The Creemore inside the echo Echo Big Honour Bee Inspired Friday, February 2, 2018 Vol. 18 No. 5 www.creemore.com Cooper-Wilson wins provincial award Watercolours inspired by bees PAGE 3 PAGE 6 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Lana Bryant embodied Creemore Creemore bus by Trina Berlo different organizations and events. up for A trusty helper with a radiant smile is Lana herself was battling cancer for how Lana Bryant is being remembered the better part of two decades but you consideration by her many friends in Creemore. wouldn’t know it. Bryant, who died Saturday, Jan. “She really kept it at bay,” said 27 at the age of 77, was involved in Lara. “Her doctor said you have non- by Trina Berlo Clearview councillors have decided to numerous volunteer organizations and Hodgkin’s lymphoma, you could live pursue the idea of adding bus service to could be counted on to pitch in for just five to 20 years, and my mom just said, Creemore but a lot of questions are yet about any cause. ‘well I’ll be on the 20-year side’ and to be answered. Whether with the Creemore she was.” Council has directed staff to report Horticultural Society, the Tree Society “My mother lived for the moment. back with the financial implications of Creemore, Station on the Green, She never ever looked forward because of extending the service to Creemore Friends of the Fountain, Purple Hills that was just too uncertain and scary and using the allocated gas tax funds to Arts and Heritage Society, the Log and it served her well. She went fund it. Cabin or a friend’s side project, Bryant through two rounds of chemotherapy Councillor said was a stalwart soul. Her friends say she and little setbacks. She was so amazing Deborah Bronée the gas tax funds would be a drop in was one of Creemore’s most valued and strong.” the bucket compared to the full cost community members. She did a lot and “She wasn’t always affected by her of running the bus and that she would she was always there to help, no matter illness. When she had her chemotherapy rather see the money used to enhance what needed to be done; if someone she would be down for a week and then the existing system. needed help she was there. back up again. Nothing was going to She said she thinks this decision “She felt so at home [in Creemore]. stop her,” said Lara. is being approached from the wrong It just embodied her,” said her daughter She died peacefully at home with her angle in that, instead of seeing a need Lara Bryant. Lana Bryant three children by her side, Colin, Lara for service and then finding the funds Lana moved to the area in 1996 and Samantha. to implement it, this decision is being with her late husband, Dr. Rudy Falk, her three children assumed Lana would A celebration of life will be held at driven by the surprise funding allocation. who ran a non-conventional cancer move back to Toronto. the Station on the Green in Creemore Councillor Thom Paterson said treatment clinic in Toronto. They set “She said no, I’ll never look back. on Sunday, April 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 the high operating costs have to be up a smaller clinic at Falk’s farm in Creemore was her home,” said Lara. p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider considered. Glencairn, which was in operation until After she lost her husband, making a donation to Royal Victoria The existing Stayner bus costs his retirement. Lana became very involved in the Hospital or Collingwood General and $190,000 per year to operate and brings Lara said after Falk died (in 2000), community, helping with many Marine Hospital. in only $15,000 in revenue. “Everyone will want transit for their communities but we have to look at Burning garbage, furniture results what’s best for Clearview,” said Paterson. CAO Steve Sage said more information will be included in the upcoming staff report. He alluded to in charges for Clearview residents the fact that most transit systems run at a loss, saying Clearview ridership is increasing but if it doesn’t see 15 per by Trina Berlo the call. a $175 charge. cent in returns, council may wish to On Monday, Jan. 29, fire crews Shewell said the charge would likely Shewell would like to remind people address that. responded to a reported structure fire be a minimum $450, plus up to $450 that garbage is never permitted to be “Maybe the Stayner solution long on Highway 26 east of Stayner at per apparatus dispatched to incident. burned in Clearview Township. term isn’t the right solution either,” said about 10:30 p.m. Upon investigation, The fire department received Clearview firefighters were also Sage. it turned out to be a large debris fire. “another strange burn complaint” called to the scene of a tractor fire Paterson said, “We’re not going to get Fire Chief Colin Shewell said Wednesday night. Firefighters were inside a barn north of Creemore before the ridership out of Creemore that you charges would likely be laid because called to a residence in Stayner to find 8 p.m. on Jan. 30. do in Stayner.” the proper permit wasn’t secured and a piece of furniture burning on top of Deputy Fire Chief Roree Payment Councillor Kevin Elwood asked that those types of fires are not permitted a chimnea, with the flame reaching six said having a fire extinguisher handy the need be assessed to help council at night. Four stations responded to feet. The homeowner was slapped with prevented a barn fire. make a decision.
