February 6, 2009

Creemore

Echo

News and views in and around Creemore Friday, February 6, 2009 Happy Winterama!!

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FIRE HALL OFFER News of pending sale to Village

Builders biggest news at meeting

by Brad Holden Clearview Council accepted an offer Monday night from Village Builders Inc., to purchase the old Fire Hall property at 3 Caroline Street East for a price of $120,000.

The deal is set to close on March 31, according to Township treasurer Mitch Carruthers.

The only other Creemore-related news at the meeting was the presence of Old Mill House Pub owner and BIA presidential candidate (now the elected president) Michael Bennett, who stood during the public participation period to request that no changes be made to the BIA’s bylaw until after the organization held its election. Councillor Thom Paterson had made mention at the previous meeting that he intended to bring a motion forward to update the bylaw to bring it in line with the Municipal Act as well as to incorporate some of the traditional ways the organization has operated. On Monday night, he assured Bennett that nothing was to happen on the issue that night and any future work on the bylaw would be done in partnership with the new BIA management board.

Of the short meeting’s few votes of consequence was a decision to advertise tender documents for the reconstruction of the Nottawasaga Concession 10 bridge and the purchase of a 2009 Motor Grader.

The grader will replace one bought in 1995, which was at the time the first piece of new equipment bought by the newly formed Clearview Township.

The bridge project will turn a dangerous one-lane bridge into two lanes.

While the 2009 budget has not yet been passed, Public Works Director Richard Spraggs told Council there are enough funds in reserves to cover both expenditures without affecting the tax rate.

The reason for the early tender is, in the bridge project’s case, the need to secure a good contractor in a competitive marketplace, and in the grader’s case, the need to have the new equipment delivered in time for the summer grading season.

Councillor Doug Measures announced during the Community Announcements section of the agenda that he’d been informed by Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay that the organization will begin its first-ever Clearview Township build on August 8, 2009 in Stayner. So far, 22 people are living in Habitat for Humanity homes in South Georgian Bay, all of them in either Collingwood or Wasaga Beach.

Photo Jacqueline Soczka

A Good Laugh and a Great Event

Simcoe County Warden Tony Guergis, Dufferin County Warden Gord Montgomery and Clearview Township Mayor Ken Ferguson share a laugh with local Easter Seals Ambassador Zack Walton and Charlene Myke, Easter Seals’ Senior Development Officer for Simcoe/Parry Sound/Muskoka before heading out on their snowmoblies during last Saturday’s Collingwood Snowarama for Easter Seals.

This year’s event, as always co-hosted by the Collingwood Progress Club and the Blue Mountain Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club, drew more than 50 participants and brought in a record $9,000 for the charity. Mayor Ferguson, a longtime supporter of Snowarama, credited this year’s success to the hard work of the Progress Club and Snowmobile Club members.

Echo Briefs BIA Election Results Wednesday night’s Creemore BIA election produced the following results: Michael Bennett of the Old Mill House Pub will serve as President; Cynthia Gordon of Victorian Values will serve as Vice-President; and Karen Gaudino of Creemore Springs Brewery and Catherine Randall of Curiosity House will serve as members of an enlarged Board of Directors. In addition, both Corey Finkelstein of Inzane Planet and Pat Steer of Angel House B&B, while losing the elections for President and VicePresident respectively, indicated their willingness to serve on the Board. Whether that happens, and how they might be appointed, remains to be seen.

Time to Celebrate Winter New Lowell will throw its annual Sunnidale Winterama party this weekend, which features fun outdoor entertainment for the whole family. For more information, see www.sunnidalewinterama.com.

Art Inspired by the Season In the bleak mid-winter, artist Sandi Wong says “Let it Snow.” Fellow artist Katherine Ernst, on the other hand, loves Clementines this time of year. Catherine Randall of Curiosity House shows off their paintings here. They will be part of the bookstore’s annual February show, in which 20 artists are asked to paint on a single theme. The show will have an opening reception on Friday, February 6 from 5:30 to 8 pm.

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Editorial Moving Forward as One The last two BIA meetings have each had more than 40 people in attendance. A little drama goes a long way, doesn’t it.

But the fact that the thrill of a contested election might have brought out many more people than usual shouldn’t overshadow another fact: that once they were there, they became actively involved. Not just by voting, but by participating in discussions, some of them heated and some of them not, about how the BIA should work, what its purpose should be and how it can be made to work better.

