The Creemore
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Friday, November 19, 2010 Vol. 10 No. 47
News and views in and around Creemore
Caledon Decision Excites CCC By Sara Hershoff The Clearview Community Coalition, a local volunteer group committed to the protection of the Niagara Escarpment is feeling optimistic after a November 12 decision by the OMB to reject a proposed quarry in Caledon. The CCC, a Party in the ongoing Walker Aggregate’s Duntroon Quarry Consolidated Hearing says that there are parallels between the two applications that give them hope that they too could see the Escarpment protected from further resource extraction. According to Neill Lanz, Vice President and representative for the CCC, the Walker Quarry application has many parallels to the denied Rockfort project in Caledon. Lanz says the greatest similarity between the two proposals is the reliance on an Adaptive Management Plan to mitigate environmental concerns and protect ground source water. The Caledon application was denied because the Board did not want to approve a quarry “dependant upon a complex, highly engineered adaptive management plan without making the execution of such an agreement a condition of approval.” The AMP for the proposed Rockfort
Echo Briefs Plane crash
A small plane crashed just south of the Edenvale Aerodrome last Friday killing both the pilot and a passenger. The deceased are Leroy Simpson, 48, from Brampton and Grzegorz Kardasv, 47, of Richmond Hill. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Break in
Sometime between 11 pm and 4:30 am this past Tuesday an unlocked car parked on Elizabeth Street West was broken into, and an ipod and wallet were taken. The wallet was subsequently found, and the owners of the vehicle urge people to keep their cars locked.
Quarry would cost an approximate $90 million dollars and would need to be implemented over 80 years in order to properly mitigate the project. This time and cost was a stated concern. Included in the refusal were words that the CCC feel could be applied to the Duntroon site. “Too much of what is essential to the character of this Province would be lost if aggregate extraction were to be permitted on lands like the subject property. Lands situated in a significant cultural landscape, surrounded by significant natural heritage features and functions, are not lands on which extraction should be permitted in the absence of demonstration of no negative impacts.” Lanz explains that there are many differences between the applications but is heartened by the victory of “David over the Goliath that is aggregate”. A decision on the Duntroon Quarry is still a ways away as the hearing, which is running about three weeks behind, continues at 49 Huron Street in Collingwood. Currently Niagara Escarpment Commission water experts Chris Neville and Daryl Cowell are being cross examined by Mary Bull, the lawyer for Walker.
Bazaar Weekend
Churches throughout the area are kicking off the holiday season with their annual Bazaars. This Saturday, St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Creemore, Centennial United and St. Patrick’s in Stayner and All Saints in Collingwood will be offering a variety of homemade and handcrafted items perfect for holiday giving. For more details see the Community Calendar.
Hugh Brewster at NCPS
The whole community is welcomed to Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School at noon today to hear Brewster read from his latest work.
John Taylor of Collwest stands in front of a mountain of corn most of which will be sold to the nearby ethanol plant.
a Banner Year for Growers By Craig Simpson “This was a once in a lifetime growing season,” declared local farmer David Millsap. “All the planets lined up perfectly, including the prices.” “The yields were big on everything. It was a great year to be a farmer,” said Jim Steed. The harvest of 2010 is mostly complete – there is still some corn to be combined – and it may go down as among the biggest and best in history. Milton McArthur knew back in July that something amazing was going on. There’s an old American saying well known to Canadian farmers, “corn should be knee high by the 4th
of July.” On July 10 Milt went out and measured his corn, and it was already ten feet high! By early August Paul Millsap said the ears in his corn fields were the biggest he had seen in his entire life. Although it is too early for official statistics, John Taylor, owner and operator of Collwest Grain and a farmer himself, figures that yields for corn and soybeans are up at least 25%, with other cash crops not far behind. This is a huge increase, even when comparing to the relatively poor results of 2009. Of course for better or worse, the (See “Weather” on page 3)
Inside the Echo
Cadets Christmas
Mexico captured on film
Project Santa Claus packs things up.
Bryan Davies shares his story.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Community Calendar Friday, November 19 to Friday, December 31
• Arboreal Art Show continues at Maplestone Gallery, 142 Mill Street. Various artists, over 45 pieces of new work. www.maplestonegallery.com
Friday, November 19
• Curiosity House’sAuthor Presentation at Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School from noon to 1:30 pm with Hugh Brewster& his newly released book Prisoner of Dieppe: World War II, Alistair Morrison, Occupied France, 1942 (in the new I am Canada series). It is an historically accurate novel which details the experiences of a young Canadian soldier during one of the worst battles of the Second World War. Hugh will be available to sign copies of many of his titles. This fascinating and informative event is open to the public. We encourage you to join us.
Saturday, November 20
• Cedar Shingle Sale at Cardboard Castles Toy Store from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm for the roof of the
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908
This Weekend
Creemore Log Cabin. Shingles are $5 each and you are invited to write your name or the name of anyone you want to honour (children, grandchildren, other family or friends). • St. Luke’s ACW Annual Snow Flake Bazaar from 11 am to 2 pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. Home baking, Penny Table, crafts, draw prizes. Lunch $7. Come out and enjoy a good lunch and chat with your friends. • Christmas Bazaar at Centennial United Church, Stayner from 10 am to 2 pm. Lunch from 11 am to 1 pm. Crafter’s marketplace including baking, homemade cards, pork products, jewellery, knitting, needlework. • The Catholic Women’s League of St. Patrick’s Parish will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 am to 1 pm in St. Patrick’s parish hall on William St. in Stayner. Crafts, baking, knitting, penny table, bottles table and tea. Free admission.
