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by Trina BerloA Clearview Township firefighter is in hospital after suffering a mild heart attack while fighting a barn fire last weekend.

Fire crews were called to the scene of the fire, just north of Creemore, on Sunday afternoon.

The fire started accidentally when a generator was being filled with fuel.

With the help of crews from Springwater, Wasaga Beach and Mulmur, Clearview Fire Department got the fire under control by 5 p.m. but crews were on scene for about 24 hours to keep hot spots under control. Fire Chief Colin Shewell said hay was smoking into the night.

The value of the fire has been estimated to be about $260,000 and two pigs were killed in the blaze.

The firefighter who suffered a heart attack was under observation by paramedics, who were monitoring firefighters on scene and is being evaluated at hospital this week. He is now in stable condition.

There were no other injuries.

The 35th annual Terry Fox Run will be held in Terra Nova on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. until noon.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. outside the Mulmur Township Office, located at 758070 2nd Line East.

Participants can choose to run, walk, cycle or rollerblade a five- or 10-km route.

Register, donate and collect pledges online at terryfox.org. There is no entry fee and no minimum pledge.

Pledge forms will also be available at The Creemore Echo, located at 3 Caroline St. West.

A 21-year-old Clearview Township man has been charged after allegedly making several hundred fake 9-1-1 calls since May.

After a lengthy investigation by Huronia West OPP with the assistance of its Crime Unit, the man was arrested Sept. 1.

He is charged with public mischief and false information.

“The Huronia West OPP warn those who may think falsely calling 9-1-1 is a game or funny, it is not,” said police. “It ties up valuable emergency resources that can respond to real emergencies and it is a cost that everyone pays.”

Firefighter suffers heart attack during barn fire

Staff photo: Fred Mills

back to school Dawn Morby, Grace Burger and Keela McArthur meet outside Nottawasaga Creemore Public School on the first day of school on Tuesday.

Clearview man charged for making fake 9-1-1 calls

Terry Fox Run

Clearview Fire Department photo

The fire department extinguishes hot spots with the help of an excavator at the scene of a barn fire north of Creemore last weekend.

A book containing profiles of local residents and their portraits, entitled The Village and I, will be unveiled at a book launch this month.

Place orders at Curiosity House Books, located at 178 Mill St. in Creemore , or onl ine a t www.curiosityhousebooks.com.

The price is $35 for a softcover copy or $75 for a limited hardcover copy. The latter includes two tickets to a pre-launch cocktail party, with complimentary drinks and appetizers, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Avening Hall on Saturday, Sept. 19. That same evening, the launch is open to the public from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will include a panel discussion, appetizers and a cash bar.

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Monday, september 14• Celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s Reign at

Clearview Township Council Chambers of the Administration Centre at 5 p.m. for refreshments followed by a ceremonial celebration in our Queen’s honour. All are welcome. 217 Gideon St. Stayner. Call 705-428-6230 ext. 245 for more info.

tuesday, september 15• Parent Night for 1st Creemore Scouting at 6:30 p.m. at

Creemore Legion. (the first youth night will be Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Creemore Legion) Call 705-441-6055 for more information.

• Creemore Skating Club Registration at Creemore Arena from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Programs offered include Pre-CanSkate & CanSkate (Learn to skate program for skaters 3 years of age and older), STARSkate (Figure Skating) and Adult STARSkate (Adult Figure Skating). For more information please contact Annette Belkosky at 705-424-9422 or [email protected] or Julie Bigham at 705-466-2977 or [email protected].

Wednesday, september 16• Curiosity House presents an Evening with

Authors Elizabeth Hay and Paula McLain at Avening Hall at 7 p.m. $10. Available at Curiosity House Books or online at www.ticketscene.ca

• Creemore Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St Luke’s Anglican Church. Speaker this month is Carole Dunk. This is also our Fall Flower Show, viewing at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

thursday, september 17• Honeywood Skating Club is having an in-

person Registration Night at the Honeywood Arena from 7 to 8 p.m. You can register on-line by emailing [email protected].

thursday, september 17 to sunday, sept. 19• Theatre Collingwood presents From Weimar to

Vaudeville. Tom Allen, known for his work on CBC radio will guide the audience through the story of 2 men in the 20s and 30s; dirty as ever and roaring loudly enough to be heard half-way ’round the world. www.theatrecollingwood.ca or phone 705-445-2200 or 1-866-382-2200 for tickets.

• Theatre Orangeville presents The Caverners, Sept. 17 & 20, 2 p.m., Sept. 18 & 19, 8 p.m. Canada’s Premier Beatles Show. Experience all of the fab four’s favourite hits. Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. For tickets call 519-942-3423 or visit www.theatreorangeville.ca.

Friday, september 18• Creemore Curling Club Fundraiser for RVH

Advance Cardiac Care in memory of Paul Millsap. At the Sugar Shack in Glencairn starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 available at Creemore Echo, donations accepted as well.

• From Here to Provence Art Show. Paintings by John David Anderson. Opening Reception from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Email [email protected] for more information. Rational Expressions Gallery, 7252 Hwy 26, Stayner. Art on display to October 25.

saturday, september 19• What’s Your Spaghetti? Book Launch from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special Guest Tyler Boyle: Interactive Family Groove Dancing. Calm Kidz

presentation: Get ready for school. Face painting, food and much more! Held at Sunset Point Park, Collingwood. calmkidz.ca for details.

• Friends for Life! Walk. A fundraiser for Georgian Triangle Humane Society. Check in at Collingwood Curling Club, 250 Hume Street at 10 a.m. Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Visit friendsforlifewalk.ca to register.

• The Brereton Field Naturalists' Walk Along the Trails in Springwater Park. $6.50. This moderate walk will be led by Brian Gibbon. Call 705 721-4599 to RSVP. Bring water and a snack. Carpooling from Little Lake Parking Lot at 8:30 a.m. Walk will end by 1 p.m. Visit www.bfnclub.org for more information.

• Bid Euchre Tournament at Collingwood Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street. Registration at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Cards at 1 p.m. Pre-register at 705-445-9685. Must be 50+.

