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Friday, February 18, 2011 Vol. 11 No. 7

Inside the Echo

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Nottawa set to Grow Official Plan Amended despite concerns from Ward 3 and 4 Councillors

By Sara Hershoff An amendment to the Official Plan was made at last Monday’s council meeting. The amendment re-designates lands within the Nottawa settlement area from Rural, Residential and Greenland Hazard-land to Rural, Residential and Greenland Natural Heritage Area, modifies the Land Use and Transportation Plan on the affected land and sets special policies applicable to the character, design and development of the subject lands.

Prior to the passing of this amendment Councillor Thom Paterson motioned to table OPA No. 10 “until the Municipality, and in particular Council, has all necessary information.” He stated the intent of his motion was “to have Council take the time to ensure that the existing taxpayers of Nottawa benefit equally from the new residential growth by having full municipal services made available to these existing households at the same time.” This is what he referred to as “good growth.”

Paterson felt without a servicing agreement with the Municipality of Collingwood and an approved draft subdivision agreement “this important growth decision” should be deferred. The motion stated that “any significant residential development applications going forward should be subject to a comprehensive review of our Growth Plan to ensure that this municipality can provide good faith assurances that projects will proceed in compliance with provincial policies and guidelines” Planning Director Michael Wynia responded to the concerns shared by (See “concerns dismissed” page 3)

Double the love Echo Editor Brad Holden and his partner Nandi Ewing welcomed twin girls Maelle and Zoe on Monday, February 14. The Valentine’s babies were born just before 11 pm, minutes apart, weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and 6 lbs 15 oz.

Echo Briefs

Family Fun in Singhampton Our much anticipated winter long weekend is finally here and across our region people are getting ready to celebrate all things family.

In Singhampton, participants of Monday’s Family Day Skate will also be celebrating the tremendous community effort which has transformed a small outdoor rink into a community hub.

Last winter a number of Singhampton volunteer firefighters got together in search of a Zamboni – a task that may seem daunting and, well, a little expensive. When the firefighters heard there was a Zamboni coming up for auction in Collingwood they were there with their winning low-ball bid of $500. The Zamboni, which sleeps in a semi-secret hideaway, has been well used ever since, over 30 times in the month of January alone, and has inspired several improvements to the rink. Other upgrades to the outdoor

rink, which was previously a tennis court, include a surface expansion (making it just shy of regulation size), the addition of bleachers for spectators and weary skaters and six new lights, replacing two archaic lights dating back to 1970.

On February 5 a three-on-three hockey tournament at the Singhampton rink drew over 200 people and raised much needed funds. This Family Day Monday volunteers hope there will be an equally impressive showing at the Family Day Skate. Festivities begin late morning with a barbeque and hot bevies offered up for lunch. And for those with the stamina to hang around the skate will likely evolve into an informal game of shinny. Payment for the skate and for food and drink is by donation and every little bit helps. All donations go toward the ice surface, the Zamboni, and hydro.

Health and Leisure Showcase

Clearview’s Health and Leisure Showcase will host over 40 sports, recreation and health providers under one roof next weekend. Highlights include nteractive demonstrations, like belly dancing and martial arts, product sampling and giveaways totalling $1500. Kids can also try out gymnastics with the Collingwood Gymnastics Club.

The Stayner Lions Club and the Cadets will be serving chili between 11am and 1pm with proceeds going to The Door Youth Centre and the Clearview Food Bank.

This Saturday, February 26, 2011, 10 am to 2 pm at the Stayner Community Centre. For more information visit www.clearview.ca or call Jacqueline Soczka at (705) 428-6230 x 249.

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Community Calendar Saturday, February 19

• The annual “New Members Show” continues featuring furniture maker Brett Lundy, painters Pauline Bradshaw, Sue Belcher and Peter Miehm who specialize in oils, palette knife and chalk pastels respectively, photographer Brian Barrer and clay artist Jordan Eveland. Show runs to February 28. 154 Mill Street (705) 466-5555 or info@madandnoisy.com.

Tuesday, February 22

• Sara Hershoff and Emily Worts are on 97.7 The Beach this morning between 9 and 10 am to talk “All Things Creemore”. Don’t miss it!

Wednesday, February 23

• Taize Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 7 pm. Held the last Wednesday of each month.

Thursday, February 24

• Final Public Meeting concerning Pupil Accomodation Review for 2010:01 (including Duntroon Central, Nottawasaga & Creemore Public and Nottawa Elementary Schools) at Duntroon Central Public School at 7 pm.

Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908

This Weekend Sunday, February 20

• Church Services are on page 5.

• Breakfast at St. Patrick’s Hall in Stayner (215 Pine St.) from 9 to 10:30 am. This event is hosted by St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church and will benefit The Door Youth Centre. For more information please contact Jen at (705) 428-3733.

• Brentwood Community Centre Family Fun Day from 11 am to 3 pm. Family Wii Challenge, teams of parents and child. Board games such as Rummoli, Checkers Crokinole, Dominoes. Come early for lunch – hot dogs & hot chocolate!

