The Creemore
Echo
Friday, July 29, 2011 Vol. 11 No. 30
News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the ECHO
New Curator
Provincial Silver Medallists
Mad & Noisy Gallery makes new hire.
Beeton team features Creemore players.
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AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS The Tin Roof Global Explorer Camp took over Station on the Green this week,
with kids spending each day learning about and playing the games of a different part of the world. The highlight of Wednesday, when we took this picture, was going to be an afternoon Skype chat with the Trinidad family of councillor Chris-Beth Carey (above right). Tin Roof founder (and Creemore resident) John Millar (bottom left) is eager to let people know that another week of Explorer Camp is scheduled at the Station for the week of August 15 to 19. For more information, call 705-812-1319 or visit www.tinroofglobal.com. For a look at other summer camps happening in Creemore, see page 5.
Echo Briefs Contest Winner
darci-que called this week to inform us that she’s been selected as a top-15 winner in Home Hardware’s Hometown Stories contest, which means the company will film a television commercial in Creemore this September. The contest called for personal stories regarding your local Home Hardware store. Darci’s story told of a time that her basement was flooding and Creemore Home Hardware owner Brian Doran first met her at the store on a statutory holiday and later came to her house to fix her sump pump personally. The company will film commercials of the 15 best stories and the best eight of those will be picked to be aired nationally.
by Brad Holden After several complaints and ad hoc decisions regarding high development charges resulting from the Township’s 2009 Development Charges Act, Clearview Council voted Monday night to hold a public meeting regarding several proposed amendments. The amendments would include the following: 100 per cent reductions for buildings constructed by non-profit organizations that serve a community function; 100 per cent reductions for buildings or additions for medical centres; 20 per cent reductions for buildings constructed for industrial or commercial use that have a significant community benefit; 20 per cent reductions for buildings with a wastewater pre-treatment facility; 10 per cent reductions for buildings with green roofs or grey-water recycling; and 5 percent reductions for buildings that (See “Public” on page 3)
Centurion Returning to Clearview Township
Centurion Canada race director Dan Mainguy returned to Clearview Council Monday night and was granted road closures for the second annual Centurion cycling event, scheduled to take place from September 16 to 18, 2011. Like last year, the 100-mile version of this year’s ride will travel down Mill Street, across Elizabeth Street and up Collingwood Street on the Sunday. The event also includes a 50-mile ride on Sunday and a 25-mile ride on Saturday. New this year will be a Kids’ Ride at the Blue Mountain village on Saturday morning and a timed Hill Climb event on Scenic Caves Road on Friday night. For more information, see www.centurioncycling.com/canada.
GREEN THUMB Creemore Horticultural Society member Linda Kelly was the big winner at last Saturday’s annual Hort Show, winning “Most Outstanding Exhibit” for this flower arrangement. For more pictures of the show, including the “celebrity” flower arranging demonstration, see page 7. Serving Mulmur & The Creemore Hills for 35 years
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Community Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908
This Weekend Friday, July 29 to Monday, August 1
• Nottawasaga Daylilies is holding an Open Garden from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Come and see the many blooming plants! For directions, See ad on page 3.
Saturday, July 30
• Eat Local: a collaboration with the Creemore 100 Mile Store to celebrate local foods. Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast, a local food author, nutritional information and samples throughout the market. Learn more about the food you put on your table,
how it’s grown and how it is served. • Stacey Fokas, author of Freshalicious will be at Creemore Farmers’ Market from 9:30 to 11:30 am and at Curiosity House Books from 2 to 3 pm. A delicious dairy-free cookbook – a cookbook like no other. Call 705-466-3400 for more details. • Gallery Show continues. Flight Patterns, featuring Jim Harkness & Caroline Routh 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. Show runs to August 7.
Sunday, July 31
• Church Services are on page 5. • 50th Wedding Anniversary of Leslie and Lorraine Sheffer, Open House at Stayner Brethren in Christ Church from 2 to 4 pm. Please no gifts. Donations to SBC World Hunger Fund appreciated.
Monday, August 1
• Civic Holiday. Creemore Echo will be closed.
Upcoming Events Wednesday, August 3
• Milk and Honey at 7 pm at Station on the Green. Speakers Johnny Miller, dairy farmer, and Meredith Cowan, beekeeper/Meredith’s Ginger Syrup, will discuss value-added on farm production, niche markets and navigating start-up obstacles. Refreshments and cash bar. Call 705466-3514 for more information.
Wednesday, August 3 to Sunday, August 7
• 61 st Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship takes place in Shelburne. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Shelburne. Tickets by phone at 519-925-8620 or for more information visit www.shelburnefiddlecontest. on.ca or contact Caroline Mach (705) 435-1881 or email carolinemach@hotmail.com.
Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 7
• 38 th Annual Alliston Potato Festival. www. allistonpotatofestival.com for details.
Thursday, August 4
• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at the Essa Township Recreation Centre at the Angus Arena from 2 to 6:30 pm. They are looking for 97 units. Call 888 2 DONATE to book your appointment. • 22nd Mariposa Charity Figure Skating Gala, featuring local skaters Hannah Whitley & Elliott Graham, at Barrie Molson Centre at 7 pm. Adults $35, Children under 12 & seniors $20. www. mariposagala.info. • Music in the Park with Eh Train playing jazz from 7 to 9 pm at Station Park in Stayner. Bring a lawn chair & come out to enjoy some live music.
Friday, August 5
• Creemore Inspired Friday Night Gallery Crawl from 6 to 9 pm. Drop in to Mad & Noisy Gallery, Moyaboya, Maplestone Gallery and Curiosity House for new exhibitions. A unique ‘apres-art’ menu will be featured at Chez Michel after 8 pm. Call 705-466-3331 for reservations.
