The Creemore INSIDE THE ECHO ECHO The Last Aha Raffle Underway Friday, June 7, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 23 www.creemore.com A retrospective, by Clive Library News PAGE 7 PAGE 8 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Talks lead to renaming of GNE fairgrounds

Clearview Township is negotiating with the Collingwood Agricultural Society to rename the Great Northern Exhibition (GNE) fairgrounds to Clearview Fairgrounds. Following an in-camera meeting on May 27 council voted to direct staff to enter into negotiations for a private-public partnership to support the ongoing expansion of facilities at the fairgrounds. The announcement was made during the township’s 25th anniversary celebrations held at the GNE on May 31 and June 1. “Our board looks forward to continuing our long-standing relationship with Clearview Township. We are delighted to recognize this new partnership agreement and are negotiating a variety of naming Dave West photo changes that celebrate agriculture as a Former Mayors Chris Vanderkruys (from left), Fran Sainsbury, Robert McKee and Ken Ferguson joined Mayor common passion,” said Collingwood Doug Measures at Clearview’s 25th Anniversary party held at the GNE Fairgrounds June 1. Agricultural Society president Jim Kinnear. Clearview Township, is seeking a legacy agreement that will enhance Proponents extol benefits of village green the celebration of agricultural heritage and support community groups like Clearview Community Theatre and by Trina Berlo Echo last week outlining the project’s some people willing to put in some 4H Clubs. The clock is ticking on a proposal to background, its $2 million financial significant money and together it would “The 25th anniversary of Clearview transform the shuttered TD Bank into benefit and a list of benefits to the result in an opportunity for Creemore Township is a significant milestone that an active green space. Proponents of community. in a transformational nature,” he said, Council would like to commemorate the village green project say a donation During an interview with Foundation adding that the Creemore Community with an equally significant legacy, agreement with TD requires council members Tony Arrell, Stuart Foundation could also be a vehicle for one that will provide services and approval by Sept. 1. Lazier and Brent Preston, said they future projects. amenities for Clearview residents as At Monday’s meeting, Clearview chose to take out that ad to improve Preston said the vision hasn’t been our township grows, while maintaining council will revisit a proposed TD communication and get the same developed further than a village green, and respecting our agricultural roots. Bank partnership agreement, after an message that is going to council out to the one developed through the public I am truly excited to announce this April decision to proceed was deferred. the whole community. process. partnership,” said Mayor Doug Council members needed some extra “There was a good list of economic “This has to be a vision for the Measures. time to consult with the community benefits there that maybe hadn’t been whole community. We want to create Staff will negotiate the private-public and get up to speed on the proposal put in one place,” said Arrell. a process so that the community can partnership agreement and bring a after Councillor Thom Paterson He said after he tried to get the bank participate and articulate our collective report to council. tabled a motion directing staff to to remain open, Arrell became aware of vision for what we want this to look Since 1885 the GNE has celebrated work with the build team and draft a TD’s willingness to donate the building. like. We have an opportunity to create agriculture in our community, and partnership agreement. (That motion He said this is an opportunity that has a central public space in the village,” as part of their mission to promote was reconsidered at the next meeting come out of an adverse situation and he said Preston. “We’ve gone part of the agriculture, educate and entertain, and is still in a state of limbo.) hopes the community grabs it. way down the road to figuring out what they are continuously enhancing their Creemore Community Foundation “You had somebody willing to that space should look like but there’s facilities to meet the growing needs of took out a two-page ad in The Creemore give a valuable property and you had (See “True” on page 3) the community.

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• commercial • diesel fuel RCR Realty. Brokerage • farm • gasoline Ginny MacEachern B.A., Broker CYLINDER REFILLS OIL FURNACE SALES & SERVICE The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections 705-445-4430 • 1-800-553-5571 1-800-360-5821• 705-466-2607 • [email protected] 15 Stewart Road, P.O. Box 321, Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z7 www.ginnymaceachern.com 2 • THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 7, 2019 Submit your community events [email protected] phone: 705-466-9906 COMMUNITY Calendar fax: 705-466-9908 THIS WEEKEND Friday, June 7 Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9 • Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at • Creemore Area Residents' Association (CARA) • Quilt Show in . “Stitching Among Clearview Community Church, 1070 Cty Rd 42, Annual General Meeting at Station on the Green Friends” Quilt Show presented by Quilting Stayner, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To book an at 2 p.m. Guest Stuart Lazier will update us on Corners Guild at Alliston Curling Rink, 52 Albert appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE. the TD Lands project and Creemore Community Street West, Alliston, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Foundation. All are welcome to attend this Admission $7. Free and handicap parking. Show, Saturday, June 8 meeting. raffle, mini auction, merchant mall, tea room. • Creemore Farmers’ Market at Station on the • We’re having a Music Jam to celebrate Alex www.aqcguild.edublogs.org for more info. Green parking lot from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aldcorn’s 90th Birthday starting at 2:30 p.m. every Saturday morning to Thanksgiving. Info: until we run out of songs! At Margo & Slim’s Sunday, June 9 www.creemorefarmersmarket.ca. house, 628415 15 Sideroad, Mulmur. Drop in for • Church Services on page 5. • Dunedin Plant Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. a visit, sing a tune, dance a two-step! Best wishes • Mulmur Farmers Market at Dufferin County at the Dunedin Hall. No garage sale this year, but only. Please bring along a lawnchair. Museum Parking Lot each Sunday from noon tables available to rent for $20. Metal bin available • GNE Steak Dinner & Dance to the 50s & 60s with to 4 p.m. to Oct 7. Fresh, local, in-season food. for recycling. music by A Touch of Vinyl. At GNE Fairgrounds. Crafters & bakers. • Creemore Log Cabin History Hosts on hand Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. $30 per • Honeywood Cemetery Service at 2 p.m. at the to welcome visitors at the Creemore Log Cabin. person. Tickets available at Creemore Echo. cemetery. If inclement weather, service will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning until held at the North Dufferin Community Centre Thanksgiving. 