Friday, November 18, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 47

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Offensive ManoeuvreHockey players speak at budget meeting

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Simcoe-Grey MP and Conservative Party leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is enhancing security after a security alarm sounded at her Clearview Township home last Friday night.

“I have received a number of threats during the course of my time in public life,” said Leitch in a public statement released Sunday. “They are, nevertheless, disquieting. This weekend, I was notified by a volunteer in our local riding association that someone was purporting to know my address and was offering it up online to anyone who was interested in doing me harm. ”

She said she met with police on the evening of Nov. 11 after having reported the threat.

“Later that night, at approximately 1:55 a.m., my home alarm sounded. I called 911 and left the house. On leaving my house, I noticed that the garage lights were on. These lights are never left on. I waited across the road from my house for the OPP to arrive. When police arrived, they reviewed my property with me and checked my alarm system. In our review of the garage, we found that the lights had been turned off subsequent to my leaving the house and before the police arrived. Fortunately, there was no intruder present. My house was found to be secure. The entry closest to the garage was found to have been the trigger for the alarm.

“The officers speculated that someone trying to gain entry could have set the alarm off. The police left me locked in for the night.

“The alarm sounded again at approximately 3 a.m., but that appeared to be a fault in the system causing the alarm.

“I am grateful to the OPP for their professionalism and diligence.

“My campaign team is taking further steps at my expense to enhance security at my home and on the campaign.”

by Trina BerloFinishing touches are being made to the Clearview Youth Centre as it prepares for its grand opening.

Renovations are complete, the painting is done and the set-up is underway. Last week, eight surplus computers were donated from the County of Simcoe CAO’s office. Some of those computers will be setup at workstations throughout the centre, where youth can do homework, search for jobs or watch YouTube. Others will be setup in three private offices that can be used for meetings with counselors and tutors and as a quiet workspace. A large area in the back of the youth centre is set up as a lounge with sofas, televisions, video games, a kitchenette, musical instruments and a pool table. In addition to regular after school drop-in hours, The Door and Big Brothers Big Sisters will be using the space for its programming.

The youth centre has been a labour

of love for Clearview Township Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, who originally pitched the idea to council. He set out to create a safe drug-free, bully-free environment for youth 12-18 that would offer positive social interactions and opportunities for personal development. Burton has spearheaded the initiative and with council approval, set up a committee to oversee the creation of the centre. He said the committee has been putting in a lot of hours, doing what work they can to fix up the leased space at 7458 Highway 26, to keep renovation costs as low as possible. Burton said he has outfitted the centre with more than $1,000 in LED lighting, which he donated through his company. Committee members and youth have also been painting and fixing up furniture.

“It has taken a little longer than I thought,” said Burton. “It has been a lot of work. I have been here a lot of nights

working, along with other committee members and the youth.”

Initially $100,000 was set aside for the youth centre with $78,000 of that earmarked to pay the lease over three years but accessibility renovations in the range of $34,000 put the project cost up. To meet accessibility standards, the youth centre has one gendre neutral washroom and a second that doubles as a wheelchair accessible washroom.

Onsite counselling will be offered through the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Elizabeth Fry Society. Burton said the three meeting rooms have been fitted with windows to provide a safe environment for counsellors and youth. Burton says there will always be a youth centre coordinator on site when meetings and programs are being held.

Until a permanent coordinator is hired, committee member Michael Fish has volunteered to fill the role, to

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Clearview Township Deputy Mayor Barry Burton and IT coordinator Miglena Valeva accept a donation of surplus computer equipment from the County of Simcoe, delivered by fleet and asset manager Brian Barkley.

Leitch ups security

Clearview Youth Centre opens

(See “Centre” on page 3‘)

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Upcoming Events

• Snowflake Bazaar at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake table, lucky draws, Christmas treasures. Lunch is $8.

Sunday, November 20 • Church Services on page 5.

This WeekendFriday, November 18

• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario Street, Stayner, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Book your appointment at blood.ca.

• Stuffed Pork Loin Dinner at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, 7320 Main Street East, Stayner at 6 p.m. A fundraiser for the church. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and good fellowship. Adults $15, children (12 and under) $7, under 6 free. Call 705-428-2653 or 705-428-6218.

• 50th Birthday Party for Andy Rowbotham (a.k.a. Walt) at Creemore Legion from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. DJ, cash bar & lunch. All welcome! Kids too!

Saturday, November 19• Public Meeting on alternative energy options

in our homes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Monora Park Community Centre. Presented by the Environmental Committee of MC2. Free. All welcome. Visit monomulmur.com for more info.

• Christmas Bazaar at New Lowell United Church, 5227 Cty Rd 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come do some Christmas shopping! Bake table & lots of vendors.

Monday, November 21• Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, Blue

Mountain Branch, Meeting at Trinity United Church, 140 Maple Street, Collingwood. Registration at 11 a.m.

