Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 40 years Ginny MacEachern B.A., Broker 1-800-360-5821• 705-466-2607 • [email protected]www.ginnymaceachern.com RCR Realty. Brokerage The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Outstanding in the field Photo exhibit at log cabin PAGE 7 Hiing the road Horse sense for drivers PAGE 6 INSIDE THE ECHO Friday, August 19, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 34 The Creemore www.creemore.com ECHO News and views in and around Creemore Win Market Bucks! Watch for your chance to win market bucks through local retailers! Saturdays until Thanksgiving • 9 am to 1 pm • creemorefarmersmarket.ca Staff photo: Trina Berlo Lucas Brunne of the Lost World Reptile Store in Orillia and Newmarket entertained and educated more than 200 children, and adults too, at all three branches of the Clearview Public Library, in Creemore, Stayner and New Lowell. He is pictured with Marty the boa constrictor. Contributed photo: David Anderson (See “Help” on page 3) Number of break-ins a concern 2016 N.D.B.L. Junior Champions New Lowell Knights took the the junior championship series Aug. 11, 2016. Back row: Jesse Kirkman , Jeff Roberts , Josh Smith , Kashtin Winchester , Nathan Mooney, coach Corey Tuckett , coach Joe Patterson. Middle row: Mathew Wilkins , Brant Dubeau, Owen Patterson, Nathan Lennox, Brandon Peart. Front row, Curtis Dubeau, Tyson Pendleton. Missing from photo: Ben Cole , Evan Tuckett , and Cody Printess. For more sports news see page 10. By Trina Berlo Mulmur and Melancthon residents and police are concerned about a rash of rural break-ins that have left them feeling vulnerable. One Mulmur resident who asked not to be identified, said he came home one day in July to find thieves had gained access to his balcony and threw a rock through the door window to enter through the master bedroom. He said the robbers were scared off by an alarm not before they made off with valuables. Melancthon Township resident Zora Singh had heard about a series of robberies in the area and was taking precautions to avoid being victimized. She put all of her equipment in the garage and kept in locked. She even took photos of the contents. Then, Singh came home August 11 to find the garage was empty. “Usually I feel very safe here and I think we all had been feeling safe,” said Singh. “I was keeping everything locked, lights on, keeping my eyes peeled for any suspicious cars but it’s hard to tell here.” She said there had been a lot of people and activity on the property up until August 11 but on that day everyone left and Singh went out to run errands in the afternoon, leaving one person on the property, who was cleaning the house. She saw that the garage window had been pushed out and the door had been opened. Singh said she was only away from home for two hours and the cleaner who was there the whole time didn’t hear anything. “That’s pretty gutsy,” said Singh. “They had taken the big ticket items, like our generator which is very heavy so they had the means to take this
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Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 40 years
The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections
Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973
Outstanding in the fieldPhoto exhibit at log cabin
PAGE 7
Hitting the roadHorse sense for drivers
PAGE 6
InsIde the echo
Friday, August 19, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 34
The Creemore
www.creemore.com
ECho News and views in and around Creemore
Win Market Bucks!
Watch for your chance to win market bucks
through local retailers!
Saturdays until Thanksgiving • 9 am to 1 pm • creemorefarmersmarket.ca
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Lucas Brunne of the Lost World Reptile Store in Orillia and Newmarket entertained and educated more than 200 children, and adults too, at all three branches of the Clearview Public Library, in Creemore, Stayner and New Lowell. He is pictured with Marty the boa constrictor.
Contributed photo: David Anderson(See “Help” on page 3)
Number of break-ins a concern
2016 N.D.B.L. Junior Champions New Lowell Knights took the the junior championship series Aug. 11, 2016. Back row: Jesse Kirkman, Jeff Roberts, Josh Smith, Kashtin Winchester, Nathan Mooney, coach Corey Tuckett, coach Joe Patterson. Middle row: Mathew Wilkins, Brant Dubeau, Owen Patterson, Nathan Lennox, Brandon Peart. Front row, Curtis Dubeau, Tyson Pendleton. Missing from photo: Ben Cole, Evan Tuckett, and Cody Printess. For more sports news see page 10.
By Trina Berlo Mulmur and Melancthon residents and police are concerned about a rash of rural break-ins that have left them feeling vulnerable.
One Mulmur resident who asked not to be identified, said he came home one day in July to find thieves had gained access to his balcony and threw a rock through the door window to enter through the master bedroom. He said the robbers were scared off by an alarm not before they made off with valuables.
Melancthon Township resident Zora Singh had heard about a series of robberies in the area and was taking precautions to avoid being victimized. She put all of her equipment in the garage and kept in locked. She even took photos of the contents.
Then, Singh came home August 11 to find the garage was empty.
“Usually I feel very safe here and I think we all had been feeling safe,” said Singh. “I was keeping everything locked, lights on, keeping my eyes peeled for any suspicious cars but it’s hard to tell here.” She said there had been a lot of people and activity on the property up until August 11 but on that day everyone left and Singh went out to run errands in the afternoon, leaving one person on the property, who was cleaning the house.
She saw that the garage window had been pushed out and the door had been opened.
Singh said she was only away from home for two hours and the cleaner who was there the whole time didn’t hear anything.
“That’s pretty gutsy,” said Singh. “They had taken the big ticket items, like our generator which is very heavy so they had the means to take this
Wednesday, August 24• Caregiver Support Group Meeting at VON Adult
Day Program, Sunset Manor, Collingwood from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Connects family and friends caring for a person who is elderly or frail or with various stages of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease to education and coping strategies in a safe place, while sharing challenges and successes. For more information call Fiona at 705-444-2457.
Friday, August 26• Sewing with Paper Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m.
Anyone with a sewing machine - bring it with you and learn to sew paper ‘garlands’ with Liz Eakins. Thread and paper provided. Work will be part of a community Art Installation. Come for an hour or stay the whole time! Refreshments provided. A second workshop will take place on Thursday, September 8 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 27• Special Overflow Event at Creemore Legion, 27
Wellington Street West from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overflow parking for unregistered vintage cars. Overflow parking for visitors to Copper Kettle. Motorcycles welcome. Full breakfast from 6:30 to 11 a.m. Peameal bacon on a bun special. Cash only. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burgers, hot dogs, fries. Cash only. Free corn on the cob for Legion members & their families from noon to 2 p.m. Free bottled water while it lasts. Music entertainment. www.creemorelegion.ca for more information.