705-466-2261. (Arena). Please bring lawn chairs. UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, June 11 Friday, June 14 • 80th Coe/Duffin family reunion. Potluck at • Stayner Euchre Club meets every Tuesday at 1 • Community Father’s Day BBQ (sausage, 438223 4th Line, Melancthon. p.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church. hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, and ice cream • 17th Annual Furball Gala Denim & Diamonds • AA Creemore Tuesday Night Group at St. Luke's sundaes for dessert!) from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s at Craigleith Ski Club at 6 p.m. Dine, dance, silent Anglican Church, Caroline Street West, at 8 p.m. United Church, Mill Street, Creemore. Family of & live auction. $150 (includes a $75 tax receipt). Those with problems with alcohol only please. 5 (2 adults & 2 or more children) $12. Adults $5. Live music by Arden and the Tourists. For tickets Children (6 – 13) $2. Children under 5 free. There contact Georgian Triangle Humane Society at Wednesday, June 12 will be a craft station for children to make a craft 705-445-5204 ext 228 or [email protected]. • Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) for their special someone for Father’s Day. meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Saturday, June 22 & Sunday, June 23 Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Saturday, June 15 • Ruff Mudder Canine Obstacle Adventure at Street, Stayner. New members welcome. Call Judy • Pick’n in the Park – The Door’s 10th annual Abernant Vet Services, 6725 Hwy 26, from 8 a.m. at 705-422-1428 for more info. fundraising concert held at the gazebo in Stayner on June 22 to 3 p.m on June 23. 5 km course for • Home for Life weekly seniors coffee social in from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features amazing dogs and their humans over, under and around 80+ Creemore on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at local talent, a bbq and silent auction, jean art sale. obstacles through 100 acres of forest, field and Affairs Café. Visit, chat, play cards. Lots of family friendly fun to start off summer. streams. And on Sunday, June 23 at noon join them • New Lowell Farmers’ Market from 5:30 to 8:30 Bring your own lawn chair. for the Guinness World Record Attempt of the p.m. at New Lowell Recreation Park, 5212 County Largest Doga Class (yoga with dogs). Facebook. Rd 9. Come out and shop with local vendors who Sunday, June 16 com/ruffmudderrace or email ruffmudderrace@ provide local produce and crafts. Market runs • Creemore Legion Father's Day Breakfast at hotmail.com. Wednesdays to end of August. Creemore Legion from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice • Wednesday Night Bingo at Manito Shrine Club, of 2 eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or Sunday, June 23 2265 Fairground Road North (across from the bacon, juice, coffee/tea. Adult $7, children 12 and • Clive Vanderburgh in concert “The Last Aha” GNE grounds) featuring Larry “The Legend” under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. Call 705- at Simcoe Street Theatre, Collingwood, at 2 p.m. Smith as your caller. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 466-2202 for more information. 27 Wellington An audio-biography celebrating Clive’s 50 years Start time is 6:45 p.m. Early Bird, regular games & Street West. in show business featuring original pop, folk & progressive super jackpot. Cash prizes. Snack bar. • Treat Dad to Dinner! Badjeros United Church children’s music & theatre. $20. For tickets visit All net proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital For Annual Roast Beef Dinner & Music Night ticketscene.ca or they are available at Creemore Children. - Entertainment by Fred Hale. Echo. Thursday, June 20 Friday, June 28 • Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament at • Strawberry Supper hosted by Jubilee & Cranberry Golf Club. Registration/boxed lunch Centennial Churches to be held at Centennial noon. Shotgun Scramble at 1 p.m. Social at 6 United Church, corner of William & Oak Street, p.m. Presentations & dinner at 7 p.m. $135 or Stayner, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. $15 per person. $540 foursome. Dinner only $50. Tax receipt for Takeouts available. Gluten-free available. net proceeds. Tickets 705-446-9542 or golf@ habitatgeorgianbay.ca. Sunday, June 30 • The Annual Lavender Cemetery Service at 4 Saturday, June 22 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the service will • Knox Dunedin's Annual Strawberry and Ham be held at the Dunedin Hall. Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. serving locally smoked ham, a variety of salads, dinner rolls and of course strawberries and homemade desserts. Adults $18. Youth $8.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the CREEMORE AREA Glencairn RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION is being held at: Station on the Green, Creemore, 705-424-6697 Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 2 p.m. For Reliable Service Guest Stuart Lazier will update us on the Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil TD Lands project and creemoremassage.com Creemore Community Foundation. 