• Creedan Valley Care Community would like to invite the community to join us for a Vendor’s Fair from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Vendors will include: Scentsy, Epicure, 31 Bags, Avon, Steeped Tea, Jamberry Nails, Pampered Chef, Dot and Stella Jewelry, Ron’s Beachwood Crafts and Alberta’s Miscellaneous Menagerie. For more information please call Kim Lattimore at 705-466-3437 ext 103.

Wednesday, November 23• Clearview Youth Centre Opening Celebration

and Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m. with BBQ to follow. 7458 Hwy 26, Stayner.

Friday, November 25• Toonie Lunch at St. Luke`s Anglican Church,

Caroline Street West, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup. Bring a friend and enjoy.

• Seasons in Creemore`s Christmas Open House from 5 to 9 p.m. 168 Mill Street. Come for refreshments while viewing the selection of gifts for all occasions.

• Bingo at New Lowell Legion at 7 p.m. Why not start your holiday season with a win at our Christmas Bingo! Cost varies according to amount of cards purchased. Call 705-424-1621 for more information.

• Utopia Cafe Dinner & Concert with Tamar Ilana at Utopia Hall, 8396 6th Line, Utopia. Guitar, song & flamenco dance. Dinner Buffet at 7

p.m. Concert starts at 8 p.m. Advance tickets $20 (until November 23). Tickets at the door $25. Call 1-877-499-HALL (4255) or visit www.utopiahall.ca.

Saturday, November 26• Christmas Bake & Craft Sale at Nottawa United

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• Dunedin’s Hanging of the Green at Dunedin Hall, 8994 Cty Rd 9 starting at 10 a.m. Come help your friends & neighbours make our village festive! Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies to keep you warm!

• Christmas Bazaar at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3521 County Rd 124, Nottawa, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch includes soup, sandwich, dessert and tea or coffee for $7.

• Bid Euchre Tournament at Collingwood Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood. Registration at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Cards at 1 p.m. Cash prizes. $10 per player. Must be 50+. Call 705-445-9685 for more information.

• Mom to Mom Sale at Hummingbird Montessori School, 1152 Conc. 6 North (.5 km north of Cty Rd 91, between Stayner and Duntroon) from noon to 4 p.m. Many vendors. Bake table & coffee refreshments. Children’s clothing and shoes, outdoor toys and sports equipment, baby equipment, small toys, books, Mom’s clothing and coats. Contact Melissa@melissamcgillvray.com for more info.

• An Evening with Katey Brooks at Utopia Hall, 8396 6th Line, Utopia. Singer-songwriter. Concert starts at 8 p.m. Advance Tickets $20 (until November 24) Tickets at the door $25. Call 1-877-499-HALL(4255) or visit www.utopiahall.ca

Sunday, November 27• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion

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• Joy! A Gospel Christmas Cantata at 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mansfield. Presented by the 30-voice choir, and friends, of Knox Presbyterian Church, Alliston. This new musical work provides a blend of upbeat blues/gospel numbers and familiar Christmas carols. Free will offering. Refreshments to follow the performance.

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Friday, December 2• Creemore’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at

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Saturday, December 3• Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is once

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by Trina Berlo The Creemore Valley Hawks were the first to approach the podium at a Nov. 14 public meeting on the subject of the Clearview Township budget.

Ten-year-old Miles Dempsey could barely be seen behind the podium as he read the letter he wrote to council members. He was inspired to write after he heard on the radio something about the closure of the Creemore arena. During budget deliberations, Councillor Kevin Elwood had proposed taking a closer look at arena expenditures, given that usage is on the decline.

“I think hockey is what makes Creemore fun and the best place to live,” said Dempsey, surrounded by fellow hockey players, all wearing Creemore Valley Hawks jerseys. “If the Creemore arena closes we will never even have a home jersey! I don’t want to play for anyone except Creemore because it has the best spirit, it is small, we have awesome teammates and the best coaches.”

Elwood told the players he didn’t pick on Creemore but arenas are costly for the municipality. He said arenas don’t make any money and the municipality doesn’t necessarily look to make money from them but both arenas have declining revenue.

He said Dempsey’s comments would be taken into consideration but tax increases are part of providing services.

“Tell your parents and grandparents that you would support this budget,” said Elwood in reference to the 3.42 per cent increase in the municipal portion

of taxes.Councillor Thom Paterson told the

team that decisions have not been made about the arenas.

“We will be skating and playing hockey in Creemore for some time,” he said. “One of you is either going to be an NHL star or a politician and I hope it’s an NHL star.”

The public had gathered Monday to hear about the proposed 2017 Clearview Township $39.4 million budget, which is composed of $26.1 million in operating expenses and $13.3 million in capital spending.

Although the budget reflects a 3.42 per cent increase in the municipal portion of taxes, the estimated overall increase would be more like 1.73 per cent once county and education taxes are factored in.

One person spoke in opposition to the numbers saying the true increase is several times the rate of inflation and that working in an estimated Simcoe County tax levy increase of one per cent, and an estimated school board decrease of one per cent is a “shell game”.

“This is simply not sustainable over a long period of time,” he said. “It is greater than what is justified.”

