The Creemore
Echo
Friday, October 1, 2010 Vol. 10 No. 40
Inside the Echo
DECISION 2010
This week, the Creemore Echo brings you all you need to know to vote thoughtfully in the Clearview or Mulmur municipal elections. See pages 9 to 22 for profiles of all candidates running for office in each Township, as well as those vying for a spot on the Simcoe County District School Board.
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SCHOOL BOARD OUTLINES DUNTROON CLOSURE SCENARIO “Alternate accomodation option” would mean 40 more students for NCPS by Brad Holden Long-standing suspicions regarding the Simcoe County District School Board’s ideas about the future of Duntroon Central Public School were confirmed last week at the first meeting of the new Clearview Elementary School Accomodation Review Committee. While most of the meeting was devoted to procedural matters, it also included something that did not happen in the last round of ARCs called by the School Board: as per new Ministry regulations, the Board’s planning staff revealed its “alternative accommodation option,” the scenario it sees as best solving the declining enrolment problem at several local schools, prior to hearing input from the ARC. Sure enough, as expected by those following the situation for the past few years, the staff option included the closure of Duntroon Central. What was surprising was the time frame: SCDSB head planner David Few, who made the presentation, pegged June 2011 as the potential closing date. (See “Board” on page 3)
LOCAL WINNERS Avening’s
Bailey Redfern (centre) and Creemore’s Katja Awender (left) were crowned the Senior and Junior Ambassadors of the 2010 Great Northern Exhibition last Friday night, as presenter Brenda Wilson looked on. For more pictures from the fair, see page 6.
A COLOURFUL GREETING The drive into Creemore from the west was a magical one last Saturday evening with this rainbow guiding the way. You might want to take a look around your backyards for any stray pots of gold!
FARM BUILDING FEES UNDER FIRE
by Brad Holden A proposal by the Clearview To w n s h i p B u i l d i n g Department to correct a problem with the fee structure for agricultural buildings met with criticism from the farm community during a public meeting at Council Monday night. The Township’s current Building Permit Fee Schedule came into effect in 2008, after a review by an outside consultant. It’s one of the first in Simcoe County to make an attempt at 100 per cent cost recovery. However, Creemore cattle farmer Dave Millsap approached Council in June, pointing out a problem with the new fees for agricultural buildings. Under the 2008 schedule, any new farm buildings under 10,500 square feet are subject to a building permit fee of $2,000, and any over 10,500 square feet are charged $0.19 per square foot. Additions, alterations and accessory buildings are subject to a lesser fee of $300 up to 5,000 square feet and $0.19 per square foot for structures larger than that. As Millsap pointed out, however, small buildings, (See “Farm” on page 8)
Echo Briefs
Time to Fill Your Bookshelves
Creemore’s biennial literary tradition, the Station on the Green Big Book Bash, takes place on Saturday, October 2 from 8:30 am to 2 pm. The quantity and quality of used books for sale at this event are always astounding, and all proceeds go towards maintenance and upkeep of the Station.
Emerging Artist at Bookstore
Stayner artist Darla Anderson will be featured as the Curiosity House Emerging Artist for 2010, with her art on display at the bookstore for the month of October and an opening reception taking place from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, October 2. Curiosity House reserves each October for artists who have never had their own solo show.
New “Tree Society of Creemore”
The 20-year-old Creemore Tree Committee was renamed the Tree Society of Creemore at Monday night’s Council meeting, part of an effort to formalize the organization’s relationship with the municipality and ensure that tax receipts for donations can still be issued in Clearview Township’s name. Now an official Clearview Municipal Service Board, the Society includes Rowlie Fleming (president), Tracey Kolowska, Marnie Hillier, Liz Smith, Jim Morrey, Corey Finkelstein, Ingrid Schillings, John Fuke and Councillor Thom Paterson.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, October 1, 2010
Community Calendar Friday, October 1
• All-Candidates Meeting for Ward 2 (Duntroon) at Duntroon Hall from 7 pm to give Ward 2 residents an opportunity to meet the candidates for the Clearview Municipal Election. • Artists 10 – Really Good Ones. A show featuring the artwork of John Anderson, Andrew Peycha, John Houghton, Jim Stacy, Bonnie Dorgelo, Sue Miller, Peter Adams, Kaz Jones, Jenn Wilkins and Scott Campbell. Opening reception Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood cgough@collingwood.ca or (705) 445-1571 ext. 6222. Show runs to October 30. • Dunedin Scarecrow Contest has started! Contest Deadline is Friday, October 8 (Judged Thanksgiving weekend) Amazing prizes! Show your Community Spirit! For information or registration call Tami 4665622 or email Dunedinscarecrows@live.com. Straw & wood can be picked up at 8892 Cty Rd#9.
Saturday, October 2
• The Big Book Bash, The Station on the Green’s famous used book sale from 8:30 am to 2 pm. Buyers are wanted! This is a fundraiser for the Station. • Enter your short funny film for Creemore Mocks Film Festival. Drop your film off at Creemore Farmers’ Market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Details
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908
This Weekend
online at www.creemoremocks.com or call (705) 466-9906. • Youth Day at the Toronto & North York Hunt: Hark! The Horn! Children accompanied by an adult, and youths, are invited to ride their horses in our Free Mock Hunt led by our Huntsman and Hounds. Helmets and safe footwear required. Ratcatcher or Formal Dress. Variety of skill levels accommodated. Lunch provided. 878445 5th Line of Mulmur. Call for info to (705) 466-3621. • Stayner Horticultural Society Fall Plant Sale from 9 am to noon at the Station Park, Stayner. For further information please contact Russ Talbot at 429-8714. • Waterside Antique Appraisal Day from 10 am to 4 pm appraised by local Antique Specialist, Andy Weston, over thirty-five years appraising & recently performed appraisals on the popular Television Show Canadian Antiques Roadshow. Appraisals are $5 per item with all proceeds being donated to the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank. Please contact Lacey Perkins at (705) 429-8626 to register. • Curiosity House Books & Gallery is pleased to announce that local artist Darla Anderson will be featured as the gallery’s Emerging Artist for 2010 (an artist who has not had a solo show). Professional
painter and interior decorator, working the nature and beauty which surrounds her effectively conveyed into her paintings. An opening reception will be held for this talented artist from 2 to 4 pm. 134 A Mills Street (705) 466-3400. • Art Show Opening “Renewal” from 2 to 5 pm today. This show will feature large format oil paintings by Sue Miller, as well as bronze and cast stone horse sculptures by Ann Clifford. at the Mad & Noisy Gallery, 154 Mill St. Creemore. The show will run until Monday, November 1. www. madandnoisy.com 466-5555. • St. John’s United Church Annual Fowl Supper from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Adults $12, Children $5, 5 and under free. Everyone welcome.
Sunday, October 3
• Church Services are on page 5. • The Blessing of the Animals – Come and give thanks for all that animals give to us in our lives and bring your pets for a blessing. 4 pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. • All-Candidates Afternoon for Wards 3, 4, Mayor and Deputy Mayor at Creemore Arena Hall from 2 to 4 pm. Hosted by the Creemore Echo and 97.7 The Beach. • Christ Church Banda Annual Harvest Service at 2 pm. All are welcome.
Upcoming Events Monday, October 4
• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 7 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.
Tuesday, October 5
• Walk with Me is back indoors! Led by certified fitness instructor Robin Holmgren. Suitable for all abilities from 10:30 to 11:30 am at Evangelical Church Gymnasium, 295 Main Street, Stayner. Bring your walking shoes and water bottle. Drop-in or call for more info to 428-6230 ext 249. Stay for lunch the first Tuesday of each month for a buffet lunch served by the Evangelical Church. Call 428-3741 to reserve your plate. • Passport Clinic at Angus Legion from 2 to 7 pm. Call 445-6762 or www.helenaguergis.com for details.
Wednesday, October 6
• All-Candidates Night for the Clearview Municipal Election. 7 pm at the Stayner Community Centre. Hosted by the Stayner Sun and the Stayner Chamber of Commerce. • Tax Efficient Investments and Cross-border Banking Free Seminar. Deliver predictable, tax-efficient monthly cash flow while generally maintaining capital through changing markets. At the Clearview Township Office, 217 Gideon Street Stayner from 1:30 to 3 pm. RSVP to Nadia at 428-2286 or nadia.santoro@rbc. com. Space is limited. Co-hosted by RBC Royal Bank Stayner and Ramona Greer, Certified Accountant, 7351 Hwy 26 Stayner. • Free Community Speaker Series “Manifesting Wellness: Gratitude” in Community Room A of the Collingwood Public Library (55 St. Marie Street) from 7 to 8:30 pm. Speakers will be Lanee, Shelley Hannah and Dr. Shelby Worts.
Thursday, October 7
• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Angus Arena from 2 to 6:30 pm. Call 1 888 2 DONATE to arrange an appointment.
Saturday, October 9
• Creemore Farmers’ Thanksgiving Market – last market of the season.
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• Conner DeSousa Fundraising Golf Tournament at Silver Brooke Golf Course, Lisle. 9 am shotgun start with lunch and auction to follow. Registration opens at 8:30 am. $65 (incl. 18 holes, cart, lunch) Non-golfers join us for lunch/silent auction for $25/ticket. (On March 25, 2009 at 17 months old Connor was diagnosed with Leukemia. Connor has just relapsed. He will be restarting intense chemotherapy & will have extensive admissions to Sick Kids. This has been a challenging time emotionally and financially for the family.) • All Candidates Meeting at Mulmur Township Office, 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Hosted by (MC)2. • The Creemore Heritage Apple Society’s 4th Annual Apple Pie Contest. Contestants should bring their apple pies to the booth at the market before 10 am in a disposable plate with their name, phone number and type of apples used. Past winners Pauline Lloyd 2007, Brian Koturhash 2008, and Heather Cummins 2009 will be trying for repeat wins. Local judges are ready to go and ribbons for 1st through 6th will be presented at about noon. • The Toronto & North York Hunt will make its Annual Parade down Mill Street about 10 am led by our Huntsman Antony Gaylard and the Hounds, and accompanied by the Glencairn Farm Friesian Horses. • GNE Craft Sale from 9 am to 3 pm at the GNE Fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Road. Beautiful hand knitting and sewing, crafters’ supplies & tea room. For more information call 466-3372. • Curiosity House Story Time from 10:30 to 11:15 am. • Skateboard Park Appreciation Day from 10 am to noon. Come say thank you to those who made the park possible and see guest demo riders. Refeshments and no long speeches. Thom Paterson 466-6321. • Curiosity House presents Iris Nowell, author of Painters Eleven: The Wild Ones of Canadian Art will be our featured guest at an author signing from 10 am to noon and from 2 to 4 pm. (705) 466-3400.
Mulmur All Candidates Meeting
PLEASE RE-ELECT
Our last chance before the election to meet the candidates and to discuss the issues.
He understands the issues and is the best choice for Councillor of Ward 4
October 9, 2010 10am to Noon - Coffee at 9:30am Mulmur Township Hall, Terra Nova BE SURE TO VOTE. Election day is October 25, 2010. Mail-in Ballots to be provided. If you don’t receive a ballot or if you have questions about how to vote contact the Township Office.
THOM PATERSON
The Grateful Residents of Ward 6
Friday, October 15
• Mary’s Kitchen from 10 am to 4 pm. Host is Ross Robinson between Dunedin and Glen Huron. Are you interested in the opportunity to cook & deliver homemade food to people in our community who need a treat to brighten their day? Join us for this non-profit community initiative to lovingly give & receive. Call 466-5169 or maryskitchen@sympatico. ca for more details. • Creemore Curling Club Registration and Wine & Cheese Social at the Curling Club on Collingwood Street. Come out and sign up for Ladies, Mens, Mixed and Seniors. New curlers receive a free broom. For more information phone Bill Martins 466-6399, Steven Morby 520-0111 or Gayle Millsap 466-5482.
Saturday, October 16
• Creemore Mocks – Creemore’s Homebrewed Film Festival. 1 pm free Community Screening & 7 pm Awards Night. Tickets on sale this Saturday at Creemore Farmers’ Market or next week at Creemore Echo & Curiosity House www.creemoremocks.com
Sunday, October 17
• Creemore Mocks Brunch – Creemore’s Homebrewed Film Festival. 11 am. Enjoy brunch & view the mocs films at Station on the Green. $30 per ticket at Creemore Echo or Curiosity House.
Saturday, October 23
• Georgian Bay Reads II at the L.E. Shore Memorial Library in Thornbury at 7 pm. Sara Hershoff, publisher of Creemore Echo will join 5 other local media celebrities competing in selecting the best Canadian novel to read this winter. Sara will be defending The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan. All welcome. Hosted in-part by Clearview Library. • St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert. The Ontario Provincial Police Chorus singing gospel, sacred, popular, folk music and show tunes. 7:30 pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. $10 for this concert or $50 for the entire series available at Creemore Echo and Curiosity House.
Happy 3rd Birthday
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Love Mommy & Daddy xoxo
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Board option would close Duntroon (Continued from page 1) Citing declining enrolment at four of the five schools involved in the ARC (Byng Public School being the exception), Few explained that in this scenario the 87 Duntroon Central students would be relocated to Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School (40 students), Nottawa Central Elementary School (42 students) and Clearview Meadows Elementary School (5 students) for the beginning of the 2011/2012 school year. He also noted that, should this option be put in place, the Board would seek capital funding for two projects: a two-classroom addition to Clearview Meadows and a new, 300-student school to be built on the site of the current NCPS senior building. If funding for a new building in Creemore was acquired, the NCPS junior building on Caroline Street would be closed. The Board would like to see these new capital projects finished and ready for students by September 2015, said Few. He cautioned, however, that capital funding from the provincial Ministry of Education has all but dried up in the past few years, and made no guarantees that any would be granted in that time frame or further into the future. The ARC, labelled ARC 2010:01 by the School Board to differentiate it from the ARC currently meeting to deal with accommodation issues in several Barrie high schools, will meet 15 times between now and March 2011.
Its membership, which is made up of principals and parent representatives from each of the affected schools as well as SCDSB Collingwood/Clearview Trustee Caroline Smith and Clearview Township Councillor Thom Paterson, is charged with presenting its own preferred solution to the School Board next spring. It is not bound in any way to the staff’s alternative accommodation option, though the Board will no doubt weigh that scenario against whatever solution the ARC comes up with when the time comes to make a decision. “It’s up to you to see how or if you can make Duntroon viable on its own,” Few told the committee members. While any discussion on just how to go about doing that remains in the future, Councillor Paterson did float the idea of inviting the planning departments for both the Board and Clearview Township to make presentations to the committee at a single meeting, as some of the growth figures put forward by Board staff in preliminary documents don’t seem to match those foreseen by the Township. The ARC will hold four public meetings over the coming months to hear input from area residents. The first is scheduled for Thursday, October 28 at Duntroon Central Public School. SCDSB staff will reiterate its preferred option at that meeting. More information on the ARC can be found on the Board’s website at www. scdsb.ca.
ART IN THE HILLS Nancy Falconer (above, in Juliet Jancso’s studio) and
Jordan Menicucci (below, in Peter Adams’ studio) were two of the many artists showing their works throughout the hills of Clearview and Mulmur last Saturday during the annual Purple Hills Studio Tour.
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Opinion EDITORIAL
Statements Good; Explanations Better There’s a lot to ingest (let alone digest) in this week’s Echo, with every candidate in both Clearview and Mulmur Township, as well as the two people vying to be Simcoe County District School Board trustee, supplying their views on local issues and governance. There is much at stake, and many decisions to be made. Change versus continuity, experience versus a fresh start, working within the system or working to change the system... these are all themes that come into play during elections, and all of them deserve consideration. Campaigns are a time of spin and sound bites as well, and even though we’ve been generous with an 800-word limit on contributors’ contributions, that’s still far too small a space to really dig into the complicated issues that our Townships face these days. It’s easy to talk about rising debt and higher taxes on the campaign trail, but keep in mind that some of that debt might be the best way to pay for necessary infrastructure, and also that municipal loans are not always paid off using money from taxes. It’s easy to talk about stopping windmills or quarries, but keep in mind that current provincial legislature doesn’t make that as easy to do as it is to promise. None of this is pointed at any particular candidate, but simply a reminder to attend all-candidates meetings and talk to candidates yourself; if a position sounds too much like a sound bite, ask for a more detailed explanation. The Echo will offer you an opportunity to do just that at our candidates meeting on Sunday, October 3 (2 pm at the Creemore Arena Hall). The candidates for Wards 3, 4, Deputy Mayor and Mayor will be there. Hopefully, many of you will be as well.
