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Friday, April 7, 2017 Vol. 17 No. 15

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You are invited to join us for The Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society`s

Annual General Meeting Sunday, April 9 at 1:30 p.m.

at Station on the GreenFollowed by a screening of

Creemore Springs: The Inside Story plus Q&A with John Wiggins and a few

other folks from the Brewerystarting at 2:30 p.m.

Feel free to enjoy all or part of the afternoon with us.

Popcorn and beverages will be served.

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Choir performs wartime music

The New Lowell Legion is hosting hypnotist Adam Graeme on Friday, April 21.

The family-friendly show begins at 8 p.m. Admission costs $10 in advance and $12 at the door for adults and $5 in advance and $7 at the door for youth 12 and under. Proceeds go the Legion. For tickets and information call 705-424-1621 or drop in to the Legion on Friday nights.

The Stayner Lions Club is presenting an evening with spiritual medium Chris Stillar on Saturday, April 22.

The event is a fundraiser for the club’s community projects.

The event includes a Q&A session and opportunities to experience random messages from “the other side”.

Tickets cost $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

The seminar runs from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Stayner Arena. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

For more information call Sandra Squire at 705-428-6316.

Tickets are available at Stayner Home Hardware and Torn Pages.

The Treblemakers are performing a concert in Creemore this Saturday, April 8, featuring music of the 1920s to the 1940s: Remembering the War Years, featuring special guests Susan Connolly on violin and bass, and percussionist Quammie Williams. The choir is directed by Penelope Dale, accompanied by Rich Maddock.

The concert is at the Creemore Legion, beginning at 2 p.m.

Free will offerings accepted. For more information and to order

advance tickets, contact Penelope Dale at 705-352-4595 or [email protected].

by Trina Berlo Clearview Community Church is branching out, bringing a weekly Sunday service to Creemore starting April 16.

The majority of the weekly sermons will be delivered by Clayton Culham, who grew up in Creemore. He will be the campus pastor, while lead pastor for both branches of Clearview Community Church Tony DenBok will be in Creemore once a month. Culham said the two pastors will coordinate their sermons in order to keep a common thread between the two churches.

Culham has been at Clearview Community Church for two years, running missions, training small group leaders, discipleship, and leading a mid-week service. He also runs the Creemore Kids Club, held the last Friday of the month at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School. He said between 15 and 20 youth in Grades 1-8 attend each month to play games in the school gymnasium.

“We see a need for another communication of what church is about,” said Culham. “We run into a lot of families in Creemore that have expressed a need for help and we want to help support them and help them

by Trina Berlo Looking to support students in the upcoming school year, RAY’s Place is offering scholarships to those in post secondary school and exploring ways to support younger students as they choose a career path.

RAY’s Place scholarships are available to students in Clearview and Mulmur Townships and applications are now available at Collingwood Collegiate Institute, Stayner Collegiate Institute, Jean Vanier Catholic High School and Centre Dufferin District

High School in Shelburne. Since the scholarship program began

in 2012, RAY’s Place has awarded 12 scholarships and 23 bursaries, totalling more than $250,000.

For the coming school year, there is at least one full university scholarship and $4,000 in bursaries available for the next academic year but Chair Doug Mills said he is hoping there will be more. Eligible students must have an academic average of 80 per cent or higher and demonstrate a financial need. More than 60 applications were

considered during the past two years. Mills said RAY’s Place is launching

a new fundraising campaign. “We have not gone out to the

community for two years,” he said. “We wanted to stand back and reassess what we wanted to do.”

The organization was founded as a resource for youth, named for its Rent-A-Youth program (RAY).

In addition to collecting scholarships and other fundraising, RAY’s Place continues to connect young people

New Lowell Legion hosts hypnotist

Lions host medium

New church comes to Creemore

RAY's Place builds scholarship fund

(See “RAYʼs” on page 3)

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Clayton Culham is the campus pastor at the new Creemore branch of Clearview Community Church, offering Sunday services at Station on the Green.(See “Services” on page 3)

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This Weekend

Monday, April 10• Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the

Huron Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Visit www.gbbcc.com for more information.

Wednesday, April 12• Huronia West OPP Public Consultation Session

to encourage public input into its new strategic plan for 2017-2019 for safer communities. At Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• American Woodcocks Excursion. Meet at the Little Lake Parking Lot, Barrie, at 7:30 p.m. This intriguing bird is hard to find except at dawn or dusk in springtime. Wear rubber boots, bug repellent, flashlight. Moderate walk ends by 9:30 p.m. Presented by Brereton Field Naturalists Club. Call Ian at 705-727-4004 for more info.

Thursday, April 13• Maundy Thursday Church Services - see page 5.• St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church,

Creemore, will be open between 5 pm and 10 pm for Silent Vigil. Pick the time of your choice and give to Jesus one hour.

• Georgian Bay Photography Club Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement Residence Theatre Room, 57 Trott Blvd., Collingwood. Guest speaker is Ariel Estulin about Photography After Dark. Free for members, $10 for non-members at door. www.georgianbayphotographyclub.com.

Friday, April 14 Good Friday• Creemore Echo office closed today.• Good Friday Church Services - see page 5.• A Happy Easter at Horningʼs Mills. Pancake

Breakfast at 9 a.m. Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Crafts, face painting, "Party Safari" Petting Zoo, and more. Adults $5, kids free. 14 Mill Street.

• Easter Eggstravaganza at Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) Animal Shelter, 549 Tenth Line, Collingwood, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter crafts and treats, cat room story time, Easter egg hunt, GTHS Alumni Dogs, responsible pet ownership seminar, giant Easter bunny raffle. Call 705-445-5204 or [email protected] for more info.

Saturday, April 15• Devil’s Glen’s Locals Day at Devil’s Glen Country

Club from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 Lift Tickets for adults and $10 for children & students will be offered to local residents. Call 705-445-4890 for more info.

Saturday, April 29• Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction at New

Lowell Legion, 5357 County Rd 9, New Lowell, from 5 to 7 p.m. 1944 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps will be hosting this fundraiser. Adults $10, children $5. Email Koni Jones at [email protected] or call Amy Lawrence at 705-994-3899.

