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SHOVEL IN THE GROUND FOR “MILLER’S DAIRY”
Creemore dairy farmer John Miller had several folks helping him out at Wednesday’s shovel ceremony for his on-farm milk processing facility. From left to right are Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop, Wasaga Beach Mayor and Simcoe County Warden Cal Patterson, John Miller, Marie Miller, Shawn Corbeil, Clearview Township Mayor Ken Ferguson, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson, dairy consultant Rick Hayward, Dairy Farmers Ontario marketing director Dave Nolan and future Miller’s Dairy plant manager Dwight Bryan.
by Brad Holden Creemore dairy farmer John Miller planted a shovel in the ground Wednesday in the spot where he plans to build an on-farm Jersey milk production facility, the first of its kind in Ontario. On hand to witness the event were nearly 200 people, including dignitaries, future vendors, area farmers and interested community members. As the shovel hit the dirt, he quoted a phrase that can be seen on the wall of his office: “It takes a dream to build a future.” Earlier, under a large tent to shield the crowd from the bright sun, he spoke a little bit about the path that brought him to this day: of the time in 2008 that he heard at a milk committee meeting about Dairy Farmers Ontario’s wish to have one of its members take on a pilot project of this type, and how he came home and mentioned his interest to his wife Marie, who told him he was “nuts;” of his conversations with former ad man Paul Breithaupt, a Creemore resident who encouraged him to take (See “Local” on page 3)
No banners without study by Brad Holden The Creemore BIA’s plan to hang banners from the existing hardware left on Mill Street’s hydro poles by the Olympic celebrations has hit a snag. Collus, who owns the poles, says it requires a $3,500 engineering study before any more banners are hung. That amount came to Council last night, the question being whether the Township should cover the cost or whether it should come from the BIA’s budget. The eventual decision was to put the amount in next year’s Township budget for consideration, but two
Councillors – Robert Walker and Deb Bronée – voted the other way, stating that the BIA should pay for the study itself. Several Councillors stated their disappointment that Collus is requiring this study despite the fact that the hardware is in place and banners have already been hung there, but public works director Richard Spraggs reminded them that Collus employees had hung the banners themselves before the torch relay. The threat of electrocution might exist for BIA members doing the same job. (See “Council” on page 8)
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Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908
This Weekend Tuesday, August 16 to Sunday, September 11
• Art Array, a collective of eight established artists of varying disciplines will be launching their first Toronto exhibition open daily at Art Square, 334 Dundas St. W., across from the Art Gallery of Ontario. Free. Painters -- Janie Barker, Louis Davies, Ellie Lagrandeur, Miro Omes and Dar West, photographers -- Lenore Burton and Bryan Davies, and glass artist Eleanor Brownridge. 1-800-820-0342.
Thursday, August 18 to Saturday, August 27
• 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.
Thursday, August 25
• Youth at Risk. Educational night for parents of teens & youth. If you are concerned about a teen, join us for a workshop & discussion. Topics covered will include: mental health, alcohol/drugs, gaming, internet use, gambling, harm reduction, self-care, setting limits, motivation & change, treatment options. Presented by South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre, 14 Ramblewood Drive, Unit 202, Wasaga Beach from 6 to 7:30 pm. Call 705-422-1888 to sign-up or just show up. • 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
• The Creemore Farmers’ Market supports its friends at Creemore Springs Brewery with their annual festival. Come and discover how to cook local produce with this popular brew at the Farmers’ Market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. • 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 • Outdoor Exhibit & Demonstrations by Creemore House of Stiches celebrating “The Craftswomen of Creemore: Reviving the Hand Arts of Yesteryearsâ€? from noon to 5 pm. 122 Mill Street. Quilts and hand art exhibits. Craft demonstrations. Door prizes, GNE
Friday, August 19 to Saturday, August 20
• Maizis Martial Arts Academy Fall Registration. Friday from 7 to 9 pm, Saturday from 9 to 11 am. 2330 Cty Rd 42, Stayner. See ad on page 11.
Friday, August 19 to Sunday, August 21
• Nottawasaga Daylilies is holding an Open Garden from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Come and see the late blooming plants! For directions, See ad on page 12.
Friday, August 19 to Monday, August 29
• Oil and Earth, oil landscape paintings by Mark Hope and functional decorated pottery by Rosemary Molesworth. Show continues until August 29. Mad and Noisy Gallery, 154 Mill Street, Creemore. For more information 705-466-5555 or info@ madandnoisy.com.
Saturday, August 20
• Yard Sales – See page 11. • Corn Roast Outdoor Bonfire with music and fun with bar privileges (age of majority) at the Brentwood Community Centre. • The Door’s Second Birthday Party with free concert & cake from 7 to 9 pm at Station Park Gazebo, Stayner featuring Burnside, Levi denBok & some local talent. Come help us celebrate!