705 466 6019 All are welcome. Valerie Dyer, Secretary THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 7, 2019 • 3 True value is in property under TD building: Foundation (Continued from page 1) new centre that will be dynamic and benefitting from this. This is a cost. “You could say tearing down the more to go on that journey and we want active, will work for multi generations.” We’re trying to create an opportunity. building is a waste or you can say that everyone in the community to know He said we are lucky to have the If we didn’t think there was a very big concrete square on a really valuable that it’s happening and knows that they lovely horticultural park that we have majority of the people in this town piece of property in the middle of can participate.” and they are only going to enhance including the Hort Society we wouldn’t our beautiful village is a waste of The build team is in the process of that by making the gardens three or do it,” said Arrell. a beautiful piece of property,” said choosing a firm that will design the four times larger, while preserving the When asked how they respond to Preston. “You are never going to have space, with public input. old trees that are there. The foundation the view that tearing down the bank unanimous opinion on this but I think “The reality is I don’t think there is has committed to hiring someone to is a waste of a commercial building during the public process there was a anything quite like this,” said Lazier. program the space. Lazier said the they say it is the property that holds strong majority for what I could see “Every landscape plan is different stakeholder groups, initiated by the true value. at those meetings that the trade off is because the communities are different BIA, will determine what that role “Life is full of trade-offs. You can’t worth it for what you are going to get.” and the needs are different.” will entail. do everything in life so we can have a Lazier said the goal is to strengthen He said the Station on the Green, “Do we have a picture and a vision beautiful town centre or we can have the vitality of the community and Mill Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society, of what it’s going to be? We don’t the faceless building that we have, an Street. and the BIA’s use of the space will actually, because that’s not our job. Our ordinary thing that doesn’t really fit,” “The push back we are getting is impact the design. “We are going to be job is to select a recognized design firm said Arrell. totally to be expected. Its normal and its using that space very differently than who will then, working together with He sees this as a chance to knit helpful for the process but I don’t think other people tend to use space.” all the stakeholder groups, take all the Mill Street together with Station on anyone should think the people who How exactly, they cannot say because input and put it into one bucket and the Green, the Cenotaph, library and are the movers and shakers behind all the specifics will be up to the chosen filter through with something really log cabin, saying the project would this, especially Stuart and Tony, have design firm with input from stakeholder fascinating and interesting for the create a nice pathway through to those anything but the best intentions for the groups and the general public. community,” said Lazier. facilities. community,” said Preston. Lazier said they believe they have The exact level of support for the broad support for the project. plan is unmeasured but there are “We wouldn’t be moving forward dissenting voices in the community, with this if we didn’t honestly believe with some coming from within that we have the majority of people in stakeholder groups, including the our community with us on this journey Horticultural Society. and I think it’s really important that Lazier said the Hort Society is vital is the case,” said Lazier. “When you to have on board. actually look at the people who are “They’ll have a very special place concerned about going forward with in this landscape with the proper this kind of thing it’s very few in identity to recognize their 100 years number because most people realize of commitment to this community and and appreciate that it is going to be a that’s really important to us,” he said. good thing for this village to create a “Nobody needs to do this. We’re not

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Patrons: Janet Logan & Tom Arndt Without change a village begins to stagnate Katie & Walt Macnee Editor: Active green spaces like the one proposed get people Chris Martin I’m writing to express my personal support for the out of the their homes and offices and into our Helen & James McCartney project “Creemore’s Village Green”. My husband downtown area. Active spaces encourage visitors to and I are investors, entrepreneurs and citizens of the linger longer in town. An engaged visitor, has more town of Creemore. In 2013, we closed our business propensity to spend in the local shops and restaurants. Movie theatre is a great idea in Europe and searched for a town or village in The BIA will have alternative event space that can Editor: which to invest, both personally and professionally. attract out of town visitors to our events, in all four With reference to Andy ’s letter published in Our journey took us across Canada through small seasons opening up new creative possibilities to your May 31 edition, I agree wholeheartedly with his towns and large, looking for the perfect spot to open market our village to day-trippers from larger cities suggestion of a cinema in the TD Bank building. I am a business and settle. We purchased our building at and people vacationing in nearby areas. a long-time (more than 40 years) owner of property 142 Mill St. in Creemore in 2014. One of the major This space can become the heart of the village, in Mulmur and my family and I consider Creemore contributing factors in choosing a village was that similar to those charming town squares we loved in as ‘our’ village. When our children were young we of progress, a sense that the village had potential Europe. Those village squares host markets, music, would have thought a movie and dinner in Creemore to grow, to attract new visitors and support local theatre, and holiday celebrations. The spaces in Europe a treat – and possibly would today! entrepreneurs. Creemore had it – there were activities are emblematic of the cultural identity of place. People I have watched Creemore evolve into a vibrant, like volunteer run festivals and events, the brewery gather there, post (easily shared) Instagram images unspoiled, picturesque village and I think that the was finishing expansion, real estate was increasing and bring a richness to the community’s core. addition of a cinema would enhance that atmosphere. and there was a general sense that Creemore was on More than anything else, this active green space Pamela Daniel, the move. Like many others before us, we believed contributes to the ecosystem of Creemore. A vibrant Mulmur. that a healthy downtown business area equalled a business community will benefit from activity taking healthy