Saturday, May 13• High Tea & Bake Sale at St. John’s United

Church, 192 Mill Street, Creemore. Celebrate Mother’s Day in an old-fashioned way. 2 sittings at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Enjoy tea, fancy sandwiches, scones, and treats for $10. Enjoy the experience even more by dressing in high tea fashion. Event will include a bake sale table. Tickets available by calling Lynn at 705-466-3125 or Marilyn at 705-466-6864. Fundraising proceeds will be going towards church hall renovations.

• Easter Creemore Farmers’ Market at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Easter Craft with darci-que and emily at Hillview Cellar, 151 Mill Street, Creemore, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also balloon animals. Music & goodies! Candles are in too! All $12 and under.

• 90th Birthday Come and Go Tea for Dave Smith at Creemore Legion from 1 to 4 p.m. A celebration of 90 years! Family and friends are invited to attend. Best wishes only! 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore.

Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday• Easter Sunday Church Services - see page 5.• Easter Sunrise Breakfast, following the Easter

Sunrise Service at Eagle's Chapel, from 8 to 9 a.m. at St. John's United Church Hall, Creemore. Eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, toast & drinks. $6. All are welcome.

Friday, April 21• Creemore Curling Club Annual General Meeting

and Wind-up Dinner at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore starting at 5:30 p.m. Dinner tickets ($25) can be purchased from a member of the Executive. For info call Adam Verstegen at 705-607-2326. Open to the public.

• The Beckett’s in Concert. An evening of old time fiddling, step dancing & country music! Presented by Stayner Heritage Society. 7:30 p.m. at Clearview Community Church, 1070 Cty Rd 42, Stayner. Adults $20 or $25 at the door. Children (under 12) $10. For tickets call Myrna at 705-428-2540 or visit Barb’s Clothes Closet.

Saturday, April 22• Dunedin's Annual Fisherman’s Breakfast &

Bake Sale at Dunedin Hall, 8994 County Rd 9 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The event has marked the opening of fishing season for 30 years, and attracts hundreds of people for its great home-cooked breakfast and spectacular baked goods.

• BMFA Juried Art Show Opening Reception at 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, from 1 to 3 p.m. More than 200 submissions! Our jurors are Sue Miller, Ron DeBoer and Juliet Jancso this year. Show runs from April 12 to May 28. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 to 5 and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Call 705-445-3430 or [email protected] for more info.

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Upcoming Events

Friday, April 7 to Saturday, April 8• Last two chances to see Tipling Stage Company's

Gaslight, Patrick Hamilton’s sinister tale of psychological manipulation, at Grace Tipling Hall, Shelburne. Tickets $15 at Shelburne Town Hall or www.tiplingstagecompany.com.

Friday, April 7• The Door’s Annual Dinner Theatre at Evangelical

Missionary Church, 202 Ontario St, Stayner at 6:30 p.m. Original theatre and a wonderful meal in support of The Door Youth Programs. For more information or tickets call 705-428-3733.

Saturday, April 8• Open House at Georgian College, John DiPoce

South Georgian Bay Campus, 499 Raglan Street, Collingwood from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come find out about all the courses offered at this campus. www.georgiancollege.ca/news-events/all-events/spring-open-house/ to rsvp or call 705-445-2961.

• Rational Expressions Gallery Closing Reception from 2 to 4:30 p.m. for the current show Voices. The show was a fundraiser for My Friendʼs House and a cheque will be presented during the reception. All welcome. Call 705-441-6625 for more information.

• The Treblemakers Adult Community Choir in Concert at 2 p.m. at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West. “Sing, Sing, Sing! The Music of the 20s to 40s: Remembering the War Years.” featuring hits from the 1920s to the 1940s. Free but a valid ticket is required to enter. Contact the choir’s Music Director, Penelope Dale, at [email protected] or at 705-352-4595. Free will donation.

• Know it all Ball at Duntroon Hall, 9025 Cty Rd 91, Duntroon, from 7 to 10 p.m. To book a table please call Debbie at 705-445-7681. Event starts at 6 p.m. Questions begin at 7 p.m. Tables of eight, please bring snacks for your table. Don’t forget to study up for the night! $10 per person entry fee.

Saturday, April 8 & Sun. April 9• Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival at Tiffin

Centre, 8195 8th Line, Utopia from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Call 705-424-1479 for more information.

• Easter Open House Tea Party at 21 Elizabeth St. E., Creemore (across from the medical centre) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Tea & cupcake. Teddy bears & dolls available for purchase. A fundraiser to support kids attending Camp Mini-Yo-We. Children welcome too. Presented by We ROCK (Raise Our Community’s Kindness). Call Barbara LaFleshe at 905-544-9283 for more info.

• Quilt Show at Tiny Twp Community Centre, 91 Conc. 8 E. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hosted by Georgian Bay Quilters Guild. Quilts, vendors, tea room, door prizes, demos. $5. www.gbqg.ca for info and better directions.

Sunday, April 9• Palm Sunday Church Services - see page 5.• Sunnidale Corners Hall Pancake Breakfast at

Sunnidale Corners Hall, 12391 County Rd 10, Stayner from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hungry Man $8, Adults $5, Children $3. Preschool age - free. Call 705-428-0598 for more info.

• Enjoy this remarkable spring at Lilactree Farm Garden from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in South Mulmur. Adonis, crocus, cyclamen, eranthis, snowdrops, snowflakes, iris and much more. Details, directions call 519-925-5577 or [email protected].

• PHAHS Annual General Meeting at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline Street East, at 1:30 p.m. followed by a screening of Creemore Springs: The Inside Story and a Q&A with John Wiggins starting at 2:30 p.m. Join for some or all of the afternoon. www.phahs.ca.

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looking for work with people who need help with odd jobs, but the organization no longer acts as a middleman.

It is also working on reaching students in Grade 7 and 8, to offer resources for career planning.

“We are trying to create an awareness of what’s out there and might be out there in terms of employment opportunities,” said Mills. “With robotics and artificial intelligence, where labour can be replaced by

get healthy.”Good hea l th could re fe r to

spirituality, relationships, finances, or any other area of one’s life.

Clearview Community Church offers a casual, contemporary approach to religion, geared to people who have never gone to church or have gotten away from church for whatever reason.