Saturday, August 6
• Terry Keenleyside, author of Roaming the Big Land: Flavours of Canada will be at Creemore Farmers’ Market from 9:30 to 11:30 am and at Curiosity House Books from 2 to 4 pm. This book is part travel, focusing on food across Canada coast to coast. Call 705-466-3400 for more details. • Bernardin Canning Demonstration at the Creemore Farmers’ Market, 10:00. Reserved spaces still available; see Jean at market or call 466-3591. Do you have the best jam or pickles? Enter the Creemore Farmers’ Market Best Jams& Pickles Contest .Pick up registration forms at market from Jean or Caitlin Brownfield. •The Clearview Community Policing Committee (CCPC) will be hosting a Car Wash and BBQ Fundraiser from noon to 4 pm in the Stayner Foodland parking lot. All monies raised goes to the CCPC. For more information, find us on facebook or go to our website at www.freewebs. com/clearviewcommunitypolicingcommittee.
Sunday, August 7
• Simcoe County Carriage Driving for the Disabled is celebrating 25 years with an Open
House at Thorah Farm, 7783 5 th Line Essa. RSVP to equinetouch@live.com or Sue 705424-0627.
Wednesdays, August 10 & Tuesday, August 16
• Creemore Skating Club Registration at the Creemore Arena from 6:30 to 8 pm. Early Bird Fees will apply. A third and final registration will be held on Wednesday, September 14 at the Creemore Arena from 6:30 to 8 pm, regular fees will apply. After that, regular fees plus a $50 late fee will apply. There is also an adult session on Saturday mornings. For more information, please call Dan at 705-428-6781.
Thursday, August 11
• Music in the Park with Ladies’ Night Out playing country from 7 to 9 pm at Station Park in Stayner. Bring a lawn chair & come out to enjoy some live music.
Saturday, August 13
• Dine & Dance at New Lowell Legion. Hawaiian Luau. Music by the Marsh & Koch Band. Bar opens at 4 pm. Dinner at 6 pm. Adults only $12.50 each. Tickets now available at the bar or from Legion Executive Members. Call 705-424-1621.
Monday, August 15
• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 5:30 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.
Thursday, August 18
• Music in the Park with Back Pocket playing classic rock from 7 to 9 pm at Station Park in Stayner. Bring a lawn chair & come out to enjoy some live music.
Friday, August 19
• Marie is hosting her Annual Fundraising Party for the Creemore Curling Club from 6:30 pm. Come to the Madriviere’s Sugar Shack, 829051 Mulmur Nottawasaga Townline, Glencairn. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $20 per person. Phone Marie at 705-466-2216 or Karen 705-428-2616 for more details and tickets.
Thursday, August 25
• Music in the Park with Tommy Gilham & The Chill Billys playing country from 7 to 9 pm at Station Park in Stayner. Bring a lawn chair & come out to enjoy some live music.
Saturday, November 5
• Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary are having their Winter Tea, Craft and Bake Sale from 9 am to 4 pm. For Craft Table rentals call 705-466-2330 or 705-466-2432.
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Public meeting for DC changes (Continued from page 1) capture rainwater and reuse it. Other reductions would go to buildings that create jobs and commercial/industrial buildings with large floor areas devoted to storage or indoor sporting fields. All deductions would be at the discretion of Council. According to Township treasurer Edward Henley, these are “amendments that could have been made in 2009,” however, the staff report that Councillors received Monday night did point out that, because Clearview has not received near as much growth as was anticipated at the time the act was passed, these amendments “will reduce the amount of DCs collected and shift the cost of providing the growth portion of infrastructure to the general property tax base. In doing so it will reduce a potential barrier of entry for some new residential, commercial, or industrial growth and may result in increasing the general property tax base.”
That quote was enough to make Councillor Thom Paterson vote against holding the public meeting and moving forward with the amendments, primarily because he has been pushing for some time for the Township to engage in a new DC background study and ultimately produce a new DC Act, given the new growth outlook. Normally, DC Acts are required to be redone every five years. “We need to look at both our current and future financial system, and decide where the revenue is really going to come from,” said Paterson. However, both Henley and Mayor Ken Ferguson said that Council should wait for a resolution of the Places to Grow Act’s Amendment 1, currently being reviewed by the Province’s Independent Facilitator, before starting the DC Act renewal process. There is also no money in this year’s budget for that work. With that, everyone but Paterson voted to approve the public meeting, which will be held on Monday, September 12.
$4,500 so far in Station 50/50 by Doug Mills I am delighted to see so many of our friends and neighbours using the Station. Last weekend saw the Creemore Horticultural Society’s Flower Show and the week before, some of the Creemore Children’s Festival events were held in the Hort Park. The Farmers’ Market was doing a brisk trade despite the heat. Hearty congratulations to all entrants and ribbon winners at the Hort Flower Show and to Laurie Copeland, Corey Finkelstein and their amazing team, for their vision and execution of the inaugural Creemore Children’s Festival. I am also pleased to report that the BIG GREEN$ Lottery tickets have been selling well. Over the past three weeks, we have collected $4,500 from Lottery sales and we are most grateful
Congratulations Warrant Officer Brianna McLellan
for everyone’s support… and best of all is that lucky ticket winners will get 50% of these 50/50 sales. The first Early Bird Draw is July 31, so if you don’t have a ticket yet, you can purchase one, or more, at the Farmer’s Market, Curiosity House, 100 Mile Store and the Creemore Echo. The Lottery proceeds to the Station will help pay for the new roof and solar panels, from which revenue will help defray operating costs and keeps rental rates affordable. You have already seen the new solar panels on the Station roof installed by Gravity Sun Power, and with the recent spate of sunny weather, the generation of electricity to the local grid is pulsing. Keep having a happy and safe summer Creemore, and see you at the Station!
