December 9, 2011

The Creemore

Echo

Friday, December 9, 2011

Vol. 11 No. 49

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News and views in and around Creemore

AN “INNOVATIVE, INCUBATIVE PLACE” FOR CREEMORE SPRINGS IN TORONTO Brewery has something different planned for its new Toronto facility

by Brad Holden In the days since a Toronto Life magazine reporter strolled by the former Duggan’s brew pub at the corner of Victoria and Lombard Streets in downtown Toronto, noticed a building permit in the window with Creemore Springs Brewery written on it and published a picture of it on the magazine’s blog earlier this week, the beer world has been abuzz with possibilities. A Creemore Springs brew pub? A new branch of the brewery? A new home for the brewery?

To find out more, the Echo sat down with Creemore Springs executive vice president and brewmaster Gordon Fuller and communications director Karen Gaudino, and discovered a project that is in a way still very much in the conceptual stage, despite the fact that renovation work has begun.

The one thing that is for sure, though, and was stressed several times by Gaudino, is that Creemore Springs beer itself would never be brewed anywhere but Creemore. “It can’t be,” said Gaudino. “It wouldn’t be Creemore Springs without the spring water we use here.”

The building, in fact, won’t even be

branded with the Creemore Springs logo, though you will be able to find plenty of our local beer in the fridges in the retail store that will be one component of it. The basement of the building will provide offices for the Six Pints Specialty Beer Company, the selling wing of Creemore Springs that was set up by Molson to focus on that company’s craft beers – currently Creemore Springs and Granville Island, though a few craft imports will (See “An urban” on page 3)

A new BIA for 2012

by Brad Holden For the first time in several years, the Creemore Business Improvement Association will enter 2012 with a brand new executive, featuring not one holdover from the previous term.

The transition, however, did not result from revolt, but rather from natural evolution. The last executive, while completing a new website for the BIA and addressing a lot of the internal communication of the past, gradually saw all four members resign for various personal reasons – president Aiken Scherberger to travel and then return to his career after a short retirement, vice president Harold Elston to put more focus on his law career, secretary Lily White to make room for (See “BIA” on page 3)

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First the lesson, then the lighting, then the congratulations. That’s what Ava Hogben of Dunedin experienced last Friday night as the annual honorary lighter of the Creemore Christmas Tree. Ava earned the honour by being the winner of the Crazy Christmas Hats Contest, long a part of the village’s tree lighting celebrations.

After she won for obvious reasons, Tree Society president Rowlie Fleming coached her in the art of tree lighting. In the end, as the crowd sang “Oh Christmas Tree,” it was obvious she’d done a fantastic job. Well done, Ava!

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Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908

This Weekend

Friday, December 9

• Creemore Legion Friday Night Supper from 5 to 6:45 pm. Pork roast, potatoes & veggies, salad, dessert, coffee/tea. $13 adults, under 7 $6. Call to reserve at 705-466-2202.

• The Sound Investment Community Choir of Collingwood presents “A Christmas Concert” at 7:30 pm at St. John’s United Church, Creemore. Directed by Brian Rae, Accompanist Keiko Yoden-Kueper. A variety of Christmas Classics. Admission by donation.

• Christmas Extravaganza from 5 to 9 pm at the

Clearview Community Church, Stayner, across from Stayner Foodland. Anyone is welcome to come out and pick up any needed items. No charge (donations will be accepted for E3 in Collingwood). All leftover used items will also be going E3. Cake, coffee, tea and juice. Come on out and support your local community! Hosted by SCI grade twelve students.

Saturday, December 10

• Open House Craft Sale at the home of Muriel Day, 1 Jardine Crescent, Creemore from 10 am to 3 pm.

Call 705-466-3372 for more details.

• Curiosity House Author Signing, Story & Crafts with darci-que and her new book Mollie’s Birthday Party from 10:30 am to noon.

• Santa’s Workshop downtown from 1 to 3 pm.

• Wagon Rides through the village from 1 to 3 pm.

• Juno nominees Madison Violet with opening act Shane Cloutier at The Bay School of Art at 7 pm.

For tickets call 705-445-3127. $35 advance or $40 at the door.

Sunday, December 11

• Church Services are on page 5.

Upcoming Events Thursday, December 15

• Creemore Echo’s Toy Drive Deadline. Get your gifts in here by 4 pm today for children to receive them in time for Christmas! Donations will go to Stayner Clearview Food Bank. You can keep bringing non-perishable items until December 21.

Saturday, December 17

• Curiosity House Author Event/Book Launch from 10 am to noon with Bruce Brigham, author and photographer and his books Abandoned Ontario and Abandoned Ontario, Book Two about abandoned houses, ghost towns and other abandoned historical sites from various locations in the province of Ontario. Bruce will be visiting with customers and signing copies of his books at this official launch of Abandoned Ontario, Book Two. • Curiosity House Monthly Story Hour from 10:30 to 11:15 am with Miriam. Children from 18 months to 6 years of age will hear stories and do a craft activity with a Christmas theme.

