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The Creemore

Echo

Friday, July 8, 2011 Vol. 11 No. 27

Inside the ECHO

A Protest in Paint

A Pastoral Evening

Artists and lawn signs against Quarry.

News and views in and around Creemore

CREEMORE CANADA DAY

Hospital fundraiser promises moonlit fun.

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SHOWDOWN IN STAYNER Anti-wind groups plan major rally preceding Fairview Wind Farm Open House Wednesday

by Brad Holden Wpd Canada, the company that plans to build eight 500-foot-tall wind turbines in the vicinity of County Road 91 and Fairgrounds Road, will hold a Public Open House at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 13 at the Stayner Community Centre.

Opposition groups Clearview WAIT and Preserve Clearview, who not only oppose industrial wind installations in general but also agree with Clearview Council that wpd’s recent announcement of a new site plan should require the company to start its application process all

over again, are planning to arrive at the meeting in style, and encourage anyone and everyone who has any concerns about the potential project to join them between 3:30 and 4 pm at Clearview Nursery (8257 County Road 91). From there, the plan is for everyone to travel together, by any means people choose – by car, by tractor, even by plane.

According to Preserve Clearview member Chuck Magwood, the gathering will be quite the show.

Clearview Nursery owner and recreational pilot Kevin Elwood, whose private runway points directly toward one of the proposed turbine sites, will be joined in the air by several patrons of the Collingwood Airport, which has officially registered its concerns about the effect the turbines will have on its future operations.

(See “Rally” on page 3)

photo Bryan Davies

SENIORS OF THE YEAR The Creemore Legion continued its tradition of

photos Bryan Davies

O CANADA Canada Day in Creemore was a busy affair, with the

annual Harold Crawford Memorial Kid’s Parade, a great street hockey tournament, a bunch of Legion events, and a bang-up fireworks show, courtesy of Jeff Clarmo and Northstar Fireworks. For more pictures of the festivities, see page 7 or visit www.creemore.com.

honouring Creemore’s “Senior Citizen of the Year” and “Senior Volunteer Citizen of the Year” during its Canada Day celebrations. From left to right are Clearview Councillor Thom Paterson, Simcoe Grey MP Kellie Leitch, “Senior Citizen of the Year” Dorothy Shropshire, “Senior Volunteer Citizen of the Year” John Harper, Legion president Norm Nordstrom and Clearview Mayor Ken Ferguson. Dorothy was a teacher in our community for more than 20 years, and since her retirement has been active in all kinds of volunteer endeavours, including the Avening Women’s Institute. John, on the other hand, is the former owner of Creemore’s hardware store, a former volunteer fire captain, a former member of the Creemore Lions where he served as treasurer for 25 years, the man responsible for the village’s Canada Day fireworks up until 1994, and the designer, builder and “puller” of Santa’s sleigh in the annual Christmas Parade.

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Community Calendar

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

This Weekend Saturday, July 9

• Please join Miriam at Curiosity House Books for story time. 10:30 to 11:15 am. Children from 18 months to 6 years of age will have the opportunity to listen to captivating stories, share the love of reading and complete an activity.

• LUCID, a showing of paintings and glass by Tanya Zaryski, continues at the Mad and Noisy Gallery, at 154 Mill St. in Creemore. For more information contact the gallery at 705-466-5555 or info@ madandnoisy.com.

• Stayner Heritage Society presents their 15th Annual Heritage Day including the 1st Stayner Heritage

Car Show at Station Park, Stayner. Parade at 11 am, concert in the park at noon featuring The Beinn Gorm Highlanders & the Ballagh Bunch. Draws and prizes at 3:30 pm. Food, beverages, “pie in the park”, popcorn & candy floss. Display and information booths; Silent Auction; 50-50 Draw. Fun for the kids: Colouring Contest, darci-que & emily face painting, balloon animals, buttons, games etc.

• Everyone is invited to come to the Annual Avening Beef BBQ. Roast beef, baked potato, coleslaw, buns and delicious homemade pie served from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Avening Hall. Adults $12.50, kids 5 to 12 $5, under 5 free.

• KICX Video Dance Party at the GNE Fair Grounds from 9 pm to 1 am. $10 advance, $15 at door.

Tickets available at Stayner Town and Country, Stayner Dairy Queen, Wasaga Flowers, Investors Group, Collingwood or call 705-444-2992.

Sunday, July 10

• ‘Have Your Say’ at Singhampton Community Hall from 2 to 4 pm. Open kitchen-table style dialogues at this open community forum happening at all communities in Grey Highlands.

Sunday, July 10

• Church Services are on page 5.