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Questioning timing of Ward 3 meetings To the Editor and the community: I congratulate the Echo for holding its all-candidates meeting on Sunday, October 3. I wish to tell the people who arranged the Dunedin and Singhampton meetings on Sunday, September 26 that they were way off base on the date. There were two big events in the Township last weekend, the Purple Hills Studio Tour and the GNE. I am quite aware that some folks aren’t too willing to accommodate the fair people, but I did think you’d have some respect for the Purple Hills artists. Maureen McLeod, Glen Huron
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LIBRARY NEWS
A busy October at the Clearview Library
Looking for a turkey stuffing recipe? the little ones who are enjoying their Need an idea for something to do with Story Hour for 3 to 5 years and Ontario all of those green tomatoes that survived Early Years for 0 to 6 years programs. the first frost? Or are you interested in There are a few spots still available and learning how to cook a deep fried turkey pre-registration is encouraged by calling with potatoes, onion rings and red hots by the branches in Creemore (466-3011), practical demonstration on Google Video. Stayner (428-3595) or Sunnidale (424If you are interested in finding out about Michele 6288). If you are located close to Angus, McKENZIE such culinary delights, please visit us you are welcome to take advantage of the here at the Clearview Public Library and benefits of our reciprocal arrangement we will show you where to find this information. with the Base Borden Public & Military Library Our Computer Access Program students should (484-1200, ex. 2273). also be in place and ready to teach by the end of October is Canadian Library Month and to October. These two young teachers will be available celebrate Ontario’s Public Library Week 2010, we for one-on-one computer tutorials on our computers will be offering amnesty on library fines during and laptops. If you wish to learn how to use the week of October 18 to 23. Please bring in dry Facebook, shop on eBay or surf the Internet, please foodstuffs such as beans, noodles and soups to be call your favourite branch to book a free lesson. We donated to the Stayner Food Bank instead of cash to do have some new electronic resources that they pay your library fines during this time. We happily will be familiar with too. Culinary Arts, Hobbies & will accept goodwill donations of such items to kick Crafts Reference Centre and Mango Languages are off the holiday season as well. just a small sample of some of these great cybersites To cap off this week of festivities, the party takes that are available for your exploration. place in Thornbury where the Clearview Public As the nights grow longer and colder, there is Library is participating in Georgian Bay Reads more time to snuggle up on the couch to read a good 2010. Free complimentary tickets for this event book or watch a good movie. We have plenty of new (which also entitle you to the “refreshments” at the titles on the shelves as well as a good selection of intermission) are available at the circulation desk classic favourites for all ages. We also have a great in Creemore. Please join us for this entertaining collection of cookbooks so you can make a variety battle of the books. And yes, I have just finished of turkey stuffings, green tomato mincemeats or Rogue’s Wedding by Terry Griggs and I loved the root vegetable casseroles for your Thanksgiving visual images described within its pages. This book feast. And to relax after enjoying this holiday meal, just might have a chance against The Day The Falls we have a great selection of DVDs such as Dear Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan and it is up to John, Green Zone and Invictus for your viewing the Creemore Echo’s Sara Hershoff to successfully pleasure. battle for that book’s literary supremacy! Our Fall/Winter 2010 programs have started during Come discover what’s new at the Clearview Public the last week of September. The library is abuzz with Library in October!
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Creemore Big Heart Seniors Seniors
Leighton going around There were 59 of us out on crutches and with casts for cards today. President on his arms, then you will Bob Veale announced know that I have caught up that Ruby McGoogan, with him and taken great a former member, had pleasure in thumping him passed away. We would with a big stick. You see, like to extend condolences Ray handed me a “thing” to her husband Jim, and Sylvia GALE to read out at Seniors. to all her family. Bob also This “thing” turned out to announced that cards will be a very convoluted story of Petey start up again at New Lowell and at the snake that was hissing in his pit. Duntroon on Wednesdays. We were Petey’s mother sent him out to hiss all pleased to have Sharon Harrison in somebody else’s pit, and on and back with us for the afternoon. on. Well – by the time you read that The 50/50 draws went to Wilma long story out loud, your tongue is Bannerman, Bob Veale, Sheila so tangled that you are switching the Fenton, Peter Gubbels, Earl H’s and the P’s, your face is red, and Bentley, May Johnston, Doris everybody is laughing at you! Miller and Marg Hope. Our thanks to May Johnston for Moon shots were played by Ron again sharing those very popular Hartley, George Blakney, Phyllis lily bulbs with the rest of us. Then Hilliard, Jim Murray, Roy Veinot, our sympathy goes out to all the Marg Ferguson, Karl Seifert, Brian Winchester family (May was a McGill and Norma Johnston. Norma Winchester) on the death of their won the travelling prize, and Roy brother, George. George was married took the Sidewinder’s bet money. to Kathleen Rowbotham, who passed High scorers were Ron Hartley away a year or two ago. Also our 325 (nice!), Peter Gubbels 317, Earl condolences to all George’s sons and Bentley 298 and Pat Broad 295. daughters, and to their families on the Low was Mercedes Veinot with 52. loss of a kindly father, grandfather And I must add “Thanks, Mercedes and great grandfather. – otherwise I would be taking the Our congratulations to Ena razzing for low instead of you!” The Heatherington from south of here. hidden score of 59 didn’t go, so next Ena had her 96th birthday last week it will be worth $7. Thursday, and she celebrated by If anyone sees Vice President Ray
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coming out and playing Bingo. Way to go, Ena, and may you celebrate many more times! Our congratulations and best wishes for the future goes out to Bill Rowell, grandson of Maurice Weatherall, on the occassion of his marriage to his beautiful wife Nancy (Hill) Rowell. Bill is the tall, good looking son of Dave and Heather (Weatherall) Rowell. The newlyweds both work and will be living in Kitchener. The Creemore (Branch 397) Legion Ladies Auxilliary had a lovely 60th anniversary dinner recently at the Legion. The tables and chairs were beautifully decorated, and the head table was “piped” in by Ken Thornton on the bagpipes. The meal was delicious (it seems that Mark Madill had some input there) and it was served by the Anglican Church ladies and the Cadets. It was very nice to see Vera Pettigrew, Carm Gowan and Charlie Tidd all out for the dinner, and congratulations to Marg Ransier for attaining her 50 year pin and 60 year bar with the Ladies Auxillary. The guest speaker, George Jonescu, was, as always, very entertaining, and the gals that played the bells gave it a lovely touch. Very enjoyable, and thank you all very much for inviting us to the dinner. This past Sunday, my sister Pat Matthews and I attended a memorial
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service at theECHO little •church the CREEMORE Friday,on February 1, 200 14th Concession of what used to be Proton Township and is now called Southgate Township. This church, built from 1886 to 1892, was the one our Mother used to go to when she was a child, and it really is a “little white church in the vale,” much like the same as the church mentioned in the hymn “Church in the Wildwood.” There were many of the old hymns, such as “Amazing Grace,” “Blest Be the Tie That Binds,” “There’s an Old, Old Path,” and of course “Church in the Wildwood.” The service was followed by a lovely lunch. We were to services at this church more often when we were kids, and it was nice to be back and speak to the very friendly congregation. I could surely relate to Cat Flack’s “Sayings” in last week’s Echo. Some years ago, someone (one of my kids, I think) gave me a sign that hung in the kitchen for a few years. It read “Dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off!” And I also could relate to Lisa Timpf’s “Paws for Appreciation” article. You see, I used to catch my ride to Borden at the corner of our street and the main road (now Airport Road). Only in my case, when I walked up to the corner, I had a rooster named Charlie, a dog and two cats strung out in a line following me. Charlie the rooster was always first in line – and God help anything that tried to get ahead of Charlie! There were even days, when Charlie was in a “fowl” mood, when I wondered if I wouldn’t have to get in line and follow Charlie up the street! That would have been most demeaning, but much safer. And, I suspect that if Charlie had thought of it, that’s exactly the way things would have turned out. But then, bless their hearts, they were often all up at the corner, waiting for me to get home from work, so they could, with Charlie in the lead, make sure I made it home safely.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
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access it. Thom was absolutely essential in advocating and supporting our fundraising project. We need him to continue creating a healthier community! – Ruth McArthur
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Thom’s signs are down. But his support is up. Thom Paterson is a man of finely honed principles. When the war of political signage erupted, Thom decided to take down his signs and to fight door to door for re-election as Councillor. He knows there are too many real issues that affect his Ward 4 and Clearview Township, and he has chosen to focus on those issues. Many of us know Thom’s work in the community. He stands for growth according to the Province’s Offficial Plan. He supports the Niagara Escarpment Commission and the Clearview Citizens Coalition in opposing the expansion of the quarry and the sale of County Road 91 to Walker Industries. He supports the citizens of Clearview who are opposed to the installation of industrial wind turbines on prime agricultural land. He supports the citizens of Creemore by working with Creemore Springs Brewery to remove all industrial operations off Mill Street and to address noise and odour issues. These are the key issues Thom stands for and here are some of the people who stand with him:
Tony Fry • Catherine Fry • Marilyn Steed • Jim Steed • Pauline Orr • David Wilson • Sherry Wilson Emily Worts • John Millar • Rick Vince • Miriam Vince • Jill Bates • Noel Bates • Emelia Franks • Ron Lant Hugh Franks • June Phelps • William Phelps • Lynn Wood • Doug White • Brenda Lea White • Gloria White Timothy White • Mary Ann Tupling • Kit Cooper • Rene Cornelissen • Peter Goddard • Suzanne Housego Julie Wilson • Christine Lange • Tom Wilson • Jody Bowle-Evans • Stan Buda • John Gillham • Janet Green Janet Gillham • Melissa Cornell • Richard Cornell • Donna Wearing • Allan Wearing • David Wearing Robert Wearing • Jean Brownlee • John Beamish • Rene Petitjean • Jeanette Morrison • Gord Curran Betty Schneider-French • Evelyn Downie • Merijoy Kellner • Jack Shapiro • Rosemary Mesley • Jack Mesley Barbara Crispo • Marilyn Badger • Marci Lipman • Alexa Usher Jones • Brian Usher Jones • Debbie Clum Lynn Connell • Reet Shearer • Jeff Shearer • Marilyn Acton • David Acton • Melodie Burkett • Mike Burkett Sylvia Wiggins • John Wiggins • Catherine Morrissey • Brendan O’Neill • Sandra Lackie • Nancy Groshans John Gilfillan • Catherine Randall • Robin Randall • Karen Lococo • Nino Lococo • Donna Cummings Carolyn Corner • Dick Corner • Dave Huskinson • Ann Huskinson • Warren Morrison • Kirk Shearer Tim Armour • Louise Richardson • Doug Caldwell • Janet Caldwell • Alex Hill • Jeremiah Maenhout Lisa Quist-Maenhout • David Black • Joan Black • Paul Bridgman • Marg Bridgman • Valerie Dyer Bruce Godwin • Anne Godwin • Robyn Gignac • Diane Hutchings • Bob Knutson • Marilyn Knutson Chris Raible • Pat Raible • Rolf Schellenberg • Wendy Schellenberg • Marjorie Lang • Paul Vorstermans Charlotte Vorstermans • Shirley Lant • Murray Lackie • Paul Ruppel • Jean Ruppel • Bill Phelps Walter Lucas • Shanna Lucas • Laura Walton • Brian McKay • Diane McKay • Bill McDougall • Pat Steer Isobel McDougall • Laura Yates • Arlene Estabrooks • Jim McKenzie • Laurie Copeland • Corey Finkelstein Steve Bozik • Senka Bozik • Sue Miller • Nancy Johnston • Shane Dunford • Rowland Fleming • John Miller Marie Miller • Linda Cockton • Gwen Taylor • Marg Purkis • Liz Smith • Warren Gale • Karen Johnson Murray Firth • Bryan Davies • Gertrude King • Sue-Ann Wickwire • Stephen Headford • Earl Brownfield Jean Brownfield • Lana Bryant • Ron Coulter • Linda Coulter • Dennis Campbell • Christine Jenkins Anita Pompilio • Lisa Wiggins • Kate Ceccarelli • Darrlyn Ceccarelli • Amber Sheffer • Susan Deslippe Phillip Gallaugher • Scott McQueen • Cheryl McLaurin • Harry Seymour • Lillian Seymour • Terry Nash Ross Robinson • Robin Robinson • M. K. Lynde • John Gordon • Tracey Kolowska • Doug Gibson Kevin Ralph • Vicki Dunleavy • Ann Warren • Peter Warren • Holly Dyment • Doug Abbott • Geoff Ayton Ursula Abbott • Liz Quanbury • Doug Quanbury • Tom Caswell • Gail Caswell • Jennifer Gilfillan Most of us named above get to vote in Thom Paterson’s Ward 4. All of us are deeply grateful for the work he does to represent us and safeguard our position through the increasingly complex political issues in Clearview Township.
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Farm building fees “outrageous”: Millsap (Continued from page 1) if they are new, are subject to the $2,000 charge – much higher than neighbouring municipalities, most of which have sliding scales that are tied directly to square footage with a minimum and maximum charge. In Springwater, the maximum charge is $750; in Oro-Medonte, it’s $800. On Monday night, Chief Building Official Scott McLeod told Council that the fee schedule was due to be reviewed at year-end, but in light of the unrest among the farming community, he was bringing forward an adjustment to the agricultural building permit fees now. His proposal, while not introducing maximum fees like other nearby municipalities, introduced a midrange for farm buildings and tied the fees strictly to building size (though not on a sliding scale) rather than building use. It called for a $2,000 fee for any and all farm buildings greater than 6,458 square feet and less than 10,500 square feet, a $1,000 charge for all buildings between 3,000 and 6,458 square feet, and a $300 charge for buildings under 3,000 square feet. Buildings over 10,500 square feet would be charged $0.19 per square foot. Millsap, however, addressing Council Monday night as part of the public meeting on the new proposal, remained critical of the high fees. “I won’t pay it, it’s outrageous,”
he said. “We’re in a very tight-margin business. If these fees were associated with the business community, and the Township was competing with other municipalities, you’d never sell one building.” McLeod defended the cost-recovery system, however, and said that other municipalities who have not moved to such a structure are heading in that direction. “The fees cover not just direct costs, but indirect costs,” he explained. “They
also pay for the building department’s portion of the municipal building, and its portion of Township insurance coverage, and treasury time devoted to the building department, and many other things. All of those things do not have to be supported by taxes in this system.” Millsap questioned the logic behind this however, pointing out that under the proposal, a farmer could build three 1,000 square-foot buildings and pay $900 in building fees, yet if he built one 3,000 square-foot building, which would
presumably require less processing time by the building department, he would pay a $2,000 fee. After some debate on the issue, Council voted to defer making a decision on Monday night, giving the public a chance to have further conversations with their Councillors. Councillor Marc Royal requested that staff bring a more detailed breakdown of building department costs to the table when the issue returns to Council on Monday, October 18.
HEAD TO HEAD IN DUNEDIN It wasn’t all tension as the candidates for Ward 3 staged the first two debates of
the Clearview election last Sunday. Here, Marc Royal, Dave Huskinson, Jace Metheral and Brent Preston share a moment of levity. Both meetings, in Dunedin and Singhampton, featured large crowds and good backand-forth between the audience and the candidates. For more on the views of each of these hopefuls, see our special Election coverage beginning on the next page.
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Clearview Mayor – Ken Ferguson What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? The major issues facing Clearview Township this election are (in no specific order): • Finish the Emergency Hub in Stayner •Provide the infrastructure needs of our communities • Safe and affordable drinking water and wastewater for our communities • The preservation and sustainability of agriculture • Growth and sustainability of our local businesses and provision of jobs in our local communities • Growth and Services • Provide stable, functional and effective government • Professional and respectful representation of the citizens of Clearview • Continue to implement the growth plan as it pertains to County and Provincial plans What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? We need to build a team as a Council and with our staff of the day that will work together to get things accomplished within the next term. The next four years are critical for Clearview and there is a lot that will need to be accomplished! What motivated you to run for
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office? I have been proud and honoured to represent the taxpayers of Clearview for 16 years, the last four as your Mayor. I feel I have provided stable, functional, and effective government for the people of Clearview and I would like the opportunity to finish what I have started. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? • 16 years of experience in municipal politics (three as Deputy Mayor and four as Mayor, a total of seven years as a County Councillor). • Thorough understanding of procedures, laws, and the dynamics of municipal proceedings. • Integrity and respect. • An honest opinion that derives from talking with the people and listening to their concerns, and answering their questions. • A strong belief in the future of Clearview, and a desire to establish a sustainable Township for our future generations. • I have partnerships with our neighbours and government officials that will benefit the provisions of funding and services for Clearview. • I strive to be approachable, accessible and accountable.
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Clearview Mayor – Chris Vanderkruys What are the major issues facing Clearview Township in this election? 1. Communication ( c o m m u n i t y engagement) is one of the largest challenges this Township faces. We n e e d t o f o c u s on how we can continually connect all residents so they are aware of what is happening in their communities. This will encourage community engagement and more unity between Council and the residents of Clearview. 2. Ensuring accountability and fiscal management. We need to ensure that our tax dollars are not wasted and not overspent into futures where the next municipal government (and generations) will have to deal with them. Remember, elected officials are entrusted with your tax dollars. 3. Transparency is something that we are definitely not used to and it is time to ensure we have the ability to know all of the information that is being laid out both in our Township and in the County of Simcoe. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? I feel that the first order of business would be to ensure the budget for the next fiscal year is not beyond a realistic calculation.
What motivated you to run for office? My biggest motivation to run for Mayor was how our Mayor and Deputy Mayor continued to vote in favour of Site 41 right through to the end, wasting millions of dollars of the taxpayers throughout Simcoe County, and yet over 70 per cent of the other politicians in the County had reversed their original decisions and called for a moratorium. I also feel that we need a clear view from the residents of Clearview on where we are going. What expertise, experience and/ or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? I have been a resident of what became Clearview my entire life. I have had many years of successful business before returning to school and earning my accreditation CFRE (Canadian Fundraising Executive). I am currently the Development Officer with the Barrie Public Library where my role is in Public Relations, Marketing and Fund Development. I also am a strong believer in community engagement, which will only strengthen the relationship between the Council and the residents. I will work with you for a change.
Clearview Deputy Mayor – Alicia Savage What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? Absolutely number one is the Stayner wastewater servicing partnership with Wasaga Beach. This is critical to Clearview’s future. We continue to seek provincial and federal funding as well as working with our development partners and a full financial analysis will be required to determine when and how we begin construction. As the urban growth centre for the municipality, Stayner must capitalize on the proposed development and we intend to ensure capacity for commercial and industrial servicing is part of the package. I also believe it’s time we worked with downtown Stayner on a revitalization plan to improve the commercial centre and I hope this will be augmented by a new main branch for the Clearview Public Library. We also need to have an indepth policy discussion around
Clearview’s approach to economic development. Specifically, this should occur as part of our review of the Development Charges Bylaw so that we can determine whether facilitating new business and business expansion is more important for the short-term than full costrecovery. We have a chance to incent and encourage commercial and some types of industrial investment and I believe we need to be active participants. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? It’s important to the future success of the Council that all those elected or reelected form a team from the outset. With all that’s going on within Clearview and around us, we can’t afford to waste weeks or months posturing. Hopefully the next Council will have stability so Clearview can capitalize on all opportunities. At the same time, we have to keep the Stayner Wastewater project moving forward, update the municipality’s Strategic Plan and be prepared to complete
our Official Plan review process once the Province releases its hold on the Simcoe County Plan. I am looking forward to design guidelines, heritage and culture considerations, affordable housing incentives and innovative approaches to development to add value to our community. What motivated you to run for office? I have invested four years working with my peers locally and at the County to position Clearview so that we can take advantage of future opportunity. There are a number of initiatives well underway or nearly complete which need to continue and I believe this is a time for stability. Mayor Ferguson and I present a team approach which has been productive and effective offering strong leadership and a vision for Clearview. I am fortunate to be retired and therefore able to dedicate the time and energy required to fulfill the demanding office of Deputy Mayor and Councillor at the County of Simcoe. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township?
Thanks to my varied professional and educational background I bring many skills to the Council table. Whether it’s public relations, small business acumen or provincial politics, I can work independently and as a team. I have spent four years developing solid working relationships with our immediate neighbours, County colleagues and Provincial ministries and will not require any time to get up to speed on the issues or the process. In fact, I continue to work hard as your Deputy Mayor even as we go through this campaign. It’s clear that I bring a different dynamic to Council debates simply because of my life experience, age and gender. As well, I have a vision for Clearview and will make decisions for the long-term health of the entire municipality. I am able to absorb huge volumes of material and am keen to engage in knowledgeable, hearty debate as that’s what makes for good decision-making. I am always anxious to have opportunity to discuss issues with residents and to ensure the facts are communicated so there is understanding.
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Clearview Deputy Mayor – Eric Jelinski What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? I am running for Deputy Mayor to cut the waste and reduce taxes. Council’s documents show its plans will bring hundreds of millions in debt and massive tax increases to every farm and village household and business. My strong negotiating, engineering and people skills and common sense will make me a strategic team player and an effective Deputy Mayor. Your mandate will persuade Council to do the right thing after the election and reduce our taxes. We in Clearview are blessed to live in a beautiful, safe and healthy community today and we pay modest taxes. Council’s plans will change that, but happily natural growth will preserve it. Natural growth will cut the waste and reduce our taxes instead of the massive tax increases Council now plans. 14,800 people live here and 2,600 of us work here. Council’s plan to waste hundreds of millions on infrastructure to service 65,000 people means massive tax increases for decades to come. Using existing infrastructure lets us grow to 18,800 people and 1,000 new jobs. That cuts
the waste and reduces our taxes. Natural growth means our farms and businesses will prosper more. More of us will have jobs close to where we live. Our housing will stay affordable, we will protect our beautiful landscapes, and our urban areas will keep the safe and healthy small-town atmosphere that we now
have. Lower taxes will result by avoiding hiring a lot more staff and going hundreds of millions of dollars into debt for the wasteful infrastructure Council plans to service 65,000 people. More details are on my web page at www.ericjelinski.ca . What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? The first order of business is to clean our financial house. Planning to use our existing infrastructure and planning for natural growth will do that. There is still time to correct this mess. I have talked with every candidate for office and know I can work with whoever you choose. My Township-wide mandate will show that the people want Council to plan based on using our existing infrastructure and for a population of 18,800 people and 1,000 new jobs. Common sense will prevail and I will persuade the new Council to proceed based on those numbers. We
will continue to live in a beautiful, safe and healthy community and we will pay modest taxes. My plan cuts waste and lowers taxes: Spend less and live within our means. Use existing infrastructure and natural growth to add 1,000 more good jobs and grow to 18,800 people. Don’t hire a lot more people. Don’t waste hundreds of millions on infrastructure we don’t need. Simple. What motivated you to run for office? Council is out of touch with the people and plans a massive tax increase for every farm and village household and business. I’m running for Deputy Mayor to cut the waste and lower our taxes. I’m Eric Jelinski and my wife Margaret and I are your neighbours on our farm south of Sunnidale Corners. All of us in Clearview live in a beautiful, safe and healthy community today and we pay modest taxes. Council plans changes that will result in massive tax increases. I will be an enthusiastic team player and persuade the new Council to stop the tax grab and keep our beautiful, safe and healthy community intact. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? My wife Margaret and I have returned to active living at our place near Sunnidale Corners. I grew up in Grey County, 44 miles away on a farm near Durham. I went to Ontario public schools, earned a
Clearview Ward 1 – Al Bell What are the major issues facing Clearview Township in this election? Clearview is facing a number of challenges. In my opinion growth and development and waste or garbage disposal are two key issues. I will focus my growth comments on Nottawa. There are plans to build approximately 500 residential units that will effectively more than double the population of the village. I would like to see a detailed financial assessment or cost/benefit analysis of the capital, operating and maintenance numbers for the proposed infrastructure and the cost to service existing residents. Regarding waste, I think we should look at incineration as well as increase our commitment to the three R’s. I have seen incineration plants in Europe that are located in the middle of the city and they work. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Council is comprised of nine individuals who think and act differently with differing views and opinions. That is how it should be. I think the first order of business is to bring the newly elected council up to speed on all the massive growth proposals and the costs involved to our ratepayers. What motivated you to run for office? I feel I can contribute in a positive way in the decision-making process of Clearview Council. I have always been interested in politics and come from a family that has a history of public service. My grandfather
James Brack was the Reeve of the former Township of Nottawasaga, my uncle Jim Brack was a Councillor in Nottawasaga. My father was the chairman of the local School Board and my mother was the secretary-treasurer for the same board. When people ask me if I have lived here all my life, I always answer, “Not yet”. I have a lifelong investment in this community and I would like to be involved in planning its future. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? I have been in the customer relations business most of my life. I understand people and can communicate most effectively, expressing my thoughts and feelings clearly. I am very good at research and I do my homework. I have experience. I served from 2003 to 2006 on Clearview Council as Councillor for Ward 1. During those years I was chairman of the General Committee and also served on the Economic Development Committee. I am currently finishing a fouryear term as the chairman of the Clearview Committee of Adjustment. I also served as the president of the Collingwood Kinsmen Club. For two years I was on the Ontario Government’s Trillium Awards Jury. These awards were presented for the best in furniture style and design. I have a very positive and proactive attitude, I show up and I am dependable.
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Masters degree in engineering and now lecture in it at U of T and Georgian College. I am a Professional Engineer with long experience in nuclear power generating stations. In my last few years of tenure at Ontario Power Generation, I was Contracts Manager for maintenance and managed a budget of over $50 million. $47 million is this years Clearview budget. I serve on Clearview’s Economic Development Committee and participate in many public forums dealing with renewable energy. Strong negotiating, engineering and people skills (bringing out the best in people) and common sense will make me a strategic team player and an effective Deputy Mayor. Council’s decisions are made by all nine members of Council so the most important skill is being able to build a consensus and that is something I excel at. I am very good at listening to people and acting on what they say. I talk respectfully with people. I have honed my skills by farming, studying, lecturing in engineering and my decades leading teams in Ontario’s nuclear plants whose safe operation depends on thousands of people working and contributing to a common goal in a complex environment. I have the skills, knowledge and experience needed and I will get the job done by tapping into the strengths of the people of the community.
Clearview Ward 1 – David McKee What are the major issues facing Clearview Township in this election? There are some hot topic issues that make the paper on a regular business, such as how industry evolves in the area and alternate energy projects, but I think that managing growth, and all of its ramifications, will be the biggy in the coming years. The housing proposals for the area and their effects on services of all kinds will present some challenges. We need to be a place where people can raise their families as well as retire, so being open for business is important. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Tough to answer at this time, as I’ll have to get the lay of the land first. There are issues that are on the people’s minds these days such as the quarry, the wind turbines and developments in Nottawa, but where they sit in the scheme of things going forward, I’ll know better in a month. What motivated you to run for office? I’ve always been interested in politics and history. My family has been in the area for generations and I care about the future of the area and the people in it. Our kids are grown and I felt that the time was right to give it a shot. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? Being in business for 38 years gives me a bit of experience at problem solving. Being on the Fire Department here in Clearview for 15 years gave me more. Over the years I’ve served on many boards and committees and worked with people from all walks of life. I tend to try to find consensus where I can and I’m a decent listener. If I can put any of this to use for the people of Clearview I’m proud to do that.
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Clearview Ward 1 – Doug Measures What are the major issues facing Clearview Township in this election? While moving the community forward, your Council must develop and focus on the long-term financial health of the municipality. A strategic action by Council needs to be tabled – a decision that will set the long-term capital priorities for the community. This must also be done with a review of all public services. I see an expectation to reduce our costs to the taxpayers through an open and realistic review of what Clearview can efficiently provide. I feel that property developers have placed too much pressure on the entire Clearview community. Now is the time to enter negotiations with these property owners to bring forward a solution that firmly places the pressure on them to create developments that will offer public benefit to our community. This past term, we have had some measurable success negotiating with major landowners while working within Provincial regulations. We must ensure that these successes
are followed up with actions that benefit the community. I believe that this can be done without a negative effect on our taxes. Cooperation and respect in negotiations is required. I can tell you that your current Council has made it a priority in our strategic plan to offer a well-managed Township at a reasonable cost. I wish to continue these efforts and further the training and coaching that we invest in all our talented staff. I want the customer experience to be positive when any member of the public seeks information or service from Clearview. The website, the new digital information screens, the recreation department seasonal guides, and our paid newspaper promotions all need to be clear, clean and user-friendly. I know that the residents want information. Your Council needs to lead and direct this effort as a priority in supporting the residents and visitors to Clearview Township. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Your Council will need to face the
future with open minds, as decisions will need to be made that will effect the financial health of the community. I believe that Clearview Township is a well-managed and progressive community. A difficult conversation that needs to be brought to the Council table will be a review of all public service levels. I believe that Council needs to have this conversation with the public very soon. Cost effective services versus needs and wants of the community continue to concern me. I see Clearview Township working with neighbouring and regional municipal partners actively in the future in order to bring costs down for desired services. While we are doing well to provide a standard of public services that maintain our healthy and safe community, a wise Council will look to find cost savings where reasonable. What motivated you to run for office? My municipal passions can be traced back to the influence of my father’s career as a public servant of 30 years. As the Councillor for Ward 1, I have indeed been honoured to represent the residents and react to their concerns. I truly enjoy meeting people and helping them to move our community forward. My professional career as a television producer has
been focused on helping community groups in our region. My political pursuit has come from years of building a network of professional and personal contacts across the County. I want to ensure that decisions made by your Council reflect the needs and desires of the community at large. I am an active member at the Council table and as a team player, I am prepared to continue to be an effective leader and servant to Ward 1. What expertise, experience and/ or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? The issues that I have dealt with as your Councillor have been varied. As I have diverse communications skills and the ability to work with a wide-range of personalities, I am prepared to tackle any topic with energy. I ask for fairness in the decisions of Council. My style is to seek to understand the issues thoroughly before a balanced opinion can be reached. I make my decisions with sensitivity to our proud heritage as an agricultural community, while looking to the future of Clearview as a sustainable, healthy place to live. A well-informed decision is the only acceptable action.
Clearview Ward 2 – John Millar What are the major issues facing Clearview Township in this election? F i n a n c i a l management – dealing with debt and preventing tax increases. Council recently passed a budget which triples Clearview’s debt and increases our budget by over 50 per cent. In a time of economic uncertainty, voters want Council to be responsible and to rein in its spending, as our taxpayers, businesses and families have had to do in light of the times. I will represent what the people in Ward 2 want by encouraging Council to exercise fiscal restraint and to make every taxpayer ’s dollar count. Land use – including population growth, resource extraction and renewable energy installations. Land use encompasses many issues facing municipalities. Each issue must be dealt with in a manner that seeks and encourages public input. Meaningful community consultations must replace quiet negotiations involving only a few stakeholders. Informed and transparent decision-making is key to maintaining a harmonious community. The local economy – making a plan for sustainable prosperity. Clearview is already a four-season community but our assets need to
be further enhanced to create more jobs and to encourage low-impact industries that work for our future. We should continue to build upon our status as a worldclass destination for visitors and new settlers alike. Our assets need to be both utilized and conserved today, for a sustainable and prosperous road ahead. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? In Ward 2 it is clearly the quarry proposal, which is in front of the OMB and is due to conclude in the coming months. If the OMB approves it, the related infrastructure and the community in and around Duntroon should be granted the resources required to help cope with the massive increase in truck traffic. Reasonable and inexpensive solutions should include banning truck traffic outside the hours of operation set out in the settlement agreement, lower speed limits approaching town and intown, a crosswalk between Duntroon Daycare and Duntroon Central Public School, sidewalks for pedestrians, and a ban on in-town engine brakes with appropriate signage. Residents in and around Duntroon have been asking for these simple solutions for years, to no avail. West of Duntroon on 91 on the major truck haul route, the road is already dangerous, let alone with the addition of hundreds of
trucks a day. Clearview and Simcoe County Councils need to ensure that the quarry operator will operate as it has agreed to in the settlement agreement, and perform the required road maintenance and repairs needed to significantly enhance user safety. The agreement between Walker Aggregates, the County and the municipality must be closely monitored to ensure compliance and to ensure that Clearview’s taxpayers do not pay the bills associated with accommodating a massive quarry operation. What motivated you to run for office? I am running first and foremost to strengthen Ward 2’s voice on Council and to ensure that all taxpayers in Ward 2 are represented, not a select few. I have a track record for in-depth community consultations on all sides of the issues in order to find balanced solutions to pressing concerns. For over a decade I have spearheaded community development projects in rural communities across the developing world. It’s a big part of what I do for a living. What I know to be standard professional practice in rural community development across the world isn’t happening at all in Ward 2 and I’ve been watching it happen (or not happen) for years. Voters and valid stakeholders feel kept out of the loop, not consulted on matters that significantly impact them, or worse, ignored. I firmly believe that Clearview’s solutions rest with its people and
if elected I will give Ward 2 a clear voice on Council, from and by its taxpayers. It’s time for the concerns of Ward 2’s residents to be clearly heard. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? I hope to be given a mandate by the people of Ward 2 to apply my professional experience and community track record on Council. I have been a key contributor to the creation of three community organizations (Elephant Thoughts, Tin Roof Global, and the Duntroon Community Association) all of which are making positive contributions to the local community. I have worked and partnered with a variety of other local organizations related to public health, environmental protection and education. I have a Masters degree in Politics with a specialization in how citizens work in partnership with governments to create government policy. I earn my living in the fields of community outreach, community development and community consultation. I have extensive experience in organizational and program finance and with a background in the nonprofit sector, I am expert at making every dollar count. With this as my background, I am fully committed to bringing the diverse voices of Ward 2 back to Council.
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Clearview Ward 2 – Ivan Weatherall What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? I think the quarry bypass would be one issue. I also think the wind turbines would be another. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? I would assume bringing new Council members up to speed on Council business. What motivated you to run for office? There are some safety concerns on some of our roads I would like to
see rectified in the near future. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running Clearview Township? I feel my 25 years of being self-employed gives me a good sense of what people want and need in the fast-paced world we now live in. I would like to open the lines of communication with my constituents so I can do their bidding. Feel free to email me at ivanweatherall@gmail.com.
Clearview Ward 3 – Jace Metheral What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Although my family has cleared and farmed this land for more than a hundred and fifty years, I understand that this is no longer primarily an agricultural-based community. The rare topography of this area has made this a desirable place for all sorts of people. Whether it’s tourists, hikers, cyclists, skiers or retirees, many different types of people are visiting and calling Clearview Township home. This has fueled a new tourism-based economy that has been beneficial to a lot of individuals. Whether it’s the carpenters that build the large estates along the countryside, or the businesses that are successful from the crowds that are drawn to our magnificent community. Many of us seem to benefit from this new industry. For this reason I believe it is in the best interests of us all to keep our area the way it is. This means that I think growth needs to be managed in a way that does not destroy the uniqueness of this area. Urban sprawl-type developments have no place in Clearview Township. Industrial wind-turbines that diminish our property values and threaten what makes this area so appealing are also a concern of mine. Renewable energy is a move in the right direction, but not when the only people who benefit from it are a tiny minority and a large “offshore” private corporation. The Green Energy Act is a step backwards from the philosophy that power was supposed to be tiered down to the municipalities back with amalgamation. What motivated you to run for office? As a Metheral, I am the eighth generation to call the hills west of Dunedin home. It is easy to understand
why so many people fall in love with this area, and I feel lucky to have been raised in such a beautiful region. The municipal election has presented an opportunity for me to stay within the area which I feel so rooted to. I am currently employed at Creemore Springs, where I have worked for the past three summers. I have also since January of 2009, been a member of the Clearview Volunteer Fire Department, serving out of Station 5 in Singhampton. Municipal government is truly where the voice of the people is best heard. People often become involved in politics for all the wrong reasons. After four years of University, majoring in Political Science and History, I can say with confidence that I am entering the world of politics for what I truly believe are the right reasons. I am tired of hearing from people that they refuse to vote because they know that they will not be heard. This is why my campaign motto is “Be Heard”. If I am elected to be your Councillor, every individual in this Ward will have the ability to use his or her voice. Most people who have known me since I was little all say the same thing when it comes to what I would say when I was asked the common question of “what do you want to be when you’re older”? Without hesitation I would always answer, “Prime Minister.” Councillor for Ward 3 may seem like a long way from Prime Minister of Canada, but I would disagree. University was an eye-opening experience for me. I learned a lot about myself, and came to the conclusion that the world of Canadian politics, in its current state, is not suited for me or my values. Party politics have taken the voice away from the people, which has evidently showed through the record low voter turnouts across the country. Due to this I have vowed to bring this voice back to the people in whatever way I
Clearview Ward 2 – Orville Brown What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? • Windmills and new technology. • Development: managing the growth that is expected for Clearview. • Maintaining the excellent teamwork that we have had over the past term with neighbouring communities, staff and ratepayers. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Firstly, it is important to build a strong team within the Council and with the municipal staff. These relationships should be built on respect, integrity and a vision of what is best for all of Clearview. Secondly, managing Clearview Township’s services and future needs (infrastructure). What motivated you to run for office? It has been an honour representing the citizens of Ward 2 for 13 years.
I would like an opportunity to remain in office because the next four years are critical for Clearview. A lot is coming our way, and experience, knowledgeable and strong representation is what Clearview needs. I believe I can provide this for the citizens. Also, I enjoy being part of the decision-making process as I am concerned about the future of Clearview Township and what it can offer our children and our children’s children. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and the overall task of running the Township? • 13 years experience • Knowledge of municipal proceedings • Took part in establishing strategic plan and growth plans for Clearview Growth is part of Clearview’s future and we need to be prepared for it and plan for it!
can. Today I have set a goal for myself to motivate the residents of Ward 3 that they can in fact once again have a voice. In the future I hope that I am successful in gaining the trust of my constituents. In doing so, I hope that I can build a name for myself as a politician that “breaks the mold,” allowing myself to hopefully move on as a representative in larger roles. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? I have been told that my downfall will be my lack of experience. I completely disagree with this. I think I bring something new to Council, professionalism. While at school, I took several courses concentrated solely on municipal politics. For one of these classes I had to analyze local issues. I sat in on Council meetings and disected local issues at home, eventually writing a thesis paper on exponential growth in Clearview and its causes. Last year I had the opportunity to be a consultant for a Councillor in the City of Greater Sudbury. The city was torn on what to do with one of its obsolete and aging water towers. I received praise from my professor for putting aside my personal opinion and being the only person in
the class to take the time to ask the people how they actually felt through a public survey. In doing so, through interacting with the community, I stumbled upon a type of community forum, known as a Community Action Network (CAN). If I am elected Ward 3 Councillor, I will introduce my own community open forums to this “sleepy corner” of the Township. I will sit in on these forums and listen to the concerns of my constituents and do my best to represent everyone. Being a follower of the great liberal thinker John Stuart Mill, I believe that “no minority shall be tyrannized by the majority.” I hope to do the best job possible, setting my own personal opinions aside to do the job I was elected to do, represent all the individuals of Ward 3. A day before every Council meeting a community forum will be held (likely alternating between the Dunedin and Singhampton Halls) where anyone can come and be vocal of their concerns. Remember that my opinion represents just one of roughly 1200 eligible voters in Ward 3. I will do everything in my power to ensure that every view and concern is heard.
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Clearview Ward 3 – Brent Preston What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? There are many issues facing our Township in this election, but they all boil down to one simple question: What kind of community do we want to live in? On one side are those who think we should pursue growth at all costs, that we should incur large debts to build infrastructure to service sprawling subdivisions on the edges of our villages, that we should bow to the wishes of large developers, quarry operators and wind energy companies instead of listening to the people. This side sees public participation in decision-making as an obstacle and a threat, rather than a democratic right, and values short-term profit over the sustainable use of our resources. On the other side are those who recognise that our landscape is essential to both our way of life and our local economy, that an intact environment will bring economic and social benefits for generations to come, and that local government should play an active role in protecting the rights of local people. I believe that the vast majority of the people of Ward 3 and of Clearview Township belong to this second group, so if elected I will fight to preserve our environment, our strong communities and our unique way of life. I also believe that candidates should take a clear stand on the important issues, so I have outlined many of my positions on my
website – www.brentpreston.ca. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? The new Council must address our Township’s financial crisis. The 2010 budget will increase spending by 50 per cent over 2009 and triple our debt load. This is simply not sustainable. The only way to pay for this level of spending is through a huge increase in housing development, or a large tax increase, or both. Neither of these options is in the best interest of our community. If elected, I will urge Council to look for ways to reduce our spending and borrowing by making sure infrastructure spending is based on moderate and realistic growth projections. Other urgent priorities include the reversal of the deal to close County Road 91 and the creation of a Township plan to oppose the construction of industrial wind turbines in our community. What motivated you to run for office? I was motivated to run by two things – one positive, and one negative. First, I decided to run because this is a wonderful place to live, and I want to keep it that way. I have always been a political person, and I believe we all have an obligation to work for the benefit of our community. My wife Gillian and I have lived here for over seven years now. We have built a successful organic farming business, our kids attend school in Creemore, we are active members of the community and we intend to spend the rest of our lives here. The combination of our beautiful landscape, caring communities and wonderful friends and neighbours makes this a special place to live, and I want to help preserve what we all share. The second motivation was the secret deal that our Council approved to support the Walker quarry expansion and
give away County Road 91. I spent many years working in countries where people put their lives on the line for freedom and democracy. Making secret, multi-million dollar deals with private companies is something that should never happen in a prosperous, open and democratic society like ours. I am running because I want to help make sure this sort of thing never happens in our Township again. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? I have been involved in politics for over 20 years. I worked in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America to help promote democracy and human rights with former US president Jimmy Carter. I worked for CBC television in Toronto as a journalist and producer, where I interviewed hundreds of newsmakers. Since 2003 I have run a successful organic farm business near Dunedin and have been active in the local food movement in southern Ontario. I have had the great privilege of working with heads of state, journalists and intellectuals, and with ordinary people, poor farmers and courageous activists, all over the world. This experience has given me the knowledge, skills and perspective to manage complex projects, oversee multi-million dollar budgets, talk to and understand the concerns of people from all walks of life, and build a vision for our community’s future. I will bring the outlook of an environmentalist, business person, and democrat to council, but most of all I hope to serve as an honest, thoughtful and respectful representative for the people of Ward 3.
Clearview Ward 3 – Dave Huskinson What are the major issues facing Clearview Township this election? Growth – We need growth and soon. Costs are going up due to rising administration costs, policing costs and the yet-to-be determined financing on the Stayner Emergency Hub. Unfortunately, the last Council did not communicate with builders and developers on the positive attributes of Clearview Township and its plans and aspirations for the future. This was clearly shown in the Growth meeting held in Creemore on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 when Mr. Gian Delzotto stated “the (growth) numbers are overstated” as outlined by Clearview. The Hub financing could be for up to 40 years at 7.5 per cent, or two generations. With interest costs this is approaching a $10 million price tag in total… yet in the Council meeting of September 13, the Fire Chief outlined that ambulance times to service calls from Ward 3 and Ward 4 were taking much longer as ambulances were coming from Barrie, Angus and even Markdale and Flesherton for Ward 3, thus requiring longer times for the fire department on their calls and increased costs. Administration costs are increasing due to rising pension contribution requirements (which are 50 per cent paid for by the taxpayers), rising benefit costs, the new succession plan, a large increase due to incorrect funding of the Long Term Post Retirement benefit, higher EI and CPP costs (which are again matched either at 40 per cent for EI and 50 per cent for CPP by the taxpayer) yet the administration staff work week is 35 hours. Policing costs have jumped significantly this year. Council switched the service of the OPP to
one of traffic enforcement to generate more income. We still do not know what areas of service were cut to go to this method of fundraising. Councillor Thom Paterson pleaded with his fellow Council members to find out what services we were losing with no luck. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? We need to set up a Committee which would include the EDC to market Clearview to builders and developers consistently. We do not have a beachfront or major ski resort so we have to look at things differently from our neighbours. We should be targeting single-floor housing developments for seniors who would like the small, hometown, slower-paced feeling of Stayner and Creemore and our scenic beauty. We should be able to offer lower costs of developing as we are a small Township, so a hard look at finances and belt-tightening is needed. I am afraid the current economic times we are in are the new normal. The future will be one of lower growth due to the slower economy and rising oil prices, along with rising electricity and home heating costs. What motivated you to run for office? I started attending Council meetings just over three years ago as a director for Ward 4 on behalf of the Clearview Township Ratepayers Association and later as president of that organization from April 2008 until March 2010. At first it was interesting to watch and learn how the processes of Council worked, but as time went on I realized that there was room for improvement, especially in terms of communication with ratepayers. We have had no communication from this Council and they think that everyone has a computer to check online. However, the Council notes do not reflect the reasons (or lack thereof) of their decisions and the possible debates on the issues by usually a very small number of Councillors. Finally, after my experience with the service I have received at the Administration Centre
on starting up my wife’s bed and breakfast business as well as the lack of a public meeting on the Emergency Hub and its long-term debt implications, I decided to run. I have also offered over 30 suggestions to Council on cost reductions and getting the public involved in areas such as the budget and community grant process. I have never received a response in three years. The final issue for me was the lack of a public meeting on the Emergency Hub and Administration’s response – basically, that no one from the public asked for it. However, now taxpayers could be paying for up to 40 years on a debenture at premium rates. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? A number of my colleagues running for Ward 3 specifically and other Wards and candidate positions have only started attending Council meetings in September 2010. It is a steep learning curve to grasp issues and the procedures of Council, as well as the various Municipal and Provincial requirements of the job. Having attended Council and the last three years of budget meetings, I am aware of all issues and processes and backgrounds of the financial position and how items are accounted for and allocated. Municipal finances do not use a normal business accounting used by the business world and that takes some time to learn. Secondly, with my background in the financial field, which requires a high level of personal service, I feel serving the taxpayers in Ward 3 is almost identical to the way I operate my business: with quality, integrity and responsiveness. I have decided to accept no donations for my campaign and I have no handlers as other candidates do, so as to maintain my independence. Therefore, I have no conflicts of interest.
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Clearview Ward 3 – Marc Royal What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? F o r m a n y constituents, the major issue relates to frustration with the provincially legislated G r e e n E n e rg y A c t . Presently under the Act, municipalities do not play an approval role in the application process. But this position, imposed by the Province, is beginning to soften. Moving forward, Council needs to re-evaluate the evolving municipal role for future applications. Though a role only as a “prescribed commenting body” restricted to specific components may offer false hope, a conversation needs to take place if we are to seek to reflect the concerns or the aspirations of our community. This transparent public forum must include fair opportunity to express both opponent and proponent positions, in order to provide the community and Council with a balanced viewpoint specific to the application at hand. Council must seek clarification within the Act to clearly understanding how municipal costs associated with the processing of future applications can be recouped so that they do not become a burden to the taxpayer. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Council needs to remain focused on developing sustainable employment opportunities. This can be achieved through the Stayner servicing agreement by pursuing an award of provincial funding from available environmental grant applications. Funding will provide the means to reallocate residential servicing, thus providing needed capacity for full servicing of existing employment lands. This is long overdue, and will enable Clearview to provide new and existing businesses the opportunity to locate or upgrade their facilities. In turn, these businesses will provide regional employment opportunities for
Clearview Township residents – employment opportunities that are not available today. What motivated you to run for office? The vibrant communities within Ward 3 and the lifestyles that we enjoy are the envy of many. The physical landscape of the Niagara Escarpment embodies our social, agricultural and economic features. I have always believed that a stronger Ward 3 can be built by listening to our collective aspirations and by working in co-operation with other Clearview leaders, providing the tools that will ensure the sustainability of our community. I have had the honour of serving my neighbours at the Council table over the last number of months and I seek the opportunity to work toward this vision over the next four years. What expertise, experience and/ or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? I share a vision of a unified community that will benefit Ward 3 and enhance Clearview. My professional skills as a manager within the automotive industry for more than 25 years are a valuable asset, as are my agricultural and land stewardship skills. I operate a small Black Angus feedlot on a 250acre operation, within the Niagara Escarpment region. I have 30 years of community service, and I have led or participated on four community boards, including the Clearview Committee of Adjustment. I have practical experience. I have stepped up to the plate to serve my neighbours at the Clearview Council table, at the request of each sitting Council, over two terms. I am the Councillor of the whole, not the protest candidate or the special interest candidate. I believe that I am the only stakeholder who can effectively represent the cross section of our community at Council. I seek a four-year term to build on our collective achievements.