• Book Launch of Creemore’s Portrait Project at 7 p.m. at the Avening Hall. All are welcome - free admission. The Village and I tells the compelling life stories of eleven Creemore-area elders, recounted by talented writers and artists who have a deep connection to this place. Created by Sara Sniderhan and Rina Barone with the support of the Kemp Foundation and Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society. Refreshments to be served. The original art will be available for viewing at the launch and during The Creemore Festival of the Arts October 3 and 4 in Creemore’s Log Cabin.

saturday, september 19 to Friday, sept. 25• 6th Annual Gaslight Theatre Tour On-line

Ticket Sales on Sept. 19-25 only at www.gaslighttheatreproductions.com. The performances are Nov. 5-8, 2015. This year’s theme is “Our Sporting Heritage” featuring sports such as rowing, skiing and hockey in the historic stories of Collingwood. Starting at Collingwood Library followed by walking to 4 different locations for the 20 minute plays and ending at our Jozo Weider Ski bar at BMFA. Proceeds go back into community theatre activities.

sunday, september 20• Terry Fox Run at Mulmur Township Office,

758070 Second Line East. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Walk or Run from 9 a.m. to noon. Bicycle, rollerblade, and wheelchair accessible. 5 or 10 km. [email protected] for more information. Sponsor sheets available at Creemore Echo.

Monday, september 21• The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (Blue

Mtn. Branch) welcome newly retired or previously retired female teachers to our meeting at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Main Street W. Stayner at 11 a.m. for registration. For further information call Lois at 705-428-2880.

Friday, september 25• Jamaican International Dinner. Authentic

Jamaican dinner by Angie’s Caribbean Eatery and entertained by Jamaican born Damian Spaulding at All Saints Anglican Church in Collingwood. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $75 with tax receipt of $35. Phone Nancy 705-445-3841 for tickets limited tickets available.

Upcoming Events

Friday, september 11• Friday Night Mixed Dart League Registration

at 7:30 p.m. at Creemore Legion. For more information call Mike at 705-466-3007 or Gail at 705-520-0055. All are welcome. Come out, make new friends and enjoy darts in a fun league!

saturday, september 12• Creemore’s Log Cabin is open with History Hosts

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to welcome visitors and tell them about the cabin and its first families. (The Cabin, Creemore’s only surviving log residence, was built in the 1870s and is now located on Library Street, between the Old Jail and the Creemore library.) Open each Saturday morning until Thanksgiving.

• Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society Meeting at 2 p.m. at the Simcoe County Muesum, Hwy #26, Springwater. The presenter is Larry Cotton, speaking about his Whiskey and Wickedness series. Book Table opens at 1:30 p.m. Further information can be obtained from the OGS website simcoebogs.com.

saturday, september 12 & sunday, sept. 13• Nottawasaga Daylilies is open. Inventory reduction

sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3757 Conc 3. www.wilsondaylilies.com for directions. 705-466-2916.

• Nature League’s Green & Healthy Living Festival. At Curling Club, Hume Street, Collingwood. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To support

the development of the Stayner Eco-Park. Free admission. Habitat for Humanity will have a truck available for electronic recycling – so bring your unwanted electronics here for free! For more information, please visit festival.natureleague.ca.

sunday, september 13• Church Services on page 5.• Yoga and Pilates Classes in Creemore at The

Sanctuary at 7 p.m. We have a new schedule starting this month and running until November 30, 15% off class passes until September 26. For more information, please visit our website at thecreemoresanctuary.com, email us at thecreemoresanctuary@gmail or phone 705-888-7729. 1 Caroline Street West.

Friday, september 25 to sunday, sept. 27• The 160th Annual Great Northern Exhibition Fall

Fair. Midway. Music entertainment all weekend. Friday: starting at 6 p.m. Field Tractor Pull, Ambassador Programs, Opening Ceremonies, G.N.E. Youth Talent Search. Saturday: Fiddle & Step Dance Contest, Western Horse show, Beef Cattle Show, Horse Pull, Lawn Tractor Pull, Children's Pedal Tractor Pull and Children's Arm Wrestling, Truck Pull. Sunday: Antique Tractor Pull. And much more! Check www.greatnorthernex.com for times and more events. 2220 Fairgrounds Road North. 705-444-0308.

saturday, september 26• Save the Date – Zumba FUNdraiser for Hannah

Whitley & Elliott Graham. Help raise money for these 2 local kids to represent Canada on the International Skating Circuit in Junior Ice Dance. At the Angus Recreation Centre, 8527 Cty Rd 10, Angus. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Zumba from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at door. Raffle prizes, 50/50 draw. Tickets at Curiosity House, laspden.zumba.com/fundraising or call 705-466-3822.

• Join the Parade at the GNE! New this year! Gather south of the Admission Trailer at 12:15 p.m. Parade starts at 1 p.m. Prizes for best period costume, best decorated bicycle, best hand powered float on wheels. Age categories are: child (12 and under), youth (13-18) and adult. Past presidents & past ambassadors are also invited. www.greatnorthernex.com 2220 Fairgrounds Road North. 705-444-0308.

sunday, september 27• All Candidates Meeting at RecPlex at 7 p.m.

Hosted by Wasaga Chamber of Commerce.

saturday, october 3• Annual Fowl Supper at St. John’s United Church,

Creemore from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children $5, 5 & under free. Everyone welcome.

thursday, october 8• In the Writer’s Studio at the Bank Cafe –

journalist Peter Nowak joins us to discuss his new book Humans 3.0 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free admission. Special menu available. Email [email protected] to reserve.

saturday, october 10• Dunedin’s 14th Annual Fall Colour Cancer Walk

starting at 10 a.m. for a 6 km walk from Dunedin Hall to Glen Huron. (you’ll get a ride back to Dunedin) All proceeds will go to Canadian Cancer Society. Call 705-726-8032 ext.3224 for more details.

• Toronto and North York Hunt’s Horse, Hound & Harvest Parade at 11 a.m. Starts and ends at Gordon Feed & Seed lot on Mill Street. En route photo stops. Map at www.tnyh.horse. Blessing of the Hounds & Horses and a Meet & Greet immediately following the parade at Gordon Feed & Seed lot.

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by Trina Berlo For the time being, Anahita Osman has found a home in Germany.

The Syrian refugee was living in Turkey after fleeing civil war in Syria. She was among those who fled the country in a rubber raft recently in an attempt to get to Greece with the ultimate goal of reaching Germany after the country opened its borders to refugees.

Osman was the focus of a local campaign to bring her to Canada, spearheaded by Mulmur resident Debbie Ebanks Schlums who met Osman last year while visiting Turkey as part of a social entrepreneurship project aimed at helping Syrian refugees living in the country.

A group of locals working with Ebanks Schlums began raising funds in an attempt to sponsor Osman’s emigration to Canada. They were halfway to their goal of $12,000.

Ebanks Schlums said it had been a while since she had heard from Osman so she got in touch and learned that she was part of the exodus to Germany, along with members of her family.

