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Friday, June 25, 2010
Vol. 10 No. 26
News and views in and around Creemore
Across the Sea
Curlers on the Golf Course
Creemore resident crosses the Atlantic.
Tournament raises money for G&M.
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THE NEW GARDENING
Around here, it may seem that everyone has always had a veggie garden in their backyard, but the truth is, in many parts of this country, the practice fell out of vogue for a few years there. These days, it’s coming back... big time. If you haven’t jumped on the grow-your-own train (or returned to the practices of your ancestors), meeting author Lorraine Johnson at the Farmers’ Market this weekend may be the inspiration you need. Johnson is the author of 10 books on gardening, including her latest, City Farmer: Adventures in Urban Food Growing, which explores new ways of growing vegetable plots. Johnson will be at the Curiosity House booth at the market from 10 am to noon.
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COLOUR IN THE LANDSCAPE Artist Mark Hope took advantage of a beautiful canola field just south of Creemore
last Saturday while instructing his students in the fundamentals oil painting in the impressionist style. Hope’s Plein Air Oils art workshop was hosted by the Mad and Noisy Gallery. For more workshops throughout the summer, visit www.madandnoisy.com or call 466-5555.
Not your average running race Fourth annual Creemore Vertical Challenge could be the province’s hardest
THE FINISHING TOUCH
Don Brearey and Patrick Brown of Howie Welding & Repairs were busy installing the last stretch of fencing along the north side of the Horticultural Park Monday, in preparation for the Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society Garden Tour on Saturday, June 26. The Creemore Horticultural Society had a successful fundraising effort this spring and was able to install the fence ahead of schedule. Part of the cost of the fence was donated by Howie Welding.
by Brad Holden Nick Brindisi, at age 47, is in pretty darn good shape. He’s been running regularly since he joined his school’s cross-country running team in Grade 7, and in the past 20 years he’s completed seven marathons. He ran a 3:34 in Hamilton last fall, four minutes short of the time that would have qualified him for his age division in the Boston Marathon. He’s going to try again. He typically runs about 60 to 70 kilometres a week, and lately he’s taken to going on 20-kilometre sea kayak jaunts along the shores of Nottawasaga Bay. But none of that could prepare Brindisi, a website designer who lives
in Collingwood and works at Inzane Planet on Mill Street, for the Creemore Vertical Challenge. It’s a fitting name for a running race that climbs 875 vertical metres – roughly four times the height of Blue Mountain – over the course of 25 kilometres. In 2008, Brindisi finished that distance in 2 hours, 43 minutes. It was the hardest race he’s ever run. And here’s the crazy thing: while Brindisi and 60 other runners called it quits after 25 kilometres, 50 others set out for a second loop of the course, completing a full 50 kilometres in anywhere between 4 hours, 13 minutes, the winning time that year, and 8 hours, the maximum time allowed. This year’s Vertical Challenge will take place on Saturday, July 3. It will leave from the home of Pierre Marcoux (See “25 km” on page 3)
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Community Calendar Friday, June 25
• Jubilee Presbyterian Church Strawberry Supper from 4:30 to 7 pm. Adults $12, children $5 and preschoolers free! Phone in orders and delivery available by calling 428-2653.
Saturday, June 26
• 11th Annual Strawberry Fest at Creemore Farmers’ Market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. • Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society’s Garden Tour from 10 am to 4 pm in Creemore area. Rain or shine. $15 for nine spectacular gardens, some featuring classical musicians. Tickets on sale at Creemore Echo or Curiosity House. • Curiosity House Author Signing from 10 am to noon at Creemore Farmers’ Market. Lorraine Johnson will be signing her new book City
Monday, June 28
• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 7 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.
Tuesday, June 29
• Complimentary QuickBooks Seminar from 5 to 6:30 pm at Station on the Green. Discussion on how to manage sales tax in QuickBooks with a focus on the implementation of HST and dealing with bookkeeping issues regarding the transition rules by Ramona Greer, Certified General Accountant.
Wednesday, June 30
• St. Paul’s Anglican Church Strawberry Supper in Singhampton from 5 to 7 pm. Fresh berries and cake and cream, with beef and salads. Adults $10, Youth $6, 5 and under free.
Thursday, July 1
• Annual Duntroon to Stayner 8 km Run starting at 8 am at Duntroon Elementary School. • Canada Day Celebrations in Creemore from 2 to 8 pm at Creemore Legion & Arena. Brunch at Legion from 11am to 1 pm. Skate boarders demo at 1 pm. Soccer at 1:30 pm. Army display at Legion. Street hockey for 12 to 16 year olds. hamburgers from 2 pm at the Legion. Model railroaders display. Magician from 2 to 4 pm. darci-que. Log sawing contest at 2pm. DJ from 3 pm. Childrens Harold Crawford Bike Parade from Mad River Park at 3:30 arriving at Legion at 4 pm. Ceremonies at 4 pm. Canadas birthday cake at 5 pm. Please join us! Contact 705-466-3836 for more information. See ad page 16. • Please join us for the Harold Crawford Canada Day Parade on Thursday July 1. The parade starts at the Mad River Park at 3:30 pm. The parade travels up Mill Street, across Wellington and ends up at the Creemore Legion just before 4 pm. • Honeywood Horning Mills United Church Strawberry Supper at Norduff Room in Honeywood Arena from 5 to 7 pm. Adults $12, children under 12 $7 and preschoolers free. • As Time Goes By Heaven’s Rehearsal and Jubilee. 60th Wedding Anniversary for Marshall and Dorothy Baker at 6:48 pm at the New Life Church. Verbal congratulations & your presence will be your gift to us. An opportunity will be given to donate to 2 charities. For more information call (705) 428-5693. • Music in the Park at Stayner’s Station Park from 7 to 9 pm featuring Georgian Sound Big Band tonight. Bring your lawn chairs. • Fireworks starting at 9:30 behind the Creemore Arena.
This Weekend
Farmer: Adventures in Urban Food Growing. • GNE Summer Kickoff at GNE Fairgrounds from 10 am featuring an Antique Auto Show, Great Northern Mud Bog & KICX Dance (starts at 9 pm $10 advance, $15 at door) . Spa treatments for Mom, demo stage & activities for kids too. $5 per person, children under 14 free. To register for Auto Show call 445-0646 & to register for Mud Bog call 428-6076. Call 444-0308 or www.greatnorthernex.com for more details. • Wellies to Wishes Rubber Boot Auction at Dufferin County Museum. See ad on page 6. www.dcafs.on.ca
Sunday, June 27
• Tour de Creemore Cycling Event. 10 km family ride, 40 km paved road for any level and 100 km paved ride for experienced riders only. Bike rentals are available. This supports Trails Youth Initiatives, a
Upcoming Events Buda from 2 to 4 pm. Paintings portraying the beauty of special landscapes from Newfoundland & the Gulf Coast. • 14th Annual Stayner Heritage Day. Pancake Breakfast at Jubilee Presbyterian Church from 7:30 to 10 am; Parade at 11 am. Stylamanders, Beinn Gorn Highlanders, Classic Country Memories Band & Double-Toe Cloggers at Station Park. Silent auction, food fair, 50:50 draw, colouring contest & darci-que & Emily. Sponsored by the Stayner Heritage Society. • A Tea Party in Dorothy Shropshire’s Garden 2:30 to 5 pm in support of Creemore Log Cabin. Tickets $10 available at Curiosity House Books and Creemore Echo. Info call 466-2261.
