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CyberGirlsNew robotics team gets noticed
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Going the DistanceUltrarunner champion
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Join the Creemore and Area Small Business ForumInitial meeting: Wed. Jan. 20, 7 pm at the Bank Café
179 Mill St. Creemore
Want more info, or unable to make the evening? Email: [email protected]
Entrepreneurial?Own a small business
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by Trina Berlo An international marketing campaign is being launched with the intention of developing a world-class aviation commerce cen t re nex t to the Collingwood Regional Airport.
Project coordinator Paul Bonwick said they will be looking for industries specifically related to the aviation and aerospace sector, which typically offer high paying skilled jobs.
The total cost of the development is estimated at more than $300 million and is projected to create up to 1,700 direct and indirect jobs.
“The global trend is such that the aerospace and aviation sector is
forecast to have double digit growth over the course of the next decade…” said Bonwick. “There is a myriad of different businesses that we will be marketing to but what we are looking for is people who are interested in either extending their market share within the North American market or securing market share within the North American market, to European and Asian aerospace and aviation companies.”
A strategic advisory board, made up of “industry leaders”, has been established to further the development of the Clearview Aviation Business Park.
The four-person advisory board, charged with providing input and experience in achieving the airpark’s long-term goals, will be chaired by Charlie Tatham, former chair of the Collingwood Regional Airport Services Board and founder and former president of C. C. Tatham and Associates Ltd. Consulting Engineers.
Other board members include Blake Wallace, who was the lead advisor in financing Pearson Airport’s Terminal 3 and Vista Air Cargo, Bogota Runway Project, Prague Airport Terminal, BudaPest Airport Terminal and Porter Airlines; Alexander Younger, founder and president
of Design Lab Inc., a strategic marketing firm with an international client base and Tim Murphy, a senior partner in McMillan LLP law firm, which specializes in national and international project finance, infrastructure, energy, construction, and public policy. Murphy is also a former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Paul Martin and a former MPP.
One or two more additional board members will be appointed in the coming weeks.
In 2015, Clearview Township approved an Official Plan Amendment
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
boots and blades Brody Coe (left) was the first skater on this year's outdoor skating rink at Station on the Green but he was joined by other Creemore children who took to the ice despite not having skates.
Marketing under way for aviation business park
(See “Developers” on page 7)
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CalendarCOMMUNITY submit your community [email protected]
phone: 705-466-9906fax: 705-466-9908
Monday, January 11• Sound Investment Choir Practice. If you
love music and wish to sing consider making a sound investment this year by joining us. The first rehearsal for winter/spring begins tonight at Sunset Manor at 6:45 p.m. [All Saints Anglican Church, 32 Elgin St., Collingwood each 1st and 3rd Monday evening and at Sunset Manor, 49 Raglan St., Collingwood, each 2nd and 4th Monday evening.] Contact Jill at 705-293-0573 or [email protected].
Friday, January 15• Brereton Field Naturalists Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
at North West Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Drive North. Frieda Baldwin will speak on the many and varied trails in Simcoe County.
saturday, January 16• BMFA Member’s Show and Sale at The Arts
Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood open daily from January 13 to February 28. Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. Opening Reception today, Saturday, January 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. Original works from over 50 local artists. www.bmfa.on.ca, [email protected] or 705-445-3430 for details.
Monday, January 18• Taoist Tai Chi Open House at Station on the
Green. Drop in anytime from 1 to 3 p.m. Next Monday, January 25 a 16-week beginners session will start. Classes run Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. Continuing levels class Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call Laura at 705-466-5011 or come to the open house for details.
tuesday, January 19• After School Art Program at Mill Street Art
Studio, 148A Mill Street, Creemore from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays starting January 19. 8 week session. Ages 5 & up. $80 per child. Contact Sue at 705-727-6161 or [email protected] or www.millstreetartstudio.com.
Wednesday, January 20• Join the Creemore & Area Small Business
Forum. Entrepreneurial? Own a small business in the area? Interested in peer support? Initial meeting at The Bank Cafe, 179 Mill Street at 7 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• Creemore Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker is David Hawke. "Good Neighbours: A Look at the Fascinating Role and History of Fencing". If you are unable to attend please send in your proxy. We will be collecting annual fees of $12 at this time. The district director of OHA will attend to appoint new directors for 2016. Reports will be read out and members will be given the opportunity to give their input. Proxies can be left with darci-que at Hillview Cellar Winery.
saturday, January 23• Robbie Burns Evening at Knox Presbyterian
Church, 160 King St. S. Alliston from 6 to 9 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner with Haggis. Music & entertainment. Adults $18, 5-12 yrs $6, under 5 free. To reserve a ticket, call 705-435-5081 or [email protected].
Upcoming eventstuesday, January 26
• Free Seminar on tax tips & traps. Ramona (Holm) Greer, CDFA, CPA, CGA will give a free seminar on tax tips and traps at Oakview Room, Wasaga Beach Rec Plex YMCA Building, 1724 Mosley Street from 7 to 8 p.m. Please register – limited seating. Free. Call 705-428-2171 or [email protected].
saturday, January 30• BA Johnston, The Silverhearts and DJ
Homecooked at Creemore Legion. Join Polaris long-listed musician BA Johnston and his friends for a night of unbelievable music and antics at the Creemore Legion. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts around 8 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance available at The Creemore Echo and online at ticketscene.ca. $20 at the door. For more information contact [email protected], 705-466-9906, www.bajohnston.ca.
saturday, February 27• Avening Hall Chili Bowl at Avening Hall from 4
to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend a family potluck, bowling party and games night. 4:30 p.m. – Kids 7 years and under bowling, 5 p.m. – Chili provided by the hall board members. Please bring a potluck item. 6:30 p.m. – Brief AGM for those interested (it is not necessary to participate in this). 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – 8 years and up bowling. Adult bowling to follow. Board games provided by Cardboard Castles or bring your favourite along to share. Bowling is "Avening Rules" – 3 ball sudden death. Door prizes donated by Cardboard Castles.Free for everyone – a free will offering to the hall greatly appreciated. For more information contact [email protected] or call 705-466-9906.