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NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES
OPEN GARDEN
Our garden is at peak bloom!
Sandra Lackie, Jackie Durnford and Tasha Stewart of the 100 Mile Store are ready to challenge you to eat local.
Local Food Challenge is back by Tasha Stewart The Creemore 100 Mile Store’s Local Food Challenge is back. Now in its third year, the Local Food Challenge is a week of events celebrating local food, beginning with a Pancake Breakfast kickoff on Saturday, July 30 at both the Creemore and Collingwood Farmers’ Markets from 8:30 am to 12 pm. At the pancake breakfast, market-goers will have an opportunity to savour some local flavours, learn about the importance of local food, and pick up their challenge scorecards. Proceeds from the pancake breakfasts go towards supporting local food initiatives, and this year will also be donated to both the Georgian Bay Food Alliance and Creemore’s Teddy Bears Picnic Children’s Centre Kitchen. In order to qualify to win great prizes (supplied by local producers and processors), participants must have their scorecards stamped at least twice by one (or more) of the Local Food Challenge participating businesses listed on the scorecard. These businesses have committed to featuring deliciously local menu items or products and will stamp scorecards upon purchase. Besides getting their scorecards stamped, participants are also asked to eat local food each day and record it on their scorecards. They are also encouraged to explore local food in fun and interesting ways, like planting a vegetable garden or hosting a local-food potluck. Participants hand in their completed score cards on Saturday, August 6 at the Creemore Farmers’ Market, or at any of the participating businesses in Collingwood for a chance to win great prizes. As well as the challenge, several other events are planned throughout the week. On Wednesday, August 3 beginning at 7 pm at the Station on the Green,
the 100 Mile Store, in partnership with Clearview Township, will host Milk and Honey, an annual business networking event geared towards the agricultural community. This event will feature keynote speakers John Miller, the Creemore dairy farmer who plans to open his own dairy, and Meredith Cowan, a Meaford-based beekeeper and owner of Meredith’s Ginger Elixer. They will discuss value added on farm production, niche markets and navigating start-up obstacles. Local drinks will also be available at a cashbar and all-local hors d’oeuvres will be served. On Friday, August 5, beginning at 7:30 pm at the home of MP Kellie Leitch in Glen Huron, forager Alexis Burnett will be giving a presentation on foraging for wild food. There will be limited seating, so people are advised to reserve early by calling (705) 4663514. Two events will occur to complement the challenge as well. On Saturday, July 30, the Curiosity House bookstore will host Stacey Fokas, the author of Freshalicous, a dairy-free cookbook, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Farmers’ Market and from 2 to 3 pm at the bookstore. And on Saturday, August 6, the Farmers’ Market will be the scene of a Bernardin canning and preserving demonstration. Throughout the week, the 100 Mile Store will also be holding a recipe contest featuring Meredith’s Ginger Elixirs (lemon or lime) and Ginger Syrup. Recipes can include but are not limited to: cocktails, smoothies, desserts, main courses and appetizers. For more information please visit the ‘2011 Local Food Challenge’ Facebook page or e-mail the 100 Mile Store at info@100milestore.ca.
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No more billboards
Reading of wind support a breath of fresh air
Dear Editor: It appears that yet another large billboard is being constructed in Clearview Township; this one on Airport Road just north of the Mulmur Township line. There seems to have been a proliferation of these things lately. A number have appeared recently on the highway running south from Stayner. Now, instead of seeing hills and farmland, I am forced to try to ignore ugly, often obnoxious ads plastered all along major routes. I have a disrespect of most advertising anyway; some are truly revolting like the gold weaseler’s ads or nearly all furniture outlet ads, and I take particular note of the worst examples and resolve never to darken the doors of their businesses. Why do these eyesores continue to proliferate, and who’s job is it within the local administration to regulate these things? Surely it would be better for everyone to have an uncluttered landscape to drive through than one blighted by unwanted drivel. And how do the neighbours feel about having their view of a farm field replaced by a night-lit monster board extolling the virtues of another stupid product. To me they are as unwelcome as telemarketing, and yet they are spreading like a bad rash. Wouldn’t it be nice if they weren’t there? David Bull, Mulmur
Dear Editor: I have always been puzzled by all the vehement opposition to wind power. Why was there no support? I am no expert, but surely the rest of the world can’t be all wrong? I used to travel back and forth to Europe most of my life. With thousands of wind turbines throughout the UK, Denmark, Germany, Spain, etc., I haven’t heard of opposition to any of the measures the EU has taken to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear plants. When I asked around about this I was told that in the past supporters were threatened and word got around that it was not safe to go public with a contrary view. What happened to freedom of speech in our country and in our friendly village? What happened to respecting each others’ opinions and our right to agree or disagree with each other? And then I read Margaret Campbell’s letter in last week’s Echo. To me it just felt like a breath of fresh air. I do believe that the Ontario Government could have done a better job in informing the public and seeking its input. On the other hand, the introduction of anything radically different from what is familiar is seldom accepted without some degree of opposition — because nothing is 100% perfect for 100% of the
Problems with wind
Why should some sacrifice for wind energy?
