The Creemore
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Friday, January 7, 2010 Vol. 11 No. 1
News and views in and around Creemore
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DOWNHILL THRILLS! Creemore’s annual “snow mountain,” piled high on the vacant lot behind the library by MacDonald Construction and Russel Flack and carefully shaped during the week after Christmas by Councillor Thom Paterson, took a bit of a hit during last week’s quick thaw. But youngsters like Jonathan Greer, Deacon Gunn and Evan Durish (front to back, with Samantha Falls waiting her turn) have been gathering there after school all week, proving that as long as there’s snow, there’s fun to be had.
Let the bidding begin It’s CreemoreCentric time at the Mad & Noisy
Mad & Noisy Gallery member and CreemoreCentric participant David Johnson hangs one of his entries on the wall earlier this week. With nearly 100 entries expected, all of those holes should be filled in by Saturday.
It’s January at the Mad & Noisy Gallery, a perfect time to reflect on a variety of artistic impressions of this place we call home. Beginning on Saturday, January 8 at 2 pm, the main wall of the gallery will host CreemoreCentric, the annual show that welcomes anyone to grab a canvas and take part. And because the show is a silent auction that raises funds for the Mad & Noisy, it’s also the perfect opportunity to score new works of art at very affordable prices. Whether it is a fresh approach by an undiscovered artist, or a sampling of a technique normally used by a local large-
format painter, all work will be for sale through silent auction. With a uniform size of 10” x 10”, bidders may be able to acquire a unique piece of art for a narrow wall for a very attractive price; or maybe they’ll pick up a grouping of winter scenes by several different artists. Since this is an important annual fundraiser, the gallery is counting on a high volume of sales. “I’m hoping for close to 100 entries from both professional and amateur artists,” said gallery curator Peter Dillman. “That means a child’s masterpiece may be displayed on our feature wall beside that of a seasoned artist, with no differentiation.” (See “CreemoreCentric” on page 10)
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Community Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908
This Weekend
Saturday, January 8 to Sunday, January 30
• Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts presents BMFA Members Show at 163 Hurontario St., Collingwood. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm, Sundays 12 pm to 4 pm. www.bmfa.on.ca
Saturday, January 8
• Curiosity House Artist’s Opening Reception from 2 to 4 pm. Steve McDonald presents ‘More Views From the Valley’ featuring delightful bold
Monday, January 10
• Clearview Township’s Rescheduled Council Meeting from Monday, December 13 starts at 5:30 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome. • Adult Skating at the Stayner Arena from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Admission $2. • “Abandoned Houses in Simcoe County” featuring Bruce Brigham, author of the book “Adandoned Ontario” at the meeting of the Collingwood and District Historical Society at 7 pm at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota St., Collingwood. Admission club membership or $2.
Tuesday, January 11
• Bootcamp & Pilates Winter Series starts this week. Strip away pounds. Your amazing cardio plan awaits. Mondays from 9:30 to 10:30 am for the Flow Class. Tuesdays from 6 to 7 pm for Bootcamp, 7 to 8 pm Pilates and Relaxation. Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm Bootcamp, Pilates from 7 to 8 pm. 8 week session. Station on the Green. Registration is required. Call Marcy at 466-3690. • Creemore Adult Skating from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Creemore Arena on Tuesdays until March. For
coloured illustrations of Creemore and surrounding landscapes. Come to our opening reception to meet the artist and enjoy some refreshments. • Curiosity House Monthly Story Hour from 10:30 to 11:15 am. Children from 18 months to 6 years of age are invited to join Miriam to listen to captivating stories, share the love of reading and complete a small craft activity. • Opening Reception for CreemoreCentric from 2 to 5 pm at Mad & Noisy Gallery. Local residents
enter their artwork on their view of life in & around Creemore. Show runs to Sunday, January 30. Artwork will be sold by silent auction at the end of month as a fundraiser for the Mad & Noisy Gallery. Sponsored by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society & The Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Sunday, January 9
• Church Services are on page 5.
