Friday, October 21, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 43

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Chiefs For A DayClearview youth learn fire prevention

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The Master New boss at Creemore Post Office

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Celebrate the Petun

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PURPLE HILLS ARTS & HERITAGE SOCIETY

Invites you to enjoy a Tea and HistoryCELEBRATING THE PETUNSunday, October 23, 2 pm at Station on the Green

Pat Raible, Helen Blackburn and Paul Bridgman offer a fresh look at the First Nations people who lived here 400 years ago and welcomed Samuel de Champlain. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.

by Trina Berlo Environment Canada has confirmed a tornado touched down in Stayner Monday.

Just before 4 p.m., the sky went black as the winds picked up and heavy rainfall began.

Power was out for several hours in the area, including Creemore and other parts of the region.

On Tuesday, a storm damage team confirmed it was a tornado after conducting an inspection in the area. The storm uprooted trees and turned over a camper trailer.

The strength of the tornado (EF scale) is still to be determined, says an Environment Canada weather summary.

Clearview Township road crews were out clearing debris on Stayner streets Tuesday.

There was also damage to other communities in the area, including Collingwood, where a roof was removed from an industrial building. Environment Canada repor ted Wednesday that damage was the result of a downburst.

Storm team confirms Stayner tornado

Ontario has had 11 tornadoes so far this year.

The province averages 12 tornadoes

by Trina Berlo Clearview council has approved a draft plan of subdivision for the Clearview Aviation Commerce Centre.

A special meeting was called Oct. 17 to consider the plan and a number of conditions for phase one of the development.

“We are comfortable moving forward to phase one so the developer can begin marketing,” said Clearview Township director of community services Mara Burton.

Council approved an Official Plan amendment last summer, changing the designation on four properties adjacent to the Collingwood Regional Airpor t , located in Clearview Township, from agricultural to a special policy employment area

Huronia West OPP closed a section of Highway 26 between 3/4 Sideroad Sunnidale and County Road 10 for a collision involving two vehicles at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Oct. 17.

An investigation revealed that a delivery style truck and an SUV style vehicle collided. Both drivers were transported to hospital.

The SUV style motor vehicle driver a 24-year-old male from Barrie received serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital and later airlifted to a Toronto hospital.

The delivery style truck driver a 38-year-old male from Barrie was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The investigation into this collision is ongoing with the assistance of Central Region OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit.

per year. The tornado season typically runs

from late April until October.

serving the existing airport use. The lands are within a special policy area designated Agricultural Exception – Airport Related Employment Lands Special Policy Area. Even with the amendment, a rezoning is still required. Permitted uses are limited to industrial and commercial uses that are directly supportive and related to the adjacent Collingwood Regional Airport business and operations including, for example aircraft sales and service, manufacturing, maintenance, shipping, storage, research establishments, commercial flight schools, including associated short-term accommodation, business offices and small-scale accessory uses.

“The or iginal Draf t Plan of Subdivision application proposed to

encompass three additional parcels to the south, but these lands will now represent phases two and three of the project, and are not subject to the this request for approval,” reported Burton. “Phase one of the development is proposed to be communally serviced if municipal servicing cannot be extended to the area in a timely manner.”

Councillor Thom Paterson raised concerns once more about what constitutes an airport related use, expressing concern that the aviation business park would compete with the Stayner industrial park.

The draft plan approval came one week after a provincial Environment and Land Tribunal sided with those

Aviation Commerce Centre plan approved

There wi l l be a communi ty Halloween party at the Legion on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Donna Baylis and her crew invite everyone to Puttin’ on the Ritz, zombie style. Costumes are encouraged. The party starts at 9 p.m. Admission is free with a donation of canned goods for the food bank.

The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach is inviting all area Veterans to an Appreciation Luncheon at The Wasaga RecPlex on Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach on Monday, Nov. 7, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.

This is the third annual complimentary Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon hosted by The Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach, which honours those men and women who served in the Canadian Armed Forces, ensuring we may enjoy our freedom.

Veterans may bring a guest. Please RSVP to Sylvia Bray at 705-429-2242 or s.bray@wasagabeach.com.(See “Approval” on page 3)

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A camper trailer was overturned during a tornado in Stayner Monday.

Calling all zombies

Collision on 26

Veterans’ luncheon

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Monday, October 24• Dunedin Ladies Friendship Club at Dunedin

Hall, 8994 County Rd 9, Dunedin at 7:30 p.m. for a fall program. All welcome.

Tuesday, October 25• Turkey Supper at Centennial United Church,

234 Oak St., Stayner, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Turkey Supper with all the trimmings and homemade pies for dessert. Adults $16, Children (6-12) $8. Take-out available. Visit www.ucstayner.ca or call 705-416-0345 for more information.

Tuesday, October 25 to Saturday, Oct. 29• 2nd Annual Clothing Drive & Fundraiser at

Honeywood Arena, 706114 County Rd. 21 Honeywood. Bring your donations of used clothing (any size, any season), footwear, outerwear, belts, ties, purses, yarn, fabric, blankets, bedding, linens, draperies, cushions, luggage, and sleeping bags to Honeywood Arena. Ripped clothing and textile items also accepted. Donations support Honeywood Minor Hockey players and The Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Upcoming Events

information. Wellington Street West.• Celebrating the Petun: Tea & History at the Station

on the Green at 2 p.m. Pat Raible, Helen Blackburn and Paul Bridgman take a fresh look at the First Nations people who lived here 400 years ago and who welcomed Samuel de Champlain in 1616. Audience members are encouraged to share their experiences. Free. Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society. www.phahs.ca Tea be served – this is a tea and history.