Let’s hope that, now that a new executive has been installed, the spirit of participation continues.

There’s no doubt that a rift has appeared in the organization – Michael Bennett won the presidency over Corey Finkelstein by a count of 26 to 20, after all – but the truth is, rifts should only exist during elections.

Opinion & Feedback Letter to the Editor: Regarding last week’s public meeting about the Duntroon Quarry expansion, the reason there was more support for the expansion was that the company had directed their employees to attend and sequestered suppliers to speak in support of the expansion.

When one listens to both sides, there is a way to compromise and have a satisfactory outcome. Currently, they extract one million tonnes annually, and 350 trucks run up and down the road daily. We (the neighbours) have more or less learned to live with that, and the company is quite profitable, earning $6 million to $7 million annually. Now the company wants to open another quarry across the road, on prime agricultural land, and extract 3 million tonnes annually. This equates to approximately 1,000 trucks per day, which would not only be a safety concern but would also ruin the quality of life in the area.

My suggestion is to grant the quarry a new licence, but restrict the annual extraction to what it is now, 1 million tonnes annually. By doing this, the employees keep their jobs, the company keeps making money, and the truck traffic is no worse than it is now.

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Especially in an organization mandated to improve business on the entire main street and especially in financial times like these.

Both Finkelstein and Pat Steer, who lost the vote for Vice President, demonstrated in their speeches that they are ready to throw their hearts and minds into the effort. Both of them also indicated their willingness to serve on an expanded board should they lose their bids for executive seats. Bennett, the new president, also indicated his willingness to work with Finkelstein, win or lose.

The age-old problem at the BIA has been its difficulty in getting enough people to do the work of the organization. Out of this election has come both a new executive and the chance to have a larger, higher functioning board – a possible solution to that age-old problem.

Let’s hope Bennett finds a way to get Finkelstein and Steer on board as soon as possible. As far as the BIA is concerned, it’s a case of the more, the merrier.

Dear Helen Blackburn, c/o the Echo: I have vivid recollections of the Neck Breaker and the many late darkening afternoons spent on it. I never drive by without emitting a smile and remember our daring ventures on it.

Thanks for those memories.

John Thomson, Mulmur

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Clearview Library News If you are looking for a way to beat the February blues, please come on in and check us out at the Creemore, Stayner and Sunnidale branches. Our winter session of Story Hour for Preschoolers has now begun. Please call Glenda at 428-3595 to register your little one in our structured library edu-fun program.

Karen from the Ontario Early Years Centre is visiting the branches on Fridays to perform her programs for Baby Rhyme Time. Please call the Creemore Branch (466-3011) and the Stayner Branch (428-3595) for times and dates. Ontario Early Years Programming for Preschoolers is also offered at the Sunnidale Branch on Wednesdays. Call 424-6288 for times and dates.

On Saturday, February 7 from 9 am to 2 pm we are hosting a special open house during Winterama at the Sunnidale Branch of the Clearview Public Library in New Lowell. You are invited to meet darci-que and Shadow, our Paws to Read Therapy Dog. Our CAP (Computer Access Program) Students will be on hand to answer any informal questions about computers and to pour coffee and/or hot chocolate. All donations from “this coffee pot” will be given to the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County. darci-que will also be advising young artists on illustration skills during our PD Day workshops on Friday, February 13 at all three branches. This hour

Spike and Rusty are running a contest for Valentine’s Day. Watch for clues until February 13.

long workshop will feature the Canada Day Poster Challenge. Please call your favorite branch for more details and preregistration.

Good Food Box orders need to be placed

by Wednesday, February 11 for pick up on Wednesday, February 18. The January box was full of blueberries, lemons, oranges and lots of other sources of Vitamin C. If you are interested in learning more about and ordering this worthwhile non-profit source of vegetables and fruit, contact the Stayner branch.

Chris and Lucas, our CAP students, are still available for teaching individual computer-usage tutorials. If you wish to learn how navigate around cyberspace, investigate ServiceOntario or simply find old friends on Facebook, please call to book an appointment with these two computer pros. The Seniors Book Club is up and running again for this season. Glenda is hosting this reading club party on the last Tuesday of every month at 2 pm. Please call the circulation desk at the Stayner branch for the reading selection for Tuesday, February 24 and to put your name on the guest list.