Upcoming Events

what Clearview has to offer from 10 am to 2 pm at the Stayner Community Centre, 269 Regina St. Highlights over 40 sports, recreation and health providers under one roof. Interactive booths, demonstrating and programme registration. This year’s Grand Prize Giveaway: Xbox 360 Kinect! Donated by Stayner Physiotherapy Clinic. For more information visit www.clearview.ca

• Jamboree at the Hornings Mills Hall. Greg Holmes will be the MC. Jamboree at 1 pm. Admission $5.

Dinner at 4:30 pm for $10. Sponsored by Hornings Mills / Honeywood United Church.

Monday, February 21

• Happy Family Day! • Family Day Fun Skate at Singhampton Park starting at 10 am. Hot chocolate, hot dogs & hot chili available. Food booth is a fundraiser for the Singhampton Park.

Defibrillator (AED) conducted by a Simcoe County Paramedic starting at 1 pm at Station on the Green. (4 1/2 hours long, limited to 15 participants, and will involve the use of the mannequins). An AED is to be installed in Station on the Green in March. To register, please email Bill Crysdale at wscrysdale@gmail.com.

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Sunday, February 27

• St. John’s United Church Beef and Lamb Dinner from 4:30 to 7 pm. Adults $15, children $5, preschoolers free. Everyone welcome.

• The Avening Hall Board invites you to a Euchre Night. Doors to the hall open at 7, cards start at 7:30. Cash bar. Prizes. Bring snacks for sharing.

Tickets $10. Contact a hall board member to purchase or Carol at 466-3024.

Friday, March 4

• Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Come out and enjoy some homemade soup with your friends.

• Creemore Legion Breakfast. A Belgian waffle with fruit, syrup, and whipped cream or two eggs any way you want them as well as bacon or sausage, home fries, toast, juice, coffee or tea – all for $5.

Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 11 am.

• Messy Church at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 4:30 pm. Children’s focus, craft & potluck. Held the last Sunday of each month.

• 3rd Annual Health and Leisure Showcase. Experience

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• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 5:30 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.

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Friday, February 18, 2011 •

Concerns dismissed by staff Call for action now

G&M asks for help to enter the New Age of Care Executive Director of the Collingwood G&M Hospital Jory Pritchard-Kerr appeared before Council requesting the support of Clearview for a recently announced $10 million capital campaign.

Pritchard-Kerr explained the campaign’s goal is to purchase the necessary equipment so the hospital can enter into a “New Age of Care” and finally move the G&M into the 21st Century.

This necessary equipment will include a picture archiving communication system ($2.5 million), a 28-Slice CT scanner ($2 million), the latest in x-ray technology ($1.05 million), mammography, ultrasound and bone densitometry units will account for almost another million and the largest allotment of $3.5 million will go towards an electronic medical health record system.

Pritchard-Kerr asked Clearview to consider earmarking $1.25 annually per household over the campaign’s five year duration.

Mayor Ferguson thanked the

delegate for her presentation, acknowledging the Council’s respect for the work of the Foundation, and asked where other levels of government stood in helping the G&M with this campaign.

Pritchard-Kerr stated that the province will not be offering any funds towards this project. While the hospital works to get their information systems up to this new standard the province will be working to create an integrated province-wide record and medical communications system. She continued to say that the Foundation believes that with the support of the municipalities, service groups and individuals, along with the concurrent nature of the fundraising and implementation, the goal for the campaign is realistic.

Tow Bylaw dumped

Bylaw enforcement Officer Phil Snape recommended Council approve the drafted Towing License Bylaw which staff have been working on since the spring of 2010.

The bylaw, presented as an initial draft in October, attempts to address the concerns of the consumer and local tow providers when it comes to price gouging, tow locations and impoundment of vehicles. Council thanked staff for the work done on this, as directed by Council, but there was no one willing to make a motion or second its approval.

Deputy Mayor Savage commented that she felt this was “another layer of unnecessary red tape.” Councillor Doug Measures put forward a motion that the Township accept this bylaw as information to share with the towing industry in the hopes they form an association. Councillor Shawn Davidson suggested Huronia West OPP has a policy and they are in a position to implement it. With that Council accepted the document as information.

A bylaw will not be put in place.

It’s hard to believe it NCPS over capacity for the has been less than three foreseeable future. Given months since I was elected to the province’s financial represent the people of Ward situation right now, there 3 at Clearview Council. I is no realistic possibility of have learned a great deal in a new school being built in that time, and I have realised Creemore for many years that many of the issues we (a fact that Board staff Brent Preston have publicly admitted), face as a community are much more complex and so closing Duntroon will difficult than I once imagined. But there probably mean portables in Creemore. is one issue that is now before us that Families in Singhampton will be becomes clearer and clearer the more I particularly hard hit, faced with longer learn about it: the proposed closure of bus rides for their kids and having to Duntroon Central School. choose between NCPS and Nottawa, I have been meeting members of the which is already overcrowded. A more Accommodation Review Committee realistic projection of future enrolment, (ARC), parents of kids at both NCPS than the Board’s estimates, would mean and Duntroon, and studying the ARC chronic overcrowding at all our schools documents, and what I have learned for many years to come. has surprised me. I haven’t been able Every person I have talked to has to find any rational justification to realised, once they know even the most support the School Board’s planning basic facts about this plan, that closing staff preferred option, which calls for Duntroon School is a bad idea. There is the closure of Duntroon School and the a consensus building in Creemore that distribution of the students to Creemore, it is in everyone’s best interest to keep Nottawa and Clearview Meadows. The Duntroon open. Now we need to make Board has said that cost savings were sure that our community is heard in the not part of its calculation, so there isn’t process. any economic justification for closing The NCPS representatives on the ARC the school (and there is considerable have been asked to do a very difficult job, evidence that it might end up costing but we must encourage them to come the Board more). They say the decision up with an alternative to the School is based on “declining enrolment” at Board staff’s preferred option, one that Duntroon and all the other ARC schools, preserves Duntroon School. We also but right now our schools, as a group, need to ensure that the NCPS school are at 97% capacity. The calculations the council speaks on our behalf and opposes Board has used to predict future student the Duntroon closure. And we need to enrolment seem deliberately designed to speak forcefully, as a community, at the underestimate the numbers.