Upcoming Events more information call Lynn at 466-2477 or Helen at 445-3635.
Wednesday, January 12
• Moms & Tots meets at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Caroline Street West from 10 am to 1 pm. Call 466-5273 for details. • Stand Up: Keep your Kids. For parents and children about bullying, parenting and cyberbullying. Presented by Bruce Langford an experienced teacher and dad. www.brucelangford.ca. Held at the Nottawa School gym from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. • Georgian Triangle Wellness Association presents a free speaker series Manifesting Wellness: Wellness and Beauty – two concepts to embrace at the beginning of a new year. Come learn about exercises and stretching, nutritional research and healthier options in cosmetics to manifest these aspects in your life in 2011. At the Collingwood Library Community Room A from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Friday, January 14
• Creemore Legion’s Spaghetti Supper. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 pm. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 7 years of age. Please RSVP by
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• Vision 2011: an introductory workshop to creating resolutions that really stick and make a difference. Join Shelley Hannah, Life Coach with guest Penny Towndrow, financial planner for a powerful afternoon of fun & insight. 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Discover The Path, Creemore. $30 or pay what you can. Don’t let the money stop you! Pre-registration required. Call 466-2387 or email pumpkinrescue@yahoo.ca
Tuesday, January 18
• Sara Hershoff & Brad Holden are on 97.7 The Beach this morning between 9 and 10 am to talk “All Things Creemore”. Don’t miss it!
Wednesday, January 19
• John Crispo Public Policy Forum. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, 105 St. George St. Toronto from 2 to 5:30 pm, followed by a reception and dinner. For information see notice on page 6. • Creemore Horticultural Society is starting off 2011 with an interesting and informative presentation by one of our members, David Bruce Johnson, who will be speaking on “Butterflies and Moths”. Come join us at St. Luke`s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline Street West. You do not need to be a member of the Society to attend any of our meetings or to enjoy our speakers. Please consider this your invitation. Refreshments will be served. Contact C. Vorstermans for more information at 466-2756.
Monday, January 24
• Taoist Tai Chi daytime beginner classes in Creemore will start today from 1 to 3 pm, for 16 weeks. Evening beginner classes will start on Wednesday, January 26 from 7 to 9 pm for 16 weeks. Ongoing continuing level classes are on Mondays from 1 to 3 pm and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm. All Creemore classes are at the Station on the Green. Join us at our ‘open house’ classes on Monday, January 17 from 1 to 3 pm and Wednesday, January 19 from 7 to 9 pm. For more information, contact Laura at 466-5011.
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Minesing Wetlands to benefit from NDACT Meeting $150,000 Trillium Foundation grant The Ontario Trillium Foundation has granted the Nature Conservancy of Canada with $150,000 to create an employment opportunity in Simcoe County. The position, developed in collaboration with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, will support conservation activities within the globally significant Minesing Wetlands. “This generous grant represents a significant investment in the management of one of Ontario’s most important wetlands and creates an exciting job opportunity for those with a passion for land protection and stewardship,” said Erica Thompson, NCC’s Creemore-based Georgian Bay Huronia Program Manager. “The Minesing Wetlands Coordinator will support the great work our NVCA colleagues are undertaking and it is our intention to develop the position to be self-sustaining within three years.” The Minesing Wetlands Coordinator will support programs such as the Bald Eagle and Black Tern monitoring and assist biologists with research projects aimed at the long term protection of local species at risk, while funding and implementing the Minesing Wetlands Management Plan developed by NCC and the NVCA. The partners will post this position in February, aiming to have someone in place for the launch of the spring field season. “The NVCA has worked in partnership with NCC for close to 40 years to ensure the long-term protection of this internationally recognized wetland,” said Byron Wesson, the NVCA’s Director of Land Operations & Stewardship Services. “We know that Minesing Wetlands will realize many opportunities and benefits through this grant.” Minesing Wetlands, located partly along the eastern border of Clearview Township, is an internationally
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significant wetland habitat and is one of the largest and most diverse wetland complexes in southern Ontario. Since 1974, NCC and its partners, including the NVCA, have protected over 11,000 acres (4,452 hectares) of this 15,000-acre (6,070-hectare) wetland. It is ranked in importance alongside Florida’s Everglades by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and is home to many species at risk as well as one of the largest and oldest Blue Heron colonies in the province.