• Toronto North York Hunt Club Inaugural Dressage & Stadium/Cross Country combined schooling event at 878445 5th Line, Mulmur L9V 0L2 starting at 7:30 a.m. Spectators welcome. Novice (12-18”), intermediate (24-30”), advanced (24-36”). Cross Country obstacles include natural & inviting jumps. $140. Enter before August 12 and save $20. Deadline is August 22. www.tnyh.horse or email Ron at [email protected].
• Creemore Springs Copper Kettle Festival in downtown Creemore from noon to 6 p.m. Live music, food, activities and car show. www.creemoresprings.com for more information.
• Rubber Duck Race from Collingwood Street Bridge to Mad River Park at 3 p.m. A fundraiser for The Creemore Skating Club. Prizes from $200 to $25. Tickets/ducks are $5 each. Tickets are available at The Creemore Echo or contact Julie Bigham at [email protected] or 705-424-0626.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 21• Church Services on page 5.• Praise in the Park Summer Service & Picnic at New
Lowell Conservation Area at 10:15 a.m. Bring your own lawn chairs. Visit www.stjohnscreemore.ca for more information.
This WeekendFriday, August 19 to Monday, August 22
• Nottawasaga Daylilies is open for the season. Come see our late bloomers. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Call 705-466-2916 or www.wilsondaylilies.com for more details. See page 12.
Saturday, August 20• History Hosts will be at the Creemore Log
Cabin to welcome visitors, telling them about the Cabin’s history, its first residents, and also about the history of the Old Jail. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving. Call 705-466-2261 for more information.
• 95th Birthday Celebration for Eileen Nash at Station on the Green from 1 to 4 p.m. All welcome. Best wishes only.
• 80th Birthday Celebration for Lorne McKee from 1 to 3 p.m. at the farm at 877080 5th Line West, Mansfield. Best wishes only.
• Manito Shrine Club Fish Fry and Chicken Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Road, Collingwood. $17 per adult, children under 5 free.
Saturday, August 27• Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin's Annual
Chicken BBQ from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $18, youth $8, under 5 no charge. Featuring a half BBQ chicken, baked potato, fresh garden vegetables, coleslaw, homemade pickles and pie.
Sunday, August 28• Papier Mache Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone
and everyone is/are invited to join Liz Eakins for a free workshop to help build papier mache ‘rocks’ for a community Art Installation. No experience needed. Supplies and instruction provided. Bring your family! Drop in for an hour or stay the whole time. Refreshments provided. A second workshop will take place on Sunday, September 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 17• 1st Annual Dunedin Literary Festival at
Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd 9, Dunedin from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.wordsinthewoods.ca or Dunedin Literary Festival on facebook for more information.
Friday, September 23 to Sunday, September 25• Great Northern Exhibition – Collingwood
Agricultural Society's 161st Fall Fair. "Wheels & Squeals". 2220 Fairgrounds Rd N. Visit www.greatnorthernexhibition.com for details.
Glencairn 705-424-6697
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Saturday, September 24• Big Book Bash at the Station on the Green, 10
Caroline Street East, Creemore from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This biennial book sale is a fundraiser to help with the upkeep of the Station on the Green. Lightly-used clean books to be donated can be dropped off at Creemore Curling Club Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to noon or at Creemore Echo during office hours. Call 705-466-2597 for book pick-ups.
• Ride Against The Wind Motorcycle Ride at Osprey Community Centre, 494196 Cty Rd 2, Feversham. Cost $30 per single rider, $50 for rider with passenger. Ride leaves at 10 a.m. Returns about 1 p.m. for lunch. Non-riders welcome to bid on Silent Auction items and enjoy a homemade meal at noon for $20. Enjoy winding roads, incredible views, colourful autumn leaves, hot lunch & good company! The ride is in support of Grey Highlands Wind Concerns. To register or for more information, email [email protected] or call 519-922-3072.
Rare opportunity to build your country get away. One of the few 100-acre parcels available 5 minutes south of the village of Creemore. Views overlooking the escarpment. 25 acres of workable land, lots of trails. Two separately deeded parcels. Ready to build with a development permit in place.
Come and enjoy this picture perfect 65 acres just west of the Village of Creemore. Beautiful hardwood bush with trails. A nice mix of farmland and forest. Bonus, a 25` x 40` Quonset type building and custom made trailer. Surrounded by nature in the heart of year-round recreation.
100 ACRES WITH VIEWS
FREE ARTWORKSHOPSwith paper artist Liz Eakinsto create elements for
The Weight of Paperan art installation to be presented as part of Creemore Festival of the Arts Oct. 1 & 2, 2016
Papier Mache WorkshopSunday, August 28, 1 to 3 pmand Sunday, September 18, 1 to 3 pmLearn about papier mache as you help build rocks for our community art installation.
Sewing with Paper WorkshopFriday, August 26, 1 to 3 pmThursday, September 8, 9 to 11 amAnyone with a sewing machine - bring it with you and learn to sew paper 'garlands' as you create a dynamic cascade for our community art installation. Thread and paper provided.
No experience needed. Bring your family!Supplies and instruction provided. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole time. Refreshments provided.We are also collecting shredded paper for this project. Pick up available.
For more information contact Liz Eakins705 466 2680 • [email protected]
CREEMORE festival of the
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WORDS IN THE WOODSThe Dunedin Literary Festival
September 17, 2016 v 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m v Dunedin, Ontario
For more information about this new literary festival, please contact: Curiosity House Books t. 705 466 3400 178 Mill St. Creemore, ON or visit www.wordsinthewoods.ca.
ONTARIO ARTS COUNCILCONSEOIL DES ARTS DE L’ONTARIOan Ontario government agencyun organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario
Support for Words in the Woods by:
Special Literary Guests: Anne Michaels v Joseph Kertes v Brent Preston
John Brooke v Paul Eprile v Nicola Ross and more!
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Readings and activities in Dunedin Park are free. Tickets now available for Nicola Ross’ guided hike and nature-writing workshop (2pm to 4pm), and for Anne Michaels’
evening performance and reading with David Sereda at Dunedin Hall (5:30pm). ($10 each at Curiosity House).
