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Friday, May 13, 2011 Vol. 11 No. 19
News and views in and around Creemore
BUDGET PASSED AT 3.92% INCREASE by Brad Holden Clearview Council passed its 2011 budget Monday night, with numbers changing slightly from what was proposed a few weeks ago. The Township will now collect $10,212,888 in taxes from its residents, which is $716,025, or 7.78 per cent, more than last year. Combined with the County and School Board levies, which are also collected by the Township, that means the ultimate tax increase for Clearview residents will be 3.92 per cent higher than last year. A few weeks ago that number was set at 3.99 per cent. This means that the owners of the average house in Clearview, which last year was assessed at $251,819 and this year at $263,476, will see their taxes increase $106, from $2,798 last year to $2,904 this year. If you break down an average dollar
of the entire tax levy collected by the municipality, you’ll find that 26.5 cents goes to Simcoe County, 24.8 cents goes to the School Boards, and the remaining 48.7 cents goes to Clearview, to be divided as such: 23.3 cents to Public Works, 8.1 cents to the OPP, 5.6 cents to Fire & Emergency, 4.8 per cent to Parks & Recreation, 2.5 cents to the Clearview Library, 2 cents to Planning & Zoning, and 1.9 cents to General Administration. Furthermore, of the entire $716,025 collected by the Township, $250,000 will go to a new bridge reserve fund, $114,782 to wage increases, $130,006 to increasing insurance costs, $100,000 to an OPP budget increase, $30,000 to consultants for the upcoming Official Plan review and Organizational Review, $24,500 for increasing Firefighting (See “2011 Budget” on page 3)
A PROUD MOMENT
Lieutenant Rob LeBlond and Firefighter Tucker Payment of the Clearview Fire Department proudly raised a flagpole in front of Creemore’s Station 4 this week, marking the first time a flag has flown in front of that facility since it was built in 2007. The local Firefighters Association is also planning to establish a perennial garden at the base of the flag pole; that project is being spearheaded by Firefighter Katherine Blohm. Any plant donations or gardening advice can be directed to her, at 705-790-8407.
Echo Briefs It’s Wild Leak Time
Elder Case Remanded
The Singhampton Hall will hold its annual Ramp Romp from 4:30 to 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 14. Call 705-4440557 or see page 11 for details.
ABSTRACT EXPRESSION Two artists
from the Mad & Noisy Gallery, Sue Miller and John Anderson, have spent the past few weeks working with NCPS students on their abstract art techniques. At top left, Grade 4 student Charlie Sperandeo shows off his work. At left, Grade 5 student Joey King and above, Grade 4 student Anna Carruthers do the same. For more pictures of the NCPS students and their art, see www.creemore.com.
Creemore resident James Wayne Elder, now charged with the murder of Stayner man Ronald Trebilcock, made another appearance in Napanee Court last Thursday. His case has been remanded again, this time until June 9.
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Community Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908
This Weekend Thursday, May 5 to Sunday, May 22
• Chicken Supper at Creemore Legion from 5 to 7 pm. $12 per person. RSVP to 705-466-2202 and leave a message by May 10 so we know how many to cook for. The supper is a fundraiser for the Legion for the community.
The show continues through May 23. 705-466-5555 or www.madandnoisy.com • Ramp Romp at Singhampton’s beautiful Community Centre from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Silent auction. Call 705-444-0557 for more details. • Creemore Minor Hockey Annual Elimination Dance & Draw at Creemore Arena. Doors open at 8 pm. 6 cash prizes – 1st prize $10,000. Live music by Fred Hale. Tickets available at the Shell or contact Heather 705-466-5543. See ad below.
• Mad & Noisy Gallery Show continues. Peter Dillman & his new paintings: “Anthropocene”. 154 Mill Street.
• Church Services are on page 5. • “The Way We Wore” Vintage Fashion Show
• Orangeville Theatre presents Ned Durango, a world premiere musical. www.theatreorangeville.ca or 519942-3423. See ad on page 3.
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hosted by Friends of the Simcoe County Museum and features fashion trends from the 1930s to the 1980s. Doors open at 12:30 pm, show begins at 1:30 pm. Light lunch included in ticket prices. $35 (a tax receipt for $20 per ticket is available upon request) purchased at the front desk or call 705-728-3721 with a valid credit card. • In celebration of St. John’s United Church’s 125th year, the Congregation invites you to An Evening Concert of hymns, instrumentals, anthems performed by our choir. Come and help us celebrate the music that stirs the soul and praises God at St. John’s United Church, Mill Street, Creemore at 7 pm. Free will offering. Wheelchair accessible.