The North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce (NDACT) will hold an information/ educational session on Saturday, January 22, from 10 am to noon at the Honeywood Arena. NDACT was formed by concerned residents at a community meeting held in January 2009, in response to the Highland Companies’ activities. These activities have included amassing large tracts of prime agricultural land in Melancthon and Mulmur Townships in Dufferin County (in excess of 6,500 acres to date), clear cutting thousands of trees in large tracts, demolishing some or all structures on approximately 30 properties and announcing their plans to file for an aggregate license to permit them to open pit mine for limestone in a proposed area comprising over 2,400 acres at depths of up to 200 feet below the water table. The subject land, located in an area known as The Hills of the Headwaters, is the primary recharge source for the Nottawasaga and Grand River systems. NDACT is concerned that this below the water table aggregate proposal has the potential to impact the water source and resources of approximately 1 million Ontarians, extending from Lake Simcoe to Lake Erie. Additionally, the lands are considered prime Class 1 agricultural lands, a vitally important non-renewable resource, according to the citizen’s group. At the January 22, 2011 meeting NDACT will provide what it believes to be relevant facts, issues, and risks/impacts associated with the Highland proposal; the rationale behind the proposal for an Official Plan Amendment, recently filed by NDACT, to designate approximately 10,000 acres in Melancthon as a locally significant specialty crop area; and how a grassroots citizens’ coalition fought a long and successful battle regarding a similar but much smaller (in land mass) quarry proposal in Caledon. For more information on NDACT and its activities you can access their website at www.ndact.com.
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THE WAY WE WERE
During this week of New Year’s Resolutions, may we present our Poet Laureate’s take on the tradition:
Don’t Play a Losing Game
POET LAUREATE
POEM
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ARMOUR
A pal of mine was telling me He’d been to his physician. He said, “The doc’s impelling me To look at my condition. Doc told him if his body size Gets even one inch snazzier, That he will win the booby prize. He’ll have to wear a brassiere! My friend went on to say the doc Had talked about his drinking; That weight loss must be his “ad hoc;” My friend just stood there blinking.
This picture, submitted by Helen Emmett Blackburn, shows Os Jardine, Harvey MacIntosh and Helen’s dad Bill Emmett on the way to pick apples. In the background is what appears to be the Avening bridge.
Doc said the lifestyle he enjoyed Was poisoning his system. That, if these joys he’d not avoid, The fat farm must enlist him.
LETTER
A call for quieter snowmobiles
No two-four for his twelve-pack abs, No jug of wine with dinner. The doc would now be keeping tabs On him, the gluttonous winner.
Dear Editor: While snowshoeing, tobogganing and skiing before the snow disappeared in the annual New Year’s thaw, our entire family was struck by the incessant buzzing of the snowmobiles. When outdoors near a snowmobile trail the pervasive smell of gas is also a clear indication of the downside of motoring across snow for “entertainment.” The upside of the thaw was that the natural peace of winter returned. In 2010 a lot was written about the noise emissions associated with wind turbines placed in close proximity to dwellings. Although turbines are a productive community asset, generating energy in a relatively passive way, I do feel that allowing individual landowners to impact the community without dialogue is wrong. And I believe the same is true for snowmobile trails, which have a far higher noise impact. As opposed to turbines, snowmobiles consume fossil fuels to generate a mechanized outing that benefits very few in any tangible way and disrupts all living things for a huge distance. Sure there are food and drink vendors who benefit, but there are much better options for achieving that. One doesn’t have to be much of an economist or nutritionist to realize that if we had a culture of self-powered recreation (snowshoeing, cross country skiing, tobogganing, kiteboarding), the same vendors would be at least as well off and the health benefits to society would be phenomenal. I realize there is a lot of money invested in recreational snow machines, so change will be slow.
