin and Tessa Kitai, it is made lovingly by local community members. destructive vandalism and thefts in Creemore. Duntroon.

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John, Francis and George Webster singing Happy Birthday Websterville on July 17, 1976. Best float at the Websterville Centennial, “Hello Websterville, It’s Dunedin calling” with Mark Royal (wearing the vest) and Jane Metheral (holding the shovel). Websterville celebrated 100th birthday in song

Last month my story called “Hello, Websterville, not larger. Wilfred’s the carpenter, Helen teaches was about the history of It’s Dunedin Calling”. The My house was set up as a museum. school. Websterville, the little float commemorated the People stood in line all the way out Annalee paints, so you see we’re no community west of first Noisy River Telephone to the road waiting for a turn to view fools. There’re musicians and farmers the displays. Inside I was selling and Ruthie does hair. There are welders Creemore. This month it H istory Co. call between Dan is time to tell you about Mitchell’s store in Dunedin The Rising of the Moon, a history of and housewives and children to spare. the wonderful centennial and Frank Webster’s house Websterville. Here are the memories we’d like to celebration we had July 17, Helen in Websterville. We were fortunate to have six bands share. L ocal BLACKBURN 1976. The celebration brought providing non-stop music from 2 p.m. Our meetings began in the winter out more people than we ever thought until 2 a.m. My Webster cousins were The tractor pull at Montgomery’s when and were always chaotic with people possible. There seemed to be hundreds. and still are musicians and their friends the David Brown beat the Massey fair throwing around ideas. The meetings Pam, who wrote a weekly column in came along to play. and square. Now how about the time would end with laughter and people The Creemore Star, estimated 500 cars Many came and danced all night. John took the tractor up the hill, telling funny stories about past events. along the side of the road although that The dance floor proved much too small Sent a load of tires rolling down, Somehow or other everything was seems like an exaggeration. so people danced on the grass. Don Flattening fences? Lucky nobody was planned and ready by the morning of The pasture field had a large platform and Elsa Wilson of Collingwood sent killed. July 17. set up with electricity for the loud a Letter to the Editor saying, “Dancing The times we sneaked away to The celebration began with a parade speakers wired to John McGrady’s under the stars and the tree setting will Montgomery’s to watch wrestling on up County Road 9. The participants, all house, picnic tables were arranged and be an unforgettable evening of my life. the first TV. 30 of them, assembled at Schwantz’s a dance floor of plywood was beside the I would like to dream that this could be garage half way to Creemore. It river. There was a best beard contest renewed yearly.” Do you think we should tell them about proceeded west, turned up Riverside and pony rides and a refreshment My most enduring memory is that of the fox? What fox? Drive, crossed a field near the bridge and booth. The river was available for Ken McBain playing his mouth organ The rabid fox which 20 would-be turned east. It ended at the celebration swimming but it was too cold that with the wonderful melodies, thanks sharp-shooters chased through Mickes’ site, a well-groomed pasture field July day. to the loudspeakers, filling our whole backyard, cross the road, past Wilfred’s that had once been the site of one of The program began with a few valley with the sound. 410 shotgun – which jammed. Websterville’s mills. The most original speeches. Local MPP George McCague, Written in honour of the centennial Through Hargrave’s garden killing a float award went to The Ten Hill Cuties: presented the citizens of the village was a song written by Francis Webster watermelon and upsetting a bale of hay, Lorna Falls, and Karen and Peggy with a plaque hoping we would grow and Annalee Coons (Webster) called past the compost heap. Across County Hughes. The best overall award went as we had done in the past. This brought Happy Birthday Websterville. During Road 9, past McLeod’s chicken barn. to Dunedin Women’s Institute float, a big laugh as we had grown smaller, the afternoon it had its debut sung by John, George and Francis Webster. Without batting an eye, jumped the Here are the words: swamp and under Bill Hughes’ backhoe he sped, Bill Hughes shot twice, but Local Church Websterville, Websterville, a mile from only the backhoe bled. Crossed County Creemore, between the hills. Road 9 again. Where the Mad River flows and the winters are cold and the spirit always Just as Russell Meek had the fox in Directory flows. We’re one hundred years old. his sights, from up the road with all he might, Aunt Alice yelled, “Don’t shoot Sunday, February 5 Now here is the setting and we are the my kids!” people. Let’s echo it off the hills. Happy Birthday, yes, Happy Birthday, Seen by Fred Nelson who tried to club Creemore United Pastoral Charge ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 Happy Birthday, Websterville. it to death with his 303 because he Services: New Lowell at 9:45 a.m. couldn’t find his shells. Up and down Now the names of the faces that live the valley with the hunters behind ran St. John’s United Church, Creemore 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. in this valley are the characters in our that fox till the neighbour girl that lives All welcome • www.stjohnscreemore.ca play. Look around and you will see up the line had the animal in her sights. 