The Creemore INSIDE THE ECHO ECHO Big Honour Bee Inspired Friday, February 2, 2018 Vol. 18 No. 5 www.creemore.com Cooper-Wilson wins provincial award Watercolours inspired by bees PAGE 3 PAGE 6 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Lana Bryant embodied Creemore Creemore bus by Trina Berlo different organizations and events. up for A trusty helper with a radiant smile is Lana herself was battling cancer for how Lana Bryant is being remembered the better part of two decades but you consideration by her many friends in Creemore. wouldn’t know it. Bryant, who died Saturday, Jan. “She really kept it at bay,” said 27 at the age of 77, was involved in Lara. “Her doctor said you have non- by Trina Berlo Clearview councillors have decided to numerous volunteer organizations and Hodgkin’s lymphoma, you could live pursue the idea of adding bus service to could be counted on to pitch in for just five to 20 years, and my mom just said, Creemore but a lot of questions are yet about any cause. ‘well I’ll be on the 20-year side’ and to be answered. Whether with the Creemore she was.” Council has directed staff to report Horticultural Society, the Tree Society “My mother lived for the moment. back with the financial implications of Creemore, Station on the Green, She never ever looked forward because of extending the service to Creemore Friends of the Fountain, Purple Hills that was just too uncertain and scary and using the allocated gas tax funds to Arts and Heritage Society, the Log and it served her well. She went fund it. Cabin or a friend’s side project, Bryant through two rounds of chemotherapy Councillor said was a stalwart soul. Her friends say she and little setbacks. She was so amazing Deborah Bronée the gas tax funds would be a drop in was one of Creemore’s most valued and strong.” the bucket compared to the full cost community members. She did a lot and “She wasn’t always affected by her of running the bus and that she would she was always there to help, no matter illness. When she had her chemotherapy rather see the money used to enhance what needed to be done; if someone she would be down for a week and then the existing system. needed help she was there. back up again. Nothing was going to She said she thinks this decision “She felt so at home [in Creemore]. stop her,” said Lara. is being approached from the wrong It just embodied her,” said her daughter She died peacefully at home with her angle in that, instead of seeing a need Lara Bryant. Lana Bryant three children by her side, Colin, Lara for service and then finding the funds Lana moved to the area in 1996 and Samantha. to implement it, this decision is being with her late husband, Dr. Rudy Falk, her three children assumed Lana would A celebration of life will be held at driven by the surprise funding allocation. who ran a non-conventional cancer move back to Toronto. the Station on the Green in Creemore Councillor Thom Paterson said treatment clinic in Toronto. They set “She said no, I’ll never look back. on Sunday, April 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 the high operating costs have to be up a smaller clinic at Falk’s farm in Creemore was her home,” said Lara. p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider considered. Glencairn, which was in operation until After she lost her husband, making a donation to Royal Victoria The existing Stayner bus costs his retirement. Lana became very involved in the Hospital or Collingwood General and $190,000 per year to operate and brings Lara said after Falk died (in 2000), community, helping with many Marine Hospital. in only $15,000 in revenue. “Everyone will want transit for their communities but we have to look at Burning garbage, furniture results what’s best for Clearview,” said Paterson. CAO Steve Sage said more information will be included in the upcoming staff report. He alluded to in charges for Clearview residents the fact that most transit systems run at a loss, saying Clearview ridership is increasing but if it doesn’t see 15 per by Trina Berlo the call. a $175 charge. cent in returns, council may wish to On Monday, Jan. 29, fire crews Shewell said the charge would likely Shewell would like to remind people address that. responded to a reported structure fire be a minimum $450, plus up to $450 that garbage is never permitted to be “Maybe the Stayner solution long on Highway 26 east of Stayner at per apparatus dispatched to incident. burned in Clearview Township. term isn’t the right solution either,” said about 10:30 p.m. Upon investigation, The fire department received Clearview firefighters were also Sage. it turned