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Hwy. international author of “The Practical Beekeeper” • Sunnidale Winterama is organized by a local 124 Glen Huron. at Dufferin County Museum - Corbetton Church, committee of community members who plan year • Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur, from 1 to 4 p.m. round for a weekend of fun to beat the winter Society, Meeting at 2 p.m. at The Church of Beginner and experienced Beekeepers. Beekeeping blues. Activities include a spaghetti supper, Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, naturally. Guest Fee for non-members: $10 per outdoor skating, a comedy night, dance and Barrie. Speaker will be Sherilyn Bell, BSc UE, person, free for BNC members. Visit www. snowmobile fun run and more all taking place in What Lies Beneath. Decision-making process and beenaturalcaretakers.com, email clickertraining@ New Lowell. For more information or if you would the occasional ethical dilemma that can pop up icloud.com or call Janet Grant at 519-925-0486. like to get involved contact Emmie Carlson at 705- unexpectedly. For more info, visit ogs.on.ca or call 428-6230 ext. 229 or [email protected]. 1-855-697-6687 ext. 328 or on Facebook. Look for this on Facebook to find out more info. • Polaris Prize long lister BA Johnston performs in the back room of the Sovereign Restaurant. Saturday, February 3 Opener is Hamilton HipHop Ambassador Lee • Creemore Winter Market at Station on the Green Reed. Tickets: $12 in advance and $15 at the from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see what is new and door. Advance tickets online at www.ticketscene. fresh from your favourite vendors. ca/events/19510/ and at The Creemore Echo. Upcoming Events Monday, February 5 Thursday, February 8 Saturday, February 17 • Army Cadets at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington • Your Connections Canada Presents Let’s Talk • Creemore Winter Market at Station on the Green Street West, Creemore, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Money at Suiteworks Business Centre, 92 Caplan from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see what is new and Monday until June. Fun and dynamic youth Avenue, Barrie from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Finances, fresh from your favourite vendors. program for 12-18 year olds, sponsered jointly mortgages, taxes, spending, saving, TFSAs by Canadian Armed Forces and the Army Cadet RRSPs. $20 admission at www.eventbrite.ca/e/ Thursday, February 22 League of Canada. Drop by and find out about it! yccs-lets-talk-money-tickets-42297636369. • TD Canada Trust Public Information Session www.cadets.gc.ca or [email protected] or • Georgian Bay Photography Club Meeting at at Station on the Green at 7 p.m. All welcome to 705-351-2232 for more info. the Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement come out, ask questions & get information. • Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting Residence (Theatre Room), 57 Trott Blvd. Saturday, February 24 with Rick Waechter discussing Regenerative Farming Collingwood, at 6:30 p.m. Free to members and • 4th Annual Clearview Fire Fighters vs Creemore - A Better Way, A Healthier Way. Meeting begins $10 at the door for non-members. Coaches Hockey Game & Dance at Creemore at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota St., Arena starting at 7 p.m. Come out and support this Collingwood. Admission CDHS membership or $5. Saturday, February 10 • Creemore Skating Club’s Valentine’s Bake Sale great game and bring a non-perishable food item Tuesday, February 6 at the Creemore Arena in the lobby from 10 a.m. to for the food bank as well. $5 per person, kids free. • Creemore Adult Skating Club from 1:30 to 2:30 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. Stop by to find cookies, Serving drinks & food during the game. Dance to p.m. running Tuesdays at Creemore Arena through cupcakes, tarts, brownies and maybe a pie or two! follow game in the Arena Hall (Age 19+ in hall). the winter months. $2 at the door for each skater. Saturday, March 10 Join us for an enjoyable skate with the friendliest Sunday, February 11 nd • Knox Presbyterian Church Dunedin is celebrating people in the area. Call Helen Blackburn at 705- • Mulmur’s 2 Annual Chili Cook-off from 1 to 3 150 years! The Kickoff Event is a Baked Ham and 466-5195 for more information. p.m. at North Dufferin Community Centre, 706114 Cty Rd 21, Honeywood. Free admission & family Scalloped Potato Dinner. We will host 2 sittings in Tuesday, February 6 & Wednesday, Feb. 7 skate. Email [email protected] to enter your chilli. the Church Hall 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Adults $15 and • EarlyON Child and Family Satellite Site for $7 for children. Ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, parents/caregivers and children age 0-6 years of age Monday, February 12 coleslaw, dinner roll and of course dessert. For more at Station on the Green Tuesdays & Wednesdays • Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the Huron info and to reserve your tickets and preferred sitting, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Programs Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Visit www. call 705-466-2739, 705-466-2161 or 705-466-3346. and services offered are free. Contact 705-446-0816 gbbcc.com for more information. for more information or visit www.e3.ca/childrens- Wednesday, February 14 services-2/earlyon-child-and-family-centre. • Creedan Valley Care Community is having Wednesday, February 7 a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Positions • Wednesday Night Bingo at Manito Shrine Club, available for RN’s, RPN’S, Activation, Dietary & 2265 Fairground Road North (across from the GNE Housekeeping. Bring your resumes to 143 Mary grounds) featuring Larry “The Legend” Smith as Street, Creemore. your caller. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Start time is 6:45 • Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation's p.m. Early Bird, regular games & progressive super 19th Annual Ski Day at Osler Bluff Ski Club. $150 per jackpot. Cash prizes. Snack bar. All net proceeds person. Info and registration at 705-444-8645 or visit www. benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children. cgmhf.com. • Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) • Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary Valentine’s meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Day Take-out Dinner. Lasagna, Caesar salad and Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario dessert. $15. RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 7 by calling Street, Stayner. New members welcome. Call Judy 705-466-2330, 705-466-2462 or leave a message at at 705-422-1428 for more info. the Legion at 705-466-2202. Pick up your dinners between 4 and 5 p.m. on Valentine's Day.
