May 22, 2009

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, May 22, 2009

Vol. 09 No. 21

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SCI MAKES ITS CASE

by Sara Hershoff Hundreds of citizens rallied at the Simcoe County District School Board Special Meeting on Accommodation Review Area B Thursday, May 14 in an overwhelming show of support for small, community-based schools.

Staff, students and community leaders were called to action after hearing of a

SCI students put on a show of green and blue at the meeting.

school board staff report recommending Stayner, Penetanguishene and Elmvale high schools be closed and all secondary-aged students in northern Simcoe County be educated at the existing Midland and Collingwood institutions as well as a new facility in Wasaga Beach. This report was in direct defiance of the Board’s Accommodation Review Committee, which had been set up to assess the situation and had unanimously rejected a three-school solution after a year of consideration.

Arriving at the board office before the meeting were busloads of students from all three of the affected schools.

Coming out swinging for Stayner Collegiate Institute and Clearview Township were Mayor Ken Ferguson, Councillor Shawn Davidson, teachers Jared Singleton and Holly Polasek and parent Lynn Black.

(See “SCI” on page 4)

A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS Stayner Collegiate’s Junior Rugby Team extended its season-opening undefeated streak to three games last Friday against Jean Vanier. Here, SCI player Stephen Kennedy (left) reaches for a line-out as a player from Jean Vanier hopes to do the same. The final score was 17-6 for Stayner, with SCI tries scored by Jeff Robbins, Theo Gordon and Kennedy. Conversions were scored by Chris Nuttley.

ECHO Briefs

Give Plants a Good Home

Math for Parents at NCPS Feel like you can’t help with your children’s math homework? The NCPS School Committee is hosting its first ever NCPS Math Night starting at 6:30 pm on Monday, May 25.

This interactive event is designed to introduce parents to “new” math concepts through workshops and games. For more information, call 466-2624.

The annual Dunedin Perennial Sale will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 30 and this year the plans are bigger than ever. On hand will be several local greenhouses, planting tables for kids, a raffle for the Ultimate Gardener’s Gift Basket (open to those who donate five or more plants). Organizers are still looking for donations of perennials – get splitting and drop your plants off at 8892 County Road 9. For more information call 466-5622.

Inside the Echo

CREEMORE’S LUCKY TOONIE Taking a cue from the Canadian hockey teams at the 2002 Olympics, members of the Creemore BIA gathered Tuesday to bury a toonie at “centre ice,” directly under the intersection of Mill and Caroline Streets. In back are Joanne Garlick, Peter Reycraft, Catherine Randall, Nancy Johnston, Michel Masselin, Lily White, Georgi Denison, Darlene Curran, Jen Lyons, Noel VanWallegham and Pauline MacIntosh. In front are BIA Streetscape Committee members Craig Simpson and Laurie Copeland and Clearview Ward 4 Councillor Thom Paterson. Paving of the street is to be finished by early next week.

Night Photography

Making Friends

Tips on shooting in the dark.

A new book about Mollie Doodle.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend Friday, May 22

• Booksigning of the newly released The Adventures

• “Transformation” an Art Show featuring the work of Stayner Collegiate Institute’s Graduating Art Students at the Mad and Noisy Gallery. Opening reception from 6 to 8 pm. The show runs until Monday, June 1. This show has been made possible due to the generosity of Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society.

of Mollie Doodle! Making Friends by author & illustrator darci-que at Creemore Library from 10 am to 4 pm. Join darci-que & emily for cake. Mollie Doodle will be hosting an arts & craft table.

• Curiosity House Books presents historian Chris Raible, as he launches his latest book, From Hands Now Striving to Be Free locating prisoners’ boxes which had been carved by jailed revolutionaries after the 1837 Rebellion & documenting their intricately carved and extremely political inscriptions.

Woodworker Darryl Withrow has created and carved several replicas of these interesting boxes. 10 am until noon at the Creemore Farmers’ Market and from 2 pm onward at Curiosity House Books.

Information (705) 466-3400.

• The Huronia Motorcycle Ride for Dad. Creemore Legion is hosting lunch for them & anticipates 800 riders. This ride is a fundraiser for prostate cancer research & education.

• 3rd Annual Dr. Sandy MacDougall Memorial Concert at Cornerstone Church, 20 Batteaux Road, Nottawa at

Saturday, May 23

• Stop by to see Sara & Brad of The Creemore Echo at the Market. They’ll be at the Coffee Booth pouring coffee & collecting subscriptions!

• Creemore Horticultural Society Plant Sale will be held in the hall of St. John’s United Church (across from Creemore Foodland). Doors open at 9 am sharp and close at 1 pm. There will be a large selection of perennials and some speciality annuals to choose from. Also Solomon Seal, Bears Breeches, peonies, hostas. A great opportunity to pick up well rooted plants at a fraction of the cost. Annual fundraiser which enables the Society to continue to keep Creemore beautiful. Come one, come all.

6:30 pm featuring Marlene O’Neill, Canadian awardwinning concert & studio vocalist. Free.

• Buck & Doe for Vanessa Stephens & Sean Barker at Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Street, Barrie from 8 pm to 1 am. $10 per ticket.

• Creemore Legion Classic Country Dance from 9 pm to 1 am. $10 per person. Proceeds to Creemore Legion Youth Activities. For tickets call Betty at 466-3475 or Robyn at 466-6526. Tickets also at door. Door prizes.

Sunday, May 24

• Church Directory is on page 5.

• Annual Ecumenical Service at Knox Presbyterian Church in Dunedin this year at 11 am.Acombined service for St. Luke’sAnglican, St. John’s United, Honeywood United & Knox Dunedin. All are welcome.

• First Anniversary Service for St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, 1 Caroline Street West, at 2 pm. Light lunch to follow. All are welcome.

• Jazz Vespers at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 4 pm. All are welcome.

Upcoming Events Monday, May 25

some great homemade soup for $2.

• Spa Party. Spa services offered include manicures, pedicures, massage, reflexology, even waxing, to name a few. At 1 Jardine Crescent from 3 to 9 pm. Call (705) 466-3372 or (705) 466-3673 to book an appointment.

• Family Math Night at NCPS Senior Site from 6:30 to 8 pm presented by the NCPS School Council.

Learn more about your children’s math. Math games, prizes, discounts at Cardboard Castles, childcare, refreshments. Call 466-2624 to register.

• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 7 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, May 26

• Brad Holden and Sara Hershoff are on 97.7 The Beach today between 9 & 10 am to talk All Things Creemore.

• The Sound Investment Choir presents Travel the World in Song at All Saints’ Anglican Church, Collingwood, at 7:30 pm. Adults $12, children $5 at door.

Tuesday, May 26 to Tuesday, June 9

• Mad and Noisy Gallery Workshops with Liz Eakins. “Bookbinding Without Glue” on May 26, “Small Hardcover Book” on Tuesday, June 2, and “Boxmaking Workshop” on Tuesday, June 9. All workshops from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. For more information please call or visit our website (705)466-5555 www.madandnoisy.com.

Thursday, May 28

• Surprise Retirement Social for Mac Edwards as he retires from Clearview (Nottawasaga) Township after 35 1/2 years. Join us for food & refreshments at the Anglican Church Hall in Duntroon (former Township office) from 6 to 10 pm. Best wishes only.

• 16mm Movie Fest at Station on the Green at 7:30 pm.

View some hilarious un-restored educational films from the 70s & 80s each about 8 to 20 minutes long.

Popcorn. Sponsored by Inzane Planet. Entrance is a food bank donation. Parental discretion is advised.

For more information call (705) 520-0110.

Friday, May 29

• Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Bring a friend & enjoy

• Youth Dance for kids up to Grade 8. Nottawasaga Hall, Duntroon, from 7 to 9:30 pm with DJ Ryan. Another fundraiser for the Islay Park Project at the hall.