Sunday, August 21
• Church Services are on page 5. • Praise in the Park. Bring a friend and your lawn chair and come for our worship service at the Pavilion at the New Lowell Conservation Area at 10:15 am. Light lunch to follow.
Upcoming Events Quilt Raffle, creative needlework festival tickets available and much more. Call 705-466-6363 or email houseofstitches@rogers.com for more information. • 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.
Sunday, August 28
• Tractor Canada. Join the Convoy to Stop the Melancthon Mega Quarry. We welcome Professor John Varty as he crosses Canada by tractor, sponsored by Massey Ferguson, to research the state of our country’s farms. Tractor Parade from noon to 5 pm starting from Primrose, north on Hwy 124, ending at the Wallace farm, #625007 15 Sideroad, near the proposed Mega Quarry site. Live music and free farmer’s potluck dinner to celebrate. Bring Tractors of all colours, ages & sizes; horses & ponies, too. Details: info@ndact.com & www. facebook.com/no.mega.quarry
Thursday, September 8
• Windfall, a film by Laura Israel, at Historic Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario Street, Collingwood at 4 pm and at 7 pm. A full-length award winning documentary on the affects of industrial wind turbines on a small community. $5 tickets available at Creemore Village Pharmacy & Stayner Home Hardware.
town in the 1950s... All the Laughs - All the Wonderful People.� Seating at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7 pm. After dinner entertainment provided by Five Minute Mysteries Author and In the Hills Historical Columnist Ken Weber. Tickets $75. Proceeds from this dinner will go towards the 2011 Battlefields Tour. Call the Museum for more information and to register. Limited space, pre-registration is required. Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. 705-435-1881 / 1-877-941-7787 events@dufferinmuseum.com or visit our website www.DufferinMuseum.com
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.
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Local milk coming to Clearview Township (Continued from page 1) the plunge; and of the day he approached Creemore Springs founder John Wiggins and asked him to help with the branding of the product. “Anyone else I’d say no,” said Wiggins. “For you John, I will.” Wiggins went on to create the new Miller’s Dairy logo (after Marie had given her approval, of course), and on Wednesday Miller introduced the crowd to the three cows represented in cartoon farm in the design. The one in the middle is named Pamela, he said. “Pamela is a cow who’s a member of the current milking herd,” he continued. “She’s a real flirtatious, beautiful cow. So Pamela represents the character of the Jersey breed.” On the left is Candice, a cow that’s no longer with the Millers but one who was extremely productive and conformed to all the traits of the Jersey breed. “Candice represents quality,” explained Miller. Finally, on the right is another cow from Miller’s past. She’s named Mary, Miller’s mother’s name, and she was named on Mary Miller’s last birthday in the year 2000. “Mary represents the roots and heritage of our farm,” said Miller. Both the farm and Miller himself have long roots in the dairy industry – the farm is where his great grandmother was born, while on the other side, Miller’s great grandfather was apparently the first person to put milk in a glass bottle, back in 1896. Miller’s Dairy will also sell its milk in bottles, in two sizes – one quart and one half-gallon. The plan is to produce whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, skim milk and a “chocolate milk to die for,” said Miller. The dairy will also produce fluid cream. So far, Foodland, the 100 Mile Store, Affairs Bakery, Chez Michel and the Sovereign have shown interest in selling the product in Creemore. Miller also plans on selling it in Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Stayner and Barrie. Several dignitaries and people involved in the dairy made short speeches following Miller’s talk, starting with Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson, who Miller credited with helping him cut through some of the red tape he ran into in the early days of his planning. “Farm gate value-added processing is exactly what this province needs,” said Wilson, before congratulating both Miller and Creemore on the new venture. “After all,” he concluded, “we can’t drink beer 24 hours a day!”
