The Creemore Inside the Echo Echo Friday, November 18, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 47 www.creemore.com Offensive Manoeuvre Creemore Remembers Hockey players speak at budget meeting Legion hosts Remembrance Day service PAGE 3 PAGE 7 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Leitch ups security Simcoe-Grey MP and Conservative Party leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is enhancing security after a security alarm sounded at her Clearview Township home last Friday night. “I have received a number of threats during the course of my time in public life,” said Leitch in a public statement released Sunday. “They are, nevertheless, disquieting. This weekend, I was notified by a volunteer in our local riding association that someone was purporting to know my address and was offering it up online to anyone who was interested in doing me harm.” She said she met with police on the evening of Nov. 11 after having Staff photo: Trina Berlo reported the threat. Clearview Township Deputy Mayor Barry Burton and IT coordinator Miglena Valeva accept a donation of surplus “Later that night, at approximately computer equipment from the County of Simcoe, delivered by fleet and asset manager Brian Barkley. 1:55 a.m., my home alarm sounded. I called 911 and left the house. On leaving my house, I noticed that the garage lights were on. These lights are Clearview Youth Centre opens never left on. I waited across the road from my house for the OPP to arrive. by Trina Berlo of love for Clearview Township working, along with other committee When police arrived, they reviewed Finishing touches are being made to the Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, who members and the youth.” my property with me and checked Clearview Youth Centre as it prepares originally pitched the idea to council. Initially $100,000 was set aside for my alarm system. In our review of for its grand opening. He set out to create a safe drug-free, the youth centre with $78,000 of that the garage, we found that the lights Renovations are complete, the bully-free environment for youth 12- earmarked to pay the lease over three had been turned off subsequent to painting is done and the set-up is 18 that would offer positive social years but accessibility renovations in my leaving the house and before the underway. Last week, eight surplus interactions and opportunities for the range of $34,000 put the project cost police arrived. Fortunately, there was computers were donated from the personal development. Burton has up. To meet accessibility standards, the no intruder present. My house was County of Simcoe CAO’s office. Some spearheaded the initiative and with youth centre has one gendre neutral found to be secure. The entry closest of those computers will be setup at council approval, set up a committee washroom and a second that doubles to the garage was found to have been workstations throughout the centre, to oversee the creation of the centre. as a wheelchair accessible washroom. the trigger for the alarm. where youth can do homework, search He said the committee has been putting Onsite counselling will be offered “The officers speculated that for jobs or watch YouTube. Others will in a lot of hours, doing what work through the Canadian Mental Health someone trying to gain entry could be setup in three private offices that can they can to fix up the leased space at Association and the Elizabeth Fry have set the alarm off. The police left be used for meetings with counselors 7458 Highway 26, to keep renovation Society. Burton said the three meeting me locked in for the night. and tutors and as a quiet workspace. costs as low as possible. Burton said rooms have been fitted with windows “The alarm sounded again at A large area in the back of the youth he has outfitted the centre with more to provide a safe environment for approximately 3 a.m., but that appeared centre is set up as a lounge with sofas, than $1,000 in LED lighting, which counsellors and youth. Burton says to be a fault in the system causing the televisions, video games, a kitchenette, he donated through his company. there will always be a youth centre alarm. musical instruments and a pool table. In Committee members and youth have coordinator on site when meetings and “I am grateful to the OPP for their addition to regular after school drop-in also been painting and fixing up programs are being held. professionalism and diligence. hours, The Door and Big Brothers Big furniture. Until a permanent coordinator is “My campaign team is taking further Sisters will be using the space for its “It has taken a little longer than I hired, committee member Michael steps at my expense to enhance security programming. thought,” said Burton. “It has been a lot Fish has volunteered to fill the role, to at my home and on the campaign.” The youth centre has been a labour of work. I have been here a lot of nights (See “Centre” on page 3‘) Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 40 years

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Friday, November 18 • 50th Birthday Party for Andy Rowbotham • Snowflake Bazaarat St. Luke’s Anglican Church, • Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic (a.k.a. Walt) at Creemore Legion from 8 p.m. to 1 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore from 11 a.m. at Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario a.m. DJ, cash bar & lunch. All welcome! Kids too! to 2 p.m. Bake table, lucky draws, Christmas treasures. Lunch is $8. Street, Stayner, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Book your Saturday, November 19 appointment at blood.ca. • Public Meeting on alternative energy options Sunday, November 20 • Stuffed Pork Loin Dinner at Jubilee Presbyterian in our homes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at • Church Services on page 5. Church, 7320 Main Street East, Stayner at 6 p.m. Monora Park Community Centre. Presented by A fundraiser for the church. Come and enjoy a the Environmental Committee of MC2. Free. All delicious meal and good fellowship. Adults $15, welcome. Visit monomulmur.com for more info. children (12 and under) $7, under 6 free. Call 705- • Christmas Bazaar at New Lowell United Church, 428-2653 or 705-428-6218. 5227 Cty Rd 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come do some Christmas shopping! Bake table & lots of vendors. Upcoming Events