out to be a large debris fire. “another strange burn complaint” called to the scene of a tractor fire Paterson said, “We’re not going to get Fire Chief Colin Shewell said Wednesday night. Firefighters were inside a barn north of Creemore before the ridership out of Creemore that you charges would likely be laid because called to a residence in Stayner to find 8 p.m. on Jan. 30. do in Stayner.” the proper permit wasn’t secured and a piece of furniture burning on top of Deputy Fire Chief Roree Payment Councillor Kevin Elwood asked that those types of fires are not permitted a chimnea, with the flame reaching six said having a fire extinguisher handy the need be assessed to help council at night. Four stations responded to feet. The homeowner was slapped with prevented a barn fire. make a decision. Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for over 40 years RCR Realty. Brokerage Ginny MacEachern B.A., Broker The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections 1-800-360-5821• 705-466-2607 • [email protected] www.ginnymaceachern.com 2 • THE CREEMORE EchO • Friday, February 2, 2018 Submit your community events [email protected] phone: 705-466-9906 COMMUNITY Calendar fax: 705-466-9908 This Weekend Friday, February 2 Sunday, February 4 • Groundhog Day! 6 more weeks of winter? Or a • The Gee Trophy Slalom Race at Devil’s Glen • Church Services on page 5. month and a half?! Country Club. Under 16 (boys and girls) at 9:30 • Bee Natural Caretakers (BNC) presents a a.m. at Race hill - Stairway. Watch exciting ski live Skype conference with Michael Bush, Friday, February 2 to Sunday, Feb. 4 race action from Canada’s future ski stars. Hwy. international author of “The Practical Beekeeper” • Sunnidale Winterama is organized by a local 124 Glen Huron. at Dufferin County Museum - Corbetton Church, committee of community members who plan year • Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur, from 1 to 4 p.m. round for a weekend of fun to beat the winter Society, Meeting at 2 p.m. at The Church of Beginner and experienced Beekeepers. Beekeeping blues. Activities include a spaghetti supper, Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, naturally. Guest Fee for non-members: $10 per outdoor skating, a comedy night, dance and Barrie. Speaker will be Sherilyn Bell, BSc UE, person, free for BNC members. Visit www. snowmobile fun run and more all taking place in What Lies Beneath. Decision-making process and beenaturalcaretakers.com, email clickertraining@ New Lowell. For more information or if you would the occasional ethical dilemma that can pop up icloud.com or call Janet Grant at 519-925-0486. like to get involved contact Emmie Carlson at 705- unexpectedly. For more info, visit ogs.on.ca or call 428-6230 ext. 229 or [email protected]. 1-855-697-6687 ext. 328 or on Facebook. Look for this on Facebook to find out more info. • Polaris Prize long lister BA Johnston performs in the back room of the Sovereign Restaurant. Saturday, February 3 Opener is Hamilton HipHop Ambassador Lee • Creemore Winter Market at Station on the Green Reed. Tickets: $12 in advance and $15 at the from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see what is new and door. Advance tickets online at www.ticketscene. fresh from your favourite vendors. ca/events/19510/ and at The Creemore Echo. Upcoming Events Monday, February 5 Thursday, February 8 Saturday, February 17 • Army Cadets at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington • Your Connections Canada Presents Let’s Talk • Creemore Winter Market at Station on the Green Street West, Creemore, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Money at Suiteworks Business Centre, 92 Caplan from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see what is new and Monday until June. Fun and dynamic youth Avenue, Barrie from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Finances, fresh from your favourite vendors. program for 12-18 year olds, sponsered jointly mortgages, taxes, spending, saving, TFSAs by Canadian Armed Forces and the Army Cadet RRSPs. $20 admission at www.eventbrite.ca/e/ Thursday, February 22 League of Canada. Drop by and find out about it! yccs-lets-talk-money-tickets-42297636369. • TD Canada Trust Public Information Session www.cadets.gc.ca or [email protected] or • Georgian Bay Photography Club Meeting at at Station on the Green at 7 p.m. All welcome to 705-351-2232 for more info. the Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement come out, ask questions & get information. • Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting Residence (Theatre Room), 57 Trott Blvd.