Dairy farmer John Miller spoke on Wednesday of his plans to build an on-farm processing facility. Wilson was followed by Clearview Mayor Ken Ferguson, who said his Council was 100 per cent behind this project. “I’m in agriculture, and I can tell you that the farmers are also in support,” he said. “This dairy is the first in the province, and it’s in Simcoe County, and it’s in Clearview Township. I’m so proud of that.” Wasaga Beach Mayor and Simcoe County Warden Cal Patterson pointed out that Wasaga Beach has up to 100,000 visitors when the sun shines, all of whom are potential customers. He also congratulated Clearview Township on allowing this to come together very quickly. Dave Nolan, director of marketing at Dairy Farmers Ontario, and Rick Hayward, the consultant who studied the feasibility of on-farm processing for the milk marketing association, both spoke of the decision to put the word out for a pilot project. “I heaved a sigh of relief when John Miller stepped forward,” said Nolan. “When John sets his mind to something, its going to happen.” Hayward echoed that sentiment, pointing out that “John and Marie have always shown
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a lot of dedication, determination and passion. They’ve provided leadership to the Jersey herd in Ontario.” Miller then introduced Dwight Bryan, an old friend who had been his feed dealer for many years. Bryan will become the dairy’s plant manager. Miller also pointed out that Shawn Corbeil, Marie’s son, will play a large role in the dairy. The last speaker of the day was Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop, who is an old acquaintance of Miller and, despite not being the local representative at Queen’s Park, has also come to Miller’s aid a few times while dealing with the government. “What makes this project is John and Marie,” he said. “All you have to do is drive by this farm to see that it’s a class act. If this was going to happen anywhere, it was going to happen here. And it’s a win for this whole region.” Miller has said in the past that he aims to have the dairy up and running by the start of 2012. The Echo must also apologize that in a caption two weeks ago, we stated that Village Builders had the contract to build the facility. In fact, that company is just one of several who are in the bidding for the job.
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A Bigger Festival
Creemore wouldn’t be Creemore without its festivals, and it also wouldn’t be Creemore without its festivals getting bigger and better every year. This year, the tried and true Copper Kettle Festival will get the expansion treatment, with a whole new day, and a locavore flavour, added on. Saturday, August 27 will operate much the same, with Corey Finkestein’s car show taking up all of Mill Street between Caroline and Edward Streets and Mad River Park at the end of the road the site of live music, children’s activities, a beer garden and a variety of food choices. This year, a bunch of grant money has allowed Creemore Springs to team up with the 100 Mile Store to stage expand the festival for a whole other day. On Sunday, August 28 will see a “Made in Creemore Locavore Lunch,” with six superstar chefs and three local chefs teaming up to serve a 2 pm lunch in Mad River Park, sourced from local suppliers. Tickets to the event are $150, with part of the proceeds going to the Canadian Chefs Congress and the Eager Beaver Scholarship Project, both of which reinforce the passion and integrity of Canadian food culture. Tickets are at the 100 Mile Store and online at www.madeincreemore.com. Kudos to the organizers for keeping with village tradition!
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THE WAY WE WERE
Reg Rawn brought us this great pic, from his mother Viola’s collection, of the paving of Mill Street in 1928. The building in the back is either the drug store or the apartment building at Edward and Mill that was taken down by the brewery this year. Any thoughts?
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The thing is, property values really do matter Dear Editor: I realize Ms. Barrer’s letter last week was intended to be humourous. However, since she ridiculed “property values” three times, I assume she finds this the most ludicrous reason for opposing large, commercial wind turbines. Unfortunately, when property values are reduced because wind turbines are placed too close to them, individuals are impacted three times. First, farmers, retirees, and others have their main investment in their property and hope to at least get a fair return. Second, when property values go down, municipal assessments and individual tax rates go down so everyone else in the municipality makes up the difference. Third, when communities become wind turbine ghettos, the public does not want to visit them so local economies suffer. The opposition to the large commercial wind industry is shared by many people who do not usually get involved in “protests”. This one issue has brought many individuals and communities together across Ontario, indeed, around the world. We all need to respect those who are unfairly affected by the actions of big government or big business and work to resolve the issues. Educating ourselves and listening with respect are the first steps. Sincerely, Peggy Hutchison, McIntyre.
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Caitlin and Jean Brownfield are fundraising for their Walk to End Women’s Cancers this summer.
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I’m walking this year because on my 13th birthday I had to wake up to my mom informing me that my gram, who had lived with us for years, had just passed away that night. Lucinda Mary Mills died of cancer, suspecting breast, bone, and lung, when she was 90. She and I were very similar and I miss her greatly; she was a nag but in the loving way. She had lived with me since 2001, so I saw her every day, and it was a major change when she first went into the hospital in May of 2007. I went up to visit her every night with my mom. It was horrible seeing her like that, unable to do anything for herself (she was a very independent woman). She was in there for few months and then came out over the summer. By September they had found spots on her breasts, and then she never came back out. Once school had started I couldn’t go to see her as often, which I truly regret. It was hard to watch her get worse every week. In mid-October the staff broke her hip while she was there and she had to get it replaced. She lasted until November, but I still think about her every day.
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I am also walking for my aunt, who has just finished chemotherapy a few months ago after having found cancer back in 2010. My aunt is a very strong lady, and if it comes back she will fight it again. My great aunt has had both breasts removed because of cancer and she’s still fighting at 90 years of age. I know that with these strong women in my background comes the high risk that I will get breast cancer too, maybe not this year or next year but one year, and I have to wonder if my battle will be a winning one. Hopefully this walk really will find a cure to breast cancer and I will have one less battle to worry about. Caitlin Brownfield, Creemore Caitlin and her mother Jean are walking in this fall’s Weekend to End Women’s Cancers and have been fundraising all summer to reach their $2,000 goals. They are currently raffling off tickets to Shaw Theatre, and can be found at their booth at the Farmers’ Market this weekend. You can also find them and donate directly at www.endcancer.ca – just click on “donate” and type in their names.