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neW Year's babY Baby boy Gennuso was the first baby born in 2016 at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, to proud parents Robyn and Josh. Gennuso came into the world at 1:15 p.m. on Jan. 1, weighing seven pounds and six ounces.
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CyberGirls Robotics Team went bot-to-bot against 48 other high school teams at the VEX Robotics Competition in Brampton Dec. 5, finishing ninth in the qualifying rounds and advanc ing to the quarterfinals.
The compet i t ion cha l lenges s tudents to des ign , bui ld and program a robot to compete in a sports type game. This year, robots worked in alliances of two teams to score balls into a 36-inch high goal while preventing their opponents from doing the same. In their first tournament, the girls rose to ninth place in the qualifying round out of 49 teams in a high school level tournament dominated by boys.
The CyberGirls won five of their six two-minute matches advancing to the elimination rounds where they were narrowly defeated in the quarterfinals. An important part of the VEX competition is working with other people, most of whom you have never met before, and problem solving in real time.
Teams must develop effective strategies with their alliance partners.
Gary Page, the lead mentor, was impressed by their commitment, d e d i c a t i o n , m a t u r i t y , a n d professionalism. He was proud to note that they made an impression on many at the tournament.
“When we decided to start a girls’ team, we never expected the level of commitment and dedication, nor the maturity and confidence at competition that we saw displayed,” said Page.
The Clearview-based team is made up of eight members ranging in age from nine to 15.
“It is great to have peers to look up to. We meet once per week and have a lot of fun. We learn to design, build and program the robots, and once they’re built, we learn to drive them. I’m thankful to have this opportunity and have learned a lot in this hands-
on, supportive environment,” said Grade 7 student Ella Hayward.
CyberGirls is an offshoot of the Cybergnomes, a FIRST Robotics Canada team, which formed at Stayner Collegiate Inst i tute in 2007 to engage youth in science, technology, engineering and math through competitive robotics. In 2014, they won the FIRST Western Canada Robotics Regional event and advanced to the world championships in St. Louis, returning again in 2015.
In 2016, responding to the low
numbers of gir ls on the team, Cybergnomes Robotics started the CyberGirls, a deliberate effort to engage younger girls, aged 11 to 17. The goal is to build the confidence and leadership skills of girls and encourage them to eventually take on significant roles with the competitive high school team.
The CyberGirls are working hard over the Christmas holidays to refine
their robot and prepare to compete in Ottawa in January and Newmarket in February.
The team is currently looking for sponsors. If you are interested in sponsor ing th i s innovat ive group of girls please contact Gary Page a t 705-888-0731 . Emai l [email protected], visit cybergnomes.ca and follow the team on Twitter @cybergnomes.
Correction The Echo apologizes for an error in
the Dec. 31 edition about Volunteer of the Year Tony Fry: Removing
roadblocks to education. RAY’s Place has given out $8,000
in bursaries.
CyberGirls kick-bot at high school competition
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Members of the CyberGirls Robotics Team finished ninth in the qualifying rounds and advanced to the quarterfinals at the VEX Robotics Competition in Brampton last month.
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Consider all there is to love about this community. Now consider all the volunteer hours that went into making it happen.
It is surprising, upon close consideration, to what degree volunteers are responsible for the quality of life this community enjoys.
The skating rink at Station on the Green opened Wednesday, and there’s Thom Paterson putting nets over the windows to protect them from flyaway hockey pucks after having made the rink; A free access outdoor rink created by volunteers. The Station on the Green itself is managed by volunteers, as is the medical centre and the tennis club.
Even the village’s gardens are maintained by volunteers.
There is a long list of clubs for people of all ages covering a variety of interests, from curling to robotics, all run by volunteers.
Local events are mostly all volunteer run. We have an above-average number of high-calibre arts and entertainment opportunities for a village of this size and it’s all thanks to volunteers.
Even committees of council are stacked with volunteers, people who attend evening meetings to share their opinions and expertise, for no reward other than to contribute meaningfully to their community.
Sometimes the volunteers are business owners or parents or retirees, whatever the case, they give this community a boost.
The volunteer workforce has set the bar pretty high. There are some highly qualified, energetic people who have elevated the level of programs and clubs. It is undoubtedly because of the demographic here; people who retired from good jobs and moved to the country to retire but found they wanted to do something “more” and they were too young and healthy to slow down.
A study found that of the 12.5 million Canadians who volunteer, 34 per cent are baby boomers (born between 1945 and 1964), making this demographic group the most active volunteers.
Our communities were built on a strong sense of "volunteerism" but we suspect that word was rarely used to describe their community work. The baby boomers, having experienced solid long-term employment, good pay and early retirement opportunities were perfectly poised to transfer their labour to the volunteer sector. The next generation has less job stability and suffers from a perpetually poor economy so they will find themselves working much later in life, especially as lives are getting longer and longer.
So what happens to the baby boomer volunteers when they burnout or find they are not well enough to keep up the pace?