• An Afternoon of Cartooning & Storytelling at Blue Mountain Foundation of the Arts, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood from 2 to 4 p.m. for kids 7-14 with author Kevin Sylvester. $15 includes supplies. Tickets available at 705-445-3430.

This WeekendFriday, October 21

• Peter Adams "Troposphere" Opening Reception at Quest Gallery, in the Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King Street, Midland, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, October 22 • The Little Mermaid at GNE Fairgrounds. Showtimes:

3 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30 per person for preferred seating, or $25 and $20 for general seating, tickets available online at clearviewcommunitytheatre.ca or call 705-428-2600.

• Clearview Fire Stations Open Houses at Stayner, New Lowell, Creemore, Singhampton & Nottawa.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to increase awareness of Fire Prevention Week.

• Roast Beef Supper at Christ Church Batteaux. Two seatings: 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Call 705-445-3949 or 705-445-2225.

Sunday, October 23 • Church Services on page 5.• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion

from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice of 2 eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee/tea. Adult $6, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. Call 705-466-2202 for more

Wednesday, October 26• VON Adult Day Program Caregiver Support

Group Meeting at Sunset Manor, Collingwood at 1:30 p.m. The caregiver support group connects family and friends caring for a person who is elderly or frail or with various stages of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease to education and coping strategies in a safe place, while sharing challenges and successes. Call Fiona at 705-444-2457.

Friday, October 28• Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church from

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup for $2! All welcome.

• Witches Walk in downtown Stayner from 6 to 9 p.m. A fun-filled family night where witches are welcomed and rewarded! Shopping, games, discounts, holiday festivities. Passport tickets $10 available at Stayner Home Hardware. All proceeds to The Stayner Door Youth Centre.

Saturday, October 29• Singhampton Fall Bazaar at Singhampton

Community Centre, 1 Mill Town Rd, Singhampton from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Fall Craft Sale at Trinity United Church, 140 Maple Street, Collingwood, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meat pies, baked goods, sewing, knitting, country crafts, candles, garden art, scrapbooking cards, birch bark wreaths, bird houses, fall and Christmas crafts & much more. Free.

• Community Halloween Party in the Creemore Legion Lounge from 9 p.m. Puttin’ on the ritz Zombie-style! Come & wear your spooky fashion suits! Admission is a donation to the Clearview Food Bank. For more information call 705-466-2202.

Sunday, October 30• **Postponed** Majengo Party at Lynn Connell's

River House in Dunedin. Watch Creemore Echo for the new date!

Friday, November 4• Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper at St.

Luke’s Church, 22 Caroline St. West. Adults $15, Children (12 & under) $7.50. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold so get them early. For tickets call 705-466-2206 (leave a message) or 705-466-2315, 705-424-0422.

Saturday, November 5• Fall Colours Craft and Quilt Show at GNE

Fairgrounds from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Toys, quilts, sewing, needlework, model trains, children’s activities, baking, and lunch booth, and lots of Christmas crafts too. Free Admission. Call Ann at 705-466-2000 to book a booth or for more info.

• Youth Talent Show Auditions at Wasaga Beach Youth Centre, 1621 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach at 1 p.m. Clearview youth: If you’ve got talent we want to see you! Sing a song, do a dance, play some music (bring your own instruments). Call 705-422-2494 or wbyouth@wasagabeach.com for more information.

Sunday, November 6• New Lowell United Church Annual Harvest

Dinner & Silent Auction at New Lowell Legion from 5 to 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a hearty roast beef dinner. Adults $15, children 6-12 $7. Tickets at door. (Auction closes at 6:45 p.m. with pick-ups to start at 7:15 p.m.)

Sunday, November 13• Dunedin Knox Presbyterian’s 148th Anniversary

Service at 2 p.m. Rev. Kees Vandermay will be our guest speaker. Refreshments to follow. We look forward to seeing you.

Friday, December 2 & Saturday, Dec. 3• Save the date! 6th Annual Michael Tupling

Memorial Hockey Tournament at Honeywood Arena, 706114 County Rd. 21, Honeywood. If you wish to participate in the tournament through donations, silent auction items or entering a team, contact Erin Bailey at 519-923-5842 or leitherin@hotmail.com or Chester Tupling at 705-627-0672 or chester.tupling@premierequipment.ca.

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by Trina Berlo The Creemore Post office is welcoming a new postmaster.

Michelle Wood has transferred from the Durham post office, officially starting in her new role on Oct. 11.

Wood has worked for Canada Post since 2007.

She grew up in Toronto and later moved to Dundalk where she raised five children. Once they were all in school, Wood went to work part time at the post office in Dundalk and later transferred to the Durham office. She currently lives in Flesherton but is looking to relocate to the area.

Wood oversees the daily operations of the post office, which has a staff of two in office and two rural drivers. She is busy learning all of the duties that come with the postmaster’s job.

Wood said her job is to address concerns and complaints, serve customers as best she can and make sure the rural routes are functioning well. One of the duties is to conduct rural route inspections to make sure all of the mailboxes are up to standard and all the delivery lists are up to date. She notes it is important that people inform the post office if they have a change of address.

Wood attends the Gentle Shepherd Community Church in Eugenia, where she sings with the choir, and hopes to continue attending services there as long as the weather permits. So far, she said she is enjoying Creemore and likes the natural area surrounding the village.

appealing a permit issued for eight wind turbines near the Collingwood Regional Airport on the basis that they threaten the health of pilots and bats.

A public meeting for the draft plan and rezoning was held at town hall in Stayner in February.

Early last year, business park

president Remo Niceforo said if everything plays out as planned, the $80 million project would result in more than $1.2 million in tax revenue for Clearview and 400 jobs. In December, the forecasted build out for the development was estimated at over $300 million with up to 1,700 direct and indirect jobs created.

