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Friday, April 21, 2017 Vol. 17 No. 17
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The Creemore Echo is proud to announce its website has won first place at this month’s Ontario Community Newspaper Awards gala.
Creemore.com placed first in the best community website/web portal (circulation under 9,000) category.
“Loved the look and functionality of this website. The overall impression was that this is a quality website with easily accessible (and quick loading) information,” said judge Angie Hampshire, publisher of Bonnyville Nouvelle and Lakeland Regional in Bonnyville, Alberta.
The Echo also received an honourable mention in the in-house promotion category for a subscription drive ad campaign.
“Use of the illustrations with all the blank space around made this advertisement by Sara Hershoff jump off the page. A very simple message made this newspaper promotion stand out. Good job,” said judge Joyce Webster of East Central Alberta Review.
The Ontario Municipal Board hearing for the Steer Enterprises development proposed at Cashtown Corners wrapped up Thursday.
The two-day hearing was held at town hall in Stayner. Last Tuesday, lawyers for Clearview Township, Steer and the current landowner, presented evidence in support of the development that would enable Steer to relocate from its current location in Glen Huron.
A rezoning approved by Clearview council was appealed by Creemore residents John and Marnie Hillier, who were representing themselves at the hearing.
They called an expert planner last Wednesday to present evidence that the rezoning should not be allowed.
The Hilliers last week said they would reserve comment until a ruling has been made.
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
The Mad and Noisy Quilters are preparing for the 16th annual Dessert Tea. This year’s show Our Canada, Our Home is in celebration of Canada 150, with a number of Canada themed quilts. The 45 members will also be showing the results of the year’s panel challenge, applique seminar and mystery quilts. The community is invited to see the latest creations and sample desserts made by members of the quilting group. The event will be held at the Creemore Legion on Wednesday, May 3, beginning at 7 p.m. Pictured is Laura Earles, Marg Palujanskas, Dawn Craven, Linda Cockton, Marilyn Steed, Lorraine Burton and Cheryl Robertson.
Creemore author builds on life of treasured national heroine Cecily Ross will discuss the fact and fiction of Susanna Moodie with historian Michael Peterman at April 30 Tea and History
by Trina Berlo A longtime fascination with Susanna Moodie has inspired Creemore author Cecily Ross to write her imagined life, filling in the gaps of the Canadian pioneer’s writing.
Susanna Moodie is the author of several books, some about her life in
Upper Canada, beginning in 1832. The most famous of her works is Roughing It in the Bush, published in 1852. Ross read the book while at university and later, while living in a rented farmhouse with her two young daughters, they discovered across the road a plaque declaring the site the first homestead of John and Susanne Moodie after they arrived in Canada.
Ross said she and her daughters climbed a fence to find a pile of rubble, which they imagined was the remains of the small cowshed that housed the new immigrants, freshly removed from English society. They found a
copy of Roughing It in the Bush in the house and read it together, which was memorable for all three.
But Susanna’s writing wasn’t personal and Ross said it left the reader wondering what she was really like.
“Because you couldn’t tell by her writing,” said Ross. “If you could, I probably wouldn’t have written this.”
In her debut novel, The Lost Diaries of Susanne Moodie, Ross finds a convincing voice for a woman of strong opinion and intelligence, who struggles under the responsibility of providing for six children and supporting a
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This Weekend
Monday, April 24• Stayner Garden Club Meeting at Stayner Community
Centre, 277 Regina St, Stayner at 7 p.m. Refreshments at 7 p.m. Invitation extended to Creemore, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach & Brentwood Horticultural Societies and open to the public. Wonderful speakers from Blossom Hill Nursery (peony experts).
Tuesday, April 25• Writers Group will meet bi-weekly starting tonight
at Creemore Library at 7 p.m. All writers welcome.
Wednesday, April 26• VON Adult Day Program Caregiver Support
Group Meeting at Sunset Manor, Collingwood at 1:30 p.m. The caregiver support group connects family and friends caring for a person who is elderly or frail or with various stages of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease to education and coping strategies in a safe place, while sharing challenges and successes. Call Fiona at 705-444-2457.
Thursday, April 27• Open House at Hummingbird Montessori, 1152
Conc. 6 N, Stayner, (just north of Cty. Rd. 91) from 3:30 to 6 p.m. For more information please visit hummingbirdmontessori.ca or call us at 705-888-1252.
Friday, April 28• Double Toonie Lunch at St. Luke`s Anglican
Church, Caroline Street West, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup for $4. Bring a friend &enjoy.
• Rob Roy United Church Spring Trivia Night is fast approaching! Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. $10 per person. Call 519-922-2006 to book your table for a great evening of fun!
• Dinner and Concert with Charlie & Beverlie Robertson at Utopia Hall, 8396 6th Line, Utopia. Dinner Buffet at 7 p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m. Advance Tickets $25 (until April 26) $30 after that. Call 1-877-499-HALL(4255) or visit www.utopiahall.ca for more information
Friday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29• Clearview Community Theatre Presents “Let
Music Live”, their Annual Dinner Concert. Adults $30, children $20 & 10 and under free. Tickets will be available online at www. clearviewcommunitytheatre.ca. Call 705-241-5009 for info.
Saturday, April 29• Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction at New
Lowell Legion, 5357 County Rd 9, New Lowell, from 5 to 7 p.m. 1944 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps will be hosting this fundraiser. Adults $10, children $5. Email Koni Jones at [email protected] or call Amy Lawrence at 705-994-3899.
Sunday, April 30• Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society Tea
and History: Susanna Moodie Fact vs Fiction at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore, at 2 p.m. Guests Cecily Ross and Michael Peterman will join us in a moderated conversation about Susanna Moodie. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Free. www.phahs.ca.
Saturday, May 13• High Tea & Bake Sale at St. John’s United Church,
192 Mill Street, Creemore. Celebrate Mother’s Day in an old-fashioned way. 2 sittings at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Enjoy tea, fancy sandwiches, scones, and treats for $10. Enjoy the experience even more by dressing in high tea fashion. Event will include a bake sale table. Tickets available at Creemore Village Pharmacy, by calling Lynn at 705-466-3125 or Marilyn at 705-466-6864. Fundraising proceeds will be going towards church hall renovations.