Enjoy a selection of roast beef, schnitzel, BBQ ribs, fish, seafood, breads, house
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GOURMET BUFFET & SALAD BAR
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equipment, and quickly.”They also took a lawn tractor, power
washer, ladder, chainsaw, leaf blower and a motorbike.
“I was bummed because I was trying to be vigilant and this happened under my nose and in the daytime,” said Singh.
She said she doesn’t know what would have happened if she had come home because the way the driveway is configured, she would have cornered them.
D u ff e r i n O P P C o n s t . P a u l Nancekivell said there have been about 40 such break-ins throughout the detachment area so far this year.
Thieves are targeting the rural areas in Mulmur and Melancthon, going into unlocked garages and casing houses to see when people are away. Police have seen a pattern of daylight break-ins, where they know no one is home.
“They could be in there for an hour in the middle of the day and unless you drive in on them, you’d never see them,” said Nancekivell.
The targeted properties may have long private laneways on treed lots and may not be visible from the road. In some cases, the thieves are walking onto the property.
Nancekivell is urging people to phone police when they see suspicious vehicles in the area. He said there is reason to believe that the thieves are
coming from Toronto, Brampton, Wellington County and there is some indication there are some people coming from the Dundalk area.
“We need them to phone in right away if they see a vehicle they don’t recognize, or that is suspicious,” said Nancekivell.
They are looking for vehicles that can carry stolen items, such as unmarked vans and pick up trucks with caps.
Nancekivell said he has been out patrolling the back roads and dead ends looking for such vehicles.
Residents want neighbours to be aware that there is a threat so they can be more vigilant in protecting their property.
Nancekivell said people can do that by making sure their equipment and tools are put away at night in a locked garage or shed. Residents should also be sure to lock their homes and vehicles.
But most importantly, they need to report to police.
“We need people’s help,” said Nancekivell. “We are having a heck of a time with all these break-ins and all it will take is that one person to call in and give us the one tip that puts the last piece in the puzzle and away we go. People don’t realize how important that is.”
Report all suspicious activity to police by calling 1-888-316-1122 or *677 on a cell phone.
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Most of us know what Dennis Leary has to say about people who walk around in the summertime saying, how about this heat? But it’s hard not to talk about the heat when it’s all you can think about. As it turns out, the human body does not handle it well when there is an increase in temperature.
Body temperature is 37˚C and as temperatures rise we start to feel strange. People can get very sick and even die from extreme heat. Those with existing health conditions are extra vulnerable.
Symptoms of heat illness include dizziness or fainting; nausea or vomiting; headache; rapid breathing and heartbeat; extreme thirst (dry mouth or sticky saliva); and decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine.
If you experience any of these symptoms during hot weather, immediately move to a cool place and drink water.
Extreme heat events can lead to one or more of the following health effects, in order of severity, according to Health Canada:
Heat edema: Heat-induced swelling frequently noticeable in the ankles, feet and hands, and most often seen in people who are not regularly exposed to heat.
Heat rash: A result of inflammation of clogged sweat glands and accompanied by tiny red spots on the skin, which may give a prickling sensation.
Heat cramps: Caused by a salt imbalance resulting from a failure to replace salt lost through excessive sweating. Symptoms are sharp muscle pains
Heat fainting: Caused by the loss of body fluids through sweating and by lowered blood pressure due to pooling of blood in the legs. Symptoms include temporary dizziness and fainting resulting from an insufficient flow of blood to the brain while a person is standing.
Heat exhaustion: Caused by excessive loss of water and salt. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache, diarrhea and muscle cramps.
Heat stroke: The most serious type of heat illness is a result of body heat overload. Signs of heat stroke may include a core body temperature of more than 40°C/104°F, complete or partial loss of consciousness and/or reduced mental ability. Sweating is not a good indicator, as there are two types of heat stroke:
Classic - accompanied by little or no sweating, usually occurring in children, those who are chronically ill and older adults.
Exertional - accompanied by an increase in body temperature because of strenuous exercise or occupational exposure in combination with environmental heat, and where sweating is usually present.
Heat stroke is considered a medical emergency and 9-1-1 should be called.
So take shelter from the heat and stay healthy until the heat of summer subsides and by all accounts, it is going to be a long, hot one.
Letter to the Editor.I am writing to alert the community to the
application by Steer Enterprises Ltd. of a development application at Cashtown Corners. A proposal has been made for a 9 acre transport truck and diesel repair facility on the south east corner, immediately south of the Huron Tractor development, currently under construction.
The application has been made as an agriculturally-related business within an agricultural land zoning. While Steer provides a mobile farm machine repair offering repair services to local farmers, their current yard in Glen Huron is primarily populated with transport trucks, and if approved, would essentially be doubled in size at Cashtown Corners.
Fundamentally, the transport truck and diesel repair business is an industrial land use. The purpose of an Official Plan is to organize land uses and development in such a way that businesses and communities are arranged in a manner that minimizes conflicts between adjacent uses. In this case, the business intends to operate extended business hours creating noise, odours, and additional traffic. The proponent acknowledges these negative impacts at their current location in the planning application and claims no other suitable sites are available.
Cashtown Corners is going through a significant change, not all of it fully appreciated before it got underway. It was never identified as a retail or industrial growth area except for redevelopment of the former gas station. Incrementally, development began a few years ago with the indoor Medical Marijuana Facility and more recently the relocation of Huron Tractor from further north on Airport Road. It was expected and reasonable that the gas station would be upgraded. Huron Tractor is first and
foremost a retail and farm equipment repair facility serving the agricultural community. Marijuana grows, albeit indoors, so it’s hard to argue that it’s not an agricultural use.
On the other hand, Steer Enterprises is proposing an extended hours, 10 working bay freightliner repair garage with a 30+truck parking yard and additional gravel paved area for approximately 20 more. No visual screening is proposed for the parking yard and Airport Road is elevated and overlooks this parking yard. One cannot imagine that it will not be an eyesore and an unsightly addition to this location and the broader community.
While also a depot for a mobile agricultural repair business, if the existing yard is any evidence, the bulk of the business that actually occurs at the facility is transport truck and large vehicle diesel repair. The development application refers to their strong relationship with the agricultural business community and identifies farms within the surrounding area. Might this be related to the need to convince Clearview Council that Steer is a bonifide agricultural business in order to qualify for the use rezoning application?