• Tuxedo band at Dunedin Hall starting at 8 pm. $20 per ticket at door or by calling (705) 466-5793.

Saturday, May 30

• Dunedin’s 11th Annual Perennial Sale, Circle of Blooms, at Dunedin Hall from 8 am to noon. If you have any perennials, cuttings, summer bulbs, herbs or vegetables, etc. to donate to our community fundraiser, please label plants & drop them off at 8892 County Road #9, Dunedin (1st house on right as you enter Dunedin from Creemore). Raindate is Saturday, June 6. For information contact Tami or Marci at (705) 466-5622 or circleofblooms@live.com.

•Hope Acres Garage Sale from 8 am to noon.

Please call (705) 466-3435 for more information or directions.

•Discover The Path invites everyone to stop by our Open House to welcome Ayrlie MacEachern and Shelley Hannah, two local wellness practitioners who are bringing their special skills to our health centre. Hourly demonstrations on such engaging topics as Astrology, Aromatherapy, Dance and Music. Visit 8A Caroline St. W. 10 am to 4 pm for refreshments and to learn about our newly expanded range of health servicesor call 466-2387 for more details.

•Collingwood Music Festival welcomes professor and author Thomas Homer-Dixon to Collingwood at the launch of his new book, Carbon Shift: How the Twin Crises of Oil Depletion and Climate Change Will Define the Future. This author of award-winning works such as The Ingenuity Gap and The Upside of Down. 7:30 pm. Tickets available at Curiosity House Books and www.collingwoodmusicfestival.com • GNE Trivia Challenge at the GNE Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Road. $10 per person. Doors open at 7 pm. Starts at 7:30 pm. Bring your own snacks. All ages welcome. Call 444-0308 for more information.

• An evening of Pop to Opera featuring tenors Andrea Garofalo and Antrony Macri and soprano Lilac Cana. Hospice Georgian Triangle will be hosting an important fundraiser for programs that help area

volunteers support clients with life-threatening illness in community at the Collingwood Gayety Theatre. Preferred seating of $75 includes pre-show cocktails at the Art Gallery at 7 pm. Open seating $40, seating at 8 pm. Please call 444-2555.

Sunday, May 31

• 1944 EME Royal Canadian Army Cadets’ Annual Inspection at Creemore Legion at 1 pm. The public is welcome to attend. Several prestigious awards will be presented. Displays & refreshments will follow at Creemore Legion.

• Ontario Presbyterian Chorus at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner, at 7 pm.

Monday, June 1

• Wise Woman Circle returns to Discover The Path for another 5 week cycle. 8A Caroline St. W. Call 466-2387 for more details.

Friday, June 5

• First Friday Soul Revival. Gather. Celebrate.

Give Thanks. Meditate. Wonder. Sing with the First Friday Band. First Friday of every month at 7 pm. Children embraced. Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin (705) 466-5202 knoxdunedin@ sympatico.ca

Saturday, June 6

• International Trails Day. Walk, run or cycle the Clearview Trail Link starting from Stayner Collegiate. Meet at 8:30 am to cycle the Train Trail to Collingwood (leaving at 9 am), Official Kick-Off with Ken Ferguson at 10 am, Walk or run the Train Trail at 10:15 am, fundraising BBQ at 11:30 am.

• The Mono-Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition (MC)2 Environmental Committee presents Green Rural Living: Best Practices in the Countryside from 9 am to 3:30 pm at Monora Park in Orangeville. $25 with lunch, $15 without lunch. Pre-registration is required. Topics include Bio-Gardening, Wildlife, Green Architecture, Sustainable Landscaping, Energy Conservation, Green Energy, and Lawn Care. Contact Debbie Ebanks at (705) 435-5093 or debbie.ebanks@gmail.com.

Saturday, June 13

• Station on the Green’s Silent Art Auction. A fundraiser for the Station. Free preview all day. $25 per ticket for evening gala. See ad on page 9.

The weather is heating up!

Brad and Sara are heading to The Beach Tuesday, May 26

Georgian Bay Today with Mariane McLeod & Joe Cahill

starting at 9 am

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Torch to pass through Creemore on way to Vancouver Olympics Residents of Clearview Township anxious to catch the Olympic Spirit will have the opportunity to see the Olympic Flame in person on December 29 as it passes through Creemore on its way towards the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada, will reach over 90 per cent of Canadians within a one-hour drive.

“It is a pleasure and an honour to have Creemore selected as one of more than a thousand Canadian communities that will host the Olympic flame,” said Ken Ferguson, Mayor of Clearview Township. “This will give Clearview the opportunity to showcase our great community and our participation in the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will certainly provide memories to last a lifetime.”

Residents interested in applying for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to carry the Olympic Flame can apply at www. icoke.ca or rbc.com/carrythetorch. Coca-

Cola and RBC, the relay’s presenting partners, have the exclusive rights for the public to enter the Olympic Torchbearer program and are looking for Canadian applicants who commit to live healthier or are inspired to create a stronger country by volunteering or making sustainable choices. For best chances to become a Torchbearer apply today.

The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will begin its 106-day Canadian journey on October 30, 2009. The flame’s panCanadian journey will culminate on February 12, 2010 when it arrives in Vancouver for the Opening Ceremony before a global viewing audience of billions.

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay route will be the longest domestic Torch Relay in Olympic history, stretching over 45,000 kilometres throughout Canada.

A local planning committee is being struck to work on the day’s logistics.

It’s hoped the run can be part of a Clearview-wide celebration, centred on Mill Street.

JOINING THE PATH Local wellness practitioners Ayrlie MacEachern (left) and Shelley Hannah (right) have joined forces with Gertrude King and Judith Andrade (left and right in the middle) and will now be practicing out of Discover the Path on Caroline Street West. The four women began talking about the possibility several months ago and became excited about the opportunity to network clients and offset each other’s skillsets. To find out more about the health services that each of the four offer, visit Discover the Path’s Open House from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 30. There will be hourly demonstrations on such topics as astrology, aromatherapy, expressive arts therapy, dance and music. For more information, call 466-2387.

Builder enlists celebrity to guarantee homes are built right

by Brad Holden Kevin Ralph was as surprised as anyone when he dismantled the house he bought at the corner of George and Mary Streets four years ago and found a circa-1870s log cabin underneath.

He won’t be so surprised if, a century-and-a-half from now, the houses he eventually builds on the property remain intact.

If all goes according to plan, Ralph will build three houses on the property, all fronting George Street and all guaranteed well-built by none other than Mike Holmes of “Holmes on

Homes” fame.

Ralph first worked with the renovation superstar, whose HGTV television show Holmes on Homes is seen in Canada, the United States, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, in 2008 as project manager on “Lien On Me,” a two-hour special that saw Holmes and his crew rebuild a house for a Mississauga couple after their original contractor botched the job, walked away and put a lien on the house for payment.

The house that resulted from that project incorporated many sustainable

Kevin Ralph does his best to strike a Mike Holmes pose.

aspects, including rain water recapture, solar technology, green roofs and low to zero emissions paints, carpets and finishes.

It’s homes like those that Ralph hopes to build on the old log cabin site.

After building fine homes for 35 years in Toronto, the New Zealand native has been inspired by the backyard vegetable gardens and clotheslines of both his native country and the Creemore area, where he and his wife Suzanne now own a place in Lavender.

“These lots, with their rear southern exposure, backing onto a farmer’s field, are ideal for quality-built, healthy homes,” said Ralph.

To make sure that’s done right, and to give buyers a little extra guarantee, the homes will also be Canada’s first “Holmes Approved Homes.” A new endeavour by the Holmes Group, the program is designed to enable select homeowners, builders and designers to build new homes that raise industry standards and provide sustainable, low impact housing. Each proposed home design will be assessed for opportunities to incorporate green technologies, and the homes will come with Holmes inspections at key intervals, followed up by a homeowner

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“I think they chose us (to act as a pilot program) because I have a good group of real quality sub-contractors,” said Ralph.