Monday, July 5 to July 26
• Summer NIA Series at Station on the Green from 7 to 8:15 pm. Pump your heart, lubricate your joints, release tension, increase your agility & balance and discover what it feels like to play again! Ayrlie (705) 444-0550.
Thursday, July 8
• 2nd NDACT Annual Golf Tournament at Shelburne Golf Club. 18 Hole Scramble, Registration at 10 am. Mens, mixed & ladies. Buffet dinner & silent auction. $150 per golfer or $55 per person for dinner only. Call (519) 925-0661 for details. • Music in the Park at Stayner’s Station Park from 7 to 9 pm featuring Regal Jazz Band tonight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Saturday, July10
• 5th Annual Collingwood Agricultural Society’s GNE Floral Reflections Garden Tour will be held rain or shine from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Ten outstanding gardens again this year, many with water and unusual
Creemore Horticultural Society Hosts
Picnic in Mad River Park
July 10, 2010 12pm-2:30pm Enjoy an old fashioned box lunch and discover the importance of the river to the village of Creemore from local historian Helen Blackburn
Cost: $10.00/each
Tickets available at the Echo, Curiosity House and Farmers’ Market. More information phone 466-2315
Thursday, July 1 to Sunday, July 4
• Annual Festival of Endurance, Competitive Trail & Ride and Tie Competitions at New Lowell. See ad on page 10 for details.
Friday, July 2
• Gallery Crawl from 6 to 9 pm in downtown Creemore. Come see 4 of our galleries: Curiosity House, Mad&Noisy, Maplestone & Moya Boya. Light food offered at Chez Michel restaurant. See ad on page 7 for more details.
Saturday, July 3
• Creemore Vertical Challenge 25 to 50 km Run. Call Pierre Marcoux at 466-3253 for details. • Opening Reception at Mad & Noisy Gallery at 2 pm for Dave Scott & his watercolour exhibit. Show runs to July 26. • Opening Reception at Curiosity House for Jody
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features. Tickets $10 at Creemore Village Pharmacy. For advance tickets or more information, call Karen (705) 444-2895 or visit www.greatnorthernex.com. Vote for your Favourite Garden for the “People’s Choice Award”. • Mary’s Kitchen from 10 am to 4 pm at the home of Jessie Barrie in Ruskview, 758309 2nd Line Mulmur NE. Are you interested in the opportunity to cook & deliver homemade food to people in our community who need a treat to brighten their day? Join us for this non-profit community initiative to lovingly give & receive. Call 466-5169 or maryskitchen@ sympatico.ca for more details. • Creemore Horticultural Society hosts Picnic in Mad River Park from noon to 2:30 pm. Enjoy an old fashioned box lunch and discover the importance of the river to the village of Creemore from local historian Helen Blackburn. $10 each available at Creemore Echo, Curiosity House & Creemore Farmers’ Market. • Avening Beef BBQ from 5 to 7:30 pm at Avening Community Centre. Adults $12.50, kids 5 to 12 $5, under 5 free.
Tuesday, July13 & Wednesday, July 14
• New Painting Techniques in Pencil Crayon with Caroline Routh. Tuesday & Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm. $110. Call Mad & Noisy to register at 466-5555.
Saturday, July17
• 4th Annual Tractor Rally at Dunedin at 10 am. Antique tractors make a trek for the day. Call Jim Adams at (705) 466-2690 for details. • 4th Annual Roast Beef Supper at Dunedin Hall from 4:30 to 7 pm. Adults $12, children $6, preschoolers free. Proceeds to community projects.
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25 km, 875 vertical metres, do it again Summer at the library
Love to explore? Discover new and exciting places? And have your cake at the same time? If so, please join us for the kick-off party for the TD Summer Reading Program at all three branches of The Michele Clearview Public Library McKENZIE on Tuesday, June 29 at 3:30 pm. At this time, your young reader can register and pick up the TD Summer Reading Start Kit for a start on a summer season full of adventure and fun in “the Jungle.” There are many ways your student can participate in this literacy program to promote and increase reading skills. Your child can read books, complete reports and return them to the library at his/her leisure or (and) join our Jungle Crew for organized weekly programs running from Thursday, July 15 to Thursday, August 26. Our Tiger Cubs (ages 3 - 5 years) will meet at 10 am, the Junior Jaguars (ages 6 - 8 years) will meet at 1 pm, and the Orangutweens (ages 9 - 12 years) will meet at 3 pm for an educational, entertaining session of storytelling and crafts with an exotic theme. Please inquire about registration for these special craft programs by visiting the circulation desks at all three branches. For young adults (ages 13 -18 years), the “Read All About It” program kicks off on June 29 too. We are asking teens to choose a book, CD, or DVD from our three libraries and then write a short 50-word review expressing their opinion about the piece. We know that teens value judgments of other teens over words of wisdom from their elders, so we are curious to hear what they have to say about what makes a good story, a great piece of music or an amazing movie. Reviewers will receive a ticket for a chance to win a big basketful of prizes to be drawn at the end of the summer.
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(Continued from page 1) and Lee Anne Cohen, two avid runners who founded the event four years ago after becoming involved in ultra marathon running. From their home on the Mad River just southeast of Creemore, runners follow the river to Avening, cross the bridge and then head west toward the foot of the Escarpment. From there they hit the bush, zigzag in and out of several farms, follow trails and for a short while Collingwood Street until they eventually come out down in Mulmur, a good distance south and high above town (by that point you’ve realized this is no ordinary race, says Brindisi). North on the 5th Concession, they eventually turn east on 6/7 Sideroad (where lactic acid starts to threaten your ability to move your legs) and enter the forest again, scrambling through several ravines and at one point, with about five kilometres left, climbing a rope ladder straight up a rocky cliff, before finally crossing the Mad again (by this time you’re hallucinating – the rocks on the side of the trail were looking convincingly like loaves of bread when Brindisi ran) and finishing the loop. This year, Marcoux is expecting 200 runners to take part, the biggest instalment of the race yet. Many will be elite-level runners from around the province, compiling points on the Ontario Ultra Series of long-distance races. The event may even see some international entrants – as of last week, 19-year-old Kenyan runner Hilary Kiporrir was scrambling to find a visa to come to Canada for the 2010 marathon season. If he succeeds, Marcoux said the 2:19 marathoner has said he’ll run in the Creemore race. Brindisi, meanwhile, is going to take another crack at the 25-kilometre race, after taking 2009 off. “A rainy day would be a godsend,” he said. “It’s such a
Nick Brindisi, nearing the finish line in the 2008 Creemore Vertical Challenge nasty race – way harder than a marathon.” The Creemore Vertical Challenge starts at 8 am on Saturday, July 3 for both 25 km and 50 km participants. Please keep an eye out that day for weary runners. If anyone has read this and would like to try running the race, details can be found at www.ouser.org/races/cree.htm.
