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Echo Vision on Vimy Swing Your Partner Friday, April 1, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 14 www.creemore.com SCI going to 100th anniversary next year Circle, square and contra dance PAGE 6-7 PAGE 8 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Echo celebrates 15 years of news and views The Creemore Echo is calendar, classifieds and advertising. Denison said the publication kept hosting a birthday party growing and by 2002, it was eight or more pages with news, photos and April 1 at the brewery contributed articles and in June of that Before Facebook… year, they began printing a broadsheet Before Twitter… on newsprint. Before Instagram… Also that year, The Echo hired Sara There was The Creemore Echo. Hershoff, who is now publisher. When the current incarnation of Eventually, The Echo was purchased The Creemore Echo was born in 2001, by the late Jim Vandewater. people still relied almost entirely on “I can remember my father describing newspapers for news and information. the staff at The Echo while he was in Fifteen years ago the information the process of buying it,” said son Tom landscape looked quite different. Vandewater. “Of Georgi he said, ‘I get Creemore.com was live but technology the sense that if Georgi quits tomorrow wasn’t as accessible. the business will fall into chaos and the This version of Creemore's local town will not have a paper’. Of Sara he newspaper started when retired added, ‘She is newest employee, has businessmen Craig Simpson and Phil limited experience in newspapers or Stevenson purchased the business from commerce… but I think she will run John and Sylvia Wiggins, who were the place one day.’” shutting down the newspaper. In the “A huge thank you to all of our team deal, they got Georgi Denison who had members, both former and current, already been on staff for a few years. on producing a high quality weekly Denison worked through the independent community newspaper. transition and saw The Echo come The Vandewater family is committed back to life after the purchase date of to seeing The Echo continue to be an Staff photo: Trina Berlo April 1, 2001, first as a double sided independent voice for Creemore and Creemore Echo publisher Sara Hershoff and office manager Georgi one-page print-out with a community (See “Connecting” on page 12) Denison making party preparations for the newspaper's 15th birthday. Ice storm downs trees causing power outage by Trina Berlo the exception of 30 Sideroad, west of Downed trees and branches caused by 5th Line. Thursday’s ice storm left many people “There was a lot devastation and in the area without power and on there still is,” said Mills. “It’s going clean-up detail over the long weekend to be a long time getting it all cleaned and into this week. up.” There were numerous reports of He said people have been very downed wires, trees on power lines understanding. and flooding. “Everybody pulled together, that’s Mulmur Township road crews, the main thing,” said Mills. firefighters and local residents worked The municipality opened warming all day Friday and Saturday to clear stations on Saturday and Sunday debris from roadways. where people could get a coffee, “We’re so treed here, it was a charge their cell phones and other mess,” said Mayor Paul Mills adding electronic devices and get water for that hydro poles were broken and drinking and to flush toilets. Mills transformers were down. said one person took the opportunity Staff photo: Trina Berlo By Saturday evening, Mills said to charge their electric wheelchair. A toppled tree blocks a driveway on George Street in Creemore. all Mulmur roads were passable, with (See “Ice” on page 3) FLEET-WOOD DANCE CENTRE Taking care of buyers and sellers Collingwood's Premiere School of Dance since 1994! COMING TO CREEMORE’s in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 39 years STATION ON THE GREEN May 3 to 31 Classes (Tuesday nights) • 3 to 6 years: Little Dancers, pre-ballet/jazz • 7 - 10 yrs. ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary • 11 - 14 yrs. ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary RCR Realty. Brokerage • 15 - 18 yrs. ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary August Summerdance • Sept to June 2017 Full Season Ginny MacEachern B.A., Broker REGISTRATION $30 per month! Discounts for multiple! FOR MAY CLASSES: Instructors: Sierra Maraj and Jonathan Fleet The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections Sat. 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Hall at 7 p.m. CMHA vs. Clearview Firefighters. $5 [email protected]. 936029 Airport Hungry Man $8, adult $5, preschoolers $3. Call per person all ages. Serving drinks and food during Road, Mulmur (Airport Rd at Hwy 89). Marianne at 705-428-0223 for more information. the game. Dance to follow in the hall. No minors in • 47th Annual Creemore Skating Club Carnival hall. Fundraising for Creemore Minor Hockey. at Creemore Arena, 220 Collingwood Street at 7 p.m. “Red Carpet Saturday Night”. The theme is Saturday, April 2 Broadway. An important fundraiser for Creemore • Art Opening at Dufferin Museum & Archives, Skating Club. Contact Julie Bigham at 705-424- from 6 to 10 p.m. with local artist, Pat Burns 3790 or [email protected]. “Seasons of a Life”. Live music by Grammy- Upcoming Events Monday, April 4 Friday, April 8 & family friendly! Bring a snack to share & your • Singhampton Baseball Season Registration from • Creemore Curling Club Annual General own water bottle. Tickets at door: adults $12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. both nights at Singhampton Fire Hall. Meeting and Wind-up Dinner at Creemore students $7, under 10 free. Call 647-528-6508 or All teams must be decided by April 15. All Legion, 27 Wellington Street West at 5:30 p.m. [email protected]. registration must be paid by this date to guarantee Dinner tickets ($25) can be purchased from a Sunday, April 17 a place on the team. Contact Garry 705-444-1247. member of the Executive. Mexican themed after- • Ray’s Place Annual General Meeting at Station Wednesday, April 6 party in the Legion Lounge to follow AGM at 9 on the Green at 2 p.m. Contact Doug Mills at 705- p.m. Open to the public. 