Friday, October 31, 2014 Vol. 14 No. 44 thecreemoreecho.com The Creemore ECH Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Main characters New owners at Curiosity House Books PAGE 10 Happy Halloween Hallow Fest haunts Station on the Green PAGE 3 INSIDE THE ECHO (705) 444-1414 10230 Highway 26 East, Collingwood E-mail [email protected]Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 38 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 (See “Elwood” on page 6) by Trina Berlo Chris Vanderkruys and Barry Burton have been elected to lead Clearview Township council over the next four years. Vanderkruys beat out Alicia Savage for the mayor’s seat by 669 votes. Vanderkruys got 2,856 votes and Savage got 2,187. Burton won over Larry Culham for the position of deputy mayor by 241 votes. Burton got 2,589 and Culham got 2,348. Vanderkruys got the news while at home in Brentwood, preparing to celebrate with family, friends and supporters from all over the township. “I am very excited,” he told The Echo. “Very excited that I’m moving forward.” He said he got the good news from Burton who phoned just as Vanderkruys was seeing some results come through on Twitter. “People decided to look for change, there was a lot of votes that came Clearview elects new mayor, deputy mayor through today,” said Vanderkruys. Voter turnout was at 41.8 per cent but it seemed that many voters waited until the end of the 10-day voting period to fill out their ballots online or by phone. “I really feel that those who have served our community certainly need to receive that gold star because no matter what, they have given their time, above and beyond to make sure that things were done or set in place and the concept is, we only should be looking forward, never looking back,” said Vanderkruys. Savage and Culham were among those gathered at the Stayner Community Centre where township staff projected election results once they were tallied. “Nobody knew more than I did what’s at stake in this election so I really hope that the new council doesn’t take too much time figuring out what they need to do because there is an awful lot of work that needs to be done,” said Savage. “I am grateful to the outgoing council for their vision and their hard work in getting us to where we are. I have every confidence that staff will do what they can to keep up the momentum and I really, really enjoyed serving Clearview for the last eight years as deputy mayor. I particularly enjoyed my work at the county.” She said she hopes to find a way to continue to contribute at the county level. Barry Burton celebrated at his home in Creemore. “It was close. I worked hard. Larry worked hard and Clearview has made a decision. When I look at who won, Clearview is ready for a change,” said Burton. “I am thrilled to see that Chris Vanderkruys is going to be the mayor and I think we’re ready for a change and it’s time to move forward and get some action happening.” Culham congratulated Burton by telephone once the results were in. Staff photo: Trina Berlo Brentwood resident Chris Vanderkruys and Creemore resident Barry Burton are taking on town hall after being elected mayor and deputy mayor Monday. News and views in and around Creemore Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour. Fall back Sunday The Clearview Public Library’s Danielle Ounesy won the people’s choice award at this year’s Georgian Bay Reads for her defence of The Orenda by Joseph Boyden. The grand winner of the 6th annual Georgian Bay Reads was Wasaga Beach Public Library’s choice Elizabeth and After by Matt Cohen. All five books in this year’s competition are available at local libraries. Next year’s event will take place in October during Ontario Public Library Week. Highlands Nordic is hosting its second annual metal drive starting on Oct. 31. Drop off any scrap metal, from chains and old fences to appliances and electronics at Highlands Nordic near Duntroon until Nov. 9. Pick up for large bulky items in the Collingwood area can be arranged. All the proceeds will go to supporting the Jackrabbits Ontario Cup Team coaches. The Dust ‘Em Off Ski Swap is on Saturday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 10 a.m. Equipment will be accepted until 9:30 a.m. on the day of the sale. Clearview gets people’s choice award Scrap metal drive for ski team Horning’s Mills Hall is hosting a Halloween feast. Before heading out on Halloween, trick-or-treaters are invited to the hall from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for macaroni and cheese or macaroni and beef, Caesar salad, buns, witches fingers, juice, tea and coffee. Dinner costs $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and children under three eat for free. Frightening feast
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Friday, October 31, 2014 Vol. 14 No. 44 thecreemoreecho.com
The CreemoreECh
Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973
Main charactersNew owners at Curiosity House Books
PAGE 10
Happy HalloweenHallow Fest haunts Station on the Green
The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections
(See “Elwood” on page 6)
by Trina Berlo Chris Vanderkruys and Barry Burton have been elected to lead Clearview Township council over the next four years.
Vanderkruys beat out Alicia Savage for the mayor’s seat by 669 votes. Vanderkruys got 2,856 votes and Savage got 2,187.
Burton won over Larry Culham for the position of deputy mayor by 241 votes. Burton got 2,589 and Culham got 2,348.
Vanderkruys got the news while at home in Brentwood, preparing to celebrate with family, friends and supporters from all over the township.
“I am very excited,” he told The Echo. “Very excited that I’m moving forward.”
He said he got the good news from Burton who phoned just as Vanderkruys was seeing some results come through on Twitter.
“People decided to look for change, there was a lot of votes that came
Clearview elects new mayor, deputy mayorthrough today,” said Vanderkruys.
Voter turnout was at 41.8 per cent but it seemed that many voters waited until the end of the 10-day voting period to fill out their ballots online or by phone.
“I really feel that those who have served our community certainly need to receive that gold star because no matter what, they have given their time, above and beyond to make sure that things were done or set in place and the concept is, we only should be looking forward, never looking back,” said Vanderkruys.
Savage and Culham were among those gathered at the Stayner Community Centre where township staff projected election results once they were tallied.
“Nobody knew more than I did what’s at stake in this election so I really hope that the new council doesn’t take too much time figuring out what they need to do because there is an awful lot of work that needs to be done,” said Savage. “I am grateful to
the outgoing council for their vision and their hard work in getting us to where we are. I have every confidence that staff will do what they can to keep up the momentum and I really, really enjoyed serving Clearview for the last eight years as deputy mayor. I particularly enjoyed my work at the county.”
She said she hopes to find a way to continue to contribute at the county level.
Barry Burton celebrated at his home in Creemore.
“It was close. I worked hard. Larry worked hard and Clearview has made a decision. When I look at who won, Clearview is ready for a change,” said Burton. “I am thrilled to see that Chris Vanderkruys is going to be the mayor and I think we’re ready for a change and it’s time to move forward and get some action happening.”
Culham congratulated Burton by telephone once the results were in.
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Brentwood resident Chris Vanderkruys and Creemore resident Barry Burton are taking on town hall after being elected mayor and deputy mayor Monday.
News and views in and around Creemore
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour.
Fall back Sunday
The Clearview Public Library’s Danielle Ounesy won the people’s choice award at this year’s Georgian Bay Reads for her defence of The Orenda by Joseph Boyden.
The grand winner of the 6th annual Georgian Bay Reads was Wasaga Beach Public Library’s choice Elizabeth and After by Matt Cohen.
All five books in this year ’s competition are available at local libraries.
Next year’s event will take place in October during Ontario Public Library Week.
Highlands Nordic is hosting its second annual metal drive starting on Oct. 31.
Drop off any scrap metal, from chains and old fences to appliances and electronics at Highlands Nordic near Duntroon until Nov. 9.
Pick up for large bulky items in the Collingwood area can be arranged.
All the proceeds will go to supporting the Jackrabbits Ontario Cup Team coaches.
The Dust ‘Em Off Ski Swap is on Saturday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 10 a.m.