705-466-2200 them. You’ll meet them all today. From the speeding car she shot. There’re Emmetts, Knoxes, Hargraves, Margaret was her name. And that dirty, Knox Presbyterian Church, The Salvation Army Nelsons, Montgomerys and McGradys, low down, conivin’, rabid varmint was Dunedin Hope Acres Community too. And Mickses, McLeods and finally got. Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Church Cormiers and Griffiths. And Websters, Invites you to attend Minister: Sean Angel quite a few. Websterville, Websterville, Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m. February 5 Sermon: A mile from Creemore 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn Some people have moved away, like Between the hills. "This little light of mine" For more info call (705) 466-3435 705-466-5202 Hughes, McBains and Meeks. But there Where the Mad River flows and the are cattle and goats and chickens, and winters are cold. To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: groundhogs and cats and sheep. And the spirit always flows, 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected] We’re one hundred years old. 6 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 3, 2017 Jim Wilson gets Library activities to get you through PC nomination Have you ever heard of with homework help, board The local Progressive Conservative the 33-13-3 Rule? games and crafts. riding association has nominated Jim It is a story about the On Wednesdays, Library Wilson as candidate for the riding. news survival distance from Time at 10:30 a.m. is for The long-time MPP was chosen at the hearth fire during the the preschoolers and their a nomination meeting in Collingwood seasons. caretakers who like to listen on Jan. 28. In the summer, one can to stories, sing songs and “First elected in 1990, Jim is a be 33 feet away from the LIBRARY Michele craft lots of fun educational McKenzie stalwart in his community and within flames. In the spring and the activities. In the afternoon, our Party. Raised in Alliston and a fall, one can be 13 feet away from the the After School Klub offers a roster resident of Wasaga Beach, Jim loves his blaze but in the deep of winter, three of STEAM projects, Lego challenges constituency,” said Ontario PC Leader feet is just about the right measurement and computer time for those students Patrick Brown in a statement to media. for maximum comfort. in Grades 2-6. Wilson helped in the fight against If you are still feeling that the On Thursdays, try out our free the wind turbines wpd hoped to erect three-foot circumference is about right interactive and flexible tools in 14 near Collingwood Regional Airport distance to travel away from the home different languages from the Simcoe Library artists Clara and Ella and received all-party support for his hearth, drop into the Clearview Public County Cooperative to learn and Hayward. Private Member’s bills, the Christmas Library and pick up a selection from practice new languages and gain Tree Day Act and the Remembrance our extensive collection of books, valuable cultural insights. English as celebration culminates with an awards Week Act. movies and music to enjoy. We have a second language is available through reception. (Reception information will “In 2014, Jim was elected by his all the newest releases as well as the the Mango Database too. be handed out at the program.) Please Ontario PC Caucus colleagues as old classics. There is nothing quite like On Fridays at 2 p.m., there is always register at the circulation desk for this Interim Leader of the Progressive watching a good marathon of James something happening for adults. Craft free program. Conservative Party and Leader of the Bond movies or the Hot In Cleveland a ribbon star to add to our contribution With great excitement, we announce Official Opposition, where he managed Series to get through a two-day blizzard to the Australian One Million Stars the return of computer lessons starting our Party through a transitional period. in the safety of your own family room. Against Violence Campaign for the on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Creemore Jim has continued in a leadership If you are feeling a bit restless and 2017 Commonwealth Games, create a Branch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. role within the Legislature, where looking for something to do close to card with the Adult Card of the Month (eight lessons per day). These will be he is currently doing great work as home, we have plenty to keep you club or channel your inner artist and personal tutorials on your questions the Opposition House Leader,” said occupied each day of the week at the join the Adult Colour My World club. about computer usage. Sessions rotate Brown. Creemore Branch. The schedule is posted online at www. between the three branches every On Tuesdays, we host the Ontario clearview.library.on.ca . Saturday for a three-month trial period. Early Programs. Baby and Me at 10 On Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10:30 a.m. Please call the Creemore branch at 705- a.m., Stay, Play and Learn at 1 p.m. to noon, we will be hosting a Magic of 466-3011 for more information or to More news and events and the Parenting Cafe at 1 p.m. Children in the Arts workshop to inspire sign up for your preferred time and date. rotate throughout the month with Miss and encourage children (Grades JK-8) And did we mention chickens in the online at Margie as the leader. At 3:45 p.m. to to create, exhibit and celebrate art. Each library? Stay tuned for news about our www.Creemore.com 4:45 p.m. every week, the Homework child receives a positive comment and March Break programming featuring Club entertains those in Grades 5-8 are awarded a prize of art materials. The All Things Chicken!