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I also realize that not all snowmobilers have removed their mufflers and the new four stroke machines are relatively clean and quiet, but the collective impact of the machines that are using the trails is represented by the lowest common denominator. I would suggest that property owners who are currently allowing snowmobile clubs access to their land consider limiting that access to machines that meet minimum noise and other pollution emissions standards, with the right to close the trail for any violation. The clubs would have to self-police, but they are doing that already for other factors. More disruptive machines would have to find other places for their pastime, even if they are less appealing. This would be a responsible step in the direction of preserving the attractiveness of our rural landscape, reducing waste of increasingly scarce fuel and minimizing air pollution. I believe this would be the truly neighbourly thing to do as a community citizen. Regards, Peter Halsall, Creemore
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A New Endangered Species?
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Sunday Service at 10 am Join us for Restoration of spirit, Renewal of compassion & Refreshment of love. Rev. Jim McVeigh St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church 1 Caroline Street West Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.”
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designer dog trend is that nowadays, if your pet has an unplanned romantic encounter with the canine down the street, you have some marketing options. For example, you could offer AkitaChihuahua pups as Chikitas – small dogs with an attitude. If your Golden Doodle meets up with the Dandie Dinmont across the road, no worries – you’ll have a litter of Doodle Dandies for sale. Actually, although I didn’t see the hybrids in the previous paragraph listed, while browsing the web I did find some curious combinations. If you are up for a little ribbing, how about a “Dorkie” (Dachshund/Yorkie cross)? Feel like a challenge when it comes to training? Then a “Brat” (Boston Terrier/Rat Terrier) might be the dog for you. Would I consider a “designer dog” as a future acquisition? The jury is still out. One of the most delightful and quirky dogs I’ve had the pleasure to own was a Border Collie-Staffordshire Terrier cross – in this case, an animal that predated the designer dog craze, being simply the result of a random encounter. On the other hand, a family member recently acquired a “Jug” (a Jack Russell-Pug cross), which is one of the “designer dog” breeds. This dog
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has a charming and expressive face, a playful and loyal disposition, and has turned out to be a great companion. Personally, I still have a soft spot for purebred Border Collies, so for now I’ll stay on the sidelines in the designer dog game. One way or the other, it looks as though Irish Setters, Labs, Newfoundlands and the like will have to share the stage in the future with Jugs, Bugs, Puggles, and Schnoodles. Meanwhile, the plain oldfashioned “mutt” might be destined for the “endangered species” list… Although some of the crosses described seem to fall into the “what were you thinking?” category, you might want to check out the surprisingly long list of hybrid mixes cited at www. dogbreedinfo.com/hybriddogs.htm.