“It’s going to be different. It’s not a church created for Christians,” said Culham. “People who have had no faith exposure or haven’t for a long time can walk in and feel really comfortable.”

He said the church offers a come-as-you-are casual atmosphere, with contemporary music that is upbeat and engaging. The church also uses various media, like video, as teaching methods.

There are 270 members at the Stayner church, said Culham. About 25 of those, for various reasons, have indicated they wish to transition to Creemore.

Services will be held at Station on the Green from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a weekly social time.

“We want people to connect and form positive relationships and friendships and that time really helps,” said Culham.

Creemore will offer a full children’s program, geared to different age groups. A crew will roll up every Sunday with a mobile unit and transform the Station into a place of worship and space for children.

“We will transform it every week to be the best possible space for children, to make them comfortable,” said Culham.

For more informat ion, v is i t c3creemore.com.

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The 150 in Mulmur committee, celebrating Canada’s milestone birthday throughout 2017, hosted Maple Madness at Four M Maple Company in Mulmur April 1. Cooks were on the ball and kept a steady supply of delicious pancakes and sausages for the hungry guests. Guests were able to walk through the sugar bush and see how sap is collected and spend time in the sugar shack to learn how maple syrup is made. Organizers thank everyone who came out and enjoyed the fun.

technology, it eventually will be.” Gone are the days of being able to

get a general arts degree and being able to easily find work, said Mills, however service industries are growing.

“We need to be more proactive,” he said.

So, whereas RAY’s Place used to connect with youth through the work program, volunteers are now hoping to connect through seminars, if there is enough interest.

“We are just another resource for

youth, along with schools and parents,” said Mills. He said, “If you don’t think five years out, there is no career path planned and who knows where you’ll end up?”

For information about RAY’s Place, including scholarships, donations and summer work, visit www.raysplaceyrc.com or call 705-466-3663 and leave a message. Send donations to PO Box 2052, Creemore, ON, L0M 1G0. Ray’s Place AGM at the Station, Sunday April 23 at 3 p.m. All welcome.

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Mulmur Township is holding a Town Hall Meeting on April 8 at the Mulmur Township Office from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There will be presentations about secondary dwellings, Better in Mulmur and Canada 150 Celebrations.

Is Mulmur on track? Roundtable breakout sessions with council and a candid Q&A.

One o f t he B lue Moun ta in Foundation of the Art’s signature events, the juried art show, is April 12 to May 28, with an opening reception from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, from 1 to 3.

This year’s jurors are Sue Miller, Juliet Jancso and Ron DeBoer.

They will choose the winners from

Mulmur Town Hall April 8

BMFA juried art show opens April 12more than 200 submissions.

The 37th Annual Juried Art Show is at The Arts Centre, located at 163 Hurontario St., in Collingwood. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.

Contact 705-445-3430 or [email protected]. Visit www.bmfa.on.ca.

RAY's Place connecting through education


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Wear pink April 12, support bullying prevention

The Creemore Echo is pleased to be taking part in Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School’s Paint the Town Pink event on April 12.

During the scavenger hunt style event, being called Creemore Amazing Race Pink Edition 2017, about 100 students in Grades 4-8 will be participating in various activities and challenges at the school and in the downtown area.

April 12 marks the International Day of Pink, when communities unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, and all forms of bullying.

The International Day of Pink resulted from an incident in Nova Scotia when two straight high school students saw a gay student wearing a pink shirt being bullied. “The students intervened, but wanted to do more to prevent homophobic and transphobic bullying. They decided to purchase pink shirts, and a few days later got everyone at school to arrive wearing pink, standing in solidarity. The result was that an entire school took a stand and began working together to prevent homophobic and transphobic bullying,” states International Day of Pink officials.

“Each year, on the second Wednesday of April, millions of people wear pink and take a stand. The Day of Pink is a symbol, a spark, that empowers and inspires youth across Canada to create amazing social change.”

The campaign does more than raise awareness about bullying in individual schools, it helps youth see beyond their small community and helps prepare them for the wider world with an open heart.

The scavenger hunt reinforces the need for teamwork and inclusiveness while appreciating individuality and teaching bullying prevention.

Next Wednesday, students will be out on the street in supervised groups, making stops at the library and participating businesses.

This is a great event because it grew out of a student led initiative. Last year, students received a provincial grant to organize the first annual Paint the Town Pink in Creemore and this year it has evolved.

Students will be out on the town from about 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 1:40 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to wear pink that day in support of the event. The Day of Pink is about committing to being open minded, accepting differences and learning to respect each other.

Editor: Listen up fellow Ontarians. Kathleen Wynne is

once again wasting our tax dollars advertising the fact that she is giving us relief on our hydro bills. Wrong… She is robbing Peter (John Q Public) to pay Paul.

This means our hydro bills will go down but our taxes will go up exponentially.

Short-term gain for long-term pain. One person alone perhaps will not make a

difference but thousands of people calling the Premier’s office can and will make a difference.

This also affects people who rent homes or

apartments because what affects your landlord’s bottom line will be passed along to you in the form of higher rent.

This mess was exacerbated by the McGuinty and Wynne governments.

We are paying for their incompetence. Those ugly white wind mills that the government

is backing with our money will one day be obsolete hunks of rusty junk on our skyline when subsidy money runs out.

Please stand up and be counted. Catherine Collins, New Lowell.

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hydro, short-term gain for long-term painSubmitted by Colleen Stamp


On the night before He died, Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane praying. Jesus expressed disappointment in His disciples, saying, “Could you not watch with me one hour?”

On Thursday, April 13 St. Andrew’s Maple Cross

Presbyterian Church, Creemore will be open between

5 pm and 10 pm for Silent Vigil. Pick the time of your choiceand give to Jesus one hour.