VENING H E A A H LL T THE IMPROVISED Chili TALK SHOW at Avening Hall Bowl Saturday, February 11 at 8 p.m. with special guest SATURDAY, MARCH 4 John Millar of Water First FREE 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm & 4:30 to 8:30 pm - BOARD GAMES FOR ALL AGES Best-selling author Tish Cohen FUN FOR provided by Cardboard Castles EVERYONE 4:30 to 5:30 pm - BOWLING FOR AGES 4 TO 7 must be supervised by a parent 5:00 to 6:30 pm - POTLUCK DINNER DOOR with Chili provided by Hall Board "The Best Comedy Show there is." 6:30 to 7:30 pm - BOWLING FOR AGES 8 TO 14 - Andrew Coyne, (National Post) PRIZES 6:30 to 7 pm - AGM FOR THOSE INTERESTED 7:30 to 8:30 - BOWLING FOR ADULTS $30 at the door $25 in advance available at The Creemore Echo and Prizes and games provided by AT THE AVENING HALL www.aveninghall.com For more information contact sara at 705-466-9906 • [email protected] The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 3, 2017 • 7 Avening Hall adds second Writes of Spring date by Trina Berlo Avening Hall has added a second Writes of Spring show, after the first date sold out in record time. Hawksley Workman returns to Avening for two nights of song and conversation, taking the format of a songwriters’ circle, with his musical friends as part of a two-week Ontario tour. “The idea of a songwriter circle isn’t new. If you’ve been to any one of Canada’s Folk Festivals you’ve likely seen one. They have also become somewhat of a showpiece for the Juno Awards,” said Workman. “I’ve had some of my best performances in these contexts, alongside songwriters who I respect and intimidate me. It elevates your game to be up close to other songwriters you admire. That was the idea in putting together this lineup.” Canadian greats Donovan Woods, Amelia Curran and Tim Baker, of Hey Rosetta!, will join Workman on this tour. “These are some of my favourite songwriters in Canada. I know these artists to be opinionated and thoughtful and I know that what will transpire on stage will be a night of inspiring chat as well as music, new and old,” said Workman. File photo “I also love the idea of community, and the singer/songwriter business can feel pretty lonely. Hawksley Workman is returning to Avening Hall this spring with two stops on the Writes of Spring Writing alone. Touring alone. I thought it would tour. This time, he brings musical friends Donovan Woods, Amelia Curran and Tim Baker. be interesting to step away from that and to create a community of artists and audience that would Hawksley Workman Donovan Woods invite serendipity and discourse in a performance Hawksley Workman is a singer and songwriter, Donovan Woods was raised in Sarnia, to the sounds environment that would be relaxed and special. performer, producer, poet, and playwright, multi- of country music, with a healthy dose of folk and pop, Musical friends hanging out singing songs, and instrumentalist and an ambitious, ever-busy global a combination that instilled in him a strong belief in talking, music, life, politics and who knows. The ambassador of Canadian culture and creativity. A the power of a memorable melody, the importance of Writes of Spring Tour seeks to build a fire, by a staple of the Canadian arts scene for over 17 years, everyday language and the impact of a well-crafted recently thawed lake, on a warm, clear, spring night Workman boasts a catalogue of 16 solo releases. The song. to have musical friends gather beside to speak and accolades amassed include Juno nods and wins and His acclaimed fourth album Hard Settle, Ain’t sing of old loves, and renewed hearts.” widespread critical acclaim. He has most recently Trouble received a 2016 Polaris Music Prize The second show is Monday, May 1. Doors open published a children’s book for Penguin Random nomination, landed him on the CBC Music Best 25 at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. House, based on the lyrics of his beloved Christmas Canadian Albums of the Year list and won him the Tickets cost $45 in advance and are available via song Almost a Full Moon. Canadian Folk Music Awards Songwriter of the Year. www.aveninghall.com and at The Creemore Echo, 3 Caroline St. W. For more