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For me, one of the Labrador Retrievers, Golden benefits of the holidays is Retrievers, and Schnauzers extra TV watching time. respectively. Poodles are During the recent Christmas a popular cross because of break, I was intrigued by their high intelligence and a program about “designer low-shedding tendencies. dogs.” What are designer The show mentioned that Lisa dogs, you ask? They’re a the original designer dogs TIMPF deliberate cross between two started out as an experiment purebred dogs of different with a noble objective – to breeds, to produce hybrid offspring produce a guide dog that would be intended to combine the best qualities more suitable for people with allergies. of the parents. The first “designer dogs” were a litter Those of us who are a little older of Labrador Retrievers crossed with might remember that once upon a time, Poodles. While the pups weren’t entirely such an event was generally accidental, dander-free, they did get enough of the and litters of mixed breed pups were positive benefits of the Poodle parent’s generally offered at bargain prices or low-shedding qualities to produce guide even free. dog candidates for those sensitive to However, it should come as no dog dander. surprise that anything with the word In today’s multi-tasking world, it’s “designer” in front of it has a price tag to easy to see the appeal of the designer match. Designer dogs are no exception. dog. Firefighters, for example, could A quick search on the Internet showed cross Dalmations with Saint Bernards pups of one particular hybrid mix going and come up with a dog that could run for prices ranging from $1,295 to over beside the fire truck, then offer libations $2,000. to those who were rescued. Or, you What are some examples of designer could cross a Labrador Retriever with dogs? Well, there are oodles, really the notoriously smart Border Collie to – Labradoodles, Golden doodles and get a dog that would fetch your paper Schoodles for starters. These mixes are and then read it to you. the outcome of Poodles crossed with I suppose one of the benefits of the
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Does Food Matter? FARM TO TABLE
food ingredients are used by food The urban media report that processing corporations to drive agriculture is “The Next Big Thing.” down prices paid to local farmers for The world population is ramping their product. up to a whopping 9 billion people The reality is that Canadian by 2050. You cannot pick up a farmers cannot compete because too farm paper without reading the many of our costs are based on the many opportunities available for our John and Marie fact that we live in a country filled farmers in international agricultural MILLER with rules and regulations to protect trade. Consequently, our Federal our citizens. Agricultural products Government is regularly signing and produced in Canada are safe and nutritious due to negotiating Free Trade deals with countries all over these rules and regulations. Unfortunately, free trade the world. Those of us who follow these proceedings (deregulation) with other countries opens the door to and the media coverage, in both the urban and farm products produced under regulations not even close papers, know the promise of prosperity is fleeting to Canadian standards. for agriculture. If the farmers aren’t gaining from An example of this in the dairy industry is these trade deals, then who is? ingredients, like whey protein concentrate used Prior to the signing of the Canada/US Free Trade in the production of cheese, coming in from other Deal, Canada was a closed and protected economy. countries, being blended with Canadian milk and Our parents and grandparents created this trade sold in our stores to the unsuspecting consumer. system to maintain a fair and sustainable society for Remember our last column talked about Modified the future of their families. The important thing to realize is that free trade is a sugar-coated name for deregulation. What happens under deregulation is that all rules of fair play are removed and the dealsigning parties adopt the least or lowest standards. As a result, this will create the greatest economic activity. Or in other words, we can make as much money as possible without regard for people or the environment. The flaw in this trading philosophy is proving, as time passes, to be a lost generation of young people. Unfortunately, our youth may never have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We could go from a first-world country to a third-world country in as little as 30 years. This is where agriculture in Canada comes into play. How can a country with more arable land and more fresh water than any country in the world not have a National Food Policy? Without a plan for our future food system, we are leaving our food industry in the hands of multi-national corporations with their sole purpose being to create the most profit for their shareholders. At a glance, Ontario agriculture would appear in good health. Most farms are well-kept and farmers’ fields are planted with plentiful crops. What is not seen is the massive growth of debt taken on by farmers to compete in this global economy. Food coming in from other countries is produced at very low prices, without a regulatory system put in place for safety. Low-cost food and low-cost
Milk Ingredients. Examples of some food products affected in this way are dairy from New Zealand, beef from South America, pork from the U.S., pickles from India, garlic from China, apples from China, vegetables from Mexico. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, (CFIA) simply cannot check the flood of food ingredients coming across our borders. The CFIA must hope that these same multi-national corporations, with the sole purpose to create profit, will do the right thing to ensure the consumer receives safe, quality food. Should we leave it in the hands of multi-national corporations? What can we do? Buy local and, if we cannot find our food locally, make sure it is Canadian. Become informed. Read labels, and if you don’t understand something on the list of ingredients then research using the Internet. Call your MPs and MPPs and demand our governments stop undermining our food system. If we lose our ability to feed ourselves, we will become a third-world country.
BAKING FOR THOSE IN NEED
Creemore’s Hummingbird Montessori School raised $550 for WorldVision with their second annual holiday cookie drive. The children chose items they wished to “purchase” for children in developing countries, and then baked and sold almost 100 bags of cookies to raise money. They then “bought” the items at the WorldVision website. All leftover cookies were donated to the Community Christmas at Station on the Green.