Upcoming Events Sunday, July 10

• SOLA gourmet store hosts an olive oil tasting and seminar, from 2–4 pm. Robert Anagnostopoulos, premium olive oil importer and owner of Ralo Inc. guides you through the world of olive oil. Taste premium quality single estate olive oils from the most recent harvest in Greece. SOLA is located in Creemore at the corner of Mill and Francis St. (705) 466-3469 or reveland@sympatico.ca

Monday, July 11

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

Monday, July 11 to Saturday, July 16

• Theatre Collingwood presents the joyful comedy Separate Beds. Two couples celebrating wedding anniversaries on a Caribbean cruise navigate through their relationships. Expect non-stop laughter as you set sail on this heartfelt mid-life journey. July 11 to 16 at 8 pm with matinees on July 12 & 14 at 2 pm.

Contact 705-445-2200 or (866) 382-2200 or www. theatrecollingwood.com.

Tuesday, July 12

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

• Creemore Minor Hockey is holding a final registration from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at 15 Jardine Crescent in Creemore. For info call Steve at 705466-5578. Late Fees will apply after July 12.

Wednesday, July 13

• WAIT hosts a rally starting at 3:30 pm at Clearview Nursery on County Road 91 and ending at the Stayner Community Centre prior to the first official public open house for wpd.

• Wpd Canada Public Open House to discuss wind turbines on Hwy 91 at Stayner Community Centre.

Thursday, July 14

• Music in the Park with Classic Country Memories playing from 7 to 9 pm at Station Park in Stayner.

Bring a lawn chair & come out to enjoy some live music.

Saturday, July 16

• Creemore Farmers’ Market Health and Wellness Day: a showcase of alternative medical practitioners, displays, and demonstrations from all areas of the health field inside the Station on the Green.

• Creemore Children’s Festival. Children’s marketplace, free activities, workshops, demonstrations, live entertainment and surprises all day. Concert featuring The Monkey Bunch. Tickets $10 each by calling 705466-9998. For info or to get involved 705-466-9998 or info@creemorechildrensfestival.com.

• 5th Annual Tractor Rally leaving the Dunedin Park at 10 am. Antique tractors make a trek for the day.

Call Jim Adam at 705-466-2690 for details.

• The New Lowell Knights’ 3rd Annual Ladies Day at the New Lowell Recreational Park. Last year they raised $1400 which was donated to “The Fight Against Women’s Cancer” walk. Baseball game at 1 pm between the Creemore Braves and New Lowell Knights. After the game a BBQ, 50/50 draws, and lots of great prizes. Don’t forget to wear your pink. More info you can contact Dale Lightheart at dalelightheart@ gmail.com or (705) 730-2851.

• 4th Annual Roast Beef Dinner at Dunedin Hall from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Come out and enjoy a delicious meal. If you would prefer to purchase tickets in advance contact 705-466-2181 or (705) 466-3071

• 50th Anniversary for Roger and Wilma Zeggil at 8 pm at the Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Rd. N. Please no gifts.

Thursday, July 21

• Music in the Park with Southern Comfort playing from 7 to 9 pm at Station Park in Stayner. Bring a lawn chair & come out to enjoy some live music.

Saturday, July 23

• Honeywood Annual Beef BBQ starting at 3 pm at Honeywood Arena. Music, farm & road equipment display & fire and safety demonstration start at 3 pm. Dinner from 5 to 8 pm. $15 Adults, $5 children 12 and under, 5 and under free. Draws at 8 pm.

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Monday, July 25

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

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Rally planned before Fairview Wind open house

(Continued from page 1) Flying at 500 feet to represent the height of the turbines, the planes will apparently be joined by eight hot air balloons, each one hovering at the same altitude over one of the proposed turbine locations.

The intention of the rally, according to a Clearview WAIT press release, is to “demonstrate that we are a unified community committed to protecting our rights and preserving our landscapes; to make our voice heard on a Provincial level in opposition to the proposed wind turbine development; to highlight the lack of democracy in the process, as

allowed by the Green Energy Act; and to make wpd accountable for its new proposal without the PR spin it has been using widely in the media.”

Aside from their opposition to the turbines, both opposition groups are upset by wording in the press release that accompanied wpd’s announcement of a new site plan, which said that “although regulations specify that accessory structures need not be considered, wpd has found a way to alleviate these concerns and accommodate these structures. The solution was achieved with the complete cooperation of the participating landowner families, as

they too approved of changes to ease neighbors concerns.”

