February 12 - The Creemore Echo

The Creemore
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Friday, February 12, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 7 www.creemore.com
News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the Echo
History Repeating
Heritage plaque projects expanding
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Men with Brooms
Paul Millsap remembered at bonspiel
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Free Family Day skating
Clearview Township is hosting free
skating in Creemore and Stayner on
Family Day, Monday, Feb. 15.
Free skating is open at the Creemore
arena from 10 a.m. until noon and at
the Stayner arena from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Creemore arena is located at 220
Collingwood St. and the Stayner arena
is located at 277 Regina St.
Baking up sweet treats
The Creemore Skating Club is
holding a Valentine's bake sale in the
lobby of the Creemore arena from 10
a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13.
Everyone is welcome to pick up
freshly baked items for Valentine’s
Day including cookies, cupcakes, tarts,
brownies and pies.
Soldiers training in village
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Madeline Carlson and Dinah Favaro struggle to sink their teeth into their prize during the doughnut eating contest
at Sunnidale Winterama in New Lowell on Saturday. For more photos, see pages 6-7.
Aviation business park seeks rezoning
Township gets party status
in wpd court case
by Trina Berlo
A public meeting was held at town
hall in Stayner Monday to hear details
about the proposed Clearview Aviation
Commerce Centre.
Developers of the commerce centre,
which would be located next to the
Collingwood Regional Airport, are
seeking a rezoning and draft plan
approval.
Kris Menzies of MHBC Planning
presented plans for four properties
totalling 222 acres.
The proposed rezoning is to change
the associated lands from agricultural,
environmental protection and airport
industrial to airport employment
area to allow for permitted uses
such as aircraft sales and service,
hangars, warehouses, manufacturing,
aircraft rentals, research facilities,
fueling station, flight schools, possibly
with temporary accommodation for
students, and other airport related uses.
The Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change is currently reviewing
an application by wpd to erect eight
wind turbines near the airport. Wpd
requested a divisional court hearing
to force a decision from the Ministry.
The Township of Clearview and the
Town of Collingwood were successful
in gaining party status at the court
proceedings on Feb. 12.
T h e To w n s h i p o f C l e a r v i e w
has engaged in the proceedings to
protect its interest in the proposed
development.
An Official Plan amendment redesignating the properties from
agricultural to a special policy
employment area serving the existing
airport use, was approved by Clearview
council in the summer as a first step
in the development process. That
amendment has gone to the County of
Simcoe for final approval.
Early last year, business park
president Remo Niceforo said if
everything plays out as planned,
the $80 million project would result
in more than $1.2 million in tax
revenue for Clearview and 400 jobs.
In December, the forecasted build out
for the development was estimated at
over $300 million with up to 1,700
direct and indirect jobs created.
Manfred Leimgardt was the only
member of the public to speak. He
asked what would happen to the
development if they start building
windmills in the area?
Menzies said she would rather not
comment, other than to say the project
would have to be reevaluated.
Soldiers from Base Borden will be
training in Creemore on Thursday,
Feb. 18.
About 30 students and staff will
take part in exercises, training how
to evaluate suitability of urban
infrastructure for support operation,
between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The soldiers will not be armed
and no live, blank or pyrotechnic
ammunition will be used.
“All individuals will be respectful
to property, facilities and members of
your community, and will be closely
supervised throughout the period.
The use of your village will certainly
enhance the training experience for
these members and we hope that we
can receive your support,” said Lt.-Col.
Dencsak in a letter to the mayor.
ARC meeting cancelled
The first public meeting for the
accommodation review committee
(ARC) exploring options for Stayner
school, Byng, Clearview Meadows
and Stayner Collegiate Institute,
was cancelled due to poor weather
conditions.
The meeting, scheduled for Feb. 11
at Byng, will be rescheduled, possibly
next week.
Visit Creemore.com for updates.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 12, 2016
COMMUNITY Calendar
Submit your community events
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phone: 705-466-9906
fax: 705-466-9908
This Weekend
Friday, February 12
• Art Show of Jewellery Designers: “Show me some
love Valentine!” Open House Wine & Cheese
Reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meet artists Suzanne
Steeves, Pauline Bradshaw, Ann Clifford, Karen
Cameron, Kevin Maclean, Lisa Brunetta & DoriAnne
Ross. Free. 154 Mill Street, Creemore. 705-466-5555.
Saturday, February 13
• The Creemore Skating Club is having a
Valentine’s Bake Sale at the Creemore Arena
in the lobby from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone
welcome. Stop by to find cookies, cupcakes, tarts,
brownies and maybe a pie or two!
• Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog at Curiosity
House Books from 1 to 3 p.m. Join us for story
time and arts and crafts for Valentine’s Day.
Free. 178 Mill Street, Creemore.
Sunday, February 14 Valentine's Day
• Church Services on page 5.
Monday, February 15 Family Day
• Creemore Echo is closed today.
• Family Day Sale at Curiosity House Books 15% off everything in store. Join us for hot apple
cider and treats. Free.
• Family Day Free Skate (Creemore) from 10 a.m.
to noon at the Creemore Arena. Bring the family
and celebrate Family Day with a free skate at the
Creemore Arena!
• Free Open House Event at YMCA including open
gym and swim times. Free to YMCA members and
non-members. Visit ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/
family-day for details.
• Tiffen Centre's Family Day. Drop in and skate
(bring your skates & helmets), snowshoeing & kicksledding from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults $10, youth
3-18 $5. Advance tickets at www.nvca.on.ca or at
the event. Local Scouts & Girl Guides are selling
hot dogs $2 & hot chocolate $1. 8195 8th Line Essa,
10 minutes east of Angus. 705-424-1479.
• Family Day Simcoe County Museum from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Snowsnake challenge, snowshoeing,
orienteering, tobogganing. Trophies and prizes.
Regular admissions apply. No registration
required. 1151 Hwy 26. 705-728-3721.
• Family Day Free Skate (Stayner) from 1 to 3
p.m. at Stayner Community Arena, 277 Regina
St, Stayner, Bring the family and celebrate Family
Day with a free skate at the Stayner arena!