466-3339 for more information. • Improv Class at Station on the Green from 7 to 9 • Mexican Party Night at the Creemore Legion, 27 p.m. running Wednesday nights to May 25. Visit Wellington Street West, at 9 p.m. “DoKtor J” is in Wednesday, April 20 www.manicimprov.com for more information. the house after 9 p.m.! • District School Board Pupil Call Peter at 705-994-3008 to register. Saturday, April 9 Accommodation Review Public Meeting for Wednesday, April 6 & Thursday, April 7 Byng Elementary School, Clearview Meadows • Mulmur Town Hall Meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. at Elementary School and Stayner Collegiate • Therapeutic Yoga with Catherine Randall Mulmur Township Office. Topics to discuss include: Wednesdays in Collingwood & Thursdays in Institute. Final public meeting is at Stayner Proposed Niagara Escarpment Commission Collegiate Institute at 7 p.m. Creemore. 9 to 10:30 a.m. for intermediate Expansion; Canada’s 150th Anniversary Ideas; & 10:45 a.m. to noon for gentle. Contact Economic Development Task Force Update. Saturday, April 23 [email protected] or 705-818-3400 to • Annual Know it all Ball at Duntroon Hall, 9025 • Dunedin Fisherman’s Breakfast and Bake Sale register. Cty Rd 91, Duntroon. To book a table please call at Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd 9 from 7 to Thursday, April 7 Debbie at 705-445-7681. Event starts at 6 p.m. 10:30 a.m. The event has marked the opening of • Reid Jamieson performing 50s era songs by Elvis, Questions begin at 7 p.m. Tables of eight, please fishing season for 29 years, and attracts hundreds Roy Orbison, The Platters and more. Buffet at 6:30 bring snacks for your table. Don’t forget to study of people for its great home-cooked breakfast and p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 advance up for the night! spectacular baked goods. on-line at utopiahall.ca or call 1-877-499-4255. • OHA District 16 AGM. Creemore Horticultural Saturday, April 16 Society members are invited to attend. Arrive 8396 6th Line, Utopia. www.reidjamieson.com for • Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School will host its more information. at Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club at 9 a.m. first fundraiser Community Clothing Swap from 10 Reserve your seat by contacting Lynn Wilkinson by • Treblemakers in Concert at St. Luke’s Anglican a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by MS Design. Please save Church, Caroline Street West at 7:30 p.m. Doors April 8. Pay $20. (CHS will pay the remaining $15 your gently used clothing for adults & kids (clean, good for the $35 ticket) open at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 or $15 per family at condition) and sports equipment for kids. Drop off at the door. A portion of the ticket sales revenue will be school. Call 705-466-2624 with any questions. Saturday, June 4 donated to a local charity. For more information, • Contra, Square & Circle Dance at Avening Hall, • Ring of Fire – Tribute to Johnny Cash at Creemore contact The Treblemakers’ Music Director, 3401 Cty Rd 42 at 7 p.m. featuring the award- Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore at 8 Penelope Dale, at 705-352-4595. winning O’Schraves Family Band and caller Frank p.m. Performed by Marty Allen & The Memphis Francalanza. Easy dances called step-by-step. Fun Three. Tickets $20 available at Creemore Echo, 705- 466-9906 or [email protected].

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The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 1, 2016 • 3 Ice storm clean-up efforts continue this week (Continued from page 1) On Monday, Dufferin County opened a warming station at the arena in Shelburne where people could charge devices and have showers. The county’s general yard waste collection begins in April but it is also waiving fees for downed branches and brush brought to the GFL Dufferin Transfer Station until Saturday, April 16. “Hydro One crews cleared more than 50,000 trees, replaced over 180 poles, 41 transformers, 141 cross arms and kilometres of line to restore power to more than 125,000 customers after a daunting weekend of weather that brought freezing rain, Contributed photos lightning strikes, high winds and finally flooding. Customers kept the Trees blocked roads and took down hydro lines throughout Mulmur Township on the weekend. call centre very busy with 150,000 calls, an average of 35 calls per bring them up to the full standard. weekend, travelling from as far away agreements, including: Haldimand minute, across the five days. Crews, many of whom have been as Sudbury and the Ottawa Valley to Hydro, Festival Hydro, Woodstock The clean-up job will continue as away from their families since the tackle a relentless rebuilding effort in Hydro, Erie Thames Hydro, Niagara trees and equipment weakened by the outages began will head home once weather that seemed to try a new tactic Peninsula Hydro, Ottawa Hydro, storm will continue to cause outages the work is done. every day. Brampton Hydro One, Peterborough and crews will go back to spots where A workforce of more than 1,200 Other Ontario utilities joined Hydro PUC, Midland PUC and Sudbury temporary repairs were made and was out in force this holiday One crews through mutual assistance Hydro. Continued rainfall creates hazardous conditions around waterways With continued rainfall this week, Hazardous conditions still exist water levels remain elevated in around all bodies of water, as there is many watercourses throughout the a high risk of life-threatening injury Nottawasaga Valley Conservation if a person falls into the extremely Authority watershed. cold water. The rainfall that fell from Sunday The public, especially children, night to Monday afternoon resulted are advised to stay away from all in increased river levels throughout water. most tributaries to the Nottawasaga The Nottawasaga Valley River. Conservation Authority continues to While water levels have generally monitor river and stream conditions decreased over the past few days, and will issue additional messages recent rainfall will increase flow to as conditions warrant. area watercourses. The Flood Outlook Statement will Water levels throughout the be in effect until April 4. watershed are expected to rise to For additional information, please near bank-full water levels, and call 705-424-1479 and select option localized flooding may occur but no “1” for the flood information line or Staff photo: Trina Berlo major flooding is anticipated. visit www.nvca.on.ca. The Mad River

