The Creemore Inside the Echo Echo Friday, February 24, 2017 Vol. 17 No. 09 www.creemore.com Stranger Danger Playoff Showdown Comedy trio performing in Creemore Stayner takes on Midland PAGE 7 PAGE 8 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Risk of ice jams A flood outlook statement issued by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) warns that although flood potential is low despite warm weather, the potential for ice jams is high. Daily temperatures are expected to remain above freezing for the rest of the week and with 15-20 mm of rainfall forecast for Friday and Saturday. Temperatures have been significantly warmer than normal, which has caused snowpack to begin to melt, states the NVCA Flood Duty Officer, resulting in an increase in water levels throughout the watershed. Stream banks can be slippery and unstable, which combined with extremely cold water temperatures can create hazardous conditions around our rivers and streams. There is also the potential for ice jams and localized flooding. No major flooding is anticipated at this time. Hazardous conditions may exist around all waterbodies, as there is a high risk of life-threatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water. The Staff photo: Trina Berlo public, especially children, are advised to stay away from all waterbodies. Teacher Myrna Whitley, surrounded by students in her Grade 4 class at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public For additional information, call 705- School, has been nominated by a group of parents for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence. 424-1479 and select option “1” for the flood information line or visit www. Parents nominate teacher for national award nvca.on.ca. by Trina Berlo fellow parents Victoria Brulotte and initiated the school’s hockey team and Hawks vs firefighters Creemore parent Jennifer Hayward Brian MacIntyre, although others parents say they are very impressed Creemore Minor Hockey’s Valley has nominated Nottawasaga and offered to put their support in writing. when she attends hockey games Hawks will take on the Clearview Creemore Public School teacher Whitley is being lauded for her outside of school to cheer on her Fire Department in a March 25 hockey Myrna Whitley for the Prime innovative instruction, collaborative students. game at Creemore Arena. Minister’s Awards for Teaching approach and embracing technology “Mrs. Whitley makes learning Admission costs $5 per person. Excellence. in the classroom. fun and entertaining and gets all the Children are admitted free of charge. Hayward has been impressed with Whitley currently teaches Grade children involved,” writes Hayward. Puck drops at 6:30 p.m. An age of Whitley’s teaching skills and her 4 at NCPS, where she has spent 15 “When you enter her classroom you majority dance will be held in the commitment to the community, in years of her 23-year teaching career. can feel the positivity in the children arena hall after the game. Proceeds go school and beyond. Among the specific ways Whitley and how eager they are to learn.” to Creemore Minor Hockey. “I see how well those two kids have goes above and beyond in her role She said Whitley creates an done and I just wish my older son had as educator: she initiated an outdoor inclusive classroom community Concert cancelled had her,” said Hayward. learning pilot program and uses environment in which every student Having heard about the federal the school garden to teach students has a place and no one is centered out. The Grey Lands performance teaching award, Hayward reached out about healthy eating. Students make Parents are also impressed with scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 at the to other parents for support. food using fresh ingredients from the Whitley’s efforts to explore new Creemore Legion has been cancelled. She had no problem finding other garden, which they bring home to techniques and technologies. She uses Organizers said the cancellation is people to support the nomination share with their families. In addition a number of programs and virtual due to a family emergency with one of and ended up submitting letters from to coaching other sports, Whitley (See “Whitley” on page 3) the musicians. Taking care of buyers and sellers You’ll get a Warm Welcome & a Cold Beer! in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 40 years Visit our retail emporium for a fine selection of beer wear, glassware and of course, our award winning beer.