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 19 to Saturday, Feb. 27
• Tipling Stage Company presents “The Great
Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby”,
a comedy by Norm Foster at Grace Tipling Hall,
203 Main Street East, Shelburne. 8 p.m. on
February 19, 20, 26 & 27 and 2 p.m. on February
21. $15. www.tiplingstagecompany.com or info@
tiplingstagecompany.com for more details.
Wednesday, February 17
• Creemore Horticultural Society Monthly
Meeting at 7:30 pm at St Luke’s Anglican
Church. Refreshments served. Topic TBA.
All welcome.
Thursday, February 18
• Collingwood Jazz & Blues Society presents
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar from 7 to 9 p.m. at
Casbah Bar, 18 Huron Street, Collingwood. Advance
tickets $20 available at Mad Dogs Vinyl Cafe, 203
Hurontario Street, Collingwood. $25 at door. Online
at www.collingwoodjazz.ca.
Thursday, February 18 to Sun. March 6
• Theatre Orangeville presents Suddenly Mommy!
Tickets on sale now. See ad below for details.
Saturday, February 20
• Coldest Night of the Year Walk at 5 p.m. in
Collingwood. The Creemore team is called Creemore
Angels with Lorna May leading. Fundraising
benefiting Home Horizon Transitional Support
Program. Go to coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/
collingwood to sponsor them. People can also join
the team by calling Lorna May at 705-352-2759. For
more information, visit www.homehorizon.ca.
Wednesday, February 24
• Stayner Heritage Society’s Annual Black
History Event at Centennial United Church, 234
William Street, Stayner at 7:30 p.m. featuring
Janie-Cooper Wilson & the restoration of the OroMedonte AME Church. Special music by Saradale
Hartshorn and Brian Rae. (snow date March 2,
2016) Everyone is welcome. Thursday, February 25
• Cybergnomes Annual Spaghetti Supper and Silent
Auction at New Lowell Legion from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. A fundraiser for the Cybergnomes. Take your
first look at this year's robot, designed to play the
2016 game STRONGHOLD. Get your tickets at JT’s
Snowmobile Repair, Creemore Echo, at the door or
online at ticketscene.ca. Adults $10, children 5-12 $5.
Saturday, February 27
• Creemore Winter Classic – Charity Hockey
Game: The Creemore Firefighters vs. Creemore
Springs Brewery at the outdoor ice rink behind
the Arena at 3 p.m. Warming stations, food vendors
and more. Free.
Cybergnomes Robotics Team
Spaghetti
Supper
AND SILENT AUCTION
Thursday, February 25, 2016
New Lowell Legion, County Road 9, New Lowell
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Discover the robot designed and built to play this year’s competition
game - STRONGHOLD
Games and activities for all ages!
Take the SumoBot challenge and see how well YOU can drive a robot.
Discover a treasure in our Silent Auction!
Meet the team members and discover more about robotics for all ages.
Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5
Tickets available at JT’s Snowmobile Repair, Creemore Echo, at the door
or online at ticketscene.ca
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• Avening Hall Chili Bowl at Avening Hall from 4 to
8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend a family potluck,
bowling party and games night. Kids 7 years and
under bowling, 5 p.m. Chili provided by the hall board
members. Please bring a potluck item. 6:30 p.m.
Brief AGM for those interested (it is not necessary
to participate in this). 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 8 years and
up bowling. Adult bowling to follow. Boardgames
provided by Cardboard Castles or bring your favourite
along to share. Bowling is "Avening Rules" – 3 ball
sudden death. Door prizes donated by Cardboard
Castles. Free for everyone – a free will offering to the
hall greatly appreciated. For more information contact
sara@creemore.com or call 705-466-9906.
• Stayner Lions Club Ham & Baked Bean Supper
at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street,
Stayner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Proceeds to tuck shop
repairs at Rumball Camp of the Deaf. Take-out
available. Adults $12.50, children 5-10 $5. Sunday, February 28
• Creemore Winter Classic – Creemore Hawks
Exhibition Game at the outdoor ice at Station on
the Green at noon. Warming stations, food vendors
and more. Free.
Saturday, March 5
• Jason Collett backed by Zeus at Avening Hall.
Doors open at 7 p.m. $25 advance tickets at
Creemore Echo or at www.aveninghall.com. sara@
creemore.com or 705-466-9906 for more details.
The Creemore Echo •
Friday, February 12, 2016 •
Input sought for heritage plaques round 2
A plan is afoot to install another
dozen or so plaques commemorating
Creemore’s heritage and organizers
want to hear from the community as
to the subject matter.
There are already 13 plaques
installed throughout the village on the
topics of Champlain’s visit in 1616, the
nearby 400-year-old Petun settlement,
village settler Edward Webster,
early entrepreneur and pharmacist
William Corbett, cobbler George
Kembar, Creemore Springs Brewery
founder John Wiggins, investor Jim
Vandewater, the Creemore cemetery,
lumber mills on the Mad River, the
railroad and Creemore’s log cabin.
In partnership with the Purple Hills
Arts and Heritage Society and Creemore
Springs Brewery, a committee of five
volunteers is adding more plaques to
commemorate some of the sites and
people not included in the first round
and they are asking the public for
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suggestions.
“From the beginning, it was
intended that these first 13 were only
a beginning,” said Chris Raible.
“There are many more historically
significant places, persons and events
in Creemore’s history.”
Raible (705-466-2261) is joined on
the committee by Helen Blackburn
(705-466-5195), Gerry Blackburn
(705-466-2629), Dorothy Shropshire
(705-466-2315) and Paul Vorstermans
(705-466-2756).
People are encouraged to call
any of the committee members with
recommendations as to the subject
matter and location.
Suggestions can also be made by
e-mail to chrisraible1@gmail.com and
in writing, to be dropped off at The
Creemore Echo or the Creemore branch
of the Clearview Public Library.
To read all of the plaques, visit
phahs.ca.
Subdivision extensions prompt council debate
by Trina Berlo
Wi t h t h o u s a n d s o f a p p r o v e d
residential development projects
on the books, Clearview Township
council has been discussing how to
get shovels in the ground.