If all goes, well, this project will help the builder transition his career from the city to the Creemore area, something he’s been aiming to do since buying property here.

“I think this is the perfect place to build quality, sustainable homes,” he said.

For more information, call Ralph at 466-6443.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

OPINION EDITORIAL

&Feedback

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THE WAY WE WERE

Keep the Drive Alive!

Thanks to everyone who paid us a visit at the Farmers’ Market coffee booth last Saturday to purchase a subscription to the Echo. For $45 a year, you get an emailed copy of the paper, great deals on celebration ads and the good feeling that comes with supporting one of the last great (at least that’s what we’re aiming for!) independent community newspapers. We’ll be there again this weekend and we hope to see you there.

LETTER Dear Editor: The implementation of the new hydro “smart meter” is nothing more than a massive rate increase for the consumer. With the varied time rates (summer and winter), the only way to keep your hydro bill at its present dollar level would be to shut off all electricity between the hours of 7 am to 10 pm during the week and use power during weeknights and weekends only. Now, how many families can function that way? What happens to cooking, laundry, cleaning, TV, heating, lights, etc? Are we all going to get up at midnight and start doing our daily chores and/or save everything for the weekend?

Wake up! This is a soft sell job for a rate increase of at least 30 per cent to homeowners! Businesses are not affected. I am surprised that there is no consumer outrage and confrontations from the opposition at Queen’s Park.

Janice Kogelheide, Mansfield

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Gayle Millsap brought us some old school pictures this week, and we couldn’t help but recognize a few faces in this one, of her Grade 5/6 class in 1972 (her second year teaching at NCPS, when she was still known as Miss Tunis). Back row, left to right: Barry Wines, Greg Coker, Michael Westbrooke, Volkmar Konway, Alex Hargrave, Timmy Newlove, Kevin Shaw, Michael Montgomery. Third row: Michael Kinghan, Ian Carruthers, Timmy Grant, Neil Rowbotham, Tommy MacDonald, Gary Pickering, Richard Curran, Darrell Parry, Kevin Dowd. Second row: Sherry MacDonald, Debra Johnston, Debborah Friest, Julie Rowbotham, Toni Kitchen, Yolanda Jardine, Jennifer Dupuis, Miss Tunis. Front row: Cindy Gibson, Donna Gibson, Mildred Stewart, Anna Talbot, Vicki Darrach, Karen Weatherall, Beverly Belrose, Violet Walker, Wendy Rowbotham.

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SCI community speaks up Retailers: Practice Tough Love (Continued from page 1) While Ferguson gave regional context to SCI and spoke of the importance and willingness of Clearview to collaborate on enhancements to SCI in the future, Davidson, a former ARC member, expressed dismay at SCDSB staff’s disregard for progressive planning principles. “The report does not consider smart growth nor the vibrant, healthy communities it seeks to foster,” he said.

Davidson also disputed some of the facts and numbers that the school board uses as decision making tools. According him, both the “Facility Condition Index” and the “Prohibitive To Repair” date for SCI lack credibility.

In tune with all 10 delegations, Davidson implored Trustees to consider making a bold decision with strong vision. “Retain our small schools that reflect our rural nature,” he said.

“Invest properly in them so they will continue to provide the quality education that they currently do, so they will continue to be the centre of their communities.”

Further delegations were heard

Thursday, May 21, past the deadline for this week’s Echo. Wasaga Beach Mayor Cal Patterson was to present a business case that night, paid for by his municipality, that would justify closing schools in three other communities to build a large high school in the beach.

Also on the agenda on May 21 was SCI Student Council president Tori Iceton.

A final decision will be made by the board on June 17.

by Craig Simpson Retail expert Albert Plant was the guest speaker at the Clearview Township Economic Development Committee’s latest Business Exchange session Wednesday night in Stayner.

Plant has worked in senior positions in some of Canada’s biggest retail companies, including Eatons and the Royal Bank. He is the author of several books, including The Retail Game – Playing to Win, copies of which were provided to all in attendance compliments of the Stayner Royal Bank branch.

Plant started with some statistics on the retail sector in Canada, which consists of 850,000 businesses. Nearly half of these reflect the kind of small business typical to Clearview; 200,000 consist of a single owner/operator and another 200,000 have fewer than 10 employees.

Following a brief review of the current difficult economic situation and how it impacts the retail sector, Plant urged small business owners to practice “tough love” in dealing with their own businesses. Being strict

Albert Plant means everything from lowering inventories, to leaving more money in the business, to thinking more in terms of long-term relationships than shortterm transactions.

Though making clear he was “a retailer not an economist,” Plant expressed the belief that consumer spending would recover slowly over time and not suddenly rebound to previous levels. Thus retailers should be prepared to adopt the various strict management practices he suggested and not be looking for a major economic turnaround.

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Creemore Big Heart Seniors SENIORS

(2), Jim Ferguson, Dave There were about 55 of us Smith, Norma Royal, out for cards today, and the Alma Seifert, Warren deaths of Jean Strongman, Gale (2), Joan Monaghan, Claude Rowbotham and Kevin Keogh, Edith Richard Wilson were read Veale, Phyllis Seed and out, as was the passing of Thelma Lightheart, who Marg Falls’ sister, Betty took the travelling prize Sylvia (Scarlett) Sedore of the GALE and Roy Veinot took the Sudbury area, and Marjory Sidewinders loot. This was T h o m s o n ’s b r o t h e r, a total of 21 moon shots – quite possibly Vern Brown. Our sympathies to all a record number for an afternoon. these families. After all these sad High scorers were Jim Ferguson announcements, our irrepressible 346 (nice!), Marg Ferguson 315, ray of light, Russ Wilkinson, asked Alma Seifert 297 and Jean Olmstead “Are there any births to announce?”

286. Low was Jean Carmichael with Considering that this is a seniors 63. The hidden score was 107 – and group, that is one celebration we miss Dave Smith nearly won with his 106 – out on! but you have to match it exactly, Dave!

We were glad to see Ruby Klinck Better luck next week when it will be back with us after having had surgery worth $7. on her upper spine, even if she has to We signed a birthday card for Irene wear a “collar”. It was also good to Dolson, who was away at her sister’s have Norma Royal drop in for the funeral, and we sang Happy Birthday afternoon, and she tells us that it will to Doris Hare, who was present this be another three weeks before Vera week.

Pettigrew has her leg x-rayed again to Well, now that Mother’s Day is see if she can then start to put weight over and all the mothers in the area on it and then start therapy. have been given and are sporting new Bob Veale thanked Loreen Keith Cadillacs (not!), we wonder how our and Norma Johnston for the score kids are going to be able to afford to sheets that they donated, and Edith gift their fathers with new Hummers – Veale then read out a couple of cute or some such – for Father’s Day. One jokes. The 50/50 draws then went to of Warren’s Father’s Day gifts has Marg Ferguson, Dave Smith, Audrey already arrived from daughter Laurie Fines, Russ Miller, Audrey Tidd, and family. Attached to the wrapping Gayle Gordon, Sheila Fenton, Vi was a spiral metal turkey “lacer” that Matthews and Jim Murray. she says works “like a charm”. Only Moon shots were played by Roy thing to remember – remove the clear Veinot, Karl Seifert, Jim Murray, plastic cover from the point of the Sylvia Gale (2), Audrey Tidd, Laura gadget before you cook the turkey.

Connors, Lillian Hiltz, Russ Miller

Local Church Directory

For Sunday, May 24, 2009 Sunday, May 24 An Ecumenical Service at 11 am.

A Combined Service for St. Luke’s Anglican, St. John’s United, Honeywood United & Knox Dunedin

ST. ANDREW’S MAPLE CROSS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1 Caroline Street West Sunday, May 24 St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian First Anniversary Service at 2 pm.

Light lunch to follow. All are welcome.

There will be no 10 am service today.

“Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.”

Rev. Elizabeth Inglis • 466-5838

Other Church Services: • Breaking the Bondage of Debt.

See & hear Dave Ramsey on the big screen at 9 am at Clearview Community Church, across from Stayner Foodland. 11 am service will feature messages from staff pastors.

To tell us what is happening at your church call Georgi 466-9906 • fax: 466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com

at Knox Presbyterian Church in Dunedin. Please join us.

(705) 466-5202 knoxdunedin@sympatico.ca

Join us at ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. 466-2206 No Service this week. See you at Knox Presbyterian, Dunedin at 11 am.

All are welcome.

Sunday, May 24: Jazz Vespers at 4 pm THE SALVATION ARMY HOPE ACRES COMMUNITY CHURCH Situated in Mulmur Township You are invited to Sunday Church Services at 10:45 am For more information call (705) 466-3435.

CREEMORE UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday Services Avening United Church at 9 am New Lowell United Church at 10 am St. John’s United, Creemore –No service today. See you at Knox Dunedin at 11 am.

466-2200

Seems like the first time Laurie used her lacer, she forgot that little item!

Alma Seifert mentioned that, because of her husband Karl being in the Seniors News twice recently, everyone at another group they were at was calling Karl a “celebrity.” She jokingly mentioned that they weren’t paying any attention to her, so she was sort of “hey – I’m over here. I’m the celebrity’s wife!” to no avail. It’s ok, Alma. One of these days you will do something like Karl (Heaven forbid!) and then you won’t want your name in the paper!

There was a very well attended 60th Anniversary for Grace (Hammond) Grant and Nelson Grant held at the New Lowell Legion. There were lots of people there to chat with that I haven’t seen for some time, so that ensures a good time. I understand the cakes were baked and beautifully decorated by Linda and Dennis Grant’s daughter, Amy, who did a great job on them.

An aside to son Terry: in talking to Amy I mentioned that you said she was a “real sweetie” and that I agreed with you. She said, “He said that? I’ll pound that Mantracker!” so you had best be on the lookout for a cute young gal with fire in her eye when you are

back in this area!

Seniors have pens donated by Noble Insurance, and we have several around the house. They really are good pens – as in well behaved – because a week or so ago I missed seeing one of them in Warren’s shirt pocket when I put the shirt into the washing machine. The cap was on the pen, but very seldom will a ballpoint pen go through the laundry without letting its presence be known. This little dear endured the whole process without leaking, for which I am very grateful, as I have struggled with leaked ballpoint pen ink on clothes at one time and another, and they are a big problem to remove from some fabrics.

We would all like to send a big “Well Done” to Simon Houston, son of Drs. Anne Engell and Scott Houston, on his graduating as a Doctor from Queen’s University Medical School in Kingston. Simon graduates the end of May and is going on for three years’ specialist training in internal medicine and lung diseases in Toronto. This is a long, hard haul, which takes a lot of character and determination to complete. So again, congratulations and lots of luck in your future endeavours.

Avening Women’s Institute On May 14 Avening Women’s Institute met at Double-M Farms, the home of Marion McArthur. There were fourteen members and one guest present. The roll call was, “When did you last have your blood pressure checked?” The answers showed that the members have regular check-ups with their doctors, including having their blood pressure checked.

President Linda Wright thanked everyone for their help with the curling banquet, which was very successful.

District Director Gwen Taylor gave a report on the district annual meeting that was held at Nottawa United Church with members attending from Avening, Mrs. Alfred Watt Memorial and Sunnidale Corners, in addition to guests from other districts in Simcoe County.

We all miss Joyce Harper at our meetings and hope she will soon be feeling better.

A motion was passed to donate $50 to the Great Northern Exhibition.

Dorothy Shropshire reported that a display depicting the history and accomplishments of Women’s Institute is being prepared for the Creemore Canada

Day celebration.

Diane Spence, convenor of health and safety, introduced her guest speaker Ruth McArthur. Ruth graduated as a nurse twenty years ago. She worked as an acute care nurse, then in the diabetic and dialysis unit. She is now a public health nurse with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

Ruth feels public health nurses need to get out to educate the public. Everyone, and especially the younger generation, needs to get back to a healthy lifestyle: basic food information, eating from the food guide, reading labels, avoiding junk food and exercising regularly. The greatest health risks are smoking, obesity and lack of activity. Public health nurses are going into the schools to educate the children and progress is being made.

They are introducing an “eat smart” program in the high schools. Ruth also had many good tips for a healthy, safe lifestyle for seniors.

There is a change of venue for the June meeting, which will now be held at the Avening Community Hall on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 pm.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

Tips on taking pictures in the dark PHOTO CORNER

Have you ever wanted to make photographs at night, but were not sure how to go about it? In this session I’m going to discuss how to create awesome images of fireworks, night scenes and outdoor lights.

Bryan DAVIES You will need three things to start: a film or digital camera in which you can adjust the shutter speed, a remote control (or cable release) and a sturdy tripod.

My suggestion is to buy or borrow a single lens reflex digital (DSLR) or film camera. Point and shoot cameras may not be suitable for some night photography since most of these models will not allow you to adjust the shutter speed. If you have a Night Scene mode setting on your Point and Shoot camera you may be able to shoot night portraits.

There is nothing more awe-inspiring than watching the bursts of fireworks overhead in the night sky. To capture the excitement of these colourful streaks of light, set up your tripod making sure it is extremely steady. Then mount your camera along with a 24-70 mm or a 50 mm lens. Attach your cable release or wired remote control to the camera. Set your ISO to 100 (the lower the better) and your camera dial to the ‘shutterpreferred’ setting (TV) at a shutter speed of 30 to 45 seconds. Your aperture, or f-stop, will automatically increase toward f-22 for greater depth of field. Observe

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These pictures from last year’s Chinese Lantern Festival look even better in colour! the first few fireworks as they rocket skyward, looking probably seen the streaking red tail light effect of fast through your SLR optical viewfinder, which shows moving cars. Once again your camera will be set to you the scene as the lens sees it. Position the camera 30-60 second exposure (just a guideline – you might and zoom lens to show all of the light bursts within the try various time exposures). Even though you may be frame, keeping the wired remote control away from the able to create these special effects in Photoshop, it’s front of the lens. more fun to capture them in the camera.

Wait for the next bursts to start. Press your remote If you want to capture star trails in the night sky control or cable release to activate the camera shutter (circular patterns of stars as the Earth moves) then you while trying not to move or shake the tripod and will need to leave the camera lens open for several hours camera. Since the shutter will be open for 30 to 45 by placing the camera dial on the “B” setting (Bulb) seconds (you may need to increase or decrease the then make your exposure for one to two hours. exposure time), the camera will record all the bursts Night portraits of people it sees during that time. Your pictures will be quite Your DSLR or Point and Shoot camera should have interesting with several layers of different colours and a Night Portrait setting. The dial will show the symbol unusual shapes of light. of a woman’s head with stars in the background.

If you prefer to capture a single colourful burst, then Simply turn the dial to the Night Portrait symbol and turn your camera dial to ‘P’ for Program. This sets the put your camera on a tripod. Most cameras have a shutter speed and aperture for you. After you press universal screw mount in the bottom to accept the tripod your remote control/cable release, the camera will keep thumbscrew. If the available light is very low, your the lens open until it has received enough light for a camera flash might kick some light into the scene. good exposure. Your viewfinder will go black until the exposure has been completed, then it will become Outdoor Christmas Lights clear for viewing again. Some DSLR cameras have a To capture the beauty of Christmas lights on your live view function; when activated, this will allow you house, once again place your digital or film camera on to see all of the action through the LCD screen as the a sturdy tripod. Turn the camera setting to AV and shoot scene is being recorded in the camera. the time exposure with your remote or cable release.

