The Creemore
Echo
Friday, February 25, 2011 Vol. 11 No. 8
Inside the Echo
Avening Rules
Notty Farmers
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Special bowling party helps refugees!
News and views in and around Creemore
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Packed and ready Trina Berlo shows off donated supplies that she will distribute while on a humanitarian relief trip to the Dominican Republic.
By Emily Worts Avening resident, Trina Berlo, is off to the Domincan Republic this March. Berlo isn’t going for March Break and she’s not visiting one of the all-inclusive resorts Dominican is famous for. Berlo is joining a team of 32 other people, mostly Rotarians from the Wasaga Beach Rotary Club, on a Haitian refugee humanitarian assistance and relief trip. The group flies into Puerto Plata on March 3 and will do much of their work on the Dominican north coast with the help of Dominican Crossroads, a Christian mission with programs designed to meet the most basic needs of impoverished Haitian people living in the area. The purpose of this trip is to bring much needed medical and dental services, and humanitarian assistance to six villages in the area. The group will distribute hygiene products, mosquito nets, work boots and gloves, soccer balls, colouring books and more. “Crossroads coordinates groups that come through on humanitarian
Paying for Garbage by 2012 Echo Briefs By Emily Worts Simcoe County residents will be joining 60 other Ontario municipalities in paying for their garbage. The new County Council has agreed to implement a user-pay system by July 2012. Under the new plan every bag you throw on the curb will need a garbage tag (for now the suggested cost is $2), replacing the present one-bag limit (with additional bags costing $2). “In the past four years we have been number two in waste diversion, out of 217 municipalities,” says Mayor Ken Ferguson. “That’s the message; we’re serious about garbage.” The change is said to be revenueneutral, reducing a waste levy of about $150 per household to $80. “People in rural settings, like my
parents, will produce one IGA bag every couple of weeks,” says Ferguson. “Those types of people, that are doing the right thing, will be rewarded.” A staff report states a full userpay system can be more equitable as residents are paying for the garbage they actually produce. The change will also address concerns of seasonal residents, who now pay for year-round service through the levy. With the userpay system they will only be charged for the garbage they generate. Not all County Mayors and Deputy Mayors agreed with the plan, listing reasons like discrimination against families and apartment dwellers and increased illegal dumping. But less than four Mayors and Deputy Mayors out of 32, raised their hands in opposition to (See “some may not” page 3)
Spring Passport Clinic
A passport clinic will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2 pm to 7 pm at Clearview Township Council Chambers in Stayner. Call 1-866-435-1809 or (705) 4456762 for more information or visit www.pptc.gc.ca to find out what documents are required.
Tourism and Golf Guides are Ready
The 2011 Tourism Simcoe County Guide Map and Golf Guide are ready for distribution. If you would like copies for your business contact Gayle McKay at (705) 726-9300 ext 1234 or gayle.mckay@simcoe.ca.
trips,” says Berlo. “They tell us what to bring and who to give it to, but we distribute it.” Berlo is a reporter for the Wasaga and Stayner Sun newspapers and although she has been writing about similar relief missions for years this is the first time she has participated. In fact, this is her first time visiting a developing country. In preparation for her trip Berlo took on various fundraising efforts with much success. Earlier this month she hosted a ‘Bowlerama’ at the Avening Hall. Berlo called on friends, family and co-workers to come out, eat and bowl all for a good cause. Berlo, along with Dunedin resident Leslie Evans, prepared the entire meal. Over 50 people showed up with cash and hygiene supplies in hand. “I’m really grateful to everyone in the community,” says Berlo. “We filled a huge bin, to overflowing, with hygiene supplies.” The event, along with a chili lunch Berlo hosted at work, raised over $1500 plus supplies. (See “willing to give” page 6)
Ski for the Museum
The 4th Annual, Warden’s Ski for the Museum will be held Thursday, March 3 at Horseshoe Resort in Horseshoe Valley. This Simcoe County Museum fundraiser includes skiing or snowboarding (tickets, lessons and equipment), breakfast, après ski featuring The Moonglows, ski and snowboard demonstrations, a Zipline experience, chair massage, contests and prizes. The cost is $150 per person and a portion of the event fee is eligible for a tax receipt. For more information contact the Simcoe County Museum at (705) 728-3721.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, February 25, 2011
Community Calendar Friday, February 25
• 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.
Saturday, February 26
• 3rd Annual Health and Leisure Showcase. Experience 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. www.clearview.ca
Wednesday, March 2
• Georgian Triangle Wellness Association presents a Free Speaker Series. Manifesting Wellness: Renewal by Tamara Messenger, Martina Pfeiffer & Jane Schnurr. Learn about strategies & techniques to help you embrace change & tap into sources of infinite renewal within yourself. Community Room A at Collingwood Library, 55 Ste. Marie St., from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Thursday, March 3
• 4th Annual Warden’s Ski for the Simcoe County Museum at Horseshoe Resort. Join this museum fundraiser with on-hill and off-hill winter activities. $150 per person includes downhill skiing or snowboarding on 25 alpine runs, breakfast, lunch and apres ski reception and more. Complimentary ski or snowboard lesson (equipment included). For more information contact the Simcoe County Museum (705) 728-3721.A portion of fee is eligible for a tax receipt.
Friday, March 4
• Free Training Session with an Automated External 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. • World Day of Prayer Service at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, 1 Caroline Street West, Creemore at 2 pm. The theme is “How many loaves have you?” and the service is written by the women of Chile. All are welcome.
This Weekend
• Thornton Ball Hockey League Spring & Summer Ball Hockey Registration: today from 10 am to noon at Thornton Arena and Saturday, March 5 at 10 am to noon at Angus Arena. Registration for ages 3 to over 35, male, female and, new this year, adult co-ed. For more information or to register online visit www.tbhlhockey.com.
Sunday, February 27
• Church Services are on page 5. • 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,
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home fries, toast, juice, coffee or tea – all for $5. Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 11 am. • Sunnidale Corners Community Centre Annual Meeting from 10 am to 2 pm. Review of 2010 events & projects. Annual financial statements, preview 2011 projects, bookings and budget. Election of officers. Discussion on the hall’s function within the community as well as other business. Refreshments to follow. Public welcome. • Messy Church at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 4:30 pm. Children’s focus, craft & potluck. Held the last Sunday of each month.
Upcoming Events • Ron Sexsmith with Ash Koley in concert at The Historic Gayety Theatre. Tickets at www. ticketbreak.com or 1-866-9-GET-TIX or in person at Art by Houghton next door to Gayety Theatre.