You may be interested to know that there are no similar businesses of this scale located on Airport Road between Caledon and Wasaga Beach. This road is effectively a scenic route between the GTA and Georgian Bay, and in the case of Creemore, a key “Gateway” to a village which relies on weekend tourism as a core business attraction. Airport Road is certainly a route that doesn’t need more transport trucks encouraging anxious drivers to pass on blind hills, of which there are many.
My husband and I live in close proximity to the proposed development. So do a number of other
Booth’s Store in New Lowell in 1934. Photo courtesy of Norma Verstegen.
Hot, hot heat
LETTERSteer proposal the wrong direction
(See “Zoning” on page 4)
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L o c a l C h u r c h
D i r e c t o r y
To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi:705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected]
Sunday, August 21St. LuKE’S aNGLiCaN ChurCh
22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206
Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.
thE SaLvatiON arMy hOPE aCrES COMMuNity
CHuRCHInvites 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
August 21 - Praise in the Park Summer Service & Picnic at New Lowell Conservation Area at 10:15 a.m.
August 28 - Service at New Lowell United Church at 10:15 a.m.
All welcome • www.stjohnscreemore.ca
Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin
Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Minister: Sean Angel
August 21 Sermon: "Stoke the Fire"705-466-5202
Sat. aug 27: annual Chicken BBQ 4:30-7
Creemore Baptist Church
Service at 11 amWellington Street West
Clearview Community Church Sunday Service Times: 9:30 & 11 am.Call 705-428-6543 for more info.
1070 County Road 42, Stayner705-428-6543 Fax: 705-428-0078 clearviewcommunitychurch.org
Excellent Clearing Auction, Part 2!!For Elio Leal of Dundalk.
Friday August 26th, 2016, 10 am start.Short sale, be on time.
Preview Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 8am. 2kms west of Dundalk, 180032 Grey Rd 9, farm on south side.
Other: Wilson 28’ livestock trailer, tandem, aluminum, w/man door, inside gate, gooseneck; ‘04 Polaris Liberty VES 600 snowmobile, 1969 miles
Remarks: Mr. Leal has sold the farms and is downsizing his farming & bull fighting operation. Plan to attend this diverse and outstanding auction. Harvester & plow selling subject to owner’s reasonable approval. Everything else is unreserved. See our web site for pictures or www.theauctionadvertiser.com.
Terms: Cash, debit, Visa, MC, chq. Washroom. Lunch Booth. Auction company not responsible for accidents or property loss.
families, including those who live on the surrounding farms. It goes without saying that we would be affected more than others. That said, this development will forever change the character and impression both visitors and residents will have of this community.
Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws are established to guide and protect for compatibility between neighbouring uses, access, safety and environmental impact. Steer Enterprises is a beneficial and needed service for the region and admittedly needs to be somewhere. However, the impact of its daily activities, traffic, noise and appearance, are the characteristics of an industrial land use and best located where the Official Plan has zoned for uses like
this. When comparing the available industrial business park zoned lands, there are clearly large acreages of undeveloped industrial lands in both Stayner and Collingwood that could be pursued further by Steer prior to Clearview considering a zoning amendment a l lowing further incremental development of agricultural lands, particularly in a site as highly visible as Cashtown Corners.
If you have an opinion or views on the proposed development, there will be a public presentation and an opportunity to express your views, Monday, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m., at Clearview Municipal offices.
Thanks,Marnie Hillier, Creemore
(Continued from page 3)Zoning by-laws should guide and protect
By Wendy EagleTaking horses on the road is a normal practice for many horse owners. It’s a place to ride/drive for some, a mode of transportation, for others it is necessary to travel a road or two to get to trails or, it just makes a break from the ordinary. Knowing the rules of the road is important yet as with anything there are exceptions to consider.
For example, travelling up hill, facing potential traffic and therefore limited strictly to the shoulder of the road, is a problem. An approaching car cannot see you and your horse until they have crested the hill so crossing to the opposite shoulder to add space until drivers in both directions can see you helps keep everyone safe.
Rural traffic consists of tractors plus attachments, rocks, wildlife, vehicles, dirt bikes etc. What we ask our horses to contend with calmly, are a far cry from the natural elements horses evolved with prior to domestication.
For drivers there are always questions about how the horse will react as we pass, or how exactly to pass. The answers vary. What may help drivers is to understand a bit about horses and why they spook.
Hearing and vision correlate to one another closely. A horse can hear something first, alerting him to locate the source of the noise with his eyes. There is also the high possibility that horses can “hear” earth vibrations through their hooves.
With eyes on the sides of the head horses can see 350 degrees. A horse’s monocular vision is similar to human peripheral vision, meaning it can see, but cannot specifically focus on objects until their head is turned toward a particular object. When something suddenly comes into their sight, it does so in a foggy manner, sometimes
causing a horse to spook when they cannot identify the source quickly enough. A moving vehicle means identification must happen within seconds.
With their hearing, horses’ ears move independently, rotating 180 degrees. Horses have a pitch range higher than humans, yet are unable to hear lower sounds. This means that although your vehicle may seem quiet, a high pitched squeal out of hearing range for humans may very well startle a horse.
Learning about traffic for horses is difficult but they can make associations with time and patience. Getting used to vehicles around the farm, helps horses accept them on the road. That said, if the tractor they know is well oiled and orange, associating it to a passing blue tractor with a chain clanging around a hitched seeder is questionable. Exposing the horse to variations on what they know is risky but needed training.
For drivers, watch the horse you are approaching for signs of fear. Is the horse’s nose up? Is it swerving or rearing or bucking? Is the rider/driver having obvious problems? Waiting for the horse to be controlled is appreciated. If the horse is moving along quietly, cruising at a moderate speed without accelerating while giving wide berth is fine. If the horse begins to act up as you are alongside, please keep going without accelerating as the more space the handler has, the safer the situation. When you resume accelerating, ensure you are a few car lengths ahead of the horse. Sudden noise changes or flying rocks can spoil a traffic calm horse in an instant and retraining is a difficult risky process.
When we all share the road with kindness and common sense, we all get home safe and happy.
Horse health on the Road
Wendy Eagle
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Police had a portion of Highway 26 closed to traffic August 11 as a result of a collision investigation just north of Stayner.