If you have the opportunity to shoot fireworks Camera batteries don’t like cold weather. Every so photos over a water surface, you will be amazed at often place your camera inside your coat to restore the the colourful reflections you can create from the fire camera and battery to a warmer temperature. If you in the sky. have a second, fully charged camera battery, keep it Neon store signs make excellent night pictures as in your pants pocket, close to your body warmth and well. In order to create special effects photos with easily accessible. your camera, tripod and zoom lens, set your camera and tripod on the opposite side of the street to the Chinese Lantern Festival neon sign. Set your shutter speed (TV) to an 8 to 10 In my view, the ultimate night photography second exposure. Depress the shutter using your remote adventure is the annual Chinese Lantern Festival at control, and while the lens is making the 10-second Ontario Place in Toronto, taking place in August and exposure slowly zoom your lens in toward the sign.

September. As you walk around the colourful display Then try another shot zooming the lens away from the of life size world famous buildings, statues, animals sign and toward your camera. and cartoon characters, which are crafted from wire To get a good zoom effect, try to coincide the and silk, the light emanating from inside these various exposure time to begin and end at the same time you shapes makes for wonderful colour contrast and complete the zoom. You should get a series of coloured water reflections in the dark night. Once again, make lines moving in a perspective pattern either toward or sure you bring your tripod, remote, wide angle and away from the centre of the neon sign. I always enjoy telephoto lenses. shooting the effect of zooming neon signs. They make A good book to read is The Complete Guide to wonderful abstract images against the contrasting black Night & Low Light Digital Photography by Michael night background.

Freeman (Lark Books, 2008, ISBN 978-1-60059When shooting night street scenes or cars traveling, 206-5). make sure you do it after a rain has just washed the If you have fun with your night photography, you streets. The streets are vibrant with reflected colours will likely capture some exciting images that you can of car lights, store signs and street lights. You have be proud to display.

Every week,

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A night of yin, yang and old guitars

by Brad Holden Joey Wright is, by his own admission, into guitars.

As former lead plucker in Crazy Strings, the now legendary bluegrass ensemble that continues to play every single Wednesday night at Toronto’s Silver Dollar Room, Wright has played all the old standards, usually at lightning speed, on both acoustic guitar and mandolin.

More recently, he’s played with Sarah Harmer, complimenting her voice with six- and eight-string accompaniments and touring the world at her side.

On Friday, May 29, he’ll bring his slightly mysterious new band Tuxedo to the Dunedin Hall for a celebration of his favourite guitar of all, the Telecaster.

He plays a white one these days, with a white motherof-pearl pickguard. His fellow guitarist in the band, Christine Bougie, plays a black-on-black one, when she’s not doing double time on the lap steel. Naturally, while playing these guitars, Wright wears a black tux and Bougie a white three-piece suit. Cue the music and you’ve got some stylin’ entertainment.

Bougie, a jazz guitarist who somewhere along the line fell in love with country music, is a high-profile side musician as well, having played guitar for Sylvia Tyson, Amy Millan and Wright’s wife Jenny Whiteley. It was one night last fall, while Bougie was visiting the home of Wright and Whiteley, that the idea for Tuxedo was born.

The object of Joey Wright’s affection: the original solid body electric guitar, the Fender Telecaster.

“We were sitting around, trading songs, and I played something by Jimmy Bryant,” remembered Wright. Bryant, he explains, was like the “Eddie Van Halen of the 1950s,” a dizzyingly fast jazz/country player who also happened to be one of the very first guys to play the original solid body electric guitar, the Fender Telecaster.

“We started talking about all these great songs that he wrote, and the great Western Swing tradition that came out of that, and Christine has this black Telecaster, and I’ve got a white one, and all of a sudden we had a new band,” recalled White.

Recruiting Kieran Adams (who also plays with Harmer) on drums and Paul Mathew (of the Hidden Cameras and Jill Barber’s band) on bass as their “yin/ yang” rhythm section, Wright and Bougie played their first gig in December in Toronto. Since then, they’ve been letting word of mouth do its thing.

“We’re calling it ‘novelty electric guitar music,’” said Wright. “It’s a bit cartoonish, but it really swings.”

The Dunedin show, organized by Wright’s old friend Jamie Korthals, will be a last chance for the band to play together before they all set out on busy summer touring schedules with their other projects.

But come fall, Wright will be looking to don his tuxedo once again.

“We’re still a few tunes short of an album, but someday I’d love to make one,” he said.

Opening for Tuxedo at the Dunedin Hall on Friday, May 29 will be fellow Toronto band The Low Notes (whose line-up is strikingly similar to Tuxedo’s but with bassist Mathew performing lead songwriting and singing duties) and Special Ed & the Musically Challenged. Doors open at 8 pm. Tickets, at $20, are available at the door only.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

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The rain threatened but never quite materialized at last Saturday’s opening day of the 2009 Creemore Farmers’ Market. As always, it was a day to celebrate the return of familiar faces and warmer temperatures.

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Wednesday June 3, 2009 • 7:00pm – 9:00pm Stayner Community Arena • 277 Regina Street • Stayner Guest Speaker: Peter Drake Vice President Retirement & Economic Research Fidelity Investments Canada

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Saturday, June 13 at Station on the Green Currently Seeking Donations The Station on the Green is a volunteer run hall committed to providing an accessible center for cultural, recreational and social functions. Your donation of goods or services for our fundraiser will help with ongoing upgrades and current operations. Fine art, antiques and experiences are especially appreciated.

For more info or to make a tax deductible donation call Paul 466-3422.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

Seen & Heard around Creemore Money for Trees Creemore Tree Committee members Bill Mann and David Bruce Johnson took a well-deserved break on Saturday morning during the organization’s yard sale. The threat of rain forced the event to move inside to the Creemore Legion, but that didn’t stop it from raising over $1,300 toward the ongoing greening of our village. Organizer Diane McKay credited the event’s success to the high quality of donated merchandise. There are still several maple saplings available – to purchase one call Diane at 466-3126.

Treasures for Kids Last weekend’s annual Teddy Bears Picnic Used Toy Sale at Station on the Green was a busy place, with kids like Avery Beattie, Eve Clements and Kennedy Metheral spending a wide-eyed morning surveying all that was on offer.

Workin’ at the Car Wash Members of Creemore’s 1944 EME Royal Canadian Army Cadets were happy that the rain held off during their annual car wash fundraiser at Stayner Collegiate Institute last Saturday morning.

A Beautiful Display Master quilter Jaclyn Fowler (right) was the guest speaker at last week’s annual tea party of the Mad & Noisy Quilters. Here, she enlists the help of new member Lynn Mokriy (left) to display one of her many quilts.

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A Musical Future Creemore resident Michael Fuke was awarded this trophy for being the best instrumentalist in the CCI music program this year.

He played snare in the drum line, electric bass in the senior jazz band and lead clarinet in the senior concert band. Michael will begin studying music at the University of Toronto in September and plans to make a career in music education.

Windy weather unfortunately grounded the aircraft at the Edenvale Aerodrome’s pre-season fly-in but that didn’t stop Lindsay McSween and Julie Thurgood from serving up a great barbeque lunch.

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by Brad Holden Creemore’s most famous dog will take another step toward world renown this weekend when darci-que launches the second in her series of “Adventures of Mollie Doodle” books.

This time, the shaggy golden doodle walks up and down Mill Street, visiting all of her favourite friends. Making cameos in the book are Mike Panzine from Affairs (posing with Mollie at left), Linda Cockton at TD Canada Trust, Pauline MacIntosh and Colleen Stamp at the Post Office, Bill Coulter at the Sovereign, Jen Lyons at Home Hardware and Joanne Garlick at Strandz Hair Salon.

The book, entitled The Adventures of Mollie Doodle: Making Friends, will have its offi cial launch party from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 23 at the Creemore branch of the Clearview Public Library. Mollie herself will host an arts & craft table, darci will read from the book and there will be plenty of coffee and cake to celebrate the occasion.