• 3rd Annual Battle of the Blades Competition at Creemore Arena from 11:15 am to 1 pm featuring members of the Creemore Skating Club partnered with local hockey players. Admission $2, free admission for children 12 and under. Creemore Skating Club will have a bin at admissions table for food bank donations.

• Santa’s Workshop downtown from 1 to 3 pm.

• Wagon Rides through the village from noon to 2 pm.

The Sound Investment Community Choir of Collingwood presents

“A Christmas Concert”

Friday December 9th, 7:30 PM St John's United Church, Creemore Featuring a variety of Christmas Classics Directed by: Brian Rae, Accompanist Keiko Yoden-Kueper.

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Sunday, December 18

• A Christmas Cantata at Mansfield Presbyterian Church at 2:30 pm by Knox Presbyterian Church Alliston Choir and friends with special guests the South Simcoe Youth Choir Director Nanette Seaman, accompanist Louise Gallaugher and featuring soprano soloists Emily denHaan and Katie Thurman. Free will offering. Refreshments to follow service. Everyone welcome.

• St. Luke’s 7th Season of Gift of Music presents “The Divas” sopranoes Sahara Sloane & Cassandra Warner along with a tenor & a baritone at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Caroline Street West at 3 pm. Refreshments following concert. Tickets at Curiosity House and the Echo $15 per concert.

Monday, December 19

• Skyway 124 will be holding a Public Meeting from 5 to 9:30 pm at the Creemore Arena Hall to inform area residents about the proposed wind turbine project in Maple Valley.

Friday, December 23

• 32nd Annual 95.1 The Peak FM / Hospital Christmas Draw. Win a Sony HDTV, 3D Blue-ray & more! Draw made live on 95.1 The Peak FM starting at 9 am. Tickets $2 on sale at Creemore Echo or online at www.cgmhf.com.

Sunday, December 25

• Community Christmas Dinner at Station on the Green. Social hour serenaded by the Wippers at 4:30 pm, dinner at 6 pm. All welcome. Call 705-466-3126 or dianemc22@rogers.com to reserve your seat, volunteer or donate. TD Canada Trust Account #0330 5202657 will accept financial contributions.

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Saturday, December 31

• CreemoreCentric 2012 – Art Submission is due 5 pm today. Buy your canvas for $20 at Mad & Noisy Gallery (includes participation fee). 705-466-5555 or www.madandnoisy.com. 154 Mill Street.

• New Year’s Eve Skating at Creemore Arena from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Free. Sponsored by mSPEC.

Saturday, January 7

• Theatre Collingwood Drama Training Program for Teens & Adults. First session begins today. For more information contact 705-445-2200 or visit www. theatrecollingwood.com.

• CreemoreCentric 2012 Art Opening today.

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A small gift can make a big difference.

Donate to The Echo’s Food & Toy drive and make the holidays a little happier for families that need a helping hand.

All donations go the Clearview Stayner Food Bank.

Toys and gifts are gratefully accepted until Thursday, December 15.

Food & monetary donations will be collected until Wednesday, December 21.

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An urban playground for brewery (Continued from page 1) soon join the fold. But even though those offices are one of the main reasons for acquiring the building, the Six Pints logo is also unlikely to grace the side of the building.

There won’t be a pub or a restaurant either, despite the fact the building came equipped for both. One of its two kitchens will be preserved and used for events and event rentals, but the decision to stay away from a dining and drinking establishment was easy, said Gaudino. “There are too many of our clients in the area, and we don’t want to step on their toes.”

So what will the main floor of the building be used for? Well, here’s where it gets interesting. There is a small brewing facility that will be kept and used, but the beer that’s brewed there won’t be Creemore Springs or Granville Island. “Maybe it will be called the Victoria Street Brewery, or something like that,” offered Gaudino, letting Fuller explain that the facility will be used as an “experimental lab,” you could say, where different types of craft beer will be brewed, each one available for a limited time in the retail facility. “We tossed around the idea of just calling them “Number 1,” Number 2,” and so on,” said Fuller. If they hit on a good one, he continued, there’s a possibility the recipe could be brought up to Creemore or out to Kelowna to be brewed as a seasonal special.

As mentioned, the limited edition beers will be available in bottles on site (there’s a small bottling plant in the basement of the building), plus there will be a small “tasting lounge,” where people can come off the street, sit at a table or on a couch, and buy one pint of whatever is being brewed. That’s it though – it’s not a pub, just a place to stop in and taste the latest.

The rest of the building will feature two large areas – one, accessible from a different entrance off the street, will be a sort of “beer museum.” Visitors, as well as employees and clients undergoing training, can wander the area and experience several interactive exhibits telling the story of good beer. “It will be ‘brand agnostic,’” said Gaudino, meaning it will not tell only the Creemore Springs and Granville Island stories, although we’re sure they will be in the mix somewhere.

“Really, it will be a celebration of craft brewing, a way of showing people a different view of what beer can be,” explained Gaudino.

The other room will be an events room, available for rent. Large events can use the beer museum space as well.

Corey Finkelstein

BIA is acclaimed The former Duggan’s Brewery building is to be the new home of the Six Pints Specialty Beer Company as well as an experimental minibrewery, a retail space featuring Creemore Springs, and a craft beer museum.

So that’s what the building will contain, but the question remains is, what will it be called?

“It will be something like ‘The Beer Academy,’ although that’s definitely not set in stone.”

It’s obvious that Gaudino and Fuller are excited about the project (though Fuller will remain the brewmaster in Creemore, working with a different brewmaster at the new facility), even if they and parent company Molson are still working through the details.

“It will be a sort of beachhead for Creemore Springs in Toronto, although we still have to figure out how we connect the place to Creemore Springs,” said Gaudino, wondering if it might be as subtle as having the fridge stocked with Creemore, letting people know that in a place that celebrates good beer, that’s the one of choice.

“It gives us an interesting way to sell and merchandise beer outside the LCBO,” she said. “And beyond that, we want it to be an innovative, incubative kind of place. We like to do things a little differently, and this place will allow us to play a little bit without necessarily changing what Creemore Springs is.”

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BIA members were asked to nominate people for the four positions by November 30 by a December 13 election. Lo and behold, only one person was nominated for each job but the president. Both Corey Finkelstein and his wife Laurie Copeland were nominated for the top job, but Copeland immediately declined to run.

So the BIA for 2012 is: President Corey Finkelstein (Inzane Planet); Vice President Karen Gaudino (Creemore Springs Brewery); Secretary Cheryl Robertson (Creemore House of Stitches); and Treasurer Michelle Zorychta (Just Push Play).

Talking to the new president this week at his web and graphic design office above Affairs Bakery, Finkelstein said he intends to “continue the great work that Aiken did.” He also hopes to encourage more participation among BIA and associate BIA members, explore the possibility of giving charitable receipts for support of the BIA, and strike a balance between promoting Creemore in other markets and helping out with the great events already on the Creemore calendar.

“My main focus will be on helping both building and business owners on the main street in any way I can,” he said.

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Opinion THE WAY WE WERE

Feedback and old photos welcome info@creemore.com call (705) 466-9906 fax (705) 466-9908

Blair Gordon dropped off this fantastic aerial shot of Creemore, taken from above the cemetery looking north sometime during the centennial year of 1967. There have been a lot of changes in the 44 years since: check out the old arena on the site of today’s medical centre, the steeple on St. John’s United Church and the W.A. Gordon and Sons Elevator in the centre of town (it would burn down three years later in 1970.)

LETTER

LETTER

No to anti-wind float

Dear Editor, While I am not writing to take one side or the other in the ongoing wind turbine debate, I do want to say how inappropriate I found the anti-wind turbine float in the Santa Claus parade this year.

In particular the image of an airplane mangled on a wind turbine is totally out of character with the spirit of Christmas in the Valley and the Santa Claus parade, events for and about the children in our community and which should make us all smile with joy. Please keep those negative vibes out of this family-centred weekend.

On a positive note, what a great parade! In particular, congratulations to the Old Mill House float. How wonderfully creative! An inspiration for further creativity next year!

Liz Eakins, Creemore

Turbines won’t affect just Maple Valley Dear Editor: Wait a minute... we’re not talking about Maple Valley, we’re talking about the Singhampton/ Dunedin area along the Blind Line (11th concession).

These are the residents who will suffer the consequences of the Skyway 124 Wind Farm/ Industrial Turbine installation. Once those five turbines arrive it will be the beginning of a different rural community. Many families will be dramatically impacted while others will face issues such as decreased property values up to several kilometres from the turbine sites.

Once those five turbines are built (and five may just be the beginning) and property values start decreasing, all of us are going to carry the tax

burden that will result. We’re all subsidizing wind projects and we’ll all eventually be paying higher hydro costs.

It would be great if everyone in Clearview could become aware of the pros and cons as well as the future locations of these wind projects. Take the time to get educated because all of us will be impacted. Skyway 124 is presenting their info at a public meeting on December 19 from 5 pm until 9 pm at the Creemore Community Centre and Arena.

It’s close to Christmas and we’re all busy, but please drop by and talk with the Skyway representatives and talk with some of the people who will be directly impacted.

OJ Grolman, Dunedin

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Creemore Big Heart Seniors Seniors

Barb Pilon, the 50/50 draws There were 54 of us out went to Peter Gubbels, for cards today. Bob Veale C a ro l F a u l k n e r , R a y mentioned our upcoming Leighton, Eileen Nash, Christmas dinner at the Lillian Hiltz, Earl Bentley, Legion on December 15, Bob McNichol and Alinda and out election of officers Bishop. the same day. He also Moon shots were played reminded us that cards are Sylvia GALE

by Lillian Hiltz, Bob Veale, free that day, but our $3 Dean Chestnut, Barb yearly dues are payable Pilon, Pat Winger, Irene Dolson that day, with those over 90 being and Warren Gale. exempt. Bob also said he would set up High scorers were Jim Murray an envelope for donations that would 307, Barb Pilon 283, Alinda Bishop go to a local church for needy folks 267 and June Hartley 258. Low was in the area. He then thanked Wilma Warren Gale with 99.

Zeggil for adding a nice bit of candy My apologies to Evelyn Warden to our “stash,” which is under Barb for mentioning in the November 25th Pilon’s care and control. After a joke Echo that her moonshot had been from Isabelle Gubbels, delivered by

New Lowell News

by Sandra Bednarek As I write the column I just heard there are only 21 days till Christmas. It seems to come faster and stronger each year.

The New Lowell Legion is getting in the spirit with a Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, December 11 from at 1 to 4 pm. I heard from Santa via email that he is planning on being around the Legion area at 2 pm. This party is open to all area children and their families. But the fun doesn’t stop there; the Legion is having a dance with the live band “Vertigo” on New Year’s Eve. There will be prizes and a buffet at midnight. The cost is $20 per person. Make sure you stop by and get your tickets soon as they will sell out fast.

The New Lowell United Church invites families to come to our annual Christmas

Potluck on Thursday, December 8 starting at 6 pm. This is an evening of good food, fun and fellowship. The children of the Sunday School will be presenting a Christmas pageant on Sunday, December 11 at 10:15 am. All in the community are invited to come and enjoy this worship time. This will also be the White Gift Sunday when we bring non-perishable food for the food bank or unwrapped toys for the toy drive.

Happy Special Birthday to Brown Owl, the Guide Leader. She can’t be feeling too old as she managed a float with all the Sparks, Guides and Brownies representing New Lowell in the Creemore Santa Parade. (although I did hear she had some adult help!)

Mrs. Luceal Day celebrated her 100th birthday with her family on her special

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played by Evelyn “Gordon.” Sorry about that, Evelyn!

Well, our last week’s mention of the “Great Coat Caper,” where someone took Irma Flack’s coat in lieu of their own, was solved. When Wilma Zeggil (she drove Irma home to get her spare vehicle keys as her usual keys were in her purloined coat) returned Irma to the Legion, there was another vehicle there. So they went inside, and there was her “coat crook” with a slightly abashed look saying “this coat is not even the same colour as mine” – and only one of the coats had a parka hood. But each gal got her own coat, and I guess we will chalk this up to one more way Seniors can be forgetful and make life

interesting at the same time!

Again we missed getting up to Creemore to see the Santa Claus Parade – and brother Jerry has such a great viewing spot on his verandah!

Anyway, by all accounts it was again a very good parade, with lots of music.

Well done to all you hard workers who spend countless hours getting your entries ready. And of course a well done to the organizers who spend many hours getting things set up so the parade goes off without a glitch. The beauty of the whole thing is that what has become a much-looked-forwardto tradition (“the first Saturday in December is the Creemore Santa Claus Parade”) is kept alive and well in our small town.

day in late November. The Congregation of New Lowell UnitedChurch videoed their greetings and it was delivered

by Rev. Tony Rennett and a Session member. Luceal was in good spirits and hopes to do it again on her 110th birthday!!

The New Hasty Market is hosting a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on December 15 at 10 am. Mayor Ken Ferguson, Councillor Deborah Bronee and Councillor Thom Paterson will be at the ceremony. There will be complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and muffins (all baked fresh at the Hasty Market!).

Amy Vandenhurk would like to know when people are new to the community or

have had a recent addition to their family.

She would be happy to visit them with a welcome basket full of special treats.

You can contact her at 705-428-5713 or e-mail 1219@hotmail.com.

Winterama weekend is on February 3 to 5 in New Lowell. The parade, with a them of “The Wild West,” is looking for people to register floats. Please contact Tracy Cloutier at 705-424-1746 for further information.

This will be my last column for 2011.

I thank all the people who keep me informed about things around the village and my wish is for all the readers is for a Christmas and New Year full of Peace, Joy and Love.

See you in 2012.

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Sunday, December 25

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njoy a social hour, serenaded by the Wippers, at 4:30 pm before sitting down to a traditional holiday meal at 6 pm with family, friends and neighbours in the warmth of a festively decorated, fully-accessible hall.

All are welcome regardless of age or personal circumstances but preregistration is needed before December 23 to reserve a place setting.

As always a few spaces will be set for those who are not able to plan ahead. Admission is a donation of a non-perishable item for the Salvation Army Food Bank, Hope Acres, Glencairn. * Please know that volunteers will be pleased to deliver the meal to any who may be shut-in due to illness and to assist those without transportation in Avening and Creemore.

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Friday, December 9, 2011

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, as always, was a great way to fuel up for the Santa Claus Parade, with proceeds going to the hosts, NCPS.

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A Community Christmas like no other

by Brad Holden This Christmas, on the big day itself and for the 10th year in a row, 150 or so folks from all walks of life will sit down together for a holiday feast with all the fixings. There will be a beautifully lit tree, presents for everyone, musicians leading carols and a visit from Santa himself.

But most of all, there will be the spirit of Christmas, and trust me, that spirit will be strong, because what happens at the Station on the Green every Christmas Day is something that happens in few other places.

“People have told me they’ve tried to do the same thing in other places, but they’ve had trouble,” said Diane McKay, who has been overseeing the Creemore Community Christmas Dinner for eight of those 10 years (the original event was run by Carol Levenick of Stayner, who worked at the Egg Plant Cafe at the time.

Diane helped her the second year, and soon after she took it on herself).

For Diane, the reason why it works so well in Creemore is that people here really think of themselves as part of a community. So if they have nothing else to do on Christmas, or they can’t travel, or they can’t afford to cook their own meal, or they just feel like doing something different, they think of their community.

The key to the event, stresses Diane, is that it is not just for the needy. It’s for anyone who, for whatever reason, doesn’t have any other plans for the holidays.

Flett, who owned and operated the Purple Hills Bistro for several years where Chez Michel currently is. He now teaches cooking and baking at Georgian College, and has been known to bring some of his students along to help.

“I put out a nice spread,” said Flett, who surely must, being a guy who never does anything halfway when it comes to food.

Everything culminates on the big day.

People arrive to a festive Station, and children are welcome to help decorate the bottom branches of the large tree, which is always donated by Tim Armour.

After a meet and greet period, guests are seated and progress through a full Christmas Dinner, culminating with a visit from Santa.

“It really is a special thing,” said Flett.

“That’s why Ali (his partner, also an organizer) and I keep coming back.”

This year, Hazel, David and Karina Wipper will also become permanent members of the team, after playing music at last year’s event.

To RSVP that you will be attending this year’s Community Christmas, please call Diane McKay at 705-466-3126. New volunteers are always welcome as well.

People who are shut in for whatever reason, or are confined to Creedan Valley, are also encouraged to book a delivery.

Finally, if you wish to donate money to help the event continue to exist, ask about the Creemore Community Christmas Fund at the TD Bank.

Matthew Flett and Diane McKay in a picture taken in 2006. Five years later, they’re still working hard on the Community Christmas.

Even if you can’t make it out of your house, the event has you covered, every year a team of volunteers is ready to deliver food and cheer to people who have called to pre-book.

Over the past 10 years, the number of people attending the event has grown steadily, and last year it hit 150, the capacity for the Station on the Green.

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An adventure on the “River Road” Reflections of a small boy while travelling over a historic highway from Creemore to Dunedin Local History

As I write this the last f o r h e r n e v e r- s a y - d i e spirit, her willingness to week of November it give her all, with nothing is hard to believe that more than a single word of soon snow will cover encouragement. Naturally the land, possibly to a depth of two or three we are fond of her. And the mere sight of a lameness f e e t . Wi t h C h r i s t m a s means an immediate trip approaching we like to Helen BLACKBURN off to Dunedin, nearly think about sleigh rides five miles from home. Of behind horses, such as in Jingle Bells. As you read the course, she must be taken care of at once, and seeing that the trip must following imagine yourself in a be made, why not kill two birds with snowy landscape, travelling to Dunedin behind a fine team of one stone by taking Maude along also, and have her shoes refitted horses, jingle bells ringing.

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“Dolly has gone lame. Her hoof Maude to our long sleigh instead of the bobsleigh, the former, having is giving her trouble again and she but one long runner on either side, needs a new shoe; a shoe of special fitting that only Ezra Bloomer, the being the one we usually use on such occasions. As one who is always blacksmith at Dunedin, seems to have the knack to get just right. eager for a drive, especially over the River Road, I naturally keep Now, Dolly is our driver, and a myself in much evidence, offering very wonderful mare she is too, one of the Jefferson strain, which Big a helping hand here and there and at the same time uttering the broadest Jack Roony, who seems to know everything that is worth knowing of hints about it being such a lovely day for a nice long drive, etc. Dad about horseflesh, says accounts

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“Soon we are settled in the sleigh.

Our comfortable seat is nothing more than a board laid across the sleigh box, with a cleat on each end to prevent slipping sideways, over which is draped a couple of grain sacks stuffed with straw. There is an ample supply of straw on the bottom of the sleigh to keep our feet warm, and a large heavy buffalo robe tucked around us. We are ready to start. With Big Jack on one side of me and Dad on the other, and with my cap pulled down over my ears, I am all set to review the sights as we come out of our gateway onto the River Road and head westward.

“The River Road… ah, could it but speak and tell the thrilling stories of its pioneer days, its fame in the Township history would be all the better known. Did not the first settlers, the founders of our beloved village, come in over the River trail, towards which we are not travelling?