Saturday, March 5
• Curiosity House Artist’s Opening Reception from 2 to 4 pm. Using colour, texture and a dynamic style, Graeme Hughson captures the beauty of the landscape around him with vibrant acrylic paintings. Graeme was chosen as our Emerging Artist for 2007, and has continued to find new ways to express his love for land water and sky. Please join us at our opening reception and take the opportunity to meet this fascinating and talented artist. • St. John’s United Church Beef and Lamb Dinner from 4:30 to 7 pm. Adults $15, children $5, preschoolers free. Everyone welcome. • A Spaghetti Supper to raise funds for our refugee family is being held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 160 King St. S., Alliston at 6 pm. Guest speaker will be Christine Bizimana. Adults $10, children 5-10 yrs $6, children 4 yrs and under free. Tickets should be purchased in advance. Please call (705) 435-3689. We are wheelchair accessible. • The Avening Hall Board invites you to a Euchre Night. Doors to the hall open at 7, cards start at 7:30 pm. Cash bar. Prizes. Bring snacks for sharing. Tickets $10. Contact a hall board member to purchase or call Carol at 466-3024.
Sunday, March 6
• Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo with Romney Getty in concert at The Historic Gayety Theatre. Tickets at www.ticketbreak.com or 1-866-9-GET-TIX or in person
at Art by Houghton next door to Gayety Theatre.
Tuesday, March 8
• Pancake Supper at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. from 5 to 7 pm. Adults $8, children (under 12) $3, pre-schoolers free. Come and enjoy some pancakes with all the trimmings. • Pancake Supper in the Old School House, Duntroon, from 5 to 7 pm. $6 per person, children under 5 free. Hosted by The Anglican congregation of Christ Church Batteaux, Church of the Redeemer, Duntroon and St. Paul’s Singhampton.
Friday, March 11
• Roast Beef Supper at the Creemore Legion. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 pm. $12 for adults and $6 for children under 7 years of age. Please RSVP to (705) 466-2202 before Monday, March 7.
Sunday, March 13
• Daylight Saving Time begins.
Monday, March 14
• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 5:30 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.
Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 18
• Children’s Art Camp for ages 4 to 12. Year of the Rabbit. Come explore your creative fortune. $150 for week or $35 per day. Register at Mad & Noisy Gallery, (705) 466-5555 or info@madandnoisy.com.
Thursday, March 17
• Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Sunday, March 20
• First Day of Spring!
Monday, March 22
• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 7 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.
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Quarry OpPonents Speak Experts and residents continue to present their evidence against the Walker proposal By Emily Worts Hearings for the proposed Walker Aggregates, Duntroon Quarry resume March 2. Over the past several months many key witnesses, in opposition to the quarry, have been called on to state their concerns. Walker Industries has been quarrying the Duntroon Escarpment since 1968 and is now proposing to quarry for another 14 to 29 years and doubling its current annual rate of extraction to 2.5 million tonnes. Recent witnesses, mostly experts provided by the Clearview Community Coalition (CCC), went forward stating the incompatibility of a quarry in the rural and recreational community of Duntroon and on this environmentally sensitive area of the Niagara Escarpment. Hydro geologist, Wilf Ruland, agreed the proposed site is situated in Escarpment Rural lands but stated his concern is the fact that the proposed quarry borders Escarpment Protected and Natural land, Provincially Significant Wetlands and Areas of Natural & Scientific Interest (ANSIs). Naturalist, Bob Bowles, and Fern Expert, Dr. Anton Reznicek, both expressed concerns for the American Hearts Tongue Fern colony on the Walker site. They say this is possibly the largest colony on the Escarpment and recommend absolute protection. Concern for the habitat of the Scarlet Tanager, the Ovenbird and the Wood Thrush were also expressed. Acoustical engineer, John Coulter, presented evidence of noise on the haul routes, stating the absolute sound of the quarry trucks will be the equivalent to a busy freeway. The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust
Foundation, a participant in the ongoing hearings, objects to Walker’s intention to remove water below the water table. According to the Watershed Trust, when an open quarry is “dewatered,” both surface and ground water are removed, resulting in the water table being lowered below its natural levels. In the case of the proposed Duntroon Quarry, says the Watershed Trust, water will be 20 metres below the normal water table level because water will be removed at a rate faster than it can be recharged. As a result, they claim, the entire water table in the area adjacent to the pumping will drop, meaning area wells and springs will see their water levels drop and potentially dry up. Ruland also presented evidence of a newly discovered Karst sinkhole on the adjacent MAQ Aggregates property. (Across the road from Walker Aggregates, MAQ Aggregates has applied for a license, proposing to remove one million tonnes annually or 30 million tonnes overall. Hearings to determine the fate of the MAQ quarry proposal, just west of the Walker quarry area, are scheduled to start on May 30). Karst topography is made up of limestone caves and springs making the aquifer below particularly susceptible to contamination, meaning Karst aquifers need to be protected in the same way as a well head. Moving forward in the Walker case, Gord Miller, the Environment Commissioner of Ontario, will go before the hearing on March 7. After a reply from Walker, there will be a final argument scheduled to be completed on April 26. “We’re looking forward to their evidence, looking at the different policies in place and seeing if, with all the evidence, there is compliance,” says Janet Gillham, President of the CCC. The Walker hearing began in May 2010 and is now expected to run until April 2011. Hearings are open to the public and are held in Suite 1, 49 Huron St., Collingwood.
Some may not like new garbage systems says Mayor (Continued from page 1)
the plan says Ferguson. “There will be people who won’t like it. For every action there is a reaction,” he says. “But it’s on its way.” In the future also look out for a clear bag system, so collection staff can see if organics and recyclables are improperly being sent to the dump. To this, privacy concerns were raised. In
highly seasonal areas, waste collection may move to early in the week using smaller collection vehicles to provide service on smaller roads, reducing the time weekend garbage is left out. “This is a big step forward,” says Ferguson of a user-pay system. “But let’s take it one step at a time.” Ferguson says all the mechanics have not been figured out yet but the intention is there.
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Mulmur News The following is a summary of motions from the Council meeting of February 16, 2011 as sent by Mulmur Township Council decided that all public board and public committee members, including Chairs, will receive $50 remuneration per meeting attended. Council is currently accepting applications for an Integrity Commissioner. This is an unpaid position. It was decided that, although Council understands the need to support local businesses but also be fiscally responsible to the taxpayers, Council will no longer receive a monthly lunch for day-long Council meetings, with the exception of meetings when invited guests are in attendance. Council will review all three fire budgets, fire service issues and meet with the representative of the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office on Monday, March 7. Council is considering the creation of a “Council in Brief” newsletter and/or an information sheet to provide
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ratepayers more insight into Council and its workings. Council received the 2010 annual summary and reports of the Mansfield Well Supply under the Drinking Water Systems Regulation. A copy of the reports will be made available for viewing at the Township Office and on the website. Council passed a motion supporting the Town of East Gwillimbury’s resolution to allow municipalities to transfer approved funding between projects funded through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and Recreation Infrastructure Canada/ Ontario Recreational Program. Council passed a motion stating that the Township of Mulmur supports the resolution from the Town of Collingwood, advising the N.V.C.A. they have concerns with their budget and request a zero percent increase. This resolution was forwarded to all member municipalities. The official record of Council is contained in the Council minutes which are available at www.mulmurtownship.ca.