There will have to be a new group of volunteers coming up the ranks or we will have to change the way this community operates. The problem is there are fewer of the next generation and there are big shoes to fill.
Many existing groups are looking for people to step in and fill voids so in this New Year, we should all consider those clubs and services we can’t live without and resolve to put in a few volunteer hours.
by Annie Chandler To begin with I would like to thank the communities of Collingwood and Clearview for allowing me the opportunity to be your elected education trustee. It has been a terrific first year filled with interesting experiences and new learning and I thought I would answer some of the questions I have been consistently asked and also share information about upcoming education news for our area.
What exactly is a school board trustee and what do they do?
My role is a balance between listening and responding to people’s (mainly parental) educational concerns, attending special school events and participating in five to six monthly board and committee meetings at the education centre in Midhurst.
Trustees are a governing body of 12 people from all walks of life and we work with the school board to bring forth community concerns, ask questions and provide input on system wide issues.
What specific responsibilities do you hold at the board?
Somewhat similar to our local town councils I attend committees each month: Business and facilities (recently it was announced that large additions to Cameron Street and Mountain View have been made capital priorities for 2018); Human Resources; Program (of which I am the Chair); and the Special Education Advisory Committee.
For the upcoming year I will also serve as mentor for three student trustees who sit at the board table as well as attend student senate meetings, which is comprised of students from all across the county who
come together to share ideas and discuss initiatives.What is the purpose of the ARC in Stayner?ARC is an Accommodation Review to begin in
January with the recommended solution to consolidate three Stayner schools into two; it most likely would result in the eventual closure of Byng Elementary School, whereby Clearview Meadows would become a JK to Grade 6 school and SCI would become a Grade 7-12 school. This consolidation model, if approved by the Ministry, would bring an estimated $10 million in renovations and program enhancements to the Stayner schools.
What area of education are you most concerned about?
Support for student mental health and overall wellbeing is a top priority for me. The SCDSB has agreed to conduct an audit of how we are currently delivering support services in our schools and at the same time looking at how other boards deliver and co-ordinate these supports. I plan to lobby for increased funding for both special education and mental health when budget talks resume in January.
In closing, I would like to thank all of the many parent volunteers in our schools who dedicate so much of their time, energy and expertise. I am looking forward to another great year as your trustee. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 705-229-6217. You can also stay up to date by checking my Facebook page at SCDSB Trustee Annie Chandler or follow me on Twitter at @annie4education.
Annie Chandler is the Simcoe District School Board Trustee for Clearview Township and Collingwood.
Filling the volunteer void
Public school trustee reflects on first year
photo submitted by Roger Zeggil
Eldon McLean, Seton Tompkins and Cliff Goldsmith with a snowmobile made from a 1928 Baby Grand Chevrolet. Tompkins owned and operated the Imperial Oil gas station on the main street in Singhampton for many years.
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Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.
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Lately that iconic insight from Mickey Mantle has been coming to mind, “If I knew I was going to live this long I’d have taken better care of myself”. Particularly, I have had some epiphanies as to nutrition, perhaps because of Creemore’s preoccupation with quality produce, the Farmers’ Market, the 100 Mile Store, The New Farm, Creemore Coffee Company, Morrison’s Apples and Giffens Country Market. I have become more conscious as to what I consume. Now I haven’t gone completely off the rails I still consume a couple of Cokes a day and at least one hamburger every 48 hours but I would like to share with you some potentially helpful common sense observations.
I think we should deal with the organic issue first. I feel it’s grossly overrated. Both French and Swedish scientific studies revealed no proof that it is more nutritious or healthier for us. It is considerably more expensive. It is weirdly regulated and the definition and oversight is very questionable, so are products marked organic actually organic? Most significantly it’s grossly impractical. If the movement was widely successful it would eliminate many modern farming techniques thus requiring a massive reallocation of labour out of the cities back to rural farming and, bottom line, the world could not support the existing 7 billion-plus population and some 3 billion-plus people would have to get off. I am not suggesting that you buy a 30-pound tomato from some guy’s organic farm downwind of the nuclear station up on
the Bruce but like many issues they have their pros and cons and the pendulum has swung too far.
Out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean floats “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch”, mostly plastic, about the size of Texas, every time someone buys bottled water
in a plastic container they add, albeit indirectly to this disgusting mess and they’re poking their finger in the eye of Mother Nature. Recent scientific research debunks the eight glasses of water a day thing, your body tells you when you need fluids, its called being thirsty. Try an apple, it’s 80 per cent naturally filtered water. Many research studies show that when water is stored in a plastic container over time the water picks up contaminates from the plastic, so bottled water is simply not cleaner nor safer than Creemore or Toronto tap water and especially Mulmur well water, which I drink. In fact, according to a 2011 article in Canadian Geographic the countryside surrounding Elmvale, only 40 kilomtres from Creemore, has the purest water in the world. Regardless the disposal issue makes it markedly less environmentally sound, and I don’t understand why someone would pay hard-earned money for a substandard product that harms the environment, when they have a better free product waiting for them at home.
