The Creemore
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Friday, September 30, 2011 Vol. 11 No. 39
Inside the ECHO
Art Tour Eclecticism
Flowers on Display
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Hort Society fall show was instructive.
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LAND AND WATER TOPIC OF DUNTROON CANDIDATES NIGHT
A COMFY SEAT! There’s nothing like the face of someone who’s sitting on his granddaughter’s 4-H steer
for a family photo, only to find out that the local newspaper photographer is also among those taking a picture. Don’t worry, we checked with several of Glenn Millsap’s family members and they all assured us he’d get a kick out of seeing this in the Echo. See plenty more GNE shenanigans on pages 6 and 7.
by Brad Holden The Nottawasaga Community Centre in Duntroon was the scene of the final all-candidates night for SimcoeGrey candidates before the October 6 provincial election, and this one had an interesting twist. Sponsored by a coalition of ratepayers organizations – the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, the Clearview Community Coalition, Aware Simcoe, the North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Task Force, Zero Waste Simcoe, Ontario Farmland Preservation and the Simcoe Solar Farm Awareness Project, all of whom have been fighting various battles over the last few years – the evening was themed “Land and Water in Crisis” and was broken down into four segments, one on growth and agriculture, one on aggregate production, one on the Green Energy Act and one on zero waste. One candidate, Mike Schreiner of the Green Party, was not able to attend because his party leadership duties had him on television commenting on the provincial leadership debate of the same evening. But he did appear on video for opening and closing comments, and debating in his place was Dufferin-Caledon Green (See “Environmental” on page 3)
PROVINCIAL CANDIDATES ON LOCAL ISSUES With the October 6 Ontario Election fast approaching, the Creemore Echo has sent all four Simcoe-Grey candidates a list of questions about what we feel are the most contentious provincial issues this area is dealing with. We began alphabetically last week with Liberal candidate Donna Kenwell and NDP candidate David Matthews. This week, we hear what Green candidate Mike Schreiner and Progressive Conservative candidate Jim Wilson have to say. By now, you should have received your voter’s card. Make special note of where you will be voting as some locations have changed this year. If you have not received a card, call 705-444-0514 to find out where your polling location is and show up with identification that shows your name and current address.
Mike Schreiner, Green
Mike Schreiner was elected leader of the Green Party of Ontario on November 14, 2009. A leading advocate for independent businesses and sustainable communities, Mike Schreiner is well known for his leadership in co-founding the award-winning Local Food Plus organization and brings a proven track record in business and leadership roles to the GPO. Actively involved in the Green Party of Ontario (GPO) for the past six years, Mike Schreiner was most recently the GPO candidate for the HaliburtonKawartha Lakes-Brock by-election. Mike co-chaired the 2007 election platform committee for the party (See “Green” on page 8)
Jim Wilson, PC
Jim Wilson was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in September 1990. His strength as an advocate was revealed after his first election when he became well-known across Ontario for his fight to expand dialysis treatment, which resulted in the establishment of satellite clinics in Collingwood and Alliston. Jim has been involved in several recent local projects, including: helping to restore birthing services at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, fighting to re-start the Highway 26 re-development from Stayner to Collingwood, approving the last major expansion of (See “PC” on page 10)
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, September 30, 2011
Community Calendar This Weekend
Friday, September 30
• Windfall, The Movie will be presented at Nottawasaga Community Hall, 3025 County Road 91, Duntroon at 7 pm. Complimentary Tickets (donations for costs would be appreciated).
Fridays to Thanksgiving
• Rosemont Farmers’ Market is open from 2:30 to 7 pm. Running every Friday to Thanksgiving Friday.
Saturday, October 1
• Gently Used Clothing Sale from 8 to noon at Centennial United Church, Stayner, 234 William and Oak Streets. Free coffee from 8 to 9 am. All proceeds to the Stayner/Clearview Foodbank. • New Lowell Brownies will be at the Creemore Farmers’ Market Coffee Booth selling coffee and Girl Guide Cookies. Also next Saturday, October 8. • A Culinary Cache Info Session & Recipe Tasting at Sola! From 10 am to 4 pm. Black quinoa with mango, avocado & lime, cilantro dressing. Corner
of Mill & Francis. Call 705-466-3469 for more information. • Turkey Shoot at Manito Shine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Road at 10 am. For more information call 705-445-7460. • Curiosity House Opening Reception for the 2011 Emerging Artist from 2 to 4 pm. Diane Hasley will show her new work in the gallery for the month of October. The show, Colours of the Bay, features encaustic works inspired by the skies over southern Georgian Bay. Join us today for the opening, meet Diane and enjoy this very exciting show. Her show runs to November 4. • Mad & Noisy Gallery Opening Reception from 2 to 4 pm for oil painter Katherine Ernst with her show Dance of Light. Ernst is a classic realist who paints in the style of old Dutch masters, focus on the interplay of light and dark on still life objects, such as flowers, fruit and pottery. Show runs to October 24. 705-466-5555 or www.madandnoisy.com.
• St. John’s United Church, Creemore, Annual Fowl Supper from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Adults $12.50, children $5, preschoolers 5 & under free. Everyone welcome.
our Huntsman Antony Gaylord and the Hounds. • Curiosity House Story Time from 10:30 to 11:15 am. • Creemore Legion 3rd Annual Poker Run Road Rally. Starts at the Creemore Legion at 11 am and costs $5 per hand. Prizes for the best poker hand. Register at the Legion, 27 Wellington St. West, on Saturday morning before the event begins.
• Curiosity House Book Signing from 3 to 5 pm at the bookstore with Donna McCaw and her book about retiring It’s Your Time. 15 minute talk at 4 pm. • Roast Beef Dinner at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3521 Cty Rd 124, Nottawa. 5 and 6 pm sittings. $13 adults and teens, ages 6 to 12 $6. Tickets call 705-445-2494 or 705-445-2327 or leave a message at the church 705-444-6823.
Sunday, October 2
• Church Services are on page 5. • 125th Anniversary Service at St. James Anglican, Cougher-Lisle at 10 am. Speaker is Bishop George Elliott. Special music. Lunch to follow. We welcome anyone who cares to share this celebration with us especially those who can no longer attend regularly. The church is located on the SE corner of County Rd 12 west of Lisle. We look forward to seeing you. • The Blessing of the Animals. Please bring your pets and stuffed animals to a Blessing of the Animals Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 4 pm.
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 3
• Collingwood & District Historical Society Meeting at Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood at 7 pm. “Collingwood: The Early Years” with Melissa Shaw of Collingwood Museum & Ron Emo, former Mayor of Collingwood. $2.