information, call 705- Amelia Curran Tim Baker 466-9906 or e-mail [email protected]. Amelia Curran is a Juno Award winning singer- Tim Baker is the writer and frontman of acclaimed The April 29 show is sold out. songwriter from St. John’s, Newfoundland. Her knife- Newfoundland group, Hey Rosetta! The Juno Food will be available for purchase at both shows sharp lyrics possess an unrivaled eloquence garnering nominated singer is best known for his intimate, poetic and the bar will be open, with proceeds going to her acclaim as Canada’s master contemporary lyrics and powerful live vocal delivery, garnering Hey Avening Hall. songstress. Curran’s latest album Watershed will be Rosetta! multiple awards along with their numerous released by Six Shooter Records in April 2017. sold-out Canadian tours.

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Staff photo: Trina Berlo The Highest Order performing at Creemore Legion on Jan. 28. Next up at the Legion, is Grey Lands Grey County Road 124, Singhampton, ON on Feb. 25. Tickets available at The Creemore Echo and online at ticketscene.ca. Call for reservations (705) 445-1247 8 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 3, 2017 Creemore Curling Club Men Win-loss-tie Adam Verstegen 5-0-0 Paul Crevier 4-0-1 Ladies Neil Rowbotham 3-0-2 Donna Baylis 3-2-0 John Millsap 3-0-2 Diane Kelly 3-2-0 Al Lambert 2-0-3 Marilyn Steed 2-3-0 Bill McDougall 1-1-3 Ann Huskinson 2-3-0 Dave Millsap 1-1-3 From the Hack: Some exciting ends Russ Flack 0-0-5 played this week from both sheets but From The Hack: Over the course the scores are still close. Thanks to of the last two weeks the Verstegen the spares for their excellent skills! and Crevier rinks still dominate the Thumbs up to Jasmine and Gayle - a league, however a loss by the Crevier great effort playing short without Fred! team Tuesday evening has allowed the Next week we hope for full rosters as Verstegen team to move into first place. the finals are closing in fast. Catching The remaining teams remain in a tight up with friends and finalizing Bonspiel battle with the Rowbotham and John plans for Sat. Feb. 11 finished off the Millsap teams in position to take over night! top spots. Two weeks to go with the

Fred Mills photo top four teams in no position to lose. The annual Seniors Mixed Bonspiel was held at the Creemore Curling Club Mixed on Jan 18. Much appreciation to Travellers Insurance for their sponsorship. Crevier 4-0-0 Daytime The spiel brought in teams from Stayner, Collingwood, Hanover and Morby 4-0-0 Loranger 4-2 Creemore. Creemore's Team Loranger, Michael Loranger (from left), Linda Rowbotham 3-1-0 Lambert 4-2 Wright, Murray Skinkle and Isobel McDougall, managed to win the event Bell 2-2-0 Bell 4-3 with a slight lead over Team Guertjens (Hanover). Special thanks to all the Crawford 2-2-0 Steed 3-4 volunteers that make an event like this so successful; Cyndy, Marilyn, Ann, J Verstegen 2-2-0 McDougall 1-5 Dianne, Gail, Joan and Linda for all the food! Rick and Jim for the ice! And Kelly 1-3-0 Fresh back from their southern Bill and Al for their “bar-tendering” services! Good curling everyone! Neelin 1-3-0 vacation, Jim and Barb were on From the Hack: With two games to a roll with wins on Monday and go, Team Crevier (Paul, Karen, Steve Wednesday. Also, kudos go out to Al and Deb Prosser) and Team Morby and Joan (Team Lambert) who had (Steve, Kim, Karen Gaudino and Amy both perfected their draw and take-out Purkis) are leading the pack. Team weights this week, giving them easy Rowbotham (Neil, Joan McLeod, wins over Team Loranger and Team Mardi O’Shea and Rob Simpson) is a McDougall. Good curling everyone! close second. Stay tuned…

Contributed photo Paul Crevier, Tracey Swanton, Karen Crevier and Nicole Gowan won the curling Bonspiel in Beaverton on Jan. 14. Creemore went with two teams of five, the others were David Millsap, Gayle Millsap, Lynn Gowan, Regan Millsap, Glenda Brown, Jamie Cober. Also had a few spectators from Creemore come for the day. They are all from the Millsap Clan (three in-laws), descendants of Alf and Eliza Millsap, our parents/grandparents/ great grandparents who were curlers years ago. The tradition carries on...

