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Friday, September 24, 2010 Vol. 10 No. 39

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by Brad HoldenClearview’s Municipal Election will hit its stride next week, with the first of an unprecedented number of political debates getting underway on Sunday, September 26 and mail-in ballots being mailed out to those on the voter’s list on Tuesday, September 28.

If you’re planning on mailing your ballot back to the Township, it must be posted by Saturday, October 16. However, ballots can be hand-delivered to the Clearview Township Administration Centre up until 8 pm on Monday, October 25, the official Election Day.

(If you’re unsure of what ward you are voting in, see page 8 of today’s paper.)

The Echo encourages people to take their time in making decisions and avoid the urge to send their ballots back as soon as they get them. In addition to our special Election issue on Friday, October 1, there will be several opportunities to meet and question candidates over the next few weeks.

Voters in Ward 3 (Dunedin) will get their first opportunity on Sunday, September 26. The four candidates vying for that seat – David Huskinson, Jace Metheral, Brent Preston and Marc Royal – will take part in two all-candidates meetings that day, from 1 to 2:30 pm at Dunedin Hall and from 3:30 to 5 pm at the Singhampton Community Centre.

On Friday, October 1, the Nottawasaga Community Hall in Duntroon is hosting an all-candidates meeting for the three candidates running in Ward 2 (Duntroon) – Orville Brown, John Millar and Ivan Weatherall – as well as the candidates for Mayor (Ken Ferguson and Chris Vanderkruys) and Deputy Mayor (Eric Jelinski and Alicia Savage). That meeting will start at 7 pm.

On Sunday, October 3, the Creemore Echo will host an all-candidates meeting for Ward 3 (Dunedin), Ward 4 (Creemore), Deputy Mayor and Mayor, beginning at 2 pm at the Creemore Arena Hall. Running in Ward 4 are Michael Bennett and Thom Paterson.

On Wednesday, October 6, the Stayner Sun and the Stayner Chamber of Commerce will join forces to host an all-candidates meeting, beginning at 7 pm at the Stayner Community Centre. Candidates for Clearview’s seven wards will be available for conversation at their information tables, but the speeches and question/answer portion of the night will be limited to the candidates for Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

In Mulmur, there are two all-candidates meetings planned, one hosted by the Dufferin County Chamber of Commerce (which took place on Thursday, September 23) and one hosted by the Mono Mulmur Citizen’s Coalition, being held at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 9 at the Mulmur Township Office.

Many opportunities to be an informed voter

Echo Briefs

by Brad HoldenClearview Township Council voted unanimously to approve an agreement with the town of Wasaga Beach Monday night that will give Clearview the ability to send the sewage from up to 5,000 Stayner housing units to Wasaga Beach’s treatment plant.

Calling the night “a historic evening,” Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage pointed out that the move would take pressure off Stayner’s existing treatment plant, which has capacity for about 500 more units, and allow the Township to finally service some industrial land in an attempt to attract jobs to the area.

“We have done nothing for 25 to 30 years and we have limped along,” she said. “Meanwhile, I can give you a list of businesses that have left town when they needed to expand, or decided not to come here at all. To do nothing means no jobs.”

Savage’s remarks were in response to a deputation by her opponent in the election, Deputy Mayoral candidate Eric Jelinski, who addressed Council at the outset of the meeting and pleaded with them to turn down the deal and take a “do-nothing approach.”

CLEARVIEW TO SEND STAYNER WASTE TO WASAGA

(See “Wasaga” on page 3)

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LEADING THE PACK Creemore felt a little like a French village during the Tour de France last Sunday as 500 participants in the inaugural Centurion 100-mile cycling race rode down Mill Street, about 40 miles into their ride. Another 500 cyclists rode a 50-mile course in northwest Clearview Township and the Town of the Blue Mountains the same morning, and about 300 took part in a 25-mile ride on Saturday. Both organizers and participants, some from as far away as California, declared the event a resounding success. For more photos, see page 7.

DOUBLE-SHOT WEEKEND Creemore and surrounds will be a busy place this weekend with two major events taking place: the 2010 Purple Hills Studio Tour and the Great Northern Exhibition. For information on the art tour, see pages 10 and 11. For the fair, see pages 3 and 15.

155th Annual Fall FairIn Clearview Township

September 24, 25, 26, 2010presented by the Collingwood Agricultural Society

“Sew It, Grow It, Show It”

More info: 705.444.0308 Web: greatnorthernex.com2220 Fairgrounds Road North off Highway 26W

FRIDAYEducation Day4-H ShowAmbassador ProgramTalent showField Tractor PullBrett BakerVermicultue SATURDAYFlower ArrangementGNE IdolHorse PullMudbogBeef Cattle ShowFarrier CompetitionFiddle & Step DanceLawn Mower RacesThe Ballagh Bunch SUNDAYChef’s ChallengeHorse Show - Heavy, Mini, English, PonyAntique Tractor PullDemolition DerbyBaby ShowDog ShowThe Black FamilyPorkChop BBQ

Creemore suffered a significant loss this week with the passing of Ralph MacDonald on Tuesday at age 73. A longtime Council member and former Reeve of the village of Creemore, MacDonald’s construction business has also been a major employer in the area for more than 50 years. A funeral service for MacDonald will be held at 1 pm on Friday, September 24 at the Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Former Reeve Passes Away

The Dufferin OPP Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Labour are investigating a farm accident that occurred this past Tuesday at a farm located in Melancthon Township. At approximately 7 pm that day, 30-year-old Michael Tupling, a resident of Mulmur Township, was assisting in the harvesting of potatoes when he received serious injuries while working with a harvesting machine. He succumbed to the injuries at the scene.