Dear Editor: I respect Margaret Campbell’s conscientious support of alternative energy and the need to work on a sustainable future. Unfortunately, it’s not necessarily certain that wind energy developers share it. A great deal of wind energy development in the world is funded not in the name of sustainability, but to enable the trade in carbon offsets. This is the reason Wall Street firms like Goldman Sachs are so aggressively interested in investing in wind: Polluting factories in far flung corners of the planet can buy the right to continue doing so, and it’s cheaper than cleaning up their own factories. Meanwhile, taking into account the carbon footprint of building, shipping and erecting turbines, the relatively little time they spend spinning, and their short service lives, it’s debatable whether they’re really net contributors to the world’s electricity supply at all. I think it’s unfortunate that the debate ends up being between neighbours, when the real problem is one of government policy and the complicity of Wall Street. I don’t have a problem with a farmer making money from his or her land, but I do have a problem with investment bankers making it on the backs of Canadian taxpayers. I agree with Ms. Campbell that we need to figure this out, but my definition of the “greater good” draws the lines a little closer to home. Bruce Philp, Creemore
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Dear Editor: In response to a letter penned by Margaret Campbell in support of wind turbines; why is it considered to be fair and equitable for some of us to have our properties devalued as a result of this action? In what society is this considered to be right? Please explain how any rationally thinking individual can square this with themselves. I too am a long time citizen of this community. I, like yourself, support green energy initiatives. I, like yourself, care about the environment and the future of our community, my children and my grandchildren. The main difference is that I do not select out of convenience what I support. I, like yourself, do not want to damage our environment nor do I want to jeopardize our future or that of future generations. The bottom line is that if you are so concerned about the well being of our society, then be concerned for the well being of all of us – now and in the future. We do not sacrifice a few and simply say too bad, it is for the good of others. We would never condone behaviour from our children that hurt and disregarded others, nor have them behave in a manner that isolates and excludes others. If Margaret Campbell were to feel the negative effects in the form of declining property values, perhaps she might feel differently about looking “beyond the problems to the greater good of fighting climate change.” I personally have had “enough” of those who think
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Manager Georgi Denison
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population. The pros should be weighed against the cons. And the information is out there, from both sides. Our energies and passions would be better employed by working together to find ways to reduce global warming, to nurture our environment, and to protect our water. Just look at the concerted efforts Ontarians are making to oppose the mega quarry in Melancthon. If that quarry were to become a reality it could result in devastating consequences, from the GTA right up to Owen Sound. Global warming is at least as large a threat as the mega quarry; in all likelihood, it’s much bigger. But sadly, the wind turbines dispute seems to have become divisive, and opponents endeavour to scare the public with predictions of falling real estate prices, spoilt landscapes, headaches and emotional traumas and costs that outweigh the advantages. All technologies take time to reach their maximum benefit. They are continuously evolving, improving and adapting to public needs. I can imagine a future in which wind power, solar energy, water power, biomass, bio-gas and geothermal plus future innovations will all be used to help us maintain sustainability. Ingrid Schilling, Creemore
it is alright to hurt and sacrifice a few in the name of a better life and in the name of defending our environment. Try regarding your fellow human being as part of your mandate for a better world. Clearly, a lot of work needs to be done by many in that regard. I apologize if some of these words are found to be offensive, but I too say “enough.” Peter Gignac, Fairgrounds Road
Can anyone answer?
Dear Editor: I have a question – it’s a bit of a dilemma. I read the article about the parade of people opposed to wind. It was implied, by a comment against the Liberals, that this is a group of Conservatives driving fossil-fuelled vehicles. Therein lies my question. Traditionally, Conservatives have not believed in evolution. If you don’t believe in evolution, you can’t believe in prehistoric animals. If you don’t believe in prehistoric animals, then you can’t believe in fossils. If there were no fossils then there is no fossil fuel – were they secretly driving electric cars? Glen Eagle, Creemore See page 8 for another letter, from Colin Huismans of WAIT. The Echo received three other lengthy letters objecting to Margaret Campbell’s letter, from Peter Lang, Doug Dingledein and Peter Gignac (a longer companion to the one printed above). Unfortunately, we didn’t have the space to print them all.
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Creemore Big Heart Seniors Seniors
This was our 12 noon with best wishes for many more potluck lunch day and, for this well liked couple. after Bob Veale gave the It was quite warm in the blessing, we all enjoyed Legion for cards this week, so an extremely plentiful Joan Monaghan, bless her and varied assortment of heart, rounded up some ice, food – considering the 90 some water and some glasses plus degrees Fahrenheit Sylvia and proceeded to pour some for GALE temperatures. Then, after anyone who needed or wanted lunch dishes, etc, were cleaned up, it. Joan can come across as “in your face” we had a really cute joke from Ruby bluff, but she has the kindest heart, and is Klinck. always helping someone out, or coming There were 42 of us out for cards, and out with something humorous with that the 50/50 draws went to Jim Ferguson, quick wit of hers. And she couldn’t have Wilma Zeggil, Joan Monaghan, done anything better to help a whole lot George Blakney, Norma Johnston, of people than to get them a drink of Jim Rigney and Irma Flack. water. Nicely done, Joan. You have all Moon shots were played by Warren our votes for Prime Minister! Gale, Eileen Nash, Bob Veale, Jim We welcomed Diane Dougherty Ferguson, Wayne Bannerman (2), (Norma Johnston’s daughter) who was Toosje Vasvari, Kevin Keogh and Karl visiting from Edson, Alberta recently. Seifert. Karl won the travelling prize and It was pretty cool and wet out west, but Warren won the “Sidewinder’s” loot – Diane hit Ontario in time to enjoy(?) and the gift from Jim Rigney. some of our heat wave. By the way, the High scorers were May Johnston week after Diane was at Seniors, the 287, Effie Taylor 285, Kevin Keogh