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Friday, August 12, 2011 Vol. 11 No. 32
News and views in and around Creemore
HOUSE FIRE ON 12/13 SIDEROAD by Brad Holden Sirens wailed in Creemore Wednesday afternoon as firefighters from all Clearview Fire Halls ran a relay in and out of town, pumping water to contain a housefire on 12/13 Sideroad. In the end, the house of Rick and Jocelyn Dobinson, east of Airport Road, was burnt to the foundation. Luckily, no one was hurt in the fire – Rick, Jocelyn, and children Lauren (15) and Cole (13) are all safe, as well
as the family dog and a pet gecko. This information came to us from family friend Denise Kacerevich. Calls to the Clearview Fire Department and the Huronia West OPP detachment were not returned by press time. Anyone who would like to donate clothing or food (especially dry goods), as the Dobinsons have lost almost everything, can call Denise at 705-466-6453.
REACHING FOR THE SUN Lorne Cleary’s sunflowers have had a few
lean years since the last time we put them on the front page, but this year they’ve reached higher than ever before. About four years ago, Lorne grew one to his rafters. Pictured above is this year’s edition, nearly 13 feet high and topping out above the roof line.
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Community Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908
This Weekend Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 14
• 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, August 13
• Blueberry Pancake Breakfast to support the Weekend Walk to End Women’s Cancers from 8:30 to 11 am at Creemore Farmers’ Market. Also available are raffle tickets for the Shaw Festival September tickets. Support the Cause! • Curiosity House Monthly Story Hour from 10:30 to 11:15 am. Children from 18 months to 6 years of age will have the opportunity to listen to captivating stories with Miriam, share the love of reading and complete a small craft activity.
• Oil and Earth, oil landscape paintings by Mark Hope and functional decorated pottery by Rosemary Molesworth. Opening Reception from 2 to 5 pm. Show continues until August 29. Mad and Noisy Gallery, 154 Mill Street, Creemore. For more information 705-466-5555 or info@madandnoisy. com. • Manito Shrine Club Fish Fry from 6 to 8 pm at the Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Rd. For tickets call 705-428-3945 or call any Shriner. $15 per person. • Buck & Doe for Scott Holmes & Kate Sparling at 9 pm at Singhampton Hall. For tickets, call 519925-1840 or 705-428-2353. Tickets available at door for $10.
Sunday, August 14
• Church Services are on page 5. • Creemore Arcade and Pinball Swap Meet at Station on the Green from noon to 5 pm. Sponsored by Just Push Play Arcade, free admission. Vendors will be set up selling pinball machines, arcade games, parts and a variety of games room related merchandise. A fun meet and greet for games room enthusiasts. • The Toronto & North York Hunt present their Annual Puppy Show at the Creemore Kennels at 3 pm. Light refreshments. All welcome. 878445 5th Line East, Mulmur.
Upcoming Events Monday to Sunday
• 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.
Monday, August 15
• Theatre Collingwood presents the world premiere of Fair Play at 8 pm with matinees on August 23 & 25 at 2 pm. Petunia Valley’s community theatre and the agricultural society attempt to fundraiser for new building that will house sheep and Shakespeare, in a new multi-character comedy by playwright, Dan Needles. Contact 705-445-2200 / (866) 382-2200 / www.theatrecollingwood.com.
• Creemore Tennis Club: Ladies tennis every Monday at 5:30 pm and Tuesday at 9 am. Men’s tennis Thursdays at 6 pm. Open play on Sundays at 9 am. • Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 5:30 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.
Tuesday, August 16
• Sara Hershoff & Brad Holden are on 97.7 The Beach this morning between 9 and 10 am to talk “All Things Creemoreâ€?. Don’t miss it! • 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. • Brentwood Horticultural Flower Show at 7 pm at Brentwood Hall. All participants must have their entries in by August 15 from 6 to 8 pm.
Wednesday, August 17
• Ground Breaking Ceremony of Miller’s Dairy at 10:30 am at John & Marie Miller’s farm, Jalon Farm, 7280 Cty Rd 9, just east of Creemore. Please join us.
Thursday, August 18
• Canadian Blood Services’ Blood Donor Clinic at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church in Stayner from 3 to 7 pm. Call 888 2 DONATE to book your appointment.
Thursday, August 18 to Saturday, August 27
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.
Friday, August 19 to Sunday, August 21
• Collingwood 2nd Arts Jazz & Blues Festival: Collingwood Jazz and Blues Society presents ColdJack Friday and Saturday evenings from 8:30 pm to midnight at the Pine Street Stage, Collingwood. Jazz/Funk and R&B. Sponsored by Admiral’s Post Restaurant, Tesoro Restaurant and Collingwood Jazz and Blues Society. On Saturday, 8:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm, the Georgian Bay Association for Creative Arts over 50 artists will be on display. 705445-2729 www.gbaca.com or 705-444-4449 www. collingwoodjazz.ca for details.
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Saturday, August 21
• Rob Roy United Church Beef BBQ & Homemade Pies from 4:30 to 7 pm. Entertainment by Ken (Digger) Harrison & Campfire Country Band. Adults $20, children 6-12 $7.50. For ticket info call 705-445-4828.