This is a tricky one, checking the source, and labels are designed to misdirect you as much as they are to inform. The best approach is to buy locally: Ontario, Canada and United States. The 100-mile concept makes a
lot of sense. Food that travels a shorter distance is fresher, the farming practices are better known and we burn less diesel. Best to avoid foods from countries that don’t pay their labourers a living wage, or fund proper health, environmental and safety oversight that’s why orange juice from Venezuela, garlic or apple juice from China or pickles from India are cheaper. Cheaper should be a red flag for food consumers. China is the country that in 2008 produced milk destined for baby consumption fortified with melamine, an industrial product used in fire retardants and plastic production. Remember melamine dinnerware, you were supposed to eat on it not eat it. If you purchase a can of apple juice at any Ontario supermarket, and I don’t, and the label says Canada Fancy or Canada Choice that’s a grading not an indication of origin and it is very likely made from Chinese apples brought as bulk concentrate to Canada and packaged here. Not long ago I bought some pickles when I realized they were from India I took them back for a refund, no questions asked. Recently after a prolonged search for some local frozen corn and peas and I found some “Green Giant” product that clearly said “Grown and Packaged In Canada” a bit more expensive but clear labeling should be rewarded.
Why buy orange juice NFC “Not from Concentrate” that has been stored in vats for a year or more and then laced with flavor enhancers, especially in the fall when you can buy fresh apple cider grown and processed down the road? Our parents were forced to eat seasonally but we have grown to expect any kind of produce any time we want it. Sometimes non-seasonal events conspire to create a similar opportunity. It appeared that Mr. Harper annoyed
Mr. Putin among others, so Putin not known for turning the other cheek cut off all Canadian pork imports to Russia, our third largest export market after the United States and Japan, creating a glut of high-quality Ontario pork and depressing the price. Treat it as seasonal adjustment and eat more pork, which by the way as a bonus is less environmentally damaging than beef. Seasonal adjustments are easy and who gets tired of pork tenderloin when it’s cheaper than hamburger or fresh corn, apples, rhubarb, spinach or carrots. As a heads up watch for the “Red Prince” apples at Giffens not until February or March as they are a very special locally grown seasonal treat.
Here’s the clincher, while these adjustments can cost a bit more, factoring in seasonal savings and the money you save on bottled water should more than compensate. However consider this in the United States and probably Canada, about 40 per cent of all food produced is wasted, yes doesn’t make it to someone’s mouth. So my suggestion is, buy better, albeit more expensive food, but don’t waste it, you’ll pay about the same. Last spring I stopped buying orange juice NFC and I now buy less of the more expensive fresh squeezed. Real orange juice is now more of a treat for me and I am careful not to waste any so I am ahead, but this fall I am drinking local cider till it runs out.
In summation here’s my five-point advice, and all you organic diehard, plastic bottled water swilling, Birkenstock wearing fanatics feel free to write to the editor.
Forget organic, drink tap water and use a reusable container, buy locally and check the source, eat seasonally, buy better food and don’t waste it.
organic foods are grossly overrated, impractical
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by Peter DennisHe thought he heard a knock, knock joke, it’s meaning was not clear.He wondered why it sounded thus.It could be his tin ear.The joke was never, ever lost.His tin ear nowhere near.
Who’s there? Who’s there? An owl, for sure who else would flutter by?A mouse, a chair, a cupboard bare, a sow or butterfly?A kangaroo hopped from her pouch and told a bald faced lie.
An aardvark rode his bicycle while
swallowing some ants.All clothed in hats and coats, and vests and brightly coloured pants.He’s dressed-to-kill and with a thrill takes Mousie to the dance.
He thought he saw an aardvark who? Would stay to dine with us.But from the zoo no rat or shrew could ride upon the bus.The policeman and keeper too were making quite a fuss.
Aardvark one hundred miles for one of your smiles, quite divine, ‘cause all the owls and pears and ants and bottles of red wine can not compare to one good hare who tips his hat to mine.
Knock, knock. Who’s there?Universal questions answered
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by Trina BerloSteve Bridson ran 1,024 km during 13 ultra marathon races and this past season to become 2015 Ontario Ultra and Trail Race Series champion.
An ultra marathon is 50 km or longer, sometimes much longer. Among this summer’s races, Bridson placed first at the Dirty Girls Run, completing 156 km in 24 hours (a repeat performance from the year before), placed second at the Creemore Vertical Challenge, running 75 kilometres, and ran the Sri Chimoy Self-Transcendence Ultra Marathon in Ottawa completing 162 km or 100 miles in 24 hours around a 400-metre track. Bridson had to circle the track about 400 times, which he said is exceptionally challenging because unlike trail running, participants can always see the finish line and the repetitive motion is more difficult on the legs.
Bridson is the recipient of the Norm Patenaude award three years running for completing nine or more races in one season and was Trail Runner Magazine Trophy Series’ top male runner for the United States and Canada in 2014 and 2015. Also in 2014, he came in first in Ontario for his age group (50+ years) and second overall and was a member of the “petit slam” running three races of more than 100km and one over 120km.
“Pushing the envelope and exploring the limits during the races is what motivates me. Otherwise, I just like running for fun or to de-stress. I always set goals within reason, re-evaluate them periodically and raise the bar whenever I can. The initial goal this year was to just complete all 13 races and to beat my good friend and rival Jack in one race this year. Things turned out better than I planned,” said Bridson.
The 53-year-old elementary school teacher began running long distances when his family went down to one car and he ran back and forth to school in Nottawa, 16 kilometres.
Bridson drives to school these days but he is out running everyday before 5 a.m. getting in 10-17 km each day, more on weekends. He says whether or not he drags a tire behind him on a rope depends on how motivated he feels.
When asked where he finds the motivation he said, “I usually explain it this way, I run because I can. I get up each morning, get out on the country roads and run for an hour or two. I feel accomplished after each run, then anything else I get done during the day is butter on the bread. When racing as I said before, I love the challenge of seeing how far I can push the envelope.”