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sharing zucchini from her President Bob Veale garden with us. It is really welcomed newcomers appreciated. I know how Paul and Judith Turner, nice it is to get fresh veggies, and he mentioned that etc, as we have been ever so there were several others fortunate as to have been who had returned after on the receiving end of being absent for a variety fresh garden goodies from of reasons. Sylvia GALE Ellen Whitley, Maurice Bob then announced Weatherall and my brother an upcoming Come and Jerry this past week. A huge “Thanks Go Tea to be held at the Station on a bunch” to all of you. I have two the Green for Eileen Nash’s 90th of the tomato seedlings that Norma birthday bash. This will be from 1 to Johnston started and gave to us. They 4 pm on Sunday, August 21, 2011. are blooming and look like they are So come one, come all and wish this going to have lots of the sweet little lovely lady a Happy Birthday. yellow “acid free” tomatoes, which There were 55 of us assembled for will be wonderful. cards, and after a cute joke by Ruby It was nice to have Norma Klinck, the 50/50 draws went to Tom Johnston and Barb Cudmore back Sharpe, Warren Gale, Lois Walker, after their trip out west. But Barb, Thelma Lightheart, Elsie Longson, who sometime ago saw a need and Ray Leighton, Isabelle Gubbels and just stepped up and started seeing that Karl Seifert. the coffee and tea urns were filled and Moon shots were played by Marge plugged in and ready to drink when Douglas (2), Sylvia Gale, Marg we finished cards maybe had her mind Ferguson, Judith Turner, Beulah still on holidays because (I think I Dunn (2), Art Bishop and Dave have this right!) it seems the coffee Smith (2). This meant that Dave urn got plugged in and was good and garnered both the travelling prize and hot when we finished cards. The only the Sidewinders loot. glitch was that although the water High scorers were Sylvia Gale 324 was “brewed,” no one had added any (Yahoo!), Tom Sharpe and Charlie coffee to the mix! So – we all enjoyed Donaghey 317 and Karl Seifert 275. tea today. And Yep – a change is as Low was Audrey Tidd with 102. good as a rest! So, inadvertently, the We thank Irma Flack for again
young lady did us all a favour and got us out of a rut. Also, I’d be real careful about complaining, because you might just end up with the job! There was a Come and Go Tea for Don and Elsa (Ferguson) Wilson in Collingwood last Sunday that we had planned on attending, but had company arrive instead. I am sure that this would have been a busy event as Don and Elsa are a friendly, fun loving couple that will have had a host of friends and family joining them for this celebration. So from the missing folks from Avening, a hearty congratulations from Warren and Sylvia Gale. We had another phone call this week – the kind of call that no one likes to get – that informed us that another cousin on Mother’s side had passed away. This time it was Howard Jack,
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son of “Uncle” Jim and “Aunt” Flora Jack from Proton Township that had died. Howard was raised in Proton, but over the years he had ended up in Edmonton, Alberta. As kids we were reasonably often up at Jim and Flora Jacks, and Pat and I stayed there on holidays more than once. They were a kind, quiet family with a great sense of fairness, and a good sense of humour. Everyone pitched in and helped with such things as pulling mustard weeds out of the wheat fields, and such like, but there was always lots of time for playing, too. Howard’s wake was in Dundalk from 7 to 9 pm on Thursday, August 18, and the funeral will be on Friday, August 19 at 1 pm. I guess it is the same with everyone, but it seems that more and more, you find that folks you have known all your life are passing away at an accelerated rate.
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Curiosity House Books among Canada’s top 10 favourites Earlier this month, the CBC began a quest to find the 10 most beloved bookstores in Canada. Hundreds of nominations came in for dozens of stores from coast to coast to coast. Last week, the list came out, and lo and behold, our own Curiosity House was on the list. Here is what the CBC Bookclub had to say about Curiosity House: “This busy bookstore boasts that ‘You can’t come to Creemore without a visit to the bookstore!’� said the CBC, “And its fans certainly agree. A changing monthly art show, a knitting group and plenty of activities for Creemore’s younger set proves that Curiosity House is more than a bookstore, it’s a community hub.� Commenter kjcoutts agreed: “I’ll support Curiosity House Bookstore in Creemore, Ontario. Bookstores like Curiosity House are organizations that support the local community,
local/national authors and artists. Book signings, literary themed/ based events, book release parties, children’s storytime/craft programs and so much more are offered within this wonderful little shop. They are also a resource for the local population to access new pieces of popular literature and classic/obscure materials. Gotta love the independent bookstores!� Also making the list, which was in alphabetical order, were Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge, Ontario, The Book Keeper in Sarnia, Ontario, Bookmark in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Collected Works Bookstore & Coffee Bar in Ottawa, Ontario, Furby House Books in Port Hope, Ontario, Mill Street Books in Almonte, Ontario, Munro’s Books in Victoria, British Columbia, Tattletales in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Words Worth Books in Waterloo, Ontario.