You won’t want to miss our demonstration of Rubber Chicken Yoga featuring the chickens from the Active Fun Kits at the Health and Leisure Showcase at the Stayner Community Centre on Saturday morning on February 28.

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Community Calendar This Weekend Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8 • Sunnidale Winterama. Skating, pancake breakfast, dance, activities at the park. See www.sunnidalewinterama.com for details.

Friday, February 6 to Saturday, February 14 • Purchase your Rose Pen for someone special this Valentine’s Day. Limited number available at Affairs Catering for only $3. All proceeds donated to sponsor a special needs camper at Peacekeeper Park.

Friday, February 6 • Curiosity House Books and Gallery presents its annual Group Art Show for the month of February called “In the bleak mid-winter……….”.

More than 20 artists will submit artwork which reflects their interpretation of that theme and the public is invited to vote for their favourite piece of artwork. A winner will be announced on February 14th, during the Creemore Big Heart Festival.

An opening reception will be held tonight from 5:30 to 8 pm. At this reception there will be an opportunity to see some phenomenal artwork, meet the artists, enjoy some refreshments and cast a ballot for the show’s People’s Choice Award.

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Saturday, February 7 • Winterama Party at Sunnidale Branch of Clearview Public Library in New Lowell from 9 am to 2 pm. Meet darci-que the artist &

Shadow the therapy dog.Lucky loonie draw, warm up with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate to support Alzheimers Society.

• CORE Information Meeting on the proposed Honeywood Wind Farm starting at 10 am at the Honeywood Arena. Learn about the Eolectric proposal north east of Honeywood.

Get the facts and ask questions. More info contact norm@informationpackaging.ca • Stayner Lacrosse League Registration at Creemore Arena from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. “Little Shooters, Paperweight & Tyke Divisions” Ages 3 to 8. $60 includes stick, pictures & tournament.

Program runs one night per week for 10 weeks.

For information call Gil at 428-6589. “Novice to Intermediate Divisions” Ages 9 to 20. $150. Call Chris Matthews at (705) 429-2145.

• New Members Exhibition from 2 to 5 pm.

Meet our new artist members of the Mad & Noisy Gallery. Exhibit runs until March 2, 2009.

(705) 466-5555. www.madandnoisy.com • Mad & Noisy Gallery Art Show & Sale at Devil’s Glen Ski Club, senior lounge from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. (705) 466-5555. www. madandnoisy.com •Stayner Lions Supper. Ham, home-baked beans, potatoes, salad & more at Centennial United Church, corner of William & Oak St, Stayner.

Serving from 4:30 to 7 pm. Adults $10, Children

Monday, February 9 • Adult Skating every Monday through the winter from 1:30 to 2:30 at Stayner Arena. $2 per person.

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

• NIA – a spirited workout at Station on the Green on Mondays at 7 pm & Fridays at 10 am. Call Ayrlie at (705) 444-0550 www.nianow. com. Please call before your first class. There is no prerequisite of fitness or training.

• Dunedin Women’s Friendship Club meets at 7:30 pm at Dunedin Hall. Friendship Feud Night. Come & enjoy a night of fun & refreshments.

• Public Meeting regarding new Water/Sewer User Rates. 7:30 pm at Clearview Council Chambers, Stayner.

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

• Creemore Adult Skating Club every Tuesday through the winter from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Creemore Arena. For more information call Helen Blackburn 445-3635. All are welcome.

Wednesday, February 11 • Order your Good Food Box today for next Wednesday delivery. $10 or $14. Fresh produce. Call Lorna May at 466-2759. Volunteers welcome.

Thursdays, February 12 to April 9 • Stepping in – a 9 week exploration of our life’s purpose. Join us as we step in & take a closer look at your philosophy of life, interests, passions & dreams. Let us discover who we are, who we are becoming & how we most want to make a difference. From 6:30 to 9:30 pm in Creemore area. Call Shelley at (519) 925-5469 or Ayrlie at (705) 444-0550 for cost & to register.

Friday, February 13 to Monday, February 16 • Big Hearts Festival. See page 8 for details.