Saturday, May 27• Jigs & Reels – Spring Purple Hills Arts &
Heritage Society Fundraiser at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore. Social hour at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. including a seafood medley vol ou vent (shrimp, scallops, crab, lobster, codfish), salad & dessert. Live East Coast music. Tickets $50 available at Creemore Echo.
Monday, May 1• Ham Supper at New Lowell United Church, 5227
Cty Rd 9, New Lowell, at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets only. Adults $15, youth (10 and under) $7. Call 705-424-1476 for tickets.
Wednesday, May 3• Wasaga Beach Blues Spring Fling at Marlwood
Golf and Country Club at 6 p.m. A fundraising dinner and dance in support of Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues. Sponsored by Marlwood Golf & Country Club, featuring live music by the Lisa Hutchinson Band. $50. www.wasagabeachblues.com or [email protected] for more info.
• Mad & Noisy Quilters' 16th Annual Quilt Dessert Tea Party at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West at 7 p.m. "Our Canada - Our Home". Guest speakers are Sue Hopkinson & Nancy Phelps. The mystery quilts will also be revealed as well as members’ work will be shown. $8 at door.
Saturday, May 6• The Creemore Skating Club's Annual Scrap
Metal Day & Bottle Drive. Please place your scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, or other metal items, as well as liquor and beer bottles by the curb 8 a.m. (on Saturday, May 6) in the town of Creemore. Special pickups will be made in New Lowell, Glencairn, Dunedin, Lisle, Mulmur, Clearview and areas outside of Creemore if you call Julie Bigham 705-466-2977 or [email protected] to arrange a special pickup.
• 33nd Singhampton Ramp Romp at the Singhampton Community Centre from 5 to 7 p.m. Come Dine on luscious leeks, pork, veggies and pie. Silent Auction. Adults $15, Students $13, Children Under 12 $7, Under 6 free.
• Wasaga Beach Blues Spring Fling at Marlwood Golf and Country Club at 6 p.m. A Fundraising Dinner and Dance in support of Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues. Sponsored by Marlwood Golf & Country Club, featuring live music by the Lisa Hutchinson Band. $50. www.wasagabeachblues.com or [email protected] for tickets.
• Johnny Cash, from Memphis to Folsom staring the talented Jim Yorfido, along with Pam Yorfido as Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn. Duntroon Hall, 9025 Cty Rd 91, Duntroon. Tickets $30, cash bar and food truck. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Concert starts at 8:30. Please call 705 445-2412 or email [email protected] for tickets and details or www.ticketscene.ca.
• Creemore Hockey Cash Draw and Dance. 5 cash draws $500 to $5000! Cash bar, must be 19+ with photo id. Music by Explosive Hits (with a dazzling light show!). Doors open at 8 p.m. $40 per couple includes draws. $10 per person for dance only. Tickets available at Creemore Echo or by emailing [email protected] or at the door. 220 Collingwood Street, Creemore.
Upcoming Events
Friday, April 21• Creemore Curling Club Annual General Meeting
and Wind-up Dinner at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore starting at 5:30 p.m. Dinner tickets ($25) can be purchased from a member of the Executive. For info call Adam Verstegen at 705-607-2326. Open to the public.
• Dinner and Concert with Diamond Mine at Utopia Hall, 8396 6th Line, Utopia. A tribute to Blue Rodeo. Dinner Buffet at 7 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m. Adults $30. Available at www.utopiahall.ca or 1-877-499-4255.
Saturday, April 22• Dunedin's Annual Fisherman’s Breakfast &
Bake Sale at Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd 9 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The event has marked the opening of fishing season for 30 years, and attracts hundreds of people for its great home-cooked breakfast and spectacular baked goods.
• Cast Iron Seat Collectors at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and see displays of cast iron seats, wrenches and items of the past. Also, a working display of blacksmithing. For info call 705-445-4069 or marilynbendell@ gmail.com.
Sunday, April 23• Church Services - see page 5.• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion
from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice of 2 eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee/tea. Adult $6, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. Call 705-466-2202 for more information. 27 Wellington Street West.
• RAY’s Place Annual General Meeting at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore at 3 p.m. Contact Doug Mills at 705-466-3663 for more info.
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husband who gets involved in one foolish business venture after another, while living in poverty and isolation under the harshest of conditions.
The fictionalized diary introduces Susanna and her siblings, including Catherine Parr Traill and Samuel Strickland, who immigrated to Upper Canada ahead of the Moodies.
After the death of their father, the young women in the family begin writing in order to augment the family income.
In the chapter about the early years, Ross said, she takes inspiration from Jane Austin to find Susanna’s voice.
“As a young adolescent you tend to overwrite, sounding pretentious, as you may sound when you are a bright young writer,” said Ross. Once she leaves the comforts of society and her dreams begin to fade, “the language sort of flattens out a bit and becomes less pretentious.”
Based on research and Susanna’s own accounts, Ross writes about the challenges of clearing land and enduring the elements from the point of view of a woman left helpless at times as she and her children try to survive poverty and illness. Susanna is compared, throughout the book to her sister who has a much sunnier disposition and seems to relish life in the bush.
“I identify with Susanna, in her pessimism, whereas her sister is a foil to that,” said Ross. “I had to find ways for her to rally, to make her hopeful and redemptive in the end without sugar coating what she went through.”
The pivotal relationship in Susanna’s life is with her husband, who is at once devoted and fun loving but also scheming and foolish. Ross said published letters document the loving and devoted relationship between husband and wife, despite his character. Susanna was at the mercy of her husband’s whims and through Ross, one gets the sense that had Susanna Moodie lived in a different time, she would have made decisions to have fewer children, or no children, and dedicate more time to writing.
Even at her lowest, Ross writes that Susanna is of two minds when it comes to life in the bush and can sometimes see the comedy in their situation.
“She had a deep ambivalence,” said Ross. “It is much better than having one point of view, which brings you down.”
The Moodies never went back to England but she always had a troubled relationship with Canada, said Ross.