Curiosity House Books owners Miriam Vince and Catherine Randall were pleased to find they’d made the list of Canada’s favourite bookstores.
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Twelve Farms, Creemore 100 Mile Store, Sweet...by Nature! Markdale Foodland, Grass Roots Organics, Barrie Hill Farm, Fernwood Farms, The New Farm, Clearview Township , John & Marie Miller, Paul Ruppel, Mike Schreiner, Gillian Flies, Pauline MacIntosh, Chris & Pat Raible, Cheryl MacLaurin Bernardin’s, Alexis Burnett, Kellie Leitch, Murray Lackie, Stacey Fokas, Robin Boyce 3 Guys and a Stove, Affairs Bakery & Cafe, The Bank Cafe Blue Ridge Meats, Chez Michel, Creemore Farmers’ Market, Creemore Springs Brewery, Curiosity House, Curries Farm Market, Dags & Willow, Espresso Post, Firehall Pizza, Georgian Hills Vineyards, Kimberley General Store, Mylar & Loretta’s, The Old Mill House, Pure, Simple Whole Foods, The Sovereign, Peasemarsh Farm, Johnston’s Cranberries, Mapleton’s Organic Dairy
Congratulations to the 7 Day Eat Local Challenge winners! Find them on our facebook page - 2011 Local Food Challenge
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Council waives site plan for Miller’s Dairy (Continued from page 1)
Site Plan Waived
In its ongoing support of John Miller’s new milk-processing operation, Clearview Council voted Monday night to waive the project’s requirement for a site plan. “This sort of activity is something we’re trying to encourage,” advised planning director Michael Wynia,
before the vote. “It’s within the existing farm cluster, it’s outside the settlement area, there’s no reason that we need to require landscaping or drainage control. There’s simply no need to go through site plan control.” Wynia also hinted that this decision would be part of a bigger initiative in the weeks to come, in Council’s
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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New Deputy Treasurer
Council announced the appointment of Kelly McDonald to the position of Deputy Treasurer Monday night, effective Tuesday morning. McDonald has been with the Township since 2006 in the role of Accounts Payable and was recently promoted to the role of Financial Analyst in 2010. She has also played a critical role in the completion of Clearview’s Tangible Capital Asset Project. Along with her years of experience with Clearview, McDonald possesses a university degree in business and is working towards completing her Certified General Accountant designation.
No to Enbridge Increase
In Council’s information package Monday night was a notice from Enbridge Gas saying the company had applied to the Ontario Energy Board
for approval of “Customer Care and Customer Information System” costs for 2013 to 2018 representing increases from 17.5 percent to over 40 percent. Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage took offence to this, and moved a motion stating that whereas families in Ontario are having difficulty coping with today’s economic climate, including the increased burden of HST, and whereas utility costs continue to climb beyond the average cost of living, that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Clearview registers its objection to this proposed increase. The motion passed unanimously.