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, August 27
• Copper Kettle Festival Day in Creemore. For more info www.creemoresprings.com • Copper Kettle Classics Car Show from 10 am to 4 pm. www.copperkettleclassics.com • Dunedin Annual Chicken BBQ at Knox Presbyterian Church from 4:30 to 7 pm. Adults $14, youth 7 to 12 $7, 6 & under free. • 8th Annual Stayner Chamber of Commerce Beef BBQ with the Black Family from 5 to 7 pm at Station Park in Stayner. All are welcome.
Saturday, September 17
• The New Farm Harvest Festival *** tickets for an evening of food, theatre and music are now available at the Creemore Echo, Curiosity House and Creemore 100 Mile Store. $55 for full event, $25 for concert only. Also available online at www.ticketscene.ca or by calling Sara at 705-466-9906.
Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18
• Talk & Workshop based on book New Self New World: Join the author, Philip Shepherd, for a discussion Friday from 6 to 8 pm. $10. At Collingwood Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street. The workshop runs Saturday & Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. $145 (includes Friday’s talk) At Nottawa Community Hall. Contact Shelley Hannah 705-446-1553 or Lory MacDonald 705-812-2914 for details or to register.
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LETTER
Turbines’ effect on property values is unfair
Fair Play, a brand new Dan Needles play, is currently in rehearsal in Collingwood. At right is artistic director (and Creemorite) Steven Thomas, standing with the cast members.
Return to Persephone by Brad Holden Local playwright Dan Needles has found more drama, romance and humour in the regular folks who inhabit places like Clearview Township and surrounds than any other, and on Thursday, August 18 yet another of his tiny masterpieces will have its world premiere at Theatre Collingwood. While most of Needles’ “Persephone Township” plays revolve around Walt Wingfield, this one will feature other characters in that fictional, if familiar jurisdiction – “it’s just set a little further down the sideroad,” says the playwright. Fair Play, as the production is entitled, features five characters and is the story of a farmer whose bored wife is an avid
member of the community theatre group. To win back her favour, he decides to use his friend’s influence on the fair board to have a permanent theatre built at the Township fairgrounds. The only problem, though, is that the theatre group and the fair board have been feuding since 1855. As always, the new play pokes gentle fun at rural life while presenting characters who are intelligent and dignified, not rural stereotypes in any way. Fair Play will be at Theatre Collingwood from Thursday, August 18 to Saturday, August 27 at 8 pm nightly. Matinees will also be presented on the 23rd and 25th. For tickets, call 705-445-2200 or visit www. theatrecollingwood.com.
Dear Editor: By way of introduction, my name is Peter Gignac and I am a proud resident of Clearview Township. I am a professional real estate appraiser with a senior designation of AACI, P.App. as awarded by the Appraisal Institute of Canada. I have over 34 years of valuation experience and have been a business owner in this area since 1987. In my extensive experience I have prepared appraisal reports in matters of expropriation, litigation, easement acquisition, injurious affection, ecogifting, conservation lands as well as rural/estate residential and agricultural properties, development/subdivision lands and commercial/industrial properties. I am also a realty tax consultant (MIMA) with extensive experience before the Assessment Review Board and the Ontario Municipal Board. The provincial government has decided to allow turbines as part of a “green” initiative for the benefit of our environment and indeed for future generations. While their motives would appear to be very commendable the lack of process, however, is nothing short of shameful. This is a situation where actions that are supposedly in the best interest of all of society are not; certain individuals are potentially hurt or effected for the benefit of the others. This is not equitable nor is it the basis of a supposedly just and caring society or government, one that claims to care about our environment and our future generations. We would never condone behaviour from our children that would permit them to act in a manner that would hurt or damage others, or that would isolate and penalize a select few. Why then is it acceptable when it comes to the decisions of our elected provincial government – a government that reports to care about its citizens? I have reviewed the reports regarding the impact on property values and can personally attest to some of the shortcomings of their findings. As a
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professional appraiser I have done a sampling of sales transactions in similar areas where developers of turbines have purchased properties only to resell them at a reduced price. In other instances they have paid a premium, significantly more than a prior sale, in their attempt to compensate affected land owners. Also bear in mind that those properties that host wind turbines now have an additional component of value associated with the “lease interest.” The land would be worth more as a result of a long term income stream. Appraisers would then measure the “present value of a future income” by way of a Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. For surrounding properties that do not have this benefit the opposite is true. By way of personal experience, my personal primary residence has been on the market only to have prospective purchasers comment on the proposed turbines and decline to submit an offer. If all of us are to benefit by the “green” initiative, then the costs should be shared by all. In the case of property devaluation, to deny this fact amounts to “expropriation without compensation”. I therefore find it very difficult to accept my personal property being affected while a single land owner and indeed 89 per cent of Ontarians are not. Remember, this is supposedly for the benefit of all society, but somehow it has become acceptable to hurt some members of society in the process. I guess one has to break a few eggs to make an omelette. One report prepared on behalf of a wind power development company had even gone as far as to conclude that property values were enhanced by the presence of wind turbines. This is only the case when including sales data of properties that have the added component of value in the form of the associated income stream from the turbines. With the exception of the single property owner hosting the turbines, I would anticipate significant downward adjustments in market values in Clearview, primarily high end homes and view properties, not to mention the impact on general property values within the Niagara Escarpment area. I ask that the advocates of this initiative, the provincial government, wpd and the property owners involved, give consideration to these concerns and govern themselves accordingly. To those who possess a genuine concern and caring for our community and have done an amazing job in getting the facts out to the concerned citizens and our elected officials, thank you and keep up the important effort. Peter Gignac, Fairgrounds Road
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A History in Clippings
We love receiving old photos for our “The Way We Were” section, and as Sylvia writes on the opposite page, the photos seem to be a popular part of our newspaper. Sometimes, however, we get submissions that don’t quite fit into the little space we’ve allotted on this page. Reg Young submitted one of these a while back: an inchthick scrapbook kept by his mother, featuring clippings from seemingly every interesting article printed in the Creemore Star from the 1920s to the 1950s. Reg has left it with us for a while, and it’s a real artifact. Anyone interested in having a look is welcome to come in and give it a perusal.