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Opinion EDITORIAL A Correction and an Apology The Echo made a large mistake last week, and we’d like to take this space to correct it and publicly apologize to those who were affected. In our article about Mayor Ken Ferguson and several members of his Council filing for reelection, we made reference to Ken’s wife Cheryl battling brain cancer over the past few months. This statement was completely erroneous. Cheryl in fact had surgery in March to remove a benign tumour that was pressuring her brain. It was not cancerous and she is now well into her recovery. She recently returned to work and was in full support of Ferguson’s decision to throw his hat into the ring for four more years. Our mistake was due to a combination of making a bad assumption and feeling reluctant to pry about a personal situation. The fallout has been a reminder of the importance of checking every fact that’s printed in this newspaper. Our sincerest apologies to Mayor Ferguson and his family, as well as to our readers who may have been shocked by what they read. We promise to do better next time.
Did You Feel It? The below map, courtesy of the United States Geological Survey, shows the geographical whereabouts of the hundreds of people who reported feeling Wednesday’s earthquake, which was centred 60 km north of Ottawa and measured 5.0 on the Richter Scale. We certainly felt it at the Echo office – our light fixtures were shaking and it caused us to look outside to see if there was any heavy machinery working in the vicinity. Almost immediately, the phone started ringing, with people from both town and the surrounding hills reporting that they’d also felt the earth move. Not something that happens every day, that’s for sure, and a pleasant reminder that we live in a part of the world that doesn’t have to live with the threat of bigger quakes on a regular basis.
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This photo of the 1961 Grade 6 and 7 class at the Creemore School was brought in by Jim Madill. Back row: Mrs. Arnold, Brian Crawford, Betty Ransier, Saundra Daigle, Pat Micks, Susan Pettinger, Sheila McBain, Jim Madill. Third row: Melvin Cleary, Ricky Talbot, Richard Hall, Holly Rowbotham, Rodney Nesbitt, Marilyn Dixon, Gilbert Thibert, Ricky McArthur. Second row: Terry Bellinger, Terry Royal, Jim Day, Naomi Adams, Cathy Castorphine, Rose Daigle, Paul Talbot, Bruce Gowan. Front row: Dave McMinn, Donald Winchester, Bob Royal, Larry Halliday, Alan Mitchell, Eric Weatherall, Bob Ransier, Randy McMullan. Absent: Joan Miller, Leonard Halliday, Cindy Mathews.
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Another opinion on toplessness Dear Editor, After reading Shelley Hannah’s letter in last week’s paper, I felt it necessary to respond. Why indeed, are women not allowed to go topless? After some research and questioning, I came up with these answers: Gwen Jacobs herself pointed out a good reason, without realizing so. The female breasts nourish babies, and therefore could be considered a part of the reproductive system of females. Now, most civilized people consider it proper and decent to keep their reproductive system under wraps, so to speak. Men and women are physically very different. It may be decent for guys to go topless under certain conditions, but it is never decent for a female to be topless in public. While bare chests may be the norm in some cultures, this is mostly seen in third-world countries, where people are uneducated, under-clothed, and undernourished. We also don’t know what really happens in these countries. How many women are raped as a result of their dressing habits? Which brings me to my next, and perhaps most terrifying discovery: Rape and lust go hand-in-hand. Men and women are wired differently. While women think nothing about the way they look, guys find it sexually stimulating. Men are aroused by what they see, and a naked female chest is not going to help things – unless the goal is to be mauled by men. One rapist allegedly said, “The way she was
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dressed, she was asking for it!” Before we assume that only bad guys do this, let’s look at the next fact. All men are susceptible. A perfectly rational, lawabiding male is capable of going into temporary, lustinduced insanity. It’s not something they can prevent; it’s simply the way their genetic make-up works. I like having rights, but I don’t think we should have the right to flaunt our feminine charms to the entire world. I don’t know how others feel about this, but I care about the men in my life, and I care about what they think. Why on earth should I knowingly allow them to commit a crime because of the way I dress? And that leads us to a final point: It’s not just you. One woman may trigger the lust, and another woman may very well be the victim. Sexual thoughts can stay in a man’s mind for days – and he may not even realize it. These are proven facts. Studies have been conducted to find the causes of rape. Some of these facts are taken from Causes of Rape, by Rod Van Mechelen; some are from www.therebulation.com; some are from Battle Cry for My Generation, by Ron Luce and Mike Guzzardo; and others are from my friends, male and female alike. In our society, women and men are generally viewed as equal. However, equality does not have to include equality of clothing, or lack thereof. Sincerely, Sarah White, Age 17, Stayner
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Today was our 12 noon High scorers were Lucy pot luck lunch, and, after Young and Eileen Nash Bob Veale said grace, we all tied with 268, followed tucked into a lovely lunch. by Audrey Fines 257 – The meal was mainly a and then Marg Hope and great variety of salads, etc., Jim Ferguson tied with with only a couple of “hot” 250. The low score went Sylvia dishes. But it was all very to Elsie Longson for her GALE tasty, with a nice variety of score of 23. The hidden goodies to finish up. score was 126 and, as it There were 59 of us out for cards, was not won it will be worth a tidy and Ruby Klinck read us a couple of $17 this week. cute jokes. Bob Veale then announced The Father ’s Day breakfast at that there would be no cards on the Legion was well-attended. The Thursday, July 1, as the Legion would food was good, the company was be in use for the Dominion (Canada) great, and to top it off, Marie, John Day celebrations. This also holds true and Katherine Blohm arrived with for the Bingo as there will be no bingo passengers Vera Pettigrew and on July 1. Winston Ferguson. It was lovely to Our Vice President, Ray Leighton, see Vera and Winston out, and really generally handles the 50/50 draws thoughtful of the Blohms to see that with (usually) Irene Dolson’s help. their “stagecoach” route