Parking Sorted Out
Council voted to move the accessible parking from in front of the Creemore post office to approximately 23.8 to 31.3 metres south from the intersection of Mill and Caroline Streets. The problem, brought to Council by Councillor Thom Paterson, was that people trying to access the post office were parking on the crosswalk to avoid the accessible space.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Building Fences THE RUMINATING RUSTICATOR
Building a fence is something I’ve actual markers to avoid potential lifenever done before. Though it wasn’t threatening boundary disputes later exactly on my “bucket list,” for some on. reason the idea was appealing – probably I rented something called a bar a combination of: a new challenge, locator, basically a foor-foot yellow physical labour, working with power wand with a couple of dials and a small tools, enhancing the property, and LED screen. This thing would reveal the Aiken some vague primal need to mark one’s location of the surveyor’s iron stakes SCHERBERGER territory. buried in the ground, in theory. First step was self-education, a I headed out to the first corner and process that included visits to the bookstore, the started waving the wand. It makes a noise much like library, and, of course, Google. the Geiger counter in old TV shows; the louder the The plan was for a post and rail fence, the type noise, the bigger the piece of metal in the ground. you see on a horse farm, to add a little class to our I was getting all kinds of “hits,” which was very humble home. But it was soon evident this was not exciting. Each one was marked with a little blue going to be a simple process. flag. I started digging and each “hit” revealed First we had to choose from the many types something metal – strands of old wire fencing, rusty ranging from zero-maintenance but expensive PVC nails, lots of mystery stuff. But no survey stake. (plastic) fences to log posts and rough planks. We The frustration was repeated at the other three couldn’t afford the former and the latter was a little corners. I called the original surveyors: “Yes, too rustic. We ended up with something in between there should be stakes. No, we didn’t use GPS co– 4” x 4” square posts and 1” x 6” oak planks. ordinates back in 2005. Yes, we’d have to charge Next decision was the number of rails: three, the full rate to re-survey the property.” Hmm. four, or even five. Apparently in some circles, So over a period of days, as I walked the dogs, the number of rails is a direct reflection of one’s I would wander around the corners of the property financial status. We went with three. until one day I literally stumbled over a survey stake Before you install a fence you need to know just sitting there in plain view. The initial euphoria exactly where you’re going to put it. In other was replaced by self-recrimination, as in “you idiot, words, you need to know where your property line why couldn’t you find the damn thing?” That, in is. Again, at first glance a simple enough piece of turn, was assuaged by the realization that the stake information. In reality. another challenge. was not where it was supposed to be. Yes, there’s a survey with lots of official Seems the previous owners hadn’t cut the grass looking lines, symbols, numbers, stamps and legal descriptions all doing exactly what they’re supposed to – impress you with their officialness. And when you look out over our 1.72 acres, otherwise known by the poetic appellation ‘Part of South Half of Lot 15 Concession 4,’ it appears to pretty well match up with the survey. But I still needed to find the
right to the edge of the boundaries. This particular post was at least 10 feet past where the property appeared to end. Our land holdings had just expanded. Now I needed to find the stake at the other end. And it refused to reveal itself, despite ever further forays into the unkempt wilds surrounding our property. Finally I had an idea, one most of you I’m sure already figured out: simply measure the frontage distance from the found stake, and that’s where the other corner of the property will be. Our frontage is 115.21 metres, or 377.986 feet. Spooling out the large outdoor measuring tape I approached the maintained edge of the property and looked down at the tape: 325 feet! I still had a long way to go. I crashed through dense bush and trees, until I finally reached the magic number. And sure enough, at my feet was the survey stake buried in the weeds. We had just acquired a huge chunk of bonus land. I used a neon pink string to mark the full 377.986’ and days later I pounded in stakes every eight feet to mark the post holes. It was quite an official looking sight: perfectly aligned stakes tied together with a taut, neon pink string – it certainly looked like I knew what I was doing. Looking back, however, that’s exactly when I should have realized I was setting myself up for a most humbling experience… Aiken will tell us about the conclusion of his fence-building adventure next time!
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Saturday, August 20 at 3 Caroline St. E. (Village Builders) – Rent-aYouth’s Annual Yard Sale at from 8 am sharp. Collectibles, house wares, sports equipment and more. Call 705466-3663 or info@rentayouth.com for more information.
Missing / lost large gray cat “Homer Big Guy” in the Caroline Street West / Concession 5 area. Male 8 kg microchipped. Reward for safe return. Call 705-466-3007.
As you read this I am riding my bike with 300 cyclists in the Ontario Tour For Kids cycling event. The event has a contagious positive energy that keeps people coming back year after year. Thank you to everyone in Clearview Township who has supported Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation through donations to me as a cyclist and to the Inside Ride event that took place at Stayner Collegiate Institute. As I rode around the Creemore hills last Monday I thought of everyone who has supported me in my cycling adventures over the last few years: Katie Deslippe and Celeste Marcoux for their help organizing the Inside Ride at SCI, Chez Michel who fed me free lunches while I trained for last year’s cross Canada ride, Murray Lackie who started my fundraising campaign, Laurie Copeland who collected donations and sold tickets, the Old Mill House staff for being my ride check-in contacts, the Creemore Echo and the many friends who encouraged me. I feel fortunate to have so many supporters and well wishers. Without your continued support I would not be able to do what I love... which is riding my bike while helping children living with cancer. During the Inside Ride introduction assembly at Stayner Collegiate Institute there was a show of 15 hands representing the students whose lives have been touched by childhood cancer. It may not seem like many but 15 families affected by childhood cancer in such a small area is large. To date your donations are included in $221,382, my team’s fundraising total, as listed in SNKCR Alumni & Friends team page at www.tourforkids.com. Over $1,000,000 has been raised to date by the all the cyclists. A huge thank you from me, Vicki Dunleavy
On behalf of the Board of The Station on the Green I would like to thank the vendors of the Farmers’ Market for their generous donation toward the cost of the solar panels. Our relationship with the Market is very important and continues to add to the personality of the village. Marg Purkis, Chair of Board of The Station on the Green
Saturday, August 20 at 5 Elizabeth Street West. Big Garage Sale from 9 am to noon. Musical equipment, linens and home décor. Saturday & Sunday, August 20 and 21 at 45 Francis Street West. Unpainted hand-crafted lawn furniture, cabinets, children’s table & chairs set and much more. Call 705-466-2448.