In the past six months four requests
for extensions have come forward,
prompting council discussion about
how to encourage development.
Clearview Township has just over
7,000 units on the books, with a little
more than 4,000 units having final
approval, draft approval or site plan
approval.
After a brief discussion Feb.
8, council agreed to a five-year
extension for the Delzotto subdivision
in New Lowell but without support
from Mayor Chris Vanderkruys.
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He said his desire to see the
extensions shortened is to keep the
township on top of things as much
as the developer.
Deputy Mayor Barry Burton
tried to get it down to three years
but couldn't get enough votes for an
amendment.
“I struggle with the five-year
issue. We keep doing extension after
extension,” said Burton echoing
comments he has made in the past.
“We have passed and approved
all these subdivisions. The township
has invested millions in the sewer
system. Our problem is we have all
these developers who have bought up
the land, we have given them all their
approvals but they are not building.
They are sitting on the land. They
aren’t building any houses,” Burton
told The Echo in an earlier interview.
“That’s a problem because quite
frankly there isn’t that much land left
to buy up that is open for development
in Clearview… They keep coming
back to us asking for a three- or
a five-year extension on their site
plans.”
Burton said Monday, the township
needs to get developers of the
Delzotto subdivision and the airport
business park together to bring much
needed servicing to Nottawa.
MHBC planner Kris Menzies, who
was at the meeting to present plans
for the airport development but also
represents Delzotto, said there is
potential for a servicing partnership.
She said she is very hopeful there will
be a servicing agreement but it needs
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 12, 2016
Opinion
Editorial
Feedback and old photos welcome
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The way we were
Building a hospital
for the future
Officials with the Collingwood General and
Marine Hospital have been touring communities in
its catchment area to spread the word that it is in
the first phase of a redevelopment project.
The ultimate goal is to get funding to redevelop
the hospital at its current location or on a new site.
The hospital is consistently over capacity and
demand for services is increasing rapidly partly due
to a growing and aging population, say officials.
They say they will be working out of the current
facility for the next 5 to 7 years.
It begs the question, should we be building
facilities for the near future or the not-so-distant
future? The margin may be quite narrow.
It is widely acknowledged that we are entering
a new industrial revolution. The last three – steam
power, electricity and IT – have changed the way
we live and work, improving quality of life.
When examining what could constitute this socalled fourth industrial revolution it drives home the
point that some of it is already a reality. Advanced
robotics and 3D printing are already here. We walk
around every day with handheld computing devices
and Google’s driverless cars are already being road
tested in three US states.
The stuff of science fiction, this wave will see
the integration of artificial intelligence.
As with the former industrial revolutions, we
will see drastic changes in the workforce, including
the way goods are manufactured. It doesn’t mean
an overall loss of jobs just a change in the way we
work.
It is predicted that health care will be one of the
fields impacted by this revolution.
We are already hearing about more doctors seeing
patients online and doing procedures remotely.
Although the province has been focusing on
improvements to large health care centres, it is
prudent to look at how technology will change our
health care system. Public money may be better
spent on fostering innovation and facilitating
remote health care in smaller centres.
What do the hospitals of the future look like?
Will improvements in preventative health care and
aging make for fewer visits to the hospital? That is
the overall goal of health care providers, is it not?
Imagine, the Google health app on your iPhone
surpassing its current capabilities to measure levels,
analyse blood and do a body scan for tumours.
With the introduction of AI, we will see changes
to our health care system. How it will all play out,
obviously, we do not yet know but some of us are
more likely to trust our lives to technology in health
care before trying out a driverless car that navigates
using Google maps, which we all know will put us
in the bottom of a gulley on 6/7 Sideroad. That’s
when we will hope the ER is open at the new G&M
Hospital.
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The Marcatos, with local musician Fran Webster (left). Photo submitted by Norm Nordstrom.
Prescription painkillers:
deadly when misused
by Dr. Lisa Simon
In Ontario, you now stand a greater chance of dying
from a prescription painkiller overdose than you do
from a car crash.
That’s the sobering reality we face from the
epidemic level of painkiller misuse.
People often see their health care practitioner
because of pain.
Sometimes people will be prescribed opioids,
morphine-like medications that include Percocet,
Tylenol 3, Demerol, Fentanyl and others. When taken
as prescribed, opioids can be effective for moderate
to severe pain.
However, there is also a risk of addiction to opioids
and, particularly when misused, there is a potential
to overdose.
Between 2000 and 2009, there were 109 deaths
from opioid use in Simcoe Muskoka.
The death rate from opioids here is higher than
Ontario’s average.
Ontario leads all Canadian provinces in opioid
consumption. And next to the U.S., Canada is the
second-largest per capita consumer of prescription
opioids.
While all age groups are affected, the issue is more
concentrated among the young. A study in 2014
revealed that among people in Ontario aged 25 to
34, one of every eight deaths is related to opioids.
Among youth in Grades 7 to 12, opioids are now the
third-most-common illicitly used drug after alcohol
and cannabis.
In Simcoe Muskoka, about 11 per cent of Grade
7 to 12 students have tried opioids recreationally at
least once.
It’s a tragic situation both for those who become
addicted, as well as for their families.
Any addiction can affect personal, family, work and
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The Creemore Echo •
Friday, February 12, 2016 •
Creemore Horticultural Society ready for spring
by Lynn Wilkinson
Congratulations are in order as the
Creemore Horticultural Society enters
its 95th year.
This society, totally consisting of
volunteers, has provided education to
the members and brought beauty to the
village in the many gardens and beds
that were established and maintained,
since 1921. A huge thank you is due to
all the former members and directors
for their dedicated efforts and their time
commitments, to maintain a society and
do its work.
And our appreciation also, for the
interest shown by the community, its
residents and its officials, to support
the society and its objectives.
This past year was no exception. The
annual May plant sale and July flower
show continue to be flagship events
for the society. The plant sale is the
primary fundraiser for the year, and the
three flower shows exhibited the best
of the members gardens.