Friday, February 13 • Enjoy the film ‘The Real Dirt on Farmer John’ at Station on the Green at 8 pm, doors open at 7 pm. Admission is a donation to the Stayner food bank (cash or non-perishable items). 100 Mile Maplewood smoked chili & sourdough bread ($5) and quiche & cabbage salad ($5), 100 Mile popcorn and goodies. Local beverages. Hosted by Creemore 100 Mile Store.

Saturday, February 14 • Rock ‘N’ Roll Car Show is hosting a Valentine’s Dinner at Centennial United Church, Stayner at 5 pm. Proceeds to GNE. Guest speaker is Judy Ross, author of A View of the Bay – Collingwood and Beyond. Silent Auction. $25. Call (705) 445-7821 for information & tickets.

• Creemore Legion’s Murder Mystery Dinner.

Solve the mystery & win a prize. Murder mystery done by Murder Tastefully Executed from Niagara on the Lake. Must be seated by 7 pm. $25 per person. Call 466-2432 & leave a message.

• Have a Heart Valentine’s Dance at Singhampton Community Hall from 8 pm to 1 am. Live music, good food, great friends. $20 or 2 for $30. Call 443-8007 or 441-5183 for tickets. Cash bar.

Sunday, February 15 • Jamboree at Hornings Mills Community Hall at 1 pm featuring area musicians Greg Holmes MC. $5. Followed by Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper at 5 pm. Adults $10, under 12 $5. Come out & enjoy the music, dancing and/or a great supper! Sponsored by Honeywood-Hornings Mills United Church.

Tuesday, February 17 • Stayner Heritage Society in celebration of Black History Month at Cenntennial United Church in Stayner at 7:30 pm. Speakers Ann and Ron Harrison, members of the Black History Society of Ontario, will describe the lives of their ancestors, black families who settled in the Sydenham Owen Sound area and the Underground Railroad in Canada. This is the fourth Black History event that Stayner Heritage Society has held in February.

6-12 $5. Takeouts also available. Proceeds to the District Governor’s Project.

Saturday, February 7 & Saturday, February 14 • Come discover the artist in you. Valentine’s Day Special Studio. Special prices. Drop in & “Paint & Take”. Call 466-6084 for details. Two Rivers Ceramics, 122 Mill Street.

Sunday, February 8 • United Church of Canada – Back to regular Sunday services: Avening at 9 am; New Lowell at 10:15 am; 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 Church, 1 Caroline Street West. Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.” Rev. Elizabeth Inglis.

• Stayner Brethren in Christ Church, 1152 Conc 6 N, Sunday Worship at 10:35 am, Sunday School at 9:30 am. Join us for a worship experience with uplifting contemporary music and relevant messages. Visit www.staynerbic.com • 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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Wednesday, February 18 • Creemore Horticultural Society Meeting at St. Luke’s Anglican Church at 7:30 pm. Trees & Shrubs: What works in our area. Kevin Elwood from Clearview Nursery will speak on the best trees & shrubs proven hardy for our zone with emphasis on drought tolerant & low maintenance varieties. An excellent opportunity to increase your knowledge. All are welcome. Reminder: 2009 Memberships are due.

Thursday, February 19 • Annual General Meeting for the Nottawasaga Community Hall in Duntroon will be held at the Hall, #9025 County Road 91 at 7:30 pm.

All are welcome to attend.

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. Programme demonstrations, information booths, registration opportunities, complimentary snacks, free games and activities. If you would like to promote your program or event contact 428-6230 ext 249.

Saturday, February 21 • Winterscapes Photography Workshop with Bryan Davies from 10 am to 2 pm. Learn how to capture wonderful winter scenes with your camera. $65. Call Bryan at 466-5775 to pre-register.

Friday, March 6 • Knox Presbyterian Church, in the hamlet of Dunedin is hosting this year’s World Day of Prayer Service at 10 am for the Creemore/ Dunedin area. Everyone is invited to this ecumenical Christian gathering organized by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. Light refreshments to follow. The church will be open from 9 am for prayer and contemplation. For more information, call (705) 466-5202 or email knoxdunedin@ sympatico.ca.

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Creemore Big Heart Seniors SENIORS

again cutting, sewing and donating more leather There were 52 of us assembled when coin purses that all disappeared in short order.

Bob Veale opened the meeting with a Our sympathy goes out to Earl Richardson suggestion by Irma Flack for discussion and family on the loss of his wife, Fern. Fern regarding our Rama trips and the catered was a pleasant, friendly person that was a dinners that these trips help to provide. pleasure to be around.

The issue was considering the feasibility We were out to New Lowell Legion last of charging members $5 each for a catered week for their fish dinner. This is held on the meal. Kevin Keogh made a motion, Sylvia GALE last Friday of the month. The meal was good, seconded by Wilma Zeggil, that we each and the potato fries and wedgies are excellent. pay the $5. This motion passed by a show Lots of people you know to chat to, and the of hands with only three people dissenting. There was cost is quite reasonable. a rider to this vote that the charge would be applied On February 14 the Creemore Legion is hosting a only if necessary. I liked Pat Winger’s advice to “not Murder Mystery Dinner. I have never been to one, but panic,” as we may still manage to pay everything from everyone who has says they are a hoot. The mystery our coffers. gets woven in, utilizing some willing diners as part of After some cute jokes by Edith Veale, the 50/50 draws the plot – but it is all done with a lot of humour. So for went to Barb Cudmore, Gayle Gordon (2), Laura an evening of good food, good fellowship and good fun, Connor, Irma Flack, Barb Pilon and Vi Matthews. call Dee Hanson at 466-2432 to reserve a spot. The cost Moon shots were played by Edith Veale, Janice is $25 each, and well worth it, I am told.

Stephens, Karl Seifert, Marge Douglas, Jack Heslip, Daughter Sharon and son-in-law Guy were in Ontario Wilma Zeggil, Irene Dolson, Dave Smith, Marj from Alberta on a fact-finding mission pertaining to goat Thomson and Thelma Lightheart. Thelma won the milk dairies/goat milk cheeses, etc. They arrived at our travelling prize, and Jack collected the Sidewinder’s house Sunday afternoon and left around 6 am Monday money. There will be some new blood in the side bets morning. A really short time, but the family gathered for department as Roy Summers has recently joined the a mini visit. Maureen, Maurice Weatherall’s oldest “Sidewinders” crew. You long-time Sidewinders will girl was visiting with her Dad across the road so she have to be on your toes as Roy has shown himself to be came on over, which was really nice as she and Sharon quite adept at playing moonshots! had gone to the one room school here in Avening at the The high scorers this week were all over 300 points, same time, and then on into NCPS when the schools with Marge Douglas getting a whopping 332, and amalgamated. That, I think, is one of the biggest perks Wilma Zeggil a darned nice 329, followed by Sylvia of living in a small town or village. You know you Gale 303 and Bob Veale 301. Low was Audrey Tidd can pop into your neighbours unannounced, and that with 86. The hidden score, worth $15, was 197. Dave they will do the same, and in both cases you know you Smith nearly clicked with his 199, but no such luck, so will be genuinely welcome. And that goes for you too, next week it will be worth $16.

Russ! Daughter Carol was here, and she took a couple of Our Get Well Soon wishes go out to Joan Monaghan, plates of food back for friends. One of them (Lorne) got who had surgery on her knee, and to Kay Newell who the one with the turkey drumstick and a full course meal. also had surgery but since has returned home, and to The next I heard from Lorne was the query “Turkey legs Winston Ferguson, who had surgery at St. Mike’s come in pairs, don’t they?” So the next time we have in Toronto recently. The surgeon removed around 14 inches of bowel, and he is quite sure they have excised roast beef, I’m going to try to find four hooves to send all the “bad” area. In talking to Winston, he still has his up to Lorne! sense of humour intact. He was saying that the door to Our grandboy Curtis Kidd and his wife Heather his room and the door to the bathroom are side by side, blessed Warren and I and Marie Kidd with a new great and quite close together, so that when you head for the grandboy on Friday, January 30. This is a grandson for bathroom you come upon the sign that says “Check-out Carol Kidd and Cleve and Esther Kidd. This wee time is 9 am” which gives one pause until they realize boy was reluctant to put in an appearance, and caused that the sign is on the room door, and pertains to leaving his parents quite a bit of distress before he arrived at the hospital, not the bathroom! the Red Deer, Alberta, hospital. The only description There was a belated Happy Birthday card and a song so far comes from Chris Kidd, the baby’s 24-year-old for Irene Scott, and our thanks to Ted Underhill for uncle. He is totally besotted with his new nephew, and

described him as “adorable.” Now Chris also described his niece (who is now 17 months old) as “adorable.”