Contributed photo Almost 300 skiers raced at the Ontario Cup hosted by Highlands Nordic Jan. 14-15.

Highlands Trailblazers results: Open women 5 km classic Boys 7.5 km classic 1 Tess Wortley, junior 8 Colleen Beck, juvenile 6 Erik Ohrling, Junior 10 Olivia Westbrooke, junior 21 James Beck, Junior 13 Elise Huet, senior 23 Aiden Tullio, Junior 22 Milla Tarnopolsky, junior 38 Sebastian Grocott, juvenile 23 Ashley Huet, senior Midget boys 3.6 km classic 31 Sofie Ohrling, juvenile 6 McCulloch 53 Natasia Varieur, junior 8 Adrian Grocott 56 Hannah Skelton, junior 15 Sage Fry 61 Sophia Slater, junior 17 Isaac Bergstrom 64 Anna Foley, juvenile 18 Oliver Czerny 66 Quinlan Czerny, juvenile Midget girls 3.6 km 67 Sofia Czerny, juvenile 3 Emma Cornell 75 Stephanie Svaikauskas, juvenile 77 Emily O’Halloran, junior Contributed photo 4 Monica Foley 7 Isabel Lewin 82 Ruari Milne, juvenile Ontario Cadet League liaison officer Comrade Jennifer Lawrence and 8 Hannah Rydlo 84 Majken Bergstrom, juvenile David Lawrence present the New Lowell Legion’s donation of $1,000 13 Lucy Kraychyk 87 Madeleine Kaminski, juvenile to the Creemore Army Cadet Corps - 1944 RCEME. Pictured from left: 98 Emma Grove, junior Cadet Corps Civilian Instructor MWO Ian Jones; David Lawrence; Jennifer Open Men 10 km classic Lawrence; Lt(N) Amy Lawrence (the Corps’ CO). 19 Martin Rydlo, masters The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 3, 2017 • 9

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Do an impression of 20. They play in the big leagues 33. Disciple of Zeno 24. MacLean of “Coach’s Corner” 35. Water nymph 25. Knocks lightly 37. One who is another’s equal 26. Thin, pointed swords 39. Region of Mesopotamia 27. A vexation 41. Having an injured leg 28. Cosmetic used to even out 42. Cut in two skin tone 44. Fifth canonical hour 30. Home of the Heat 46. Business deg. 31. Russian martial art 47. Canadian heroine 34. Ship involved in the Halifax 49. Choice of words Explosion 51. Brainstorming products 36. Head of faculty Find the answer to this week’s 53. Needlefish 38. Musical performances by 54. Blood flow blockage soloists Crossword on the Classifieds page. 57. Military command 40. Sat on the throne 61. Frothy dessert 43. Curtain support 63. In a different way 45. “Get outta here!” 65. Old-womanish 48. Not imaginary 66. “Metamorphoses” author 50. Emergency room procedure 59. Binary digits 67. Belongings 52. Cooker 60. Type of tide 68. Former goalie for the Maple 54. Emperor of Russia, Until 1917 62. Turn right, to a horse Leafs and Flames 55. Strip of highway 64. Dryly humorous 69. Canadian actor Sparks 56. Off-Broadway theatre award 70. Catch sight of 58. Geraint’s wife 10 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 3, 2017 New Lowell gearing up for Sunnidale Winterama this weekend Hello from New Lowell to turn your coffee machine join them. about gardening inside and outside and area! I thought I would on just pop into the Legion The New Lowell Public School along with some interesting tricks of write a few words and for a full yummy breakfast continues to need volunteers that the trade. They have guest speakers let you know what was waiting just for you. What a would like to help in the classroom. If and plant sales. Come and join them happening at this end of the great way to end a fun-filled you have some free time that you can on Tuesday, Feb. 28. township. community winter weekend. offer, please call the school office 705- Travel safely and stay warm… if you As I write this column The New Lowell United 424-0991. have any news for in and around New we are finishing up the first LOWELL NEW Sandra Church is proud to announce The Brentwood Horticulture Society Lowell please call Sandra Bednarek at month of 2017 and it has BEDNAREK the winners of their quilt meets the last Tuesday of every month. 