On the flipside, with fears of the arena closure assuaged, Ken Day asked council to give some consideration to making repairs to the bridge south of the new Collingwood Street Bridge. He said the crossing is being held together with road signs and the gravel is often washed away, rendering it nothing more than a corduroy road.

“I am asking for council’s attention, that it be replaced on a timely basis,” said Day.

Staff said the bridge was on the books but has been delayed due to a $2.2 million price tag. With many bridges coming up for maintenance, staff is looking for funding sources.

Also speaking to the proposed budget, Randy Lamers applauded a $20,000 expenditure for the New Lowell skateboard park project. The plan is to turn underutilized tennis courts into a skatepark and multi-use area. A volunteer group has been fundraising for the project and has collected more than $24,000.

Council will take another look at the budget during a Nov. 28 workshop before passing it some time in the spring.

The full budget package is available online at www.clearview.ca/home/budget.

get the doors open but Burton said there is fundraising to be done and revenue sources to be secured before the hiring can be done, which will most likely be in the form of a contract position.

A recent graduate of the social service worker program, Fish has volunteered with a number of youth programs in the area. He has also been a vocal advocate for youth mental health resources, speaking at Stayner Collegiate Institute, his alma mater, and on the UP (Understanding our Perspective) project youth panel.

The youth centre will be offering programs and counselling onsite, through its partners and by referral to other agencies but it will also be a drop-in centre.

“I will do my best to get them where they need to be,” said Fish.

Burton said the youth centre is looking for other agencies that need a space to offer youth programming and a fundraising campaign is also in the works. They hope to raise $25,000 in order to qualify for a matching grant from The United Way.

In the meantime the exact schedule is still being worked out but the plan is to be open after school and on Saturday afternoons.

Contact the Clearview Youth Centre at 705-428-5500.

The youth centre is hosting a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23 with a barbecue to follow.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Surrounded by fellow hockey players, Creemore Valley Hawks team member Miles Dempsey, 10, reads a letter to council during a public meeting Nov. 14, urging members not to close the Creemore Arena. The issue was raised by Councillor Kevin Elwood during a budget workshop but is not a plan for the immediate future. Read Dempsey’s letter on page 5.

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Chris Raible made a heartfelt presentation to Clearview council this week, asking that volunteers be included in the process of restructuring the community’s various volunteer committees.

Speaking as chair of the Creemore Log Cabin Service Board, Raible said the cabin was established and managed by a group of volunteers who never asked for one penny from the township’s coffers. The cabin now functions as a tourist attraction and event space. It was established on township land, in partnership with the township, but it was a community endeavor.

In essence he was saying, as volunteers, they have not asked for much from the township but the township erred in embarking on a restructuring that shut-out the very volunteers who would be affected.

Raible expressed in a public forum what many have been saying privately.

“We, as your service board, thus welcome this opportunity to interact with you regarding our future hopes and responsibilities,” said Raible. “We think we currently operate well as a service board and have neither need nor desire to change our status by our becoming a committee of council, or our being incorporated within some larger board or committee.”

The statement was made in response to an ongoing exercise to bring the township’s volunteers into compliance with provincial requirements on accessibility and transparency. Earlier this year, council set about trying to reduce the number of committees but since then there has been a shift. Recently councillors were tasked with going to each committee and asking members how they wanted to be affiliated with the municipality, as different types of groups will have different levels of responsibilities relating to finances and reporting.

Raible told council as volunteer managers of a township facility, the Creemore Log Cabin Service Board is eager to work directly with council and staff to update its terms of reference, even expanding to assume the management, maintenance and promotion of the Jail (which is currently wallowing in no man’s land). His point, as we understand, is that the volunteers on the committees in question are happy to give of their time and energy when they are connected to the outcome. They will take the necessary training if advised and learn the new rules in all regards but their dedication is bolstered by being a part of the conversation, rather than being given an edict from above. The issue of the casual volunteer – the one who gives three hours of their time once or twice a year – is most likely not willing to jump through the same hoops. We have to find a way to be compliant while giving some slack. There is much work to be done in this area. Clearview Township cannot afford to alienate its volunteers. The amount of work they do translates to big savings to the taxpayer.

“…They, like the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of others who voluntarily assist with dozens of township-related celebrations and activities, need to be lauded for the time and energy they readily give to us all,” said Raible.

Editor: In our democracy we must accept the will of the

majority. So it was when Kellie Leitch was elected in our constituency.

Dr. Leitch: A Minister for the Status of Women who voted against abortion choice, an MP who voted for the export of asbestos to other countries, and an MP who wanted to open up a snitch line against barbaric practices in her Collingwood office is definitely not an individual who represents our values, nor those of many of her constituents.

Now she is vying for the Conservative Party

leadership, strategically making herself conspicuous in an intolerant Trumpian fashion by espousing that immigrants be vetted to assure they possess “Canadian values”.

Canadian values are enshrined in our Charter of Rights, which all citizens are expected to follow.

Do we really need further clarification? Or do Dr. Leitch and her Machiavellian strategist (Nick Kouvalis) think that this path will lead to winning, bringing out the worst in our society?

Dan Watkin and Tessa Kitai, Duntroon.