Fatal Farm Accident

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Upcoming Events

Friday, September 24 • Dunedin Scarecrow Contest has started! Be the first!

Early Bird $50 Cash Prize! Early Bird Registration Deadline is Friday, October 1. Contest Deadline is Friday, October 8 (Judged Thanksgiving weekend) Amazing prizes! Show your Community Spirit! For information or registration call Tami 466-5622 or email [email protected]. Straw & wood can be picked up at 8892 Cty Rd#9.Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 26

• 155th Annual Great Northern Exhibition on Fairgrounds Road north of Cty Rd 91. The theme this year is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It”. Presented by the Collingwood Agricultural Society. See www.greatnorthernex.com or (705) 444-0308 for details.

Saturday, September 25• Gently Used Clothing Sale from 8 am to noon at

Centennial United Church, Stayner, William & Oak Streets. Free coffee from 8 to 9 am. All proceeds to support the Food Bank and “The Door”.

• Tickets on sale today at Station on the Green for the Creemore Mocks – Creemore’s Homebrewed Film Festival on Saturday, October 16. For more information contact Sara at 466-9906 www.creemoremocks.com. Buy your tickets today before they sell out!

Saturday, September 25 to Sunday, September 26• Purple Hills Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday

from 10 am to 5 pm. Drop by the Welcome Centre at Station on the Green on both days to get your Tour map & preview a sample of the artists’ work. Sponsored by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society. www.purplehillstour.ca for details.

• The Mad and Noisy Gallery will be showcasing the work of all member artists. New work by Don

Sinclair, Rosemary Hasner and many others. This weekend only, in conjunction with the Purple Hills Studio Tour.

Sunday, September 26• Church Services are on page 5. • Creemore Legion Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 am.

Belgian waffle with syrup, fruit and whipped cream or 2 eggs any way you like them with bacon or sausage, homefries, toast, juice and coffee or tea for $5. A fundraiser for Creemore Legion Branch 397.

• All-Candidates Meetings for Ward 3. 1 to 2:30 pm at Dunedin Hall and at Singhampton Community Centre from 3:30 to 5 pm.

• Messy Church (short child focused service followed by a pot luck) at St. Luke’s Anglican Church begins this Sunday 4:30 pm, all are welcome.

This Weekend

Week of September 27• 1st Creemore Scouting is back to regular group

meeting nights.Monday, September 27

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

• Collingwood CCSVI Information Meeting. Hear from those who have experienced “Liberation Therapy” at Collingwood Legion at 6:30 pm.

Friday, October 1• All-Candidates Meeting for Ward 2 (Duntroon) at

Duntroon Hall from 7 pm to give Ward 2 residents an opportunity to meet the candidates for the Clearview Municipal Election.

Saturday, October 2• Enter your short funny film for Creemore Mocks

Film Festival. Drop your film off at Creemore Farmers’ Market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Details online at www.creemoremocks.com or call (705) 466-9906.

• Youth Day at the Toronto & North York Hunt: Hark! The Horn! Children accompanied by an adult, and youths, are invited to ride their horses in our Free Mock Hunt led by our Huntsman and Hounds. Helmets and safe footwear required. Ratcatcher or Formal Dress. Variety of skill levels accommodated. Lunch provided. 878445 5th Line of Mulmur. Call for info to (705) 466-3621.

• The Big Book Bash, The Station on the Green’s famous used book sale. Buyers are wanted! Donations will not be accepted after Wednesday, September 29. Please drop off any donation books to the Creemore Curling Club on the following days: Monday, Sept. 27 10 to noon & 1:30 to 3:30 pm; Tuesday, Sept 28 2 to 4 pm; Wednesday, Sept 29 10 to noon. Drop offs may be made to the Echo until 5 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 29.

• Art Show Opening “Renewal” from 2 to 5 pm today. This show will feature large format oil paintings by Sue Miller, as well as bronze and cast stone horse sculptures by Ann Clifford. at

the Mad & Noisy Gallery, 154 Mill St. Creemore. The show will run until Monday, November 1. www.madandnoisy.com 466-5555.

• St. John’s United Church Annual Fowl Supper from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Adults $12, Children $5, 5 and under free. Everyone welcome.

• Theatre Collingwood presents An Evening in Motown with BluSouL at the Blue Mountain Inn at 6:30 pm. Hors d’oeuvres, 3-course dinner, silent auction & dancing. $125 (with $65 tax receipt included). A fundraiser for Theatre Collingwood. (Special accommodation rates available at Blue Mountain Inn.) Call Theatre Collingwood Box Office: 445-2200, www.theatrecollingwood.com for tickets before September 29.