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Upcoming Events Tuesday, February 28 Pancake Tuesday • Avening Hall Chili Bowl and AGM. 4:30 p.m.: Wednesday, March 15 • Pancake Supper at Good Shepherd Anglican Kids 7 years and under bowl. 5 p.m.: Chili provided • Comedy Tour – Dangerously Safe: A night of sketch Church 219 Scott Street, Stayner from 4:30 to by the hall board members. Please bring a potluck comedy at Creemore Arena Hall, 220 Collingwood 7 p.m. Pancakes, sausage, apple sauce, dessert, item. 6:30 p.m.: Brief AGM for those interested (it Street, Creemore, doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at beverages. Adults $8. Children (6-14 yrs) $4. is not necessary to participate). 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: 7:30 p.m. A 3 man comedy act from Toronto - have Under 5 yrs free. Family $20. For more information 8 years and up bowling. Adult bowling to follow. appeared on television on CBC, Disney, FXX and call 705-428-2306. Bowling by Avening Rules three-ball sudden more. Trained through the Second City, and Humber’s • Pancake Supper at Duntroon’s Olde School death. 4:30 p.m. to close: Board games (provided Comedy Writing and Performance program, the boys House, Cty Rd 91, Duntroon, from 5 to 7 p.m. by Cardboard Castles or bring your favourite to are regulars at comedy clubs all around Toronto and Enjoy traditional pancakes, sausages, syrup and share). Admission is free – donations to the hall are taking their original material on tour! One night homemade pie or cake. Supporting The Door greatly appreciated. For more information contact only for $20. Tickets available at door, at ticketscene. Youth Ministry. Adults $6, students $4, pre- [email protected] or call 705-466-9906. ca or 416-455-7378. dangerouslysafecomedy.com. A schoolers free. Hosted by The Anglican Parishes • Beef & Lamb Dinner at St. John’s United Church, portion of the proceeds goes towards ALS Research of Duntroon, Singhampton and Batteaux. 192 Mill Street, Creemore, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunnybrook Foundation. Adults $17.50, children $5. • Pancake Supper at New Lowell United Church, Friday, March 17 5227 Cty Rd 9, New Lowell from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 Enjoy delicious pancakes, sausage, and more on • St. Patrick’s Day Buck and Doe for Thomas at Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday. Adults $7. Youth (6- • Alone Together Bereavement Program Hutchinson and Emily Cleary at Creemore Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, 7313 12) $5. Under 6 free. For more information call Legion at 8 p.m. Door prize, raffles, music and Highway 26, Stayner at 7 p.m. This 6 week small 705-424-1476. food. Tickets are $10. Advance – call Emily at group program honours the unique grieving 705-791-0166 or at the door. Friday, March 3 processes of each participant, while recognizing • World Day of Prayer Service at Dunedin Knox and naming universal experiences. Those whose Saturday, March 25 Presbyterian Church at 10:30 a.m. followed with loss is less recent may find this program as • 3rd Annual CMHA vs Clearview Firefighters refreshment and social time. The 2017 Service is helpful as those suffering a recent loss. $10/week. Hockey Hockey Game and Dance at Creemore prepared by the Committee of The Philippines. All Call Laurie vandenHurk, 705-428-5537, Laurie. Arena Hall, 220 Collingwood Street, Creemore. are welcome. Free will offering. [email protected] to save your seat. Puck drops at 6:30 p.m. Drinks & food during the game. $5. A fundraiser for Creemore Minor • World Day of Prayer Service at Centennial Friday, March 10 United Church, Stayner at 2 p.m. as prepared by Hockey. Great family fun at the hockey game. at Creemore Legion, 27 the women of the Philippines. Everyone welcome. • Friday Night Supper Kids free! Dance to follow in the hall - only 19+ Wellington Street West, Creemore from 5 to 6:30 in hall. Event hosted by Creemore Minor Hockey Saturday, March 4 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage, boiled potatoes, Association. • Bid Euchre Tournament at Collingwood Leisure soup, veggie, dessert, coffee/tea. Adults $15, Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street, Collingwood. seniors $13. RSVP: Call Dee at 705-466-2432 or Registration 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Cards at 1 the Creemore Legion at 705-466-2202. p.m. Cash prizes. Lucky draw, share the wealth Saturday, March 11 draw and 50/50 draw. Preregistration and at information call 705-445-9685. Club membership • Stayner Lions Club Ham & Bean Supper Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, not a requirement. Must be 50+. $10 per player. Stayner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $12. Children 6-12 $5. 5 and under free. Takeout available. Proceeds to Camp Huronda. More events at Glen Huron Hills! Creemore. Hill top custom home on 21 acres! Glencairn $899,900.00 com 705-424-6697 For Reliable Service 1-877-445-5520 ext 233 Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil Vicki Bell • Broker [email protected] 705-445-5520 ext 233 www.vickibell.ca 330 First St. Collingwood “Your Local Professional Real Estate Broker”

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(Continued from page 1) new learning to enhance her teaching. classroom tools to share information She participates in professional within the classroom, even reaching learning on a school level at a board out to other schools. She encourages level, as well as outside of the school.” her students to use social media to When the parents told her during safely communicate with the wider a classroom brunch they wanted to community. nominate her for the award Whitley This year, Whitley has created said she shocked and humbled. three learning areas in the classroom, “I held onto my tears until I was a teaching zone, quiet zone and a driving home. It is very powerful to discovery zone to support different have a group of parents believe in you learning experiences. and appreciate what you do everyday, Principal Alison Golding, in I cried all the way home. It is also a support of the nomination, said huge motivator knowing that so many Contributed photo students are always eager to attend people believe in you, it drives you to The Royal Canadian Legion Creemore Branch 397 President, Jim class with Mrs. Whitley, even on do better. It certainly helps you relate Richards (on left) and the Poppy Fund Chairman, Michael Loranger snow days. to how a teacher can motivate a student (on right) present a cheque from the Poppy Fund, to Patricia Roulette “Myrna provides an environment by believing in them and making them at the Borden Family Resource Centre (BFRC). The BFRC provides for learning that encourages pupils to feel appreciated. Everybody wants community based family services which support and enhance the quality be problem solvers, decision makers, to feel appreciated, approval and of life of the CFB Borden community. lifelong learners, and contributing acceptance,” said Whitley. members of a changing society. In “I can’t say enough about the parents order to build community and develop who supported this nomination. leadership skills, students in Myrna’s They have been so supportive of class are given opportunities to be their children in terms of learning, part of the spirit squad, pizza helpers, socially and academically. They are kindergarten helpers and are assigned a great group of individuals, which daily jobs within the classroom,” said is reflected in their children… This Golding. is my most rewarding and greatest “Myrna is a lifelong learner who recognition I have had in my life, as engages in ongoing professional the big stars say, just being nominated learning and applies new knowledge is my win.” to improve her practice. She seeks The Prime Minister’s Awards for input from colleagues, consultants Teaching Excellence recipients will and other support staff and applies be announced in the spring.

Contributed photo Christie/Cummings Barristers & Solicitors, with offices in Collingwood and Stayner, hosted the 18th Annual Christie/Cummings Ski Day at Osler Bluff Ski Club in support of the Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation. Proceeds from this winter tradition totaled over $46,000. Funds raised will help to BORED CREEMORIANS purchase surgical equipment for orthopaedics at the Collingwood Hospital. PRESENTS This is a $1.5 million project and it takes a generous community to make SAT, FEB 25 this possible. On behalf of the G&M Hospital and Foundation, thank you PAPER BAG RECORDS / HAMILTON, ON to Christie/Cummings law firm and to the 180 participants that contributed to this important cause. Pictured: Jennifer Christie, Alisha Johnson, GREY LANDS Jennifer Young (Hospital Foundation Board Chair), Jason Murphy, Mary WAYNE PETTI FROM CUFF THE DUKE Anne Cummings, Brian Saunderson and Stephen Christie.