LETTERs
In response to “Timing is everything” letter I believe that Andrew Monahan misunderstood Mayor Ferguson’s response to Brian Tamblyn, from Georgian College. I will clarify that our mayor’s comment, “Your timing isn’t the best” was in reference to this year’s budget. Mayor Ferguson and many of our Councillors expressed strong support for Georgian College and the new Collingwood campus. Our Council sees the great value in local education. I think we agree that local education is an intricate part of any community. All of us in Clearview want to see Duntroon stay open as we believe in community education. When people search out a place to live and raise their families the first thing they look for is educational institutions close at hand. In response to your comment, “More grey hair, and fewer young children,” grey hair may mean fewer children but I would like to point out that my grey hair did not stop me from returning to school and becoming a teacher. Please do not tell me that grey hair means learning has ceased. In the past people would have one career and not everyone proceeded into post-secondary education. In today’s society people have upwards of three
or more careers in a life-time. Not only do they need post secondary education to get a job these days but they need an institution close to home as many return to school or take courses while raising a family. Having local post secondary education on a greater scale makes it more affordable to our youth and mature students returning to school. This new local campus provides hope for those who would not otherwise be able to attend school for financial reasons. I have faith that Clearview residents, although somewhat grey, are young at heart and support lifelong learning for all ages. Sincerely, Marie Miller
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Opinion EDITORIAL
After two weeks at the Echo and with two papers in the bag I am on my way to understanding a little bit more about how this town works. And when I say on my way, I mean I’ve taken my first stride in a marathon that might take me a lifetime to run. The first thing I learned as interim editor of the Echo is that the picture placed on the front page, above the fold, is a very important one. It is called the ‘Hero Pic.’ For my first paper we decided babies would make a great ‘Hero Pic.’ This may seem a little unconventional, but it became pretty clear, fairly fast, that when the editor of the local paper has twins this is front page news. In our defence of putting babies on the front page, all I can tell you is that the door of the Echo was a revolving one the week the babies came. The babies were all anyone around here was talking about, their pictures providing regular excuses for breaks, not around the water cooler, but around Sara’s computer. The stories continue to pile up on my new desk (Brad’s desk). Stories that arrive hand written in some of the most beautiful penmanship I have ever seen. Stories typed on typewriters with Liquid Paper to blot out spelling mishaps. Stories of a village and a landscape much different from the one I now call home. The stories that literally walk through the Echo door daily are real life stories that rival the best fiction. Although for me the stories might be the highlight I have also come to understand how truly important local news is. It isn’t something to be laughed off as small town politics or trivial happenings of a small town. The news in this town, in any small town, is usually life-changing for at least a handful of residents and potentially a whole lot more. It took me a couple of weeks to get up to speed on some of the more pressing issues like the ARC, the quarry, and development concerns. Once I started talking to concerned citizens about these issues and looking back into past issues of the Echo and online for more information I realized just how much these stories mean to me and to my family. On my first or second day behind Brad’s desk Gertie Gowan brought in a tray full of some pretty tasty sweets. Apparently this sort of thing happens all the time. Amazed I said to Sara, “Wow, people must really love you guys and your paper.” To this, Sara replied, “They love their paper.” This paper truly is a community effort and I am proud to be a part of it, if only for a few weeks. Thank you for letting me in.
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Nothing lacking in Duntroon If the School Board considers Duntroon School “lacking in programming,” what would it say about the one-room Duntroon School I attended, from 1946-1954? We had no Kindergarten, no French, no Phys-Ed program, no Special Ed, no computers, no calculators. Lots of “no’s.” What we did have were active, happy preschoolers exploring fields and woods, climbing trees, looking at bugs and frogs. At age six they entered grade 1, where one teacher taught all eight grades, preparing them not only for high school but for life. They learned all the academics needed plus how to play and work together with all ages. Recesses were great and in retrospect formed our unofficial gym program. No teacher supervised the yard yet there was no bullying. We were too busy having fun. Everyone, young and old, played Red Light, Green Light, Mother, may I?, Auntie over the Shanty (the best game ever!), softball, tobogganing down the Green Bush Hill, Snap, Old Maid, Checkers, Crokinole and several blackboard games. We also had four exciting yearly events – the School Fall Fair, the Christmas Concert, Arbour Day and the Summer Picnic. The Fall Fair for the North Nottawasaga Township Schools was always held in Duntroon, the only place with a hall and a park. Hughie Lamonte piped us from the school up to the park where garden produce and baking were displayed and judged in the hall, and cattle, sheep and chickens in the park. There was public speaking as well as races of all kinds – sack race, three-legged race, wheel-barrow race and ordinary foot races. As I recall, practising the skits and music for the Christmas Concert took up a lot of December. The musician and actor arose in us.
