From student to supervisor, Gowan retires with 44 years
Dan Gowan has handed in his keys, ending a 44-year career in the parks and recreation department. “I’m hoping I did the community proud,” said Gowan. “We have nice facilities, we have nice parks in Clearview. My staff are top-notch at both spots.” Born and raised in Creemore, Gowan began his career as a high […]
Downtown transforms into Halloween home base
Creemore’s main street is the place to be on Halloween for Mill Street Trick or Treat from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The idea is to create a central meeting place for all who wish to participate in the Halloween festivities whether that means trick-or-treating, handing out candy or just to get a boo at […]
Autumn Remembrances
In Creemore, the maples burn in hues Of red, yellow, orange – Like old friends waving from the north end of Mill Street. Fields lie quiet, grain sown deep, Waiting patiently for the Spring rains’ soft kiss. And there, on the corner by the Sovereign Hotel, The chestnut tree still stands in my heart A […]
Readers may have family connection to cemetery
Editor: Years ago, my maternal grandmother told me we were related to the Campbell and Blair families around Duntroon. As most properly realize, we think we have all kinds of time to ask questions of our older relatives, then one day it’s too late. I was lucky. The late John Montgomery once told me we […]
Not too early to plan for Christmas giving
Editor: The Christmas season is fast approaching at the Clearview Stayner Food Bank. There are 85 families registered, which includes 107 children. Parents are struggling to afford the high cost of day-to-day living and many can’t imagine how they will make a Christmas for their kids. So this year the food bank will be purchasing […]
Life-long dedication to martial arts
If you have ever participated in martial arts, you’ll know that this practice is more than a sport, it is a way of life. Michelle Maizis, an eighth-degree blackbelt, is a true example of this. “I started practicing martial arts when I was a little kid,” said Maizis. “I did a trial program at the […]
Pole bender wins world championship
Brody Marshall returned from the National Pole Bending Association championships last month a champion. In pole bending, a rodeo competition of speed and agility, horses and riders weave through a series of six poles spaced 21 feet apart at high speed. Horses run to the far end of the series of poles, turn and weave […]
Coyotes Corner
Oct. 19 Final score: Milverton, 4 Creemore, 3 (OT) Visitor Scoring: Liam Buckley, Carson Wickie, Mitch Boertien, Curtis Butler (OT). Home Scoring: Ben Hughes (2), Kyle Linney. Heart to home meals $25 gift card: Harvey Dix; Georgian Bowl $25 gift card: Jon Filion; Creemore Hills winery $25 gift card: Josie Sammons; Shoot the puck winner: […]
The Topcliff Mystery
by Christopher Dodd Something about October, with its fallen leaves dancing in secret patterns and the promise of ghost stories, drew me from Creemore westward past Flesherton until I arrived at a lonely crossroads known as Topcliff. A series of strange events occurred there in 1894 that rivalled the best supernatural fiction and captured the […]
Clearview allocates second round of grants
Clearview Township has earmarked $24,500 to be allocated in the second round of Clearview’s community assistance grants. The Community Assistance Grant and Sponsorship policy allows council the opportunity to provide financial assistance to various community groups that provide a recognized contribution to the well being of the residents of Clearview. The clerk’s office received a […]