local economy. place on the main street. People like to see progress Without change a village begins to stagnate, people and we expect more people will want to become a Movies can be shown elsewhere see businesses close or buildings up for sale and part of our community, either as consumers, investors, Editor: they begin to question the viability and health of the citizens or entrepreneurs. What a great idea to have a movie club in business area. Ultimately new businesses will choose Clearview Township has a serious decision ahead Creemore! Don’t think we need to dedicate a building to risk their precious start up capital elsewhere if of them. There are few precedents in place for for movies when we already have Station on the change is not embraced. I see this project as progress, small village public / private partnerships dealing Green, the Legion or the arena that can accommodate a new vision of community and a new partnership in the public realm and this example involves some this with staffing already in place. between the public and private sectors. Few villages innovative thinking and cooperation. There is an Creemore has an amazing opportunity with the like ours are fortunate enough to have folks like the opportunity for the township to lead the way and show TD gift and generosity of Tony Arrell and Stuart Creemore Community Foundation willing to invest municipalities that in the face of government cuts, Lazier. “Movies in the Park” could become a new their money to fuel progress and sustainability. small places like ours can thrive if we work together. summer event in the village. Let’s not let this fabulous I see this project as the latest installment in the My hope is that they will make the prudent decision opportunity slip away. Creemore progress continuum. The village green will and support this exciting and progressive project. Basia Regan, bring people in the community together, encourage Laurie Severn, Mulmur. thoughtful, forward thinking village development. 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, June 7, 2019 • 5 Surprised there is still opposition to TD bank project Editor: creating a larger gathering place for but when I walk down Mill Street, I And… Having just returned from I have had the good fortune of people to enjoy our gardens, meet always see too many vacant buildings, the ‘land of the individual; bar spending my winters in Florida friends new and old; in a sense suggesting the argument that we the door Nellie and lock it behind where the weather certainly is lovely; creating a ‘town square’ for residents need additional commercial space you, mentality’, I have to say that however the politics are terrible, and visitors. And that the land was isn’t a valid one. The bank building anything that adds to and encourages the gun violence absurdly horrific a gift from TD. Imagine that… a itself (even though a structurally a strong, inclusive community spirit and the lack of trust and the general gift! Not only that, other extremely sound building) certainly does not would be most welcome. Too many fearfulness is unnerving and sad. generous supporters will ensure architecturally suit the ‘village’. communities in Ontario have lost their So, when I return to this beautiful funds are available for the upkeep The other argument about loss of tax core; we have a wonderful opportunity village, it is with great joy and positive and administrative requirements to revenue from one building is very to expand ours. How unusual! anticipation of what the summer ensure the objectives are met for years short sighted given the infusion of I always crow about the uniqueness months will bring. I am always curious to come. such a large capital investment this of Creemore to my neighbours in to see what has changed in the village However, after catching up with project brings to the whole community. Florida; what a wonderfully supportive and my first question this year was friends and past Echos, I am so So, when the world is clamoring place it has been to me and, for what ‘what is happening with the TD Bank’. surprised to hear that there is still for more open green space and many it is worth, I am praying this project The last I knew (and many articles opposition to the project. Some say longing for slower paced living, here moves ahead as proposed. I can just seem to confirm this) there was the bank building is too valuable to be we have this wonderful opportunity imagine how beautiful it will be! an approved plan to demolish the demolished and should instead be used to provide just that! What a luxury Marilyn Badger, building and expand the green space for another commercial enterprise, for us all! Creemore. TD plan turns adversity into positive change

Editor: of the land and building for the best design firms with experience in town were selected to represent all aspects I am a great believer in being a rational business and growth opportunities for centre design? Their design will be of the local community life. When optimist and seizing opportunities in Creemore. The community was asked influenced by local input and skills. the time comes to support the funding challenging situations. for their input during the town hall What if the designs were not being of the Foundation, all donors will be The TD Bank closure was a great meetings and by written submissions. shown to the public for their comments simply community residents and local disappointment for Creemore (pop. What if the bank land had been and input before the final design businesses; there are no mystery city 1,127) and the surrounding area. The available when the Station on the Green decision is made? donors as Mr. Vorstermans refers to. building has now been empty for over was built? Would the Horticultural Park What if all the community didn’t Let’s work together as rational a year, with another vacated business have a bigger presence on Mill Street share in the desire for better village life, optimists and build on our community across the street – a sign of the times at that time? culture and business? The weekenders, strengths to enhance this village with with online business and big box stores. What if no one incorporated the retirees and new residents and visitors a heart by creating a true heart on Mill However, two residents of the Creemore Community Foundation, all want to support the local community Street. community have seized the day to turn with a mandate to invest into the and businesses. Anne Arrell, adversity into a positive change for the cultural, economic and physical To be clear, committee members Mulmur. village. They approached the bank to landscape of Creemore with no cost to secure the donation of the building and Clearview taxpayers? lands for community use. Experienced What if the Build Committee wasn’t real estate and businessmen debated open minded about finding the best Annual Cemetery various options, including Mr. landscape design option for Creemore, Vorstermans’ submission, for use by seeking leading Canadian recognized Services Sunday, June 9 Honeywood Cemetery Service 2 p.m. Stayner Union Cemetery Service 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9 Sunday, June 16 ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH CREEMORE UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE Creemore Union Cemetery Decoration Service 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 2:30 p.m. New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Singhampton Union Cemetery Service 3 p.