“They nearly drowned during the crossing because the boat was loaded far beyond capacity. What should have taken an hour, took five-and-a-half hours after the motor died. The Greek Coast Guard saved them, or else they would have all drowned. Thankfully they are all now safe. After a harrowing sea crossing and

torturous journey through Hungary, they are now in Germany,” said Ebanks Schlums in an update to those involved in fundraising efforts.

Everyone in the Kurdish community in Turkey had left or was leaving, she said. Osman had no choice but to

go. She would have been left behind without knowing if she would ever make it to Canada.

Ebanks Schlums said she had transferred the money from the sale of Osman's work at an art exhibit that took place in Creemore this summer

but she doesn’t know for sure if it helped Osman’s family pay for the crossing to Greece.

Osman is in a secure place and is being well taken care of by the German government. It is unknown if she will be able to come to Canada in the future but Ebanks Schlums hopes to bring her here one day, even for a visit.

The group is now trying to decide how to use the funds that have been raised to date. Ebanks Schlums said it will be held for the time being, until more is known about Osman’s prospects. She said there is a possibility that some of the money could be sent to her in Germany and the rest could be used to sponsor another Syrian family.

In the meantime, fundraising efforts continue and a dinner is planned as part of Clearview’s Small Halls Festival. The Scratch Dinner with Chef Michael Stadtlander, and sponsored by the Creemore 100 Mile Store, will take place at Dunedin Hall on Sunday, Oct. 4. It is a small plates tasting event celebrating the best in local food and beverage from Azzura, Oyster Boy, Hiro Sushi, Chez Michel, Ravine and Stadtlander’s Eigensinn Farm. Food is served from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be guest speakers including Kim Thuy, author of Canada Reads 2015 winner Ru, who will talk about her experience as a Vietnamese refugee. Tickets cost $99 and are available online at www.smallhallsfestival.ca.

Anyone wishing to contribute to the fundraising effort is welcome to donate online at the Out of a War Zone and Into the Hills website, at outofawarzone.weebly.com.

Ebanks Schlums said anyone who would like a refund for a donation made in the name of Anahita Osman is welcome to contact her through the same website.

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It was so moving to see the online videos of Syrian refugees arriving in Germany.

Germans were posting videos to Facebook with messages of pride for their country’s efforts.

They were there to greet thousands of refugees seeking asylum in the country. The newcomers stepped off trains to cheering crowds holding up signs with welcoming messages, the refugees waving, smiling and moved to tears.

Other countries too are opening their doors. It’s a shame that Canada is not among them.

By all reports, many refugees risked their lives trying to get to Germany. They travelled in horrific conditions, faced extreme heat in overcrowded trucks and risked drowning in unstable dinghies as they made their way from one point to the next, paying whatever they could to smugglers at each junction.

Knowing what they have faced tells the story about what they are fleeing.

But even so, in one man’s account he said he may not have put his family in such danger if he’d known just how bad their 11-day journey would be.

Last week, the world got a reality check when national newspapers ran photos of a drowned three-year-old Syrian boy whose body had washed up on the beach in Turkey after the overloaded raft he was in capsized while making the crossing to the Greek island of Kos.

That boy, who died along with his mother and brother, reportedly had been trying to get to Canada.

We also learned that a Syrian refugee with a strong connection to the Creemore-Mulmur area was among those who made it safely to Germany, along with members of her family.

A group of local people were on a mission to bring the young woman, Anahita Osman, to the area through a community effort to raise funds and sponsor her emigration. The plan was to bring Osman ‘out of a war zone and into the hills’, a campaign that began after Debbie Ebanks Schlums met Osman in Turkey last year. The Kurdish woman had already fled civil war in her home country and was looking for a way out.

But the wheels of immigration turn too slowly in Canada, even for those in a desperate situation.

Canada has set a target of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees over the next few years but earlier this week the federal government was facing more criticism for having only nine Syrian cases pre-approved for sponsorship. Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper said Canada cannot open the floodgates and airlift tens of thousands of refugees out of a terrorist war zone without proper process.

So what can we do to make sure Canada is able to fulfill its pledge to take in 10,000 Syrian refugees? Let’s get the proper process rolling so that Canadians can welcome those needing asylum and feel the pride of knowing that we are open and willing to help.

Until then, we can support the ongoing local fundraising campaign to support other refugees, possibly in the form of sponsoring a different family, or helping with aid efforts.

Editor: The 2015 federal election is an opportunity for

Canadians to re-establish meaningful democracy which at present does not exist. Here in the Simcoe-Grey riding the current MP follows the party line and has made little effort to represent her constituents.

At the time of Confederation, individual MPs were expected to represent the interests of their ridings and vote accordingly as laws can not be expected to apply equally to the Canadian diversity from east to west to north. Parliament is a place for discussion and review prior to enacting legislation rather than just approve what unelected bureaucrats submit.

Contrary to the Bill of Rights where every citizen has the right to vote, the Harperites are removing the ballot of many citizens without a proven fixed address or living outside the country.

Apparently the Harperites are giving away our tax money at the rate of $1 million every 15 minutes. That’s $48 million a day and $576 million a year or enough to balance the budget. Very few of these donations have shown up in a federal budget. For Simcoe-Grey, the MP spends around $20 million a year for photo-ops and to buy votes. She is like Disney’s fairy Tinker Bell who goes around the riding

sprinkling Harper’s pixie dust to gain favours.The Simcoe-Grey MP’s household mailers brag

about lowering taxes for business and special groups but the individual tax rates haven’t changed in 25 years. If lowering taxes is a political issue, they should apply to all individuals.

Many of the government’s partisan activities have been paid for by robbing the Canada Pension Plan

As the Simcoe-Grey MP was a ‘parachute’ candidate in the last election with two thirds of her donations coming from the south she cannot be expected to represent the best interests of the riding. Can anyone remember when she spoke up for veterans, senior citizens, youth, the environment, health care or the local economy? During the current election Kellie Leitch’s Twitter account shows that she is campaigning in other ridings from Nova Scotia to British Columbia and is seldom in her Simcoe-Grey riding.

It is essential that thinking Canadians help stop the present bully politics and help to re-establish traditional democracy for the Simcoe-Grey riding and for Canada.

Dick Hill,Collingwood

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Evelyn Minduik and Allen Varty would like to know if anyone can identify the two gentleman in this old photo of Creemore's main street and when it was taken. If so, please e-mail The Creemore Echo at [email protected].


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by Trina Berlo Not-for-profits in Clearview Township may have access to a database that can connect them to grant money.