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There’s nothing like a massive power outage to make us all realize just how important it is to be prepared. In general, us country folk are used to losing power once in a while and we handle it pretty well. At our house, we like to think we are ready for anything nature can throw at us. But somehow, this past weekend, we found ourselves caught off guard. There wasn’t much fuel in the vehicles, the 10-year old “emergency” bottled water was misplaced in the dark basement and we had difficulty finding the flashlights. Then, none of the batteries worked and all of our rechargeable batteries weren’t charged. It was just mild enough that we had run out of firewood inside the house so someone would have had to brave the freezing rain in order to get the woodstove going to cook dinner. In terms of survivalism, it was pretty lame. At one point, we were prepared for a power outage… probably after the last power outage. But over the years we became complacent and the contents of the emergency kit were scattered throughout the house. Now, we are determined to be ready for the next big storm. The emergency preparedness standard is that people should be prepared to cope on their own during a power outage for at least 72 hours. People should have water on hand – two litres per person per day – as well as non-perishable food, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods, which should be replaced once a year, a manual can opener, flashlight and batteries, battery-powered or wind-up radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, special needs items such as prescription medications and equipment for people with disabilities and cash. After this past weekend’s storm, we have every intention of creating a new emergency kit so that everything is stored together in one place and is Eva Walker and Orma Miller Rowe working the switchboard at the Noisy River Telephone easily portable in case we have to leave the house Company, where Chez Michel is currently located. Photo submitted by Helen Blackburn. in a hurry. Flashlights, spare batteries, fuel for lanterns, candles and matches, they’re all on the list. The day my dad won election for warden Having ample warning that the storm was by Kay Lescard Downer and Hughes withdrew and the process was coming, we could have been better prepared. It was Jan. 15, 1952. I was in Grade 4 at Prince of repeated. Again, the clerk asked each of the reeves to We could have filled the bathtub with water so Wales Public School in the little town of . For declare their choice. My heart beat wildly. I dare not we would have it for cooking and flushing toilets. me, this would be a day like no other. look at my classmates but I was certainly focused on The power outage reminded us just how reliant The class would be listening to the first live that tally. It seemed to take forever until finally it was we are on electricity. We were conserving battery broadcast of the proceedings to elect the next warden clear that my dad would win. James Hart would be power on laptops and battery packs in order to for the Simcoe County council. Much to my surprise, the warden of Simcoe County. charge cell phones. Worst of all, we could not make the first reeve nominated was my dad, James Hart. Of When the bell sounded for recess the entire coffee because we have an electric coffee grinder! the nine nominees, four agreed to run: Downer, Hart, class shot out the door, raced down the stairs and I am very tempted to put ground coffee in the Hughes and Reed. out to the yards – girls to our and boys to their. To emergency kit. The teacher listed them on the blackboard and chose my astonishment, several girls hoisted me to their Not being naïve enough to think that history a student to record a running tally of the vote. As the shoulders chanting, “Hart! Hart!” won’t repeat, I have no doubt that the contents clerk called the names of the 50 councillors, each I’ve often wondered how they would have reacted of the emergency kit will be absorbed into the responded with the reeve of their choice. had he lost, but at the same time, what a day! household over time but at this moment, I have I anticipated every vote with a mixture of Kay Lescard, a Duntroon resident, wrote this story every intention of being better prepared for the excitement and dread. After the first round, the tally for her sister who was three years old at the time of next power outage. showed: Downer, 8; Hart, 28; Hughes, 8; Reed, 16. the election in 1952. Kay was 9.

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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, April 1, 2016 • 5 Ask a master gardener: A prayer CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, February 1, 2008 • 13 for Patrick How to deal with critters? by Tim Armour by Charlotte Vorstermans Nancy McCord, in Please Don’t cheesecloth and hang near trees, shrubs T’was an agony Niagara that I saw my Spring is coming and the temptation Eat my Garden (Sterling 1992), who or other plants you would like to protect brother suffer, to start working in the garden is suggested that hair would do the trick. (let me know if it works); Where a toxic oxy cocktail couldn’t overwhelming. “The smell of a nearby human is • Spread diatomaceous earth, a dust offer any buffer. I’ve already walked through the what keeps deer away, which means or powder made from ground up shells, Retaliating rattlesnakes are generally garden to see what’s up, even though the hair must be replaced every few on the ground around plants as a barrier more gentle. large areas are still under snow. months,” she writes. to crawling pests such as caterpillars, The venom of anemones compares as April is the ideal time to start planting So, if there is not enough hair in slugs, snails, thrips and earwigs. I can incidental. cool weather vegetable crops like peas, your household to go around, perhaps vouch for this method as I have used I’d say enraged orangutans aren’t lettuce, spinach, onions, collards, etc. a visit to your local hairdresser or in our garden and at the cottage. This nearly so pernicious. The most common questions I barber asking for hair clippings might product can be purchased in your local No enemy’s Gethsemane should be so receive are about animal and pest do the trick. co-op and it usually comes in large cruel and vicious. control. I am fortunate that I live in I know that there are some of you quantities; No further use this crucible of pain that town and do not have that much of a reading this who are laughing as • Use a wire mesh, like chicken wire, was his body. problem, at least with deer. We do have you have deer coming to your porch, to keep rabbits out of the garden. Put Oh flame, lay claim his sorry form. Be our share of raccoons, skunks and the looking straight at you while they are this wire mesh at least two feet above this my own threnody. odd rabbit, but mostly feral cats who munching your plants. Since I don’t the ground, plus at least six inches Oh heavenly benevolence, I fall in do keep most of these critters away, have deer issues, I cannot comment under the soil, if you can dig that deep, adoration, but I am still left with the cat issue! on the effectiveness of this method. or