At the monthly general meetings
there were exciting and informative
speakers who educated the members
and guests on horticultural related
topics. A bus trip was organized
to Whistling Gardens in June, and
members from other societies joined in
the tour. A competition called Creemore
Blooms, was conducted to recognize
horticultural gems within the village.
Members and their spouses gathered
for the annual picnic in August at
the Dunedin Hall property, and again
at a December social/dinner in the
Anglican church hall. A record number
of members attended the District 16
AGM near Barrie in April, and two
delegates attended the OHA conference
in Ancaster. At the Farmers’ Market on
Thanksgiving weekend, the Society
again organized and successfully
sold flower arrangements designed in
pumpkin containers.
Besides the annual member fees
and fundraisers, the Society was
the recipient of a grant from the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs, and a community
grant from Clearview Township. The
Creemore merchants also are willing
supporters and are eager to provide
assistance where needed.
The Creemore society is very grateful
for this support and the recognition of
the work done by the volunteers, to
facilitate horticultural events, enlighten
the participants, and enhance our
environment.
Two individuals that have provided
recent leadership need mentioning;
David Bruce Johnson and Sherry
Wilson. David was an energetic
president and accomplished several
new initiatives and events, while
leading the executive through two
terms. David resigned in May, citing
other artistic commitments and
opportunities competing for his time.
Sherry, an avid gardener, lead the
team that designed and cared for the
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Horticultural Park, and maintained
other society beds. Sherry was also the
prime organizer of the May plant sale,
and turned it into the biggest fundraiser
of the society. Sherry and her husband
moved to British Columbia in August.
Looking to 2016, there is an exciting
program of speakers, events and
activities. The traditional annual
events, plus some new ideas, are either
scheduled or in planning stages.
As I said at the beginning of this
report, it is the volunteers who make
the society successful. I cannot stress
enough the importance of getting
involved and making a difference in
your community.
Working together with others and
seeing a successful end to a project or
event, is such a satisfying feeling.
This is your society... make a
difference!
Lynn Wilkinson is the chair of the
Creemore Horticultural Society.
We can help reduce the problem Winter
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community life. The impacts can spill
over to seniors and others who have
these prescribed medications at home,
as they become potential victims of
break-ins and theft.
The good news is that we all have
the ability to help reduce this problem.
Here are a few ways:
• Educate yourself about prescription
opioids.
• Talk to your children, relatives,
friends and medical professionals about
the risks of these drugs. Ask questions
about opioids and other ways to help
reduce pain.
• Use prescription medications
as prescribed: see your medical
professional regularly to assess if the
medication is working well for you.
• Monitor your prescriptions: know
how many pills or patches you have,
keep them out of sight and locked up
at all times. Most high school students
who have used opioids say they got
them from home.
• Clean out your expired and unused
medications and take them to your
Local Church
Directory
pharmacy for free, safe disposal.
Help is available for people who are
struggling with opioid dependence.
The Canadian Mental Health
Association and other counselling
and addiction supports are located
throughout Simcoe Muskoka.
If you have questions about
prescription painkiller use,
ConnexOntario has a toll-free drug and
alcohol confidential advice helpline
available 24 hours a day at 1-800-5658603.
For more information call Health
Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877721-7520, or visit our website at www.
simcoemuskokahealth.org.
Dr. Lisa Simon is one of Simcoe
Muskoka’s associate medical officers
of health.
Sunday, February 14
Creemore United Pastoral Charge
Sunday Services:
New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m.
and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m.
March 5: St. John's Beef & Lamb Dinner 4:30-7:30
All welcome • 705-466-2200
Knox Presbyterian Church,
Dunedin
Sunday Service at 10 a.m.
Minister: Sean Angel
February 14 Sermon:
"Love is in the Air "
The Salvation Army
Hope Acres Community
Church
Invites you to attend
Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn
For more info call (705) 466-3435
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206
Sunday Worship Service
at 11:15 a.m.
rules
by Tim Armour
It’s February! Buried ‘neath the
snow and ice you’ll find us.
Ontario is harried by the arctic blasts
assigned us.
In the neighbourhood round
Creemore we must be more brave
than others,
Or we’d southward herd like
snowbirds if we really had our druthers
But we, the impecunious, the loony
us who stay here,
Must acclime and pass the time by
finding ways that we can play here.
You will soon be a believer cabin
fever’s an incentive,
To get crazy. Don’t be lazy! Get
outdoors and be inventive.
But when choosing your amusement
just be sure to use your noggin,
Whether skidoos, skis or snowshoes,
or your trusty old toboggan.
Give the weather due respect when
you select your outdoor garments.
Whether fleece or down of geese or
Gore-Tex or the skins of varmints.
Don’t play dumb. The rule of thumb
for all we outdoor winter players,
For successful winter dress I’m sure
you’ve heard the word is “layers”.
So be bold and cross your threshold.
Venture into winter’s clasp.
Leave tedium, carpe diem and your
brass ring you will grasp.
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Weekly – Home Churches
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Church
Service at 11 am
Wellington Street West
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, February 12, 2016
The Best Little
Show on Snow
Isabel McCann (from left) and
Charlotte Parsons, who sang the
National Anthem, light the sparklers
during the opening ceremony
marking the official start of the
40th annual Sunnidale Winterama.
Singhampton firefighters won the
bed race Saturday. An old favourite,
the event was reinstated as part of
the 40th anniversary celebration.
The Sunnidale Firefighters
Association in New Lowell held a
silent auction during the weekend,
raising $3,000 for Camp Bucko for
young burn victims. Members thank
the community for the support.
Former sno-queens, including
Cindy Robinson, appeared in this
year’s parade themed Flashback
40.