Waving palmsCrowds cheered,Jesus riding a colt,Jerusalem neared.Precepts expounded,Awesome demands,“To love one another”Was Christ’s demand.Bread broken,Wine poured,This in remembrance Required the Lord.Intense prayer,Disciples slept,Gethsemane’s anguish.Christ’s vigil kept.Judas betrayed,Guards arrested,Taken to Caiaphas,Christ sorely tested.Pilate confronted,The mob accused,And Jesus horrendously Abused.Insulted by Herod,Shouts of crucify,And the Lord was ledAway to die.Bruised, suffering,Jostling throng,Though Calvary loomed,The Lord pressed on.Imminent death,By crucifixion,“King of the Jews”Was their inscription.Pierced, harassed,Excruciating pain,For the whole world’s sinsThe “Lamb” was slain.Linen wrappings, Guarded tomb,A stone securedThe darkened gloom.Sunday sunrise,Empty grave,Christ Jesus livesMankind to save.Holy Spirit promised,Commission given,Then Jesus ascended To the Father in Heaven.“Watch, Pray!”In preparation,For Christ’s returnAnd restoration.

Written by Florence E. Bremner 1990

The Road to Calvary… and Beyond

E a s t e r S e r v i c e sSunday, April 9 Palm Sunday• Palm Sunday Service at Clearview Community Church, Stayner at 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. • Palm/Passion Sunday. Service at New Lowell United Church at 9:45 a.m. and at St. John's United, Creemore, at 11 a.m.• Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. with Chris Grey.• Service at Salvation Army Hope Acres at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tos TL.• Palm Sunday Service at St. Patrick's Catholic, Stayner, at noon. • Palm Sunday Service at St. Luke's Anglican Church at 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, April 11• Confession from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner.

Thursday, April 13 Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday• Holy Thursday Service of Holy Eucharist as we remember the Last Supper at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at noon. • St . Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore will be open between 5 and 10 p.m. for a Silent Vigil. Pick the time of your choice & give Jesus one hour.• Holy Maundy Thursday Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 7 p.m. • Mass of the Last Supper at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 7 p.m. Adoration until 11 p.m.

Being a member of the Creemore Cat Ladies I am often asked how many cats are living in colonies.

Good question, although we try to keep track of all the comings and goings of the cat clans, it can be as challenging as counting the jellybeans in a quart jar.

We look for tell ing physical indicators such as, one with the flat tail, one with the odd eye, one with half a tail, you get my gist.

One thing we do know is that we keep trying to trap, so that we can get the cats spayed or neutered (spay is for the females, males get neutered).

There is a low cost spay and neuter clinic in Barrie which handles

both dogs and cats, but, unfortunately they are so busy the wait time can be a little overwhelming.

Mostly because people in general don’t think of getting their animals “fixed” until they go into heat.

A female cat in heat can be extremely annoying. It is at this stage that most cats get dumped.

Male cats also tend to get dumped when they become sexually active, usually when they know there is a female in heat within a mile or so.

Males tend to wander, get into vicious fights and develop a very irritating habit of spraying urine around their territory.

Friday, April 14 Good Friday• Good Friday Service at St. James Anglican, Clougher-Lisle, at 9:30 a.m.• Good Friday Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. Sermon is “Good Friday Gifts?”.• Good Friday Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 10 a.m. Holy Friday Liturgy.• Good Friday Service at Salvation Army Hope Acres at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tos TL.• Good Friday Service at New Lowell United Church at 11 a.m. • Good Friday Service at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian at 11 a.m. • Good Friday Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 11:15 p.m. • Good Friday Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 2 p.m. Station of the Cross.• Good Friday Service at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 3 p.m. Day of Fasting & Abstinence.• Good Friday Service at Clearview Community Church, Stayner at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 15• Easter Vigil at St. Noel Chabanel Mission, 133 Dunkerron Ave., Wasaga Beach at 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday• Easter Sunrise Service at the Eagle Chapel, 3627 5th Line at 7 a.m. (southwest of Creemore heading out Caroline Street West. • Following the service, Easter Breakfast at St. John’s United Church Hall at 8 a.m. $6.

• Easter Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 10 a.m. • Service at St. James Anglican Church, Clougher-Lisle, at 9:30 a.m.• Communion Service at Mansfield Prebyterian Church at 9:30 a.m.• Easter Sunday Service at Clearview Community Church, Stayner at 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. • United Church of Canada Communion Services – New Lowell United Church at 9:45 a.m. & St. John’s United, Creemore at 11 a.m.• Service at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore, at 10 a.m. • Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. Sermon is “Gifts in the Garden”.• Easter Worship Service at Stayner Brethren in Christ Church at 10 a.m. Easter Brunch will follow service. All are welcome. • Easter Service at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Nottawa, at 10:30 a.m. • Easter Worship Service at Clearview Community Church-Creemore at Station on the Green, Creemore at 10 a.m. Includes complete children’s program. c3creemore.com• Service at Salvation Army Hope Acres at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tos TL.• Service at Creemore Baptist Church at 11 a.m.• Easter Holy Eucharist at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 11:15 a.m. • Easter Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 11 a.m.

To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi:705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected]

So, Creemore Cats has teamed up with Georgian Triangle Humane Society to offer low cost spay and neutering at local small animal vets.

Bellbrae in Collingwood and Stayner Vet Services in, yes, Stayner are the two clinics involved. This service is geared more towards lower income families who want to do the right thing by having their cat spayed or neutered.

For more information you can visit the Creemore Cats Facebook page or contact the Georgian Triangle Humane Service at 705-445-5204.

I strongly encourage you to look into getting your cat spayed or neutered, or the answer to the question of how many cats are living in the colonies might be, “How many fish live in the sea?”

CatFLACK

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by Trina Berlo Destiny Scott , a young singer/songwriter, was recently taken on a very important errand. She was taken to a music shop where she was invited to pick out a guitar and it didn’t take long for a blonde acoustic to catch her attention.

The guitar is a gift for the talented young songstress facilitated by caring adults in her life, Kellie Casey and Jacqui Jesso. Scott has yet to learn how to play the guitar, but she is already teaching herself a few chords and lessons have been arranged. The gift was made possible thanks to a donation from the Creemore and Area Ratepayers Association.

Events were set in motion recently when Scott shared her songs and lyrics with her teacher.

Scott, 17, lives independently and works full-time to support herself. She is enrolled at Collingwood Collegiate Institute and participates in the supervised alternative learning program, which is about reengaging students with education and exploring future opportunities. The student retention program is designed to transition students under 18 who are legally required to be in school back into the classroom or into adult learning.

“So often students, when they get to this point in their school career, have struggled for a number of years with barriers that are often no fault of their

own, just situational… and she stood out as somebody who really needed to be able to use her strengths. Often

students who struggle with attending school don’t see the other things they are good at,” said Casey.