dig it as deep as you can. Rabbits can And fain would been above the din this However, there is no sure way to get Perhaps a large cat, with its hair intact, dig, so six inches works best. sinner’s supplication. rid of deer. might do the trick. Here are a few pest How to stop a dog from digging in Though he’d rather I not bother, I do We are, after all, invading their control suggestions that might work or a garden: Start right! Never let the dog ask you be forgiving. territory and if we plant a veritable at least lessens the damage: see you digging... Doggy see, doggy Just one suffering was tougher than his smorgasbord, especially hostas, who • Use old soap. I hear from a reliable do. time among the living. can blame them for enjoying the source that Irish Spring is her soap Charlotte Vorstermans is a Was life the thief? His only faith was, banquet. But, I have heard of one of choice. You can cut the soap up master gardener and member of the I was in his corner. method offered by a pest-control expert or shave it, put it in old pantyhose or Horticultural Society. No village shares my vigil here. Am I his only mourner? I number him among the ones who’ve known me the longest. Read breaking news online at Creemore.com He’s seen my sides I try to hide. He’s seen me at my wrongest. Ne’er a whimper when my temper took control of him as victim. Not a wailing tattle-tale. He never Local Church Breedon’s questioned why I’d picked him. He’d make mistakes like anyone who Automotive serves his earthly sentence. Directory REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS But left the only gifts that count, Cars - Vans - Light Trucks forgiveness and repentance. Tires - Fuel Injection - Electronics Though blood was not our common Sunday, April 3 MTO Safety Inspection bond, he truly was my brother. Performance Parts & Service For in our youth we pledged a troth, Creemore United Pastoral Charge The Salvation Army (705) 428-0550 adopting one another. Hope Acres Community And so, oh Lord, he leaves me now, Sunday, April 3 Services: Church 222 Montreal Street reclaimed by clement reaper. New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Invites you to attend Until such time as I can come, be you and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m. John & Kim Breedon Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m. my brother’s keeper. All welcome • 705-466-2200 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn Rev. Leslie Searles For more info call (705) 466-3435 CANADA CHILD BENEFIT – the Canada Child Benefit will replace the Canada Child Tax Benefit and Universal Child Tax Benefit as Knox Presbyterian Church, ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH TAX of the beginning of July 2016. Payments remain as proposed in Dunedin the Liberal Platform ($6,400 per child under the age of 6 and Sunday Service at 10 a.m. 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 $5,400 per child aged 6 through 17), however, the phase-out Minister: Sean Angel TIPS! Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. rates for families with net income above $30,000 has increased. April 3 Sermon: "More is Less" For further information contact: 705-466-5202 SMALL BUSINESS DEDUCTION RATE – The 2016 Budget proposes Ramona (Holm) Greer that the small business tax rate remain at 10.5% after 2016. (It was CDFA, CPA, CGA previously schedule to decrease by .5% annually through to 2019). St. Andrew’s Maple Stayner Brethren in Christ Church The preceding information is for educational purposes only. As it is impossible to include 705-428-2171 all situations, circumstances and exceptions, a further review should be done by a qualified Cross Presbyterian 10:00 am Sunday Worship Teaching professional. Church and Children’s Teaching [email protected] Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. Weekly – Home Churches 705-428-6537 • www.staynerbic.com “Where Jesus is Lord, [email protected] all are welcome.” 1152 Conc 6 N Rev. J. Inglis & Rev. E. Inglis • 466-5838 Pod Casts available on our web page You’ll get a Anglican Churches for Singhampton, Duntroon & warm welcome and TOURS • TASTINGS • BOUTIQUE Batteaux 139 Mill Street, Creemore ON. 1-800-267-2240 Christ Church, Batteaux cold beer. 10:00 am Service At Creemore Springs we take pride in introducing folks to the great taste of our beer and showing each Sunday through June them how we make it. So the next time you’re near the town of Creemore, drop by the brewery, To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: the hospitality is on us. 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected]

4174_Cree_BWAd(4.93x2.5)Bv1.indd 1 1/24/08 9:24:44 AM 6 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 1, 2016 Nominations now open for 2016 Charter Champion Awards The Food Partners Alliance of Simcoe County, in partnership with the County of Simcoe, has launched its fourth annual Charter Champion Awards in support of the Food and Agriculture Charter. The awards recognize community members and business owners who help raise awareness about the important role that the agri-food sector plays in building a sustainable, accessible and secure local food system. County residents are encouraged to visit fpa. simcoe.ca to submit nominations for their favourite individuals, organizations and businesses who are working to create a strong and vibrant food system in Simcoe County. The nomination submission deadline is May 31. Organizations and businesses are encouraged to self-nominate as a way to further promote the programs, products, and services available in Simcoe County. The FPA of Simcoe County is a multi-sector organization whose primary purpose is to work together and provide leadership to build a sustainable and equitable food system, from research to field to Staff photo: Trina Berlo table. Staphanie Cooksey, Jeffrey Storey, Shaylyn Jordan, Alicia Tapley, Allison Lancaster, Brooklyn Hughes and Sydney Bunn are among students at Stayner Collegiate Institute who are selling windshield washer fluid as a fundraiser for a trip overseas next April to take part in the commemorations of 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. SCI prepares for trip to Vimy by Trina Berlo Along with students from other area high schools, Stayner Collegiate Institute students are fundraising the SCI delegation will depart April 5, 2017, with a clear goal of getting to the 100th anniversary beginning their tour in Amsterdam with a visit to of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. the Anne Frank House and the Jewish Museum, then noble insurance About 30 students in Grades 9-12 will travel to travel to the Vimy region to take part in the 