Magwood and his fellow Preserve Clearview members (Michael Dickinson, Michael Freund, Chris Hoffmann, Kevin Elwood and Doug Caldwell, all neighbours of the original turbine sites) maintain that their strategy of building accessory buildings as close to the edge of their properties as they could to trigger the 500-metre setback regulations of the Green Energy Act did work, and that on top of that, moving four of the turbines to the other side of County Road 91 did nothing to alleviate anyone’s concerns.

“We clearly had established ourselves

as noise receptors; the fact is that we made it too much of a risk for them to go ahead with the original sites,” said Magwood. “We won a battle, but we have not won the war.”

The night before the Open House, Clearview WAIT will also present two screenings of the award-winning documentary “Windfall” at the Stayner Community Centre, at 7 and 9 pm. The film tells the story of an agricultural community in upstate New York that became the site of an industrial wind farm. The screenings will be preceded by talks by Wind Concerns Ontario president John LaForet.

Protesting with paint and canvas

photos MK Lynde

Last weekend’s “Paint-in” protesting the Melancthon Highland Quarry proposal attracted about 200 people, including 35 artists (such as Sandi Wong, Martha Bull and Peter Adams above).

Artists spent the day painting areas around the proposed quarry site, as well as views of the Pine River Valley, which lies directly to the east.

The finished paintings will be auctioned off to help the growing

“Stop the Quarry” campaign, which is active on Facebook and encouraging people to submit their comments on the Highland proposal to the Ministry of Natural Resources by the deadline of July 11.

To do so, you can visit www.ebr.gov. on.ca and type the Registry Number 011-2864 into the search bar. The Highland proposal is registered under the “Nova Scotia Company.” Once on the page, click on “submit comment.”

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Opinion EDITORIAL

Public Protest

Welcome to our protest years, Creemore. Beyond one rowdy public meeting on the Alliance file that featured Tim Armour blowing the Scottish Warpipes, it’s tough to remember a time when so many local people have been up in arms and standing up for what they believe.

The Melancthon “Mega Quarry,” as its detractors have named it, has so far prompted a mass walk from Toronto to the proposed site and a “Paint-In,” organized last weekend by concerned local artists. There are also “Stop the Quarry” signs cropping up all over the place, from north of here to Shelburne in the south.

On Fairgrounds Road and other places around Creemore and Stayner, they’re joined on the roadsides

by Clearview WAIT’s anti-turbine signs. And that cause is about to blow up into public protest as well, with people expected to gather next Wednesday near the proposed turbine sites to march together to the wind farm developer’s public open house. And by the sounds of it, even more spectacular things will be going on in the sky.

Public protest seems to be the new way to get things done... it worked for Site 41 opponents, and now these other groups are taking up the baton.

It remains to be seen how successful these new movements will be, but in the meantime, we’re sure living in interesting times.

LETTER

Canada Day kudos Letter to the Editor: Canada Day has come and gone, and I would be remiss by not offering congratulations on a job well done. I never cease to be amazed by what a community-minded town Creemore is. One has but to observe all the competing teams relating to hockey, baseball, skating, etcetera to appreciate the effort that accompany these undertakings.

Special thanks to Norm Nordstrom for his capabilities in organizing such a formidable celebration, and to the volunteers and unsung heroes who assisted him as well.

Those of us who stand on the sidelines and enjoy such things as the fireworks display and the bicycle parade offer a vote of thanks for such tireless effort displayed for the satisfaction of others.

Great job, people, and continued success.

Ken Thornton, Creemore Dear Editor: We just wanted to say thank you to all those involved in making July 1st a fun-filled day and evening.

We were amazed that there were 16 teams in the ball hockey tournament arranged by Shawn Hughson.

We enjoyed watching and playing.

And as always we enjoyed the spectacular fireworks display, organized by our neighbour Jeff Clarmo.

The Stamp family, Creemore

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THE WAY WE WERE

Here’s a fantastic photo of Maple Valley in 1926, brought in by Doreen Rowbotham. Her mother was living in the stone house (now home to Kit Cooper and Mary Ann Tupling) and working for her uncle A.W. Taylor, who owned the house, when Doreen’s father-to-be came by on a road work crew. The road in the foreground, now County Road 124, has been built up considerably, making it difficult to realize there was actually a small valley there.

LETTERs

A divided community with limited benefit

Dear Editor: As you drive west from Stayner you now see the beautiful hills of the Niagara Escarpment. The view is unobstructed and magnificent. If a few property owners are successful in erecting wind turbine towers on their various properties, that view and many, many more will be gone forever. So too will the harmony that has defined our community in the past.