Staff photos: Trina Berlo
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 12, 2016
Creemore Curling Club standings
(Win-Loss-Tie)
Ladies
Contributed photo
Men with brooms travel to Quebec City The 103rd annual Quebec International Bonspiel
was held in Quebec City from Jan. 23-27. Representing Creemore were Bob Giffen, Paul Crevier,
Dennis Millsap, Gordon Fuller, Howard Walker, Robert McArthur, Jamie Brown, Matthew Fuller,
John Millsap, Brett Millsap, Andrew Millsap and coach Neil Brown. The team had a record of
four wins and two losses and were runners up in the Maritime Bowl. Paul Millsap had attended the
bonspiel for 43 year and a reception was hosted by his Creemore comrades on the Tuesday night
for all curlers. The Ontario Cup was sponsored by the Millsap family and Creemore Springs Brewery
in memory of Paul and was presented by Paul’s brother Dennis (from left) and his three sons John,
Brett and Andrew.
Juniour C quarter finals play out
by Alex Hargrave
Wow! Wow! Wow! Stayner Siskins, the area’s local
Juniour C hockey squad, is embroiled in an intriguing
quarter-final series against the Caledon Golden
Hawks.
As of Wednesday morning the series was tied at
two games apiece, but by the time you read this, one
of the two teams will be up by one game after playing
last night in Stayner.
The series thus far has been a homer affair with
both clubs claiming victories on home ice before fans
who have been mostly treated to entertaining hockey
keeping them cheering or gripping the edge of their
seats. The first two games versus the last two have
been very different.
A week ago Thursday on Stayner ice, the Siskins
scored an impressive 10-1 win with Lucas Jeffery
and Ricky Darrell leading the charge. Jeffery had
a six-point night on the basis of five assists and
Darrell notched four goals and assisted on one. The
team peppered 46 shots at a shell-shocked affiliate
goalkeeper, Evan Barlow, who got the call for
Caledon while allowing 33 their way. Spectators left
the rink thinking, this series would be easily won by
Stayner.
It is interesting how things can change so quickly.
On Saturday night, down in Caledon, the Golden
Hawks reversed the game’s play and the outcome.
This time it was Caledon blasting 44 shots at Luke
Aulthouse and starting goalkeeper Trevor Bloch,
who only lasted 13 minutes, and stymied Stayner
shooters to just 34 shots resulting in an 8-2 lopsided
score.
Regarding the Siskins play, general manager
Richard Gauthier deadpanned, “Our goaltenders
were not very good and we thought that we would
smoke them like the way we did the game before.
We had big heads.”
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The next night, back home in Stayner, the Siskins
pressured the opposition through 60 minutes, firing
52 shots at netminder Sam Procopio.
To say he had horseshoes hanging from the net
would be an understatement. His play was brilliant.
At the Stayner crease, Aulthouse stopped 23 of 24
shots, allowing one on a first period power-play
marker. The score ended 1-1 after 20 minutes because
Siskins’ sniper Sean Healy also scored a goal with a
man advantage.
Neither team scored in the second period but with
only 36 seconds played in the third Darrell put the
green and gold ahead for good. Jeffery secured the
win with an empty netter late in the game.
So, what do you think happens in the next game,
Tuesday night in Caledon? This time it’s by a 1-0 score
with the shot count almost equal at 41-38 in favour of
the Golden Hawks. Aulthouse and Procopio both had
to come up big in what the Siskins general manager
called a “boring game.”
Both teams came out flat. Part of the reason was
from the late start of the game, 9:10 p.m. The only
goal was scored by Caledon’s James Pitsadiotis with
about two minutes remaining in the second.
As mentioned earlier, Game 5 was played last night
in Stayner meaning Game 6 is slotted for tonight
(Friday, Feb. 12) in Caledon beginning at 8:30 p.m.
If a Game 7 is necessary, be sure to take your
sweetie on a dream Valentine’s date to the Stayner
arena Sunday. The puck drops at 1:30 p.m.
In the other Georgian Mid Ontario Junior C Hockey
League quarter-final series, Alliston made short work
in their games against Schomberg, winning four
straight, 5-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-0; Penetang leads Midland
2-1 after losing the first game 3-2 the Kings posted
4-2 and 7-5 victories; and the seventh place Erin
Shamrocks are on the verge of upsetting the second
place Huntsville Otters. The Shamrocks lead 3-1 after
scores of 6-4, 4-0, 1-2, and 4-1.
Finally, former Siskins coach Steve Walker has
been home for a week’s holiday before going back
to Germany where he works as an assistant coach
for Adler Mannheim of the elite German Hockey
League. His club is currently holding on to seventh
place with 66 points in the 14-team league. The club
just recently inked former NHL goalie Ray Emery
to a contract. Remember him with Ottawa Senators
and Philadelphia Flyers.
Alex Hargrave is a financial advisor, enjoys outdoor
recreation and is an avid sports fan. He writes about
local sports, primarily hockey and baseball. Donna Baylis 4-2-0
Marilyn Steed 4-2-0
Catherine Fuller 2-4-0
Gayle Millsap 2-4-0
From the Hack: WOW! What an exciting run for
the Brian Greasley Trophy between Team Steed and
Team Baylis. Team Baylis won with the last rock
coming home in the 8th end down by one. Donna
knocked out Marilyn’s shot rock and sat 4 for a win of
10 - 6. Congratulations to Donna Baylis (skip), Gail
Martens (vice), Fred Mills, aka Frederica (second)
and Anne-Marie Morrey (lead).
Team Millsap won by one over Team Fuller to have
an exciting win for their last game of the session.
Yummy treats and giggles after the game.
Apparently, after his exciting Ontario Tankard win,
Glen Howard heard about the amazing curling and
called in his congratulations!
Daytime
Ruppel 8-2-0
Coulter 7-2-1
Martens 4-5-1
Bell 3-5-2
McArthur 2-5-3
Steed 2-7-1
From the Hack: The current draw is now complete
with Team Ruppel holding on to the top spot. The
next draw starts on Monday, Feb. 15. Good curling
everyone!
Men
Crevier 4-0-1
Fuller 3-1-1
Flack 3-2
D. Millsap 3-2
Rowbotham 3-2
J. Millsap 1-4
Ruppel 1-4
Verstegen 1-4 From the Hack: Next week is the last night of this
draw, and wing night.