Clearview Ward 4 – Thom Paterson What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? The issues of growth, spending and municipal services expansions are broad Township issues that will continue to challenge Council for the next term. The brewery expansion, local employment, retention of our local schools and road improvements will focus our attention more locally. We cannot lose sight of the need to focus on ensuring that we have improved medical services, that industrial wind turbines do not encroach on our settlement areas and prime agricultural lands, that we provide a mix of affordable housing for our seniors and families and that our children and youth have access to improved recreational services and facilities. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? The next Council needs to balance sustainable growth and prudent spending. Much of what we spend is driven by current unrealistic growth projections. I would manage our growth by doing a comprehensive community plan for each of our settlement areas that would determine how much growth we need, not how much we can get. I would stop letting the market alone tell us what is best for Clearview and start determining the amount of residential, employment and service growth that Clearview residents can sustain. Residents know we need affordable housing, housing for seniors, more year-round good paying jobs. By including these specifics in a comprehensive community plan for each of our settlement areas, this approach would shape our financial plan, determine the amount of land banked for future development and indicate to external development interests what we as a community want for Creemore and Clearview, not the other way around. The current trend towards higher and higher municipal debt, depletion of our reserve funds and dependency on provincial and federal grants is not sustainable. It is putting an unfair burden on the backs of residential taxpayers and it must be reversed. Grants are addictive, and because they are only partial funding, they attract large debt to fund the balance. High interest payments to service the debt commit spending to future years without public approval. A multi-year financial plan and budget are essential ways for residents to see how their money is going to be spent. What motivated you to run for office? I have put my name forward
for a second term because I know how important it is to continue to represent the concerns of our residents at the Council table on both local matters and Townshipwide issues. Clearview is making decisions that affect our lives and our businesses in Creemore, Avening and the surrounding farm lands. The Councillor for Ward 4 has to be in touch with local concerns to ensure that, when the municipality makes decisions about what’s best for Clearview, it is also what’s best for Ward 4. As your Councillor for the past four years I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you in Ward 4 for the privilege it was to serve as your Council representative. Not only was it a real pleasure to meet so many of you, but also to work together with you and the many volunteers in achieving so many good things for our communities. What expertise, experience and/ or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? The past four years have clearly shown me that the most important responsibility a Councillor has is to fully understand the issues before you decide on them. I have technical, communication and research skills that help me in this process. But without a doubt, the most important skill a Councillor can bring to the task is the ability to really listen to the concerns of residents, to focus fully on understanding. Often this means setting aside my own opinions while listening and this takes time and dedication. This approach has often helped to reduce conflict and start a cooperative problem solving process. Over the past four years I have heard many of you, as residents, businesses and farm operators, saying that Clearview is not working for you. It was said in different ways: “I’m not getting good value for my tax dollar”; “Why aren’t they helping me start my business?”; “Can I talk to someone who will really listen to my concern?”. Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. Together in Ward 4 we’ve already changed the way Township business is being done. We have done that by working side-by-side on volunteer groups. I have been accessible to residents and businesses to work through their concerns. Because I live in the community and walk the streets every day, I can be the local “face” of the Township, without being “in your face.” I ask for your continued support to return me to a second term as your Councillor for Ward 4, so we can continue in this important work together.
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Clearview Ward 4 – Michael Bennett What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? I am in favour of substantial growth, which is mandatory if we are to maintain the current lifestyle as we know it. We require a more active presence by our OPP officers in order to respond more effectively to a 911 call. Perhaps a sub-station could be implemented to relieve the pressure that now exists. We are in need of a closer partnership with community efforts, such as Teddy Bear’s Picnic. I will strive to effect a balanced
budget, as overspending can only lead to higher taxes resulting from inefficient administration. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Obviously it is imperative to address the windmill situation, particularly when scientific sources reveal a health issue is at stake here. It appears logical to me that discussions representing both parties should be involved, and in the final analysis our taxpayers should be allowed to vote on it. However, in my opinion it would be a detriment to our neighbourhood. What motivated you to run for office? I operated a business, the Old Mill
Pub, and during this period became attached to many associates in and around Creemore. On many occasions comments were expressed relating to the enhancement of our community. After I sold the pub, suggestions were offered by many families that I enter politics, and on considerable reflection, I felt with my background, and time now available, that I could make a difference for the good of Creemore and Clearview Township. Thus the reason for soliciting your support, which I will return to the best of my ability. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? As mentioned, I am experienced in working with highly profiled people
Clearview Ward 5 – John Broderick What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? Water/wastewater have been a major stumbling block in Clearview for many years. Both residential and industrial growth in Stayner has been limited by wastewater capacity. Connecting to Wasaga’s under-utilized system appears to be a win-win for both communities and should save Clearview residents tens of millions of dollars in costs of developing more wastewater capacity and help preserve valuable farmland. Council appears to be on the right track with the Wasaga agreement, a regional solution. The agreement is just the first step, there is much more work to be done, but current Council should be congratulated on making history in this regard. Wind farms continue to be a major issue for many residents of Clearview Township and yet as a result of the provincial Green Energy Act the municipality no longer has the capacity to deal with this issue on a local level. The Green Energy Act is a symptom of a much larger issue, the large and growing disconnect between rural Ontario and Queen’s Park. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? The new Council’s first order of business should be to follow up on enabling grants to put the Wasaga/Clearview regional wastewater solution into action. Additionally the new Council needs to focus more closely on working with other municipalities and the provincial government to ensure that rural Ontario has a seat at the table when decisions that affect them are being made.
What motivated you to run for office? Quite simply I believe it is time for me to give back to the Ward that I have worked, lived and raised a family in since 1982. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? Owning and operating a local business with a seven-figure annual budget for over 30 years has given me a good understanding of doing what it takes. I was instrumental in organizing and developing two successful regional trail organizations; both endeavours helped to hone my interpersonal skills. In my three consecutive two-year terms as president of a provincial trails organization, I liaised with provincial government officials to bring about meaningful legislative change with supporting regulations. With my executive team, we put together a much needed insurance package after 9/11; this was a breakthrough at the time and made it easy for other organizations to follow. During my time as president I put together a team that put the organization on solid financial footing. After helping to form a national trails organization, I was one of its first executive members. I am not new to big picture issues or working towards the greater good. I have experience working at both the provincial and national level and understand how to work with others to create effective change. Being raised a farmer taught me the value of hard work. I understand the wants and needs of our farming community, and I respect and value their dedication and spirit. As a result of my life’s work and experiences I have developed a very open mind, which will help ensure all avenues are explored to the fullest extent.
The Creemore Echo invites all interested residents to meet the candidates for Ward 3, 4, Deputy Mayor and Mayor at the Creemore Arena Hall on Sunday, October 3 beginning at 2 pm. Candidates will be given five minutes each for opening comments. There will then be a 45-minute opportunity for questions from the public, followed by three-minute closing comments from each of the candidates. Thanks to 97.7 The Beach for providing technical equipment for the event.
with a measure of success. In 2008 I was president of the Bait Association of Ontario and responsible for 1,700 harvest licenses. Working with the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Conservative MP and head of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Dr. Harold Harvey, professor at the University of Toronto, we were able to effectively prevent the dumping of ballast water into the Great Lakes and put an end to 185 invasive species within our waters that prey on our fish. This work is ongoing with great success. I am currently president of the Creemore BIA. If you wish to discuss any of these issues in more detail, feel free to contact me at home (466-3844) or on my cell (705-241-3344).
Clearview Ward 5 – Robert Walker What are the major issues facing Clearview Township in this election? I find it difficult to identify issues as major. We have planning decisions to be made around sustainable growth for Clearview. We have servicing issues for Stayner that affect industrial lands and residential growth. There is also the continued implementation of the Strategic Plan, the Recreation Master Plan and the Roads Need Study, all of which will need to be addressed. Landfill sites, what to do and which government will step up to the plate to determine this outcome. Alternative energy – will the municipalities be given more power and will their voice and opinions on applications be respected by the Province? The interpretation of major is varied by each individual; these are just a few issues that will be coming forward next term. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? The new Council should review the policies and procedures of the Township, familiarize itself with process and be ready to deal with business as usual. The need to establish committees of Council, volunteer appointments, etc.; all of this is required to maintain the operations of Clearview. What motivated you to run for office? I presently am a Councillor with the Township of Clearview. I believe it is important to have consistency, experience and a stable government that continues to move forward on the projects that are presently underway and for the development of future projects that will help prepare Clearview for growth and development in the years to come. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? I bring 20 years municipal Council experience to the table. I completed 13 years with the Town of Stayner and am presently completing 7 years with the Township of Clearview. I am currently acting on six committees and chair the Clearview Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee. I bring 17 years of management skills. I have the ability to listen and problem solve. I am accountable and committed. I have good communication skills, both oral and written, and I am visible and active within the community. Clearview is my community, I still have a lot to offer and would like to continue to serve the residents of Ward 5 and all of Clearview.
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Clearview Ward 5 – David Witzke What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? 1) Sewer Extension to Wasaga Beach and its unknown costs. Waiting for Provincial grant money to come in at an unknown amount concerns me as to how much each and every one of us in Clearview will be on the hook for. In my honest opinion, with this being a Conservative riding we’ll have to wait until the next provincial election in October 2011. Just look at the Highway 26 bypass that’s been idle since the Liberals came to power. 2) Quarry Road Closure – Why there wasn’t any real public input or even putting this issue on the ballot as a referendum issue. “In camera” meetings with “win-win” solutions smell of Brian Mulroney and Karlheinz Schreiber. 3) The Wind Turbines – I’m a great believer in alternative energy production, be it solar or wind, but paying $0.80/kwh for unproven technology is too much. And the infrastructure involved for just eight turbines doesn’t make sense
unless future expansion is foreseen. 4) Accountability towards enticing business and recreation possibilities to relocate here. 5) Fiscal restraint – bringing a private sector sense of spending to a public forum. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Reviewing and prioritizing issues that will cost us the most. What motivated you to run for office? The final straw was when six of the present Councillors got new $1,000 laptops three months prior to this election. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? Working in the private sector, I have seen what happens to the working man/ woman with work-sharing, reduced work hours or even temporary layoffs. I think getting hit with the HST, a big hike in Hydro One bills, etc., and getting possible double-digit property tax hikes will slow the recovery even more than the Feds have alluded to.
Clearview Ward 6 – Roger McGillvray What are the major issues facing Clearview in this election? There are and will continue to be issues around controlled growth for Clearview. With our neighbouring municipalities along Georgian Bay and Blue Mountain there is limited space left for them to grow. This then turns developer’s eyes towards Clearview as the next area for them to explore and seek out development lands. The issues surround proposed developments in need of services that are not presently available (or their need is greater than what currently exists). To allow growth of any amount in the settlement areas defined by the Clearview growth plan requires services as prescribed by the provincial guidelines. Environmental assessments have been completed that lay out the options for what can be done to service these areas. The best options at present are to partner with our neighbours and share their existing services that are in place. Not only is this a responsible commitment to the environment but also a more cost-effective alternative to building new facilities within the Township at a huge cost. By doing this we also show higher tiers of government that we are building relationships with our neighbours that are responsible to both the taxpayer and the environment. Another issue that has been voiced by citizens from around the province
including Clearview residents is the threat of large wind generation projects and solar farms. We need to develop a clear statement from Clearview, even though at this time we have no jurisdiction over this matter, that we do not want prime agricultural land used for these purposes. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? The first order of business for the next term should be to deal with the proposal for the development of lands for use as a subdivision, including commercial and small retail business, in the town of Nottawa. Before lands such as this can move ahead, if it is the wish of Council of the day and the ratepayers of Nottawa, there will need to be a partnership established with Collingwood to supply services to a development of this size. Good or bad, it opens up possibilities for the existing homeowners in Nottawa to receive badly needed services such as water and sewage treatment. If the development proceeds, this would be a much more affordable solution to the residents that have been seeking or wishing for these services. What motivated you to run for office? What has motivated me to run in this election is the same as it was in my previous term: to provide solid and responsible governments for not only Ward 6 where I reside but for all
Clearview Ward 6 – Deborah Bronée What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? We need commercial and industrial growth in the municipality. We need to encourage business to come here and stay here. We have had some growth in the last couple of years but we need to fill existing industrial/commercial lots and provide services to the lots that need servicing. The current Council I feel has made some steps to see that happen with their decision to sign the agreement with Wasaga Beach. Instead of us spending time complaining about what we don’t want, let’s decide what we do want and how we are going to get there. Since our amalgamation in 1994 our municipality has not achieved economies of scale. We continue to have two arenas, three libraries and numerous community halls. That being said these are the lifeblood of the communities that they are in. We need to see some kind of plan to help these facilities to be sustainable. With the implementation of the Culture and Recreation programmer we are working towards supporting these facilities. Communicating what is available in the municipality is key. We will need to continue to provide information to residents using multimedia. We can sit and wait for the future to happen or we can make it happen. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of Business? Let’s get business to Clearview! Clearview has a great start with their website and an Economic Development Committee. With the new financial reporting, the Township is going to be financially planning at least six years ahead. Having goals that span beyond the term of Council is exciting. What motivated you to run for office? I am running for office because I feel that Ward 6 needs a voice at Council. I understand that we need to keep costs in check and that hard services have to
be provided where there is planned growth. If we work on those services we should be able to provide other services to the areas that will never see the growth they have in Stayner or Creemore. Each area of our municipality has different needs. For the municipality to be more cohesive we need to recognize that to be treated fairly doesn’t necessarily mean that each area will be treated equally. Our municipality needs to be a place to live work and play. As a Councillor I would like to encourage planned growth. What expertise experience and or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? I am a university graduate with a BA in Administrative and Commercial Studies. As a lifelong learner, I have completed computer courses, taken management courses in communication and human relations and completed the Municipal Administration Program. I have been an active member of my community for most of my adult life. For four generations, from my grandparents Marjorie and Elwood Gordon to my sons Eric and Andrew, my family has been involved with volunteer and community service. I recognize in order to move ahead there has to be compromise, we have to listen to both sides and come up with workable solutions using the expertise of all those involved. I know that living in a rural community requires commitment for it to thrive. I have 20 years experience in the public sector; the last 15 years has been working in Social Service. My job as an Eligibility Review Officer requires me to regularly interpret legislation and make recommendations for how changes might be implemented. I am also regularly involved in the decisions made in our business, JT’s Snowmobile Repair.
of Clearview. I have lived in Clearview all my life by choice, and I hope through my voice and other Councillors who share my vision, of having our children and grandchildren offered the same opportunities that I have made to be able to live in a safe and beautiful community such as ours. My original motivation came from a former Reeve of Sunnidale who thought I would be a good candidate to represent Ward 6. For this I thank him for his inspiration. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? My years of working in aggregates and construction in all aspects up to the responsibility of management for millions of dollars of assets has taught me not only smart spending but also teamwork. Teamwork is needed for
a unified vision to move Clearview into the sustainable future. I may not agree with some of the issues brought forward but in the end I accept and respect the democratic way by which majority rules. My years of experience bring a vast knowledge of materials required for road building and maintenance along with underground services. I am no stranger to preparing multi-million dollar budgets and being accountable that they come in on target. Project management and public relations is also not new to me. Development of employees to succeed and advance their careers is also an item that I endorse. My agricultural roots are able to assist me in matters regarding issues that arise from within our farming community. I thank you for your patronage in the past.
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Clearview Ward 7 – Shawn Davidson (Acclaimed) What are the major issues facing Clearview To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? I believe the major issue is to keep the To w n s h i p m o v i n g forward. The current Council spent much of the past four years consulting everyone within Clearview and establishing clear goals and objectives through the development of the Culture, Parks & Recreation Master Plan, Strategic Plan and the Growth Plan. The Official Plan is under review and once the County and Province complete their exercises, Clearview will be able to finalize the revisions to the OP. Collectively, we need to focus on the future rather than attempt to move backwards and undo what has already been established following extensive consultation.
What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? We need to implement the Strategic Plan, particularly the Employment lands servicing, and bring the many plans of subdivision to final approvals so as we recover from the recessionary period Clearview is poised for growth. We also need to continue communicating with senior levels of government in areas of their jurisdiction such as the Green Energy Act, the Consolidated Hearings and the Ontario Municipal Board hearings to resolve these issues. The costs of the hearings is exorbitant and the monies could be much better spent improving the quality of life and service levels for our residents and businesses. What motivated you to run for office?
