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Friday, February 20, 2009
Council Makes Growth Decision By Craig Simpson Af t e r m o r e t h a n t w o y e a r s o f wrestling with the question of how much growth should take place in Clearview Township over the next twenty years, Council finally passed a resolution that may just wriggle its way through the maze of provincial policies, county quotas and local desires for managed growth. Council met in a special session Wednesday morning and went through the key issues: what to do about all the development applications received before Places to Grow; how to initiate some growth in New Lowell and Nottawa given the huge costs to fulfill the infrastructure needs of these settlement areas; how to accomplish this within the growth figures allocated by the County Growth Plan. In addition to providing a review of relevant background material, Director of Planning and Development Michael Wynia provided a list of four realistic options to deal with these complex matters. All of them included the key decisions and directions that Township staff needed to prepare a detailed growth plan, which would then go back to Council for further consideration and ultimate approval. In the end Council opted for a variation of the only one of Wynia’s options that included invoking the transition regulations, which allow grandfathering those applications received before Places to Grow was announced. Here then is the resolution passed by a vote of 6-1 with Councillor Thom Paterson opposing. “Be it resolved that: Council directs staff to prepare a detailed growth plan for Council’s further consideration which: Designates the County Growth Plan allocation to Stayner and Creemore, subject to the 5-year review; allows for consideration of the individual merit of applications in Nottawa and New Lowell, which
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Echo Briefs Get off the couch Clearview Township will be holding their first Health and Leisure Showcase on February 28 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Stayner Community Centre. The day will focus on getting people off the couch and engaged in one or more of the wide variety of activities currently available in Clearview. The showcase will feature over 40 local organizations ranging from fitness and sports to health and culture. In addition to the interactive demonstrations and displays, there will be prize draws and opportunities to sign up for activities.
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Painting the Town Red Sara Wilkinson and Alyson Wright, seen here painting ceramics at Two Rivers Ceramic Cafe, were just a few of the people that took part in the many Big Heart Festival activities planned by The Creemore BIA to lift the winter blahs. Organizers were pleased with the great weather that accompanied the weekend. are grandfathered by the Places to Grow transition guidelines; freezes all surplus greenlands over the 20year planning timeframe subject to 5-year reviews. Councillor Paterson believes that the second section dealing with the transition regulations could get shot down by the County or perhaps the Province. He wanted to see some other justifi cation than growth for providing services to New Lowell and Nottawa. Councillor John Crispo was forced to miss the meeting due to a previous commitment, but supplied his comments supporting minimum levels of growth. It is likely that he, too, would have voted against the resolution. Assuming the resolution does stand up, it means that applications starting at 500 units each for New Lowell and Nottawa will be considered on their merits. Inherent in the review of these fi les is that the developer will pay for most if not all the (See “Growth” on page 2)
Friday nights are the time to get out and play ball at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School. Alternating between volley ball and basketball this free fun runs every Friday night from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and is open to everyone over 13 regardless of skill level. For more info call Laura at 466-6844.