705-424-6497 or e-mail me at sandra@ seemed like it went by very quickly. raffle. The first prize was a quilt that This organization offers various ideas bednarek.ca. In New Lowell and area everyone this was hand pieced by Francis Barker week is gearing up for Winterama. So, and hand quilted by Marie Kidd and if you haven’t got your calendar marked won by Cindy Lewis. Second prize was Big Heart Seniors remember that Friday night there is a quilted table runner won by Kathy a delicious spaghetti supper at the Parker. Third prize was a quilted table A speedy recovery was 279; and low went to Roy Legion, sponsored by the firefighters topper won by June Tivendale. The wished to Wilma’s husband Veinot, 140. There was no and then over to the park for the church would like to thank all who Roger Zeggil, home after a one in the lucky chair. Burning of the Green with a grand supported their efforts by purchasing stay in Sunnybrook after a Years ago Elvis was display of fireworks. This is always an tickets. severe fall. giving a concert and there inspiring night to set off Winterama. The church invites you to come to A thank you card was was a little blind girl in The next morning you rise and travel a “Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday” dinner received from NCPS for our S eniors the audience that liked his to the Legion for a sweet breakfast on Feb. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at donation to their breakfast Evelyn music very much. When he of pancakes sponsored by the United the church. There will be pancakes and program. Warden heard this he asked that she Church and then out to watch the all the trimmings for only $7 per adult, Jim Rigney had donated chocolates be brought up on stage. She was so amazing Parade celebrating Winter and 6-12 years, $5 and under 6 free. for our Christmas dinner but due to the excited and when he knelt, she asked Canada 150. New Lowell United has regular cancellation we enjoyed them today, if she could feel his face, as her mother After the parade, you will have many church services starting on Feb. 19 at thanks Jim. had told her Elvis is very handsome, to choices which are listed in the brochure 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School for all Thirty-two members were out for which he replied, no do not touch my but don’t forget the craft sale at the ages at the same time. You are welcome cards and 50/50 draws were won by face feel your face for it is the most United Church and library with many to come and join us for worship. Isabele Gubbels, Irma Flack, June beautiful face I have ever seen. When local people showing their talents with The first Tuesday (which is Feb. 7) Hartley, Phyllis Seed and Barb Pilon. the concert was complete he instructed crafts and the ladies will have delicious of each month starting at 1 p.m. there is Five Moon Shots were played by his people to make sure the family had homemade pies all ready for your an afternoon social at the church. The Joan O’Laskey, Morris Tymchuk, whatever they needed and a cheque for evening dinner. The Winterama Dance ladies meet and greet and chat and have Karl Seifert, Roy Veinot, with the $10,000 was issued. For the rest of the will require tickets so talk to Winterama tea and discuss and do some crafts or travel prize to John VanVoorst. blind girl’s life she was taken care of reps soon and get them as last year so talk about ways to do these crafts. It is Winners for cards Eileen Nash, by his people. many of us were disappointed and left it a good afternoon and they would love 316; Mary Bouchard, 302; Ruth Remember: Common sense does not too late. Sunday morning don’t hesitate to have some new people come and Lougheed, 289; Marcia Cameron, grow in everyone’s garden. • Service Directory •

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Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x Visual artists in the region enter Lloyd, Constance May (Connie) 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver TRILLIUM – works for a juried selection undertaken It is with deep sadness that we year-round. Call Norm of Stonehedge BLUE MOUNTAIN MANOR by the Public Art Committee of the announce the passing of Connie Farms at 705-466-2607. Retirement Residence Town of the Blue Mountains. Deadline Lloyd. She passed away peacefully is February 28. All selected works with her loving husband of 50 years requires a Guest Attendant for Maple Boards for sale. Large will be on exhibition for 12 months Nawton, sons Mark & Bill (Meghan) quantity of 1”, random widths, 8” to a permanent casual part time in the Town Hall in Thornbury. All and grandson Kyle by her side. She 14”. Call 416-305-4171. position, working the day and exhibited work may be sold by the will be remembered fondly by her evening shifts. Duties include artist. No cost to enter. In keeping children Melody, John (predeceased), laundry, housekeeping and with the celebration of Canada’s Mark and Susan (Tom), her brothers, Steel livestock trailer. 