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THE WAY WE WERE
Reg Rawn brought in this picture of a railroad washout that took place north of Creemore in 1929. This would have been taken somewhere along the valley that now is home to Riverside Drive.
LETTERS
Imagine a 500-foot wind turbine on your neighbour’s property Dear Editor: Wind farms provide “Green” energy. The wind is free and it’s environmentally friendly. What more do you have to know about wind farms? How ideal does it get? The above is a natural outlook for people who live in urban centres and rural areas, where they can’t see them if they tried. Why would people think negatively about them, when they’re not being negatively impacted. On the other side of the coin though, while they pay about 4¢ per kwh as a homeowner, they’re paying 80¢ as a taxpayer. Or, since you can’t store electricity, and wind is not a stable commodity, we can import from the States and pay $3 per kwh, or from Quebec and pay $2.60 per kwh. When you consider that wind farms work on average about two thirds of the time. So the added cost of gas generators, with their carbon footprint, have to be installed as a back-up. Oops! As for the myth of increased jobs and more productivity, I won’t bore you with the studies in Europe, where a longer history proves both to be disastrously wrong. Both sides of the wind debate have studies to justify their case, some credible some not. To date, there has been no independent, definitive study relative to health issues. In spite of the thousands of complaints on record, both the government and the wind farm owners stay in denial. Oops, again. As for property devaluation, wind farm advocates trot out a study, done in the States, that qualifies there is no appreciable difference in property values within a five to ten mile radius of wind farms. Wow. Really impressive. But, of course, in rolling countryside, anyone within five to ten miles can’t see the turbines. Talk to property owners near or adjacent to a wind farm, trying to sell their property, and find that no buyer wants to even look at a property with a wind farm in sight! Ergo, no sales! Properties might be selling five to ten miles away, but none are selling nearby. In many cases, in Ontario, owners have walked away, rather than put up with wind farm conditions. Their equity virtually up in smoke.
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For those who champion wind farms, I have only one question: ‘Would you buy a property adjacent to a wind farm?’ I’ve found that no one from Queen’s Park or the wind farm companies have. Look out your front or back door and picture a 500foot industrial turbine (or several) on your neighbour’s property. You’ve had no say as to it (them) being there. In this democratic society we live in, your provincial government has denied you the right. The lifestyle you love will disintegrate, the equity that you’ve worked all your life for has just gone poof! Oops.
Since Canada is mostly wilderness with great swaths of crown land, wind farms could be developed without affecting prime agricultural land or residents. I’m not against wind farms. In fact I’m for them, but not in the wrong places. PS: If you live in a 30th floor city condo, imagine a turbine all of a sudden appearing across the street. You’ll have to look up another 20 stories to see its top. And you’ll have the pleasure of a constant shadow of blades sweeping across your floor. John Wiggins, Clearview Township
Deadline passed but quarry fight continues Dear Editor: Thanks to all who have written letters opposing this proposed quarry. Although the deadline to be registered for opposing Highland’s application to discharge noise, particulate and other contaminants into the natural environment was July 29, it is important to continue to get as many people as possible to object to the original application itself. Some people think if we just get rid of the McGuinty government, the problem will be resolved. This is not true. The legislation exempting quarries from an environment assessment was passed in 1969 during the Conservative government of John Robarts (19611971) at a time when no one ever imagined a quarry of this magnitude and potential destruction. During the more than 40 years that this legislation has been in effect, we have had Liberal, Conservative and NDP governments, and the legislation still stands. The only way this legislation can be changed is by a massive public protest and getting all parties on side. We have a great opportunity now with the coming election to ask questions of our candidates and get their commitment to change this legislation so that quarries are required to submit to an environmental assessment. Highland has now replaced its PR person with a
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high-profile PR firm who will try to “sugar coat” this outrageous proposal. No doubt they will promote the jobs that will be created, but these will last only for the lifetime of the quarry (say 40 to 50 years) and there will be no mention of the many permanent jobs that will be sacrificed – farming of course as the land will be useless forever, jobs that depend on the tourist industry, and other permanent jobs such as teaching because no one lives there any longer. They will say that aggregate is necessary for building roads, buildings, etc., but there is no guarantee that I know of that will ensure these will not be exported. These people are businessmen and undoubtedly will sell their “product” to the highest bidder. They will say that the quarry will put millions of dollars into provincial and municipal coffers, but at the end of the quarry operation, there will be zero dollars coming in to governments as the land will be useless and not paying any taxes whatsoever while costing governments enormous amounts to continue to pump out the 600 million litres of water per day. Please do all you can to encourage family, friends, relatives, neighbours to write these letters of protest and to talk to their political representatives. If you have any questions I would be glad to help. Christina Wigle, Creemore
