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by Trina Berlo Creemore Minor Hockey is retiring the jersey of Troy Scott.
The 17-year-old New Lowell r e s iden t was killed March 10 when his pick-up truck collided with a bus on Mountain Road.
Friends and family packed t h e S t a y n e r Arena hall on Thursday for the funeral, with a strong showing from Scott’s hockey family. Members of the team wore their jerseys and served as pallbearers.
The Creemore Valley Hawks Midget rep team is taking to the ice this weekend in memory of their fallen teammate.
The team is playing the first of two games in a playoff round against the Stayner Cyclones on home ice Saturday. The association is planning a special tribute to Scott, by raising his number 17 jersey to the rafters of the Creemore arena.
The association is donating gate proceeds from Saturday’s game and a second game in Stayner on Sunday to the Scott family, along with other donations collected over the weekend.
Team parent Sue Underhill said the team vacillated as to whether or not to carry on with the tournament without Scott but it was decided they would play in his honour.
Many of the players have been
by Trina BerloKen Thornton may no longer parade with the RCMP Pipes and Drums but in some ways he will march on in perpetuity.
Thornton, 97, has donated a new regimental mace to the Ottawa RCMP Pipes and Drums band.
The mace, said Thornton, is a thank-you gift for helping him realize his dream.
He travelled to Ottawa on March 8 to make the presentation during a medals parade at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
“He is family to us and a man of some considerable inspiration in terms of how to live life well,” said RCMP Pipes and Drums band officer Graham
Creemore retires Troy Scott's jersey
Muir. He said Thornton has a very proud
association with the Mounted Police. At the age of 83, after a life-long
dream of being part of the RCMP, Thornton learned to play the bagpipes so he could march with the band and wear the uniform.
Muir said Thornton had read an article about the band in an RCMP publication.
He learned the band was forming and it was to be comprised of citizen volunteers.
Thornton phoned Muir, who was the drum major at the time, and explained that as a young man he had a dream of joining the RCMP.
Thornton was in the process of
applying for the force in St. Stephen, New Brunswick just before the Second World War when war broke out and the RCMP stopped recruiting. Thornton went on to join the air force.
“He always had this unrequited dream to join the Mounties so when he called me that day so long ago, he said I just want to play the bagpipes for one day and wear the uniform,” said Muir.
Muir told Thornton he would have to learn to play a few standards.
“That was the beginning of quite an adventure for Mr. Thornton and I. After all of these years now we are the closest of friends. He got his dream.”
His first parade was on national police royal service parade on Parliament Hill
(See “Two” on page 3)
Troy Scott
(See “Thornton's” on page 7)
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Ken Thornton presents a new regimental mace to the RCMP Pipes and Drums commanding officer, assistant commissioner Gilles Michaud, at a ceremony in Ottawa on March 8.
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CalendarCOMMUNITY Submit your community [email protected]
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Monday, March 21• Backyard Chickens Public Meeting for the Backyard
Chickens Zoning Amendment is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Clearview Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner.
• Dunedin Woman’s Friendship Club at Dunedin Hall at 7:30 p.m. for an Easter program. All ladies welcome.
Wednesday, March 23• VON Support Group Program at Sunset Manor,
49 Raglan Street, Collingwood from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Meeting for family and friends caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. At VON Adult Day Program. For more information call Fiona at 705-444-2457.
Thursday, March 24• Identity Theft Protection by Legal Shield
Presentation at Waterside Retirement Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Rd, Wasaga Beach at 2 p.m. Learn more about how to protect yourself from identity theft. Open to residents, family and neighbours. Call 705-429-8626 for more information.
Upcoming Events
Party for Jacquelyn Ritchie Metheral from 2 to 5 p.m. at Elmvale Presbyterian Church. Best wishes only.
• Amaranth Chamber Choir Concert at All Saint’s Anglican Church, 32 Elgin Street, Collingwood at 3 p.m. Experience the story of Christ’s trial & crucifixion. Accompanied by organ & the Dufferin Brass Quintet and other artists. Sponsored by All Saint’s Anglican Church & Sound Investment Community Choir) Tickets $15 available at Curiosity House. Contact 705-445-3841 for details.
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Creemore Baptist ChurchMissionary Service
Sunday, March 20 at 11 a.m.New Tribes Mission missionaries
Charles & Shannon Talbot & family are speaking.Lunch to follow. All welcome.
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Friday, March 18• Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22
Caroline St. W. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy some homemade soup and a visit with your friends.
• Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Corn chowder soup, corned beef, cabbage, carrots, boiled potatoes, apple crisp, ice cream, bun&butter, coffee&tea. Adults $15, seniors $13. Call 705-466-2432 or 705-466-2330 to RSVP.
Saturday, March 19• Clearview Township's 8th Annual Health and
Leisure Showcase at Stayner Arena Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information booths, product sampling, interactive demos, workshops & live entertainment. 269 Regina Street, Stayner. For registration of your booth or for more information contact Shane Sargant at [email protected] or 705-428-6230 ext 249.
• Bid Euchre Tournament at Collingwood Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street. Registration at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Cards at 1 p.m. $10 per player. Cash prizes. Lucky draw, share the wealth and 50/50 draw. To pre-register or for more information call 705-445-9685 days or 705-444-2475 evenings.
• Earth Hour. Turn off your lights for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Help shine a light on climate change.
Sunday, March 20• Palm Sunday Church Services on page 5.• Creemore Baptist Church Missionary Service at
11 a.m. New Tribes Mission missionaries Charles & Shannon Talbot & family are speaking. Lunch to follow. All welcome. Wellington Street West
• Come join the family in celebrating an 80th Birthday
Sunday, March 27• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion,
27 Wellington Street West from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Hungry Man Breakfast $10, adults $6, children 12 and under $3.
Thursday, March 31 and Monday, April 4• Singhampton Baseball Season Registration from
7 to 8:30 p.m. both nights at Singhampton Fire Hall. All teams must be decided by April 15. All registration must be paid by this date to guarantee a place on the team. Contact Garry 705-444-1247.
Friday, April 1• We’re 15! Come help Creemore Echo celebrate our
birthday! We’ll be at Creemore Springs Brewery from 3 to 5 p.m. Drop in for coffee & cake and more.
• Ham Supper at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy some ham and scalloped potatoes with all the trimmings. Tickets by advance sale only. Adults $15, children (12 and under) $7.50. For tickets call 705-466-2206 and leave a message.
• Hockey Game & Dance at Creemore Arena and Hall at 7 p.m. CMHA vs. Clearview Firefighters. $5 per person all ages. Serving drinks and food during the game. Dance to follow in the hall. No minors in hall. Fundraising for Creemore Minor Hockey.
Saturday, April 2• 47th Annual Creemore Skating Club Carnival
at Creemore Arena, 220 Collingwood Street at 7 p.m. “Red Carpet Saturday Night”. The theme is Broadway. An important fundraiser for Creemore Skating Club. Contact Julie Bigham at 705-424-3790 or [email protected].
Saturday, April 2 & Sunday, April 3• Watercolour Getaway with Mill Street Art Studio
and Mountain Ash Farm Inn &Spa. Entice your out-of-town friends to a Watercolour Getaway Package in Creemore! They’ll paint with Mill Street Art Studio’s Martha Bull and stay at Mountain Ash Farm Inn & Spa. Proceeds go to the Durham Art Gallery. Call for pricing to Durham Art Gallery at 519-369-3692, www.durhamart.on.ca.
Saturday, April 9• Annual Know it all Ball at Duntroon Hall, 9025
Cty Rd 91, Duntroon. To book a table please call Debbie at 705-445-7681. Event starts at 6 p.m. Questions begin at 7 p.m. Tables of eight, please bring snacks for your table. Don’t forget to study up for the night!
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on the ice together since they were young moving up through the ranks of Creemore Minor Hockey.
“It was with great shock and sadness that we learned of the passing of Troy Scott this past Thursday evening,” states a post on the Creemore Valley Hawks webpage. “This is a tremendous loss not only for our hockey family but to the entire community as well. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and by those whose lives he touched. Our deepest condolences to Troy’s family and his many friends.”
Scott was said to be a hard-hitting defenceman, the team’s best, who had his teammates’ back on and off the ice.
Scott, a Grade 12 student at Stayner Collegiate Institute, also played for his school team and was an alternate player for the Stayner Siskins.
The collision happened shortly after 6:30 p.m., just west of the Tenth Line. Mountain Road was closed for investigation for several hours.
Police say Scott’s westbound pick-up truck crossed the centre line, into the eastbound lane and collided with a full-size coach bus.
Scott died at the scene. His passenger, Shawn Runyon,
was extricated from the vehicle and transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Scott is survived by his parents Steve and Julie Scott, sister Kristen Scott and grandparents Vern and Heather Prosser, Dave Scott and Ruth and Martin Corriveau.
Saturday’s game is at the Creemore arena beginning at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday’s game is in Stayner at 4:30 p.m. Admission costs $4.
by Trina BerloMembers of Clearview Township’s recreation and culture advisory committee were called to a special meeting Monday night to consider a revised terms of reference for the Small Halls Festival.
Chair Doug Measures called the meeting in order to get the terms of reference on the agenda for the next council meeting on Monday, March
21, for final approval. The festival, approaching its third
year, aims to showcase rural living through a multitude of events held during one fall weekend. It was reported that more than 300 volunteers worked to pull off events in 2015.
So far, the committee that runs the event has been operating without a properly constituted terms of reference.
The March 14 meeting was called
to consider revisions made with input from the clerk.
“To better reflect, the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholder groups, the terms of reference have been revised subject to approval by council,” reported community, culture, recreation and tourism coordinator Shane Sargant.
The recreation and culture advisory committee had been working toward a two-pronged committee approach with an executive committee managing the big picture and a festival committee to organize the details. The new terms of reference, supported by committee, structures the event with only one committee.
It was proposed the Small Halls Festival committee be made up of seven members; three recreation and culture advisory committee members, two sponsor representatives and two other members who could represent
community, business or tourism, but the committee agreed to remove seats designated for sponsors and instead have four open seats.
According to the terms of reference, the committee is responsible for approving sponsorship packages, marketing and communication plans and making sure the plans are executed by staff.
The hall boards are responsible for planning, coordinating and managing the events at their respective halls, approving and honouring sponsorship and partnership agreements provided by Sargant among other duties, but do not have designated seats on the committee.
Commit tee member Tamara Culham asked why they would include seats specifically for sponsors?
Measures said significant sponsors want to contribute and they should have
Two weekend games played in honour of Scott(Continued from page 1)
Contributed photo
Troy Scott, second player from left, back row, was part of a very close hockey family.
Small Halls Festival structure continues to be revised
(See “Hall” on page 8)
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MANAGER Georgi Denison
PuBLISHER Sara Hershoff
ASSISTANT Fred Mills
EdiToriAl ThE WAy WE WErE
During the Clearview Small Halls Festival people are invited to step into our world, experience what small town life is all about, get a taste of rural life. Nine great venues, one event.
We are a great township made up of small distinct communities, each with a hall that is lovingly preserved and cherished by its community volunteers. The Small Halls Festival is about embracing our true nature, sharing authentic experiences in these quaint facilities. That is what we have to offer.
Community is about working together so we don’t understand why hall representatives are being excluded from the committee that will manage and guide the overarching direction of the festival.
Over the past two years, hall representatives have gone from having full representation to minimal revolving representation to no representation, as councillors and staff make attempts to define the committee that oversees the event.
Staff members at The Creemore Echo have been very involved in the Small Halls Festival since its inception and we care a lot, probably too much, about its success. The Creemore Echo has covered the event but further to that it has benefitted from the economic development associated with it. As individuals we are deeply immersed in the Small Halls Festival and yes, we have a vested interest in the success of the hall.
Publisher Sara Hershoff is a member of what was the executive committee. She books the bands at Avening Hall and, with the help of supporters, has built its reputation as a premier music venue. She works with Purple Hills and Heritage Society to create programming for the Creemore Arts Festival, which takes place simultaneously at Station on the Green, one of the nine venues, and has supported programming at other halls.
Editor Trina Berlo is married to Bill Hewitt, who is chair of the Avening Hall board.
So, in the spirit of full disclosure, all of us have benefitted from the Small Halls Festival and we have skin in the game.
The township claims many successes through the Small Halls Festival, by winning awards and building a volunteer army of 300 people.
So why exclude the people who have helped create success and want to engage?
These halls were built by community and they are managed by the community. They are owned by us, the taxpayers.
The township pumped more than $100,000 into this festival in 2015 alone, with 20 per cent of that being public money. This year, $50,000 of tax dollars are earmarked for the festival and there is less grant money so this should matter to the general public more than ever. A lot of questions need to be answered; what is this event all about and what is to be gained by shutting out hall representatives?
We urge council to pause and consider what is to be gained by excluding hall representatives?
Invite them to the table. The halls are the heart of this festival. Without the halls, it is just a Small Festival.
Better Together
Editor: Why suffer the wars in which our soldiers died
for us to live free of fear, only to find a war on our streets, with little being done about it.
Where is the outrage of our citizens? Where is the courage of our politicians, to address the issue of dispelling fear of gun violence in an effective manner?
What happened to “glorious and free”, when hand guns and assault rifles have a presence in our society?
The mindless slaughter on our streets claimed 244 victims in Ontario, in 2015, up 84 per cent from 2014!
With courage, our Parliament could introduce legislation of zero-tolerance, putting teeth into deterrence that would reduce the incidence of gun violence and preserve our sense of human sanctity.
The citizens of Canada deserve being free from fear in their homes and on their streets.
It’s the responsibility of government to assure it. To help make it possible, visit nohandguns.ca,
sign the petition and spread the word, to convince Parliament to debate the issue.
John Wiggins,Collingwood.
Editor: Please note an error in your headline, The Creemore
Echo March 11 edition, page 6: “Township of two appeals”.
We are a township of six appeals, six very serious, very expensive, hugely time-consuming appeals by people who are deeply committed to the future of our community.
That you bury this important story on page 6 is disturbing in of itself, considering that this ongoing battle against the wpd industrial wind project on
Beattie family farmlands on Fairgrounds Road is potentially the most destructive Liberal government-supported act that will ever impact each and every one of us who love this part of the world.
Kindly correct the headline. We are a township of six appeals and hundreds of
people working hard at the last ditch stand against the presence of massive 500-foot spinning towers in our neighbourhood.
Reet McGovern Shearer,Nottawa.
One more gun death is one death too many
A group photo from a Masterfeeds animal feed conference in Toronto. Back row: Maurice Jones, Dalton Middlebrook, Roy Patton, Hamilton Ward, Keith Mills, Stan Nixon. Second row: A Masterfeeds representative, Hal Day, Harvey Johnston, Dalton Kerr, Arnold Rhodes, Percy Cooksey, Jack Steed. Third row: Masterfeeds salesman John Pacello, Murray Giffen, Bern Swanson, Maurice Maltas, Wallace Timmons, Wilfred Morby, Russell Noble. Front row: Allan Ritchie, Bob Dolson, Mervin Hare, Keith Leighton, Harvey Pettigrew and Elmer Dolson.
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Wind turbine appeal story placement, disturbing
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E a s t e r S e r v i c e sSunday, March 20 Palm Sunday• Palm/Passion Sunday. Service at New Lowell United Church at 9:45 a.m. and at St.
John's United, Creemore, at 11 a.m.• Communion Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. with Rev.
Winston Newman.• Service at Salvation Army Hope Acres at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tos TL.• Palm Sunday Service at St. Patrick's Catholic, Stayner, at 11 a.m. • Holy Eucharist at St. Luke's Anglican Church at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 22• Confession after 6:30 p.m. Mass from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner.Wednesday, March 23• Confession from 10 a.m. to noon and 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner.
Thursday, March 24 holy Thursday / Maundy Thursday• Holy Thursday Service of Holy Eucharist as we remember the Last Supper at St. Luke’s
Anglican Church at 4:30 p.m. • St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore will be open between 5 and 10
p.m. for a Silent Vigil. Pick the time of your choice & give Jesus one hour.• Holy Maundy Thursday Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25 Good Friday• Good Friday Service at St. James Anglican, Clougher-Lisle, at 10 a.m.• Good Friday Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. Sermon is
“Darkest Day”.• Good Friday Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 10 a.m. Holy Friday Liturgy.• Several area churches are joining together for a Good Friday Service at New Life Church,
Collingwood, at 10 a.m. • Service at New Lowell United Church at 11 a.m. • Good Friday Service at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian at 11 a.m. • Good Friday Service, The Way of the Cross, at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 12:30 p.m. • Good Friday Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 2 p.m. Station of the Cross.• Good Friday Service at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 3 p.m. Day of Fasting &
Abstinence.• Good Friday Cantata "Boundless" at Stayner Brethren in Christ Church at 7 p.m.
Refreshments to follow. 1152 Conc. 6 (north of Cty. Rd. 91)Saturday, March 26• Easter Vigil at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 9 p.m.Sunday, March 27 Easter Sunday• Easter Sunrise Service at the Eagle Chapel, 3627 5th Line at 7 a.m. (southwest of
Creemore heading out Caroline Street. • Following the service, Easter Breakfast at St. John’s United Church Hall at 8 a.m. • Easter Service at Church of Redeemer, Duntroon, at 8:30 a.m. • Service at St. James Anglican Church, Clougher-Lisle, at 9:30 a.m.• Communion Service at Mansfield Prebyterian Church at 9:30 a.m.• United Church of Canada Communion Services – New Lowell United Church at 9:45
a.m. & St. John’s United, Creemore at 11 a.m.• Service at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, Creemore, at 10 a.m. • Service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, at 10 a.m. Sermon is “Brightest Dawn”.• Easter Service at Christ Church, Batteaux, at 10 a.m. • Easter Worship Service at Stayner Brethren in Christ Church at 10 a.m. Easter Brunch
will follow service. All are welcome. • Communion Service at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Nottawa, at 10:30 a.m. • Service at Salvation Army Hope Acres at 10:45 a.m. 998614 Mulmur Tos TL.• Service at Creemore Baptist Church at 11 a.m.• Easter Holy Eucharist at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 11:15 a.m. • Easter Service at St. Paul's Anglican, Singhampton, at 11:30 a.m. • Easter Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic, Stayner, at 11:30 a.m.
On the night before He died, Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane praying. Jesus expressed disappointment in His disciples, saying, “Could you not watch with me one hour?”
On Thursday, March 24 St. Andrew’s Maple Cross
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Editor:As a long time reader of your paper,
I continue to be surprised at how low a news priority the onslaught of wind turbines are to The Echo.
There are now six citizen and municipal appeals against the turbine project just north of Creemore yet I had to search every word in last week’s Echo to find the story.
The more distant Collingwood papers treat the news of the growing numbers of appeals as a major story whereas The Echo buried the news in another story on appeals, deep in the heart of the paper.
The potential precedent of the recent approval of the wpd project, may well bring many more turbines to the Creemore area. Consequently it’s an important news story that for the first time ever, Collingwood, Clearview, Simcoe County and three citizen groups are fighting the decision to install 50-storey structures on prime agricultural farmland.
The economic consequences of wind turbines anywhere, especially surrounding Creemore, will be economically devastating. Land values, tourism and local businesses will all suffer and all for what? Wind energy will never make a major contribution to stem the tide of global warming. Instead we need to build more gas fired energy plants to offset the unreliable wind that drives turbines less than half the time.
Add in the billions that we are paying to subsidize wind developers and you will understand why we now have the most expensive electricity costs in North America.
Let’s not hide the news that many of the protests against these turbines aren’t just from nearby neighbours but from towns and townships and even the county.
I urge The Echo to take the issue more seriously.
Jeff Shearer, Nottawa.
The Echo buried the wpd appeals story deep in the heart of paper Waving palms
Crowds cheered,Jesus riding a colt,Jerusalem neared.Precepts expounded,Awesome demands,“To love one another”Was Christ’s demand.Bread broken,Wine poure d,This in remembrance Required the Lord.Intense prayer,Disciples slept,Gethsemane’s anguish.Christ’s vigil kept.Judas betrayed,Guards arrested,Taken to Caiaphas,Christ sorely tested.Pilate confronted,The mob accused,And Jesus horrendously Abused.Insulted by Herod,Shouts of crucify,And the Lord was ledAway to die.Bruised, suffering,Jostling throng,Though Calvary loomed,The Lord pressed on.Imminent death,By crucifixion,“King of the Jews”Was their inscription.
Pierced, harassed,Excruciating pain,For the whole world’s sinsThe “Lamb” was slain.Linen wrappings, Guarded tomb,A stone securedThe darkened gloom.Sunday sunrise,Empty grave,Christ Jesus livesMankind to save.Holy Spirit promised,Commission given,Then Jesus ascended To the Father in Heaven.“Watch, Pray!”In preparation,For Christ’s returnAnd restoration.
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Paul Ruppel (from left), Neil Metheral, Scott McKay, Ken Thornton and Marilyn Chenier work the buffet at St. John's United Church's annual Beef and Lamb Dinner March 5. They were among more than 40 volunteers who contributed to the overall success of the event, attended by 233 people, ensuring everyone left happy and full.
Online reporting open for school incidents
The Simcoe County District School Board has launched a Safe Schools Reporting Tool to give students, parents and community members a way to report incidents online. Incidents could include bullying, drug use or vandalism.
“We always encourage students and parents to speak with a trusted, caring adult at school or home about their concerns,” said superintendent of education Daryl Halliday. “The online reporting tool provides another option for people who may not feel comfortable speaking in person at first.”
When an incident is reported, an e-mail will be sent to the principal and vice-principal(s) of that school, and school staff will follow up.
The tool is available on the homepage of all school websites, including NCPS at cre.scdsb.on.ca.
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with several hundred police pipers in a mass band.
“As it turned out, he didn’t just come and play with us for a day,” said Muir.
Thornton continued to play with the band for several years, performing in Toronto, Ottawa, Saskatchewan and New York.
In a military pipe band the drum major carries the mace, to signal commands to the band. The head of the mace has the regimental badge, campaign honours and on the inside is a scroll containing the names of all RCMP officer killed in the line of duty.
Thornton is the first citizen to donate a regimental mace to the band program. It will replace a mace made in 1932, which is being retired. The band has been carrying the other mace on regimental and state occasions since its formation in 1999.
“Ken was kind enough to fund the making of the mace and we were very pleased and honoured to invite him to come to Ottawa to be part of the presentation ceremony,” said Muir. “You can see the big smile on his face. He was quite pleased about it and we were so proud to have him with us and the fact that we gave the mace to the commanding officer, assistant commissioner Gilles Michaud, who
in turn presented it to our drum major Rod McLeod. Before that, Ken was welcome to say a few words at the podium, which he did. He is a very eloquent speaker.”
“It is a pleasure to present this token of appreciation to my special friends, whom I love, honour and respect, the RCMP Pipes and Drums band of
Ottawa, and I am assured it will be received with pride and humility, as during its use in the ensuing years, fond recollections will be exchanged,” said Thornton at the time of the presentation.
“It was a very special moment for me to present that,” said Thornton. “The RCMP band has treated me with
respect, kindness and love.”Muir said the new mace will be used
by the drum major for a century or more as it is of the finest quality.
In 2012, RCMP Pipes and Drums created the Ken Thornton Trophy awarded to the band member who most demonstrated the traits and character of the man himself.
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Thornton's mace will lead the band for a century or more(Continued from page 1)
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Ken Thornton (above), posing with the Ottawa RCMP Pipes and Drums band at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum, holding the new regimental mace and the one that is being retired and with Graham Muir (right).
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a say in the organization of the event. He said there is no conflict because ultimately, decisions are made by the rec and culture advisory committee.
Culham said she was conflicted about having two seats for sponsors, saying it feels to her as if they bought a seat at the table.
Sargant said there is potential for more sponsors to come on board.
“We have kept sponsorship low but there is a real appetite, and sponsorship dollars out there,” he said. “We are selling ourselves short on sponsors, but we
by Trina BerloThe Township of Clearview has launched a survey to gather input from Stayner area residents on a proposed transit system.
The first phase of the transit plan will only service the Stayner area with connections to Wasaga Beach.
In this year’s budget, council approved $82,500 for a six-month bus service, which would be offset by an estimated $12,375 in ticket revenue.
“Over the past two-and-a-half years staff have been meeting with Simcoe County, Wasaga Beach and the Town of Collingwood staff to discuss possible options to provide transit service to Clearview Township,” reported CAO Steve Sage in September. “The majority of the advice received from the system operators is that a trial period will be a waste of time. Those municipalities that have completed a trial period, determined that the results indicated very little interest. However, when the permanent system was installed, ridership was beyond the trial period numbers.”
“Clearview staff were prepared to bring a report forward in 2014, a decision was made not to move forward at that time,” he said.
Through the survey, the township hopes to gauge general interest and acceptance, usage, route preferences, availability, cost and level of service.
One accessible bus would stop at the Real Canadian Superstore in Wasaga Beach, allowing riders to connect to the Wasaga Beach and Collingwood transit links, and at the roundabout parking lot at Highway 26 and Airport Road.
Hardcopies of the survey are available at town hall, the Stayner branch of the library and the Stayner arena. People living elsewhere in the township can access the survey online at www.clearview.ca. For those who indicate they do not support the transit system, the survey is five questions. Those who answer that they do support the initiative can proceed and answer more specific questions.
The survey closes April 15. A report will come back to council once the data is compiled.
Win-Loss-Tie
Ladies Marilyn Steed 3-1-0Gayle Millsap 2-2-0Donna Baylis 2-2-0Catherine Fuller 1-3-0
From the hack: Due to winter time illnesses, a large number of spares were called upon to keep the ladies curling going. It was another fun-filled evening with many great shots, take-outs and lots of laughter. Thank you to all the spares for your support!
DaytimeBell 3-2McArthur 3-2Ruppel 3-2 Martens 2-3Steed 1-3
From the hack: There were two incredible games played on Monday. On sheet one, Team Bell took an early big lead against Team Ruppel scoring a six-ender in the second (there was talk of early coffee from Wayne!). But not to be deterred, Paul, Peter, Linda and Cyndy battled back stealing end after end, to win coming home by two. On the other sheet, Team Martens also survived an early setback against Team McArthur, to score a point in the win column. Good curling everyone!
MenFrom the hack: Due to a bye week and a busy home
front there is no update this week.
Mixed McArthur 3-0-0Bell 2-0-1Neelin 2-1-0Fuller/Rowbotham 2-1-0Lindsay 2-1-0Crevier 1-1-1Cass 1-2-0Baylis 1-2-0Morby 0-3-0Kelly 0-3-0
From the hack: Team McArthur is leading the pack with Team Bell nipping at his heels!
Creemore Curling Club standings
The Small Halls Festival has received an achievement award from Festivals and Events Ontario.
The festival won Best Promotional Campaign in the $100,000-$500,000 category.
These awards, judged by an independent panel of judges, showcase various elements of festivals or events that stood out in the previous festival year.
Awards were handed out to Festivals and Events Ontario members at the association’s annual
have been relying on grants, which seem to dry up.”An earlier draft of the terms of reference included
two committee seats specifically for hall board members.
It was proposed that representatives from halls in Avening, Brentwood, Creemore, Dunedin, Nottawa, Duntroon, Singhampton and Sunnidale rotate through the two seats on a four-year schedule. Those seats were removed from the committee structure in the most recent draft.
The revised terms of reference is on Monday night’s council agenda.
(Continued from page 3)
Clearview launches transit survey
Hall reps removed in latest draft
Small Halls Festival wins award for promotion conference, held in Markham on March 4.
Also of note, Blue Mountains’ Apple Harvest Festival and Apple Pie Trail won Best Community Partner Outreach Program in the $100,000 or less category.
Clearview Township has joined the Apple Pie Trail for 2016.
Last year, Small Halls Festival won Best New Festival or Event in the $100,000-$500,000 budget category.
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Weekend WeatherFriday, March 18A mix of sun and cloudsHigh -2 Low -9Wind NW 30 km/hPOP 40%
Saturday, March 19Mainly sunnyHigh -1 Low -6Wind N 20 km/hPOP 10%
Sunday, March 20A mix of sun and cloudsHigh 3 Low -4Wind E 15 km/hPOP 20%
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Find this week’s answer in Classifieds
by Ken Thornton
Spike & Rusty Word ScrambleThat was a nice dinner at the
Cheniers' last night, Rusty. Why did you say I was like a pig?
It was clear as a bell, Spike.
You didn't use your K N P I N A once,
which was obvious to all.
Sudoku by
Barbara Simpson
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6 92 1 5
5 9 37 1 63 1
6 78 7 9 5
9 4 7 3 5 8 2 6 11 6 5 9 2 7 4 8 38 2 3 6 1 4 5 7 92 3 1 8 7 6 9 4 54 5 6 1 9 2 7 3 87 8 9 4 3 5 1 2 63 7 2 5 8 1 6 9 45 9 4 2 6 3 8 1 76 1 8 7 4 9 3 5 2
Canadian Criss Cross
Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page.
March 18, 2016
Fred’s Funnies
Answer on Classifieds page
65. Sixth Jewish month66. Box covers67. Back parts of keels68. Land covered with closely-cut
grass
DOWN 1. Eve’s husband 2. Easily cleaved mineral 3. In line 4. Church vestibule 5. Road surface 6. Frozen desserts 7. Definite article 8. Unfertilized lobster roe 9. Lodging place for young
travellers10. Movable item of personal
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children44. Occurring each day46. Is carried by currents
ACROSS 1. Express agreement, during
worship 5. Put up a tent10. Garment that fastens at the
neck14. Operatic prima donna15. Sneeze sound16. Shades of colour17. Maple genus18. Swerves sharply19. Electric discharges20. Sleeveless cloaks22. In danger of being lost24. That guy25. Partly frozen rain26. Stop from happening29. Of the spleen33. Continuous change34. Unmixed with anything36. Monetary unit of Poland37. Young man38. Height40. Before prefix41. Canadian composer Gagnon43. Have authority over44. Honoured guest’s site45. Farther on than47. Hard liquor49. Town in southern
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48. In the preceding month: abbr.50. Slice of beef52. Scuttle contents53. Jamaican citrus fruit54. Be the head of
55. Bit of sediment56. Verdi opera57. Crab appendage58. Sea swallow61. Hole in one
I never wanted to believe that my Dad was stealing from his
job as a road worker.But when I got home, all the
signs were there.
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in MEMoriAMMIDDLEBROOK, Dalton – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who left us March 14, 2015.He Is Not Dead. I cannot say, and I will not sayThat he is dead. He is just away.With a cheery smile, & a wave of the hand,He has wandered into an unknown landAnd left us dreaming how very fairIt needs must be, since he lingers there.And you – oh you, who the wildest yearnFor an old-time step, & the glad return,Think of him faring on, as dearIn the love of There as the love of Here.Think of him still as the same. I say,He is not dead—he is just away.
James Whitcomb RileyRemembering you always love Hazel, Earl (Laura), Dennis (Loraine), Sandra (Wayne) and grandchildren and great grandchildren.
God’s CountryGive me green rolling hills;Give me pies cooling on windowsills.Give me birds chatting on telephone poles, And corn growing in patterned rowsGive me crickets chirping on warm summer nightsAnd children and picnics & firefly lightsGive me cows grazing & sleeping all day,And children barefooted & tanned at play.Give me church socials and watermelons, please,And general stores, swimming holes and fresh garden peas.Give me all this, round the hillside I roam. But most of all just give me my country home. "This poem reminds me of what Dad loved most"
loST & FoUnd
FOuND large silver lady's watch with bling. Found on side road in the hills outside of Creemore. Lose your watch while out for a walk? Come to Creemore Echo to claim.
We are look ing to h i re an experienced LINE COOK as aFULL T IME EMPLOYEE. Someone who is responsible, eager to learn, organized, works well with others and is available to work day shifts.We are also starting to hire for summer season back of house positions.Please send resume and cover letter [email protected] or call 705-466-2900.QualiÞed individuals will be called to set up an interview.
Although I am absent from cards these days I am trying to continue with my column with the superb help of the members, and especially Irma Flack.
Welcome back to Effie Taylor after a few weeks absence, also to Wilma Zeggil back from the south and the first to return.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Marcia Cameron as well as to myself, and thank you for that.
A Bid Euchre Tournament will be held at the Leisure Time Club in Collingwood on March 19, same format as always.
A bus will go to Rama on Tuesday, April 5, the first Tuesday of the month and should you care to join us please call Irma at 705-466-5205 or speak to a member.
Evelyn WARDEN
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There were 28 members out for cards and again the helpers were doing a good job. Lucky draw winners w e r e Wi l m a Z e g g i l , Alinda Bishop, Morris Tymchuk and Art Bishop.
Moon shots were played by Art Bishop, Alinda
Bishop, Leona Hartling, Marg Hennessy with the travel prize to Pat Winger.
Winners for cards were Leona Hartling, 310; Sherry Lohnes, 281; Alinda Bishop, 266; Mary Bouchard, 254 and low Roy Veinot, 72.
The other day a man broke into my apartment and stole my TV remote but not the TV. Now he drives by and changes my channels.
Remember: Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer.
Speedy recovery to Marcia Cameron and Evelyn Warden
T h e N o t t a w a s a g a Va l l e y Conservation Authority (NVCA) is seeking nominations for the 2016 Conservation Champion Awards. These awards recognize environmental champions for their contribution to the health of the Nottawasaga Valley watershed.
Conservation Champions can be individuals, community groups, municipalities or businesses who have contributed to an environmental project in the Nottawasaga Valley watershed. The watershed covers a large part of Simcoe County and portions of Dufferin and Grey.
There is also a Young Conservation Champion category open to individuals
NVCA seeks 2016 Conservation Championsage 19 or under.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, on-farm stewardship projects; stream and wetland habitat restoration; tree planting; outdoor education; land donations and easements; financial contributions in support of environmental projects; and implementing environmental plans and policies.
NVCA will present the awards at the annual Evening of Thanks event on April 28.
Visit nvca.on.ca for nomination forms and a map of eligible municipalities, or call 705-424-1479 to request a printed copy. Nominations must be received by Thursday, March 31.
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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: NAPKIN
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6 92 1 5
5 9 37 1 63 1
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This week’s answers
FiSh & ChiPSFish & Chip Fridays at Affairs Catering Bakery & Cafe. English-style HALIBuT FISH, fresh-cut fries, homemade coleslaw. Dine in or take-out. Open until 7 p.m. on Fridays. 705-466-5621.
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.
SErViCES
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.
You deserve a clear view. Call Rod the Window Cleaner. Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request.
Painting. Professional quality. Masonry and Parging. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708.
KIDD FAMILy AuCTIONS: Contact us for your sale! Cash in a day the auction way! Estate, consignment, farm, industrial, close-outs, cattle, and fundraising auctions. Next Consignment Auction scheduled for April 29th, 2016. We’re accepting good quality items now. Call Dennis Kidd, Auctioneer at 519-938-7499 or [email protected]. www.kiddfamilyauctions.com.
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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 County Road 9). Room includes high speed inter-net, Bell Expressview Satelite TV, shared kitchen, dining and living rooms-no smoking. $130. Contact 705-444-4853.
Beautiful three bedroom SEASONAL RENTAL PROPERTy in north Mulmur. Charming, peaceful and quiet, with all the modern amenities. Minutes to Creemore, and close to skiing, golf and hiking. (Also available for March Break.) Email [email protected] for pictures and further details.
hElP WAnTEdExperienced Carpenters Wanted. Requirements: Minimum 8-10 years experience in custom home building and renovations; Must have own transportation and tools. *Must be a motivated and enthusiastic carpenter who can work well with a team and independently manage daily tasks.* Wages are negotiable based on experience. Please Apply to Ed Leimgardt Contracting. Email [email protected]. Phone 705-466-2591 or fax 705-466-1176.
Gardener and Grass Cutter required at Complete Outdoor Services Inc. Both positions are full time, 5 days a week and seasonal, April to November. Must be energetic, physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all weather. A full G licence with clear drivers abstract is required. Previous work experience or gardening knowledge an asset. Wage depends on experience. Complete Outdoor Services Inc. is a family owned landscaping and property maintenance company based in Glencairn. We have been providing top quality services to our clients for 28 years. To apply, submit resume and cover letter to [email protected].
horSESCome ride our range! We offer private Trail Rides for any level of rider from beginner to advanced. Located in Mulmur Township, East of Honeywood. Also check us out for Horse Boarding, training, and riding lessons. www.Rawhide-Adventures.on.ca. 519-925-0152.
GolF lESSonSIndoor Golf Lessons with Debbie Clum in New Lowell. Call 705-424-0427 for more information.
ArT WorkShoPWorkshop at Mill Street Art Studio, 148A Mill Street, Creemore: • Saturday, March 26. Lino-Block Printing with Liz Eakins. 10 a.m-4 p.m. Using tools of the trade, Liz will guide you through design and creation of a lino block cut that you will print on Japanese paper. Fee $100 + $20 materials.
www.mil ls t reetar ts tudio.com or contact Sue at 705-727-6161, [email protected] to register.
inCoME TAxJOHNSON’S INCOME TAx, 44 Proton Street, Dundalk, Ontario. Specializing in farm, business & personal income tax returns. All returns e-filed. Refunds issued within 2 weeks. Office hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until April 30, 2015. Phone 519-923-2624, fax 519-923-2481.
ThAnk yoUGRAy, Larry – Sincere thanks to family and friends for making Larry’s Celebration of Life a memorable day. To Rev. Jeff Inglis for comforting words, Jim Henderson and Fawcett Funeral Homes, to Jackie’s Elizabeth Street team for set up and details, to Cheryl Robertson for organizing food from the United Church Ladies and the Mad and Noisy Quilters, and to Tim Armour, and Deb Fitzsimmons for their musical tributes. Larry would have loved to be there in the community he loved!
Larry fought a long battle with strength, humour and optimism. Our gratitude to Dr. Houston, St. Elizabeth (Kim & Louise), ProResp (Tony), John Underhill (physio) and firefighters and paramedics who supported him along the way. Larry’s optimism grew from his treatments by Dr. Stanley Ngui who helped Larry defy many odds. All the cards, kind words, comments about Larry would surely make him blush (not an easy feat). Your food, flowers and hugs have helped our family greatly. Thank you to a community that cares!Dorothy, Julia, Sheryl & Ted and Mila and family
Thank you to Patti Cleary of Mountain Ash Farm for the sweet treats! Thank you to Gertie Gowan for the St. Patrick's Day cupcakes! The staff at The Creemore Echo
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Dorothy-Anne Bewell Wheeler Millsap
Dorothy-Anne was born May 15, 1935 in Stayner, Ontario.
To talk about Dorothy-Anne is to speak about a woman of many talents and many friends. A private, pragmatic, resourceful person, who enjoyed new ways of thinking and places of leadership to the end of her very full life.
She completed her education at the University of Toronto and taught languages in Collingwood and Stayner. She changed her career to become the Resource Librarian at Centennial United Church. A position she filled until her retirement.
As one of the originators of the Stayner Heritage Society, this gave her an outlet for her natural story telling talents. She loved to listen, as well as learn, about how the past influences the present. She was a keeper of the keys of history and enjoyed remembering people and places that played a role in local life.
Dorothy-Anne found rich delight in a variety of simple things. The first birds of spring, a cardinal on the feeder, as well as a stunning flower poking through in first bloom. Her children and three grandchildren were her comfort and joy.
Her passion was her wish to right the wrongs of the world’s less fortunate; to give a voice to those the world wasn’t hearing. She was instrumental in using her writing, vocal and organizational skills to make a difference where she could.
The world of baseball, especially the Blue Jays, was a sport she watched with relish. Gardening was her hobby in which her reputation stretched before her. Her longterm association with the Toronto Jazz Society will feel her absence.
Stayner was the centre of her universe. Her church brought her comfort and opportunities for growth. It was a natural place to use her benevolent leadership skills.
Dorothy-Anne gave as she received, with kindness and equality for all. She died Monday, March 7, 2016 after a brief illness. Predeceased by her mother Dorothy Wheeler, father Goldie Wheeler, and husband Glenn Millsap. Sadly missed by her sons Andrew Millsap (Jill Ruppert) and Peter Millsap (Diane Knebel), her three grandchildren Cameron, Eleri and Adam (Collingwood), her sister Barbara Elliott (Paul) (Courtenay BC), her brother Ben Wheeler (Audrey) (Winnipeg), sister in law Shirlie Millsap (Angus), plus nieces and nephews. To sign the online Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com
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Health & LeisureSHOWCASESaturday, March 19, 2016Stayner Community Centre10am-3pmwww.clearview.ca
Bring the family and learn about community sports,recreational programs and local health providers; withover 35 vendors there will be something for everyone!
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
SWAPClearview’s Annual
10am-3pmSaturday March 19th, 2016Stayner Community Centre277 Regina Street, Stayner
1. Drop off your equipment- Friday March 18th from 5-8pm (at the Stayner arena)2. Fill out the waiver & set your price 3. On Sunday, see if your merchandise sold: www.clearview.ca
Here’s how it works
4. Pick up unsold equipment on Monday, March 21st from 1-7pm5. Claim your money at the Clearview Administration Centre! Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Extended pickup hours on Tuesday, March 22 until 7pm
Health & Leisure ShowcaseHOCKEY| DANCE | YOGA
BASEBALL | SWIMMING | CYCLINGBring the family and learn about community sports,
recreational programs and local health providers; with over 35
vendors there will be something for everyone!
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SURVEY
Surveys are available at:
www.clearview.ca/public-transit
Clearview Township is conducting a public transit survey to gain feedback from residents.
• Clearview Administration Centre• Stayner Community Arena• Stayner Public Library
Backyard ChickensPublic Meeting