New postmaster on duty at Creemore Post Office

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Creemore has a new post master. Michelle Wood started in her new role with Canada Post this month.

The County of Simcoe and the City of Barrie are partnering to collect dead batteries at the curb. Battery bags will be arriving in the mail in mid-October and curbside collections will be Nov. 7-11. This is the third year the County of Simcoe has offered this service.

Battery bags, with instructions, will be mailed to households in mid-October. Disposable battery bags are also available at County of Simcoe and City of Barrie Waste Management

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facilities or local municipal/city offices. Batteries will be collected by the recycling trucks. Battery bags must be placed curbside for collection in a visible location beside (not inside) the recycling box on residents’ regularly scheduled collection day.

The program is for single use batteries only, including type AAA, AA, A, C, D, 9-volt and button batteries commonly used for hearing aids and watches.

Rechargeable batteries, cell phone and lap top batteries, car, industrial and battery packs are not accepted, but may be taken to any County of Simcoe household hazardous waste facility for safe, free disposal.

Co l lec ted ba t t e r i e s wi l l be consolidated and sent for processing

to an Ontario company who separates the various components of the batteries, with approximately 90 per cent of the battery components being recycled.

In 2015, the municipalities collected a combined 22,800 kilograms of batteries, which is equivalent to approximately one million batteries.

Waste collection includes dead batteries Nov. 7-11

Approval follows turbine decision

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There is a new breed of pumpkin appearing on doorsteps this Halloween.

After seeing some jack-o-lanterns that were looking a little blue in the face, we looked up the Teal Pumpkin Project to see what it is all about.

It is a movement to support children with food allergies.

The campaign was launched by the US based Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) in 2014 to raise awareness about food allergies and promote inclusion of all trick-or-treaters. It was inspired by the grassroots initiative of a Tennessee mom who started a food allergy support group.

The project is promoted in this country by Food Allergy Canada. According to them, about 300,000 Canadian children under 18 years have food allergies.

The idea is to show support for those with allergies by painting a pumpkin teal and placing it at the front door indicating you are handing out non-food items for trick-or-treaters. FARE recommends handing out glow sticks, small toys, stickers, that kind of thing.

It is a very nice idea and raises awareness about something that people who don’t have food allergies may not have given much thought.

We all remember the disappointment of getting a pencil dropped in our treat bag on Halloween night, but we are living in a different world now.

According to a study released in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children’s food allergies rose about 50 per cent between 1997 and 2011.

Food Allergy Canada says food allergies are a growing public health issue in Canada.

Approximately 2.5 million Canadians report having at least one food allergy. The incidence is highest among young children under three, with six to eight per cent affected by food allergies and about one in 50 children in Canada have peanut allergies.

“No one really knows why food allergies are on the rise, but they are,” says Food Allergy Canada. “One theory, known as the ‘hygiene hypothesis’, suggests that people living in western countries are living in cleaner and more sanitized environments. The immune system – exposed to fewer germs than our bodies are used to dealing with – mistakenly identifies certain foods as harmful. Genetics also play a role in the development of food allergies; for example, if one parent has allergies, their child has a greater risk of developing allergies as well. Much research is being done into the cause, and the potential treatment, of food allergies.”

So yes, these are scary times for parents of children with food allergies, especially at Halloween. The children obviously don’t want to stay at home while everyone else dresses up and goes door-to-door and miss out on all the fun.

With schools being nut-free, most parents are aware that there are pre-packaged peanut-free treats readily available in stores. But maybe we need to go a step further, realizing those may not be options for children with more complex allergies and food sensitivities. We should look for options, avoiding a bunch of made-in-China landfill. Those pencils we were so dissatisfied with as children can’t be the answer.

Editor:Let me give you a little background on why your

property taxes are going to increase. The Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) is increasing the protected areas surrounding the escarpment in the counties of Dufferin, Mono, Caledon, Grey, and Bruce. The changes will affect how property taxes are calculated for those that are considered to be in the new protected areas. In Mulmur township, part of Dufferin County, the total changes are expected to short the township’s budget by $1.2 million. (This is only the Mulmur portion and doesn’t include other townships so it will be more than that.) Why is this important to you? The shorted tax revenues will be distributed to those in the affected counties, meaning you, me, everyone.

You may feel the protection is great and that you will have new places to go hiking. No, this is private property.

To those of us that will be in the affected areas, it means we won’t be able to change anything on our property without NEC and NVCA approval. So, how many levels of red tape do you want to go through? You may also believe that if your property is in one of these areas that it will be excluded from any taxes. Wrong. If there is a residence on the property you are subject to taxes.

In Dufferin County, the NEC increased protected area includes Mansfield, Terra Nova, and Honeywood. Really? Have these people looked at more than a

map? There are commercial properties including a gas station here.

What can you do? You can write an e-mail or a letter to the NEC to address our concerns. This doesn’t mean that you are being an activist, this means that you are looking out for your family. You could indicate that you do not want to be affected by the proposed escarpment land increase, you do not want your taxes to be increased, and/or you want to know why they are making changes that are contrary to the official growth plan set out by the government of Ontario. We do not want the NEC to dictate what we can do on our property.

I also would like them to answer the question as to where they were when we were fighting the Melancthon mega quarry?

Deadline for comments is Oct. 31. Your letter/email should be addressed to planreview@escarpment.org, sylvia.jonesqp@pc.ola.org, info@mulmur.ca (or your own township) Cindy Tan, Manager, Land Use Planning Review, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ontario Growth Secretariat, Suite 425, 4th Floor, 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2E5 and/or Niagara Escarpment Commission 232 Guelph St. (3rd floor), Georgetown, Ontario, L7G 4B1

More information: http://www.escarpment.org/planreview/index.php.