Upcoming Events Monday, May 16
• Stayner Collegiate 50 th Reunion. Reunion registrations due by April 1, 2011. Visit www. sci50threunion.com or sci_50th_reunion@hotmail. ca for more info and registration forms. Registration forms are available at the Clearview Township office, all Clearview libraries and community centres. Tell your family and friends. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the reunion.
gardening ideas. Canadian Gardening magazines, potted herbs, seeds and recyclable carry bags, free to first 100 visitors. Meet author Trish Magwood and pick up a signed copy of In My Mother’s Kitchen. Downtown Creemore, in the Station on the Green parking lot from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. • The Echo staff is at the Creemore Farmers’ Market this week. It’s time to renew your subscriptions so drop by the coffee booth and see us! You might even see those baby twins! • Curiosity House Author Signing with Trish Magwood, James Beard Award winner at Creemore Farmers’ Market from 9:30 to 11:30 am and at the bookstore from 2 to 3 pm. Inspired by a sisterhood of good family cooks, In My Mothers Kitchen is a collection of great home cooking remembered, preserved and renewed, but from a contemporary, busy working-mom’s perspective. • Curiosity House Monthly Story Hour from 10:30 to 11:15 am. Children from 18 months to 6 years of age will have the opportunity to listen to captivating stories with Miriam, share the love of reading and complete a small craft activity with art “growing” theme. • Down at the Legion Comedy Night. It is a fun comedy about suppers, meat draws, card tournaments and the Ladies Artillery starring Kevin Riordan. A proud and patriotic salute to small town life presented by Creemore Ladies Auxiliary. Show your support to our troops. A portion of the proceeds are donated to The Military Families Fund. Tickets for dinner at 6 pm and show at 8 pm are $25 or show only $12. Call 705-466-2202 for reservations or 705-466-2432.
• Creemore Farmers’ Market Season Opener. Come by to get the newest in bedding plants and
• Avening Reunion at the Avening Community Centre. Potluck. If you grew up in or around Avening, lived
• Dunedin Ladies Friendship ClubAnnual Plant Swap at 7:30 pm in the Dunedin Hall. All welcome.
Tuesday, May 17
• Diabetic Information Day at Creemore Village Pharmacy from 10 am to 4 pm. Bring your Ontario Health Card and come in to see Mr. Stan Freedman B.Sc.Phm. No appointment necessary. Call 705-4662311 if you’d like an appointment.
Wednesday, May 18
• Creemore Horticultural Society Information Session on Vertical Gardening by Ken Brown, an avid horticulturist and gardener. Running out of room in your garden plot? You would rather pick vegetables standing up? Well, these and other questions will be answered. Please come join us at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall on Caroline Street West at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Any questions, please call 705-466-2756.
Thursdays, May 19 to June 26
• Beginner-IntermediateYoga Classes at the Duntroon Hall from 6 to 7 pm. $7-$10 per class. Call Robin Holmgren at 705-445-2676.
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in Avening at one time, or still live in Avening or surrounding community, join us. Church Service from 10 to 11 am at Avening United Church, a Potluck Lunch from noon to 1:30 pm at the Avening Community Centre, and visiting until 4 pm. Come for all or part of the day. Bring a dish for the potluck table, and your own eating supplies. Tea, coffee and beverages will be provided. Don’t forget your old pictures, stories and memories to share! For more information call Marg at 705-466-2391 or Lynda at 705-428-5942.
Wednesday, May 25
• “Celebration Canada Day” Meeting at Creemore Legion at 7:30 pm. All those participating or wishing to take part in Canada Day please attend, meet everyone and set up the details of our Community’s big event. Lets make this a really big show. Primary coordinators are Michael Bennett and Norm Nordstrom.
Saturday, May 28
• Dunedin Annual Plant & Garage Sale – Bigger & Better! Please think of us when you finally get digging in your gardens. Plant donations needed! Also vendors wanted (garden or nature related products especially). Contact Tami at 705-466-5622. Community Garage Sale Items needed! Pick up if necessary. Also hoping to list other households having their own sale on that day as well. Contact Marcy at 705-466-3690. • Creemore Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale. Doors open from 8:30 am to 1 pm at Station on the Green (inside) in conjunction with the Farmers’ Market. All the plants come from our member’s gardens and the Horticultural Park – a large selection of perennials, with a few unusual specimens too. Most are in large pots with big roots. Please bring your own bags or boxes. Cash or cheque only. • Join Bryan Davies and learn how to photograph colourful flowers and gardens. We’ll be shooting on location at Vorstermans’ Garden, 113 Mill Street in Creemore from 9 am to noon. Cost $25, advance booking required. VISA accepted. Call 705-466-5775.