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m. at 11:15 a.m. Fri. June 14: Father's Day BBQ 5-7pm www.stjohnscreemore.ca Sunday, June 23 All welcome • 705-466-2200 Dunedin Cemetery Service 2 p.m. Clearview Community Church Knox Presbyterian Church, In case of inclement weather the service will be held at Creemore branch – Station on the Green Dunedin Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin. Sunday service 11 a.m. Service at 10 a.m. Sunday school, Friday night kids program Minister: Rev. Chris Gray 705-466-5202 Sunday, June 30 705-428-6543 Clayton Culham Sat. June 22: Strawberry Supper 4:30-7pm Lavender Cemetery Service 4 p.m. In case of inclement weather the service will be held at the Dunedin Hall. Church of the Good Shepherd 219 Scott St., Stayner Creemore Baptist Pentecost Intergenerational Eucharist Church 10:30 a.m. Luncheon to follow Service at 11 am Rev. Susan Snelling • 705-428-3885 Wellington Street West Visit us on Facebook at “Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Stayner”

To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 182 MILL STREET, CREEMORE (705) 466-2108 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected] 6 • THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 7, 2019 THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 7, 2019 • 7 The last Aha: 50 year revue of music Alliance plan approved Council has given final approval of the Alliance by Trina Berlo Heritage Village plan of subdivision. Clive VanderBurgh has had many titles – producer, The registration of the subdivision agreement and director, teacher, performer, but it is music that brings the plan of subdivision will be entitled to a total of him the most joy. 498 units to be developed on the subject lands but That’s why he is celebrating his 70th birthday with a only the first phase, Phase 1a consisting of 25 units, concert, a revue of his 50 years in radio and television. will be eligible for building permits. He’s calling it The Last Aha, an audio-biography celebrating Clive’s 50 years in showbiz. BMFA art awards open “I don’t have a bucket list, there is nowhere I really want to go. I’ve been so lucky and I’ve loved The BMFA has two awards now open for writing songs so this is something I’d like to do,” said submissions; the Robert G. Kemp Arts Award and VanderBurgh. “There is no greater joy than sitting down the Living Water Digital Art and Technology Award and playing the piano, writing lyrics. That discovery (DATA). of words and music together.” Contributed photo The Kemp Award is for an arts project that will be On June 23, he will be performing 15 songs, some Clive VanderBurgh on the set of Alarm Clock. of benefit to the broader community. Open to residents from his folk life, some from his pop life and some of southern . Winner receives a $5,000 from his children’s catalogue. and direct so he enrolled at Syracuse University to do cash prize. Deadline for entry is June 12. VanderBurgh worked for 20 years at TV Ontario a masters in science and television. DATA is for emerging digital artists submitting where he created, produced, directed and wrote the After graduation, he began working for the newly either still images or short videos. Cash prizes in music for shows including Cucumber, Math Patrol, formed TVO, then called the Ontario Educational both Open and Student Categories, $1,000 and $500 Math Makers, Today’s Special, Roots and Wings and Communications Authority, where he said he went respectively. Deadline for entry is July 26. McCabe Mysteries. He also produced, directed and from hole punching scripts to directing in a surprisingly Visit www.bmfa.on.ca. wrote many segments for CBC Sesame Street and his short period of time. children’s album made with the cast of Today’s special He went on to have a successful career in television Arts fest deadline approaches was Juno nominated. and later taught at Ryerson's school of radio and VanderBurgh will say that he has been at the right television. VanderBurgh has also recorded a number of Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society has issued a place at the right time and has had a lot of luck in his albums, Crazy Old Man, Damned with Faint Praise, call for artists for the eighth annual Creemore Festival career but admits hard work has also contributed to Follow Your Heart, Nashville Sessions, and most of the Arts. his success. recently, Hair Between His Toes. Artists on Location, is a weekend-long collaboration After high school, he enrolled in a general arts The Last Aha – Clive VanderBurgh in Concert will in the village of Creemore and surrounding area program at University of . The day after arriving be at Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, among venue owners, artists/artisans, and the Purple he went to the CBC building to drop off a resumé. Collingwood, on Sunday, June 23. Doors open at 1:30 Hills Arts & Heritage Society. Artists are also VanderBurgh said the CBC just happened to be looking p.m. and the show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, with encouraged to open their studios that weekend. for young talent for a program they were doing. proceeds going to My Friend’s House. The festival takes place throughout Creemore from Having graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Tickets are available online at www.ticketscene.ca/ Oct. 5-7. Deadline for registration is June 15. Music (and with the Queen’s Scout award) his resumé events/24383/ and at the Creemore Echo, 3 Caroline For more information and to register, visit phahs.ca. made it through to the talent director. He was one of St. W. 500 youth to audition, 30 who were selected to receive professional performance training and was one of 12 to make the cut to perform on the Miss Teen Canada pageant on CBC. “Despite my acting and dancing, I have danced on network television,” said VanderBurgh in his self- Prime Rib deprecating manner. Thurs to Sun night He was then hired on at CBC to do a network radio Brunch until 4 p.m. daily show called Alarm Clock, along with future Growing Pains star Allan Thick. Still at university, VanderBurgh Private rooms available said he chose courses that he could sandwich in around noble insurance his rehearsal schedule. 705.445.4738 But then he had an epiphany one night. He recognized Grey County Road 124, Singhampton, ON www.nobleins.on.ca that he didn’t really want to act, he wanted to produce Call for reservations (705) 445-1247