Theatre Orangeville’s current show features former Smithdale resident Actor Terry Hart, who spent his childhood in Honeywood and Smithdale as Terry Hesselgrave, stars in the mystery thriller I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, opening this Thursday and running through March 8 at Theatre Orangeville. Hart has an extensive professional acting career in film and television as well as on stage. While he adopted his stage name over thirty years ago and currently lives in Toronto, he retains many fond memories growing up in this area, where he attended a number of schools including Duntroon Public and Stayner Collegiate. And of course, a number of Hesselgrave family members still reside in and around Creemore. Hart will play George Willowby, a farmer who rents a ramshackle old farmhouse to a typically neurotic city couple. Eerie noises and ghostly visions provide some gripping suspense, which
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Editorial Welcome to Canada, Mr. President It is nice that President Barack Obama has returned to the tradition of having Canada be the first foreign destination of a newly elected U. S. President. You may recall that George W. Bush created somewhat of a flap eight years ago when he chose to have his first face-to-face meeting with Mexican President Vincente Fox instead of visiting Jean Chretien. There was some suggestion at the time that W wanted to show off his Spanish. At any rate the relationship with Fox never went anywhere, and of course, neither did the one with Chretien once the Prime Minister told Bush we weren’t going to send Canadian troops to Iraq. But that’s all history, and hopefully Thursday’s meeting can be the start of a positive new relationship between Canada and the United States. Perhaps the oldest adage about our relationship with our neighbour is: “when the United States sneezes, Canada catches a cold.” Well, this time it’s more like a case of double pneumonia down south, so goodness knows what our ultimate diagnosis is going to be. But
we already know it’s bad. While there are no inflammatory issues at the moment, there is certainly plenty for Mr. Harper and Mr. Obama to talk about. The automotive meltdown, which proportionately hits Canada harder than the U. S. The mission in Afghanistan, to which Obama has just committed an additional 17,000 troops. Energy policy, Canada (and not Saudi Arabia) is America’s single biggest source of foreign oil. The overall economic situation, the two countries are respectively each other’s biggest trading partners. Bipartisanship, Mr. Harper is running a minority government in Ottawa so he has to make it work, while Mr. Obama is committed to changing the way they have traditionally worked in Washington. The pundits say that it doesn’t really matter if leaders like each other, just that they have mutual respect and trust. Both Mr. Harper and Mr. Obama have reputations as smart, cool customers who operate rationally and analytically, so that would seem to be some basis for a working relationship. Let’s hope things go well for both leaders on Thursday. In these difficult times, we all need to help each other.
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The Community of New Lowell lost someone very special last Wednesday, when in her 89 th year, Elsie Patton passed away peacefully at home. Elsie lived and worked in Sandra Clearview Township her BEDNAREK whole life. She was married to the late Roy Patton and leaves her son Ray, daughter-in-law Diane, and many
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grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will also be missed by her sister-in-law Mary (Stacey) Simpell and all of her family. A service of remembrance was held at New Lowell United Church on February 14. It was fitting for this service to be on Valentines Day, as Elsie was a kind-hearted woman who shared compassion, love and joy with everyone. The Legion hosted an area Public Speaking Contest on Sunday and New Lowell Public School was well represented. William Blayney placed first for the intermediates; while Aimee Blayney placed first for the juniors. Could these Blayney children be our next politicians? The New Lowell Legion reminds everyone of their monthly “Fish and Chip” dinner on the last Friday of the month. The next date is Friday, February 27. I heard a whisper that some dragons might be visiting our Sunnidale Library during March Break. Stop in to see if they are coming! The New Lowell United Church will worship at 9 am on February 22 with their Annual Meeting to follow. St. John’s service will start at 11:30 am. There will be no service in Avening. If you have any news please call at 424-6497 or email at sandra.bednarek@sympatico.ca
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The final word on growth? (Continued from page 1) proposals. If they are rejected for whatever reason, that will be the end of any growth consideration for these two settlement areas for at least five and more likely ten years. Everyone agreed that Stayner would be the hub of future growth. Although the resolution indicated that both Stayner and Creemore would receive the County Growth Plan Allocation, the reality is that this will all go to Stayner. There is nothing proposed for Creemore beyond the already approved Alliance and MacIntosh developments. So while Council made an important decision, as with all planning matters, there is much more work to do, and these issues will no doubt be discussed again following preparation of that detailed growth plan. As was stated frequently during the meeting, given the current state of the economy in general and the housing sector in particular, there is not likely to be any significant growth in the initial 5-year phase of this 20-year planning period.
Winners “Nail” Rusty’s Last Name Top winners of the Spike and Rusty Name Contest were Laura Yates (right) with delicious chocolates, Linda Cockton (bottom left) showing a gift certificate for Affairs and Susan Prosser (bottom right) who was thrilled to get some beautiful flowers. All were delighted to receive these heartfelt treats for the correct guess of Rusty’s last name being Nail. Also rewarded for their correct answers were Nancy Falconer, Edna Thornton and Bill Martens. Thanks to all of those who participated in the fun word scramble contest. Continue to watch for Spike and Rusty on a regular basis.