(Note by H.B.: This is wrong.

They came via the Fourth Line of Mulmur or over the height of land from Glencairn.)

“The old river trail has long since become a well-travelled highway, the main route over which the produce of far western settlements, even into Grey and Dufferin, is teamed to our village. Yes, do I not get many rides home from school, in fact, almost every day in the winter time on the empty sleighs that are returning homeward, and learn from the drivers that they left home before sunrise?

Sometimes it is from Lavender or Redickville, Honeywood, Maple Valley, Badjeros, and sometimes even from farther away; all of them bringing their loads of good clear maple to the village stoves or their grain and livestock to the Hisey elevators and the stockyards for the Hisey firm?

“Those institutions are known far and wide, and their shipping days are of great importance to the prosperity of all the countryside, and our village in particular. On shipping days long lines of sleighs in the winter (wagons, of course, in the summer) can be seen coming from as far as the eye can

reach, from early in the morning until well on in the morning.

“At noontime the Matchett and Leonard hotels are jammed with hungry Teamsters, filling the dining rooms and many more lined up in the hallways, waiting their turn at a full meal, priced at twenty-five cents. The hotel barns and sheds are packed with the teams of horses, munching their hay and oats and the yards are so full of vehicles that it is difficult to get around among them. This is the scene I can see twice each week the year round, and we youngsters consider it quite an adventure to spend the noon hour midst all the stir and commotion of a busy shipping day. School is not far away and we can get back there in time after the first bell.

“Yes, there is heavy traffic coming into our village from all directions on shipping days, but none so heavy as over the old River Road. So here we are speeding over this same River Road which passes by my home and soon we reach the old Patullo farm which is right next to ours.

“My father tells me this farm was once occupied by his uncle, George Macdonald, but my first acquaintance with it was when Mr. William Dunstan and his family lived there. Of course, the event I now think of is that night the house burned and the Patullos barely escaped. Josey and Bobbie McGregor, two nephews from Toronto were holidaying with their uncle and aunt at the time and lost all their clothes. They certainly were a pair of forlorn looking boys when they came to our place that morning for breakfast.

“Across the road from Patullos and extending west to Walkers is Sheppard’s Bush. It has been underbrushed and all the trees, mostly maples, are well scattered, and the grass grows thick amongst them and it is used for pasture. I know this from personal experience because it was only last summer that I drove Alex Earle’s Jersey cow from the Bolster Block, across from the Casey Wagon Works, to Sheppard’s Bush every morning and back again each evening all for the princely sum of fifteen cents per month (not per week, per month) and I am already engaged by Preacher Brown for next summer, for the same purpose, and the same pasture for twenty cents per month. Wages are going up I think.”

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, December 9, 2011

Christmas in our neighbour to the northeast VOICE OF STAYNER

Last weekend was over! I was able to choose perfect for the arrival of two floats for prizes, Santa Claus! In Stayner one for a commercial we began our celebrations float and the other for on Friday night with our noncommercial. All of the annual tree lighting party floats were well done! I at Gazebo Park. We sang chose the 4H miniature Christmas carols, led by horses to be the winner Lisa SQUIRE Chamber of Commerce of the noncommercial President, Larry float. There were about 10 Culham. Our singing left a little to be horses all dressed in bows, antlers and desired, but we sure had fun belting Christmas hats, being led by members out the jolly tunes! Our volunteer of the 4H club. The commercial float fire department kept us toasty with that I chose as the winner was, The fire in barrels, and Coffee Culture Danceroom. I was impressed to see warmed our bellies with yummy hot the dancers performing in unison chocolate. The countdown to light the as they travelled down the parade tree proved to be worth the wait as route. They’d obviously practised the tree looked beautiful with at least that number a lot! The parade was fifteen strands of brilliantly colored excellent and very well attended. lights. After the tree was lit Santa The merchants of downtown arrived! With children flocking to be Stayner will be offering extended near him, it was a sight that would put Friday night shopping hours on any Grinch in a holiday mood!

December 16 and 23. Shops such as Stayner’s Kinsmen Santa Claus Nifty’s, Stayner Home Hardware, Parade began at 10:30 am, actually Barb’s Clothes Closet, Billy Hill Pine, it was closer to 11, before the fire Stedmans, Petal Pushers, Aarden’s truck came past my perch, where I Chocolates and Joy will all be open was lucky enough to be judging the until 8 pm. Dopey Kids is offering floats. Apparently I took the judging evening children’s workshops so a little too seriously, as a couple of that parents can shop while children unnamed Kinsmen (Burkholder create beautiful holiday gifts. Come and Schaap) chuckled as I ran up and have dinner in Stayner before and down the street attempting to you shop, as Friendly Pub (formerly get photos of each float. They were PUB FUD), the Golden Apple and La all so great and I wanted to judge Pizzeria will all be open. Some shops fairly, so thanks for not running me are also offering extended hours, on

other evenings between now and the big day, so call ahead to find out when your favourite shop will be open.