included This Thursday, Ray was at Claude these passengers. Pardy’s funeral, so Irene, Dave Speaking of John and Marie Smith and Barb Cudmore handled Blohm, it seems that the July 1st everything A-OK. The 50/50 draws celebrations are all on track under went to Doreen McDermid, Norma their able care. Several groups are Johnston, Janice Stephens, Doris involved in managing the various Miller, Kevin Keogh, Ted Underhill, contests such as the “Notty” Junior Eleanor Elder and Roy Veinot. Farmers overseeing the Log Sawing Moon shots were played by Contest – and the list goes on and on, Mercedes Veinot, Thelma Lightheart, with the 4H Club, darci-que, Metheral Norma Johnston, Ruby Klinck, Sheep Shearing Demonstration, etc, Dave Smith, Isabelle Gubbels, Vi etc. Around 4 pm the Awards will be Matthews, Janice Stephens, Earl presented with Gertie Gowan getting a Bentley, Jim Rigney, Audrey Fines well-deserved Senior Lady of the Year and Doreen Murray. Doreen won Award, and Matthew Vorstermans the travelling prize, Dave won the the also well-deserved Male of the Sidewinders money and Jim won the Year Award. This is the same chap secondary side bet. that Ken Thornton wrote a most
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interesting “thumbnail” biography on last week. I didn’t realize that we had someone with such a strong belief in finding the funding to discover a cure for many different health problems living in our midst. We are for sure most fortunate to be able to thank and to show our appreciation to Gertie and Matthew on July 1st – and hopefully, every day. I would also like to say “Congratulations” to son Terry who, as Mantracker, has given several presentations at different Colleges and Universities and who this year was one of five people nominated for the best Lecture/Variety Act of the Year Award by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA). Just recently he was notified it will be announced at the National Conference in London that Mantracker won the COCA Award. So well done, lad, we’re proud of you and your knowledge and, yes, your gift of the gab! Last week Marj Thomson was surprised when some of her family arrived at Seniors with a birthday cake to be shared with everyone. She was also surprised to find new patio furniture when she arrived home Thursday evening. But the biggest surprise of all was when her daughter had airline tickets for Marj and her to make a whirlwind trip out to Saskatchewan to visit Ruby Briggs,
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who had been a neighbour of Marj’s for many, many years before moving west. Ruby had arrived in Canada as a war bride, the wife of J.D. Briggs. The Briggs family – Dave, Donalda and their family were close friends of Dad and Mother, so when J.D. brought a Scottish girl home as his wife, we went over to Dave Briggs’ (where they were staying) to welcome them home. I was only in Grade 1 or 2, but I will never forget the first time I saw Ruby. She was young, slim, with that cream and roses complexion that a lot of girls from the British Isles seem to have. She was wearing a plaid skirt and a white blouse, and was out all by herself petting a baby lamb. I know now that she was probably a bit overwhelmed, and probably a lot homesick. But to me she looked like a fairy princess. I guess I hadn’t ever seen anyone “dressed up” and out in a barnyard before, and I think I was sure that she was a totally different race from the rest of us. At any rate, over the years she proved to be every bit as nice inside as she looked on the outside, and she and Marj Thomson were close friends for many years. So it will be a wonderful treat for Marj and Ruby to have a chance to visit once again. I’m sure you kids couldn’t possibly have bought your Mom any kind of a gift that would have given her more pleasure than that plane ticket. Well done!
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Jim Boyd goes trans-Atlantic in a sailboat by Brad Holden Jim Boyd may live in landlocked Creemore, but his heart’s never far from the water. He was “born in a boat” in Kingston, he says, and these days he and his wife Mary spend a lot of time on their sailboat in Georgian Bay. So when the chance arose to crew a boat across the Atlantic Ocean, Jim figured the experience would be a pretty good way to ease into retirement. Jim met the owner of the boat he would help sail through a website,
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worldcruising.com, which helps people connect with boats in need of crew all over the world. The website also sponsors the annual Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, or ARC, in which, a group of boats gathers every year in either the Caribbean or the Canary Islands to make the trans-Atlantic sail together, partly racing and partly supporting each other. Jim travelled to England last year to meet the owner, and when they hit it off it was arranged he would rendezvous with the 41-foot sailboat in the British Virgin Islands in May. After arriving and stocking up, the crew of three left the BVIs for the first leg of their trip – an 1,100-mile cruise to Bermuda. That took six days, and it wasn’t long until Jim realized this was different than sailing on Georgian Bay. “There’s not much to do out there,” said Jim. “If you’re an active person like me, you really need to develop a routine.” That said, Jim and his mates were endlessly entertained by the abundant wildlife at sea, from flying fish that caused them to duck to dolphins that joined them from time to time to one particular whale that seemed to be sleeping on the surface and got out of the way in the nick of time. In Bermuda, the crew spent five days
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Dufferin Children’s
Saturday, June 26 7:00 pm
at The Dufferin County Museum
This weekend’s feature:
Mint Basil Pesto
Lamb
Lights! Camera! Action!
Tickets $20 available at the door
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restocking. Mary flew down for a visit, and Jim admits considering cutting his trip short. But he decided to stick it out for the next leg, a 1,400-mile journey to the Azores. This time, Jim brought along a couple of models to work on in his downtime, and he found his rhythm. At one point, he and his fellow sailors realized they were closer to the people in the space station than to anyone living in North America or Europe. Once in the Azores, the sailors spent five days enjoying the islands’ friendly villages and 80-cent beers. They even took in a running with the bulls. This was the end of the line for Jim, as another crew member was flying in to replace him. And while Jim is pretty sure he doesn’t need to repeat the experience any time
Jim Boyd (r) with his crewmates. soon, he’s glad to have spent a few weeks on the wide open sea.