Help wanted Potato Harvest help for the fall required. If interested please fax your resume to 519-925-8606. Request for resumes for bar manager at Creemore Legion #397. Closing date for resumes September 2, 2011. Send resume to 2891 Fairgrounds Rd S, Creemore ON L0M 1G0. All resumes will remain confidential.
open house A Victorian Midsummer’s Dream Open House. A Victorian Emporium of antique linens and lace, fine china, homewares, collectible dolls, country rustics, jewelry, silver, gifts and more. Summer Tea Garden (24 hr notice). Come enjoy “Serenity Thursdays” with us in the garden from 7-9pm. Aug. 25th theme is Vintage Clothing and Accessories. OPEN daily 10am-5pm until Aug 28. Bring slippers. Accepting cash and cheques. 2kms East of Stayner on Hwy26 to Centerline Rd., South 3kms to Conc.9., East 1km to “A Day at Victoria’s” (fire#5681). Cathy 705428-0445.
for rent New Rooms for rent. Furnished. $120 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call 705-444-4852. Two 2 bedroom apartments in Creemore. $650 plus hydro. Available September. Call 519-922-3256 or 705443-9417. 1 bedroom renovated apartment. New stainless steel appliances. Bright and open. $625 plus hydro and water. Heat included. Available October 1. Call 705-466-3006. Quality Office/Studio Space for rent. Excellent opportunity for small business owner or artist looking for attractive location in central Creemore. $400/month plus utilities. Please call 705-446-4841 (between 9 am and 5 pm) for more details.
wanted Arriving from the west coast to make Creemore our home. Looking for armoir, dresser drawers and sofa. Any furniture out there needing a new home. Please call our Aunt Juliette at 705-466-5793.
Lost black zippered binder in the vicinity of the log cabin. Call Neil Cameron 905-939-8708.
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. Ski season rental: 12/13 Sideroad, Creemore. Casa Vista: French Country Beauty. 3 bedroom, open concept, exquisite exclusive home, all amenities included. Main floor, private king master suite, open concept gracious LR/DR with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, family room with satellite TV and fireplace. Upstairs, open library with panoramic views, 2 bedrooms. queen and double w/adjoining bath. Available December 1, 2011 to April 1, 2012. Rental by owners Michael Reidmann 416-5098979 mreichmann232gmail.com and Teya Flaster 416-953-2621 leya.flaster1@ gmail.com, hhtp://tinyurl.com/3hznvls.
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Estate, Farm Clearing & Consignment Auction at Lilac Down Farm 3249 County Rd 42 (Airport Rd) Creemore, ON
We would like to say a very big thank you to the TD Bank here in Creemore for their contribution of a very smartlooking wrought iron fence around the Hort Garden and the bank parking lot. This replaces the old wooden fence and is a great addition to the park. We would also like to extend a very big thank you to Helen Crawford for her donation toward the cost of the special stain for the park benches and the picnic table. They shine again! Marg Purkis, Chair of Board of The Station on the Green
death notice Royal, Alex passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Hospice Simcoe in his 72nd year. Loving father of Lorie Threader (Richard Poulton), Loretta (Jeff) McInnis, Shelley Royal (Peter Duncan) and Alex (Amanda) Royal. Cherished grandfather of Melissa, James, Emily, Jordyn, Allison, Ashley and Cassandra. Alex is predeceased by 7 siblings and parents Elwood and Lula Royal. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel. Funeral service took place in the chapel on Wednesday August 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. Interment at Lavender Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Simcoe would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Alex’s on-line Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com
Saturday, August 27 @ 9:30am
For Eileen Bunston & the estate of Robert Bunston (electrical contractor) of Wasaga Beach, local estates, downsizings & clearouts to feature Classic 1964 Chrysler Windsor Sedan (good condition, running), Bolens 19hp yard tractor, Bush Hog, Troy-Bilt 8hp wood chipper, pr vintage Yamaha Bravo snowmobiles, Beaver Rockwell tablesaw, Craftsman belt/disk sander, Homelite Pro-Weeder, Poulan chainsaw, yard trailer, alum ladders, Quebec heaters, cattle gates, cedar posts & fence rails, spike harrows, steel fence posts, Ford 6ft bedliner, alum truck box, mechanics rolling tool chests, mechanics & electrician tools, lg qty of older electricians supplies & parts, blacksmith wall drill & tools, nuts & bolts cabinet, pipe fitters tripod & vise, drill press, leather working tools & cutting table, farm & garden tools, logging tools, 1930’s wooden duck punt, duck decoys, boat trailer, c.1930 ob motors, Canoe Leg, fishing tackle, snowshoes, 1980’s 8ft truck cap, bicycles, Polaris ATV snowblade, camping gear, exercise equipment, antique dressers, tables, chests, office furnishings, oak & enamel ice boxes, cistern pumps, oil bottles, gas pumps, cream cans, antique radios, dinky toys, electric train set, iron sap cauldron, old pine house doors, wooden whiskey boxes, antique tools, sleighs, metal grates, crocks Medalta hotelware, lg qty new & used lumber—barn beams, planks, wide pine boards, 2x10’s, plywood, etc. Large number of estate boxes from 50+ yrs. in storage. Many more unusual collectibles, unlisted items, etc.