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Community Calendar This Weekend Friday, February 20 • Pick-up Volleyball tonight (& alternate Fridays) from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School. For males & females ages 13 to adult. No charge. For more info call Laura at 466-6844. Sunday, February 22 • Creemore Legion Breakfast. Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 am. The menu consists of 2 eggs any way you want them, bacon or sausage, homefries and
toast, or you can have one of our delicious Belgian waffles with fruit, syrup and whipped cream. Coffee, tea and juice included for only $5. • United Church of Canada – Sunday services this week: New Lowell at 9 am followed by their Annual Meeting; no service at Avening; St. John’s in Creemore will have coffee & fellowship at 11 am followed by service at 11:30 am in church hall during winter months. • St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian
Tuesday, February 24 • Pancake Tuesday atAffairs Bakery & Cafe. Enjoy homemade buttermilk pancakes with toppings, lean breakfast sausauge, fresh fruit salad & small beverage for $8.95 + tax from 9 am to 2 pm. • Pancake Supper at St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 22 Caroline St. West from 5 to 7 pm. Adults $7, children 12 & under $3 and pre-schoolers free. Come out and enjoy pancakes, sausages, buns, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. • Pancake Supper at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Singhampton from 5 to 7 pm. Pancakes, sausages, & cake with a beverage. Adults $6, under 12 $4, pre-schoolers free. • Make and Take Meal Club. Assemble and take home 10 freezer-ready meals, with the help of a certified chef and the company of friends. All the prep work, shopping and clean up is done for you. Made from scratch, all natural. Make healthy eating easy and fun! 7 pm at Shamrock House, just east of Creemore. Space is limited. Call Glenn at (705) 466-3821 to register, email glenn@makeandtakemeals or
www.makeandtakemeals.ca for a brochure. Wednesday, February 25 • Ash Wednesday. Homemade hot cross buns – a Lenten favourite available now to Easter at Affairs Bakery & Cafe. Thursday, February 26 • Canadian Blood Services’ Blood Donor Clinic at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Stayner from 3 to 7 pm. Call 1-888-236-6283 to book your appointment or for eligibility information. Friday, February 27 • Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Bring a friend & enjoy some great homemade soup for $2. Saturday, February 28 • Clearview Township Recreation Department invites you to a Health and Leisure Showcase at the Stayner Arena from 10 am to 2 pm. Experience what Clearview has to offer. Program demonstrations, information booths, registration opportunities, complimentary snacks, free games and activities. Friday, March 6 • Knox Presbyterian Church, in the hamlet of
Church, 1 Caroline Street West. Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.â€? Rev. Elizabeth Inglis. • The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church, situated in Mulmur Township, invite you to their Sunday Church Services at 10:45 am. For more information call (705) 466-3435. • Join us at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. for a joyful service of worship and Children’s Program at 11 am.
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Creemore Big Heart Seniors SENIORS
Because of everything from the rainy, blustery, snowy weather to our bus trip to Rama, our attendance checked in at 27 people. Bob Veale welcomed newcomer Janet Boudreau, and then Sylvia the 50/50 draws went to Ted GALE Underhill, Janet Boudreau, May Johnston, Bob Veale and Marion Kelly. Moon shots were played by Bob Veale, Warren Gale, Jack Heslip, Roy Veinot, Jean Carmichael (2), Norma Johnston, Marg Hope and Marion Kelly. Bob got the Sidewinder’s money, and Marion got the travelling prize. High scorers were Karl Seifert 278, Mary Underhill 277, Lillian Hiltz 264 and Warren Gale 250. Low was Lucy Young with 72. The hidden score worth $17 was 184, and Russ Wilkinson had 183! This prize will be worth $18 next week. There were birthday cards and a song for Marg Hope, Marg Falls, Mercedes Veinot and Warren Gale. We also send Get Well wishes to Irene Scott, who came out second-best in an altercation with a treadmill. Irene thought she had shut the machine down, when it suddenly started up again and threw her off onto the floor, injuring her shoulder and her leg. In Toronto General Hospital they will not let anyone on a treadmill without someone there to watch the user. We also send out Get Well Soon wishes to Eileen Giffen, who has a horrific mess of shingles from centre back to centre front. They have been huge blisters and are fiery red, and in some cases have scabbed over. Anyone who has had shingles (Right, John Boake?) knows that they are so very painful that you wonder just how you are going to stay sane until they clear up. Between pain and lack of sleep (because even a sheet hurts), the old timers who called them the “Devil’s Whip” and the “Devil’s Scourge” sure knew what they were talking about. And poor Eileen is such a little person to have such a huge affliction to carry that you wonder how she will ever manage. But hang in there, Kiddo. There is life after shingles, even if you can’t think of it right now. We also understand that Claude Rowbotham is in hospital with pneumonia, and that George Ransier had to be transported to the G&M Hospital
by ambulance recently. So to all you folks - here’s hoping you are all soon feeling much better. I was sorry to hear that Ernie Grant had passed away very suddenly. Years ago the three Grant boys – Ernie, Ed (Red) and Bill were at the rink every chance they got. This was back when the skating rink was where the Medical Centre now stands. It was open two nights a week, plus Saturday afternoon and evening, and cost ten cents for public school kids and twenty-five cents for high school students. The three brothers were all really good skaters, and a lot of fun to be with, and to skate with. These lads worked at different farms, and sometimes stayed at their sister Dorothy Giffen’s place. Their lives probably were the same as all farm kids during the winter, which meant rushing home from school to get the hay down from the mow for the livestock and the barn chores done so to be free to go skating. Our Dad was so good, because he would come home from a long, cold day at work, and still go out after supper and start that cold car and take all five of us up to the rink. Then he would go back out and start up that cold car (sometimes it had to be cranked) and pick us up at 10 pm. That old rink sure was a powerful attraction, because I can remember when the roads were blocked for some time that Pat and maybe Jerry and I walked up and back at night to go skating. But the Leonard boys, LaVerne and Wally, walked up through the drifts from Banda, and back home again. This was when there were no lights for miles out in the country, and there wasn’t one of us that was more than 14 or 15 years old. The Creemore Legion held a very successful Murder Mystery Dinner last Saturday, and there was a Bid Euchre Tournament the next day. The prizes were well worth trying for, as Bill Courtney’s first place netted him $70, and his wife Joan’s second place finish paid $36. Third prize was split between Edith Veale and Clara Baker and paid them $9.50 each. Moon shots were split between Bob Veale and myself, and we were paid $7.50 each. The 50/50 draw was worth $30.50 and was won by Patricia Emo. The gals from the Legion provided a nice lunch, complete with some very tasty soup that I think had the fine hand of Dee Hanson somewhere in its production. They were well organized and, under the guiding hand of Norma Royal, kept things moving along quite nicely. I will try to mention when the next tournament is in the works (maybe May) as we could use some more players.
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The Monday night euchre had two people who were skunked. They were Eileen Nash, and someone else who prefers not to mention her own name. But it wasn’t our fault, was it Eileen? It was all because of that cruel pair that was our opposition, right? Mark Madill is such a help at the Legion, and a real sweetie to boot. He went so far as to give Warren a broom and dustpan so he could “sweep me off my feet” for Valentines Day. Surely you don’t want me falling around and putting dings in the floor, do you Mark? Last week we had a bus trip to Rama to see the show “The Rat Pack is Back”. This bus was full until the morning of the trip when the weather stepped in, and we had cancellations because of the snow – and several because of water. Everyone that I spoke to that made the trip really enjoyed the day, and we thank you all for coming. But the one gal that has been ramrodding these trips for months, along with a multitude of other jobs, is Edith Veale. Edith is our treasurer, and so handles all the bookwork, along with paying all the bills. She also has been making tea and coffee (now with Barb Cudmore’s help) ever since I have not been well, and she buys supplies for the kitchen. She also handles ordering and paying for flowers, etc, along with picking out and purchasing our birthday and get well cards, and then getting them sent off to the recipients, along with keeping track of birthdays, etc., as well as taking attendance, amongst other things. In other words, she has been basically single handedly (with some help, of course, from husband Bob) looking after nearly every aspect of Seniors that requires attention every week, for which we owe her a huge vote of thanks. I really do think you should save up our Senior’s money and then take off on that cruise that we are always joking about, Edith. You sure have earned it! On February 15, 1965, Canada acquired a new flag. The red and white maple leaf caused a lot of controversy at the time, and was dubbed “Pearson’s Pennant” after Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, who approved the new design. There were many people who felt that, as we had fought in two World Wars under the Red Ensign, we should not change it. But times change, and I think Canadians are justifiably proud of their distinctive red and white maple leaf flag now. Would whoever put the starch in our normally eventempered Vice President’s underwear please cease and desist? It makes him really cranky, and when Raymond Leytinsky gets in ill humour, the rest of us know about it. He then gives us all a hard time! But it’s OK, Ray. We still love you. But the next time – those stiff shorts are just going to have to go!
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A Snow Covered Cemetery, A Warm Sunday in August ESOTERICA
I drove the Mulmur with a cemetery picked a Nottawasaga Townline last specific summer Sunday week past the Lavender when all the relatives visited Cemetery, covered deep in the graves and decorated snow. Situated on the crest them with flowers. For us of a small hill, it overlooks it was always gladiolas. We the valley, to which it would carry the flowers as Al is connected by a quiet Mom would walk along CLARKE country road. While it and relate stories of each lacks an adjacent Church, relative. She had carefully it still strikes me as the quintessential rationed them so her father and rural cemetery. mother as well as each aunt, uncle and I remembered the cemetery’s annual cousin got the appropriate number. Decoration Sunday announcement On one such visit Mom pointed last summer – Sunday, June 29 at out an Uncle Allan, after whom I was 4 pm to be specific – and my mind named. I mentioned that the spelling wandered back to my childhood. I was different, mine being Allen, but could see my two brothers and me no one seemed to be bothered by in those itchy flannel shorts, packed this except me. A few months earlier into the back seat of the Oldsmobile I had found out that my middle on what always seemed to be the name Bradley was also wrong. We hottest weekend in August driving were sitting around the kitchen from Kingston up to Almont, Ontario table when my grandmother, who for our Decoration Sunday. lived with us, asked Dad why they Mom was of Scottish descent, had chosen Bradley for my middle the “Gilmour” part of the Morrison name. My father replied that I was Clan. The family plot is at the named after his father, whereupon Auld Kirk Cemetery, just south of my grandmother announced that his Almont. The cemetery features a father’s name was Butler. beautiful Gothic Revival 1836 stone It was one of those awkward but church. The Auld Kirk was actually memorable family moments that Church of Scotland, but they allowed could be explained by the fact that my Presbyterians from the surrounding father had been raised in an orphanage Townships to attend, undoubtedly as from the age of five and never really a revenue consideration. knew his father. For reasons best For those who are not familiar lost in history no one ever spoke of with the Presbyterian tradition of him, so it is understandable, though “Decoration Sunday,” each church still somewhat strange, that my dad
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The Lavender Cemetery in February didn’t know his father’s name. So I am left with a misspelled first name and an incorrect middle name. But since I look a lot like my dad and one brother, I am assuming that the Clarke part is good. Every visit to the Auld Kirk would end with the family going back to some aunt or uncle’s place for a big meal and family stories, like the one about the Clarke kid whose name was all wrong. Both the worst and best parts were when we ended up at Aunt Blanche and Uncle Joe’s. She made a great apple pie, but she had cats and there was hair everywhere, including in the pie. Uncle Joe had been wounded in “The Great War” (WWI) and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair, but he had great stories about battling typhoons and pirates in the South China Sea and fighting
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along side Black Jack Pershing. In retrospect, Decoration Sunday was not so much about remembering as it was about not forgetting. Catching up with all the relatives, telling family stories and meeting the new members born or married into the clan – a yearly bridge from the past to the present. Just driving down the Mulmur Nottawasaga Townline past the Lavender Cemetery triggers memories of my last “Decoration Sunday” in 2007. After many years of abstinence I went up to the Auld Kirk on the third Sunday in August. My mother and father are there now, and I found the visit more saddening than anything. I don’t know if I will ever go again. I might even stop driving by the Lavender Cemetery.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Creemore 1926 Style LOCAL HISTORY
One of my favourite activities in winter is reading old Creemore Stars on Helen microfilm. BLACKBURN At present I’m reading about Creemore in 1926. There are many things in Creemore that haven’t changed. Probably 90 per cent of the structures on Mill Street were there in 1926. Very few streets have been added. Even the weekly paper is produced in the same building. But let’s look now at the interesting differences. First of all, there was the matter of the half holiday. Here’s what the newspaper reported. “By an agreement of a large representation of business places, Wednesday afternoon of each week in May, June, July and August, 1926, will be observed as a half holiday and business places will close at 12 noon each Wednesday. When a statutory half holiday occurs the Wednesday half holiday will also be observed that week. The business places will be open until 10 pm each Tuesday evening during the months the holiday is observed.� What the report is that Saturday evening was also “open
night.� A large farming population used Creemore as a supply base and because farm families were busy sowing, haying and harvesting during daylight hours, Tuesday and Saturday evening hours were very convenient for them. Meanwhile, also at the municipal level, plans were made to tear down a historical landmark. “The old bridge at the foot of Mill Street, which for some time has been in a dilapidated condition and unfit for use, has been sold by the Village Council to Mr. J.R. Montgomery and will be taken down and removed immediately.� In Creemore’s early beginning the large majority of businesses and industries were located south of the river. The bridge was built to give access to such things as the saw and flour mills run by water power, and also the store and post office. By 1926 the mills were out of business and the store and post office had moved. The bridge was no longer necessary and also a threat to public safety. The Methodist Church had changed its name to United following the vote on church union in 1925. A report reveals the church was in sound financial shape. On the lot beside the bank, members of the Horticultural Society were working to make the lot a beauty spot.
At the time the property was owned by the Canadian National Railway, as the station and tracks were where Foodland is now located. Workmen were hired to level the lot and there were plans to plant seed and shrubs. The grass and shrubs would provide a background for the proposed flowerbeds. There was plenty of time for fun in the village in 1926. Here’s a story about one great day. “Wednesday afternoon last, every available auto in town was pressed into service conveying the large crowd of boys and girls in the Anglican, Baptist and United Sunday Schools to a picnic and annual summer outing at Wasaga Beach. The afternoon was beautiful, the heavy sky which was so threatening all morning cleared away and the high temperature of the day made the bathing beach all the more inviting. Tables were reserved in Eberhardt’s grove and round these the hungry kiddies gathered and enjoyed the good things which had been so lavishly provided. There were foot races on the shore and a very strenuous game of softball between the Anglicans and the Baptists.� The score sheet was lost but it was believed the Baptists won. In 2009 most social events are held on weekends. In 1926 there was time any day of the week. “The dance held in the Orange Hall under the auspices of the lady friends of the Order was a splendid success. Probably 75 couples were present. Music was furnished
by Agar and Duff’s orchestra and left nothing to be desired.� Finally, we have an account of disaster hitting the creamery at the corner of Mill and Edward. I’m glad I wasn’t around to help clean up. “On Saturday afternoon, the big buttermilk tank at the rear of the creamery crashed to the ground and spilled its contents near and far. The cause of the collapse was a faulty platform which supported the tank. On account of the local planing mill being closed, Mr. Kolb had to take the tank to Collingwood and have a new bottom fitted in. Needless to say some pigs around Creemore went thirsty over the weekend.�
School Folk Finder Here are some more names of people who attended school in Creemore from 1967 to 1977. Mike and Tim Grant, Shirley Grieve, Andrea Gunther, Bruce Holliwell, Ann, David, Elizabeth and Helen Hambly, Heather and Howard Hanson, Dale Helmsley, Linda Henderson, Mike Herman, John Hilts, Cathy and Erin Hindle, Bonnie, Heather and Sharon Hisey, David, Joe and Mary Anne Hoel, Diane and Tim Hof. If you know the whereabouts of any of these folks, contact John Montgomery at (705) 466-3110 or oldmisery@sympatico.ca , or Catherine Harper at (905) 279-5761 or c_ _ _harper@sympatico.ca.
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CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, February 20, 2009
The Classifieds FOR SALE Seasoned FIREWOOD for sale. Delivery available. Call Bruce Kidd. 466-6728. HORSE HAY. The Whitley Boys still have excellent square and round bales of 1st cut hay. Delivery available. 466-3541. HOMESELLERS – Find out what homes down the street sold for! Free computerized list of area home sales and current listings. www.georgiantrianglehomesales.com. Compliments of Joseph Talbot, ASA Sales Representative, Remax Creemore Hills Realty Ltd., Brokerage (705) 733-5821.
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Abbigail Kimberly Ross, born August 27, 2008 to Melinda and Jason Ross of Toronto. Little sister for Nicole and Sean. Third grandchild for Julie and David. Third great grandchild for Doreen Rowbotham and the late Earl.
BARRIE, Mary Cone (March 10, 1945 – February 18, 2009) Born in Yorktown, Virginia to Dr. Thomas and Barbara Cone, Mary was delivered by her dad when she arrived prematurely in the middle of a thunderstorm. At the end of her life, her own daughter and husband of forty years held her in their arms. Her loving brother Tom and sister Elizabeth (Smallridge) were able to be with Mary in her final weeks. Daughter, sister, friend,wife, mother, scholar, mentor, leader, artist – Mary lived so many lives, all so well, so deeply. Most brilliantly, and for so many, Mary was an educator. She taught her husband Andy how to listen, her daughter Jessie how to learn, her dog Wrigley how to be a therapy dog, so they could together bring light to the lonely and the infirm, and at Toronto’s St. Christopher House she taught at least one man how to read. The details of Mary’s long and fascinating career will be in the Toronto papers. For the Echo what matters most is her incredible love for this community. After her retirement from the University of Toronto, Mary’s greatest wish was to live in the Mulmur Hills full time and contribute in any way she could to Creemore’s future. She had just started a volunteer reading program at NCPS when her health began to fail. For making it possible for Mary to spend her last months at her beloved farm, our endless gratitude goes to Dr. Scott Houston for his care and humanity, the Reverend Candice Bist for her friendship and spiritual support, to the visiting nurses and caregivers supplied by the Central West CCAC, and of course all the friends Mary’s made here for their unending support and love. A memorial in Toronto is being planned.