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Creemore’s model of caring and compassion
Friday Night Gallery Crawl
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Born in the year 1930 on December 18, just in time for Christmas, Gertie Montomery made her entrance into the world in Creemore. If a competition was held for the most caring person on the Ken planet, she would be second THORNTON only to Mother Teresa. A ttending Creemore Continuation School through Grades 1 through 13, Gertie has spent most of her life in this area. Her first job was at Bishop’s Restaurant, where she spent a year waiting on tables. She followed that with a two-year stint at Hilltop Dairies. On September 13, 1951, she married Carl Gowan, a third-generation Creemorite. Together, Carl and Gertie operated 200 acres of mixed farming. On December 2, 1962, they purchased a creamery (in the building that’s now home to Mad River Pottery) from Frank Grey. During this time cream was collected from the local farmers and used to make butter. A year later, Carl attended the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, learned how to make ice cream, cheese and butter, and emerged with a diploma and a licence to sell his products. Milk was delivered to residents of Creemore on behalf of Besse’s Dairy in quart glass bottles or half gallon and three-litre containers. The price of an ice cream cone was approximately 50 cents. In 1975 the business closed and the equipment was acquired by an Alliston creamery. Young people were leaving the farm for greener pastures (pardon the pun) and both Carl and Gertie turned to driving school busses for the next 10 years. Gertie’s vehicle was a station wagon and she was required to make five trips a day. Her route was the Fourth and Fifth Lines, including Ten Hill. She smiles recalling the occasions when Alf Millsap
Gertie Gowan used to hitch a ride to his farm on the Fifth Line. Regrettably, Carl surrendered to cancer 19 years ago. A former member of St. John’s United Church under the direction of Reverend Glen Eagle Sr., Gertie taught Sunday School and sang in the choir prior to her marriage. At that time, she transferred to St. Luke’s Anglican Church where she continues to be a human dynamo. Included in her melange of duties is Past Warden of St. Luke’s, President of the ACW and Chancel Guild duties. During her youthful years Gertie found time to play in a softball league. Her team was known as the Creemore Redwings, and her favourite position was pitcher or second base. Her team mates included Sylvia Gale, Linda Cockton, Barb Montgomery, her daughters
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Susan and Trudy, and the late Dorion Parker, a former Mayor of Barrie. The team’s coach was Oliver Siddell. Gertie continues to act as secretary of the Creemore Adult Skaters, has been an avid curler and bowler, and plays a mean game of euchre. A recent highlight for Gertie was being chosen as Olympic Torchbearer for Creemore in 2009, an honour she doesn’t take lightly. That bitterly cold day in December, when a figure clad in white with a smile that would light the darkest corner slowly marched down Mill Street, allowing children to touch the torch and acknowledging everyone on the same level, is a day that Creemore will never forget. Since that event, Gertie has brought her torch to a plethora of places and functions, sharing her Olympic spirit with as many people as possible. These included the Creemore Ladies’ Bonspiel, a special learning school, and various hockey games, nursing homes and seniors’ residences. When asked for an opinion on the betterment of Creemore and its environs, Gertie suggests an affordable facility to accommodate seniors in their declining years, until they are no longer physically capable of attending their personal needs. Gertie considers herself richly blessed on her journey through life. Few people know about her acts of kindness, the thank you notes, the special treats, the phone calls to people in distress and the pans of muffins for people who need comfort. All of these gestures are part of Gertie’s normal day. Congratulations, Gertie, on the richly deserved award that you will receive on Canada Day. We who live in your shadow are fortunate to have you in our midst. Continued joy with your six children, 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and let this be notice of our sincere appreciation for being the compassionate person you are.
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154 Mill Street - Mixed Watercolours at Mad & Noisy Gallery A group show of recent works in watercolour by John Wiggins, Dave Scott and Ray Kundinger
146 Mill Street - Jennifer Woodburn at Moyaboya Joyous riots of colour reach across the canvases which capture the artists infatuation with the Canadian landscape.
142 Mill Street - “Oh Canada” at Maplestone Gallery A celebration of Canadian mosaic art . A group show featuring the works of 17 Canadian Artists
134 Mill Street - Jody Buda/Bowle-Evans at Curiosity House Paintings portraying the beauty of special landscapes such as Newfoundland and the sadness that has befallen the cod fishery, our forests and the Gulf Coast.
An Apres Art menu is available after 9pm at Chez Michel - reservations 466-3331
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Braves split in Midland
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Marilyn Knutson was one of many Creemore residents who took advantage of pharmacist Stan Freedman’s wealth of knowledge at the Creemore Village Pharmacy’s Diabetes Information Day on Wednesday.
by Fred Mills Creemore travelled to Midland last Saturday for a two-day tournament. The first game against Ivy went Creemore’s way with a 5-4 win. Matt Baldry pitched five innings, allowing four runs on five hits and striking out four batters. Brad Grieveson picked up the win in relief, throwing two innings, allowing one hit and fanning four hitters. The Braves had seven hits, with Matt Baldry contributing a pair and singles coming from Tom Gateman, Jeff Akitt, Garnett Walker, Rob Perkins and Steve Westbrooke. The Braves played New Lowell on Sunday. Todd Gowan took the loss, going one-and-a-third innings while allowing five runs on two hits. Brad Grieveson took over for four-and-twothirds innings, allowing two runs on
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Brad Grieveson four hits and striking out seven batters. Creemore was held to Curtis Barrett’s lone hit. Final score: New Lowell 7, Braves 0. On Saturday, June 26, the Braves will play host to the Midland Indians at Gowan Park, beginning at 2 pm. Creemore then heads to Barrie on Sunday for a game against Ivy at Metals Stadium, starting at 3 pm. The Braves continue on the road in Orangeville on Monday, playing the Juniors at 7 pm.
Happy Canada Day! I wish you all a safe and fun-filled Canada Day
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Strawberry Festival
This Saturday, June 26 Market hours 8:30-12:30 Celebrating the popular strawberry in all its splendid forms FRESH, PIES, TARTS, SQUARES, JAMS AND MORE Strawberry shortcakes from the Creemore Tree Committee See Cut & Dried Flower Farm for the last time this season
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Curlers raise money for G&M Hospital by Craig Simpson The Creemore Curling Club held its fifth annual Charity Golf Tournament last Saturday at Duntroon Highlands Golf Club and raised $6,400 for the General & Marine Hospital. Karen Redpath, the G&M’s Manager of Surgical Services, thanked the group for their gift, which will be used to purchase a blanket warmer for the operating rooms. In addition to the 75 people participating in the golf tournament and silent auction, the total was bolstered by the club, which gave back 50 per cent of all the green fees. Organizing the event were (at near right, back row): Paul Crevier, Anne Emerton, Norm Sampson of Duntroon Highlands, Karen Crevier and Paul Ruppel; (front row): Bob and Joan McLeod.
Foul wind. All across Ontario, rural communities and their elected officials are learning that Industrial wind turbines are not green, are not efficient, and are not economical. And that the legislation behind the wind turbines, Ontario’s Green Energy Act, removes all planning power from our local councils. Turbines will push electricity costs sky high while lowering land values in every community in which they are located. They will chase visitors, weekenders and residents away, hurt local businesses and cause serious health issues for nearby neighbours. Industrial wind turbines simply ruin communities. To get involved locally, email us at clearviewwait@gmail.com To learn more regionally, visit windconcerns.com.
Did you over contribute on your Tax Free Savings Account? You can contribute a maximum of $5,000 per year to a Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA). You can withdraw the money at any time without penalty. You must wait until the next year if you want to put the money back into the TFSA. If you contribute $4,000, then withdraw $2,000 (remaining account balance $2,000) the maximum you can put back into the TFSA, without penalty is $1,000 for a total annual contribution of $5,000 with an account balance $3,000. Total contributions cannot exceed $5,000 per year or there will be a penalty.
If you have over contributed, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO AVOID PENALTIES by completing Schedule A – EXCESS TFSA AMOUNTS (RC243-SCH-A-E) and submitting by June 30, 2010. Please contact my Collingwood Office 705-445-6762 or Alliston office 705-435-1809 for additional information or a copy of the form.