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Some news this week out of the UK about increasing average life expectancy is not that surprising but totally terrifying. We’re all living longer – sounds great at first but it needs some serious examination. A study, led by scientists from Imperial College London in collaboration with the World Health Organization, analysed long-term data on mortality and longevity trends to predict how life expectancy will change in 35 industrialised countries by 2030. According to the study, the five countries with the highest life expectancy at birth for men in 2030 were: South Korea (84.1), Australia (84.0), Switzerland (84.0), Canada (83.9), Netherlands (83.7) It also found the five countries with the highest life expectancy for 65-year-old men in 2030 were: Canada (22.6 additional life years), New Zealand (22.5), Australia (22.2), South Korea (22.0), Ireland (21.7). That means a 52-year-old man can expect to live to be almost 88, speaking in terms of averages. In general, life expectancy is 20 years longer than This postcard showing Mill Street was sent to Sara Campbell in Galt from Mrs. J. Copeland it was in 1920. more than 100 years ago. The great niece of Sara Campbell, Yvonne Warner, sent it to Helen Life expectancy has been increasing with every Blackburn, care of The Creemore Echo, having heard that she collects historical items. generation and with that comes changes. For example, women are no longer expected to get married at 13 and have as many babies as possible before dying at the age of 50, if they don’t die in childbirth. Forgotten soldier forgotten once more Looking ahead to how longevity will change our social norms, employment is an obvious factor. Editor: the son of an early Dunedin pioneer and his mother The baby boomers retired in their 50s with nice big In the last edition of The Creemore Echo, the article grew up in Creemore. Her family arrived in Creemore pensions and investments, prepared to live out their “Book tells stories of local fallen soldiers” was very in the 1860s. years while maintaining a certain lifestyle. well reported. The last entry in that book “Book of A big thank you to June Reed and David Johnston For many others, any kind of lifestyle is only Remembrance” is about Henry Osborne. The entry is for all their efforts and to the Legion for promising to affordable if that retirement date is pushed back, titled “A Forgotten Soldier.” But alas, Henry has been keep the book readily available for reading. way back. forgotten again in the list of soldiers in the article. Helen Blackburn, It’s terrifying to think we may live longer than we Henry Osborne was from Dunedin. His father was Creemore. can afford to. Children today should be counselled to plan for a career that they will really enjoy and be utterly adaptable to changing technology, because they will be working for a very long time. And their Municipal plans for healthier people problems are only compounded by an out-of-reach housing market and increased basic living expenses. by Dr. Charles Gardner is part of our daily transportation routine is essential According to Professor Majid Ezzati, lead For a number of years, I have written on the need to to our health. Also, where we are able to walk, cycle, researcher from the School of Public Health at build and rebuild our communities for health. It is bus and train to work and school, we can breathe Imperial College London, scientists once thought an important that our communities become easier, safer easier thanks to air that is spared of traffic related average life expectancy of over 90 was impossible. and more pleasant to walk, cycle or take public transit air pollution. “We repeatedly hear that improvements in human to work, school, shopping and recreation. Protecting Good public transit, and walking and cycling longevity are about to come to an end,” she said. the environment, which provides our air, food and infrastructure are particularly important for the “Many people used to believe that 90 years is the water, is also crucial for our health. wellbeing of people of low income. We all need ready upper limit for life expectancy, but this research The health benefits of walking, cycling and taking access to places of education, work, employment suggests we will break the 90-year barrier. I don’t public transit are well documented in public health training, groceries and other essential shopping, and believe we’re anywhere near the upper limit of life research. People who use transit get 18 minutes more to places of recreation with friends and family. People expectancy – if there even is one.” physical activity per day, since every bus trip begins of low income often have poorer health as a result Keep in mind, once again, that is the average, so and ends with a walk. This greatly contributes to the of the challenging conditions of their lives. Making many would live longer. In this case, more time on amount of the daily physical activity that we all need our communities less car-dependent in design can earth means more planning, more work and more to to avoid diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis (weak make it much easier for everyone including people worry about. It seems Trooper had it wrong, we may bones) and cancer. Most of us feel we are too busy without cars to be able to shop, get to places of be here for a long time, not a good time. to deliberately work out, so the physical activity that (See “County” on page 5)