The book, published by Harper Collins, goes on sale April 25, when there will be a book launch in Toronto. Ross will be part of Authors for Indies at Curiosity House Books on Sat. April 29 (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
Ross will share the stage with Michael Peterman, Canada’s foremost scholar on Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill, for a Fact and Fiction discussion at Tea and History, moderated by Hugh Brewster and hosted by Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at Station on the Green in Creemore. Admission is free.
The local launch party for the book is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at Curiosity House Books.
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Another successful brain testing Know it All Ball at the Duntroon Hall on April 8. First-time champions are Donna Baylis, Dave Nesbitt, Karen Nesbitt, Cam Reid, Barb Murdoch, Jim Bell, Fred Mills and Annette Chaisson. The Main Brain winner was Steve Morby (above).
Ross finds convincing voice for Susanna Moodie
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EDITORIAL ThE WAy WE WERE
After a long dull winter that failed miserably at being cold and snowy, two things that should come naturally to winter, we find ourselves welcoming some sunshine. It is a transitional time of year when we put away the crockpot and snow shovels and haul out the barbecue and rakes. We opt for salads instead of soup and line-ups at The Beer Store get a lot longer.
With Easter weekend having just passed, there was a lot of talk at The Echo office of good food enjoyed with family and friends. And then we tucked into Brent Preston’s new book about organic farming and the buttery lettuce and cucumbers they grow just a few kilometres from Creemore. His book launch coincides with the beginning of a new season, when many people are thinking about getting their own gardens started. Seed orders have been filled and starter kits are at the ready.
With fresh-and-healthy the theme of the week it was so incongruous that we were seeing so much hype over Starbucks’ new Unicorn Frappuccino. This drink is everything that is wrong with the world. (We say this with confidence even though we haven’t actually tasted it.)
Starbucks describes it as a beverage that is both sweet and sour and changes colour and flavour. It is only available between April 19 and 23, while supplies last.
“The Unicorn Frappuccino blended crème is made with a sweet dusting of pink powder, blended into a crème Frappuccino with mango syrup and layered with a pleasantly sour blue drizzle. It is finished with vanilla whipped cream and a sprinkle of sweet pink and sour blue powder topping,” says a Starbucks media release.
“Like its mythical namesake, the Unicorn Frappuccino blended crème comes with a bit of magic, starting as a purple beverage with swirls of blue and a first taste that is sweet and fruity. But give it a stir and its color changes to pink, and the flavor evolves to tangy and tart. The more swirl, the more the beverage’s color and flavors transform.”
It’s apparently part of a “unicorn” food trend, popular on social media, that has resulted in more rainbow icing and glitter than is justifiable even at a child’s birthday party.
Food should be beautiful and delicious, but glittery? The trend appears to have started fairly innocently when a food stylist began adding natural dyes to foods and posting them on Instagram. Her food creations don’t have added refined sugar, unlike the Frappuccino, which is clocking in at 50 grams of sugar or more for one drink. That’s a lot.
It’s not a highly rational position but we are not inclined to blame people from wanting to try the Unicorn Frappuccino. The weirdest foods, not matter how gross, are the most tempting (not everyone will want to admit this). However, this is an example of the power of the consumer. It shows that corporations will sell us anything, no matter how bad it is for us. Let’s hope Starbucks reports next week that sales were low so we can be confident global blood sugar levels are the same.
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by Jim Wilson A big issue the Ontario PC Party has heard about in recent years is the rising cost of buying a home and the steep increase in rental rates.
Just the other day in my Collingwood office, a resident came in to say how frustrated her daughter is with high rental rates in the region. The daughter simply can’t find an affordable place to live.
This affordability crisis is an issue that is going to grow worse unless the government takes action.
We’ve seen the government acknowledge the problem but Ontarians have yet to see a concrete plan that will bring them some relief.
As things stand today, thousands of hardworking Ontarians simply can’t afford to purchase a home.
Instead, they are forced to rent or stay with family. In some cases, people purchase homes in more affordable areas of the province, but this often means commuting long distances to work.
Overall, we have an unpleasant and unacceptable situation on our hands.
One of the challenges in Simcoe-Grey is the fact supply is incredibly low, which pushes home prices up. This is something touched on by the Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors in its March report.
“Overall supply stands at record lows,” the association said. “There were just 451 active residential listings on the association’s MLS system at the end of March 2017, down 52.1 percent from
year-ago levels.”And yet the value of residential transactions in
March was $123.5-million, the association said, adding this represents a 47.5 percent increase over March 2016.
Municipal officials at the county level are working hard to alleviate the affordable housing issue in our communities and I thank them for their efforts.
In 2014, the County of Simcoe approved its 10-year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy.
The strategy aims to ensure a range of affordable housing options for all residents in the county.
Through various planning tools, the county has made a commitment to achieve, “a minimum of 2,685 new affordable housing units throughout the region by 2024.”
Still, the Wynne Liberals need to also show leadership on this file.
On several occasions now, our party has encouraged the government to act.
Just the other day, PC Leader Patrick Brown wrote Finance Minister Charles Sousa, demanding the Liberals come up with a meaningful plan that will help Ontarians.
Mr. Brown noted that, “we are concerned that your government’s approach to date seems solely focused on taxation measures, rather than looking more broadly at the housing sector and all the potential
home affordability crises needs addressing
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by Trina Berlo In the off-season last winter, Brent Preston sat down to write the story of a decade on the farm.
He set out to tell the story of a family that struggled to make it as a small-scale, profitable, organic farm, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, happiness and at times, their sanity.
In The New Farm: Our Ten Years on the Front Lines of the Good Food Revolution, Preston tells what reads like a very honest portrayal of personal hurdles and mistakes made along the way to success.
The soon-to-be published memoir is at once a story about business, family and community.
“I really wanted the book to be honest, if nothing else, an honest expression of what it took to create this farm and this business,” said Preston.
In addition to Preston’s wife and partner Gillian Flies , The New Farm features a host of the real-life characters in the area, often referred to by first name only; the interns who worked the farm in the early days, the migrant workers they now employ, chefs, and Preston’s circle of friends.