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KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS Badjeros United Church ANTIQUES, ART AND COLLECTIBLES. LIVE & ON-LINE AUCTION, Roast Beef DATE:, JUN 15TH 10 AM START. PREVIEW: JUN 14TH FROM 3-6 PM. IF YOU CAN’T THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF DUFFERIN Dinner ATTEND IN PERSON BID WITH CONFIDENCE NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS VIA WWW.ICOLLECTOR.COM DESTROY WEEDS 218 COLLINGWOOD ST, CREEMORE. Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land, in CREEMORE ARENA HALL. accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter Treat Dad to Dinner and Featuring many, great treasures from a large W.5, Sections 3, 13, 16 and 23, that unless noxious weeds a night of music by number of consignors. Many thanks to all!! This is growing on their lands within the Corporation of the County of just a sample of all the treasures. Visit our website Dufferin are destroyed by June 30th, 2019, and throughout the season, the Corporation of the County of Dufferin may enter Fred Hale for more info. upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging Antiques: Hitchcock chairs; Victorian dresser; Boshart the costs against the land, as set out in the Act. cedar chest; chaise lounge; Eastlake chairs; gate leg table; sewing table; tear drop table; piano stools; Singer base desk; This does not apply to noxious weeds or weed seeds that are sideboards; Collectibles: qty of clocks including Shreve far enough away from, and do not interfere with, the intended Crump & Low, German, etc; Magic Baking Powder crate; use of any land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes. Coca-Cola crate; banquet & Aladdin lamps;.wooden dough Sunday June 16 Please note: Dandelions and purple Loosestrife are not noxious weeds. bowls; cruets; Shelley tea cup & creamer; miners lamps; 8 Dinner 4:30-6:30 pm track tapes; 1915 Noisy River stock cert; early 1900’s cigarette This Notice is placed on behalf of the following Dufferin County Entertainment starts at 7 pm Municipalities: cards; qty hockey cards & memorabilia; Black Americana ads; Tickets Household: Asian design liquor cabinet; Asian embroidered wall art; Singer sewing machine; Old Country Rose china; MUNICIPALITY CLERK PHONE # Adults $20 Children (7-12) $6 Children (6 & under) Free rug; Other: vintage wind-up toys; Native ammo pouch; Town of Shelburne Jennifer Willoughby 519-925-2600 canoe cup; early ON native stone arrowheads; folk art covered Town of Grand Valley Jane M. Wilson 519-928-5652 Rick Hannon David Culham Barbara Black wagon; Cutty Sark sail boat; coin sets; soapstone carvings; Township of Amaranth Susan Stone 519-941-1007 519-923-2590 705-446-7203 705-441-2466 Township of East Garafraxa Susan Stone 519-941-1007 Terms: Cash, debit; chq, visa, MC. No buyer’s premium. Township of Melancthon Denise Holmes 519-925-5525 Call, Text, or Email Anytime. Town of Mono Mark Early 519-941-3599 WWW.KIDDFAMILYAUCTIONS.COM Township of Mulmur Tracey 705-466-3341 Atkinson [email protected] More news and events at 519-938-7499 Al Henderson, Weed Inspector County of Dufferin, 55 Zina Street [email protected] Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 1E5 Creemore.com 519-938-1315 519.941.2816 x 2700

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Could be at 405-424-0708 or 705-816-0708. Chief of Tosorontio Fire Department used for your motorcycle. Call after age of 88. Born in Holland on February and a member of Seven Star Lodge 5 p.m. 705-428-5323. Asking $400. Do you need a caring, reliable house 24, 1931, to parents Jan Melenhorst and Gerritdina (Noordman). Reunited in #285 A.F. & A.M. Alliston. He passed sitter for your home, dog or cat? Able away peacefully with his family by Heaven with his beloved daughter Nancy HORSE RIDING to stay in your home for daily, overnight his side on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at or weekly stays. Go away on your travels (1979). Survived by his beloved wife of Riverwood Senior Living, Alliston Come ride our range! We offer private knowing your house and or pets will be 60 years, Toosje (nee Van der Vechte). in his 89th year. Beloved husband of trail rides for any level of rider, from well cared for with love. 705-441-1836. Loving father of John (Lyn) and their Helen Irwin of Everett. Loved father beginner to advanced. Located in Mulmur children, Greg and Steven; Gary (Janet) of Julie Whitley (Steve) of Avening Township, East of Honeywood. We ride K. Brulotte & Sons. Excavating, and their children, Benjamin (Chrystal), and predeceased by his son John C. through some of the prettiest terrain, grading, site clearing & landscaping. Billy and Kristyne; Teresa (Ron Clayton) Irwin. Loving Poppa of Keira and with the best views, on the most amazing Over 20 years experience. Call for and their children, Stephanie (Dean), Peyton. Brother of the late Audrey horses! Contact us today to reserve a date free estimate. 705-443-7815. Reid, Bill Irwin and Joe Irwin. and time! Visit www.rawhide-adventures. Lindsay, and their grand-children, Jack, Natalee, Isaac, Griffin and Nikxon; Ben Brother-in-law of Eva Irwin, Joanne on.ca or call us at 519-925-0152. Irwin and the late John Reid. John Rod the Window Cleaner. You deserve (Linda) and their children, Nicholas and a Clear View. Spring is here! You know will be fondly remembered by his SALES BARN you want it! Residential, commercial, Nathan. Predeceased by siblings Mien, nieces, nephews and many friends. year-round. All windows welcome. Call Bill, Gerardus, Riek, and Frans, and Visitation will be held at Drury Sales Barn & Flea Market. 