The municipality has subscribed to an online database of charitable foundations that have money to give. The database, called Foundation Search, includes more than 120,000 foundations, representing billions of dollars in annual granting including tools to locate grants by type, value, year, recipient, donor and historical giving trends.

Council agreed to subscribe to the database after it couldn’t meet all of the financial needs of community groups who submitted applications to the township’s annual community assistance grant program as part of budget deliberations. The municipality had set aside $22,800 for community grants but received $56,398 in applications. A sub-committee of council had total allocations down to $19,900 but council added recipients, bringing it up to $20,650. The balance of the fund, $2,150, will be used to address requests that come up throughout the year.

Councillor Connie Leishman, who worked on the sub-committee that decided how the grant money would be allocated, suggested that the township try an online database to help connect community groups with foundations that had money to support their causes.

“We just don’t have the money for everyone because they ask for an awful lot,” said Leishman. “Some people don’t think $500 is a lot of money but in my mind it is because it’s taxpayers’ money.”

The Foundation Search membership costs $4,000 per year and council will evaluate the program next year

to decide if it was worth the expense. The database is made up mostly of American foundations but there are hundreds of Canadian ones as well.

“If we don’t see a return I won’t be recommending it for next year,” said Leishman.

So far, The Door and Clearview’s libraries are making submissions.

Leishman said some organizations have been turned off of the process because they think it is too time consuming.

Any organization interested in pursuing a grant application is welcome to contact Leishman or the clerk Pamela Fettes, who helps administer the program, to see if they qualify. It takes about an hour to go through an initial introduction to the database and then the applicant is allowed to chose the foundations that best suit their needs. It is up to the organization to make contact with the foundation in the form of a letter of introduction before getting into the nitty-gritty details of the application.

“These foundations don’t advertise. They are very private,” said Leishman. “Really, none of the organizations can afford that membership themselves.”

She said this service al lows community organizations to connect with grant money they didn’t know existed at no cost to them.

It is a bit of a shot in the dark, she said, but the chances of a successful application increase when organizations have a specific goal or project in mind. It helps narrow in on what foundation is the right one.

For more information, contact Connie Leishman at 705-428-5240 or [email protected] and Pamela Fettes at 705-428-6230 or [email protected].

Database helps township groups find grant money


Wednesday, September 16th 7pm at Avening Hall

Join us as we welcome these award-winning authors to Creemore. Hay - who won the Giller for LATE NIGHT ON AIR - will discuss her newest release HIS WHOLE LIFE in conversation with McLain, the

acclaimed author of THE PARIS WIFE. Tickets $10. Available in advance on ticketscene.ca, at the store and also at the door.

DONNA TRANQUADA INTERVIEWS ELIZABETH HAY & PAULA MCLAIN

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You’ll get a warm welcome and

cold beer.At Creemore Springs we take pride in introducingfolks to the great taste of our beer and showingthem how we make it. So the next time you’re nearthe town of Creemore, drop by the brewery,the hospitality is on us.

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by Trina BerloWash, wax, shampoo… It’s like a day at the spa for motorized vehicles.

Tim Martin is offering a long list of services at Creemore Auto Detailing that will make any vehicle look years younger.

Since opening just off Creemore’s main street last month, Martin has been buffing and polishing all makes and models of cars and trucks, motorcycles and boats.

Martin has been in the business since

he was a teenager, when he got his first job as a detailer. He worked at car dealerships in Barrie, where he is from, until he started his own business at the age of 19.

Until recently, Martin worked out of his Creemore home but he has seen an increase in clientele since opening at the new location.

In addition to full cleaning, including engine shampooing, he polishes rims, headlights, chrome and aluminum, removes salt stains and does window

glazing, which helps alleviate streaking on the windshield and rear window.

Martin said shampooing the engine is mainly for aesthetics but getting rid of thick layers of dirt and dust can somewhat help it run smoothly.

He is also planning to sell Weathertech floor mats.

Creemore Auto Detailing, located at 4 Caroline St. West, is open seven days a week. Walk-ins are welcome or call 705-627-0102 for an appointment or e-mail [email protected].

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Tim Martin waxes a vehicle at Creemore Auto Detailing.

Success is in the details for new business

YOU CAN HELP BY CREATING A CHICKEN. Some chickens will be auctioned off with proceeds going towards aid for

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Think big, think small, think 3D, and get creative. We welcome all mediums and sizes - even roosters!

Paper mache, fabric, felt, knit, crocheted, iron...

If you are thinking of making a chicken email us at: [email protected]

On Sunday October 4 we are hosting a fundraising event to aid Syrian Refugees.

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THE VILLAGE AND I: Ten Life Stories

A book honouring Creemore-area elders with art portraits and essays.

“I am pleased with what we did. We had a good run.” • Neil Metheral

portrait by Sara Sniderhan

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF

Saturday, September 19, 2015Public reception at Avening Hall, 7 to 9 pm

The Village and I tells the compelling life stories of ten Creemore-area elders, recounted by talented writers and artists who have a deep connection to this place. Over a year in the making, this book has been a labour of love; held by a common passion for this community and it’s fascinating history.

Filled with absorbing accounts of growing up through the Depression of the 30s, merrymaking in the 50s and 60s and carving a future for ones family in an ever-changing farming community, The Village and I: Ten Life Stories is a treasury for anyone interested in the Creemore area or rural life in the 20th century.

Artists, writers and the subjects will be in attendance as we celebrate this book created by Sara Sniderhan and Curiosity House Books with the support of the Kemp Foundation, Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society and The Creemore Echo.

Hardcover Limited Edition - $75 includes 2 tickets to a special pre-launch reception Sept. 19, 2015 at 6 pm.

Softcover Edition - $35

Panel discussion at 7:20 pm • Live music by The SchottsOriginal art on display • Snacks provided by the Bank Cafe

The original art will also be on display at Creemore’ s Log Cabin during the Creemore Festival of the Arts October 3 & 4

Pre-orders available now at Curiosity House Books 178 Mill St. Creemore or curiosityhousebooks.com

by Trina Berlo Among the new faces at Nottawasaga Creemore Public School this week is principal Alison Golding.

Golding comes to Creemore from Alliston Union Public School where she was vice principal.

She said she looks forward to learning about the school and broader community in her role as principal.

“I like to be in the classroom,” said Golding. “I consider myself a co-learner, learning alongside teachers and students.”

A teacher since 2001, Golding, who has a music degree, started out as a music teacher but ended up teaching special education in all grades.

Golding said she first enrolled in the courses necessary to become a principal thinking the knowledge would apply to her work in the classroom, not necessarily intending to move into administration.