Saturday, June 11
• Elliott Brood in the Barn at the New Farm. Enjoy fine local food , the unearthly sounds of Olenka and theAutumn Lovers and then brace yourself for the fun to be had. This is a benefit for Grow for the Stop. For more information contact sara@creemore.com or 705-466-9906.
Wednesday, June 22
• Creemore Horticultural Bus Tour to the Toronto Botanical Gardens and the Edwards Gardens. $30 per person includes bus and a 90 minute guided tour of both gardens. 9 am sharp from the Station on the Green. Bring your own lunch. Call Charlotte Vorstermans at 705-466-2756 to reserve.
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2011 Budget passes with unanimous vote (Continued from page 1) costs, $20,000 to the parks reserve fund, $18,584 to an increase in Library Services, $17,400 to meeting a new Provincial regulation for sign reflectivity, $7,600 to the G&M Hospital and $3,053 to “miscellaneous increases and decreases.” Overall, the Township’s operating budget has increased from $9,292,817 to $10,121,888, while the capital budget has increased by $4,407,223 from $31,222,744 to $35,629,967. That’s primarily due to two ongoing
projects: the Stayner Emergency Hub and the Wasaga Beach-Stayner sewage treatment connection. The Hub is being funded by a debenture, which will be paid back through a combination of taxation and development charges. The Wasaga-Beach-Stayner connection is to be funded by grants, developer contributions and development charges. With minimal assessment growth and the desire to maintain services, Mayor Ken Ferguson said this was the toughest budget in his 15 years on Council.
SCRAP FOR SKATERS After last Saturday’s scrap metal drive for the organization, Midwest Metals presented the Creemore Skating Club with a cheque for $3,700 this week.
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Mulmur Notes
The following is a summary of the Tuesday, May 3 Mulmur Council meeting, provided to the Echo by the Township of Mulmur. • Council passed a motion to remove Deputy Mayor Rhonda Campbell Moon from all committees and to appoint the following members in her absence: Mulmur Police Services Board – Mayor Paul Mills; Shelburne District Fire Board – Councillor Earl Hawkins; Abandoned Cemetery/Heritage Committee – Councillor Heather Hayes and Provincial Offences Act Committee – Councillor Lynn Hilchey. • Council nominated Muriel Lowcock for the Province of Ontario Senior of the Year. Thís annual award was established in 1994 to give each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior. Recipients are individuals who, after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community without thought of personal or financial gain. • Council passed a motion to record the meeting of Wednesday, May 18 by video tape on a trial basis. The results will be viewed and discussed at the following meeting regarding possible posting on the Township’s website in the future. • A follow-up open forum public meeting on Recreation has been scheduled for Saturday, June 4 at 9:30 am at the Orange Hall in Mansfield. • Council passed a motion supporting, in part, the Town of Ingersoll’s Resolution on the Elimination of Municipal Health Care Professionals Recruitment Incentives. Council agreed that cash incentives should be eliminated at the municipal level because that process hinders the ability of less wealthy municipalities to represent their Township on merit not money. • Council presented a plaque to the Mansfield Women’s Institute on their 65th anniversary. • John Hughes, from Hemson Consulting Ltd, made a presentation to Council on the draft Mansfield Water Rate Study. Council passed a motion to instruct Hemson Consulting Ltd to prepare the final report on the Water Rate Study and the Six Year Financial Plan for submission to Council at the May 18 meeting by using the low scenario capital cost recovery rate. The next Mulmur Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 6 pm.
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Opinion EDITORIAL Working with Schools
This week, the Echo received a Partnership Recognition Award from the Simcoe County District School Board for the work it does in promoting events at Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School and Stayner Collegiate Institute. We were surprised and pleased to be included, especially among the other Creemore institutions which were also recognized: the Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society, Curiosity House Books, Creemore Foodland and the Creemore branch of TD Canada Trust. All of these organizations and businesses have made enormous contributions to our local schools, and they really deserve the recognition. Congratulations to all, and kudos to the School Board for handing out these awards for the first time that we can recall. As you read this, the Echo crew will be heading to Niagara Falls in hopes of picking up some OCNA hardware as well. Wish us luck!
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This picture shows a few stars of Stayner Collegiate Institute’s 1981 Variety Night. Does anyone recognize anybody? Don’t forget that SCI is holding its 50th reunion on the Victoria Day long weekend. The registration deadline has passed, but for more information visit sci50threunion.com.