He said writing is such a private and solitary exercise, spending hours on end alone, that it wasn’t a challenge to tell such a personal story.
“I was absorbed in writing a personal story and now that it is ready, I do feel a little bit nervous,” he admits. “As the release date approaches, it’s gone from feeling remote to becoming more real.”
One of the main characters in The New Farm is Cona Metheral, from whom Preston and Flies bought their farm near Dunedin. Mike at Hamilton Brothers is another key figure. Preston recounts how he
gradually learns about farm life from all the people he meets, trying out different strategies, sometimes abandoning them and choosing to do
things their own way. Throughout the book Preston
recounts his misadventures in farming, with some especially comical, yet gruesome, stories about keeping livestock and fighting off varmint. Another thing that comes through: kohlrabi is a stupid vegetable.
At its core, The New Farm is a book advocating for sustainable, responsible, organic agriculture.
“It is about spreading the idea that this kind of agriculture is a viable alternative to conventional farming and make people understand that it is a viable way to make a living,” said Preston.
The New Farm, in one decade, went from selling produce at the Creemore Farmers’ Market on weekends in the summer to providing produce to restaurants and grocery stores throughout Toronto. The book takes the reader through the growth of the business as it breaks down barriers to getting organic food to the consumer, via chefs and good food advocates, all during a time when mainstream consumers were becoming more aware of their food choices.
Along with success, Preston writes, he and Flies decide to focus more on efficiency and less on the growth of the business.
“Gillian and I, as the farm has evolved, realized some of the things we are most passionate about aren’t money-makers,” said Brent.
Advocacy and education are included in that category. Last year they built The New Farm Kitchen, a space for cooking and teaching.
In its fourth season, The New Farm also took on a charitable component to raise money to subsidize produce for The Stop Community Food Centre in Toronto “to give people in low-income communities access to the best organic produce available, and to support small-scale organic farmers.”
The annual food event and concert has evolved into Farms For Change, which raised more than $100,000 last year. High profile chefs set up on the lawn at The New Farm and serve gourmet foods before a high caliber Canadian concert in the barn. Tickets for the event, which is always at capacity, are highly coveted by foodies and music fans alike. This year’s event is June 10 and will feature a number of chefs and Joel Plaskett Emergency as the entertainment.
Preston’s book, published by Penguin Random House, officially goes on sale on May 2, when there will be a book launch in Toronto. The local book launch is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at Creemore Springs Brewery. Earlier that day, Preston will be part of Authors for Indies at Curiosity House Books (12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.)
Curiosity House Books is hosting a meet-and-greet with Preston from 11 a.m. until noon on May 20.
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by Trina Berlo Marjorie Rolfe has noticed a significant improvement in her strength and balance since she has been taking a regular exercise class.
Rolfe has MS and says the class, which she attends twice a week, prevents her from having to use a cane or a walker. Even her doctor has noticed a marked improvement in her mobility in the three years she has been exercising regularly.
Rolfe joins in weekly SMART classes offered locally through VON falls prevention program, which is designed to keep seniors active and independent. SMART stands for Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together. In Creemore, classes are taught by volunteers Norma Verstegen and Deborah Smith, with Verstegen often leading a Tuesday afternoon class and Smith leading the Thursday morning class.
They use chairs, balls and other equipment to teach a low impact fitness program geared toward people 55 and older.
The exercises are adapted to each individual participant and can be performed seated or standing. There are no floor exercises.
Rolfe said her mobility is almost perfect and she has no aches and pains, which she attributes to regular exercise.
“I can work a whole soup day no problem,” said Rolfe, referring to the
popular monthly double toonie lunch at St. Luke’s.
Smith said classes, which are between 45 minutes and one hour, start with a warm-up. They work in some cardio, strength, coordination and
balance exercises before a cool down. Smith said she has found that the
exercise helps with her arthritis, by keeping the joints lubricated.
“It’s also nice to get out and have the camaraderie,” said Verstegen. “It’s
a good social environment.”The Creemore classes are currently
undertaking a challenge to get in as many steps as possible. It takes 8,829,580 steps to walk across Canada
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Volunteer fitness instructor Deborah Smith (centre) leads Marjorie Rolfe (left) and Chris Raible (right) through a SMART class offered through the VON.
SMART seniors stay strong and independent
(Continued on next page)
6 • The Creemore eCho • Friday, April 21, 2017
Prime RibThurs to Sun night
Brunch until 4 p.m. dailyPrivate rooms available
Grey County Road 124, Singhampton, ONCall for reservations (705) 445-1247
You are invited to a
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSESaturday, April 22 &
Sunday, April 23 from 2-4pm
607217 River Road in Mulmur
You are invited to tour this updates chalet that offers country living at its best! Nestles on 3.54 acres this gorgeous property features a beautiful and open-concept 3 bedroom bungalow, large pond and stream, picturesque perennial gardens, abundant wildlife, and
much more! This is a must see at $725,000.
and they are adding up their steps between Jan. 1 and July 1 to see how many times they can walk across the country leading up to Canada’s 150 birthday.
Classes take place Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Participation is free and advance registration is not required. Participants must have a valid health card. Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear.
The program is also in need of local volunteers to help lead classes. To learn more about training as an instructor, contact program coordinator Nicole Loughran at 705-321-0105 or [email protected].
VON is Canada’s longest-standing home and community health care charity, serving more than 10,000 people in Ontario and Nova Scotia every day. Employees and volunteers deliver a wide range of vital health and wellness services, helping people remain healthy and at home for as long as possible. As valued and responsive health system partners at the heart of home and community care, we are distinguished by our commitment to client care and by our strong community roots and local engagement.
SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) is a gentle fitness program geared towards adults 55+ who are looking to improve their strength, balance and overall fitness level.
VON is looking for volunteers for in-home and group exercise programs.
Expectations and Responsibilities: Instruct a one-
hour exercise program each week with clients either individually in their homes or in a group class setting. Provide basic information about these sessions back to the program coordinator. Attend on-going education sessions twice per year.
Skills and qualifications: No prior experience is required and full training will be provided! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have a keen interest in promoting health and well-being through physical activity.