Equipment will be accepted until 9:30 a.m. on the day of the sale.
Clearview gets people’s choice award
Scrap metal drive for ski team
Horning’s Mills Hall is hosting a Halloween feast.
Before heading out on Halloween, trick-or-treaters are invited to the hall from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for macaroni and cheese or macaroni and beef, Caesar salad, buns, witches fingers, juice, tea and coffee. Dinner costs $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and children under three eat for free.
• Walking Indoors at Creemore Legion begins today at 10 am. Walk all winter long on Mondays and Wednesdays. Everyone welcome. Cancelled if buses at school are cancelled. For more information call 705-466-2330.
• Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting. Carole Stuart will present “Colling-wood’s War Heroes – Legacies from the past that cause us to remember and make us proud – Our Forgotten Heroes” at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota St, Collingwood, Admission CDHS membership or $3.
Tuesday, November 4• Creemore Adult Skating Tuesdays through the
winter from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Creemore Arena. Good friends, good ice, good music. For more information call Helen 705-466-5195 or Lynn 705-466-2477.
Thursday, November 6 to Sunday, Nov. 9• Gaslight Community Theatre Productions
returns with “The Great War” honours the 100th anniversary of World War I and captures the unique history and stories of Collingwood between1914-1918. Tickets available on-line only for $35 at www.gaslighttheatreproductions.com from Sept.29 to Nov.5.
Saturday, November 8• Stayner Heritage Society's 5th Remembrance
Day Event featuring Susan Brockwell, Jeff Parton and Manfred Leimgardt telling their Remembrance Stories. Musical entertainment by Don Doner and Ken Parton at 9:15 a.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Stayner. $5 (includes Continental Breakfast). For tickets call Catherine Walker at 428-2719 or pick up at Barb’s Clothes Closet. Advance sale only by November 1.
• St. Luke's Annual Snowflake Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake table, penny sale, bargain table and lucky draws. Lunch $8.
• Christmas Bazaar and Open House at Revera Blue Mountain Manor from 2 to 4 p.m. Come for the sale and stay for the people. Bring a friend to explore a selection of unique crafts, fresh baked goods, raffles, prizes and holiday treats, refreshments. Tours will also be available.
Sunday, November 9• 146th Anniversary Service of Knox Presbyterian
Church, Dunedin at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be former minister at Dunedin, Rev. Kees Vandermey. Special music. Refreshments to follow. All welcome.
• The Ontario Presbyterian Chorus is singing in at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Stayner at 7 p.m. Free will offering. Come and hear us sing!
Tuesday, November 11• Creemore Legion Remembrance Day Services:
Meet at 9:45 am at the Cenotaph with the service
at 10 am; military will march to the Legion; everyone is to be seated at 10:45 am; Service to begin at that time. Call the Legion if you’d like to place a wreath at 705-466-2330.
• New Lowell Legion Remembrance Day Services: Parade from the Firehall at 10:30 am to the Legion Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day service at 11 am. Reception to follow in New Lowell Legion.
Friday, November 14• Duntroon Hall's 4th Annual One Stop Christmas
Shop from 4 to 8 p.m. Many unique vendors with stocking stuffers, and gifts for the hard to buy for person on your Christmas list. Bake table, hot drinks and delicious homemade chili for sale. To book a booth call 705-445-7681, new vendors are welcome, but book early as space is limited.
• Friday Night Dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Creemore Legion. Soup, ham, scalloped potatoes, peas, brown beans, pumpkin pie, coffee/tea, buns&butter. Adults $14, Seniors $12. Please rsvp at 705-466-2432 or 705-466-2330 or 705-466-2202 and leave a message.
Saturday, November 15• 3rd Annual Zumba® Fitness FUNdraiser Party
benefiting Creemore Cats at Avening Community Centre, 3401 County Rd 42. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Zumba® Fitness Party from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $15 advance at Curiosity House Books, $20 at the door. Refreshments provided. You will need: water & cash for raffles.
• St. James’ Anglican Church, Clougher-Lisle's Annual Christmas Bazaar at Lisle Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bake table, door prizes, White Elephant table and ACW Members' craft table. Lunch is $8, children $2. For information please call Grace at 705-424-5068 or Marie at 705-466-6722.
• Annual CWL Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Patrick's Hall, Stayner featuring bake sale, tea room, knitting and crafts.
• Sprig Of Holly Bazaar at All Saints’ Anglican Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh baked goods and preserves, The Christmas Store, The Treasure Shop, Book Stall, knitting and craft tables and lunch in the Tea Room (Soup, sandwiches, dessert and tea or coffee for $5). Elgin and Ste Marie Streets, Collingwood.
• Curling Fun Day and Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Creemore Curling Club from 1 to 8 p.m. A fundraiser for True North Academy. For ages 7+. Four time slots to choose from! (1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. ) $15 includes dinner. Space is limited! For more details contact Kim Morby at 705-466-2446. Free child care upon request. 50/50 tickets (draw at fundraiser) on sale now at Cardboard Castles, The Old Mill House Pub.
Sunday, November 16• Anniversary and Closing Service of Victoria
Memorial United Church in Honeywood at 11 a.m. Rev. Norm Green guest speaker. Special music and lunch to follow. All welcome.
• St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert Series opens
This WeekendFriday, October 31
• Toonie Lunch. Come out and enjoy some homemade soup and breads with your friends for just a toonie. At St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. West from 11:30 am to 1 pm.
• Halloween Meal at the Horning’s Mills Hall before you go out trick-or-treating! 5 to 6 p.m. with macaroni and cheese or macaroni and beef, caesar salad, buns, witches fingers, juice, tea and coffee. $8 adults, $5 children under 12, under 3 free.
• 2nd Annual Honeywood Halloween Party from 5 to 6:30 pm upstairs in the Honeywood Arena. All ages welcome! Come before you go out trick or treating!
• Hallowfest at Station on the Green from 6 to 9 p.m. including a Haunted House, Costume Contest – Scariest and unique, Carved Pumpkin Contest – Scariest & unique. Prizes. Hot dogs, popcorn & hot chocolate provided. See page 9 for more info.
• Spooky Arts & Crafts at Creemore Library from 7 to 9 p.m.
• Treats handed out at the Creemore Log Cabin.
Saturday, November 1• Your Family’s Health: Chemical vs. Organic
Farming from 9 a.m. to noon at the Horizons Event Centre (behind Mono Plaza) on Hwy 10 just north of Orangeville. Hosted by the Mono-Mulmur Citizens Coalition (MC2). For more info call Don Eddie at 705-466-2661.
• Celebrate Fall with us by enjoying a scrumptious Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings at Centennial United Church Stayner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fabulous entertainment while you wait. Adults $15, children 6-12 $6, under 6 free. A fundraiser for the Church's work.
• New Lowell United Church Annual Harvest Dinner & Silent Auction at New Lowell Legion from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a roast beef dinner with your neighbours! Tickets at the door. Adults $15, children 6-12 $7. Auction closes at 6:45 p.m. with pickups to start at 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, November 1 to Sunday, Nov. 30• During the month of November, the Georgian Bay
Grannies will be hosting a beautiful textile art exhibition Creating Futures, Threads of Hope
with a Cello / Piano Duo at 3 p.m. today at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Caroline Street West. Tickets at the door. [This concert will be followed by the Amity Trio (violin, piano, cello) on Nov. 23rd, classical guitarist Tariq Harb on Nov. 30th, and the Three Tenors on Dec. 14th.]