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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, February 24, 2017 • 5 Hay is for horses, and necessary to health in winter by Wendy Eagle cut is the deciding factor on quality. Tired of winter yet? I am! Second cut is generally understood A cartoon I’ve seen passed around to contain alfalfa, a later maturity seems to enter my mind a lot as the forage. For obese horses, easy keepers, wind blows, snow stings my face insulin resistant horses, ponies and and the hay I’m trying to get to my miniatures, alfalfa is a no-no. Alfalfa miniature horses threatens to blow will over-provide for the horses out of the wheelbarrow… and let’s not basic simple needs, and create an forget the ice underfoot that helps the unnecessary health risk. wind blow me and my wheelbarrow Understand that the only way to in various directions simultaneously. truly know the nutritional value of The cartoon is of a person battling your hay is to send a sample to a local winds with a wheelbarrow of hay and forage testing centre. The information muttering, “I love my horse, I love received through analysis is key to my horse”. providing sound nutrition. The horses need their hay. Mine On March 4, the Central Ontario live outdoors with shelter and warmed Agricultural Conference will be water buckets but to keep warm and Contributed photo taking place at Georgian College healthy, they need their hay. Hay is in Barrie. Joel Bagg, the Forage Eating from a slow feeder net. broken down in the horse’s hind gut Development Specialist and District (the area of anatomy that includes Sales Manager, of Quality Seeds and the cecum, large intestine, colon quite painful and serious, requiring kind of hay. That it’s green and dust formerly Provincial Forage Specialist etc.) where bacteria does a lot of the veterinarian assistance. Slow feeder free is important, but there’s more. for OMAFRA will be speaking on digestive work of hay. The hindgut bags and nets are a wonderful way to Grass hay is the best for the majority hay production and selection for acts like a fermentation vat. The give them only as much as they need of horses. Cut prior to the pre-bloom horses. A Q&A aspect will allow horse’s body has to work to break in a 24-hour period of time, but slows stage of the seedheads is the most attendees to ask questions regarding down the hay and the process provides down their intake, while still ensuring nutritious and softest for chewing. (Not their personal situations. It’s a great warmth. It’s like an internal furnace. they always have hay in the system. that some chewy hay is a bad thing at learning opportunity. To register go to Hay gives horses something to Hay is necessary and healthy and they all, but as with many things, everything www.centralontarioagconference.ca. do. Chew. Hay prevents unwelcome should always have access to ensure in moderation – too high a chew Remember that “you love your behaviours like wood chewing a healthy digestive tract and needed factor of stemmy hay is nutritionally horse, you love your horse”. Brave and cribbing (sucking in air). Hay warmth. questionable and creates unwanted the weather and enjoy their pleasure prevents digestive upset that can be But it’s healthy when it’s the right and unhealthy hay bellies). Once the as you provide their beloved forage. seedheads have bloomed, nutritional value goes down significantly and Wendy Eagle guest lectures for the grass becomes tougher. Equine Behaviour course at Equine Local Church First cut is your grass hay, but Guelph, the faction for horses at the stage of maturity when it was Guelph University. Directory Sunday, February 26 County pursuing inter-

Creemore United Pastoral Charge ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 community bus system Services: New Lowell at 9:45 a.m. St. John’s United Church, Creemore 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. Sat. March 4: Beef & Lamb Dinner 4:30-7:30 (Continued from page 4) Muskoka, the cities of Barrie and Adults $17.50, children $5 at St. John’s training or work, and to help prevent Orillia, and Simcoe County. They All welcome • www.stjohnscreemore.ca Fri.Feb 24: Double Toonie Lunch 11:30-1 social isolation. include age-friendly community 705-466-2200 Research also shows that people plans, downtown and waterfront of all ages need access to green and revitalization plans, urban design Knox Presbyterian Church, The Salvation Army natural places, as time in nature is guidelines, intensification guidelines, Dunedin Hope Acres Community important for our physical and mental active transportation plans, community Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Church health. Green space has also been gardens and local food markets, and Minister: Sean Angel Invites you to attend shown to be critical for improving air youth friendly community plans. All Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m. quality, reducing the impact of heat of these include the vitally important February 26 Sermon: 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn and reducing the impact of extreme concepts of compact and complete "They’ll be Coming Round the Mountain" For more info call (705) 466-3435 705-466-5202 weather. communities, walking and cycling As of the end of 2016, Simcoe infrastructure, accessible housing near County now has an approved Official community amenities, neighbourhood Creemore Baptist St. Andrew’s Maple Plan that, when implemented over access to green space, and good Cross Presbyterian public transit. At this time of year Church Church the years to come, will improve the Service at 11 am health of everyone. The Official Plan in particular, with the snow and ice Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. Wellington Street West will result in the many towns and of winter, municipalities that keep “Where Jesus is Lord, villages of Simcoe County becoming sidewalks cleared so that walking is all are welcome.” more complete, with more protected a real option in the winter are to be Rev. J. Inglis & Rev. E. Inglis • 466-5838 green space, and much safer walking commended. and cycling access between people’s As an urban walking (in the winter) Stayner Brethren in Christ Church Anglican Parish of Duntroon, homes and the many amenities and and cycling (during the rest of the year) 10:00 am Sunday Worship Teaching Batteaux and Singhampton services that they need. Simcoe County commuter I join everyone, well off or and Children’s Teaching is also pursuing the development financially challenged, children, youth, Weekly – Home Churches 10:00 am Sunday Worship at of an inter-community bus system middle aged and seniors whose health 705-428-6537 • www.staynerbic.com [email protected] Church of Redeemer, Duntroon that will provide everyone (those depends on these positive changes and 1152 Conc 6 N each week without cars and those who choose on the leadership of our municipalities Pod Casts available on our web page to avoid personal vehicle use) with and their councils to continue making transportation for their needs. them happen over time. To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: Many other examples of good planning can be found throughout Dr. Charles Gardner is the Simcoe 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected] the municipalities in the district of Muskoka Medical Officer of Health. 6 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 24, 2017 NVCA developing climate change action plan