100th 705.445.4738 Northern France next April to mark the anniversary, anniversary commemorative activities. They will by way of Amsterdam and en route to London, visit the Wellington Quarries before crossing the www.nobleins.on.ca England. (See “Washer” on page 7) Before Facebook... Before Twitter... Before Instagram... there was The Creemore Echo. For 15 years we have been connecting, supporting and building this community by providing a platform for sharing news and views in and around Creemore. Come celebrate our 15th Anniversary Friday, April 1 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Creemore Springs Brewery www.creemore.com The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 1, 2016 • 7 Washer fluid on sale now (Continued from page 6) now available at the school or through English Channel from Calais and on individual students. Two-litre jugs are ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL to London to see the sights, like Big available for $5 each, $15 for a box of Ben, Piccadilly Circus and St. Paul’s four or $750 for an entire skid. STUDENTS AND PARENTS Cathedral. There are also sponsorship Students are taking part in an annual opportunities available. It costs $500 We can help you plan for event at Base Borden next Saturday, to sponsor a whole skid and stickers April 9, this year commemorating the will be added to each jug with the post-secondary education in a 99th anniversary. name of the organization or business They will be walking 3.6 kilometres, logo. three-in-one workshop one kilometre for each of the 3,598 Other fundraisers are planned Canadians killed in the battle. throughout the year, including a They are collecting pledges to offset trivia night and a craft event on SATURDAY, APRIL 16 their individual travel costs. Thanksgiving weekend, where people The cost of the trip is about $3,700 will be able to rent a booth to sell their 10 am to 12 noon per student. crafts. The school is fundraising with the People are welcome to visit the AT STATION ON THE GREEN, CREEMORE hope of covering additional costs for school during regular hours to purchase Part 1 - APPLY NOW: transportation and supply teachers, the washer fluid and call 705-428-2639 Walk through the process of applying for scholarships and bursaries. which adds up to about $9,000. for sponsorship opportunities. The They have launched a campaign to trip is being coordinated by teachers Part 2- BUDGETING: sell windshield washer fluid, which is Janice McLeod and Pam Jeffrey. How much does it cost to go to college or university? We will help you calculate costs as well as help you with your OSAP application. Part 3 - INTERVIEW: We can help you with practical interview skills to help you win the Looking for a interview. PRE-REGISTRATION APPRECIATED BUT NOT REQUIRED. RAY’S PLACE WILL BE second opinion? AWARDING TWO $20,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FOUR $1,000 Give me a call. BURSARIES THIS JUNE!

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Dr. William Hawthorne D.D.S.CY © SHANE DURNFORD DESIGN 2-15 Elizabeth Street, EastCMY Creemore, Ontario L0M 1G0 705.446.3344 K [email protected] 8 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 1, 2016 Come one come all to contra dance at Avening Hall by Trina Berlo Irish, and Scottish music mixed with There will be a whole lot of Dosidos, new compositions by members of the Allemandes and maybe even a Box the family and other composers. Gnat or two at Avening Hall this month. Lefebvre said this type of event Even those who have never taken appeals to people of all ages. She said a turn during a square dance, contra in other areas, the events are attracting dance or circle dance will be in good a young crowd too, it has become a hands as they are guided through the popular outing, drawn by the dancing various moves. and the community gathering. Creemore resident Myriam “It’s so inclusive, everyone feels Lefebvre is organizing the April 16 comfortable, I find,” said Lefebvre. dance in Avening, calling on her family, She is bringing in caller Frank members of the O’Schraves to provide Francalanza, who is associated with the music. Fiddlefern Country Dancers in Owen Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Sound, to guide people through the Lefebvre grew up going to these types dances step-by-step. of dances organized by her family. People are welcome to bring a snack “Now that I live here, I’m kind of to share at the break and the bar will missing it,” she said. be open. “We are a big blended family and Contributed photo Lefebvre also encourages people to O’Schraves is a mix of different names Dancing to the music of The O’Schraves at one of the family's events in wear comfortable shoes and bring a – O’Gorman, Schryer and Lefebvre.” Sault Ste. Marie, with circle dancing, contra dancing and square dancing. water bottle. They are Julie Schryer on piano The dance starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, and Pat O’Gorman on bagpipes, Irish on his own handmade guitar as well The O’Schraves recently won April 16. Admission costs $12 for adults flute and tin whistle, Benoit Schryer as cello, tin whistle, piano and vocals; the New Emerging Artist Award by and $7 for students. Children under 10 Lefebvre, 20, (2011 and 2012 winner and Áine Schryer O’Gorman, 12, liveireland.com and Best New Group are admitted for free. Pay at the door. of the 18-and-under Pembroke Fiddle (2012 winner of the nine-and-under from the Chicago Irish American News For more information call 647-528- Contest) on fiddle, tin whistle and Pembroke Fiddle Contest) on fiddle, for 2014. 6508 or e-mail clearviewcontra@ vocals; Zach Schryer Lefebvre, 24, stepdancing, tin whistle, and vocals. They play traditional Canadian, gmail.com. Dave Steele leaves Flyers to coach Siskins by Alex Hargrave manager Richard Gauthier. with the to join the Hornets just did. hockey club is proving “He volunteered a lot of his time to Siskins. The Hornets won this season’s to be a hot bed for aspiring coaches to our organization,” Gauthier added. “We Gauthier said, “he wanted to come Georgian Mid Ontario Junior C Hockey gain experience and advance to higher thank him for his time and wish him to a team with a winning background, League championship defeating levels in the hockey world. all the best in his future endeavours.” good fan base and the ability to draw Penetang in four straight games, 6-3, Last season, Steve Walker left Rainford’s record as a head coach more players.” 