thermometer on our back porch stood at 285 and Bob Veale 284. Low was Dave 102 F one afternoon. The thermometer is Smith with 68. under a roof, but it is a steel roof over the We had “Get Well” cards signed for porch. Anyway, far as I am concerned, Winston Ferguson, who recently had that temperature is not fittin’ for man surgery on his arm, and one for Phyllis or beast! Seed, who was stricken with some pretty In the July 22nd Creemore Echo I bad pain. She was hospitalized in the noticed the picture of a very pretty girl Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston who graduated Magna Cum Laude where they did several tests, which (which is, I believe, the second highest apparently ruled out heart problems. So degree that you can get) in Health here’s hoping you folks are all on the Science and Psychology. On reading mend. Our thanks to Pat Winger for the her name – Mary Commandant – I news and the updates on Phyllis. Also, was reminded that Warren’s sister my thanks to Gertie Gowan for a cheery Mary from Nova Scotia has a friend “Hi – How are you” card after my stint Vicky who has a daughter Nancy who in hospital. married Paul Commandant – and they Our congratulations go out to Audrey live near Creemore. So, being normally and Harold Davidson on the occasion nosy, I phoned the only Commandant of their 50th wedding anniversary, along in the Creemore phone book and sure
enough – this very smart young lady is the granddaughter of sister Mary’s friend Vicky, who was born in the house next door to the house Warren grew up in in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. In talking to Paul and Nancy, the parents of student Mary, they laughingly said that eating dirt probably helped to fuel her intelligence. It seems that when Mary was a wee girl, she was in Norma and Mervin Johnston’s garden, and she
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was putting dirt in her mouth. I guess her parents were trying to stop her, but Mervin said, “Don’t worry about it. We all have to eat a peck of dirt before we die” (which is a saying I remember hearing more than once!). At any rate, I would like to add our sincere congratulations to this young lady, who aspires to become a doctor, and to add continuing best wishes to her in all her future endeavours.
Fun in the summer
PAPARAZZI darci que’s annual Art Camp made the rounds of Creemore
practicing their photography this week, taking pictures of different people and things around town and framing their favourite photos to take home a the end of the day...
Local Church Directory
Sunday, July 31 Creemore United Pastoral Charge Summer Schedule July 31 & Aug 7 & Aug 14: Avening United Church at 10:15 am All are welcome
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Join us at St. Luke’s Anglican Church 22 Caroline St. W. 466-2206 For a joyful service of worship join us each Sunday at 11 am & Messy Church at 4:30 pm on the last Sunday of each month.
Creemore Baptist Church Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. 12 Wellington Street West For info call (705) 466-6232 All are welcome
St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church 1 Caroline Street West Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord, 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
Knox Presbyterian Church,
Stayner Brethren in Christ Church
A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
Join us for a worship experience with uplifting contemporary music and relevant messages. Visit www.staynerbic.com 1152 Conc 6 N
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Dunedin Worship Service at 10 am
Everyone is welcome.
Sunday Worship at 10:35 am Sunday School at 9:30 am Wednesday night youth groups 6:30 to 9 pm
To tell us what is happening at your church call Georgi 466-9906 • fax: 466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com
GRAND ART ... and kids attending the recent Mad & Noisy Art Week had
fun painting giant murals, like this one which is currently on display at Cardboard Castles. Those wishing to register for the next M&N Art Weeks, on the first two weeks of August, can call 705-444-0550. Teenagers who’d like to volunteer to be a counsellor can also call that number.
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Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation 2011 Signature Event Imagine a midsummer evening’s stroll through a vineyard and dinner in a unique setting overlooking the scenic countryside among the hills of Creemore. Turn this dream into the most pleasant of memories on
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beginning at 5:30pm, $200 per person Creemore, ON Tickets are limited and selling quickly For more information and to purchase tickets, contact G&M Hospital Foundation 459 Hume St. Collingwood, ON L9Y 1W9 (705) 444-8644 or caronl@cgmh.on.ca
NEW CURATOR The Mad and Noisy Gallery welcomed Jill Price as its new curator this week. Price, here seen imitating Jim Harkness’s flying women, is a Barrie artist with many years experience running art galleries. She’s looking forward to working in Creemore, as it reminds her of London, Ontario’s Wortley Village, where she spent several years curating a gallery. Price’s husband is a helicopter pilot at Base Borden, so commuting to Creemore is an ideal situation.
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FLOWER SHOW Last Saturday’s Horticultural Society Flower Show had the added entertainment of watching seven “celebrities” – Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente (in the pink), former CBC host Andy Barrie (in the blue t-shirt), everybody’s inspiration Ken Thornton (in the vest), Creemore’s wonderful card sender Gertie Gowan (in the white), Councillor Thom Paterson (in the checks), “Mary at the Library” sculptor Hugh Russel (in the purple), and Creemore Children’s Fountain sculptor Ralph Hicks (in the blue collared shirt) – try their hands at flower arranging. All of them did a great job, and their creations were auctioned off for top dollar later in the day.
Wind. For my community. Wind energy is providing Ontario with clean, affordable electricity, new jobs and a brighter future.
Hi there, I’m Shelley Zawaski. I am a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician at the Collingwood G&M Hospital. For the past 7 years I have been a member of the G&M’s team of staff. I’ve worked in Dietary for 6 years and SPD for 1 year. Aside from my work at the Collingwood G&M, I enjoy spending time with my family and grandchildren as well as raising my Chihuahuas. My granddaughter, Chloe, was born at the G&M and soon to be grandson, Lucas, will also be born here. I am thrilled to have been able to meet such excellent obstetrics staff and doctors at the G&M throughout the birth experiences of our grandchildren. At the G&M it is wonderful to see so many people coming together toward a common goal – the care of our community. For such a small hospital, the professionalism and caring is astonishing. It is a wonderful feeling to be a part of a dedicated team. I believe that our biggest challenge as a hospital is to receive the funding needed to keep up with the changing times.