Warmer, Wetter, Wilder: the summer. Local woods, wetlands and streams will see decreases in Environment and Climate biodiversity, and surface water quality Change’s David Phillips will be negatively affected. There may be some benefits too, including longer talks climate change at growing seasons for local area farmers NVCA’s AGM and gardeners. “We need to prepare ourselves for the changing weather to come,” said Phillips. It’s a known fact that Canadians He pointed to several ways love to talk about the weather, and if that conservation authorities and predictions are correct, we’re going to municipalities can start preparing have a lot more to talk about. today, including strengthening aging That’s because “Climate change is infrastructure like sewer pipes to the here and now.” withstand weather extremes, enforcing So said David Phillips, senior building codes, conducting routine climatologist with Environment and maintenance like pruning trees to avoid Climate Change Canada, to those damage during ice storms, and ensuring gathered for the Nottawasaga Valley green infrastructure like wetlands are Conservation Authority’s (NVCA) preserved. annual general meeting in Utopia on “Studies from the United States Contributed photo Jan. 27. have shown that every dollar spent Phillips spoke about the climate Environment and Climate Change Canada senior climatologist David on preparing for weather extremes and weather changes already being Phillips speaks at the NVCA annual general meeting. saves hundreds of dollars in cleaning experienced in southern Ontario, up from natural disasters like severe pointing to recent catastrophic events insurance and drought insurance in the climate change,” added Phillips. storms and flooding,” commented like the Burlington flood of 2014 and same season.” Research by NVCA shows that as Phillips. The time for action is now. the Muskoka flood of 2015, and the Conservation authorities across the climate changes, the Nottawasaga “What is most unsettling is the speed dramatically changing water levels on the province are taking action to Valley will be warmer and wetter of climate change. What used to change Lake Huron over the past few years. address climate change. NVCA is no overall, with more changeable weather, over hundreds of years now changes “There is growing evidence to exception. The authority is in the midst including more intense storms and more in a decade or two,” said Phillips. suggest that the extremes of weather of developing a climate action plan that periods of drought. Local streams and “Climate change is often thought of are becoming more extreme,” said is expected to be rolled out mid-year. rivers will be warmer, fundamentally as a slow emergency, so it gets pushed Phillips. “I’ve had farmers tell me that “Conservation authorities, with changing the ‘climate’ for fish and other to the bottom of the pile. But we need they have never seen such variability their focus on flood monitoring and aquatic life. This changing climate more science and more policy today to in the weather. planning, are going to be the front-line will lead to more flooding and erosion ensure we are prepared to deal with the Recently they’ve needed flood responders to the growing issue of in the spring followed by drought in realities tomorrow.” FAN APPRECIATION DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ONE DAY ONLY • FREE COFFEE 1/2 PRICE SALE BOXED NOVELTIES DQ BARS • DQ BUSTER BARS DQ SANDWICHES • DQ TREATZZA PIZZA

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ALLOFF CAKES STARTING AT $10.50 The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 24, 2017 • 7 March break sketch comedy tour stops in Creemore by Trina Berlo No one is fully safe at a Dangerously Safe show, says Kevin Finn, one-third of the comedy troupe. The three comedians that make up Dangerously Safe are performing their show, You’re Welcome, in Creemore on March 15. Anything can happen but there will be sketches and improvised songs, sometimes audience members will be asked to come to the stage and sometimes the actors will go to them. Finn (from Wasaga Beach), Sam Burns (from Barrie) and James Godfrey (from Ottawa) met in 2012 at Humber’s comedy writing and performance program in Toronto and trained at Second City, where they shared the main stage with Dave Thomas, the Doug in Bob and Doug McKenzie. Since 2014 they have been doing monthly shows in Toronto, gaining a following along the way with reoccurring characters. All three are making their way in the world of comedy, performing on CBC, Disney, FXX, YTV and the Family Channel. Burns is an award winning stand-up comedian and Godfrey has just finished a Disney television movie. “We get along really well because we all have similar senses of humour but also, we throw different ideas at each other,” said Finn. He said they all pitch ideas and work collaboratively on the sketches, in the tradition of Saturday Night Live and Little Britain. Contributed photo Finn said they have lots of fun on stage but the main (from left), and , who make up the comedy troupe Dangerously motivation is to make sure the audience is entertained. Sam Burns James Godfrey Kevin Finn Safe, are performing in Creemore on March 15. “If you can help someone escape for a few hours and think of it the next few days, that’s a big reward, as corny as that sounds,” said Finn. “Fame and money tour. Dangerously Safe will be at the Creemore Arena towards ALS Research at the Sunnybrook Foundation. and all that’s great. Me and the guys, we’ve made a on Wednesday, March 15. Doors open at 7 p.m. and The tour also includes Collingwood on March pact that we want to do it to – obviously for our own the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and are 12, Owen Sound on March 13, Sudbury on March egos, we love it when people laugh – but to help available at the door, by calling 416-455-7378 and 16, Manitowaning on March 17 and Gore Bay people.” online at www.ticketscene.ca/events/17303/. on March 18. For more information, visit www. Creemore is a stop on the upcoming March Break A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales is going dangerouslysafecomedy.com. SCDSB announces new director of education

The Simcoe County District School Board’s County well,” said chairperson Peter In that board, he led a comprehensive (SCDSB) Board of Trustees began a search for a new Beacock. review of their strategic plan. Director of Education in October 2016. The board Blake started his teaching career in the “I am extremely fortunate to have the is pleased to welcome Steve Blake as the SCDSB’s Durham District School Board where he opportunity to reconnect with the SCDSB new director. also served as a department head, vice- and its many community partners. It “Mr. Blake brings with him a wealth of knowledge principal and principal at a variety of will be a privilege for me, once again, to that will serve the students and families of Simcoe schools. work alongside the highly skilled staff In 2009, he was hired as a Superintendent and dedicated trustees who are deeply of Education with the SCDSB where he committed to the achievement and well- was responsible for schools as well as the being of all students,” said Blake. Student Success portfolio. Blake holds an Honours Bachelor of Beacock stated, “His familiarity with Steve Blake Science from the University of Guelph, Simcoe County and the SCDSB will be a Bachelor of Education from the an asset as he continues to move our board forward.” University of Toronto and a Masters of Education In 2013, Blake was hired as the director of the specializing in educational administration and Bluewater District School Board, where he gained curriculum from the University of Toronto. valuable experience advancing student achievement Blake lives in Simcoe County with his family and initiatives and successfully addressing challenging enjoys all the activities the area has to offer. financial pressures. He will officially join the SCDSB on March 20.