What will be accomplished by the proposed erection of wind turbine towers in the heart of Clearview? The owners of the land will be paid well by wpd. A handful of turbines will not have a positive impact on the economy of Ontario, the well being of Clearview or its citizens, or the ecology of the province. Sure, the owners will benefit financially, but for everyone else in our great Township the price will be high for this short-sighted and selfish decision. Already we have neighbours pitted against each other, working furiously to protect their homes, their lands, and in many instances their businesses. Investing in legal representation, erecting signs, writing articles, attending rallys and town hall meetings... all to stop this horrific blight on our land. Recently our freedom of speech was undermined by a group of unknown people, destroying signs created by anti-turbine groups thereby denying them their opportunity to express their views in an open and transparent way. This is only the beginning... we are in for a fight that will last for years if these enormous towers are erected.

If we compare and contrast these various issues, we see a very small group of people receiving a monetary benefit for their individual enjoyment while the rest of the Township loses the value of their property, their sense of belonging, possibly their livelihood, and to a real extent their joy in living in such a beautiful setting.

Reduced to its most simple elements this is a situation where almost everyone suffers so that only a handful of people may receive some money. This doesn't seem like a fair bargain for Clearview Township.

Editor Brad Holden

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Manager Georgi Denison

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On July 13th there will be a public hearing... everyone who lives in this Township should attend this meeting.

It is time that the people who want to benefit from this turbine battle stand up in front of the Township and explain why they think they should undermine an entire community in exchange for money in their pockets.

I hope to see you at the hearing – I don't expect the property owners who intend to erect these huge towers will show up.

R. L. Armstrong, Fairgrounds Road

What’s wrong with Feed In Tarrif program?

Letter to the Editor: I read with frustration and concern, the reply from Jim Wilson that he intends to cancel the Feed In Tariffs program. This is a program that allows people to have a say in and some financial independence from the big business control of our energy production.

This program encourages people to develop their own forms of energy production with great benefits to all.

Whether it is a small (old fashioned style farm) windmill, or a solar panel on a roof or a small generator on the farm pond, it allows people to save and even make some money from the energy on their land. It reduces the need for nuclear and coal-fired generators and has the potential to eliminate highvoltage transmission lines.

From an environmental and financial perspective this FIT program makes great sense. Other countries have embraced it – for instance, the Conservative government in Germany.

Why does Jim Wilson (or his party) want us to be hostages of the big businesses?

Glen Eagle, Creemore

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Creemore Big Heart Seniors Seniors

any rate, the reports all said There were 52 out for the wedding was gorgeous, cards today, and we enjoyed and I was sorry to have a joke from Barb Pilon. I missed it. then thanked everyone At Seniors, I am assuming for the lovely bouquet that Barb Cudmore wrote of flowers and the kind down the information and inquiries while I was in Irma Flack turned it into Sylvia hospital.

GALE a very interesting and The 50/50 draws were humorous Seniors News won by Ruby Klinck, article for the Echo. Poor Irma – she Lillian Hiltz, Audrey Tidd, Marg is just too, too talented and competent Ferguson, Eileen Giffen, Ray Broad for her own good, as everyone relies and Janice Stephens. on the fact that, “Irma will know how Moon Shots were played by Dave to do that!” But thank goodness she Smith (2), Wayne Brownridge does know, and just quietly steps (his very first successful try!), in and handles things. We are also Jim Murray, Irene Dolson, May fortunate to have the Echo willing to Johnston, Earl Bentley, Russ Miller, accommodate the “Dominion from Jim Ferguson, Warren Gale, Marg sea to shining sea” Dominion Day Hope, Norma Johnston, Pat Broad instead of insisting on the new verson. and Barb Cudmore. Barb won the $5 Thanks, Brad! travelling prize and Dave scooped the Warren and I are also fortunate in Sidewinder’s side-bet money. having the family and neighbours that H i g h S c o r e r s w e r e Wa y n e we do. Neither one of us was able to Brownridge (Viva la moonshot!) 288, pick berries, but Jerry, Cynthia and Marg Falls 272, Barb Pilon 270 and Shaylyn picked a couple of extra Tom Sharpe 267. Low was Dave (the quarts and presented us with them – guy with two moonshots!) with 98. and the fresh berries were a real treat.