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Trouble with scrap metal drive Should brewery worry about proposed Melancthon quarry? Dear Editor, I was completely shocked to learn that people would jeopardize the success of the Creemore Skating Club’s annual scrap metal day fundraiser by taking some metal items and appliances placed at the curb for the skating club’s Saturday pick-up. Thanks to those individuals who called our house on Friday night notifying us that scrap metal material was being removed on Friday by individuals not associated with the Creemore Skating Club. Some items even had “Creemore Skating Club” on the front of the appliances in permanent black marker. For the past several years many volunteers have donated their time and trucks to collect metal items in Creemore, Avening, Dunedin, Glencairn, New Lowell and surrounding areas with all proceeds going to the Creemore Skating Club to help pay for ice costs and other expenses. I hope the individuals who removed these items on Friday night realize how their actions negatively affect the youth of the area who are members of the Creemore Skating Club. Marion Bigham, Glencairn
Dear Editor: When Creemore Springs Brewery was asked last week about the potential effects on their production and product from the proposed “MegaQuarry” in Melancthon, the brewmaster wrote, “My understanding of the watersheds in the area is that our source is distinct from the area that will be affected, both in terms of elevation and direction of flow.” But how can he be sure? Given Al Clarke’s article last week, what about the “unknown unknowns”? Wouldn’t it be best to call for an Environmental Assessment now to get Highland Companies to prove that taking water from 200 feet below the water table will in no way affect Creemore Springs beer? Or are we just prepared to have water trucked in from who knows where? Sandi Wong, Creemore
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Thoughts, not sayings, on Friday the 13th SAYINGS
I usually write about sayings pertaining to a special day of celebration. While Friday the 13th is not a day of celebration, it’s certainly a day worthy of mention. Cat So how did Friday the FLACK 13th come to strike terror in the hearts of so many? Well, there are several “stories” that can account for that fact. There is the story of the Templars and their ill fate at the hands of King Philippe IV. Seems that on a Friday the 13th in 1307, Philippe made good on his promise to attack and kill all the Knights Templar. This is one of the most horrific historical events that branded Friday the 13th as unlucky.
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The Bible also pays reference to the unlucky number 13. Judas, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, was the 13th guest to the Last Supper. Both Friday and the number 13 were once closely associated with capital punishment. In British tradition, Friday was the conventional day for public hangings and there were supposedly 13 steps leading up to the noose. Numerologists consider 12 a “complete” number. There are 12 months in a year, 12 signs of the zodiac, 12 gods of Olympus, 12 labours of Hercules, 12 tribes of Israel and 12 apostles of Jesus. In exceeding 12 by one, 13’s association with bad luck has to do with just being a little beyond completeness. Did you know that more than 80 per cent of high rises have no 13th floor? And that many airports skip the 13th gate? Airplanes have no 13th aisle. Hospitals and hotels regularly have no room number 13. Italians
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omit the number 13 from their national lottery (oh, so that is why I never win, one of my numbers is 13!) On streets in Florence, Italy, the house between number 12 and 14 is addressed as 12 and a half. Many cities do not have a 13th Street or a 13th Avenue. In France, socialites known as the quatorziens (fourteens) once made themselves available as 14th guests to keep a dinner party from an unlucky fate. And finally, if you have 13 letters in your name, you will have the devils luck. Jack the Ripper, Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, Theodore Bundy and Albert De Salvo all have 13 letters in their names. Hmmmm, maybe I should go back to my maiden name, just for good luck. So enjoy your Friday the 13th and just remember, even though that nasty King Philippe thought he had wiped out all the Templers, fact is, he missed one…his name is Simon, Simon Templar – and nowadays he’s a saint.
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There were 59 out for cards today. Our little “Jokemaster” told a funny story to start Sylvia the day, and GALE B o b Ve a l e reminded us that next week is our 12 noon potluck lunch. Wilma Bannerman donated a handmade Kleenex box holder to the club, and Norma Johnston brought in tomato seedlings for any one that wanted them. Thanks, gals. The 50/50 draws went to Audrey Tidd, Corrine Brownridge, Tom Sharpe, Thelma Lightheart, Beulah Dunn, Gayle Gordon, Eileen Nash and Marion Kelly. Moon shots were played by Bert Douglas, Effie Taylor, Lillian Hiltz, Marg Ferguson, Phyllis Seed, Irma Flack, Wilma Bannerman, Lois Walker, Warren Gale, Marge Douglas, Mercedes Veinot, Dave Smith and Peter Gubbels. Peter won the travelling prize and Warren took the
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who called Dave Smith “front and centre” and Pat MacDonald presented him with a big box to open. This parcel contained a commercial conveyer type of toaster. As Dave has been the one who struggled with the old toaster for ages, he will for sure enjoy this “automatic” toaster. This was presented to Dave not to keep, just to look at and use! And to top it off, Pat wrote a great poem about the subject, which can be read at right. The Seniors news is quite a bit shorter this week. You see, I was having some trouble breathing, and Dr. Houston found that I was “down a quart” in the oxygen department, so he suggested that I spend a bit more time resting and breathing until I get feeling better.