Casey is a Simcoe County District Board teacher who works out of four high schools as an education outreach teacher. The supervised alternative learning program can include community service, counselling, employment and academics.

“The program has her exploring future opportunities and this ties in quite nicely with her dream of being a musician one day,” said Casey.

When Destiny performed an original song a cappella, Casey was really

impressed with her ability to sing without music. She told her teacher she didn’t have much choice because she didn’t have a guitar and didn’t know how to play, revealing that was her true dream, to learn to play the guitar and perform her music.

Casey contacted Creemore resident Tony Fry the next day because twice before he had helped students through RAY’s Place.

Scott has been holding down two jobs for quite some time, said Casey. She is a valued, hard working employee and is very committed to getting an

Contributed photos

Creemore and Area Ratepayers Association were able to make a dream come true for Destiny Scott (centre), who has a desire to learn to play the guitar in order to advance her aspirations as a singer songwriter. She is pictured with Kellie Casey (left) and Jacqui Jesso who arranged for the donation of the guitar and lessons.

(See “Gift” on page 7)

CARA gives the gift of music, helps build on strengths6 • The Creemore eCho • Friday, April 7, 2017

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education and plans on going to college one day.Scott said she has wanted to learn how to play

guitar for a decade. “I love the sound and the release it gives me, it’s

wonderful,” said Scott. “It’s almost like singing for me letting out inner emotion and channeling it to something productive, something good.”

She said music is somewhat therapeutic and she writes lyrics that are very personal. Quite a few songs are about her grandmother who died last year.

Scott, at the encouragement of her teacher, plans to perform one of her songs at the GNE.

“I love this guitar. It means the world to me. I am a very emotional person and I need some sort of vent and this guitar allows me to do that, it allows me to vent all of my emotion into something productive and something I can share with others,” said Scott.

Casey said she sees the guitar as a symbol of hope. “I have worked with Tony in the past with students

who are exceptional and stand out in certain areas,” said Casey.

In two other instances, Fry facilitated through RAY’s Place high level piano testing for one student and employment for another.

Fry said he was always in touch with Casey while he was at RAY’s Place, when it was open as a youth resource centre, which was open to students.

When Casey told Fry about Scott’s talent and her desire to learn how to play the guitar, Fry pitched it to CARA, of which he is treasurer.

“She’s such a bright kid and such a wonderful candidate for this,” said Fry.

CARA decided to make a $500 donation to cover the price of the guitar and accouterment.

“Her resiliency is going to carry her a long way for sure,” said Casey.

Each year, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers a variety of summer programs to over 2,000 students.

Registration opens on April 10 for the SCDSB’s 2017 summer school courses.

New summer school credit courses are available this July through face-to face classes and eLearning delivery.

This year, the SCDSB is offering full credit Grade 9 and 10 courses. All face-to-face courses are held at Bear Creek Secondary School in Barrie, July 4-28 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Limited school bus transportation is provided from all areas of Simcoe County.

“Our summer school options give students the opportunity to get closer to achieving their academic goals,” says Hanne nielsen, SCDSB principal of Adult and Continuing Education.

“Options include traditional face-to-face classroom instruction, as well as online learning. Students have an opportunity to find a course that is right for them.”

Summer school program details can be found at www.thelearningcentres.com.

Students can also get information from their school or from any of the SCDSB’s Learning Centres. Online registration for current SCDSB students is available through the student portal.

E-Learning registration is supported through high school guidance offices.

Students outside of the SCDSB can register using the forms on the Learning Centres website.


SCDSB summer school registration opens April 10Gift fulfills decade long dream

More news and events online at

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APRIL EVENTS

I n 1 8 6 7 , the year our C a n a d i a n n a t i o n w a s f o r m e d , m y g r e a t grandparents, G e o r g e a n d E s t h e r (Gowan) Webster lived beside the river at the south end of Mill Street in Creemore. Esther was a short, plump redhead and her husband was thin and wiry, a result of his days spent at carpentry and running the mills. The young couple had three little boys, and a fourth son to be born the next spring, my grandfather. I guess he could be called a Confederation baby.

Creemore had its beginnings about 20 years previous to 1867. It was a result of George’s big brother’s energy and vision. Big brother’s name was Edward, an ambitious man. But in 1862 he and his family left Creemore in disgrace. He had borrowed too much money to make his dreams a reality and had to declare bankruptcy.

Although Edward Webster was gone, Creemore continued to be a bustling and growing village. Granted, the place was small. Most buildings were clustered beside the river on both sides at the end of the main street. On the south side, where everything began, were mills, a blacksmith, a house and barn and some small factories such as the one that made beds and chairs. With the south hill presenting a barrier, growth naturally developed northward.

The future of Creemore looked good. Farms in the area were being settled and the people had needs not met on their plot of land. Farmers who wanted to sell their produce had to haul it to Stayner where it could be shipped from the new train station. A train through Creemore was still a dream. But most needs were met in the village. Bolster’s new store at the north-east corner of Mill and Edward Streets was large and accommodating. It also contained the post office. A fine school was built just up the hill on the Fourth Line to the south. The Anglican church was in the same locality beside the cemetery. A longer walk on Sunday morning was required for the Presbyterians. Their church was way up the south hill in the locality called Purple Hill. Three persuasions of Methodists had small frame buildings to the north of the busy centre. The Baptists had travelling missionaries that visited from time to time.

To get from one place to another

bridges were essential. At the time they were wooden and built low to the water.

Spring floods often washed them away so that new ones were required each year. Roads were narrow dirt trails. The main part of Creemore that we know today was a cedar swamp, so travel could be difficult.

It is doubtful if much of a celebration was planned for July 1, 1867. The Fathers of Confederation were so far away. Newspapers did come by the infrequent mail but who would have time to read the during the long summer days?

The main cause for celebration in that era was the 12th of July. All efforts were focused on that date. The Glorious Twelfth celebrated the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland and was very important for the members of the Loyal Orange Lodge. It was the one event that prompted hard working farmers to leave their haying. Vehicles could be seen from the earliest morning hours making their way to the village. The buggies and wagons held the whole family dressed in their best and packed among them was a hefty picnic lunch.