Recently, I spent a week in the Then the day the kids left to go west, G&M Hospital. What a lovely time I was feeling really low and in came to get something that cut down on my Ellen Whitley for a short visit – and already “iffy” breathing processes! with another quart of berries. Psychic, You see, daughter Sharon, grandgirl that gal! Then a day or so later Shannon and great grandkids Ashlyn Maurice Weatherall appeared with and Calum were arriving for a visit a bowl of mine that he was returning from Alberta, and we were all slated to and it was full of fresh berries. Then go to my great niece’s wedding down a few days later, sister Pat and niece

by Alliston. So – you have all heard Shawn Murphy dropped in with some about the “best laid plans of mice and muffins, a loaf of homemade bread, men,” and whoever wrote that sure and some berries. When you can’t knew what he was talking about! At

Local Church Directory

Sunday, July 10 Creemore United Join us at Pastoral Charge St. Luke’s Anglican Church 22 Caroline St. W. 466-2206 Avening Sunday School & Worship at 9 am, For a joyful service of worship New Lowell United at 10:15 am join us each Sunday at 11 am & St. John’s in Creemore at 11:30 am & Messy Church at 4:30 pm (July 3 One Service at St. John’s 10:15 am) on the last Sunday of each month.

All are welcome 466-2200 St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church 1 Caroline Street West Worship & Sunday School at 10 am.

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Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin Communion Service at 10 am with Rev. Jim McVeigh A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.

Everyone is welcome.

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

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12 Wellington Street West For info call (705) 466-6232 All are welcome The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 am 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn For more info call (705) 466-3435

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“do” for yourself, this is priceless!

Our thanks to Helena Hayward for mentioning the Senior’s bus trip to Rama in the Angus News. We had a nice turnout for our recent trip, and the folks from Angus really helped our passenger count.

Our granddaughter, 18-year-old Nevada Rowe (Laurie and Bryce’s daughter), was recently honoured by being invited to be “Clerk of the Course” for the 106th annual running of the Millerville Races in Alberta.

This means she gets gussied up in red serge with a black helmet, etc., and rides her horse at the head of the parade of all the race horses that are participating in this longrunning (very long-running by Alberta standards) historic event. As Nevada was recovering from a broken leg (her second), there was some question if she would be able to do this – but the cast came off in time.

We were up at the Legion on July 1st, and the Ladies had a great breakfast, complete with a fresh fruit cup. Very nice, gals.

Recently I was talking to a gal from Barrie who had a car she was going to scrap. Her mechanic in Barrie advised her to call Mid West Metals in a little town called Creemore, as they were paying the best price for scrap metal.

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This business is, I believe, owned by Don and Joan Gordon, and it is really nice to have a business from a small town like Creemore being recognized and recommended in a place the size of Barrie. Way to go, guys!

When she discovered that I lived in Avening, Traudi Fawcett asked me to say “Hi” to Marg (McEachern) Rainbird for her. Seems these gals are long time friends, and get together for coffee every so often. I met Traudi when she was in the hospital visiting Edna Fee, who was my roommate.

Traudi and I traded crossword puzzles back and forth, and between us we managed to conquer them all. She is a lovely lady and, as her friend slept a lot, we got to chatting and I really enjoyed her visits.

By the way – I know for sure there was a mail strike on when I didn’t receive a cheery little note from Gertie Gowan when I was in hospital.

I don’t know how she keeps track, but somehow, whenever one is in hospital, before long you receive a little ray of sunshine in the mail from her. She possibly never knows what a nice touch that is – but it certainly touches on when they receive it. And I’ll bet there are many, many folks around town who will have had occasion to agree with me.

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Friday, July 8, 2011

A party under the stars for the G&M

by Brad Holden One of this area’s true property gems will be the setting of the “signature event” of this year’s G&M Hospital Foundation’s 2011 campaign event.

Timed to coincide with August’s harvest moon, the event will see 200 people travel up the one-kilometre laneway of Chuck Magwood’s 4-Wheel Farm on the 6th Line, passing numerous fields and ponds along the way, to arrive at a pastoral setting that must be seen to be believed.

At the top of a vineyard-covered slope that provides a majestic view north toward the Niagara Escarpment, guests will mingle at the outset of the evening in Magwood’s picturesque apple orchard, before enjoying a family style dinner on the second floor of the property’s century barn. After a live auction, guests will return outdoors where they will enjoy a fireworks show under the Harvest moon.

For Magwood, as well as event organizer and Creemore resident Jill Stevenson, the reason for holding the fundraiser is clear.

“We want people in this area to realize that Collingwood is their hospital,” said

Stevenson. “Even seasonal or weekend residents – if they have a heart attack, where are they going?”

Magwood, whose parents started weekending here in 1953 and who bought his own place, which he’s since turned into a full-functioning organic farm and vineyard, in 1993, pointed out that members of his extended family had visited the G&M five times in the last year and a half, and his parents, who ended up retiring here, received many hours of care there.

“There are some deep pockets around here, and when you ask, they say they give to Sick Kids, or Mount Sinai,” said Stevenson. “But when you’re up here, G&M is your first stop.”