3 705-351-0768. References on request. remembered by his siblings Dora, John, Funeral Centre 519 Victoria St. E., kms west of Hwy 27 on Hwy 92. Open Dini, Marie, Herman, Gerard, Marinus, Alliston on Friday, June 7, 2019 from Sundays until Thanksgiving. Thursday Hein, Jo, Ans, and Tonnie (and brother’s 7 to 9 p.m. with a Masonic service Market begins June 27. Set up a booth Chimney Sweep – Spring Cleaning. Avoid the fall rush. Call Roger at 705- and sister’s in-law), as well as his many at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service will be & make some money. For info call 705- 435-8503. WETT Cert. nieces and nephews. Ben immigrated to held at St. David’s Anglican Church, 322-6941 or 705-627-7759. Canada on his own at the age of 22. After Everett on Saturday, June 8, 2019 Core Lawn Aeration removes small settling on a farm south of Stayner, Ben at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. David’s COLLECTOR Cemetery. If so desired memorial cores of soil from your lawn, allowing married Toosje on July 25, 1959, where water, oxygen, and nutrients, to reach donations to St. David’s Anglican A Collector trying to recreate an they raised 5 children. Along with Toosje, Church or Everett Fire Fighters the root system. Rate for average teaching their children the importance of old time General Store is looking for size lawn is $40. Organic Lawn Care Association would be appreciated. items found in a General Store before Program, and Eco-Friendly Lawn and hard work and perseverance, a successful 1960. Eg. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy Garden Maintenance also available. dairy farm business was built, providing tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old To refresh your lawn, call or text a secure life for his family. Family and AUCTIONS paper items, comic books, signs, toys, Martin at (705) 716-0549, or email farming were two of Ben’s greatest joys advertising, old store stock, etc. Cash [email protected]. and accomplishments. Ben was a long- paid. 416-745-4981 or 416-953-6219. Bob Severn Auction Register time member of St. Patrick’s Catholic - Private/Farm New Sat. June 8 at 10 a.m. Sale of 3 tractors, Staerk 9 Aerial8 Church in Stayner. He had many friends ant. Equip. Cockshutt items, farm related RIDE WANTED pole line installs, Replacing poles, whom he enjoyed playing cards and antiques. (Old farm purchased in the 1930s). Sign1 installs, Tree8 trimming/removal, 6 For Estate of the late Olga Les, #8386 20th Looking for a carpool ride on Crane work, Street lighting.3 Electrical7 2 square dancing with. Ben also enjoyed Sideroad Adjala, N.W. of Loretto. Sundays from Creemore to Catholic contractor - fully licensed and insured Sunday outings to the New Lowell Mon. July 1 Canada Day: Auction at 10 church in Stayner or Collingwood. 9 6 3 pond in his early years, as well as trips to a.m. of 24 ant. tractors, vehicles, machinery, ECRA/ESA. misc. Held at #6622 Third Line West Text or call 647-995-1225. 8 5 9 Springwater Park with his children and Garafraxa Township (near Fergus). DINING grand-children. He loved to help Toosje Sat. July 6: Auction at 10 a.m. of tractors, 2 7 9 take care of her gardens, and shared many backhoe, truck; equip, shop, firewood. For Rene Forbes & the Estate of the late Paul Affairs4 1’ Friday 6 Night Bistro. English- trips around the world with her. He will Forbes. #6183 21/22 Sideroad Nottawasaga style2 Fish n Chips, Homemade7 Burgers,5 be deeply missed by all. A special thank in Clearview Township (south of Stayner). roasted chicken and honey garlic ribs you to the staff at the Stayner Care Centre Ph: 519-925-2091 are on the menu. Dine in 2or take6 out for their compassionate care provided www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern until 7 p.m. 705-466-5621. to Ben throughout the past 6 years, and severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn to friends and family who visited him regularly. A private family service will This week’s answers be held. Ben will be laid to rest at the St. YARD SALES Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of PEP SCUD SWAP 7 9 8 2 6 5 1 4 3 flowers as an expression of sympathy, Saturday June 8 and Sunday June AAHAONECASE donations may be made to Sick Kid’s 9: Yard Sale at 6923 12/13 Sideroad. PROTRUDEURSA 1 3 2 4 8 7 5 9 6 Hospital Foundation in Ben’s memory. Home furnishings, accessories, lawn ANNEAL DOFF 6 5 4 1 9 3 8 7 2 To sign Ben’s Book of Memories, please & garden tools. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each AN IS OFAGE visit www.carruthersdavidson.com. day. We’ve sold our home, and moving BOSC SUEZ RAY 5 4 9 7 2 1 6 3 8 to a condo, so we have many pieces of ATTHESAMETIME 3 6 1 8 5 9 4 2 7 furniture, home accessories, and lawn SIRLEV IONES and garden tools (including a Kubota SCUBAEGGY 8 2 7 3 4 6 9 5 1 T1400 Lawn Tractor). Come see and GONE ROOK IE 4 1 5 6 3 2 7 8 9 help us downsize! SIGN STANNITE IDLE TING TEL 2 8 6 9 7 4 3 1 5 COED EATS HMS 9 7 3 5 1 8 2 6 4 12 • THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 7, 2019 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm www.clearview.ca

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - (RFP #19-01) EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CONCESSION Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by the Corporation EXPRESSION OF INTEREST #2019-10 FOR THE OPERATION OF A of the Township of Clearview for: CONCESSION CREEMORE ARENA & COMMUNITY CENTRE RFP #19-01 Recreation Registration and Facility Booking Software 220 Collingwood Street • Creemore, Ontario • L0M 1G0 Please send sealed proposals to: Clearview Township is inviting interested parties to submit an Expression Attention: of Interest (EOI) proposal for the operations of a Concession Stand at the Terry S Vachon, General Manager Parks, Culture & Recreation, Creemore Arena & Community Centre. Clearview Township is willing to offer identified concession style space (21’ feet X 8’ feet) in the lobby area of Clearview Township, [email protected] the arena to sell identified canteen items. 705-428-6013 ext. 2, Fax# 705-428-0258 The Proposals should include the following information: FOR DETAILS AND PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS www.clearview.ca/tenders Due: June 12, 2019, By: 1:00 PM Eastern Time 1. Background Information Proposals submitted after the due date and time will not be considered. • the names of all principals associated with the proponent in the proposal; Proposers accept all risks of late delivery of mailed submittals regardless • examples of other developments or concession operations carried out by of fault. the proponent; • financial information about the Proponent.