Monday, November 17• The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (Blue
Mtn. Branch) welcome newly retired or previously retired woman teachers to share the fellowship offered by our organization. For further information call Lois at 705-428-2880. Our meeting is at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner at 11 am.
Saturday, November 29• Creemore Holiday House Tour from 10 am to 4
pm. View 6 spectacular homes decked out for the Holidays by local designers and decorators. Tickets $25 with a portion of the proceeds going to local charities. Tickets will be available at Seasons in Creemore. Sponsored by Our Homes Magazine Host Venue Site – Station On the Green.
Friday, December 5 & Saturday, Dec. 6• Save this date! The 4th Annual Michael Tupling
Memorial Tournament at the Honeywood Arena. For more information contact Erin Bailey at 519-923-5842, [email protected] or Chester Tupling at 705-627-0672, [email protected].
for African Grandmothers in the lobby of the Collingwood Library. This exhibit is in support of African grandmothers and AIDS orphans in their care through the stephenlewisfoundation.org. Call 705-446-9951 for more information.
Sunday, November 2• Daylight Savings Time Ends today. Turn your
clocks back one hour!• Church Services – see page 5.• St. John's United Church Service at 11 a.m. Guest
Speaker Rev. Dr. Harold Risteau, a Canadian Forces chaplain who spent 10 months as a front-line chaplain in Afghanistan. He will reflect on his experience.
• St. Luke's Anglican Church invites you to a Traditional Service of Evensong at 6 p.m. Sung by the Choir of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Bloor Street, Toronto.
• Christmas Craft Sale at Collingwood Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free with donations to Food Bank or items for a troops care package.
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by Harry Arachna Ghosts and ghouls are descending on Creemore tonight.
Experts predict they will arrive alone and in packs around dusk, inflicting terror on all villagers.
No candy is safe from their wrath.While trick or treating, youngsters
are invited to the Station on the Green for Hallow Fest, hosted by the Creemore Business Improvement Association (BIA).
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Station on the Green will be transformed into a haunted house. There will also be an alchemy booth, tarot card reading, movie screening and touch-and-feel table where people can feel some gross things and see if they can guess what it is.
Carol Sperandeo, owner of the Old Mill House Pub, is setting up the haunted house full of creepy characters and scary clowns.
Children who come through will
be judged for a costume contest and they are invited to bring their jack-o-lanterns for the pumpkin-carving contest.
There is no cost of admission and free food will be served. Hotdogs are being served by the Creemore and Area Residents Association (CARA), popcorn will be provided by Peter and Joanne Gignac and hot chocolate is being provided by Norma Panzine of Affairs Bakery.
The Creemore library is offering crafts from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and treats will be handed out at the Creemore Log Cabin.
Prizes are being donated by darci-que, Pizza Perfect, Cardboard Castles, Old Mill House Pub and the Sovereign.
“Thanks to all the BIA members who contributed and helped. Every little bit helps. And a big thank you to Carol for coordinating the haunted house,” said event coordinator Carol Talbot.
Fright night in Creemore
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Watch out for these characters who will be out on the streets in search of candy tonight.
Staff photos: Trina Berlo
DiGGiN' iT Jessy Bell Smith and Andy Maize perform with fellow members of Skydiggers to a sold-out crowd at Avening Hall Saturday, Oct. 25. Below: Bell Smith with Peter Cash. For more photos of the show, visit The Creemore Echo or Avening Hall on Facebook.
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The McDermid family at their Duntroon farm circa 1880. From left: A hired hand, Mr. and Mrs. Peter McDermid, Peter McDermid Jr. and his wife Mary. A receipt signed by William Gibson, dated Oct. 31, 1909, for the cost of the 1909 addition to the McDermid farmhouse shows 30,000 bricks and mortar were added to the house for the sum of $100. The original house was built in 1869. Send old photos to [email protected] or bring them to the office.
There is a changing of the guard at Clearview Township.
The voters have spoken. They want change, well, half of them do.
If Election Day revealed anything about Clearview voters, it’s that they are quite divided in their politics.
At the end of the day two new council newcomers were installed as mayor and deputy mayor.
Brentwood resident Chris Vanderkruys is the new mayor and Barry Burton is the new deputy mayor. They will take their seats on Dec. 1, the day of the inaugural council meeting for the new term.
The race for deputy mayor was extremely close. Burton beat Larry Culham by 241 votes. Vanderkruys beat Alicia Savage by a larger margin of 669 votes.
The numbers show that Clearview Township voters were really divided on whether or not they wanted change for the top two spots on council.
Two of the ward races were also quite close. Doug Measures and Robert Walker were returned to their seats by a narrow margin.
In the end, we have four incumbents returning to the table and four new people.
There is no doubt that the mayor and deputy mayor will have to hit the ground running.
There’s lots to learn and lots to do.It’s important for voters to realize that one council
term is influenced by previous terms. This council will inherit the accomplishments and the problems of the previous council and the ones before it. In municipal politics, council business doesn't often fit into a neat four-year package.
It does council members well to acknowledge the contributions of those who served before them.
In Clearview Township, a lot of work has been done to set the stage for commercial, industrial and residential growth through servicing.
There is still work to be done and it may not be easy to attract business to the industrial park in Stayner but the groundwork has been laid.
The face of county council is also changing. The mayors and deputy mayors of municipalities
in Simcoe County sit as members of county council. With a first-time council member elected as mayor
in Wasaga Beach and a first timer elected as deputy mayor in Collingwood, there will be a lot of new faces representing the Georgian Triangle.
Mulmur too has two new council members.It may just be the perfect mix of experience and
fresh ideas. Let’s hope it’s the recipe for success. We congratulate everyone who was elected. As
politicians they have about half of the electorate to win over and as constituents we need to get behind them and help them succeed.
We thank those who were not elected for their self-sacrifice and community engagement.
Editor: I would like to thank you for all your concern and
messages of support during Wednesday’s (Oct. 22) tragic events in Ottawa. I am relieved to report that I, along with my staff on Parliament Hill, were safe and secure as the situation unfolded. This was because of the hard work of our security forces: the RCMP, the Ottawa Police Service, the Senate Protective Service, and most of all, the House of Commons Security Service under the leadership of our courageous Sergeant-at-Arms, Kevin Vickers. As many of you now know, Mr. Vickers engaged the gunman and took him down once and for all, ending his terrifying rampage through the halls of our nation’s Parliament. Thanks to Mr. Vickers and the dedicated men and women who protect our democratic institution more lives were saved on that terrible day. Our thoughts and prayers are now with the family and friends of Corporal Nathan Cirillo. Cpl Cirillo was standing guard at our National War Memorial over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – a sacred place in our nation’s capital where our war dead are immortalized and where their sacrifices are remembered. Cpl Cirillo was performing this solemn task when he was murdered in cold blood by a terrorist coward who sought to disrupt our way of life and strike fear in the
hearts of Canadians. Cpl Cirillo was a proud member of the Princess Louise’s Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada based in Hamilton, Ontario. My sympathies, and those of all Canadians, are with his family, his friends, and the entire Canadian Armed Forces at this difficult time. Cpl Cirillo will never be forgotten. If you wish to lend your support to Cpl Cirillo’s family, books of condolences are available at my offices in Collingwood and in Alliston. This was a cowardly and heinous attack on our country, our democratic institutions, our military, and on our nation’s capital. I am sure that each and every one of you were thinking about your families, your friends, and your loved ones as the events were unfolding – especially those of you with ties to the Ottawa region and to the Canadian Armed Forces. This attack was meant to scare us, to intimidate us, and to hinder our way of life. This attack did not succeed. Canadians will never be intimidated by these senseless and repugnant acts of terrorism.