But you know what? He was right. She is. So he is undoubtedly right again. This is a new great great nephew for Thelma Lightheart and Lois Walker, who belong to our Seniors.

We received a call from Frank Cocking this week.

Frank and Joan lived on the 6th Line, and then east of Duntroon. Joan has been having some health problems, and they are missing their “wonderful neighbours.”

Frank was saying that he lived across from Winston Ferguson, and that you only had to think you needed a hand and Winston was there to help. At Duntroon they were also wonderful. He mentioned several names of friends and neighbours that he would like to say “Hi” to such as Orville and Mary Lou Brown, Roy Summers, Effie Taylor, many of the curlers, and others.

Frank and Joan have a subscription to the Echo, so they keep track of the goings-on around here. It was great hearing from you, Frank.

It seemed like a good idea to me to do something dastardly to “Wiarton Willie,” the rodent in the fur coat who predicted six more weeks of winter recently.

Now I find, from reading Tim Armour’s poetry that perhaps we are putting too much of the blame on poor wee “Willie” and not enough on “Timmy.” But if you were a “Willie” deep in hibernation, and somebody yanked you out into the cold with the sun in your eyes, wouldn’t you curse them with the worst you could offer?

But “Timmy” probably brought this all on himself (and us!) by fooling around, and not paying attention to his spelling in school. So maybe we should leave the poor “Willies” of this world alone, and put our “Timmy’s” feet in the fire. The only saving grace for “Timmy’s” misdemeanor is that Sunnidale wants the snow and the cold for their Winterama from February 5th to the 8th, so he can now take the credit for providing the perfect weather for their festivities. But I do think “Timmy” should at least offer to shovel out everyone’s driveway for his misbegotten spelling!

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was called to the Ontario Bar at a ceremony at Osgoode Hall on January 28, 2009. Wade received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with distinction from Brock University, and his law degree from Dalhousie University, Halifax. At Dalhousie, Wade served as president of the Law Student Society, was the first ever recipient of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society President’s Award for Outstanding Leadership and received the Leonard A. Kitz Prize for prowess in legal argument. Proud parents are Paul & Linda Mills, Mulmur; grandparents Rhea & the late Donald Alderson, Alliston and Mary & Bill McLean and the late Ken Mills, Niagara Falls; brother Dean and his wife Dana, White Rock B.C. Wade has accepted an associate lawyer position with the firm of Lancaster Brooks & Welch, St. Catharines. We are all so very proud of you pal; way to go!!!

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Ayrlie MacEachern and Shelley Hannah

Exploring the Purpose of Your Life

by Brad Holden Ayrlie MacEachern and Shelley Hannah have spent a lot of time with their own selves, shaping their philosophies on life, discovering their passions and dreams and doing their best to make the world a better place.

Along the way, each of them has picked up experiences and skills that have proved beneficial. Shelley spent over a decade facilitating groups and leading teams with organizations like Outward Bound, the Ship for World Youth and the National Coalition-Building Institute.

And Ayrlie, after developing her lifelong passion for play and creativity during three years of training at the International School for Interdisciplinary Studies, has spent the past 12 years facilitating workshops and retreats focused on selfexpression and creativity. She also works as an Expressive Arts Therapist and teaches Nia, a blend of dance, martial arts and yoga.

Now, after being friends for 13 years, the pair are going to work together for the first time. And it will be all about you.

For nine weeks starting Thursday, February 12, Ayrlie and Shelley are hoping to gather a group of people eager to “step in” to the world and explore life’s purpose.

“It will be a solo journey within a community,” said Shelley. “We’re all looking for that feeling of being alive, and that’s what we’re going to work toward.”

“Everyone should leave, we hope, with some clarity and a structure that will help them succeed at being the person they really want to be,” said Ayrlie.

The price for the course, which is called “Stepping In,” is on a sliding scale from $270 to $540. Extra consideration can be made if the cost is still prohibitive.

To register, or for more information, call Shelley at (519) 925-5469 or Ayrlie at 444-0550.

The Creemore School Reunion Committee recently mailed 1,200 invitations. However, we are still missing some addresses. If you can help, please contact John Montgomery, 466-3110, oldmisery@sympatico.ca, or Catherine Harper, (905) 279-5761, c_ _ _ harper@sympatico.ca.