“I support wind energy because farmers have always looked for ways to use their land productively. Wind energy has a growing role to play in Ontario, and I’m proud to be part of that change.” Bruce Ribey’s family has farmed in Bruce Township for 160 years. They proudly host wind turbines on their land.
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WAIT’S response to Campbell letter Letter to the Editor: I am writing in response to Ms. Campbell’s letter of last week. As a member of Clearview WAIT for the last two years I have become knowledgeable of most things wind. This was not by choice, but with so many in the community concerned about the industrialization of our prime agricultural land and with the passing of the Green Energy Act and its draconian impacts on people’s rights I was driven to become active in this issue. Clearview WAIT represents a very large cross section of our community, farmers and townsfolk, part time and full time residents, professionals and trades-people, children and adults alike. Witness the more than 700 people who watched the movie “Windfall” and attended the rally at the wpd open house two weeks ago. While I am not an expert on climate change I can clarify some issues with regards to the supposed impacts wind turbines claim to have in helping our environment. In 2010 all installed wind turbines operating in Ontario had an average efficiency of less than 27 per cent. That means that nearly three days out of four there was literally no power being generated from them. Where then did we get our power on those days? The construction of new natural gas fired “peaker” plants is a direct result of the unreliable nature of wind. When we calculate the overall impact of wind turbines on the environment, should we not then include the cost of construction and polluting effects of these fossil fuel fired power generation sources? A little short-sighted to think that wind is the panacea for all that ails in our electricity market. Let us then move to the economics of wind. The green energy act forces the IESO to use renewable energy power first. A quick look would show that the peak times of wind power generation are generally during the night or in the spring and fall, exactly the times when demand is the lowest. The consequence of this is that when supply is greater than demand and when the GEA forces us to buy renewables first, it is often sold at a loss to neighbouring electrical markets such as New York, Ohio or Quebec. Has this cost been added to the true cost of wind power? Parker Gallant wrote an expose on this very topic in the National Post last week. It is available on the www. windconcernsontario.ca website. Locally, the economics of wind will have a profound impact. While a few landowners may see the small reward gained from populating their prime agricultural land with these 500-foot-
tall behemoths, have they factored in the loss of productive land to the access roads, the acreage sterilized at the base of each tower or the proven impact to the earth through the drying effects of a very large fan blowing on it? In addition, they may want to consider how happy their livestock will be, not to mention humans, with these industrial machines in their midst. Further impacts to the local economy will be the reduction in property values on all lands as far as 20 kilometres from the installation. With this decrease in property value, neighbouring landowners will not invest in improvements to their homes which means that local trades and suppliers will have decreased revenues. And on it goes, this vicious cycle of decline which has decimated many other parts of Ontario as wind turbines have invaded their lands. Prince Edward County has quantified this impact through reduced property tax revenues, loss of local business and the slowing of their tourism industry. The damage is in the hundreds 100’s of millions of dollars. Is this what Clearview wants? Let’s let farmers do what they do best. Farm the land. By crop and livestock production they feed all of us. When “big wind” subsidized by our tax dollars interferes with the healthy economics of our local economy nothing good will come of it. A few large corporations, often not even Canadian, will reap the financial windfall of the GEA and we and more importantly our children will pay for this legacy for many years to come. This is a complicated issue which extends far beyond the borders of Clearview. Many countries with established wind power facilities such as Spain and Denmark have shown us that for every job created by the wind industry two to three are lost in another sector directly due to the increased cost of energy created by wind. As the signs protesting the possibility of wind power in Clearview proliferate should we not come to understand that after these last two years people have done their homework, they have come to understand that wind is not a sustainable solution and that energy policy in Ontario should be separate from politics? It is easy to get caught up in the hysteria of “going green” but expensive, knee-jerk, band-aid solutions that do not present long term sustainable energy policy are not the answer. We all need to do our small part for the environment and together we can make an impact. The majority speaks and the majority can make the biggest impact. Colin Huismans Clearview WAIT
New Lowell News Well the welcome rain Church Charge is worshiping on Sunday evening on at Avening United Church into early Monday was with one service at 10:15 very much needed. The am for July 31, August 7 crops, wells and gardens and 14. On August 21 bring were going into a state your friends, lawn chairs of shock with so little and good singing voices for Sandra rain. Also, the intense a special outdoor service BEDNAREK heat every day was (rain or shine) at the Pavilion taking its toll on the at the Conservation Park in young and elderly. Let’s hope we have New Lowell. This is a perfect setting more moderate weather in August so by the river to sing God’s praises and we can all enjoy some summer fun. Al Beardsall and Lloyd Preston will Don’t forget on Thursday evenings help us along with their wonderful to come over to the Recreation Park music. There will be a light picnic Pavilion in New Lowell for the lunch following the service. Farmers’ Market, between 6 and We were happy to hear that Alice 9 pm. There is a good variety of Scott is recovering at home and we homemade or homegrown things for wish her well. sale. Don’t have dessert before you go The Brentwood Horticulture will be as the pies and sweet treats are very hosting their Annual Flower Show on tempting. August 15 and 16 in the Brentwood The Sunnidale Branch of the Hall. Bring your flowers in for judging Clearview Library is offering a great on Monday, August 15 between 6 and program for all ages on Wednesday of 8 pm. On Tuesday, August 16 at 7 each week. Call Janice and set up some pm, the flower show will be open for fun, creative time for your children. viewing and judge’s comments, awards The community sends sympathy to and social refreshments. Contact Joyce Tammy, Sheldon, Caitlin and Kylee McGillivary at 424-1425 for more Samuels on the passing of a great information. mom/grandmother, Agnes Davidson. That’s the news in and around New Are you feeling like a short bus trip Lowell for this last week of July. The full of fun? Well, call 466-3505 to book summer seems to be moving along the bus to Rama on August 2. at a good speed. Make sure you take The Creemore Pastoral United advantage of these nice days.