Wednesday, October 5
• OMB pre-hearing concerning Creemore Springs Brewery at 10:30 am at Clearview Council Chambers.
Monday, October 3 to Friday, October 7
• Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on the proposed MAQ/Highland Quarry from 10 am to 4 pm each day at the Osprey Community Centre, 494196 Grey Road 2, south of Feversham on the west side. (just north of Hwy 4.) For more info call 705-445-2178.
Tuesday, October 4
• New Lowell United Church Youth Group will be holding registration in the church at 7 pm.
Thursday, October 6
• The Collingwood chapter of the Toastmasters meets at 7 pm at the Collingwood Public Library. Visitors welcome. Contact Charles LeMarchant at 705-4460351 for more information. • Collingwood Chapter of Recreational Aircraft Association at 7:30 pm at Collingwood Airport with a guest speaker. The RAA is a group of aircraft enthusiast devoted to the building maintenance and flying of light aircraft. Anyone interested in aircraft and flying as a hobby is welcome.
Saturday, October 8
• The final Creemore Farmers’ Market. 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. • Curiosity House Book Signing at Creemore Farmers’ Market from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Carolyn Morris author of novel for young & old, Morning Dove & Judith Plaxton author of young adult novel, Morning Star. • Creemore’s 5th Annual Apple Pie Contest at the Creemore Farmers’ Market. Contestants are asked to bring their pies to the contest table at the Station on the Green by 9:30 am. Please have your name and phone number fixed to the bottom of the pie plate. Winners will be announced at 11 am and slices will be sold off. All proceeds will go to the charity of the winner’s choice. For more info contact 705-466-9906. • The Toronto & North York Hunt will make its Annual Parade down Mill Street about 10 am led by
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Starts at the Creemore legion at 11:00 am Costs $5.00 per hand. Prizes for the best poker hand. Register at the legion on Saturday morning before the event begins. Legion is at 27 Wellington St. West in Creemore.
Saturday, October 8 to Monday, October 10
• 2011 Blue Mountain Tour of the Arts from 11am to 5pm. A free self-guided tour that features the creative talents of local artists and their guests. There are 18 studios located in Thornbury, Clarksburg and near Kimberley. For more information visit www. tourofarts.ca.
Thursday, October 13
• Autum Leaves Fashion Show at 7:30 pm. A fundraiser for the Great Northern Exhibition. Doors open at 7 pm in the Agri-Cultural Building, on Fairgrounds Road. some models will be members of the Clearview Fire Department. Sponsored by The Investors Group, courtesy of Dave Huskinson, and Sobeys. Tickets $15 available at Creemore Village Pharmacy. To reserve your tables and for more information call 519-922-3448 or 705-444-2895 or check out www. greatnorthernex.com.
Friday, October 14
• Creemore Legion Supper from 5 to 7 pm. $13 per person, children under 7 years are $6. Please call 705 466-2202 to RSVP. • Creemore Legion Darts starts tonight at 27 Wellington St. W., Creemore. Friday nights at 7:30 pm. $3. Everyone welcome. Call Pat or Dan at 705466-2459 to register.
Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16
• Craft & Quilt Sale at GNE Fairgrounds from 10 am to 4 pm both days. For more infor call Muriel Day 705-466-3372. Free admission. Lunch booth.
Saturday, October 15
• Come out & walk, bike or rollerblade in the Dunedin Fall Cancer Walk. Enjoy beautiful scenery and help to support a cure for cancer. Leave Dunedin Hall at 10 am. For pledge sheets call 705-466-3071. • New Lowell United Church Car Rally. Gather your family (all ages) and a good driver. followed by a family dinner at the church. Everyone in the community is invited to join in this event. Call 705424-6497 for details.
Sunday, October 16
• 135th Anniversary Service at St. John’s United Church at 11 am followed by coffee in the fellowship room. Guest Speaker is Rev. David Sherwin. No services at New Lowell or Avening on this day. • Foodstock: Save the land that feeds us. Located in Honeywood 11 am to 5 pm rain or shine. Join Chef Michael Stadtlander and 70 of Canada’s best chefs as they cook with the produce of Melancthon Township in an outdoor public food event in solidarity with the movement to Stop the Mega Quarry. Pay as much as you can (suggested minimum donation of $10) All funds will be used in the fight against the proposed destruction of thousands of acres of Ontario farmland. Rubber boots recommended! Please BYO plate, cutlery and water cup. For more information or to register visit www.canadianchefscongress.com.
Monday, October 17
• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 5:30 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.
Saturday, October 22
• 3 rd Annual Georgian Bay Reads at 7 pm at Collingwood Public Library. Check out (with your free ticket) the action when five local celebrities from neighboring libraries square off against each other for an animated debate to choose the one book to read over the upcoming snowy winter months. Tickets go fast so contact your local library to book your seats. • Dan Hill will be performing at the Collingwood Collegiate on Hurontario Street at 8:30 pm. A fundraiser for Blue Mountain Watershed Trust to protect the Silver Creek Wetland. Tickets $50 available at Creemore Echo. Call 705-466-9906 or www.georgianbayselect.com/jbgproductions.
Sunday, October 23
• Curiosity House presents a lunch with Joshua Knelman, author of the true crime story Hot Art from noon to 3 pm at Chez Michel, 150 Mill Street. $35 per person (taxes & gratuities included). Seating is limited. Call 705-466-3400 to reserve your spot. • Annual Honeywood-Horning’s Mills United Church Fowl Supper from 5 to 7 pm with homemade pies and cakes. Held in the Norduff Room in the Honeywood Arena. Adults $14, children $6, preschoolers free.
Sunday, October 30
• Hallowfest in Creemore from 10 am to 4 pm at Station on the Green. A new regional event. Fun for all ages. Tricks, treats & surprises. Visit the Witch’s Kitchen and Haunted Parlour. Activities, games, pumpkin carving, face painting, costume contests, music, marketplace, live pumpkin auction & more Costumes encouraged! Admission by donation to the GM Hospital Foundation. Sponsored by Happenings Party Rentals, GM Hospital Foundation, 97.7 Beach, Caithkin Treatment Foster Homes and Creemore.