On behalf of the Prime Minister, I want to assure each and every one of you that together we will carry on and we will emerge from this as a stronger, more resilient nation than ever before.
Kellie Leitch,Simcoe-Grey MP.
Cpl Cirillo will never be forgotten
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Sunday, November 2
ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m.
Fri Oct 31: Toonie Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Sun Nov 2: Traditional Service of Evensong at 6 p.m. sung by the choir of St. Paul's Anglican, Bloor Street, Toronto
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Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn
For more info call (705) 466-3435
CREEMORE UNITED PASTORAL CHARGESunday November 2:
• New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. • St. John's at 11 a.m. with Guest Speaker
Canadian Forces chaplain Rev. Dr. Harold Risteau telling about his
experiences as a front-line chaplain in Afghanistan All welcome • 705-466-2200
Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin
Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m.November 2 Speaker: Margaret Robertson
November 9: 146th Anniversary at 2 p.m.with Rev. Kees Vandermey
Sunday, November 16Anniversary and Closing
Service of Victoria Memorial United Church in Honeywood. Rev. Norm Green guest speaker.
Special music and lunch to follow. All welcome.
Sunday, November 2: Traditional Service of Evensong
at St. Luke's Anglican Church at 6 p.m. sung by the choir
of St. Paul's Anglican, Bloor Street, Toronto
by Trina Berlo Volunteers restoring the cenotaph in Creemore are getting ready to brick the pad around the memorial, in time for Remembrance Day.
The Cenotaph Renewal Project team has raised $2,000 toward its $3,600 goal.
There is now a push to raise the funds to pay for the interlocking brick. The installation is scheduled to begin today.
“To me, remembrance is an issue that should be important to everyone in our community. I don’t think we can do enough to draw attention to acknowledging, admiring, and respecting the sacrifice that our armed forces personnel have made, and are making, to preserve our way of life. Lest We Forget should not be just a one-day event,” said David Johnson.
Volunteers have received in-kind donations of topsoil from Triple J Tree
Farm, wood for framing from Hamilton Brothers and the use of a compactor from Stayner Rental.
Johnson said Clearview Township, specifically CAO Stephen Sage, has been very responsive, contributing labour and Bob Ransier, Creemore’s handyman, and Stewie Patterson provided essential support with equipment and expertise when it was needed most. It is expected that sod will be laid in the spring.
2014 is the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the start of the Second World War.
The cenotaph displays some of the names of the Creemore and area men who died in the first and second world wars.
Anyone who would like to make a donation can do so at the TD Bank (account 5208418) or call 705-466-6317.
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
David Johnson and Norm Nordstrom at the Creemore cenotaph prepare for a load of topsoil and a load of bricks, the next step in the renewal project.
Cenotaph renewal project proceeds brick by brick
As of Nov. 1, carbon monoxide alarms are required in certain homes in Ontario.
“If your home has a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, you must have a working carbon monoxide alarm adjacent to each sleeping area of the home,” said Clearview Fire Chief Colin Shewell. “For added protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every storey of the home according to manufacturer’s instructions.” Fuel-burning appliances include, but are not limited to, furnaces, hot water heaters, gas or wood fireplaces, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators,
barbecues, stoves and vehicles. Single-family homeowners and
owners of residential buildings that contain no more than six suites have until April 15 to comply with the law. Owners of residential buildings with more than six suites have until Oct. 15 to comply.
The law will be enforced by Clearview Fire and Emergency Services. Failure to comply with the carbon monoxide alarm requirements could result in a fine of up to $50,000 for individuals or $100,000 for corporations.
The Ontario Fire Code was amended Oct. 15 to require the alarms after the
provincial government passed Bill 77, the Hawkins Gignac Act, in December 2013. Bill 77 is named after OPP Const. Laurie Hawkins, who died along with her husband and two children from carbon monoxide poisoning in 2008.
The Ontario Fire Code also requires that condo and apartment buildings with a service room, must install the alarms. In condo or apartment buildings that have a garage, alarms must be installed
adjacent to each sleeping area above, below and beside the garage.
“In Ontario, more than 80 per cent of injuries and deaths from carbon monoxide occur in the home,” said Shewell. “We want to make sure everyone is safe from carbon monoxide. Install carbon monoxide alarms, and do everything you can to prevent carbon monoxide in your home in the first place.”
Carbon monoxide alarms required in some homes as of Nov. 1
6 • THe CreeMOre eCHO • Friday, October 31, 2014
St. Luke’sAnglican Church, Creemore
invites you to a Traditional Service of Evensongon Sunday, November 2 at 6pmSung by the Choir of St. Paul’s
Bloor Street, Toronto
Music by Dyson, Pitoni, organ concerto in B Flat by Handel Choir Director Thomas Bell Organist Robert Smith
Clearview is on the road to a bright future.
Thank you, Clearview.
It has been my honour to serve this municipality as Deputy Mayor and Simcoe County Councillor for the last eight years.
by Trina BerloMulmur Township has elected Janet Horner, Earl Hawkins and Keith Lowry to council.
There were four people running for three council seats.
Horner got the most support with 945 votes.
“I am honoured and humbled by the faith that the residents of Mulmur have placed in me to represent them as councillor for the next four years. I hope that we can harness the citizen
engagement in Mulmur to keep this a very special place,” said Horner.
Hawkins got 846 votes. He is the only incumbent returned to his seat.
Lowry got 811 votes.“I appreciate the support from our
community in me and in Mulmur’s future,” said Lowry.
“There is lots of work ahead learning to be a councillor, dealing with overhanging issues like Airport Road safety and increasing communication with residents. I am determined to
honour my election promises. So, I will be reaching out for ideas and volunteers for major initiatives like economic development and county relations.”
Lynn Hilchey received 543 votes and was not returned to her seat.
Councillor Heather Hayes was acclaimed as deputy mayor and incumbent Mayor Paul Mills was also acclaimed.
“Personally I was humbled by my acclamation and the overwhelming support received from Mulmur
“He ran a great campaign and it’s been a real learning experience for me and I look forward to possibly running again in the future,” said Culham.
In Ward 5, Thom Paterson won with 545 votes compared to 295 for Robert McArthur.
“Thank you to all the voters for their participation in the election. To those of you who voted for me and to those who voted for Robert, I will work on your behalf to meet the commitments that we both spoke of during the campaign,” said Paterson.
“The people of Clearview have given this new council a tremendous opportunity to affect real change. I ask all the successful candidates to remember the commitments we all made to make changes in the way council works more openly with our communities, to keep spending down and taxes at an affordable level, to overhaul our services, to better manage our limited finances so we can stimulate economic development, attract local jobs and overall, to make the essential reforms to council necessary to make these commitments a reality. It’s a tall order for a new council," said Paterson.
"The initial steps this new council takes to bui ld a new working relationship with the Township staff
ratepayers. I look forward to working with the new council for the next four years,” said Mills.