Leitch does not represent our values

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Editor:The shocking and disappointing

presidential election result in USA has shown that its tentacles have also spread throughout Canada.

We joke about US citizens wanting to immigrate to Canada, but the underlying truths about man’s bigotry and hatred appeared dormant in Canada until Trump’s win.

This win has brought many from the shadows, now feeling that it is acceptable to preach the same message in Canadian politics if it could score a few votes from the uninformed.

Kellie Leitch is a candidate for Conservative leadership. Upon Trump’s win she sent an email to her supporters hailing “His (Trump’s) exciting message that needs to be delivered in Canada as well”.

I cannot find any exciting message in Trump’s fascist rhetoric over the last

Editor: Could a Donald Trump happen here?The answer is made obvious by

Kellie Leitch’s response to Trump’s victory. “Our American cousins threw out the elite. It’s an exciting message and one that we need to deliver as well.”

Donald Trump’s “exciting message” is starkly racist, misogynist and completely ignorant of all matters of governance including governance over his own worst impulses, but apparently to say so is “elitist”.

Most of the people who live in this riding did not vote for Dr. Kellie Leitch as our federal Member of Parliament. Looking for a silver lining, I can only

Editor:Jim Harkness and his band of

thespians should be congratulated on their performance Saturday night (Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Nov. 12).

It was hilarious from start to finish. Dan Needle’s talk about his father

Editor: Heil Kellie Leitch. Finally we find a Trump sycophant

ready to pick up the torch of cleansing our society of unwanted others.

Oh, how glorious it would be to have a true north strong and pure. After removing the hijab-wearing masses, we can turn our attention to the indigenous tribes in our midst. You know, those individuals who did not respond well to our schools designed specifically to teach them “Canadian values”.

Ted McGovern, Stayner.

Editor:I heard on the radio that the Creemore

arena might close. I think hockey is what makes Creemore fun and the best place to live. If the Creemore arena closes we will never even have a home jersey! I don’t want to play for anyone except Creemore because it has the best spirit, it is small, we have awesome teammates and the best coaches. I play for the Creemore atom rep team and we were OMHA finalists last year. This year we want to make the OMHA finals again and we hope to win it. If we do win, we want to be wearing our Creemore jerseys. I hope you guys change your mind. We are small but still important.

Miles Dempsey, 10, Creemore Valley Hawks.

Editor:The editorial “We got Trumped”

(The Creemore Echo, Nov. 4, pg. 4) states in part, “This election is a mirror that shows the true face of Americans...”

There is an interesting contrast between Trump, on the one hand, and the Clinton Democrats and Canadian Liberals and NDP on the other. Democrats, Liberals and NDP all promise new “social benefits” which “government” will provide, ignoring the fact that it is taxpayers, not the governing party who are doing the providing.

Trump on the other hand promises to “put America back to work again”. It appears the majority of Americans voted for the opportunity to provide for themselves, rather than the opportunity for “government” to provide more to them.

Sure, we all voice many criticisms of Trump’s attitudes and outlandish pronouncements. But the notion that government should facilitate people providing for themselves is consistent with the individual efforts to build the country, which made America great in the first place.

Bill Phelps,Creemore.

Correction The Davis Brothers, pictured in

last week’s edition of The Way We Were, pg. 4, were misindentified as the brothers of Pam Witzke. They are her uncles. The Echo apologizes for the error.

18 months. I remember the rise of Hitler in

1930s and how he gained power by appealing to those wanting to blame someone for Germany’s defeat. The Treaty of Versailles did not help, but the Jews took the brunt. We have heard “Jew S. A.” from supporters of Trump, also using Muslims and other non-Christians to lift a message of hatred. I would expect some racist Canadian citizens to support Trump’s message, but not someone that we may want to lead a Canadian political party - frightening! I fought in the Second World War to defeat this inhuman attitude that caused so many deaths. Is the need to win a political race worth introducing a “lest we forget “ hatred message that could lead to future civil insurrection?

Ray Jackson, Mulmur.

hope that as her crass and calculated opportunism becomes more and more transparent, those who supported her in the last election will turn away.

Personally, I am in a numb state of disbelief that a vain, coarse and vulgar man could ever ascend to the office of President of the United States. Leitch’s praise of Donald Trump violates every instinct toward decency and good sense. Having lived in this community for more than three decades, I am confident I speak for many good people in saying I am deeply ashamed that Dr. Kellie Leitch is my representative in Ottawa.

Barbara Delargy,Everett.

Editor:I always read with great interest

and appreciation Helen Blackburn’s excellent “Local History” columns. In last week’s Creemore Echo Helen told us about life in Creemore and area during World War Two. I was a child in England then, and I remember all too well the bombing of our family home in the “Liverpool Blitz” of May 1941. So many of our possessions were lost, and it was with gratitude and delight that our family was one of the beneficiaries of the clothing parcels sent from Canada and the U.S. I can’t be totally certain that any of our new outfits came from St. Luke’s Creemore, but who knows? All I do know for sure is that those parcels were very, very welcome. Thank you, Creemore, for all your support during those truly dark days.

