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The Creemore INSIDE THE ECHO ECHO Second Chime’s a Charm Ruff Rescue Friday, March 1, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 9 www.creemore.com NCPS bell unveiling rescheduled Dog pulled from rock ledge PAGE 7 PAGE 12 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Drivers charged for Singhampton, safe haven during storm driving on closed roads by Trina Berlo Thirty-six drivers were charged with Residents of Singhampton opened the driving on a closed highway during doors of the community centre Monday Monday’s storm. to shelter and feed dozens of travellers Huronia West OPP said they were stranded by the winter storm. very busy assisting several stranded A severe storm and high winds motorists in the area. As a result, police caused roads, schools and businesses closed several roads due to white out to close. It was so bad that at times the conditions. While roads remained snowploughs were pulled off the roads. closed for a period of time, several Vehicles were abandoned, sometimes motorists attempted to drive past trapped inside drifts. roadblocks and closed-road signs. A grassroots community effort helped get people off the roads and Milestone cannabis into a community of new friends, said Tanya Robitaille. purchase benefits She said Catherine Tustin was really the instigator of the whole thing. Clearview Library She was working at the Ultramar gas station and the motel was booked up In honour of their one-millionth Sunday when the storm started. order, Spectrum Cannabis has made “The roads were drifted over and a donation in the amount of $2,000 cars were getting caught in the drifts to the Clearview Public Library. The and there were four cars north of local resident who placed this historic Singhampton that basically piled into order chose the library as the charity each other. Eventually the tow truck of their choice but wishes to remain driver got here and pulled them all to anonymous. the Ultramar… Three out of the four The donation will be put towards cars were totalled, so it was wicked Facebook photo the Clearview Public Library Board’s weather,” said Catherine. Stranded travellers amuse themselves and visit with others while storm fundraising commitment to the Stayner (See “Travellers” on page 3) stayed at Singhampton Community Centre Monday. Library Building Project. Local residents caution Creemore Springs goes for modern look of credit card phone scam by Trina Berlo have dropped the ‘Springs’ from the breweries, said McLarty. Creemore Springs Brewery has moniker, simply going by ‘Creemore’. She said Creemore Springs Local residents are warning of a changed its look. “It has been a bit polarizing,” said Brewery’s founder John Wiggins’ phone scam. The brewery’s new modern logo McLarty. “People either love it or they logo is very traditional so they set out to Residents have received a call incorporates two of its most important hate it.” replace it with “something that would saying that their credit card was used elements, fire and water. The fresh The new look is for the Lager, Lot break through the proverbial clutter”. to make a $300 charge plus an initial spring water and the process of fire 9 and a new India Pale Ale, all made “Thirty two years ago, faced with $1,000 charge. It prompts the person brewing in a copper kettle are what under the Creemore label. challenges, John Wiggins decided to to press 1 if they haven’t authorized make the beer special, said brand McLarty said the market is changing take a risk with a new venture and the charge. manager Stephanie McLarty. It is one dramatically and in order for Creemore ended up putting Creemore on the In one case, the call came from the of few breweries that use the traditional Springs to stand out from other craft map,” said McLarty. It is with that spirit number 1-903-266-8978. brewing technique. brewers they decided to take a risk. of risk-taking and fresh-thinking that Do not give any personal information The brewery is coming to the end of Creemore Springs Brewery was the re-branding was undertaken. over the phone when receiving an a year-long process to refresh and re- founded 32 years ago. It was within “We have to elevate ourselves from unprompted call. imagine the brand, she said. The new the first five to make any headway in fighting for every craft tap,” she said. For more information and to report logo depicts a swirl of water cupped a market dominated by big breweries. Ultimately, she said, the packaging a scam, go to www.antifraudcentre- in a copper coloured flame, and they Now there are hundreds of craft (See “Community” on page 6) centreantifraude.ca. Taking care of buyers and sellers Collingwood Fuels Ltd. in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for over 40 years PROPANE FUEL DELIVERY • residential • furnace oil • 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, March 1, 2019 Submit your community events [email protected] phone: 705-466-9906 COMMUNITY Calendar fax: 705-466-9908 This Weekend Friday, March 1 Saturday, March 2 Sunday, March 3 • World Day of Prayer Service at St. John’s • Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical • Church Services on page 5. United Church, Creemore at 10 a.m. This year the Society Meeting at 2 p.m. at The Church of • The Avening Hall Chili Bowl family games night Slovenian Christian women are inviting the world Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, at Avening Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. Board games for to “Come to the table – everything is ready – Who Barrie. Speaker: Spencer Linington “Paleography all ages provided by Cardboard Castles, bowling is not at the table?” Come pray for immediate – Ancient Writing Systems”. www.simcoe.ogs. (under 8 must by supervised by parent) and the action for women touched by injustice around the on.ca for more info. Annual General Meeting at 3 p.m. for those world. Refreshments to follow. • Lamb and Beef Supper at St. John’s United interested. Free. Door prizes. • World Day of Prayer Service at Jubilee Church from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $18.50. All Presbyterian Church, Stayner, at 2 p.m. This year welcome. the Slovenian Christian women are inviting the world to “Come to the table – everything is ready – Who is not at the table?” Come pray for immediate action for women touched by injustice around the world. Refreshments to follow. Call Judy at 705- 428-2479 for more info. Upcoming Events Monday, March 4 Wednesday, March 6 Wednesday, March 13 • Wasaga Barber Shop 23rd Annual Fundraiser • Wednesday Night Bingo at Manito Shrine Club, • Clearview Public Library March Break Work for the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank 2265 Fairground Road North (across from the GNE Shop with MacLaren Art Centre present their from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All services are by donation grounds) featuring Larry “The Legend” Smith as VanGo Programme: Create your own artist’s and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to the food your caller. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Start time is 6:45 book using the medium of watercolour painting. (All bank. The barber shop, located at 4-1295 Mosley p.m. Early Bird, regular games & progressive super materials plus a light snack will be supplied for artistic St., will be accepting donations of non perishable jackpot. Cash prizes. Snack bar. All net proceeds inspiration.) Registration is required $5/individual – food items that day. Contact 705-429-1330. benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children. only 30 spots available. 2 sessions: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 • Collingwood and District Historical Society • Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) p.m. at the Clearview Township Council Chambers, Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club, meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Stayner, and 2 to 4 p.m. at Creemore Library. This Collingwood. A History of the Collingwood Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario programme is suitable for family crafting although Curling Club, presented by Paul Hurst. Admission: Street, Stayner. New members welcome. Call Judy this workshop is geared for older primary/junior CDHS membership or $5. Coffee and refreshments at 705-422-1428 for more info. intermediate school aged children. available. Friday, March 8 Saturday, March 16 Tuesday, March 5 • Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic. • The Duntroon Hall presents Green Beer Day • Stayner Euchre Club meets every Tuesday at 1 Stayner Community Donation Event at Clearview 2019. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music by p.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church. Community Church, 1070 Cty Rd 42, Stayner, DJ Stu McNabb from 3 to 11 p.m. This is a free • Pancake Tuesday Supper at Creemore Legion from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. To book an appointment event with food and drinks for purchase. For more from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $7, teens $5, under 6 call 1-888-2-DONATE. information please like us on Facebook. free. • 2019 International Women’s Day at Buell Fitness • Ham & Baked Bean Supper hosted by Stayner • Pancake Supper at Good Shepherd Church, 219 & Aquatic Centre, 122 Ramillies Road, Borden, Lions Club at Centennial United Church, 234 Scott Street, Stayner, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.