Thank you.Karen Scully,Mulmur.

Trick-or-toy?

How many levels of red tape do you want?

Fifteen-year-old Noel Van Walleghem (centre) at Vimy Ridge with his parents Gerry and Alice in 1958. Send your Remembrance Day related historic photos to editor@creemore.com. We will run them in the coming weeks.

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by Wendy Eagle When we consider our personal world, how many things do we have in pairs or multiples? Cats, dogs, kids, friends, fish, vehicles, toys, equipment etc. Why more than one? We always have a good reason when we want/need something bad enough. We had one dog. He was lonely at times so we got another. After a few years, one died too young and we were heartbroken. Then came the puppy.

Then there are horses. Four years ago I thought my friends with mini’s were a little weird. I mean, what was the point of a mini horse? Sure they are cute but really? And then I got one. But he needed a friend his own size and the one I was training I’d fallen in love with but she had a foal. So then I had three. Four is such a nice round number isn’t it? And my original little

guy needed another boy didn’t he? Yep. You guessed it, there are now four. (These are in addition to our four riding horses).

The justification I fall back on for the horses however is based on science, continuing research and the basic instincts and needs of horses for healthy minds and bodies.

Horses are social animals that are referred to as trickle feeders (because they graze upwards of 17 hours per day), with a need for continuous companionship, forage and movement. For the horse, the lack of any of these aspects increases the likelihood to be brought down by predators.

Horses form bonds generally in specific pairs. Such pairs can be seen grooming one another along the back and neck, swishing tails at one another for fly control and standing/sleeping/eating together.

Group bonding also takes place when more than two horses are present. Groups are important to the herd for strength in safety. Horses will remain in visual and scent range with the herd, despite breaking off into pairs. Solidarity of a group shows in group activities, such as grazing and the continuous movement that is required for healthy insides, rolling, snoozing and at play.

The entire herd contributes to danger alerts. When grazing, if something causes any herd member concern, head comes up, neck outstretched, eyes focus towards the concern, ears prick and chewing ceases – such body language alerts other members to be wary. At nap times, it is most common

to see one horse acting as sentry over the others lying down. Every horse takes a turn to keep all safe.

Unless close to giving birth, horses will not normally isolate themselves from the others purposely, so this behaviour is considered abnormal. Other reasons for isolation are locoweed poisoning, injury preventing them from joining the herd or any lack in perception such as sight, especially in older horses.

When providing (or in) a boarding situation, or when creating space for horses at home, it is important to honour the horse’s herd needs. Horses kept in isolation from other horses are likely to show physiological and behavioural distress. Solitary horses often stand still a lot of the time with a depressed, sadness. They will not run around much and may begin to chew fence boards or develop other not-so-nice habits.

Sometimes a different species, like goats or donkeys, will help a horse maintain a healthy mind and body as they are also lively animals that will intrigue and motivate a horse to play, run and be inquisitive. Other animals may also be helpful with loneliness and feelings of security, but ultimately, a horse loves another horse to be social with.

Like us, horses need friends too. There are many companion horses that need homes and the love of caring owners and another horse.

Wendy Eagle guest lectures for the Equine Behaviour course at Equine Guelph, the faction for horses at Guelph University.

Editor:Just after Helen Blackburn finished

writing her fine article on W. A. May, I was at the Simcoe County Archives and was able to piece together the early history of the business.

May opened his t insmithing operation in what is now the space between Victorian Values and the Creemore Kitchen.

After the building burned down in 1888 he moved his business to what was the building on the northeast corner of Mill and Edward streets, the apartment building that was torn down as part of the brewery expansion.

The building had been there for quite some time since it was the first commercial building to be erected north of the Mad River.

Dr. Fisher, a medical doctor, rented the north side and May the south side. He did not stay there long, in December of 1889 he moved the business to the newly built Leonard Block, now housing Home Hardware.

Perhaps renting didn’t suit him, for not long after, he built his own building, now the original brewery building, and moved in sometime during 1891.

Mr. May was a strong believer in advertising. In every weekly issue of The Creemore Star he had a display ad proudly announcing the various wares he had for sale and touting the latest conveniences for the household.

Paul Vorstermans, Creemore.

Archives reveal early May history

Contributed photo

Horses are happier when they are with other horses.

Like humans, horses need friends too

November 13, 2016 Dunedin Knox Presbyterian’s

148th Anniversary at 2 p.m.

Guest speaker: Rev Kees Vandermay

Refreshments to follow. We look forward to seeing you.

Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin

Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Minister: Sean AngelOctober 23 - Sermon:

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RiPE FOR THE PiCkiNg Members of the Creemore BIA who put out pumpkins and gourds to decorate downtown Creemore for Thanksgiving weekend are now encouraging people to take them and carve jack-o-lanterns and return them to the 100 Mill Store. Pictured from left is Denise Kacarevich, of Seasons, Laurie Severn of Heirloom 142, Sara Hershoff, of The Creemore Echo and Jackie Durnford of the 100 Mile Store.

As Halloween approaches, Huronia OPP is reminding children and parents to be safe while trick-or-treating.

• Discourage the use of masks, which make it hard for children to see what’s around them, including cars. Make-up is a better alternative.

• Costumes should fit properly to prevent trips and falls. Avoid oversized shoes, high heels, long dresses or capes. Select costumes with bright colors to increase your child’s visibility. Add on reflective tape to costumes if possible.

• Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. By the age of 10, some children are ready to go trick or treating with a group of friends.