Officers were dispatched to a collision involving two cars and a tractor-trailer just before 10 a.m. Police say a Mercury four-door car was northbound on Highway 26 when it crossed the centre line and collided with a southbound Peterbilt tractor-trailer. The car was then hit by another northbound vehicle.
The driver of the Mercury was transported to an area hospital and subsequently air lifted to a Toronto area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other motorists were assessed at scene by paramedics.
OPP Traffic Collision Investigators had Highway 26, between 27/28 Sideroad and the Mosley Street Roundabout closed until approximately 5 p.m. to investigate the crash.
Accident closes Highway 26
Original home constructed about 1850 with large addition added in 1990 along with separate finished garage/workshop and concrete drive. High ceilings throughout most of home
including basement area. Centrally located with mature trees and more recent plantings of young trees, shrubs & perennials
on corner lot (approx.1/4 acre) with drive & entrance on either street. Within easy walking distance of downtown shops, medical centre, library, pharmacy, churches, public
school, arena, curling rink, community centre & Legion etc.
Professional architect’s drawings are available for new owner to consider. Renovations to home currently underway for creating separate legal 2nd floor apartment with private entrance. Renovations recently completed by Village Builders to add new 1st floor wheel-in shower /washroom (insulated by code for sound & fire) across hall from bdrm with plans for walk-in closet - this area could become a convenient in-law suite with separate kitchenette or sitting room. New roof, forced air furnace (natural gas), central air conditioning, hot water tank & water softener installed within past 3-5 years. Transferrable warranty on new windows & exterior doors supplied & installed by Centennial Windows. There is much potential to create income with this 5 bdrm single family dwelling such as a B & B. Other Accessory Uses permitted under current zoning by-laws are Home Occupation or Single Apartment.
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Frights and flights - Clearview Public Library has been busy offering a wide range of experiences to the community at their branches as well as out in the community. Above: A reptile road show at the library. Below: Michele McKenzie (Deputy CEO) and Emma Allen (staff) take a break from running our popular library outreach “flight school” at the annual Gathering of the Classics by taking the opportunity to dream about breaking the sound barrier in this “shiny red bird” now located at Edenvale Aerodrome. The jet is officially an L-29 Delfin (Dolphin in Czech.) Nato code name is “Maya”. One sign of the summer starting to wind down is that the TD Visa Summer Reading theme of Go WIld that included everything from Snakes to Planes at the Clearview Public Library is finishing up on Friday, August 19. Please make sure that all your child’s book reports are in and noted at the circulation desk at all three branches by 9 p.m. (Creemore and Stayner) and 6 p.m. (Sunnidale). Prizes will be awarded during the week of August 23.
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The beauty and science of preserving forage grasses is depicted in an exhibit opening on September 3rd in Creemore’s historic Log Cabin.
Local documentary photographer Jim Stacey has assembled a collection of images which along with text panels explain our relationship with a much overlooked agricultural ingredient – hay. “Many people see a hayfield as an unremarkable piece of the rural landscape,” says Stacey, “but in fact it is what keeps our beef, dairy cows, sheep, goats and horses, fed all winter. That’s over seven million animals across Canada.”
Stacey’s photos follow hay through the seasons as it grows, is cut, baled, stored and finally fed. “There’s beauty in it – especially when you have a sense
of the process.” This project is both an homage to all
the farmers across the country and an educational project for city-folk.
“We’re so close to the land here in Creemore, and yet I don’t think we give the land or the farmers that work it that much thought,” he says.
The exhibition, which includes over 20 pieces, can be viewed at the Creemore Log Cabin (at the corner of Library Street at Caroline Street) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 and Saturday, Sept. 10. Stacey will be on hand both days to welcome visitors.
Stacey has been part of the local arts community for the past ten years as an exhibiting artist, gallery operator and volunteer and is the past Chair of the Creemore Festival of the arts.
Mile One: The First Ingredient is Hay
Contributed photo
Jim Stacey
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Public NoticeNotice of Public MeetingProposed Amendment to the Dufferin County Official PlanNotice is hereby given that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Dufferin will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 17(15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider a proposed amendment to the Dufferin County Official Plan on:
Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.Council Chambers, 51 Zina Street, Orangeville ON L9W 1E5
(east front entrance)
The purpose of the Proposed Amendment is to:Establish revised population forecasts and allocations and revised employment forecasts and allocations to the Town of Shelburne to the year 2031 and 2036. This Amendment represents a general policy amendment to the Dufferin County Official Plan that applies to the Town of Shelburne. A map is not provided because the amendment does not pertain to a specific property.
The effect of the Proposed Amendment is to:Amend the following sections and tables to the County Official Plan:• Table 3.2a – Population Forecasts and Allocations to Local
Municipalities to revise the Population Forecast to 2031 and 2036 for Shelburne from 8,400 to 10,000 persons, and the Future Reserved Allocation to 2031 and 2036 from 2,332 to 732 persons;
• Table 3.2b – Employment Forecasts and Allocations to Local Municipalities to revise the Employment Forecast to 2031 and 2036 for Shelburne from 3,560 to 3,760 jobs; and the Future Reserved Allocation to 2031 and 2036 from 2,000 to 1,800; and
• Section 3.5.1.2 to revise the Shelburne Urban Settlement Expansion policies to reflect these changes.
For Additional Information:The proposed amendment to the County of Dufferin Official Plan submitted by the County of Dufferin is currently available for public review. To obtain a copy of the proposed amendment, along with background materials, please visit the County of Dufferin Clerks Department located at 55 Zina Street, Orangeville ON, L9W 1E5, or on the County’s website at: www.dufferincounty.ca/planning If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Council of the County of Dufferin on the proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request to:
Pam Hillock, County Clerk/Director of Corporate ServicesCounty of Dufferin, 55 Zina Street, Orangeville, ON, L9W 1E5Email: [email protected]: 519.941.4565
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Dufferin before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs to the Ontario Municipal Board.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Dufferin before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, contact Pam Hillock, County Clerk/Director of Corporate Services, County of Dufferin at Phone: 519-941-2816 Ext. 2503.