“It is funny, during training, it is like a recharge of my mental energy. My thoughts bounce around
constantly from one thing to another. By the time I’m finished I am relaxed mentally and ready for the day. During races it is different, anything longer than a 50 km race, it does become a mental game, the body can be well trained, but if you lose your focus your race usually falls apart. During the real long races, it
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Steve Bridson was presented the trophy for at the 2015 Ontario Ultra and Trail Race Series champion at the season’s final race at Horror Trail on Oct. 31.
is bound to happen, but through experience you learn, if you dig a little deeper there is always a way to get back on track. Mental strategy is to understand it is a long race, and when the going gets tough, focus on small gains, like to the next aid station and I always tell myself to “never finish with any gas in the tank.”
Smith Brothers Baseball Central is hosting its third annual Chip Out of Winter Event on Sunday, Jan. 10.
Proceeds from the silent auction and 50/50 draw will go to support youth baseball organization, the Central Ontario Reds, who are fundraising to go to Florida and Ohio for spring training. Smith Brothers Baseball Central’s Golf instructor Debbie Clum will be at this event sharing her many golf tips and offering up some video feedback throughout the day. There will be golf challenges and fun competitions throughout the day including; putting, chipping, and driving competitions with prizes to be won. Admission to the event is free with a donation of non-perishable food item.
The Central Ontario Reds is a fall and winter developmental program consisting of three teams
for boys aged 11-14 years old in Simcoe County and surrounding areas. This program has been developed as a result of the desire amongst baseball players in Ontario to play at a higher level. The Central Ontario Reds 14U and 13U teams will travel to Florida for spring training during March Break where they will take on some local Florida teams and show the skills they have developed throughout their winter training. All three teams the 14U, 13U and 12U will be travelling to Toledo, Ohio in April to compete after which the players will return to their OBA teams for summer ball and will be able to utilize all their newly developed skills.
All ages are welcome to participate. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Smith Brothers Baseball Central is located at 9 Greengage Road, New Lowell.
Visit www.baseballcentral.ca.
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Katie Moore and Helio Alves Assad De Almeida
are excited to announce their engagement to be married.
Proud parents are Rachel Alves Assad De Almeida (and the late Helio Assad De Almeida) from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Kathy Denison (and the late Ross Moore) and stepfather Brad Denison of Stayner.
The wedding will take place in the Fall of 2017.
CUSTOM BUILT COUNTRY CHALET FOR SALE OR RENT Situated on 3.5 acres with open concept great room with fireplace, kitchen, granite counter tops and new stainless steel appliances and eating area with walkout to beautiful stone patio, fire pit, hot tub and sauna. Main floor features 2 bedrooms one being the master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in closet. 2 level consist of 2 guestrooms sitting area, large den/office and 4pc bathroom. Asking $875,000.
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THIS 3000 + SQ.FT. HOUSE EMITS CASUAL ELEGANCE Built by one of the areas recognized builders this home features 3 bedrooms, main floor master, library, Great room with beamed cathedral ceiling, double sided f/p shared with elegant formal dining room, kitchen, main floor laundry & 3 car garage. On 50 acres with big views. Asking $1,295,000.
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Legion Branch 516 New Lowell President Pauline MacIntosh and Past President Roy Pollock present the Cybergnomes with a cheque for $1,000.
Crime S toppers o f S imcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka received 2,035 new tips and 2,722 follow-up tips in 2015.
The tips assisted the police in clearing 166 cases resulting in 137 arrests and 520 charges being laid for a variety of offences including Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Highway Traffic Act.
Tipster information assisted the police to recover just over $2.7 million worth of property and illicit drugs, up from $600,000 in 2014. Since inception in 1987, that number has grown to more than $71 million.
In 2014 there was a drastic increase in the number of cases solved, arrests made and charges laid over 2013.
2015 saw a 32 per cent increase in arrests, 43 per cent increase in cases cleared and a 92 per cent increase in the number of charges laid over 2014.
This would not be possible without media partners getting the word out to generate the great tips from the public and the follow up work done by our local police agencies.
Crime Stoppers has also increased the use of social media to get information such as crimes, suspects and missing or wanted persons in the public eye quickly.
Tipsters can easily access the information to help keep communities safe.
The Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-
Dufferin-Muskoka Board approved over $22,000 in reward payments to tipsters this year. This money is raised by the board and committee volunteers at a number of local fundraising events. Locally focused committees exist in Barrie, Orillia, Muskoka, Dufferin, South Simcoe, Southern Georgian Bay and the Georgian Triangle.
Crime Stoppers is a charity run organization and there will be many fundraising events this upcoming year including golf tournaments, dinners, draws and silent auctions. Ongoing at this moment are ticket sales for a Pedego City Commuter electric bicycle to be drawn at the annual Boston Pizza event in Wasaga Beach on June 6.
Crime Stoppers provides a safe, secure and anonymous way for citizens to report crime. Callers will never be required to reveal their name, make a statement or appear in court. Calls will not be recorded and Crime Stoppers does not use call display.
Information could lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Anyone with information about a crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or go to www.tipsubmit.com to send a web tip.
For more information or to volunteer, visit www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 705-726-2237.
allowing plans for the development of the aviation commerce centre to proceed to the next step.
The amendment from agricultural to special policy employment area permits airport related uses such as f l ight schools, aeronautical dry light manufacturing, research establishments, offices and temporary residential accommodation.