Supporting “The Door” Pancake SupperYouth Ministry Tuesday, Feb. 28 in Duntroon at the Olde School House Prime Rib (beside the Day Care on the south side) Thurs to Sun night Enjoy traditional pancakes, sausages, syrup and home made pie (or cake) Brunch until 4 p.m. daily All are welcome Private rooms available 5 to 7pm Anglican Parishes of Duntroon, Singhampton, and Adult $6 Student $4 Grey County Road 124, Singhampton, ON Preschool Free Batteaux Call for reservations (705) 445-1247 8 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 24, 2017 Creemore Curling Club standings

(Win-loss-tie) Men Dave Millsap 1-0-0 Bill McDougall 1-0-0 Ed Meulendyk 0-0-1 Jim Boyd 0-0-1 Paul Crevier 0-1-0 Adam Verstegen 0-1-0 From The Hack: The final draw has begun with teams realigned and ready to compete. The first evening of competition see’s a couple of new names at the front of the lineup. Let’s see how they fare through the course of this final round. On Tuesday evening, Feb. 14, the second draw was completed with the team of Skip Paul Crevier, Vice Graham McDonald, Second Rob McLeod and Lead Richard Millsap winning the TD Bank Trophy. The evening was highlighted with the

Amy Hinchey photo trophy presentation and pizza and wings for all curlers. Try an evening The seal a victory over the on Feb. 16. of curling, sign up to spare.

Daytime Siskins take on Midland in playoffs Lambert 2- 0-0 Martens 1-1-1 Loranger 1-2-0 by Alex Hargrave out generous rebounds. better in its own zone. Stayner has no McDougall 0-0-2 The last place Caledon Golden Hawks “We weren’t trying to be fancy,” he trouble scoring goals. Bell 0-1-1 stayed close with the Carruthers admits. Most observers are expecting From The Hack: The last session Division Junior C regular season’s top Since Stayner won the regular Stayner to meet the second place of the 2016/17 curling season is team, Stayner Siskins, for the first three season, the Siskins hold home ice , 36-5-1, who have well underway. Team Lambert has games but after that it was a wipe-out. advantage during the entire league’s happened to be the defending league jumped out in the lead with wins over Stayner won the first game doubling Carruthers division playoffs. Their champions consecutively for a multiple Teams Martens and Loranger. Team the score 6-3. Close enough but not like next opponent is fourth-place Midland of seasons. McDougall has impressed with their the next two. In Game 2, the Golden Flyers, 17-25-0. The Flyers defeated Similar to Stayner, Alliston received ability to come from behind to tie the Hawks upset the local club with a the 16-26-0 in six a scare in the first round against two matches they’ve played so far. stunning 5-3 regulation-time win. games. Schomberg despite winning the series Good curling everyone! In Game 3 on home ice in Stayner, The first game of the series started 4-1. They won the first two games another upset was in the making as last night (Feb. 23). Game 2 is tonight 6-1 and 5-2 and then in Game 3 lost the game ended 2-2. In the overtime in Midland beginning at 8. The two 4-3 in overtime. The fourth game Mixed period, Kevin Boyd pulled the trigger teams play again Sunday in Stayner was all Alliston with the Hornets Paul Vorstermans 1-0-0 at the 4:12 mark with Ben Hughes starting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, home winning 9-5. Game 5 was different Ed Meulendyk 1-0-0 helping to the relief of Siskins’ loyal. ice returns to the Flyers in Midland, 8 and Schomberg almost forced a Game Joan McLeod 1-0-0 The sudden loss and narrow overtime p.m. puck drop; and back to Stayner 6, but Alliston rose to the occasion Jim Madill 1-0-0 victory stunned the heavily favoured Thursday night for an 8:10 start. winning in overtime 5-4. Lorne Rowbotham 0-1-0 Siskins and luckily the boys came out If Games 6 and 7 are necessary they Alliston now takes on the third place Diane Kelly 0-1-0 of their doldrums, winning large, 10-2 will be played in Midland Friday and , 17-23-2. Jim Bell 0-1-0 and 8-3, to take the series in five games. Stayner Saturday. Penetang just finished a gruelling Kim Morby 0-1-0 Despite Caledon’s lousy 11-29-2 Considering Stayner’s enviable 39- seven-game series against the Orillia Johanne Neelin 0-0-1 record they finished the regular season 3-0 regular season record and the fact Terriers, pulling off the Game 7 victory Jazmin Verstegen 0-0-1 with a strong performance, mainly due Stayner won the six games the two 4-1. From the Hack: With the final draw to calling up several AAA Juvenile AP teams played this season, the series If an upset is in the making this would of the season underway, the race is players from Mississauga including should be over quickly. But… this is be the series as Penetang managed to on for the Creemore Village Pharmacy goaltender Christian Cipironi, 20, the playoffs! You just never know. win one and tie another against Alliston Trophy. Many members who usually who was sensational in the series. Says Gauthier, “We determine our their six-game match-up. play vice (3rd) are trying out the According to the Siskins general own fate. If we can come focused, play Yet, everyone is looking forward skip position. Good luck and... good manager Richard Gauthier, the our game, nobody can beat us.” to Alliston and Stayner meeting. It’s curling! difference in Stayner’s play was the Shortly after saying that, Gauthier well known the two clubs don’t like offence driving to the net and taking confessed that defence wins each other. Ladies advantage of the goalkeeper kicking championships and Stayner can be Keep an eye out. Sandy McKay 1-0-0 Jazmin Verstegen 0-0-1 Alex Brewer 0-0-1 Melissa Ferguson 0-1-0 TAX TIME IS HERE From the Hack: Non skips are in the CRA Registered & E-File house! This session our skips switch Personal Income Tax Returns Self-Employed News and events to vice and we have ladies learning Small Business Rental Income how to take care of the curling house. Moving Expenses Employment Expenses online at Everyone is trying to win the Husker Apprentice/Tradesperson Student Discount House Trophy, sponsored by Lorna Senior Discount AND MORE May. Team McKay had a big win over Basic Individual T1 $60+hst • Basic Couple T1 $100+hst Team Ferguson but the last rock went to Team Ferguson. Both Teams Verstegen CLEAR TAX VIEW Creemore.com and Brewer were back and forth and www.cleartaxview.ca • [email protected] ended up in a tie. Lots of fun on and 8 Caroline St. W, Creemore • 705-220-8074 off the ice. The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 24, 2017 • 9 Fun&Games Weekend Weather by Sudoku Barbara Simpson Spike & Rusty Word Scramble Friday, February 24 Light rain Rusty, I have been High 3 Low 3 thinking about You might do better Wind E 20 km/h 2 4 becoming a monk. Spike by operating a What do you think? POP 90% 4 2 5 E N L N K E Saturday, February 25 9 8 6 Light rain High 10 Low -5 2 9 7 8 Wind SW 35 km/h 8 6 POP 60% 8 1 7 4 Sunday, February 26 A few flurries 8 6 9 High 1 Low -1 Wind W 30 km/h 6 4 5 POP 40% 3 7 by Ken Thornton Answer on page 11 Find this week’s answer on page 11