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On Arbour Day, we all raked the yard, washed the windows and blackboards, cleaning like mad so that at noon we could head off on a hike and picnic for the rest of the day. Whoopee! The Summer Picnic at Sunset Point brought the school year to a close for the North Nottawasaga Township schools. The morning was filled with races of all kind, the afternoon with baseball matches and swimming at the Point. In short, eight years in the one-room Duntroon School House not only prepared us for high school but also for life, soaked as we were in social, practical and academic skills. We were one big family and out of that one room school house, lacking in programming by today’s standards, came the following: a judge/ lawyer, a church minister/psychologist, an architect, eight teachers (two of them French teachers!), draftsmen, salesmen, maintenance men, a farmer, factory workers, secretaries, a backhoe business, a mechanical business, a sales manager, a postman, an organist, a nurse, a cookbook editor and probably others I’ve missed. It all boils down to this: programming is not the be all and end all. If love of learning, love of others and love of work are missing, all the programming will fail. What use is programming if children come out isolated from their community, unable to communicate or show compassion for others and unable to do something practical in the world? We must preserve the social unit and not split up communities. And, finally, bigger is not necessarily better. There’s a lot to be said for a small school, both rural and urban. It is the backbone of our community. Sincerely, Millie Johne, Maxwell
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The 50/50 draws This was our pot luck went to Oh! Me! Barb lunch day, so Bob Veale Cudmore, Irene Dolson, gave the blessing. A goodly Doreen McDermid, number of us tucked into a Eileen Giffen, Marion plentiful and delightfully Kelly, Ray Leighton and varied meal. As usual, Vi Matthews. everyone came up with such Sylvia Moon shots were played a variety of food that we GALE by Pat Winger, Brian had everything from pickles McGill, Effie Taylor (2), to pie, tea biscuits to tasty Isabelle Gubbels, Marj Thomson, goodies, and everything in between. Marge Douglas, Ron Hartley, Ray After our lunch, the efficient clean-up Leighton, Irene Dolson, Martin crew had the dishes washed and the Verstraten and Doreen McDermid tables ready for cards in jig time. (2). Doreen won the travelling prize, There were 49 of us out to play cards, and there was no Sidewinder winner and Barb Pilon recited a cute joke to us. I this week. then read out a tongue-in-cheek “Thank High scorers were June Hartley 299, you” to Warren for his ‘gratuity’ at Bert Douglas 287, Marge Douglas 275 the Christmas dinner, catered by the and Karl Seifert 274. Low was Brian Legion Ladies Auxilliary. It seems that McGill with 101. Dave Smith was trying to convince Our thanks to Norm Nordstrom Warren Gale that he should leave a for the “Young at Heart – Slightly tip – and apparently Warren did. He Older in Other Places” joke sheets, left one cent at each of our four places! although some of the observations on So the “Thank You” card (with tongue those sheets aren’t just jokes, they are firmly in cheek) read, “Thank you so getting to be the ever loving reality and much for your very generous tip given truth these days! Things such as “I’m at the night of the supper. We will use speeding because I have to get there it (tongue very firmly in cheek!) for before I forget where I am going” and our contribution to the community.” “I’m retired – I was tired yesterday This was signed ‘Legion Kitchen and I’m tired again today,” are all too, Staff.’ I think Dave Smith was the too true. main instigator of the above card, but It was nice to have Rene Whitley Norm Nordstrom and maybe Barb pop in for a short visit at the house last Cudmore (among others) had a hand in week. The reason for her visit was to this cute answer to Warren’s munificent see if I had heard that Murray Fitkin gratuity that we all got a kick out of.
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Sunday, February 27 World Day of Prayer Friday, March 4 at St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church at 2 pm. The theme is “How many loaves have you?” and the service is written by the women of Chile. All are welcome.
St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church 1 Caroline Street West Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.”
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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in Markdale recently. Lloyd and Marie lived in Creemore some years ago, and he started the Crest Hardware where the Home Hardware is now. Lloyd was an honest, friendly and helpful chap who had a very successful business. His wife, Marie (Holden) Freethy is a sister to Lois (Holden) Barber (the late Eldon Barber’s wife) and to the late Aubrey Holden. Lloyd and Marie’s granddaughter Tammy is married to a nephew by marriage of mine, Rodney Paddison. We extend our condolences to all this family on their loss. Also my thanks to Jock Carruthers for helping me to remember when I get forgetful! The best news we have heard for a long time is of the safe arrival of beautiful twin girls to Nandi and Brad Holden, on Valentines Day! I was all ready to lobby for the babies to be called “Pete” and “Repeat” if they were boys, but I haven’t got a “smarticism” for twin girl’s names. At any rate, they are very good sized babies, and it is a joy to know that they got their “feet on the ground” safely. Sincere congratulations and best wishes to the four of you. Also, having grown up with twins in the house (Jim and Joyce Jordan), I will, off and on, scare you new parents with stories of what two kids can think of that one just couldn’t possibly get into all on their own. In an aside, Warren Gale had a sister born on Valentines Day, and her parents named her Susan Valentine Gale. Also Warren’s son, Bruce, was a Valentine’s Day baby.
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had passed away, and could I mention Murray in my column so that he wasn’t just “gone” without any local wake or notice of any kind. For once I was on the ball and had already submitted a few words on Murray’s passing in last week’s news. But that is just one example of the care and concern of friends and neighbours in a small (very small) community, like Avening. To outsiders, I’m sure some of the things we do look like plain “noseyness.” But if you live in the community you know that it is concern, and any of the old time neighbours – and, I’m sure, many of the new ones – are ready to lend a hand when needed. So thanks for checking, Rene, to make sure that one of “ours” (Murray) was just not gone and forgotten by the neighbours. And, on the subject of neighbours, our thanks to Maurice Weatherall for helping Warren to get the van back from the garage in Stayner, and to get the rental truck returned, as this all happened on a day that my back took a kink that kind of laid me low for a while. I noticed in the Echo that Blanche Goodacre (Nana) from New Lowell passed away recently. Blanche and her daughter, Carol MacDearmid used to look after our grandboys, Cleve, Curtis and Chris Kidd while their mother (Louie) was at work. Our sympathy goes out to Carol and all Nana’s extended family on the loss of a “salt of the earth” type of person. She will be missed. Also, Lloyd Freethy passed away up
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First, Brad and Nandi sincere congratulations on the birth of “the girls.” Also, my compliments on knowing enough to take a bit of time off at this very crucial time – an excellent example. Now, there is nothing to a gran’ma quite like the pure unadulterated joy on the face of an almost ten-year-old girl as she guides a big old snowmobile around the field behind the farm house, with dad standing and watching carefully. The smell of exhaust is not a real problem, we all own coats for town and home wear. In the restaurant regard it as the smell of money and easy camaraderie. To the many town dwellers at Northslope on Sunday the smell meant that one of many cousins, uncles or fathers, even the odd gran’ma, was coming to get you and make the long walk up the hill a quick ride and a chance to get more thrills going on whatever non-powered vehicle was available to use. There were about 80 of the 120 McLeod connection there and no one was questioning the use of twostroke motors for family recreation. The potluck at Dunedin Hall followed, three generations of McLeod women can feed the family crowd very well. Many families from far and wide gather all over this province for reunions in winter and summer. Motors of the
two-stroke variety are often a source of entertainment for younger generations who don’t always have access to that kind of fun. A farm in the family is a good thing. To those of you who oppose such things as environmentally unsound or not politically correct, try it. The thrill and fun in moderation could be a revelation. These machines are often used for work and for good things, like family time. They don’t contribute any more to the world’s problems than a lot of other bigger ideas from cities and towns all over the globe. Thanks for reading. Maureen McLeod Northslope Farm
Please dial 705 Starting March 5, local 10-digit dialing will become mandatory in the 705 region. Calls will no longer be automatically completed if dialed without the 705 area code. Starting March 19, 2011, a new area code, 249, will be gradually introduced to the 705 region. This new area code will coexist with the current 705 area code and will cover the same geographic area. Customers with area code 705 numbers will keep their numbers. Numbers with the new 249 area code will be assigned to customers for additional services on an as-needed basis.
