July 10 - The Creemore Echo

The Creemore
Echo
Friday, July 10, 2015
Vol. 15 No. 28
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News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the Echo
Dairy Day
Miller's Dairy welcomes community
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Feathered friends
Bank swallows take up residence
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New hire mum on personal connection to mayor
by Trina Berlo
Clearview Township has hired Tim
Hendry as its new communications and
marketing coordinator but whether or
not staff knew he was in a relationship
with the mayor’s daughter remains to
be seen.
According to Facebook posts,
Hendry is in a relationship with
Clearview Mayor Chris Vanderkruys’
daughter Kristin.
When contacted by The Echo ,
Hendry would not confirm or deny a
relationship with the mayor’s daughter.
“I am not going to be commenting on
anything yet until I officially start,” said
Hendry adding he prefers to speak with
the human resources manager when he
starts work on Monday. “As of now, I
am not confirming anything. I am not
commenting on anything.”
Clearview’s HR manager Pavlina
Thompson would not comment on
whether or not the relationship was
known to staff.
“I am not in any position to
discuss somebody’s personal affairs,”
said Thompson. “That is personal
information and whether I did or
did not know, I am not confirming
anything.”
She said Hendry will report to the
CAO who made the decision on who
to hire, along with Thompson. She said
the selection is based on a point system.
(See “New” on page 3 )
Twitter photo
Chris Vanderkruys celebrates on election night with family and supporters,
including Tim Hendry (bottom right).
Abandoned house fire
under investigation
Clearview Fire Department photo
by Trina Berlo
A fire at an abandoned house on the
border of Clearview Township and
Collingwood is considered to be
suspicious and is under investigation.
Clearview Township Fire Chief
Colin Shewell said the OPP and
the Office of the Ontario Fire
Marshal deemed the fire suspicious,
prompting an investigation.
Fire crews from Clearview and
Collingwood were called to the Sixth
Street home, located between 10th
Concession and Grey County Road
19, at about 8:30 p.m. July 2.
Shewell said crews had left the
scene at about 11:30 p.m. but when
police were securing the scene
small fires began to burn again so
firefighters were called back to
the fire and stayed to control those
hotspots.
Most firefighters were on site for
about 12 hours with some staying
longer to assist with the investigation.
They used 75,000 to 100,000 gallons
of water to extinguish the fire.
“It was an old house and it had
sawdust insulation and newspaper
and a number of additions so the fire
was hard to fight. We did it through
an offensive attack. We didn’t want
to injure any firefighters so it was all
done from the outside which is why
it probably took more water than
normal,” said Shewell.
“Because it was an abandoned
building, we didn’t feel it was
necessary to jeopardize the safety
of our firefighters.”
The house had been scheduled
for demolition about two weeks
from the time of the blaze but it was
demolished the day after the fire at
the request of the fire chief for safety
reasons.
Anyone with any information
about the cause of the fire is asked
to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS. Tips can also be submitted
online at www.crimestopperssdm.
com.
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COMMUNITY Calendar
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This Weekend
Friday, July 10 to Monday, July 13
• Nottawasaga Daylilies is open. Come and see the
many early blooming plants. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3757 Conc 3. See ad on page 8 for directions.
Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12
• Open Garden Paul & Charlotte Vorstermans,
113 Mill St., Creemore. Seven garden rooms to
explore: pond, waterfalls, sunken garden, patios,
Japanese garden and more. Free admission. 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Saturday July 11
• Weel’s Farm Market is open this weekend regular
hours are Wednesday to Sunday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. It is
the first weekend they will have the first sweet corn
of the season. Located 6866 highway 26 Stayner
right across from the Stayner Tim-BR Mart.
Thursday, July 16
• Music in the Park at 7 p.m. at Station Park,
Stayner with Bayview Country, rock. Bring your
own lawn chair to listen to some music, farmers'
market from 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 18
• 9th Annual Mystery Tour of the Hills Tractor Tour.
For the ride of your life. The tour will start and end
in the Dunedin Park. The route includes farmland,
back roads and much more. Coffee and muffins at
the start ($2), a mystery lunch catered (price to be
determined) and the tour ends at The Dunedin Hall
mid afternoon. For more information call Neil 705466-5190 or Stan 519-925-6782.
• Dunedin Hall is hosting a Roast Beef Supper from
4:30 to 6:30 pm. $15 for adults. $6 for 12 and under,
children 6 and under free. This is a fundraiser for the
hall renovations. For advance tickets call 705-4662181 or 466-3071. Tickets also available at the door.
• Clearview Art Festival. Open-air celebration of art,
artisans, music, and dance at Station Park - Stayner.
Thursday, July 23
• Music in the Park at 7 p.m. at Station Park,
Stayner with Southern Comfort, country. Bring
your own lawn chair to listen to some music.
Farmers' market from 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 11
• Creemore Horticultural Society Flower Show
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Station on the
Green. Call 705-466-2315 for details.
• Creemore’s Log Cabin is open with History Hosts
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to welcome visitors and tell
them about the cabin and its first families. (The Cabin,
Creemore’s only surviving log residence, was built
in the 1870s and is now located on Library Street,
between the Old Jail and the Creemore library.) Open
each Saturday morning until Thanksgiving.
• Miller's Dairy – Dairy Day. Plant & barn tours,
meet the animals. Antique cars & tractors, face
painting. Food available. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7280
Cty Rd 9, just east of Creemore. millersdairy.com.
Saturday, July 11
• Avening Beef BBQ at Avening Hall from 4:30 to
7 p.m. BBQ'd roast beef, new potatoes, coleslaw,
baked beans & homemade pie. Adults $17.50.
Kids under 12 $5, under 5 free. All welcome.
Sunday, July 12
• Rob Roy United Church Annual Beef BBQ from
4:30 to 7 p.m. BBQ'd roast beef with baked potatoes
and homemade pies with ice cream for dessert.
Musical entertainment provided by Al Weatherall
and family. Please bring your lawn chair.
• Church Services on page 5.
Upcoming Events
Friday, July 24
• Movie Night “The Good Lie” playing at Dunedin
Village Hall on at 7 p.m. Suggested donation of
$10 at the door. A fundraiser by Out of a War Zone
and Into the Hills to sponsor a Syrian refugee.