Monday, November 21 Friday, December 2 • Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, Blue p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m. Advance tickets $20 • Creemore’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Mountain Branch, Meeting at Trinity United (until November 23). Tickets at the door $25. Call Station on the Green at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Church, 140 Maple Street, Collingwood. 1-877-499-HALL (4255) or visit www.utopiahall. CARA & Tree Society of Creemore. Free hot dogs Registration at 11 a.m. ca. & drinks. Silly Hat Contest for the kids with the • Creedan Valley Care Community would like to winner lighting the tree. All welcome. invite the community to join us for a Vendor’s Saturday, November 26 Fair from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Vendors will • Christmas Bake & Craft Sale at Nottawa United Saturday, December 3 include: Scentsy, Epicure, 31 Bags, Avon, Steeped Church, Queen Street, Nottawa from 9 a.m. to 2 • Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is once Tea, Jamberry Nails, Pampered Chef, Dot and Stella p.m. Fresh baked goods, handmade quilts, unique again proud to host Breakfast with Santa! Come Jewelry, Ron’s Beachwood Crafts and Alberta’s crafts, coffee and muffins and much more. out and take pleasure in the Christmas festivities and Miscellaneous Menagerie. For more information • Dunedin’s Hanging of the Green at Dunedin Hall, enjoy a wonderful pancake and sausage breakfast. please call Kim Lattimore at 705-466-3437 ext 103. 8994 Cty Rd 9 starting at 10 a.m. Come help your Also, take part in the other fun events such as: Kids friends & neighbours make our village festive! Shopping Room, Treasure Tray Raffles, Kids Craft Wednesday, November 23 Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies to keep you warm! Room, Silent Auction and a visit with Santa! Doors • Clearview Youth Centre Opening Celebration • Christmas Bazaar at Emmanuel Presbyterian open at 8:30 a.m. until noon. Children $5, adults $7, and Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m. with BBQ to Church, 3521 County Rd 124, Nottawa, from 11 family of 4 $20, family of 5 $25. follow. 7458 Hwy 26, Stayner. a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch includes soup, sandwich, • Christmas in the Valley all day downtown Creemore Friday, November 25 dessert and tea or coffee for $7. including our Santa Claus Parade at 1:30 p.m. • Bid Euchre Tournament at Collingwood Leisure Catch the parade along Mill Street, Edward • Toonie Lunch at St. Luke`s Anglican Church, Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood. Street East to Library Street then north on Library Caroline Street West, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Cards at 1 Street ending at the Creemore Log Cabin where Homemade soup. Bring a friend and enjoy. p.m. Cash prizes. $10 per player. Must be 50+. Call Santa will visit with the children after the parade. • Seasons in Creemore`s Christmas Open House 705-445-9685 for more information. from 5 to 9 p.m. 168 Mill Street. Come for • Mom to Mom Sale at Hummingbird Montessori Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, Dec. 4 refreshments while viewing the selection of gifts School, 1152 Conc. 6 North (.5 km north of Cty • Creemore Christmas Market at Station on the for all occasions. Rd 91, between Stayner and Duntroon) from noon Green, 10 Caroline Street East from 9 a.m. to 1 • Bingo at New Lowell Legion at 7 p.m. Why to 4 p.m. Many vendors. Bake table & coffee p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 25 Booths not start your holiday season with a win at our refreshments. Children’s clothing and shoes, outdoor brimming with goodies. Come and do some Christmas Bingo! Cost varies according to amount toys and sports equipment, baby equipment, small Christmas shopping! of cards purchased. Call 705-424-1621 for more toys, books, Mom’s clothing and coats. Contact Saturday, December 10 information. [email protected] for more info. • Utopia Cafe Dinner & Concert with Tamar • Handmade in the Valley Craft Show at Dunedin • An Evening with Katey Brooks at Utopia Hall, Hall, 8994 County Rd 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop Ilana at Utopia Hall, 8396 6th Line, Utopia. 8396 6th Line, Utopia. Singer-songwriter. Concert Guitar, song & flamenco dance. Dinner Buffet at 7 from 20+ vendors. Contact jansen.jennifer.m@ starts at 8 p.m. Advance Tickets $20 (until gmail.com to register as a vendor or for more details. November 24) Tickets at the door $25. Call 1-877- 499-HALL(4255) or visit www.utopiahall.ca Seasons in Creemore Sunday, November 27 An eclectic mix of new, vintage & antiques • Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion Please plan to attend our from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice of 2 eggs or waffle, CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee/ tea. Adult $6, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Friday, Nov. 25, 5 to 9pm Soldier Special $10. Call 705-466-2202 for more Join us for refreshments while viewing information. 27 Wellington Street West. our selection of gifts for all occasions • Joy! A Gospel Christmas Cantata at 2:30 p.m. Christmas Collectibles • Fair trade purses & scarves at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mansfield. Canadian designed clothing & accessories Locally made furniture Presented by the 30-voice choir, and friends, of Knox Presbyterian Church, Alliston. 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The Creemore Echo • Friday, November 18, 2016 • 3 Centre will offer drop-in for youth 12-18 (Continued from page 1) get the doors open but Burton said there is fundraising to be done and revenue sources to be secured before the hiring can be done, which will most likely be in the form of a contract position. A recent graduate of the social service worker program, Fish has volunteered with a number of youth programs in the area. He has also been a vocal advocate for youth mental health resources, speaking at Stayner Collegiate Institute, his alma mater, Staff photo: Trina Berlo and on the UP (Understanding our Surrounded by fellow hockey players, Creemore Valley Hawks team member Miles Dempsey, 10, reads a letter Perspective) project youth panel. to council during a public meeting Nov. 14, urging members not to close the Creemore Arena. The issue was The youth centre will be offering raised by Councillor Kevin Elwood during a budget workshop but is not a plan for the immediate future. Read programs and counselling onsite, Dempsey’s letter on page 5. through its partners and by referral to other agencies but it will also be a drop-in centre. Youth speak out at budget meeting “I will do my best to get them where they need to be,” said Fish. by Trina Berlo of taxes. “I am asking for council’s attention, Burton said the youth centre is The Creemore Valley Hawks were the Councillor Thom Paterson told the that it be replaced on a timely basis,” looking for other agencies that need a first to approach the podium at a Nov. team that decisions have not been made said Day. space to offer youth programming and 14 public meeting on the subject of the about the arenas. Staff said the bridge was on the books a fundraising campaign is also in the Clearview Township budget. “We will be skating and playing but has been delayed due to a $2.2 works. They hope to raise $25,000 in Ten-year-old Miles Dempsey could hockey in Creemore for some time,” he million price tag. With many bridges order to qualify for a matching grant barely be seen behind the podium as said. “One of you is either going to be coming up for maintenance, staff is from The United Way. he read the letter he wrote to council an NHL star or a politician and I hope looking for funding sources. In the meantime the exact schedule members. He was inspired to write it’s an NHL star.” Also speaking to the proposed is still being worked out but the plan is after he heard on the radio something The public had gathered Monday to budget, Randy Lamers applauded to be open after school and on Saturday about the closure of the Creemore arena. hear about the proposed 2017 Clearview a $20,000 expenditure for the New