Sunday, October 3• All-Candidates Afternoon for Wards 3, 4, Mayor

and Deputy Mayor at Creemore Arena Hall from 2 to 4 pm. Hosted by the Creemore Echo.

• Christ Church Banda Annual Harvest Service at 2 pm. All are welcome.

Monday, October 4• Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting

at 7 pm at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota St., Collingwood. Speaker Jamie Hunter will speak of the “Huron Ouendat Village and Its People” and will describe the recent devastating fire and the efforts to restore the village in Midland. $2 or Club Membership.

Tuesday, October 5• Genealogy Workshop. Having trouble finding

ancestors? Let us help at this hands-on workshop from 1 to 4 pm at Barrie Public Library, 60 Worsley St., Barrie. Presented by Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society. Limited to 30 people, register early. Call Ken at 728-1170.

• Passport Clinic at Angus Legion from 2 to 7 pm. Call 445-6762 or www.helenaguergis.com for details.

Wednesday, October 6• All-Candidates Night for the Clearview Municipal

Election. 7 pm at the Stayner Community Centre.

Hosted by the Stayner Sun and the Stayner Chamber of Commerce.

• Free Community Speaker Series “Manifesting Wellness: Gratitude” in Community Room A of the Collingwood Public Library (55 St. Marie Street) from 7 to 8:30 pm. Speakers will be Lanee, Shelley Hannah and Dr. Shelby Worts.

Thursday, October 7• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic

at Angus Arena from 2 to 6:30 pm. Call 1 888 2 DONATE to arrange an appointment.

Saturday, October 9• Creemore Farmers’ Thanksgiving Market – last

market of the season.• The Toronto & North York Hunt will make its

Annual Parade down Mill Street about 10 am led by our Huntsman Antony Gaylard and the Hounds, and accompanied by the Glencairn Farm Friesian Horses.

• GNE Craft Sale from 9 am to 3 pm at the GNE Fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Road. Beautiful hand knitting and sewing, crafters’ supplies & tea room. For more information call 466-3372.

• All Candidates Meeting at Mulmur Township Office, 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Hosted by (MC)2.

Saturday, October 16• Creemore Mocks – Creemore’s Homebrewed

Film Festival. 1 pm free Community Screening & 7 pm Awards Night. Tickets on sale this Saturday, September 25 at Station on the Green. For more information contact Sara at 466-9906 www.creemoremocks.com

Saturday, October 23• Georgian Bay Reads II at the L.E. Shore Memorial

Library in Thornbury at 7 pm. Sara Hershoff, publisher of Creemore Echo will join 5 other local media celebrities competing in selecting the best Canadian novel to read this winter. Sara will be defending The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan. All welcome. Hosted in-part by Clearview Library.

Saturday, October 30• Nottawa United Church Halloween Fiesta, Queen

Street. Nottawa from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Costume Parade, Zoo Tek Animal Presentation, games and crafts. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission free. Come for a spooktacular time.

Saturday, November 13• Friends of the Mad River welcome Juno Nominees

Carolyn Mark and NQ Arbuckle to the Avening Hall for a night of terrific music. Tickets on sale soon. For more information aveninghall.wordpress.com or contact [email protected] (705) 466-9906.

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155th Annual Fall FairIn Clearview Township

September 24, 25, 26, 2010presented by the Collingwood Agricultural Society

“Sew It, Grow It, Show It”

More info: 705.444.0308 Web: greatnorthernex.com2220 Fairgrounds Road North off Highway 26W

FRIDAYEducation Day4-H ShowAmbassador ProgramTalent showField Tractor PullBrett BakerVermicultue SATURDAYFlower ArrangementGNE IdolHorse PullMudbogBeef Cattle ShowFarrier CompetitionFiddle & Step DanceLawn Mower RacesThe Ballagh Bunch SUNDAYChef’s ChallengeHorse Show - Heavy, Mini, English, PonyAntique Tractor PullDemolition DerbyBaby ShowDog ShowThe Black FamilyPorkChop BBQ

“This is a bad deal for taxpayers,” said Jelinski. “Let’s use our existing infrastructure and grow at a natural rate... please don’t increase our taxes so that Stayner’s sewage is looked after in the Wasaga Beach treatment plant.”

In debating the issue, however, Councillor Shawn Davidson pointed out that sewage treatment is a user-pay system, initially paid for with development charges and supported by sewer surcharges, having no effect on taxes – “something an informed candidate ought to know,” he said in reference to Jelinski.

Davidson also mentioned that, although Council has been working toward this agreement for three years and this outcome was foreseen in both the associated Environmental Assessment and the 2010 municipal budget, there is no record of Jelinski making his opposition known during the public processes associated with either of those documents. “Quite frankly, I had difficulty sitting still in my chair while (Jelinski’s deputation) was read,” said Davidson.

The actual architecture of the agreement is as follows: Clearview Township will build a pumping station at the Township works yard on 27/28 Sideroad and a forcemain from the station, along 27/28 Sideroad, north on County Road 7 and 45th Street and east on Knox Road East. Clearview will remain responsible for the maintenance

and operation costs for these works, even those within the town of Wasaga Beach.