Saturday, July 25
• 50th Honeywood Beef BBQ at Honeywood Arena
from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Slow-cooked beef & homemade
desserts. Adults $17.50, children 12 and under $7.50, 5
and under free. Proceeds to arena improvements.
Thursday, July 30
• Music in the Park at 7 p.m. at Station Park, Stayner
with My Sweet Patootie, country. Bring your own
lawn chair to listen to some music, farmers' market
from 5 to 8 p.m.
August 31
• Honeywood Minor Hockey notice
- Respect
In Sport parent program must be completed by
August 31, 2015 by one parent per household who
has not yet completed the course in order for
your child(ren) to be eligible to play. 20152016 season. Information on the website (www.
honeywoodhockey.ca or contact Lana @ 519-9387865. Reasonable rates (see web site for fees),
and great fries at the Food Booth. Half price
Registration fee for 3rd player (youngest player)
per family (excluding Mite level, as that level is
ALREADY discounted). See Lana at the “dessert
table” at the Honeywood Beef BBQ, July 25th – in
support of the arena improvements.
Thursday, August 6
• Music in the Park at 7 p.m. at Station Park,
Stayner. Bring your own lawn chair to listen to
some music, farmers' market from 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 8
• Creemore Vertical Challenge starting at 6 a.m.
25K (9 a.m. start), 50K (8 a.m.) and 75K (6 a.m.)
running race on trails and country roads, with
almost no cliffs. Part of the Ontario trail series and
the Ontario, National and international ultra series.
Nottawasaga 3rd line and 6/7 Sideroad. For more
information, see: www.ouser.org; vertical.pierre@
gmail.com 705 466-3253
Saturday July 11, 2015
Meet the girls
Take a tour
Refreshments
and more!
From 11am to 3pm at the farm.
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Clearview approves aviation centre OPA
By Trina Berlo
Clearview council has approved an
Official Plan Amendment (OPA)
allowing plans for the development
of the Clearview Aviation Commerce
Centre to proceed to the next step.
The amendment changes the
designation on four properties adjacent
to the Collingwood Regional Airport,
located in Clearview Township,
from agricultural to a special policy
employment area serving the existing
airport use. The lands are within a
special policy area designated for such
a use. Even with the amendment, a
rezoning is still required.
“We are very pleased to get through
this stage,” said project coordinator
Paul Bonwick, adding it is the first of
three steps in getting to final approval.
“It’s a critical piece.”
A special council meeting was held
July 10 to hold a vote on the amendment,
which passed unanimously.
Clearview CAO Steve Sage
said there are important timelines
associated with the project and staff
made a commitment one year ago
to be mindful of timing. Now that it
has been approved, the application
moves to the County of Simcoe for
final approval. A public meeting was
held in March.
“Due to the timing constraints of
both Clearview and Simcoe County
council the applicant and Clearview
staff have made completing the
attached OPA a high priority,” reported
Sage. “The file has been moving
through the necessary processes for
a period of more than six months and
as indicated within the Planning Act,
six months should be sufficient time
to process the file.”
Sage is signing off on the application
after manager of planning Ray Kelso
left the township under circumstance
not disclosed to the public. Sage
said it is his opinion and that of the
planning staff that the development
should go forward, keeping in mind
there are many items that still need
to be addressed through the rezoning
process.
Mayor Chris Vanderkruys said he
supports the amendment.
“We want to stress the idea that
we are open for business. We have to
change what we have, for business to
move forward,” he said.
As stated in the OPA, permitted
uses are limited to industrial and
commercial uses that are directly
supportive and related to the adjacent
Collingwood Regional Airport
business and operations including,
for example aircraft sales and service,
manufacturing, maintenance, shipping,
storage, research establishments,
commercial flight schools, including
associated short-term accommodation,
business offices and small-scale
accessory uses.
At the public meeting in March,
landowners Remo Niceforo and
Tony Bellissimo outlined their plans
to develop a world-class commerce
centre on about 300 acres that would
result in more than $1.2 million in tax
revenue for Clearview and 400 jobs.
Councillors were in support of
proceeding with the amendment and
expressed interest in getting down to
the details about what businesses may
locate there.
“The concern is ensuring there is
definition between this project and
the industrial lands project,” said
Councillor Shawn Davidson adding
that the uses should not compete too
severely with the other development.
“I am fully in support of the OPA and
I hope the county will approve it so
we can get to the details and get to the
heart of the development…”
He said the development could have
a great impact on the entire region.
After the meeting, Bonwick said
in an ideal world there is hope of
attracting one, two or three large
aviation businesses as anchors and
many ancillary operations. He said
if they a attract a Bombardier type of
business, they would get into “serious
employment”.
New communications, marketing coordinator starts Monday
(Continued from page 1)
“If you are reporting to someone,
you cannot be related to that person.
Tim Hendry is not related to Steve Sage
in any shape or form. He didn’t know
Tim until this time,” said Thompson.
She said the communications and
marketing coordinator does not report
to the mayor. The CAO is the only
person who reports to the mayor.
Sage is away on vacation and could
not be reached for comment.
Other council members said
they were not aware of the mayor’s
relationship to Hendry and would not
comment.
The Echo attempted to contact the
mayor by phone and e-mail but did not
hear back before press time.
Hendry is a social media marketer
and owner of TRH Marketing, based in
Wasaga Beach, and was at Laurentian
University until last year. His current
client list on Linkedin includes the
Barrie Public Library, where the mayor
works.
Mulmur Township sticks with name
After a town hall meeting April
25, Mulmur council has agreed not to
change the name of the township.
Due to a change in postal routes that
resulted in everyone in the municipality
being assigned a Mulmur, Ontario
address, there was a suggestion that a
name change to Town of Mulmur might
be appropriate.
People attending the town hall
meeting disagreed. Of the 80 or so
people in attendance, most people
stood in opposition to the name change.
Before the meeting, 62 people had
submitted comments, with 42 saying
they oppose the change. Twelve people
were in support and the balance had no
opinion.
“We try to make decisions on the will
of the majority of the people so I said,
you made it loud and clear what your
thoughts are on this so we brought it to
council and passed a motion to leave it
the way it was,” said Mayor Paul Mills.
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Hendry also appears in social media
photos of the mayor.