afternoons. During budget deliberations, Councillor Township $39.4 million budget, which is Lowell skateboard park project. The Contact the Clearview Youth Centre Kevin Elwood had proposed taking a composed of $26.1 million in operating plan is to turn underutilized tennis courts at 705-428-5500. closer look at arena expenditures, given expenses and $13.3 million in capital into a skatepark and multi-use area. A The youth centre is hosting a grand that usage is on the decline. spending. volunteer group has been fundraising opening celebration and ribbon cutting “I think hockey is what makes Although the budget reflects a 3.42 for the project and has collected more at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23 with Creemore fun and the best place to live,” per cent increase in the municipal than $24,000. a barbecue to follow. said Dempsey, surrounded by fellow portion of taxes, the estimated overall Council will take another look at hockey players, all wearing Creemore increase would be more like 1.73 per the budget during a Nov. 28 workshop Submit community events Valley Hawks jerseys. “If the Creemore cent once county and education taxes before passing it some time in the arena closes we will never even have are factored in. spring. online at a home jersey! I don’t want to play One person spoke in opposition to The full budget package is available for anyone except Creemore because the numbers saying the true increase is online at www.clearview.ca/home/ www.Creemore.com it has the best spirit, it is small, we several times the rate of inflation and budget. have awesome teammates and the best that working in an estimated Simcoe coaches.” County tax levy increase of one per cent, Elwood told the players he didn’t pick and an estimated school board decrease Brokerage on Creemore but arenas are costly for of one per cent is a “shell game”. Creemore Hills Realty Ltd. the municipality. He said arenas don’t “This is simply not sustainable over Austin Boake make any money and the municipality a long period of time,” he said. “It is Broker of Record/Owner doesn’t necessarily look to make greater than what is justified.” Independently owned and operated 705-466-3070 HALL OF FAME money from them but both arenas have On the flipside, with fears of the declining revenue. arena closure assuaged, Ken Day asked He said Dempsey’s comments would council to give some consideration to ON THE SLOPES be taken into consideration but tax making repairs to the bridge south of increases are part of providing services. the new Collingwood Street Bridge. He “Tell your parents and grandparents said the crossing is being held together that you would support this budget,” with road signs and the gravel is often said Elwood in reference to the 3.42 per washed away, rendering it nothing more cent increase in the municipal portion than a corduroy road.

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Well said, Mr. Raible Ella Agar poses on the 3rd Line Chris Raible made a heartfelt presentation to Bridge in 1919. Clearview council this week, asking that volunteers The bridge, which be included in the process of restructuring the is no longer there, community’s various volunteer committees. crossed the Mad Speaking as chair of the Creemore Log Cabin River, connecting Service Board, Raible said the cabin was established Concession Road 3, and managed by a group of volunteers who never asked which is no longer a for one penny from the township’s coffers. The cabin through street. The now functions as a tourist attraction and event space. photo submitted It was established on township land, in partnership by Ellen Whitley with the township, but it was a community endeavor. is timely in that In essence he was saying, as volunteers, they have the high cost of not asked for much from the township but the township replacing bridges erred in embarking on a restructuring that shut-out the has been a topic of very volunteers who would be affected. this year’s budget Raible expressed in a public forum what many have deliberations. been saying privately. “We, as your service board, thus welcome this opportunity to interact with you regarding our future hopes and responsibilities,” said Raible. “We think we currently operate well as a service board and have neither need nor desire to change our status by our becoming a committee of council, or our being incorporated within some larger board or committee.” The statement was made in response to an ongoing exercise to bring the township’s volunteers into compliance with provincial requirements on accessibility and transparency. Earlier this year, council set about trying to reduce the number of committees but since then there has been a shift. Recently councillors were tasked with going to each committee and asking members how they wanted to be affiliated with the municipality, as different types of groups will have different levels of responsibilities relating to finances and reporting. Raible told council as volunteer managers of a township facility, the Creemore Log Cabin Service Board is eager to work directly with council and staff to update its terms of reference, even expanding to assume the management, maintenance and promotion of the Jail (which is currently wallowing in no man’s land). His point, as we understand, is that the volunteers on the committees in question are happy to give of their time and energy when they are connected to the outcome. They will take the necessary training if advised and learn the new rules in all regards but their dedication is bolstered by being a part of the conversation, rather than being given an edict from above. The issue of the casual volunteer – the one who gives three hours Leitch does not represent our values of their time once or twice a year – is most likely not Editor: leadership, strategically making herself conspicuous willing to jump through the same hoops. We have to In our democracy we must accept the will of the in an intolerant Trumpian fashion by espousing that find a way to be compliant while giving some slack. majority. So it was when Kellie Leitch was elected immigrants be vetted to assure they possess “Canadian There is much work to be done in this area. Clearview in our constituency. values”. Township cannot afford to alienate its volunteers. The Dr. Leitch: A Minister for the Status of Women who Canadian values are enshrined in our Charter of amount of work they do translates to big savings to voted against abortion choice, an MP who voted for Rights, which all citizens are expected to follow. the taxpayer. the export of asbestos to other countries, and an MP Do we really need further clarification? Or do “…They, like the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of who wanted to open up a snitch line against barbaric Dr. Leitch and her Machiavellian strategist (Nick others who voluntarily assist with dozens of township- practices in her Collingwood office is definitely not Kouvalis) think that this path will lead to winning, related celebrations and activities, need to be lauded an individual who represents our values, nor those of bringing out the worst in our society? for the time and energy they readily give to us all,” many of her constituents. Dan Watkin and Tessa Kitai, said Raible. Now she is vying for the Conservative Party Duntroon.