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Berlo paid for her own flight and accommodation, at the Crossroads Relief Centre, which means all money raised will go directly to the people. The group, as a whole, has raised over $6,000 to purchase physician travel packs (medicine and medical supplies) and special distribution items. “People do seem willing to donate because I will be delivering it in person,” says Berlo, of the funds she’s raised. “I won’t see absolutely everything change hands but most of it.” In total, the Wasaga Beach team will be visiting and assisting about 5,000 people says Berlo. The majority of the people living in these villages, which Berlo has been told are basically shanty towns, are Haitians who have crossed over into the Dominican Republic to find work. Originally the sugar cane fields were the attraction but work is scarce these days. More recently, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti has brought refugees to the Dominican looking for a better alternative to life in Haiti. These villages are now established communities, with names, and up to three or four generations of Haitians living there. “One of the main concerns is that these people don’t have any papers or their papers are taken from them by employers,” says Berlo. “They’re not recognized as Dominicans or Haitians.” Without status it is difficult for these people to find work and essential services. “I will see the type of poverty I never really knew existed,” says Berlo. One of the programs the group will participate in includes visits to landfill sites where Haitians work collecting recyclables disposed of by resorts. “They are collecting recyclables that they then sell,” says Berlo. “It’s a very meagre existence but it’s a dignified job.” Joining the Wasaga Beach group are three doctors, one nurse and two dentists, including Dr. Dina Ghobrial from Wasaga Beach, who will receive special training before they leave and assist medical teams already in the field.
Fundraising Fun Leslie Evans and Aran Adams took part in a “Bowlerama” at the Avening Hall. This was just one of the initiatives that Trino Berlo undertook to raise $1500 to directly benefit Hatian refugees in the Dominican Republic. In addition to medical relief and distributing products, Berlo and the Rotary team will be doing several home renovations project. “These homes are made of found objects leaned up against each other and held together with tin roofs. We are going to beautify them, give them a fresh coat of paint and some decorations,” says Berlo. “They are very proud of their homes, from what I’m told. These are permanent homes, not the tent cities we saw from Haiti. This will provide some dignity.” The group has been extremely successful in raising funds to purchase things like hand pumps to inflate
soccer balls, bicycle tire repair kits, sewing kits and skipping ropes. “We’ve collected all the things we can carry with us,” says Berlo. Some items, like the work boots, have been ordered from the Dominican and other items will be shipped down separately. The group has reached most of their fundraising goals (they still have 100 mosquito nets to buy) but they are still looking for cash donations to take down with them. Donations can be made online at www. WasagaBeachRotary.ca.
Stories from Scrapbooks of the Past
Marg Miller has over 50 years of stories documented in dozens of scrapbooks. Scrapbooks that are taking over her house she says. “It all started when someone asked me, ‘How old was Uncle John when he died?’ I knew exactly because my mom kept lots of notes too,” says Miller. The themes of Miller’s stories are varied but her favourites centre around life on the farm. “My husband and Horace Bannerman used to talk about all these things about farming,” recalls Miller. “They talked about all that is good.” And these are the stories she recorded in her scrapbooks. We are lucky at the Echo to have such a great story teller share her past. “I like to go back and read the stories,” she says. “People get a good laugh.” Here is a sample of some the tales Marg Miller sent to the Echo.
The Slippery Side
Alex (1887-1966), son of John Miller (1839-1919), tells the story of a winter’s day on the home farm, on the 4th Line. The buildings were in the middle of the farm and the front field had a continuous gentle slope down to the road, a distance of some 400 yards. The covering of snow had turned to ice after a night of freezing rain. One of Alex’s brothers, on his way to the barn, threw a big buffalo robe over his shoulder. On the way across the yard, he slipped and fell, landed on the robe and slid 60 rod down the field before he stopped. Alex never told about his return journey, back up the hill, or what kind of humour he was in when he got there.
The Lost Chick’s Revenge
One day my brother, sister and I were playing around the front of the house when we heard the distressed calls of a baby chick. There were no chicks on our farm, and we knew that the neighbours had none at that time either. We ignored it for a while, but when it continued we knew that predators would also be alerted. So we decided to investigate. A good adventure. Its cries led us across the road and into the neighbour’s field of grain. Cautiously we crept closer and surrounded it. My brother was a great catcher and with one quick swoop he had him up in his hands. It was a wee black ball of fluff. We hurried home with our prize. His presence in the field was a mystery to everyone. We adopted him immediately and prepared a box with a warm bed, water bowl and some feed (probably rolled oats). He settled down in no time, was quite happy in his new home and started to grow quickly, as little chicks do. The resident kitten took him on as a playmate. You can imagine how he was mauled, pummelled and chased by that kitten. This went on everyday for several weeks but soon the long suffering chicken began to grow into a fine Barred Rock rooster. It soon towered over his furry playmate. One day, just out of the blue, it leaned over and pecked the kitten right on the top of the head. The shocked kitten ran for cover and never bothered him again. And the rooster, he lived a contented life pecking around the yard with the rest of the fowl.
A Sad Farewell to Two Faithful Friends
Art Dickinson was a distant relative of the Miller family and his grandfather was a horse dealer. During the First World War (1914-1918), he had a contract with the government to purchase horses for the Canadian Army overseas. On a stipulated day, the horses were assembled in Collingwood and loaded on a ship. They came from all over Simcoe County and beyond. The streets of Collingwood were filled with hundreds of beautiful horses, awaiting their turn at the loading ramp. Art, born in 1904, brought his favourite team, Doc and a mare. He was very sad to see his friends going away. They were like members of the family. When their turn came, the mare walked up the steep ramp without any trouble, but Doc wasn’t having any of that. He balked, and no amount of coaxing, pushing or threatening would make him move. During all this excitement he staggered too close to the edge of the ramp and fell into the water between the ship and the dock, and disappeared from sight. Everyone watched expectantly, thought they’d seen the last of him. Suddenly, on the other side of the ship there was a big commotion. The water churned to a froth as Doc surfaced. He was kicking, splashing and snorting bubbles for all he was worth. He swam to a shallow area, was helped out of the water and led back to the ship. Drained of his energy there was no more fight left in him and they loaded him without any trouble. Doc certainly went off to war with a flare.