The decision to hire a communications
and marketing coordinator was made in
March during budget deliberations. The
staff position was a recommendation
of the 2014 branding process, passed
before Vanderkruys was mayor. He did
vote in favour of creating the position
though when it was almost chopped
from this year's budget to save the
expense of the annual salary of $56,000
plus benefits.
Dairy
Day is
here
July 11 is Dairy Day.
For the fourth year, Miller’s Dairy is
welcoming the public to tour the farm
and meet the girls.
Owners Marie and John Miller are
hoping people will take the opportunity
to connect with the cows that provide
their milk.
Visitors are welcome to tour the
bottling plant, milking parlour and
the barn while enjoying samples of
milk and Belly ice cream, which is
made with Miller’s Dairy milk. More
than 2,000 people attended last year’s
Dairy Day.
“We make our place available. This
is the opportunity for people to come
and connect with the cows and see how
it all works,” said Marie.
The Millers offer a relaxing day on
the farm and a chance to pet the cows
and calves.
There will also be face painting
and demonstrations by taekwondo
champions.
Food will be for sale by Affairs
Bakery, featuring the chocolate
milkshake made with Miller’s Dairy
chocolate milk, and Doug Mills
is running a charity barbecue for
RAY’s Place with hotdogs and buns
donated by Foodland and the Millers
contributing water and condiments.
Antique cars and tractors will be on
display. Richard Millsap is bringing
the antique tractors, which belonged to
his late father, Glenn Millsap.
The farm is open from 11 a.m. until
3 p.m. Admission is free.
Miller’s Dairy is located at 7280
County Road 9, just east of Creemore.
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Opinion
Editorial
Feedback and old photos welcome
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The Way we were
No place for nepotism
Whether or not a recent hire at Clearview
Township violates township policies or provincial
policies, the optics of having hired someone with a
close connection to a member of council aren't good.
On June 25, 2014 Clearview Township’s senior
staff approved Human Resource policies and
procedures under the subject of anti-nepotism.
Nepotism is defined for the purposes of the
policy as favoritism granted to relatives or close
friends, usually in the form of hiring practices, and
employment activities.
The stated purpose of the document is to ensure
hiring processes are free of any conflict of interest
and was adopted to ensure that nepotism does not
occur at Clearview Township.
The policy states, Clearview Township is an equal
opportunity employer, and will strive to ensure that
fair hiring practices are utilized at all times. To
ensure that the organization and hiring processes
are free of any conflict of interest, this policy was
adopted to ensure that nepotism does not occur at
Clearview Township and to legitimately prevent a
conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of
interest that arises through the hiring or employment
of close friends and relatives; and/or legitimately
prevent the misuse of authority and influence or the
appearance of such misuse.
We don't yet know for sure if any policies have
been violated but we do believe the relationship
between Tim Hendry and Chris Vanderkruys is of
interest to our readers.
If the existing policies do not put in place true
safeguards from this type of situation, there is an
opportunity to improve those policies.
The township must address this issue. All
members of council must be informed as to the
situation.
Having hired a person who has a direct and
personal relationship with the mayor, be it past or
present, is not an issue that can be ignored.
Because this issue relates to an identifiable
individual who, as of Monday, will be on the
township's payroll, the discussion will have to be
in-camera. But there is opportunity here for a mayor
who ran on a platform of openness and transparency
to speak publicly on the matter.
We don't yet know the whole story. People are
not talking.
We do think the first challenge of the new
communications officer is going to be a big one
and perhaps clearing up this matter is a good start.
Explanations are needed.
Wilma Zeggil photo
Fred Zeggil drives a team of horses on main street in Singhampton in 1905.
Editorial
Allowing time for the birds to finish what they started
Several people stopped by the Creemore Echo
office to tell us about the bank swallows nesting at
Clearview Township’s public works yard.
It is one of those feel-good stories that make
people proud to live in a place like Clearview.
The story first came to our attention by Barbara
Mann, an avid birder who happened upon the
news that a township employee had been given a
certificate of appreciation from the Ontario Field
Ornithologists.
We couldn’t track down roads manager Tony
Clarke, but general manager of transportation and
drainage Gerry LeMay was kind enough to allow
us access to the topsoil mound that is now home to
many bank swallows. The soil was being used in the
spring but then the birds moved in. The township
has plans for the soil but that will have to wait until
the birds move out.
The bank swallow is considered to be a threatened
species but there is no government agency telling
Clearview to leave the dirt where it is.
We don’t know what type of behind-the-scenes
conversations have taken place with regard to the
birds but their accommodation is still standing.
No doubt, those little birds are causing some big
headaches as crews try to get certain work done
during the summer months.
It is just so cool that they have been left in peace.
Allowing the birds to remain undisturbed until
the end of their nesting season in late summer is
a small gesture that says a lot about Clearview’s
core values. We can step back and let nature take
its course.
The colony, with its many holes, can be seen
from Nottawasaga 27/28 Sideroad and although
the adult birds are out and about, the baby birds
are hidden away inside.
For bird enthusiasts and people who want to
restore a little bit of their faith in humanity, it is
worth a detour.
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Waste diversion days
arranged in Mulmur
by Trina Berlo
Mulmur residents will have access
to diversion days at the township’s
landfill site.
The landfill site is being used by
an independent waste management
company, Green for Life.
Residents will be allowed to drop off
waste materials at the Mulmur landfill
site into roll off bins, which Green
for Life will haul away and dispose
of the material. For the initial three
days Green for Lifewould like to offer
three waste streams of General waste,
construction waste and yard waste.
Mayor Paul Mills said he has been
working on providing this type of
service for about two years.
“I have worked pretty hard getting
this done for our people because I
have heard nothing but complaints
because they have to drive all the way
to Orangeville and I understand that,”
said Mills.
He said the biggest thing is that it is
not costing the municipality anything,
the company is using the municipal
facility to offer a transfer station,
saving people a trip.
Waste will be accepted from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Sept. 19, Oct. 3 and Oct.
17. Fees range from $5 per bag up to
$100 for large loads such as cube vans
and large trailers.
Green for Life will not accept soil,
concrete or brick.
Future collection dates will be
determined based on participation.
Budget amended to allow land purchase
by Trina Berlo
Clearview Township is amending its
2015 budget to add the purchase of
industrial lands in Stayner.
Council approved the $260,000
purchase and an additional $140,000
for servicing and other improvements
plus $41,000 in annual loan payments
to be paid by a transfer from the land
sale reserve.