Pat Raible,Creemore.

was so interesting and informative. Purple Hills Arts and Heritage

Society did a great job too, advertising and organizing the event.

So all’s well that ends well!Lana Bryant, Creemore.

Show hilarious from start to finish

No exciting message in Trump’s rhetoric

Deeply ashamed of federal representative

Americans voted for opportunity to provide for themselves

Leitch, a Trump sycophant

Hockey is what makes Creemore fun

Resident benefitted from WWII aid

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The General and Marine Hospital Foundation is asking Clearview Township to make a $5 million pledge toward the cost of the construction of a new hospital, payable over 10-15 years.

The hospital is planning to build a 335,951 square foot hospital, two-and-a-half times the size of the current facility. The preferred new site is on Poplar Sideroad, but it has yet to be approved.

Foundation executive director Jory Pritchard Kerr told council Monday the hospital would have 120 beds (up from the current 68 beds), and 80 per cent of them would be in private rooms, to improve patient experience and improve disease control. The plan is to have 14 rehab beds in addition to offering chemotherapy, a pacemaker

clinic, MRI, dementia care beds and a pain management clinic.

Pritchard Kerr said the state-of-the-art facility will not only be a place to go when ill, it will be also be a place to learn about health and wellness.

The total project cost is estimated at $327,773,444, with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care covering $253,176,301 of that, leaving $74,597,143 to be raised by the foundation.

“This is the largest project ever undertaken in this area and it is going to take some support from everyone,” said Pritchard Kerr.

She said the Foundation is asking municipalities for support at this time but there will be a general fundraising campaign in the future, when they will reach out to the community at large.

The Georgian Triangle Humane Society is asking council to contribute $3,000 to kick-start a program that would subsidize the cost of spaying and neutering cats for those who qualify.

The money would go to support establishing a Clearview Cats program, similar to ones in Meaford, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, that aims to control local feral cat populations in the township. Through the programs, almost 150 cats were fixed in 2014 and 2015.

Sonya Reichel told Clearview

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The GTHS reported the average feline spay costs $250 to $850 and feline neuter costs $200 to $700 in the Georgian Triangle area. Participants in the program will be asked to contribute what they can towards this program. A suggested amount of $75 is standard. Once established, the GTHS would launch a fundraising campaign for the program.

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aLL ThE WorLD’S a STagE Brush Up Your Shakespeare playwrite Jim Harkness (from left) is joined on stage by Basil Guinane and Dan Needles for a Nov. 12 performance at Station on the Green. The play delighted the audience, who went away with a new perspective of The Bard’s work. The event raised about $1,500 for the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society.

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by Alex Hargrave Stayner Siskins are the second best team in the Junior C North Conference Carruthers Division, formerly known as the Georgian Bay Mid Ontario Hockey League.

Stayner sports a superb 16-3-0 record after winning three games last week, Schomberg Cougars 4-3 (OT), Midland, 5-1, and Huntsville, 8-5.

By the way, Carruthers Division name was chosen to honour the late Paul ‘Sivvy’ Carruthers of Stayner, who was very influential in Ontario Junior hockey.

Schomberg, 8-11-1,was out-shot 37-21 by Stayner, but when you have a hot goalie it doesn’t matter and Nicholas Nabuurs was hot on his home ice surface a week ago Saturday. Scoring went back and forth with the first period ending 1-1; the second period concluded 3-2 for Stayner. That lead didn’t last. Cougars JP Crescenzie tied the game mid-way through the third with an unassisted marker. Although the game went to overtime it only went 72 seconds. Jordan Taylor scored his 11th goal in as many games 1:12 into the fourth period. Stayner’s other goals were scored by Nolan King, Zach Trott and Taylor.

This Saturday night, Creemore Arena will host the rematch game between the two clubs. Game time starts at 7:10 p.m. It’ll also give locals a chance to see Taylor, Jackson Clarke and Lucas Jeffery, who

by Alex Hargrave My deepest sympathies to the entire Myles Morrish’s family.

Myles passed away so recently that the celebration of his life will be this Saturday at the New Lowell Legion at 1 p.m.

He was truly blessed to have such love and support from Kelly and Mack Myles. He was a gifted athlete and enjoyed a variety of sports but it was in hockey and baseball where he claimed enough championships to have rings on all his fingers including his thumbs. In fact, there were so many he would have to put them on some of his toes.

Playing for the North Dufferin Baseball League Creemore Barons he bagged seven titles and added another one with the Creemore Braves. In this province, ball players yearn to win an OBA title and it is quite difficult to achieve. A team needs to be

live either in the village or nearby, play. Glen Huron’s Austin Hamilton signed with the Cougars this year after playing with Stayner last season. He too will see action in this game. Hamilton has two goals and three assists thus far this season.

The previous night in an away game, Stayner made short work of the fifth place Midland Flyers in their 5-1 victory. Five different Siskins scored which shows the balanced attack the club possesses. Clarke, Austin Fischer, Trott, and JD Falconer twinged the twine.