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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, November 18, 2016 • 5 No exciting message in Trump’s rhetoric Americans voted Hockey is what Editor: 18 months. for opportunity to makes Creemore fun The shocking and disappointing I remember the rise of Hitler in presidential election result in USA 1930s and how he gained power by Editor: has shown that its tentacles have also appealing to those wanting to blame provide for I heard on the radio that the Creemore spread throughout Canada. someone for Germany’s defeat. The arena might close. I think hockey is We joke about US citizens wanting Treaty of Versailles did not help, but themselves what makes Creemore fun and the best to immigrate to Canada, but the the Jews took the brunt. We have Editor: place to live. If the Creemore arena underlying truths about man’s bigotry heard “Jew S. A.” from supporters The editorial “We got Trumped” closes we will never even have a home and hatred appeared dormant in Canada of Trump, also using Muslims and (The Creemore Echo, Nov. 4, pg. jersey! I don’t want to play for anyone until Trump’s win. other non-Christians to lift a message 4) states in part, “This election is a except Creemore because it has the best This win has brought many from of hatred. I would expect some racist mirror that shows the true face of spirit, it is small, we have awesome the shadows, now feeling that it is Canadian citizens to support Trump’s Americans...” teammates and the best coaches. I acceptable to preach the same message message, but not someone that we may There is an interesting contrast play for the Creemore atom rep team in Canadian politics if it could score a want to lead a Canadian political party between Trump, on the one hand, and and we were OMHA finalists last year. few votes from the uninformed. - frightening! I fought in the Second the Clinton Democrats and Canadian This year we want to make the OMHA Kellie Leitch is a candidate for World War to defeat this inhuman Liberals and NDP on the other. finals again and we hope to win it. If Conservative leadership. Upon attitude that caused so many deaths. Is Democrats, Liberals and NDP all we do win, we want to be wearing our Trump’s win she sent an email to her the need to win a political race worth promise new “social benefits” which Creemore jerseys. I hope you guys supporters hailing “His (Trump’s) introducing a “lest we forget “ hatred “government” will provide, ignoring change your mind. We are small but exciting message that needs to be message that could lead to future civil the fact that it is taxpayers, not the still important. delivered in Canada as well”. insurrection? governing party who are doing the Miles Dempsey, 10, I cannot find any exciting message Ray Jackson, providing. Creemore Valley Hawks. in Trump’s fascist rhetoric over the last Mulmur. Trump on the other hand promises to “put America back to work again”. It appears the majority of Americans Resident benefitted Deeply ashamed of federal representative voted for the opportunity to provide for Editor: hope that as her crass and calculated themselves, rather than the opportunity from WWII aid Could a Donald Trump happen here? opportunism becomes more and more for “government” to provide more to The answer is made obvious by transparent, those who supported her in them. Editor: Kellie Leitch’s response to Trump’s the last election will turn away. Sure, we all voice many criticisms I always read with great interest victory. “Our American cousins threw Personally, I am in a numb state of of Trump’s attitudes and outlandish and appreciation Helen Blackburn’s out the elite. It’s an exciting message disbelief that a vain, coarse and vulgar pronouncements. But the notion that excellent “Local History” columns. and one that we need to deliver as man could ever ascend to the office of government should facilitate people In last week’s Creemore Echo Helen well.” President of the United States. Leitch’s providing for themselves is consistent told us about life in Creemore and area Donald Trump’s “exciting message” praise of Donald Trump violates every with the individual efforts to build the during World War Two. I was a child is starkly racist, misogynist and instinct toward decency and good country, which made America great in in England then, and I remember all completely ignorant of all matters of sense. Having lived in this community the first place. too well the bombing of our family governance including governance over for more than three decades, I am Bill Phelps, home in the “Liverpool Blitz” of May his own worst impulses, but apparently confident I speak for many good people Creemore. 1941. So many of our possessions to say so is “elitist”. in saying I am deeply ashamed that were lost, and it was with gratitude Most of the people who live in this Dr. Kellie Leitch is my representative Leitch, a Trump and delight that our family was one of riding did not vote for Dr. Kellie Leitch in Ottawa. the beneficiaries of the clothing parcels as our federal Member of Parliament. Barbara Delargy, sent from Canada and the U.S. I can’t Looking for a silver lining, I can only Everett. sycophant be totally certain that any of our new Editor: outfits came from St. Luke’s Creemore, Show hilarious from start to finish Heil Kellie Leitch. but who knows? All I do know for Finally we find a Trump sycophant sure is that those parcels were very, Editor: was so interesting and informative. ready to pick up the torch of cleansing very welcome. Thank you, Creemore, Jim Harkness and his band of Purple Hills Arts and Heritage our society of unwanted others. for all your support during those truly thespians should be congratulated Society did a great job too, advertising Oh, how glorious it would be to dark days. on their performance Saturday night and organizing the event. have a true north strong and pure. After Pat Raible, (Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Nov. 12). So all’s well that ends well! removing the hijab-wearing masses, we Creemore. It was hilarious from start to finish. Lana Bryant, can turn our attention to the indigenous Dan Needle’s talk about his father Creemore. tribes in our midst. You know, those individuals who did not respond well to our schools designed specifically to PURPLE HILLS ARTS & HERITAGE SOCIETY Local Church teach them “Canadian values”. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Ted McGovern, The Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society Stayner. seeks a locally based marketing specialist to support us in keeping pace with the changing Directory demographic and cultural priorities of Correction Creemore and the surrounding area. Sunday, November 20 The Davis Brothers, pictured in THE PROJECT last week’s edition of The Way We The Board of Directors requests a marketing study focussed on enhancing existing and Knox Presbyterian Church, ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Were, pg. 4, were misindentified as 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 developing new relationships with members, Dunedin the brothers of Pam Witzke. They are volunteers, sponsors, grantors and other Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. her uncles. The Echo apologizes for community partners. Minister: Sean Angel the error. With this project, we aim to maintain our November 20 - Sermon: Sat. Nov. 19: Snowflake Bazaar from 11-2 unique role and relevance in the community, "Beginning of the End" strengthening this charitable organization for 705-466-5202 Fri. Nov. 25: Toonie Lunch from 11:30-1 a long future in community-based arts and cultural activities. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Salvation Army Creemore United Pastoral Charge Please see the full Request for Proposal Hope Acres Community on the Purple Hills website (phahs.ca) or Church request a copy from [email protected]. Services: New Lowell at 9:45 a.m. Invites you to attend The work will take place from January 1, St. John's, Creemore at 11 a.m. Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m. 2017 to March 10, 2017. 99 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn GOURMET $19. November 30, 2106 705-466-2200 • www.stjohnscreemore.ca For more info call (705) 466-3435 per person BUFFET 10% Senior discount. Under 12 half price. CONTACT & SALAD BAR Reservations not required. Julie Pollock, President To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: Thurs. Fri. Sat. & Sun. 5-9 pm Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected] [email protected] • 519 216-6852 (call or text) Proudly funded in part by the County of Simcoe. 6 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, November 18, 2016 G&M asks $5M for new build The General and Marine Hospital clinic, MRI, dementia care beds and Foundation is asking Clearview a pain management clinic. Township to make a $5 million pledge Pritchard Kerr said the state-of-the- toward the cost of the construction of art facility will not only be a place to a new hospital, payable over 10-15 go when ill, it will be also be a place years. to learn about health and wellness. The hospital is planning to build The total project cost is estimated a 335,951 square foot hospital, two- at $327,773,444, with the Ministry and-a-half times the size of the current of Health and Long Term Care facility. The preferred new site is on covering $253,176,301 of that, leaving Poplar Sideroad, but it has yet to be $74,597,143 to be raised by the approved. foundation. Foundation executive director Jory “This is the largest project ever Staff photo: Trina Berlo Pritchard Kerr told council Monday undertaken in this area and it is going All The World’s a Stage Brush Up Your Shakespeare playwrite Jim the hospital would have 120 beds (up to take some support from everyone,” Harkness (from left) is joined on stage by Basil Guinane and Dan Needles from the current 68 beds), and 80 said Pritchard Kerr. for a Nov. 12 performance at Station on the Green. The play delighted the per cent of them would be in private She said the Foundation is asking audience, who went away with a new perspective of The Bard’s work. The rooms, to improve patient experience municipalities for support at this time event raised about $1,500 for the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society. and improve disease control. The plan but there will be a general fundraising is to have 14 rehab beds in addition to campaign in the future, when they will offering chemotherapy, a pacemaker reach out to the community at large. GTHS expands feral cat program

The Georgian Triangle Humane councillors Monday, that the program Society is asking council to contribute would support Creemore Cats, a group $3,000 to kick-start a program that already working to fix stray animals. would subsidize the cost of spaying and The GTHS reported the average neutering cats for those who qualify. feline spay costs $250 to $850 and The money would go to support feline neuter costs $200 to $700 in the establishing a Clearview Cats program, Georgian Triangle area. Participants in similar to ones in Meaford, Collingwood the program will be asked to contribute and Wasaga Beach, that aims to control what they can towards this program. A local feral cat populations in the suggested amount of $75 is standard. township. Through the programs, almost Once established, the GTHS would 150 cats were fixed in 2014 and 2015. launch a fundraising campaign for the Sonya Reichel told Clearview program.

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Staff photos: Trina Berlo Creemore remembers Clockwise from above: Soldiers from Base Borden salute the cross at Creemore Legion Nov. 11; Michael Loranger leads the Remembrance Day parade from the newly renovated cenotaph to the Legion; Guest speaker Olivia Walker talks about SCI’s upcoming trip to Vimy; soldiers place their poppies on the cross; student artwork lines the walls; David Bruce Johnson shows Helen Blackburn the finished history of local First World War soldiers, to which she contributed; Silver Cross Mother Norma McLeod and Jim Richards get ready to lay their cross and wreath.

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Hamilton has two goals and From The Hack: Another fun evening with lots Stayner sports a superb 16-3-0 record after winning three assists thus far this season. of great shots. Jazmin Verstegen and Sandy McKay three games last week, Schomberg Cougars 4-3 (OT), The previous night in an away game, Stayner made stepped into the skip and vice positions this week Midland, 5-1, and Huntsville, 8-5. short work of the fifth place Midland Flyers in their and made a come back sitting three in the eighth By the way, Carruthers Division name was chosen 5-1 victory. Five different Siskins scored which shows end for the win. Apparently young Dawn Morby to honour the late Paul ‘Sivvy’ Carruthers of Stayner, the balanced attack the club possesses. Clarke, Austin has so much energy, the other ladies are having who was very influential in Ontario Junior hockey. Fischer, Trott, and JD Falconer twinged the twine. trouble keeping up with her. Giggles and chit chat Schomberg, 8-11-1,was out-shot 37-21 by Stayner, The difference between Huntsville Otters and the after the game. but when you have a hot goalie it doesn’t matter and Siskins Thursday night game at home was Stayner’s Daytime Nicholas Nabuurs was hot on his home ice surface attack scoring three goals in the second period. McDougall 3-1-0 a week ago Saturday. Scoring went back and forth