It also authorized the treasurer to
apply for a loan with TD Bank for
an amount of up to $350,000 with a
term of up to five years and a 10-year
amortization.
The purchase will be financed with a
$50,000 transfer from the roads capital
grant reserve and a $350,000 loan.
Council approved the expenditures
at a council meeting July 6 after an
in-camera session without any public
discussion.
The purchase of the lands permits
the servicing of a road in the
Industrial Servicing area, located in
the southwest portion of Stayner, by
way of providing a sufficiently sized
road right of way, reported treasurer
Edward Henley.
“The lands that are necessary to be
purchased exceed the amount of land
required for the right of way. The land
not required for the right of way will
be severed into approximately five
lots. These lots will be serviced and
then be available for sale at a suitable
point in time,” writes Henley.
“It is the intention that the
approximate five parcels of subdivided
land would be sold at or above cost,
including estimated financing charges
within the 10-year amortization period
of the loan. The proceeds of the sale of
the five parcels would go to replenish
the land sale reserve.”
Henley recommends borrowing
from the bank instead of Infrastructure
Ontario so the loans can be repaid
more aggressively as the lands are
sold, hopefully within five years. The
money would also be used to replenish
the reserve.
Local Church
Directory
Sunday, July 12
Knox Presbyterian Church,
Dunedin
Sunday Service at 10 a.m.
Sunday July 5 Sermon: "No Respect"
Sunday July 12 Sermon:
"Goodbye , my friend"
with student minister Sean Angel
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
Creemore United Pastoral Charge
New Lowell and
St. John's join together in service
throughout July in
Creemore at 11 a.m.
Service with Rev. David Black
Praise in the Park - Aug. 23.
All welcome • 705-466-2200
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206
Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m.
Join us Sunday, July 19 for a special service
with Bishop Peter Fenty.
Light lunch to follow.
To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi:
705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected]
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Staff photo: Fred Mills
Tennis anyone? The Creemore Tennis Club held its kids summer camp
tennis camp this week with Hannah Acimajstorovic (from left) coaching
Alex Wright, Martin Hewitt, Christopher Stephens, True Martin, Kaspar
Green and Arran Adams.
Creemore Blooms assessors
name top 5 area gardens
The Creemore Horticultural Society
has announced the top five local
gardens as chosen by Creemore
Blooms judges.
In no particular order, the winners
are Catharine Sumner, Pat and
Chris Raible, Maggie Sears, Bob
Ransier and Cheryl Miller.
The winning gardens are located at
31 Wellington St. E, 122 Collingwood
St., 56 George St., 2889 Fairgrounds
Rd. and 17 Wellington St. W.
A panel of three independent
assessors toured the Creemore area last
month and picked the best front gardens
based on curb appeal, maintenance, use
of colour, shape and texture, balance,
selection, use of a focal point and style.
Winners were presented stakes to
display in their gardens.
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Friday, July 10, 2015
“I am pleased with what we did. We had a good run.” • Neil Metheral
portrait by Sara Sniderhan
THE VILLAGE AND I: Ten Life Stories
A book honouring Creemore-area elders with art portraits and essays.
Contributed photo
building bridges
Julie Burek’s photographs of the Collingwood
Street Bridge in Creemore are on display at the Mad and Noisy Gallery
until August 4 as part of a show called Heritage, which opened July 4 and
includes work by Sandi Wong and Ann Clifford. The bridge replacement
is set to begin next week.
OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH
Saturday, September 19, 2015
NARRATIVE
Hardcover Limited Edition - $75
BY JILL PRICE
INCLINATIONS
Public reception at Avening Hall, 7 to 9 pm
includes 2 tickets to a special pre-launch reception Sept. 19, 2015 at 6 pm.
July 12 to August 2, 2015
Softcover Edition - $35
Opening Reception:
Produced by Sara Sniderhan and Curiosity House Books featuring the work of 18
talented writers and artists with the support of the Kemp Foundation,
The Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society and The Creemore Echo.
Sunday, July 12, 2pm to 4pm
The artist will be present at
the reception
The original art will be on display at Creemore' s Log Cabin
during the Creemore Festival of the Arts October 3 & 4, 2015 - 10 am to 4 pm
178 Mill Street, Creemore• 705.466.3400
[email protected]
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Pre-order now at Curiosity House Books 178 Mill St. Creemore or curiosityhousebooks.com
Clearview Station
Bed and Breakfast
has just been
awarded the
2015 Certificate of
Excellence
from TripAdvisor!!
Last month we were awarded the
2015 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
from Booking.com
These awards are due to very positive reviews left by our guests on line let alone the hundreds more
left in our Guest books in each of our 3 guest rooms. The Creemore Caboose, The Station Masters Suite
and The Conductors Room.
In each case, while Ann and I are the main individuals everyone meets at our Bed and Breakfast, we
too have a very strong cast of suppliers who support us and our clients behind the scenes.
Theatre • Bubbles • Art • Science • Bubbles • Singing • Animals
Did We Mention Bubbles, Really, Really Big Bubbles!
From those who allow us to place our rack cards in their businesses throughout Clearview, Singhampton,
Simcoe County, Dufferin County, Grey County and Muskoka, – Thank you. To the many local restaurants
in Creemore, Stayner, Singhampton and Collingwood who serve our referrals their fine cuisine in their
establishments, We Thank you... To the unique Brewery Tours offered at Creemore Springs, to the
retailers and artisans on the Main Streets of Creemore, Stayner, Singhampton, Collingwood and Blue
Mountains... We Thank you... To the folks who supply the scenic airplane and helicopter rides over
some of the most beautiful scenery in Ontario (if not Canada) from the Collingwood Airport and the
Edenvale Aerodrome... We Thank you...To our local food suppliers who supply us with the unique
Creemore Easter eggs, Miller's Dairy milk, the Hundred Mile Store, The vendors at the Creemore
Farmers’ Market, The Creemore and Stayner Foodland... We Thank you
Keep up to date online at
To the Creemore Echo, The Creemore BIA and Page Graphics for their assistance in promoting our Bed
and Breakfast...We Thank you...
SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST
REALLY, REALLY BIG FUN FEATURING
CreemoreChildrensFestival.com
facebook.com/creemorechildrensfestival
Thanks also to Chris Martin and to Brad Gabriel, Sales Representative, Century 21 Millennium Inc., Collingwood
So as you can see, one Business’ success is the result of many others in Clearview and just beyond...