Here are some of the names for which we require more information: Janice Bannerman, Wayne Bellamy, Beverly Belrose, Peter Belrose, Susan Belrose, Tammy Bennett, Terry Berstad, Jackie Blanchard, Robert Boldt, Holly Brandon, Craig Brawn, Susan Brandon, Jeff Brown, Donald Cameron, Gordon Cameron,Wanda Chard, David Chittenden, Lisa Chittenden, Chris Clark, Lawrence Clark, Rob Cleary, Nancy Colley, Debbie Cook, Sandra Cook, Douglas Coulter.

More names will follow. Thank you for your help.

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INFORMATION MEETING ABOUT THE PROPOSED HONEYWOOD WIND FARM Eolectric / Geilectric have proposed a 5 turbine wind farm north and east of Honeywood, approximately 1 km west of the Niagara Escarpment boundary. Just before Christmas, they filed an Environmental Screening review with the Province, giving until Jan. 30 (now extended to Feb. 20) for reply. Unless objections (referred to as “Requests for Elevation”) are received by the Ministry of Environment before Feb. 20, the Provincial environmental approval can come into effect.

Information was filed with the Province that had never before been released to the public or the Township, and which was not made available to the public online.

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CORE has received that detailed information, however, and wants to ensure that you, a neighbour and / or CORE supporter, can be made aware of it, ask questions about it, understand what CORE has done to date - and get information on what YOU can do to make your position known to the Province and the Township.

We are also aware the Eolectric has appealed the Township’s OPA 12, (Official Plan Amendment 12), intended to provide clearer standards for turbine applications, and very recently filed for a rezoning bylaw.

Eolectric is counting on residents not being educated or engaged in this process - their own reports show noise impact beyond Provincial standards on some of our neighbours, including those who signed Options to Lease BEFORE any analysis was done. Your attendance is crucial.

COME - get the facts and ask questions WHEN? Saturday Feb. 7th, 10 am start, ending at noon.

WHERE? The North Dufferin Community Centre, (Honeywood Arena ) QUESTIONS about the Meeting?

E-mail to Norm MacEachern norm@informationpackaging.ca

CORE CONSERVE OUR RURAL ENVIRONMENT

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Sports

World-Class Nordic Skiers On The Way SPORTS ZONE

And for aspiring ball Now that Huronia players, take a look Funskate has come and gone, at the website www. the next major sporting event northernyankees.com. coming to the area, at least The Yankees are a to my current knowledge, regional under-14 ball is the Canadian National team that trains three Nordic Ski Championships Alex times per week at a 4,200 at Duntroon’s Highlands HARGRAVE square foot facility in Nordic, from March 8 to Barrie, complete with 15. This year’s Nationals artificial turf. Tops on the list of the are more important than ever, with our program’s instructors’ priorities are top racers vying for a position on the to develop players’ skills and mold National team and a chance to compete good characters. The players will at the Olympics. As well, Highlands Trail train for a week in Florida during Blazers will host the Canadian College March break at professional-level and Universities’ Nordic championships facilities. Their season is about jointly with the Nationals. Undoubtedly 45 to 60 games, including 16 in the loudest cheer will be for Highland New York. They will also play in Trail Blazer Brittany Webster, who is tournaments in Canada and the on the verge of cracking the Vancouver U.S.A. 2010 team.

And the big news is that two area I hope I didn’t offend anyone from youngsters have made the team – Sunnidale Township, as the Sunnidale Zachary Wilson from New Lowell, Winterama is a pretty big event as well. son of Brent and Kathy Wilson, If you have never been, check it out and Tanner Zeggil of Stayner, son because there are lots of activities for of Gord and Tammy Zeggil. Gord young and old alike. The Winterama played hardball in Creemore and is runs this weekend, from February 6 well-known in area hockey circles. to 8.

Photo submitted by Gayle Millsap

Curling Elective Tradition A number of Grade 6 NCPS students are currently participating in a four-week curling elective program, just as these students did back in 1974 in the old arena. Shown here (l-r): instructor Gayle Millsap, Bessie Arnold, Steven Halliday, Wanda Ferguson, Dale Rowbotham and Ron Pelling.

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The Classifieds FOR SALE

VACANCY ON BOARD

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Asking $15,500 or best offer. Call (705) 718-5295.