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Creemore Big Heart Seniors Seniors
As Bob Veale was that we do enough to deserve absent, Vice President all the good things that come Ray Leighton welcomed our way. newcomers Connie My niece Heath (Matthews) Leroux, Elinor McNelly, Needles was on the cover of Dorothy Lasall and Della the latest issue of On The Bay Harris from the Barrie Magazine, and my thanks area. He also welcomed to Marion Kelly and Dave Sylvia GALE back Isabelle Stinson – Smith for giving me their a friend of Pat Winger who usually magazines for sister Pat (Heath’s joins us once or twice a year. Barb mother) and her family as they do not Pilon thanked Wilma Bannerman for get On The Bay. The picture of Heath donating some candies to our “stash,” is quite good, and shows her fun loving which we all enjoy. Barb then regaled zest for life. What it can’t convey is her us with a cute joke. warm and caring nature, which she has The 50/50 draws went to Dean in abundance. She sort of always has Chestnut, Earl Bentley, Corrine an eye open to see how she can help Brownridge, Doreen Murray, Della someone. One comment I did hear was Harris and Wayne Brownridge. from Ellen Whitley, who exclaimed Moon shots were played by Elinor “I was hoping for recipes for some of McNelly, Irene Dolson, Pat Winger, that darned good food she makes!” So Isabelle Gubbels, Thelma Lightheart Heath still ended up with a compliment and Dave Smith. Dave cleaned up by – and her “secret ingredients” are still winning the travelling prize and the secret. Sidewinder’s money. Recently, a cousin of mine on H i g h s c o r e r s w e r e Wa y n e mother’s side, Ed Jack, passed away Brownridge 309, Irma Flack suddenly from a massive heart attack. 289, Doreen Murray and Marg Ed was raised in Proton Township Ferguson 282. Low was Earl Bentley near Hopeville, and farmed the land with – oops! – 59. he grew up on, which was the “home” Our thanks to Irma Flack for farm where the Jacks settled when they bringing in zucchini from her garden first came to Canada. Proton was not for “giveaway” to anyone who wanted dubbed “floatin’ Proton” for nothing as it. These fresh garden veggies that we the land was very wet, and difficult to are fortunate enough to have shared raise crops on. But over the years, Ed with us are so appreciated by the folks drained the land, increased the acreage, who once had gardens and now do not and he and his family did very well. Ed and also those who never enjoyed a was not overweight, worked outdoors garden of their own. We (Warren and all his life, and never smoked or drank I) are so fortunate to have Maurice – a walking advertisement for living Weatherall right across the road, and a natural, healthy lifestyle. A good he still manages to plant – and share husband, father and neighbour, and – quite a good sized garden. We also yet – he is now dead at 68. He leaves a have other very caring (and sharing!) lovely wife, Velda, and a loving family, neighbours, and it never seems to me and many friends and relatives who
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Sunday, August 14 Creemore United Pastoral Charge Summer Schedule
Aug 14: Avening United Church at 10:15 am
Aug 21: Praise in the Park at 10:15 am at Pavilion in Conservation Park, New Lowell (bring lawn chairs – lunch to follow)
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St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church 1 Caroline Street West Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.”
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
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will miss him very much. I needed a copy of the Plan of the Village of Avening, so I checked with our local “historian” family, Bob and Myrtle Carruthers. Sure enough, Myrtle not only came up with the original, but also a newer copy of the one drawn by Mr. Thornbury, a founding father of Avening, Ontario. The Carruthers also had a picture of the town of Avening, England, where Mr. Thornbury came from, so I borrowed the picture and the screed that came with it from Bob and Myrtle and will get it into the Echo fairly soon, as I find that most people (me included) thoroughly enjoy those interesting
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old photos that keep showing up in the Echo. So to folks like Doreen Rowbotham and Kit Cooper (who had the photos in last week) – keep them coming. A lot of readers look forward to “The Way We Were” each week. The ditches around Avening have had a much needed “haircut” thanks to a caring resident who noticed they were looking a bit scruffy – and then took his tractor and brush hog out and did something about it. He also cut the ditches along the front of our place that were getting to be a bit of an eyesore. So thanks from all of us to Maurice Weatherall for helping to keep our village looking good.