And brings home the point----- Please support your local merchants!!!
Soon to be opened is the Clearview Station Waiting Room Museum featuring local
railway history with pictures and railway memorabilia...
www.creemorecaboose.ca • 705-466-2000
The Creemore Echo • Friday, July 10, 2015 •
Clearview Township public works yard is for the birds
by Trina Berlo
A colony of bank swallows has made
condominiums out of a pile of topsoil at
the Clearview Township public works
yard near Stayner.
The birds have made holes, perhaps
hundreds of holes, in a large deposit
of soil.
The bank swallow is considered a
threatened species in Ontario.
Their territories usually include
vertical cliffs or banks where they
nest in colonies of 10 to 2,000 nests,
according to the Cornell Lab of
Ornithology. Bank Swallows were
most commonly found around natural
bluffs or eroding streamside banks,
more and more often these swallows
populate human-made sites, such as
sand and gravel quarries or road cuts.
The swallows set up residence in
the spring and are now nesting. It
is expected they will vacate the soil
mound by September or October.
Roads crews are waiting until the
chicks have fledged before they use
the topsoil.
The swallows have been at the yard
for the past few years. Just recently,
the Ontario Field Ornithologists gave
Clearview Township roads manager
Tony Clarke a certificate of appreciation
for protecting a sand pile in which bank
swallows were nesting in 2014.
The organization said, “This is a
prime example of our ability to help
species at risk.”
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Staff photos: Trina Berlo
A mound of topsoil at the Clearview
Township pubic works yard in
Stayner is home to a colony of
nesting bank swallows. Right: A
bank swallow looks out from its hole
in the colony. Bank swallows are a
threatened species.
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Friday, July 10, 2015
Players dazzle at all-star game in Midland
The annual all-star games of the
North Dufferin Baseball League were
played July 4 in Midland.
The senior division game was on
tap first between the West and East
Stars. The east took an easy 7-1 win.
The junior division game between the
Crushers and the Slammers was a tight
affair with the Crushers prevailing with
an 11-9 win.
For the senior game both sides
scored a run in the first inning of play
but the East pitching was near perfect
only allowing the West five hits over
the nine-inning contest.
The East scored a run in each of the
second and third frames and added two
more in each of the fifth and sixth for
the final of 7-1.
The East had some timely hits by
Kurt Roy with two singles and Chris
Fafalios with two doubles. Rob
Parent, Mitchell Pike, Matt Drury,
Ian Rettie, Josh Hickey, and Colin
McKeen each singled for the winning
team.
Fafalios also topped the runs column
when he crossed the plate three times.
The West managed hits from Tristan
Cabral who started the game with a
triple and run scored. Sean Connor,
Tyler Linger, Kevin Dumond and
Mack Morrish chipped in with singles.
Brad Crosby started on the mound
for the East and through three innings
allowed one run on two hits, one walk
and struck out three batters. Drury
pitched the next three innings giving
David Anderson photo
Eric Orser of the East Division All-Stars tosses the baseball to Ian Rettie to make an out against West Division
All-Stars’ Chris Greer at first base during the annual all-star game contest July 4 in Midland. The East won the
game 7-1 over the west.
up two hits and two walks with Rettie
closing the game for the final three
innings allowing no hits, one walk and
striking out one batter.
Pitching duties for the West fell to
Chad Watters who over four innings
allowed three runs on three hits, one
walk, and sitting down two. Liam
Jacques came in for two innings and
allowed four runs on six hits striking
out one. Jesse McIntyre finished the
game in the eighth and ninth frames
allowing two hits while fanning one.
The stellar performance by Fafalios
AUCTION SALE
FOR HAP (FAUSTO) MENECOLA
SATURDAY JULY 18TH AT 10:00AM
Green# 6511 21-22 Side Road, Nottawasaga. From Hwy 89, east of Shelburne come North
on Airport Rd. (Cty Rd 42) for 32km to 21-22 Sideroad Nottawasaga (just below Stayner).
Then come West 1km to sale on South side of road. OR From Stayner go south on Airport
Rd.(Cty Rd 42) 1km to 21-22 Sideroad Nottawasaga. Then west 1km to sale on south side.
(NIB)New in box **PARKING IN FIELD**
TRACTORS: JD 710 tractor, 5950 hours, 16.9-30 rears, all new rubber, SN# 160917L; Int 724,
7795hrs, cab, 18.4-30 rears; David Brown 9/37 loader tractor, 13.6-28 rears; MTD Pro 38" cut
lawn tractor
CAR/TRUCK (SOLD AS IS): 1979 Lincoln Town Car, 4dr, burgundy, leather int, power all,
loaded, 81Kmiles, excellent. 1985 Ford F250 P/U truck, 7ft plow blade, lights, hyd lift, 106,626km
Mach: 10ft disc; 4 furr plow; 4-sect diam harr & drawbar; Surge Master wood splitter; MF 8ft
single auger PTO snowblower; bale spear; 6ft manure bucket; grain buggy; NH 488 haybine, 9ft
cut, good rollers; 20ft hay wagon, steel frame, wood floor-good; 20ft wood hay wagon, JD undercarriage-good; 32'x 6" grain auger with boot, 3pth; 18ftx5" grain auger with motor. Shop/Farm
Related/Butcher Items: 5hp compressor; Miller HF elec welder; Delta drill press; tools(++);
chains; sand blaster(NIB); (4)chainsaws- Stihl(2),McCulloch, Craftsman; Coleman 10hp generator; tank gauges; air greaser gun; (2)36" stove chimney pipes - 1 NIB; qty sm motors; jacks; floor
jacks; (2)snowblowers; (4) push mowers; elec items; lg wrenches; qty steel shelving; steel cabinet;
tile cutter; cement trowels; bear trap fasteners; Husqvarna leaf blower; water trough heaters; qty
axe handles-new; shovels/rakes; gas cans; wheelbarrow; sm yard wagon; feed trough; sheep water trough; (3)round bale feeders; manual cattle chute; head gate - new; qty steel gates 10ft-16ft;
(3)salamander heaters; cedar posts; steel pipe; (2) 45ft alum ladders; steel wagon tongue; qty jack
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STRAW: (12) 4x5 round bales straw. HH/Misc (A)Antique: Broan 30" white range hood-NIB;
Whirlpool Duet dryer; oval table(A); Maytag dishwasher; Kenmore 80 top load washer & dryer brand new!; qty chairs; Lennox gas fireplace insert-new; patio chairs; Singer treadle machine(A);
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NOTES: Farm is Sold. Large Pond on Site.