Mixed
Kelly 3-1-1
Fuller 3-1-1 Rowbotham 3-2-0
Bell 3-2-0 McArthur 3-2-0
Neelin 2-2-1
Crevier 2-3-0
Lindsay 2-3-0
Morby 1-3-1
Lambert 1-4-0 From the Hack: With one game remaining, the
Kelly and Fuller teams will be hoping to win the
trophy. As they’re not playing against each other, it
could get interesting if they both lose and any of the
three teams in second place win. The plot thickens...
Locals top baseball showcase
Smith Brothers Baseball
Central in New Lowell hosted
its Annual Winter Baseball
Showcase Jan. 17 .
College, University, and MLB
scouts came out to watch boys
from all over Ontario showcase
their talents in hopes of furthering
their playing careers.
Two area boys, Daniel Miller
of Penetanguishene and Aaron
Arbon of Wasaga Beach were
among the top performers of
the day.
Miller, who plays for the
Barrie Red Sox Major Midget
team achieved the highest
pitching velocity on the day and
Arbon, playing for the Ontario
Athletics, achieved the quickest
catcher’s pop time of the day.
Aaron Arbon
Daniel Miller
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breakfast in bed
tomorrow morning
at Chez Michel's.
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Weekend Weather
Spike & Rusty Word Scramble
Sudoku Barbara Simpson
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The Creemore Echo •
Oh, Spike, Happy
Valentines Day! It's
also our anniversary.
I'm so glad I
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you of all my suitors.
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Friday, Feb. 12
A few flurries
High -7 Low -23
Wind SW 30 km/h
POP 70%
Saturday, Feb. 13
A few flurries
High -21 Low -27
Wind N 25 km/h
POP 40%
Sunday, Feb. 14
Mainly sunny
High -14 Low -19
Wind S 10 km/h
POP 20%
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Answer on Classifieds page
by Ken Thornton
Find this week’s answer in Classifieds
Fred’s Funnies
A horse walks into a bar,
and the bartender asks,
“Why the long face?”
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15.Sheeplike
16.A distinct section
17.Quite a few
18.Haile Selassie worshipper,
briefly
19.Dangerous chance
20.Half way part
22.Thankless wretch
24.Manipulates fraudulently
26.More than enough
27.Clover, for one
30.Canada’s capital
34.Be unfailthful to a spouse
35.His ___ (cribbage card)
37.___ relief
38.Go aimlessly
39.Murmur romantically
40.Unproved story
41.Distinctive doctrine
42.Ancient Irish clan
43.Indistinct
44.Next to
47.Religious rifts
49.Hr. part
50.Sings to oneself
51.Submarine weapon
55.Part of a baby bottle
59.Succulent plant
60.Long-armed ape, for short
63.Israeli airline
64.Temperate
65.Less numerous
66.With the deduction of
69.Not on time
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2.Jai __
3.Watermelon waste
4.A fantasy while awake
5.Precede
6.Eggs
7.On this side prefix
8.Opposite prefix
9.Sheds with a one-sloped roof
10.Bunny’s treat
11.Opera melody
12.Cozy place
13.Get by conquering
21.A ride in the direction one is
going
23.Received
25.Between then and now
27.The things there
28.Widens the opening of
29.Wraps around a few times
31.Immeasurable depth,
poetically
32.Units of electrical power
33.Pallid
34.Bed with slats on the side
36.Ruin through clumsiness
40.Write wrong
42.Big farewell
43.Hines from Vancouver best
known for her appearances
on The Tonight Show
45.Hinder the progress of
46.Become dead
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Crossword on the Classifieds page.
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51.Scottish caps
52.Potpourri
53.Gain momentum
54.Popular cookie
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57.Being the only one left
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 12, 2016
Donations to school food programs appreciated
Welcome to an old time
member back with us today
Lillian Hutchinson.
Alinda Bishop had her
operation and was home two
days later, hope to see you
back soon Alinda.
Evelyn
We sang Happy Birthday to
Warden
those members with February
birthdays.
Twenty-eight members were out today and lucky
draws were won by Barb Cudmore, Joan Olaskey,
Morris Tymchuk and Ruth Lougheed.
Six moon shots were played by Irma Flack, Phyllis
Seed, Lillian Hiltz, Dave Smith, Evelyn Warden
with the travel prize to Isabelle Gubbels.
Winners for cards were Sherry Lohnes, 321;
Marg Hennessy, 296; Sheila Fenton, 286; Janice
Stephens, 270 and low went to Lillian Hiltz, 65.
In a conference room sat a CEO along with many
highly paid personnel and one teacher. The CEO, very
full of himself, said that a low paid teacher could not
make a difference to a child’s education. So he asked
the teacher, “What do you make?” Without hesitation
the young teacher said, “I make my students use their
brains to do math instead of a calculator, I make them
read and read to me, I make them write and read what
they write instead of a keyboard, I make them sit still
in class for 40 minutes while their parents cannot make
them sit still for five minutes without an iPad or Xbox.
I make my students become engineers, lawyers, and
even CEOs.”
Remember: Don’t waste time on explanations.
People only hear what they want to hear.
In case you didn’t know, the school
the Creemore Community Arena, which
offers a breakfast and snack program for
will include the entire school watching the
students who run out of lunch or are hungry
game and cheering on the team.
The school had a new book fair that
every day. There are currently over 25
started on Wednesday, Jan. 27, and
students taking part in the program, and
if anyone in the community is interested,
continued into next week on Monday
donations would be greatly accepted.
Feb. 1 because of a PA day on Friday the
Acceptable donations are fresh fruit, eggs,
29th. The theme of this year’s book fair
Martin
HEWITT
was monsters (The book fair usually has
carrots and cucumbers.
themes.) The fair was pushed back in the year because
Mrs. Whitley’s Grade 3/4 class is collecting
Canadian Tire money for the “Out of a War Zone and
the teachers had a job action, and this is also the first
year that the book fair has been in the new renovated
into the Hills” group to help a Syrian family that will
library.
be moving to our community. On Monday, Jan. 25, the school held a gathering
Mrs. Whitley will be attending a meeting on Feb.
that invited students to help brainstorm a new motto
17 to learn more about helping out. If any NCPS
student would like to help out too, please bring in
for the school. The current motto is: A great school
in a small community. The ETA on the new motto is
your Canadian Tire money and give it to the Grade
within this school year.