This Volunteer Board, established

by Clearview Township, supervises the management and operation of the community-owned Creemore Medical Centre and engages in medium and long term planning to determine community needs. The Board acts as a liaison between the Township, the health care providers who are tenants of the Centre and the Community served by the Centre. There is one vacancy on the Board. Anyone interested in serving on this Board should advise Don Smith, PO Box 2002, Creemore, ON, L0M 1G0 by February 27, 2009 outlining qualifications and why he/she is interested.

SERVICES BUSI-B BOOKKEEPING. Affordable bookkeeping service, accurate recording, honest and confidential specializing in small business and farm finances. Call Lynn at 466-2477.

ROLLING RIDGE ROOFING & SNOW REMOVAL. We clear your roof & decks of snow & icicles. Call Kevin (519) 986-2545.

LEGION LOUNGE Creemore Legion Lounge open Tuesday to Friday 7 pm to midnight, Saturday 1 pm to midnight. Closed Sunday and Monday.

THANK YOU The family of Gertrude Striegl would like to express their sincere appreciation to friends and relatives who enquired and visited during her illness, attended the visitation and funeral mass, gave memorial donations and sent condolences. Thank you to the Catholic Women’s League for their prayers and for providing lunch following the funeral. We are grateful to Dr. Ives and the Stayner Nursing Home for the wonderful care she received during the last two months of her life. Thanks also to Father Scanlon and the Bridge Funeral Home. George Striegl, Kathy, Heidi, Steve and families Creemore Scouting would like to thank Murray Lackie for his patience and support as our Group Chair for the last four years. P.S. We will miss your creative foods and you at our meetings.

Creemore Beavers would like to thank our Partners in Scouting, Creemore Legion, for their generous donation towards our bus trip for camp in June.

Mad and Noisy Gallery would like to thank Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society for their generous support of the Creemore-centric show. Also a huge thanks to all of the artists who participated, the bidders who purchased work and to Sarah of Roseberry Farm and Charlene from Bite Me! for their generous donation of delicious food for our party last Saturday. The creativity and the support of this community is a constant inspiration.

DEATH NOTICE DOBBS, Mary Elizabeth passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2009 at Creedan Valley Nursing Home in her 93rd year. Mary beloved wife of the late Clyne Dobbs. Loving mother of Terry and his wife Helen, Darla Dobbs and the late Pat Lennox. Will be forever cherished in the hearts of her grandchildren Brian, Peter (Kerri), Terri Lee (Wayne), Tammy (Don), Trevor (Charity), Holly, Tina and Jeremy as well as her great grandchildren Wayne, Taylor, Hailey, Ashley, Sara, Kerstyn, Chase and Amy. Great great grandmother of Avery and Nathaniel.

Dear sister of Harold, Roy, Lois and June. Predeceased by her sister Elsie. Remembered by her nieces and nephews and their families. Mary will be missed by her many friends. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Fawcett Funeral Homes- Creemore Chapel. Spring interment. Memorial donations may be made payable to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of the donors choice in Mrs. Dobbs memory. Friends may visit Mary’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Thursday, February 19, 2009, 7:00 p.m.

ELMVALE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

25 Lawson Avenue, Elmvale Regarding the Pupil Accommodation Review for Accommodation Review Area “B”: Collingwood C.I.; Elmvale District H.S.; Midland S.S.; PenetanguisheneS.S.; Stayner C.I. The Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) invites the public to attend this public meeting to learn about the pupil accommodation review process and the work of the ARC to date. Comments from the public are welcomed and will be received for consideration by the ARC. If you wish to present a delegation at this meeting, please contact the ARC Co-Chair, Superintendent Janis Medysky, through Area Assistant Charleen Croft (705) 734-6363 ext. 11711 before noon on Thursday February 12th, 2009.

Further information about this accommodation review process and the schools under review can be found on the Board’s website (www.scdsb.on.ca), under Capital Planning, in print at each of the schools under review, and in print at the Education Centre.

IF INCLEMENT WEATHER OCCURS PLEASE REFER TO THE SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD WEBSITE AT www.scdsb.on.ca OR LISTEN TO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION FOR UPDATES In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather this meeting will be held on Monday, February 23, 2009 at Elmvale District High School at 7 pm.

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