The Creemore
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Friday, October 23, 2015
Vol. 15 No. 43
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Hallowfest in Creemore Oct. 31
Creemore will celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31 with a Monster Mash dance, costume party and games night. Activities will take place at Station on the Green from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. See page 6-7.
Walk with the witches in Stayner
Join the Witches Walk downtown Stayner on Friday, Oct. 30. The Witches Walk is fun-filled family event when witches are welcomed and rewarded. Beginning at 5 p.m., enjoy a downtown evening of shopping, games, discounts and holiday festivities. Passports are available for $10 at Home Hardware and all participating merchants. Proceeds go to The Door Youth Centre.
Budget talks begin Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch greets supporters at her victory party in Creemore Monday night.
Leitch holds onto Simcoe-Grey by Trina Berlo Nationwide election results cast a pall over Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch’s victory party Monday. Although Leitch held onto her seat with 46.6 per cent of the vote, many of her Conservative party colleagues lost theirs to a Liberal majority. The local Conservative-Liberal race seemed tight early in the evening but the gap widened in Leitch’s favour as the night went on. In the end, Leitch won the riding with about a 5,000-vote margin over Liberal Mike MacEachern. Still, it wasn’t until the riding was called at 11 p.m. that Leitch appeared at Station on the Green in Creemore to
address the media and about 30 or so supporters. “We pulled through because of our member, she doesn’t give up,” said campaign chair Ted Rowe in introducing Leitch. She began her victory speech by thanking voters for returning her for a second term in the House of Commons. She said she was humbled by the outcome and has plans to work hard in the coming years. “I’ve had the great privilege of talking and listening to thousands of people in this riding over the last couple of months and they have been perfectly clear. They want their member of parliament to focus on keeping their
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taxes low and doing a great job here in the local area and my responsibility, and I will focus on this, is delivering back to the people in this riding every single day in office,” said Leitch to a round of applause. She then invited people to be more celebratory. “You are allowed to be a little more happy,” Leitch told supporters, to cheers and laughter. “Good job,” she added before turning her attention to reporters. “I am delighted to be reelected. Obviously it’s a privilege to be a member of parliament for Simcoe-Grey and just to be a member of parliament (See “Work” on page 3)
Budget talks get under way Monday at town hall in Stayner. Council is starting with a proposed 5.68 per cent municipal tax increase.
Township taking community grant applications Each year, the Township of Clearview sets aside some public funds to help out community based not-for-profits. As township council and staff enter into the early stages of the budget process, applications for grant money are now being accepted. Applicants will be considered on merit and funding is not guaranteed. Each organization is required to complete an application form by Dec. 4. Applications are available at town hall in Stayner, located at 217 Gideon Street, and online at www.clearview.ca.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, October 23, 2015
COMMUNITY Calendar
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908
This Weekend Tuesday, October 20 to Sunday, Oct. 25
• Honeywood Minor Hockey Clothing and Textiles
Drive at the North Dufferin Recreation Centre. Please bring in bags with your old clothes, coats and outerwear, boots, shoes, purses, hats, belts, jewelry, linens, fabrics, draperies and other textiles (re-usable or ripped material is acceptable).
Friday, October 23
• We are having a party! Mr & Mrs David Runyon
invite you to join them in celebrating the marriage of son Michael Runyon and daughter-in-law Jesselyn Gulla from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Creemore Legion. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar, raffle, and games. Open invitation, come have some fun!
Saturday, October 24
• BBQ at the Pumpkin Tree Lighting at Fernwood
Farms, Highway 26, north of Stayner, at 6 p.m. A fundraiser for The Door Youth Centre. • Roast Pork Supper & Silent Auction at Knox Presbyterian Church, 160 King St. S., Alliston, at 6 p.m. Adults $15, children (5-12) $5, under 5 free. For tickets call Knox Church at 705-435-5081.
Saturday, October 24 to Wednesday, Nov. 4
• Help Mulmur develop a 10 to 15 year economic
growth strategy. Please email info@mulmur.ca to attend one of many focus groups in October. (Focus groups scheduled for Wednesdays, Oct 28
Upcoming Events Tuesday, October 27
• Annual Memorial Service at Collingwood General
& Marine Hospital at 7 p.m. A non-denominational service to honour patients and members of our hospital family who have passed on. Organized by the hospital’s Pastoral Care Committee. Please RSVP Bruce Loveless at lovelessb@cgmh.on.ca, or 705445-2550, Ext 8383.
Wednesday, October 28
• Support Group Meeting for family and friends
caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. At VON Adult Day Program, Sunset Manor, 49 Raglan Street, Collingwood from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information call Fiona at 705-444-2457. Sponsored by Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County and the Victorian Order of Nurses. • Stayner Garden Club Monthly Meeting at Centennial United Church at 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome to join. Have fun, learn new ideas & keep Stayner beautiful. Call 705-444-2873 for information.
Thursday, October 29
• Tiffen Centre for Conservation in Utopia is
hosting Nature at Night. A family event from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit www.nvca.on.ca for more details.
Friday, October 30
• Toonie Lunch. Come out and enjoy some
homemade soup and breads with your friends for just a toonie. At St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. West from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.
• Movie Night at Teddy Bear’s Picnic Daycare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Wear your pyjamas and join us for a fun night with snacks, crafts, and a movie! $6 per person or $20 per family. Parents must accompany their children. Thank you for supporting our daycare.