Contact us with your community events and activities and we will put them in the calendar free* and post them online at www.creemore.com Glencairn email - [email protected] or go to 705-424-6697 our submit event page at www.creemore.com For Reliable Service Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil creemoremassage.com The Creemore Echo • 3 Caroline Street West 705-466-9906 • [email protected] 705 466 6019 * one free per month for community groups - further insertions are $17 + hst The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 2, 2018 • 3 Skating Club holds Black history champion awarded Valentine bake sale by Trina Berlo The Creemore Skating Club is Janie Cooper-Wilson was presented selling sweet treats for Valentine’s Day the Harriet Tubman Award at the at a bake sale on Saturday, Feb. 10. Ontario Black History Society’s Find cookies, cupcakes, tarts, 2018 Black History Month kick-off brownies and maybe a pie or two. reception, for her commitment to The sale will be held in the lobby raising awareness and preserving of the Creemore Arena from 10 a.m. black history. to 1 p.m. The event, held Jan. 28 at the Everyone welcome. Toronto Convention Centre, was attended by about 700 people. Cooper- Wilson, founder and executive director Mulmur brings of SilverShoe Historical Society, said it was a great honour to be recognized back chili cook-off for her efforts to promote black history Mulmur Township is hosting the and the collective history of the area. second annual Chili Cook-off and The kick-off brunch is the social family skate. event of the season for the black The event will be held from 1 p.m. community, said Cooper-Wilson, to 3 p.m. on Feb. 11, at North Dufferin adding that it was the 40th anniversary Community Centre, 706114 County of the Ontario Black History Society, Road 21. making the event even more significant. Anyone wishing to enter a chili is The award given to Cooper-Wilson welcome to contact [email protected] is named for Harriett Tubman, an to register and get more information. American abolitionist who led Admission is free. hundreds of slaves to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad. Cooper-Wilson said the event was Knox Presbyterian like a reunion for fellow historians, activists and family. Church celebrates Cooper-Wilson was nominated by OBHS secretary Dorothy Abbott. 150 years They worked together for many years at the Owen Sound Emancipation Festival. Knox Presbyterian Church in She said she had no idea that she Dunedin is marking its 150-year had been nominated and was very anniversary. surprised to learn she was the winner. The celebration kicks off with She also learned that both she and a baked ham and scalloped potato Abbott will be included in the 2018 dinner, including vegetables, edition of 100 Accomplished Black coleslaw, dinner roll and dessert, in the church hall on March 3, with two Canadian Women, launching at a Contributed photo September gala. sittings, at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Janie Cooper-Wilson (centre) with Dr. Jean Augustine (right), Canada’s In addition to her other work, Tickets cost $15 per adult and $7 first Black female MP and cousin Lyle Kersey, who was presented a Cooper-Wilson has spent 20 years per child. lifetime achievement award, at the Ontario Black History Society’s 2018 working with a group of volunteers To make a reservation for a preferred Black History Month kick-off reception in Toronto. to restore Bethel Union Pioneer time and for more information, Cemetery in New Lowell and she contact Shirley Ferguson at 705- was successful in having it designated “This is the first established is a groundbreaker… They are like 466-2739, Delsie Metheral at 705- under the Ontario Heritage Act, for cemetery in Clearview… so it’s very pioneers themselves,” said Cooper- 466-2161 or Maxine Ferguson at its cultural heritage and historical important,” said Cooper-Wilson. “It’s Wilson. 705-466-3346. significance. the first one people see when they are For her next project, SilverShoe coming in on Highway 26.” Creemore Hills Realty Ltd. Brokerage Historical Society has been allotted The full scope of the project includes $2,750 in grants to begin restoration repairing the obelisk, commemorative Austin Boake work at the Old Zion Presbyterian arch and limestone tombstones. Broker of Record/Owner Independently owned Church Cemetery (also known as “It’s a very expensive project, to and operated 705-466-3070 HALL OF FAME the Sunnidale Pioneer Cemetery), on repair tombstones, and because it is Highway 26. (The money comes from so overwhelming for the municipality. Clearview Township – $750 through Municipalities have sort of been 100 ACRE VIEW PROPERTY the municipal community grant and sliding through, just cutting the grass Only minutes south of $2,000 from the municipality’s newly and filling in sunken graves, that sort Creemore, high up on the established fund specifically for of thing, but they haven’t maintained escarpment with views cemetery restoration and work is to the stones themselves and this is overlooking the Mad River Valley. Opportunity to build begin in the spring). all over Ontario. Clearview really a year round retreat. 100 Acres of rolling land, with lush forest, plenty of walking trails, 25 acres of workable land, and Spring fed Pond. A naturalists paradise. It`s RRSP season. Good Horse or Hobby farm Want the best rates? potential. Ready to build. Let`s talk. Offered at $829,900. Todd J. Doige Every 30 seconds, a RE/MAX agent helps Investment Advisor someone find their perfect place. Member CIPF •519-216-0474 www.leedejonesgable.com www.CreemoreHillsRealty.com 4 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 2, 2018 Feedback and old photos welcome [email protected] call 705-466-9906 Opinion &Feedback fax 705-466-9908 Editorial The way we were Bring back government ads to support local news Data from a recent poll appears to indicate that a majority of Canadians value community news and that they would like to see the government support the preservation of local media outlets. With newspapers folding like, well, newspapers, it is a hot topic and while it would be self serving for us to call for some kind of government subsidy for community newspapers, the solution may be much simpler. Governments could return to the practice of advertising in local newspapers to deliver their message and connect with communities. All levels of government have pretty much forsaken the community newspaper as a way of promoting programs, requesting feedback and communicating in general. Many community newspapers are part of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association, which used to handle large ad campaigns that would run in a multitude of papers throughout an area. The ads not only benefited the local newspaper but also supported the association, which in turn would advocate for its publications. These ads have virtually stopped running in recent years. If government would