ROWE, Franklin Arthur (Art) Retired RCAF, at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 2, 2009. Franklin Arthur Rowe of Trenton in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Myrtle “Orma” Miller. Dear father of Constance Ann Brown, High Level, AB and Wayne Rowe and his wife Sandra of Oro Medonte, ON. Predeceased by sister Marjorie and brothers Reginald, James and Leighton. Survived by grandchildren Michael Brown of Ottawa; Carrie Warman of High Level, AB; Garret Rowe (Elizabeth) of Peterborough; Shannon Rowe of Oro Medonte and great grandchildren James, Kaylea, Reilly and Jordyn. Following cremation, a family service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Rushnell Funeral Centre, 60 Division Street, Trenton. On-line condolences at www.quintefuneralcentres.com
IN MEMORIAM OSTER – In loving memory of a dear husband Bill who passed away February 18, 2005. Time speeds on, four years are gone, Since death its gloomy shadow cast Upon our home, where all was bright And took from me a shining light. I miss that light and always will; His vacant place none can fill, Here I mourn, but not in vain. For in Heaven we will meet again. Sadly missed by Shirley OSTER – In loving memory of a dear father who passed away February 18, 2005. There’s a place in Heaven that’s marked “Reserved” For fathers such as you Who lived life-long devotion to his wife and family. And there is a place in our hearts marked that way too Where his dear memory will be loved as he was loved before. He entered eternity, Sadly missed by his children ZAK, James (Pop) – Went home February 14, 2008. Still in our thoughts and often missed A wife still mourns And still are your daughters’ valentine. Blaunshe and Millie, MaryAnn Zak
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• CREEMORE ECHO •
Friday, February 20, 2009
Sports
Seniors’ Curling Winners
Creemore Curling Club Mens Winners There are two trophies for the Men’s second round. Winners of the first place TD Bank trophy are Bill Neelin (second), Craig Simpson (vice) and Dave Millsap (skip). Sharing lead duties but not available for the picture were Rowlie Fleming and Bob Giffen. The second place finishers get their names engraved on the Reg Westbrooke trophy. They are: Doug Quanbury (lead), Jim Scott (second), Jim Steed (vice) and Rusty McArthur (skip).
From the Bookshelf
Creemore Atoms advance to playoffs
A Short Illustrated History of Its First 12,000 Years, edited by Ronald F. Williamson. $29.95 paperback Reviewed by Catherine Randall Catherine Yes, 12,000 years! The RANDALL book’s chapters explore the natural history, before the first visitors, colonial transformations, the age of industry and Toronto into the 21st century. It is fascinating reading with many full colour illustrations, maps and photographs. I was intrigued to see in a 1923 photo of a streetcar moving along Davenport just west of Bathurst that the streets were not paved – just like Creemore today! There is lots to learn and much to interest almost anyone in this compact visual history.
Submitted by Tom Macham The Atom Rep team went to overtime in the fifth and deciding game against archrival Dundalk and came away with a 3-2 victory that sends them to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association quarterfinals against Grand Valley. Brody Carruthers got the winner on a beautiful setup from Zack Johnston.
THE BOOKSHELF
Winners of the Wallace Timmons trophy for the Seniors’ second round were: Liz Smith (skip), Dorothy Shropshire (vice), Linda Wright (sparing for second Murray Skinkle) and Bob Carruthers (sparing for lead Gwen Taylor).
Historical Atlas of Toronto. Derek Hayes. Douglas and McIntyre. 192 pages. Illustrations. $49.95 hardbound. Reviewed by Chris Raible Dozens of books track the history of Toronto, once called York (and, according to one very early map, almost called Dublin). This is the first attempt to interpret that history cartographically, with the maps marking every period in the city’s history. Here are hundreds (more than three hundred) maps each originally drawn for a specific purpose – for city planning, for military defence, for subdivision development, for routing the railroads, for every significant step in the urban area’s more than two centuries. Accompanying text does much to clarify the meaning and significance of the images. Maps show what happened – and what might have happened. Some readers will delight in the details, others will exalt in the bird’s-eye, panoramic views. If you are a lover of old maps – and who among is us not? – you will adore this book.
Troy Scott and Kenny Baldwin-Hammel scored the other goals, while Brendan Macham stopped 27 of 29 shots in goal. At press time the Atoms were tied at one game apiece against Grand Valley. Game 3 is in Grand Valley on Thursday night, while Game 4 will be played in Creemore Friday night at 8:10 pm.
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