Benefits: The opportunity to share your passion with others while increasing their quality of life through improved physical functioning. You will be a key factor in helping vulnerable seniors in your community maintain their independence and continue to live in their own homes safely. This is also a great opportunity to meet new people and have fun.
Glencairn 705-424-6697
For Reliable ServiceTank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil Open Daily 9am to 5pm
705.424.9319www.cutdriedflowerfarm.com
8530 Concess ion 3, Glencai rn
Opening April 28!
Mark our special events on your calendar
Grow Fruit Day - April 30
Mothers Day Madness - May 13, 14
Victoria Day Weekend - May 20, 21, 22
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KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS CONSIGN NOW !!!
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTIONFRIDAY, APRIL 28TH, 10 AM START PREVIEW THURSDAY,
APRIL 27THCOUNTY ROAD 21, JUST WEST OF 4TH LINE,
MELANCTHON.TAKE COUNTY ROAD 21 WEST OF HWY 124 OR EAST OF HWY 10.
TRACTORS: JD 7210, 4wd, cab, 2 remotes, w/factory loader valve, 480/80 R38 rears, 380/85R28 fronts, 90% rubber, 4724 hrs; JD 7210, 4wd, cab, 2 remotes, w/factory loader valve, 480/80R38 rears, 420/85R26 fronts, 4878 hrs, approx 1000 hrs on complete trans rebuild; JD 7210, 4wd, cab, 2 remotes, 480/80R38 rears, 420/85R26 fronts, 5471 hrs, complete trans rebuild in 2014; INDUSTRIAL: Komatsu WA250 loader, hydrostatic, 2810 hrs, Michelin 20.5R25 tires, many factory upgrades incl traction and ride control, hyd heater, block heater, excellent; older Komatsu WA200 loader, 17.5-25 snow tires; Sullivan D175Q diesel air compressor w/JD engine; Ingersoll-Rand diesel air compressor, w/Ford engine, runs but compressor inop; 20’ sea container; shop roller conveyor; floor model stapler; RECREATIONAL: 03 Yamaha Grizzley 660, 4x4, winch, 5648 kms, good; Honda 5.5hp engine; 5000W diesel standby generator; elec scooter; folding rampsTRAILERS: 36’ S/A trailer w/8’ steel mesh sides, 215/75R17.5 tires, w/ownership; 18’ steel 5th wheel stock trailer, tandem; 20’ 5th wheel, HD tandem trailer w/ramps, toolbox, ST205/85D14.5 tires, good rubber w/ownership; hydraulic trailer winch; 2 3500lb trailer axles; 5th wheel trailer hitch for pickup; 16’ landscape trailer, tandem, w/ramp, w/ownershipEQUIPMENT: 10’ Bush Hog 176 blade, HD w/hyd 6 way adjust, good cutting edge; 3pth fert spreader; 6.5’ HD box scraper; JD 3pth woodsplitter; JD #9 sickle mower; JD 6’ swivel blade; AC scraper blade w/quick coupler; JD offset disc; belt drive buzz saw, extra blade; dirt scoop; various gates; bale spear as new; wooden bale thrower wagon; flat rack; North American snow blower, 7’,S/A; Danuser post hole auger; pipe bender, hyd;LAWN & GARDEN: JD SX 38 lawn mower; DR snow thrower w/mower attachment, very good; MTD front tine tiller; 3’x4’ utility trailer; good push mower; many garden tools; TOOLS: many items from lg wood shop incl-King 14” wood bandsaw; 15” wood bandsaw; Delta and other table saws; lg qty wood clamps, all sizes, styles; new Stanley storage box; Hilti gun; Miller 225 welder; drill press; heavy metal bench; lg qty hand, air and elec tools, many new; metal shelving; OTHER: old forge; hand drill press; many steel and wooden wheels, lg and small; barn beams; barn platform scale; elec chain hoist; saddles, pads and misc harness; 10x farm gates, various lengths; 3x feeder panels; liquid protein tank; snap on duals, 18.4x38, good; 1000 gal plastic tankNote- 3 JD tractors and Komatsu loaders come from one home. Exceptionally well maintained equipment. Selling subject to owner’s reasonable approval.TERMS: cash, debit, Visa, MC, chq. All items as described by sellers. Auction company not responsible for accidents or property loss. List subject to additions & deletions.
Lunch booth, washroom.CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL TO BECOME A CONSIGNOR!!
[email protected] 519-938-7499
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You’ll get a Warm Welcome & a Cold Beer!Visit our retail emporium for a fine selection of beer wear,
glassware and of course, our award winning beer.
Store Hours:Mon to Sat - 10am to 6pm
Sun - 11am to 5pm
www.creemoresprings.com
challenges and solutions.”He continues, saying that: “Many
of your government’s policies have contributed to the challenge we are facing today, including the additional land transfer tax and added red tape in the housing sector.”
Ontario’s housing affordability crisis will require the government to address both supply and demand.
As Mr. Brown noted in his letter to
Minister Sousa, “It will also require the expertise of individuals in all areas of the industry, not just conversations behind the closed doors of the Premier’s office.”
Our party is calling on the government to make a commitment to address supply, including the red tape and regulatory burden, which both limits the supply of new housing, and increases
carrying costs which are passed on to consumers. We are also asking the government to address demand and we are asking for a review of the government portfolio immediately, to determine how many vacant residential properties the province owns in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.
Finally, we are calling on the Liberals to establish a panel of industry experts - including professional planners, builders, mortgage professionals,
realtors, and municipal representatives - to develop both short and long-term solutions to address Ontario’s housing challenges.
I will continue to advocate on your behalf on this matter as it’s one of great importance. Today, for many, the dream of home ownership is just that - a dream. We can do better.
Jim Wilson is the Progressive
Conservative MPP for Simcoe-Grey.
Simcoe County will continue to have a strong voice at the table as the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) project continues to roll out.
County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall was confirmed again as the 2017 Chair during its second annual general meeting on April 7 at Cisco Canada’s Toronto Innovation Centre. Warden Marshall held the roll in 2016.
The 2017 AGM follows a big six months for SWIFT, as the organization began work in making broadband for everyone a reality following the July 2016 funding announcement from the governments of Canada and Ontario of their $180 million combined investment in the project.