Huntsville had none. Otherwise, the first and third Loranger 3-1-1 with the first period ending 1-1; the second period periods were a draw. McArthur 2-3-0 concluded 3-2 for Stayner. That lead didn’t last. In the second, Stayner absolutely pounded pucks Steed 2-3-0 Cougars JP Crescenzie tied the game mid-way at the Huntsville netminder, 29 shots, matter of fact. Martens 1-3-1 through the third with an unassisted marker. Although Scott Perry stopped them all except for the ones by From The Hack: Team Steed’s impressive shot the game went to overtime it only went 72 seconds. Clarke, Taylor and Falconer. making from Marilyn, Peter, Sandy and “super- Jordan Taylor scored his 11th goal in as many games By the end of the game, Perry blocked 53 fired his sub” Rick made for a quick lesson in the art of 1:12 into the fourth period. Stayner’s other goals were way; Stayner’s Hayden Ford was busy at his end too. curling against Team Loranger. Luckily Team scored by Nolan King, Zach Trott and Taylor. He had 35 whacked at him. Loranger learned fast and only had to endure This Saturday night, Creemore Arena will host the Stayner goals were scored by Falconer, who the pain for six ends. Milton, who was right on rematch game between the two clubs. Game time notched a hat trick, two goals for Clarke and one with line and weight, led Team McArthur to an starts at 7:10 p.m. It’ll also give locals a chance to each was credited to Taylor, Michael Holmes, and easy victory over Team Martens on Monday. see Taylor, Jackson Clarke and Lucas Jeffery, who Kevin Boyd. Wednesday had Team Loranger bounce back with a win over Team McArthur and Team Steed downed Team Martens easily. Good curling everyone! Celebrating the life of Myles Morrish Mixed by Alex Hargrave Crevier 2-0-0 My deepest sympathies to the entire Myles Morrish’s Kelly 2-0-0 family. “ Fuller 2-0-0 “He was a gifted athlete and enjoyed a variety Myles passed away so recently that the celebration Bell 1-1-0 of sports but it was in hockey and baseball where of his life will be this Saturday at the New Lowell Morby 1-1-0 Legion at 1 p.m. he claimed enough championships to have rings Rowbotham 0-2-0 He was truly blessed to have such love and support on all his fingers including his thumbs. In fact, Baylis 0-2-0 from Kelly and Mack Myles. He was a gifted athlete there were so many he would have to put them McArthur 0-2-0 and enjoyed a variety of sports but it was in hockey From the Hack: On Friday evening, team Morby on some of his toes.“ and baseball where he claimed enough championships had a big lead on team Crevier...“It’s in the bag”. to have rings on all his fingers including his thumbs. Paul and his team fought back and won it 10-8! In fact, there were so many he would have to put them Team Bell recouped after being thumped by team on some of his toes. firing on all cylinders to win. In 1992, Myles was able Fuller in its first outing and had a great game Playing for the North Dufferin Baseball League to add that achievement to his name while playing against team Baylis. Ernie Purkis was an equal Creemore Barons he bagged seven titles and added for the Barons. He wouldn’t stop with provincial opportunity spare, throwing lead stones for both another one with the Creemore Braves. In this championships though. Myles was invited to play teams. province, ball players yearn to win an OBA title and for a Tillsonburg 35-plus age group team back in (See “Curling” on page 10) it is quite difficult to achieve. A team needs to be (See “Myles” on page 10)

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(Continued from page 8) playing minor hockey in Collingwood. 2005 and the team was so strong that He also learned to play golf when his it won a Canadian national hardball mom took him to the Wasaga Beach championship. golf course where she worked. A bit Around the league, players fondly of a social butterfly, Myles got to know referred to Myles as the fastest man in the members and when a fourth was the NDBL. He had speed to burn. needed he got the call. The man could In hockey, Myles’ acceleration was hit 300 yarders consistently. He was a hard to match. When a goal was to be scratch golfer. scored, no one could catch the graceful Same thing with pool: A shark. skater. He played for the Creemore Myles even gave curling a whirl. Chiefs, an extremely competitive Myles died at age 54. He lost in his intermediate hockey team that was fight against leukemia. But he will be loaded with talent, in the 1980s. One forever remembered as a winner. of his rings was earned while playing for the Chiefs in the 1985 season Curling Staff photo: Trina Berlo (Continued from page 8) when it won the Intermediate ‘C’ Glen Allan, of New Lowell, brought us a sample of this unusually large championship. Men wild grapevine that he is removing from his property Myles just didn’t play sports, he Team Millsap 3-0-0 gave back to sports and the community. Team Verstegen 3-0-0 He was a long serving Creemore Team Rowbotham 2-1-0 Seniors donate $500 to G&M tree of light minor hockey and NDBL executive Team Crevier 1-1-1 We welcomed very good Eileen Nash, Brenda member. He coached his son Mack in news regarding Marg Long, Isabelle Gubbels minor hockey including the year the Team Flack 1-2-0 Team Bell 1-1-1 Hennessy, she is glad to with the travel prize to Dave Novices won the Lobster Cup, which be home and doing well. Smith. Winners at cards Team Lambert 0-3-0 is equivalent to winning an all-Ontario. We also welcomed Lionel were Marcia Cameron 323, As a kid, he won a Silverstick while Team Fuller 0-3-0 Schneider. Alinda Bishop 299, Roy There was a motion put S eniors Veinot 287, Edith Atkinson forth that we give $500 to Evelyn 285, and low went to Eileen KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS Warden ANNOUNCING THE JANUARY 2017, AUCTION SCHEDULE. the hospital tree of light, Nash. The winning chair was WE BRING KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE TO ALL OUR seconded by Ruby Klinck and all in Gerry Long. CLIENTS. YOU CAN COME TO US WITH CONFIDENCE THAT YOUR favour. A family was testing their five-year- SITUATION WILL BE DEALT WITH CONFIDENTIALLY. Our Christmas dinner will by Dec. old son as to whether he knew a grace CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS FOR OUR 15, at noon sharp and dues must be before they ate their meal. To their JANUARY 14TH - ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES AUCTION paid before this date to allow you a surprise, he bowed his head and began JANUARY 28TH - SPORTSMAN AUCTION FOR FIREARMS, free meal… otherwise a charge of $15. to pray for all families in need. All HUNTING AND FISHING ITEMS. We had 40 members out for cards and homeless people and nachos. 50/50 draws were won by , Remember: A fine is a tax for doing CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL US. Gerry Long x2, , wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well. [email protected] • 519-938-7499 Lillian Hiltz Bob McNicol Ruby Klinck, Eileen Nash and Pat Broad. [email protected] • 519-938-1315 Seven Moon Shots were played Evelyn Warden reports on the weekly WWW.KIDDFAMILYAUCTIONS.COM by Roy Veinot x2, Ted Underhill, meetings of Big Heart Seniors. • Service Directory •