The final blood donor clinic of 2011 will be held in Stayner at the Missionary Church, at the corner of Main and Ontario Streets, on Thursday, December 15.

In partnership with the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services, Byng Public School is accepting gift cards, food and new unwrapped toys to help fill an ambulance. Last year the County of Simcoe Paramedics collected $5,288 in gift cards, 864 pounds of food, 5,659 new toys and $3,412.59 in cash. The gifts and food are to be distributed to those in need in our region.

If you are looking for your Christmas haircut and can’t find Frank, its because he’s moved! Frankie the Barber can now be found in the Remax building at 202 Montreal Street.

Kudos to Brandon Fairley, a co-op student at SCI, who has been working since September to have our new downtown characters ready for Christmas. Brandon has been working under the supervision of Angela Greene, head of SCI’s art department. The idea is the genius of Chamber president Larry Culham, who approached SCI with his ideas for cheery downtown figures via Christmas scenes done in bright colors. Good luck in your future as an

artist, Brandon.

The Lions Club of Stayner is hosting their third annual New Year’s Eve Gala again this year. The theme of the evening will be “The Roaring Twenties,” and the event will be held at the Stayner Community Arena hall. Last year the Lion’s Club performed an amazing feat when they transformed the arena’s allpurpose, bland hall into a medieval castle! I look forward to seeing the 20s reappear for an evening that is sure to make future New Year’s hard to beat! The money raised from the event will benefit those in need of a service dog in our area. Tickets for the evening are $175 per couple and can be obtained by calling Len Menecola at 705-428-3303.

Recently I returned from a medical mission trip to Ecuador. I was inspired

by Dr. Bill Ives to participate in the 16-day trip. Doc Ives is an incredibly patient, kind, gentle and loving man. He has been to Ecuador 29 times to care for those who are unable to obtain medical care for themselves. He receives great joy from the people of Ecuador and they return his love by affectionately calling him “Gojito.” or “Little Willy.” Dr. Ives and the beautiful people of Ecuador have taught me that in this special season of Christmas, and all year long, the friends and family around us are the only thing that truly matters. Thanks Bill, and Merry Christmas.

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The Creemore Skating Club would like to thank the Creemore Legion for their donation. The skaters are very appreciative of the Legion’s generosity and continued support.

Ransier, George – In memory of a loving husband who passed away 1 year ago on December 13, 2010.

He was someone very special.

He can never be replaced.

His memory in my daily life Can never be erased.

He had a smile for everyone.

A generous heart of gold.

To anyone who knew George His memories will never grow old.

Forever loved and missed, Margaret

Coe, Murray – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Murray Coe in his 88th year with his family by his side on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Beloved husband of 62 years to Evelyn (nee. Thompson). Dear dad of Brian (Jean) and Goldie and Gord Cash. Grandpa to Barry (Jennifer) Coe, Clary (Kim) Coe, Jennifer Cash and Trevor Cash; great grandfather of 6. Brother of Glen & Jean Coe, Dorothy Coutts and Evelyn McIntyre.

Predeceased by parents Albert and Donalda Coe and daughter-in-law Connie Coe. A private family graveside service will be held December 6, 2011 at Honeywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Murray to the Honeywood Cemetery of Honeywood Fire Department would be appreciated. Friends may visit Murray’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

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Need a great Christmas gift? Ken Thornton’s newly launched book The Elusive Dream and his collection of short stories A Barnyard Affair are available at Creemore Echo.

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Thanks to Reg Rawn for the clementines! You are so thoughtful.

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Winterama weekend is February 3,4,5 in New Lowell. The parade is looking for people to register floats. The theme for the Saturday morning parade is “The Wild Wild West”. Please contact Tracy Cloutier at 705-424-1746 for further information.

in memoriam Awender, Patricia Doreen May 28, 1935 – December 8, 2008 In memory of my loving wife.

I once had someone very special That money cannot buy.

I had a very special love And had to say goodbye.

My memories and photos, And pictures in their frames Are all I have to see and touch Of a very special person Whom I love and miss so much.

And when I’m feeling lonely And tears fill my eyes I think of you at peace And I know I shouldn’t cry.

So I hide my heartache As you would want me to And when I cry my tears alone No one hears but you.

Love always Frank, Doug, Lorie, Carter, Cooper, Katja – Ken, Ann Marie, Madison, families and friends Miller, Katherine Joyce – In loving memory of a dear mother, sister, aunt & great aunt, Joyce (Jordan) Miller who passed away December 3, 1997.

The special years will not return When we were all together.

But the memories in our hearts Will keep you with us forever.

Always loved, always missed by the Jordan and Miller families

Ransier, George We remember you every day In our hearts for you we pray.

Looking back to days with you here We allow ourselves to feel you near.

You held my hand, & my sisters too And in Spanish you would say I love you.

Sometimes I remember you And I feel sad, Wishing you were still here To be my granddad.