Preview: Friday 1-6pm, Saturday 8 am Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, Debit, 5% Buyer’s Fee. Lunch. Washroom.
John Simpson Auctioneer
Details at: www.simpsonauctions.com 705-466-2207
Classifieds Work 705.466.9906 info@creemore.com
Maizis Martial Arts Academy 2011 Fall Registration Friday August 19 7-9 pm Saturday August 20 9-11 am
Your choice of a FREE uniform and FREE belt Or 2 memberships for the price of 1 And we’ll pay the HST!
705-428-KICK
2330 County Rd 42, Stayner
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, August 19, 2011
FOUR IN ONE
10year-old Creemore resident Ashley Dunn was excited to bring a special specimen from her garden into the Echo – this quadruple tomato. Imagine how many sandwiches you could garnish with such a tomato!
EVOKING HISTORY
The Canadian government restored the historic designations of the three former military services this week: the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Since 1968, these organizations have been collectively known as the Canadian Forces. Making the announcement at Base Borden on Tuesday was Defence Minister Peter Mackay (right). Joining him was (l to r) CPO1 Jean Denis, Col Louis Meloche and Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch.
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Braves lose first two to New Lowell in semifinals by Fred Mills After notching some big wins in the final two games against first-round opponent Clearview, the Braves again find themselves in a comeback situation, this time down two games. The Braves began their second round playoffs at home on Saturday against New Lowell. With an early morning game Brad Grieveson began
the series with allowing eight hits and striking out eight. Creemore could only muster four hits by Ryan Bartley, Chris Greer, Robert Kinghan and Todd Gowan, who cranked a solo home run. New Lowell took the first game with a 3-1 win. Creemore travelled to New Lowell Monday. Ryan Bartley took to the hill and took the loss, despite giving up only
six hits and striking out two. The Braves had five hits, with Jeff Akitt having a pair and Chris Greer, Steve Dowding and Bryan Post contributing the rest of the offence. New Lowell took a 2 – 0 lead in the semifinal series with the 7-3 win. The series continues in Creemore on Friday at 6:15 pm and, if necessary, on Saturday in New Lowell at 1 pm and Sunday in Creemore at 5 pm.
NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES
WE’VE GROWN!
From 32 to 40 pages of programs, events contacts, facilities and MORE!
You can pick up a copy of the GUIDE at your local library, arena or Administration Centre. VIEW IT ONLINE
www.clearview.ca
OPEN GARDEN Excellent Late Bloom! Open 10am to 5pm Fri. Sat. Sun. & Holidays until Labour Day. Weekdays call ahead.
Wind. For my community. Wind energy is providing Ontario with clean, affordable electricity, new jobs and a brighter future.
Directions: From Airport Road south of Avening turn west on the 3/4 SR, then south on the 3rd Conc. We are the first house on the left: #3757, 3rd Conc., Nottawasaga
Julie & Tom Wilson
(705)466-2916 • www.wilsondaylilies.com
Creemore Hills Realty Ltd Brokerage • Independently Owned and Operated
(705)466-3070 Austin Boake Broker of Record/Owner
RED BRICK EDWARDIAN ON DOUBLE LOT “Ontario needs many sources of power for a safe, reliable and affordable electricity system.
My family supports
wind energy because we believe it is a win-win for communities and the province.” Jutta Splettstoesser and her family farm in Kincardine Township.
Country Charm and character. Filled with original woodwork and trim including grand front porch. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Cherry wood beamed ceilings and hardwood oors. Up graded windows, steel roof, propane furnace. Double attached garage with workshop. Beautiful private landscaped grounds. West of Creemore, Ontario in Dunedin. New Price - $259,000.
www.CreemoreHillsRealty.com
The 76 Megawatt Ripley Wind Power Project, located on the eastern shores of Lake Huron near Huron-Kinloss Township, generates enough zero-emission electricity to power about 24,000 homes.
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