forget about creating a fancy subsidy and step up its advertising with true local community news outlets, be they online or print, it would go a long way to strengthen the operation. A big subsidy could end up mostly going to the shareholders of the big conglomerates, but actual advertising revenue gets into the hands of sales reps in the form of commission or going back into general revenues to be reinvested into the health of the product. It has been said that newspapers need to modernize and that there is no proposal to subsidize non-viable products. But The Corbett family. Photo submitted by John Smart. who’s to say what is viable in different communities? That shouldn’t be a government decision, that should be a community decision. There are still many barriers to consuming online news, including access to computers and the internet, in addition to trustability. It is very difficult to know what is what out there. Forward thinking traffic measures needed Poll results: According to a Nanos Poll prepared for the Globe Editor: cross the road and where there are no sidewalks. and Mail in December and released in January, “When I read with interest the most recent issue of the At the end of the day, the 110 residents/ asked whether they supported additional government township’s newsletter, The Clear View, edition 5. taxpayers who signed the petition simply want funding to keep news sources open, more than half of As it relates to the front page, “Speeding the peaceful enjoyment of their homes and the Canadians supported (22%) or somewhat supported Concerns”, I commend the mayor and deputy streets of Creemore – safety for seniors, their (33%) the idea, while just over two in five oppose mayor in their efforts to get the new bylaws families and pets. (26%) or somewhat oppose (15%) this. Four percent passed to improve our traffic safety but certainly While the mayor and deputy get it, it’s now of Canadians are unsure. The number of people who do question the validity of the traffic study time for the chief administrative officer and support additional funding for local news sources summaries presumably prepared by Clearview general manager of transportation to become was highest in Quebec where nearly two thirds (65%) public works staff. more forward thinking in developing measures supported or somewhat supported additional funding, There are obvious flaws in that study: as are being implemented in so many local and lowest in the prairies where just over one in three Mary Street, 10,000 vehicles in 2.5 weeks? municipalities. (37%) supported or somewhat supported additional Measuring traffic speeds in winter conditions As a footnote, the implementation of measures funding to keep news sources open. The only age as were recorded in February/March 2017? as instructed by council still has not been group to that did not have a majority that wanted to If these numbers are correct this data indicates completed to date. keep local stations (48%) open were those between that over 2,500 vehicles were over the speed limit Jeremy Ray, the ages of 18 and 34.” on a street where senior citizens are trying to Creemore.
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3 Caroline St. W., Box 1219 • Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 • Tel: 705-466-9906 • Fax: 705-466-9908 • [email protected] The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 2, 2018 • 5 Young settler brings home bacon as garrison chef
There came into my Atlantic in 1832. hands this past fall an What follows are the interesting story, a very words of C.B. Smith. long story, so long that it The Smith family
would fill up several entire H istory arrived in Montreal early issues of this newspaper. in July 1832. At that time, This story is about George Montreal was the seat of and Mary Ann Smith who Helen the government for Canada.
L ocal BLACKBURN came to this area, a few The population of the city miles to the north-east of Creemore, was around 2,000. as two of Nottawasaga’s first settlers. Grandfather George thought all he This account of the Smiths was had to do was go to the land office, get written by C.B. Smith, better known a grant of land and get possession at as Bert. Bert was the highly regarded once. It couldn’t be just so arranged. and much loved editor and owner of At the colonization office he The Creemore Star from 1924 to 1954. happened to contact a member of the The copy I have received was edited Government known as the Honourable by his grandson, James David Smith, John McDonald (not John A.). This and I have been given permission to man McDonald, evidently a grafter, share the Smith history. gave evasive answers to questions The story goes back to 1825 in and suggested that Grandfather would Yorkshire, England on the vast estate come back in a couple of weeks when Image from A Glimpse of Creemore’s past of the Marquis of Landsdowne. On he (McDonald) expected to have Bert Smith looks over an issue of The Creemore Star. He served as the personal staff of Lord Lansdowne something especially good to offer publisher and editor of the newspaper from 1924 to 1953. was a young man by the name of him. On his next visit McDonald told George Smith. At one of the annual him about a wonderful new township journey into an unknown wilderness Smithdale). I suspect Grandfather picnics held by the Marquis for his being surveyed. It happened to be the family funds were getting low. wasn’t a shrewd businessman because workers, George Smith met Mary Nottawasaga although at that time Grandmother went one morning to he didn’t secure title to the property, as Ann Standish, an apprentice cook in it had not been named. Grandfather buy food. She paused to listen to the he should have. McDonald promised the estate’s mansion. As things go in continued to wait. town crier make the usual morning he would fix it up later. the lives of young men and women The real fact was later discovered announcements. The regular chef at The journey towards Nottawasaga these two married. They both were that McDonald had an ulterior motive the garrison had died suddenly and from Montreal was started in the keen to go to Canada where free land in locating settlers in Nottawasaga. among other announcements made spring of 1834. When Grandmother grants were being offered. For them He was to get every tenth farm of 100 by the crier was this, “Is there any resigned her job at the garrison, it seemed like a great adventure not acres for promoting settlement in the experienced capable cook in town the officers very kindly gave her a realizing the many difficulties that township. who would be willing to cook and supply of iron pots and other cooking lay ahead of them. With a young baby By the time autumn had arrived serve a banquet for a group of visiting utensils. Grandfather had been given in tow they set off across the broad and it was too late to consider a officers expected to visit the Montreal a crude map outlining the route they garrison the following day?” were