“I am very pleased to see the calibre of individuals joining the Clearview Aviation Business Park Strategic Advisory Board,” said Clearview Township Mayor Chris vanderkruys. “Our community is looking forward
to the opportunities that the Clearview Aviation Business Park will bring to the region. Clearview council and staff will continue to work closely in a partnership with the Clearview Aviation Business Park development team in helping to realize Clearview’s longstanding vision of creating a world-class development.”
In November, Collingwood council, following an in-camera discussion, did not support a recommendation from the Collingwood Airport Services Board to provide a letter of intent to Clearview Aviation Commerce Centre to develop an access agreement to the airport.
Crime stoppers helps solve 166 cases in 2015
Developers continue to seek access to airport(Continued from page 1)
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Staff photo: Fred Mills
First draW doWn, tWo to Go The Creemore Curling Club presented trophies to the winners of the first draw in December. The Jim Steed Memorial Trophy was presented to the mixed league winners Team Crevier lead Naomi McArthur, skip Paul Crevier, presented by Marilyn Steed and second Kevin Brown. Missing: vice Glenda Brown.
Staff photo: Fred Mills
The McArthur Family Trophy was presented by Milton McArthur to ladies league winners Team Millsap, skip Gayle Millsap, vice Ann Huskinson and second Clare Oster.
Staff photo: Fred Mills
The Gordon Miller Memorial Trophy was presented by Jim Bell (left) to men’s league winners Team Verstegen, second Russ Woodhouse (pictured) and Brian Wilson shared games, skip Adam Verstegen, vice Al Lambert and lead Tom Oster.
Staff photo: Fred Mills
The Alfred and Eliza Millsap Trophy was presented by Gayle Millsap to the daytime curling league winners Team Steed, skip Marilyn Steed, vice Mike Loranger, second Linda Wright and lead Murray Skinkle.
(Win-Loss-Tie)
Ladies Baylis 1-0-0Steed 1-0-0Fuller 0-1-0Millsap 0-1-0From The Hack: We are off to a great start for the race to win the Brian Greasley Trophy for the second draw. Thank you to all who returned and to
our new members. Friendly reminder that the ladies have their Open Curling Spiel on Feb. 13. If you would like to curl or volunteer to help, please call Ann at 705-466-2000.
DaytimeCoulter 2-0-0 Ruppel 2-0-0Bell 1-1-0Steed 0-2-0Martens 0-1-0McArthur 0-1-0From the Hack: The second draw is under way and we are up to six teams,
providing both morning and afternoon draws. Welcome back to Dorothy, Cyndy, Betty, Linda and Ron and a warm welcome to two new daytime curlers, Jim and Scott. Monday’s draws were close matches except for Team Ruppel’s win over Team Martens. Wednesday had two lopsided games with both Team Ruppel and Team Coulter securing wins. Some days are like that!
MenCrevier 1-0-0Fuller 1-0-0
J. Millsap 1-0-0Rowbotham 1-0-0Flack 0-1-0D. Millsap 0-1-0Ruppel 0-1-0Verstegen 0-1-0 From the Hack: The second draw came sliding out of the hack straight to the button for the TD Trophy.
Mixed Plays FridayFrom the Hack: The Mixed Bonspiel is this Saturday come by the Creemore Curling Club to watch.
GET IN THE CLEARVIEW ACTIVITY
GUIDEThe Creemore Echo and Clearview are currently working on the Spring & Summer 2016 Activity Guide to be distributed to every one in the area on March 4. This is a great chance to promote your business, event or community group in a publication created to help everyone engage in and enjoy the area.
SPRING & SUMMER 2016
ACTIVITY GUIDE
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• For more information or to book your ad contactGeorgi or Sara at 705-466-9906 or email [email protected]
The deadline for booking ads is February 1. Space is limited and ads are available on a first come basis.
Creemore Curling Club standings
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Weekend Weather
Friday, Jan. 8Chance of a showerHigh 11 Low 0Wind SE 20 km/hPOP 40%
Saturday, Jan. 9Cloudy with showersHigh 6 Low 3Wind S 20 km/hPOP 40%
Sunday, Jan. 10Light rainHigh 4 Low -8Wind W 45 km/hPOP 80%
Games&FUN
Find this week’s answer in Classifieds
by Ken Thornton
Spike & Rusty Word Scramble
Rusty, I hear your sister is
marrying again.Yes Spike, it has
become so I T A V R I L !
Sudoku by
Barbara Simpson
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5 65 7 3 1
5 47 2 3 6
6 74 6 5
9 3 7
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Canadian Criss Cross
Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page.
January 8, 2016
Fred’s Funnies
Answer on Classifieds page
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DOWN 1. It’s south of Florida 2. Kitchen appliance 3. Overly submissive 4. Treat for a monkey 5. Speak lovingly 6. Supper scrap 7. Fatal 8. Metal mixture 9. Lullaby10. S-shaped curve11. Mouth off12. Tokyo of old14. Acceptable but of less than
top quality20. Be a candidate in an election22. __ Major24. Long story of heroic deeds26. Record-keeping device used
by the ancient Peruvians27. Not meeting requirements28. Last movement of a sonata30. Deep crack in the earth’s
surface31. Make more secure32. Formerly, once33. Frighten birds away35. Brown sugar of Guyana37. Poor39. Bell hit with a padded mallet42. Billions of years46. Played down47. Indonesian coin
ACROSS 1. Toothed item 5. Musical ending 9. Tiresome person13. Eye layer14. Fourth oldest city in Quebec15. Mild exclamation16. Has-___17. Add up18. City known for its casinos19. Capital of Turkey21. “O Canada” singer on
televised Montreal games23. Convent residents25. Ancient Greek instrument26. Practical dilemma29. Sugar in French33. Weather map symbol34. Before now35. One of the boards
surrounding a hockey rink36. Stereo system38. Place for shooting practice40. Has a meal41. Weighed in43. Monk’s title44. Remain inactive45. Be better than46. Sad because of the lack of
friends49. Toward51. Colour made by mixing black
and white together52. Kind of puzzle54. Say in reply58. Central part of an apple59. Winter Olympics athlete, e.g.62. Car with a metre63. Belonging to the same family
48. Food in a shell50. Pieces of work52. Funny anecdote with a punch
line53. Flower with sword-shaped
leaves
55. Decrease gradually56. Direction in a play script57. Be conveyed58. Apply the finishing touch to60. Bed-and-breakfast61. Potato bud
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a
vampire?