He goes to Rama on the bus, Hoping he will glean, Enough to buy a wonderful, Convection type machine. Well David here’s your dream come true, We thought it was your due, Now you can make a slice of toast, With a lovely, golden hue. Instead of waiting, hovering, With hope and giving prayer, The bread goes in and is returned, From the toaster’s own conveyor.
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MUSIC IN ACTION The Gift of Music program brought
their annual concert and workshopping program to NCPS last week, and as always it was a great chance for kids to see what it’s like to become passionate about music. Sharing their talents with the kids were flautist Jamie Thompson (upper left), trumpeter Scott Harrison (above, demonstrating how to make a trumpet out of a garden hose), and clarinetist Nicolai Tarasov. All three are professional musicians and educators with plenty of experience playing with international orchestras and teaching at elite music schools. After their presentation, the trio spent a half an hour with the school’s band, conducted by Mrs. Phillips (left). The Gift of Music program, as well as the NCPS band, receives extensive funding from the Purple Hill Arts & Heritage Society.
IN CONCERT Last Saturday’s Avening Hall audience was serenaded by the rootsy folk of Charlie Mills (nephew of Doug and Norah!), the literary country
of Justin Rutledge and the down-and-dirty rock & roll of the Beauties. The Echo was told that by the end, everyone was sweaty. Those who missed it can look forward to Elliott Brood, another hugely talented Canadian outfit (and an Avening Hall alumni), playing at the New Farm on June 11.
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QUILT TEA The Mad & Noisy Quilters had their annual Dessert Tea on May 4, featuring lots of fancy teacups and many beautiful quilts.
A MEMORABLE WEEK The Creemore Hummingbird Montessori School began the week with a Mother’s Day Tea on Monday, for which the students
baked all morning before their moms arrived. Pictured at left are Molly and Izak Nicholson, Ty Hogben, Liam Devlin-Gordon, Ava Motonok, Sadie Finkelstein and Helen McQueen proudly showing off their creations. Then on Tuesday, the Hummingbird students planted their “living Christmas Tree” in the backyard of St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, where the school operates during the week. The tree had been stripped of its decorations in January and spent the winter in its pot, awaiting a chance to be returned to the earth.
“Hi, I’m Krista Ferris. I was delivered by Dr. Henry Lakin at the G&M Hospital and Dr. Lakin assisted with the delivery of my son, Denver at the G&M as well. i’ve worked at the G&M since i was 15 years old. (Just in case you’re wondering, we don’t hire 15 year olds any more.) I co-ordinate patient admissions and bed allocations, which means I often work with physicians to bring ill patients into the G&M for care or to bring patients back to their own community hospital after receiving care in other cities or even other countries. Every day I work to move admitted patients out of our Emergency Department and into a more appropriate area of the Hospital for ongoing care. I also help to organize the suitable placement of surgical patients who require ongoing care after an operation. I work with such a great group of physicians, staff, and volunteers – it’s like a big family. It’s challenging to work with limited resources even as our population base expands, but we always pull together. I love that my role at the G&M allows me to “give back” to the community in which I was born and raised!”
At the G&M we’ve got lots of challenges ahead but remember; We’re ALL in this together.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
Braves take first two games by Fred Mills The defending Senior OBA B Champion Creemore Braves took to the field for their season opener Saturday against the Bolton “B” Braves. Matt Baldry took to the mound to begin their quest to return to the top of the senior division. It was a pitcher’s duel for the first three innings, until the bats woke up from their winter hibernation. Baldry pitched 5.1 innings, allowing five runs on six hits while fanning out six batters. Brett Trott came in at relief and tossed 1.2 innings while giving up two runs on two hits. The Braves had nine hits in total, with Bryan Post and Tom Gateman each having a pair and Chris Greer, Todd Gowan, Steve Dowding, Rob Perkins and Marc Dupuis all making it to first safely. Even though there were some defensive blunders in the later innings, the Braves escaped with an 8-7 win. Angus rolled into the village Tuesday night with
an undefeated record of 1-0. Ryan Bartley took the ball for the Braves and tossed 4.1 great innings giving up only one run on two hits and sending seven batters to the bench. Brad Grieveson pitched in relief, giving up one hit and equaling Ryan’s strikeout performance of seven. Creemore could only muster four hits and they went to Chris Greer, Bryan Post, Dan Gowan and Ryan Bartley. Creemore was able to have six cross the plate. In the end, Creemore defeated Angus 6-1 and remains unbeaten. Next Games: Saturday, May 14: Creemore travels to Orillia and takes on the new Rama team at 1 pm. Tuesday, May 17: New Lowell comes to town, first pitch at 6:30 pm. The woman’s slow pitch league has started play every Thursday night, with the first game at 6:30 pm at Gowan Memorial Park.
