February 12 - The Creemore Echo
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February 12 - The Creemore Echo
The Creemore Ech 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 PAGE 3 Men with Brooms Paul Millsap remembered at bonspiel PAGE 8 Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 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. Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 39 years RCR Realty. Brokerage SATURDAY, MARCH 5 AT THE AVENING HALL Tickets on SALE NOW $25 at the Creemore Echo & online www.aveninghall.com Ginny MacEachern B.A., Broker The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections 1-800-360-5821• 705-466-2607 • [email protected] www.ginnymaceachern.com 2 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 12, 2016 COMMUNITY Calendar Submit your community events [email protected] 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 Glencairn 705-424-6697 For Reliable Service Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil Meet This Year’s Competition Robot! ADULT $10 Child $5 • 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 [email protected] 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 3 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 [email protected] 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. ING H N E V A EA TH FREE FUN FOR EVERYONE DOOR PRIZES Prizes and games provided by LL i l i h C l w o B SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm 4:30 to 8:30 pm - BOARD GAMES FOR ALL AGES provided by Cardboard Castles 4:30 to 5:30 pm - BOWLING FOR AGES 4 TO 7 must be supervised by a parent 5:00 to 6:30 pm - POTLUCK DINNER with Chili provided by Hall Board 6:30 to 7:30 pm - BOWLING FOR AGES 8 TO 14 6:30 to 7 pm - AGM FOR THOSE INTERESTED 7:30 to 8:30 - BOWLING FOR ADULTS AT THE AVENING HALL For more information contact sara at 705-466-9906 • [email protected] 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 (See “Creemore” on page 12) Creemore Hills Realty Ltd. Austin Boake Brokerage Broker of Record/Owner Independently owned and operated 705-466-3070 Let us help you find a home you love. HALL OF FAME Happy Valentine’s www.CreemoreHillsRealty.com 4 &Feedback • The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 12, 2016 Opinion Editorial Feedback and old photos welcome [email protected] call 705-466-9906 fax 705-466-9908 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. www.creemore.com 2007 WINNER 2009 WINNER 2010 WINNER 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 (See “We” on page 5) The Creemore Echo is published every Friday and distributed free locally. Editorial and advertising material deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. To receive a weekly copy of The Creemore Echo by mail outside of the circulation area or email version please contact us at ASSISTANT [email protected]. Manager Publisher Editor Mail, email and voluntary subscriptions: Fred Mills Georgi Denison Sara Hershoff Trina Berlo [email protected] $49 plus hst. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Publication Agreement # 40024973 The Creemore Echo is independently owned and operated. Directors: Tom Vandewater, Mary Vandewater, Craig Simpson, Bill Mann Please return undeliverable Canadian mail to address below. 3 Caroline St. W., Box 1219 • Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 • Tel: 705-466-9906 • Fax: 705-466-9908 • [email protected] The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 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 5 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 (Continued from page 4) 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. 705-466-5202 Stayner Brethren in Christ Church 10:00 am Sunday Worship Teaching and Children’s Teaching Weekly – Home Churches 705-428-6537 • www.staynerbic.com [email protected] 1152 Conc 6 N Pod Casts available on our web page Creemore Baptist Church Service at 11 am Wellington Street West To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected] You’ll get a warm welcome and cold beer. TOURS • TASTINGS • BOUTIQUE 139 Mill Street, Creemore ON. 1-800-267-2240 At Creemore Springs we take pride in introducing folks to the great taste of our beer and showing them how we make it. So the next time you’re near the town of Creemore, drop by the brewery, the hospitality is on us. 4174_Cree_BWAd(4.93x2.5)Bv1.indd 1 1/24/08 9:24:44 AM 6 • 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 Happy Come see our Valentine’s NEW SELECTION of scarves and jewelery Day MAD RIVER DENTAL CENTRE Dr. William Hawthorne 2-15 Elizabeth St. E., Creemore 705.466.3344 [email protected] 171 Mill Street • 705 466 2311 [email protected] BIG HEARTS EST. 2015 Little hearts CREEMORE Winter SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 Lots of hearts for your sweetheart 197 Mill St. Creemore • (705) 466-6623 168 Mill Street • 705 466 - 6278 Go for the Cup at 3 pm behind the arena on a newly-made outdoor rink PATRICK PRIME Broker/Owner [email protected] 180 Mill St. Creemore from the staff at CREEMORE VALLEY HAWKS EXHIBITION GAME 705.466.2683 • 705-446-8841 181 Mill St. Creemore, ON (705) 466-2018 CREEMORE FIREFIGHTERS VS. CREEMORE SPRINGS BREWERY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016 12 pm at Station on the Green rink PRIZES TO BE WON!!! WARM UP BY THE FIRE PIT • FOOD AND DRINK STATIONS LOCAL VENDORS • BRING YOUR SKATES FOR AFTER THE GAME SIGN UP FOR 3-ON-3 GAMES - $15/PLAYER 178 Mill St., Creemore, ON •705.466.3400 curiosityhousebooks.com flowers chocolates everything you need for a romantic dinner Curiosity House is matching dollar for dollar the money collected for the organization Thanks to our partners and friends for making this possible. 187 Mill Street, Creemore (705) 466-3305 © SHANE DURNFORD DESIGN The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 12, 2016 • THIS WEEKEND! Pizzas, Slices, Panzos, Subs All Day Breakfast Homemade Soups Full Menu Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog Saturday, Feb. 13 between 1 and 3pm Enjoy Valentine`s day arts, crafts and treats too! Enjoy your Valentine`s Day in the village with the big heart show me some love Join us all weekend long EVERYTHING in store on Family Day. CURIOSITY HOUSE BOOKS 178 Mill St. • 705.466.3400 • open 7 days a week curiosityhousebooks.com Happ Valen y tine’s Day Valentine! 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BY Something for Everyone Pre-Made Arrangements Gifts that love FLOWERS BY MS DESIGNS • 5 Francis St. E. (behind Foodland) • 705-466-1131 7 8 • 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.” Glen Huron Hills! Hill top custom home on 21 acres! $899,900.00 Vicki Bell • Broker [email protected] www.vickibell.ca 1-877-445-5520 ext 233 705-445-5520 ext 233 330 First St. Collingwood “Your Local Professional Real Estate Broker” 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 Fun& Games by 7 8 3 5 4 6 4 1 2 3 5 6 9 7 7 9 8 1 5 7 6 Rusty, my pet, I am serving you breakfast in bed tomorrow morning at Chez Michel's. Friday, February 12, 2016 • 9 Weekend Weather Spike & Rusty Word Scramble Sudoku Barbara Simpson 4 The Creemore Echo • Oh, Spike, Happy Valentines Day! It's also our anniversary. I'm so glad I HSEOC you of all my suitors. 5 2 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% 4 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?” 4 7 8 6 2 3 5 9 1 1 5 3 4 8 9 7 2 6 6 2 9 5 1 7 4 8 3 2 6 4 7 9 1 8 3 5 7 3 1 8 5 6 9 4 2 8 9 5 2 3 4 6 1 7 Canadian Criss Cross 9ACROSS 4 7 3 6 2 1 67.Shoe 5 8 part 1. 3Like8a construction 6 1 worker’s 4 5 2 68.___ 7 9House (historical house in Ontario connected with Sir hat 5 1point2 9 7 8 3 6John4A. Macdonald) 5.___ 10.Is unable to 14.Inter ___ 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 DOWN 1.25th Premier of Nova Scotia 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 February 12, 2016 Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page. 48.Needing food 51.Scottish caps 52.Potpourri 53.Gain momentum 54.Popular cookie 56.Prisoner’s answer to a charge 57.Being the only one left 58.Otherwise 61.Tool for making holes 62.Formerly known as 10 • 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. Creemore.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 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. • Service Directory • Gravity Sun Power solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed Jeff Williams • 466-5741 Valley Auto & Tech Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks! Safety’s & Fuel Injection 218 Main Street, Stayner Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. 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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. 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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! 4 This week’s answers 8 3 9 4 1 5 7 6 2 6 4 5 7 8 2 3 1 9 2 8 1 9 5 3 6 4 7 3 9 7 1 6 4 2 5 8 5 7 4 8 9 6 1 2 3 9 2 8 3 4 1 5 7 6 1 6 3 5 2 7 8 9 4 11 death notice hillndalelandscaping.com Spike & Rusty: CHOSE 4 1 6 2 7 8 9 3 5 Friday, February 12, 2016 • Happy Valentine’s Day and birthday Bunny. From Lovey Happy Valentine’s Day to Ken Thornton Love Spike & Rusty xoxoxo 12 • 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. LD O S ST U J ENGEL & VÖLKERS Graham McDonald, Broker 15A Hurontario St. Collingwood Direct 705.446.8884 Real Estate Brokerage 705.999.8213 collingwood.evcanada.com Creemore [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected]