The Creemore
Echo
Friday, September 19, 2014 Vol. 14 No. 38 thecreemoreecho.com
Inside the Echo
Feeling the chill
Cybergnomes recruiting
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Creedan Valley gets iced
Info night coming up
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Creemore youth compete for ambassadorship
By Trina Berlo Three young ladies from Creemore are taking part in the ambassador program at the Great Northern Exhibition. Rebecca Redpath, 17, is competing for the title of senior ambassador. Sarah Crawford, 10, and Grace Millsap, 12, are competing in the junior ambassador category. Contestants are judged on interviews, a written biography, speeches and a Q-and-A. There are four competitors in each category. Redpath, a Grade 12 Collingwood Collegiate Institute student, won the junior title in 2011. Fair ambassadors represent the region throughout the year, making special appearances at event and parades. The winner of the senior ambassador competition goes on to compete at the CNE. The ladies will be on stage at the agricultural building Friday, opening day of the 159 th annual fall fair running from Sept. 19-21 at the GNE. The junior ambassadors present speeches at 6 p.m. and the senior ambassadors present after the opening ceremonies, which begin at about 7 p.m.
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Creemore youth Grace Millsap (from left), Rebecca Redpath and Sarah Crawford are competing in the ambassador program at the Great Northern Exhibition taking place this weekend at the fairgrounds. The ambassador competition is interspersed with the junior talent show during the opening ceremonies, kicking off a weekend celebrating all
things rural. D u r i n g t h e c e r e m o n y, f a i r organizers will officially flip the switch on the 100-kilowatt solar
project. Solar panels were installed on the roof of the exhibition hall and the agricultural building. (See “Midnight” on page 6)
Robert McArthur runs in Creemore ward By Trina Berlo There were several last minute additions to the roster of municipal election candidates in Clearview Township. Three candidates who were unopposed as of presstime last week found themselves with a little competition by the filing deadline at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. Robert McArthur filed to run against Creemore-area Ward 5 councillor Thom Paterson. “I was giving it a lot of thought right to the last minute. I’ve been kind of disappointed by the lack
of participation coming forth and I thought I should throw my name in so people have a choice,” said McArthur. The 51-year-old farmer runs a mixed crop operation of crops and cattle near Cashtown Corners where he has lived his whole life. McArthur took over the family farm from his parents. His father Milton McArthur was councillor and reeve of the former Nottawasaga Township. McArthur said his father’s role in politics did influence his decision to run for council.
“I’d have to say, like father, like son,” he said. McArthur said local economic development is a key issue in his campaign. “I have had tremendous support from the community thus far and I am looking forward to representing Creemore,” he said. Al Bell filed to run against Nottawaarea Ward 1 councillor Doug Measures and Kevin Elwood filed to run against Dunedin-area Ward 2 ballot newcomer Donna Baylis. There’s a four-way race in the
New Lowell-area Ward 7 with Alan Howlett, Steven Cordick and Robyn Gignac going up against incumbent Deborah Bronée. Gignac announced Monday that she is throwing her support behind Bronée. “It appears that she and I have a lot of the same goals for our community, with economic growth at the top of the list. We both want to see New Lowell thrive and expand and have many of the same ideas on how to make this happen,” said Gignac in a statement to the media. “It is too late to withdraw (See “Paul” on page 10)
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