“I’m honoured to serve as chair for 2017 and work with such a broad range of talented individuals as we put the foundations in place to bring ultra-high speed Internet connectivity to Simcoe County and our entire network of regional partners over the coming years,” said Marshall.
“I’m extremely pleased to welcome another local voice to the table in
MaryLynn West-Moynes, who will be a vital local asset in bringing ultra-high speed Internet connectivity to our communities.”
At the regular board meeting that followed the AGM, board members received updates from staff that pointed to an exceptionally busy first year in full operation.
From hiring full-time staff to developing comprehensive stakeholder engagemen t and member sh ip acquisition strategies, the organization is moving confidently toward launching the first stage in the procurement process for the network, with a two-stage Request for Pre-Qualification for service providers anticipated to launch mid-May.
The SWIFT Initiative is based on the principle that everyone in Western Ontario deserves access to high-speed Internet, regardless of the size of their community, their age, education, or where they work. SWIFT will build an affordable, open-access, ultra-high-speed fibre-optic regional broadband network for everyone in Southwestern Ontario and Niagara Region.
Dufferin County Museum and Archives is hosting an opening reception for the 2017-2018 Main Exhibit: True. Grit.
The museum looks to the past, to the pioneers, the originals, to understand where the community began as it studies the lives of the first settlers, the heroes of Dufferin County. They built roads, businesses and families. The people were resilient. It is the people, past and present, that have built this
community. Their stories that make this County unique.
Dufferin County has grown and changed but the pioneering spirit remains. The opening reception is at 6 p.m. on May 6. Light fare provided by Globe Restaurant.
The exhibit continues until Dec. 31. RSVP to 877-941-7787 or info@
dufferinmuseum.com Admission by donation, for opening
only.
OPINION
PCs calling on government to make a commitment to address housing supply(Continued from page 4)
Simcoe warden continues effort to bring high-speed internet to rural areas
Dufferin County Museum and Archives opens main exhibit: True. Grit. May 6
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Weekend WeatherFriday, April 21Chance of a showerHigh 9 Low 3Wind W 29 km/hPOP 40%
Saturday, April 22Mainly sunnyHigh 10 Low 2Wind N 21 km/hPOP 30%
Sunday, April 23Sunny High 15 Low 1Wind NW 20 km/hPOP 0%
Games&FUN
Find this week’s answer on page 11
by Ken Thornton
Spike & Rusty Word Scramble
When we eat out, Rusty, what do you find most
disturbing?
Oh, those who can't contain their
obnoxious H E B L C S E
Sudoku by
Barbara Simpson
6 8 17 2 1
1 4 6 53 9
6 5 3 82 65 2 9 8
4 8 16 4 9
5 3 6 9 8 1 4 2 74 7 9 5 6 2 1 8 32 8 1 4 3 7 6 5 91 4 7 3 5 8 2 9 66 9 5 2 1 4 3 7 88 2 3 7 9 6 5 4 13 5 2 1 7 9 8 6 49 6 4 8 2 3 7 1 57 1 8 6 4 5 9 3 2
Canadian Criss Cross
Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page.
April 21, 2017
Fred’s Funnies
Answer on page 11
ACROSS 1. Science of correct reasoning 6. ___ carte 9. Ski lift13. Heather genus14. Careless mistake15. ___ podrida16. High temperature17. One of a pair19. Drive a nail slantingly20. Helping of food22. Butterfly catcher23. Knee, in anatomy24. Having prongs26. Rabbit’s foot, for one28. Capital of the Bahamas31. Remain in the same place32. Spectacular view35. Brothers and sisters36. Show tiredness37. Recent prefix38. Payable immediately39. Moonfish41. Traffic cone43. Not as much44. Former46. No longer in fashion48. Mexican beverage50. Be in readiness51. Twice, in music53. Guacharo55. Shot sound58. Island northwest of St. Helena60. Any play that is not a comedy62. Moist earth63. Sent to the bottom64. Crystal clear65. The present location66. Compass point
67. Growing outward DOWN 1. Less-used hand in most
people 2. Cookie favourite 3. Make donations 4. Frozen water 5. Pistil part 6. Many things 7. Maximum amount allowed 8. Name to a position 9. 2,000 pounds10. Caught off guard11. ___ vera12. Deliver a tirade14. Close examination18. Kate McGarrigle’s sister21. Individuals23. Street in downtown Montreal25. Serpentine shape26. Immediate allergy27. Fourth largest island29. Handle roughly30. Brings into play31. One who thinks they are
better than other people33. Hair care product34. Put one over on40. Currently popular41. Fur-lined cloak42. Close by43. Outdoor area of a film studio45. Antonym of midnight47. Halfway point49. Canada’s second highest
mountain51. German organist and
composer52. ___ of Man
54. Doggie treat55. Big burrowing rodent56. Overlook
57. Walk in water59. Body part for seeing61. Try to be elected
A boy asks his father, “Dad, are bugs good to eat?”
“That’s disgusting. Don’t talk about things like that over dinner,” the dad replies.
After dinner the father asks, “Now, son, what did you want to ask me?”
“Oh, nothing,” the boy says. “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.”
The Creemore eCho • Friday, April 21, 2017 • 9
Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343
Valley Auto & TechRepairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!
Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator
Safety’s & Fuel Injection218 Main St.
Stayner
7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131
T. NASH
Servicing Creemore and surrounding area
PLUMBING
(705) 466-5807Licensed and insured
Custom Iron WorkSpecializing in gates
Charcoal BBQs & Fire Pits Design • Welding • Refinishing
Tyler Kueperironbutterfly.ca
705-791-5478
Iron Butterfly
Machine Shop Facility
8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to FridayBook ahead for Saturday ServiceDon Brearey or Gloria Howie
705-466-2149
• Service Directory •Gravity Sun Power
solar generation for energy savings and income
professionally designed and installed
Jeff Williams • 466-5741
TOWINGTowing at its best!
For all your towing and recovery needs!