EVENT IN HONOUR OF JOHN CRISPO The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is hosting the John Crispo Public Policy Forum on Wed. Jan. 19, 2011 at the Rotman Centre, 105 St. George St. Toronto. The Forum will begin at 2 PM with a session on Trade Policy Issues. Speakers include Tom d'Aquino, Richard Lipsey and Michael Wilson. This will be followed by a session on Labour Policy Issues at 4 PM. Speakers include Buzz Hargrove, Rick MacDowell and Bob Rae. There will be a reception from 5:30 to 6:30 followed by a buffet dinner. During the reception, three speakers from Clearview - Jeff Shearer, Judy Fuke and Thom Paterson- will review John Crispo's role as a community activist and Clearview Councillor. The Forum is open to the public; fees are $100(+ HST) for U. of T. alumni and $125(+ HST) for others. Fees include the forum, reception and dinner. For further information visit www.rotman.utoronto.ca/events, or call Jennifer Hidebrandt at 416-946-7462.
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COOKBOOK WINNERS Every year the Creemore Echo gives out a selection
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Clearview Township Notices nOTICE Township of Clearview Persons interested in serving on the following Boards and Committees are invited to submit their resumes to the Township of Clearview by January 14th, 2011. Appointments will be for a four (4) year term.
NOTICE NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION COLLINGWOOD ST. BRIDGE. 000141 REPLACEMENT CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY The County of Simcoe is considering improvements to the site of the Collingwood Street Bridge (No. 000141) located on Collingwood Street over the Mad river in Creemore, 0.8 km south of Louisa Street.
Clearview Public Library Board An administrative board dealing with policy, budget planning, strategic plan implementation. Clearview Accessibility Committee Mandated by the province to make recommendations on improving accessibility throughout the Township. A majority of members shall include persons with disabilities. Clearview Recreation & Culture Advisory Committee Work in an advisory capacity to advance the position of recreation and culture with the Township. Robert Campbell, Clerk Township Clearview
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The existing bridge structure was constructed in 1913 and has been identified as being deficient with respect to deck width, physical condition, barrier protection, guide rail protection, and road approach geometry. The County has concluded that the preferred solution is to replace the existing bridge. This project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007). Subject to comments received and the receipt of all necessary approvals, the County intends to proceed with the design and construction of this project. The work is scheduled for completion by fall 2012. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document and Study Completion Report are available for review during office hours at the following location or on-line at www.simcoe.ca:
The map above shows the approximate location of the study area.
CAO/County Clerk, County of Simcoe Administration Centre 1110 Highway 26 Midhurst, Ontario L0L 1X0 Interested persons may provide written comment to the County Clerk on the proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved through discussions with the County, any person or party may request that the Minister of Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environment assessments. requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of this Notice. A copy of the request must also be sent to the County Clerk at the same time as it is submitted to the Minister. If there is no request received by February 7, 2011, the Collingwood Street Bridge replacement will proceed to design and construction as presented in the planning documentation.
Minister of Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue 12th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P5 This Notice issued January 7, 2011. Further information may be obtained by contacting the following project team members: County of Simcoe AECOM Julie Scruton, P. Eng. Peter Wills, P. Eng. Project Engineer Senior Structural Engineer, Design 1110 Highway #26 10 Checkley St Midhurst, ON L0L 1X0 Barrie, ON L4N 1W1 Tel: 705 726-9300 Tel: 1-705 721-9222 Fax: 705 727-7984 Fax: 705 734-0764
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Happy New Year from south of the border
the week spent at the Brier in Halifax, and the bonus time spent with friends during our long good-bye. And, of course, we will always remember Mary Vandewater for providing us a true Creemore home during that difficult period. Looking ahead, we will have to unlearn metric measurement – having seemingly just mastered it – and the joys of Creemore Springs and Tim Horton’s. On the positive side, we will definitely not miss the HST. Resolutions may be in order for this New Year, starting with a much deeper appreciation of our new home that we might not have felt had everything gone smoothly. We also want to resolve to stay in touch with our Creemore friends, which in our minds means visits in both directions. We will provide our new coordinates as soon as everything is finalized. In the meantime have a Happy, Healthy and Joyous New Year.