Pam HillockCounty Clerk/Director of Corporate ServicesCounty of Dufferin55 Zina StreetOrangeville, ON L9W 1B8Email: [email protected]
Dated and posted this 10th day of August, 2016.Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
Reporting to the Arena Manager, this position requires the ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment as well as manual work. The successful applicant must be able to work flexible hours including weekends.The preferred candidate will have:• A valid “G” driver’s license• Ability to obtain a current Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector
Screening • Experience operating the Compressor System for Ice Making, Zamboni,
etc.• Strong team work skills• Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety Policies and Procedures /
WHMIS This position is a part-time seasonal position with the bulk of the work hours occurring between September and April. A copy of the job description is available upon request.Please submit a complete resume indicating education and experience no later than August 31, 2016 at 3pm.
John Willmetts, Director of Public WorksTownship of Mulmur758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur, ON. L9V 0G8Phone: 705-466-3341 ext. 224Fax: 705-466-2922Email: [email protected]
We thank all those applicants who apply and advise that acknowledgement will be only forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.
Beau Dixon’s one-man musical story of hope will be at The Historic Gayety Theatre in Collingwood in September.
Beneath Springhill is the story of Maurice Ruddick, “the singing miner,” an African-Canadian who survived nine days underground during the historic Springhill mining disaster of 1958. This multi-award-winning one-man show recalls the events, the effect it had on the rural Canadian community, and the racial tension that grew from it. The play is a celebration of hope, courage and community.
“We are delighted to be bringing this important story to our Theatre Collingwood audiences. One that will both entertain and also highlight an event in our Canadian history,” said Theatre Collingwood executive director Erica angus.
Dixon portrays no less than 10 characters in this show, and his talent as a singer is itself worth the price of admission.
The play is created and performed by Dixon and is directed and developed by Linda Kash with lyrics and music by Rob Fortin and Susan Newman.
In addition to his many credits, Dixon has also been inducted into the Peterborough Pathway of Fame for his leadership in the arts. He is founding artistic director of Firebrand Theatre and has recorded three solo albums.
The production just ran at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque to sold-out audiences, and will conclude Theatre Collingwood’s
summer theatre festival. Beneath Springhill runs from Sept. 20-24
Theatre Collingwood continues to program a diverse playbill. The company says it is presenting shows of the highest standard but still struggles to fill seats.
“I wish we could figure out why,” said Angus. “Sometimes I think Theatre Collingwood is the best kept secret.”
It is noted that not all shows at The Gayety are from Theatre Collingwood (or hold the same standards). The company rents the theatre, as do other companies. They have their own separate Box Office and staff at 115 Hurontario Street.
For tickets call 705-445-2200 or visit www.theatrecollingwood.ca.
Stephen Wild photos
History takes to the stage
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Weekend WeatherFriday, August 19Risk of thunderstormsHigh 28 Low 21Wind S 10 km/hPOP 40%
Saturday, August 20Risk of thunderstormsHigh 29 Low 21Wind S 20 km/hPOP 60%
Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page.
August 19, 2016
Fred’s Funnies
Answer on Classifieds page
ACROSS 1. Achromatic colour 5. Spare tire material 9. Numbered book part13. Daughter of Eurytus14. “The King of Tenors”15. In the centre of16. Ancient Greek portico17. Have actual being18. Sushi seaweed sheet19. Baker’s dozen21. Sound made by a hen after
laying an egg23. What criminals ignore24. Earring spot25. Diamond-shaped pattern, in
knitting28. Air bubble in a coat of paint31. Feathery scarf32. Injury34. French word for very36. Familiar name for a cow38. Drily humorous39. Canadian pair skater
Lawrence40. River on Cape Breton Island41. Walk like a duck43. Be able to44. Strengthens steel46. One-eighth of a circle48. Baby buggy49. Cluster bean50. Chess piece that moves
diagonally53. First-rate57. Golden Rule word58. Yellowish-orange colour60. Corduroy rib61. Overcome with disbelief
in “The Time Machine” 4. Once every twelve months 5. Sends documents via a
telephone number 6. Piece of meat 7. “Happy Days” eatery 8. Digital currency 9. Italian bacon10. Violently out of control11. Daughter12. Actress McClurg14. Level of amateur sport in
hockey, in Canada20. Add up22. Stomach muscles, for short24. Axworthy who was Minister of
Foreign Affairs25. “Mamma Mia!” band26. Sit, as on a branch27. City in Quibec28. Feathered friends29. “Being ___”30. Host of CTV’s “Live at 5”33. Bunch of bees35. Shipped off37. Orchestral concert39. Hickory nut41. Guns and knives
42. Jewellers’ glasses45. One who plays a sport as a
job47. Tool for spreading cement49. “___ Park”50. Female chest51. Division word
52. Returned part of a theatre ticket
53. Norse god of thunder54. Invented story55. Group of families in Scotland56. Farm layers59. Police officer
While taking the garbage out the other day, I lifted up a pretty heavy bag of
trash and threw my back out. I had to drive all the way to the dump to retrieve it
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Baseball has made the sports headlines news in this area over the summer.
The biggest news is New Lowell’s Jake Wilson, 18, turning down an offer by the Boston Red Sox to sign with NCAA Bowling Green State University in Ohio to play baseball.
The centre fielder was drafted by the Sox in the 39th round and given a chance to play with Bowling Green. He opted for the post-secondary education route to study sport medicine as well as improve his all-round game.
Wilson plays for the Great Lakes Canadians. He has also donned his glove for the New Lowell Knights, Barrie Red Sox and Oakville.
From teenagers to a bunch of older guys, the Dufferin Simcoe Rockers travelled to Medicine Hat, Alberta on the Civic Day weekend holiday to compete at the 24th annual Canadian National Oldtimers Baseball Federation championships in the 50 plus age category.
The Rockers started out well winning their first two games, 6-5 over Edmonton and 12-7 against Pleasant Valley, NS. In the next two games, the team didn’t do as well losing to Oakville 16-2 and then getting ousted by Medicine Hat 6-0. All the same, the club’s performance and representation can be signified by a tip of the hat.
Locally, on the Civic Day weekend, New Lowell hosts a baseball tournament every year. This time New Lowell won their own tournament.
The Knights defeated the Bolton Dodgers in the championship game.
Creemore Barons captured the prize money over Mansfield in the consolation championship round. Knights big Todd Gowan was selected as top pitcher for his two wins, no runs scored and seven Ks. Best batter was awarded to Ian McIver, Orangeville
Crushers. He pounded three home runs and picked up six ribbies. MVP went to Creemore Barons’ Eric Orser for hitting well, scoring twice and pitching 12 innings, striking out an average of one batter an inning.