Kells Service Centre80 High Street, Collingwood
(705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404
General Practise of Law
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
www.ferrislaw.ca
190 Mill StreetT 705-466-3888
John L. Ferris
Megan L. Celhoffer
Host Your PartYRates starting at $30/hourEvEnt pricing availablE
[email protected] • 705.466.9906
Serving Hockley to CreemoreLicensed and Trusted Since 2002
ECRA/ESA Licence #7002079
705-435-1004 rosemontelectric.com
ROSEMONT ELECTRIC
Max Kueper • [email protected]
1-(800) 392-1151crewsoninsurance.com
110 Adeline St., Shelburne 1423 Mosley St., Wasage Beach
CREWSONINSURANCE BROKERS
• Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs• Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates
705-791-5478Check out our inventory atIG Iron butterfly blacksmith
LIVE EDGE FURNITURE
Place your ad here.
705-466-9906
www.theclubamarillo.com 705-828-5317
Showroom located in Alliston to serve all of your flooring needs.
Call us at 1-705-435-3223 and visit our website
archersflooring.ca
archer's flooring ltd.Professional installations and quality service. Est. 1986.
Evelyn’s Country Gardens
Time for Fall clean up & putting your
perennial beds to bed for the winter.
Call us for help.Evelyn Downie(705) 466-3109
We welcomed back from the south Jim Rigney and Lloyd Somerville.
Welcome to Joanne Sett and Marg Hope, we have not seen these girls for some time.
There will be a Fish Fry April 22 at the Masonic Hall in Stayner.
We had 40 members out for cards and 50/50 draws were won by June Hartley, Phyllis Seed, Pat Winger x2, Isabelle Gubbels, Marcia Cameron, and Eileen Nash.
Seven Moon Shots were played by Mary Bouchard, Dave Smith, Effie Taylor x2, Marg Ferguson, Bob McNicol with the travel prize to Pat Winger.
Winners for cards were Marg Ferguson, 291; Effie Taylor, 283; Pat Winger, 271; Dave Smith, 271; and low went to Peter Gubbels, 120. Lloyd Somerville was in the lucky chair.
A retired couple were noticing that in their area many seniors and low income families were having to shop at supermarkets with lesser quality produce and high prices. So they decided to buy a bus and give those less fortunate free rides to an area where the produce was much more healthy and the prices were decidedly lower. Soon they had an abundance of riders and since the ride was free the appreciation was great. I commend this couple.
Remember: Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Contributed photo
Lesley and Darren Martel of Rational Expressions Gallery in Stayner present a $420 donation to My Friend’s House incoming board chair Susan Brindisi (right) at the closing reception for its show Voices on April 8. The gallery collected donations throughout the month of March, at the show and other events. Brindisi was present at the reception to speak about the important work of the women’s shelter.
Evelyn WARDEN
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Submit community events online at www.Creemore.com
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EChO Classifieds Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email [email protected],$17 + hst for 25 words or less
FOR SALEHAY for sale – Small squares and 4’x 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year-round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.
TRUCK for sale: 2006 Dodge Ram Quad 4x4 5.7 Hemi. Original owner. Good rubber. Certified & e-tested. All new brakes last year. $7000.00 or b.o. Call George Dodd at 705-424-6061.
yARD SALE
Saturday, April 22 at 7581 Cty Rd 9, Creemore from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household items, furniture, quilts, tools, desks, filing cabinets. Bargains for everyone. Rain or shine.
RENTAL WANTED
One bedroom apartment for rent. No pets. No smoking. First & last required. $750 heat & hydro included. Call 705-466-3559 and leave a message.
Looking for summer garage space in town for classic car with in out access. Call Corey at 705-466-6593.
SERVICES
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.
Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.
Spring is finally here! You deserve a clear view. Call Rod the Window Cleaner. Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request.
Hey! Do you need help with lawn cutting, snow removal, spring/fall clean up, odd jobs, dump runs and more? Servicing the Collingwood, Stayner & Creemore area. Call Tristian at 705-888-7092. References on request.
FOOT CAREFoot 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 Care Certified. Call 705-818-4086.
WANTED
Mother’s Helper Wanted For July & August Seeking help with kids ages 10 - 15 and housekeeping for summer near Glen Huron. Drivers License required. email [email protected].
Seasonal Tractor Driver required to assist in spring field work. Close to Creemore. For further information call Mike at 705-818-3237.
Because we are celebrating 50 years at Creemore Nottawasaga Public School, Helen Blackburn is looking for School Board record books that belonged to the one room schools in this area. I would like to write about the decisions to close these little schools. Perhaps you have one lying long forgotten in some cupboard. Please call Helen at 705-466-5195 or send a message to [email protected].
hORSESLooking for a new place to board your horse? Peace Valley Ranch offers riding trails across 200 acres, an indoor arena, large outdoor riding corral, & on-site horse trainers. A non-competitive & relaxed learning environment, with a focus on building the partnership between you & your horse. Outdoor pasture board including all amenities offered at $300 + hst monthly. Also offer Snow Bird boarding for the winter, retirement board, and box stalls. Call 519-925- 6628. We’d love to meet you and your horse! www.rawhide-adventures.on.ca.
LOST & FOUNDLOST DOG – 10-month-old male Boxer-Great Dane mix, brindle colour with white spot on chest. Lost on Edward Street West, Creemore, area. Has tags on with name, Jaksun, and phone number. Call 416-206-5695 if found.
SILVER CHARM BRACELET found at Station in March. If it is yours, claim it by describing the charms at Creemore Echo.
We stock ink jet cartridges Call Georgi to see if we have yours
or to place an order
The Creemore Echo 705-466-9906 [email protected]
Lumber • PlywoodTrusses • Windows
Roofing • SidingFence Supplies • CulvertsCedar Posts • Railway TiesFuel Delivery •Oil FurnacesLawn & Garden Supplies
HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • [email protected] Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron
“Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”
bUILDING SUPPLIES
Spike & Rusty: BELCHES
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5 3 6 9 8 1 4 2 74 7 9 5 6 2 1 8 32 8 1 4 3 7 6 5 91 4 7 3 5 8 2 9 66 9 5 2 1 4 3 7 88 2 3 7 9 6 5 4 13 5 2 1 7 9 8 6 49 6 4 8 2 3 7 1 57 1 8 6 4 5 9 3 2
This week’s answers
ThANk yOUThank you to my daughters Donna & Debbie for hosting a 90th Birthday Party on Saturday, April 15 for me. Thanks to all my relations and neighbours for attending. Thanks to the Creemore Legion & the Ladies Auxiliary for the food. Special thanks to Linda Cockton for coming over! It was a great day and I appreciated everything.