“When I started getting into the conversations more deeply, it made me want to become an administrator and make a difference on a different level,” she said.

Golding said she has developed an interest in technology and its applications in education.

She hopes to bring technological initiatives with which she has had some success at past schools to NCPS, such as producing morning announcements as videos that are posted online and launching a student led technology team that would see students responding to help desk tickets and teaching staff about technological tools – such as Google docs – that could be used in class.

She is active on social media, including Facebook and Twitter (@ncpscreemore) and sees it as an important communication tool.

She said the school is a hub in the community and it is important to share what’s going on.

Golding is also encouraging people who want to form partnerships to get in touch.

“I am really looking forward to being here,” she

said. “It’s a lovely little community and I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. My door is open.”

Alison Golding

NcPs welcomes new principalPublic health nurses at the Simcoe Muskoka

District Health Unit are contacting parents with babies ages six to 24 months to request their participation in a survey about how families in Simcoe Muskoka feed their babies.

The information gathered from this survey will assist the health unit in planning infant feeding programs and services to better meet the needs of families across Simcoe Muskoka. The survey runs until Oct. 2.

Participation is voluntary, and all responses are strictly confidential.

For more information about the survey, call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or visit simcoemuskokahealth.org.

Ambassadors wanted for GNE

Survey underway to help plan infant feeding programs

The Great Northern Exhibition will be hosting its annual ambassador competition at the fall fair on Friday, Sept. 25.

The Senior Ambassador and Junior Ambassador get to participate in amazing opportunities through the year to enhance their agricultural knowledge, meet new people, and further their public speaking skills. The Senior Ambassador division is open to males and females who will be between the ages of 18-23 by August 2016.

The Junior Ambassador division is open to males and females who will be in grades 6-8 during this coming school year.

The ambassadors get to represent the Great Northern Exhibition at many different conferences, parades, meetings, and other community events.

If you would like more information about this program and/or would like to enter please contact Jenn McCarl at 705-607-1097, Maureen McLeod at 705-466-5531 or Melissa Ferguson at 705-331-7554.


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by Alex HargraveNew Lowell Knights won an OBA ‘AA’ provincial title after going undefeated in the tournament-style championship held at Kendal on the weekend.

The title game saw the hometown favourite Kendal club take on the Knights. The game however was no contest with New Lowell easily winning 11-1. It was such a mismatch that the mercy rule came into play after the fifth inning.

New Lowell, who are also currently embroiled in a fight for a North Dufferin Baseball League championship with Ivy, played a total of five games and was considerably better than the tourney’s competition, defeating Welland 13-2 in the opener, Kendal 11-0 in the third round and Vaughan 5-1 in semi-finals’ action. The only game that was close was Game 2 when the Knights clipped Peterborough 6-5.

In the previous three seasons, the NDBL team has reached the finals only to watch the opposition hoist the trophy.

The win is the first provincial championship since 1993 when New Lowell won a senior ‘D’ title.

The Aurora Jays also attended the ‘AA’ tournament but bowed out after two games losing to Peterborough 17-3 and Welland 14-5.

Clearview Orioles was another NDBL team vying for provincial honours at the ‘A’ tournament. They made it to the semi-finals being eliminated by Welland 6-2. The Orioles started on the right foot

Contributed photo

The New Lowell Knights won the 2015 OBA ‘AA’ championship over the weekend with a perfect 5-0 record. Pictured, back row, left to right: coach Pete Kinghan, Todd VanLieshout, Brandon Norrie, Todd Patton, Todd Gowan, Trevor Martin, Brent LaRose, assistant coach Jake Nicholson, Allan Brownridge, Jesse Metheral, Jesse McIntyre. Front row: Dale Lightheart, Andrew Willmetts, Brett Millsap, Chris Greer, Ryan Bartley, Steve Baldry, Sean Thompson, Chad Purchase and Sean Connor.

New lowell knights win oba aa championshipwith a 7-0 win over Woodslee and followed with an 8-3 victory over Courtright, they received a bye for the third round. In their next game, Clearview suffered their first loss to a strong Kincardine team 9-3 but still advanced to the semi-finals because of the double knockout rule. A total of six league teams attended the ‘B’ tournament. The Bolton Dodgers was the best of the bunch making the final four.

Both the Creemore Braves and Barons competed at that level too. The Barons won their first two games over Ivy, 4-1, and Bolton, 4-3, then subsequently lost the next two to Wyoming, 9-0, and Bolton, 4-2, to end their dream. The Braves defeated Forest, 4-1, lost to Fort Erie 6-0, picked up a 11-4 win over Harrow and packed their bags after a 3-1 loss to Merritton.

Ivy Leafs and Midland Indians both lost their first two games while the Lisle Astros earned a 4-3 win over Merritton after eight innings in their opener, suffered a 5-0 loss to Wyoming and were eliminated by Bolton.

At the ‘C’ level championship, the Barrie Angels were finalists losing in the championship game to a strong Mitchell team, 7-4.

The Orangeville Giants also had a good showing competing in five games before being knocked out of contention.

A special thank you to the North Dufferin Baseball League management for having the results readily available on their website.

Steve Hepburn/The Perfect Image Photography

chaMPs On the weekend of Aug 22-23 the South Simcoe Minor Baseball league had its year-end playoff tournament for the PeeWee age in Beeton. The New Lowell Knights went 5 and 1, defeating Midland 8-7 for the championship. Pictured is David Thompson, Evan MacKay, Matthew Hinchey, Tristan Goodfellow, Tyler Bryan, Chancellor Stamp, Liam Reynolds, Brady Eggleton, Josh Bryan, Aiden Hepburn, Zak Hayward, Dresdon Dupuis, absent: Brayden Peacock, Jacob Longfield. Coach: Trevor Harris, Asst Coaches: Chris Hayward, Kevin Eggleton, Dan Longfield, manager: Rachelle Reynolds.

Step into history at the fifth annual Festival at Fort Willow on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Willow Conservation Area in Springwater Township.

Historical re-enactors will bring to life the daily activities of British soldiers, camp followers and First Nations people living in Simcoe County in the early 19th century.

Visitors can muster-up and march in the King’s army, learn about traditional blacksmithing, carpentry and candle making, and listen to the cannons roar. New this year, coureurs de bois will be at the fort to tell the story of the fur trade in the region.

Admission is free. Artisan crafts will be available for sale. Visitors are reminded that there is no parking at Fort Willow. Free parking and shuttle bus to-and-from the site are available at the Grenfel Community Hall at 1989 Sunnidale Road. For more information on the Festival at Fort Willow, visit www.nvca.on.ca.