The original impetus was to make a positive contribution to the community that I call home and that desire remains seven years later. I believe I am an effective communicator, I can interpret detailed information quickly and I can gauge public opinion. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and to the overall task of running the Township? I have sat at the Council table for seven years. I delegated to Committee a number of times prior to my official capacity as a Councillor. I am a business owner who has been progressive and we have grown our business into a neighbouring municipality, which has provided me with further perspective on municipal government and its operations. I have or am participating with numerous other boards and groups including the Stayner Chamber of Commerce, the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Clearview
Library Board, my Church board, the Stayner Lions Club, the Niagara Escarpment Commission and various task forces. I have diversified interests and hobbies, I am involved with my professional organizations and I am highly visible and accessible within Clearview. I communicate clearly and although I may not answer questions with the answer that is desired, I am direct and truthful. My outlook for Clearview is extremely positive. The Township is in a very good position to move forward, strengthening our opportunities for the business community and elevating the quality of life for everyone here. Strong, stable leadership and a desire to continue progressing for the betterment of all is what Clearview currently has in their local government and it continues to be what Clearview needs in 2011 and beyond.
Mulmur Mayor – Paul Mills What are the major issues facing Mulmur To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? Like many other local municipalities, this election will prove to be extremely important to the ratepayers of Mulmur Township. I would argue that the quality of life we all enjoy in Mulmur is second to none. That being said, there are an increasing number of forces from both within our Township and beyond its boundaries that would threaten this special way of life. These threats include everything from industrial wind farms, to quarries, to provinciallymandated population growth, and our new Mayor will be called upon to defend our quality of life and lead us through some tough challenges. We will need strong and decisive leadership and we will need a Mayor who understands that some of the battles we will face should not be waged alone. We will have to work with other local municipalities when it comes to issues like regaining local control over planning authority. At the same time, our next Mayor and Council will be called upon to open local government up to
the ratepayers by making it more accountable and transparent. For too long now, ratepayers have not been given the opportunity to play an active role in the process. There have been too many closed-door decisions and there has been too little information made available. But when we talk about accountability and transparency we are talking about the real, honest, forthright kind and not the kind that is simply washed with rhetoric. My platform has set out a number of very specific and measurable policy proposals to address these issues and I invite you to browse through the platform on my website www. mills4mulmur.com. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? The new Council’s first order of business will be to come together for an orientation and brainstorming session to chart out our broad collective priorities over the next four years. This will later be followed up with a more formal four-year strategic plan. As Mayor, my first personal priority will be to work with the new Council in striking an Accountability and Transparency Task Force. This task force will be made up of ratepayers,
Council members and municipal staff and will be given the responsibility of developing a code of conduct for Council. All local municipalities were given the power to develop codes of conduct when recent amendments were made to the Municipal Act but surprisingly, our current leadership has opted not to do so. As I see it, this is a critical first step in making Mulmur Council more accountable. Once a Code of Conduct is in place, I have a number of other specific ideas that I will pursue to address the current lack of transparency. What motivated you to run for office? I am not running in this election because I want the title of Mayor. Instead, I am putting my name on the ballot because I truly believe that we need to change the way we do business here in Mulmur. When the last election was decided by a single vote after a recount, I decided that the honourable and mature thing to do was step back to the sidelines and give our incumbent the opportunity to lead. Now, after almost four years we are facing a new election and ratepayers have a new opportunity to decide who will represent them going forward. That is the brilliance of the democratic system. If the ratepayers look back over the last four years and find that they are content with the status quo then I suppose their
decision will be any easy one. On the other hand, if they want to see a more accountable and transparent brand leadership then I am proud to offer them that alternative. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and the overall task of running Mulmur? It’s true that my political resume may not run as long as our current Mayor’s. I’m ok with that. Don’t let a long resume fool you into believing that incumbents have a monopoly on ideas. In fact, all too often we find that the longer our elected officials are in office the more complacent they get when it comes to things like accountability and transparency. Unfortunately they sometimes begin to lose touch with the people who have elected them and they become faithful to the status quo. That being said, I have previously served on Mulmur Council and so I am familiar with the intimate details of the process. More importantly though, I have successfully owned and operated my own business and I know how to get things done when it matters most. As a business person I was required to be a problem solver, a negotiator, an innovator and a leader and these skills would serve any mayor well. I hope that Mulmur ratepayers agree.
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Mulmur Mayor – Gord Montgomery What are the major issues facing Mulmur To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? I believe the major issues that Mulmur will be facing this term will be the re-emergence of the Arbour Farms gravel pit application, the Highland Companies quarry application in Melancthon, Industrial Wind Turbines application pressures, growth pressures related to the Growth Plan and managing growth in a smart sustainable way while preserving our rural values and rural character. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Council’s first order of business should be to organize itself with a plan as to how the residents would like to see the Township run. I believe that
Council needs to implement a strategic plan in the first two quarters of the next term. The first step is to create a Vision Statement and Mission Statement for the Township that reflects current times and the wishes of the residents. The second step is to create a Core Values and Beliefs statement which will govern how staff will work with and treat our customers or ratepayers. The third step is to create a Strategic Plan that all future decisions will be based upon. This exercise requires a facilitator to develop a plan for public consultation and input to meet the needs of our entire community. What motivated you to run for office? I have enjoyed Mulmur from the age of 14. After graduation from Trent University, I brought my wife to Mulmur to build a house and raise a family. We
had experienced so much joy from living in Mulmur that I decided to put back into the community what I was getting out of it. I decided to run for a Councillor position in 1997. I was elected to the position of Councillor in 1997 and in 2000. In 2003, I was acclaimed Deputy Mayor and was elected Mayor in 2006. I worked my way up through the system with respect for all my peers and superiors while learning new tasks and experiences. There is a large learning curve for the positions of County Councillor, Emergency Manager and Mayor. As Deputy Mayor you learn all about County Council and Emergency Management, and as Mayor you gain more experience in these areas while learning the ropes of the Mayor position. I love living in Mulmur and I want to see our rural lifestyle and character preserved while advancing the Township to be more efficient and effective in serving the residents of Mulmur.
What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and the overall task of running Mulmur? I am the present Mayor. I have sat on almost every committee in the Township and the County. I am a resource that can be accessed by all members of Council (especially new members), to help them understand the history of the topic so they can make informed decisions. I have used a leadership style that is suited to a small rural municipality, which has worked quite well over the last four years. I endorse change, but we have to balance change with continuity. Continuity is vital to keep Council moving forward seamlessly, but by no means does it mean status quo. With some new members and continuity in leadership, Council will be in a stronger position to forge ahead with new ideas and battle all of the pressures we will faced with in the coming term of Council.
Mulmur Deputy Mayor – Rhonda Campbell-Moon What are the major issues facing Mulmur in this election? Good, safe roads, keeping taxes down, aggregate pits and quarries, wind turbines, and the provincial approval of the Mulmur Official Plan. Good roads are consistently a major issue. It is paramount to purchase and maintain good, safe equipment that is capable of effectively handling the challenging terrain of Mulmur Township. It is important to maintain ongoing support and training of road personnel. The roads should always be a priority. It is a challenge keeping taxes down, especially in the current and uncertain economic climate. It is important for Council to consider the long term risks and extra tax burden when paying interests on loans. Council should be diligent and thrifty with the budget and cut waste at every opportunity. Aggregate pits and quarries are a perennial topic. There continues to be far too many safety concerns outstanding when it comes to Airport Road and in particular with commercial vehicles. Currently, the province has issued enough aggregate pit licenses to meet the annual average consumption in Ontario over three times. It is important that we stand in opposition and unite as a strong voice. Wind turbines are unsightly and to date there has been no scientific research that proves that there are no ill health effects or that wind turbines have significant green energy. Common sense would tell me that it is not worth the risk. We are currently awaiting the approval of our Official Plan which was recently (approximately six months ago) submitted to the Provincial government. The plan is important to ensure that we have the land use
criteria and policies set in place to ensure that Mulmur develops the way we want Mulmur to develop and not how the Province wants Mulmur to develop. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? The first order of business, other than business as usual, for the new Council should be to recap the key policies and programs and the recent initiatives in regard to the system of organization. There should be an overview of the key policies and programs to determine effectiveness and ensure that they are fair, accurate and have openness of process. Next, I think it important to consider the issues that were raised during the election and other major issues that have been identified. There should be brainstorming, cooperatively as Council and with community, ensuring that everyone works together with common goals. Possible lobbying strategies and tactics should be identified and considered. The Council should be proactive and assertive when it comes to serving the best interest of the residents. What motivated you to run for office? I was motivated to run for the position of Deputy Mayor as a result of my currently having a position as a Councillor with the Township of Mulmur. I have enjoyed immensely representing the interests of the residents and am excited at the prospect of continuing this role in a leadership capacity. As a Councillor I was instrumental in making many effective changes and accomplishments at the Township. My input on the newsletter has resulted in the production of a transformed and professional-looking municipal newsletter. My efforts on the landfill have contributed to significant waste reduction and an approximate $70,000 decrease in costs. As chair of the abandoned cemetery committee, the members have accomplished many significant changes in the upkeep and maintenance
of the cemeteries, the identification and demarcation of the Campbell Plot and development of many important administrative polices. I was the initial member on the administrative review. The many successes have been exciting and have fuelled my passion to be a part of an effective and good government. I have strong ethics, professional standards and have education and knowledge that is directly related to matters of governance and legislation. I believe I can offer a different leadership style than currently exists, one that encourages openness, cooperation and an accountable system of organization. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and the overall task of running Mulmur? The expertise that I bring to the table includes a career in the social services field which spans over 25 years. I have been a community volunteer all of my
adult life and I have an education that is related to governance and legislation. In 2007 I obtained my Honours Degree in Political Science and Sociology at York University. Since 2005 I have been a firefighter with the Rosemont District Fire Department and for the past five years I have been attending the Ontario Fire College. I am a qualified trainer/facilitator, pump operator trainer and I am a certified public fire and life safety educator. I have obtained my emergency patient care level 1, and I have recently completed the curriculum for the Fire Prevention Officer Diploma. I believe that as an educator and a trainer I will bring the outlook of sharing knowledge and information with each other in order that we can make informed decisions and do the work that needs to be done in a professional and ethical style.
Mulmur Deputy Mayor – Sue Snider What are the major issues facing Mulmur in this election? Gravel, wind and taxes. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Infrastructure is always a major issue in the small municipalities. The County and Province have and will continue to download programs that must be paid for by the municipality. In a smaller municipality such as Mulmur the aim to not increase the tax base for the residents has to be balanced against the programs needed and available funding. Mulmur is blessed with good water, productive farmland, aggregate resources and beautiful recreation areas. A key challenge to Council is to balance the priorities of our residents in all these
areas. Council needs to address these issues not only immediately but continuously. What motivated you to run for office? The past seven years on Council has shown me that I can make a difference. I will continue to vote in the best interest of the residents of Mulmur What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and the overall task of running Mulmur? My last term on Council has been filled with challenges and opportunities for personal growth. From Provincial Offenses to the Shelburne Hospital closing, the wide range of Boards and Committees that I have served on has given me a vast overview and insight into the needs of our community.
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Mulmur Councillor – Heather Hayes What are the major issues facing Mulmur To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? We reside in one of the most beautiful parts of Ontario. We have rich agricultural land that also contains extensive aggregate resources. While our high altitudes and clear vistas bring people from all around it may also invite wind farms. The Headwaters is more than just a name, it provides the source water for a central part of the province. The natural resources that we possess must be protected for us and future generations. This will be a central issue for the Council. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? I believe Council needs to be accessible to the people they serve. Running for office is an extraordinary opportunity to connect people to their local government. As in any community you find yourself in conversation with neighbours regarding local issues. The discussions usually come around to not agreeing or understanding why the Council decided to do or not to do a particular thing. I think it is important for ratepayers to be informed of the day-to-day decisions within the Township. It provides a chance for people to offer their opinion or suggestions. The resulting decision may not be something everyone will agree on but the chance for input was
provided and the decision explained. Council needs to provide regular updates in the form of print media or through modern technology to help establish a dialogue with its constituents. What motivated you to run for office? For me it relates back to a quote from Mahatma Ghandi I saw on a friend’s kitchen blackboard: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” I see a need to better involve community in the decision making of the Township. Life today, with family, work, friends and volunteering, is crazy busy. I really believe that people want to be involved in local issues but simply don’t have the time or energy at the end of the day. I think it’s really important to take their concerns to Council and find a variety of ways to take the discussions and decisions of Council back to them. The wealth of knowledge and commitment of our ratepayers is really exciting. Providing that community with the opportunities to contribute to our life in Mulmur would be an amazing benefit to life in our Township. What expertise, experience and or outlook would you bring to council and the overall task of running Mulmur? My work experience has always centered on the skills involved in working with people. The ability to build consensus on a contentious issue, to listen effectively and communicate ideas to people are skills I possess. I
Mulmur Councillor – Earl Hawkins What are the major issues facing Mulmur To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? • Proposed quarry in Melancthon • Arbour Farms Pit • Proposed and future windmill farms • Proposed Countywide gasification plant for all garbage • Amendments to certain bylaws in the Township, for example the height of outbuildings in subdivisions What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? We need to work together as a team to confront, solve or implement the best safeguards to all the above issues and others that may come forward in the next four years. What motivated you to run for office? There are many issues that are still ongoing that I have been involved with and would like to help solve. The final decision on some of these issues will be made by the Provincial government, but the Council’s job is to protect and safeguard the rights of the residents of Mulmur Township first and always and I assure you,
I will and have in the past. All issues must be discussed with cool and concise heads and then we must come up with the best solution that is fair to the majority of people in the Township. You can never please all of the people all of the time. If this was possible we would not need a Council. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and the overall task of running Mulmur? Anyone in the business of farming that can keep their heads above water in these times and in the past must be making more good decisions than bad. The Township must be run in the same manner. I believe my 11 years on Council would be a great asset to the new Council. As I am a lifelong resident of Mulmur Township and the fifth generation living in Mulmur, no one cares more about this Township than I do. I have no intention of moving as I know Mulmur is the best place to live in the world, as long as we can ward off as much change as possible. I believe this should be Council’s priority. Thank you.
have led boards, developed and executed programs for youth, as well as initiated large fundraising efforts for the Dufferin Children’s Fund. When I have seen a need I have worked at finding a solution. Recreational space and equipment were needed in our community. I initiated fundraising efforts and ultimately achieved a play structure for the children of North Dufferin. I have sat on the board of the North Dufferin Community Centre
as the community representative and organized the Honeywood Beef Barbeque for the last three years. I have been actively involved in the life of my community. I will bring my skills working with people as well as my commitment to community to job of Councillor. I believe that community working together can achieve great things for the Township of Mulmur.
Mulmur Councillor – Lynn Hilchey What are the major issues facing Mulmur To w n s h i p i n t h i s election? The top three issues are land use, taxes and gravel pits. Land use is a major concern in our Township because it encompasses so many essential factors: agriculture, residential areas, natural green spaces and commercial. I believe it should be recognized that most of the farming in Mulmur Township is by families who have nurtured this land for more than 150 years. It is their hard work and commitment to sustainable farming that has given Mulmur its beautiful landscape and abundant wildlife that many of us enjoy. We need to be proactive in thinking ahead and taking our concerns to organizations like the Ontario Headwaters Institute, who make recommendations to the Provincial Policy Statement. This statement sets the foundation for regulating the province’s interest in municipal development and land use under the Planning Act, affecting our natural heritage, water, agriculture, aggregate resources and cultural heritage. As far as taxes, when are they going to stop going up? When MPAC sets the assessed value of our properties that dictates how much tax we pay. Can we not lower the mill rate or freeze taxes? I’d like to find out. There are two gravel pits to deal with, on Airport Road and in the Honeywood area. There is no way gravel trucks should be travelling Airport Road in its current state. It has extreme hills which make it virtually impossible to stop in a hurry, especially if the vehicle is loaded with gravel! I see the risks to human life as too great. In the Honeywood area, I expect that open communication with other municipalities will reinforce our ability to relay information to the public and act in the best interests of ratepayers. Some decisions will involve compromise but ultimately Council has the ability to bring together individuals toward a common goal. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? We need to review the current budget and try to find areas for savings which could be passed on to ratepayers.