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Friday, July 29, 2011
HITTING THE BIG TIME Hannah Whitley and Elliott Graham (Creemore and Stayner Skating Club members) will perform in the Mariposa Charity Ice Show held on Thursday, August 4 at 7pm at the Barrie Molson Centre. This show will feature past, present & future Canadian, World and Olympic Stars. Adult tickets are $35 and children under 12 plus seniors are $20. Proceeds from this event go to the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre/Rotary House. For ticket information, go to www. mariposagala.info. It’s hoped that local supporters will purchase tickets in and around section 102 so that they can all be together.
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The Beeton Extreme Girls Ball Hockey team, featuring Coach Myrna Whitley and players Jessie Whitley and Gabi Millsap from Creemore, won the Silver Medal at the Provincial Girls Under 12 Ball Hockey Championships in early July.
Braves finish season in second; playoffs start Tuesday by Fred Mills The Braves ventured to Bolton on one of the hottest days in the history of Ontario to play against Bolton “A” Brewers. Brad Grieveson took the ball and the loss, giving up 12 hits but striking out 10. With Creemore’s four errors and Steve Dowding having the only hit Creemore left Bolton with a 9-0 loss. After a successful golf tournament on Saturday at Wasaga Sands, Creemore
trekked down to Orangeville on Sunday to face the Bengals in their last regular season game. Brett Trott took to the mound and threw a stellar one-hitter while striking out 7 batters. The Braves had 9 hits with Steve Dowding notching three of them and Ryan Bartley having a pair. Bryan Post, Rob Perkins, Dan Gowan and Matt Baldry all reached base safely. Creemore left Orangeville with a 6-0 win, and a second overall placing in the NDBL.
Creemore will play in the New Lowell Knights’ Annual Civic Holiday Weekend Tournament this weekend. The host team will begin the tournament with an early 9 am game vs. Mansfield, 11am Lisle vs. Bolton Brewers, 1pm Creemore vs Merriton, 3 pm ING vs Midland and 5pm Orangeville vs. Niagara Falls. All these games will be played at New Lowell Recreation Park. All the information can be found at www.ndbl.ca.
The Braves will then begin their playoffs versus Clearview on Tuesday, August 2 at 6:15 pm in Creemore. The Clearview games will be played at the New Lowell Recreation Park. The rest of the schedule is as follows: Friday, August 5 at 6:15 pm at Creemore; Saturday, August 6 at 12 pm at Clearview; Sunday, August 7 at 5 pm at Clearview; Tuesday, August 9 at 6:15 pm at Creemore; Wednesday, August 10 at 6:15 pm at Clearview.
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A great big trophy to all the members and friends who worked so hard, from Friday until Saturday afternoon at the Station on the Green, to make our annual summer flower show so successful. First place ribbons to those who helped with set-up and clean-up, especially Paul Ruppel, who knew how to prepare the stage safely and to another Station Board member, Bill McDougall, for his assistance with putting the stage away. Best in Show prizes to all those who found beautiful flowers in their rain-parched gardens – 171 entries made the whole show glow. You all were winners! The donation of the late Mary Robertson’s library of cookbooks and garden books by her husband Stuart, was gratefully received by the Society. Tables full of these beautiful books were quickly depleted. Thank you, Stuart. The Society Display tables, prepared by four teams of members, were a perfect way to help celebrate our 90 consecutive years spent in beautifying Creemore, and a lovely addition to the event. Kathy Meeser’s pictures of additional activities undertaken by the Society were of great interest to those attending and showed that we do more than just gardening. Human Interest Award to you, Kathy. Last, but certainly not least, are the handfuls of red ribbons for our “Celebrity Flower Arrangers” for their willingness to be part of our fun-filled morning.Despite ignoring the steps of arranging shown to them by our expert judge, Letty Barolet,and a lot of good natured ribbing by MC David Johnson,their final creations were all unique and wonderful. These were all quickly snapped up amid lively bidding by a number of eager people in the large audience. The Flower Show Committee would like to thank the following donors for their support this year: Affairs BakeryNorma Panzine; Natural Blends- Renee McMaster Kelly; Foodland- Gail and Steve Martin;Stuart Robertson; Bank Cafe. Again to members who turn up, know just what to do, roll up their sleeves and get busy, goes the biggest award--the satisfaction of a job well done for our community. Creemore Horticultural Society, Flower Show Committee
I would like to thank each and everyone for their prayers, cards, flowers and inquiries while I was in the hospital and returning home and thanks again. Alice Scott
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Services C lean S weep C u stom Cleaning. Reliable, bonded & references upon request. We custom our cleaning to suit your needs. $10 off first clean. Reasonable rates, senior discount. Call Barb at 705-795-7903. English Riding Lessons. Learn how to ride with an Equine Canada Certified Coach in Glencairn. Outdoor lessons available weekdays, evenings and weekends. Call 705-466-3705. Appraisal Services available for antiques, household, estate, matrimonial, insurance, farm and heavy machinery. Written reports upon request, certified appraiser 27 years experience, consultants for auctions. Call Ferguson Auction and Appraisal Services 519-215-1107. Trail Design & Construction - specialists in trail designs and construction with over 10 years experience in creating hiking, biking, interpretive, skiing, mountain bike, snowmobile, ATV and motorcycle trails. If you are considering trail construction on your property and would like a quote call: Jim Collis at Collis Environmental 705-429-5794 or 705-444-4277.