“Voter turnout was disappointing. I feel badly for the four people running for council as campaigning takes a tremendous amount of time, energy and dollars. To all who ran for office, I offer my appreciation for your desire to serve, and to the successful candidates, my sincere congratulations.”
The inaugural council meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Mulmur voters elects Horner, Hawkins and Lowry
will be the first indication of the new council’s potential success. I’m excited and optimistic.”
McArthur said he is pleased with the campaign and knows the ward will be well represented by Paterson.
“Now that I’ve got a feel for township politics, I am more intrigued than ever,” said McArthur.
Kevin Elwood won the Ward 2 seat with 569 votes, over Donna Baylis with 232 votes.
“I am proud to be elected in Ward 2 for Clearview Township. I worked hard during the campaign and it will be a privilege and an honour to represent the residents of Ward 2 and I thank everyone that supported me,” said Elwood. “I had a lot of people support me during the campaign so it wasn’t only my efforts.”
In Ward 1 Doug Measures was returned to the council table with 483 votes, only 46 votes ahead of Al Bell.
Robert Walker held on to his seat in Ward 3 with 398 votes, 54 votes more than John Broderick.
Deborah Bronée took Ward 7 with 378 votes, ahead of three opponents; Allan Howlett with 161 votes, Steven Cordick with 51 votes and Robyn Gignac with 16 votes.
Connie Leishman and Shawn Davidson were acclaimed.
The inaugural council meeting is scheduled for Dec. 1.
Elwood takes Ward 2, Paterson returned in Ward 5(Continued from page 1)
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Clearview Township council elect (from left) Kevin Elwood, Shawn Davidson, Deborah Bronee, Connie Leishman, Doug Measures and Thom Paterson. Absent: Robert Walker.
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New Lowell LegionBranch 516
Join our Comrades at the Remembrance Day Service.
Parade from the Firehall at 10:30 am to the Legion’s Cenotaph for
the 11 am service. A reception in the Legion will follow.
Lest We Forget
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Anyone wishing to purchase a wreath for this year’s Remembrance Ceremony to honour a veteran and to Support the Poppy Trust Fund
please call 466-2202 to make arrangements.
Creemore Legion Branch 397Cenotaph Wreath Laying Service at 10 am.
Please arrive before 10 am. Followed by the
Remembrance Day Service at Creemore Legion at 11 am. Please be seated by 10:45 am.
TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED ME IN WARD 5 ON OCTOBER 27
Special thanks to Sonja, Milton, Marion, George and Rosalie for all your help.
thankyoustay involved
ROBERT MCARTHUR
by Trina BerloOfficials in Clearview and Mulmur are reporting smooth sailing on Election Day.
Both municipalities switched over to online and telephone voting for the first time.
The voting system allowed for a vote count to be complete almost immediately after voting ended at 8 p.m.
Voter turnout in Clearview was 41.8 per cent.
“I think it went really well. We got the results really fast,” said Clearview clerk Pamela Fettes.
She said the only delay was that staff at town hall waited for official notice that everyone had exited the system.
The results were in by 8:30 p.m. and then inputted into a Power Point program to be displayed at the Stayner Arena, where some of the candidates and members of the public had gathered.
Of the 5,111 who voted in Clearview Township, 3,580 voted online and 1,531 voted by telephone.
Fettes said she received mostly positive feedback from people who
had a good voting experience. “The phrase seemed to be, ‘that
was slick’,” said Fettes. “That’s what we’re hearing, ‘I voted before I went to work’ or ‘I voted while I was watching the hockey game’. This is what we’re hearing.”
She said she did hear from people who wished they could have gone to a voting station but Clearview has voted by mail for the last three elections. She said people are thinking of when they go to the polls for provincial and federal elections.
Fettes said a comprehensive election report will be ready in about two weeks. It will give more insight as to demographics, where people were when they voted and what devices they used.
Voter turnout in Mulmur was at 35.8 per cent.
Of the 1,244 people who voted, 843 people voted online and 401 used the telephone.
“It was good, we were out of here before 9 p.m.,” said Mulmur CAO and clerk Terry Horner. “It was midnight last time. It was great. We didn’t have any glitches at all.”
Annie Chandler was elected school trustee for the Simcoe County District School Board representative for Clearview and Collingwood.
“I am honoured to have been selected as the school board trustee for Collingwood and C l e a r v i e w, ” s a i d Chandler. “My hat goes off to my opponent Donna Lawson and I look forward to consulting with her in the future. Moving forward I am sure that this new venture will be exciting and challenging and I anticipate meeting lots of new people with great ideas or concerns. Thank you to everyone who supported my campaign.”
Chandler won the overall race, factoring in votes from both communities, with 6,654 votes.
Lawson received a total of 3,950 votes.
In Clearview alone, Lawson rece ived 2 , 2 9 8 v o t e s a n d Chandler received 1,963 votes.
Shawn Cooper was acclaimed as trustee for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.
Donald Blais won the position of trustee for the French Catholic school board and Guy Belcourt was elected as trustee for the French public school board by just 18 votes over Eric Lapointe.
Chandler elected SCDSB trustee
Annie Chandler
Municipalities report no glitches with online voting
“A VOICE FOR THE PEOPLE”At Council & Simcoe CountyAt Council & Simcoe County
I look forward to serving as Deputy Mayor and getting to work
for everyone in Clearview Township.
Thank you
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Five students with the Cybergnomes, Clearview’s competitive robotics team, travelled to Zeeland, Michigan for an off-season event this past weekend.
The competition provided an opportunity for the new drive team to practice. Three of the members of the drive team are new to driving.
They are practicing to work as a team, building the robot, maintenance, troubleshooting and competing, all to get them ready for the 2015 season, which begins on Jan. 3.
The students managed to get through to the quarterfinals despite many system problems, said Gary Page, one of the team’s mentors.
“Our shooter was disabled for most of the day so we were unable to shoot into the high goal. Our success was mainly due to our ability to defend against other robots. In one match our driver played such hard defence against team 1918, the team that eventually won the competition, that many members of that team rushed over to our pit right after the match to find out what kind of drive train we
had. They didn’t expect anyone to be able to push them around,” said Page.
The team eventually resolved most of the technical issues but it was too late to show off the capabilities of the robot.
The Cybergnomes were the first international team to attend the event.
They will have another chance this Saturday when they will compete at another off-season event at Victoria Park Collegiate in Toronto.
The team will compete in three regional competitions this year. They will be in Oshawa from March 12-14, North Bay from March 26-28 and Calgary from April 2-4.
They hope to make it to the world championships in St. Louis in April.
New students and mentors are always welcome to join the team. We accept students from any school within Simcoe County (and sometimes schools outside of the county).
Sponsors are also needed. It costs about $75,000 to cover the costs of competing, including event registration ($21,000), travel, accommodation, and parts and supplies for building the robot.
Cybergnomes compete in Toronto Saturday
Contributed photo
The Cybergnomes, Clearview's competitive robotics team.
10 • The Creemore eCho • Friday, October 31, 2014
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All users of the Dufferin County Forest arehereby advised that Nov. 3-7 and Dec. 1-5 are the shotgun/muzzle-loading gun seasons for deer in 2014. During this time there will be a number of hunters using the Dufferin County Forest properties. Please use caution in the forest and wear bright-coloured clothing. Suspected violations of the Fish & Wildlife
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by Trina Berlo Curiosity House Books has new owners.