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Environmental issues rule at Duntroon all-candidates night (Continued from page 1) candidate Rob Strang, the party’s deputy leader and its top vote-getter in the last provincial election. On Growth and Agriculture, the lead question pointed out that between 1996 and 2001, this province lost 50,000 acres of farmland. Candidates were asked whether they’d commit to better tracking of farmland and how they’d protect farmland and support farmers. Strang led off the answers, proclaiming that all Class 1 to 4 farmland should absolutely be preserved. He also amended the number quoted in the question, pointing out that since 1993 the GTA alone has lost 153,000 acres of farmland. He blamed the provincial growth plan, which now plans to bring 3.7 million more people to the GTA. “It’s a mindless growth plan, and it should be thrown out and started again.” Strang also listed several of the Green Party’s proposals to help farmers shrug off some of the bureacracy they now deal with, including an end to onesize-fits-all regulations and reducing zoning restrictions and extra taxes for on-farm processing. PC candidate Jim Wilson weighed in next, talking about the need to rethink Ontario’s agriculture policy from the ground up. He pointed out that the Liberals currently have only four cabinet ministers from rural Ontario, and promised that a Hudak government would have more. As far as protecting farmland, the key, he said, is to help farmers make more money. “Prosperous farmers keep land in production,” he said. He also said he had great faith in local councils to make good decisions about urban sprawl. Liberal candidate Donna Kenwell touted the Places to Grow Act as a landmark legislation, one that’s designed to control sprawl. She also mentioned putting more teeth in the provincial policy, which now sets rules with the word “should.” NDP candidate David Matthews, who was fired up about most of the night’s issues, said less bureaucracy and better agricultural policies were the answer. In the Aggregates section, the first question from the audience pertained to the Walkers quarry expansion in Duntroon, but the candidates seemed eager to talk about the proposed Highland “mega quarry” in Melancthon Township. Wilson said in his opinion, that quarry would be too deep and too wide. He said he would continue to support the Liberal call for an Environmental Assessment should his party get into power, and that he’d also push for a federal assessment. “I’m not going to leave any legacy that could hurt our groundwater,” he said.
When someone in the audience pushed Wilson on his leader’s stance on the project, however, he became more pragmatic. “Look, these guys own land, and they have the right to make an application,” he said. “It’s simplistic to say we’re just going to ignore it. Tim Hudak has to be careful what he says, because he’s going to be Premier. Dalton McGuinty has been quiet on the subject as well. It’s easy for parties who are never going to win to say whatever the hell they want to say, but you can’t do that in the real world. To avoid lawsuits, all you can do is make them go through the toughest process available.” Wilson was referring to the Green Party, we suppose, as right before Wilson spoke, Strang had taken a tougher stance. “Our party is completely opposed to the mega quarry,” he said. He also pointed out that people should not be complacent that the EA requirement has now been imposed. “Provincial EAs rarely stop a project. And there are four levels of Federal assessments and only one – a panel review – could stop it. This is just the first stage, and you have to make sure you’re voting for a government that’s totally committed.” Kenwell reminded everyone that her party has also now called for a review of the Aggregate Resources Act to give more guidance about where quarries should be allowed to be established. Wilson said he would review it as well. “As long as it involves the industry and the public,” he said. “To be honest, I’m not sure the industry is equipped to deal with this thing. It’s too big and too deep for anyone to handle. They should start over.” Strang was also critical of the ARA review, however. It may be a good idea, he said, but on the subject of the Highland quarry, where an application is already filed, it would be like “closing the gate after the horse is out.” And in response to Wilson’s statement that Highland should start over, Strang said, “It’s not a matter of a little one or a big one. It should not happen there at all.” The third segment of the night, on the Green Energy Act, began with a question about the OPA negotiating FIT contracts without consulting the public. Matthews began by assuring people that the NDP backs renewable energy, but that the public needs input. The communities who host wind developments should also benefit, he said. If some of the power produced was sold to the area’s power distributor at a low price, it might encourage buy-in from residents. Kenwell was up next, but sort of dodged the Green Energy question by criticising the OPA in general and pointing out that Wilson was the Minister of Energy under Premier Mike Harris when Ontario Hydro was split up and the OPA was created.
That led to a long explanation by Wilson as to why that happened. He then agreed that the organization is now out of control, but that “we didn’t expect any Premier to come along and commit to paying 80 cents per KW hour.” Wilson said that there should be competition for hosting wind turbines. “A lot of places want these,” he stated. “But the people of my riding don’t.” Kenwell, in commenting on her party’s Green Energy Act, might have had the best line of the night, when she said that “we might have been a little over enthusiastic,” when it came to cutting out public input. She said she would now push for municipalities to have their say on the matter. As for the Green Party, Strang pointed out that without the Green Energy Act, the OMB would be ruling in favour of wind farms and no one would have any control about where they are established and what kind of setbacks are used. But, he said, the problem with the Green Energy Act was its lack of foresight. While the Germans started a FIT program in 1991 and let the industry grow, Ontario brought one in when the industry was already mature, ensuring that we’d have to pay top dollar in subsidies. That said, Strang said that his party would stick with the FIT program, but it would bring in local input and encourage local power co-ops to establish wind projects, instead of foreign corporations. Wilson was the toughest on the Green Energy Act, saying that his party would respect existing contracts, but would not sign anymore. The night’s final segment had to do with Zero Waste, and primarily each party’s approach to extended producer responsibility (EPR), the idea that producers should have to deal with the packaging waste that their products produce. All four candidates said their parties are committed to EPR, with different approaches in mind. Strang said the concept is an explicit goal in the Green Party’s platform, and that it should be made part of the province’s manufacturing policy. Kenwell said the Liberals are committed to EPR but right now are focused on eliminated e-waste, while Wilson agreed that pressure needs to be put on manufacturers to be more responsible about the packaging that they produce. He also got in a shot about the Liberal party’s “eco-taxes,” charged to consumers buying products that are harmful to the environment. With that, candidates made their closing remarks, including Schreiner on the video screen, each one asking those present for their vote on October 6.
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Opinion EDITORIAL
Good Luck at the Polls
On Thursday, October 6, we and other residents of Ontario will go to the polls for the third time in under a year. While we may be weary of marking our Xs, we must remember that, as always, it is a right and privilege to vote in a free election and, when the opportunity arises, we should never pass it up. As for the race in Simcoe-Grey, it is the Echo’s tradition not to endorse a specific candidate. But we will say that it’s nice to see a new, mature horse in the field. In prior elections, especially provincially, the Green Party has not been a real contender locally. They’re likely a longshot this time as well, especially in a riding that has almost exclusively voted for the Tories since Confederation. But it’s evident that, while they still have a long way to go in many parts of Canada, the Green Party has carved out a true voice in this part of the province. And that’s good for voters in Simcoe-Grey, who now have four legitimate choices on election day.
Letter
Saving our headwaters
Dear Editor: It’s well known that the Noisy, the Mad, the Pine and the Boyne rivers are in danger. Did you know the Pretty and the Beaver are as well? The proposed MAQ quarry is at the headwaters for those two rivers, just west of the Walker/Duntroon quarry, north of Singhampton in Osprey Township. You can do something. Will you? Drop in to the OMB hearing from 10 to 4 on weekdays between now and October 20 (with no sessions on September 30 and October 6, 10, 13 and 19) at the Osprey Recreation Centre, #494196 Grey Road 2 just south of Feversham. Our presence shows the hearing officer we care. And this woman rocks! She is the hearing officer who stopped the Caledon quarry. How many quarries are too many? This one is in addition to the Highland mega quarry south of Singhampton and the Walker/Duntroon proposed expansion. See you at the hearing. Heather Baker, Duntroon
IN memoriam
For Duncan Today we laid an old friend down Beneath the sod and soil. No better friend we’ll ever own No heart more true or loyal, Whose eyes could speak without a word, Whose nudge could give more solace. His bark of anger… never heard. His smile could cajole us. Rest well, old pal, beneath your tree. Rest well ‘neath winter’s blanket. And when, next spring, new leaves I see, I’ll pat your tree and thank it. Tim Armour
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THE WAY WE WERE
Camp Borden was officially opened in July 1916 and was known as Tent City. An air training school was started in May 1917. The first plane to make a planned landing in Creemore landed in what is now Bill and Marion Gordon’s field. Not all planes landed smoothly in the field. This plane, a C-138, crashed on the southeast corner of Mill and County Road 9. (Picture submitted by Colleen Stamp).
Letter
Mega quarry must play a role in election Dear Editor: With the election only a week away, we must make the mega quarry an important issue. The mega quarry is wrong in so many ways for the province and the people of Ontario, and especially for our children, grandchildren and future generations, and we must do what we can to stop it. If we get it wrong, it cannot be fixed. Highland proposes to blast 2,316 acres of precious Class 1 agricultural land 200 feet below the water level in order to extract limestone, pumping out 600 million litres of water per day, forever. In their application, they claim that they will restore this land to farmland. Even if they could restore it to some kind of farming, which is highly unlikely, farmers could not afford to pump out the 600 million litres of water per day. Also, the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) does not require them to restore land if it is too costly to do so. If approval is granted, all the surrounding farms and homes will be severely affected by the noise, dust and pollution of the blasting and the 7,200 truck trips per day. Their property will become almost worthless as no one will buy properties next to a quarry. Highland will be able to buy them for a fraction of their previous value. Highland already owns approximately 8,000 acres and will buy more if no one else will buy them. If approval is granted, they will undoubtedly continue to apply for more quarries. Only 0.5 per cent of Canada’s land mass is classified as Class 1 farmland, and we cannot afford to lose such a valuable resource. There is an unacceptable risk to our water. The quarry lies over the aquifer that forms the headwaters of five major river systems. Highland proposes to store the 600 million litres per day that would be pumped out each day for three days to reduce the sediment and then recharge it into the water system used by one million
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Ontarians. There are so many major risks in this – the probable contamination from the blasting material (which is water soluble and the sediment cannot be totally removed) and the quarry operations themselves; the reduction in the water table; the cost of pumping out the 600 million litres of water forever. Highland would be controlling 1.8 billion litres of water per day. No company, domestic or foreign, should be allowed to control our water. In addition, NAFTA’s Chapter 11 gives American corporations operating in Canada the right to claim the water sources they use in their operations. If the quarry were approved, Highland could sue the government if, at any time after the contract has been signed, any level of government attempted to limit damage to land and water by imposing new restrictions on the company’s operations. The justification for the precedence given to quarries is that we need aggregate. However, there is no reason to destroy irreplaceable farmland and create such tremendous risks to our water just to get cheaper aggregate which can be mined elsewhere. Also, there is no guarantee that aggregates mined in Ontario will be used in Ontario. In fact, a great deal of it is exported. It makes no sense whatever to allow this quarry to proceed. The NDP and Green parties have opposed the quarry from the beginning. The Liberals announced in August that this quarry would be subject to an environmental assessment, the first time ever (quarries have been exempted from an EA since 1969), and later they committed to reviewing the ARA. The Conservatives have refused to state their position. This is unacceptable, and we must try to get them on side before the election so that we can fight this disastrous proposal with a united front. Christina Wigle, Creemore
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Jim Rigney, Ray Leighton, Bob Veale thanked Irma Eileen Nash, Peter Gubbels Flack for again bringing in and Earl Bentley. Earl won tomatoes and peppers to the travelling prize, Roy won be given away that we will the Sidewinder’s loot and all enjoy. He also thanked Jim Rigney won the side bet Phyllis Seed and Joan with Warren. Monaghan for donating High scorers were Roy candy to our “stash.” He Sylvia GALE Veinot – Wow! – 357, Kevin also informed everyone that Keogh 320, Jim Ferguson June Hartley mentioned 316 and Gayle Gordon 286. Low was that Euchre would begin at Duntroon Warren “Beetlebaum” Gale with 65. on September 28 at 1:30 pm. And – there may have been others, but Thelma Lightheart is home and the only player that I am sure moved doing well, according to her sister, just once today was Norma Johnston. Lois Walker. Thelma was saying So come on, guys, be kinder to Norma that she found the mornings bad, but next week! sister Lois told her “It’s bad for us all, Bev Nelson was at cards last week, and we aren’t 90!” Sure sounds like a and she told us that Doris Miller, comment that you would only get from who used to come with Bev from a sister, right? We had a cute reading by Collingwood to Creemore Seniors, had Ruby Klinck, and a funny joke from passed away a month or so ago. Our Barb Pilon. Thanks, Gals. Bob Veale sympathy goes out to Bev and to Doris’s also mentioned that he was making family on her passing. arrangements with Donna Hammill for There was a very nice breakfast at a catered lunch at Dunedin Hall on the the Legion last Sunday. Good food, third Thursday in October. good friends and good company. I did There were 54 of us out for cards, and spot Creemore’s most eligible bachelor the 50/50 draws went to Peter Gubbels, (you know – the guy who flits around Wayne Brownridge, May Johnston, town in a red convertible!) and he was Pat Broad, Wilma Bannerman, dining with, as Bill Bendell puts it, his Penny Philips, Dave Smith and Joan “Sunday girlfriend.” That guy has more Monaghan. lady friends than Carter has Little Liver Moon shots were played by Phyllis Pills! But what the heck, Ken, you’ve Seed, Mike Smith (2), Roy Veinot, earned the right to enjoy life (and make Joan Monaghan, Mercedes Veinot,
the rest of us jealous) so just enjoy your meal with Linda and ignore the rest of us hecklers! Then there was another fantastic surprise as I spotted Ben and Effie Broderick from Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, dining with Marg Ransier and Wayne Barber. Ben grew up in Creemore, on Caroline Street, across from the “old” school, and Marg and George Ransier were neighbours, as were the George and Ruth Barber and their family. Ben’s dad, Bill Broderick, was a barber, with his shop on the west side of Mill Street. Ben was an only child and a really nice kid, but I think he kept his parents aware that he was around! For instance, I think there was one time when Ben decided that he didn’t want to go to school, so he climbed into the tree in their front yard, which was right across from the school, and all the yelling his mother employed didn’t shift him off his perch! After Ben left school, he went west to Saskatchewan, and made it into the RCMP. He married Effie, a lovely gal from Saskatchewan, and they raised their family in the various places one gets posted when they are in the Mounties. They then retired to Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, which is near the Alberta border. Ben and Effie dropped in here this week as well. They didn’t have near
enough time to visit to suit me, but I am ever so thankful that they made it down here as there are always more places to go to than there is time to get there! They did make it down to my sister Pat’s place in Mansfield, which was great as Pat and Don used to try to get in to visit with the Brodericks on any trips they made out west. They also found Jock Carruthers at a “Train Show” and got in a visit. They also had brought a book with them that was all photos of the flood in Saskatchewan a year or so ago. Wow! The power of water run amok is absolutely unbelievable! The flood water tore big chunks out of highways, cliff banks, and pretty well anywhere it wanted to. The pictures were real eye openers as a lot of that province is pretty flat prairie which became instant lakes. Fortunately, Ben and Effie live in a section of Maple Creek that stayed above the flood line, which was a real blessing. Anyway, we thoroughly enjoyed their too short visit, and we hope they are back this way before too long. Congratulations go out to Marg Ransier, who has joined the ranks of the great-greats – grandmothers, that is. The new little guy is Mason James William Belfry House. So welcome to you, little man! We have an upcoming bus trip to Rama on Tuesday, October 4 and anyone over 19 is welcome to join us.
Local Church Directory St. James’ Anglican Church Clougher-Lisle
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Sunday, October 2 Join us at 11 am for worship St. Luke’s Anglican Church 22 Caroline St. W. 466-2206
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The Blessing of the Animals at 4 pm. Please bring your pets and stuffed animals for a blessing.
Stayner Brethren in Christ Church
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125th Anniversary Service at St. James Anglican, Cougher-Lisle at 10 am. Speaker is Bishop George Elliott. Special music. Lunch to follow.
Creemore United Pastoral Charge Oct 2 & Oct 9: Avening at 9 am, New Lowell + Sunday School at 10:15, St. John’s Creemore at 11:30 am Oct 16: 135th Anniversary at St. John’s Creemore at 11 am.
St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church 1 Caroline Street West Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.”
The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 am 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn For more info call (705) 466-3435
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Local Authors Carolyn Morris & Judith Plaxton Saturday, October 8
Creemore Farmers’ Market 9:30 to 11:30am CAROLYN MORRIS is the author of Morning Dove, an excellent short story for readers both young and old about a boy named Billy and his adventures on his grandparent’s farm. Carolyn grew up on the family farm on the 10th Line of Nottawasaga Township and draws from her experience to create a book filled with hope and joy. JUDITH PLAXTON of Clarksburg tells the tale of two girls at opposite ends of history, one an escaped slave, the other living more than 150 years later in her young adult novel Morning Star.
Donna McCaw Saturday, October 15 3 to 5pm 15 minute talk at 4pm Donna McCaw offers It’s Your Time, practical and entertaining book full of information and exercises to help you prepare for a great retirement.
Diane Hasley - Art Opening Saturday, October 1, 2 to 4 pm
Diane is featured as this year’s emerging artist. Her show entitled Colours of the Bay features works of encaustic painting on salvaged materials. This show runs for the month of October.
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Story Time - Saturday, Oct 8, 10:30 to 11:15 am Children from 18 months to 6 years of age will enjoy some entertaining tales and activities with Miriam.
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Rain on Friday turned to glorious sun on Saturday and Sunday, making this year’s GNE a record-breaker for attendance.
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October 1 to 24, 2011 Opening, October 1, 2011 2 - 5 pm Mad & Noisy Gallery, 154 Mill St. Creemore (705) 466 5555 www.madandnoisy.com
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Green candidate Schreiner weighs in on local issues (Continued from page 1) and served as Policy Coordinator from 2008-2009. Family and community are important to Mike. He lives with his wife Sandy and their two daughters in Toronto and in Dunedin. He spends his free time gardening, hiking, fishing, cycling and volunteering in community activities. CE: Wind energy has been an extremely controversial issue in these parts. Can you explain, first, what your position is on the continuance of the Green Energy Act and, secondly, should you be promising a change to the Act, would such a change be applicable to projects that are already in the applications process like the Fairview Wind Farm Project in Stayner? MS: Community-based renewable energy presents economic opportunities for everyone in Clearview Township to generate safe, clean electricity to power our future. We don’t have to accept the false choice of the Tories killing green energy or the Liberals imposing corporate wind on communities. The Green Party would revise the Green Energy Act so that renewable energy is implemented with local ownership, local decision making and financial benefits for local communities. Local renewable energy projects are already creating jobs and financial benefits for Simcoe-Grey. Look at the farms and the community buildings around the riding with solar panels. These projects create jobs and generate income that benefit our local economy. I have met with members of our community who support and oppose wind energy. I will continue to seek sensible solutions that put the interests of our community first. Learn more at MikeSchreiner.ca. CE: While the proposed Highland Quarry is in Melancthon and therefore just outside the Simcoe-Grey riding, can you tell us your feelings about the project and explain explicitly what your party’s approach would be in dealing with the application? MS: I am absolutely opposed to the mega quarry. I have stood with the community and spoken out against the mega quarry at a number of rallies. As your MPP I will fight to protect our water and prime farmland. I will put citizens and communities ahead of special interests. I am pleased that the government has finally caved to the community’s demand for an Environmental Assessment. I will hold
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the government to account on the EA and will continue to explore all options to stop the mega quarry. The Green Party is the only party committed to tackling this problem head on by revising the Aggregate Resources Act to create incentives for the more efficient use of aggregates, aggregate recycling and sustainable aggregate mining practices. The Green Party supports revisions that will automatically require an Environmental Assessment for all mega quarry applications. The Green Party will also revise the Ontario Policy Statement to protect class 1, 2, 3 and 4 farmland across the province. Supporting farmers, preserving farmland, and protecting our water and natural heritage should take priority over aggregate mining. CE: In the past few years we have seen two of our small rural schools on the chopping block. Stayner Collegiate Institute received a “stay of execution,” you could say, and Duntroon Central Public School is now slated for closure for June 2012. Would you make any changes to the way the Ministry of Education deals with and funds small, rural schools? And can you do anything to keep Duntroon open? MS: I will fight to keep our schools open in Simcoe-Grey. The Green Party supports a rural school policy in Ontario. The Green Party is committed to revising the funding formula for schools to give single school communities special consideration for funding in order to avoid rural school closures. The Green Party will put policies in place to utilize schools as essential community hubs. I have worked with the community in the fight to keep Duntroon open. I spoke in support of Duntroon at the ARC hearings and to the school board. I don’t think we should give up. The ARC committee put forward a number of creative recommendations to keep Duntroon open and improve education for everyone in Clearview. We need to push these ideas forward with the school board and the Ministry of Education. CE: While the Places to Grow Act has been successful in other areas, it has been fraught with uncertainty in Simcoe County. What are your feelings with regard to the growth potential of the various towns in the Simcoe-Grey riding (and particularly those in Clearview Township?) MS: I believe in balancing residential development with local job growth. We all want to live and work in
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more local input into the decision making process. Municipal leaders and community organizations need to be more involved in the planning process. Second, the growth plan threatens prime farmland along the 400 highway with commercial development that is not located near our urban areas. There is plenty of available employment lands in Alliston, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and other communities that should be developed first.
FALL FLOWERS The Creemore Horticultural Society held their Fall Flower
Show on Wednesday, September 21. There were many beautiful exhibits of flowers and vegetables. Judge Edna Colwell spoke about the exhibits, giving Hort members pointers and ideas on how to make flowers better for presentation at the show.
Clearview Township Notices Notice of Passing On Monday, September 12, 2011, the Council of the Township of Clearview passed an amendment to the Township’s Development Charges By-law 09-50, known as By-law 1158. The amendment provided for reductions or exemptions in DCs for certain factors including; non-production/storage areas, indoor sporting fields, non-profit or charitable organizations, development of significant community benefit, job creation, medical centres, and utilization of certain green technologies. The full details are outlined in the amendment. A key map of the subject lands is not provided within this notice as the amendment applies to the entire Township. Any person or organization may appeal the by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board under Section 14 of the Development Charges Act. A notice of appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Township of Clearview on or before the last date of appeal. The notice must set out the objection to the decision and reasons for the appeal. The last date of appeal is October 24, 2011. An appeal form and additional information regarding how to file an appeal are available from the Ontario Municipal Board at www.omb.gov.on.ca A copy of the adopted by-law is available to view at the Township Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and is also available on the Township website www.clearview.ca Robert Campbell Township Clerk
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PC incumbent Wilson answers our questions (Continued from page 1) the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, saving the homestead of Sir Frederick Banting, and restoring medical laboratory services in Stayner and Tottenham and winning an expansion of services in Wasaga Beach. Jim also served as Minister of Health; Energy, Science and Technology; Northern Development and Mines; and Environment under Premiers Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. He was raised in Alliston and resides in Wasaga Beach. His family has lived in Simcoe-Grey for more than 200 years. CE: Wind energy has been an extremely controversial issue in these parts. Can you explain, first, what your position is on the continuance of the Green Energy Act and, secondly, should you be promising a change to the Act, would such a change be applicable to projects that are already in the applications process like the Fairview Wind Farm Project in Stayner? JW: The Ontario PC Party will stop the expensive energy experiments that are driving up hydro bills and will only build industrial wind farms in places where they are welcomed and wanted and at prices ratepayers can afford. That means that Clearview Township will once again have the authority to determine the fate of local wind projects. We will also end the feed-intariff program that, in some cases,
pays up to 15 times the usual cost of hydro. Hardworking farmers and other Ontarians who signed contracts to host energy production on their property will have their contracts honoured. But there will be no more of these deals. Since we will end this program, it’s going to be awfully difficult for the Fairview Wind Farm project to get approval to move forward, since the program won’t exist under a PC government. I’m proud to have helped lead the charge for these policies. I raised the concerns of Clearview residents in Question Period; organized a meeting with local wind opponents and members of my Caucus; voted in favour of a motion put forward by my party calling for a moratorium on new wind developments; and I spoke out against Dalton McGuinty’s expensive energy experiments at one of the wind rallies at Queen’s Park. CE: While the proposed Highland Quarry is in Melancthon and therefore just outside the Simcoe-Grey riding, can you tell us your feelings about the project and explain explicitly what your party’s approach would be in dealing with the application? JW: In my opinion, the proposed Melanchthon quarry is simply too wide and too deep. While the proponents of the quarry have the right to apply, we as citizens have the right to put their application through the ringer and scrutinize every part of it. The PC Caucus pushed for an extension of the comment stage in Question
Period and we were successful. The province has now announced a full Environmental Assessment for the site, which I fully support. I also support David Tilson, the Federal MP for Melanchthon, who is seeking an Environmental Assessment from the Federal government as well. My record on these issues is clear. I stopped a landfill from being sited in Adjala-Tosorontio years ago, and I will continue to oppose anything that harms our groundwater or our environment. CE: In the past few years we have seen two of our small rural schools on the chopping block. Stayner Collegiate Institute received a “stay of execution,” you could say, and Duntroon Central Public School is now slated for closure for June 2012. Would you make any changes to the way the Ministry of Education deals with and funds small, rural schools? And can you do anything to keep Duntroon open? JW: The Ontario PC Party understands that Ontario’s education system is not one-size-fits-all. Schools in different parts of Ontario have different and unique needs. That’s why we put forward a resolution the Legislature calling for a moratorium on rural school closures. Unfortunately, the McGuinty Liberals used their majority to defeat our resolution, despite their 2007 campaign promise not to close rural schools like Duntroon Central. It’s no secret that I have spoken up loudly and often about saving rural
schools in Clearview Township. I’ve tabled petitions, made statements in the Legislature, written letters to the school board, to the premier and to the education minister. I have also met with local parents and municipal councillors to try and do everything we can as a community to save our schools. Rest assured that I will continue these efforts. I also want to caution local families. It was Dalton McGuinty’s Liberal government that allowed Duntroon Central to close. That is behaviour that should not be rewarded at election time. CE: While the Places to Grow Act has been successful in other areas, it has been fraught with uncertainty in Simcoe County. What are your feelings with regard to the growth potential of the various towns in the Simcoe-Grey riding (and particularly those in Clearview Township?) JW: I met with Simcoe County Council about their growth plan earlier this year. One thing is clear: the McGuinty Liberals have tried to micromanage growth in Simcoe County from Toronto and it has been a disaster. They have needlessly meddled in local decision making and I don’t support what the Liberals have done. We’re going to trust our locally elected municipal partners to make balanced and responsible decisions on growth in their communities, not bureaucrats at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs in Toronto.
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Farm fresh turkeys, available on Monday, October 3rd, just in time for Thanksgiving. Call Luke Whitley 705466-3541.
Don’t Miss the final weekend of Not So Hollow Farm’s Fall Plant Sale. Open this Saturday and Sunday from 11 am until 5 pm, or anytime by appointment. 838369 4th Line E., Mulmur Twp. 705-466-6290 www. notsohollowfarm.ca
Talbot, Marie. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all joined us to celebrate the life of our Mom. A special thanks goes out to all the ladies that helped to provide and serve the food and also Rob of Life’s A Slice. Once again we would like to say thank you to all the personnel at the Creedan Valley Leisureworld that showed such kindness and concern for Mom. Also thanks to Dr. Lorna MacDougall and the CCAC support and home care staff. The care and compassion that Jim Henderson of Fawcett Funeral Home showed was greatly appreciated. We thank all those who gave to the Cancer Society and the Gideons in memory of Mom. We sincerely apologize if we have missed anyone that was involved in the life and the memorial of our mother. The Mervyn Talbot family
GRUETZNER, Nancy Ardith (Nee Neff) Nancy passed away suddenly and peacefully in her 86th year. She will be remembered for her passion for her family, friends, her gardens at Rill House Farm near Creemore and her students. Nancy was a long time educator, working with the Peel Region Board of Education, the Toronto District School Board and the Transitional Year Program at Innis College at the University of Toronto. Nancy was a graduate of University College at U of T and Lawrence Park Collegiate in Toronto. She was predeceased by her husband Edward (Bud) Gruetzner of Hanover, Ontario. She is survived by her five children: Anna (David, deceased), of London, England, Sara Jane of Calgary, Ted (Megan) of Toronto, John (Yan) of Beijing and Martha. She is lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren. Daniel, Sophie, Heather, Sandra and Katie. She will be missed “Dearly” by her sister Barbara Wisner of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at The Villages of Humber Heights Retirement Home, who provided a wonderful second home for Nancy in her last years. A cremation has taken place and Nancy asked that memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice. A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be held Friday, October 7 at 11 am at The Villages of Humber Heights, 2245 Lawrence West, Toronto. Call 416-686-6239 for directions or more information. A Creemore area event will be held at a later date.
Good used railway ties $13.95 picked up (left lot 20 pcs.) $15.95 delivered (20 mile radius). 8’ Cedar posts turned and peeled $8.50 picked up, $9.50 delivered (20 mile radius). Premium Stove Pellets skid lot $6.25 / bag. Delivery extra. Hamilton Bros., 100 Station Street, Glen Huron, Ontario. L0M 1L0. Phone 705-466-2244 or 705-445-1166. Fax 705-466-2122 or email hamiltonbros@ ultrafastwireless.com.
wanted Vendors wanted for the GNE Craft & Quilt Sale on Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16. Call Muriel at 705-466-3372.
for rent New Rooms for rent. Furnished. $150 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call 705-444-4852. Bright one bedroom apartment. $600/month includes heat, hydro is extra. Will be available in October. To inquire call 705-466-2356 after 6 pm.
L o o k i n g f o r a stroller with big wheels for the winter. Call darci-que at 705-466-2405.
1867 original log cabin modernized near Creemore. Living room, dining room, separate family room, 3 bedrooms and satellite tv. Plowing and firewood included. Available from Christmas to April 1. Call 416-964-1577.
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Oil Heating Technician with OBT2 or OBT3. Air conditioning experience would be asset. Please reply with resume to: Hamilton Bros., 100 Station Street, Glen Huron, Ontario. L0M 1L0. Phone 705-466-2244 or 705445-1166. Fax 705-466-2122 or email hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com. Ask for John or Fred.
Thanks to everyone who was thinking of us this week! Reg Rawn, darci-que, Norah Mills, Cat Flack of Creemore Vet Services and thanks to Fred Mills too. The Echo
dining Spiders and blowing leaves, bonfires a glow. Harvest time is here. Just before the snow. Potatoes and squash and fresh apple pie. So many local products for us to try. Take some time to thank the farmers who cultivate the land, who live in harmony with nature. A blessing passed hand to hand. Think Thanksgiving. Mylar and Loretas Restaurant Singhampton 7053811 445-1247.
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Hartley – The Hartley family wish to thank family, friends and neighbours for their acts of kindness at the tome of Ron’s death. To the many who sent cards, made calls, brought food, made donations, attended the celebration of Ron’s life, and offered prayers and condolences we thank you. Our loss is being felt by many, and this makes our hearts lighter and our sorrow easier to bear. Thanks also to Dr. Marshall and staff, CCAC, St. Elizabeth’s, Chatterson Funeral Home, Rev. Ray Dobson, and the ladies of the St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. June and family
Saturday, October 1. Furniture, antiques, books,games, cribs. Airport Rd to 20th Sideroad Mulmur. Look for signs. 8 am to noon.
services Gardening: Time for fall cleanup and winter garden preparation. Call Susie at 3 Seasons Garden Care at 519938-6197. House Cleaning. Need some help? What you need when you need it. In Creemore and Mulmur area. Call for a quote today! Sue at 519-923-6376. WINDOW CLEANING. Making your windows sparkle! Call Bruno and Pamela Brajuha at 705-428-2683 Home or 705-441-4040 Cell, email them at bbrajuha@hotmail.ca.
lost / found Crystal drop earring in gold setting found on Mill Street. Contact Creemore Echo to claim. Set of keys on Ford keyring and 4 small brown keys with a Canadian Tire tag on them. Found on the side of the road on County road 9 by Mid West Metals on Friday night. Call the Echo.
volunteers wanted Best Volunteer Gig of the Year! Calling all community groups, businesses and residents. Do you love Halloween? Sign up now to be part of Creemore’s Hallowfest, Sunday, October 30, 2011. Volunteer your talents and time to create the best regional Halloween party around. Call 705-466-9998 for more information.