Festival at Fort Willow


Weekend Weather

Friday, September 11Cloudy with showersHigh 20 Low 13Wind NW 20 km/hPOP 60%

Saturday, September 12A mix of sun and cloudsHigh 17 Low 12Wind N 15 km/hPOP 30%

Sunday, September 13Chance of a showerHigh 17 Low 13Wind N 15 km/hPOP 40%

Games&FUN

Find this week’s answer in Classifieds

by Ken Thornton

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

Rusty, during dinner at Chez Michel's

last night, you just sat and

T R S D E AI know Spike,

I was so impressed!

Sudoku by

Barbara Simpson

8 5 3 17 2 9

1 47 6 5 3

6 9 2 84 5

2 5 75 3 6 4

8 6 9 5 4 3 7 2 14 7 5 8 2 1 6 9 32 3 1 7 6 9 4 8 59 8 7 6 1 5 3 4 23 5 2 4 8 7 1 6 91 4 6 9 3 2 8 5 77 1 4 2 9 8 5 3 66 2 3 1 5 4 9 7 85 9 8 3 7 6 2 1 4 ACROSS 1. Short sound a bell makes 5. Like salsa10. Become taller14. Popular cookie15. Marsh plant16. Time long past17. Melville novel18. Muslim name for God19. Stubborn one20. Recorded on the cash register22. Chinese zodiac sign24. Addition column26. Winnie-the-___27. Alike in some way31. Russian house35. Animal with cloven hoofs36. Cereal grass37. Suited to a servant38. Line where edges join40. Make laugh42. Likewise43. Most unfriendly45. Decompose46. Bed and breakfast47. Strong but unclear feeling48. Having made no will51. First light in the east53. Fly upward54. Lighthouse56. Landlocked republic in central

Africa60. Soil good for plants to grow in61. Jewish religious leader64. Having two parts65. Wight for one66. Pig’s nose67. Collection of Old Norse poems68. Golf ball pegs69. Pull one’s leg

Canadian Criss Cross

Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page.

59. Of wings60. Ignited62. Snake that squeezes its prey63. Transport schoolchildren

70. Stand up on the hind legs

DOWN 1. Place for a knob 2. Village in central Alberta 3. Its atomic number is 10 4. One followed by 100 zeros 5. One wrongly blamed 6. Comrade 7. Unwell 8. Tools used to hold things

tightly 9. Exclamation of excitement10. Field day for equestrians11. Bluenose designer12. Paris suburb13. Like Willie Winkie21. Numero ___23. Place where lines cross on a

graph25. “___ I” (Gershwin song)27. Orbital point28. Nephew’s sister29. For a second time30. Driver’s 18032. Eyelashes33. Is without34. Single-handedly37. Rock from outer space39. Titles of married Frenchwomen41. Drunkards44. Gunlock catch48. Not right in the head49. Attended as a spectator50. Merchant52. Most awful54. Play the part of55. Fit and strong57. In the buff58. Bit of baby talk

September 11, 2015

Fred’s Funnies

Answer on Classifieds page

Why does the milking stool only have three legs?

The cow has the udder.

Submitted by Milly Johne from Maxwell.


Pet Care

Auto MechanicAccountant

Member of the Certified General

Accountants of Ontario

Ramona A. Greer CGACertified General Accountant

7351 Hwy 26, Stayner

(705) 428-2171

LawyerGeneral Practise

of LawMediation and Alternative

Dispute Resolution

www.ferrislaw.ca

190 Mill StreetT 705-466-3888

John L. Ferris

Megan L. Celhoffer

Animal CareAlternative Energy

Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343

Valley auto & techRepairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!

Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator

Safety’s & Fuel Injection218 Main Street,

Stayner

General ContractingRenovations & Repairs

Drywall • Painting Carpentry • Tile Work

Masonry • RoofingMake one call - we do it all

Over 30 years experienceNeil I McAvoy 705.466.3804

Contractor

Rentals

7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131

Susan’sGroomingSalon

31 Caroline St. E East entranceOPEN Monday to Friday

(705) 466-3746

PROFESSIONAL GROOMING FOR ALL BREEDS

T. NASH

Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

PLUMBING

(705) 466-5807Licensed and insured

Plumber

Custom Ironwork

Wrought Iron CreationsCustom Iron Work

Design • Welding • Refinishing Tubo and Tyler Kueper

ironbutterfly.ca705-466-2846

Iron Butterfly

PlumberMachine Shop Facility

8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to FridayBook ahead for Saturday ServiceDon Brearey or Gloria Howie

705-466-2149

• Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs• Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates

WeldingWeldingServices

705-466-3334

Party PlannerCountry Wedding &

Event Facilitator705 888 8072

[email protected]

fredmills.ca

• Service Directory •

Gravity Sun Powersolar generation

for energy savings and incomeprofessionally designed and

installedJeff Williams • 466-5741

Computer Repairs

RON’S CERAMIC TILESKitchens, Bathrooms, Entranceways

Fireplaces, BacksplashesIndoor/Outdoor work

Ron Briere Tilesetter/Installer705-466-6462 • [email protected]

Free Estimates

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COMPUDOCSERVICES

Complete IT Support705-434-8236

[email protected]

Horses

TOWINGTowing at its best!

For all your towing and recovery needs!

Kells Service Centre80 High Street, Collingwood

(705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404

Towing

Easy on the EyesExterior Painting

BARNS • FENCES • HOUSES • EQUIPMENTSANDBLASTING & PRESSURE WASHING

(705) 791-5478

FREE QUOTESHANDYMAN WORK

NEIGHBOURLY SERVICE

BARN ROOFING

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Painting

Gardening

3 Seasons Garden CareExperienced gardeners offering custom service

519.938.6197

Swept Away• Chimney Cleaning• Maintenance• Annual Inspections

Roger Maes

705-435-8503

Chimney Sweep

Chrissy JacksonOwner/manager/certified barefoot trimmer

758397 2nd Line East • Mulmur519.938.1019

[email protected]

SKY BLUE EQUESTRIANBoarding/training/lessons

Earlier this week we had our monthly Rama bus trip and winners of the 50/50 draws on the bus were Florine Edwards and Orley Dunstan.

Christ Church Batteaux is again presenting a delicious roast beef dinner Sept. 12, with sittings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Next week Sept. 17 is our monthly potluck lunch at noon sharp.

Carol Tymchuk, Lois Walker, Marion Kelly and Leona Hartling have birthdays in September and we sang Happy Birthday.

The Le i su re Time C lub o f Collingwood is having a bid euchre tournament Saturday, Sept. 19, with lunch at noon and cards at 1 p.m. There are lucky draws, share the

wealth and paid moon shots. Registration starts at 11 a.m. or you may register in advance by calling 705-445-9685 during the day or 705-444-2475 in the evenings.

There were 39 members out for cards and lucky draws were won by Lois

Walker, Marg Hennessy, Maggie Kambanis, Lillian Hiltz, Dave Smith, Gayle Gordon, Alinda Bishop, Eileen Nash, Marion Kelly, Barb Cudmore, Marg Falls and Irma Flack.

Eight moon shots were played by Barb Cudmore, Art Bishop, Lillian Hiltz, Morris Tymchuk, Roy Veinot and the travel prize went to Jim Rigney with three moon shots.

Winners at cards were Lillian Hiltz, 311; Eileen Nash, 272; Art Bishop,

270; Marcia Cameron, 269 and low went to Jim Ferguson, 60.

An elderly couple went to a restaurant for breakfast, where there was a special with two eggs, bacon and toast.

The gentleman ordered this special while his wife wanted only the bacon and toast.

The waitress informed her that she could not have the breakfast without the eggs. After much discussion over the matter the lady agreed to have the eggs and when asked how she would like them done she replied raw and in the shell.

When the waitress asked what she planned to do with the eggs, she replied she would take them home and bake a cake. Really, do not mess with the elderly.

A company in the United States hired

Evelyn WARDEN

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Christ Church Batteaux hosts roast beef dinner Sept. 12a new CEO and this gentleman and wanting to make a good impression said he would rid the company of all slackers.

On his first day he went into the factory and saw a young man standing around. He approached this young man and asked how much he made per week. The reply was $400. Asking him to wait, the CEO went to his office and returned with $1,600 and handing it to the young man said, “here is four weeks wages now leave. You do not work here anymore”.

After this the CEO asked the other employees what the young man did there, to which they replied, “Oh he just delivers pizza and was only waiting to get paid.”

Remember: Respect is for those who deserve it, not for those who demand it.

The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County is calling on local residents, community groups and businesses to take part in the 20th annual Coffee Break this September.

This popular do-it-yourself event is the Society’s primary fundraiser. Anyone can host a Coffee Break – individuals, clubs, or businesses – at home, at work, at church or at a public venue.

Traditionally participants exchange a cup of coffee for a donation on behalf of the Society. Retail locations can also participate by selling our coffee

cup cutouts for a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County. These cutouts can be signed by the customer and displayed by the business to demonstrate support.

“The annual Coffee Break campaign is a key component of the Alzheimer Society’s fundraising program,” says Debbie Islam, Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County. “The valuable funds raised enable the Alzheimer Society to continue to provide much needed education and support services to over 7,800 persons living with Alzheimer’s

disease and other dementias in Simcoe County, as well as their care partners. We encourage you to host a Coffee Break and make a difference in your community.”

Demand for services is steadily increasing as the number of Canadians with dementia continues to climb. An estimated 1.4 million Canadians will be affected by 2031. This number does not take into account the thousands of Canadians who will be directly impacted as caregivers for these individuals. The aging population will compound this trend as the risk

for dementia doubles every five years after age 65.

While Coffee Break officially kicks off Sept. 17, participants can host an event any time during the month and into October. It can be as simple or elaborate as they like, from organizing corporate challenges and holding trivia nights, to hosting a bake sale – be creative! All funds raised will stay in Simcoe County to provide support in our communities.

For more information, visit www.coffeebreaksimcoe.com or call 705-722-1066 ext. 229.

Host a Coffee Break this month in support of the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County


EChO Classifieds 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

Spike & Rusty: STARED

8 5 3 17 2 9

1 47 6 5 3

6 9 2 84 5

2 5 75 3 6 4

8 6 9 5 4 3 7 2 14 7 5 8 2 1 6 9 32 3 1 7 6 9 4 8 59 8 7 6 1 5 3 4 23 5 2 4 8 7 1 6 91 4 6 9 3 2 8 5 77 1 4 2 9 8 5 3 66 2 3 1 5 4 9 7 85 9 8 3 7 6 2 1 4

This week’s answers

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 – hardwood, dry & well seasoned. $340 per bush cord. Delivery available. Call 705-888-3043.

CHICKENS – Banty chickens for sale. Roosters & hens. 4 Silky roosters for sale. Call 705-888-3043.

yarD salESaturday, September 12: Yard Sale at 28 Edward Street East from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Housewares, Christmas, frames and much more.

hElP WaNtEDHandyman wanted. Creemore area. Call 416-305-4171.

Mylar and Loretas in Singhampton is now hiring for fall and winter seasons, Kitchen help, line cooks, servers, bar tender, hostess. Call 705-445-1247 or apply with resume.

Local landscape company hiring energetic Landscape Labourer for the remainder of the 2015 season. Required immediately – 5 days/week. Heavy lifting required, experience preferred, equipment knowledge an asset. Wages based on work experience. Also hiring for next season – April 1, 2016. Contact 705-466-2007 or email [email protected].

Apple Packers – Full & Part-time. Apply to Glen Huron Apples or call 705-888-6791 or email [email protected].

Order Picker/Selector Wanted. Part-time afternoons. Applicants must be comfortable handling cases up to 40lbs or greater. Forklift certification preferred. Please apply to Glen Huron Apples by calling 705-888-6791 or emailing [email protected].

rENtal

Great OFFICE SPACE available. Perfect for studio/office and meeting clients. Reception area, kitchenette and private. Across the street from the Echo at 8 Caroline Street West. Available October 1st. $200-$250 heat/hydro included as well as internet. Contact Sandra at 705-791-6053 or [email protected] if interested.

aFtEr school art

AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAM at Mill Street Art Studio - Creemore. Register early! 8 week sessions $80. Ages 5 to 11. First session starts September 15. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Healthy snacks & supplies included. Visit our website for more details or call Sue at 705-727-6161. www.millstreetartstudio.com 148A Mill Street, Creemore

aUctIoNFirearms & Militaria Auction

Saturday, September 19th@9:30amNew Lowell Royal Canadian LegionPhoenix Auctions and Appraisals

705-446-9797For more information, please visit:

www.phoenixauctionsandappraisals.com

sErVIcEs

Experienced Computer Technician new to the community and ready to help with your home computer. Specializing in upgrades, anti-virus and general trouble shooting. Contact Brad at 705-434-8236 or email [email protected].

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 and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Booking for 2015 for interior painting/wall papering. Call for free estimate 705-466-2356.