Rina Barone and Chris Dunk have taken over the Creemore bookstore as of today, Oct. 31.
The couple has purchased the business from Ralph Hicks, who has owned it for two years.
“We didn’t want to see it close. We thought we could continue to do what Ralph has done,” said Dunk.
“We feel like we’re stewards of the bookstore because it’s been in so many hands,” he said acknowledging the contributions of those who started the business and managed it over the years. Now the bookstore is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the spring.
There aren’t any big changes planned for the store in the immediate future.
Barone commended the talented staff who will remain working at the store, including former manager Jennifer Hubbs who will continue to plan events that have been known to attract well-known authors to the area.
Exhibitions of artwork will also continue with Martha Bull in the month of November.
Barone said the store will also continue to support local authors and be engaged in the community.
Having visited the area for most of their lives, Barone and Dunk purchased a house in Lavender more than three years ago with the intention of one day making it their primary residence.
In June they made the move from Toronto and in the summer started talking with Hicks about purchasing the bookstore.
“It’s not the impossible dream but a far fetched dream, we always thought it would be great to have a bookstore,” said Barone.
The couple has some experience in retail but
they are new to the bookstore business. Barone has a journalism background and spent most of her career working in television. Dunk has worked as a contractor.
They plan to keep a steady stream of new stock at the store and Barone said books can be ordered in if they aren’t in stock. She said they are open to suggestions.
The bookstore hosts a book club the first Wednesday of each month and can order books for other book clubs.
“The support from the community has been great,” said Barone.
People are invited to come to the store Sunday to meet the new owners. An open house will take place
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Curiosity House Books is organizing two events
in November. Children’s author Jon Klassen will be at the
Collingwood Public Library on Monday, Nov. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. promoting his new book Sam and Dave Dig a Hole. Admission is free but reservations are required by calling the bookstore at 705-466-3400 or the library at 705-445-1571.
Authors Michael Winter and Linden MacIntyre will be at Avening Hall on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 ($10 for students and members of the armed forces) and are available at the bookstore and online at ticketscene.ca.
Curiosity House Books is located at 178 Mill St.
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Rina Barone and Chris Dunk have taken over Curiosity House Books.
Couple finds new home at Curiosity House Books
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Patients at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital emergency room are now being assessed by a screening nurse wearing enhanced personal protective equipment, including a gown, gloves, goggles, a mask and a face shield.
The change is in response to the newly implemented safety precautions outlined by the Minister of Health in response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Screening for travel history and symptoms has also been implemented at the emergency department and main doors of the hospital. There are no restrictions to visitors at this time.
“We would like assure the South Georgian Bay community that there is no cause for alarm or panic, but heightened screening will be in place until the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is under control,” said Norah Holder, vice president and chief nursing executive who chairs the outbreak management committee. “The safety of our community and that of our staff, physicians, patients and volunteers is our top priority and we are going above outlined guidelines to ensure everyone feels safe while at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.”
Officials are asking people to arrive 15 minutes early for scheduled appointments to allow for the screening process.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is reiterating that the overall risk to Ontarians from this outbreak remains low.
Hospital adds safety precautions during Ebola outbreak
Contributed photo
A screening nurse dressed in protective gear will assess ER patients at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital until the end of the Ebola outbreak.
Ebola carries a high fatality rate, said officials, but the virus itself does not spread easily from person to person. The virus is spread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, not through casual contact.
“We would like to assure the South Georgian Bay community that at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital we have infection control systems and procedures in place that are designed to limit the spread of infections and protect health care workers and patients,” said hospital chief of staff Dr. Michael Lisi.
The hospital is working in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and Ministry of Health to safeguard the public’s wellbeing.
A great deal was learned after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and the hospital staff said it has improved and enhanced many processes and procedures to protect both patients and staff.
“I would like to comfort the community by stressing that in Ontario and all of Canada the risk remains very low, and the public should not be worried or alarmed. There has not been a confirmed case of EVD in Canada,” said Lisi. “The risk of infection with Influenza is much greater and more likely than that of [Ebola]. Influenza symptoms often mimic the early signs of Ebola and we strongly encourage everyone to get their flu shot to protect themselves.”
If you are experiencing flu like symptoms, please refrain from visiting patients in the hospital.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering free three-hour STOP smoking workshop which includes a free supply of the nicotine patch. The patch has been proven to help the quitting process by reducing cravings while you work to become tobacco free.
Registration for workshops is required. Call Health
Connection to register at 705-721-7520 or toll free at 1-877-721-7520. Space is limited.
Workshops will be held in Midland on Monday, Nov. 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in Bracebridge on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Orillia on Monday, Nov. 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and in Barrie on Monday, Dec. 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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12 • The Creemore eCho • Friday, October 31, 2014
We at The Creemore Echo feel very privileged to provide weekly news and views to the community and, for more than a decade, have found many Dufferin residents to be engaged and active readers of our paper.
Over the past month changes to Canada Post delivery out of Shelburne may have caused disruption to your weekly delivery, or may mean that you are now receiving The Creemore Echo for the first time.
For the next three months we are increasing our circulation to include stops on postal routes SS007, SS008 and SS009 out of the Shelburne post office. During this period we will gather information to help determine the community desire and the financial viability of sending our paper to almost 1000 homes throughout Mulmur and Melancthon. In January of 2015 we will select the most appropriate routes for unaddressed ad mail (free) distribution in this area.
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The Corporation of the Township of Mulmur INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR A:
2014-2015 SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEEReporting to the Public Works Supervisor, this position requires manual work, operation and maintenance of various types of equipment. The successful applicant must be able to work afternoon shifts, and occasionally be available for weekends, as weather and circumstances dictate. This position requires the applicant to be able to work from December 1st, 2014 to March 31st, 2015.
The preferred candidate will have:• A DZ driver’s license minimum in good standing to operate all
of the Municipality’s vehicles. (current abstract required with application)
• Experience in the operation of dump trucks with snow plow/sander combination.
• Experience in the operation of graders with snow plow attachments.
• Able to respond to emergency call-outs within ½ hour.• Experience in road maintenance and construction.• Strong team work skills.• Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety Policies and
Procedures.
This position offers a competitive wage and is based on a forty-hour work week.
Please submit complete resume with abstract, indicating education, experience and references to be forwarded no later than Thursday, November 6, 2014 to:
John Willmetts, Director of Public WorksTownship of Mulmur, 758070 2nd Line EastMulmur, Ontario, 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.
My sincere thanks to all those who have supported me over the last 15 years on Mulmur Council. I look forward to the upcoming
term and to again be serving the residents and working with the
excellent staff of MULMUR TOWNSHIP
Thank you, Mulmur, for believing in me and in our community’s future.
As promised, I will seek your ideas and participation to
keep it real.
Keith J. Lowry
We were pleased to see effie Taylor was able to be back with us after being absent with a broken arm, nice to see you Effie.
Good news of Kevin Keogh is that perhaps he will be back with us within the next month, and we will be glad to see he is feeling better.
It was reported that a sister of Jack Heslip, Joan Beckitt has passed away, she was 95 years old and was well respected by most of our members.
Ray Leighton had a phone call from our old friend Warren Gale who was looking for a phone number
for George Blakney and also to report he misses Jim Rigney’s dollars.