Saturday, October 31
• Manito Shriners are hosting a Turkey Shoot &
Spin the Wheel at 10 a.m. at 2265 Fairgrounds Rd. • Halloween Supper at Hornings Mills Hall. Join us for a delicious meal before you go out trickor-treating from 5 to 6 p.m. Homemade macaroni and cheese, Caesar salad, garlic bread, witches fingers, juice, tea and coffee. $6 adults, $3 children under 12, under 3 free. Open to everyone in the community – adults do not have to bring a child, but children must be accompanied by an adult. • Hallowfest at Station on the Green from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Costume party, dancing and games. • Young trick-or-treaters are cordially invited to stop by the Creemore Log Cabin from 6 to 8 p.m. for Halloween treats (no tricks, please!) • Costume Party at Creemore Legion starting at 9 p.m. Entrance fee is non-perishable goods for the Clearview & Stayner Food Bank. Age of majority - must be 19 years of age to attend.
Saturday, November 7
• Turkey Dinner celebrating Fall from 4:30 to 7
p.m. at Centennial United Church, Stayner. (corner of William and Oak Streets) Adults $15, children 6-12 $7. Under 6 free. Entertainment while you wait! Come and bring family and friends. A fundraiser to aid the Church’s work. • Harvest Dinner at the New Lowell Legion from 5 to 7 p.m. Beef dinner with delicious desserts and a silent auction. Tickets $15. Call 705-424-6497 or sandra@bednarek.ca for more information.
Friday, November 13
• Duntroon Hall's 5th Annual One Stop Christmas
Shop from 4 to 8 p.m. Numerous local vendors with the perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list. Vendor space still available, cost is $25 per table. Call Debbie at 705-445-7681. • Creemore Legion Dinner at Creemore Legion from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Chicken breast with broccoli and cheese sauce, rice, vegetables, soup, buns and butter, coffee or tea, dessert for $15. $13 for seniors. Please RSVP by calling 705-466-2432 or 705-466-2202.
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Sunday, October 25
• Church Services on page 5. • Creemore Legion Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 am.
A Belgian waffle with fruit, syrup & whipped cream or two eggs any way you want, bacon or sausage, home fries, toast, juice, coffee or tea all for $5. • Gospel Night "Make a Joyful Noise" at Christ Church Batteaux at 7 p.m. with the Saints Quartet from Orillia, Arnold Montgomery, Joint Choir and audience singing. Free will offering for local charities. Call 705-444-9140 for more details.
Saturday, November 14
• Catholic Women's League Christmas Bazaar.
Baking, knitting, crafts, white elephant table and quilt draw at St. Patrick’s Hall, William St., Stayner from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, November 21
• Creemore Legion Christmas Gift and Craft
Sale. For table bookings call Michelle at 705-4244466. • Join the king of the Canadian entertainment hobos as he pulls his old bus up to the Nottawa Hall for a night of music and laughs. Fred Eaglesmith is an internationally recognized performer with gold records, a Juno win as well as numerous songs made famous by stars like Miranda Lambert and Toby Keith. This is a fundraiser for Elephant Thoughts. Tickets $25 in advance available at fredeaglesmith.com or at the Elephant Thoughts headquarters in Collingwood. $30 at the door. • Hawksley Workman brings a full band to the Avening Hall as part of his Winterbird Tour. Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Doors at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Food available for purchase from The Flying Chestnut. Information and tickets available at The Creemore Echo; sara@creemore. com 705-466-9906 and online check out the tickets page of aveninghall.com.
Friday, December 4 & Saturday, Dec. 5
• Save the Date: The 5th Annual Michael Tupling
Memorial Tournament at Honeywood Arena. The Michael Tupling Memorial Foundation was established to help encourage youth involvement and leadership in the community. All the proceeds from this tournament will go towards recreation activities and community projects and help provide financial support for youth in the North Dufferin community who may not otherwise have the financial resources to participate. If you wish to participate in the tournament through donations, silent auction items, or entering a team, please contact Erin Bailey at 519-923-5842, leitherin@ hotmail.com or Chester Tupling at 705-627-0672, chester.tupling@premierequipment.ca.
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Work ethic helped in reelection: Dad
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Beam them Up On Thursday, Oct. 15, concrete girders arrived and took their place on the Collingwood Street Bridge. With a special crane all nine girders were placed in one day despite high winds and rain.
Clearview man charged with fraud On June 2, Barrie Police Investigative Services commenced an investigation into allegations of a former City of Barrie employee and a local contractor defrauding the city of large sums of money through the overbilling of contract jobs at various City facilities. The request for this investigation was made by the City of Barrie. From November 2011 to May 2015 Barrie's manager of corporate services Ryan Thompson, a Clearview Township resident, is alleged to have assisted Travis Wilkes-Graham, a local contractor, in obtaining substantial work outside of contractual agreements for maintenance related to numerous city buildings. Wilkes-Graham would later submit to Thompson invoices, which were inflated and in some cases duplicated
in order to disguise excessive totals. Thompson would approve the invoices allowing Wilkes-Graham to get paid. Wilkes-Graham after receiving payment from the City of Barrie would give Thompson secret commissions in return. Over the course of four years more than $3 million was paid to Wilkes-Graham, of which about $2 million is alleged to have been obtained through fraudulent means. Ryan Thompson, 38, and Travis Wilkes-Graham, 30, of Innisfil, are charged jointly with fraud over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, secret commissions and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. Both were released by way of Promise to Appear with a court date on Dec. 7.
Small Halls Fest nominated for award The Small Halls Festival has been named a finalist for the tourism event of the year award by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. Other finalists in the category are Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, Kingsville Folk Music Festival and the James Street Supercrawl in Hamilton. The award recognizes an event or festival that exemplifies industry best practices in all aspects of its operation. “It’s exciting to see Clearview being represented on such a large scale”, said Mayor Chris Vanderkruys. “All of the hard work and dedication from the many volunteers, staff members and community partners is being recognized across Ontario. I would
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like to extend my personal appreciation and gratitude to those individuals, for Clearview Township’s success in being nominated as a finalist”. The winners will be announced during the 2015 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence gala in Toronto on Nov. 10. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is an advocacy group for leading associations, destination marketing organizations, regional tourism organizations, and businesses serving Ontario’s tourism industry, representing 150,000 businesses and 359,000 employees dedicated to promoting and operating the province’s tourism infrastructure.
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(Continued from page 1) and today we saw democracy in action,” said Leitch. “For myself, the things that I heard again and again going door-to-door were about making sure people have money back in their pockets – keeping their taxes low and creating jobs that are here, locally. That’s what I’ll be focused on when I go to Ottawa.” Leitch thanked campaign manager Holly Haire for her hard work. Haire, a first-time campaign manager who works as Leitch’s constituency assistant, said on Election Day the campaign had more than 200 volunteers getting people out to vote and acting as scrutineers. “It went very well. Obviously emotions were running high because we didn’t want to take anything for granted but when you are running a campaign for such an excellent candidate it got easier as the day went on,” said Haire. She said Leitch spent the day visiting polls, thanking the voters and volunteers. “Because without the volunteers, this wouldn’t have happened,” said Haire. Among supporters Monday night was Leitch’s father, Kit, visiting from Calgary, who spent the day driving people to the polls. “I am proud of her. I think she has a very good work ethic and I think that’s why she was elected tonight. I think if she hadn’t worked very hard in this riding over the last two months she may have been in a lot more trouble and she may not have won,” he said. Leitch became interested in politics as a teenager. Kit said he was once president of the Conservative riding association in Fort McMurray, Alberta and at the end of one election campaign the association was deciding what to do with some leftover funds so they invited local high school students to an upcoming PC convention in Montreal. He said his daughter was among those who
signed up. “They varied from 14 to 17 years old and they had never been in the big city,” said Kit. “And Kellie got the bug. All the young Conservatives that you now see in the party were there.” Leitch’s role in Ottawa will change now that the Conservatives are the official opposition and she is no longer Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women but she was staying in the moment Monday and chose not to speculate as to the how the Conservatives would go about rebuilding the party and what role she might play. “We will see what the future brings but tonight I am just ecstatic. We have had a great team and a great delivery and I can’t be more proud of my team,” said Leitch. In his concession speech, Conservative leader Stephen Harper did not say he was stepping down. Instead, his campaign sent out a press release announcing his resignation while he was making his remarks. The next morning, national media outlets were already speculating as to the possibility of Leitch’s candidacy for party leader.
Simcoe-Grey riding election results:
Conservative Kellie Leitch 30,602 votes – 46.6 per cent Liberal Mike MacEachern 25,308 votes – 38.5 per cent NDP David Matthews 6,332 votes – 9.6 per cent Green JoAnne Fleming 2,923 votes – 4.4 per cent Christian Heritage Len Noordegraaf 528 votes – 0.8 per cent
National election results: Liberals: 184 seats Conservatives: 99 seats NDP: 44 seats Green Party: 1 seat
Source: Elections Canada
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Leitch among those to lead the Conservatives By the time the nation was waking up to election results Tuesday morning, they were also waking up to speculation about who would replace Stephen Harper as leader of the Conservative Party. Local MP Kellie Leitch’s name has been near the top of every list of possible contenders. National media is speculating Leitch could be the one to lead the party as it begins the process of rebuilding. The Conservatives lost 60 seats Monday, giving the Liberals a majority. A statement from Conservative Party of Canada president John Walsh said former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has indicated that he will continue to sit as a Member of Parliament and asks that the process to select an interim leader and initiate the leadership selection process in the party begin immediately. He said he is communicating to the newly elected House of Commons caucus their responsibility to elect an interim leader as soon as is possible and also meeting of the National Council to create a Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) to set out the rules, dispute resolution mechanism and logistics related to the selection of a new leader. Leitch’s name is coming up alongside Jason Kenney and Lisa Raitt among others but there is a question of how much others will want the job. On Monday night, Leitch wouldn’t speculate about the future but there is no reason to doubt that she wouldn’t want the job. She was made for the role. A life-long member of the party with an ongoing interest and involvement in the party. Leitch is now entering her second term as MP. She has demonstrated her commitment to the role, for the most part setting aside a promising career as a medical professional in favour of public service. No one would question her allegiance to the party. She is loyal and on point, frustratingly so for the media, and certainly has the necessary ambition. Some have said Leitch is too much like Harper but his qualities didn’t stop him from getting the top job and keeping it for more than a decade. She has been criticized for lacking the personality that would be an asset in the retail side of politics (shaking hands and kissing babies). At the outset though she really only needs to charm party insiders as they choose the new leader and then wait for the political pendulum to swing back to the right, where Leitch will be waiting. At that time she will have developed some of that salesmanship required to sell her party’s politics. Stephen Harper found that playing the piano and breaking into song was a good way to soften his image and appeal to voters by showing a more human side. Maybe we will find that Leitch has a hidden talent.
A view of Cashtown Corners in the 1970s submitted by Chris Allan whose family owned the farm.
Another kick at the can against littering Editor: This type of letter has appeared before in The Creemore Echo , Creemore Star and even in a Creemore paper of the 1890s referring to Creemore’s main street. Here goes another “kick at the can.” On these lovely fall days I go walking on Country Road 9 and Riverside Drive west of Creemore. I carry a plastic grocery bag and pick up garbage as I go. I sometimes fill it in one kilometre but more often I fill the bag in half a kilometre, just on one side of the road. I pick up plastic water bottles, plastic pop bottles,
pop cans, beer cans (obviously lots of drinking and driving), candy wrappers, clear plastic food containers, foam food containers, old flower pots, papers, cigarette packages, plastic bags, used diapers, half eaten pizza, take-away coffee cups and lids and a box of Tim Hortons doughnuts. Right now there is a child’s car seat sitting in the ditch not far up the road. If you are inclined to throw your garbage out the window, please take it home. It will help keep our beautiful countryside looking the way it should. Helen Blackburn, Creemore.
Where have all the young ones gone? Editor: Last [week] I attended in Creemore the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital’s presentation about the replacement of the existing hospital which is reaching the end of the lifespan of the existing facility. Attendance was poor for such an important matter. Much more importantly was the lack of representation of the younger members of our community.
The “sea of silver” attending last night will not be there 20 years from now when todays “Young Ones” and their children will be befitting from the decisions made today. Come on you “Young Ones” get with the flow. You can and should make the effort to be involved. William McDougall, Creemore.
Editor: Several years ago a certain Prime Minister failed to deliver on any of his election promises. To redress this failure, a group of Public Servants (myself included) sought legal advice to determine if we could launch a class action lawsuit for “breach of promise”. The answer: “In a court of law, all promises made
during an election campaign are considered mere puffery!” Lots of promises were made in this recent election campaign. Well, we know the old saying, “The proof of the pudding is in the eating!” We’ll see. David Bruce Johnson, Creemore.
Election campaign rhetoric, mere puffery
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White elephant and a play paid for Avening's bowling alley Local History
“The biggest event in of Avening Farm Forum, the history of Avening,” learned that an Air Force reported The Creemore Star hut was available near of July 12, 1951, “was the Sunnidale Corners for official opening on Friday $1,000. night, July 6, of the splendid, Jack Rainbird, Lorne newly built community Sutherland and Howard Helen centre.” Noble were the key men BLACKBURN The grand old lady, who approached the bank, Avening Community Centre, also and put in money besides, to start the known affectionately as the ACC fund. Members of Avening and Banda North, is 64 years old and proudly donated $60 each with the result the serves the community yet. hut was purchased for cash. Approximately 700 attended the Carle Woodward’s farm in the exciting event, the weather was ideal village of Avening provided the ideal and the program went without a hitch. situation and two and one-half acres Wallace Timmons, chairman, kept the were purchased. The first chairman program running smoothly bringing was Lorne Sutherland and he headed on many who brought congratulations. the operations for the next two years. A ribbon cutting ceremony officially The hut, 30 feet by 130 feet, was opened the hall, followed by musical dismantled and moved to Avening. entertainment. All work was done by community Don Sutherland, Bob Carruthers, volunteers except the head electrician, Art Carruthers, Doug McLaren, the plasterer and the one who installed Gwen Woodward, Ruby Hammond, the furnace. Rose Hammond, Joan Lennox, Gayle The opening on July 6th was a happy Millsap, Dorothy Timmons and Eunice time. The whole operation, valued Whitley were the members of various at $20,000, was free of debt. Seven vocal groups. hundred people attended and were Wayne Noble did a tap dancing served a banquet in the basement. routine. A cowboy act, a comedy act, To raise money for the bowling alley, piano and clarinet selections rounded a white elephant sale was held and a out the entertainment. play, ‘Oh Henry,’ directed by Betty A sense of cooperation must have Coker, was put on in 14 communities prevailed as the community managed and brought in considerable funds. to serve 700 cold meat suppers. The In the beginning, the kitchen evening ended with modern and old was in the basement but under the time dancing. chairmanship of Cliff Noble, the hall The 1984 history of Nottawasaga was renovated in June 1980 and the provides the background story of the kitchen, now a most efficient one, is hall’s early beginnings: upstairs at the east end of the building The prospect of a community centre above the furnace room. started with Avening and Banda Farm Bob Stainton and Dennis Rainbird Forums which had begun in 1941. were the cabinet makers and also In 1950 Jack Rainbird, president installed pie shelves and the centre
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island with three sinks. The Junior Farmers began the update of the hall with the building of a fire wall to the furnace. Four beef barbecues since 1980 have added considerably to the funds for the renovations. Wintario grants covered a portion of the $20,000 to upgrade the washrooms, kitchen and safety features. Two new pin setters were installed in 1980 so that bowling would continue to prosper at the community centre. By 1982 everything was paid for in the initial renovations, and thus the fund was closed. Since that account was written in 1984 the hall has been used continuously. The beef barbecues attract large crowds every July. It appears that everyone in the whole community throws themselves into hosting the event 100 per cent. This is the 15th year for bringing in famous Canadian rock groups, some who have won Juno awards. These events are very popular and raise significant amounts to help with the upkeep of the hall.
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Carol Rowbotham, from her earliest days, has spent many hours in the ACC. She served many years on the hall board and has enjoyed many of the centre’s events. One of her happiest memories is that of the Whitley family Christmases. While the women were busy preparing the meal, the youngsters were shooed upstairs where they prepared their own version of a Christmas concert. With costumes from home and previous experience on the stage they were ready to provide the show of the year. Thes e memories of Avening Community Centre might be summed up in a paragraph I recently read in a library book. “You realize that the concerts and card games, dances and public meetings are like what happens at the kitchen table at home. People with memory in common get together for a single purpose – eating or praying or doing business or having fun – and it brings out surprising wonderful qualities in every individual.”
Duntroon Hall hosts annual One-Stop Christmas Shop The 5th annual One-Stop Christmas Shop at Duntroon Hall is Friday, Nov. 13. The hall is looking for vendors for the event, which runs from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. A table costs $25. Set up begins
at 9 a.m. Organizers are also looking for donations for the bake table and they will be selling chili, both meat and vegetarian, and hot drinks. Email thethreedees@sympatico.ca for more information or to book a table.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, October 23, 2015
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The staff at Affairs Bakery and Cafe sporting their pink bras for Dress for the Cause, a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.
Turning heads for a cause by Trina Berlo Oct. 23 is the day to Dress for the Cause. Norma Panzine, owner of Affairs Bakery and Café, has expanded on a Breast Cancer Society of Canada fundraising event by publishing a calendar of twelve local men wearing sticker bras and pink feather boas. The models are BIA member John Shore, council member Thom Paterson, paramedic Brian MacIntyre, firefighter Warren Darling, Tim Armour with his bagpipes, Ken Thornton playing his harp, plumber Taylor Wadeson of T. Nash Plumbing, Corey Finkelstein of Cardboard Castles, Tim Martin of Creemore Auto Detailing, John Miller with one of the girls at Miller’s Dairy, Matthew Fuller at Creemore Springs Brewery and The Creemore Echo’s own Fred Mills. Now in its 18th year, Dress for the Cause has raised more than $7 million for breast cancer research in Canada. On the day, the Breast Cancer Society of Canada asks businesses, clubs, schools, and organizations of all sizes to donate, dress up, decorate and host pink-themed events to raise money. Last year, Panzine hosted a high tea with all things pink and decorated the café with bras but she said she wanted to do something a little different this year and set about finding models and sponsors. Creemore photographer Bryan Davies volunteered his time to take the photos and Panzine got enough sponsorship money to cover the cost of printing 70 calendars, from which all of the proceeds is going to fund breast cancer research. After expenses, more than half of the proceeds from a second run of calendars will also go to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. Panzine said the top fundraiser will earn a $5,000
donation to the cancer centre in their region, in this case Royal Victoria Hospital. In addition to the calendars, Affairs is also selling cookies and bracelets. On Oct. 3, the staff at Affairs kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink bras over top of their clothes. “People were making very good eye contact that day,” said Panzine laughing. “They didn’t want to look at the bras… It was fun and it created some excitement.” Panzine said the cause is important to her because she had a scare 20 years ago when she found a lump on her breast. “I was one of the fortunate ones, it was benign,” she said. “But breast cancer has affected most people in one way or another.” The calendars are for sale for $15 each at Affairs in Creemore, 148 Mill Street. The campaign continues until Oct. 31 and calendars will be available while supplies last.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Library gets $10,000 donation
Clearview Township Library has received a $10,000 donation toward a future new Stayner branch. The donation was made by former Clearview Township councillor and Clearview Public Library board chair Joyce Smith. The long-time New Lowell resident now lives in Goulais River in Northern Ontario. Smith was CEO of the Sunnidale Township Public Library prior to amalgamation and was head of the Sunnidale and Creemore branches until her retirement. When the closure of the Sunnidale Community Hall caused the library’s Sunnidale Branch to close, Smith ran for council and advocated tirelessly for a new facility in New Lowell, said Clearview Public Library CEO Jennifer LaChappelle. Her fundraising initiatives helped to ensure that the community’s financial commitment to the Sunnidale Branch project were not only met but exceeded in a single year, said LaChappelle. In recognition of her efforts, Smith was awarded the James Bain Medallion by the Ontario Library Association in 2008. “Even before the Sunnidale Branch project was completed, Joyce, as board chair, began advocating for the replacement of the Stayner branch facility,” said LaChappelle. She said the library is not actively fundraising for a new building until the township has set a concrete timeline for the new branch but the financial boost brings its construction fund up to $13,300.
Norm Foster on stage in Orangeville David Nairn and Norm Foster team up once again in Theatre Orangeville’s world premiere production of Jonas & Barry In The Home. Nairn and Foster star as two newfound friends navigating uncharted territory; assisted living. Retired dentist Barry Butterfield is unsure of what to do with his days at Gateway Gardens. Meanwhile, retired stage actor Jonas spends his days wooing women in the home. There’s no telling what kind of trouble these two friends will get into as they embrace life as retirees. Foster is a Canadian playwright born in Newmarket. Foster studied Radio and Television Arts at Centennial College in Toronto. Upon graduating, Foster began a radio career that would span 25 years and take him across the country. In 1980, Foster was introduced to the world of theatre by a friend and quickly fell in love with it. Two years later, Foster penned his first professionally produced play Sinners. Today, Foster’s plays receive an average of 150 productions annually, making him the most produced playwright in Canada. Jonas & Barry In The Home runs until Nov. 1. Tickets can be purchased online at theatreorangeville.ca and by calling 519-942-3423 or 1-800-4241295.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Hitting a geocache milestone in the hills by Trina Berlo A few days before a planned visit to Creemore, my mother sent me a message asking me if I was aware of a large fake tree in the area. “Uh ya,” I replied. “I can think of at least one.” In my mind’s eye I could see the huge fake pine cell tower rising from the tree line, visible from just about anywhere around here. While in town, my parents wanted to visit the fake Christmas tree. To anyone else this would seem like a strange request but I knew what was coming. You see, my parents are geocachers; they are on a perpetual treasure hunt and there is treasure buried at that there tree. At first glance, geocachers may look like people with their heads buried in their cell phones but their behavior is even more strange. They tend to walk in one direction and then another, trying to get their bearings as they keep a close eye on a handheld GPS unit that is leading them to the X that marks the spot. The treasure, or caches, are placed and logged by other geocachers who make up a worldwide network of explorers who are in it just for fun. They look up caches online and use GPS coordinates and hints to find their prize. Caches come in all shapes and sizes; sometimes you can remove something from them as long as you put something back in but often you just sign your name to a crumpled piece of paper hidden inside and
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Henry and Lenore Berlo get their 1000th geocache while visiting Creemore. then log the find online. Many of the homemade caches are nothing more than a Tupperware container filled with trinkets or an old film canister
containing a scrap of paper. The trip to the cell tower Christmas tree marked a milestone for my parents; it was their 1000th cache. They have trekked through the woods, driven down long country roads over the last few years to find 1000 of these containers, which are sometimes quite small, stashed in the middle of nowhere. They would tell you they got off to a slow start, that 1000 is nothing compared to others who make geocaching their hobby. They aren’t even operating at full capacity. Once my mother has her new hip and my father gets his compression fracture and meniscus tear repaired, they will be unstoppable. Geocaching has rules that everyone seems to follow obediently. Caches are only allowed on public property and are maintained by those who go looking for them. My parents carry a repair kit and often repair cashes and make sure the elements can’t get it. There are millions of geocachers looking for millions of caches all over the world. Aside from their strange behaviour, they try to be covert while on the hunt. They try to stay out of site of muggles – a term nicked from Harry Potter to describe non-geoching types – all in an effort to protect the cache. To learn about the secret world of geocaching, visit www.geocaching. com. This article is completely unauthorized.
Ski movie night in Collingwood Nov. 14 The fifth annual Collingwood Ski Movie Night at the Historic Gayety Theatre is screening Fade to Winter, the new feature from MSP Films in support of Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation. MSP’s 23rd annual ski film focuses on fun, because that is what skiing is all about – first-timers and professionals alike share that same mentality. Whether chasing deep powder in Japan, ripping the local grooms in New England, searching for new lines in Alaska, or building backcountry jumps in Iceland, every aspect of this compelling new film showcases the inner spirit of every skier’s burning desire to get out on the snow. Fade to Winter, filmed and edited in cuttingedge 4K ultra high definition, utilizes the latest camera technology to capture every beautiful detail with crystal clarity. MSP Films is the leader in action sport filmmaking. The team at MSP works with the best athletes in the world in the most exotic locations in order to capture compelling images in action sports. Their ultra-progressive camera techniques, editing, and production value have earned them many prestigious awards, including 2007, 2008, and 2014 Emmy nominations and an unprecedented seven “Movie of the Year” honors. “We have a fantastic group of volunteers that put on an exciting, very
full evening," said organizers. “The unofficial start of winter is far more than just a movie night – it is a skiers’ pre-season reunion, a fundraiser for a common concern, and a celebration of the best sport in the world where you don’t keep score.” On Saturday, Nov. 14 the Gayety Theatre’s doors open by 6:45 p.m.
Come early for a beer or glass of wine. At 8 p.m. a few short films will be shown. During a short intermission door prizes will be handed out before the showing of Fade to Winter. Tickets cost $20 each and are available at Kamikaze Bikes on First Street in Collingwood or online at www.cgmhf.com/fundraising-events
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(including WWII, Korea, SDA, Militia/Reserve Forces and dependants)
The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau Officer Sherry Culling 203-510 Main Street East, North Bay ON P1B 1B8
Will be visiting Branches in your area during the week of November 2nd, 2015
Anyone wishing information, advice or assistance regarding: Veterans Affairs Canada Disability Pensions/Awards Treatment for Entitled Veterans Application for Poppy/Benevolent Funds Appeals against unfavourable VAC decisions Widows Is requested to contact the Branch Service Officer or Secretary of
Royal Canadian Legion Creemore Branch 397 Norm Nordstrom, Branch Service Officer 705-466-6748 Norma Freist, Branch Secretary 705-466-2202 A free service offered by the Legion.
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The Creemore Echo • Friday October 23, 2015 •
Weekend Weather
Spike & Rusty Word Scramble
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Friday, October 23, 2015
Christ Church Batteaux is holding Gospel Night on Oct. 25 Seniors
My goodness such a lunch, crafts, home baking and many more goodies lovely potluck lunch we available had Oct. 15 and 23 members took part. Thirty-eight members It is very nice to see June out for cards and lucky Hartley back after a brief draws were won by Ruth Lougheed, Lucy Young, illness. Evelyn Marg Ferguson, Marj Irma Flack reported that Warden Thomson, Alinda Bishop, she had received a newsletter regarding a meeting to address June Hartley, Marg Hennessy, Carol Tymchuk, Martin Verstraten, Irma restructuring of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. The cost Flack, Sheila Fenton and Jim Rigney. Only three moon shots played by of this reaches into the millions for two departmental upgrades, so we should June Hartley, Morris Tymchuk with be thinking of how much our donation the travel prize to Eileen Nash. Winners at cards were Phyllis Seed, is going to be this year. 311; Leona Hartling, 301; Alinda Please remember Christ Church Bishop, 280; Martin Verstraten, 272; Batteaux is holding Gospel Night on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. with a light to follow and low went to Dave Smith, 107. A young army officer was walking for only a free will offering. Also in the corridor of a hospital when he at this same church, we are having heard an old gentleman call out to him Christmas in the Country Nov. 7 with
saying, “Oh son you have come to be with me�. This young officer entered the room as the old gentleman took his hand and thanked him for coming. This compassionate officer continued to hold his hand and as a nurse entered the room she noticed the look of contentment on the dying man’s face. This nurse went and retrieved a chair for the officer to sit in as he continued to hold the hand of the older man. This went on for hours and early the next morning, the older man passed on. The young officer asked the nurse who that man was to which she replied, “That was your father, George Watson, was he not?�. The officer said, “No, I was just coming to tell Mr. Watson that his son has been killed in action overseas.� What a compassionate young man and should there not be more like him in this world giving an old man some
contentment in his last hours. Gentlemen, when you wife is mad and in a rant just take a mouth full of water and start swishing it around in your mouth. How long you say? Well, at least until your wife calms down. Remember: You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to trust, breathe, let go and see what happens.
Watering the Sheets
Last Friday the Creemore Curling Club hosted a registration and social. Pictured is Paul Crevier flooding the ice and Bob McLeod helping with the hose. Staff photo: Fred Mills
thank you Grateful thanks once again to all our CREEMORE LOG CABIN History Hosts who welcomed the many visitors who came to the Cabin each Saturday during the summer and fall: John Ferris, Shirley Ferris, Michele McKenzie, Tracey Kolowska, David Bruce Johnson, Marjorie Lang, Wendy Schellenberg, Don Macfarlane, Frances MacFarlane, Marg Purkis, Linda Coulter, Bill Mann, Barbara Mann, Don Smith, Deb Smith, Joan Crysdale, Cyndy Reycraft, Graham Reed, Chris Raible, Pat Raible, Brian Mackay, Paul Vorstermans, James McPherson, Dawn McPherson, Rick Vince, Miriam Vince, Ruth Grier, Deborah Grier, Bruce Godwin, Anne Godwin, John Hough, Susan Hough, Walter Lucas, Shanna Lucas, Paul Bridgman, Marg Bridgman, Gail Caswell. Thanks also to the ONE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE visitors who came to admire and appreciate the cabin and its history.
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The Creemore Echo • Friday October 23, 2015 •
Echo Classifieds celebrations
Services
We are having a party! Mr & Mrs David Runyon invite you to join them in celebrating the marriage of son Michael Runyon and daughter-inlaw Jesselyn Gulla on Friday, October 23 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Creemore Legion. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar, raffle, and games. Open invitation, come have some fun!
Experienced Computer Technician new to the community and ready to help with your home computer. Specializing in upgrades, anti-virus and general trouble shooting. Contact Brad at 705-434-8236 or email brad.garbs@gmail.com.
for sale Hay for sale – Small squares and 4’x 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year- round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607. Straw square bales for Fall Decorating. Call 705-466-2062 or email Janette.morrison@live.ca. New batch of 5-6 lb. chickens available at the farm Tuesday, Nov. 3 to the end of the week. Pork (chops, roasts, sausages and bacon) has been selling well). Come and visit. Weekends only after the chicken sale. 588383 County Rd. 17, just east of Airport Rd. at Mansfield lights (on the road to Everett). Also, because we are a seasonal farm, there are layers (6 months to 1 1/2) year for sale. $10 each and you get almost an egg a day! 416-432- 4934.
wanted AZ & DZ Drivers wanted. Full & Part Time. Must have clean CVOR. Forward resume or driving history to Glen Huron Apples or contact john@giffenorchard. com or call 705-888-6791. Apple Packers – Full & Part-time. Apply to Glen Huron Apples or call 705-8886791 or email john@giffenorchard.com. Order Picker/Selector Wanted. Applicants must be comfortable handling cases up to 40 lbs or greater. Forklift certification preferred. Please apply to Glen Huron Apples by calling 705-888-6791 or emailing john@giffenorchard.com. Experienced Commercial Cook wanted at the seasonally busy Mansfield Outdoor Centre. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing meals for groups ranging in size from 25 to 90 people while maintaining quality service and attending to cleanliness and dietary restrictions. $14 - $16/hr depending on experience. Please send resumes to hilary@ mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca. No phone calls please. Handyman / Caretaker wanted. Creemore area. Call 416-305-4171. Have two 1/4 acre fields that need tilling. Used as pasture for many years. Would like to prepare for spring planting. Located near Dunedin. Call 416-5081614 or email athir@nuaimi.com. Housekeeper / Cleaning Lady wanted. 5 minutes south of Creemore. Must have own transportation for a weekly visit. Call 416-305-4171. Prospective Clearview Firefighter seeking housing in Creemore. Single, non-smoker with no pets. One bedroom preferred but open to all options. 1-647898-5847.
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Great OFFICE SPACE for rent. Perfect as a studio or office space. Reception area, kitchenette and private. $250 per month, utilities and wifi included. Across the street from The Echo. Call 705-791-6053.
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Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Approx. 250 sq. ft of office space located on Mill St., upper level. Bright & clean with back door to balcony. Access to bathroom. $475 per month, includes utilities & wifi. Available Oct. 1, 2015. Call 705-727-6161 or 416-546-2555.
Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Booking for 2015 for interior painting/wall papering. Call for free estimate 705-466-2356.
Creemore area bungalow available December 1. Close to Devil's Glen & BlueMountain ski hills. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, country location. Approximately 2 acres. For more information email kbriverdance@hotmail.com.
Stasiuk, Judith passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Campbell House in her 65th year. Judith, will be deeply missed by her sons Chad (Melanie) and Kyle (Arianna) and her grandchildren Maya and William. She will be remembered by her brothers Gerry (Betty Lou), Randy and Landon (Trudy) Flear and sisters Donna (Gary) Hollywood and Marla Flear; predeceased by sister Lynn. Visitation was held at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2015. Funeral service took place in the chapel at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. In lieu of flowers donations to Campbell House – Hospice Georgian Triangle would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Judith’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.