ARC public meeting next Thursday in The only conclusion one can draw Duntroon. from the ARC process so far is that The Board has tried to create an closing Duntroon will be bad for all of atmosphere of inevitability around the our community schools. I am a parent of Duntroon closure, but it is not inevitable. kids at NCPS and Ward 3 has families The ARC process is supposedly designed that send their kids to both NCPS and to allow us, as a community, to decide Duntroon, so I am particularly concerned the fate of our own schools. Now it is about these two schools. Closing the up to us to do so. We must insist that all school will obviously be a terrible our schools remain open, rather than blow to the Duntroon community, but closing one and degrading all the others. the Board’s plan will send 40 Duntroon Thursday’s meeting is our opportunity kids to Creemore, which could put to deliver this message, loud and clear.

Ward 3 Matters

(continued from page 1) the seconder Brent Preston.

Wynia felt that the lack of a servicing plan and draft subdivision agreement did not present a problem. To the need for a comprehensive review of the Growth Plan, Wynia responded that both staff and Council have spent considerable time over the past couple of years, both in public consultation and in council, and the plan, despite being in conflict with that of the province, should be implemented as previously approved. This was an opinion shared by most Council members as Paterson’s motion was defeated 7 to 2. A further vote was held for OPA No. 10 and was approved 7 to 2.

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Opinion EDITORIAL

Welcome to the new girls

For those of you who do not know me personally or haven’t seen my partner Nandi growing steadily around town over the past few months, you’ll be excited to learn that as of earlier this week, I’m now a father of not one, but two beautiful newborn girls. As you read this, I am probably more sleepdeprived than I’ve ever been in my life, but also no doubt ecstatic about these new arrivals and all of the parenting adventures that lie ahead for Nandi and I. For the next couple of weeks, as I adjust to fatherhood, the very able Emily Worts will be filling in for me at the Echo. Emily is new to Creemore but not new to the area. She moved to the village last fall from Duntroon, with her husband John Millar and their two sons Miles and Remy. Emily is quickly getting her Creemore bearings and boasts she can successfully navigate her way through the hills on her cross country skis and now knows of two idyllic swimming holes along the river (she still gets the names of the rivers mixed up however).

But it’s not just Emily’s address that qualifies her to sit here at my desk; it’s her background in reporting and writing as well. Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Ryerson University in 2002 and since then has been writing for local magazines and national papers. You might recall Emily’s name from Echo issues of the past when she was our “Duntroon Correspondent.” Maybe you’ve read some of her pieces in On the Bay Magazine where she is a regular editorial contributor. Or perhaps you’ve met Emily, the caterer, and sampled some of her food at local cocktail parties as she also has her own catering company, Foods by Emily.

But most of you may not know Emily at all.

Emily still has many people to meet and much to learn about life in the valley. She is hoping her stint at the Echo will help her do just that.

See you in a couple weeks!

Correction In our January 28 issue, Marg Miller shared her and Valerie Bannerman’s story of a winter storm in 1944. In fact the storm took place in 1947.

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THE WAY WE WERE

Linda Fowler, daughter of Ann Anderson, sent us this photo of the old curling club and ice rink, taken in 1976, just before it was taken down. The building was located on the corner of Elizabeth and Library Streets, where the medical centre is today. According to Gerry Blackburn the building was erected in the late twenties and housed natural ice until artificial ice was installed in the early sixties.

LETTER

Timing is everything Dear Editor, When I read your headline “Georgian College Asks for $340,000” I was amazed and disturbed.

Amazed that a post secondary institution would be approaching small municipalities for relatively large funds, and disturbed to think that it was my funds they wanted. When I read Mayor Ferguson’s response, “Your timing isn’t the best,” when addressing the College president Brian Tamblyn, I was only slightly relieved but not convinced that council will shut the door on this request.

As the cliché goes, “timing is everything,” and that got me thinking. I recalled some demographic research being done on this issue and it concluded that investing in brick-and-mortar post-secondary infrastructure was a bad move, at this time, for municipalities simply because of the issue of declining enrolment. A quick Google search revealed an Infrastructure Canada paper published on the government website which echoes this concept stating, “…trends suggest an overall decrease in demand for school and university

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services over the next two and a half decades.” You need not look far to see this at work – we live in a community with more gray hair, and fewer young children.