The difference between Huntsville Otters and the Siskins Thursday night game at home was Stayner’s attack scoring three goals in the second period. Huntsville had none. Otherwise, the first and third periods were a draw.

In the second, Stayner absolutely pounded pucks at the Huntsville netminder, 29 shots, matter of fact. Scott Perry stopped them all except for the ones by Clarke, Taylor and Falconer.

By the end of the game, Perry blocked 53 fired his way; Stayner’s Hayden Ford was busy at his end too. He had 35 whacked at him.

Stayner goals were scored by Falconer, who notched a hat trick, two goals for Clarke and one each was credited to Taylor, Michael Holmes, and Kevin Boyd.

(Win-Loss-Tie)

Ladies Gayle Millsap 2-0-0Donna Baylis 1-1-0Marilyn Steed 0-1-1Judith Crawford 0-1-1

From The Hack: Another fun evening with lots of great shots. Jazmin Verstegen and Sandy McKay stepped into the skip and vice positions this week and made a come back sitting three in the eighth end for the win. Apparently young Dawn Morby has so much energy, the other ladies are having trouble keeping up with her. Giggles and chit chat after the game.

DaytimeMcDougall 3-1-0Loranger 3-1-1McArthur 2-3-0Steed 2-3-0Martens 1-3-1

From The Hack: Team Steed’s impressive shot making from Marilyn, Peter, Sandy and “super-sub” Rick made for a quick lesson in the art of curling against Team Loranger. Luckily Team Loranger learned fast and only had to endure the pain for six ends. Milton, who was right on with line and weight, led Team McArthur to an easy victory over Team Martens on Monday. Wednesday had Team Loranger bounce back with a win over Team McArthur and Team Steed downed Team Martens easily. Good curling everyone!

MixedCrevier 2-0-0Kelly 2-0-0Fuller 2-0-0Bell 1-1-0Morby 1-1-0Rowbotham 0-2-0Baylis 0-2-0McArthur 0-2-0

From the Hack: On Friday evening, team Morby had a big lead on team Crevier...“It’s in the bag”. Paul and his team fought back and won it 10-8! Team Bell recouped after being thumped by team Fuller in its first outing and had a great game against team Baylis. Ernie Purkis was an equal opportunity spare, throwing lead stones for both teams.

Creemore Curling Club standings Siskins win three games, in second

firing on all cylinders to win. In 1992, Myles was able to add that achievement to his name while playing for the Barons. He wouldn’t stop with provincial championships though. Myles was invited to play for a Tillsonburg 35-plus age group team back in

““he was a gifted athlete and enjoyed a variety of sports but it was in hockey and baseball where he claimed enough championships to have rings on all his fingers including his thumbs. in fact, there were so many he would have to put them

on some of his toes.“

Celebrating the life of Myles Morrish

(See “Myles” on page 10)(See “Curling” on page 10)

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Games&FUN

Find this week’s answer on page 11

by Ken Thornton

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

Rusty, have you ever worn a

R O S T C E?

You must be joking Spike, do you think

I need to?Be careful how you

answer.

Sudoku by

Barbara Simpson

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Canadian Criss Cross

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

November 18, 2016

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Answer on page 11

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the Argonauts and Alouettes12. Leading authority in a

particular field13. Fictional elephant14. Fill with more than is needed15. Smooth-talking16. The Atlantic is one17. Check mark18. Aroma of a particular wine20. Ingredient in Mosaic incense22. Crowd of people23. Israeli airline24. Leap about playfully27. Satan30. Cuckoo bird31. Game played with a net33. Shipping container weight35. Luxurious country house37. Financial help38. King of Judea39. Jacob’s twin brother40. Fine point42. Compass point43. Carve in an artistic way45. Begin to blush47. Injure by stabbing with a horn48. Eat a meal49. Actually52. Hot and spicy55. Austrian composer56. Pull up58. Neat and orderly60. “Dies ___”61. Makes more bearable62. Aquatic plant

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top of high pillars19. Proportional share21. A Bobbsey twin23. Slur over24. Made a gift of25. Absinthe flavour26. Where La Scala is27. In reserve28. Felt concern for29. Monetary unit of Denmark32. Easy to deceive34. Garden in the Bible36. It’s found on an airport

carousel38. Wolflike carnivore40. Vestibule leading to the nave41. Feats of magic44. Mythical bird46. Of the teeth48. Fraught with danger49. Large wading bird50. Claudius successor

51. German woman52. Leaning Tower city53. Mah-jong piece

54. Area close to a steep drop57. It has a flat blade at one end59. Talk profusely

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We welcomed very good news regarding Marg Hennessy, she is glad to be home and doing well. We also welcomed Lionel Schneider.

There was a motion put forth that we give $500 to the hospital tree of light, seconded by Ruby Klinck and all in favour.

Our Christmas dinner will by Dec. 15, at noon sharp and dues must be paid before this date to allow you a free meal… otherwise a charge of $15.

We had 40 members out for cards and 50/50 draws were won by Gerry Long, Lillian Hiltz x2, Bob McNicol, Ruby Klinck, Eileen Nash and Pat Broad.