The Hospital Foundation, which is responsible for all capital purchases at the hospital, is about to embark on its biggest fundraising drive ever, and Stevenson and Magwood hope this event will kick it off in style.

“We do a lot for the G&M, but we can do more,” said Magwood.

“Under the Harvest Moon” will take place on Saturday, August 13. Tickets are $200 per person. To purchase, call (705) 444-8644.

“Under the Harvest Moon” organizer Jill Stevenson enjoys the view from the balcony of Chuck Magwood’s barn. The Magwood property has wonderful views in all directions.

Hello. I’m Sandy Mirrless.

Mirrless I am a Pharmacy Pharm Technician at the Collingwood G&M Hospital and have been for just over 3 years. I enjoy living and working in the community of Collingwood – I consider this town to be the perfect place to raise a family. How great is it to be able to get involved in sports and recreation so nearby and in our own natural surroundings.

My husband and I live locally with our three daughters.

Two of our girls were born here at the Collingwood G&M Hospital. It is a meaningful place for all of us for this reason.

Supporting the G&M Hospital is meaningful to me as my career is here and can relate to some of the strains that people here deal with in order to provide the best patient care possible. Staying on budget while accommodating a growing aging population is top of mind for us currently. I enjoy the people here and support their efforts.

At the G&M we’ve got lots of challenges ahead but remember -

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RED AND WHITE AND FUN ALL OVER We can’t possibly portray all of the activities going on during Canada Day in the small space we have here, but

here is a smattering of the fun. Kudos to every involved in making the day such a great one.

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Friday, July 8, 2011

New Lowell News

School. A special thank you from the community to all of the staff and volunteers that make New Lowell P.S. a special learning environment for the children of the community.

The Creemore Pastoral United church Charge will have one service for the next two weeks at St. John’s in Creemore. The worship is at 10:15 a.m. Please note this change of time for St.John’s congregation.

The New Lowell Brownies and Guides have come to a close for another year. A huge thank you to all the leaders, especially Tammy Samuels who led the Guides through their first year and along with Mrs.Parsons kept the Brownie Troop organized and ready to go in the fall. If you have any questions about Brownies, Guides or Sparks please call Tammy at 705424 5252. If there is enough interest in Sparks, which is the youngest age group for guiding, then a group can be established.

Don’t forget the first Farmers’ Market starts on Thursday, July 8, from 6 to 9 pm at the Recreation Park in New Lowell and will continue on into August. Come and buy homegrown or homebaked items.

Please watch out for the children this summer. They are enjoying summer and don’t always obey the safety rules.

If you have any news for this column please contact Sandra at 705-424-6497 or sandra.bednarek@sympatico.ca.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, July 8, 2011

Four Braves at All Star Game

HOCKEY DAY IN CREEMORE Last Friday’s Canada Day Street Hockey Tournament featured 16 teams battling on three rinks on Elizabeth Street.

The “A” champions (above) were The Showdown Team, captained by Rob Sheffer. The “B”champions (below) were the Creemore Home Hardware team.

Both trophies were presented by tournament organizer Shawn Hughson and representatives of the Old Mill House Pub: Carol Sperandeo (above) and Steve Sperandeo (below).

Creemore travelled to Bolton to take on the Bolton “B” Braves on Wednesday night. Brad Grieveson took to the mound and delivered a stellar performance, allowing just four hits while striking out 10 batters. On offence, the Braves had eight hits but had trouble with timely hitting. Steve Westbrooke led the way with three hits and singles went to Robert Kingham, Brad Soules, Chris Greer, Tom Gateman and Dan Gowan. Creemore left town with a 2-1 win.

Next On Deck: Creemore plays Clearview at home on Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 pm. The Braves host New Lowell on July 13 at 6:30 pm (This is a make-up game for a rain out) The NDBL All Star game is Sunday, July 10 in Lisle. This year fans will be treated to two exciting games, as the junior game has returned for the first time since 1999. It will be played at 1 p.m, followed by the senior game at 4 pm at the Ross Houston Memorial Park.

The Cambridge Cubs juniors of the Central Ontario Baseball Association will provide the competition to the North Dufferin Stars in the junior game. The Barrie Red Sox, Bolton Braves, Midland Twins, New Lowell Knights and Richmond Hill Phoenix make up the five-team North Dufferin junior division.