North Dufferin Baseball League Standings (As of May 9) Senior Division W Lisle Astros 2 Midland Indians 1 Angus Black Sox 1 Creemore Braves 1 Orillia Majors 1 Bolton Brewers 0 Orangeville Bengals 0 Aurora Jays 0 New Lowell Knights 0 Ivy Leafs 0 Bolton Braves 0 Mansfield Cubs 0 Rama Rays 0 Clearview Orioles 0 Junior Division W Bolton Braves 1 Richmond Hill Phoenix 1 Midland Twins 1 Barrie Red Sox 0 New Lowell Knights 0 Source: www.ndbl.ca
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Friday, May 13, 2011
“Down at the Legion” Avening WI News by Brad Holden Kevin Riordan, playwright and director of the Acorn Theatre in Wallaceburg, Ontario, is a big fan of Dan Needles. He’s also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 335 in nearby Highgate. One day, as he was hanging out with other members at that Legion’s bar, he realized that he could do for the Legion what Needles had done for farm communities. And at that point, his play “Down at the Legion” was born. Now, after 30 dates at Legions across Ontario this year, Riordan’s penultimate engagement will be at the Creemore Legion on Saturday, May 21, with a dinner provided by the Ladies Auxilliary at 6 pm and the show at 8. After that, he’ll take the show home to Wallaceburg for an encore presentation, followed by a summer break. Then, in September, he intends to take it back on the road, with the eventual goal of playing every Legion in the province. “And there are a lot of them,” says Riordan. “That’s what made me want to do this play – to celebrate this institution that’s as common as Tim Hortons and beer in this country.” The play is definitely celebratory, with a story line that also includes a serious and poignant subplot involving a character heading off to fight in Afghanistan. But it’s also a comedy, speaking fondly of the pickled eggs, the meat draws and the dart tournaments that permeate Legion culture today. The plot of the play is fitting to our local Legion, which is apparently facing
A scene from “Down at the Legion.” some infrastructure problems with its 35-year-old building. In the play, the fictional Legion suffers from a leaky roof. Along comes a city transplant, who in hopes of making some local friends decides to join the Legion. He and the young bartender then embark on a campaign to raise some money to fix the roof, and much hilarity ensues. “It’s a very sweet and respectful play,” says Riordan. “In many ways it celebrates the ‘Greatest Generation,’ which created a lot of important institutions including the Royal Canadian Legion.” Tickets for dinner at 6 pm and show at 8 pm are $25 or show only $12. Call 705-466-2202 for reservations or 705466-2432. A portion of the proceeds are donated to The Military Families Fund.
On April 23 Avening Women’s Institute held a R.O.S.E. (Rural Ontario Sharing Education) Program at St. John’s United Church Hall with local dairy farmer John Miller as a guest speaker. John’s presentation was called “The Milk Business – How It Boils Down”. He gave a brief history of his dairy operation with pictures of his Jersey cows and his new barn and automated milking parlour. John and Marie are now planning an ambitious new venture, Miller Dairy, where they will process their own milk and sell it locally. John urges everyone to read labels when buying dairy products. Terms like modified milk are deceiving. Products like Chocolate Dairy Beverage do not contain any whole milk. If you buy dairy products with the little blue cow logo on them, you know they are made with Canadian milk or cream. On April 14 the Avening Women’s Institute held a regular meeting at the home of Muriel Day with 17 members and 1 guest present. President Dorothy Shropshire opened with the meeting with an inspirational reading. The roll call “Pay your dues and reveal your Sunshine Sister” brought many surprises. A decision was made that instead of buying a Sunshine Sister gift next year, each member on her birthday month would put that
money into a fund that would then be donated to a local cause or charity at the end of the year. T h e S i m c o e - We s t District Annual Meeting will be held at Sunnidale Corners on May 17, and the Simcoe Centre District Annual at Wyebridge on May 19. A motion was passed to pay guest speakers $25 plus mileage if necessary. Dorothy asked for volunteers to help with the display booth at the Creemore Legion on Canada Day July 1. Joan Morby conducted the installation of officers for the next year: Past President – Linda Wright; President – Dorothy Shropshire; Vicepresident – Edith Early; Secretary – Irene Trafananko; Treasurer – Marilyn Steed. A meeting of the conveners to plan the programs for the next year was held at Marion McArthur’s new home at 7 Elizabeth St. West, Creemore on May 3 at 7:30 pm. There are still seats available for our bus trip to St. Jacob’s on June 4. We visit the Farmers’ Market, see the musical comedy “Hair Spray” and have dinner at Crossroad’s Restaurant. The cost is $90. If you are interested call Joan Morby for tickets. The Avening Women’s Institute met again on May 12 at 7:30 pm at Marion McArthur’s. A report on that meeting will be forthcoming.