Seven Moon Shots were played by Roy Veinot x2, Ted Underhill,

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2005 and the team was so strong that it won a Canadian national hardball championship.

Around the league, players fondly referred to Myles as the fastest man in the NDBL. He had speed to burn.

In hockey, Myles’ acceleration was hard to match. When a goal was to be scored, no one could catch the graceful skater. He played for the Creemore Chiefs, an extremely competitive intermediate hockey team that was loaded with talent, in the 1980s. One of his rings was earned while playing for the Chiefs in the 1985 season when it won the Intermediate ‘C’ championship.

Myles just didn’t play sports, he gave back to sports and the community. He was a long serving Creemore minor hockey and NDBL executive member. He coached his son Mack in minor hockey including the year the Novices won the Lobster Cup, which is equivalent to winning an all-Ontario.

As a kid, he won a Silverstick while

playing minor hockey in Collingwood. He also learned to play golf when his mom took him to the Wasaga Beach golf course where she worked. A bit of a social butterfly, Myles got to know the members and when a fourth was needed he got the call. The man could hit 300 yarders consistently. He was a scratch golfer.

Same thing with pool: A shark. Myles even gave curling a whirl. Myles died at age 54. He lost in his

fight against leukemia. But he will be forever remembered as a winner.

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(Continued from page 8)

Curling(Continued from page 8)

Myles: the fastest man in NDbL

Seniors donate $500 to G&M tree of light

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Glen Allan, of New Lowell, brought us a sample of this unusually large wild grapevine that he is removing from his property

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This week’s answers

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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.

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ASSiSTANT MANAGER (part-time) wanted for expanding online retailer. Content creation and customer service experience necessary. Position will evolve to a full-time opportunity for the right candidate. Find out more at villagegeneralstore.com.

NoTiCEAffairs Bakery Cafe will be closed from Monday, November 21 to Thursday, Nov. 24. The Elves are at work preparing for Christmas! Reopening on Friday, November 25.

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2016 Poppy Fund Campaign: The Royal Canadian Legion, Creemore Branch 397, would like to thank the local businesses of Creemore, Cashtown, Singhampton and Glen Huron for hosting poppy boxes during the recent campaign. The monies raised will be used to provide care and comfort for veterans, for the awarding of student bursaries, for donations to various charities, and for the procurement of future Poppy Fund material. Thanks to all the individuals and businesses that donated to this worthwhile cause, and for making it another successful year.

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Donations Requested: Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is graciously accepting ‘new and gently used’ items for the Breakfast with Santa Children’s Shopping Room on Saturday, December 3. If you would like to donate any items, please drop off your donation at the school. On behalf of School Council, we thank you for your generous donation.

Donations Requested Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is hosting a silent auction at the annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 3. If you would like to donate any items to help support our school, please drop off your donation at the school or contact Emily Worts 705-994-3310. On behalf of School Council, we thank you for your generous donation.

Creemore Santa Claus Parade is onSaturday, December 3. If you would like to enter a float, please contact Laurie Wilson at 705-818-4339 or laurie.wilson2@td.com.

Volunteers needed for the Creemore Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 5 to help at the County Yard, also at The Log Cabin to help set up a table and a chair and serve hot chocolate. Contact Fred at Creemore Echo at 705-466-9906 or fred@creemore.com. We can provide students “Volunteer” hours that will go towards their expected volunteering while in high school.

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Russ and Marion Wilkinson are happy to announce the birth of their second great-grandchild, Jacob Watters, on Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Ottawa weighing 9lb 6oz. Proud parents of Jacob are Kevin & Kera Watters, sister Mikayla. Happy grandparents are Marty & Kathy and Mike & Mary.

iN MEMoriaM

MONTGOMERY, Lloyd Abraham September 27, 1940 – November 17, 2014

God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be thine”. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for a part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

We miss and love you, Dianne, Josie & Jacob.

CRAiG, Charles James Dec. 8, 1943 – Nov. 22, 2012

As you rest in your grave, Your smiles are with us yet.Our memory is as fresh as everBecause we cannot forget.

Beloved wife, Mary Ann, son Christie and his girlfriend Debbie Bowes.

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DEaTh NoTiCEMORRiSH, Myles passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Mount Sinai Hospital in his 55th year. Myles, husband of Kelly, father of Mack will be lovingly remembered by his sister Shelley (Pat) Paradis, sister-in-law Linda Grieveson and his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Roger and Mary, his brothers Fred ‘Bud’ Grieveson and Mort Morrish and sister Vicki. Myles will be missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the New Lowell Legion at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to New Lowell Minor Baseball or the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Friends may visit Myles’ online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

If you are looking to work in a family friendly atmosphere The Glen is currently looking for Food and Beverage staff for the 2016/2017 ski season, full time positions available.• Food Services Staff• Prep Cooks

Must be able to work weekends

Reply by email, fax or mail to: Devil’s Glen Country Club

Glen Huron, OntarioL0M 1LO

E-mail: Frank@devilsglen.com Fax: (705)-445-5762

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will

be contacted.

aUCTioNS

hELp WaNTED

Bob Severn Auction RegisterPh: 519-925-2091

www.auctionsfind.com/severn• Wed. Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. Auciton of Ant.