But as the days go on, For you I will pray, And remember you By each passing day.

‘Te Amo’ Grampa, Love Madison & Makenna Ransier, George Dad – A sadness still comes over us.

Tears in silence often flow.

Memories keep you ever near us Though you died one year ago.

We miss you so much, Betty and Grant; Bob and Robyn Ransier, George Grampa–Your life was love &labour Your love for family true.

You did your best for all of us.

We will always remember you.

Love Georemy and Angel; Jamey and Geoff; Jarratt

planning an event?

The Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is available for rent.

The hall will hold up to 400 people, bar can be arranged. Lounge will hold up to 150 people, bar can be arranged.

Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people.

Call 705-466-2330 to book. Catering is available for any event.

winners The winner of this year’s Dunedin Scarecrow Contest was the Kramer family on Cty Rd 9. Congratulations!

The Creemore Legion $1,000 draw took place on Saturday, December 3 and the lucky winner was Mark Madill. Congratulations Mark!

Wish the whole village a Very Merry Christmas in

The Creemore Echo

Greetings section on December 23rd Call The Creemore Echo at 705-466-9906 or email info@creemore.com

FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREES Nov 27— Dec 24

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Triple J Tree Farm 938413 Aiport Road just north of County Road 21

Creemore Echo’s Toy Drive Deadline is Thursday, December 15.

Get your gifts in here by 4 pm for children to receive them in time for Christmas!

Donations will go to Stayner Clearview Food Bank.

You can keep bringing nonperishable items for the Creemore Echo’s Food Drive until Wednesday, December 21.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, December 9, 2011

Clearview Township

Notices Notice of Passing – Zoning ByͲlaw Amendment Date of Passing

Application File Number and ByͲlaw Number

November 28, 2011

ZB 2011-019 and By-law 11-79

Application Location A comprehensive zoning amendment changes the Zoning ByͲLaw that applies to all lands in Clearview Township.

Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Amendment The purpose and effect of the amendment is to add to the list of permitted uses under a Service Commercial (C3) Zone a “Motor vehicle repair garage”.

Description of the Subject Land A key map showing the location of the subject lands is not attached as this amendment affects all lands in Clearview Township.

Notice Circulated in Accordance With Planning Act This notice is being circulated in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, and the regulations thereͲunder. The purpose of this notice is to inform you of the passing of an amendment to the zoning byͲlaw.

Last Date of Appeal December 29, 2011 Notice of Appeal

THE WINNERS The Old Mill House Pub was awarded the trophy

for best float in this last week’s Santa Claus Parade, and here Parade organizers Michael Bennett (with the trophy) and John Blohm (in the red coat) present to Marcello and Steve Sperandeo, John Poirier and Carol Sperandeo. The float, modeled after an old fashioned Christmas, was indeed a sight to see.

A notice of appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Township of Clearview on or before the last date of appeal.

An appeal may be filed by individuals, corporations and public bodies. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group, however, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of and unincorporated association or group. The notice must set out the objection to the decision and reasons for the appeal. The notice must be accompanied by a $125.00 fee, as a certified cheque or money order in Canadian Funds, made payable to the Minister of Finance. An appeal form and additional information regarding how to file an appeal are available from the Ontario Municipal Board at www.omb.gov.on.ca.

Rights of Appeal Notification If a person or public body does not make oral submission at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Clearview before the proposed zoning byͲlaw amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Clearview to the Ontario Municipal Board.

If a person or public body does not make oral submission at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Clearview before the proposed zoning byͲlaw amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Additional Information The application, the adopted amendment, and additional information relating to this application are available for inspection at the Township Planning Department located at 217 Gideon Street in Stayner, by telephoning (705)428Ͳ6230, during regular business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday).

Associated Files There are no associated files.

This notice has been issued by: Planning and Development Department, Township of Clearview Box 200, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 (705) 428Ͳ6230

Date of Notice: December 7, 2011 Requests for information should be addressed to the above.

Waste Management Information

WIN THIS BEAR Not

too long ago, the Teddy Bears Picnic Children’s Centre made a plea to the community to help put a new roof on its old building, and indeed, the community came through.

Josh Duits, who has two children at the day care, provided the labour to roof the building for free, and Hamilton Brothers came up with a good deal on materials. The Centre still owes $2,000 on its new roof, though, so this Christmas they are raffling off this Teddy Bear, handmade by a local woman who wishes to remain anonymous. Tickets ($2 each or three for $5) can be bought at Cardboard Castles, where the bear is on display.

A NEW ERA

The Creemore Meat Market, now under the ownership of Mark and Darcy Thomson, had its grand opening last Saturday. Here, Councillor Thom Paterson forgoes a ribbon cutting and slices through a link of sausages instead (with the help of Mark and Darcy’s daughter Bailey, on the right). Paterson also presented former owner Noel Van Wallegham with a plaque of recognition for his 50 years of ownership.

For More Information: County of Simcoe Customer Service 1-800-263-3199 / simcoe.ca