It’s unfortunate that the federal funding has already rolled out and this is underway, since it means that they haven’t heeded the advice of their own research. This request needs some serious debate at the local level. I personally don’t want to pay a 1% tax increase solely to finance this project and I urge council to carefully consider this decision at budget deliberations.

At a time when our local elementary school in Duntroon is struggling to justify their existence in an ever increasing fiscally driven decision process, I think that it’s only prudent that our local council demand that Georgian College come to the table with some very compelling evidence that the future for the local campus is worth every dollar they are asking for.

Sincerely, Andrew Monahan, Glen Huron

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Creemore Big Heart Seniors Seniors

There were 41 out for days where our leader was c a r d s t o d a y, a n d B o b not leading by example!

Ve a l e a n n o u n c e d t h i s But that’s OK Bob – there’s would be the last day bound to be better days that the “Hidden Score” ahead. It also sounded as prize would be awarded. if Thelma Lightheart’s This prize went to the cards were not the best player whose score exactly today when at one point Sylvia GALE matched random numbers her partner, Warren Gale, drawn every Thursday. jokingly shouted out “Can This prize started at $5 and increased I get a new partner?” Warren is by $1 a week until it was won, and such a gentleman, isn’t he, Thelma? then it started up at $5 again. It was Personally, I think a remark like that also announced that we had received is exactly why the rolling pin was a very nice Thank You from the invented. It can be a great “attitude Creemore Cemetery Board for our adjuster” if used judiciously! annual $300 donation.

Our condolences go out to Frank The 50/50 draws went to Kevin Winchester on the death of his wife, Keogh, Lucy Young, Sheila Fenton, Gwen, who hasn’t been well for Elsie Longson, Effie Taylor and some time. Also, our sympathy to Marg Falls.

May (Winchester) Johnston who Moon shots were played by was Gwen’s sister-in-law, and to all Audrey Tidd (2), Brian McGill the Winchester family on the loss (3), John van Voorst, Pat Winger of a member of this close family.

(2), Mary Donaghey, Marg Hope, When Gwen was well, she and Frank Russ Miller, Dave Smith, Charlie attended all the Legion suppers and Donaghey, Barb Cudmore, Sylvia quite often sat with us. Gwen was Gale and Bert Douglas. Bert won an outgoing sort of gal with lots of the travelling prize, and Dave again friendly chatter, and she and Frank won the Sidewinders loot. were a well known and well liked High scorers were Celeste couple.

Tremblay with 333, Pat Winger and Murray Fitkin of Avening passed Brian McGill tied with 303, followed away recently. Murray had cancer,

by Effie Taylor 253. Low was Bob and he relied on the Cancer Society Veale with 78. This was one of those drivers, one of which was Bob Veale,

to get him to Barrie for treatments.

Murray never married, and he was short on book learning but long on mechanical aptitude, and for some time had a small engine repair business at home. He also did small carpentry jobs, and worked at Giffen’s Apples and did various and sundry jobs to make a living. He hitchhiked to get anywhere, and always carried either a lunch pail or a gas can. He thought (and rightly enough!) that people would be more likely to pick up a stranger on the road if he was obviously going to work, or had run out of gas. When you picked Murray up, as soon as he got into the vehicle, he came up with a joke. Murray did not have an easy life, but he managed to live life his way. Our condolences to the Fitkin family on his passing.

A “Hope you are all soon feeling better” goes out to Bob Carruthers, who at time of writing is still in the G&M Hospital in Collingwood, and also to Lloyd Whitley who has not been quite “up to snuff” lately, and to Lloyd Montgomery who has an upcoming trip to a Toronto hospital for tests this coming week. So a hearty “Get well soon” goes out to all you chaps.

I just can’t believe the far reach and the influence that the Echo has!

You see, in the January 21 Echo I

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mentioned that the kids out West were all good to keep in touch, then I qualified that by saying, “Well, maybe you could check in oftener, Chris?” in an aside to one of the grand boys.

Well, lo and behold if this week we didn’t get a phone call from him!

He is away up in Northern Alberta most of the time, and loving it! He is recovering from pulled tendons in his foot, but was to go back up to work this week. So, a big thanks to the Echo for getting the message across, and thanks to Chris for the call.

Recently, son Terry was nominated to receive an honorary Calgary White Hat award by the Calgary Stampede Board. As he was speaking at the Calgary Sportsman Show recently, the White Hat was presented to him at that show. This is the equivalent to being awarded the keys to the city and makes him an honorary citizen of Calgary. What a nice accolade for a kid from the little hamlet of Avening.

Again, a “thanks” for donating the wool and yarn goes out to Audrey Tidd, Joan Glover and all – and thanks to the Echo for being our “transfer” depot. By the way, judging from the great response to the query for wool, aren’t you folks at the Echo glad that I’m not rounding up used lawn furniture – or suchlike?

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Local Church Directory

Sunday, February 20 The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 am 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn For more info call (705) 466-3435

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World Day of Prayer Friday, March 4 at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church at 2 pm.