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Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x 2016 Poppy Fund Campaign: The Elliott Painting and Decorating, over Morrish, Myles passed away 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver Royal Canadian Legion, Creemore 30 years experience with excellent peacefully on Thursday, November year-round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Branch 397, would like to thank references. Interior and exterior 10, 2016 at Mount Sinai Hospital Farms at 705-466-2607. the local businesses of Creemore, painting and wallpapering. Call for in his 55th year. Myles, husband of Cashtown, Singhampton and Glen free estimate at 705-466-2356. Kelly, father of Mack will be lovingly Huron for hosting poppy boxes remembered by his sister Shelley Firewood: Dry hardwood Rod the Window Cleaner. Autumn is maple seasoned 15” lengths. $360 during the recent campaign. The (Pat) Paradis, sister-in-law Linda monies raised will be used to provide here and winter is on the way. Residential, Grieveson and his many nieces, per bush cord. Free delivery. Volume commercial window cleaning. You discounts. 12” lengths available. care and comfort for veterans, for the nephews, great nieces and nephews awarding of student bursaries, for deserve a clear view. Call Rod at 705-351- and friends. He is predeceased by Complete woodlot management. 0768. References on request. Call 519-986-2474. donations to various charities, and for his parents Roger and Mary, his the procurement of future Poppy Fund brothers Fred ‘Bud’ Grieveson and material. Thanks to all the individuals Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles Mort Morrish and sister Vicki. Myles room rental and businesses that donated to this and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and will be missed by all who knew him. worthwhile cause, and for making it cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, A Celebration of Life will be held Room for rent: Queensize, furnished another successful year. windows, beams, posts, foundations, on Saturday, November 19, 2016 bedroom with shared kitchen, living peers, cement work, fencing, eaves at the New Lowell Legion at 1 p.m. room and dining room. Off Airport troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, In lieu of flowers, donations to New Road, south of Cashtown Corners christmas replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781 Lowell Minor Baseball or the Simcoe near Creemore. No pets, non-smoker, Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre parking. $130 weekly. Please call Donations Requested: Nottawasaga Building Blocks Home Daycare, full would be appreciated. Friends may Kathy at 705-444-4853. and Creemore Public School is or part-time care. Call for availability or visit Myles’ online Book of Memories graciously accepting ‘new and gently to book a play date. Call 705-466-6355. at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com. used’ items for the Breakfast with help wanted Santa Children’s Shopping Room Looking for new clients: Will do lawn on Saturday, December 3. If you cutting, snow removal, spring & fall Driver needed for rural newspaper would like to donate any items, please cleanup, odd jobs, dump runs & more. delivery in the Creemore/Singhampton drop off your donation at the school. In the Stayner, Creemore, Collingwood, areas. Must be available 7 days a week On behalf of School Council, we Wasaga Beach areas. Call 705-888-7092. for early morning delivery. Current thank you for your generous donation. pay on this route is $525 weekly. For more info contact 705-424-2032. Donations Requested Nottawasaga birth announcement and Creemore Public School Part-time kitchen help wanted is hosting a silent auction at the Russ and Marion Wilkinson are happy help wanted at Pizza Perfect. Call 705-466-2776. annual Breakfast with Santa event to announce the birth of their second on Saturday, December 3. If you great-grandchild, Jacob Watters, on Assistant Manager (part- would like to donate any items to help Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Ottawa time) wanted for expanding online support our school, please drop off weighing 9lb 6oz. Proud parents of retailer. Content creation and customer your donation at the school or contact Jacob are Kevin & Kera Watters, sister service experience necessary. Position Emily Worts 705-994-3310. On behalf Mikayla. Happy grandparents are Marty will evolve to a full-time opportunity of School Council, we thank you for & Kathy and Mike & Mary. for the right candidate. Find out more your generous donation. at villagegeneralstore.com. If you are looking to work in Creemore Santa Claus Parade is on a family friendly atmosphere Saturday, December 3. If you would in memoriam The Glen is currently looking like to enter a float, please contact notice for Food and Beverage staff Laurie Wilson at 705-818-4339 or Montgomery, Lloyd Abraham Affairs Bakery Cafe will be closed from [email protected]. September 27, 1940 – November 17, 2014 for the 2016/2017 ski season, Monday, November 21 to Thursday, God looked around his garden and full time positions available. Nov. 24. The Elves are at work preparing Volunteers needed for the Creemore found an empty place. He then looked • Food Services Staff for Christmas! Reopening on Friday, Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, down upon the earth and saw your tired November 25. • Prep Cooks December 5 to help at the County Yard, face. He put his arms around you and also at The Log Cabin to help set up a lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be Must be able to work horses table and a chair and serve hot chocolate. beautiful, he always takes the best. He 1 3 9 Contact Fred at Creemore Echo at 705- saw the road was getting rough and the weekends Looking for a new place9 to2 board your 466-9906 or [email protected]. We hills were hard to climb so he closed your Reply by email, fax or mail to: horse? Peace Valley4 Ranch2 5 offers riding3 can provide students “Volunteer” hours weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be trails across 200 acres, an indoor arena, that will go towards their expected thine”. It broke our hearts to lose you, but Devil’s Glen Country Club large5 outdoor4 riding corral, 3and on site volunteering while in high school. you didn’t go alone, for a part of us went Glen Huron, Ontario horse trainers. 