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Enjoy fish & chips or beer-roasted chicken with wedge potatoes and salad on Fridays at Affairs for lunch and dinner. Dine in or take out.
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The Mad & Noisy Quilters would like to thank everyone for attending our Dessert Tea last week. Thanks to Nancy Trott for coming & showing us her beautiful work. Thanks to all the quilters who brought desserts and who came to help set up and clean up. Thanks to Linda Cockton for organizing the whole night. We had a great time!
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Saturday, May 14 – The Door Youth Centre Yard Sale from 7 am to 2 pm at the Youth Centre, 7458 Hwy26, Stayner, Just across from Stayner Medical Centre. Donations of gently used items will be collected starting in May. Please stop by and support the centre. For more information please contact Jen Gerrior at 705-428-3733 or gerriordutka@rogers.com.
Country Landscape Services. 15 years providing quality lawncare and gardening. Many satisfied clients thruout Mulmur and surrounding areas. Call to discuss your needs for upcoming season. 705-423-9969.
Hayward, Victor Maxwell “Vic”, formerly of Ivy/Barrie, passed away in Hamilton, Ontario on Sunday, May 8, 2011 in his 67th year. Husband and best friend to Darlene (Fisher). Loving father of Christopher (Jenn) of Creemore and Sean (Michelle) of Barrie. Devoted Grandfather to Zakery, Jakob, Lukas, Sienna, and Nicholas. Son of Betty (Laycock) and the late Arthur Hayward. Brother of Pat Gulley (Don) of Stayner, John (Catherine) of Courtice, Jim (Jodi Tennant) of Havelock and Deborah of Stayner. Brother-in-law of Willard (Hap) and Pat Fisher of Collingwood. Will be missed by his many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. Friends may call at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 201 Minets Points Rd (at Yonge St) on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, and Saturday, May 14, 2011 from noon for a funeral service in the Chapel at 1 pm. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Ontario, The Canadian Diabetic Association, Canadian Cancer Society and St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Saturday, May 14 – The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation are hosting their 3rd National Garage Sale from 8 am to 4 pm at the RecPlex in Wasaga Beach. Saturday, May 21 – Having a yard sale on the long weekend? Have your address listed in Creemore Echo for $5. Call 705-466-9906 by May 17 at 5 pm.
for sale 3-piece Lazy Boy-style reclining sofa set. $200. Extra large metal dog crate $100. MTD 32/10 Snowblower in good working condition. $800. Call 705-434-9877. Honda Mini bikes. 2003 50cc and a 2004 70cc. Both are in very good working order. Call for pricing. Call Jim Whitley at 705-466-3541. Great All-round Country truck. Silver 2003 F150 XLT with all of the bells and whistles including 4 wheel drive, serious trailer hitch and extended cab. Perfect running order with 165,000 km and serviced locally. Price $9500, call 705-734-8156. 99 cents POND STOCKING: 6-8” Rainbows/4-6” Browns (min 100). Rainbows 8-10” $1.50; 10-12” $2.00; 12-14” $3.00. Browns/Specks ++50%. Koenders windmill 16’$999.99. Otterbine aerators/fountains, TrueBlue pond dye, BactaPur, nets, etc. www.silvercreekponds. com 519-833-2559 Erin. Used pallets for sale. $3 each. Call 705-466-2244. Three-piece tartan sofa set looking for a home. All you have to do is pick it up. Call Bob at 705 466-6360.
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. 2 bedroom suite available. Call 705-444-4852. Lovely 1200 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, apartment on 2nd floor, renovated & new appliances 1 year ago. Available June 1st. 142 Mill Street, call 705-520-0067.
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English Riding Lessons. Learn how to ride with Equine Canada Certified Coach in Glencairn. Outdoor lessons available, weekday, evenings & weekends. Call 705-466-3705 or 705896-2666. 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. Home renovations and flooring. Laminate from $0.99/sq ft. Hardwood from $1.50/sq ft. Tiles from $2.50/sq ft. Experienced carpenters. References available. 705-715-4995 or 705-4469935.
photos wanted Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with everyone in our “The Way We Were” section on page 4? Bring them in to us & we’ll take a copy and run them in future Creemore Echo editions. We look forward to seeing you! Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School has received a grant to re-design the school website. We would love to get a copy of any photos of the school site that may be out there. Would especially like a picture of the bell. Contact Tami at 705-466-5622.