Rain may have threatened the first market but we’re ready for almost anything now. Hopefully Mother Nature doesn’t take that as a challenge.

This week look for fresh salad mix from both The New Farm and Orie, along with fresh asparagus and wild leeks. Plants are in their prime right now, whether you like the bright colourful annuals, the robust shrubs, or the unique perennials that exude character and atmosphere. Check with Cut & Dried Flower Farm or Stonecrop Perennials for a great selection of all of the above. Even The New Farm has plants, specifically heritage tomato plants.

We pump up our plants and fruit and veggies for a simple reason: they are the mainstay of any true farmers’ market. Crafts can easily upset that delicate balance, so it is with much care that our non-producers are selected, to offer our customers selection and quality, but with the numbers always weighted in favour of produce, plants, meats, honey and farm produced items.

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Friday, May 22, 2009

CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP

NOTICES

FORM 6 • MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER • RATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on 24 June 2009, at the Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, P.O. Box 200, Stayner, Ontario L0M 1S0.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street P.O. Box 200, Stayner.

Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 002 03601 0000, 402 Warrington Rd, PIN:74022-0130(LT), PT LT 8 E OF FRONT ST E PL 72 NOTTAWASAGA AS IN RO316100; CLEARVIEW, File 07-01. Minimum Tender Amount: $6,631.50

Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 002 04903 0000, PIN: 58238-0019(LT), PT LT 26 CON 1 NOTTAWASAGA PT 3, R744; CLEARVIEW, File 07-03. Minimum Tender Amount: $7,090.57 Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 002 04933 0000, PIN: 58238-0043(LT), PT LT 26 CON 1 NOTTAWASAGA PT 33, R744; CLEARVIEW, File 07-07. Minimum Tender Amount: $5,642.13 Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 002 04935 0000, PIN: 58238-0009(LT), PT LT 26 CON 1 NOTTAWASAGA PT 35, R744; CLEARVIEW, File 07-08. Minimum Tender Amount: $5,895.36 Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 002 04936 0000, PIN: 58238-0010(LT), PT LT 26 CON 1 NOTTAWASAGA PT 36, R744; CLEARVIEW, File 07-09. Minimum Tender Amount: $5,662.21 Property Description(s):Roll No. 43 29 010 002 11458 0000, 2 Murray Cres, PIN: 74028-0096(LT), PT LT 26 CON 2 NOTTAWASAGA PT 61 R709; S/T EXECUTION 93-02113, IF ENFORCEABLE; S/T EXECUTION 93-02602, IF ENFORCEABLE; CLEARVIEW, File 07-10. Minimum Tender Amount: $9,353.61 Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 003 43618 0000, PIN: 58240-0153(LT), PT LT 31 CON 3 NOTTAWASAGA PT 40, R576; CLEARVIEW, File 07-12. Minimum Tender Amount: $4,464.15 Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 003 43900 0000, PIN: 58240-0234(LT), PT LT 32 CON 3 NOTTAWASAGA PT 299, R706; CLEARVIEW, File 07-13. Minimum Tender Amount: $6,349.80 Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 003 43938 0000, PIN: 58240-0176(LT), PT LT 31 CON 3 NOTTAWASAGA PT 337, R707; CLEARVIEW, File 07-15. Minimum Tender Amount: $4,972.09

New Lowell News The New Lowell Legion o f B re n d a D u c e a n d invites the community to Evelyn Mugford. Len Wings and Karaoke on Dooling will be the soloist.

Friday evenings with Fish Afterwards, lunch will be & Chips being served the served in the church hall. last Friday of each month.

For the children of Breakfast continues to the community the New Sandra be the second and fourth Lowell United Church BEDNAREK Sunday of each month. will be having a return Sympathy of the of their Vacation Bible community goes out to the VanderVenne School. This year the theme is the Family on the passing of Ron Walker, Medieval Kingdom. The dates are husband of Pat. Also, get well wishes August 4 to 6 from 9 till 12 each to Bud Schell. day. There will be registration forms The New Lowell United Church out at the library and from Sandra will worship at 10 am for this Sunday, Bednarek at 424-6497 or a member May 24 only. Come and join us for this of the church. Registration should be special time. done quickly as we have limited space.

On June 14 the New Lowell United This special program will be ChristianChurch will be celebrating its 136th based but is open to all children of the Anniversary and the 100th Anniversary community. of a church on the site. It will be a special Watch for special Track and Field service with Rev. D. Allen, Executive meets at your local schools – a great time Secretary of Toronto Conference of the to see our budding athletes in action. It’s United Church preaching and music also time to take a lawn chair over to the from the New Lowell Junior Choir and Recreation Park and enjoy an evening the Charge Choir under the leaderships of minor baseball or soccer.

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Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 005 00916 0000, 2125 Conc 5 N Notta, PIN: 58243-0111(LT), PT LT 34 CON 5 NOTTAWASAGA AS IN RO702025; S/T DEBTS IN RO702025; CLEARVIEW, File 07-17.

Minimum Tender Amount: $6,090.73

Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 006 02500 0000, 4203 County Rd 124, PIN: 74052-0008(LT), PT LT 11 E/S HURONTARIO ST PL 52 NOTTAWASAGA PT 1, 51R10022; S/T EXECUTION 00-02537, IF ENFORCEABLE; S/T EXECUTION 98-02286, IF ENFORCEABLE; S/T EXECUTION 99-01023, IF ENFORCEABLE; CLEARVIEW. PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO AN INTEREST IN FAVOUR OF THE CROWN. File 07-18. Minimum Tender Amount: $62,484.44 Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 011 17300 0000, 8914 County Rd 9, PIN:58227-0033(LT), PT LT 7 CON 9 NOTTAWASAGA AS IN RO1266129; CLEARVIEW, File 07-28. Minimum Tender Amount: $14,922.50

Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 012 04191 0000, PIN: 58252-0100(LT), PT S1/2 LT 37 CON 11 NOTTAWASAGA PT 91, R727A; CLEARVIEW, File 07-29. Minimum Tender Amount: $5,747.35 Property Description(s): Roll No. 43 29 010 012 04192 0000, PIN: 58252-0099(LT), PT S1/2 LT 37 CON 11 NOTTAWASAGA PT 92, R727A; CLEARVIEW, File 07-30. Minimum Tender Amount: $5,594.59 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

Note: G.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, contact: www.

OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Mrs. Lynn Williams, Tax Collector, The Corporation of the Township of Clearview, 217 Gideon St. PO Box 200, Stayner Ontario, L0M 1S0 (705) 428-6230 ext 227 www.clearview.ca

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INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY Clearview Township Celebrates International Trails Day June 6 – Stayner Collegiate Walk, Run or Cycle Schedule: 9:00am – Cycle the Train Trail to Collingwood 10:00am – Official Kick-Off with Mayor Ferguson 10:15am – Walk or Run the Train Trail Interpretive Trail Walk for all ages 11:30am – Fundraising BBQ For more information, contact Jacqueline Soczka at (705) 428-6230 x 264 Clearview Township Box 200, 217 Gideon St. Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 705-428-6230

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NOXIOUS WEEDS NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING NOXIOUS WEEDS

Request for Proposal IT SERVICES

The main purpose of the Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990, is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture. Primarily this act applies to agricultural and horticultural lands that generate income or other benefits to agriculture; this excludes lawns, gardens and private areas for personal enjoyment and leisure.

Under the Weed Control, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W. 5 Sections 3, 13, 16 and 23, you are requested to destroy all noxious weeds on your property.

In Urban Areas Section 3,13,16 and 18 do not apply to noxious weeds or weed seeds that are far enough away from land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, as they do not interfere with that use.

All properties within the Municipality of Clearview are hereby requested to be in compliance with the Weed Control Act by the 9th day of June, 2009 and throughout the season.

The Township of Mulmur is accepting Proposals to provide Information Technology (IT)services to the Township for a term of up to two years.

For complete Service requirements visit our website, Tender Opportunities at www.mulmurtownship.ca Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the Township Office, until 3:00 pm on May 27th by sealed envelope and clearly marked as “Request for Proposal Information Technology Support”.

Robert Campbell Clerk

Philip Snape Weed Inspector

Clearview Township Box 200, 217 Gideon St. Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 705-428-6230

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For further information please contact the undersigned.

Contact Info: Corporation of the Township of Mulmur 758070 2nd Line E. Terra Nova R.R. #2 Lisle, Ontario L0M 1M0 Contact Name: Terry Horner, AMCT Title: CAO/Clerk Email: thorner@mulmurtownship.ca Phone No: 705-466-3341 ext 222

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO •

Friday, May 22, 2009

The Foundation

Answers

golfers have a tendency of letting that left knee come in toward the right knee too much on the back swing.

This narrows the base, and the narrower a base, the more unstable it becomes.

It can also push the weight Debbie CLUM to the outside of the right foot, which not only creates instability, but also makes it harder to transfer your weight on the downswing.

For you skiers, try to imagine making a turn with all your weight on your outside edge. It is hard to do at all, impossible to do smoothly.

The left knee does have to come in a

GOLF TIPS

The golf season is finally here and the Echo is pleased to welcome back our regular series of golf tips provided

by Debbie Clum, teaching professional at Mad River Golf Club.

The lower body is what I call the foundation of a sound golf swing. This part of the body must be solid in order for your swing to stay in balance and provide good rhythm. If the lower part of the body is all over the place, so too will the upper body.

One of the culprits producing an unstable lower body is the left knee. Many

little bit on the back swing, but only as much as what is pulled in by the hips.

Imagine your shoulders to knees as a spring. In order to create a coil the top of the spring (your shoulders) turns first then the middle starts to turn (your hips) and then the bottom turns (your left knee). This is how we create a coil while maintaining a stable lower body. Many golfers like to think they have a beach ball between their knees. This prevents the knee from collapsing too much on the back swing. That width between the knees is critical to maintaining stability.

Keep your foundation as stable as possible by controlling that left knee. This will help you strike the ball cleanly.

• Service Directory • Accountant Ramona A. Greer CGA

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Certified General Accountant 28 Elizabeth Street East Creemore, Ontario

(705) 466-2171 Member of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario

PROFESSIONAL GROOMING FOR ALL BREEDS 31 Caroline St. E East entrance OPEN Mon-Fri Call for appointments

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Odd Jobs

Painter

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Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution JOHN L. FERRIS Barrister & Solicitor

190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888

Painter

Simply Painting Spend $250 & get a $25 Home Hardware Gift Certificate

Interlocking Stone Carpentry and Renovations Painting and Drywall Asphalt Shingles Evan Dodd Contractor - Creemore Phone (705) 730-3915

Over 25 Years Experience

residential & commercial interior & exterior colour consultation included Diane or Beverly (705) 435-5680 • (705) 440-7840

Plumber

Rentals

Services

T. NASH

PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured

Soil & Mulch

Get a Load of This!

Large & Small Loads, Weekend & Evening Delivery Available

Top Soil • Aggregates Mulch • Coloured Chips

466-6769 • 623-2052 DOBINSON CONSTRUCTION

Paul Briggs Master Painter

(705) 466-5572

Towing

For all your towing and recovery needs!

Kells Service Centre 80 High Street, Collingwood (705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404

Builder Custom Homes, Additions, Renovations and Repairs Also available for project management and consulting.

Over 35 years experience

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Cleaning Service Contact Kelly Martin Bus (705) 466-5124 Cell (416) 708-8489

Decor

We don’t cut corners, we clean them! • Insured & Bonded Staff • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

THE HOME DECORATOR Interior Design Plumbing & Electrical Ceramic wall & floor tile Carpentry & repairs Home Staging

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446-9864 OR 444-7489

Enviro-safe cleaning supplies

Lawn Care

Lawn Care

Specializing in residential & commercial lawn maintenance

Customized maintenance for your estate or weekend property

www.mollymaid.ca call for your FREE estimate

(705) 422-0114 1-866-629-5396

Peter Weel • 466.6669 www.advantage-turf.com

Painter

Paint - it Expert Painting Professional Masonry New Work and Repair 30 years experience

New Lowell • 424-0708

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BY ANDREW GROHAL

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Plumber

PLUMBER Jason Gardner Qualified service for all your plumbing needs

Call for your free estimate Tel: (705) 466-3519

Small Engines

Small Engine Repair compact tractors • chain saws lawn care equipment • trailers

Specializing in John Deere “We pick up and deliverâ€? phone 466-3334 • fax 466-5166

Welding

428-3652

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Window Cleaning

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MANICURE

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For all your tent & party needs!

45 Sandford Fleming Drive Collingwood • 444-1443 www. happeningspartyrentals.com

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For Holistic Help in Your Garden...YourWay We weed, prune, edge, plant, water, cultivate, topdress, etc.

Lawyer

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Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator

Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343

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Drywall • Painting Carpentry • Tile Work Masonry • Roofing

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Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!

General Contracting Renovations & Repairs

Electrician

Fun & Games

Sudoku

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Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie

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CELEBRATION

THANK YOU

UPCOMING DAY CAMPS

WORK WANTED

Buck and Doe for Sean Barker and Vanessa Stephens on Saturday, May 23 at the Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Street, Barrie. 8pm to 1am. $10.

The Mad & Noisy Quilters would like to thank Jaclyn Fowler for showing us her beautiful quilts. So inspiring! Thanks to all who attended our Tea Party. We had a full house! Thanks to the quilting members who brought in their delicious desserts to share & to the members who helped at this event, thanks.

Camp in Your Own Backyard from Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 3 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin.

This fun & free camp is brought to you by Cairn Presbyterian Camping & Retreat Centres www.ilovecamp.org & hosted by the church. For kids 5 to 14.

9 am to 4 pm each day. Register now by calling 466-5202 or knoxdunedin@ sympatico.ca

Experienced HOUSE CLEANER is now taking clients in the Creemore area.

References available. Call Lesley on (705) 424-2810.

FOR SALE 2006 Nahanni 8 person HOT TUB. Bought new in 07, rarely used. Has a built in radio, CD, 2 speakers and a waterfall feature. comes with all the wiring 40 to 50’ worth. $5000. O.B.O calll Ryan (705) 718-5290.

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Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24 Native Trees & Shrubs at Not So Hollow Farm is open to the public from 8 am to 3 pm. Located at 838369 4th Line E Mulmur. 466-6290 natives@ enviroscape.on.ca

FOR RENT APARTMENT for rent. Call Jug City at (705) 466-2025.

APARTMENT for rent. Main St. Creemore. Heat included hydro extra.

2 bedroom $650. 1 Bedroom $550.

Bachelor $450. Call 445-0660.

2 bedroom APARTMENT available mid June. $675/month heat included, hydro extra. Call 466-2356 after 6 pm.

RETAIL SPACE on Mill Street, Creemore.Spacious store front available beginning of July, $1,500 plus GST/month heat included, hydro extra. Call 466-2356 after 6 pm.

WANTED PREVIOUSLY APPRECIATED ART wanted for Silent Art Auction, the Station on the Green fundraiser on Saturday, June 13. Tax receipts will be issued for sale value. Contact Paul at 466-3422 or Rowlie at 466-3021.

2 year old female blue heeler DOG NEEDS A NEW HOME. Spayed and up-to-date shots. Very loving, obedient and great with people. Needs a purpose in life! Call Juliette at 466-5793.

SERVICES Professional Property Maintenance and Repairs. Fully Insured. Call THE LITTLE FIX IT COMPANY. Ask for John. Daytime (705) 434-8061, evenings (705) 424-2810.

ROLLING RIDGE ROOFING. Asphalt, wood shake & metal roofing.

Call (519) 986-2545

Discover The Path...