The village was alive with fluttering flags and banners and various drum and fife bands could be heard practising their best pieces.

But likely July 1st was just another working day.

Today, up on the cemetery hill George and Esther lie at rest in a grave that overlooks all of Creemore. The little village they knew has grown and flourished. They would hardly recognize it.

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This is the school attended by Creemoreʼs children in 1867. It was located across the road from the cemetery. The reason for its dilapidated appearance is because it had been closed for several years. The new four-room school built on the corner of Collingwood and Caroline streets had replaced it.

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Saturday, April 8Sunny High 8 Low 0Wind NW 15 km/hPOP 20%

Sunday, April 9Cloudy with showers High 16 Low 12Wind S 20 km/hPOP 40%

Games&FUN

Find this week’s answer on page 11

by Ken Thornton

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

Here's a good one, Rusty, Moses was asked one day how he made his tea?

Oh, I know this one, W H S B R E E it!

Ha! Ha! Ha!That's called a gotcha, Spike.

Sudoku by

Barbara Simpson

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4 72 3 99 6 3 1

8 6 79 5

5 1 77 8 3

6 9 3 8 4 5 7 1 25 2 7 1 3 9 4 6 84 8 1 6 2 7 5 9 32 7 5 3 8 1 9 4 69 6 4 7 5 2 8 3 13 1 8 4 9 6 2 5 77 3 2 9 6 4 1 8 58 5 9 2 1 3 6 7 41 4 6 5 7 8 3 2 9

Canadian Criss Cross

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

April 7, 2017

Fred’s Funnies

Answer on page 11

ACROSS 1. Arabian garments 5. Tiny arachnid 9. Truck parts13. He played for the Maple Leafs

and Canucks14. Old-womanish16. “The Boogeyman” director

Lommel17. “Dies ___”18. Computer operating system19. “___ Three Lives”20. Cambodia’s neighbour22. Woman in movies24. Either of two books of the New

Testament26. When the sky is dark29. Rids of dirt30. Deuterium discoverer31. ___ kwon do32. Snuggle contently36. Handbag hue37. 100 cts.38. Title of respect in the Ottoman

Empire39. Tire contents40. Feel uncomfortable42. Wish one hadn’t43. Hotspot offering44. Brought up for debate46. Who Paris abducted47. Things collected as souvenirs50. Noisy partying51. Take the witness stand55. Maple tree genus56. Swedish songwriter and

producer58. Saintly symbol59. Tape machines: abbr.

60. Winged elm61. Mild oath62. Make less difficult63. Does something wrong64. Duty roster

DOWN 1. Tel ___ 2. She starred in The Bridge of

San Luis Rey 3. Wings in zoology 4. Not detailed 5. Pertaining to the cheek 6. Unfriendly 7. Its atomic number is 50 8. Solution of solvent and

dissolved matter 9. Armoured breastplate10. Canadian manager of musical

artists11. Make the sign of the cross

over12. Caesar and Viscious15. Turn in for replacement21. Negative word23. Ringworm25. One of MLB’s divisions: abbr.26. Sundae topping, for some27. Jordan’s neighbour28. Knee, in anatomy31. Day after today33. Plane section34. Period between birth and

death35. Poetic name for Ireland37. Babies do it38. Try out for a role41. Absorb deeply42. Jewish title of respect

43. Meteorological conditions45. Weasel relatives46. Belonging to that guy47. Place that attracts people48. Real last name of Canadian

wrestler Lance Storm

49. Soft, meshed fabrics50. Be delirious52. Main antagonist in “Othello”53. Emptied of air54. Skywalker’s teacher57. Letter after upsilon

In a Catholic school cafeteria, a nun places a note in front of a pile of apples, “Only take one. God is

watching.” Further down the line is a pile of cookies. A little boy makes his own note, “Take all you want. God is

watching the apples.”


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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

The Foundation Fighting Blindness is a Canadian health charity and we will be hosting a Cycle for Sight Creemore Spring Brewery Event on Saturday, June 24 from 6 are seeking volunteers so assist with:Setting up signs; Registering riders and collecting donations; Manning refreshment stations; Set up and Clean up crew; and cheering riders en route. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/7HFNWLY to apply.

Creemore Farmers’ Market is looking for student or community volunteers to help out on Saturday mornings at our vibrant community market to help out the market manager by assisting vendors to put up and take down their canopies, put out signs, and help vendors with simple requests. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please download and fill in our volunteer application on our website and email it to [email protected]

Welcome back from the south Art and Alinda Bishop.

There are two fundraisers for the support of the Sunnidale Community Hall, with a pancake breakfast on April 19 and Euchre on April 22.

The Batteaux ACW is presenting a Blossom Spring Tea from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 22. There will be many unique treasures along with wonderful baking.

We had a good turnout for cards and 50/50 draws were won by Evelyn Warden, Phyllis Seed, Karl Seifert, Marion Kelly, Wilma Zeggil and Bob Mcnicole.

Four moon shots were played by Evelyn Warden, Morris Tymchuk, Pat Winger with the travel prize to Marjorie Thomson.

Winners at cards were Leona Hartling, 286; Lillian Hiltz, 282;

Wilma Zeggil, 276; Ted underhill, 276; with low to Ray Leighton, 110. Carol Tymchuk was in the lucky chair.

She was beautiful, but not like those in magazines, she was beautiful for the way she thought. She was

beautiful for that sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved. She was beautiful for her ability to make other people smile even though she was sad. No, she wasn’t beautiful for something as temporary as her looks. She was beautiful deep down in her soul. I believe everyone is beautiful.

Remember: Take care of your thoughts when you’re alone and take care of your words when you’re with people.

Evelyn Warden reports on the weekly meetings of Big Heart Seniors.

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PhOTOS WANTED

Do you have an old photo from in and around Creemore that you would like to share with the community in the Creemore Echo? Drop in with your photo and we would love to run it in the paper. We will scan it and return it to you right away.

Join the Georgian Triangle Humane Society at its animal shelter for Easter Crafts and Treats, Cat Room Story Time, Easter Egg Hunt, GTHS Alumni Dogs, Responsible Pet Ownership Seminar and Giant Easter Bunny Raffle

during the Easter Eggstravaganza Friday April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shelter is located at 549 Tenth Line, Collingwood.