Wasaga Beach needs to build a pumping station and forcemain to convey waste from Knox Road to its pumping station, and the cost of that will be split between the two municipalities, with Clearview’s share to be $2.9 million.

As far as actual capacity, Clearview can purchase 5,000 cubic metres in two increments of 2,500 at a cost of $6 million each. It will also pay its proportionate share of operating costs for the Wasaga treatment plant.

Before the vote, Councillor Thom Paterson voiced concern that the financial impact for Clearview was not laid out in more depth in the staff report on the issue, but was assured that no decision on actually spending money was being made at this point. That decision will be made during next year’s budget deliberations, likely after extensive meetings with developers who have applications underway in Stayner, to firm up the question of phasing.

“Fundamentally, the engineering makes sense to me,” said Paterson. “But we don’t have the users to pay for this right now.”

The Clearview treasury department has applied for a $21 million grant to allow it to front-end some of the works, but with the recent shuffling of the Queen’s Park cabinet, news on that front has been delayed.

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Wasaga sewage deal passed

TOP POLITICIANS About 200 Conservative Party faithful came out to the Station on the Green last Saturday to support Dr. Kellie Leitch as she formally announced her intention to seek the federal Conservative nomination for Simcoe-Grey. Included in the crowd were current Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (left) and former Ontario Premier Bill Davis (right). Leitch, who has a home in Glen Huron, is a paediatric orthopedic surgeon and a recipient of the Order of Ontario for her advocacy work on behalf of children.

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Dear Editor:I would also like to support restoring rather than

replacing the Collingwood Street Bridge. Many steel truss and wood deck bridges are disappearing and it would be a loss to Creemore if this one is replaced with a basic concrete structure. The single lane is a minor inconvenience and in many ways adds to its charm.

I was involved in the architectural design aspects of reconstructing the historic Laurier Bridge in Ottawa with its green, steel arches over the Rideau Canal. The feasibility of various concepts was examined and restoration was favoured in recognition of the bridge’s heritage and tourism value. It now figures prominently in tourism ads of tour boats and skaters on the Canal.

I’m not sure what the comparative costs are, but if it boils down to restoring the single lane bridge versus a new, double-lane concrete structure, the heritage option may well be worthy of serious consideration.

Sincerely, John Hillier, Creemore

Dear Editor:All I have to say is Bravo, Thom, for taking the

initiative to help rid our front lawns of these pesky municipal election signs.

Each election year we are subjected to sign wars. It appears everyone has a new slogan that in no way represents how they will act should they be elected. Most tout a want for change and for future expectations. Who are they kidding? Look at the history since we last voted, many are there with their own hidden agendas and don’t give a toot about the electorate’s wishes.

Forget about the signs, let us all vote based upon the track records of those previously elected or our dealings with the wannabes.

Walter Lucas, Creemore

Dear Editor,I read with great interest Jim McCartney’s CARA

report about preserving Creemore’s heritage. I fully agree with him that preserving Creemore’s architectural heritage is a very worthwhile objective. But it does make me wonder what CARA was thinking when they strongly supported the expansion of the brewery which will mean that a wonderful example of brick Victorian architecture at 6 Edward St. East will be torn down in a matter of weeks, to be replaced by a... parking lot!

Perhaps CARA thinks that “the charm and character of the village [being] eroded by insensitive renovations or demolition” is not as important as the needs of a multi-national corporation. Or perhaps CARA thinks that future generations will find charm and character in a couple of 40-foot silos in our downtown.

Paul Vorstermans, Creemore

Dear Editor:I was going to submit a letter detailing the highlights

from my recent business trip to Istanbul, but when I heard about this crackpot preacher, Terry Jones, that wanted to burn copies of the Koran I had to get some thoughts about religion off my chest.

Witnessing the secular government of Istanbul gave me hope that religions can coexist in peace without persecution by each other. I was raised in the Protestant faith, Anglican to be precise. At 20 years old I went sifting through other religions to seek truths that filled the gaps between creationism and my understanding of the science of evolution. Through this process I developed a personal theology that has bridged that gap and… I have kept it to myself.

That is where religion needs to go. Keep it to yourself! Religion should be personal. Prayer is as much internal dialogue as it is trying to channel support from the ethereal Omnificent. Those whose blind faith gives them complete satisfaction and those who are atheists are entitled to profess their faith, but proselytizing is only okay if it is passive and the proselytizer understands that no-means-no.

Religions don’t bill themselves as the one-and-only true path. Religious leaders write those ads to fill the church and subsequently the collection plate. That is what the Pastor Terry Jones is really all about. He is advertising for sheep to fill out his flock and thanks to an indiscriminating and credulous press has successfully posted his nasty ad in the Global Classifieds. He is hypocrisy incarnate and has no respect for the Golden Rule: “therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them” (Matthew 7:12). Should Muslims want to burn Bibles because Pastor Jones got zoning permission to build a Prayer Palace beside Mecca?

We are stepping back to the Dark Ages here folks. In my world a mosque, church and a synagogue could all be on the same block and we could all meet after

service for tea and crumpets and to discuss lawn care.

Religions that are open, loving and inclusive will survive. They will thrive when they extend their non-judgmental love to those in need and to the community. Being loved is what each of us really wants from each other and ultimately from our personal God. And we all know the only way to get that lovin’ is to give it freely and without any expectation of reciprocation (or cash).

Murray Lackie, Creemore

Calling out CARA

Issues not signs

Reflections on Pastor Terry Jones

In support of Collingwood Street bridge restoration

This iconic building was the centrepiece of the Great Northern Exhibition in its early days, when it was located near the present-day YMCA in Collingwood. This picture was taken in 1895.

In the midst of an election campaign where the word “change” seems to be getting a lot of traction, it’s important to remember that a lot of what makes this area a special place to live is the things that stay the same.

Chief among these are two events happening this weekend, the Great Northern Exhibition and the Purple Hills Studio Tour. Rural folks from around these parts have been gathering for more than 150 years at the annual “Collingwood Fair,” and this weekend will be no different. The kids will be showing their livestock, the midway will be buzzing and the old farmers will be dressed in their best, taking it all in and enjoying the company of their peers. There’s nothing like it, and we hope to see you all there.

Of course, on the way there, you can stop in any number of local studios and galleries and visit with area artists as they continue another fine tradition that’s arisen over the last couple of decades.

The more things change, the more they...


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Sunday, September 26

CREEMORE BAPTIST CHURCHSunday School for all ages

at 9:45 a.m.Worship Service 11 a.m.

12 Wellington Street WestFor info call (705) 466-6232

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CREEMORE UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE

Avening at 9 am, New Lowell at 10:15 am

& St. John’s in Creemore at 11:30 amAll are welcome 466-2200

Join us at ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

22 Caroline St. W. 466-2206For a joyful service of worship

join us at 11 am. All are welcome.

Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin

Sunday Service at 10 am Youth Group meets again

September 28 at 7 pm at the church. All welcome.

Stayner Brethren in Christ ChurchSunday Worship at 10:35 am

Sunday School at 9:30 amThursday night youth groups 6 to 9 pm

Join us for a worship experience with uplifting contemporary music and relevant messages.

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Messy Church (a short child focused service

followed by a potluck) at St. Luke’s Anglican Church

begins this Sunday at 4:30 pm

All are welcome.

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Oct. 5 to Nov 25at Station on the Green

Instead of our usual third-Thursday-of-the-month potluck lunch, today we enjoyed a wonderful meal put on by the ladies and gents of the Dunedin Hall Board. After a very nice and thoughtful blessing by Wilma Zeggil, we were more than eager to eat. The choices included pork and/or beef, potatoes, really good gravy, a couple of choices of veggies, cold slaw, pickles, rolls and an assortment of pies. And no dishes to do! So we thank all you hardworking folks who set up the tables, cooked, served and did the dishes. We all enjoyed it very much.

Back at the Legion, there were 59 of us who stayed for cards, and the 50/50 draws went to Jim Ferguson, Warren Gale, Barb Pilon, Jim Rigney, Betty Bartlett, Gerri Miller, Alinda Bishop and Dean Chestnut.

Moon shots were played by Sylvia Gale (2), Roy Veinot, Mercedes Veinot, Dave Smith (2), Sheila Fenton, Bob Veale, Pat Broad, Pat Winger (2), Marj Thomson, Janice Stephens and Joan Monaghan. Joan took the travelling prize while Roy Veinot won the Sidewinders loot.

High scorers were Wilma Zeggil with a whopping great 361, followed by Pat Winger 300, June Hartley 299 and Vi Matthews 269. Low was

Jim Rigney who, after eight games, had a score of 8! This was Vi Matthews’ lucky day as, along with her fourth high score win, she also matched the hidden score, winning an additional $7. The hidden score starts again next week at $5.

The very first game of the day, Bob Veale, Irene Dolson and Yours Truly were playing at the “three” table, and I just have to mention that Bob was such a gentleman. He went down – twice – on a moon shot try. All this so he could be sure that the ladies won. That is why you did that, isn’t it, Bob? What was that you muttered, Bob?

Saturday evening saw quite a few of us at St. Luke’s Anglican Church for their very well-attended roast beef dinner. This was a very well-cooked, tasty and enjoyable meal with a great array and choices of homemade pies. We surely are blessed with a great number of good cooks in this area.

Last week I mentioned that Gerry Blackburn took top honours in a course held at Gravenhurst – but there was no information on just what kind of a course. This information came from the notebooks that Jim Madill had loaned me. Well, the mystery was solved when Gerry phoned and explained that this course was held at the Ontario

Fire College in Gravenhurst, Ontario. This week-long course was held for firefighters from Simcoe County and district in September 1959. Jim Dale of Creemore and Clarence Martin of Stayner also attended this course. Clarence Martin was a brother of Gertie Weatherall, Rene Whitley and Filena (Rainbird) Mills. These gals all resided in Avening at one time or another. Anyway, Gerry came out at the head of the class, and he still has a memento that was given out to all attendees. It is a bottle opener, fashioned like a fireman’s helmet. My thanks to Gerry for this information.