We also need to establish a monthly newsletter, “Council in Brief,” to bring important issues to people quickly. This would keep ratepayers informed and provide a heads-up approach to how residents can be involved and heard. What motivated you to run for office? I have a genuine respect and concern for Mulmur Township. I am running for Council to give Mulmur ratepayers a stronger voice in the important decisions that affect our daily lives. Mulmur Township, its land and its people are something to be proud of! What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and the overall task of running Mulmur? My family, John, Matthew, Stanley and I have been privileged to live and work in Mulmur Township for 18 years. Most of that time I have worked cooperatively farming. We raise beef, chickens, ducks and lots of vegetables. My farming experience has shown me that working together and supporting each other always benefits us all. I have a Bachelor of Science in G eology which helps me understand the lay of the land and how our hydrological systems work. For 20 years I have been working part-time for the Toronto District School Board as a bookkeeper and resource consultant for Parenting and Family Literacy Centres. This experience gives me the knowledge of balanced budgets and savings, as well as providing parents with real tools to help their children succeed at school. I have also been working parttime for five years at the Mansfield General store. All these things keep me learning something new every day. Our governance system should be confidently accountable and openly transparent, by making procedures open to the public and providing clear access to information. I know that the decisions made by Council affect all of our families’ lives. By being prepared and knowledgeable about the Township’s land use and financial issues I will be part of a responsible and effective management team.
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Mulmur Councillor – Carl Tafel What are the major issues facing Mulmur Township in this election? The threats posed by large scale wind farms and gravel pits are a major concern, particularly for those living in the northern part of the Township. Council should be commended for the work done on OPA 12, and Motion 118-09, which dealt with the inappropriateness of the proposed Honeywood Wind Farm. Unfortunately, future wind farm development is now under provincial jurisdiction. Mulmur has its own gravel pit off Highway 89. I see no need for new pits as that will serve our own needs for many years to come. To me, the most important issue is retaining the unique and wonderful quality of life that we enjoy living in the Township. That involves protecting the quality and quantity of our water, whether it is for personal use, recreation or agriculture. We must also protect our prime farmland. And we need to preserve the beauty and peacefulness of the Township, and make sure that the development that is being dictated to us by the Places to Grow Act is done properly, with a minimum amount of disruption to our existing residents. To preserve our quality of life, Council must be sure that our level of services – particularly our road maintenance – is done at the highest standards within our means. At the same time, we must ensure that we treat our expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner. I am concerned about the debt load the Township is carrying, particularly the approximately $2 million borrowed during this past term. Not just
because this money will need to be paid back, and represents a burden to our taxpayers for many years to come, but also because it could limit us in regards to any future capital projects we might need to undertake. We need to keep an eye on our bottom line. We must always be open with, and accountable to our constituents, and responsive to their needs. Council should be thought of as a partner. We must listen with an open mind to our residents’ complaints and suggestions, and deal with them fairly, with respect and in a friendly manner. Our residents are an incredible resource for new and valuable ideas. What do you believe should be the new Council’s first order of business? Council has been what’s called a “lame duck” since September 10. That means that they don’t deal with any contentious issues until after the election. The first order of business will be to deal with all that has accumulated in the two months prior to the election. I have been following with much interest the results of the recreational survey. This process was started in April of ’09, and a year and a half later Council decided not to make any recommendations, but to create a new Recreation Committee. I would like to be a part of that so that we could hit the ground running in the spring. I toured the Honeywood Play Park in August and played guitar for the kids. They are a great group and loved being there. I would like to look into expanding projects like this where we can. What motivated you to run for office? I think Mulmur is the best place to live in the province, and being elected Councillor would allow
me to contribute in a real, positive way to the Township I am constantly grateful to call home. Over the course of attending about 40 Council meetings, I have at times been disturbed by Council’s actions. I have taken what I believe is a principled stance when I’ve questioned Council, but I feel that rather than complaining after the fact about what Council have done, I can contribute more by being involved in the debate and the decision making process. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to Council and the overall task of running Mulmur? I worked alone as a gardener for over 30 years, all the time pushing a lawnmower, not riding one. I needed to be hard-working, responsible, reliable, honest, and have a friendly and helpful manner when dealing with my customers. Those qualities are essential as a Councillor. With the exception of (incumbent) Earl Hawkins, I have attended many more Council meetings than my competitors, and have attended more public meetings, open houses, town halls etc. than anyone running against me (most as a concerned resident, not a candidate). I know all of the staff at the Township Office, as I have had long conversations with the Roads Superintendent, Planner, Treasurer and CAO about how the Township is run. I attended the open forums on the budget and Official Plan and asked many questions. I also feel I am the “greenest” of all the candidates running, as I am a longtime member and trail-building volunteer for the Bruce Trail organization. I am in constant awe of the beauty of the Township, and as a musician understand the inspiration that many in the artistic community get from living here.
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Simcoe County District School Board Trustee – Rod Brown What are the major issues facing the Simcoe County District School Board, especially from a local point of view? As in any School Board, there are a number of issues facing the SCDSB. Unfortunately, the vast majority of these issues are the direct result of a lack of adequate funding from the Provincial Government, which is not controlled by individual Boards. This under-funding results in numerous deficiencies, not the least of which are inadequate staffing levels in the classroom (EAs included) and in administration, as well as significant short-falls in Special Education. These are county-wide issues, and as a Board of Trustees, it is our responsibility to hold the government accountable in every manner possible. Also, a Trustee must keep parents fully informed so that they too can increase the level of accountability at the Ministry of Education. Locally, we continue to face Accommodation Reviews for the Clearview Elementary Schools, student population imbalances in some schools, and in my opinion, an overall deterioration in the physical condition of many of our local school’s facilities. Also, the WiFi issue continues to be at the forefront. Indeed, contrary to the existing Board’s position on WiFi in schools, there appears to be growing concern in more and more school communities that the current Board policy is not conducive to optimal student safety. What do you believe should be the new Board’s
first order of business? I believe the Board’s first order of business should be a commitment to ensure balance and equity in all school communities across the county. While I fully recognize that very few discretionary funds exist in any School Board, I am not convinced that Clearview/ Collingwood are at the top of the Board’s collective mind when transferring these limited funds. Granted, it is very difficult to balance a relatively stagnant populace with that of one of the fastest growing cities in the country. However, I will be a loud advocate for Clearview/Collingwood. What motivated you to run for office? My primary motivation for running for Trustee is a deep, profound belief in public education. At the risk of sounding a little “over-the-top,” I truly believe that education is at the core of our society. Further, I care deeply for children, and affording them the opportunity to achieve any goal they seek regardless of their socio-economic background. Ultimately, for me, it’s all about the students; any decision I make around the Board table will be based on the impact, large or small, on students. Also, I believe it is time we had local representation at the Board. What expertise, experience and/or outlook would you bring to the School Board? Having been born and raised in this area, I know the dynamics of Clearview/Collingwood intimately. I attended Mountain View School, and then went on to Senior Public, and ultimately graduated from Collingwood Collegiate. My wife attended Byng Public School, then went on to Cameron Street, Senior Public and CCI. We fondly remember the sports rivalry between SCI and CCI. Two of my children currently attend Mountain View and CCI respectively, as well as another one who graduated from CCI last year. I am in the area schools regularly. I know the
schools, many of the staff, many of the parents, and most importantly I know many of the students. I am keenly aware of the education issues facing this area, and obviously, I have a vested interest in the well being of Clearview/Collingwood. Professionally, I have been in the business world for almost 25 years, in all aspects of business.
Interested in all concerns. Sound judgement and experience does count. Remember Township business is Big Business I hope I can meet your expectations in the next four years. I have worked 13 years as your councillor and will continue to represent you in the leadership you so deserve.
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Iris Nowell Saturday, October 9 10 to noon & 2 to 4 pm
In 1953 eleven Toronto Abstract Expressionist artists united to bring the world of contemporary art to the attention of the Canadian cultural scene. Author Iris Nowell has relied upon her extensive personal knowledge of these icons of the Canadian contemporary art scene and her talent for incisive biography to write her latest book.
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An engaging new book which tells the story of our national be beverage, from the early days of our country through Pr Prohibition and right up to the rise of the microbrewery. Join us as he signs this book at the perfect location, Creemore S Springs Brewery.
Sat. Oct. 2, 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sat. Oct. 9, 10:30 to 11:15 am Artist’s Opening Reception Children’s Story Hour Miriam will be leading our monthly Story Hour. Darla Anderson With twelve years of experience as a professional painter and interior decorator, Darla has translated the expertise she developed working on very large surfaces, to her work on canvas.
Children from 18 months to 6 years of age will have the opportunity to listen to captivating stories, share the love of reading and complete a small activity.
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Simcoe County District School Board Trustee – Caroline Smith (Inc) What are the major issues facing the Simcoe County District School Board, especially from a local point of view? Student achievement and student facilities are the key issues that now face the SCDSB. We must recognize that the two are interlaced. Enhancing student achievement is an ongoing long-term issue, and the new Clearview elementary ARC clearly has immediate ramifications. Funding that supported vigorous literacy and numeracy strategies over the last four years is now showing significant results. We must continue our focus on teaching students to think critically and to give them the skills to deal with our rapidly-changing society. Providing resources and funding local priorities are essential. I have supported this direction by opening previously closed classrooms and funding school budgets at levels that significantly exceed the provincial government allocations.
Tied together with student achievement are the essential facilities. A new Accommodation Review Committee (ARC), which will result in the restructuring of the elementary schools in Clearview Township, has begun now and will last through February 2011. This is a crucial and immediate issue! The ARC, which began on September 23 will result in a recommendation to the Board in March 2011. At the recent ARC meeting, a staff option was presented to the committee that closes Duntroon Central PS and moves students to Clearview Meadows ES, Nottawa Central ES and Nottawasaga & Creemore PS. We must be cautious, as staff were very clear that no funding was allocated. For Clearview, this will be a stressful, uncertain and sometimes painful ARC process. As a licensed paralegal specializing in social justice, I am extremely well-positioned to put the needs of the community first. I played an important role in preventing
the closure of Stayner Collegiate Institute, as well as halting the original Clearview elementary ARC E in 2009 from being a fast tracked process; I am the only trustee ever in Ontario to halt an ARC in mid-stream. I am proud to have worked very tightly with the community and Council and felt honoured to be both lead and conduit for community direction. I was named the Creemore Echo newsmaker of the year due to the impact of the body of events and actions. The issue of representation on the ARC and leadership by your trustee becomes extremely important as we go forward. It must be remembered that the staff options being provided are not a finished result. There is no guaranteed money coming from the provincial government. We need to create a solution within the Clearview community that meets the community’s needs, and negotiate a resolution that is not tied to maybes and adding our name to already long list of projects that that have not received provincial funding. We as parents, community, Council and trustee have worked as a team in the past and we are unique in Simcoe County and in Ontario that we have succeeded together and we can continue to get the best deal for Clearview working together once more, to find a solution that works for the community. What do you believe should be the new Board’s first order of business? The board needs to begin to build bridges and partnerships by talking to municipalities about how they see themselves growing and changing. This will impact where we invest money in schools. Board staff must focus on implementing Ontario’s Places to Grow, which calls for communities to be well-rounded. We must begin partnering with municipalities and the development community to build flexible schools that can offer more opportunities for all.
What motivated you to run for office? Wi t h y e a r s o f e x p e r i e n c e advocating for special needs children, I became a licensed paralegal and am a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. I specialize in social justice issues, as I am committed to giving my constituents a strong knowledgeable voice at the Board table and a fair hearing on issues. I have a proven track record. I did exactly what I said I would do when running for office in 2006 and was very effective as your trustee representative. Faced now with repeat issues and, astonishingly, an ARC called in the middle of an election, I do not want to have the community lose all the ground that was so hard won. What expertise, experience and/ or outlook would you bring to the School Board? With seven years on the board, I have always stood up for transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility. My track record shows that I have been highly effective. I do my homework and research – and attend an average of at least two lengthy evening meetings each week, in addition to daytime meetings on special issues including: school visits, student program and expulsion hearings. Recently, I have been appointed to two ARCs, the Clearview elementary one and the Barrie secondary one, as Clearview’s Strongville Road students attend Barrie North Secondary school. During my term, I have built relationships with municipal politicians and community leaders. In ARCs, I have listened and built relationships. I look forward to building better communities and creating opportunities for our children. I would ask for your support on October 25.
Paul and Gayle Millsap are pleased to announce the marriage of their son,
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daughter of Cathy and Jim Lowe of Stayner on Saturday, September 23, at Devil’s Glen Ski Club. Congratulations and all our love to you both.
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ON THE COURT On Sunday September 19, the Creemore Tennis Club held its
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Electioneering and ARC announcements in Duntroon ROCKSIDE REPORT
After a singular summer, has played a pivotal role fall has come fast and stopping previous school furious, with an early closure attempts in Clearview onslaught of SAD (seasonal (SCI and Duntroon), faces affective disorder), inducing off with opponent Rod weather to temper the fever Brown. I believe Brown, of electioneering and ARC a Collingwood resident, is announcements that came Suzanne particularly motivated by the WESETVIK with it. WIFI issue that has dogged all All the rain and cool the current SCDSB trustees. temperatures seem to have helped Although vaguely interested in the WIFI produce a record crop of election signs debate (there has been some suggestions (the Echo’s plea to the Township to that WIFI negatively affects students, regulate this invasive species will with as yet unsubstantiated claims of hopefully be heeded for the next headaches et cetera), I am, like many in election). Although occasionally our area, strongly attached to creating a noxious, the number of signs – and the positive resolution to our new ARC 01. I candidates with them – seems to attest have found our current trustee Caroline to a healthy vigorous interest in our local Smith to be exceptionally committed, political field, with all its furrows and extremely knowledgeable about ARC rocks and “green” potential. policy, procedure and strategy, and Anyone interested in trying to dig especially important, instrumental in beyond the signs to find the real person getting Clearview’s voice heard and campaigning might want try to catch acted upon at the Board level. the candidates live in one of the many ARC 01 has begun like the season, meetings scheduled. On Friday, October quick and biting, with a tight timetable 1, starting at 7 pm, Ward 2, which and a staff option that could make you incorporates the Batteaux, Duntroon sad if you didn’t look beyond it to see and Rockside, should see the mayoral, that it is only a “worst-case scenario” deputy mayoral and all three Ward as Trustee Smith calls it. Board staff 2 candidates (the incumbent Orville has presented an unenticing option Brown and contenders John Millar that would see the closure of Duntroon and Ivan Weatherall). The Ward 2 CPS, without any compensating gains Candidate meeting format will leave the for the remaining four affected schools first 30 minutes for individual mingling, then 10 minutes for each candidate to do presentations and answer questions, ������������� ������������� followed by an open question and ����������������������� ��� answer period. Moderator Gordon Kemp will have duct tape on hand ���������������������� ��� ������ to deal with any unruly behaviour; ���������������������������� we’re looking forward to a civil and � illuminating evening. Unfortunately, the public school ����������������������� ��������� ������� trustee candidates are not included in the ����������������������������� ������� Ward 2 meeting due to time constraints. ��������������� ����������������������������� Glen Huron, Duntroon, Rockside and � Singhampton area residents will want ��������������������� to watch that contest closely, where � the incumbent Caroline Smith, who
(Byng and Clearview Meadows in Stayner, Nottawa, and Nottawasaga & Creemore). If the staff-proposed scenario did succeed, Nottawa and NCPS would receive the bulk of Duntroon’s students, and could in fact end up with (additional) portables at their schools as a result. Staff wisely separated out their other more positive proposals for a two-room addition to Clearview Meadows and a new NCPS building (tied to the closing of the Annex), since these suggested projects would join an existing stockpile of at least $70 million in existing “priorities projects” already on the Board’s list (in their 2009 capital plan). The reality is that provincial Ministry of Education funding for capital projects (i.e. new schools and additions) has largely dried up at this time, and there unfortunately is no likelihood of Ministry of Education funding for an addition or new school at Creemore. Acknowledging the key condition of reduced provincial funding, Duntroon parents held an information and brainstorming session with Caroline Smith on Tuesday night. These Duntroon
school families are looking towards an ARC process with their fellow ARC schools and Trustee Smith and Councillor Thom Paterson, the ARC’s community representative, that finds the “best case scenario.” A positive alternative could see all five of our schools continue and thrive, through the implementation of innovative and positive change involving potential partnerships and programs. Some exciting options came forward, which Gordon Kemp and I, the formal ARC parent representatives for Duntroon, will bring to our next ARC meetings for exploration. The first public meeting for this ARC is set to take place on Thursday, October 28 starting at 7 pm at Duntroon CPS. For more details about this ARC, please look at the Board’s website: http://www.scdsb.on.ca/ and go to ARC 2010:01 (noted right on the home page). After a summer abeyance, this column will be back on a more regular basis to delve into the many interesting issues and events occurring around Rockside. As always, any comments, (constructive) critiques or questions are welcome at suzanne@rockside.ca.