Contact 705-445-5204 or visit www.gths.ca.

GThS hosts Easter Eggstravaganza

The free prenatal classes offered by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) have proven so popular that the health unit is now offering online classes to supplement it’s in-person classes.

“Attendance at our prenatal classes has more than doubled in the last five years, so to manage some of that demand, we’re offering a series of online classes,” said Lori Webel-Edgar, Reproductive Health Manager at the health unit. “The online classes not only contain all of the elements of the in-person classes, they offer availability for parents-to-be who aren’t able to get to our in-person classes or prefer to learn at their own pace and at a more convenient time.”

Inc luded in the c lasses a re information on labour and birth, comfort measures, medical procedures, newborns, after the baby comes, breastfeeding and much more.

Online prenatal classes, which are particularly helpful for pregnant women who can’t attend classes because of transportation or scheduling conflicts, provide an opportunity for parents-to-be to choose the information that interests them, to learn at their own place, and to learn when and where they are most comfortable.

Visit www.smdhu.org/prenatalclass.

Prenatal classes available online


Kidd Family Auctionswww.kiddfamilyauctions.com

for more details or to make an absentee bid.• April 8, 10 a.m. Sportsman Auction. **Accepting firearms consignments now. Creemore Arena Hall, 218 Collingwood St.• April 28, 10 a.m. Equipment Consignment County Road 21, West of 4th Line, Melancthon.• May 13, 10 a.m. The Once-a-Tree Store Close-out Auction, 936577 Airport Rd, Mansfield. [email protected] 519-938-7499

[email protected] 519-938-1315

EChO Classifieds Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email [email protected],$17 + hst for 25 words or less

CELEBRATION

90th Birthday Come and Go Tea for Dave Smith on Saturday, April 15 at Creemore Legion from 1 to 4 p.m. A celebration of 90 years! Family and friends are invited to attend. Best wishes only! 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore.

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.

RENTALS

One bedroom apartment for rent. No pets. No smoking. First & last required. $750 heat & hydro included. Available April 1. Call 705-466-3559 and leave a message.

Main/bottom floor two bedroom apartment. No smoking. No pets. 149 Mill Street, Creemore. Available May 1. Call 705-466-3635. Leave message.

SERVICES

Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

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.

Spring is finally here! You deserve a clear view. Call Rod the Window Cleaner. Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request.

Local estate gardener looking for clients. Over 15 years experience. Call 519-216-9373.

Hey! Do you need help with lawn cutting, snow removal, spring/fall clean up, odd jobs, dump runs and more? Servicing the Collingwood, Stayner & Creemore area. Call Tristian at 705-888-7092. References on request.

hORSESLooking for a new place to board your horse? Peace Valley Ranch offers riding trails across 200 acres, an indoor arena, large outdoor riding corral, & on-site horse trainers. A non-competitive & relaxed learning environment, with a focus on building the partnership between you & your horse. Outdoor pasture board including all amenities offered at $300 + hst monthly. Also offer Snow Bird boarding for the winter, retirement board, and box stalls. Call 519-925- 6628. We’d love to meet you and your horse! www.rawhide-adventures.on.ca.

WRITERS GROUP

A Writers Group is starting next Tuesday, April 11 at Creemore Library at 7 p.m. If you would like to chat with like-minded writers, get unbiased critiques, share ideas, please join. No charge. Email [email protected] for more information.

hELP WANTED

Mothers Helper Wanted For July & August Seeking help with kids ages 10 - 15 and housekeeping for summer near Glen Huron. Drivers License required. email [email protected].

Seasonal Tractor Driver required to assist in spring field work. Close to Creemore. For further information call Mike at 705-818-3237.

WANTED

Because we are celebrating 50 years at Creemore Nottawasaga Public School, Helen Blackburn is looking for School Board record books that belonged to the one room schools in this area. I would like to write about the decisions to close these little schools. Perhaps you have one lying long forgotten in some cupboard. Please call Helen at 705-466-5195 or send a message to [email protected].

The Creemore Echo Classifieds

Next Week’s Advertising Deadline:

Contact us by Monday at 5 p.m. to place your ad in next weekʼs edition as we will be publishing

one day early due to Good Friday

Call 705-466-9906 or [email protected].

$17 plus hst for 25 words or less.

Spike & Rusty: HEBREWS

3 8 42 3 6

4 72 3 99 6 3 1

8 6 79 5

5 1 77 8 3

6 9 3 8 4 5 7 1 25 2 7 1 3 9 4 6 84 8 1 6 2 7 5 9 32 7 5 3 8 1 9 4 69 6 4 7 5 2 8 3 13 1 8 4 9 6 2 5 77 3 2 9 6 4 1 8 58 5 9 2 1 3 6 7 41 4 6 5 7 8 3 2 9

This week’s answers

Lumber • PlywoodTrusses • Windows

Roofing • SidingFence Supplies • CulvertsCedar Posts • Railway TiesFuel Delivery •Oil FurnacesLawn & Garden Supplies

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BUILDING SUPPLY

Bob Severn Auction RegisterPh: 519-925-2091

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AUCTIONS

Local Building & Farm Supply Firm requires:

• a person with lumber yard experience for inside Counter Sales & Contractor Sales. Also: • part-time or full-time Office Help• part-time Farm Help• part-time Delivery Truck HelpApply to Hamilton Bros., Glen HuronPhone: 705-466-2244 fax: [email protected]

DEATh NOTICE

WEBB, Richard Joseph James passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the age of 70. Rick of Wasaga Beach, predeceased by his first wife Joanne Hill and his dear partner Heather Lackie. Father of Sharon (Darren) Anderson, Brent Webb and the late Rick Webb. Brother of Dan Webb (Brenda), Joyce McQuay (Wayne) and Ann Fagan (Pete). Richard will also be missed by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and special friends Christina and Charles. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home, Wasaga Beach. To sign the Book of Memories, log on to www.carruthersdavidson.com.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

HANS COSACKCelebration of LifeSaturday April 8, 2017

St. Patrick's Catholic Church(Hwy #10 north of Shelburne, turn Right on 280 Sideroad)

2 p.m.