LETTER
A green energy dictatorship? Dear Editor: It was very discouraging reading the articles in On The Bay about wind turbines. There are so many things wrong with the way the Liberal government has shoved this situation down our throats. I thought we lived in a democratic country but we now find ourselves, both those who are pro and anti wind turbines, faced with a battle to regain our right to the democratic process. The Green Energy Act may have some very redeeming features,
but unfortunately we have not been given a chance to participate in the implementation. The Liberal government has lost sight of the fact that we the people voted them into power and that they have to answer to us. They work for us and they report to us. It is not a dictatorship. We need a government that is mindful of this concept and gives the people of this community the right to have a say about what happens to our land and our homes. Jill Stevenson, Creemore
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WHAT WAS OLD IS NEW AGAIN The Creemore Log Cabin, discovered under the siding of a house torn down five years ago and dating to the 1870s,
was resurrected this week next to the Creemore Library. One thing is for sure, it went up this time faster than it did the first time. A roof still awaits. The building is to be a reminder of our humble history, as well as a place for community and educational events.
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4-H Mini Horse Club report by Sarah White The first week of August was a rather busy one for the Georgian Triangle Miniature Horse 4-H Club. It began on August 2, with a walk-a-thon from Station Park in Stayner to Poplar Sideroad, just south of Collingwood; and ended on August 5, with the Alliston PotatoFest Parade in Alliston. The walk-a-thon began at 11 am and ended at 5 pm, with a one-hour lunch break, as well as pit stops at every crossroad to water the horses and humans. It was a long, relaxing walk with lots of amazing scenery to absorb. Helen Wright, Madison Wright, Danielle Beals, Carolyn Aarup, Heather Aarup, Glory Wilson, Brenda White, Gloria White, Timothy White and Sarah White participated. A special thanks to Don Wright for driving the “water car,â€? to Derek and RenĂŠe Palmer and family for their hospitality and for graciously donating their lawn for our lunch break; to Bernie
and Sheila O’Reilly for sponsoring the event; to the considerate drivers who slowed to avoid spooking the horses; and to the construction crew on Poplar Sideroad for stopping long enough for us to safely make the “jogâ€? in the trail. The PotatoFest parade began at 7 pm at the Banting Memorial High School and ended at the old arena. This was the largest PotatoFest parade to date, and was certainly a shock to those of us who are used to the size of the smaller town parades! It was, however, a very fun parade with many participants and many, many spectators. Club members spent the 1 1/2 hours prior to the parade start decorating their horses with ribbons, matching leg wraps, and leis. Helen Wright and Brenda White carried the club banner, LonĂŤ Swaffield and Angie Trumpler were the “Pooper Scooper Specialistsâ€? (t-shirts sponsored by Swaffield Septic Service), and Timothy White was our photographer.
by Sarah White Garden-hose-and-bucket water fights, an overcrowded and overflowing hot tub, pool-noodle-and-kickboard battles, barbequed burgers, blow-dryers, cattle clippers, and loads of fun were all a part of the August 3 meeting of the Clearview Dairy 4-H Club, which held its third annual Wash-and-Clip meeting and pool party at Harvdale Holsteins. This “fantabulous,� all-day meeting began at 9:30 am, with leaders Kevin Harvey and Colin Walker supervising members as they washed calves – a scene which later escalated into an impromptu water fight. After nearly everyone was drenched to some degree, we had a pool and hot tub break. Because of the cooler temperature, the hot tub seemed to be the more popular
choice, although the pool also saw a decent amount of activity. Following that, we had a delicious lunch break, with Colin being the “man of the grill.�  Once the calves had fully dried, everyone gathered at the barn, where new members were instructed on why and how to clip a calf. Everyone was subsequently given an opportunity to clip and shown how to “blow up� the topline for clipping. The more experienced members and leaders clipped the toplines on the calves. Afterward, there was a game of hide-and-seek tag, which most of the club members participated in until 4 pm, when the meeting ended with an ice cream break. The final meeting of the year will be held on August 15, at Walkhavern Farms, where we will practice Showmanship.