Tractors, Construction, ant equip, shop & antiques for Grant Banting. Em#1880 20th Sideroad of New Tecumseth Twp. (east of Tottenham)

• Wed. Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. Auction sale of 3 John Deer tractors 7830, 7710, 2950, plus equip for Wayne & Beth Cunningham. EM#6009 5th Line of Erin Twp. (near Hillsburgh)

*Full list in Dec. 16 edition of Creemore Echo*

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ENGEL & VÖLKERS Real Estate Brokerage

Collingwood Muskoka

705.999.8213collingwood.evcanada.com

Graham McDonaldBroker

Direct 705.446.8884graham.mcdonald@evcanada.com

Each office independently owned and operated

ON THE EDGE OF CREEMORE this century farmhouse awaits you. Only minutes away from teeing off at the prestigious Mad River Golf Club or taking in the sights & sounds of nature as your ride through the hills and valleys all around you. Perfect for the Hobby or Horse farm enthusiast. 3000+ sq ft, 6 bdrms, 4 bthrms. Outside, walk the terrain or work in the barn then cool off in the in-ground pool topped off by a evening of smores by the firepit. Move in ready. $1,250,000 Call today for your personal appointment.

Auto Sales & Service Ltd. 2011 HONDA CIVIC

5 speed, 47,500 KMS$11,995

2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Heated Seats, 30,000 KMS $13,995

2008 PONTIAC VIBE

LOCAL TRADE, 110,800 KMS $7995

2014 JEEP COMPASS

4CYL 5 Speed 10,300 KMS $12,995

2014 FORD ESCAPE SE

BACK UP CAMERA, 34,000 KMS $21,995

2008 FORD RANGER

Hitch, 68,000 KMS$12,995

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE

2.4L 4x4, 10,200 KMS $29,995

2013 CHEVY SILVERADO

Cheyenne Edition LS - 4x4 48,200 KMS $29,995

2007 FORD FUSION

ONE OWNER-Local Trade 175,400 KMS, $6995

2012 CHEVY CRUZE

ON STAR, 65,000 KMS $10,995

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Rear STOW N GO75,300 KMS, $11,995

2015 JEEP RENEGADE

Heated seats, 18, 500KMS $29,995

CARS & TRUCK RENTALSAT DISCOUNT RATES

705-428-2127 • Stayner • Complete details online at www.lafreniereauto.com

FINANCING AVAILABLE - LOW INTEREST RATES • Financing from 4.99% O.A.C!Financing based on zero down, term ranges from 60-84 month • Prices plus HST and Licencing

We will not be knowingly undersold

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

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pmwww.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

NOTICE

JOB OPPORTUNITYStudent – General Help

1 Temporary Part-time PositionsJob Posting # 2016-019

November 2016 to March 20171 position - Stayner Arena / Community Hall

Responsibilities�Regular cleaning of arena change-rooms, washrooms, arena lobby,

community hall, meeting rooms and kitchen.� Ice maintenance duties and ensuring flood room/refrigeration room

is organized and tidy�Provide customer service to general public – answer questions and

provide assistance to general inquiries

Requirements�Must be at least 15 years of age�Ability to be available to work on Thursday and Friday evenings as

well as anytime on Saturdays and Sundays�Must have reliable source of transportation to and from work�Ability to work independently as well as part of a team�Possess good customer service skills�Must be physically able to perform required duties�Knowledge of arena operations is an asset

Wage Rate: $11.66 / hour + 4% vacation pay Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, quoting Job # 2015-019 by November 18, 2016 at 3pm to Human Resources at hr@clearview.caWe thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255

Winter Parking & Snow RemovalNo vehicle shall be parked on any street, road allowance, sidewalk or municipal parking lot within the Township of Clearview between the hours of 12:00am and 6:00am during the winter season from November 1st, 2016 to March 15th, 2017.

Any vehicles in violation may be issued a parking ticket and towed away at the owner’s expense.

In addition, the Municipality or its’ employees will not be responsible for any damage done to vehicles parked or abandoned on any street, road allowance, sidewalk or municipal parking lot by the Township of Clearview winter maintenance operations.

Residents are reminded that it is illegal to deposit (shovel or blow) snow onto roads, sidewalks or parking lots under jurisdiction of the Township of Clearview. Issues relating to the obstruction of traffic or damage to snow removal equipment may be subject to charges under the Highway Traffic Act. Thank you for your cooperation. Gerry LeMayGeneral Manager of Transportation and Drainage705-428-6230 ext. 230glemay@clearview.ca

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

CoMiNg Up TULipS The Grade 8 class at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School planted 30 tulip bulbs, donated by Unit 4 of the District 5 Retired Teachers Organization of Ontario, last week in a new garden to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial next year. Pictured is Sara Crawford, Kevin Charman, Emily Burger, JD Lamondin, Quinn Boileau, Kyle Santia, Aiden Hepburn, Dale Smith and Kalob Hill-McCue.

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