to follow. Grandmother told me Funds being low this brave young that their worldly possessions were mother (then only 23) held up her a box of bedding, a box of cooking hand. She got the job. Perhaps I should utensils, a box of tools such as axes, explain that in 1832 capable cooks shovels, trowels and some rope. Local Church were almost a non-entity. They had a box of food. They had no Grandmother prepared the food for furniture of any kind and a limited the officers’ banquet and it was such amount of English currency. a success that she was practically It was a slow journey down the Directory requisitioned by the officers and was St. Lawrence River and the length of put on the garrison’s payroll. Lake Ontario. Eventually they reached Grandfather George found himself a dock at the mouth of the Humber as the babysitter. He was humiliated, River where they disembarked. They Sunday, February 4 however he fulfilled the role because were some ten miles west of a little of necessity. His energetic young wife town called York. At the Humber Creemore United ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH was bringing home the bacon. River they boarded a flat-bottomed Pastoral Charge 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 One would suspect that there was boat propelled by oars. After several This Week: collusion between the officers at the trips up the Humber they had to make a New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m. garrison and officials at the land office. portage overland to the Holland River. Ash Wednesday, St. John's, Feb. 14 noon In all events Grandfather was given a This stream took them to Kempenfelt run around at the land office until the Bay and eventually Barrie. Sat. March 3: Lamb & Beef Supper Fri. Feb 23: Double Toonie Lunch 11:30 -1 www.stjohnscreemore.ca autumn of 1833. McDonald had at last (To be continued...) a map of Nottawasaga Township. He Knox Presbyterian Church, The Salvation Army Hope pinpointed a lot near the centre, which Helen Blackburn is a retired Dunedin Acres Community Church happened to be Lot 16, Concession teacher, avid gardener and a long-time Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m. 6 (the north-east corner of Sideroad contributor to The Creemore Echo. Feb 4: Chris Gray speaking 15/16, Sixth line, locally known as She writes about local history. The Path of Love: Love is Mobile 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn Sat. March 10: Baked Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner 2 seatings: 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. Call 705-466-2739 to book your seat. For more info call 705-466-3435 705-466-5202 You’ll get a Warm Welcome & a Cold Beer! Clearview Community Church The Anglican Parish of Holy Visit our retail emporium for a fine selection of beer wear, Creemore branch – Station on the Green Trinity, Clearview glassware and of course, our award winning beer. Sunday service 11 a.m. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday school, Friday night kids 2 St. Clair Street, Duntroon program, every 4th Sunday potluck. Store Hours: Rev. Ray Dobson Mon to Sat - 10am to 6pm 705-428-6543 • Pastor Clayton Culham 705-794-9140 or 519-922-2033 Sun - 11am to 5pm To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected] www.creemoresprings.com 6 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 2, 2018 Martha Bull watercolour show inspired by bees by Trina Berlo “Bees are really, really cool and very Creemore artist Martha Bull has interesting. I certainly didn’t know created a body of work inspired by bees, very much about them before I started now on display at the Collingwood the show. As a result, the show is really Public Library. kid friendly and family friendly,” said Bull, who works out of Mill Street Bull. Art Studio in Creemore and teaches “Because it was part of my artistic watercolour at the Bay School of Art experience to learn more about them in Collingwood, has been painting because I was reading so much – I with watercolour since 1983, after am not a beekeeper. I don’t have attending the Ontario College of Art. any intention of doing a bee life – I She describes her medium of choice found it fascinating. I think it’s a nice as a delightful playground for the interactive process for people to get adventurous spirit. involved in some of the knowledge Bull said she was offered an about bees.” opportunity to show work at the library “Bees and their plight move me,” in Collingwood but there would be a writes Bull in her artist’s statement. tight turnaround. She had about six “My interest in bees started with their weeks to produce the body of work. stunningly beautiful bodies. The more Having been inspired by bees, Bull I drew and painted them the more said she already had four images involved I got in their fascinating story. completed but need to produce 20 As we all now know, bee survival is more. threatened by habitat degradation and “I worked really hard and it was toxic chemicals used by agribusiness really fun,” she said, adding that it was and other industries. Their study the first time she had kept that kind of has been a joy as well a huge angry pace, working everyday on a single sorrow.” project. “It’s kind of an eclectic show, “I have been living and breathing though it is about bees.” bees now for quite a while and I’m not In preparation for the show, Bull done with them yet. I have incorporated said she was doing a lot of research some mixed media pieces and different about bees and decided to include fact substrates as well as some printmaking sheets about the lifecycle, the bees’ into the show. It has been a delightful Contributed photo daily chores and bees that are trained way to work.” Creemore artist Martha Bull with one of her watercolours from Bee Inspired to detect drugs. (Continued on next page) show at the Collingwood Public Library.
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8 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 2, 2018 Send sports news to [email protected] call 705-466-9906 SPORTS&Recreation fax 705-466-9908 Free CPR training Creemore Curling Club standings Big Heart Seniors The seniors were delighted to have in Stayner Daytime Mixed Alma and Karl Seifert back again! (win-loss-tie) (win-loss) Alma experienced a massive stroke County of Simcoe Paramedic McDougall 4-2-1 Lindsay 2-1 last June and spent six months in the Services, in partnership with Heart & Martens 4-4-0 Fuller 2-1 hospital. There was no physio available Stroke, is hosting a free Save-A-Life Lambert 4-4-0 Meulendyk 2-1 during that time but it is being done Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Bell 3-2-2 Bell 2-1 now in her home. Through all of that and defibrillation training course from Steed 3-4-1 Crevier 1-1 she has maintained her witty sense of 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Loranger 3-5-0 McArthur 1-1 humour and is able to play bid euchre the Stayner Community Centre. From the Hack: Monday