3-2 4-1 and 4-2. The Hornets are the club to take an assistant coaching for Stayner was 18-17-5 during the Midland and are playing off against Kincardine in the position in the German Hockey League regular season. teams that are located near each other province’s quarter finals series. and two weeks ago Siskins head coach The team lost in six games in the and compete against one and another In another hockey story, Creemore’s Dave Rainford told the executive he opening round of the playoffs to the to sign players from that area. Donna Robertson told me that her would be leaving to scout for the Tier II . “I think he has good systems and is grandson Alex Formeton, 16, of King Junior A Newmarket Hurricanes. Gauthier didn’t have to go far to find a good coach,” said Gauthier. “As well, City signed a contract to play for the “He wanted to go in a different a new coach. he is surrounded by good people here” OHL London Knights. He is the son direction,” confirmed Siskins general Dave Steele cut his coaching ties pointing out that it’s a good fit. of Jim and Christine Formeton. Steele joined the Flyers two years Christine was raised in Creemore by ANTIQUE AND CLEARING AUCTION. ago and took the team from last place Donna and her late husband Ron. Alex to third in the season that just finished played for Aurora Tigers last year. His Saturday April 9th at 10 am. with a 19-16-5 record. brother Justin mans the blue line for Sale held in the Creemore Community Centre The club’s goal is to do what the (See “Hockey” on page 10) 218 Collingwood St. Creemore, ON

Clearing auction for Mary Jane Bierer of Creemore, w/inclusions from Senator Eyton of Caledon, and Maria Britto of Ballinafad, Helena Mervart of Mono and others. Attention anyone who served in the military Antique Furniture- pine cupboard; 6' harvest table; nursing rocker; flour bin; (including WW2, Korea, SDA, Militia/Reserve Forces and dependants) old wall phone; pine dry sink; sideboards; school desk; scale; oak 12 drawer file cabinet; stained glass piece; cedar chest; wash stand; dining tables; pine coffee table; corner book shelf; antique & teak beds sets; dressers; side tables; pressed The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau back chairs; secretary desk; piano w/stool; plus much more. Officer Sherry Culling Military- U.S. flag w/48 stars; WWII U.S. army trunk; knife 203-510 Main Street East, North Bay ON P1B 1B8 Collectible- snow shoes; wooden bowls; cauldron; arched pine framed mirror; insulators; sad iron; chamber pot; blue willow dishes; copper pieces; quilts; Will be visiting Branches in your area braided rug; trunks; humidors; luggage; hanging lamps; floor lamps; model during the week of April 25, 2016 ship in case; medicine bottles; various dishes, glass, china; framed tapestry; and Anyone wishing information, advice or assistance regarding: other quality items. Veterans Affairs Canada Disability Pensions/Awards Treatment for Entitled Veterans Other Furniture- living room sets; window air conditioner; marble topped Application for Poppy/Benevolent Funds tables; beds; area rugs; etc. Appeals against unfavourable VAC decisions Note- A great, clean auction of well cared for furniture. See www. Widows auctionadvertiser.com for pictures. Terms-Cash, cheque w/ID, Visa, MC, debit. Food booth. No buyer's premium. Is requested to contact the Branch Service Officer or Secretary of Auctioneer not responsible for accidents on the day of the sale. Royal Canadian Legion Creemore Branch 397 Michael Loranger, Branch Service Officer 705-466-3007 Kidd Family Auctions Norma Friest, Branch Secretary 705-466-2330 519-938-7499 or 519-938-1315 kiddfamilyauctions.com The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 1, 2016 • 9

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Rocks containing metals 61. Meadow 10 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 1, 2016 Hockey community loses local legend Don Westbrooke Skaters going to Broadway The Creemore Skating Clubs annual skating (Continued from page 8) traded to Rochester Americans where he played with carnival is this Saturday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the the Junior C . Collingwood native Darryl Sly and roommate Don Creemore arena. Finally, I would be remiss not to mention the sudden Cherry. In 1971-72, Don played in Seattle and led Local skaters will be performing Broadway-themed passing of former professional hockey player Don the team in scoring. routines. Westbrooke recently. Don grew up in Creemore and On January 5, 1974, Don Westbrooke became The guest skater is pre-novice skater Michelle played minor hockey here. He might very well be the a North American trivia answer as he became the Rivest from Mariposa and the Country Blades best hockey player to ever come out of Creemore. “only” North American player to score a hat-trick Synchro Team will also be performing. Don played many years of professional hockey against legendary goaltender Vladislav Tretiak (of winning several IHL awards including rookie of the the Soviet Red Army Selects). His team defeated the Correction year in 1963-64; MVP in 1968-69, and the top scorer World Champions 6-4. The Creemore Echo apologizes for misidentifying in 1969-70. Don Westbrooke was inducted into the Collingwood the Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School hockey In 1970-71, Don played under the infamous coach Sports Hall of Fame, July 1984. His father Reg team as the Valley Hawks in last week's NCPS News. – Eddie Shore – with the Springfield Kings & Eddie Westbrooke was also inducted into the Hall. Reg was The school’s team is called Thunder. Shore of American Hockey League. Later he was the long-time publisher/editor of The Creemore Star. Christ Church Batteaux holds Suggestions rolling in for phase 2 of plaque project spring blossom tea this month by Chris Raible newspapers, the Noisy River by Evelyn Warden The Creemore Plaques Project Telephone Company, the swinging Cards were cancelled March 24 because of the threat – adding another dozen plaques bridge over the Mad River. of freezing rain and of course it surely did cause much celebrating historically significant Decisions will be made this devastation. aspects of our village history – has spring, but it is not too late to I wanted to let the readers know of the Christ received many suggestions for suggest additional possible plaque Church Batteaux Spring Blossom Tea to be held April possible plaques. sites – or to express support for 23. Lunch for $6 and draw tickets are $2. Some of the more than 30 any of the suggestions already I wish everyone the best of luck on the Rama Bus suggestions so far, sorted by made. April 5. categories: Simply speak to any of the Remember: If you want the rainbow, you have to Community service such as the five advisory panel members put up with the rain. jail, the water works, and early who will be making the final medical service; choices: Helen Blackburn, Religious and community Gerry Blackburn, Dorothy buildings such as the St. Andrew’s Shropshire, Paul Vorstermans, Presbyterian Church, the Masonic and Chris Raible, secretary. lodge, the Matchett House; You may leave your ideas in writing at The Education and recreation such as the school bell, Echo and at the Library or you may e-mail ideas to the ball park, the Creemore Band; [email protected], Earliest buildings such as the site of Edward Because Creemore has so many homes and Webster’s home, the 1860 hotel; the square house on buildings of heritage significance, a second, related Edward Street; project is also in the works – to make available to Commercial buildings such as the Hisey grain property owners at modest cost – smaller markers creemoremassage.com elevator, the hardware store now the Brewery, and to attach to building, for each showing its date and the Trew house that became the Creamery; early history. 