• Provide your child with a flashlight. A cell phone is a good idea if you have one.

• Tell your children not to eat anything until they get home.

• Let your children draw the faces on pumpkins with a marker and leave the carving to parents.

• Start trick or treating early before it gets too dark.

• Carry a white bag or pillowcase for your candy, or add some reflective tape.

• Always travel in groups. Be sure there are at least 3 of you at all times.

• Don’t visit houses that are not well lit. Never go inside a stranger’s house.

• Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible. If there’s no sidewalk, walk on the side of the road facing traffic. Don’t criss-cross back and forth across the street. Never cross between parked cars, always at crosswalks, street corners or intersections.

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6 • The CreeMOre eChO • Friday, October 21, 2016

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Stage one of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital’s redevelopment Master Plan was submitted to the Health Capital Investment Branch of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network on Sept. 30, following board approval on Sept. 29.

“On behalf of the board of trustees, I feel a great sense of accomplishment, as the submission moves forward to the Ministry,” said hospital board chair Thom Paterson in a news release. “A great deal of work has been accomplished to date and while we all know it’s a long journey, the Board is committed and deeply invested in this process, and looks forward to the possibility of one day placing a shovel in the ground.”

The submission follows motions of support for the Stage 1 A/B - Master Program/Master Plan application from each of the four municipalities the hospital services in the south Georgian Bay community of Collingwood, Clearview Township, the Blue Mountains and Wasaga Beach.

“We felt it was extremely important to meet the September 30 deadline for submission in order to get our redevelopment project in the queue for the 2017/18 Provincial budget, however the decision to proceed to Stage Two is a review of the entire process to date, including the MOH’s impression of municipal alignment within our south Georgian Bay community. If they sense conflict, it could impact our submission,” said hospital president and CEO Guy Chartrand.

At the June 23 board of trustees meeting, the board received a recommendation from the Facilities

Planning Committee as to the preferred location for a new hospital facility - the Poplar Sideroad site.

“The board feels this is the right site, but chose not to make a final decision on the location at the June meeting. We are in unanimous agreement that community alignment continues to remain at the forefront and meetings should continue with all of the local municipalities over the summer months, as they have done. Alignment means increased probability of success for this project,” said Paterson.

All three development options – current site, current site with adjacent properties and generic greenfield site – are submitted to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as part of the proposal.

It is up to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to make a final determination, as to whether the redevelopment of the hospital will proceed and what form, including location, it will take.

Pending Ministry approval, the hospital will move to the next stage of the planning process.

On Sept. 6, mayors and municipal representatives of CGMH’s four service municipalities, Clearview Township, Collingwood, The Blue Mountains and Wasaga Beach met at the Hospital, as they have twice previously, to come to consensus on how best to assist the hospital in moving its redevelopment project forward.

The group reached consensus in its support of the $400 million hospital redevelopment project, a key component of a successful application to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Hospital redevelopment plan submitted, Poplar site preferred

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

gRUESOME DiSCOvERy Clearview residents discovered more than 30 Canada Geese carcasses dumped in the streambed on 26/27 Sideroad near Duntroon.

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by Basil Guinane While the Music Lasts is the seventh novel in the Aliette Nouvelle mystery series.

Set in France, the books feature, Aliette Nouvelle, a female police detective, who is a compelling, complex and intelligent character.

The series is written by local author John Brooke who splits his time between a home in Montreal and a schoolhouse on the Lavender Hill Road.

Brooke is an accomplished writer who has also won a Journey prize and a CBC fiction prize for his short stories.

While the Music Lasts tells the story of Luc Malarme, a famous musician who has served nine years in prison for the killing of his equally famous movie star girlfriend. After his release, all Malarme wants is to return to his country home near the town of Saint-Brin in the south of France, to tend his vineyards and resume his music.

Some of the townspeople do not think he should be allowed to do this.

More than a few of residents resent Malarme for the murder he committed

by Trina Berlo The Petun people will be the topic of this year’s Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society’s annual Tea and History event this weekend.

They are Creemore’s earliest known residents and the subject of a new book by Pat Raible entitled The Petun: People of the Hills.

The Pe tun l i ved in fo rmer Nottawasaga Township, south into Mulmur and north into The Blue Mountains.

The earliest Petun village in the area was located on the western edge of present day Creemore. Paul Bridgman, the present day owner of the property will also be speaking at the event.

Raible and Bridgman will be speakers at this year’s Tea and History along with local historian Helen Blackburn.

F rench exp lore r Samuel de Champlain visited the Petun in the area 400 years ago when a village of 1,200 to 1,500 Petun thrived.

It is believed Champlain visited the Petun at one of the sites near the reservoir at the top of Collingwood Street in 1616 while on a mission to find an easy trade route to China and form trade partnerships with the indigenous people. At the time there were eight Petun villages and another two under construction, possibly with a population of 10,000 or more. They lived in shared longhouses and had established systems of government and religious beliefs.

Blackburn is bringing along some of the artifacts she collected more than 40 years ago from some of the sites including pottery, bone, a bead, a beaver tooth and a stone axe.

Some of the artifacts can be viewed at the museums in Collingwood and Craigleith.

Petun translates to “tobacco people” but it is thought that if they grew tobacco it would have been for their own use. The names bestowed on the First Nations people were nicknames given by those recording their encounters with them and not the names the native people would have used for themselves, said Raible. The Petun hunted and processed beaver for the purpose of trading fur but they were also farmers, growing corn, beans and squash.

Tea and History takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Station on the Green. Everyone is welcome. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share stories.

Tea will be served, along with goodies baked by Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society members. Admission is free.

The Petun: People of the Hills is published by Curiosity House Books. They sell for $18.95 (Cash only at the event).