Child care Building Blocks Home Daycare has full or part-time spaces available & before and after school care. Call for more information or to book a play date! 705-466-6355.
Honeywood Beef BBQ. Another successful year thanks to all the community volunteers who are the backbone of the event. The Board would like to thank Janice “Superwoman” Aldcorn for tremendous dedication to the BBQ and the Pit Crew. Thank you also to all the pit crew gentlemen who make the meal a success. Generous donations from Tupling Farms, Lennox Farms, Shelburne Lions Club, Dufferin Oaks, Marie Halliday, Debbie Fawcett. See you next year July 28, 2012. Thanks Sadie for the cupcakes! They were delicious! Georgi & Brad
Need Water? Wells • Pools • Ponds • Hot Tubs Cisterns • Dust Control Water Compaction Newly Planted Trees and Sod Bulk water delivery with 3600 gallon water truck.
$130 per load*
*Collingwood, Creemore, Stayner, Wasaga
705-428-0063
www.clearviewnursery.com sales@clearviewnursery.com
A big thank you to each and everyone of you folks that helped in any way with the Tractor Rally and Roast Beef Dinner. As always without all of you this could not happen. We do appreciate all of you. Thanks again. Dunedin Hall Board and Jamie Adam P.S. Lorne Cleary won the 50/50 draw.
in memoriam Lang, Ian – In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather who died on August 1, 2005. You still live on In the hearts and minds Of the loving family you left behind. “Till a’ the seas gang dry my love”, Marjorie.
yard sale Mark down this date! September 10 Yard Sale at St. James’ Church, Clougher-Lisle, Hall (west of Lisle, Conc 2, north side of road, emergency #8312) at 8 am – rain or shine.
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$15 plus hst for 25 words or less Submit by 5 pm Tuesday Email info@creemore.com
Call (705) 466-9906 or Fax 466-9908
help wanted
CAREER OPPORTUNITY Huron Tractor, Stayner, your John Deere dealership in Simcoe County has an opening for a Parts Person. We are seeking an individual who will play a key role in growing sales in our Parts Dept. This person will possess a good working knowledge farm equipment, parts merchandising and excellent customer service skills. Computer experience and an understanding of parts department functions is a must. Experience is preferred but not necessary for the right individual. Application deadline is August 10, 2011. It is preferred that applications are sent by e-mail in Microsoft Word format to the address below or by fax. Thank you for your response but only applicants receiving an interview will be notified. Please forward resume to: Chris Hare Branch Manager Huron Tractor Ltd. Stayner, ON Ch450@hurontractor.com Fax (705) 428-033 Phone (705) 428-6232
help wanted D Foster Haulage in Caledon/Brampton area has immediate openings for qualified (licenced), experienced and dependable drivers able to operate dump truck with pony-pup trailer and/ or tractor with live-bottom trailer. All vehicles are in excellent condition and are maintained regularly. Top wages paid. Must be licensed and have proof of 3 years experience for insurance clearage. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Qualified applicants can contact David Foster at (905) 8430115 or email foster4@live.ca Wanted: students that are looking for community hours for school. Volunteer for Copper Kettle Festival and we will help you get closer to the hours you need. Please contact Lily at Creemore Springs.
Estate, Antiques & Farm Clearing
Auction
Saturday, August 27 at 9:30 am At Lilac Down Farm, 3249 Cty Rd 42 (Airport Rd) Creemore
to include Classic 1964 Chrysler Windsor sedan (estate vehicle in running order), Bolens 19 hp yard tractor, Bush hog, Toro 8hp wood chipper, pr Yamaha Bravo snowmobiles, garden & handyman tools, mechanics’ tools & rolling tool chest, Homelite Pro weeder, electrical contractor (estate) supplies, lumber, barn timbers, cedar fence rails, office furniture, HD steel industrial storage racks, fishing tackle, outdoor gear, estate antique & modern furniture, country primitives & collectibles, household items, etc. Additional consignments welcomed.
Terms: Cash, cheque or credit card, 5% B.P. John Simpson Auctioneer 705-466-2207
CAREER OPPORTUNITY Huron Tractor, Stayner, your John Deere dealership in Simcoe County has an opening for a salesPerson. We are seeking an individual who will play a key role in growing sales in our Turf & Utility Sales Dept. This person will possess a good working knowledge of commercial / lawn & garden equipment, managing a territory and excellent customer service skills. Computer experience and an understanding of parts department functions is a must. Experience is preferred but not necessary 3210 for the right individual. Application deadline is August 10, 2011. It is preferred that applications are sent by e-mail in Microsoft Word format to the address below or by fax. Thank you for your response but only applicants receiving an interview will be notified.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, July 29, 2011
CREEMORE
inspired
F R I D A Y N I G H T G A L L E R Y C R A W L S
Three evenings of art & dining with new exhibitions on the Þrst Fridays in July, August & September Join us for the second Gallery Crawl of the summer on
FRIDAY AUGUST 5th, 6pm to 9pm Mad & Noisy Gallery 154 Mill St featuring the art of
Caroline Routh & Jim Harkness
Moyaboya 146 Mill St featuring the art of
Jennifer Woodburn
The Maplestone Gallery 142 Mill St featuring group show
"Smaller Than..."
Curiosity House 134 Mill St featuring the art of
Janice Mason Steeves
A unique 'apres-art' menu will be featured at Chez Michel after 8pm For reservations please call 705.466.3331
Book Signing with Stacey Fokas freshalicious 9:30 to 11:30 at the Farmers’ Market and 2 to 3 pm at the Bookstore .
Curiosity House Books 134 Mill St. Creemore 705.466.3400 open 7 days a week