705 466 6019 Communications such as the independent More news of this will be coming in due course. • Service Directory •

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Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x Gardener and Grass Cutter required Therapeutic Yoga with Catherine Do you have any photos of special 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver at Complete Outdoor Services Inc. Randall starts Wednesday, April 6 in events in and around Creemore that year- round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Both positions are full-time, 5 days a Collingwood & on Thursday, April you’d like to share with everyone in Farms at 705-466-2607. week and seasonal, April to November. 7 in Creemore. 9 to 10:30 a.m. for our “The Way We Were” section on Must be energetic, physically fit and Intermediate & 10:45 a.m. to noon for page 4? Bring them in to us & we’ll Tamworth and black pigs for sale. enjoy working outdoors in all weather. A gentle. Contact cathcreemore@yahoo. take a copy and run them in future Ready for BBQ or feed. Call 705-466- full G license with clear drivers abstract ca or 705-818-3400 to register. editions of The Creemore Echo. We 5240 or 705-441-4662. is required. Previous work experience look forward to seeing you! or gardening knowledge an asset. Wage depends on experience. Complete income tax Services Outdoor Services Inc. is a family owned thank you landscaping and property maintenance Johnson’s Income Tax, 44 Proton • Thanks to Wayne Barber for the Elliott Painting and Decorating, over company based in Glencairn. We have Street, Dundalk, Ontario. Specializing in fresh grapefruit. Thanks for thinking 30 years experience with excellent been providing top quality services farm, business & personal income tax of us! references. Interior and exterior to our clients for 28 years. To apply, returns. All returns e-filed. Refunds issued • Thanks to Bob Ransier Handy painting and wallpapering. Call for submit resume and cover letter to within 2 weeks. Office hours: Monday to Man Service for removing our tree free estimate at 705-466-2356. [email protected]. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until April 30, 2015. Phone 519- so quickly! 923-2624, fax 519-923-2481. • Thanks to Helio, Katie & Kathy for You deserve a clear view. Call Rod Fish & Chips the donuts! the Window Cleaner. Residential, • Thanks to Craig & Barbara Simpson commercial, year-round. All windows Clear tax view. Tax time is Fish & Chip Fridays at Affairs here – let us help you. CRA registered for the lovely plant... and thanks to welcome. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. Catering Bakery & Cafe. English- Karen Crevier for delivering it! References on request. & e-file. Basic individual $60 plus hst; style Halibut fish, fresh-cut basic couple $100 plus hst. Visit www. The staff at The Creemore Echo fries, homemade coleslaw. Dine in or cleartaxview.ca or contact us at 705- Painting. Professional quality. take-out. Open until 7 p.m. on Fridays. 220-8074 or [email protected]. Masonry and Parging. Call Don for 705-466-5621. 8 Caroline Street West. in memoriam estimate at 705-424-0708. In memory of Steve Rawn – A dear Gary Clayton Photography. Wedding, clothing wanted gardening workshops son, father, brother who passed away portrait, real estate, commercial and April 5, 2015. event photography. Competitive rates. Spring cleaning? Please save your gently Upcoming workshops at Not So Gone are the days we used to share, Phone 705-796-2682. used clothing for a Community Clothing Hollow Farm But in our hearts you are always there; Swap fundraiser at Nottawasaga and • Sunday, April 17: Native Plants and The gates of memory will never close, Creemore Public School on Saturday, Pollinators – Build a Solitary Bee We miss you more than anyone knows; KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS: Contact With tender love and deep regret, us for your sale! Cash in a day the April 16, sponsored by MS Design. Nest Seeking clothes (good condition, clean, • Sunday, May 29: Planning a Perennial We who love you will never forget. auction way! Estate, consignment, Sadly missed by mother Marjory, no rips) for kids & adults, plus sports Pollinator Garden farm, industrial, close-outs, cattle, and daughter Amber, brothers, sisters and equipment for kids. Drop off at NCPS. • Sunday, June 12: Beginner’s Birding fundraising auctions. Next Consignment families. Auction scheduled for April 29th, 2016. Call 705-466-2624 for more information. with Lisa Levez-Bordeleau We’re accepting good quality items now. Please visit www.notsohollowfarm.ca Call Dennis Kidd, Auctioneer at 519-938- or phone 705-466-6290 for more details 7499 or dennis@kiddfamilyauctions. vendors wanted or to register. bus trips com. www.kiddfamilyauctions.com. Creemore Farmers’ Market is looking

