The Creemore INSIDE THE ECHO ECHO Friday, September 1, 2017 Vol. 17 No. 36 www.creemore.com Wing and a Prayer Memory Lane A&D Bird Seed marks 25th anniversary Tales from the principal's office PAGE 3 PAGE 4 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Scammers impersonating township officials Officials are warning of a possible scam in Clearview Township. Municipal officials have received reports of door-to-door sales representatives in the Stayner area posing as Township staff as an attempt to enter private residences. The reports have indicated that the sales representatives are asking questions about water quality, water heaters, air conditioners, and furnaces. If a Township representative needs to visit a residence or business, it will usually be at a mutually agreed upon appointment time. Township employees carry appropriate identification and will generally arrive in Township marked vehicles. Residents are under no obligation to let sales representatives into their homes. If you have any concerns or Staff photo: Trina Berlo are suspicious of a sales representative, River Wright (left) and Harvey Johnston dance to The Sadies, performing in the tent at Copper Kettle Festival please call the Ontario Provincial August 26. For more photos of Creemore Springs Brewery's annual festival, see pages 6-7. Police, Huronia West Detachment at: 1-888-310-1122 (non-emergency). Ricci shares Dunedin Literary Fest Police catch driver going almost double stage with Great Lake Swimmers the speed limit This year’s Dunedin Literary Festival He will join The Great Lake some of their most dynamic songs ever A 22-year-old Oakville man had his will feature author Nino Ricci and band Swimmers on stage for the headline act. recorded. licence suspended for seven days after Great Lake Swimmers. They will collaborate with readings, The band’s album Swimming he was clocked going 150 km/h in an Ricci’s first novel, Lives of the performance, original songs from the Away features “Condition 80 km/h zone on August 25. Saints, garnered international acclaim band, and a Q&A with fellow musician White,” commissioned for the series Dufferin OPP Const. Larry and won a host of awards, including the and radio personality Vish Khanna. Torn From The Pages and is based on Matkowski was conducting speed Governor General’s Award for Fiction, Great Lake Swimmers is a Canadian the novel Sleep. enforcement using a LIDAR speed and was adapted as a miniseries starring band built around the melodic folk Earlier that day, Ricci will be in measuring device when he observed Sophia Loren. He is also the author rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony conversation with good friend and the excessively fast vehicle on Airport of Testament, winner of the Trillium Dekker. A Forest Of Arms is the sixth fellow novelist Antanas Sileika Road, in Mono. Award, and of The Origin of Species, album from Great Lake Swimmers discussing “A Life in Literature”. The driver’s vehicle was impounded which earned him his second Governor and the follow up to 2012’s New In its second year, Dunedin Literary for the week and he is prohibited from General’s Award. His most recent Wild Everywhere. With a surging Festival is from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on driving during that time. The driver novel is the critically acclaimed Sleep, rhythm section, razor sharp violin, Saturday, Sept. 9. was issued a summons to appear in voted one of the top 5 books of 2015 and flourishing banjo and guitars, The festival line-up also includes Orangeville court on Oct. 24. He is by the Toronto Star and one of the top Dekker and band mates have pushed Alison Pick, Claire Cameron, Doug charged with stunt driving – excessive 100 by the Globe and Mail. their sound significantly, creating (See “Local” on page 10) speed. 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, September 1, 2017 Submit your community events [email protected] phone: 705-466-9906 COMMUNITY Calendar fax: 705-466-9908 This Weekend Friday, September 1 to Monday, Sept. 4 • Nottawasaga Daylilies now open. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Thanksgiving. Sunday, September 3 Excellent late bloom continues. For directions visit Library Street, Creemore. • Church Services - see page 5. www.wilsondaylilies.com. See ad page 11. • Art Show Opening at Curiosity House Books Gallery, 178 Mill Street, Creemore from 11 a.m. Monday, September 4 Saturday, September 2 to 3 p.m. “Mad About the Hills” Sandi Wong. • Labour Day. Creemore Echo is closed today. • Creemore Log Cabin open each Saturday. History Show will run until September 24. Hosts on hand to welcome visitors each Saturday Upcoming Events Wednesday, September 6 Saturday, September 9 Saturday, September 16 • Wednesday Night Bingo at Manito Shrine Club, • Dunedin Literary Festival, Words in the Woods, • Creemore Firefighters’ 4th Annual Golf Tournament 2265 Fairground Road North (across from the GNE at Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd 9, from 11 a.m. at Silver Brooke Golf Club. Registration at 10 a.m. Shot grounds) featuring Larry “The Legend” Smith as to 4 p.m. Festival guests: Claire Cameron, Cecily gun start at 11 a.m. 