Nov. 4 is our last bus trip to Rama for this year as we do not travel in the winter months. Please help us fill the bus by calling Irma Flack at 705-466-5205 or evelyn Warden at 705-429-5067 to reserve a seat.
With the coming winter we have already lost the Fergusons to the south, and will continue to see our friends migrate.
We had eight full tables for cards and lucky draws were won by Norma Johnston, alinda Bishop, Mary Bouchard, evelyn Warden and earl Bentley.
There were only four moon shots played by Roy
Veinot, Marj Thomson, Mary Bouchard with the travel prize to art Bishop.
Winners for cards were Lois Walker, 339; art Bishop, 247; Mary Bouchard, 235; Gayle Gordon, 235; and peter Gubbels was low with 52.
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ACROSS 1. Horse’s ankle 5. Whip part 9. Done in little time13. Slender instrument14. Make a record of16. S-shaped moulding17. Pub serving18. Lead a new life19. Incarnation of Vishnu20. Lego line22. Fuel for big rigs24. Faucet word25. Acclaim for an extraordinary
achievement27. Nerve cell30. Sinners may do it34. ___ de ballet35. Part of a.m.37. Separate room of a hospital38. Eggs39. Part of a river where it nears
the sea42. Made a hole43. Hoarder’s problem45. Muscular man46.Licorice-flavoredplant48.Qualifiedvoter50. Take someone somewhere52. Private part of an Arab
household54. Unit of electrical resistance55. Arrange by categories58. Snobbish sort62. Hockey highlight63.Proofreader’sfind65. Labrador town
67. Bit of pond scum68. Drink a drink slowly69. Bullets70. Caboose’s place71. Eight binary digits72. Act the villain DOWN 1. Emulate a kangaroo 2. Death notice, for short 3. Place for a scoop of ice cream 4. Many put it on french fries 5. Shed with a one-slope roof 6. Opposed to 7. Have on hand 8. Female lobster 9. Knew in advance10. Turkish titles11. Strewn with small stars, in
heraldry12. Greenish-blue colour15. Alberta city21. Another name for a knight in
chess23. Electrically charged atom26. Understanding27.Full-lengthworkoffiction28. Clean off29. Part of our world not made by
humans31. Lowest point32. Outer part of a loaf of bread33. Sharpened side of a blade34. Move towards you36. One living in a convent40. Abbreviate41. Millionaire’s toy, perhaps44. Learned person
57. Epic story59. Needing directions60. Not different61. Prison term64. Cause friction66. Neither’s companion
October 31, 2014
a skeleton walks down empty Main Street. Suddenly he sees another skeleton carrying a gravestone. “Hey, what are you doing?”
The other skeleton answers, “Just strolling”.
“Why do you have the gravestone, buddy?” “Because I always want to have some ID”.
14 • The Creemore eCho • Friday, October 31, 2014
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Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Commissioning will be on-going and will run through the month of November.
During this process, DWPI’s 49 wind turbines will be inspected, tested, and synchronized to the electricity grid for con�nuous and reliable opera�on.
DWPI will post updates online as commissioning efforts are advanced. Please visit: www.dufferinwindpower.ca
The IESO (Independent Electricity System Operator Corpora�on� and �ydro One have given Dufferin Wind Power Inc. confirma�on to begin pre-commissioning ac�vi�es for the Dufferin Wind Farm.
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“Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”
Echo Classifiedsfor SAle
Hay for sale – Small squares and 4x5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year- round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.
3-seater brown leather CouCH. Excellent condition. $300 o.b.o. 705-466-2894.
SerViCeS
Do you have a piece of history crumbling on your farm? We can help you preserve the past. SToNeWoRK restoration to barns, houses, outbuildings, walls and more. Contact Tom Raffay Stonework 519-538-2509; cell 519-939-0494.
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.
elliott painting & Decorating. Over 30 years experience with excellent references. Booking for fall & winter interior painting/wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.
after school care and homework help available for school-agers. Short walk from school. 5 years experience in childcare setting. Call 705-606-0848.
renTAl / leASeRooMS for rent. Furnished. $130 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call 705-444-4852.
Help wAnTedaz & Dz DRIVeRS required. Part-time for the fall harvest, full-time for deliveries throughout central Ontario. Contact Mitch or Bob at Glen Huron Apples at 705-466-3080.
Help wanted at Mylar & Loreta's Restaurant. Kitchen, dining room & management. Apply in person with resume. 794112 Grey County Rd 124, Singhampton.
dog BoArdingYour 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 705-466-6556 [email protected].
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
SnowBlowingDJC Landscaping & Handyman Services Dan Minduik, SNoW BLoWING and HouSe CHeCKS. Dunedin, Singhampton, Glen Huron, Maple Valley area. 705-446-4000.
in memoriAmGaLe, Sylvia – passed away on November 2, 2013.
If roses grow in HeavenPlease pick a bunch for mePlace them in my wife’s armsAnd tell her they’re from me.Tell her I love her and miss herAnd when she turns to smilePlace a kiss upon her cheekAnd hold her for awhile.
Love forever, Warren
GaLe, Sylvia – who left us November 2, 2013.
Hard to believe it has been 1 year since you left us Mom. I still find myself walking to the phone to call you and tell you about some news. When I get the Creemore Echo, I still turn to the Big Heart Senior’s news to see what you wrote this week… and then I remember. A light has gone out in our family, but the wonderful memories will shine brightly forever.
Still missing you ever day Mom, Love Sharon, Terry and Laurie
In loving memory of Sylvia GaLe who passed away on November 2, 2013.
Dear Mom: A million times I've needed you,A million times I've cried.If love could have saved you, You never would have died.If I could have one lifetime wishOne dream that could come true,I'd pray to God with all my heartFor yesterday and you.
Love Louie & Ron
MoRBy, Norman April 29, 1940 – October 27, 2008. In loving memory of our father and grandfather who was taken from us six years ago.
We speak your name With love and prideWe smile with tears we cannot hideWe thank you for the years we sharedThe love you gave, The way you cared.
Forever treasured, missed and loved byDayle & Kevin, Dean & Melissa, Jenna, Riley, Justin, Jessica and Jayden
Building Supply
in memoriAmRoWe, Isabelle Grace May 9, 1924 – October 27, 2013.Dear God:
Please let Gramma Belle take over your kitchen. You won’t ever regret it.
The calendar says it has been a year; It feels like forever, And yet it feels like yesterday.
Love always, Bryce, Laurie, Beth and Nevada
In loving memory of our husband & father, Harold “Big Harold” BIGHaM who left us on November 2, 2005.
Everyday in some small way,Memories of you come our way,Though absent, you are always near,Still missed, loved, always dear.
Love always, Marion, Janet and Paul, Janice and Julie Ann
In loving memory of our dear friends,Cliff HaRT who left us on October 31, 2005 and Jim TRoTT who left us on October 29, 2007.
We miss you in so many ways,We miss things you used to say,And when old times we do recall,It’s then we miss you most of all.
Always in our thoughts, Marion, Janet, Janice and Julie Ann
THAnk you
Thank you Gertie Gowan for the yummy Halloween cupcakes! You are so thoughtful! Creemore Echo staff
noTiCe
The Stayner Branch of The Clearview public Library will be closed for library business from Monday, November 3rd to Thursday, November 6th for installation of carpet. We look forward to seeing you at our Creemore (705-466-3011) and Sunnidale (705-424-6288) branches during this time.