150th birthday, we are asking artists Ken (Rosemary), Wally (Mary), Jack Bumper pull, surge brakes, 7000 lb personal resident care. to consider a Canadian theme, & Art (predeceased), her sisters-in-law capacity, freshly painted, low mileage, no although this is not a requirement. and brothers-in-law Jim (Beatrice), rust. Asking $5000. Also selling two steel Experience is an asset, but will train. Must be For more information see www.the Stella (Fred), Gord (Pat), Nora round bale feeders. Good bluemountains.ca/map.cfm. (predeceased) and Elva (predeceased). shape and painted. Contact 705-424-6061. reliable, energetic and enjoy She was predeceased by her parents seniors, and have reliable Harry and Susan Dickenson. Connie Naturally raised Provincially inspected transportation. photos wanted was a member of Terra Nova UCW pork sausage. Farmers, honey and will be remembered by all of her garlic, Octoberfest available. $5 for Criminal background check Do you have an old photo from friends on River Road. Friends and package of 4. Call 705-441-4662 or and VSS required. in and around Creemore that family were received at the Jack & 705-466-5240. Please apply with resume to: you would like to share with Thompson Funeral Home, Shelburne Lynn Chattell, the community in the Creemore on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from Echo? Drop in with your photo and 4 X 5 round bales – wheat Executive Director 7-9 p.m. and on Friday from 12-1 straw. Call 705-466-2539. we would love to run it in the paper. p.m. The funeral service will be Fax: 705-428-3549 We will scan it and return it to you held in the funeral home chapel on Email: lynn.chattell@ right away. 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Fax: 705-466-2122 Everyone reads the Classifieds! 4 2 1 9 Email: saleshamiltonbros@ ultrafastwireless.com Call us with This week’s answers (Please only serious inquiries) your special message by Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. Spike & Rusty: REDUCED to get in our Life ’s a Slice Valentine’s Greetings section CREEMORE 5 7 2 9 3 8 4 1 6 in the Feb. 10 edition. 3 4 8 6 2 1 9 7 5 (located behind Foodland) 9 6 1 5 7 4 8 2 3 Winter hours Sun. Mon. & Tues. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 8 2 4 1 5 7 6 3 9 Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 1 5 3 9 6 2 8 4 Special- Mon. to Thurs. The Creemore Echo 6 3 9 4 8 2 7 5 1 Buy any size regular 3-topping pizza 705-466-9906 2 5 6 7 1 9 3 4 8 and get the 2nd one free [email protected] 1 9 7 8 4 3 5 6 2 5 Francis St. E. 4 8 3 2 6 5 1 9 7 (705) 466-5500 12 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 3, 2017 Outstanding youth recognized by Optimist Club

Local students were presented the Collingwood Optimist Club’s Friends of Youth awards Jan. 18. Thirty-two students from 16 area schools were recognized for their achievement of outstanding community involvement. The club recognizes students from Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Clearview Township who have been involved in their school, church, community club or sports team. The winners are chosen by teachers for showing commitment to community service and leadership ability. Addison Payment Addison Payment, a Grade 6 student at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School (NCPS), is involved with lots of school teams, clubs and sports Contributed photos including basketball, volleyball and Justin Rowbotham (from left), Addison Payment, Ally McLeod and Jake Underhill received citations from the chess, to name a few. She is a member Optimist Club of Collingwood at its annual youth appreciation night, Jan. 18. of the NCPS spirit squad, which organizes events and school activities such as the food drive, the Movember problem, he helps them by explaining soccer and flag football, she is an active to study biomedical engineering at fundraiser, the winter games and how to get the right answer, rather than volunteer on athletic council, where she university next year with the hopes of literacy day. As one of her favourite just giving it to them.” He is just as assists with timekeeping, scorekeeping someday practicing medicine. extracurricular activities, Payment has enthusiastic about the success of others and lining games for other teams. Three years ago his application was helped in the library for the past four as his own. Rowbotham has also been Outside of school McLeod is a accepted to an Ontario government years as a library helper. chosen by his school to attend a four- senior competitive skater with the program for young entrepreneurs to Away from school, Payment has day leadership camp