ORDER OF SALE: Wagonloads; Shop/Farm Related; Machinery; Tractors at 1pm
Terms & Conditions: Cash or Cheque with proper I.D. on day of sale. Owner and/or
Auctioneer will not be held responsible for accident or loss on day of sale. All items are
sold “As Is”. All verbal announcements on day of sale take precedence over written ads.
AUCTIONEERS: KEVIN MCARTHUR (519) 942-0264
SCOTT BESSEY (519) 843-5083
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crowned him MVP for the East going
two for two, a hit by pitch, and three
runs scored. The West MVP was Cabral
who tripled and scored the only run for
his team.
The junior division game had the
Crushers meet the Slammers, each
having players from all the teams in
the league and then divided into two
squads. The result was a very close
ball game and some interesting plays.
In the end, the Crushers took the game
11-9 over the Slammers.
Picking up hits for the Crushers were
Mac Sealy, Alex Banski, Devon Wu
with two hits, Matt Gill with four,
Brayden French with a single and a
double, Riley Davies with two singles
and a double, and Josh Wilkins who
singled and had two doubles.
The Slammers got on the scoreboard
with hits from Brennan McGillvary,
Jordan Kight, Cole Newton, Aaron
White, Cam McPherson, and two hits
each from Brett Scott, Rielly Swailes,
Tristan Hill and Alex Lojko. John
Malarczyk had the only homerun
of the day, which came in the eighth
inning.
Both teams had four players toe the
rubber. The Crushers started with Wu
for the first four innings. Wu allowed
one run on five hits, had one hit
batsman and fanned six batters. Matt
Gill followed for two innings allowing
five runs on four hits, two walks, and
one strike out.
Brayden French pitched the seventh
inning giving up no runs and allowing
only two hits. Aaron Giroux ended the
game giving up three runs on four hits,
one walk and sitting down two for his
two innings.
Carter Chapley started on the
mound for the Slammers giving up
seven runs on eight hits, walking four
and hitting one batter. He had two
strikeouts through his three innings.
Aaron White pitched four frames
allowing two runs on seven hits, three
walks, and three strikeouts. Alex Lojko
pitched one inning allowing two runs
on two hits with two walks. Jordan
Kight pitched the final inning and had
two hit batters while giving up no hits
or runs.
Most valuable players for the juniors
went to Gill of the Crushers for his
work at the plate going four for four,
one run scored and pitching two
innings. Malarczyk of the Slammers
picked up the title for his home run,
two RBI’s and three defensive catches
in left field.
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
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WEEKLY SPECIALS
Directions: Take Airport Road south past Avening. Turn
west on the 3/4 Sideroad and follow signs to farm.
#3757 Conc. 3. Terms: cash or cheque.
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Spike & Rusty Word Scramble
Sudoku Barbara Simpson
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Rusty, what
annoys a lady to
discover on her
face?
Friday, July 10
Sunny
High 24 Low 13
Wind NW 15 km/h
POP 10%
For me Spike, it
would be a
EKFLREC
Saturday, July 11
Sunny
High 26 Low 14
Wind W 15 km/h
POP 10%
5 4
Sunday, July 12
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by Ken Thornton
Answer on Classifieds page
Find this week’s answer in Classifieds
A mix of sun and clouds
High 29 Low 17
Wind W 5 km/h
POP 20%
Fred’s Funnies
3 6 5 4 2 8 1 7 9
1 7 4 5 9 6 2 3 8
8 9 2 1 3 7 4 6 5
7 4 3 9 6 1 5 8 2
5 8 6 7 4 2 9 1 3
2 1 9 3 8 Criss
5 6 4 Cross
7
Canadian
9 ACROSS
2 8 6 1 3 7 66.Plant
5 4 resembling grass
1. Healthful retreats
4 5 shot1 8 7 9 3 67.Leftover
2 6 off pieces
5.Short
68.Goes
course, as a ship
9.Small replica of a person
6 3 7 2 5 4 8 69.Requirement
9 1
13.Mineral having a soapy feel
70.Take a break
14.Willow twig
16.Great Lake bounded by
southern Ontario
17.Moonfish
18.Musical speeds
19.Bottom of the barrel
20.Outcast
22.Taking delight in beauty
24.One who behaves
condescendingly to others
26.They give people big heads
27.Alike though not identical
30.Pertaining to a long poetic
composition
34.Food chewed twice
35.Fiery rock from space
37.Killer whale
38.Pleasant smell
40.Day who played for the Maple
Leafs
41.Organization of employees
42.Hybrid citrus fruit
43.Rare-earth metal
45.Poetic preposition
46.Landlord
48.Basking worry
50.The one here
52.Loose and crumbly fertilizer
53.Elixir of life
57.Mischievous child
61.Strand of metal
62.Mythological king of Troy
64.Commotion
65.Winning serves
DOWN
1.Place visited on the way
2.Code word for P
3.Of wings
4.Division into hostile groups
5.Driving hazard
6.Wear and tear
7.Nickname for a popular
Canadian coffee shop
8.Conical tent
9.False belief
10.Black-and-white cookie
11.In ___ of
12.Amount to make do with
15.One who summons the
congregation, perhaps
21.Inner personality
23.Use a paper towel
25.Get clean
27.Sudden onrush
28.False gods
29.Rises on the hind legs, as a
horse
31.One who makes public
announcements
32.Oak nut
33.Narrow road
34.Portion of the amnion
36.Addictive drug
39.Adulterous woman
41.Darkest part of a shadow
43.Potato chips
44.Without weapons
A lady from the city and her traveling companion were
riding the train through Vermont when she noticed some
cows. “What a cute bunch of cows!” she remarked.
“Not a bunch, herd”, her friend replied.
“Heard of what?”
“Herd of cows.”
“Of course I’ve heard of cows.”
“No, a cow herd.”
“What do I care what a cow heard. I have no secrets to
keep from a cow!”