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner & prizes. your caller. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Start time is 6:45 Ross, Alison Pick, Brent Preston, Nick Cutter, $125 per person. Call 705-790-6408 or j.stevens88@ p.m. Early Bird, regular games & progressive super Andrew Pyper, Antanas Sileika, Trevor Cole and hotmail.com for more info. jackpot. Cash prizes. Snack bar. All net proceeds more. An evening with Nino Ricci & Great Lake benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children. Swimmers - tickets available now $25. Visit www. Sunday, September 17 • Linke’s Local Arts Gallery and Art Supply Open wordsinthewoods.com for more info. • Terry Fox Run. Back in Creemore this year! House at 6:30 p.m. Drop in and see what we have. • First Annual Old Farts Harley Riders’ Food Registration at Station on the Green, starting at 8 You can register for Expressersise Dance Fit classes Ride starting at A&D Bird Seed & Farm Market, a.m. Run/walk/bike/push baby strollers... from 9 too (Zumba-style dance class) starting Sept. 25. 1617 Cty Rd 42 (Airport Rd), Stayner, in support of a.m. to noon. It’s a five kilometre route that can be Call Tamara at 705-321-3633 to register or email Clearview Stayner Foodbank. Entry is a donation done twice for those wishing to do a full 10k. Route [email protected]. Located at 7271 of non-perishable food items equaling $20 and/ is on Library Street and Edward Street. This run Hwy 26, on the upper level, two doors up from TD or $20 per rider. Includes food & a beverage. will replace the Mulmur Terra Nova run this year. Canada Trust on main street, Stayner. Sponsored by A&D Bird Seed, Greenview Email [email protected] or search at www. Graphics and others. Charitable tax receipts will terryfoxrun.org/run/find-a-run-site/ for Creemore. Thursday, September 7 be issued. Registration from 10 a.m. to noon. • Eigensinn Farm Music & Harvest Festival from • Fleetwood Dance Centre’s Creemore Dance Kickstands up at noon. 2 to 6 p.m. 10 chefs & 10 musicians out of Jazz & Classes Registration at Station on the Green • Community Bridal Shower for Janice Mumberson Classical performing in the back Hemp Field created from 5 to 8 p.m. Sign up for ballet, jazz, hip hop or at New Lowell Legion from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone especially for this event, surrounded by vegetable contemporary. $30 per month. On Thursday nights welcome. gardens. Chefs include: Hiro Yoshida, Anthony Rose, starting September 14. Little Dancers from 3 to 6 • Community Celebration of the upcoming marriage Oyster Boy & many more. Musicians: Gryphon Trio, years & 7 years to teens. Call 705-446-1568 or visit of Janice Mumberson to Brian Crowley at New James Campbell (Clarinet), Patricia O’Callaghan www.fleetwooddance.net for more information. Lowell Legion from 8 p.m. Your presence is the best (Vocal), Angela Park (Piano), Darren Sigemund present. Quintet & many more. For tickets contact Eigensinn Friday, September 8 Farm at 519-922-3128 or [email protected]. For • Untamed Things. A new exhibiton pays tribute Sunday, September 10 more info visit www.stadtlanderseigensinnfarm.com. to Tom Thomson on the 100th anniversary of his • 50th Anniversary Celebration of Salvation $225 includes hst (BYOB + BYO Cutlery + Glasses). death. Featuring work by Peter Taylor, Rob Saley, Army Hope Acres. 11 a.m. Special Service with Andrew Peycha and others. Opening Reception guests Majors Ian & Kathleen McAlister followed Saturday, September 23 at Arta Gallery, 14 Distillery Lane, Toronto from 6 by presentations & a pig roast (veggie option • Creemore Springs Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain to 9 p.m. www.artagallery.ca. available) to 3 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs. Village from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hike up those All welcome. For more info call Major Debbie Lederhosen & roll out the barrel! Sample German- Steward at 705-466-3435 ext. 228. inspired food & drink and enjoy live music, games and more festive fun! Rain or Shine in the beautiful Village Monday, September 11 of Blue Mountain. www.bluemountainvillage.ca/ • Georgian Bay British Car Club Meeting at the events/2017/creemore-springs-oktoberfest-at-blue Huron Club on Pine Street, Collingwood at 7 p.m.