The Township reserves the right to: 2. Details of the Proposed Use(s) • Reject any and all proposals, and to waive irregularities and informalities • Details of the business operation of the proposed operations for the in the submittal and evaluation process. This RFP does not obligate the concession space and/or arrangements for the long-term lease and Township to pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation operation of a concession and submission of a proposal, including but not limited to a respondent • Details of functioning hours that the proponent will operate. doing an on-site scripted product demonstration. Furthermore, the RFP • Identified partners or partnered associations (if any). does not obligate the Township to accept or contract for any expressed or implied services. 3. Financing • Accept the proposal(s) or parts of a proposal deemed most • a full explanation of the means by which the operation is to be supported. advantageous to the Township. • Amend the RFP in any manner prior to contract award. 4. Benefits to the Community • Cancel or reissue the RFP. • the economic and social benefits to Clearview Township and its citizens. • Obtain clarification of any point in a vendor’s proposal. Such clarifications can be in any form such as but not limited to conference calls, email 5. Other Information communications, web demonstrations, on-site demonstrations or • any other information which the proponent considers pertinent to its vendor headquarters visits. proposal. • Share the RFP, proposals and subsequent vendor provided information with its consultant(s) in order to secure expert opinion. Interested parties should respond in writing by: • If applicable, request from the software vendor a different 4:00 p.m. EST, June 28, 2019 to: implementation provider or implementation team member(s) than the CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP PARKS, CULTURE AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 217 GIDEON STREET, STAYNER, ONTARIO L0M 1S0 one proposed or at its sole discretion, select a different implementation provider or implementation team on its own. For enquiries, or to make arrangements to view the space provided at • All proposals become the property of the Township. Materials the Creemore Arena and Community Centre, contact the Supervisor of submitted will not be returned to the proposer. Recreation Facilities: Dan Gowan, at 705-466-3000, or e-mail dgowan@ clearview.ca Public Disclosure Notice In order to protect the integrity of the contracting process, proposals will not Any further information that becomes available will be posted on the be disclosed until after award and signing of any and all contracts that may Tenders and Request for Proposals Page at www.clearview.ca. Interested result from this Request for Proposal. parties are responsible for checking this web site regularly. Information provided to an interested party/proponent by Clearview Township or Proposers should be aware that any records they submit to the Township or acquired by an interested party/proponent by way of further enquiries or that are used by the Township even if the proposers possess the records may through investigation is confidential. Such information shall not be used or be public records under the Freedom of Information Act. The Township must disclosed in any way without the prior written authorization of Clearview promptly disclose public records upon request unless a statute exempts Township’s representative. them from disclosure. Proposers should also be aware that if even a portion of a record is exempt from disclosure, generally, the rest of the record must The interested party/proponent shall not make any statement of fact or be disclosed. Exemptions, including those for trade secrets and “valuable opinion regarding any aspect of the EOI to the media or any member of formula,” are narrow and specific. Proposers should clearly mark any record the public without the prior written authorization of Clearview Township’s they believe is exempt from disclosure. representative. Failure to comply with this provision may result in disqualification or cause for termination of negotiations.

This is only an enquiry as to interest for the purpose of future negotiations for COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE the development and/or the long-term lease and operation of a Concession. Negotiations are at the sole discretion of Clearview Township. Prior to initiating negotiations, a deposit of $1,000 will be required to be paid to Clearview Council Meeting Clearview Township as an indication of the proponent’s bona fide interest.

Monday, June 10, 2019, 5:30 p.m. Clearview Township may negotiate with parties who have not submitted a proposal in response to this EOI. Clearview Township will not necessarily Council Chambers invite those submitting a proposal to participate in further negotiations. Clearview Township Council approval will be required for any negotiated Clearview Administration Centre agreements. We thank all who submit a proposal and advise that only those selected for 217 Gideon Street, Stayner further consideration will be contacted.

Terry Vachon, General Manager, The Corporation of Township of Clearview 269 Regina Street, Stayner, Ontario L0M 1S0, Tel: (705) 428-5013 EXT.21