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The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is looking for volunteers interested in learning the ins-and-outs of maple syrup production. Each year, NVCA’s maple syrup program sees hundreds of students and families visiting the Tiffin Centre for Conservation in Utopia to learn how sap from sugar maples becomes an iconic Canadian food. Maple syrup volunteers help collect sap, boil it down to syrup and bottle the finished product. While each season is a little different, volunteers are needed daily during the sap run, usually from March to mid- April. No experience is necessary, but volunteers should be prepared to spend some time outdoors. A commitment for the season is preferred. If you are interested, contact Kyra Howes, NVCA’s Manager of Lands

Contributed photo and Operations, at 705-424- 1497 ext. 259 or [email protected]. Women’s Bonspiel Winners The Steed Rink, skip Marilyn Steed, lead Liz Smith, Lead, vice Dianne Kelly, The Tiffin Centre’s maple bush is the and second Joan Morby, won this year's Women's Bonspiel star of the show at the annual Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of Barrie and NVCA. Dufferin calls for emergency responder award nominees This year’s festival runs April 8-9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dufferin County is seeking Emergency Coordinator of the Dufferin the person who has demonstrated a Details are available at www.nvca. nominations for the 2017 Paul Chantree County Amateur Radio Emergency commitment to continuing Paul’s legacy on.ca. The Tiffin Centre is located at Memorial Award. Service Paul provided leadership to by working tirelessly to promote a safer 8195 8th Line (Essa), just 10 minutes The late Paul Chantree was a dedicated group of volunteers. The and more resilient community. west of Barrie. It is a four-season instrumental in the preparedness and Paul Chantree Memorial Award is The organization category recognizes recreation destination with more response to severe weather events in presented annually in two categories. a company, organization or group that than 300 acres of forest, meadow and Dufferin County. As the long-time The individual category recognizes (See “Nominations” on page 12) wetlands. • Service Directory • Valley Auto & Tech Iron Butterfly Gravity Sun Power Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks! Custom Iron Work solar generation Safety’s & Fuel Injection Specializing in gates Host Your Party for energy savings and income Charcoal BBQs & Fire Pits 218 Main St. Rates starting at $30/hour professionally designed and Stayner Design • Welding • Refinishing installed Tubo Kueper • Tyler Kueper Event pricing available Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343 www.theclubamarillo.com ironbutterfly.ca [email protected] • 705.466.9906 Jeff Williams • 466-5741 Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator 705-828-5317 705-791-5478