Creemore United Pastoral Charge Avening Sunday School & Worship at 9 am, New Lowell United at 10:15 am & St. John’s in Creemore at 11:30 am coffee & conversation starting at 11 am All are welcome 466-2200

Join us at St. Luke’s Anglican Church 22 Caroline St. W. 466-2206 For a joyful service of worship join us each Sunday at 11 am & Messy Church at 4:30 pm on the last Sunday of each month. Taize Service at 7 pm on the last Wednesday of each month.

Creemore Baptist Church Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11 a.m.

12 Wellington Street West For info call (705) 466-6232 All are welcome

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“Hi. i’m Liz McMillan. i work in the diagnostic imaging department of the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. i am a Senior Medical radiation Technologist qualified to work in both the Mammography and Bone Mineral density departments. i’ve been employed here for 18 years.

My son was born at the G&M in 2003. We both rely on the G&M for all of our healthcare needs. i really enjoy the friendliness found in a small facility like the G&M. it’s wonderful to get to know staff and volunteers in other departments. We all work together to care for our patients. it’s challenging however, to work in a physically small facility that has to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population.”

At the G&M we’ve got lots of challenges ahead but remember; all We’re in this together. <

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Creemore Curling Round Up Women’s Curling

The second draw of the Ladies Curling Club finish was held on Monday, February 14. The team of Linda Kelly, Maureen Millar, Marilyn Steed and Kelly van Hoof finished second to Donna Baylis, Lorna May, Kim Dodd and Elaine Reed. Congratulations to Donna and her team on winning the “Brian Greasley Trophy.”

Pictured from left to right are Elaine Reed, Donna Baylis, Lorna May, presenter Marilyn Steed

Men’s Curling

Pictured bottom left are Tuesday’s winners of the Reg Westbrooke Memorial Trophy. From from left to right are Robert McArthur – Skip, Paul Vorstermans – Second, Paul Millsap – Vice and Aiken Scherberger – Lead (Missing).

Pictured bottom right are the Tuesday winners of the TD Bank Trophy.

Pictured from left to right are Bill MacDougall – Second, Dave Duff – Vice, Rusty McArthur – Skip and Phil Stevenson – Lead.

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Creemore Curlers in Quebec

Bonspielers go camping Creemore Village Pharmacy sponsored the Ladies Curling Bonspiel on Saturday February 12. The theme was ‘camping’ and teams from Thornhill, Orillia, Stayner, Collingwood, Feversham and Creemore took part. The team of Marilyn Steed, Ginette Macala, Diane Kelly and Linda Wright were the overall winners. Jean Smart was there to present all participants with their prizes. Pictured from left to right: Jean Smart – Sponsor, Marilyn Steed – Skip, Ginette Macala – Vice, Diane Kelly – Second, Linda Wright – Lead.

By Paul Crevier Creemore curling enthusiasts travelled to Quebec City at the end of January to participate in the 98 th Quebec International Bonspiel. This is one of the longest running bonspiels in North America.

This year, the 42nd consecutive year Creemore has been sending a team, Paul Millsap, Howard Walker, Gord Fuller, Bob McLeod and Steve Lindsay were the runners-up in the “D” Event, Maritime Bowl. The second Creemore team was made up of Paul Crevier, Dennis Millsap, Ernie Purkis, Bob Giffen and Robert McArthur, (Rookie).

The original Creemore team of 1969 was made up of Jack Heslip, Reg Westbrooke, Vic Ellis, Herman Gillespie and Paul Millsap. Over the years entrants have included both Creemore and Stayner curlers. When Creemore first started participating in the Quebec International Bonspiel

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there were 128 teams, this year there were 52 teams. Participants come from across Canada, the United States and Europe.

The famous and historical Chateau Frontenac hotel transforms into bonspiel headquarters and home to the international curlers for the week.

It is very common to hear, “Where the H… is Creemore?” echoing through the halls of the hotel.

C r e e m o r e ’s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s have made many friends over the years, some of whom have come to Creemore to curl in our local bonspiels. Obviously some of them found the little town with the big heart.

A special thank you to Gord Fuller and the Creemore Springs Brewery for their continued support of the Creemore teams and their sponsorship of the Ontario Cup, the “B” Event of the bonspiel.

Wiarton Willie Bonspiel A team from the Creemore Curling Club travelled to Wiarton this past weekend to curl in the Wiarton Willie Groundhog Bonspiel. The team of Paul Crevier – Skip, Joan McLeod – Lead, Bob McLeod – Second and Karen Crevier – Vice were the runners up in the “B” Event.

Annual Cattleman’s Bonspiel

The annual Creemore Cattleman’s Bonspiel, organized by Russel Flack, attracted eight teams from towns and hamlets including Glen Huron, Shelburne, Elmvale, Maple Valley and of course Creemore. The winning team, from Chesley, was comprised of Richard Slumskie, Don Slumskie, Byron Monk and Ted Zieger. Pictured is Rusty McArthur in action

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Avening Women’s Institute After a break in January the Avening Women’s Institute met at the home of Gwen Taylor on February 10 with 15 members present.

President Dorothy Shropshire welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Marilyn Steed read a thank you from the 4-H Miniature Horse Club saying they would use the $100 donation to buy a banner to take to parades, fairs and competitions.