Creemore artist Peter Adams is showing his Troposphere series in Midland until the end of the year.

Derived from the Greek work for ‘change,’ troposphere refers to the lowest and densest level of the earth’s atmosphere. Ranging from 7-20 km in thickness, it is where almost all weather occurs. The experience of the ubiquitous troposphere is something that is shared by all cultures. For many, it is the only connection to the natural world that they experience on a daily basis. It is from this dynamic and turbulent realm that Adams has drawn inspiration for his most recent series of mixed media cloudscapes.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland and raised in Toronto, Adams has a degree in film studies from Queen’s University. He now directs all his creative energy toward painting. Since moving to a farm near Creemore in 1998, he has spent many years exploring the surrounding landscape and the ever-changing human relationship with landscape. He is especially interested in the realm in which human and natural worlds meet both in harmony and in opposition.

“For this most recent series of cloudscapes, I have removed much of the earthly context and most references to human engagement with the landscape,” said Adams. “I have focused on a somewhat abstracted interpretation of cloudscapes inspired by the hilltop area south of Creemore that is sometimes referred to as Mount Zion. To my knowledge, the only community buildings that once existed in Mount Zion were the church and the schoolhouse, but it was most certainly a community to the handful of farm families of the area in years past. There isn’t a sign or any evidence of a

community having existed here now, and I suspect most people that drive past the various farms here would not even have heard the name Mount Zion. But there’s something unique about the relationship between land and sky along this plateau. Stylistically, my work has changed quite a bit over 17 years but I continue to be inspired by Mount Zion. My work is continually evolving and it seems as if the skies here have been continually evolving with me.”

Although this series is less about the human relationship with landscape, these pieces feature a more angular, almost architectural rendering of our troposphere. Indeed, although they draw inspiration from a rural environment, they are rendered in a

style that is reminiscent of the very human phenomenon of urban graffiti. Even without any evidence of human constructions, the human influence on the natural world seems inescapable.

An oil painter for 25 years, Adams’ most recent work is marked by a transition to mixed media. This most recent series combines conte, spray paint, paint markers, graffiti mops, oil sticks and oil paint.

Troposphere is being shown at Quest Gallery, in the Midland Cultural Centre, located at 333 King Street.

The opening reception is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, with remarks from the artist and curator at 8 p.m.

The show continues until Dec. 31.

and for his past behaviour. Malarme had been a major star and

having a famous musician in their midst had led some locals to become involved in things that they do not want to be reminded of.

The fact the Mallarme has started a romantic relationship with a local woman adds to the hostility towards him.

Malarme is first the target of an angry message thread in a web-based chat room. This soon escalates into acts of violence. Malarme’s dog is poisoned and there is a physical assault on him as he plays his guitar on a town street.

As the crimes mount, Aliette Nouvelle, who has only recently been transferred to Saint-Brin, is brought into the case. As a newcomer, Aliette is at a disadvantage. In order to investigate, she has to learn about the complex relationships and the past histories of the people related to the case. No one is forthcoming, including Malarme.

At the same time, Aliette is getting to know her new staff and is struggling to turn them into an effective team.

As in most offices, there are a variety of personalities and professional rivalries and Aliette’s new squad is no exception. This adds complications to the case and makes the plot even more interesting.

As the case progresses, the violence escalates and a murder is committed. With no shortage of suspects, resentful townspeople, unruly colleagues and plenty of plot twists Aliette is hard pressed to solve the case.

Brooke has a good ear for dialogue and he is adept at explaining the intricacies of the French legal and police systems. He has created a character, Aliette Nouvelle, who has to contend with problems in both her personal and professional life, making her a believable and complex character, who I enjoyed getting to know.

While the Music Lasts (277 pages) by Jon Brooke is published by Signature Books.

Basil Guinane is a recently retired associate dean of the School of Media Studies at Humber college, a former librarian and an avid reader.

Peter Adams showing new work in Midland

Contributed photo

Hanging new mixed media work by Peter Adams (right) at Quest Gallery at the Midland Cultural Centre. Troposphere is showing until the end of the year.

Petun, topic of Tea & History

Complications add to Brooke mystery

8 • The CreeMOre eChO • Friday, October 21, 2016

Weekend WeatherFriday, October 21Cloudy with showersHigh 9 Low 4Wind N 30 km/hPOP 60%

Saturday, October 22Snow-rain showersHigh 7 Low 5Wind NW 40 km/hPOP 40%

Sunday, October 23A mix of sun and cloudsHigh 11 Low 6Wind W 30 km/hPOP 20%

Games&FUN

Find this week’s answer on page 10

by Ken Thornton

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

I can't wait to see the O E T R W,

Rusty are you excited?

I am indeed, Spike,and The Echo is driving us! Isn't

that a hoot!

Sudoku by

Barbara Simpson

6 41 7 2

8 7 93 9 5 75 4 7 1

6 9 2 57 5 4

9 4 29 8

9 7 6 1 4 2 5 8 31 5 3 7 8 9 2 6 42 8 4 3 5 6 7 1 93 9 1 2 6 5 4 7 85 2 8 4 3 7 6 9 14 6 7 9 1 8 3 2 57 1 5 8 3 2 9 4 68 3 9 6 7 4 1 5 26 4 2 5 9 1 8 3 7

Canadian Criss Cross

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

October 21, 2016

Fred’s Funnies

Answer on page 11

ACROSS 1. Venomous vipers 5. Husband of mama 9. Bit of news13. Cabbage, in French14. Shop where hairdressers work15. Not in a suitable condition for

proceeding16. Burial place17. Checkerboard pattern18. Blood flow blockage19. Town nicknamed “The Heart

of Alberta”21. Aggressive assault23. Heavy burden24. Scottish hillside25. Polished diamond surfaces28. Go one better than31. Tree of the genus Fraxinus32. Doctrine of nonviolence34. Short funny piece36. Pastoral poem38. Catcher of vermin39. Fishing net with floats40. Heraldic fleur-de-lis41. Human being43. Adult male44. Main part of a vertebra46. Wasp, e.g.48. Kind of tide49. Going a long way down50. Program that runs from a

webpage53. Town in British Columbia that

is on the same latitude as Stonehenge

57. Hipbone parts58. Beaten path60. Colour of a cloud-covered sky

61. House addition62. British truck63. Double curve64. “For Pete’s ___”65. Water current running against

the main current66. Have said with words in the

past DOWN 1. New Testament book 2. Small drink of whisky 3. Apple or pear 4. Barely noticeable 5. Turned white 6. Of a wing 7. Food made with taro root 8. Country between Spain and

France 9. Make more10. Fragrant balsam11. Our selves12. It is attracted to light14. Play in the pool20. Add up to22. Snooze24. Sculptures of people from the

neck up25. Be unable to do26. British sonar27. Digestive fluid28. Be ingratiating29. Keep expenses very low30. Peak on which Moses

received the Ten Commandments

33. What airplane wings may do in January

35. Watch over37. Tom Cochrane’s birthplace in

Manitoba39. Raise a corner of the upper lip41. Speak in a childish way42. Too much45. Curling target47. Faucet49. Grocery section50. Helpers

51. Defendant’s response to criminal charges

52. Eat fussily53. Ancient Celtic poet54. Therefore55. Feel dizzy56. Spotted59. Curtain support

What do you call a sleeping bull?

A bulldozer.

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Conner Sampson

October 23-1991 – October 16-2012

It’s been four years since you were taken& memories flood our thoughts We should be out celebrating not sitting here distraught. Today, my boy, you would bereaching a very special age. Manhood so very near as you turned a milestone age.

We see your devilish smile as our closed eyes picture you. So tall, proud and active with all the things that you would do So patient as you waited for the fellas to call your line. Let’s hope that heaven has a stool or bench so that you can chat & pass the time.

We hear your voice so deep as your chatter reaches our ears And we try to fill our mind with good times while smiling through our tears. Conner, dear son and brother, as you are looking down on us today To see how much you are missed and loved as we think about you & your 25th birthday.

Sadly missing you,Susette, Doug & Jacey

We welcomed back some members we have not seen in a while, Marg Hope, Lloyd Somerville, Keith Tippin and Wayne Riddall.

Christ Church Batteaux ACW is having Christmas in the Country Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Our next trip to Rama will be Nov. 1. It is also our last trip until next spring. That is providing we have enough riders, so if you wish to take this trip please call irma Flack at 705-466-5205.

We have a great turnout for cards and 50/50 draws were won by Corinne Brownridge, Marcia Cameron, Ruth Lougheed, Dave Smith, John Van Voorst, Marg Hope x2 and Ray Broad.

On Friday, Sept. 23, the Great Northern Exhibition (GNE) hosted an education day, where schools from nearby areas came and learned about farming and agriculture, maple syrup, animals, and even machinery.

Select classes from NCPS got to tour around the GNE fairgrounds, learning about those things, and they also got to purchase some of the food from the food trucks.

Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School has an annual tradition of having a barbecue and meet the teacher night near the beginning of the school year. This year, the day was Thursday, Sept. 29, and the menu was pulled pork on a bun, veggie burgers, and organic ice cream.

Parents also got to talk to their teacher child’s teacher, though the formal student led conferences are taking place Nov. 17-18.

Five Moon Shots were played by Alma Seifert, Dave Smith, Karl Seifert, Ray Broad with the travel prize to Jim Rigney.

Winners for cards were Dave Smith, 314; Phyllis Seed, 306; June Hartley, 274; Keith Tippin, 272 and low went to Janice Stephens, 100. The lucky chair went to Pat Broad.

There comes a time in your life when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right and pray for the ones who don’t.

Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living.

Remember: When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of 12 people who weren’t smart enough to get out of jury duty.

Evelyn WARDEN

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Clearview Township youth are invited to try out for an upcoming talent show in Wasaga Beach.

Auditions for a youth talent show hosted by the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 5.

Board member and drama instructor Laura LaChapelle is helping to organize the event, which is a fundraiser for the facility and its free programming.

"We decided to reach out to Clearview youth who may be interested in being a part of a talent contest," said LaChapelle.

Youth are welcome to show off their talent, be it singing, dancing or playing an instrument.

Those who make it to the finale will compete on Thursday, Dec. 22 for a number of community donated prizes. Judges will include magician Sawyer Bullock and singer Rebecca Rain.

Call 705-422-2494 or e-mail wbyouth@wasagabeach.com for more information. The Wasaga Beach Youth Centre is located at 1621 Mosley Street.

Martin HEWiTT

NC

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Christmas in the Country in Batteaux, Nov. 5

NCPS conferences Nov. 17-18 Youth talent auditions

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Spike & Rusty: TOWER

6 41 7 2

8 7 93 9 5 75 4 7 1

6 9 2 57 5 4

9 4 29 8

9 7 6 1 4 2 5 8 31 5 3 7 8 9 2 6 42 8 4 3 5 6 7 1 93 9 1 2 6 5 4 7 85 2 8 4 3 7 6 9 14 6 7 9 1 8 3 2 57 1 5 8 3 2 9 4 68 3 9 6 7 4 1 5 26 4 2 5 9 1 8 3 7

This week’s answers

EChO Classifieds Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less

FOR SALEHAY for sale – Small squares and 4’x 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year-round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.