Also visit www.helenaguergis.com or www.cra.gc.ca/tfsa At Your Service
Hon. Helena Guergis P.c., M.P., MBA
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Clearview Township Notices
You’ll get a warm welcome and cold beer.
TOURS • TASTINGS • BOUTIQUE 139 Mill Street, Creemore ON. 1-800-267-2240
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on 7 July 2010, at the Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, P.O. Box 200, Stayner, Ontario L0M 1S0.
At Creemore Springs we take pride in introducing folks to the great taste of our beer and showing them how we make it. So the next time you’re near the town of Creemore, drop by the brewery, the hospitality is on us.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner. Description of Lands:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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Food Services
1/24/08 9:24:44 AM
ansfield Ski Club has an opportunity for qualified companies/individuals to provide food and beverage services as a contract caterer at our fully equipped private alpine ski club located one hour northwest of Toronto. Service is required up to seven days per week during the operating season (mid-December to early April) servicing 1,200 people per day on weekends and an average of 300 visitors during weekdays. The caterer will also provide services for special events and weddings and other events during the off-season. The caterer must be experienced in high volume food production and be familiar with new food technologies and government regulations. We are conducting this Request for Proposal to establish a list of interested caterers. Contact Fay Smith, General Manager at (705) 435-3838 ext. 221 or fsmith@mansfieldskiclub.com for additional information. Intention to submit a proposal should be forwarded by July 15, 2010, to:
Mansfield Ski Club P.O. Box 75 Mansfield, Ontario L0N 1M0
CANADA DAY WASTE, BLUE BOX & ORGANICS COLLECTION NOTICE Due to Canada Day on Thursday, July 1 all collections will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. See 2010 Calendar for more information.
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES HOURS All County Waste Management Facilities will be
County of Simcoe Customer Service Centre (705) 735-6901 1 (800) 263-3199 info@simcoe.ca | simcoe.ca
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE
Simcoe County Roads No. 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 21 and 56 within the boundaries of the Townships of Clearview, Essa, Springwater, and Adjala-Tosorontio. Pesticide: Registration No.: Under:
2, 4-D Amine (2, 4-D) 9547 Pest Control Products Act (Canada)
Pesticide:
Vantage (glyphosate
Registration No.:
26172
Spraying will commence on June 11, 2010 weather permitting, and ending July 31, 2010
simcoe.ca CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Roll No. 43 29 010 003 43511 0000, 8253 Highway 26, PIN 58240-0415(LT) Part Lot 32 Concession 3 Nottawasaga Part 21 51R30069; Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-04- Minimum Tender Amount: $4,600.16 Roll No. 43 29 010 003 43512 0000, 8247 Highway 26, PIN 58240-0417(LT) Part Lot 32 Concession 3 Nottawasaga Part 23 51R30069; S/T Execution 93-00297, if enforceable Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-05 - Minimum Tender Amount: $4,491.87 Roll No. 43 29 010 003 43533 0000 PIN 58240-0072(LT) Part Lot 31 Concession 3 Nottawasaga Part 118, R619; Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-06 - Minimum Tender Amount: $6,576.55
Roll No. 43 29 010 005 00917 0000 2119 Conc 5 Notta N Nottawasaga, PIN 58243-0112(LT) Part Lot 34 Concession 5 Nottawasaga as in RO1090840, (secondly); Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-10 - Minimum Tender Amount: $6,744.60 Roll No. 43 29 010 005 00919 0000 6770 33/34 SD RD Notta Nottawasaga, PIN 58243-0114(LT) Part Lot 34 Concession 5 Nottawasaga as in RO1090840, (firstly); Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-11 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,580.23 Roll No. 43 29 010 005 68700 0000 1952 Conc 6 Notta N Nottawasaga, PIN 58246-0047(LT) N1/2 Lot 32 Concession 7 Nottawasaga; S/T executions 95-00103 and 97-01583 if enforceable; Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-12 - CANCELLED Roll No. 43 29 010 012 04132 0000 PIN 58252-0071(LT) Part S1/2 Lot 37 Concession 11 Nottawasaga Part 32, R708; Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-17 - Minimum Tender Amount: $6,192.04
Roll No. 43 29 040 002 04407 0000 16 Oakdale Dr New Lowell, PIN 582140092(LT) Parcel Plan-1 Sec M138; Block D Plan M138 Sunnidale; Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-23 - Minimum Tender Amount: $17,419.10 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.
The COUNTY OF SIMCOE intends to control NOXIOUS WEEDS under the exception that affect Public Works along the following rural roads:
Registration No.: Under:
Roll No. 43 29 010 002 04943 0000 Part of PIN 58238-0030(R) Part Lot 26 Concession 1 Nottawasaga Designated as Part 20 Plan R744 Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe Subject to easement in favour of Bell Canada as set out in Inst. Nos. RO148675 & RO1462492 Being Part of the PIN File 08-03 - Minimum Tender Amount: $5,046.74
Roll No. 43 29 010 012 04137 0000 PIN 58252-0076(LT) Part S1/2 Lot 37 Concession 11 Nottawasaga Part 37, R708; Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-18 - Minimum Tender Amount: $6,079.38
CLOSED Thursday, July 1st
Milestone (Aminopyralid) 28517 Pest Control Products Act (Canada)
Roll No. 43 29 010 002 04911 0000 PIN 58238-0027(LT) Part Lot 26 Concession 1 Nottawasaga Parts 11 & 14, R744 S/T RO148675 Township of Clearview County of Simcoe File 08-01- Minimum Tender Amount: $4,113.52
Roll No. 43 29 010 003 43551 0000 PIN 58240-0137(LT) Part Lot 31 Concession 3 Nottawasaga Part 136, R620; Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe File 08-07 - Minimum Tender Amount: $5,474.39
County of Simcoe Waste County of Simcoe Waste Management Info Management Information
Pesticide:
Roll No. 43 29 010 002 04927 0000 PIN 58238-0037(R) Part Lot 26 Concession 1 Nottawasaga Designated as Part 27 on Plan R-744 Township of Clearview County of Simcoe File 07-06 - Minimum Tender Amount: $5,008.86
For further information contact Brent Price, 0XQLFLSDO /DZ (QIRUFHPHQW 2I¿FHU DW 705-726-9300 ext. 1079 or 1-866-893-9300
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Note: HST may be payable by successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet available contact: Mrs. Lynn Williams, Tax Collector The Corporation of the Township of Clearview 217 Gideon Street, P.O. Box 200 Stayner, Ontario L0M 1S0 705-428-6230 Ext. 227 www.clearview.ca
Clearview Township, Box 200, 217 Gideon St. Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 705-428-6230 • www.clearview.ca
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Mad River Golf Club 705-428-3673
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Summer Activities Summer Dance Day Camps
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
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Register on July 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th or 15th and receive a 10% discount! Register on August 9th, 10th, 12th, 15th, 17th or 19th and receive a 5% discount! Regular price at registration sessions on September 7th and 9th. ALL registration sessions take place between 5:30pm and 7:00pm
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Flexible Drop- Off and Pick- Up Times Classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Highland, Baton, Acrobatics, Fitness, Arts and Crafts. Outdoor Activities, Movies, Varied & Excellent Guest Instructors & More!