The roll call, “How does Creemore Springs Brewery benefit the community” brought many positive responses such as: they are very generous in supporting community activities, they create employment,

and they put Creemore on the map.

Marilyn Steed, convener of citizenship and community, introduced Gord Fuller as her guest speaker. Gord is VicePresident of operations and Brew Master at Creemore Springs Brewery, and he has a degree in microbiology.

Gord wore a big smile showing that he was pleased with the positive responses to the roll call.

John Wiggins opened Creemore Springs in 1987 and it has grown steadily over the years. Gord brought some pages from the Brewery’s guest book showing names of visitors from all over Canada, the United States and even Europe and Australia, stressing the economic value of these visitors to the community. He named the many organizations and community events that Creemore Springs supports.

There have been very few changes at the Brewery since Molson’s took over. Gord brought site plans of the proposed expansion for us to view and question. Marilyn thanked Gord for his informative presentation.

Women’s Day will be held April 2 at the Guthrie Hall. The Rose Program committee has arranged a meeting for April 13 at the United Church hall with John Miller speaking about milk production and milk products.

We received an invitation to Simcoe Centre’s Fun Day at Elmvale on March 15 at 1:30.

It was suggested that we hold our September meeting at Blue Mountain Manor Retirement Home in Stayner, if it can be arranged, and invite the other institutes and former members.

Our next meeting will be March 10 at 1:30 pm at Dorothy Shropshire’s home.

Clearview Township Notices Committee Appointment Persons interested in serving on the Township of Clearview Committee of Adjustment are invited to submit their resumes to the Township of Clearview by February 25th, 2011. Appointments will be for a four (4) year term. There are 2 openings on this Committee.

The Committee of Adjustment deals with such items as requests for minor variance to zoning by-laws, requests for enlargement/ extensions of non-complying buildings or structures and consider request for consents.

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Mulmur News The following is a summary of motions from the Council meeting of February 1, 2011 as sent by Mulmur Township.

Council passed a motion to, again this year, hire a summer student and to apply to Services Canada for a grant. This summer student will be mostly responsible for helping with the Public Works Department in maintaining parks and cemeteries.

Council has requested that the Director of Public Works research a temporary area at the Honeywood arena for skate boarders and look into the possible construction of a skate park.

Council approved the amendment of the Rosemont District Fire Department’s operational guideline on the use of the Mansfield water hydrants for practice to read: that the two practices by the Fire Department are to be held in the spring or fall and not during

water restriction periods or times of freezing weather.

Council is looking for members to sit on an ad hoc committee to review and make recommendations on Council’s remuneration. If you are interested, go to www.mulmurtownship. ca (“Town Hall” “Committees”) or contact the Township Office to obtain an application form. Applications can be submitted in person, by mail, fax or e-mail up to February 25 by 2 pm.

A motion was carried that Council deems one third of the remuneration paid to elected members of Council as expenses incidental to the discharge of their duties as members of Council or of a local board.

The official record of Council is contained in the Council minutes which are available at www.mulmurtownship. ca.

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Friday, February 18, 2011

New Lowell News

Don’t forget that this is a long be presented at the Stayner Community weekend for family and there will be lots Centre (269 Regina Street, Stayner). All to do in an around your community. The tickets are general admission and are $15 Brentwood Community Centre will be for adults and $10 for children under 12. hosting a special Family Fun Day on Tickets are on sale at Nifty’s on Main Sunday, February 20 from 11am until 3 Street in Stayner or call (705) 428-2790. pm. Come early for lunch and stay for There are four performances: Thursday, Sandra some fun challenges with Wii, Checkers, April 7 at 7:30 pm, Friday, April 8 at 7:30 BEDNAREK Rummoli, Twister and more. There will pm, Saturday, April 9 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. be something for all ages. Trophies and Get your tickets early as they are moving ribbons will be awarded so bring your family and quickly. neighbours and enjoy an afternoon of fun. Contact Don’t forget that the Story Hour for preschoolers John at (705) 726-1101 for more information. and kindergarten children is on Thursday at 10:30 am Martin Van Adrichem and Corinne Dankoat the Sunnidale Branch of the library. All children Thurlow would like you to know they are and their caregivers are invited to come and listen to volunteering their time and services in Pursat stories and do fun crafts related to the theme of the day.

Province in Cambodia this June. They will be Will we hope that March 1 comes in like a lion so working and travelling with an organization called we will be guaranteed lovely ‘lamb’ weather at the HOPE International Development Agency based out end of March? We all know that our local groundhog of Vancouver, B.C. Established in 1975, HOPE is a said spring will be around the corner, except he didn’t non-profit organization with the goal to help provide say what corner of what country! long term, self sustaining benefits for people in some The Legion in New Lowell reminds you to get of the poorest communities in the world. These goals your appetites ready for their St. Patrick’s Day stew are achieved in a variety of ways like the clean water and biscuit evening. There are ‘turkey shoots’ on program, education, vocational training, sustainable the third Saturday of each month at the Legion, the agricultural practices, disease prevention, revolving cost is $3 per round and is open to both men and loan funds and community planning methods. They women. Help support this branch of the Legion by are both able to contribute their time, labour and coming to Wing Nights on Friday evenings, after 9 knowledge to improve the quality of life for these pm there will be Karaoke and lots of fun! peoples. If you wish to make a donation or learn The Creemore Pastoral United Church Charge more about this project please go to www.hopeis back to its regular schedule with worship in international.com or contact Martin Van Adrichem Avening at 9 am, New Lowell at 10:15 am and St. at (705) 424-2091.