We were sorry to hear that Ralph Macdonald passed away this week. Ralph was Reeve of Creemore for some years, and was a well known man who owned and operated Macdonald’s Construction and Aggregates. His big blue trucks are familiar to everyone, and he employed quite a number of workers. Our condolences to Shirley and to all the Macdonald family.

We were also sorry to hear that Seniors member Ruby McGoogan suffered a fatal stroke this week. Ruby lived at Huron Meadows in Stayner with her husband Jim, who is an excellent cook. Ruby used to bring delicious dishes to our potluck lunches, and she was quick to let us know that our compliments on her contribution belonged to Jim, as we had him to thank for the goodies. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jim, their two daughters and all the family.

They say that bad news travels in threes, and we also were sad to hear of the untimely death of Michael Tupling, son of Delbert and Lois Tupling, from a farm accident out in Melancthon Township. These folks would all be relatives of deceased Seniors member Ray Tupling, and were well-known by many of our members. Our condolences to the well-known and well-liked extended Tupling family on the loss of Michael. Thanks to May Johnston for the information.

A “Get well soon” goes out to Audrey and Charlie Fines. Audrey bumped her arm some time ago, and it is now very swelled and sore, and Charlie, I believe, had a fall. So hope you folks are soon on the mend and back with us. Thanks to May, as well as Wilma Bannerman, for this information as well.

A belated Happy Birthday goes out to Alice Mackay on her 106th birthday. Alice was a member of Seniors for many years, and she was a really good friend of my mother, Kate Jordan,

as well as of Mildred Scott, Eleanor Elder, Hazel Middlebrook and Jean Carmichael to name a few.

Helen (Emmett) Blackburn had a most interesting article on “The Gypsies in Creemore” in last week’s Echo. It seems that they camped by the river, just south of the “Bill Jordan” farm. In talking to Maurice Weatherall, he remembers when they used to camp there. He feels that they came up here from the Niagara area, and they had a route up by Dundalk, mainly trading and selling horses. The Weatheralls often drove their team and wagon across the river near their camp. Maurice could not have been very old at the time, but he felt that the Gypsies were decent folks and, to his knowledge, not a problem to have stay for a while. It seems to me that a lot of the old-timers were pretty quick to look askance at any nationality or religion that they were not familiar with. Being a bit hammer-headed, actually!

On the way to Rama earl ier this month, our driver Mike kept mentioning that the farms with the large round bales of hay encased in white plastic were really “giant marshmallow farms.” Well, if that is the case, by the looks of the rows of “giant marshmallows” up on Jim Steed’s farm, he would win the “Giant Marshmallow Farmer of the Year” award, hands down! And then again, maybe we should take Mike (our driver) up and let Jim educate him on the difference between “hay” and “high hopes for marshmallow lovers.” Then again, if Jim really is growing marshmallows, maybe we can take up the flour and sugar and so on, and convince Jim to put them all together in pans so our squares and bars and cookies are ready made for us. This sounds like a great plan to me!

By the way, Warren had a large generator (one that kicks in when the hydro goes out) installed this spring. Just Tuesday he was saying to neighbour Maurice Weatherall that the hydro hadn’t failed us all this summer, so we had no idea if it worked right or not. Well, you know how they say “Be careful what you wish for as you just might get it”? That is exactly what happened. We got a storm all Tuesday night and, yes, the generator kicked in automatically and ran my oxygen concentrator just the same as if the hydro was on. That is a real relief to discover that a piece of machinery that is so important to me works just the way it is supposed to.


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Planning is well underway for Stayner Collegiate’s 50th Anniversary Reunion, to be held on May 20 and 21, 2011. The Reunion Committee, which has been meeting since January, is busy organizing events that will reflect and celebrate the school life at SCI since it first opened in 1961.

Sitting on the Reunion Committee are (above) Pam Jeffrey, Janet Cubitt, Colleen Stamp (Barber), Linda Hunt, Mary Tetzner, Jim Tetzner, Linda Coulter, Lisa Hardisty, Janet Currie and Janice McLeod. Absent from the photo are Monica Menecola, Jeff Parton, Neil Buie, Shirley Steed-Johnson and Jane Seymour.

Stayner Collegiate will be alive with activities during the weekend. Decade rooms with SCI memorabilia are being planned, as well as a Friday pub night and music jam sessions. Saturday includes the presentation of film footage of Variety Nights and a dinner and dance at the Stayner arena. Many more events are in the planning stages to make this a memorable weekend for former students, staff and community members.

To ensure this event will be truly spectacular, volunteers and community

support are needed. Anyone with SCI memorabilia such as school clothing, photos, music, posters, Variety Night costumes or props is encouraged to lend their material to the appropriate Decade Rooms for the event. All items will be returned.

Of particular interest are Variety Night videos that people may have that could be copied to DVD. The plan is to have this footage playing so that people can once again relive their glorious acting and singing careers.

Volunteers are required to contact classmates from their graduating years. If you have a great contact/email list, please contact Janice McLeod at SCI at 428-2639 to be a year contact.

For further information, please visit the committee’s Facebook page (search for Stayner Collegiate Institute 50th Anniversary Reunion) or check out their website at sci50threunion.com. Registration forms are available online at the website or at the high school. Volunteers are always welcome to join the Reunion Committee. Please email [email protected] for any further information or to sponsor this event.