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Not all fun and games on the farm were Mr. and Mrs. Young of Creemore. Mr. Young was Creemore’s utility man. Albert writes, “One of the duties he had to perform in summer months was to sprinkle the dusty streets once or twice a week, especially on the main street called Mill Street. He a horse known as Bob, which
Clearview Township Notices Tender Township of Clearview Sidewalk Reconstruction 2011 Contract No.: MCG020036 SEALED BIDS, on forms supplied by the Contract Administrator, in the envelopes provided, will be received at the Township of Clearview, Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0 until but not later than: 2:00:00 PM local time, Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 The Work includes approximately 885 m2 and 336 m² of Provisional Work for concrete sidewalk installation, removal, disposal and reconstruction, including excavation, grading and full restoration, in the communities of Stayner, Duntroon, and Creemore. Bid Documents may be obtained at the office of the Contract Administrator, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, 3 Ronell Crescent, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 4J6 for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 (including HST) payable to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited. In addition to other provisions in the Bid Documents, the lowest or any Bid will not necessarily be accepted. Owner
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he hitched to a wagon on which there was a huge barrel containing water and a sprinkling device behind. There was room for two passengers (one and a driver) to sit high up on this barrel to help guide Old Bob from such a lofty perch. I was eight or nine.” Albert writes in some detail about life on the farm, among other things. “Farm life was not all fun and games, as many chores had to be allotted to those who had the skills and strength to perform. Some were drudgery to say the least – such as weeding in the garden, feeding the chickens and collecting the turkeys from their daily excursions. Turkey retained some wildlife features as the adult hens would sometimes lead their broods, of about 12 birds to each mother, and would wander to far away places. They preferred grasslands, as grasshoppers were plentiful in this environment and the turkeys would thrive on their tender, succulent bodies. When the turkeys returned home they were treated to rolled oats to maintain a balanced diet. These turkeys would develop feathers and by early winter were ready to be slaughtered and made ready for market. “The cows, which pastured in convenient fields, were herded with the help of a Collie dog to a suitable area for milking purposes. The total milking periods took about two to three hours a day, usually early morning and early evening. The milking was usually done by my sister, Gladys, and my mother. Then it was my task to turn the cream separator by hand. This was a rather simple machine, although at eight or nine
years of age my knowledge of how milk was broken up into two parts – cream and skimmed milk – was very limited. The principle of this invention operated on the theory that cream, being lighter than milk, floated to the top. The spinner in the machine set up a centrifugal force, spinning the cream to the top and thence through a spout into a small container. Then the heavier skimmed milk poured from a lower spout into a larger container. “The cream was preserved for a while in a cool place until about eight gallons accumulated. About once a week, a cream can was picked up by a truck and delivered to a central creamery where butter was made and the residue, buttermilk, was sold as a by-product. The butter was cut into rectangular cubes (16 ounces) and sold in stores serving the retail trade. “On the farm Mother made butter for home consumption. The cream was allowed to sour very slightly and placed in an upright churn or in a barrel churn. The cream in a churn was agitated up and own and you knew that the butter was formed when the dash became harder and harder to navigate through the fluid. When the particles of butter did not adhere to the lower handle you knew your task was completed. This was a painstaking job because if the cream was not at the right temperature the small particles would not adhere to each other and the process was delayed. The buttermilk was swill for the pigs. The cow’s milk was kept cool in our ice box for domestic purposes. It was never pasteurized.” (More of Albert Hare’s memoirs next month.)
New Lowell News The Brentwood The service of Worship for Horticulture invites you to the Creemore Pastoral United their annual Flower Show Church Charge will be in on Tuesday, August 16 Avening on Sunday, August starting at 7 pm. You may 14 at 10:15 am. view all of the entries that Bring your lawn chairs and the judges reviewed. To your singing voice as New Sandra all participants you should Lowell United Church presents BEDNAREK have your floral entries in their annual Praise in the Park by Monday, August 15 from 6 to 8 pm. on Sunday, August 21 starting at 10:15 This is a lovely show to attend and a am. This will be held under the Pavilion light lunch will follow on the 16th. Please in the Conservation Park. Al Beardsall contact Joyce McGillivary at 705-424and Lloyd Preston will entertain us with 1425 for further information. lots of the old-fashioned hymns during The Brentwood Community Centre a short worship service. There will be a is having a Horseshoe Tournament on light lunch to follow so bring a friend and Saturday, August 27 starting at 10:30 come and enjoy. am. For further information please call If the kids are getting tired of being 424-9923. around home come over to the library to Mark Saturday, August 20 on your research some activities for them for the calendar for a good old-fashioned Corn month of August. Janice will be happy Roast. There will be a bonfire, corn, and to tell you about programs or books that music. This will be held at the Brentwood will keep the youth interested. Community Centre. Don’t forget, on Thursday evenings The Legion in New Lowell invites you from 6 to 9 pm you can visit the New to get your grass skirt and special shirt all Lowell Farmers’ Market for homegrown ready for the evening of Saturday, August and homemade items. It is a nice time to 13. There will be a great Hawaiian Dinner gather some fresh produce or perhaps a and Dance. The cost is $12.50 per person pie or two! It is at the Recreation Park so get your tickets early (call the Legion under the pavilion. to reserve tickets). They would also like That’s the news for this week. If you to thank all those that came to the Pig wish to add some community news email Roast. It was a fun day for the community me at sandra.bednarek@sympatico.ca or with good attendance. call 705-424-6497.
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BERNARDIN CANNING WINNERS Winners of the
Farmers’ Market Jam/Pickle Competition were Susan Crawford for her 1st place raspberry jam, and Linda Kelly for her 2nd place black currant jelly. The pickle category was swept by Linda Kelly for her dills in 1st place and her sweet relish in 2nd place.