Ski SeASon
Ski Season Rental. Mad River Cabin, Glen Huron, newly renovated. Perfect for 1 or 2 who get along really well. Close to Devil's Glen. Easiest to call 705-444-3993.
Family of 4 plus dog needs house for ski season. Call 416-720-4202.
deATH noTiCeS
poSTe, Muriel Scott (nee Ferguson), born October 11, 1920 in Renfrew Scotland, passed October 26, 2014 in Collingwood. Predeceased by husband, John (Jack) Richard and son, Iain Robert. Survived by sons, Russell (Jeanette) of Creemore and Scott of Newmarket. Also survived by brother Norman of Newlands, Scotland and grandchildren; Jordan, Taylor, Hillary, Allan and Zackary. Muriel’s Canadian adventure started in 1948,when after serving as a Petty Officer in the Women’s Royal Navy Service, Muriel responded to a newspaper advertisement to emigrate to Ontario. She had multiple job offers on arrival and settled in Galt, working for 3M. Her love of bicycling lead to her joining the Canadian Youth Hostel Association. Her fondest memories of those days involved cycling trips to Woodstock, St. Marys’, Niagara Falls and Algonquin Park. It was at the Woodstock Hostel she met Jack. Married in 1952, the growing family lived in Bronte, Burlington, Clarkson, Baker Lake NWT, Tweed and finally Collingwood. In Collingwood, Muriel served for many years with the CNIB, ACW, Literacy Council and Collingwood Library. A graveside memorial will be held at a later date. Donations in memory can be made to All Saints’ Anglican Church or Campbell House Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Friends may visit Muriel’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com
CaDIeux, paul – Apri l 30, 1941-October 28, 2014 Born in Mindemoya, Manitoulin Island, son of Charles and Irene Cadieux and step-son of Irene (Tann). With sadness the family announces Paul’s sudden passing. Paul is survived by his loving wife Margaret of 49 years, his children Yvette (Leigh), Suzette (Marty) and Jean-Paul, his 5 granddaughters Katrina, Laryssa, Sierra, Memphis and Isobel, his mother-in-law Helen MacLean, sister Rochelle (Wayne Neal), sister Sherry Hambly, brother-in-law Ernie McDermid, brother Pierre (Teresa), brother-in-law Rod MacLean, sister-in-law Helen Campbell (Ken), sister-in-law Barbara MacLean, sister-in-law Barbara MacDonald (Micheal Roberts), sister-in-law Tess MacLean, brother-in-law Dan MacLean and Wally Blacklock and his many nieces and nephews. Paul loved his family and his dogs, his camp, the outdoors, dancing and of course regaling us all with a good story. Paul could talk to anyone about anything, and often did. He was a devoted grandfather and friend to many. We will miss him always. Donations to the charity of your choice or the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated.
office Hours: Monday - friday 8:30am to 4:30pmwww.clearview.ca
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Fall Bi-weekly Yard Waste Collections
Does not apply to residents of Barrie and Orillia
County of Simcoe Customer Service1-800-263-3199
• Utilize paper yard waste bags, cardboard boxes, open-ended rigid containers or compostable bags.
To determine your yard waste collection week visit simcoe.ca/wastereminder or consult the waste management calendar.
Place your materials at curbside by 7 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. Collection may not coincide with your garbage day.
Monday, November 10, 5:30pm – 8:30pmMonday, November 24, 5:30pm – 8:30pmMonday, December 1, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
CounCiL MeetinGs
Administrative Assistant Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Job #2014-025
Reporting to the CAO, the Administrative Assistant performs administrative functions for the CAO, Mayor, Council, and other managers as required.requirements:
1. Diploma in Business or Office Administration, or related field, together with five (5) years of experience in an administration role, preferably in a municipal environment.
2. Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications and ability to produce professional documents using desktop publishing software.
3. Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, decision making, time management, interpersonal, public relations and customer service skills.
4. Ability to multi-task, cope with interruptions and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, exercise discretion and good judgment particularly when handling highly confidential/sensitive information.
5. Possess a high level of initiative and personal integrity.6. Knowledge and understanding of Council protocols and
municipal functions.7. Ability and willingness to travel within the community
and out of town as required. 8. Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to
attend special events, functions or meetings.9. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.10. Valid Class G Driver’s License with dependable personal trans-
portation.
salary range: $20.59 - $25.28 / hour, including a full benefits package with Pension Plan.
Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2014-025 to Human Resources by november 14, 2014 to: [email protected]
for more details on the job duties, please visit our web site at www.clearview.ca (employment opportunities).
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
helping him achieve victory, and expressed his appreciation to those present at the farmhouse, and to the many that weren’t there. He gave special thanks to his wife, Gail, and their staff, and to his sons and his parents, for their support and hard work.
It was quite some time before the lights at the Elwood farm dimmed, and the new Councillor made his way to bed.
A somewhat shocked, and very gratified, Kevin Elwood just received official notification of his first electoral victory as Councillor for Ward 2, Township of Clearview.
Surrounded by hordes of well-wishers, Elwood very quickly headed praise and thanks to the many residents and property owners of Clearview’s Ward 2, for their trust and confidence in him to address the issues facing the Township.
“The issues on the table, and the decisions made regarding them, will shape Clearview’s future. I look forward to working on them with Chris Vanderkruys, Council members and Township staff.”
Elwood continued to speak about the election results, and that it seemed evident that Clearview voters had decided to vote in favour of fresh thinking at the Township.
Kevin acknowledged his volunteers and their tremendous input in
Elwood Tips Hat to Ward 2 Constituentsadvertisement
Theatre Collingwood presents Elly’s Emotions from Nov. 20 to 22 at The Historic Gayety Theatre.
Elly’s Emotions tells the story of a very sensitive girl with a huge imagination. When Elly was young, her imagination and crazy ideas made her one of the most popular kids at school. Now Elly is in Grade 2 and things have changed. Her former pals are drawn to the kid with the Wii and
no one wants to play with her anymore. Elly’s energy and enthusiasm for life, as well as her occasional emotional outbursts, have gone from making her the coolest kid to making her the weird kid. Elly tries different tactics to get her friends back, including capturing a squirrel, burying a Wii and deciding she’d better like One Direction instead of Tom Waits but in the end her stinky older brother, Henry, teaches her that
being weird isn’t all that bad. This new Toronto Fringe Festival
award-winning musical is written by Johnson and Johnson and produced by Daley Productions. It stars Torri Webster, from the YTV’s show Life with Boys, Matt o’Connor, Naomi Krajden and Merik Williams.
"When I saw this production at The Fringe I fell in love. This extremely talented cast of young actors and
incredible composers brings to us a story that we can all relate to no matter what our age,” said executive director erica angus.
Show times are 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 705-445-2200 or toll free at 1-866-382-2200 or visit www.theatrecollingwood.ca.
Theatre Collingwood presents elly's emotions in Collingwood nov. 20-22
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this home features upgraded kitchens, bathrooms and living space loaded with the best of finishes and upgrades. complete with separate in-law 1 bedroom apt. and pool with large deck. Just minutes from the heart of town, close to shopping, library, restaurants, mad river Golf and the ski hills of Devil’s Glen.