Calling all SCI grads

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Thom Paterson, the incumbent candidate for Ward 4, made an unexpected move last Sunday, voluntarily pulling all of his election signs off the streets. In a statement emailed to the Echo, Paterson said this:

“I removed all my campaign signs in Creemore, Avening and the surrounding farm lands in Ward 4 last Sunday because they became a distraction in my campaign, polluting the landscape and wasting time and money. I let (opposing candidate) Michael Bennett know of my decision the day before and invited him to consider doing the same. The voters of Ward 4 deserve more than a ‘sign war.’ Signs become irrelevant when misused. I want to concentrate on the issues, and I intend to run on my record, not my sign count.”

Reached by the Echo, Bennett said he responded to Paterson’s decision by removing all of his signs that had been placed on muncipal boulevards. All of his signs situated on private property, however, will remain in place.

No more signs for Paterson


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• Thom lives in our community of Creemore which is part of Ward 4. • He supports and understands the importance of agriculture in Clearview Township.• Thom Paterson has been very concerned about the negative impact with the current budget on the future of our Township and its citizens. • Thom has established a solid track record through his previous four years experience as our councillor. How fortunate we are in Clearview, Ward 4, to have someone, like Thom Paterson, share his wealth of knowledge and expertise with us. • Not only is Thom committed to the community that he lives in but he is also a very approachable and open-minded individual. • He is also a great guy!

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“We’re already changing the way Township business is done in Ward 4..... .....and we still have more work to do together!”

PATERSONThom Re-Elect

Working with you fora strong community

VOTING IS EASY: Voting is by mail onlyBallot kits will be mailed out on Sept 28th, last day to return them is Oct 16th

May be hand delivered to Clearview Township Office by 8:00p.m. Oct 25th (Election Day) Contact the Clerk’s Office with questions (705) 428-6230 ext.223

We want a Township that has its finances in order!

We want a Township that makes decisions informed by and in full view of its residents!

We want a Township that will put a moratorium on all Industrial Wind Turbine installations!

We want a Township that pays attention to what we need to live our lives and run our businesses!

If that’s what YOU want VOTE THOM PATERSON!

Your Voice on Clearview Counciltwitter.com/thompaterson www.thompaterson.com 466-6321

Do you know what ward you live in?This map of Clearview Township shows the boundaries for the municipality’s seven wards.

Mulmur Winter RentalFabulous country home and magnificent property on Niagara Escarpment. 1843 barn added to existing house, set among 5 ponds, 2 streams, woods and Bruce Trail, all on 110 acres. Exceptional network of trails for x-country skiing, snowshoeing, walking or riding. 20 minutes to Devil’s Glen, Mansfield or Creemore. Available from December 13 to March 20. $5,000/month.

Century Home in CreemoreBeautifully renovated home in Creemore. Updated, move-in ready, charming with original character retained. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry on main and detached garage. Wide plank wood floors throughout, upgraded wiring and standby generator .Walk to shops, restaurants, schools, art galleries and all the other wonderful amenities Creemore has to offer. $274,900

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If you want to preserve our landscape and environment.

If you want to protect our villages from subdivision sprawl.

If you want to get township spending under control

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Then I need your support.

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Rush begins for Creemore Mocks ticketsby Ned BlohardA line up has already started at the Station on the Green for Creemore Mocks tickets. Though not available until this Saturday, September 25 people are determined to get them and are willing to brave the elements in order to be sure they are one of only 200 lucky people who get to attend the Creemore Mocks Awards Night on Saturday, October 16.

“Last year we arrived at the Creemore Farmers’ Market at 9:30 am and they were already gone,” said one of the campers. “We will not have that happen to us again.”

The Township has been alerted to the situation and Councillor Thom Paterson has gone to the site to make sure that everyone is in compliance with squatting by-laws. Says Paterson, “As long as the people in the line do not post any election signs everything should be OK.”

Despite Paterson’s reassurance, Creemore Mocks organizer Sara Hershoff remains concerned about the safety of the community. “I know most folks in this town are quiet and orderly, but I am worried that these people may find out that we have yet to receive any movies to show them and begin a riot.”

With over $1,500 in prizes available for the short, funny movies that have made Creemore Mocks so popular, entries are expected to roll in by the deadline of Saturday, October 2. Hershoff implores the community to get their movies done and submitted in order to ensure the safety of the village.

Tickets for Creemore Mocks are $20 for general admission, $25 for reserved seating and will be available at the Farmers’ Market beginning on Saturday, September 25. This year, there is a Sunday Brunch for those who are unwilling to sleep outside in the cold to get their tickets. Tickets for that event are $30.

For more information on Creemore Mocks go to www.creemoremocks.com or contact Sara at 466-9906.

Anyone wandering by the Creemore Horticultural Park will surely have noticed the line-up of intrepid movie buffs who’ve set up camp to make sure they get their hands on tickets for this year’s Creemore Mocks gala event. Those willing to brave the elements and the crowds at the Creemore Farmers’ Market will be able to get their own much sought-after Creemore Mocks tickets on Saturday, September 25. The home-brewed film fest, now in its fifth year, continues to be the best selling film festival in Creemore. It attracts top movie talent from places as far away as Ruskview, Avening, Maple Valley and beyond.