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Bruce Atkinson Peacefully with his wife by his side at Headwaters Health Care Centre on Thursday, December 24, 2015 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Owen, Alan & Julie, Marc & Wendy, Anne & Murray and Sara & Jim. Proud grandfather of Corri, Erin & Nsuani, Zoe, Jamie & Jeff, Michael & Desiree, Courtney, Carter & Andrea, Jeanette, Danny, Caren & Shawn, Logan & Stephanie and great-grandfather of Niobe, Julien, Alexander, London, Bradley and Nicholas. Dear brother of Joan & David.
Friends and family were received at the Jack & Thompson Funeral Home, Shelburne on Sunday afternoon and evening. The funeral service was held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Interment took place at Honeywood Cemetery.
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evelyn MAy Johnston (nee Winchester)
October 16, 1921 – January 6, 2016 Wife of the late Harvey Johnston (2008), eldest child of Walter and Lucy (Tupling) Winchester. Loving mother of the late Eileen (Vic Palmer), Ron (Sandra), John (Joan) and Marie. Grandmother to ten grandchildren and Great Grandmother to 18. Special thanks to Dr. Houston for his compassionate care and her two special helpers Germaine and Brandy as well as the ladies from the Saint Elizabeth Society. Visitation will be held at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will take place in the chapel at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lavender Cemetery would be appreciated. Friends may visit May’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
by victoria BanksThe cadets of 1944 RCEME in Creemore received a visit from the Stayner Kinsmen Club recently.
The Kinsmen assist local youth organizations with donations and this has become an annual event for the cadets. The President of Stayner Kinsmen, Bill Roskar, vice president Scott Tapley and treasurer Bob Brown came to present us with a donation of $500 to go toward activities that the cadets do like shooting or orienteering or biathlon. These activities are organized by DND for the cadet program but not everything is funded by them, sometimes the cadets must raise money for additional expenses. As we are a not-for-profit organization the cadets do fundraising activities such as tag days or car washes in the local communities. With the assistance of groups such as the Kinsmen it allows the corps to give the cadets a wider range of activities than what we could do on our own.
1944 Royal Canadian Electrical
Mechanical Engineers is an Army Cadet Corps based out of Creemore for youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years. 1944 RCEME parades every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with no joining fees. As a cadet unit we are affiliated with the RCEME School at CFB Borden. Through the cadet program, cadets learn skills like self-confidence, self-discipline, teamwork, leadership and citizenship that will last a lifetime. As a cadet there are plenty of opportunities to interact within their local communities, for example the cadets of 1944 were out on Remembrance Day paying their respects to the many servicemen and women. Training at the corps consists of physical fitness, bushcraft, orienteering, learning about summer training opportunities and history of the cadet corps and the military. Marksmanship as well as biathlon is one of the most popular and appealing aspects of the Cadet program.
The cadets of the 1944 Rifle team have done well over the past few
years winning medals in various classifications at different competitions. Cadets on a local level succeed through strong community support and involvement and 1944 is glad to
have the Stayner Kinsmen’s support.
Victoria Banks is a chief warrant officer with 1944 RCEME RCACC Cadets.
Creemore Cadets get $500 donation from stayner Kinsmen
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EChO Classifieds Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email [email protected],$17 + hst for 25 words or less
Spike & Rusty: TRIVIAL
1 2 86 9 4
5 65 7 3 1
5 47 2 3 6
6 74 6 5
9 3 7
1 2 4 3 6 7 9 5 85 8 6 1 2 9 7 4 37 9 3 8 4 5 1 2 68 5 9 2 7 6 3 1 43 6 1 5 8 4 2 7 94 7 2 9 3 1 8 6 56 3 5 7 1 8 4 9 22 4 7 6 9 3 5 8 19 1 8 4 5 2 6 3 7
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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.
Call Rod the Window Cleaner. Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. You deserve a clear view. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request.
Sparkling Clean HoUSe CLeAnInG – I guarantee it! Parties, renovations, staging and moving as well as regular cleaning. Please call Sue at 519-939-8850.
local Bookkeeper with 20+ years experience taking on new clients. On/off site, will pick up & deliver. Fully qualified in all government processing. Payroll services. References available. Call 705-424-9974.
Building Blocks Home Daycare, full or part-time care. Call for availability or to book a play date. Call 705-466-6355.
Creemore Auto Detailing. Winter detailing special; new and used tires sales and installation; snow blower repair. Tim Martin. Call 705-627-0102.
horsesThis year, the Cosack family is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peace valley Ranch in Mulmur. Check us out for Horse Boarding & Training, Trail & Ranch Riding. www.Rawhide-Adventures.on.ca. 519-925-0152.
rentals
Lovely, quiet LoG CABIn. 5 minutes east of Creemore. 3 bedroom. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Available January 4 to April 1. $2500/month or $6000/season inclusive. Pet friendly. Contact Gord & Andrea at 416-554-8635.