July 10, 2015
Find the answer to this week’s
Crossword on the Classifieds page.
47.Exclamation of surprise
49.Man’s overcoat
51.Warning device
53.Not here
54.Isinglass
55.Make beer
56.Helper
58.Dunce cap shape
59.Does some arithmetic
60.Unable to be found
63.Mature, as wine
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, July 10, 2015
Leisure Time bid euchre tourney July 25
Honeywood Beef Barbecue July 25
The Honeywood Beef Barbecue is celebrating 50
years.
Organizers say the slow cooked beef and homemade
desserts are not to be missed during this year’s event
on Saturday, July 25, adding its a great chance to
meet neighbours and other Mulmur residents, as well
as those who come from farther away each year to
enjoy the meal.
Anyone interested in volunteering at the event is
asked to e-mail [email protected].
seniors
The Leisure Time Club is holding a Bid
Now Harry said at home we cut the
crusts off and make crescents and ship
Euchre Tournament July 25 with lunch at
them to Australia.
noon and cards beginning at 1 p.m.
Each Wednesday in July the Nancy
Harry then asked Kevin if in Australia
Island Lions Club is holding a Bid Euchre
they make jam from only the fruit and
tournament at 1 p.m. in the RecPlex.
discard the stems to which Kevin replied,
“of course we do”.
We missed singing Happy Birthday to
Evelyn
Harry still chewing and snapping his
those with birthdays in July so hope all
WARDEN
gum said “in America we gather all the
those people have a great birthday.
Forty-five members came out to play
stems and cores and mix them up and
send them over here as jam.” Kevin was so fed up
cards and Lucky Draws were won by Ruth Lougheed,
Corrine Brownridge, John Van Voorst, Dave
with this arrogant fool he asked Harry “do you people
discard the foreskin after the cut?” Harry replied, “Of
Smith, May Johnston, Sherry Lohnes, Martin
Verstraten, Melvin Lougheed, Pat Winger, Kevin
course we do”. Kevin then told Harry, “in Australia
Keogh and Marg Falls.
we process them and send them off to America as
chewing gum.”
There were four Moon Shots played by Evelyn
A father and his 24-year-old son were riding on
Warden, Marcia Cameron, Morris Tymchuk with
a bus on their way home from the hospital. The son
the travel prize to Melvin Lougheed.
Winners for cards were Marj Thomson, 310; May
remarked, “Look Dad the trees are running behind us”.
Then the son said, “Look Dad the clouds are running
Johnston, 283; Wayne Brownridge, 282; Marcia
along with us”. A young couple sitting near them were
Cameron, 276 and low prize went to Toosje Vasvari,
laughing and making fun of the son’s remarks. Finally
109.
A little Gotcha: An American named Harry
the young couple said, “Hey Dad, why don’t you get
your son some professional help he clearly needs?”
visiting Australia, chewing gum and annoying a local
The father looked them straight in the eye and said,
gentleman named Kevin while he was trying to have
“My son was born blind and just got his eyes today.”
a quiet snack of crescents and jam.
Harry still chewing his gum asked Kevin if in
Some people are so insensitive.
Australia people eat the crusts of bread, to which he
Remember: Carry a heart that never hates. Carry a
replied “of course we do.”
smile that never fades. Carry a touch that never hurts.
Police auction August 22
The Clearview Community Policing Committee
will once again benefit from the annual police auction
next month.
Huronia West OPP is hosting the auction on
Saturday, August 22. Viewing will be from noon
until 1 p.m. The auction is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in
the side parking lot off of Access Road at the Huronia
West OPP Detachment at 1000 River Road West in
Wasaga Beach.
Proceeds will be divvied between the three policing
committees in the detachment area: Clearview,
Wasaga Beach and Springwater Township.
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Don Brearey or Gloria Howie
Plumber
705-466-2149
Free Estimates
Ron Briere Tilesetter/Installer
705-466-6462 • [email protected]
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Entranceways
Fireplaces, Backsplashes
Indoor/Outdoor work
RON’S CERAMIC TILES
The Creemore Echo • Friday, July 10, 2015 •
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Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday:
call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email
[email protected],$15 + hst for 25 words or less
for sale
fOR RENT
Winner
Thank you
Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x5’
rounds of horse hay. We deliver yearround. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms
at 705-466-2607.
Commercial space for rent in
the village of Creemore. Please call
705-321-1648 for inquiries.
The winner of the Creemore
Legion’s $500 draw held on
July 1 is Vicky Henderson of Midland.
The family of the late Paul Millsap
would like to thank all who supported
us at the time of Paul’s death. To the
many who came to the house, sent food,
cards and offered hugs, thank you. To
the friends of our children who came
and supported them thank you. Thank
you for the food which helped sustain
us through the days. Thank you to the
doctors and nurses in Collingwood
and Newmarket who worked so hard
to save Paul. Thank you to those who
sent flowers or made donations in
Paul’s memory. To the St. John’s Gals
for providing lunch after the service,
to Reverend Tony Rennet for staying
and supporting us, to Fawcett Funeral
Home for taking care of all the details
thank you. Through all of this we know
the greatest gift of all was the love
you shared with us. Sincerely Gayle,
John, Jennifer, Brett and Andrew and
families.
27-foot Edel 820 Sailboat. Well
cared for. Sleeps 6. 13 Hp Volvo
penta. $14,000 OBO. Call 705-4413599 or e-mail [email protected]
#YOLO
florida rental
For Sale - Pine queen sleigh bed,
night table and chest of drawers. $400
OBO. 705 466 3766.
Florida Rental. Lovely quiet
setting located near Disney and outlet
shopping malls. Sleeps 6, two full
baths. A/C. Winterized sunroom. Free
wifi, telephone and television as well
as washer and dryer. Renters have
access to recreation faculties such as
Olympic size pool, tennis and shuffle
courts. Lake access. And lots of golf
courses! Call 705-466-2150.
Wanted
WANTED TO RENT - Farmland for
permanent hay crop. 705-441-5594
Farm equipment wanted
Wanted - 22 X 38 Dion threshing
machine. International grain binder. Call
905-983-9331.
horses
This year, the Cosack family is
celebrating the 50th anniversary of
Peace Valley Ranch in Mulmur. Check
us out for Horse Boarding & Training,
Trail & Ranch Riding. www.RawhideAdventures.on.ca. 519-925-0152.