Currently, the North Dufferin Baseball League playoffs are at the semi-finals stage. New Lowell, who led the league with a 21-4-1 record tied Aurora Jays in the opening game 5-5. New Lowell swept the eighth place Bolton Dodgers to reach the semis; sixth place Aurora, 14-11-1, upset Midland, 17-9-0, third overall, winning in three straight to advance.
In the other semi-final series, Orangeville, 14-10-2, surprised Ivy, the league’s second best team with a 19-5-2 record, in game one with a 5-4 victory. Orangeville is enjoying being the underdog. In the first round, the Crushers shocked the Clearview Orioles, 16-8-2, winning the last game of the best of five series. Orangeville finished fifth overall during the season.
In the New Lowell – Aurora series, games 4 is to be played in Aurora Friday night, game 5 is slated at the New Lowell park at 1 p.m. and game 6 if required is back at Aurora, 7:30 p.m. start.
During the season, Creemore Barons just missed out on a playoff berth
finishing ninth with a 12-4-0 numbers. Creemore Braves finished 12th, 7-17-2.
Mansfield Cubs finished in 13th place in the 14 league senior loop but the Junior Cubs tied for first place with New Lowell in junior play with a 10-7-1 record. The junior playoffs are over and Mansfield gave New Lowell a good fight but lost in four games.
In hockey news, Stayner Siskins have been running their training camps during the month of August.
Our hearts also go out to Shane Sargant’s family, Clearview Township’s recreation manager, on his recent passing. Many know the great work Shane did in his job but he was also quite a hockey player. He was drafted 8th overall in the OHL’s draft by the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds in 1987 and played three seasons there with the Greyhounds and Sudbury Wolves. In the 1990-91 season, he returned to hometown Collingwood to play Junior
B with the Blues and later with the Orillia Terriers that season.
Shane was working passionately on getting a Clearview Township Sports Hall of Fame created. He told me in the winter that the Hall of Fame needs to get done because a lot of great inductees were with us no longer and our future living hall of famers were becoming less and less. Hopefully, the township will finish Shane’s work and consider Shane as an inductee. God bless Shane.
It was nice to see the Tour for Kids pass through Creemore last week.
Cycling continues to thrive in our area.Finally, kudos to Pierre Marcoux
and Lee Anne Cohen for their successful Creemore Vertical Challenge held recently. It was the race’s 10th anniversary and I still find it mind boggling runners run these distances. The Vertical Challenge two main races are for 75 km and 50 km. Newbies to the sport can run 25 km.
By Scott AndersonOne inning in baseball can make all
the difference and for the New Lowell Knights it couldn’t be more accurate.
The Knights won the junior division championship of the North Dufferin Baseball League Thursday night with a 7-2 win over the Mansfield Cubs after scoring six runs in the fourth inning of game four. They took the series three games to one.
Game three on the previous night also went to New Lowell with an 11-5 victory after only six innings of play due to darkness.
New Lowell crossed the plate three times in the first inning on homeruns by Tyson Pendleton and a two-run shot by Lennox. Five more runs in the second crossed including a three-run shot from Pendleton. Another two runs scored in the fourth frame with a final run in the fifth inning.
In a post-game presentation after the final game, league secretary and junior division convenor Scott Anderson congratulated both teams on their performance over the season and presented the Anderson Trophy to the Knights’ Curtis Dubeau.
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EChO Classifieds Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email [email protected],$17 + hst for 25 words or less
FOR SALEHAY for sale – Small squares and 4’x 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year-round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.
Firewood: DRY HARDWOOD MaPLE seasoned 15” lengths. $340 per bush cord. Free delivery. Volume discounts. 12” lengths available. Complete woodlot management. Call 519-986-2474.
HAY for sale. 4' x 5' bales. Net wrapped. Phone Bill at 705-466-5725.
SauSaGES for sale. Provincially inspected, naturally raised. 4 to a package. Farmers, Octoberfest & honey garlic. Call 705-466-5240 or 705-441-4662.
gARAgE/COLLECTIBLES SALESaturday, august 20: Garage/ Collectibles Sale at 3473 Conc. 5. Household items, some antiques, collectibles, books and toys. Follow Caroline Street West and continue on Conc. 5 to #3473.
RENTALSLovely, quiet LOG CABIN. 5 minutes east of Creemore. 3 bedroom. Sleeps 6 comfortably. $2500/month or season price to be discussed inclusive. Pet friendly. Available immediately until Dec. 31/16. Contact Gord & Andrea at 416-554-8635.
2 bedroom semi-furnished aPartMENt available September 2, 2016. Located just south of Cashtown Corners off Airport Road. Near Creemore. Non-smokers, no pets, Parking. $1175, first & last required. Please call Kathy at 705-444-4853.
Furnished one bedroom aPartMENt in downtown Creemore. No smoking. No pets. Available September 1. Call 705-466-3559 and leave a message.
pHOTOgRApHyGary Clayton Photography. We have some openings September and October for wedding photography. Packages start at just $499. Call 705-796-2682.
FREEFree Wood – Poplar. Good for an outdoor furnace. Pieces mainly in 15” diameter, lengths about 12”-17”. Products of 9 mature trees. Mulmur Township. Call Pepper at 519-925-3922.
WANTEDattention Local Bands – Musicians wanted at Creemore Legion from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 27. Free stage time in Main Hall. Bring your own equipment. Schedule your time by emailing [email protected].
vintage tractors wanted for outdoor tractor display at Creemore Legion on Saturday, August 27. Limited space so call soon. Call Fred Minduik, Singhampton, Cell 613-794-5163 or email [email protected].
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.
Copper Kettle Classics is looking for volunteers to help with the Car Show on Saturday, August 27. Call Corey at 705-466-6593 for info.
Liz Eakins is collecting shredded paper. Call 705-466-2680 or email [email protected] to have it picked up. B&W preferred, but will take it all.
MUSIC LESSONSHeart Sounds Musik Lessons in Creemore! Piano, vocal & flute for all ages. “Wee Wanna Be Musicians” for ages 4-6. Ukulele and hand-bells (optional instruments). Call Katrina Reid (local resident) at 226-374-8871 for questions or to book an appointment for your place in September.