Pifher Auction Service Ltd
Classifieds Work!
Important 50th Annual Thanksgiving Estate, Antique & Collector’s Auction Sunday, October 9th 9:30 a.m. @ the Collingwood Shrine Club,
Call the Echo at 705-466-9906
2265 Fairgrounds Rd 6km north of Stayner off Hwy # 26 for the Violet Johnston Estate, Murray & Jessie Blackburn, Bill & Barbara Phillips & other prominent estates. Collectibles; professional wood & carving tools; 50 player piano rolls; fishing tackle; fine glass, porcelain; sterling; china inc; lovely 8 pl set Wedgwood (Woodberry) w/ serving pcs (from Capt. Butters estate & others); Gold, diamond & costume jewelry; clocks inc. Pequegnat; linens; quilts; fancywork; primitives; lg coin collection inc gold & silver pre 1967; memorabilia; spectacular artwork inc: orig Czirfusz (paintings, sketches, prints etc.); Kemp; AJ Casson, Sanmichele, Moraner, Jalien, Canzini, etc., distinctive LR, BR & dining suites & furnishings; charming washstands, dressers & chests; curios; spectacular Louis burled wood 3 pc desk/secretary c. 1890; early Oriental highly carved table; lovely Beiderneir bird’s eye & leather desk; marble carvds table; massive mah inlaid dining/board room table; commodes; rockers; 4 beautiful Victorian sofas; Victorian 7’ inlaid sofa; rare Chippendale high back down-filled carved loveseat; leather-top tables; needlepoint; spectacular harvest table w/ 8 King George pb chairs; exquisite Chinese Cupboard; Vanities; oil lamps; Moorcroft; Staffordshire dogs; RD & Llardo figurines; Crown Derby; Royal Albert; depression; Nippon; Satin; Vaseline & Can. Glass; crocks; decorative mirrors; walking & yard sticks; violins; books; wood telephone; decorative 7’ iron gate; bar stools; patio set; etc. Carving tools: Foredam tools and accessories; new Delta miter & jig saws; etc. plus much more Terms: Cash. Debit. Visa. MC. 7% BP Lunch Pifher Auction Service Ltd 705-445-4848 A wonderful selection of hand-picked antiques, collectibles & wood tools from prominent local Estates & Ontario homes. Always many pleasant surprises. See pics www.pifher.theauctionadvertiser.com
Estate Antiques, Art & Decorative Accessories Auction
Saturday, October 1st@ 10am At the Creemore Legion Hall to feature
The Collections of Roy Summers of Creemore, Irma Looby of Shelburne, local estates & downsizings to include Antique Victorian, Modern furnishings, dining & bedroom suites, china cabinets & parlour furnishings, quality glass & early china, dinnerware sets, Royal Dux figures, Majolica, Staffordshire, Royal Doulton, Royal Bayreuth, Wedgewood, art glass & pottery, silverware, early clocks, barometer, cameras, linens, document & writing boxes, tea caddies, games chest, lacquerware & ivory snuff boxes, ivory figures, hat pins, antique lighting, cigarette lighters, lg selection of original art paintings, antique & modern prints, art & antiques reference books, 1940’s Life & Maclean’s magazines, brass & copperwares, Persian rugs & mats, collectibles, estate lots, etc. Terms: Cash, VISA, MC, AMEX, Debit, 10% buyer’s premium
John Simpson Auctioneer ICCA
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Tel 705-466-2207 www.simpsonauctions.com
• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, September 30, 2011
New Lowell News
We l l h e r e w e a r e Representative for Stayner, welcoming fall and all Creemore, New Lowell its beauty. What a show and Brentwood. Amy Mother Nature hands us Vandenhurk would like to each year! The only thing I know when people are new to don’t like about fall is what the community or have had a comes after it. You can tell recent addition to their family. Sandra I am not a winter outdoor She would be happy to visit BEDNAREK sports fan but for me it is them with a welcome basket a season for reading by the full of special treats. You fire or watching a good movie! can contact her at 705-428-5713 or by Sympathy of the community goes out emailing avandenh1219@hotmail.com to two families. To the family of Betty The Parent Council at New Lowell Snow, wife of Blen Snow, we send our Public school held its first meeting on condolences. On Monday Bud Schell was September 12. The small group of laid to rest after a lingering illness. Our parents that were present were able to thoughts and prayers are with his wife, form the executive. Terry LaycockMarjorie Schell and family. Schneider offered to be the President The New Lowell United Church hosted of Council for this year with conditions the baptism of Easton Mark William that someone start training for next McArthur Whitehouse, son of Mark year as Terry’s children will all be out and Sabrina Whitehouse. The family of Public School. The Council and of this cute little fellow rejoiced with indeed all parents are very grateful for hymns, prayers and a special message Terry’s continued enthusiasm. Mark your from Rev.Tony Rennett. Easton’s great calendar for the next meeting on October grandfather, Tom Montgomery, said 3 from 7 to 8 pm at the school library. a few special words at this event and The Guides, Brownies and Sparks are explained that many generations of his up and running. Guides will be Monday family had been baptized into the United evening from 6:30 till 8:30 pm, Brownies Church. Mrs. Marilyn Steed, Clerk on Wednesday from 6:30 till 8 pm and of Session for St. John’s, assisted Rev. Sparks on Thursday evening from 6:30 Tony with the Baptism as St. John’s is till 7:30 pm. They all meet in the United undergoing painting, etc. in anticipation Church Hall. Tammy Samuels (705of their 125th Anniversary on October 424 6497) is accepting registrations 16th when Rev. David Sherwin will for Guides and Brownies and Charity return to be the guest speaker. Hendry (705-424-4011) is accepting There is a new Welcome Wagon registrations for Sparks.
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ART ARRAY Last weekend’s Purple Hills Art Tour was a diverse affair, from Ruth Ann Pearce’s whimsical wildlife (above), to Lynn Connell’s funky chicken (middle) to darci-que’s homegrown illustration.
Celebrate Bruce Trail Day with OPG.
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Donna Kenwell y Liberal Candidate Simcoe-Grey Join us and celebrate the International Year of Forests at this year’s Bruce Trail Day. Enjoy free guided hikes, family activities and discover the variety of life along Ontario’s oldest and longest footpath. Sunday, October 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Find out more at opgbiodiversity.ca
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