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by Brad Holden The Creemore Braves found their playoff mode this week, as both their pitching and hitting ignited to eliminate Clearview and advance to the semifinals in four games. Game 2 of the Clearview series, at home on Friday, August 5, was a mirror image of Game 1, except for the end result. Brad Grieveson threw the win, allowing four hits while striking out nine batters. The Braves managed four hits, from Steve Dowding, Tom Gateman, Bryan Post and Matt Baldry, and that was enough to squeak out a 2-1 win to tie the best of five series at 1-1. Game 3, in New Lowell, is where the series changed. Todd Gowan pitched a five-hitter, striking out four batters. And the Creemore bats came alive – Matt Baldry and Steve Dowding each notched a
pair and Todd Gowan, Chris Greer, Curt Barrett, Brett Trott and Steve Westbrooke all reached base safely once. The result was a momentum-changing 11-1 win for Creemore. Saturday’s game, also at New Lowell, was a onesided affair, with Brad Grieveson and Brett Trott combining to allow six hits and strike out six batters. The key hit for the Braves was a monstrous grand slam home run by Todd Gowan. The team’s other six hits went to Tom Gateman (2), Ryan Bartley, Steve Dowding, Bryan Post and Steve Westbrooke. The final result? A 12-0 win for Creemore and a ticket to the NDBL semi-finals. The Braves will start their next series at home, either at 10 am or 2 pm on Saturday, August 13, against a still-to-be-determined team. For updated information, please visit www.ndbl.ca.
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Creemore Minor Hockey is looking for Coaches and Executive Members. If you are interested in coaching contact Josh Symons at 705-423-9547. Executive positions available: President, Secretary, Gatekeeper, Referee in Chief and Canteen Coordinator call 705-4669959. Deadline is August 20, 2011.
Talbot, Olive Marie (b. May 26, 1930) passed away peacefully on Friday August 5, 2011 at Creedan Valley Nursing Home in Creemore in her 82 nd year. Beloved wife of Mervyn. Loving mother of Rick (Jean), Paul (Joy), Susan (Alan) McDougall, Brian (Susan), David (Denise), and Anna-Marie (Keith) White. Cherished grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Pre-deceased by Margery, Hilda, Johnnie, Wallace, Doug, Beatrice, Sidney, and Ruth. Memorial Service will be held at Creemore Baptist Church Sunday August 21, 2011, at 3 pm. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors and caring staff at Barrie Royal Victoria, Collingwood General and Marine, and Creedan Valley Nursing Home. Friends may visit Marie’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
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Ski rentals Ski Season Rental: Creemore On The River. Winter wonderland! 4 bedroom open concept vaulted ceilings. Very private. Available December 1, 2011 to April 1, 2012. Call Vicki Bell, Broker Royal LePage All Real Estate Services Ltd. Brokerage 705-446-4539 or email ringabell@royallepage.ca. Ski Season Rental: South of Singhampton. Brick schoolhouse totally renovated 3 bedroom 1 bathroom open concept, very nicely furnished. Available Dec. 1 2011 to April 1 2012. Call Vicki Bell, Broker Royal LePage All Real Estate Services Ltd. Brokerage 705-446-4539 or email ringabell@royallepage.ca.
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.
thank you On behalf of the Clearview Community Policing Committee, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out to support our BBQ and Car Wash fundraiser on Saturday, August 6. The day was a great success for our Committee, raising $400. The money raised will go back into our Committee to be put towards the use of our Speed Sign and other initiatives we take on. We wish to thank Sandy Fedy and his staff for all their help on that day as well as allowing us use of their parking lot for this event. Thanks once again, Clearview, for your support. Sincerely, Lisa Hardisty, Chairperson and Tish Ford, Vice-Chairperson, Clearview Community Policing Committee Mulmur Township recently appointed me as “Senior of the Year”. What a surprise and what an honour. Thank you! Things were going plan-wise to have friends come back to the house after the presentation, when the bottom of the plans food-wise came crashing to a halt when the main helper wasn’t able to fulfill that spot. What to do? Well as usual, God had everything under His control. Low & behold He touched Affairs Bakery owner Norma Panzine to step in. Norma not only stepped in, she literally jumped in and saw to it. All was taken care of from the beginning to the last soul out of the house. Norma’s expertise and energy finished in a beautifully organized manner. Thank you again Norma, you were my special back-up. You enabled my heart to come to a peaceful rest and made time for me to freely mingle with my guests. Thank you to all my guests for coming and sharing in this day. Also a great big hug & kisses to Norma’s staff who sent the beautiful flowers and a corsage for my jacket. It just put the finishing touches to a very Blessed Day. God works in a mysterious way His wonders to perform. Sincerely Norma, thank you! In Jesus’ love, Muriel Lowcock
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*
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705-428-0063
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in memoriam Ferguson, Lorraine (Nevils) In memory of a dearly loved mother, wife, sister who passed away August 15, 2001. Your memory is your keepsake with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping and we have you in our hearts. Remembered by Winston, Margaret and Evelyn and their families
thank you I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the entire staff of Leisure World Creedan Valley Nursing Home. The decision to place my husband Wilf in the nursing home was the most painstakingly difficult decision in my life but you have shown me that it was the right decision. You welcomed Wilf into your home and treated the two of us like family. Your loving kindness and compassion will be forever treasured. I also thank all of our family and friends for their support. Jane Johnston
A Card of Thanks
LOWE – We would like to extend a huge thank you to our family and friends who helped celebrate Vi’s 80th Birthday. And to the many people who helped make the day possible...it was truly teamwork at its best to get everything in place. What a tremenous gift for Vi to have been able to visit with so many of her dear friends and family. Seeing and hearing her joke with so many, brings comfort to us as we mourn her passing just two days after her birthday. We would like to thank the many people who supported us in so many ways over the past few years and especially now during this difficult time. The visits brought laughter and tears, the food allowed the family to gather at their childhood home, the donations in Viola’s memory will make a difference in heart health research, and the cards and the flowers provide colour and comfort at a time of bleakness. Thank you to Rev.Jim Seagram, Gren Bray, Dr. Bill Ives, the ACW ladies, Grace Grieve and the choir of the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd, and to the staff of Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home for the beautiful funeral service and reception. A heartfelt thank you and our deepest appreciation is extended to Dr. Scott Houston and his staff, the CCAC, the many PSW’s and nurses from St. Elizabeth who cared for Vi; with a very special thank you to “Sandra”, Melissa, Lisa and Elaine who not only cared for Vi but for us too in those last hours, and also to Trish Rawn from the Palliative Care Network for the support in helping us fulfill Viola’s wishes of being able to stay at home with us. Viola was an incredible person with strength that surpassed all expectations which parallels the friendships of so many that have connected with us during this difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude! Dalton Lowe and family
lost / found Bike found on Airport Road. Please call 705-466-2514 to claim it.
