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The Creemore INSIDE THE ECHO ECHO Friday, February 6, 2015 Vol. 15 No. 06 thecreemoreecho.com Taking a break Play ball! Food bank coordinator retires Smith gets baseball scholarship PAGE 3 PAGE 8 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Grain truck tips, leaks diesel fuel Echo Briefs by Trina Berlo Walk for Memories A tractor trailer tipped on Sunnidale Matthew Vorstermans i s Concession 7 Tuesday, spilling diesel participating in his tenth Walk for fuel. Memories, benefitting the Alzheimer Clearview Fire Department Deputy Society of Simcoe County on Feb. 15 Chief Roree Payment said the and he is hoping to raise $3,900. transport truck with a double trailer The Creemore resident has raised left the road and rolled into a deep almost $24,000 for the Alzheimer ditch east of County Road 10, between Society. New Lowell and Sunnidale Corners. Vorstermans is inspired by the The fire department was called to the memory of his grandmother who scene just before 5 p.m. Firefighters suffered from Alzheimer’s disease responded from New Lowell and from 2000 until her death in 2006. Stayner. To donate, visit walkformemories. When emergency crews arrived, the ca, click on sponsor individual, under driver, a 57-year-old man, was out of the sponsor a walker tab and search the vehicle, said Payment. for Matthew Vorstermans or call 705- He sustained minor injuries and was 466-2756. treated on scene by paramedics. Firefighters concentrated on Brentwood hort club containing and cleaning up the fuel that was leaking from the truck’s seeks gardeners tanks. The Brentwood Horticultural Club is “We estimated about 120 litres looking for people who are interested of diesel was spilled, however we in establishing a community garden in were able to capture most of it,” said the Brentwood and New Lowell area. Payment. Organizers have learned that there The truck was transporting grain to is interest in a garden but before Collingwood. Clearview Fire Department photo undertaking such a project, the club Payment said the company that had A truck carrying grain tipped on Concession 7 near New Lowell at sunset would like to hear from those interested purchased the grain arranged to have Tuesday evening, spilling diesel fuel. in participating. a vacuum elevator offload the product Anyone interested is invited to attend onto another truck, beginning at about Concession 7 was closed for a about 10 p.m. when a heavy tow truck the next Brentwood Horticultural Club 8 p.m. couple of hours while the transfer company took responsibility for the meeting, or call Willow Windatt at He said most of the grain was took place. fuel leak and began working to get the 705-424-6549, e-mail susiecosack@ contained within the truck. Fire crews cleared the scene at truck out of the ditch. yahoo.ca. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Hall on Tuesday, Flu season on the wane, worst in years Feb. 24. The Simcoe Muskoka Medical have been 411 lab-confirmed cases of of influenza. Author speaks at Officer of Health is lifting a declaration influenza, about 10 per cent more cases While there has been a sharp decline of widespread influenza activity. than at the same point in the 2012- in cases, associate Medical Officer of Black History event Dr. Charles Gardner announced 2013 season, the last time widespread Health Dr. Colin Lee said the flu has A Black History event hosted by the Wednesday, Feb. 4, that the widespread activity was declared, including 42 not disappeared from the region and is Stayner Heritage Society will feature flu activity is subsiding. institutional outbreaks. still causing serious illness for some Peter Meyler, co-author of the book According to health professionals, In the last two weeks there has been a people. A Stolen Life: Searching for Richard it was one of the worst influenza marked reduction in attendance to local “Much of Ontario is still in the midst Pierpoint, who was sold into slavery in seasons in Simcoe and Muskoka in emergency departments for influenza- of a very active flu season, so people the late 1700s at the age of 16. recent memory. The flu peaked locally like-illness. need to continue taking measures to The event will take place on during the week of Dec. 28 to Jan. 3 The declaration of widespread prevent the spread of the disease to Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Centennial when 87 new lab-confirmed cases were influenza activity served as a trigger others around them,” said Lee, adding United Church at 7:30 p.m. Admission diagnosed, more than double the total for health care facilities to initiate that some flu seasons also experience is free but freewill offerings will be of the previous week. To date there strategies to control the further spread (See “Flu” on page 3) accepted. Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 38 years RCR Realty. Brokerage Ginny MacEachern B.A., Broker E-mail [email protected] The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections (705) 444-1414 10230 Highway 26 East, Collingwood 1-800-360-5821• 705-466-2607 • [email protected] www.ginnymaceachern.com 2 • THE CREEMORE EcHO • Friday, February 6, 2015 Submit your community events [email protected] phone: 705-466-9906 COMMUNITY Calendar fax: 705-466-9908 This Weekend Friday, February 6 Saturday, February 7 is from 3 to 5 p.m. today at The Arts Centre, Hurontario • New Lowell's Sunnidale Winterama: Spaghetti • New Lowell's Sunnidale Winterama: Pancake Street, Collingwood. Show runs to March 1. Supper & Cake Walk (dessert silent auction) from Breakfast at New Lowell Legion from 8 to 10 a.m.; 4:30 to 7 p.m. at New Lowell Legion; Burning of Parade at 10:30 a.m.; Craft Show at New Lowell Sunday, February 8 the Green at 7 p.m. at the New Lowell Rec Park; United Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Opening • New Lowell's Sunnidale Winterama: Big Breakfast Comedy Night with Yuk Yuk's at 9 p.m. at New Ceremonies at 11 a.m.; children's games & demo at at New Lowell Legion from 9 a.m. to noon; Barrie Lowell Legion (adults only). www.clearview.ca 11:15 a.m.; Soup Off at Smith Brothers from 11:30 a.m. Snowmobile Club Fun Run from 9 to 11 a.m. • Tibetan Singing Bowls. A weekly group session to 3 p.m.; Radar Runs begin at 12:30 p.m.; Euchre at • Church Services. See page 5. from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at The Sanctuary, 1 Caroline New Lowell Legion from 1 to 4 p.m.; Baseball Hitting • Curiosity House Books presents the inaugural Creemore Street West. 6 classes $120 or $25 per class, pre- Competition at Smith Brothers at 4:30 p.m.; Dance at Winter Classic`s Hockey Sweater Show. Vote for your registration required, contact lisakristine.om@ New Lowell Legion from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. favourite sweater in the store. From 2 to 4 p.m. Family gmail.com or 705-520-0103. • Opening Reception for the Blue Mountain friendly event. Winner to be announced February 22. 178 Foundation of the Arts Members Art Show & Sale Mill Street. 705-466-3400 curiosityhousebooks.com Upcoming Events Monday, February 9 Church, Caroline Street West. Come one day or both. Thursdays, February 19, 26 and March 5 • Clearview Township’s Public Meeting to receive Gentle, no floor or mat work. Can be performed seated • Free introductory Astronomy Seminars from 7 to input on the Council Proposed Budget at 7 p.m. or standing . Must be 55+ with a valid Ontario Health 9 p.m. at the Orangeville Public Library. For more at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome. Card. For more information call 705-309-7054 or information email [email protected]. • Savvy Sense is an organization focused on empowering [email protected]. women to “confidently transform their relationship Friday, February 20 with money”. This complimentary session will be Saturday, February 14 • Come meet Christine Elliott, Candidate for leader led by Debbie Bullock and is open to all women. • Creemore Skating Club’s Valentine’s Bake Sale of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. Refreshments will be provided. At Ramona Greer at the Creemore Arena lobby from 10 a.m. to 1 She will be at Station on the Green from 3:30 to 5 CGA. Office 7351 Highway 26, Stayner at 6 p.m. Call p.m. Everyone welcome. Stop by to find cookies, p.m. All welcome. 705-428-2171 by February 6 to RSVP. cupcakes, tarts, brownies and maybe a pie or two! • Creemore Legion's Sweetheart Supper. Lasagna, Saturday, February 21 • Dunedin Women’s Friendship Club at 7:30 p.m. • Clearview Community Theatre's "Opening the at Dunedin Hall. We will be playing “Friendship Caesar salad, cheese cake, bun & butter for $15. Take- out only. Pick up from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Please call before Door", a music and variety show fundraiser for The Feud”. All welcome. Door youth centre in Stayner. Two shows at Clearview • ChoralWorks Choir – Starting our 2nd exciting February 10 to place your order at 705-466-2202 or 705-466-2432. Community Church, 1070 County Rd 42, Stayner: season! Rehearsals on Mondays at 7 p.m., starting matinee at 2 p.m. and evening show at 7 p.m. Tickets: tonight through to May, at Collingwood Public • Stayner Lions Club Ham & Bean Supper at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, call Diane at 705-424-3072 or $10 at door.