Come and Go Receptionat Shelburne Ag Centre

377 William St. Shelburne3 to 6 p.m.

**Please note the time change from the original announcement

“Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.”

-Amelia Josephine Barr

IN MEMORIAM

DixOn, Pamela – April 8, 2015Remembering a wonderful friend,

Missing you, Allison & Smudge

DINING

Fish and Chips Fridays at Affairs Bakery Cafe. Beer battered halibut, fresh cut fries, homemade coleslaw. Dine in or take out. Beginning Friday, February 17. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. each Friday to Easter. Call 705-466-5621.

Huge important Estate Auction,

Fri. April 14 at 10 a.m. for the Late James & Ada O’Brien at Currie’s Truck Centre, 2 Currie Drive, Barrie. (off Hwy 26/Bayfield St N.) Magnificent collections of glass, china, furnishings and collectibles. AUTO - 1968 Olds Cutlass 442 2 DR hardtop. 500 pcs of early Cornflower, 100 cups and saucers, inc Shelly, Royal Nippon, flowered Stoneware etc. Lg Clock collection inc’g Pequegnot, Grandfather, Wall & Mantle clocks. 60 lg boxes of fine China and Glass, Crystal, Canadiana, Dresden, Copper Lustre, cut & pressed glass. Silver in’g Early Tea Service and Stirling. Distinctive Antique Furnishings, in’g China and Curio Cabinets, Spool Bed, 2 spectacular r’nd glass China Cabinets, Secretary Desks, Shaker Cupboards, early School Desk, Victorian Parlour Suite & pcs, Buffets & Servers, ass’t chairs. Handsome washstands, dressers, chests, blanket boxes, Trunks, pine pces, Tea Wagon, Bathroom Set. Distinctive Bedroom, Dining and Kitchen suites and furnishings. Major and small Appliances. Lg collection of early sealers, in’g Beaver. Collection of Coins from 1939, in’g US. Assorted Lamps, Art Work, Paintings, Bedding, linens and handy work, fine Tables, Sports Memorabilia, in’g Bobby Orr Hockey Game, Inuit Soapstone pces, large Mirror, Sculptures, Figure “Sever” signed by Austin Proden. AUTO -1968 Olds Cutlass 442 2 DR hardtop 42086 miles, black w/white vinyl roof. California original (all documents to prove). New 455 block engine. Too many other features to list. Terms on Car: $1000.00 CASH Deposit at time of car auction. The O’Briens, from Pembroke, collected for over 50 years. Several Ottawa Valley pieces. Their family home sold recently in less than 2 weeks. All contents were carefully packed prior to Auction listing and stored in 2 tractor trailers, so expect many hidden gems and pleasant surprises. Terms: Cash or Debit. Viewing one hour prior to sale. REMARKS: Anyone who appreciates fine furnishings and collectibles will enjoy this Auction. GRAHAM ALLEn Auctioneer

705-790-4109Pics at theauctionadvertiser.com

or auctionsontario.ca


Prime RibThurs to Sun night

Brunch until 4 p.m. dailyPrivate rooms available

Grey County Road 124, Singhampton, ONCall for reservations (705) 445-1247

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.clearview.caCommunications are available in alternative formats upon request.

NoticeThe Township of Clearview will be receiving Request for Proposals (RFP) for:

installation of Banners and Flags

RFP for the above will be accepted by the undersigned until:

Wednesday April 26, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

RFP forms are available at the Township Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner during business hours or on the website at: www.clearview.ca

Sealed envelopes clearly marked with RFP - installation of Banners and Flags on forms supplied by Clearview Township will be received.

The lowest or any RFP will not necessarily be accepted.

Submit completed RFP to:

Sarah tuckAdministrative Assistant to the CAO and MayorTownship of ClearviewBox 200, 217 Gideon St.Stayner, ON L0M 1S0705-428-6230 ext. 245

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Midwest Metals had a large turnout for its MTO OPP Information Night in Stayner on April 4 when contractors, farmers and transporters were learned of new transportation laws, and received a dangerous goods update.

The provincial government and the OPP are reminding people in Dufferin County to take extra care not to attract bears to their neighbourhood. In some parts of the province, this year’s mild winter means black bears are coming out of hibernation early. Taking simple precautions can help prevent black bears from visiting your community.

Human-bear interactions are related to the availability of bears’ natural food sources. When natural food sources are unavailable, black bears will search for other food. Items such as garbage and bird feed can draw bears to populated areas. Take care by: Storing garbage in waste containers with tight-fitting lids; Putting out garbage only on the morning of pickup; Filling bird feeders, including seed, suet and nectar only during the winter when bears are hibernating; Cleaning food residue and removing grease from outdoor barbecue grills after each use; Keeping pet food indoors.

A bear that enters a populated area isn’t necessarily a threat, but it is important to know who to call during a bear encounter. If a bear is posing an immediate threat to public safety by exhibiting threatening or aggressive

behaviour, call 911 or your local police.For non-emergencies, the province

operates a toll-free Bear Wise reporting line (1-866-514-2327) 24/7 from April 1 to Nov. 30 to provide the public with information and best practices.

Be bear wise as hibernation ends

Two Simcoe County District School Board teachers will be presented provincial awards this month.

They have won Art Teacher of the Year in Ontario for 2017; Jamila Monahan, the Program and Innovation IRT, has been named the Ontario Art Education Association (OAEA) Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Chuck Baker, Arts Leader at Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School, is the Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Nominated by Jane Dewar and Steph Dunn respectively, Monahan and Baker were chosen for this award by two adjudicators who have experience in art gallery education and public school boards.

OAEA is the provincial art teachers group that provides leadership and advocacy for the development and support of visual arts/media arts in education in Ontario. Founded in the early 1940s, over the years OAEA has developed into the main advocacy group for better visual art education in the province of Ontario. OAEA has organized conferences on important topics in visual art for teachers every year.

In recent years, OAEA developed a series of awards that recognize the significant contribution of outstanding individuals to the student experience in art education. Four awards are given out, for elementary, secondary, post secondary and community art, to honour those individuals who have made a difference to the lives and educational experience of their students.

The awards will be presented April 21 at the Ontario Institute for Study in Education (OISE) Library as part of the opening event in the OAEA 2017 Art Conference.

Local arts teachers win awards

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