2A non-competitive3 and with you, the day God called you home. L0M 1LO relaxed learning environment, with a We miss and love you, Dianne, E-mail: [email protected] focus on building8 the partnership 6between1 wanted Josie & Jacob. you and your horse. Outdoor pasture Fax: (705)-445-5762 3 9 4 1 board including all amenities offered at Looking for a number two thread to $300 + hst5 monthly.3 We also offer Snow Craig, Charles James We thank all applicants, but only Bird boarding for the winter, retirement make a doily. Also, if anyone has scrap Dec. 8, 1943 – Nov. 22, 2012 those selected for an interview will board,6 and box stalls.8 Give us a3 call at yarn, or crochet books and magazines As you rest in your grave, be contacted. 519-925- 6628. We’d love to meet you would be appreciated. Drop items off at Your smiles are with us yet. and your horse! Creemore Echo for me. Nancy Strand Our memory is as fresh as ever Because we cannot forget. This week’s answers Beloved wife, Mary Ann, son Christie and his girlfriend Debbie Bowes. auctions Spike & Rusty: CORSET 4 1 2 5 3 8 6 7 9 Lumber • Plywood 8 5 3 6 7 9 2 1 4 Trusses • Windows Bob Severn Auction Register Roofing • Siding Ph: 519-925-2091 9 6 7 1 4 2 5 8 3 www.auctionsfind.com/severn Fence Supplies • Culverts • Wed. Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. Auciton of Ant. 5 4 6 8 9 1 3 2 7 Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Tractors, Construction, ant equip, shop & 7 9 1 2 6 3 8 4 5 Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces antiques for Grant Banting. Em#1880 20th Lawn & Garden Supplies Sideroad of New Tecumseth Twp. (east of 2 3 8 7 5 4 9 6 1 Tottenham) “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.” • Wed. Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. Auction sale of 3 John 3 2 9 4 1 6 7 5 8 Deer tractors 7830, 7710, 2950, plus equip for HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244 Wayne & Beth Cunningham. EM#6009 5th 1 8 5 3 2 7 4 9 6 [email protected] Line of Erin Twp. 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NOTICE Winter Parking & Snow Removal Staff photo: Trina Berlo No vehicle shall be parked on any street, road Coming up tulips The Grade 8 class at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School planted 30 tulip bulbs, donated by Unit 4 of the District 5 allowance, sidewalk or municipal parking lot within the Retired Teachers Organization of Ontario, last week in a new garden to Township of Clearview between the hours of 12:00am celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial next year. Pictured is Sara Crawford, and 6:00am during the winter season from November Kevin Charman, Emily Burger, JD Lamondin, Quinn Boileau, Kyle st th 1 , 2016 to March 15 , 2017. Santia, Aiden Hepburn, Dale Smith and Kalob Hill-McCue. Any vehicles in violation may be issued a parking ticket and towed away at the owner’s expense. ON THE EDGE OF CREEMORE this century farmhouse awaits you. Only minutes away from teeing off at the prestigious Mad In addition, the Municipality or its’ employees will not River Golf Club or taking in the sights & be responsible for any damage done to vehicles parked sounds of nature as your ride through the hills and valleys all around you. Perfect or abandoned on any street, road allowance, sidewalk for the Hobby or Horse farm enthusiast. 3000+ sq ft, 6 bdrms, 4 bthrms. Outside, or municipal parking lot by the Township of Clearview walk the terrain or work in the barn then cool off in the in-ground pool topped off by winter maintenance operations. a evening of smores by the firepit. Move in ready. $1,250,000 Residents are reminded that it is illegal to deposit Call today for your personal appointment. (shovel or blow) snow onto roads, sidewalks or parking ENGEL & VÖLKERS Graham McDonald lots under jurisdiction of the Township of Clearview. Real Estate Brokerage Broker Collingwood Muskoka Direct 705.446.8884 Issues relating to the obstruction of traffic or damage 705.999.8213 [email protected] to snow removal equipment may be subject to charges collingwood.evcanada.com Each office independently owned and operated under the Highway Traffic Act. Thank you for your cooperation. Gerry LeMay We will not be knowingly General Manager of Transportation and Drainage undersold 705-428-6230 ext. 230 [email protected] Auto Sales & Service Ltd. JOB OPPORTUNITY 2011 HONDA CIVIC 2007 FORD FUSION 2014 JEEP COMPASS Student – General Help 1 Temporary Part-time Positions Job Posting # 2016-019

November 2016 to March 2017 5 speed, 47,500 KMS ONE OWNER-Local Trade 4CYL 5 Speed 10,300 KMS 1 position - Stayner Arena / Community Hall $11,995 175,400 KMS, $6995 $12,995 2008 FORD RANGER 2008 PONTIAC VIBE 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT Responsibilities — Regular cleaning of arena change-rooms, washrooms, arena lobby, community hall, meeting rooms and kitchen. — Ice maintenance duties and ensuring flood room/refrigeration room is organized and tidy Hitch, 68,000 KMS LOCAL TRADE, 110,800 KMS Heated Seats, 30,000 KMS — Provide customer service to general public – answer questions and $12,995 $7995 $13,995 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE 2015 JEEP RENEGADE 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE provide assistance to general inquiries Requirements — Must be at least 15 years of age — Ability to be available to work on Thursday and Friday evenings as well as anytime on Saturdays and Sundays — Must have reliable source of transportation to and from work BACK UP CAMERA, 34,000 KMS Heated seats, 18, 500KMS 2.4L 4x4, 10,200 KMS — Ability to work independently as well as part of a team $21,995 $29,995 $29,995 — Possess good customer service skills 2013 CHEVY SILVERADO DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2012 CHEVY CRUZE — Must be physically able to perform required duties — Knowledge of arena operations is an asset Wage Rate: $11.66 / hour + 4% vacation pay Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, quoting Job # 2015-019 by November 18, 2016 at Cheyenne Edition LS - 4x4 Rear STOW N GO ON STAR, 65,000 KMS 3pm to Human Resources at [email protected] 48,200 KMS $29,995 75,300 KMS, $11,995 $10,995 FINANCING AVAILABLE - LOW INTEREST RATES • Financing from 4.99% O.A.C! We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected Financing based on zero down, term ranges from 60-84 month • Prices plus HST and Licencing for an interview will be contacted. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, CARS & TRUCK RENTALS please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at AT DISCOUNT RATES 705-428-6230 x. 255 705-428-2127 • Stayner • Complete details online at www.lafreniereauto.com