for more farm products/produce art workshops rentals vendors. We also want to attract food vendors who can sell breakfast or lunch MIXED MEDIA - COLLAGE with Furnished Room for rent (close to type snacks to eat on the go. Fresh Suzanne Jarvis: April 9 & 10, 10 a.m. Airport Road and Simcoe County Road juices or smoothies would also be to 4 p.m. (optional one day) This is one 9). Room includes high speed inter- given consideration. Please fill in the or two day hands-on class for students Halton County Radial net, Bell Expressvu Satellite TV, shared application at the bottom of our current who love creative exploration! webpage www.creemorefarmersmarket. Railway & McCrae House kitchen, dining and living rooms-no One day - $100 + $15 materials with Clearview Travel! smoking.9 $130.2 Contact 705-444-4853. ca and send it to Helen Martin the Two day - $180 + $15 materials Market Manager at hmartin.pa@gmail. Contact [email protected] Tuesday, May 10, 2016 8 3 4 com before April 26, 2016. Large one bedroom apartment. No or 705-727-6161 to register. www. Bus trip includes: Visit a full-size operating millstreetartstudio.com for more details. electric railway and museum. Have lunch at smoking.3 No5 pets.9 $795 6per month. Call Old Marina Restaurant on Puslinch Lake. Visit & leave a message at 705-466-3559.8 7 horses the birthplace of John McCrae, doctor, soldier COLOURED PENCILS with Ruth and author of In Flanders Fields. Return Ann Pearce: Saturday April 16, 10 transportation on a luxury motor coach. 6 3 Come ride our range! We offer private Trail ride wanted a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an excellent $120 per person. Book by April 12. 5 7 Rides for any level of rider from beginner to starting point for coloured pencil advanced. Located in Mulmur Township, Departs Stayner Gazebo Park at 8:45 a.m. Occasional ride needed between beginners. and returns at approx. 5:30 p.m. 8 3 6 4 East of Honeywood. Also check us out for and Dunedin area. Will pay $100 + hst. Materials supplied, Horse Boarding, training, and riding 7289 Hwy 26, Stayner, ON gas.3 Call 705-466-65672 or 416-462-5 students need own coloured pencils. lessons. www.Rawhide-Adventures.on.ca. ClearviewPh: 705-428-2543 Travel presents 2593. 1 2 Contact [email protected] or Mamma Mia 519-925-0152. 705-727-6161 to register. www.mill- Email: [email protected] streetartstudio.com for more details. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 This week’s answers Mamma Mia at Drayton Festival Theatre featuring chart-topping hits Spike & Rusty: improv & theatre of Swedish super-group ABBA. Stop at Picard Peanuts in St. Jacobs first WIGWAM on your way to lunch at Anna Mae’s Improv: Explore, laugh and play. Bakery & Restaurant. Followed by 9 4 1 2 8 5 7 6 3 The Mad & Noisy Improv Co. is the performance. Price includes return 8 2 6 3 1 7 9 5 4 kicking off a new round of classes on transportation on a luxury motor coach. April 6 at the Station on the Green. $119 per person. Book by April 15. 7 3 5 9 4 6 2 1 8 Register at manicimprov.com. Departs from Stayner Gazebo Park at 2 9 3 1 5 4 8 7 6 8:15 a.m. and returns approx. 6:15 p.m. Creemore Community Theatre is 4 6 8 7 2 9 5 3 1 7289 Hwy 26, Stayner, ON looking for individuals to help us Ph: 705-428-2543 1 5 7 6 3 8 4 2 9 build a community theatre program Email: [email protected] in Creemore. Interested parties can 5 1 2 8 9 3 6 4 7 contact Peter at 705-994-3008. 3 7 9 4 6 2 1 8 5 6 8 4 5 7 1 3 9 2 12 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 1, 2016 Connecting community motivates us to move forward (Continued from page 1) community. or a ceilidh at the Legion. This is “With rising postal costs we need Clearview.” “We don’t just see ourselves as what motivates us to move forward their support more than ever,” said The Creemore Echo is completely a community newspaper but also a even though it is a tough time for Denison. independent and autonomous. The community hub,” said Hershoff. “A newspapers.” The Echo holds a subscription Echo relies entirely on revenue from place for information, to connect “We’ve bucked the trend,” she said, drive in May to encourage voluntary advertising and subscriptions. Contrary community whether its volunteers to “and developed a newspaper at a time subscriptions from those who receive to popular belief, it is not subsidized organizations, businesses to customers, when newspapers are declining. We their newspaper in the mail each week by the Vandewater family, but it is people to people or government to have been able to do it because of the through unsolicited mail. still owned by the family and Mary residents in a way that’s cohesive tremendous support of our advertisers Help us celebrate this Friday, April and Tom continue to sit on the board and accessible to everyone in the and readers. We hope they feel the 1, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Creemore of directors and are a source of moral community. And we’ve seen the affect same way we do, that The Echo makes Springs Brewery. Join us for a piece of support and encouragement. whether it’s supporting Syrian refugees Creemore a better place to be.” cake, snacks and a nice cold beer. At the time of the change in ownership, Simpson stayed on as publisher and, with editor Brad Holden and assistant Fred Mills, the team continued on its mission to provide a 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 professional newspaper to serve the Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Local businesses nominated Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm for hospitality awards Three local businesses have been nominated for Ontario Restaurant Hotel www.clearview.ca Motel Association Simcoe Hospitality Communications are available in alternative formats upon request. Awards. Creemore Springs Brewery, Creemore Kitchen and Mountain Ash Farm. The winner will be announced at a gala in Collingwood on April 27. Voting is open until April 4, visit simcoehospitalityawards.com. Backyard Chicken Annual maple syrup festival The annual Spring Tonic Maple Licensing Public Meeting Syrup Festival at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, April 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come & have your say There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast served daily until 2 p.m., How much should the license fee be for Backyard Chickens? horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts, live music, animal show, costumed re- How many Chickens should each household be allowed to have? enactors will demonstrate pioneer and methods of making maple syrup, and Tiffin’s sugar shack will be April 11th, 2016 at 6:30pm open for visitors to see how syrup is made today. Clearview Council Chambers Admission costs $12 for adults, $6 for youth 12 and under, and free for infants (cash only please). Visit nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479 for information and directions.

Spring Rainbarrel Sale! Help the Bee Natural Caretakers raise money so we can educate and advocate for our local pollinators!

Here’s what you get for your support: - 220 litre rain barrel - Leaf and mosquito filter basket -Overflow adaptor - Spigot 60$tax inc - Overflow Hose - 15% Off Coupon at Not So Hollow Farm towards Pollinator Friendly Native Trees and Shrubs

Order online by April 22nd at: www.rainbarrel.ca/SaveTheBees Pick up Sunday April 24th between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm from Not So Hollow Farm

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