run by the School Stayner Skating Club, figure skating start a business. Today, his company taken an interest in robotics and is Board later this spring. His other since she was four years old. She also “Dock Boys” continues to thrive and an active member of the Cybergirls interests include skiing, swimming, plays soccer with the Collingwood has three full time summer employees. robotics team. The team competes all reading, video games, travel and United Soccer Club on the U18 Girls At 12 years old, living for 2 months over Ontario in robotics competitions. spending time with friends and family. travelling team. with his family in a remote village in The Cybergirls have won multiple Rowbotham is a cheerful, caring, well- McLeod works hard academically Tanzania, Underhill enjoyed working judges’ awards and have been mannered young man who only sees achieving honour roll every semester as daily in a busy orphanage. While taking awarded a tablet in appreciation for the best in everything and everyone. well as the highest mark in numerous care of the 20 or so children, he learned the team’s good sportsmanship. Robot He certainly has a big, bright, beautiful courses and maintaining an 85 per cent what a big difference he could make. programming and building are two of future in store for him. average since Grade 9. To date he has amassed more than Payment’s duties on the team but her In addition to her academics and 200 high school volunteer hours, favourite part of being on the team is Ally McLeod extra-curricular activities, McLeod including being the assistant coach driving the robot. Ally McLeod is a proud Grade has volunteered over 350 hours with of many high school teams, tutoring 12 student at Stayner Collegiate a variety of school and community elementary students and helping in the Justin Rowbotham Institute (SCI). She is a dedicated and organizations including peer assisting Collingwood hospital. Grade 6 NCPS student Justin hardworking member of the school and coaching with the Stayner Figure An extreme sport enthusiast, Rowbotham belongs to the cross- community. Skating Club, serving milk at Miller’s Underhill has participated in OFSAA country team and the spirit squad. He She is friendly, outgoing, energetic Dairy Day, OELC and helping at soccer, has been a two-time OMHA has been involved with organizing and and enjoys participating in a variety of every possible school event including champion and played on five varsity executing many different teambuilding activities inside and outside of school. Spartan Start, commencement, and teams last year. activities for his fellow students McLeod has been on student council other special school events. Every year since Grade 9, Underhill including Movember, dance-a-thons, executive since Grade 9 including When she isn’t at school or has been selected SCI’s male athlete Winter Olympics and most recently, roles as social convener in Grade 10 volunteering you will find McLeod of the year. But more important than a Christmas food drive, which was and student council president in both at work at the Stayner Dairy Queen, his sport victories, his leadership and televised on the Barrie news. He loves Grade 11 and 12. Her commitment to where she has been employed since sportsmanship have been recognized school; his favourite subjects include do the best job possible has improved Grade 9 or out and about socializing time and again by coaches and math and language, particularly public school spirit and student participation with friends. teammates as he has captained many speaking. He has represented his in school events including dances and Next year Ally hopes to be attending of these teams. school for the past two years at the spirit activities such as ‘Clash of the the University of Western Ontario for Despite his busy sport schedule, Creemore Royal Canadian Legion’s Colours.’ Kinesiology. volunteering, and working after school competition. Rowbotham is also said McLeod is extremely dedicated to and on weekends, throughout high to be a great helper in the classroom the athletic program at SCI. In addition Jake Underhill school he has managed to maintain an by his teacher Mrs. Smith, “when to playing on over a dozen school Jake Underhill is a grade 12 student average of over 90 per cent, winning he is helping a fellow student with a teams including basketball, volleyball, at Stayner Collegiate Institute. He plans various academic awards.

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