Firewood: DrY HArDWooD MAPLE seasoned 15” lengths. $350 per bush cord. Free delivery. Volume discounts. 12” lengths available. Complete woodlot management. Call 519-986-2474.

RENTAL WANTEDLooking for 3 bedroom HOME for long-term rental in Creemore area (Creemore to Duntroon to Glen Huron area or in Pretty River Valley) Flexible in the summer. Call 416-561-2241 or ryanmcintosh@rogers.com.

HELP WANTED

Farm labour wanted. Please call Norm at Stonehedge at 705-466-2607.

Bakery: Help wanted, weekends required. No real experience needed, we will train. Call 705-466-3080 ext 222 and ask for Joann.

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

CREEMORE BiA DECOR

The BiA is seeking old skates and snowshoes for winter decorations on Mill Street. Items can be dropped off at The Creemore 100 Mile Store. Also - feel free to grab a pumpkin or gourd from the Mill Street planters after October 17 to carve or decorate and bring to The Creemore 100 Mile Store by October 30 at 5 p.m. for display downtown on Halloween.

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.

Rod the Window Cleaner. Summer is gone and autumn is here. Residential, commercial window cleaning. You deserve a clear view. Call Rod at 705-351-0768. References on request.

Tree removal, wood chipping and stump removal available. Call Tyler Kueper at 705-791-5478.

Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.

Painting. Masonry & Parging. Professional quality. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708.

HOCkEy TOURNAMENTSAVE the DATE! 6th Annual Michael Tupling Memorial Hockey Tournament at Honeywood Arena on December 2 & 3, 2016. The Michael Tupling Memorial Foun-dation was established to help encourage youth involvement and leadership in the community. All the proceeds from this tournament will go towards recreation activities and community projects and help provide financial support for youth in the North Dufferin community who may not otherwise have the financial resources to participate. If you wish to participate in the tournament through donations, silent auction items, or entering a team, Please contact Erin Bailey at 519-923-5842 or leitherin@hotmail.com or Chester Tupling at 705-627-0672 or chester.tupling@premierequipment.ca.

PHOTOS WANTED

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

NOTiCEPizza Perfect will be closed on Sundays from November 6 during the winter months. Tuesday, October 25 to Saturday, October 29: 2nd Annual Clothing Drive & Fundraiser at Honeywood Arena, 706114 County Rd. 21 Honeywood. Bring your donations of used clothing (any size, any season), footwear, outerwear, belts, ties, purses, yarn, fabric, blankets, bedding, linens, draperies, cushions, luggage, and sleeping bags to Honeywood arena. Ripped clothing and textile items also accepted. Donations support Honeywood Minor Hockey players and The Kidney Foundation of Canada.

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THANk yOUThe family of Grace E. McGillivray would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy. The flowers, donations, food, hugs and love were a great tribute to our Mom. We would like to thank Dana and Laurie from Sweet May for the love and care they gave Mom, it was her home away from home. Thank you to the nurses and friends Mom made at Stayner Care Centre. To Dr. Ives a special thank you for being Mom’s lifelong friend and doctor. Shawn and Paula at Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home thank you for your kind words and guidance. Thank you to Rev. May for the comforting words during the service and to the wonderful ladies from Stayner Jubilee Presbyterian Church for the luncheon after. The love shown to our Mom truly made us feel that she was truly our “Amazing Grace”. Darlene, Roger, Brenda and families.

Special thanks to Dr. Scott Houston, Dr. Paul Smylie, Dr. Carolyn Teng and all the nurses and staff at South Lake Hospital. Thank you to friends and extended family who have called and sent cards with get well wishes. And last but not least, thanks to my wife Merle and daughter Kaitlyn for the much needed support. I am on the mend. Thanks again, Ronnie MacDonald.

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Marilyn Chenier for the surprise party at Affairs Catering on Tuesday, October 18 in celebration of my 98th birthday. To everyone who attended, including those who were unable, phone calls, emails, cards, and Creemore Echo, my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you, thank you! I love you all! Ken Thornton.

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Two local students were fire chiefs for a day Oct. 13. They won a Clearview Fire and Emergency Services

Department contest promoting Fire Prevention Week. The winners, Byng Public School student Ali Foster

and Nottawa Public School student ivy Faubert, were picked up in a fire truck and sworn in for the day by Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys.

Children attending a Clearview Elementary School from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4 were eligible to win the contest to become a Fire Chief for the Day. Colouring contest sheets, which ask students to review smoke alarm safety, were circulated to all Clearview elementary schools. The contest winners were chosen by a random draw from all submitted entries.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme was “don’t wait check the date”, urging people to replace their smoke alarms every 10 years.

The fire department held a number of events during Fire Prevention Week and will have other events throughout October.

The fire department will be hosting Open Houses at Clearview Fire Stations this Saturday, October 22. Stations in Stayner, New Lowell, Creemore, Singhampton and Nottawa will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for the continued awareness of Fire Prevention Week.

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Clearview Township Station 1 firefighter Lieutenant Adam Bertrand (from left) puts Byng Public School student Ali Foster and Nottawa Public School student Ivy Faubert to work Thursday, Oct. 13, the day they were fire chiefs for the day.

Clearview students win chance at fire department’s top job

THE gRAND TOUR A tour group from the Kitchener area is shown the Creemore Log Cabin and the world’s smallest jail by Chris Raible during a recent fall colours bus trip that stopped in the village. It is one of six tours to stop in Creemore this fall, including a visit from the William Morris Society of Canada. Many of the visitors take in the village’s shops and restaurants. Staff photo: Fred Mills

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