Century Farm Auction Sale for Paul Gallaugher
Em#797146 – 3rd Line Mulmur Twp Directions: from the lights in Mansfield on Dufferin Cty Rd 18 turn west on Mulmur Twp Sideroad 10 for approx 3 miles to the 3rd Line Mulmur. Turn north 1 mile to sale west side Em#797146.
Saturday, August 20 at 10 a.m.
Tractor 1996 Ford New Holland 8240 SLE 4WD w/cab, AC, air seat, heater, radio, 4 remotes, 8-40 kg weights, 14 928 fronts, 18.4R38 rears; approx 95 hp only 3700 hrs (nice one owner); Machinery C.I.H. 4500-21’Vebra Shankwing cult. Ezee-ON-17 shank 12’ chisel plow; M.F. 8806F plow; harrows; 2-M.F.33 seed drills; R.T. wheel packer; J.D. 800 SP-12’ swather; JD 1219-10’ haybine; Agro Trend HD-102-SA snow blower; NH.519.SA manure spreader ; AC 90 pull combine; 2 gravity grain bins; Westfield W70-41 w/cgrain auger; 20’steel flat rack wagon on implement tires; fill auger; Calsa 100 gal sprayer; stone fork; Frontier RC1072 bush hog; grader blade; forks; wheel rake; 10’steel land packer; Kahn GRS 25N-9’rake; farm 3211 gates; older post-hole driver; Plus Cub Cadet LT 1050-26hp riding mower; 60’s Elan Skidoo; shop tools, tires, pumps, cylinders; Ant buggy (fancy back); horse cutter; market sleigh; wagon frame; 1 F plow; Hamilton cutting box; child’s pull toy horse & wagon; fridge & Lionel train; Gilbert & Pequeqnat clocks; hanging oil lamp; linens, tons of quilts; collection of dolls; copper boiler; plus ant. China cabinet glass sides & front; parlour table; low boy dresser w/bevelled mirror; hump back trunk; cedar chest; PB chair; brass bed plus oak dining table & 4 chairs; cloth furniture, bedroom sets, etc. plus tables & 2 wagons of misc. Lunch Booth, Washrooms. Farm is sold. 2 Auctioneers selling. Plan to attend this Century Farm sale in the Gallaugher name over 100 years. For info call Paul 1-519-925-5941.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, August 12, 2011
BASEBALL CHAMPS The New Lowell Sr. Rookies baseball team had a season to remember, winning
the (S.S.M.B.A) South Simcoe Minor Baseball end-of-season Championship as well as the mid-season tournament. Back row: Head Coach Dave Langdon, Ted McGovern, Chris Hayward, Don Switzer and Andrew Laycock ( all coaches). Middle row: Billy Langdon, Garrett Laycock, Dalton Switzer, Mathew Hinchey. Front row: Gavin Mikaczo, Liam McGovern, Jack Foot, Zakery Hayward, Christopher Morby and Ben Carter.
Wind. For my community. Wind energy is providing Ontario with clean, affordable electricity, new jobs and a brighter future.
August 18-27
“Wind energy is about land stewardship. We’re using a small portion of land to provide the clean energy our modern society demands.
Newest multi-character Comedy
by Dan Needles
New jobs and investment from
Petunia Valley’s fresh new community theatre and the town’s ancient agricultural society don’t have much in common. But money woes throw the two groups into an unlikely and rickety partnership to fundraise for a new building that will house sheep and Shakespeare. Old grudges threaten to bring the project to a grinding halt.
wind energy mean a brighter future for the local economy.” Mayor Randy Hope, Chatham-Kent
The 99-megawatt Talbot Wind Project, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, generates enough emissionsfree electricity to meet the needs of about 33,000 homes.
www.canwea.ca
(705) 445-2200 • 1 (866) 382-2200 www.theatrecollingwood.com
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