John’s at 11:30 am. There will be Sunday school Clearview Community Theatre actors are busy in Avening and New Lowell during worship. getting ready for their next production, a musical That is the news for in and around New Lowell. If you wish adaption of “You’re a Good Man Charllie Brown,” to contribute to this column please call Sandra at (705) a day in the life of the Peanuts’ characters. It will 424-6497 or email at sandra.bednarek@sympatico.ca

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This past Monday the branch also won the Big Green Comfy Chair, awarded for highest ranking customer service. Creemore has received this honour for three months in a row and is the first branch to win in this area.

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Goodacre, Blanche Mildred “Nana” Peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 20011 at Leisureworld Creedan Valley Nursing Home, Creemore with her family by her side at the age of 90. Nana of New Lowell, loving mother of Carol MacDearmid, David (Geri) Goodacre, Kim (Tarik Zaydik) and the late Donna (late Don Wilson).

Dear grandmother of Debbie (Randi Parliament), Donna (John Lamers), Cindy Wilson, Sheri Goodacre (Mark Taylor), Michelle (Michael Bardsley), David (Toby-lyn) Goodacre, Ken (Erin) McNeil and Erin, Erol and Ayla Zaydik and to 10 great grandchildren and to 2 great great grandchildren. Following Nana’s wishes, a Celebration of her life will be held at the New Lowell Legion on Saturday May 7, 2011 at 3 o’clock. Cremation with interment Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. If desired, remembrances to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Nana’s family wish to thank the staff of Creedan Valley and Dr. Sinajon for their excellent care during her stay there, especially during her final days.

Arrangements under the direction of the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home.

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FITKIN, Murray; Passed away after a courageous fight with cancer on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie. Will be fondly remembered by brother Bill, sisters Mary Peel and Cindy & many nieces and nephews. A very special thank you to Ross, Marie and all of Murray’s friends, neighbours and community for the support shown to him now and in past years. Cremation and interment have taken place at Meadowvale Cemetery Crematorium, Brampton. If desired, donations may be made to The Cancer Society, Barrie Transportation Unit (705) 726-8032 or to Hospice Simcoe (705) 722-5995. Condolences for the family may be forwarded to Peaceful Transition Inc. (705) 739-0139 tara@ peacefultransition.ca.

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Creemore Minor Hockey is selling Old Hockey Jerseys for $15 each Wednesday, February 23 from 6 to 9 pm and Thursday, February 24 from 6 to 9 pm in the Arena Hall. Items will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

wanted 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, 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!

The Creemore Cattlemen’s Curling Bonspiel would like to thank their sponsors for their generous support:

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thank you I wish to thank Jean Smart, owner of Village Pharmacy for sponsoring the Creemore Ladies Bonspiel along with TD-Canada Trust, Creemore & Village Builders for the donation of gifts. Also a special thanks to all of the volunteers for their time & hard work.

Convenor, Linda Kelly In a world that appears to be fraught with disasters, both natural and man-made, I wish to publicly thank several kind people who have been of great help and comfort to me this past winter. Although I cannot specifically name names, I am certain, that upon reading this article, they will recognize themselves. First of all, I am a widowed senior resident of Mulmur Township, living on a fixed income of a Government pension, and along with a great number of other seniors, am struggling to make ends meet. Yet I am blessed to have two neighbours on either side of me, to take it upon themselves to clean my driveway of snow so that I am able to get in and out for groceries, doctor’s appointments, etc. A very kind gentleman brought me a load of wood so that I could heat my home against the bitter cold. Yet another friend came from Wasaga Beach one night, to fix broken water pipes and restore water.

Former residents of Mulmur, but now residing in Minesing, come often so that he and his wife can help me around the house in winter and cut my grass in the summer. All this help is given to me unequivocally, and all that any of them want in return is a “thank you” and a cup of coffee. To say that I am truly blessed is an understatement. These wonderful people are true angels here on Earth, and my heartfelt thanks and blessings go out to them.

Gratefully yours, Mrs. Jo Toth Thanks to Dianne Page & Gertie Gowan for the treats! Creemore Echo

Winchester, Gwenyth passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Shelburne Residence Retirement & Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Frank Winchester. Loving mother of Nancy Winchester, Jenni (Dave) Demanuele and Jeffry Winchester. Survived by brother William Moore (Audrey).

Remembered by granddaughter Emily.

A Memorial visitation was held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 7 to 9 pm at Fawcett Funeral Homes – Creemore Chapel 182 Mill Street, Creemore. In lieu of flowers donations to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation or a Charity of Choice would be appreciated.

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Royal, Russell S. passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2011 in his 97th year. Russell, beloved husband of the late Doris Royal (nee Clarke).