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Friday, February 25, 2011
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navel gazing. I’ve become Ago ergo sum. Or, if something I never thought I your Latin is a little rusty: would – I am a pickup truck. I drive therefore I am. This, after some thirty P e r h a p s a n plus years of many different overreaching twist on identities, a lot of them second the, I think therefore I am hand, none of them even meditation by that 17th The Ruminating remotely close to being a century deep thinker, RUSTICATOR truck. Rene Descartes. But if Yet the transformation, 0 to his pithy little aphorism 100 kph if you will, took about three became a fundamental element of seconds, which is normal if you’re Western philosophy then so too has the sixteen. But by the time you hit midcar to Western society as a whole. fifties you tend more towards sensible, Jump to the 21st Century and the as in: good on gas (actually these next great philosophical quandary: Are days you want very good on gas), low we what we drive? Or more precisely, maintenance, practical use of interior do we identify with the cars we own? space, some kind of all-wheel drive for Unless you’re a devout Buddhist the the winter – falling asleep yet? answer is probably, ‘yes’ (more so than Here in Creemore there are a lot of we care to admit). these types of cars. But their numbers There are exceptions of course are dwarfed by the pickup truck. In – wealthy people who drive subfact, and at the risk of sounding like compacts and vice versa. But even a commercial, the number one selling in these cases, the cars reflect some vehicle in Canada in 2010 was the fundamental elements of their owners’ F-150 pickup truck at 97,913. A distant philosophy and self-perception. And at second was the Honda Civic at 57,501 some point in life many of us, myself and a close third, the ego-bashing included, have found ourselves driving Dodge Caravan at 55,306. the ubiquitous mini-van – they’re So who drives all these trucks? In just so darn practical (all the while this part of the country it’s farmers and we assuage our ego with the promise the building trades, and for obvious we’ll one day own something truly self reasons. Both groups need to carry expressive – like a Ferrari). stuff in the back, often messy stuff. Or All of this is just a way of justifying they’re towing heavy stuff around. It some automotive, Woody Allen-type,
Clearview Township Notices Tenders/Quotes The Township of Clearview will be receiving Tenders/Quotes for: 1 – New 2011 Tandem Truck – Tender No. 2011-01 1 – New 2011 ½ Ton Pick-up Service Truck - Tender No. 2011-02 Hot Mix Paving – Tender No. 2011-03 ‘A’ Gravel – Tender No. 2011-06 Maintenance Gravel – Tender No. 2011-07 Dust Suppressant – Tender No. 2011-08 Zero Turn Mower – Quote 2011-05 Roadside Mower – Quote 2011-11 Tender forms are available at the Township Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. during business hours. Sealed tenders clearly marked with Tender #2011-?? in envelopes and on forms supplied by Clearview Township will be received by the Clearview Public Works Department. Tenders for the above will be accepted by the undersigned until: Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 1:00 pm Tenders will be opened Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 1:15 pm The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted Submit Tenders to: Stephen W Sage, CRS-S Deputy Director of Public Works Township of Clearview PO Box 200 217 Gideon St Stayner ON L0M1S0 705-428-6230 ext. 228 , ssage@clearview.ca Clearview Township, Box 200, 217 Gideon St. Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 705-428-6230 • www.clearview.ca
all makes good sense. But what if you don’t belong to either of these groups – you’re not a farmer or, say, a carpenter? How much messy stuff do you really haul around? Probably not much. Sure it’s fun to throw stuff in the back every once a while but, for those rare occasions, is truck ownership really necessary? This is the insidious little thought that gnaws away at my new truckdriving identity, plus the $150 it takes to fill the tank and the associated environmental guilt. In fact, even with all the farmers and trades in this country, I’m beginning to think that many, if not most, truck owners don’t really need them. Why then do so many of us drive trucks? Probably for the same reasons that almost all of us drive more car than we need – the whole image/selfidentity thing. In my case it probably has something
to do with validating the urban-torural transformation. Now, instead of ogling foreign imports I suffer from truck envy. I find myself eyeing the shiny new pickup trucks, super cabs and crew cabs cruising down the main street. There’s even something called the F-150 Raptor – the most powerful half-ton pickup on the market. I wonder what it costs to fill that tank. Therein lies the reason I haven’t gone totally truck yet and sold my little gas sipping, 4 cylinder, diesel, Teutonic wagon. The price of gas – both at the pump and to the planet. As it continues to rise I may find myself rethinking who I am/what I drive. But for now, if we are what we drive, then as a country, Canada is a pickup truck. For that matter so is the entire planet – until that time when we are no longer willing and able to pay the price.
Integrity Commissioner- Volunteer Position The Township of Mulmur is seeking applications for the position of Integrity Commissioner. Please note this is an unpaid position. The Integrity Commissioner will work with Council on the creation of a Code of Conduct and investigations involving such. Qualified candidates would include those who came from a demonstrated professional background, have experience in dealing with high standards of integrity, possess strong moral judgment and have effective written and oral skills. For those interested in applying, please go to the township website: www. mulmurtownship.ca (“Town Hall” Committees”) or contact the Township office to obtain an application form. Along with your application, please forward your resume to the attention of Terry Horner, CAO/Clerk. Applications can be submitted in person, by mail, fax or email up to March 18th, 2011 by 2:00pm. We thank you for your interest. Township of Mulmur Terry Horner, AMCT CAO/Clerk 758070 2nd Line East, R.R.#2, Lisle, ON. L0M 1M0 705-466-3341 ext 222, fax 705-466-2922 e-mail: thorner@mulmurtownship.ca
Seasonal Student Employment Opportunity Public Works Department The Township of Mulmur will accept letters of application, up until Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., for one (1) seasonal student labourer position for public works, parks, cemetery maintenance and related duties. This position will be approximately 40 hours per week, the rate of pay is $12 per hour, and the work period will be from May 2nd to September 2nd, 2011. Legislated benefits will be in accordance with the Employment Standards Act. There is no benefit package associated with this position. Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, current valid class “G” driver’s license and your own CSA approved safety footwear are required for this position. Please note that since this position is part of the Government’s Canada Summer Jobs Program, applicants must be registered as full-time students in the 2011/2012 school year to be eligible for employment. Resumes will be accepted via email, fax and in person. For further information, please contact the undersigned. Township of Mulmur John Willmetts Director of Public Works 758070 2nd Line E Terra Nova, RR#2 Lisle ON, L0M 1M0
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A dog walks into a bar and says, “Hey my name is Bob and I’m a talking dog. Ever seen a talking dog before ? How ‘bout a drink for the talking dog?” The bartender answers, “Sure, the toilet’s right back there, first door on the left.”