For more information call (705) 428-2124. • Christmas in the Country at Feversham Hall (attached to the arena) Grey Rd. 2 Feversham from 9 am to 4 pm. Shop for that one of a kind gift! For more information please call (519) 922-1010. • Sprig of Holly: Baking, Treats and Treasures from 9:30 am to 1 pm at All Saints Anglican Church, 32 Elgin Street, Collingwood. Sewing, knitting, crafts, raffles, “The General Store” and more with lunch in the Snowflake Café.
Sunday, November 21
• Church Services are on page 5. • St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert. Urban Flute Ensemble from Toronto providing works from a variety of musical periods covering baroque to modern, including Bach to Scott Joplin. Violin, Cello, Flute. 3 pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. $15 for this concert available at Creemore Echo and Curiosity House.
Upcoming Events Monday, November 22
• The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (Blue Mountain Branch) welcome newly retired or previously retired women teachers to share fellowship. For further info call Marilyn at 4662493. Trinity United Church, 40 Maple Street, Collingwood at 11 am today. • Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 7 pm at the Council Chambers.
Wednesday, November 24
• Taize Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 7 pm. Held the last Wednesday of each month.
Friday, November 26
• The Door’s Annual Dessert Auction at 6:30 pm at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church. Sample and bid on wonderful desserts while enjoying the music all in support of The Door Youth Centre. We are still looking for bakers for this event. We are offering prizes for the Tallest Cake, Fanciest Dessert, Most Unique Dessert and of course the People’s Choice. Tickets at only $10. For more information or tickets please call 428-3733. • Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Ron Robertson at the Creemore Legion at 7 pm. Please consider this your cordial invitation to all who knew him.
Saturday, November 27
• Collingwood author Christine Cowley will be signing copies of her new book, The Gift, at Curiosity House Books & Gallery from 10 am to noon. This book is a series of exercises to assist would-be autobiographers in publishing their life stories and dealing with the challenges of self-publishing. For more information call (705) 466-3400. • Hanging of the Green in Dunedin starting at 10 am. Come to Dunedin Hall & join friends & neighbours for hot chocolate & to help make your community festive for the season. • Flu Clinic at Station on the Green in Creemore from 10 am to 4 pm. • Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale from 11 am to 2 pm at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Cty Rd 124, just north of Duntroon. Bake table, crafts and a white elephant table. Lunch for $5 (soup, sandwich and dessert). • Singhampton Firefighter’s Santa Claus Parade at 2 pm. Buy a Christmas Wreath for $20 & support the Hall. Call 444-0557 for information. • Christmas Concert at the New Life Church, Hwy 124 and Tracey Lane, Collingwood. Hosted by The Nature League. Performers: Shelaugh Hart, a dynamic jazz and blues singer, Collingwood talent Melissa McInnes, Ann Sneyd and Cantorum. Tickets $20 available at (705) 444-4731 or, if available, $25 at the door.
Sunday, November 28
• Creemore Art Jam at Station on the Green from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Come join in on an afternoon of art & create your own CreemoreCentric masterpiece. $35 includes your canvas, art materials, instruction &
show entry fee. Pre-registration required. Call (705) 466-5742 or gailcaswell@sympatico.ca. Hosted by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society. • An Afternoon of Christmas Music performed by the Cantata Choir at 2:30 pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Airport Rd., Mansfield. There will be a freewill offering. Refreshments to follow program.
Tuesday, November 30
• Sara Hershoff & Brad Holden are on 97.7 The Beach this morning between 9 and 10 am to talk “All Things Creemore”. Don’t miss it! • Collingwood G&M Hospital Live Radio Auction on 95.1 The Peak FM from 6 to 9 pm. Hotline is (705) 446-9510 pre-registration from 5 to 6 pm. See cgmhf.com for details.
Thursday, December 2
• Canadian Blood Services’ Blood Donor Clinic at Angus Arena from 2 to 6:30 pm. Call 888 2 DONATE to book your appointment. • Public Meeting concerning Pupil Accomodation Review 2010:01 Byng, Clearview Meadows, Duntroon, Nottawa & Creemore Public Schools at Clearview Meadows Elementary School, 12 Locke Avenue, Stayner at 7 pm.
Friday, December 3
• Open House & Customer Appreciation Day from noon to 7 pm at S.T.D. Contract Mechanical, 207 Industrial Road, Stayner. Come & see our new space! Refreshments & home-baked treats. Call 428-9995
for more information. • Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Station on the Green at 6:30 pm.
Saturday, December 4
• Breakfast with Santa at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School. Pancake and sausage breakfast. Also Kids Shopping Room, Treasure Tray Raffles, Kids Craft Room, Silent Auction and a visit with Frosty the Snowman and Santa! Doors open at 9 am. Children $3. adults $6, family of 4 $16, family of 5 $19. • Santa Claus Parade starts at 1:30 pm. Visit with Santa following the parade at Station on the Green. If you would like to register your float, call 466-3130. • Art Show Opening from 2 to 4 pm at the Mad & Noisy Gallery. “Connect” featuring the work of jeweller Andrea Mueller & printmaker Liz Eakins. 154 Mill St. Creemore. Show runs through December. www. madandnoisy.com 466-5555.
Sunday, December 5
• St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert. Dan LaBrash (guitar) and Kim Stevenson (flute) play selection of classical and reflective contemporary works. 3 pm at St. Luke’s. Tickets $15 available at Curiosity House and Creemore Echo.