Players selected to represent the junior all-star team include Corey Halbert, Mike Neely, Brett Robinson, Adam Vollick from Barrie; Adam Hendy, Luke Ratcliffe, Cody

Renzetti, Josh Svensson from Bolton; Connor Dorion, Mike Kazienko, Alex MacDonald, Craig Speers from Midland; Tristan Cabral, Will Coulson, Jesse Hubbert, Trevor Martin from New Lowell; and Chris Andrews, Johnathon Berriault, Matt Carter, Lincoln Mak from Richmond Hill.

The senior game will get underway around 4 p.m. with the classic East versus West match-up. Last year the West won with the East winning the previous two games in 2008 and 2009.

The East players are Ian Milne, Ian Rettie, Stephen Vallee from Aurora; Paul Cardarelli, Brett Chater, John Hutchinson, Mike Wallace from Bolton ‘A’; Jon Bloomfield, Michael Gemmiti, Ryan Regent from Bolton ‘B’; Liam Bryant, Tim Coburn, Jason Seeler from Midland; Brett Barwick, Kevin Buck, Nathan Drury from Orangeville; Kris Allary, Patrick Townes, Wes Van Luven, Andy Warden from Orillia.

The West team will include Adam Finlay, Kevin Khan, T.J. Parker from Angus; Cory Line, Jerry O’Hara, Cory Ramirez from Clearview; Tom Gateman, Chris Greer, Brad Grieveson, Rob Perkins from Creemore; Brett Elliott, Norm Love, John McNabb, Dave Reid from Ivy; Travis Hall, Terry Horan, Kyle Szydlik from Lisle; and Brad Caldwell, Tyler Linger, Brad Pendleton from Mansfield.

The host Lisle Astros will run a licensed beer garden and food booth on the grounds for the day.

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Echo Classifieds Hockey

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Creemore Minor Hockey is holding a final registration on Tuesday, July 12 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at 15 Jardine Crescent in Creemore. For information call Steve at 705-466-5578. Late Fees will apply after July 12.

BOOKKEEPER needed (two-three days/week starting Oct. 03/11) Provide bookkeeping and general office assistance using NewViews, Ceridian and MS Office programs. Marketing services environment experience an asset. Send resume in confidence to: fran@api-adpeople.com.

WANTED: Creemore Minor Hockey is looking for Coaches and Executive Members. If you are interested in coaching contact Josh Symon at 705-424-9547. Executive positions available: President, Secretary, Gatekeeper, Referee in Chief and Canteen Coordinator. Call 705-466-9959. Deadline – August 20, 2011.

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thank you To Dunedin and surrounding community – a gracious thank you for cards, flowers, food inquiries and rides during my recovery. Our area is known for beautiful scenery year round. A community is not only the landscape but the caring citizens. Marion Abbey Thanks to everyone who made last Sunday’s en Plein Air ‘Paint In’ a huge success -- the artists who painted the landscape threatened by the proposed mega quarry, the many volunteers, and Dillman Sanitation, Dundalk Bakery and Rawhide Adventures. A special thanks to Carl Cosack for his great bus tours of our precious Hills of Headwaters.

Thank you to all those who contributed in any way to the Singhampton Ball Tournament and the Creemore Ball Hockey Tournament in support of Jacob Kenwell. Also for the many phone calls, cards, financial support and special prayers for Jacob. He is making small improvements every day.

Please continue to pray for Jacob and may God Bless you all. Jesse, Dianne, Josie & Jacob Thank you to everyone for the kind support and generous donations. I feel very privileged to have been given this amazing opportunity. I look forward to my 2 week long excursion beginning July 27th. Special thanks go out to everyone who assisted me in selling tickets, the local businesses for helping to advertise the draw, those at the Farmers’ Market for allowing me to sell tickets on-site, my parents and sisters for their extra effort in ticket sales and organization and everyone at the Dunedin Knox Presbyterian Church for their continued support throughout the fundraiser. – Lindsay Ventzke

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I would like to thank all of the volunteers, players, fans, refs, and pub patrons who helped raise just under $2000 for Jacob Kenwell. When I first told Carol Sperandeo that I wanted her and I to host a street hockey tournament she immediately went into action. Creemore is fortunate to have someone so enthusiastic and generous.