A Collector trying to recreate an old
time General Store is looking for
items found in a General Store before
1955. Eg. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy
tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old
paper items, comic books, signs, toys,
advertising, old store stock etc. Cash
Paid 416-745-4981 or 416-953-6219.
Services
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30
years experience with excellent references.
Booking for 2015 for interior painting/
wall papering. Call for free estimate 705466-2356.
Experienced Computer Technician
new to the community and ready
to help with your home computer.
Specializing in upgrades, anti-virus and
general trouble shooting. Contact Brad
at 705-434-8236 or email brad.garbs@
gmail.com.
College Pro Painters. Call now to
set up your free estimate. Call Nathan
Fuller at 705-441-6939.
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.
Dog Boarding - Your dog will enjoy
their stay at Club Amarillo. Our Boarding Retreat boasts indoor and outdoor
runs including large pack walks, grooming, flat screen TV, hand walking and
more all set in the beautiful Mulmur
hills. Contact Dana Mailhot 705-4666556 [email protected].
Georgian Repair. We are a local smart
device repair shop located in Stayner.
We repair smartphones, tablets and the
odd computer (PC or Mac). One of our
techs (Chad Christie) lives in Creemore.
On site or drop-off service available
please call or text (705) 607-2423.
Prime retail location on Mill
Street, Creemore. 800 sqare feet. For
more information contact Ann Scott
705-466-5246.
Summer Day Camp
Roseview Farm Horse camp.
Enjoy our day camp at the farm July
27 to 31. Ages 8 to 12 and all levels of
riders welcome. www.roseviewfarm.
com. Rosemary Mesley 705-441-5315
Yard Sale
Saturday, July 11 - Yard Sale at 7
Edward Street East. Household items,
tablesaw and drill press from 8am to
1pm.
Moving Sale of household items
and tools - vacuum cleaners, coffee
maker, toaster, kettle, Henckel knives,
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The family of the late Rhea Alderson
would like to express their heartfelt
gratitude to those members of the
staff of Creedan Valley Community
Care who lovingly cared for our mom,
grandmother, and grandma-great,
over the past 3 1̸̸2 years. The care and
compassion shown, particularly in the
last few days before her passing were
above and beyond. You have shown us
that there truly are "angels among us";
we will never forget your kindness.
Linda Mills, Ron and Larry Alderson
and families.
The Nottawasaga & Creemore School
& Community Garden Committee
& students of the “Great Garden of
Thunder!!” wish to say a huge thank
you to everyone who helped to get this
exciting project off the ground.
- Jerricho Industrial Maintenance (Jon
Hogben) without whom, and his generous donation, this project would not
be possible.
- Clearview Nursery (soil and delivery)
- Triple J Farm - (pear tree)
- Fiddle Foot Farm (garden fest food)
- Red Rock Farm (tomato donation).
- New Farm (compost donation)
- Bob Plummer (picnic tables)
- Hamilton Brothers Glen Huron
- Tin Roof Global
- Stone Tree; Tara Gignac
- Grumpas Certified Organic (herbs)
- Rural Roots Garden Nursery (veggies)
- D & H Garden Center (marigolds)
- Cut and Dried Flowers
- The Greenhouse Effect
- XTR (tomatoes & herbs )
- Flowers by Ms. Design
- The Creemore Horticultural Society
- The Not so Hollow Farm - Ian Payne
providing excellent resource - “Dirt The Movie”
- NCPS staff (especially Mr Weir, Mrs
Birchall, Mr Morrison)
- The students for building & planting
their own spectacular learning lab.
- All the individual contributors &
volunteers.
Lastly, a special note of genuine gratitude to Juliette Reynolds, who took this
from a vision and brought it to LIFE!
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What a Surprise! - Family dinner,
Family arriving from Vancouver Island
then the bash on July 4. Thanks to my
wonderful family, relatives, friends
and neighbours old and new for the
gifts, cards, flowers, best wishes and
coming. To St. James Anglican Lisle
Church group for the lovely lunch and
flowers. To our photographer and for
the beautiful day. All my best to each
and everyone. Irene Gollinger
In Memoriam
Gollinger, George Sept. 19, 1925
– July 9, 2012. Loving husband and
dad left us to be with our daughter
and sister Cathy Feb. 4, 1959 – July
7, 1977. Secure in heaven, but never
forgotten here on earth. You both
are deeply missed and always loved.
Irene, Mom and all our family.
Mom
March 20, 1923
to July 5, 2010
Dad
Nov. 24, 1918 to
July 9, 1968
They had a sense of humour
And a sparkle in their eye
A helping hand in a time of need
On that you could rely
Maybe we can’t touch their hand
Or see their smiling face
Maybe we can’t hear their voice
Or feel their warm embrace
But something we will always have
Tucked safely on our hearts
Our love for them, their love for us
Will never let us part.
Always loved
Never forgotten by
Joan, Stan, Marlene, Wayne,
Brenda, Heather, Jack and Robert.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, July 10, 2015
Get in the Guide
Last Call for Clearview
Fall/Winter Activity Guide
The Guide is a great place to spread the
word to every household throughout
Township. Send us information about your
event and we can help spread the word!
Email your information
[email protected]
to get your activities taking place from September
2015 to February 2016 in the guide.
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Deadline to contribute to July 17th, 2015.
Advertising opportunities are also available until July 28.
If you are interested in advertising in this publication, please
contact Sara at the Creemore Echo at [email protected]
Presented By
Stayner Chamber of Commerce
Artists Artisans Food Music Dance
July 18th: 9 am - 9 pm
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11:00 - Linke Band
12:00 - Dance By Design
12:45 - Linke Band
1:30 - Dance Room
2:00 - Jessica Bowman
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3:00 - David Russel
4:00 - James Stevenson
5:15 - The Jason Redman Band
7:30 - The Spoons
9:30 - After party at Friends Pub
FREE CONCERT AT 7:30 PM HEADLINING
A Thai-inspired four-course meal.
FRIDAY JULY 17TH AT 6 p.m.
$40 prix fixe menu
THE SPOONS
By reservation only.
Please reserve by
Wednesday July 15th.
For more information drop by
the Bank Cafe or send an email to
[email protected]
179 Mill Street • 705-520-2233
www.bankcafecreemore.com
#ClearviewArtsFestival
705.445.4738