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include your good news in For the past couple of the future. months Glencairn, along with The local store has the the rest of our surrounding dog license tags for sale and area, has been plunged into they are at a reduced price the frozen depths of winter. until April 1. They take quite a But as the blizzards were jump in price after that date so raging around us the ‘Glen it is worth buying them now. Dome,’ as locals call it, was Dawn For those of you who are up and we enjoyed frozen RECKER new to the area, this column sunshine instead of whiteout did run regularly up to about two years conditions. ago. Life got busy and I really wasn’t Now to expand on the ‘Glen Dome’ able to commit to the time needed to theory, our little hamlet is situated in a keep your local news available to the glen and is often protected from inclement paper. So, here we go again and I think weather as it seems to travel around us. I can manage to sit at my computer on When our surrounding neighbours are a monthly basis to inform you of all the battening down the hatches we are happenings in our little corner of the watching the big banks of clouds go by us world. With that said, I invite you to and thanking God that the ‘Glen Dome’ contribute anything you may want to is up. We see this happen in summer and include in your news column, such as winter storms. anniversaries, upcoming events and so For those of you who are not in the forth. We are lucky to be in this friendly know, an outdoor skating rink has been little village and I have felt fortunate to constructed in the field on Grieve Sreet. have raised my family in such a safe and Local kids of all ages are welcome to use healthy environment. this rink. Many thanks to the crew of PJM Well, that is about all I have to say for Utilities/Badger Daylighting for your now and like I said feel free to call me time and effort to build the rink. with your news, (705) 424-0145. I stated Glencairn is again in the middle of a this before, you tell me your news and I baby boom. Congratulations to those of will tell the rest of the town. you who have welcomed new additions Is it me or are the rest of you having a to your families. If you would like to post hard time with dialing 705 before all your a baby notice in future columns, don’t local calls? Until next time. hesitate to call me and I will be happy to
Join us at the Health site for times and dates if you & Leisure Showcase wish to sign your child up and experience what for one of these fun creative the Clearview Public literacy programs. Library has to offer. We We will also have themed will be one of 40 plus drop-in literacy & craft tables recreation and health open for activity at all three providers under one roof branches throughout the Michele McKENZIE at the Stayner Community week too. Your junior artist Centre on Saturday, can draw, paint, or create his February 26 from 10 am to 2 pm. Our or her best artistic depiction of the CAP (Community Access Program) life and lifestyle of mermaids, sea student, Julia, will be hosting informal serpents and their ocean environment computer lessons and answering at the library or spend some time computer questions. Our co-op student, at home on this library art contest. Brianna, will be assisting with free Preprinted coloring pages will be children’s literary art activities. available at the circulation desk For our March Break program we too. Submissions are being accepted will be “Swimming with the Mermaids between March 15 and 19 and prizes and Sea Serpents” at the Clearview include first, second and third places Public Library. Each day, from Tuesday for Preschool (0-4 years), Junior to Friday (March 15 to 18), there will Elementary (5-8 years) and Middle be special holiday programs taking Elementary (9-12 years). Winners place at the Creemore, Stayner and will be notified by telephone on Sunnidale Branches for children of Tuesday, March 22. all ages. Jen Gerrior, from The Door Check out our new shelving and is hosting a very special Mermaid expanded collections in our Stayner Bracelet craft hour. darci-que is Large Print and Creemore Young making waves by creating an hour of Adult areas. After all the changes Ocean Art. Glenda, the Story Hour that have taken place over the past Coordinator, is presenting her popular two months, we are settling back Girl Power craft hour featuring “oceaninto a normal routine of library friendly materials. I am the Public service featuring the best in a Programming Coordinator, and will variety of books, e-books, e-audiobe telling stories about mermaids and books, talking books, DVDS, CDs, sea serpents. The Ontario Early Years Wii games, magazines, electronic Teachers will be presenting an “Under resources and free public internet, the Sea” program. Please check in with including wireless access. your favourite branch or our Facebook Come on in today or visit us online at www.clearview.library.on.ca.
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www.mollymaid.ca
Free Estimates
1-866-629-5396 705-422-0114 georgianbay@mollymaid.ca
Painter & Renovator
Accountant Ramona A. Greer CGA Certified General Accountant 7351 Hwy 26, Stayner and Creemore by appointment
(705) 428-2171 Member of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario
Cleaning
A1 Exceptional House Cleaning
Seeking new clients in Creemore area. Free estimate. References if needed. Call Lesley (705) 627-8095 days (705) 424-2810 evenings
Painter
Easy on the Eyes Exterior Painting
Paul Briggs Master Painter
(705) 466-5572
Over 25 Years Experience
Services
phone 466-3334 • fax 466-5166
FREE QUOTES NEIGHBOURLY HANDYMAN SERVICE WORK BARNS • FENCES • HOUSES • EQUIPMENT SANDBLASTING & PRESSURE WASHING
(705) 791-5478 Snow Removal
Snow Removal 705•716•5067
peter@advantagegrounds.com
Alternative Energy Animal Care
GRAVITY SUN POWER solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed
Jeff Williams • 466-5741
Contractor
Animal Care
Susan’s Grooming Salon
Professional Grooming for all breeds 31 Caroline St. E East entrance OPEN Mon-Fri Call for appointments
Auto Mechanic
Valley Auto & Tech Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!
Safety’s & Fuel Injection
218 Main Street, Stayner
(705) 466-3746
Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343
Computer Repairs
Lawyer
Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator
General Contracting Renovations & Repairs
General Practise of Law
Drywall • Painting Carpentry • Tile Work Masonry • Roofing
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Make one call - we do it all
John L. Ferris
Neil I McAvoy 705.466.3804
Megan L. Celhoffer
Over 30 years experience
Plumber
PLUMBER
Jason Gardner Qualified service for all your plumbing needs
Call for your free estimate Tel: (705) 466-3519
Towing
Plumber
Towing at its best!
Kells Service Centre 80 High Street, Collingwood (705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404
190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888
Rentals
T. NASH
PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area
(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured
Welding
TOWING
For all your towing and recovery needs!
www.ferrislaw.ca
Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie
Plumber
705-466-2149
7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131
Advertise your business in our Service Directory for only $15 per week. Call us at (705) 466-9906.
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Echo Classifieds in memoriam
Someone painted pictures on my window pane last night. Willow trees with trailing leaves and flowers frosty white. And lovely crystal butterflies but when the morning sun touched them with his golden beams they vanished one by one. Mylar and Loreta’s Restaurant, Singhampton (705) 445-1247.
Small, Bonnie “Louise” – God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered “come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched and saw you pass away. Although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. Miss you everyday Mom/Nana. Love Sherry, Robert, Rusty & Naomi
for rent New Rooms for rent. Furnished. $110 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call (705) 444-4852.
for sale Updated 3 bedroom home at centre of Creemore, 1500+ sq.ft., open, bright, large lot. Call for more info 466-6593.
services Building Blocks Home Daycare. Booking now for March Break and summer, full and part-time spots available. Call for more information or to book a playdate! (705) 466-6355.