Sunday, December 12
• St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert. Diva Sahara Sloan and Friend (Tenor Andrew Byerlay) from the Glenn Gould School sing solos and duets from operatic and seasonal repertoire. Tickets $15 available at Curiosity House and Creemore Echo.
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Consider the commitment to becoming a member of the (volunteer) Advisory Committee Member of the Community Mental Health Services at the General and Marine Hospital (G&M) in Collingwood. The Community Mental Health Services is actively seeking dynamic candidates with vision and strong personal and professional integrity for several positions on the Community Advisory Committee – Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview and Blue Mountains. As well, the Committee composition is representative of the skills required to assist with strategic guidance. Fund raising is not requires. The Community Mental Health Service is currently seeking candidates who, preferably although not necessarily, have skills in communications, public relations, project management, finance, or a clinical background. Interested applicants are asked to submit a written letter of interest and their resume to Mr. Dale Graham, Administrative Co-Lead Community Mental Health Services, 459 Hume Street, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 1W9 or for further information call Joan McLeod, Administrative Assistant to Community Mental Health Services at 705-444-6600.
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Weather the key factor
THE gREEN TEAM Tyler Bryan, Jack Sprecker, Alex Sprecker and Foster Preston; Megan Christoforidis, Samantha Davenport, Roxy McDonald and Emma Woodhouse.
NCPS Green Team cleans up with Terracycling by Craig Simpson A year ago Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School teacher Jamilla Monahan received a memo from the school board about a new voluntary green program started by the Terracycle Company. Terracycle collects waste products, such as foil lined drink pouches that would otherwise wind up in landfills, and turns them into a range of useful products. Monahan thought this would be an excellent hands-on way to build environmental awareness among her students, while earning some money for the school. So she got the support of the school,
contacted the company, organized a student Green Team, and began the process of collecting drink pouches and plasticized foil wrappers. Terracycle gives the school two cents for each piece sent in. The program quickly gained momentum throughout the school and received strong support from parents. The results are nothing short of amazing. Monahan just received a letter from Terracycle indicating that NCPS has sent in more waste material than any of the 1,500 Canadian schools participating in the program. In the process, the school has earned more than $200, to be used for some future green related use.
(Continued from page 1) key factors affecting agricultural outcomes are weather related. John explained the perfect sequence that made the difference. “The crops went in early under perfect conditions. Temperatures were hot, but not excessively so, so the corn was never stressed. Rain came at the right times, especially during the early growth periods in June and July.” Other natural factors also contributed. As Bill Elder pointed out, “there were no aphids or any other disease pressure on the crops.” In addition the weather has stayed mild through the fall to provide a full growing season and allow the crops to reach full maturity. This maturity affects not only quantity but quality, a particularly important issue with corn. Before corn can be stored, its moisture content needs to be reduced to about 15%. This year’s crop has been coming in at 17-18%, compared to 30% and higher last year. This makes a big difference to Collwest, which dries the corn before storing it, and to the farmers who have been able to save money on drying costs. Ironically, after struggling through last year’s wet corn crop, Taylor made a major investment in a new dryer with much increased capacity and efficiency. Fortunately for him, the increased volume has compensated for the much reduced drying time per batch. Equally important to making 2010 such a successful year, as Dave Millsap stressed, was that the commodity markets remained as friendly to the farmers as the weather. Prices have remained high (though they did take a hit just this past week) helped somewhat by the serious drought in Russia. This rare opportunity to talk about only good news did not go by unnoticed by the farmers. “We farmers are usually complaining about something,” acknowledged Millsap. “What happened this year occurs once in a career.”
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Opinion Editorial Now more than ever
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THE WAY WE WERE
Food Banks Canada has released its report on food bank usage and has found an increase across the nation. Precarious employment situations and basic cost of living are two factors that are pushing hardworking, low earning families through the doors of their local Food Bank. There is a 7% greater need than there was in March of 2009. Food banks are struggling to service the 402,000 Ontarians that now rely on the good grace of others to feed themselves. Of greatest concern are the 37% of users that are children. Also users over age 65 have increased from 4% in 2009 to 12% in 2010, representing a 195% increase in just one year. We keep these numbers in mind as we kick off our annual Christmas food and toy drive.
The holiday season is one of traditions and here at the Creemore Echo it is our tradition to print pictures and stories from the past holiday seasons in conjunction with the Christmas in the Valley Celebrations which take place the first week in December. The Echo is currently seeking old, or not so old but special Christmas pictures and stories from our readers. They can be emailed or dropped into our office anytime before December 1.
LETTER It’s all about connection Whenever you read something about how life has gotten faster, more changeable and less personal, the recommended solution inevitably includes some reference on the need to build community, to create and foster a sense of connectedness. This is not an easy thing to achieve. Most people do not live in small towns, and not all small towns have that great a sense of community. The whole Tea Party movement in the United States is a grass roots phenomenon with no real leader or program. Its explosive growth and influence is often explained as a desire for people to create connections with other people unhappy about their government and the existing political process. Of course, in Creemore seemingly everything connects. I was repeatedly reminded of this during these past two weeks we have been back in town while still waiting for news about our house. (None yet.) I ran into Milton McArthur at the log cabin groundbreaking ceremony and mentioned that there was still a bit of corn to be cut. To which he responded that there currently may not be room to store it. That seemed like a potential story idea, and indeed became one when Brad asked me to help out this week. Beyond the intended fast trips to the post office and Foodland, which always wound up taking a half hour or more, being back at the Echo has provided some interesting examples of this connectedness. The story on this page about the tragic accident was triggered by an email from New Brunswick, and tells how three generations of a family were brought together in Creemore. Meanwhile I figured the best place to talk to farmers about this year’s harvest would be the Curling Club. Sure enough, I got some great quotes, but also something totally unexpected. I mentioned the 60-year old accident, and not only did Jim Steed remember it, he had served as a young pallbearer for the two young girls who were killed. No doubt our readers all have stories like this, and these connections are what makes Creemore such a special place, one to which Barbara and I will always feel a special attachment. Craig Simpson
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The Anglican Church of Canada and our local St. Luke’s Parish are involved in some interesting projects leading into the winter holiday season. Following up on the successful “Amazing Grace” video project, Anglicans across the country are invited to sing “Silent Night,” videotape it, and then send the tape together with a toonie to Anglican Video by December 14. The St. Luke’s Parish will be taping their video on Sunday, November 28 at 3:30 pm. These videos will be compiled into a documentary and posted online in time for Christmas. The $2 donations will go to the Anglican Military Ordinariate, which supports the 78 military chaplains both clerical and lay who serve with the Canadian Forces and in the reserves. Full details on the program are available at www. anglican.ca. The other program is called Out of the Cold, and it is seeking donations of hand-knitted hats, mittens and scarves – or wool – for those in need. Donation can be dropped off at Creemore Echo. For further information, you can contact Lorna at 466-2759.
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By Craig Simpson In a tragic accident that occurred on November 17, 1950 three Creemore residents, Inez Rushton and her two young daughters were killed in nearby Beeton when a train collided with their car. Rushton’s husband and two other children were living in Nova Scotia at the time, and due to distance and limited resources the remaining children were not able to attend the funeral and interment at the Creemore Union Cemetery. This story, which turns out to have a somewhat happy ending, was recounted in a letter to the Echo from Deanna Doucet, a granddaughter of the deceased. For years Deanna’s mother Ruby (Rushton) Moore had wanted to locate the graves of her long lost mother and sisters, but was unable to pick up the trail. This last August Deanna, together with her mother and three siblings who live all across the country, came to Creemore determined to find these unmarked gravesites. Fortunately, Mary Talbot remembered the tragic accident and put the family in touch with Gordon Miller, Chair of the Creemore Cemetery Board. Using photos the family had of the cemetery and the Cemetery’s excellent records, the family, along with Miller was able to locate the gravesites. The graves for the lost family members have now been properly marked and Doucet says the experience of visiting Creemore helped to provide a sense of closure after all these years. Doucet expressed her heartfelt appreciation to Mary, Gordon and all the friendly and helpful people they met during their visit.
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Due to the Remembrance Day services on Thursday the Big Heart Seniors did not meet for their weekly card game. Sylvia and her column will return next week.
Bob Hanson (centre) was among those who purchased roof shingles from Pat and Chris Raible last Saturday.
Successful shingle sales Pat and Chris Raible set up shop in front of Foodland before 9 am Saturday morning, expecting to sell some roof shingles for the soon to be reconstructed Creemore Log Cabin. They had planned to be there until noon, but the enthusiastic response kept them busy through mid-afternoon. As a result, the Log Cabin Committee is now halfway to their goal of covering this historic structure with a cedar
shingle roof – authentic of the period – rather than the asphalt roof currently dictated by budget considerations. Members of the committee will be out over the next three weeks seeking to reach their goal. Next Saturday they will be in front of Cardboard Castles, the following week (November 27) at Curiosity House Bookstore and on December 4 at the Christmas Market at the Station on the Green.
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The tie that doesn’t bind
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was positioned to achieve Early this fall, I travelled his goal. His eventual out to northern New solution was twofold: he Brunswick on a short trip. opened a small general Most people who have been store where villagers could on a trip “out east” will agree buy essential staples, and that both the perspective and he became a school bus the pace of life are different Lisa driver. from what we are familiar TIMPF And for the next 30-plus with here in hectic Ontario. years until he retired, he I saw an interesting example proudly wore a tie every working day, of this difference on my most recent whether tending the store or driving visit. the school bus. A lot of the guys I know view a For him, the tie was a symbol not necktie as something to be endured of bondage, but of freedom from the but not enjoyed. At a social event, tyranny of hard, physical labour. It as the night progresses, it’s as if the reminded him that he had achieved opportunity to remove it can’t come his dream. soon enough. From a job viewpoint, Even after he retired, it was easy to if they don’t have to wear one, they hear his passion and sincerity as he certainly wouldn’t volunteer to do so. recounted the story. With a chuckle, But on my recent trip to New he confessed that his tie collection Brunswick, I heard a story from an had grown to about 50. And to this 86-year-old man who had a different day, he doesn’t leave the house perspective. without a tie around his neck. This man grew up in a small New I’m sure, based on his story, that he Brunswick fishing village, and started at least was one man who was always working on the boats at the age of happy to get a new tie as a gift for fourteen. Christmas. There were few options aside from Do you have a story about something manual labour, and so he toiled day seemingly ordinary that has become a after day, year after year, in cold, dirty, symbol for someone? Or an anecdote wet conditions. One day, he thought about a different perspective on to himself, “I’d like to get a job where something most people don’t hold in I could be clean. Where I could wear high favour? If you’d care to share a tie.” your story for consideration as part After reaching this realization, it of a future column, feel free to contact took him two years of searching and me at lisa.timpf@gmail.com. thinking and preparation before he VIEW FROM THE RIDGE
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Sunday, November 21 Creemore United Pastoral Charge Avening at 9 am, New Lowell at 10:15 am & St. John’s in Creemore at 11:30 am All are welcome 466-2200 St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church 1 Caroline Street West Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.”
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Join us at St. Luke’s Anglican Church 22 Caroline St. W. 466-2206 For a joyful service of worship join us at 11 am. All are welcome. The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 am 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn For more info call (705) 466-3435
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Friday, November 19, 2010
One photographer’s quest for the unexpected In the mountains of central Mexico lies one of the world’s most desirable travel locations. San Miguel de Allende. About 1.5 hours drive from Leon Airport, is a 500-year-old UNESCO Heritage city filled with original Spanish architecture, cobblestone streets and ornate cathedrals built in the 1500s. People are very friendly and the crime rate is extremely low. San Miguel has become a haven for American and Canadian retirees because of its mild, temperate climate. It also boasts one of the largest expatriate arts communities outside the U.S. and Canada. Creemore and San Miguel de Allende also have something in common – no stop lights. Besides trading our Canadian deep freeze for some good healthy, warm weather, my goal was to photograph the unique and colourful Spanish architecture. From these images, I have created a new print collection for several gallery shows here in Canada. To successfully photograph doorways and buildings, it’s important to shoot as square on the subject as possible, so that you don’t get the effect called “keystoning,” where the sides of the door or building look like they are leaning in toward each other. A 24105 mm lens is very good for this purpose. If possible, set the zoom lens to around 50 mm, which is ideal, since that is how your eye sees the scene. After walking the narrow cobblestone streets, dodging people and traffic, I was able to photograph a large number of rustic doorways and windows. The next day, I decided to hire a guide and travel a few hours out of San Miguel toward a town called Pozos. We found a large area of abandoned silver mine buildings and deep surface mine shafts. One of the abandoned areas was used as movie set for the film Once Upon a Time in Mexico with Antonio Banderas and Selma Hyek. The buildings looked like they were bombed in a war – with no roofs remaining, but only textured concrete walls and wonderful archways still standing. The locals called this area “Cinco Caballeros” (Five Cowboys). Back in San Miguel, I was wandering the streets looking for interesting scenes. As serendipity would have it, I discovered a singing cowboy standing by a wall across the street on Hernandez Macias. The sunlight was good and he struck an interesting pose with his guitar, for only a minute. I captured the shot and he walked away, not realizing that I was there. In any case it was one of those magic moments preserved forever. My Spanish was not that strong before leaving on this tour, but after being immersed in Mexican language and culture, I was able to absorb some basic conversational tools. While photographing a historic church outside of town, I ran into a group of photographers from New Brunswick, who were also shooting the same interiors
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and exteriors. It was good to be able speak with English Canadians again who had similar interests. It’s important in your travel photography to photograph local people in their environment. We discovered a wonderful, senior Bryan Mexican woman with gray hair DAVIES and lots of character wrinkles, who was wearing a blue scarf and sitting outside the old church. I shot some close up portraits of her, like the ones you see in National Geographic. It took a while to make her smile, but I captured the image I wanted and gave her a few pesos in return. It’s important to give a gesture of kindness to the local people when you take their picture. After chatting with several members of the group and their leaders, I found myself being invited to join the group on a photo shoot the next day in Guanajuato, a larger Mexican city, just south of our San Miguel base. The two workshop leaders were friends of renowned Canadian fine art photographer Freeman Patterson. We had a great time capturing images of doorways and cathedrals in Guanajuato. When I went inside a local historic church to see the ornate interior, I walked up to the front and put a few pesos in the jar. I guess one of the priests thought I was a local resident and drew a charcoal cross on my forehead, since it was Ash Wednesday and Catholics in Mexico celebrate in this fashion. We took a gondola ride up a steep hill overlooking the city of Guanajuato. The quaint hillside houses and cathedrals created a palette of bright colours. Using my 70-200 mm telephoto lens, I was able to create an effective panoramic image of the houses and churches on the hillside city. This was also a great vantage point to photograph the tops of gold cathedral domes since you are looking down instead of up at the old Spanish architecture. After the day’s shooting we all had dinner at a restaurant back in San Miguel de Allende called Mi Casa. This restaurant is inside the famous Bailles des Artes, a well-known gallery and museum converted from an old church by an American after the Second World War. I was pleased that the group leaders invited me back for a slideshow at their Casa (residence) the next night as well. They asked if I would bring some of my images from the tour to show them, and I, of course, did not hesitate to say yes. When I pack for an international photography adventure, I take lots of media cards, my notebook computer and extra camera batteries. Each night I would upload the day’s images, erase the cards for use the next day and charge the camera battery. I also brought an external flash gun, but there wasn’t room for my tripod. I took a few night shots of La Parroquia (cathedral) with my camera, hand held against a sturdy
post. In order to keep my camera gear and notebook computer safe, I like to carry them on the plane. When I began this journey, I pictured in my mind what I would like to happen. With a strong belief, the events that occurred went beyond my expectations. That’s why I call these journeys “Vision Quests.”
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Celebrating 100 years Family and friends of John Halifax Making a Mark Friends of the Mad River hosted Juno Nominees Carolyn Mark and Neville gathered at the New Lowell Legion last Sunday to celebrate his hundredth birthday. Halifax lived in Lavender during the 1970s and was a member of Nitetis Lodge #444 for many years.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
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I first ate a pizzeria own pizza, even if it’s pizza when I was in high just sprinkling the grated school, way before there cheese on top. I also were any take-out chains make a wicked dessert around. I remember it pizza, but more on that was called Mama Rosa’s in a future column. Pizzeria and there was Who doesn’t like a picture of Mama on p i zza? For what can Elaine COLLIER every box. Those were be probably considered the days when every a staple in everyone’s crust was handmade and household on a regular tossed up in the air to stretch the basis, there sure are a lot of options dough into a perfectly even round, to personalize your pie. Everybody time after time. Mama was always has their own favourite, ranging standing in the kitchen making and from your basic cheese and tomato testing the sauce, chopping the sauce right through to your exotics toppings and generally ducking – Thai chicken, smoked salmon, whenever her sons were throwing and so on. When it comes to the the pizza dough around. crust, there’s just as many choices While Stephen and I order takenowadays – Chicago style thick, out pizza on a regular basis, I Italian style thin, whole wheat, also like to have special Pizza gluten free. Nights at the B&B. I make up the While making pizza at home dough into personal size pizza certainly does take more time than shells and provide all the toppings, phoning for delivery, it can be made then people can pick and choose into an enjoyable family evening what they would like. A quick pop where everyone participates in into the oven, and in no time flat the fun and gets to eat the results. everyone has fresh-made pizza What’s not to like about that? This tailored to their own special taste. week’s recipe provides you with Kids especially love making their the basics of what you need to set
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Invites applications for the following opportunity:
Seasonal Public Works Operator- Job # 2010-10 Temporary Part Time
Reporting directly to the Roads Foreman, the Seasonal Public Works Operator will be required to perform both manual work and the operation and maintenance of various types of equipment. Qualifications: • Valid Class DZ driver’s license and access to reliable personal transportation. • Heavy equipment experience (front end loaders, backhoes, graders, snowplows). • Experience in the operation of large snowplows and graders would be an asset. • Possess CPR and First Aid training preferred. • Ability to respond to emergency call-outs within 30 minutes. The hourly rate for this position is $21.35. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter, quoting Job # 2010-10 by November 30, @ 4:30 pm to: Denise Henry Human Resources Coordinator Township of Clearview Box 200, 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON, L0M-1S0
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up your own Pizza Night at home. I’ve tried a lot of pizza dough recipes and am sharing what I believe to be the best one around. What’s even better about creating your own Pizza Night is you can top your pizza with whatever you happen to have lying around the fridge and freezer. So it’s a great meal when you get snowed in and the plows can’t reach you. This may not happen often to people who live
right in Creemore, but for those of us living outside the village where pizza delivery is non-existent, it’s certainly handy to have the makings on hand. Feedback is great and I would love to hear from you. Just email me at elaine@avalonclearview.com. Until next time, eat well, live well....
Pizza Night - Serves 4 Pizza Dough (with thanks to www.fabulousfoods.com – Mitch’s Basic Pizza Dough Recipe) 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup olive oil 3 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons yeast Place ingredients in order into a bread maker machine. Use the pizza dough setting, push the button, and walk away. Once the machine beeps, and your dough is ready, take it out of the bread maker and place on a well floured surface. Roll out pizza dough to desired thickness and size. There is a knack to rolling pizza dough – it tends to spring back when you roll it. Just remember, pizza dough is tough and you’re the boss. If you’re feeling energetic give it a toss in the air, stretching the edges as you throw it. Toss a handful of cornmeal on your pizza pan which helps the dough move around a bit. If you’re not going to use the dough right away, you can keep it in the refrigerator for a couple of days or freeze it for later. Just defrost to room temperature before rolling out. Pizza Toppings - Basic Pepperoni Fresh or canned pizza sauce, pepperoni slices, grated mozzarella cheese. Preheat oven to 450°. Spread the sauce on the pizza shell and leave a 2 inch border around the edge. Artistically place the pepperoni slices on top, followed by handfuls of the grated mozzarella. Place the pizza in the oven, and bake for approximately 15 minutes, until crust has browned and cheese is bubbly melted. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before cutting into slices. Pizza Toppings - Fancy The sky’s the limit with respect to both pizza sauce and toppings. If you don’t have tomato sauce, use ketchup (trust me, it’s good). Try roasted garlic spread or Thai sweet red chili sauce. There are hundreds of cheeses to choose from, either grated or thinly sliced. Finally, here’s a list of suggested toppings to start with. Just put them out in small dishes and let people experiment. Chopped bacon, ham, BBQ chicken, fresh red and green peppers, roasted peppers, hot pepper rings, red onions sliced thin, caramelized onions, pineapple chunks, fresh spinach leaves, arugula, garlic slivers - the list is endless. Whatever toppings you might have left over can be used the following morning in an omelette.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS REGION 7 REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS RTO7 is being established as a not-for-profit corporation pursuant to the Ontario Ministry of Tourism’s new funding strategy for regional tourism development. The Transition Team seeks nominations and applicants for an industry-led board to represent Region 7 (Bruce, Grey and Simcoe) tourism industry sectors and stakeholders. For details about RTO7, its board structure and the nomination / application process visit: www.region7transition.ca Inquiries may be directed to: nominations@region7transition.ca DEADLINE: 5:00 PM - DECEMBER 10, 2010
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Friday, November 19, 2010
The US election - what happened? FROM THE OTHER SIDE
did get killed, almost. Although we are still not The Republicans now “here” as homeowners, we control the House, while have been in the U. S. to the Democrats held onto a witness (but not participate) majority in the Senate, and in the recent U.S. elections. of course still occupy the So here’s the first of two White House for another stories covering my take on Craig two years. This could mean what took place. SIMPSON complete gridlock or a Before getting into situation where both sides the results, it would be might be willing to compromise to helpful to understand what these soget something done. Almost no one, called mid-term elections represent. including me, is predicting the latter, Presidential elections are held every given the bitter level of partisanship four years, the most recent in 2008. that pervades everything. In fact, one All 435 Members of the House of senior Republican stated his party’s Representatives (distributed across number one priority was to make sure the country by population) must run that Obama does not win a second term. every two years, while the 100 Senators Given that the Republicans did nothing (two per state) have six year terms, but criticize and oppose everything that which are staggered, so about a third Obama and the Democrats proposed of the seats are up for election every without offering any options, and then two years. “Mid-term” thus refers to were rewarded handsomely at the polls the midpoint of the president’s term for their efforts, suggests strongly that of office. What adds greatly to the this strategy will continue. confusion and the noise is that most But if the overall results were not state and local elections are also held surprising, many of the races certainly on these biannual election days. were. The Tea Party had considerable To anyone following American influence in determining the Republican politics, the results were no big surprise. candidates. By Canadian standards all Historically, the party of the recently of these people would be considered elected president, in this case Democrat extremely conservative in their views. Barack Obama, almost always loses By any standards, several of these seats in the subsequent mid-term people running for major offices were election. This dynamic is even more hopelessly unqualified and more than likely when the expectations of the new a bit loopy, like the candidate for the president are so high, as they were with senate seat in Delaware whose first Obama. Even at the post-election apex ad declared that she was not a witch. of Obama euphoria the pundits were While the electorate definitely made a saying that if he didn’t do something major swing to the right, virtually all about the climbing unemployment of these wacko candidates lost, thus numbers, the Democrats would get restoring some faith in both the voters killed in 2010. Well, the unemployment and the process. numbers got worse, and Obama’s party
Perhaps the most stunning factor was the amount of money spent on these elections, much from unidentified sources. Because these campaigns have neither time nor spending limits, there is seemingly no ceiling to the number of messages flooding the media, the mail boxes and the roadsides of America. The week before the election at least 90% of the TV commercials were political. There were also several wealthy candidates who tried to break into office using their own money. Meg Whitman, the former CEO of Ebay, spent an estimated $140 million of her own fortune in just the state of California in a losing bid to become governor. Tea Party favourite Linda McMahon, CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, spent $25 million of her personal money in an unsuccessful effort to win a senate seat in Connecticut. The Democrats had accomplished a lot in two years – an economic stimulus, health care and Wall Street financial reform among other legislation. But mysteriously, almost from the moment of taking office Obama lost touch with the people. He went from charisma to missing in action, as the job problem got worse and government spending and the deficit increased. Election season has become never ending, so at least a year before the actual election the Republicans began hammering the unemployment problem and their old bogeyman of the government taking over everyone’s lives. Throw in media darlings like Sarah Palin and the Tea Party fueling the anger, and you had the Democrats on the defensive instead of running on their record. The biggest surprise to me was the total absence of any discussion about military spending and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Quite apart
from the ethical aspects of these wars, which certainly deserved some debate during the election, they are part of a defense budget that is one of the biggest sources of government spending. So any intelligent discussion about how and where to cut back would have to include defense. But absolutely nothing was said about the wars. The campaign was full of such ironies, which my next story will explore in the overall context of what caused this seismic change in voters’ attitudes over the past two years. I will also comment on the strikingly different attitudes Canadians and Americans have toward their government.
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Weatherall, Ron February 18, 1948 – November 16, 2005 As you rest in your grave, dear brother Your smiles are with us yet. Our memory is as fresh as ever. Because we cannot forget. Love from brothers & sisters
for sale Cedar shingles for the roof of the Creemore Log Cabin. Shingles are $5 each and buyers are invited to inscribe their name or the names of anyone they wish to honour (children, grandchildren, other family or friends). This Saturday, November 20, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Cardboard Castles or call 466-2261. Hand crafted steel garden shed 2X4 7’7” X 5’3” wide double door and 7 ft ceiling 428-0559.
moving sale Saturday, November 20 & Sunday, November 21 at 2268 Centre Line Rd (SE of Stayner) from 8 am to 2 pm. Living room, dining room and bedroom furniture, kitchenware, clothes, garden tools.
for rent 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. 600 sq ft studio apartment in Creemore hills. Beautiful views. All amenities including satellite tv. Available immediately. $800 per month. 466-3333. 2 bedroom ground floor apartment with garage in Creemore. Call (705) 466-5381. Insulated steel Building for rent for storage or workshop. Separate hydro 240V. $600 a month plus heat and hydro. Call 466-5360. 4710 Toronto (west) accommodations. Main floor bungalow suits 2. Short term, weekly & daily rentals available. 7 8 3 9 www.vrbo.com/313246 Call (647) 9 4 389-2568. 5 8
4 Florida. 6 2 For Rent in St. Petersburg, nd 1 bedroom condo. 72 1 floor9furnished. 8 Pool, tennis. Minimum 1 month rental. 7 5 9 2 4 $1000 inclusive. Call (705) 466-2254.