When we decided that we would use this event to raise money for Jacob Kenwell Carol worked very hard to find everything we needed to make it happen. Carol and her husband Steve contributed a portion of their food and beverage intake to Jacob. Thank you to the Old Mill House Pub staff who worked a very long hot day for us to enjoy it. Thank you Gary Kramer for being our first volunteer and the last one to leave. Thank you Shane Cloutier who sounded awesome and played for free because of Jacob. Thank you Jay Naismith for a beautiful trophy. Thank you Payton Hughson for looking after the raffles, the registration table, and your posters and artwork. Thank you Jason Gardner for the hay and helping round up the guys to move it. Special Thanks to : Krisi Hughson, Gage Hill, Hayden Hughson, Riley Kramers, Jesse Kenwell, John Millsap, Jim McMaster, Pete Redpath, Jakob Lawson, Thomas Reddick, Chris Nuttley, Sparky Duits, Sherry and Lynette. Thank you also to all of those who provided prizes and contributions: Timo Vartija, SNHL, Creemore Springs Brewery, Creemore Remax, Mad River Golf, Jug City, Thirs “T’s” cycle, Hill’n’Dale Landscape, Ice River springs, Giffen’s Country Market, Just Push Play Arcade, BJ’s Portable Toilets, Creemore Home Hardware and Hamilton Brother’s. Shawn Hughson, Sunday Night Hockey League

Wow – what a Canada Day! The organizers would like to thank all of the individuals, including Legion members that made this event possible.

A huge thanks also goes out to The Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Clearview Station 4 Firefighters for the food; Rent a Youth, Shawn Houston and The Old Mill House Pub for their efforts with the Hockey Tournaments; Mr. Leimgardt, Avening WI, Gerry Blackburn, Creemore Horticultural Society and the tractor guys for their displays; darci, Xmily, Steve Baker and Steve Conner for providing the entertainment and Dan MacDonald for helping get it “on stage”. This day could not have happened without the financial aid of Heritage Canada, Clearview Township, Creemore Springs, Alliance Heritage Village Inc., Ralph MacDonald Construction and Aggregates, Midwest Metals, Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society, Stephens Fuels and Noble Septic. To Jeff Clarmo from North Star – thanks for giving us so much bang for our buck. Thanks also to those who pitched into the “Boot Drive” – the Notty Junior Farmers and Firefighters collected $1528.80 to help out with the costs of our wonderful celebrations. To anyone we have missed know that your contribution, though not mentioned here, is deeply appreciated. We look forward to doing it all again next year with the cooperation of the entire community.

Norm Nordstrom

celebration 50 th Anniversary for Roger and Wilma Zeggil on Saturday, July 16 at 8 pm at the Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Rd. N. Please no gifts.

The families of Alex Hargrave and Peggy Novak are happy to announce their marriage, July 1, 2011. The wedding took place in Riverside Park on the Mad River in Websterville.

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JIM MILLER ESTATE, 128 Birch St. Collingwood LG Quantity of mechanics, carpenter & handyman tools; air & power tools; MOTORCYCLES; E bike, Honda DX 500, new moped ; 8’X5’ enclosed utility trailer; lumber; ladders; 2 Handicap Scooters; new riding lawnmower w/ snow blade; new 14 hp snow blower; all kinds of saws, drills; compressor; pressure washer; Shop Vac etc. FuRNISHINGS; china & glass; HANDICAP STAIR LIFT; APPLIANCE; garden & hand tools, etc.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, July 8, 2011

Wind Turbines.

The Greedies say YES. The rest of us say NO! Industrial Wind Turbines do not belong on prime agricultural land.

Hello Turbines?

Goodbye farming!

Goodbye land values!

Goodbye tourism!

Goodbye to a community that we know and love.

The wind turbine companies recently stated that they have reached an agreement with concerned neighbours on the original proposal. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The Turbine development has simply been moved north and now threatens many more homes.

Only one family has bought in. Their farm equipment is for sale and the agricultural feed mill has been torn down.

The rest of us have lost our right to fight for our land, our business and our home. But we’ll not go down quietly.

What can you do?

First. Join with the hundreds of Clearview families who oppose the turbines, and the growing number of families who display the WAIT warning signs on their properties, to send a message to the township, the media and the McGuinty government?

Second. Come to the Stayner Community Center on July 12th to see the award winning film, “Windfall” about a small town caught in the center of a looming industrial wind farm. There John LaForet, the president of Wind Concerns Ontario, a coalition of over 80 community groups across Ontario, will discuss the impacts on our prime agricultural and

recreational lands. Film showings at 7:00 and 9:00 pm, free admission.

Third. Join your neighbours the next day for a peaceful protest along Highway 91 from the Clearview Nursery where we will travel in our trucks, our tractors or by foot to the Stayner Community Center. There we will meet the German wind turbine developer WPD who are hosting an open house on their project with no opportunity for the community to speak out on the damage of turbines on our community. We will be heard!

Please join us on the 12th and the 13th to show you care!

To help preserve our rural environment please contact us: PO Box 2091, Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 clearviewwait@gmail.com

The Clearview coalition is concerned with the health, environmental and economic impact of industrial wind turbines on our prime agricultural and recreational land.