A Touchstone for Health and Wellness

Thank you to everyone who came to my bake sale. Special thank you to Grandma, Mommy and everyone who donated yummy treats. We raised $385, enough for 11 bed kits! Sydney Lowe Thank you to Sydney Lowe for bringing the Creemore Echo crew chocolate cupcakes. We loved them! Thanks!

Jim and Catherine Jones extend a sincere Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated our 50 th Wedding Anniversary. Your best wishes are much appreciated.

On May 17 th , Angel House Bed & Breakfast celebrated one year in business. Thanks to the people of Creemore for helping make it a successful year. We look forward to another one! Darryl, Kate & Pat

www.discoverthepath.com

Medieval Kingdom from Tuesday, August 4 to Thursday, August 6 at New Lowell United Church from 9 to noon. Register quickly, limited space. Call (705) 424-6497.

CLASSES / LESSONS FULFILL YOUR DREAM. Learn how to ride with an Equine Canada Certified Coach in Glencairn. Outdoor lessons available weekday, evenings & weekends. Call (705) 466-3705.

A huge thank you goes out to all of the parents, children and community members who came out and supported our garage sale and breakfast fundraiser at the Station on Saturday morning. The turn out was truly amazing and a great success for our Daycare Centre. Thank you to the board members Ginny, Laura, Laura, Alyson, Erica & Barb and parents Jen & Jason, Peter, Andrea, Rita & Kelly for helping with this event. Thank you to David Wright and Travis Smith for the use of your trucks.

Thank you again to the most wonderful staff in the world for giving up your Friday night and Saturday to help raise money for our Daycare Centre. Once again you have gone above and beyond your duties to show how much you care. Again Thanks!

Shannon at Teddy Bears Picnic Thank you to Orie Johnston & Peter Sinnott on behalf of the Station Board for designing & completing the building of the new archway from the Station parking lot to the Horticultural Park.

CONGRATULATIONS Congrats to Avening’s Bill Hewitt, the new President of the Green Party of Ontario.

Meet Historian Chris Raible & Woodworker Darryl Withrow Sat. 2 to 4pm

Classifieds work Call 466-9906 to place yours

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mark and Jenny Coughlin are happy to announce the safe arrival of

Rachel Lyn and Lauren Joan Great-granddaughters of Murray Stephens and Lorne & Barb Birch.

Granddaughters of Jim & Linda Gregory, Grey Coughlin, and Donald & Joan Gordon.

Get your tickets for the Creemore Legion’s

Duck Race Down the River support the Canada Day Festivities

Available at Creemore Echo and the Legion

HUGE IMPORTANT ESTATE AUCTION SALE SATURDAY, May 30th 9:30 am at Collingwood Fairgrounds, 10 Miles north of Creemore.

Quality house furnishings, fine china, glass & collectibles; 12 pl set of Royal Albert Old Coutry Rose inc many serving pcs; lg set of Douton Riecbelieu china Belleck; Royal Winston Chintz; Cornflower; Dresden; Moorcroft; Wedgwood; Limoge; Rosenthal; Spode; Lladro; Wade; sterling; Beswick; milk bottles; old dolls; linens; Bedding; Hat collection; Royal Doulton & Hummel Collection; 2 rare spectacular 23” Hummel, 2 top-quality handsome BR suites; quality artwork, expensive paintings & prints, lg tapestry; old violin, school desk & airplane propeller; treadle sewing machine; sideboard; buffet; jewellery; pearls; watches; gold & silver coins; camera equipment; books; marbles; ant.

Clocks; lg ship model & lantern; Power tools; compressor & nailers; new vacuum; garden hand& ass’t tools; new BBQ; lawn furniture; lawnmowers; planters; ladders; golf clubs; wheelchairs, etc. Full line of major appliances (as new) plus, plus, plus.

Terms: Cash, Visa, Debit. Lunch

Pifher Auction Service Ltd. 705-445-4848

open 7 days a week • 466 -3400 134 Mill St. Creemore

CREEMORE MINOR HOCKEY is holding registration at the Creemore Arena on Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. There will be a $100 late fee after May 28. Please call 466-9959 for more information or check out www. creemoreminorhockey.com

born May 17, 2009.

We would like to thank everyone for coming to our 60th Anniversary Party and especially thank our family for making it such a special day.

Nelson and Grace Grant

Join us in welcoming Ayrlie MacEachern and Shelley Hannah on Saturday. May 30 10 am to 4 pm 8A Caroline Street West, Creemore 705-466-2387 • 866-794-0779

Grand Canyon Adventure from Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Watch for details. To register, call 466-2206.

HOCKEY REGISTRATION

Canadiana Antiques & Nostalgia AUCTION for

The Estate of the late Les Black of Stayner

Saturday, May 30 @ 10am at Lilac Down Farm, 3249 Airport Rd, Creemore

to include A large selection of Simcoe & Grey County Canadiana country furniture – flatback & jam cupboards, harvest & lamp tables, washstands, chests, blanket boxes, a large collection of general store, occupational & product signs – Coca Cola, Pepsi & 7Up, tobacco, icecream, petroliana, automobilia, old local store & business signs, RRWY, hunting & fishing signs, newspaper stands, picnic & floor model coolers, old tins, wooden advertising boxes, sleds, wagons, table hockey games, old tin toys, whirligigs, milkshake machine, folkart, radios, windvanes, architectural antiques, pine windows, doors, crocks, sap buckets, apple baskets, antique lighting, country primitives & collectibles, etc. B.B.Q. lunch, Washroom.

TERMS: Cash, cheque, VISA, MC, debit.

A 10% buyer’s premium will be applied to all purchases.

Numerous boxes & storage cupboards packed away several years ago & not yet catalogued. Many pleasant surprises.

Auctioneer John B Simpson ICCA

www.pifher.theauctionadvertiser.com

www.simpsonauctions.com

1-800-438-8138

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO •

Friday, May 22, 2009

Braves win Lisle Tournament

by Craig Simpson For the second straight year the Braves won the annual Victoria Holiday Weekend Tournament in Lisle. In the process they beat archrival New Lowell, and in the championship game edged the Barrie “A” team that thumped them in their league home opener. In league play Creemore was 1-1, beating beat Orillia on the road 6-1, and then getting nipped by Barrie “B” 2-1 back home at Gowan Park.

Lisle Tournament The team opened with an 8-1 win over New Lowell. Matt Baldry earned the victory, yielding only 3 hits. The Braves managed 8 hits, with Jason Thompson getting two.

Next up was a 6-1 win over Angus with Todd Gowan providing both strong pitching and hitting a 2-run homer. Gowan gave up only 8530 Concession 3, Glencairn 2 hits and struck out 8.

Gowan capped an incredible day by pitching 2 plus innings of scoreless relief to earn the win, and hitting a grand slam home run in the 6-5 win that earned the championship. Jason Thompson had his third consecutive 3-hit game.

Idea for a fun Girls Night Out...

NDBL Play Ryan Bartley threw a 2-hitter against Orillia to win 6-1. Tom Gateman, Bryan Post and Todd Gowan each had 2 hits, including a home run from Gowan.

Back at home Tuesday night, the Braves could not get a key hit with runners in scoring position, and wound up losing 2-1 to Barrie “B”.

Matt Baldry took the tough loss, despite giving up only 5 hits and striking out 4.

Book a planting party at the Farm!

Contact Katie for details Open Daily 9am to 5pm & Saturdays at Creemore Farmers’ Market

705.424.9319

www.cutdriedflowerfam.com

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With the help of our dedicated subscribers we have been able to offer a little more to Creemore and area each year. As we continue to strive to make the paper better we turn to you, our readers, to show your support with the purchase of a subscription.

Get your subscription at the market this weekend Brad and Sara will be at the Creemore Farmers’ Market this weekend. Stop by the coffee booth to say hi or give us a call at the office if you would like more info about the importance of our annual subscription drive.

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