had Teams Cass 1-2 with the best. Welcome back! Those interested are asked to register Bell and Martens in a close match. Morby 1-2 There were 28 members out for bid in advance at www.simcoe.ca/cpr or Jim managed to come from behind Vorstermans 0 -3 euchre on Thursday, Jan. 25. call 705-735-6901 or toll-free at 1-800- for a win, for Team Bell, with a four- From the Hack: In a make-up game, Barb Pilon volunteered to chair the 263-3199. ender in the eighth. Team Steed, the Vorstermans team was red hot. overdue election of officers for 2018. Space is limited. with the help of super-subs Ron and Paul’s draw weight was impeccable! There is very little change. Participants will receive instruction Rick, secured an easy victory over It looked like it would be a tie game. Marcia Cameron was elected the in the Heart & Stroke Heartsaver Team Loranger. On Wednesday, Team Having the hammer in the 8th, Jim Bell new president. course, which includes adult and child Loranger bounced back for a win, with rose to the occasion, scored 3 and the Those continuing in the same capacity CPR, choking emergencies, and use the help of the excellent shot-making win! Unfortunately, the next night he are Dave Smith, vice president, Irma of automated external defibrillators from sub, Fred, and Team Lambert gave up a six-ender to Catherine Fuller! Flack, treasurer, and Phyllis Seed, (AED). Participants who attend this fought off Team Steed for another big A humbling sport indeed. candy lady. course will receive CPR certification W! Good curling everyone! The position of ding-a-ling (bell from Heart & Stroke. There is no cost ringer after each game) was overlooked to attend, but participants are asked to but Roy Veinot does such a good job, bring non-perishable food items for he will continue (we hope). donation to the local food bank. Snowshoe by JoanCREEMORE O’Laskey ECHO agreed • Friday, to take February notes 1, 2008 • 13 and write a column for The Echo but Lamplight at unfortunately her computer is being repaired this week. Mary Bouchard volunteered to Simcoe County record if Joan can not be there. Lucky 50/50 tickets were held by Museum Karl Seifert, Ray Leighton, Marg Falls, and Ron Laing. Enjoy an evening of snowshoeing Successful moonshots were played at the Simcoe County Museum by Bob McNicol, Janice Stephens, every Tuesday night throughout and Phyllis Seed who had two and won February. Travel through the museum the travel prize. grounds by lamplight, and experience Winners at bid euchre were Dave the stillness of a winter’s night. No Smith, 287, Irma Flack, 275, Barb registration is required and snowshoe Cudmore, 266, Ron Laing, 256, and rentals are included through the Marcia Cameron, 89. admission by donation process. The lucky chair was empty. B.A. JOHNSTON Snowshoe on Tuesday evenings in Dave, watch for that bottom step! February from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring your skates and make it an A positive approach to evening of outdoor winter exercise parenting LEE REED as the Simcoe County Museum’s new Skate Trail is open until 8:30 To the mom hiding in the bathroom, p.m. every Tuesday (admission to the with tears rolling down her cheeks. To Skate Trail is $10 per person). the dad who has lost his patience and is Activities are weather and grounds yelling at the kids again. To the parents conditions permitting. who feel alone, raising kids can be The Simcoe County Museum is hard, challenging and messy. You are located at 1151 Highway 26, just not alone! Triple P Positive Parenting minutes north of Barrie. programs can help. Call for one-on-one For more information, visit the support over the phone with a nurse, Museum’s website at museum.simcoe. choose a group session close to home ca or call 705-728-3721. or an online course. 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SAT FEB 3 THE SOVEREIGN DOORS AT 8 NO REFUNDS Breedon’s 10 Questions to Automotive Ask Before You 12 ADV 15 DOOR TIX @ THE ECHO REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS Hire a REALTOR® Cars - Vans - Light Trucks Do not hire an agent before you Tires - Fuel Injection - Electronics read this Free Special Report MTO Safety Inspection www.10QuestionsToAskAgent.ca More news and events online at Performance Parts & Service Free recorded message (705) 428-0550 1-(800)-611-8516 ID# 3006 www.Creemore.com 222 Montreal Street Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Max Hahne, Broker Of Record, Engel & Völkers John & Kim Breedon Collingwood Brokerage The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 2, 2018 • 9 Fun&Games Weekend Weather by Sudoku Barbara Simpson Spike & Rusty Word Scramble Friday, February 2 Scattered flurries Rusty, have you High -11 Low -12 3 8 9 7 2 ever been lost in I have, Spike, Wind NW 26 km/h the woods? and my POP 40% A M S O S P C 2 8 saved me. Saturday, February 3 1 4 Scattered flurries 2 7 High -6 Low -11 Wind W 29 km/h 9 4 6 POP 60% 4 8 Sunday, February 4 Light snow 9 3 High -7 Low -11 Wind NE 12 km/h 4 8 POP 80% 7 3 5 1 8 by Ken Thornton Answer on page 10 Find this week’s answer on page 10
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Town of the Blue Mountains Municipalities and the Association to the position of vice chair. In his Returning to the board is Mayor Deputy Mayor Gail Ardiel, will of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), remarks, White noted the growth Darren White of Melancthon head the Nottawasaga Valley and sits on Grey County Council. pressures facing the watershed Township, who replaces Councillor Conservation Authority (NVCA) In her acceptance remarks, Ardiel in the coming years, and stressed James Webster. in 2018. complimented her fellow board the importance of NVCA’s role in The board governs the authority, Ardiel, an apple orchard owner and members for their commitment to ensuring the effective management the NVCA, a public agency retired child care service provider, building efficiencies at the authority. of watershed resources. dedicated to protecting, enhancing was acclaimed chair of the board She commented on the opportunities Doug Lougheed, Councillor for and restoring the Nottawasaga at the NVCA’s 58th annual general for NVCA coming from the recent the Town of Innisfil, stepped down Valley watershed to support a meeting on Jan. 26. updates to the Conservation from the position of chair, and will healthy environment, communities Ardiel has sat on the board for Authorities Act, particularly with serve as the past chair for 2018. and lifestyles. eight years, and served for four regard to establishing long-term, NVCA board members are The NVCA does so through years as vice chair. In addition to her stable sources of funding. appointed by 18 watershed specialized programs to protect, role at the NVCA, she is involved Keith White, Councillor for the municipalities in the counties conserve and enhance water, with the Ontario Small Urban Township of Essa, was acclaimed of Simcoe, Dufferin and Grey. wetlands, forests and lands. Warden Gerry Marshall re-elected Chair of Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus
County of Simcoe Warden Gerry to this strategy and we continue to Bruce County as treasurer; and Mark residents. Its purpose is to enhance Marshall has been re-elected as seek new ways to work with and Aitken, CAO, Simcoe County as the prosperity and overall wellbeing the Western Ontario Wardens’ secure funding from these partners.” secretary. of rural and small urban communities Caucus (WOWC) chair during the Prior to his re-election, Marshall In addition, Mayor Charlie Luke, across the region. organization’s annual general meeting served as 2017 chair, and 2016 vice Norfolk County, was appointed to in Midhurst in January. chair of the WOWC, and chair of the serve as the WOWC representative “I am honoured to have been re- Board of Directors of the Southwestern to the AMO Board; Mayor George elected to the position of Chair by Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Bridge, Minto Township, as chair, my peers from across Southwestern Inc. WOWC Economic Development Sub- Ontario and I look forward to continue Throughout 2015, Marshall worked Committee; committee membership to to build on our goals in service closely with members of the WOWC include: David Marr, Elgin County; SalesMaple & Service Valley for Echo, Sales Honda, to residents across Southwestern to garner support for SWIFT from Randy R. Hope, Chatham-Kent; Shindaiwa, Bearcat, Wallenstein, Baumalight,is now Exmark hiring & Columbia.for Ontario,” said Marshall. “Our resolve the private sector and other levels Tom Bain, Essex County; Mitch full-time position is high to strengthening overall of government which culminated in Twolan, Bruce County; Dennis We also service & repair many other for makesour partsof small enginescounter. economic development opportunities a $180 million funding commitment Lever, Wellington County; and Alan 705-466-3138 • maplevalleysales.com as it continues to be a priority because from the federal and provincial Barfoot, Grey County. Experience in small engines all residents benefit from a strong governments in July 2016. The Western Ontario Wardens’ and computers an asset but economy. Our partners at other Also appointed at the AGM Caucus is a not-for-profit organization levels of government including the as WOWC officers were: David representing 15 upper and single can train if willing to learn. Government of Ontario and the Mayberry, Warden, Oxford County tier municipalities in Southwestern Government of Canada are important as vice chair; Kelley Coulter, CAO, Ontario with more than three million Please call 705-466-3138 and ask for Dan • Service Directory • Valley Auto & Tech ROSEMONT Gravity Sun Power Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks! solar generation ELECTRIC Machine Shop Facility Safety’s & Fuel Injection • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs for energy savings and income Serving Hockley to Creemore • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates Host Your Party 218 Main St. Licensed and Trusted Since 2002 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday professionally designed and ECRA/ESA Licence #7002079 Stayner Book ahead for Saturday Service Rates starting at $30/hour installed Don Brearey or Gloria Howie Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343 705-435-1004 Event pricing available Jeff Williams • 466-5741 Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator rosemontelectric.com 705-466-2149 [email protected] • 705.466.9906
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Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email Echo Classifieds [email protected],$17 + hst for 25 words or less for sale call to artists services death notice Call to artists in South Georgian Bay! Elliott Painting and Decorating, over Apply to Blue Mountain’s 7th annual 30 years experience with excellent Bryant, Juliana juried art exhibition. Submissions references. Interior and exterior It is with great sadness that we announce of art will be accepted until February painting and wallpapering. Call for that Juliana (Lana) Bryant Falk died on 28. Selected artists commit to the loan free estimate at 705-466-2356. Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was 77 of their art for exhibition at Town years old. She died peacefully at home Puppies for sale. Pyrenees Hall in Thornbury. Details at www. Professional Carpenter available. with her three children by her side. She mix puppies. $550 each. Beautiful and thebluemountains.ca/map.cfm. 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Nail trimming, filing, corn and callus shop to be serviced and return it when the Lana was born in St. Catharines, reduction, foot soak with foot and thank you repairs are complete. Call now to schedule Ontario in 1940. She lived in more lower leg massage. Tammy Robinson, an appointment at 705-466-9950. than 20 cities throughout Canada, but PSW Advance Foot Care Certified. Thank you to my wonderful family for in 1996 she moved from Toronto with Call 705-818-4086. arranging my 90th Birthday Party, and Do you need a caring, reliable House her late husband (Dr. Rudy Falk) to the to my many relatives and friends who Sitter for your home, dog or cat? I Creemore area and has considered it retail lease came to help me celebrate. Thank you am able to stay in your home starting home ever since. Lana loved Creemore; also for the cards, flowers and gifts. It January 30, 2018 for weekly or monthly she devoted much of her time Retail space for lease. Central was a memorable day. With love and stays. Go away on your travels knowing volunteering at local charity events and location at 151 Mill Street, Creemore thanks to everyone. Gwen Taylor your house and or pets will be well cared looking out for the village’s best interest. Meat Market building. 1,300 sq. ft. for with love. Call 705-441-1836. She could often be found having coffee Gas heat & hydro included. Minimum at Norma’s, socializing with her friends 3-year lease required. $1500 per planning an event? at book club, bridge and dinner parties month. No food production. If death notice and taking long brisk walks around interested, call 705-466-3635. The Creemore branch of the Royal town. Lana was an incredibly positive Canadian Legion is available for rent. Mackey, David Albert Charles person, who always lived in the The hall will hold up to 400 people, passed away peacefully on Saturday, moment. When people think of her they Horses bar can be arranged. Lounge will hold January 27, 2018 at St. Michael’s Hospital will remember being greeted at her door up to 150 people, bar can be arranged. in Toronto at the age of 76. David, loving with open arms, her beautiful smile and Looking for a new place to board your Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people. husband of Thelma (nee Sanderson). infectious laugh. A Celebration of Life horse? Peace Valley Ranch offers riding Call 705-466-2330 to