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Rod the Window Cleaner – You deserve a clear view! Residential. Commercial. Staging. All windows welcome. Call Rod Grabham at 705351-0768. References on request. Sparkling Clean House cleaning – I guarantee it! Parties, renovations, staging and moving as well as regular cleaning. Please call Sue at 519-9398850. This year, the Cosack family is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peace Valley Ranch in Mulmur. Check us out for Horse Boarding & Training, Trail & Ranch Riding. www.Rawhide-Adventures.on.ca. 519-925-0152.
thank you The family of the late Roy Telford would like to thank all those who helped us make it through this past week. Our deepest gratitude goes to the members of the Upper Gagetown community – including the Lions and the Women’s Institute – who helped in ways too many to mention, the doctors and nurses at Fredericton’s Chalmers Hospital and to all those who offered a helping hand or a kind word, sent flowers and cards or just thought of us as we faced the passing of our loved one. Our loss gives us a greater appreciation for the lives of those who touch us. Barb Telford, Sara Hershoff and family. Harold Davidson sincerely thanks his friends and family for attending his 85th Birthday Tea at Dunedin. Thanks for the many good wishes from everyone. It was a wonderful get-together. Special thanks to my family for organizing and helping at the party. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to those who took the time and effort to ensure my comfort during Election Day on Monday, October 19. These voluntary acts of kindness were treasured beyond words and I would be remiss to not acknowledge the same. Thank you so much to Norma and Val, Fran, Linda, Marilyn, Ericka, and the lady who donated the blue mittens (which can be picked up at The Echo). Thank you, Ken Thornton
Help Mulmur develop a 10 to 15 year economic growth strategy. Please email info@mulmur.ca to attend one of many focus groups in October. (Focus groups scheduled for Wednesdays, Oct 21, 28, and Nov 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays Oct 24 & 31 from 9 to 10 a.m.)
in memoriam McLeod, Charlie – April 21, 1932 to October 24, 2007 Eight years since you slipped away to a place with no pain or disabilities. We all miss you and often wonder what you would think of things now. We know you would be proud of "the Grands". Love Maureen and the family
Do you have a family member or friend who has been recently diagnosed with dementia and want to learn more? Join the Alzheimer Society for a family education series to learn more about dementia, managing risk, planning for the future, coping strategies and supports available in your community. Called Next Steps, this is a free four-week series to be held in Collingwood on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon starting November 3. For more information or to register, please call Erika at 1-855-529-0909.
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, October 23, 2015
Staff photo: Fred Mills
St. Paul's Choir from Toronto entertained a large gathering at St. Luke's Anglican Church earlier this month.
Battery Collection Week Nov. 2 to 6, 2015 ONLY 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
www.clearview.ca
Community GRants ANNUAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM Funding may be available to community non-profit organizations through application to Clearview Township Council. Applicants will be considered on merit and funding is not guaranteed. This grant opportunity may be available to community groups on an annual basis, depending upon Council’s budget. Each organization is required to complete an application form. The deadline for the 2016 Budget application is December 4, 2015. Applications are available at the Clearview Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner or on the Clearview Township website www.clearview.ca Please note that only completed applications submitted to the Clerk’s office by the deadline will be considered. Brenda Falls, Dipl. M.A Deputy Clerk bfalls@clearview.ca 705-428-6230 ext. 223
Notice - Snow Removal Notice- Snow Removal The Municipality or its employees will not be responsible for any damage done to vehicles parked or abandoned on Township Road Allowances, sidewalks or parking lots, by the Township Snow Removal or sand forces. Any vehicle left on road allowances, sidewalks or parking lots under the jurisdiction of the Township of Clearview may be referred to the Ontario Provincial Police and removed at the owner’s expense. As per the Highway Traffic Act, Section 170 Subsection (12) no person shall park or stand a vehicle on a highway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from the highway. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing on any street, road allowance, sidewalk or municipal parking lot within the Township of Clearview between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during the winter season from November 1st, 2015 until March 15th, 2016. Any vehicles parked or left standing during the aforementioned period may be charged to and collected from the owner of the offending vehicle and the matter may be referred to the Ontario Provincial Police. Moreover, anyone guilty of depositing snow on roads, sidewalks or parking lots under the jurisdiction of the Township of Clearview while cleaning lanes, etc. causing an obstruction to traffic or causing damage to snow removal equipment is liable for any damages that may result from same and may be charged under the Highway Traffic Act. For more information, please contact: Gerry LeMay General Manager Transportation and Drainage 705-428-6230 ext. 230
Watch for your battery bag in the mail Battery collection will be provided the week of November 2 to 6 only. Please include: • Dry cell batteries and button batteries • Single-use AA, AAA, C, D and 9-Volt batteries Place acceptable batteries inside the bag and seal. Then walk your dead batteries to the curb, place bag BESIDE your recycling bin on your regular collection day during the week of NOVEMBER 2, 2015.
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rechargeable NiCad, NiMN, Lithium Ion, car batteries, battery packs, or industrial batteries. These may be taken to a household hazardous waste facility for FREE.
705-735-6901 I SIMCOE.CA 705-739-4219 I BARRIE.CA Paid for by the battery Stewards of Ontario I Does not apply to residents of Orillia Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.
Celebrate Incredible. Help us recognize the junior citizens who make our communities better. Nominate someone age 6–17 for a 2015 Ontario Junior Citizen Award! Annaleise Carr, 2012 and 2014 Ontario Junior Citizen, Simcoe, ON At 14, Annaleise Carr was the youngest person ever to swim across Lake Ontario. Two years later, Annaleise swam across Lake Erie. Combined these efforts raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for Camp Trillium, a family camp for children with cancer. Her book, Annaleise Carr: How I Conquered Lake Ontario to Help Kids Battling Cancer, inspires others to take on great challenges and help their fellow citizens. Do you know someone who is involved in worthwhile community service, is contributing while living with a limitation, has performed an heroic act, demonstrates individual excellence, or is going above and beyond to help others? If so, nominate them today! Nominations are open until November 30, and nomination forms are available from this newspaper, and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org or 905-639-8720 ext. 4439. Sponsored by:
ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN AWARDS