HORSESCome horseback riding at Rawhide Adventures this summer! Private trail rides for any level of rider through the beautiful hills of Mulmur. Do you have your own horse? Check out our website and join in some fun ranch activities, horses love to move cows! Call to reserve a ride time at 519-925-0152 or email us at rawhide-adventures.on.ca.
TExAS(tEXaS uSa BESt Buy) Take over a prime 20 acre parcel in scenic Texas with a balance of $7495.00, $100 per month for more. Info call 800-875-6568.
THANk yOUThe Minduik / McGuire family who recently lost their home to a fire – As we are scrambling to rebuild, relocate and re-adjust, we sincerely thank the Fire Department, Red Cross, friends, neighbours, family for immediately responding with food, clothing and donations. A special thank you to Stayner Penticostal Church, the Creemore community, Terri Whirter and the Bible class. Also thanks to the unknown young couple with the Costco bag full of help!
SERVICES
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.
Rod the Window Cleaner. Spring has passed & summer is here. Residential, commercial window cleaning. You deserve a clear view. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request.
Tree removal, wood chipping and stump removal available. Call Tyler Kueper at 705-791-5478.
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.
Painting. Masonry & Parging. Professional quality. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708.
Spare Hands Cleaning. Now accepting regular or temporary clients. We are bonded and insured. Using green products. Please contact Amber Talbot at 705-309-7515 or [email protected]. We are quick and efficient and work to our clients' satisfaction.
Cottage Country Housekeeping. A reliable established complete house cleaning service offered in Creemore and area. My services can be tailored to suite your individual needs. References available. For your free estimate call Lesley at 705-424-2810 or 705-624-8095.
DEATH NOTICECLarKE, Donna Lynda – Peacefully at home in Maxwell on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Beloved wife of Gerald for 56 years. Loving mother of Michelle (Bob) Clarke Ellison of St.Marys, Christine (Andy) Post of Mulmur, Glenn (Wendi) Clarke of Fernie, BC. Loving Jama of Frances, Hannah, Sophia, Sierra, Logan and Chloe. Donna will be greatly missed by sisters Yvonne Wright of Alliston, and Ruth deLaat of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held in Dunedin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences and donations available at www.fawcettfuneralhome.ca 519-924-2810.
Main Office • 705-434-0155“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page”. St Augustine
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HELp WANTEDNorthridge Metals in New Lowell is looking for SKiLLED PrODuCtiON WELDErS & GENEraL LaBOurErS, WEt SPray PaiNtErS. For day shift and afternoon shift. Fax resume to 705-423-9891 or email [email protected].
NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES GOOD LATE BLOOM!
Garden open Fri. Sat. Sun. & Mon. 10 am to 5 pm - now through Labour Day
WEEKLY SPECIALS (terms: cash or cheque)
For directions visit www.wilsondaylilies.com or call 705-466-2916 Julie & Tom Wilson
www.clearview.caCommunications are available in alternative formats upon request.
TENDERAvening Community Hall Addition
Contract No.: 300038435SEALED BIDS, on forms supplied by the Contract Administrator, submitted in an opaque envelope, will be received at the Township of Clearview Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner ON L0M 1S0 until:
2:00:00 p.m., local time, Thursday September 22, 2016Tenders will be opened publicly at 2:05 p.m., local time on Thursday September 22, 2016 in Clearview Council Chambers, at 217 Gideon Street, Stayner ON L0M 1S0.
The Work includes construction of a 2000 ft2, two-storey, accessible addition with new washrooms, mechanical room and elevator machine room on the lower level; and a kitchen, and universal washroom on the upper level. An elevator will be added providing access to the upper level.
All Bidders are required to attend a mandatory site visit at 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday September 1, 2016 at the site of the existing Avening Community Hall, located at 3401 County Road 42 approximately 3 km south of Cashtown Corners on the east side of County Road 42.
Bid Documents may be obtained beginning Thursday August 25, 2016 at the office of the Contract Administrator, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, 3 Ronell Crescent, Collingwood ON L9Y 4J6 for a non-refundable fee of $300.00 ($265.49 plus $34.51 HST) payable to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited.
In addition to other provisions in the Bid Documents, the lowest or any Bid will not necessarily be accepted.Owner Contract AdministratorMr. Steve Sage, CAO Mr. Mina Tesseris, P. Eng.Township of Clearview R.J. Burnside & Associates LTD. 217 Gideon Street 3 Ronell CrescentStayner ON L0M 1S0 Collingwood ON L9Y 4J6T: (705) 428-6230 T: 705-797-4286F: 705-428-0288 F: 705-446-2399E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
School Crossing Guard1 Permanent Part-Time – New Lowell LocationJob #: 2016-015 Posting Date: August 12, 2016
Clearview Township is seeking 1 permanent part-time Crossing Guard at the New Lowell school crossing beginning September 2016
Responsibilities• To safely assist children crossing the street, to and from
school. • To be available Monday to Friday during the school year.
Qualifications and Abilities required• Must be physically fit.• Able to work outside during adverse weather conditions.• Able to communicate with and direct children in a clear
manner.• Must be able to provide a clean police background and
vulnerable person’s check.• Possess 20/20 vision (with corrective lenses if needed).• Must have reliable transportation to crossing location.
Wage: $17.63 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.
Training: All required training and crossing guard apparel is provided by Clearview Township.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, quoting Job # 2016-015
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
Please visit our website at: www.clearview.ca
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By Evelyn WardenA smaller crowd this week, guess the heat has got us all.
Remember there is a 95th Birthday Celebration for Eileen Nash at Station on the Green Sunday, Aug. 20.
Winners of the 50/50 draw were Irma Flack, Marg Ferguson, Lillian hiltz, Eileen Nash and John van voorst. Five Moon Shots were played by ted underhill, Pat Winger, Edith Atkinson, Phyllis Seed with the travel prize to Dave Smith.
Winners for cards were Marg Falls 257, Pat Winger 240, Marg Ferguson 237, Peter Gubbles 234 and low went
to Lillian Hiltz 14. The lucky seat was vacant.
A lady came upon an accident and thought it strange that a police officer was lying beside the wrecked car. Thinking the officer was hurt she took a closer look and found a young boy under the wreck and the police officer was talking to the terrified boy very quietly, trying to calm him down. The child was crying hard and informed the officer it was his eighth birthday. The officer then began to sing happy birthday to the scared boy and at that moment the wrecked car was lifted and all were safe and sound.