book. Catering Dear father of Tammy and her husband will be held at the Station on the Green, trails across 200 acres, an indoor arena, is available for any event. Gord Zeggil, Terry and her husband Paul 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore, large outdoor riding corral, & on-site Jamieson and Tim and his wife Paula horse trainers. A non-competitive & on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 2 to 5 Mackey. Survived also by his sister Jean p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider relaxed learning environment, with and her husband Neil Metheral, and mother a focus on building the partnership maple leaves forever making a donation to Royal Victoria between you & your horse. Outdoor Donalda Mackey. Cherished grandfather Hospital or Collingwood General and pasture board including all amenities Do you like trees ? How about the of Tristan Zeggil (Ashley Leimgardt), Marine Hospital. Friends may visit offered at $300 + hst monthly. Call 519- Native Maple Tree? Learn more and Tahnee Scott (Colin Scott), Tanner Zeggil, Juliana’s online Book of memories at 925-6628. We’d love to meet you and Watch Mulmur in Beautiful Fall Cody Jamieson (Jessica Reid), Shannon www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com. your horse! rawhide-adventures.on.ca. Colours! Visit mlfvideo.com/echo. Jamieson (Matt Waghorn), Wade Mackey (Brianna Wilson), Taylor Mackey and Cole Mackey (Alex Lamberti). David is job fair Bob Severn Auction Register predeceased by his father Charlie Mackey. Ph: 519-925-2091 A Celebration of David’s Life will photos wanted www.auctionsfind.com/severn take place on Sunday, February 4, 2018 Creedan Valley Care at the Creemore Legion from 1 to 5 p.m. Do you have an old photo from in and Community Kidd Family Auctions For those wishing to make a donation in around Creemore that you would David’s memory donations to the Hospital like to share with the community in is having a Job Fair! is getting ready for 2018! the Creemore Echo? Drop in with your www.kiddfamilyauctions.com for Sick Children or the Badjeros Cemetery 3 8 9 7 2 would be appreciated. Friends may visit photo and we would love to run it in the th Auction Schedule: Wed February 14 , 2018 • February 3rd - Sportsman2 Auction8 for Firearms - David’s online book of memories at www. paper. We will scan it and return it to 10am-2pm Creemore Legion at 9 a.m. fawcettfuneralhomes.com. you right away. • February1 17th, Live & online bidding for a rare4 143 Mary Street, Creemore Coin & Stamp Auction. Creemore Arena. Still time to2 consign!! 7 Positions available for: • March 17th - Antiques, Furnishings and Treasures Clothing Drive Fundraiser for - Creemore9 Arena. 4 6 Creemore Minor Hockey Assoc. RN’s, RPN’S, Activation, • March 31st - large Collectibles Auction, featuring Gas Dietary, Housekeeping 4Memorabilia - Creemore Arena. Consign 8now!! Donations can be dropped off at CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL TO CONSIGN AND Creemore Arena until March. Please bring your resumes 9 BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT!! 3 [email protected] 519-938-7499 Clothes, jackets, shoes, boots, bedding, tow- Hope to see you there! [email protected] 8 519-938-1315 els, fabric, belts, purses, jewellery. 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Clearview Township is currently seeking two (2) temporary full-time Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourers from April – October, 2018. Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks, Culture and Recreation, the Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourers are responsible for the maintenance of community property and township beautification projects. The preferred candidates will possess strong working knowledge of power and hand tools, push movers, riding lawn movers, whipper / weed snipper, power washers and street sweeper. They must be a self starter with strong problems solving skills and a pride in good workmanship attitude as well 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 the ability to deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner. Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Skills and Experience Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm • Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated www.clearview.ca experience in street scapes, parks and outdoor spaces. Communications are available in alternative formats upon request. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Personal suitability and satisfactory physical condition. • Knowledge of standard hand and power tools, lawn maintenance Summer Student Opportunities equipment and equipment used in maintenance activities and 2018 summer student job opportunities are available with ability to operate such in a safe and effective manner. Clearview Township. Details of all jobs and hiring criteria can • Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the be viewed at: wwww.clearview.ca under the employment use of tools and safe work practices. • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions. opportunities section. • Ability to perform heavy manual labour, including bending, stooping, reaching and lifting heavy objects. • Job #2018–001 Pool Instructors / Life Guards (6 positions) • Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements • Job #2018–002 Pool Lifeguard – Supervisor for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types • Job #2018–003 Student Water / Sewer Operator (Co-Op of weather. position) • Ability to climb on ladders and to work in confined spaces. • Job #2018–004 Student Roads Workers (4 positions) • Current certification WHIMIS • Job #2018–005 Student Tourism/ Culture Assistants (3 positions) • A valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class “G” with a driving record that • Job #2018–006 Student Planning Assistant demonstrates responsible / safe driving behavior Salary: All positions are 35-40 hours per week (May to August 2018) Salary range offered for this position is $24.18 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay. All resumes must be received electronically through the Human Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Resources department, by Friday, February 23, 2018 at: [email protected] Township to conduct a criminal background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer. Please indicate job # in subject line. If applying for more than Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering one position, please indicate order of preference. letter quoting job # 2018-009 to Human Resources by February 28, 2018 to:[email protected] We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please visit: www.clearview.ca accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255 Got an event? Let's get the word out! Contact us with your community events and activities and we will put them in the calendar free* and post them online
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