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Please be advised discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times. Mike Rawn, C. Tech. Water/Sewer Superintendent Township of Clearview (705) 428-5024 Clearview Township, Box 200, 217 Gideon St. Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 705-428-6230 • www.clearview.ca
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, October 1, 2010
VOTE MICHAEL BENNETT FOR REAL CHANGE IN WARD 4 TIME TO TAKE OUR VILLAGE BACK FROM THE ONE-ISSUE GROUP • Save our ancient heritage bridge located on Collingwood Street • Offer a positive yes to Creemore Springs proposal as illustrated in their recent amendment that would incur growth within our community • I am cognizant of the need for a facility to allow seniors in Creemore a place to live.
For several decades I have been the overseer of a hundred acre farm; member of St. Luke’s Anglican Church and am the current President of the Creemore BIA. In addition I was a former owner of the Old Mill House Pub. I have acted as the host and coordinator of the Tour de Creemore for three years with the proceeds in excess of several thousand dollars. I have been a fundraiser involving charitable donations for Teddy Bears Picnic, a successful enterprise, in addition to the Creemore Skating Club and Gowan Park to name a few. I feel my experience both in business and town affairs qualifies me as your future representative to oversee and manage the pertinent details in keeping our town a vibrant entity. I therefore pledge my energy to everyone who offers their support, as working together in an amicable atmosphere will assure the progress of what we hope to achieve.
BENNETT HAS THE ABILITY TO GET THINGS DONE.
On January 8, 2008 Michael Bennett, Director and President of the Southwestern District #4 Bait Association of Ontario met with the new Minister for Natural Resources, the Honourable Donna Cansfield and we were very pleased with the meeting and its outcome. This is the first Minister since the inception of the BOA that was very willing President of the BAO Michael to make personal commitments Bennett meets with MNR to having regular meetings with the Minister Donna Cansfield BAO, wants to learn more about the bait industry, wants to come to the Annual Meeting and even more importantly, understood that the bait industry is inextricably linked to the huge recreational and tourist fishery in Ontario. We are part of the economic and social fabric of Ontario and she has pledges to do everything possible to assist the aims of the industry and the BAO as the Ministry’s partner in managing the bait resource. “My job is to work for you” She said “to make life better for your industry.”
- reprinted from the Bait Bucket 2008
THANKS TO ALL OF THE FAMILIES IN AVENING, CREEMORE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA OF WARD 4 FOR YOUR SUPPORT .
TIME FOR CHANGE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL • CELL (705) 241-3344 OR HOME (705) 466-3822
• Service Directory • Accountant Ramona A. Greer CGA Certified General Accountant 28 Elizabeth Street East Creemore, Ontario
(705) 466-2171 Member of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario
Cleaning
www.mollymaid.ca
Alternative Energy
GRAVITY SUN POWER solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed
Jeff Williams • 466-5741
Cleaning
MRS. BELL’S
Cleaning Service
Free Estimates
Reliable and Thorough
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Call Mrs. Bell (705) 440-7742 marion.bell@hotmail.com
1-866-629-5396 705-422-0114 Lawyer General Practise of Law Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution John L. Ferris Megan L. Celhoffer
www.ferrislaw.ca 190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888
Plumber
Every time Painter
Elliott Painting and Decorating
Animal Care Care Animal
Susan’s Grooming Salon
Professional Grooming for all breeds 31 Caroline St. E East entrance OPEN Mon-Fri Call for appointments
(705) 466-3746 Contractor
Safety’s & Fuel Injection
218 Main Street, Stayner Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343
Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator
Computer Repairs
Cleaning Cleaning Service Contact Kelly Martin Bus (705) 466-5124 Cell (416) 708-8489
Home Management Husker House • 466-2759 Home and Property Management & Gardening Services
Drywall • Painting Carpentry • Tile Work Masonry • Roofing
Make one call - we do it all
Going on vacation? We will check on your home & garden and care for your pets.
Neil I McAvoy 705.466.3804
Call Doug or Lorna
Over 30 years experience
Painter
References available.
Painter
Easy on the Eyes Exterior Painting
NEIGHBOURLY SERVICE BARNS • FENCES • HOUSES • EQUIPMENT SANDBLASTING & PRESSURE WASHING
FREE QUOTE
Plumber
PLUMBER
Jason Gardner
since 1980
Paul Briggs
Kerry Elliott 466-2356
(705) 466-5572
Over 25 Years Experience
(705) 791-5478
Tel: (705) 466-3519
Rentals
Services
Towing
Welding
Master Painter
Qualified service for all your plumbing needs
Call for your free estimate
TOWING
PLUMBING
Towing at its best! For all your towing and recovery needs!
Servicing Creemore and surrounding area
Licensed and insured
Valley Auto & Tech Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!
General Contracting Renovations & Repairs
T. NASH
(705) 466-5807
Auto Mechanic
Kells Service Centre
7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131
phone 466-3334 • fax 466-5166
80 High Street, Collingwood (705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404
Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie
705-466-2149
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Besides the autumn poets sing A few prosaic days A little this side of the snow And that side of the haze Thank you Catherine for the inspiration. Take a beautiful ride up the hill to Mylar and Loreta’s Restaurant, Singhampton (705) 445-1247.
New Rooms for rent. Furnished. $110 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call (705) 444-4852.
Hough, Frances (nee Huculak) 19402010. It is with profound sadness that we announce Fran’s death on Sunday, September 26, 2010. She is survived by her husband John and their two daughters and their families: Jennifer (Marco) and their children, Olivia, Isabella and Luca and Tricia (Chris) and their children Charlie and William. She is also survived by her sister Rose (Gordon) and nephews Gordon and Andrew. Fran was born in Kenora, Ontario but raised in Sudbury where she graduated as an RN from the Marymount School of Nursing. She was a caregiver by training and temperament and devoted her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. She was fiercely loyal to and proud of each of them. A special thanks to Dr. Mark Quigg at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital and to Drs. Jennifer Knox and Ann Horgan at Princess Margaret Hospital for their extra effort during Fran’s illness and to her wonderful circle of friends in Creemore who were always there when the need arose. In accordance with Fran’s wishes no service will be held. Instead a celebration of her life will be held at the Station on the Green in Creemore on Sunday, October 24 from 2 to 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fran’s name to Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
for sale DRY Firewood $300 for a bush cord. Call 466-2793. WOOD PELLETS DIRECT Pellet Industries. Premium Hardwood Wood Pellets. $5.30 a bag. Delivery Available . Call now (519) 940-1932. Free-range roasting Chickens ($2.50/ lb), Turkeys ($2.25/lb) and Ducks ($3.00/lb) available for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas dinner. These are the result of local farm boys’ summer projects. The poultry were fed homegrown grains. Call Zach, Clay or Luke for ordering and pickup dates. (705) 466-3541.
wanted The Old Mill House Pub now hiring experienced wait staff with Smart Serve. Apply in person or call 466-5244. Experienced groom needed to turn out horses to a high standard. 466-6499. Poultry manure to purchase. Call Jason at (705) 888-0737.
tutoring Helpyour child Canadiana Antique Auctihave on a successful school year. Improved grades and attitude Saturday, October 9 at 10 am guaranteed. Free assessment. Elementary, The Creemore Hall secondary andLegion special education. Your tohome feature or ours. Phone 466-6644. An outstanding selection of Canadiana pine & oak antique servicescupboards, furnishings – flat-to-wall Wilno storage cupboard, sideboards, Building Blocks wardrobes, harvestHome & lamp Daycare tables, currently has full and part time, before oak bedroom set, pind dressers, and school spotspressback available&for fall 4010after blanket boxes, desks, 2010. Forchairs, more information oretto set up arrowback Quebec buff a play date please call (705) 466-6355. - has its original 9 3paint, lift-top 7 1 commode, ornate 1800s Quebec in door, memoriam pine entrance dry sink,4PLUS 4 6 general store items, 7 oak display Jordan, William (Bill) counter, old ti ns, crocks, decorated 5 8 3 James 2 – In loving memory of a wonderful father, stoneware, old toys, trains, bottles, 3 8 grandfather and great grandfather who advertising signs, violins, mandolins, passedguitar, on October 8away folk 4 carvings, 2 4th, 1978,3in Sakurai art, his 71st year. decoys, Canadian & 6 Native art, His memory is as dear today5 2 Robert Kemp painti ngs, nativeaway. As in the4hour he passed sculpture & masks, vintage model Always missed, always remembered 7 5 3 1 schoolhouse, country by the Jordan Familyprimitives, 2 horse-drawn cutters, woodenware, ironware, vintage lighting, oil lamps, hooked rugs, quilts, ironstone Spike rugs, & Rusty: china, Persian woodenAPIARY skiis, snowshoes, etc. 2 end 9 this 3 excepti 5 4 onal 6 7 1 Plan8to att aucti1on 7 – our 5Premier 6 2 sale 8 of4the3 9 season! Visit www.simpsonauctions. 4 6 3 9 7 1 2 8 5 com for more details.
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Office space for rent, newly renovated. Two rooms with bathroom and separate entrance off Elizabeth Street. Available October 15 $500 a month plus hydro. Call (705) 520-0067. Retail or Office Space. 600 square feet on Mill Street. Newly renovated, two entrances, bathroom. Available October 1st. $900 a month plus utilities. Call (705) 520-0067. Professional office space for rent in Stayner, $500 per month, reception services available. Please contact (705) 627-1504 for information. 1 bedroom apartment for bachelor or bachelorette. Non-smoker, no pets. First & last. $525/month. Call 466-3559 after 6 pm and leave a message.
thank you Thanks to Dan, Lynn, Tom, Dustin, Bob, Donna, Emily, Mike, Ashley, and everyone else who makes the Creemore Arena a great place to work. I’ve gone to the Water/Works Department but will greatly miss Tomahawks, fingerprints on the glass and great hockey. “No running in the hall please!” M Many people have expressed their sadness and disappointment that the three red chairs were stolen from in front of the Mad and Noisy Gallery earlier this year. They had been enjoyed by so many in our community but no-one enjoyed them as much as our friend, the late Jim Vandewater. Thankfully, an anonymous couple who share Jim’s passion for all things Creemore, have generously replaced the chairs at their expense. On behalf of all of us in Creemore, I wish to extend to them a sincere thank you. Their generous act, speaks to their love of this unique community and to their love for Jim as well. Peter Adams, President, Mad and Noisy Gallery
CANADIANA ANTIQUES AUCTION Saturday, October 9 at 10 am The Creemore Legion Hall to feature
An outstanding selection of Canadiana pine & oak antique furnishings – flat-towall cupboards, Wilno storage cupboard, sideboards, wardrobes, harvest & lamp tables, oak bedroom set, pine dressers, blanket boxes, desks, pressback & arrowback chairs, Quebec buffet - bas w/ original paint, lift-top commode, ornate 1800s Quebec pine entrance door, dry sink, PLUS general store items, oak display counter, old tins, crocks, decorated stoneware, old toys, trains, bottles, advertising signs, violins, mandolins, Sakurai guitar, folk art, carvings, decoys, Canadian & Native art, Robert Kemp paintings, native sculpture & masks, vintage model schoolhouse, country primitives, 2 horse-drawn cutters, woodenware, ironware, vintage lighting, oil lamps, hooked rugs, quilts, ironstone china, Persian rugs, wooden skiis, snowshoes, etc. Plan to attend this exceptional auction – our Premier sale of the season!
Visit www.simpsonauctions.com for more details.
JOHN SIMPSON AUCTIONEER, CREEMORE (705) 466-2207
Winchester, George passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 in his 88th year. Funeral Service George Winchester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Father of Wayne (Linda), Bob (Ruth), Alverna (George), Kim (George) and Bev (Debbie). Forever cherished by his 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Brother of May Johnston (the late Harvey), the late Wes (Velma), Effie Rowbotham (the late Lawrence), Frank (Gwen) and Maurice (Marion). George will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Fawcett Funeral Homes – Creemore Chapel, 181 Mill Street. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment at Honeywood Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion – Creemore. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a Charity of Choice in Mr. Winchester’s memory. Friends may visit George’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com
HUGE 49TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING ESTATE & COLLECTOR’S AUCTION
Sunday Oct 10th 9:30 a.m. at the Collingwood Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Rd., 6 km north of Stayner off Hwy #26
Feature items inc: 118 pc set of Spode ‘Indian Tree’; vintage watch & jewellery collection; antique clocks inc: Pequegnat; stamp & coin collection; Persian rugs; stunning china, porcelain & glass; 7 Moorcroft pcs; Waterford; Sterling; 1967 CNE prize quilt; Sports cards & memorabilia inc Gretzky & Rookie cards; fine furniture; artwork; paintings; military items; tools; many collectibles & pleasant surprises; Terms: Cash Visa Debit 10% BP Lunch Pifher Auction Service Ltd. 705-445-4848 georgepifher@bell.net A wonderful selection of hand-picked antiques & collectibles from prominent local estates; Dr Ann Pierce, Anna Hobbs, I Cairns, Don Smith and L Goizman estates. Due to the quality & quantity this auction may continue on Mon Oct 11th @9:30 a.m. Watch for confirmation.
Please Clip, this is your only ad www.pifher.theauctionadvertiser.com
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Call (705) 466-9906 or Fax 466-9908
We would like to thank the community for all their heartfelt support on the passing of our father, Ralph MacDonald. Thank you to neighbours and friends who dropped off food, flowers, cards of condolences. Our appreciation and thanks to everyone who patiently waited in line to pay their respects to our Dad. Thank you to all the staff at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital for comforting our father and taking such good care of him during his time of need. A special thank you to Dr. Houston for his kind and gentle care. Also, we would like to thank Dr. Roberts and staff of Southlake Regional Hospital of Newmarket. Our many thanks to Creemore Legion and the Legion Ladies for the service and lunch in celebration of his life. We also would like to thank those who gave donations to the Creemore Cemetery Fund and Collingwood General & Marine Hospital… Our Dad would be very proud. We also greatly appreciated Rev. Tony Rennett and the staff of the Fawcett Funeral Home for their prayers and kindness to Shirley and our large family. Dad would have been smiling down from above when he heard Tim Armour on his bagpipes. What a nice surprise! We loved our Dad, he was the head of our family and Christmas time will not be the same. We will miss his hearty laugh, advise and wisdom. Thank you all. God bless. Shirley Hemsley and the MacDonald family
We have a wide range of PRECUT MONUMENTS in-stock and available at a reduced rate. Drop by our showroom Dave Ferguson Memorials 1062 Airport Road • Stayner, ON
Dave Ferguson • 428.2818 • 888.424-8201
davefergusonmemorials.ca
FIREARMS Wanted – Collections
or single antique and modern rifles, shotguns, handguns, military collectibles, swords, bayonets & knives, military & hunting gear, ammunition & reloading supplies, decoys, fishing tackle, outdoor sporting collectibles, etc, for November 20th 2010 Firearms and Militaria Auction at the Creemore Legion Hall. All paperwork handled including unregistered guns. Call
John Simpson Auctioneer at 1-800-438-8138.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, October 1, 2010
Free Night at Clearview Station Ann and Dave Huskinson invite community service organizations and service clubs to apply for the opportunity to have a one night stay in the Creemore Caboose as a fundraiser for your organization. There will be a total of six one night stays awarded to six successful applicants. The requirements will be to submit a marketing plan that outlines how the caboose will be marketed and the anticipated fundraising amount looking to be raised. Please submit your application request and marketing program
to Ann and Dave Huskinson, Clearview Station, RR2, Creemore, Ontario, L0M 1G0
705-466-2000 • www.creemorecaboose.ca
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You may have seen Colleen and Garry Stamp around town with their big Leonberger, R.T., pulling their brand new puppy of the same breed, Braunson. Braunson is so cute that he’s going to be on TV on Friday, October 1 at 8 pm on the CMT show Pick a Puppy.