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St. Patrick’s Day Buck and Doe Cook / Baker. Giffen’s Country Gary Clayton Photography. Anderson – In loving memory of for Thomas Hutchinson and Market is looking for a part-time Offering full service wedding and Grace Anderson February 25, 2016 Emily Cleary on Friday, March 17 cook / baker to start immediately. For Portrait photography, we offer very Sadly missed along life’s way. at Creemore Legion at 8 p.m. Door more details contact Joann at 705- reasonable rates starting at $549 for Quietly remembered every day. prize, raffles, music and food. Tickets 466-3080 ext. 222. service and formal shots to $1049 No longer in our life to share. are $10. Advance – call Emily at 705- for full day service. Book before But in our hearts, 791-0166 or at the door. April 30th and receive a free printing You are always there. dining package – a $99 value for free. Love Doug, Tom, Debbie & families. Call 705-796-2682. for sale Fish and Chips Fridays at Affairs Bakery Cafe. Beer battered halibut, Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x fresh cut fries, homemade coleslaw. building supplies Small, 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver Dine in or take out. Beginning Friday, Bonnie “Louise” February 17. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. each year-round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Lumber • Plywood June 16, 1940-Feb 23, 2007 Farms at 705-466-2607. Friday to Easter. Call 705-466-5621. Trusses • Windows If roses grow in Heaven Lord Roofing • Siding Please pick a bunch for me. Maple Boards for sale. Large horses Fence Supplies • Culverts quantity of 1”, random widths, 8” to Place them in my mother’s arms Cedar Posts • Railway Ties And tell her they are from me. 14”. Call 416-305-4171. Looking for a new place to board Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces your horse? 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Call 519-925- 6628. We’d Miss you everyday Mom/Nana. services love to meet you and your horse! www. Love Sherry, Rusty and Naomi rawhide-adventures.on.ca. Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior Looking for painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356. Jacques and Hay We stock furniture and/or Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles ink jet cartridges and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and memorabilia cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, Check your peers, cement work, fencing, eaves basements or your attics. Call Georgi to see if we troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781. Call Dan @ have yours 705-888-0242 or to place an order Foot Focus - Professional Foot Care in the comfort of your home. Nail trimming, filing, corn and callus reduction, foot soak with foot and lower leg massage. Tammy Robinson, PSW Advance Foot It pays to advertise in Care Certified. Call 705-818-4086. The Creemore Echo 2 4 Classifieds! auctions Contact us by Tuesday at 5 p.m. 4 2 5 to place your ad in that Friday`s 9 8 6 edition. Bob 2Severn Auction9 7Register8 at 705-466-9906 or info@cree- Ph: 519-925-2091 8 6 more.com. We www.auctionsfind.com/severn 8 1 7 4 • March 17: For Greg & Linda Clark, $17 plus hst for 25 words or less. 474145 Dufferin8 Cty. Rd. 11, Amaranth6 Twp.9 11 a.m. near6 Shelburne. Tractors,4 combine,5 tillage & hay equipment, farm related, etc. Everyone reads the Classifieds! do 3 7 This week’s answers Spike & Rusty: colour KENNEL 5 6 7 2 3 4 8 9 1 1 4 2 6 8 9 5 7 3 copies 9 8 3 7 5 1 6 2 4 6 2 5 4 9 3 7 1 8 7 9 4 8 1 6 2 3 5 8 3 1 5 7 2 9 4 6 2 7 8 1 4 5 3 6 9 The Creemore Echo 3 1 6 9 2 8 4 5 7 705-466-9906 4 5 9 3 6 7 1 8 2 [email protected] 12 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 24, 2017 G&M hospital moves to no set visiting hours DEVIL’S GLEN COUNTRY CLUB Collingwood General and Marine the hospital website www.cgmh.on.ca Hospital (CGMH), under the guidance and in our new Patient Guide, given to ENJOYED BY GENERATIONS of our Patient and Family Advisory all newly admitted patients. Committee (PFAC) has moved to no PFAC members felt that newly FOR OVER 50 YEARS ‘set’ visiting hours at the hospital. admitted patients and family members This change follows many other often need help understanding how hospitals across the country, in which things in their room work, what is evidence suggests patients heal better available on the unit or in the hospital with support from family and friends. in general. “CGMH is committed to creating Now, Volunteer Ambassadors visit an environment that is supportive of newly admitted patients in the first patient and family centered care. We 24-48 hours and go through a checklist believe it is important for patients of items such as, how to use the TV’s, to experience the support of family phones, Wi-Fi, meal times and dietary and friends and to be treated as an cards and services available such as individual with unique needs. We are pastoral care, parking, visiting, hand committed to providing a safe, secure, hygiene, cell phone use, etc. and comfortable environment for our The 16-page Patient Guide is a tool patients and staff,” saysNorah Holder, that benefits not only the patient, but vice president of Patient Services and their family members and visitors too. Chief Nursing Executive. Volunteer Ambassadors will work with There is still a process and guidelines the patient and their family to help in place to help make this a positive address or direct their questions to the experience for patients, family, visitors most appropriate place. and staff. “We hope this will help improve Overnight visiting must be the patient experience from a non- prearranged with the patient’s nurse clinical perspective, helping patients and Charge Nurse and consent must feel settled in their new environment be obtained by a patient’s roommate, with a friendly face available to address if not in a private room. any questions they have. We began this Overnight visitors must respect the initiative in November and the feedback privacy and sleep requirements of all has been tremendous. Thank you to this • Become an Introductory patients in the room. group and all of our volunteers,” says Member for the Between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., visitors Marg Purkis, chair of PFAC. 2017/2018 season (all the must enter through the emergency For the past year the Hospital’s benefits of Membership department entrance. Patient and Family Advisory for $1000 plus annual The department will be notified to Committee (PFAC) has been working expect visitors arriving shortly on the hard to improve the patient and family dues) and you and your SKI unit by the emergency department experience. PFAC is comprised of family can begin skiing Clerk or Charge Nurse. Visitors will public members who have been patients SPRING this season, starting be instructed to report directly to the or had family members who have been March 1, 2017! nursing station of the inpatient unit. patients in the hospital, along with • Pay $1000 by March 1, More information can be found on various hospital staff members. 2017 FOR 2017 and ski through the end of the season Nominations due March 31 • All this skiing and you don’t pay your annual (Continued from page 10) Trophy which will be displayed in has made a significant contribution to the County of Dufferin’s Corporate dues until October 1, 2017 FREE! the safety and resiliency of Dufferin Services department, there is also a County. trophy for each recipient to display in Previous recipients include a their workplace or home. Shelburne resident who assisted by Nomination forms are available at providing first aid at a motor vehicle the Dufferin County office located at 55 collision; a community leader who fed Zina Street, 2nd Floor, in Orangeville, stranded motorists during a severe winter or online at www.dufferincounty.ca at storm and a charitable organization any time. Nominations will be accepted that provided support to emergency until March 31 and the award will be responders during several incidents. presented by County Council on May The award consists of a Perpetual 11.

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