3/4 class.
The school’s principal Alison Golding said she is
The NCPS hockey team played against Byng, last
Thursday morning in Stayner and fun was had by all.
looking for a motto that says, “what is our why?”
Byng was very sportsmanlike and took it easy on some
Martin Hewitt is a Grade 6 student at Nottawasaga
sleepy hockey players from Creemore. The team will
and Creemore Public School.
have a rematch on Friday, March 11 at 11:45 a.m. at
Seniors
NCPS news
Big Heart Seniors
Youth encouraged to find magic in the arts
Canada’s largest children’s art exhibition is getting
ready to accept submissions for a celebration that
showcases artwork by more than 700 children from
Collingwood and Clearview each year.
Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, Magic of
Children in the Arts is held in March and April at the
Collingwood Public Library.
For the exhibition, each piece of artwork is reviewed
by professional artists and a prize of art materials is
awarded to celebrate the unique talents of every child
who participates. There is also an art workshop on
Feb. 13 and a Community Art Star Workshop March
12 and 13. Drop off dates for artwork are Saturday,
Feb. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 21,
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A Family Art Day takes place on
April 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All events are at the
Collingwood Public Library.
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The artwork will be on exhibit during regular
library hours from March 3 to April 28. The awards
reception is April 2, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pick up your
prize and celebrate with music, snacks and activities.
Everyone welcome.
Young artists who live in Collingwood and
Clearview Township can enter the show on their own
or through school. Kindergarten to Grade 8 students,
home-schooled children and members of any clubs
are eligible. Artwork can be mounted on paper, bristol
board or matted, but not framed. Canvas is also
accepted. Maximum size is 16x20 inches. Maximum
size for sculptures is width 8 x length 8 x height 10
inches. Any media can be used: paint, crayon, pastel,
collage, mixed media, coloured pencil etc.
Download an entry form and get more information
at magicofchildren.ca.
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Farms at 705-466-2607.
Lovely, quiet Log cabin. 5 minutes
east of Creemore. 3 bedroom. Sleeps
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inclusive. Pet friendly. Contact Gord &
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Services
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over
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references. Interior and exterior
painting and wallpapering. Call for
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the Window Cleaner. Residential,
commercial, year-round. All windows
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sales and installation; snow blower
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Auction scheduled for April 29th, 2016.
We’re accepting good quality items now.
Call Dennis Kidd, Auctioneer at 519-9387499 or dennis@kiddfamilyauctions.
com. www.kiddfamilyauctions.com. dog boarding
Your dog will enjoy their stay at Club
Amarillo. Our Boarding Retreat boasts
indoor and outdoor runs including large
pack walks, grooming, flat screen TV, hand
walking and more all set in the beautiful
Mulmur hills. Contact Dana Mailhot 705466-6556 dana.rose10@hotmail.com.
horses
Come ride our range! We offer private Trail
Rides for any level of rider from beginner to
advanced. Located in Mulmur Township,
East of Honeywood. Also check us out for
Horse
4 Boarding, training,
2 3 and 9riding
lessons. www.Rawhide-Adventures.on.ca.
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Large one bedroom apartment at
149 Mill Street, upper unit. Main street
of Creemore, close to shopping. Call
705-466-3635.
help wanted
Cook needed 4 days a week, weekends required. Fax or email resume
to brenda@giffenorchard.com or fax
705-466-2150.
Fish & Chips
Fish & Chip Fridays at Affairs
Catering Bakery & Cafe. Englishstyle Halibut fish, oven-roasted
potato wedges, homemade coleslaw.
Dine in or take-out. 705-466-5621.
help wanted
Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday:
call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email
info@creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less
death notice
Green, Josephine passed away
peacefully at Creedan Valley Community
Care facility, Creemore, on Wednesday,
February 3, 2016 in her 95 th year.
Predeceased by husband Reg, daughter
Peggy and sons Doug and George. Will
be sadly missed by Judy (Doug), Joy
Talbot (Paul), Brenda (George), Bill
(Anne), Tom, Ken (Dianne), Jenny
Hall (Dave), Shawn (Sandra), and
Peter. Fondly remembered by her many
grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and great-great-grandchild. At Mom’s
request, cremation has taken place and
no formal services will be held. Memorial
to take place in the spring. “We miss
you, Mom” If desired, donations to
the Canadian Diabetes Association or
Greater Simcoe County Alzheimers'
Society would be appreciated.
Franklin, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Jane
(nee Patterson) December 28, 1927 –
February 3, 2016. Betty died suddenly
and unexpectedly at home in Mulmur,
Ontario. Loving wife of John Russell
Franklin of 66 years, sister and best
friend to the late Marg Quinn, proud
mother of seven children David (Colleen),
Mark (Margie), Nancy, Jane, Peter, Tim
(Nicole), and Jennifer (Stephen) and a
beloved Grandma to eleven grandchildren
Katrina (Mark), Natalie, Steven, Erin,
Derek, Alexandre, Sylvie (Alper), Jack,
Lucy, Frank and Angus. She was a
wonderful and much-loved aunt to so
many Franklins, Quinns, and HeimButlers.
A celebration of Betty’s life is
planned for May. Donations may be
made in her name to the Dufferin
County Museum and Archives, where
she spent many happy years as a
devoted volunteer. Address: 936029
Airport Rd, Mulmur, ON L9V 0L3 or
visit www.dufferinmuseum.com.
old photos wanted
Do you have any photos of special
events in and around Creemore that
you’d like to share with everyone
in our “The Way We Were” section on page 4? Bring them in to us
& we’ll take a copy and run them
in future editions of The Creemore
Echo. We look forward to seeing you!
building supply
Hill’N Dale Landscaping is a landscape
design and construction company located
near Creemore, Ontario. Established since
1994, we are looking for the following
motivated persons:
Landscape Crew Leader: This person will
be punctual, have a clean driving record,
reliable transportation, interested in detail,
able to operate mechanical equipment,
certified in First Aid/ CPR and have 4-5
years of various landscape construction
experience.
Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader:
This person must have 3 years experience
in garden maintenance and/or certified.
Knowledgeable in plant identification. This
person must also have a valid driver’s license
and a valid First Aid/ CPR certificate.
We are also looking for landscape labourers
and garden maintenance personnel.
We encourage our employees to further
their growth and education in this industry.
We offer competitive wages and a safe
and friendly work environment. If you are
interested in any of these positions with
our company, please email your resume to
james@hillndalelandscaping.com or view
our website:
Lumber • Plywood
Trusses • Windows
Roofing • Siding
Fence Supplies • Culverts
Cedar Posts • Railway Ties
Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces
Lawn & Garden Supplies
“Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”
HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244
hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com
2047 Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron
Daddy,
We appreciate all your hard
work and we love you
so much. Lots of kisses and hugs
Posse, Big Moll
and Bear xo
To the “sweatist” gal
Linda Cockton
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Creemore misses you
so much! xo
Happy Valentine’s Day
to my two dudes.
Love you guys!
Happy Valentine’s Day
Fred!
To the best assistant three
gals could have!
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hillndalelandscaping.com
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Friday, February 12, 2016 •
Happy Valentine’s Day
and birthday
Bunny.
From Lovey
Happy Valentine’s Day
to Ken Thornton
Love Spike & Rusty
xoxoxo
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, February 12, 2016
Creemore's Alliance Homes gets third extension
(Continued from page 3)
time to gain some traction.
This was the first request for an
extension for the 500-unit Delzotto
subdivision.
In September, Pacific Homes’ 161unit Emerald Creek Estates in Stayner
sought a fourth extension. They were
asking for five more years but council
granted a four-year extension.
In July, council granted a fiveyear extension for the first phase of
the Ashton Meadows subdivision in
Stayner. Phase one includes 224 units
and another 173 units in phases two
and three.
At that same meeting, council
granted a three-year extension
to Creemore’s Alliance Homes.
It was the third extension for a
498-unit development on Mary
Street, a combination of single
dwelling units, multiple dwelling
units, condominium units, a seniors’
development and there is also a
stormwater management pond,
parking, and landscaping block along
County Road 9.
Palnner Rossalyn Workman
reported in July, “According to
Michelle Cutts, senior planner
for Rudy and Associates Planning,
the owner has secured funding
to proceed with the project they
are in the process of restructuring
vendor financing with the intent
of moving forward as soon as the
restructuring has occurred. The three-
year extension is being requested
to ensure there is enough time to
complete restructuring negotiations
and complete detailed design and
clear conditions.”
The development includes 96
townhouses, 219 condos and 75
senior apartments.
Turn of the century
farmhouse on 80
private ac. next to
the ski hills of Osler
&
the
Exclusive
Osler Brook Golf &
Country Club. Only
10 minutes from
Collingwood.
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ENGEL & VÖLKERS
Graham McDonald, Broker
15A Hurontario St. Collingwood
Direct 705.446.8884
Real Estate Brokerage
705.999.8213
collingwood.evcanada.com
Creemore
graham.mcdonald@evcanada.com
Each office independently owned and operated
217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 • Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
www.clearview.ca
Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.
Employment opportunity
Tenders
Tourism/Recreation/Marketing Assistant
The Township of Clearview
will be receiving Tenders/Quotes for:
Temporary Full-Time – 8 months
Job # 2016 - 010
Job Overview
The Tourism / Recreation/Marketing Assistant is a temporary position to
assist with planning and execution of festivals and events in Clearview
Township for 2016 including the Farmers market, Small Halls Festival, etc.
Duties will include:
—Researching and maintaining up-to-date obtaining funding and
sponsorship avenues.
—Recruiting volunteers and manage volunteer database. Oversee
volunteers - excluding the PARC project.
—Assist with design and options for marketing and promotion of
festivals and events.
—Manage the Activities Guide
—Assist the Culture, Recreation and Tourism Coordinator
with administrative duties:- research, filing, answering
phone, compiling data, maintaining databases and various
communication pertaining to events planning and execution.
Requirements
—Proven experience in planning and executing events and
festivals within a community
—Postsecondary studies in Tourism would be an asset
—Experience in recruiting and managing volunteers
—Excellent organizational and project management skills
—Outstanding customer service and communications skills
(written and verbal)
—Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
—Excellent technical skills, specifically using Microsoft Office –
Outlook, Word and Excel.
Wage:
$16 / hour and 4% vacation pay
—Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (35 hours
per week)
—Start Date: As soon as possible
Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering
letter quoting Job # 2016-010 to Human Resources by February 26,
2016 at 3:00pm to: hr@clearview.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants
selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation
inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255
2 – 2016 ½ Ton Pick-up Service Truck - Tender No. 2016-02
Hot Mix Paving – Tender No. 2016-03
1 - Disc Mower – Tender No. 2016-04
1 – Culvert Steamer – Tender No. 2016-05
‘A’ Gravel – Tender No. 2016-06
Maintenance Gravel – Tender No. 2016-07
Dust Suppressant – Tender No. 2016-08
Tenders for the above will be accepted by the undersigned until:
Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 1:00 pm
Tenders will be opened:
Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 1:15 pm
The Township of Clearview will be receiving Tenders/Quotes for:
1 - 2016 Dump Truck – Tender No. 2016-01
Tenders for the above will be accepted by the undersigned until:
Thursday, March 31st, 2016@ 1:00 pm
Tenders will be opened:
Thursday, March 31st, 2016@ 1:15 pm
Tender forms are available at the Township Office, 217 Gideon Street,
Stayner during business hours.
Sealed tenders clearly marked with Tender #2016-XX in envelopes and on
forms supplied by Clearview Township will be received by the Clearview
Public Works Department.
The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.
Submit Tenders to:
Gerry LeMay
General Manager Transportation and Drainage
Township of Clearview
PO Box 200 217 Gideon St
Stayner ON L0M 1S0
705-428-6230 ext. 230
glemay@clearview.ca