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Tennis & Fitness Camp 2010
An instructional tennis and fitness programme for players between the ages of 10 &16 (DOB July 1994 to July 2000 - beginner to intermediate skill levels)
Session One (July 6/8/12/14/19/21) 9 am to 10:30 am Session Two (Aug 9/11/16/18/23/25) 9 am to 10:30 am Registration Table in the Creemore Market on June 26 from 9-11 am. Contact: Lawrence Bell 705-466-5350 lawrencebell@bell.net $75 per session. 12 players max per session
Summer Yoga at the Station
Yoga for Chronic Yoga for Every Body Low Back Pain* Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00–10:15 am Tuesdays 4:30–5:45 PM July 6, 13, 20, Aug. 10, 17, 24 June 29 – July 22 & Aug 10 – Sept 2 $80 for 6 classes , $15 drop in All levels welcome 8 weeks $110, 4 weeks $55, $15 drop in * Not recommended for those with herniated discs
Taught by Barbara Tudhope Certified Viniyoga Therapist for info contact 466 5816 or barbara.tudhope@me.com
• Service Directory • Accountant Ramona A. Greer CGA Certified General Accountant 28 Elizabeth Street East Creemore, Ontario
(705) 466-2171 Member of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario
Computer Repairs
Alternative Energy
GRAVITY SUN POWER solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed
Master Painter
(705) 466-5572
Professional Grooming for all breeds 31 Caroline St. E East entrance OPEN Mon-Fri Call for appointments
(705) 466-3746
Home Management Husker House • 466-2759
Landscape Construction
Going on vacation? We will check on your home & garden and care for your pets.
Paul Briggs
Susan’s Grooming Salon
Jeff Williams • 466-5741
Home and Property Management & Gardening Services
Painter
Animal Animal Care Care
Country Roads Landscape & Construction
Complete Lawn Maintenance Landscape Construction Decks, Fences, Outbuilding
Call Doug or Lorna
Dan Vroom • Horning’s Mills
References available.
519.925.1117
Plumber
Plumber
PLUMBER
Jason Gardner Qualified service for all your plumbing needs
Call for your free estimate
Over 25 Years Experience
Tel: (705) 466-3519
Sprinklers
Services
428-4608
877-H2O-LAWN 426-5296
Safety’s & Fuel Injection
218 Main Street, Stayner Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343
Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator
(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured
Towing
Drywall • Painting Carpentry • Tile Work Masonry • Roofing
Make one call - we do it all Over 30 years experience
Neil I McAvoy 705.466.3804
Lawyer
Lawn Care Country Landscape
General Practise of Law
Services Maintenance Pruning • Bedwork and more
(705) 423-9969
Rentals
Servicing Creemore and surrounding area
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution John L. Ferris Megan L. Celhoffer
www.ferrislaw.ca 190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888
Roofing
ABSOLUTE Roofing
Guaranteed Work • Free Estimates
7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131 Welding
705- 715- 1745 • 705- 428- 9971
Tree Removal
TOWING
Kells Service Centre
Residential • Commercial Design Sales • Service Installation Landscape Lighting
Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!
General Contracting Renovations & Repairs
Valley Auto & Tech
PLUMBING
For all your towing and recovery needs!
Serving Georgian Bay since 1988 Celebrating 20 years in business!
Contractor
T. NASH
Towing at its best!
DON’T BE A HOSER EH... IRRIGATE
Auto Mechanic
phone 466-3334 • fax 466-5166
80 High Street, Collingwood (705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404
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
705-466-2149
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Call 466-9906 to find out more.
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celebrations
help wanted
thank you
death notice
When I am in Canada, I feel this is what the world should be like. A quote from Jane Fonda. Mylar And Loreta’s Restaurant, Singhampton (705) 445-1247.
Now hiring experienced line cooks full & part-time hours. Apply in person at Old Mill House Pub or call (705) 466-5244.
71st Coe Duffin Reunion on Sunday, June 27 at 2 pm. Supper at 5:30 pm at Marie Kidd’s residence, 998140 R.R.1 Lisle Ontario, Mulmur Tosorontio Town Line.
Line cooks, prep staff and servers needed at Mylar and Loreta’s Restaurant in Singhampton (705) 445-1247.
Burnfield and Orma Wines wish to thank our family for the 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration held June 5, 2010 at the New Lowell Legion. We wish also to thank everyone who came from near and far, sent flowers and cards. What a wonderful party. We were just so thrilled. Thanks for the memories.
A lexander , A l e n a R e i c h l. Alena passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2010 with family by her side at Bethell House Hospice in Inglewood after a long struggle with heart problems. Beloved wife and partner of Carl Alexander, and very best friend to Dana and Thompson, Lisa and Liam. Born in Prague in 1944, Alena’s family fled communism and landed at Pier 21 in Halifax, January 1952. Alena taught elementary school in Etobicoke and retired in 1999 as Vice-Principal. Predeceased by her brother Henry (1978), father Jaroslav (Jerry, 1979) and mother Jindra (Jean, May 5t, 2010). A celebration of Alena and Jean’s lives will be held at the Georgian Manor Resort (10 Vacation Inn Drive, off Hwy 26 in Collingwood) on Sunday June 27, 2010. Arrive at 11:30 am, celebration starting at noon with lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army, Bruce Trail Conservancy, Hospice Georgian Triangle, Bethell House Hospice Caledon, or a charity of your choice.
Heaven’s Rehearsal and Jubilee. 60 Wedding Anniversary for Marshall and Dorothy Baker on Thursday, July 1 at 6:48 pm at the New Life Church. Verbal congratulations & your presence will be your gift to us. An opportunity will be given to donate to 2 charities. For more information call (705) 428-5693. th
yard sales Plant Sale every weekend from 9 am to 5 pm including iris, daylilies and various perennials. Produce as available.During week by app’t only. 11450 Cty Rd. 10, 3 mi south of Sunnidale Corners or 3 mi north of New Lowell. Call Marg at 428-0659. .