Thank you to Creemore Village Pharmacy particularly Jean, Judy, Brian and Stan. Your support and resourcefulness has been greatly appreciated. Gord and I are very grateful for your help over these past months. Thank you, Gord and Sue Morrison The Creemore Skating Club would like to thank all of the residents of Creemore, Glencairn, Dunedin, Avening and surrounding area for their donations towards our scrap metal and bottle drive fundraisers. Thank you to all of our volunteers: Jim B, Annette, Cydne, Carlee, Jamie, Nicole, Dan G, Jim C, Lisa, Andrew, Julie B, Steve W, Julie W, Julie S, Dan T, Josh, Steve H, Chris, John, Libby, Grace and Luke. A special thanks to Donald, Joan and the staff at Midwest Metals for helping us with our fundraiser. Thanks to Glen Millsap for the use of his trailer for all of the bottles. The Creemore Skating Club A special thank you to each and everyone of you folks helping us in anyway with the Dunedin Fisherman’s Breakfast and Bake Sale. Also the folks attending without all of you this could not be a successful event. Remember next year will be the Breakfast’s 25th Anniversary. Hope to see you there. Again thank you, The Dunedin Hall Board
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Friday, May 13, 2011
New Lowell News NEW LOWELL NEWS
May is certainly living Deanna at 424-0432. Call up to the saying that early to make sure you are April showers bring on the list for tables. May flowers. The spring Feel like hiking or just a blooms are adding a leisurely walk? Then come much welcome beauty out to the celebration at the in contrast to the stark New Lowell Recreation Sandra winter that we have Park for Trails Day on BEDNAREK had. I am sure you have June 4. The Public School, been to a greenhouse and along with Clearview looked or perhaps bought some of Township, are hosting a fun day for your favourites and are just waiting families. There will be raffles, games for the forecast of no frost to get busy for young and old, music, delicious and plant. food and of course some walking or The Brentwood Horticulture would hiking. You will soon be asked by the like to help you with this endeavour avid hikers to pledge, and that money so plan on attending their annual will go to the upkeep of our trails. plant sale on Saturday , May 21 at This is a great way to get out and meet the Brentwood Hall. It all starts at your neighbours and friends. 8 am. So come early and get your St. John’s United Church in plants and perhaps have a chat with Creemore is getting ready to celebrate the experts about how and where to their 125th Anniversary this fall, so do your planting. they are giving you a preview on The following weekend gather up Sunday, May 15 starting at 7 pm your spring cleaning ‘throw aways’ when the combined choir of the and come to the New Lowell Public United Church Charge will present School, where there will be the an evening of music. There will be a Midwest Metals container that will free will offering. Come and sit back take all metal products, electronics, and enjoy some lovely music. pot pans, wires etc. Please don’t bring The New Lowell United Church furniture. The school will be hosting invites all of the community to their this event from 9 till 1 pm and right Anniversary Service on June 12 next door the United church will starting at 11 am. This service will welcome you to their Annual Giant be joyful,with a special speaker, Yard Sale in their parking lot. You choirs and a light lunch following may rent a table for $10 by contacting the service.
Daniel VanAdrichem is trying to set up a co-ed adult pick up soccer game on Sunday evenings for the spring and summer. They play purely for fun. It starts at 7 pm and the first game is Sunday, May 15 at the Recreational Park in New Lowell. So if you want to stretch those muscles, have some fun and get fit, come out and enjoy. Happy May birthday to Carol DeWinter! Carol was very surprised when her friends and family gathered at the Sunnidale Corners hall for a celebration of her birthday. A good time was had by all. In a previous article I explained about the mission that Martin Van Arichem and Corrine Dank Thurlow are taking to Cambodia. They are
travelling with an organization called Hope International. They will be going to Cambodia and for their mission they will be looking at improving the water supply for this third world country. This mission is totally funded by the volunteers and to help them in this endeavour there will be a dinner on Tuesday, May 17 at St. Patrick’s Hall in Stayner. The cost is $15 per adult and $10 per child. The tickets must be purchased ahead of time from Annette at 424-2091. I am sure that Annette will also fill you in with more details of this worthwhile project. How proud we are of our village’s young adults taking on such a mission. That’s the news from the New Lowell Area... have a good week and do enjoy spring!
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