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in our lives. Thanks to all of you for your It was a green Christmas here in best wishes during this frustrating period. Connecticut, and the mild temperatures And a note to all our golfing and curling made it look and feel like spring or fall. friends: our new location is just 10 minutes We had to think of Creemore to get from a great golf course and 15 minutes ourselves completely in the Christmas from the area’s only curling club. spirit. Meanwhile the media kept reporting Since we now have some time before on big storms to the south, in places like our closing date, we are going to behave Craig Georgia and North Carolina. But all that SIMPSON like good Canadians and head off to changed on Boxing Day, when winter Florida, something we never did during caught up with the U. S. east coast and all those years living in Ontario. We still have the particularly the New York area. So now I am looking Ontario plates on our cars and expect to feel right at out the window at a familiar white world and figured home in the Sunshine State. it was time for another story. During this week between Christmas and New We are closing out 2010 with some good news. Year’s Day it seems natural to both look back at We finally gave up trying to get through the legal the year drawing to a close and to look forward to mess surrounding the original house we bought back 2011. While 2010 will likely be remembered as in 2009 and began a new search. In just a couple of our “homeless year,” we also have many wonderful weeks we found an ideal alternative, which becomes memories of the fantastic Vancouver Winter Olympics, ours on February 25 and ends the homeless chapter
On December 9, Marilyn and Jim Steed once again hosted the Avening WI Christmas potluck. It was a lovely, clear winter night and everyone enjoyed the drive up Ten Hill. Before supper Isobel Burbidge and Joan Morby dressed everyone in aprons. Then Isobel read “Grandmother’s Apron” and we demonstrated the many uses of Grandmother’s apron – wiping away a child’s tears, dusting the furniture, hiding a shy child, gathering eggs, apples or vegetables. After singing the Institute Grace, 12 members and nine guests enjoyed a great potluck supper, with a wide assortment of food and lots of lively conversation. After our meal the members held a short business meeting. Marilyn read a thank you from the General and Marine Hospital for our donation to the Tree of
(Continued from page 1) Nor will all the art be paintings. Based on the previous three years of this successful show, visitors can expect to also see photography, fabric, glass and collages of all sorts of materials.” The theme of the show is CreemoreCentric, but the interpretation can be very loose. Anything related to life in the Creemore area is a suitable subject. Bidding starts at the opening reception on Saturday, January 8 from 2 to 5 pm. It will continue all month until 4 pm on Sunday, January 30. “The auction can get very exciting at the end, as gallery patrons rush to outbid each other in the final minutes,” says Mad & Noisy board member Linda McBurney. “My advice is to check the bidding progress frequently throughout the month, and be sure your bids on your favourite pieces are realistic.”
Life Campaign and also thank yous from the beef, dairy and miniature horse 4-H Clubs. Remembrance Conveners Isobel Burbidge and Muriel Day promised to deliver Christmas Poinsettias to six shutins and also a remembrance gift to Aileen Falls in honour of her 98th birthday. Following the meeting Isobel Burbidge and Joan Morby presented a program of Christmas readings and jokes interspersed with the singing of Christmas songs and carols, sometimes being sung very badly. After the program Christmas gifts from under Marilyn’s beautiful Christmas tree were handed out to everyone. The evening closed with the singing of We Wish you a Merry Christmas and Auld Lang Syne. We will not meet again until February 11, at the home of Gwen Taylor at 1:30 pm.