Dave Smith
In loving memory of Scott Hammill who passed away April 22, 2005.When the warm breeze of April Caresses youPart of it will be me.When you look into The eyes of my childrenPart of them will be me.When the snowflake of winterPlants a kiss on your cheek,That kiss might well have been me.And the dust that appears Out of nowhereMay be part of the dust that was me.Through the promise of morningAnd the voice of the windI will always have something to sayTo reflect on those wonderful momentsAnd warm you as you make your way.All things that I was part ofWill continue to brighten your day.Making room for The sound of your laughterBy remembering I’m not far away.
Lovingly your family & friends.
IN MEMORIAMCORBETT – In loving memory of Norman, who passed away on April 15, 1970, and Lizzie, who died on April 22, 2004.
Missing both of you always, Queenie & Floyd
The Celebration of LifeOf
Dan Ayton-Lee
All who know Dan and his family are welcome to come and share memories and stories.
April 29th, 2017, 1 to 4 pm
8961 County Rd 9, Dunedin
Looking for Jacques and Hay furniture and/or
memorabilia
Check your basements or your attics.
Call Dan @ 705-888-0242
AUCTIONS
Bob Severn Auction RegisterPh: 519-925-2091
www.auctionsfind.com/severn Sat May 13 for Vince & Gwen Wyant, 4339 Cty
Rd 124 (just north of Nottawa - south of McKee Tire) at 10:30 a.m. Tractors, equipment, ATV, trailers, household, shop, etc.
Kidd Family Auctionswww.kiddfamilyauctions.com
for more details or to make an absentee bid.• April 28, 10 a.m. Equipment Consignment County Road 21, West of 4th Line, Melancthon.• May 13, 10 a.m. The Once-a-Tree Store Close-out Auction, 936577 Airport Rd, Mansfield. [email protected] 519-938-7499
[email protected] 519-938-1315
DEATh NOTICEWINCHESTER, Marion Lindsay (Hardy), loving spouse of Maurice Walter Winchester (predeceased 2011), passed away at her winter home in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday, April 10, 2017. Will be sadly missed by Noel (Leslee), Sonya Winchester-Whissell (Albert), Hosea (Kim) and her grandchildren Tyler, Jayson and Rachel. As per her wishes, there will not be any service.
CELEbRATION OF LIFE
WANTED
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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.caCommunications are available in alternative formats upon request.
WINTER SAND TENDER
The Township of Clearview will be receiving Tenders/Quotes for: Tender No. 2017-09 Winter Sand
Tender forms are available at the Clearview Township Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner during regular office hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Sealed tenders clearly marked as Tender #2017-09 on envelopes and on forms supplied by Clearview Township will be received by the Clearview Public Works Department.
Tenders for the above will be accepted by the undersigned until: Thursday June 8, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Tenders will be opened: Thursday June 8, 2017 @ 1:15 pm
The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.
Submit tenders to:
Gerry LeMayGeneral Manager Transportation and DrainageTownship of ClearviewPO Box 200, 217 Gideon StStayner ON L0M 1S0705-428-6230 ext. [email protected]
Strategic Plan Public ConsultationClearview Township and Compass Point Consulting, invite members of the public to an information session regarding an update to the existing strategic plan.
The public consultation session is being held at the Stayner Community Centre on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 from 7-9pm.
With a focus on enhancing the vibrant character and quality of life within the Township, the consultants will be on hand to discuss and field questions about the new strategic priorities.
Residents are encouraged to attend the public consultation session. If you are unable to attend, written comments can be emailed to ssage@clearview. ca. Written comments may also be dropped off to CAO, Steve Sage at the Clearview Township Administration Centre located at 217 Gideon Street, Stayner.
For more information, please contact:
Tim HendryMarketing and Communications Coordinator705-428-6230 ext. [email protected]
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates and locations:
• Stayner: April 24 - May 5
• Creemore: May 8 - 10
• New Lowell: May 10 – 12
• Colling-Woodlands: May 15 – 16
• Mckean Subdivision: May 17 – 19
• Buckinghamwoods: May 24 – 25
Please be advised discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times.
For more information, please contact:
Todd PattonManager, Water & Sewer705-428-5024
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.caCommunications are available in alternative formats upon request.
NOTICE- HYDRANT FLUSING
Each office independently owned and operated
ON THE EDGE OF CREEMORE this century farmhouse awaits you. Only minutes away from teeing off at the prestigious Mad River Golf Club or taking in the sights & sounds of nature
as you ride through the hills and valleys all around you. Perfect for the hobby or horse farm enthusiast 3000+ sq ft, 6 bdrms 4 bthrms. Walk the terrain or work in the barn then cool off in the
in-ground pool and top it off with smores by the fire pit. Move in ready. ASKING $1,250,000Call today for your personal appointment.
PERSONAL I PROFESSIONAL I PROGRESSIVEREAL ESTATE SERVICES
LOCATIONS ORTHB R O K E R A G E
Graham Maxx McDonald Broker / Advisor / SRES
143-A Mill Street, Creemore, On L0M 1G0 Direct: (705) 446-8884 Office: (705) 445-5520Start your search at: www.locationsnorth.com
Contributed photo
Dave Smith celebrated his 90th birthday April 15 at the Creemore Legion. The Second World War veteran is a longtime member of the Legion. Sometimes referred to as the toastmaster, Smith makes all the toast for the Legion’s breakfasts. He also runs Monday cards and takes part in many activities. For the birthday party, Legion officials arranged for certificates from the Prime Minister, the Premier, the Governor General of Canada, the Lieutenant Governor, MP and MPP. Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys brought greetings from Clearview Township. Above: Legion president Jim Richards makes a presentation to Smith.
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