Furnished ROOM for rent (close to Airport Road and Simcoe Cty Rd 9). Room includes high speed internet, Bell Expressview satellite TV, shared kitchen, dining and living rooms. No smoking. Contact 705-444-4853.
Large one bedroom APARTMENT. Main Street, Creemore. Call Noel at 705-466-3635.
YoGaTherapeutic Yoga with Catherine Randall at Station on the Green Thursdays starting January 7 to February 25. Therapeutic Yoga focuses on functional movement to increase mobility and reduce pain. Intermediate class from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., gentle class from 10:45 a.m. to noon. To register, contact Catherine Randall at [email protected] or 705-818-3400. Cost varies.
thanK YoUThank you to the Director, Paula Rentner, and all Staff at our local Creedan Valley Care Community, words are inadequate to express our family’s gratitude for the exceptional, exemplary care you provided to our dear Mother, Marjory. We truly admire your collective dedication to a task that most of us would not be able to do. Thank you for everything you have done for the past several years to make our dear Mother’s life bearable. Your kindness and loving care will always be remembered and appreciated.
David Bruce Johnson and family
Thank you to the Big Heart Seniors for their recent donation to St. John's United Church. The money will be put towards our "Greening Project".
death notiCesFRASER, James Affleck – Passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood at the age of 57. Jim of Stayner, beloved husband of Lorie. Loving father of Angela, Amy-Ella, Ashley and Jamie. Cherished papa of Riley, Haley, Chante, Izabell, Chanson, Cooper and Iehla. Brother of Gord and Anne. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion-Branch 63, 490 Ontario Street, Collingwood on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. For further information and to sign the book of memories log on to www.carruthersdavidson.com.
JOHNSON, Marjory Harriet – March 21, 1931 – December 25, 2015Loving Mother of Catherine, Elaine and Eric; Step-mother of Daniel and David Bruce Johnson.
Our dear Mother finally escaped a non-life of seriously diminished capacity due to advanced dementia and age. The official “cause of death”… “failure to thrive”…can you imagine? The best Christmas present Marjory could have wished for. She may be gone but will never be forgotten by all of us who loved her.
DOlSON, Irene velma (nee Dunstan) 1916-2016 – Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 3, 2016 in her 100th year. Irene is now reunited with her husband, Robert and her siblings; Reta, Lemore, Gilmore, Cecil, Jean, Murray and infant brothers Thomas and Howard. Irene was the devoted mother of Anne (Murray Henderson), Sheila (Bob Penny) and Joan (Sam Rawn). “Grandma D” will be missed by, and remain an inspiration to, her loving grandchildren: Kevin, Bryan (Margaret) and Lori, Tracey (Clarke) and Steven, and Mike (Trish). She will be fondly remembered also by her great grandchildren; Camden, Riley, Kyle, Tyler, Dylan, Caleb, Sam and Jodie, great great grandchild Peyton, and many nieces and nephews. Thank you to Dr. Houston for his wonderful heart and many home visits, to CCAC, and all of the staff at St. Elizabeth for their kindness and warm care. Irene’s family will receive relatives and friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel. Funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Irene’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
Though gone from this earth, “always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.”
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lYNN, edward George – retired Master Sergeant Canadian Armed Forces, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital in his 85th year. Edward, loving husband of Anneliese. Proud father of Edward A. (Jovie), the late Robert L. (Stacey), the late Charles E. and Andrea L. (Jim Mageean). Forever cherished grandfather of Aaron J., Melanie, Amanda L. and Adam Mageean, Robyn and David A. Lynn; great grandfather of Tyler A., Benjamin A. and William A. Mageean. Son of the late Edward and Mary Lynn, Edward is survived by his brother Bernard G. (Geraldine) and sister Barbara A. (Ed); predeceased by brother Michael Hugh and sister Mary B. Lynn. Edward served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and later Canadian Armed Forces for 23 years before retiring, was past president of New Lowell Legion, and will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation was held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel. Funeral mass will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Stayner. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lung Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cancer Society would be appreciated. Friends may visit Edward’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
elodie sAndfordPeacefully passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood, ON at the age of 74. She lived an extraordinary life full of adventure, enquiry and spirit and will be missed by her good friends, loving family and caring community. A life well lived will be her legacy to the children she so loved; Scott and his wife Kendra, Paul and his partner Isabella and Sue Sandford. She was an enormously proud and loving grandmother of nine. Fondly remembered by her brothers John, Owen and his wife Katie, Donald and his wife Deborah and David Tomlinson.
A celebration of her life will be held at Saint Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11 a.m.
As expressions of sympathy, please visit the online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com where you can make a donation in Elodie’s memory to the Hospice Georgian Triangle who run Campbell House where she was so wonderfully cared for during her final days.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all our friends in Creemore and Glencairn!
From Marie and Dan Mackie in Toronto
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About 90 people came together to feast at the annual Creemore Community Christmas Dinner, held at the Creemore Legion on Dec. 25. Clockwise from top: Jessie Barrie with son Pary; Chef Jim Henderson (centre) with Pat and Chris Raible; Santa with Jacob Montgomery; The volunteers that pulled off the dinner which was organized this year by Donna Baylis; Ken Thornton and the Wippers (right) provide musical entertainment.
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