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WINCHESTER – In loving memory of Wes who passed away January 1, 2010. A year has passed since that sad day, When the one we loved was called away. When thoughts go back as they often do, We treasure the memories we have of you. This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed. We’ll never forget. Forever remembered, Velma, Don, Marilyn and family
My name is Mike Runyon. I’m a senior high school student from Creemore. I’m a sponsor and supporter of the Mully’s Children Family, a non profit charitable community in Kenya which has saved the lives of over 6000 orphaned children. I was invited by St John’s Kilmarnock Private School in Waterloo to join them on a mission trip to Kenya in March to build a dormitory building. I’m raising money for my expenses to go there, I’m willing to do odd jobs, take donations and collect bottles to raise money. Please call me if you’re interested in helping me in my mission or if you have any other questions. Any help is greatly appreciated 466-5161. Thanks.
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sewing saturdays Do you like to sew, hem, cut out material, socialize? Then come out to the Creemore Skating Club’s “Sewing Saturdays”. The club is preparing for its upcoming carnival and is looking for sewing volunteers and expertise to help with new costumes. Materials (and snacks) will be provided, but require sewing machines and volunteers. 9 to 11 am on Saturday, Jan. 15, 29 and Feb. 19, 26 in the Arena hall. Please call Julie at 424-0626 or Lynn at 466-2995. Pick the date(s) that works best for you!
good food box The Good Food Box Program, a 111 volunteer run organization, helps families eat a healthier diet with fresh fruit and vegetables. Order and pay by Wednesday, 2 12 by9phoning 5 January Lorna May at 466-2759. Pick up on Wednesday, 9 January 19. $10/small or $14/large.
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Congratulations to Steve and Emily Gendron on the birth of the Creemore Echo 2011 New Year’s Baby!
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To everyone who sent cards, phoned and visited thank you. It made each day easier. To the neighbours who removed snow during a very bad weather week, you can’t know how very much appreciated it was. I am sure without your help we might very well have been snowbound until spring. To our family, Jennifer and Len, and Shelly and Tony I cannot imagine how we would have gotten along without you. We hope you all have the best for 2011. Lorne and Susan Lawson We would like to sincerely thank our family, friends and neighbours for the calls, cards, visits, food and flowers in memory of Zane. A special thank you to Rev. Tony Rennett and Fawcett Funeral Homes. Your support means so much. Sheila Goodfellow, Lorne Oster & Eve
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SCI students raise money for MADD
Over the two weeks before Christmas, SCI’s Students Against Impaired Driving group ran a fund-raising campaign in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The event consisted of a homeroom challenge to see which class could raise the most money by depositing change and thus, win an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. Group president Michelle Nuttley (centre) was pleased to present the cake on the last day of classes before holidays to the homeroom of Ms. Leyna Leal (right), which raised in excess of $161. In the end, after about 12 hours of counting coins, the group and staff advisor Kevin Arnott (left) were pleased to pass along over $400 to MADD Canada.
MEN’S CURLING WINNERS Winners of the Stan Nixon trophy for the first draw of Men’s curling were lead Rob Townley (absent); second Dave Duff (left); vice Al Lambert (centre); and skip Gord Fuller (right).
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Clearview Library News
Need to recover from the craziness of Christmas? Take the Library cure and get a good book from The Clearview Public Library in Creemore, Stayner or Sunnidale, find a comfy couch, and block off a couple of hours for some rest, relaxation and recuperation. We have fascinating stories in all sorts of formats – including in black and white, on CDs, and in moving pictures! Check out what we have for “free” on our shelves. There is everything from Shakespeare’s classics (think Romeo & Juliet) to the very latest Nora Roberts’ release. For a short sound bite, we have
great recipes and gardening ideas in our magazines. Our regular programming will start up the second week of January. Bundle up the little ones and bring them to our Ontario Early Years and Story Hour for 3 to 5 year-old sessions. They will have a barrel of fun listening to childrens’ tales and making arts & crafts while their Moms (or Dads!) get to socialize. Watch for upcoming program specials and plan to celebrate Family Literacy Day on Thursday, January 27 by playing a board, card and/or word game with your “nearest and dearest” to encourage literacy and numeracy!
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