Rod the Window Cleaner – You deserve a clear view! Residential. Commercial. Staging. All windows welcome. Call Rod Grabham at 705-351-0768. References on request.

horsEsThis year, the Cosack family is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peace Valley Ranch in Mulmur. Check us out for Horse Boarding & Training, Trail & Ranch Riding. www.Rawhide-Adventures.on.ca. 519-925-0152.

thaNk yoUWe would like to extend a heartfelt thank you, to all who attended our BBQ. We are grateful for your support toward our community. A special thank you to Tupling Farms for donating the potatoes. As well we appreciate the pies, pickles and vegetables that were contributed. Once again our youth excelled with their talent. A huge thank you to all. Knox Church Dunedin

Thank you to the Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary. A big thank you for your generous donation to St. John's United Church. The money will go towards our Greening Project.

DoG & PoNy shoW

The Avening Hall invites you to participate in The Small Halls Dog and Pony Show on Saturday, October 3.

Enter your dog in a competition for longest ears, longest tail, cutest dog, best trick, dog and owner look-alike and more. Over $1000 in prizes to be won, provided by Stayner Pet Centre. Registration between 9:30 and 9:55 a.m. Show starts at 10 a.m.

The Pony portion of the show begins at 11:15 a.m. and will be presented by the South Georgian Bay Miniature Horse Club.

Those not entering are encouraged to come cheer on their favourite animal. For full details see aveninghall.com, [email protected] or call Sara at 705-466-9906.

DEath NotIcE

PIFHER, Deanna (nee. Slessor) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in her 76th year. Deanna, loved and loving wife of George and proud mother of Marsha Pifher (Darren Holmes). Forever cherished by her grandchildren Scott and Erika. Daughter of the late Harry and Helen Slessor, she is survived by her brother Ron (Pat) Slessor and sister-in-law Irene; predeceased by brother Victor. Visitation was held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Fawcett Funeral Home – Collingwood Chapel. Funeral service took place on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Trinity United Church, Collingwood. Interment at Stayner Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lupus Foundation of Ontario or General & Marine Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Deanna’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

DEath NotIcEsVAIL, Bertha passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket in her 89th year. Bertha is predeceased by her husband Kevin and son Leo Vail. Forever loved by her daughters Brenda (Doug) Salomone and Linda Vail and grandchildren Kevin, Chad, Julie and Melanie. Survived by her sister Anita Halleran; predeceased by 13 brothers and sisters. Bertha will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and extended family. A service of remembrance was at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel on Thursday, September 10, 2015. Interment at Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines. In lieu of flower, donations to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital would be appreciated. Friends may visit Bertha’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

GODIN, Gertrude ‘Geri’ passed away peacefully at Main St. Terrace with family by her side on Friday, September 4, 2015 in her 85th year. Geri, is predeceased by her beloved husband Joe (2009). She will be forever loved by her daughter Michelle and her husband Ron. Survived by her brother Ted (Joan) sister Merna (Harry) brother Ross (Sandra) and sister Sharron (Tom). A private family service will be held. Interment at Creemore Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toronto East General Hospital Foundation. Friends may visit Geri’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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VOLuNTeeR OppORTuNiTieSThe Township of Clearview is currently seeking applications from individuals who are interested in becoming a member on the following Boards:

• Stayner Cemetery Board• Lavender Cemetery Board• Nottawa Hall Board• Sunnidale Winterama Board

All interested persons are required to submit an application, available at www.clearview.ca or at the Clearview Administration Centre, 217 Gideon St., Stayner, ON L0M 1S0

All applications must be received by Friday, September 18th, 2015.

For further information, please contact:

Pamela Fettes, Director of Legislative Services/ClerkTownship of ClearviewPO Box 200Stayner, ON, L0M [email protected], 705-428-6230 ext. 224

The Township of Clearview will be receivingRequest for Proposals (RFP) for:

Dog pound Services

RFPs are available on the Township’s website www.clearview.ca or at the Clearview Township Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner during regular office hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Respondents are requested to submit two (2) sealed proposals clearly marked as RFp Dog pound Services.

Request for Proposals for the above will be accepted by the undersigned until:

Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 12:00 noon local time

Please be advised that the lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

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Celebration of queen elizabeth’s ReignOn Monday September 14, 2015 please join Council and Staff to celebrate the singular longevity of Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Reign during our regular Council Meeting.

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Sarah Tuck, Administrative Assistant to the CAO and Mayor Township of Clearview (705) 428-6230 ext. 245, [email protected]

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by Trina BerloA new community group focused on alleviating poverty in Clearview Township, while fostering and developing community spirit is hosting the Stayner Fall Festival.

It is one of the first initiatives of the newly formed Clearview Community Outreach. The organization’s executive d i rec tor i s Clayton Culham , an associate pastor at Clearview Community Church. The outreach group is a project of the church community but is its own entity.

“It allows us to do the goodwill stuff we want to do but it allows us to do it a bit easier and not as a religious institution,” said Culham.

The f i rs t task of Clearview Community Outreach is to complete an informal community needs assessment and members have been meeting with community leaders to learn more about the issues.

“The needs assessment is to help us make an educated decision on what our programs and services will be and how we can do it in a smart way… if we are just treating a symptom of the larger issue and not a root cause then we are not really doing long-term effective programming, we are just doing crisis management. There is a place for crisis management but there is also a place for preventative programs and things that get to the source of the problems

and root issues and work on those to see things change,” said Culham

About one-third into the assessment, he said there is an awareness of poverty issues in Clearview but there is a lack of knowledge of the services in the area.

“It’s kind of a communication breakdown between who needs it and who is helping,” said Culham.

The festival, he said, aims to drum up community spirit and raise awareness about Clearview Community Outreach.

“It’s an opportunity to treat our community to a fun day of activities and fun stuff. We are doing our best to appeal to every age demographic,” said Culham. “If we can develop connections with Clearview Community Outreach and the community and for people to build relationships and friendships then we are doing okay”.

The Stayner Fall Festival takes place at Stayner Bible Conference Grounds from 12:30 p.m. until about 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. Admission is free.

There will be games, lazer tag, a bouncy castle, live music, crafts, balloon animals and a build-your-own scarecrow activity.

Magician Sawyer Bullock will be performing at 1 p.m. At 2 p.m. there will be a celebrity soccer game vs Stayner Collegiate Institute and a basketball tournament at 4 p.m.

Stayner Bible Conference Grounds is located at 240 Scott St.

Clearview Community Outreach plans Stayner Fall Festival

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