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Fresh picked Strawberries now available at Giffen’s Country Market, Glen Huron. (705) 466-3080. Tu b u l a t o r H ay B aler 4 o r 5 ft bales. Excellent condition. $2,000. Also 5 4 ft. high 150 ft. long bags for sale. Call 466-2295.
concert tickets for sale 2 Tickets to Warped Tour 2010 in Toronto on Friday, July 9. Paid $60 each, asking $40 each. Call 466-2182.
property for sale Vacant land for sale, 8.7 acres, 2610 74 Sydenham Trail W., near Duntroon, View of Georgian Bay, privacy, dead end road,4well treed,2 driveway, 5 8 drilled well. (705) 445-6095, www. 8 5 2 4 7 viewofgeorgianbay.com
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wanted 4 6 Vendors Wanted for Mansfield 7 6 Farmers’ Market, new location D&H 7 Centre,9(Airport Rd., south of Garden Mansfield) Saturdays from 8 am to72 pm, 5 from July 3. $20 per space. Contact Matt 6 435-6133 or Matt 8 at (905) 2 or 3 Stan5 at (705) 936-3762 or perfectbalance@live.ca. 9 1 8 3 Nurse with over 20 years of nursing experience; including long term care to hospital experience seeking private duty nursing care. Call (705) 466-5986.
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Occasional help wanted weeding grape vines as needed. Mature applicants only, flexible hours. Call Berny (705) 424-0384. Part-time position available for a mature person as a RETAIL BUYER in our store. The successful applicant must be able to order and promote a variety of retail products, meet with sales representatives as well as serve customers who require specialty orders. Design abilities, basic computer skills and outstanding people skills are definite assets required for this position. Please send your resume/application letter to CVP Limited, 171 Mill St., Box 1385 Creemore L0M 1G0. Salvation Army Hope Acres is looking for a Casual Relief cook with their Food Handlers’ Course Certficate or are willing to take course. 14 hours on weekends, plus holidays and vacations. Retired persons are welcome. If interested, please email your resume to rob_hardy@can.salvationarmy.org.
for rent Big ROOM for rent in Glencairn. Separate bathroom and bar area with fridge and family room. Laundry on site $450 a month. Call Steve at 4245207 or 790-1530. Rooms for rent. Furnished. $100 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, high speed internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call (705) 466-9968. Retail / Office Space. 1200 sq. ft. located on Airport Rd. between the villages of Creemore and Avening. The showroom has large windows that span the front of the building. Propane heat and hydro are not included in rent. Minimum 1 year lease, first and last month’s rent required at $1000 per month. Please call (705) 466-2149.
Thank you so much to the friends and family who joined me in making my 60th birthday celebration such a memorable evening. A special thank you to Jim and Dawn McPherson for hosting this gathering at their beautiful home. Dawn, you have such a generous spirit! To Jackie Durnford and Laura Wark, for organizing the evening and for all the love and energy that went into planning this, I love you guys! To everyone, especially the uninitiated, who tackled a Tai Chi set on wet grass, Bravo! Perhaps “strike mosquito on left arm” should be the 109th move. Dennis Campbell, I so appreciate that you spent the evening capturing memories for me with your trusty Canon, and Chris Jenkins and Liz Eakins thanks for remembering the blinking lights! Bruce Ley, as always, thank you so much for the gift of music. Candice Bist, your beautiful words were a blessing – you know me so well. To Mathew Walton, much loved son and wonderful friend, I don’t have the words to fully express what is in my heart, but thank you so much just for being you. Where words leave off, music begins... “And I think to myself, what a wonderful world! Oh, yeah.” Laura Walton It has been a month since the passing of our dear son, Christian, and with the support and understanding of family and friends we are able to deal with it day by day. We wish to thank the wonderful people of Creemore for their outpouring of sympathy and kind words of comfort. We owe a special debit of gratitude to Sabrina Depuis and Peter Reycraft for taking charge that first week and for organizing, together with Sherri, Lyn, Jordan and Leah, a lovely Celebration of Life for Christian. Thank you for your donations to the Autism Society where they will go towards research and help others better deal with this debilitating condition. Christina and Henry Affolter
Thornton, Edna passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Thornton. Loving mother of Ian (Moreen) Thornton, Suzanne (Peter) Joyce and Nancy Thornton. Cherished grandmother of Ethan & Adam. Edna is predeceased by her brothers Fred & Albert Mathers; survived by her sister Louise Ruston. Friends will be received at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 11 am until the time of Funeral Service at noon. Reception to follow at the Avening Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society or Salvation Army Hope Acres would be appreciated. Friends may visit Edna’s on-line Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com
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A special thank you to all the businesses and individuals who made cash donations or donated items to the silent auction and/or prize table to help make this event a huge success. We sincerely apologize to anyone we have missed and to you we are truly thankful. Duntroon Highlands Golf Course Side Door Gallery Wood by Whit - Steve Whitley Creemore Meat Market Hamilton Brothers Marcel Weel – Weel Do It McKee Tire Bank Café & Banking After Hours Mylar & Loreta’s Waste Management The Old Mill House Creemore Clock Shop Lockhart Auto Mart Cut & Dried Flower Farms Strandz Log Cabin Committee Foodland Kells Service Centre Pizza Perfect 100 Mile Store Curiosity House Books Marci Lipman
Scotiabank Paintworks Paul Crevier Carpentry Ltd Shirley Goudreau Jim & Rita Madill Marie Stephenson David Carin Peter Crew Bill Courtney Dr. G. Likrish Tom Caswell Creemore Springs Brewery ReMax Creemore Hills Realty Darpak Inc. Sovereign Restaurant Bryan Davies Photography Stayner Timbrmart Creemore Echo Cardboard Castles Stayner Rental Rent-a-Youth Nottawasaga Daylilies
Chez Michel Giffens Country Market With Our Hands Affairs Bakery and Café Mad River Pottery IDA Pharmacy Collingwood Fuels Creemore Home Hardware Maplestone Gallery Victorian Values Weedman National Bank Collingwood Toyota Peter Lomath Orie Johnston Paul & Gayle Millsap John Ferris Randy & Rose Lipskie Ernie & Marg Purkis Gertrude Freethy Bud Caswell Don & Lynn Lockhart
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday July 1, 2010 at the Creemore Legion & Arena
FIREWORKS AT 9:30pm 11am- 1pm m Brunch at the Legion 1:00pm Skateboard Demo 1:30pm Soccer Tournament 2:00pm Weapons display • Model Trains
Harold Crawford Bike Parade
Meet at the Mad River Park at 3:30pm
CANADA DAY SIDEWALK CELEBRATION
Strolling Magicians & Clowns Cub Car Races • Street Hockey Hot Dogs • Free Lemonade Log Sawing Contest
2:30pm Dunk Tank 3:00pm Legion lounge & patio open DJ Music Begins 4:00pm Citizen of the Year Award 5:00pm Cake Cutting
ALL DAY - DOWNTOWN CREEMORE thanks to the following businesses for their ad sponsorship
PIZZA Perfect
Wings & Good Things
Entertainment until 9pm at the Creemore Legion
Dr. Hawthorne Lemon Lily
Aesthetics & Skin Therapy
Split Enz