Loving father of the late Bernald and his surviving wife Carolyn Royal, Maxine and her husband Bryan Ferguson, Terry and his wife Lola Royal, Curtis and his wife Dianne Royal and Marc Royal.

Will be forever cherished in the hearts of his grandchildren Shannon, Stacey, Jeremy, Tammy, Shelby, Terri-Jo, Lisa, Kevin, Paige, Corey, Ashley as well as his 12 great grandchildren. Dear brotherin-law of Doreen Royal. Predeceased by brother Morley and parents Robert and Fern Royal. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 1 pm with visitation commencing 2 hours prior at Fawcett Funeral Homes, Crawford Chapel, 182 Mill Street, Creemore. Spring Interment, Dunedin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church in Mr. Royal’s memory. Friends may visit Russell’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes. com Freethy, Lloyd J. Passed away peacefully, on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Grey Gables, Markdale in his 90th year. Lloyd of Stayner, beloved husband of Marie (nee Holden). Loving father of Brenda and her husband Mac Harvey of Markdale and Dianne and her husband Keith Reasbeck of Wasaga Beach. Dear grandfather of Tammy and her husband Rod Paddison, Tiffany, Benjamin and Kalven Reasbeck and great grandfather of Kurtis Paddison.

Predeceased by his siblings Harold, Helen, Pearl and Kaye. Friends will be received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner (705) 428-2637 on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 11:30 am until the time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1 o’clock. Cremation with interment First Presbyterian Cemetery, Collingwood. If desired, donations in Lloyd’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation. For more information or to sign the online Book of Memories, log on to www. carruthersdavidson.com.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, February 18, 2011

Hens Sail For Wasaga Local History

Recently I spent several of Mr. and Mrs. Jardine happy hours in the Simcoe was overwhelmed with County Archives reading gratitude. Before the circle the microfilm of the 1928 was broken all joined Creemore Stars. When the heartily and sang Auld papers were first microfilmed Lang Syne.” a number of years ago for An event of significance Helen some strange reason the was the first curling BLACKBURN November-December 1927 bonspiel held in Creemore Stars and all of the 1928 in March 1928. It was issues were missed. We now have them Creemore Curling Club’s first season available on microfilm and a copy will in the new arena on Elizabeth Street soon be in the Creemore Library. located where the Medical Centre now There are three little stories from stands (see picture in The Way We these papers I would like to share Were on page 4). It was proudly called with you. The first is about a house The Palace. I believe it was first opened party which causes me to remark, in the winter of 1927 but have not been “Why don’t we have parties like that able to find proof. anymore?” The party was called to Four teams competed in the first give Mr. and Mrs. John Jardine a hearty bonspiel on ice that was described send-off as they left their farm for a as “splendid.” Ab Lee’s rink was the residence in our village. Like many winner. His team members were P. parties of the time it was held in a Hunt and J. Kolb with J.R. Lawrence private home. Some quotes will help and Thos. Scott each playing a game. you picture the gathering.

The Star reported that the village “In our little party we had young men was the owner of 20 pairs of rocks and maidens, little babes and grandand that great enthusiasm prevailed dads, children who played around in the club. As a season finale the mother’s knee, spinsters who refused to members turned out at Harry Wood’s give up hope, married folks and others Café (really his grocery store) and ate who wished they were. oysters. This place of business is now “Mr. William Agar, a past master Affairs Bakery. with the fiddle and bow, was at his best.

In the third week of March 1928 He was accompanied by his sister on the the temperature suddenly rose to 65 piano. The first part of the evening was degrees Fahrenheit causing the ice agreeably passed at general dancing but in the river to break-up. The sudden after a delightful lunch at midnight the rush of melting snow sent the ice dancing party became more of a fancy freely down river so the village wasn’t contest as old vied with young in reels, flooded. South of town, however, it polkas and minuets. An unfortunate was a different story. Several teamsters thing happened – morning came too coming into Creemore reported over soon.” (Note by H.B.: the minuet is two feet of water through which they not the formal dance one associates had to travel. with classical music but an old, old “Up at Websterville an ice jam sent Canadian country dance. Several bars the river out of bounds and dwellings of some graceful moves alternate with were surrounded by raging waters. Mr. several bars of waltzing. The last it was W. Emmett’s poultry house suffered danced in this area was this past New and some of his fowl were last seen Year’s Eve at Duntroon.) aboard a large cake of ice sailing for Now, to continue. Just before the Wasaga Beach.” gathering dispersed Mr. and Mrs. Last month I commented how Jardine were seated in two easy chairs lucky we are that the Purple Hills and gifts were given to them. “The Art and Heritage Society pays for party joined hands and circled around microfilms of the Creemore Stars for them. Several neighbours spoke briefly our library. They, of course, also pay bearing testimony to the good qualities for the Creemore Echos. Thank you,

Walk for Memories Matthew Vorstermans has completed another successful Walk for Memories, his fifth in a row, in support of the Alzheimer’s Society of Greater Simcoe County. Vorstermans was the top individual fundraiser at this Barrie event, raising close to $3000 (13 per cent of the total amount raised). “I’m ecstatic about the latest results, and I hope to meet or exceed them at the Walk next year,” says Vorstermans.

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