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Skier’s Winter Rental. Bright, clean three bedroom home (sleeps 5+) available from Mid December to March Break. Fully furnished, low maintenance with all the conveniences of living in the village of Creemore includes separate cabin for occasional guests. Rent $7,500 plus utilities. Contact Phil (416) 518-4702 (cell) or philip.richmond@richardsongmp.com Ski Rental: 3 bedroom home with large lot. $1200 a month. In Creemore. Call (705) 466-5381.
tutoring H elp y our ch i ld h a v e a successful school year. Improved grades and attitude guaranteed. Free assessment. Elementary, secondary and special education. Your home or ours. Phone 466-6644.
services
thank you I want to express my sincere appreciation to the people of Clearview Township, Ward 2 for voting for me on Election Day. I look forward to working with council for you for the next four years. Sincerely, Orville Brown On behalf of the Stevens, Jones and Elder families, I would like to sincerely thank the neighbours, friends and community for the ineffable support and compassion during an impossible time. I am particularly grateful for the respect of confidentiality where innocent children are concerned. Many thanks, Melanie
Design / Build / Maintain garden contractor seeks client to partner with in creating a genuinely great Mulmur garden (starting 2011)… and on a more pragmatic level offers winter woodlot management. Call Mike at (519) 925-8566.
The family of John Halifax, wish to thank those who visited with him or sent cards of congratulations on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Marie Halifax, Francis Barker, Guy Hallifax and Gordon Hallifax
Attention Skiers: Reliable & professional cleaner now booking clients for this winter season. References available. Call Jane at 466-5657 or 733-7126.
in memoriam
ride wanted Ride or Driver from Creemore to Shelburne and return in evening. Times flexible. Call (705) 888-6740.
get well soon Get well soon, Ken Thornton! We’re all thinking of you here at Creemore Echo & hoping you soon recover from your recent fall. Get well soon, Phil Stevenson! Hope you’re back at home operating on computers soon!
donations needed Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is hosting the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 4. If you would like to donate any items to a Silent Auction to help support our school, & we are graciously accepting gently used ‘garage sale’ items for the Breakfast with Santa Kid’s Shopping Room. Please drop off your donation at either school site. On behalf of School Council, we thank you for your generous donation.
floats wanted The Creemore Legion Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday, December 4 at 1:30 pm. If you would like to put in a float or marching group please register the day of the parade at 1 pm at the County Works Yard on Cty Rd 9. Call (705) 466-3130 for more information.
In memory of Donald A. McLeod who passed away November 23, 2008. This day is remembered and quietly kept. Our sadness lingers, We shall never forget. The memories we share Keep us strong. Engraved in our hearts, One can never be gone. For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us each & every day Unseen and unheard, but always close So loved, missed and thought of most. Sadly missed by Betty, Dawnna, Lynda, Heather, Robert and their families
FIREARMS & MILITARIA
AUCTION
Sat., November 20 @ 9:30am
The Royal Canadian Legion Hall 27 Wellington St. W., Creemore, ON to feature
Estate collections of hunting, target & military firearms, antique muskets, handguns, ammunition, reloading equipment, military collectibles – helmets, badges, uniforms, swords, bayonets, books, prints, hunting gear, outdoor collectibles, etc.
Terms: Cash, cheque, Visa, MC, debit, 10% BP.
Simpson Sporting Auctions
John Simpson Auctioneer ICCA 705-466-2207 www.simpsonauctions.com
death notice Meek, Harold passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in his 81 st year. Beloved husband and best friend of Eleanor for 58 years. Loved and respected father of Len; cherished and forever missed by his granddaughter Shasta. Survived by his brother Russ (Marian) Meek and sister Flossie Armagost. Harold will be remembered by his extended family and friends. At Harold’s request a family graveside service was held in Creemore on Saturday, November 13, 2010. Friends may visit Harold’s on-line Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com
celebration of life Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Ron Robertson on Friday, November 26 at Creemore Legion from 7 pm. Please consider this your cordial invitation to all who knew him. His family
Duff, Paula
(Retired Registered Nurse – R.V.H.) Passed away peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital on Friday November 12, 2010 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of W.J. (Bill) Duff for over 62 years. Loving mother of Jamie Duff, and Stacey and her husband Kevin LePage. Grandma of Megan and Jonathan, and Nana of Ben, Katya, and David. Fondly remembered by Mary Ann. Dear sister of Helen Hunt. Friends were received at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley St., from 7-9 p.m. on Monday November 15, 2010. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday November 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Royal Victoria Hospital for their professional and compassionate care. Paula dedicated her life to caring for others and in lieu of flowers, friends and family can make a donation to the either the Arthritis Society of Canada or the Parkinson’s Foundation. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com
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Friday, November 19, 2010
HO HO HELPers
Operation Santa Claus was in full force at the Barrie’s Army Navy & Air Force Centre in the early hours of this Wednesday morning. TD Canada Trust Staff, Canadian Military Personnel and the cadets from 1944 E.M.E. Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps packed up gift boxes to go to the troops stationed overseas. Cadets were in charge of handwriting personal messages in 2700 Tim Horton’s gift cards. These coffee cards along with bacon, batteries, socks, hoodies and sunflower seeds were requested by these troops as the most appreciated gifts that remind them of “home”. Lieutenant General Peter Devlin, Chief of Land Staff, said of these boxes that will be sent to each soldier stationed in Afghanistan or on Alert. “This bag of goodies shows the love, care and passion of those who took the time to gather the goodies” and “the feeling of Canada that oozes out of the box on Christmas morning” radiates “optimism for tomorrow”. This year, the fundraising totalled more than $188,954.
Victims Matter.
The Government of Canada is taking action for victims of crime.
So can you. Find the information you need at:
VictimsMatter.gc.ca 1 800 O-Canada
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