gardening Gardeners know the best dirt. 4 Weeks to go! 3 Seasons Garden Care. Call (519) 938-6197 or email susiecosack@ yahoo.ca
tree service All Season Tree Service. Experienced Arborist / Logger / Chainsaw Operator for hire. Tree removal, brush/trail clearing, danger tree felling, storm cleanup, forest management, etc. Local references available. Please call David Gildiner at (705) 466-5696 or (647) 896-0633 or email dgildiner@gmail.com. 120
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Plan now for fun
Arena and Creemore Arena. March Break is just New Lowell Minor Ball around the corner which, has registration at the New for many, means finding Lowell Legion on March something exciting to do 22 from 7 to 8:30 pm and for your school aged ones. ongoing registration at www. There is a lot happening at leaguelineup.com. Stayner your local library and it is Jacqueline Minor Ball is also holding free for all ages, including SOCZKA registration on March 9 Glenda’s Girl Power hour from 7 to 9 pm at the Stayner and darci-que’s Ocean Art Arena. Keep an eye out mid-March hour. The theme for this year’s March on our website and in the media for Break activities is Mermaids and Sea Nottawa Minor Ball registration. Serpents. For more details, check out the Rounding out the month is a wide library article or take a peak at page 6 variety of events taking place across the in our new Spring-Summer Community Township which should keep you well Culture and Recreation Guide available fed and plenty busy! There is the Lamb online at www.clearview.ca. and Beef Supper in Creemore and the For those needing all-day annual Euchre Night in Avening on programming, Elephant Thoughts and March 5 along with the Maple Syrup Highlands Nordic can help fill that Tours at Highlands Nordic on March need with either of their March Break 15 and 17. For those who could eat Camps. From creepy crawly, slimy, breakfast any time of the day, like awe-inspiring, hair raising and super me, there is the Pancake Supper on cool reptiles to snowshoeing, maple March 8, also in Creemore. Burn all syrup adventures and bannock over an these delicious treats off at Highlands open fire, kids are sure to be wowed Nordic’s Annual Leprechaun Loppet at both of these camps. For more on March 20. information check out page 15 in the For more details on these and other Recreation Guide. events happening in your area, visit our Registration season is also upon website at www.clearview.ca where us. Clearview Soccer is holding their you can also download the Community registration March 23 at 6:30 pm at Culture and Recreation Guide. the New Lowell Fire Hall, Stayner
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Snowmobile trail to be closed at the end of this 2011 season.
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ATTENTION ALL SNOWMOBILERS
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Please be advised that the snowmobile trail that is on the property at 1642 Fairgrounds Road S., known as Con 5 Part Lot 19, Stayner ON, L0M 1S0, will cease to be open for the 2011/2012 winter season. Due to the pending industrial wind facility known as 'Fairview' to be erected on the adjacent land north of the trail and running parallel to the trail, the threat of ice throw from the wind turbines makes it too dangerous for the trail to remain open to the public. However, should this huge wind facility not go forward as planned then the trail will remain open.
M Burkett, Owner 1642 Fairgrounds Road S Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0
“Hello. i’m Lisa Hartley. i’ve been a Pharmacy Technician at the Collingwood G&M Hospital for 19 years. i assist the G&M’s professional pharmacists by retrieving and counting medications, managing the medication stock on the nursing units, maintaining patient profiles and computerized order entry among other things. Patient safety is a priority at the G&M and the Pharmacy Department plays a big role in making sure our patients are getting the correct medications in the proper doses. i’m proud to be a member of our Medication Reconciliation Team. i drive 65 kilometres to work each way. it’s a long drive but i get to enjoy the scenic beauty of both Simcoe and Grey County. i do many crafts in my spare time including knitting and cross-stitch and i play slo-pitch to stay active.” At the G&M we’ve got lots of challenges ahead but remember; all We are in this together. <
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CLIFFORD – It is with great sadness at his passing – and joy for his full life – that we announce Michael Clifford left us in the early hours of Wednesday, February 23, 2011. He died (he preferred that word) surrounded by all his loving children, Ian, Ann, Neil, Paul, and his wife of 57 years, Karin. The family will be welcoming relatives and friends to a celebration of his life at the Station on the Green on Sunday, April 24, 2011.
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BOWMAN, Robert Gerald of Angus, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 21, 2011. Beloved husband of Joan Bowman. Dear father of Shari (Jeff), Shelli (Dean), Sheila (Dave), and Grant (Tina). Loved grandfather of Josh, Britney, Karam, Zach, Kayleigh, Elijah, Jenny, Sarah and Ryan. Cherished great grandfather of Jaidah. Gerry will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. At Gerry’s and the family’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family service was held. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, February 25, 2011
Picture Perfect Flowers Photographer Bryan Davies presents lucky
winner Dawn Craven with an example of fine floral photography. As the guest speaker at the February Horticultural meeting, Davies shared tips about picture taking in gardens. Suggestions included capturing odd number of blooms, keeping the background very simple, using early morning or late afternoon sun and to photograph after a rain for more lush looking pictures. These tips should help members in the new “Photograph Category” of the Flower Show to be held at the Station on the Green this July.
Switching things up VOICE OF STAYNER
become one! Catherine Change is a constant Fuller P.T. of Stayner theme in life, and this is Physiotherapy is currently evident in Stayner these completing the process of days! Our local Home purchasing the building and Hardware has changed business that is now Stayner hands, one of our flower Massage Therapy. The new shops is changing locations, clinic, which so far has not two of Stayner’s medical Lisa SQUIRE been named, will boast health clinics are combining three Physiotherapists and and we have a recreation four Registered Massage Therapists. and health show approaching that will The clinic will be located in the space get you off of the couch! that currently houses Stayner Massage First we need to wish Ken, Olive, Therapy at 7142 Hwy #26, Main Street Janice and Rob Stickwood a happy Stayner. The marriage of these two retirement. They have been fixtures busy clinics is an exciting venture and on our Main Street for the past twenty completes a dream for me, as I have years as our local Home Hardware always envisioned the space full of dealers. Ken and Olive decided, this like minded health practitioners! For year, that it was time to retire so more information about the clinic or to they could further enjoy their time book an appointment please call (705) in Florida, their cottage and their 428-0306. favourite past time of square dancing. Get off the couch because its time The downtown building and business again for the Clearview Health and has been purchased by... John and Leisure Showcase! The event takes Lisa Squire! Yes, it’s true. We plan to place on Saturday, February 26, from have the location open early this spring. 10 am to 2 pm. It will occur at the We’re looking forward to serving the Stayner Community Centre. Look community in the same fashion that forward to demonstrations, displays Ken and Olive always have. and interactive booths. Included in Forget Me Not, Flowers and the event are over 40 local sports, Gifts is planning a move around the recreational and health care providers. corner. Owner Terry Duits has been There will be opportunities to register considering a location change for for spring and summer sports such as some time and has made the decision baseball, soccer, rugby and lacrosse. to relocate to 200 Oak St. The new I have even learned that Clearview location will give her store more Community Theatre will be providing visibility from Main Street and allow a sneak peek into their children’s Terry a larger space to display her travelling troupe by showing the talents. Terry has a flair for creating true exhibition’s audience a segment of floral works of art. Look for her grand their latest musical “Jonah.” Come opening at her new location between and experience “What Clearview has Video Visions and Salon 2000. to offer.” As of March 1, two of Stayner’s well See You in Stayner! known health clinics will join forces and
She’s no hack Kristyne Melenhorst shows some curling skills at the Creemore Junior Curling Program.
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