Eric Jelinskiour deputy mayor

straight talk for clearview

Candidates MeetingWARD 3

1:00 to 2:30pm Dunedin Community Centre3:30 to 5:00pm Singhampton Community Centre

Sunday, September 26, 2010

“Renewal,” the October show at the Mad & Noisy Gallery, will feature large format oil paintings by Sue Miller and bronze and cast-stone horse sculptures by Ann Clifford. Both artists will be showing new work that highlights an awakening and revival of the spirit – in life and nature for Miller, and in horses that are given choices for Clifford.

“The significance behind the theme of this show is the transitional phases of the life cycle which occur in nature and metaphorically in our own personal lives,” says Miller. “What may seem at first glance to be lifeless and barren, is actually a necessary process inherent in the

emergence of new life.”Miller ’s paintings

evoke an awakening of the spirit, brought about by the connect ions between the artist, her subject and the audience. “Life and nature can be complicated,” continues Miller, “but amidst the chaos there exists a very simple and powerful order.”

Unlike many other

artists, Miller’s oil paintings do not start with a photograph. Rather she lets the canvas “speak” to her at the moment of creation. Starting with a warm underpainting, the images are allowed to emerge through many viscous layers and textures with a palette knife.

Clifford’s passions are horses and youth. She has introduced Empathy Training for horses to challenged youth in downtown Toronto, creating an environment where the animals freely move around the participants. She explains: “Given choices, animals and youth unlock their curiosity and communicate understanding and affection freely.”

“Liberty training of my own two horses, Socrates and Picasso, has allowed me to see the layers of apathy and coping strategies adopted by animals in a confusing human world,” says Clifford. “As I continue to delve deeper into the psyche of horses, through my sculpture and drawings, I’m able to reveal a vital energy that is so joyful and expressive. I love the rawness, passion, bold textures, complexity and strength that I’m able to demonstrate through my work.”

Both artists have been working professionally for many years and are well-known in southern Ontario. A graduate of fine art in the 1980s, Miller has a new studio in the Tremont Building in Collingwood. She also works and shows in Newfoundland, her second home. The daughter of an architect and a textile artist, Clifford studied sculpture in Carrara, Italy. She has active studios in Nobleton and Toronto, and was recently commissioned to create the Eventing Hall of Fame Award. This sculpture is awarded annually to members of two Olympic teams, top horses and trainers.

There will be an opening reception for Sue Miller and Ann Clifford’s “Renewal” show on Saturday, October 2 from 2 to 5 pm. The show will then continue until Monday, November 1. For more information contact the gallery at 705-466-5555 or www.madandnoisy.com.

Spirits re-emerge at Mad & NoisySculptor Ann Clifford (above) and painter Sue Miller will partner on the Mad & Noisy Gallery’s October show.

In addition to showing at the Mad & Noisy next month, Sue Miller has also opened a studio in Collingwood’s Tremont House with Peter Adams. Here, Adams (left) and Miller celebrate the studio’s opening last Friday with fellow local artists John Wiggins and Kevin McLean.

NEW CAPTAINS Four Clearview Township firefighters were deputized as Captains at Council Monday night, including Ed VanSeveren (above) and Roree Payment (below left) of Station 4. Also receiving their “wings” from Mayor Ken Ferguson, Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage and Fire Chief Bob McKean were Mark McKean (below right) and Rob Galati of Station 1.

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Paul’s plan has two broad priorities to move Mulmur forward

It’s time to get serious about being accountable and transparent in the way that we do business here in Mulmur and it’s no longer enough to simply pay lip service to these ideas. As Mayor, Paul will implement a number of specific policy changes to ensure that Mulmur becomes a model of accountable and

transparent local government in the Province.

As Mayor, Paul will provide the kind of leadership necessary to defend our unique quality of life, and he will work tirelessly with Council to ensure that we

are properly prepared to meet the coming challenges.

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MICHAEL BENNETT for Clearview Councillor Ward 4

Time for ChangeIncluding controlled growth both commercial and residential.We need a voice to be heard in order to restrain the unnecessary spending. It is mandatory that we maintain our credibility to earn the trust of our citizens.I am cognizant of the need of a facility to allow assisted living for seniors in Creemore, and I pledge every effort to bring this to fruition.

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Following Terry’s ExampleLast Sunday’s 30th annual Creemore/Mulmur Terry Fox walk run benefited from

some beautiful weather and raised nearly $1,400 for cancer.


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G r e e t i n g s f o r t h e beginning of Fall! When the first leaf turns golden and the leaf blowers are heard, if you are like me you wonder what happened to the summer. Fall is a beautiful season and one to enjoy, as we all know what season follows and what challenges it brings with it.

A young lady from our village will say her wedding vows on October 2, 2010. Nicole Robinson and James Plummer will celebrate their special day with family and friends. Nicole’s aunts and friends honoured her at a bridal shower in September. She is the youngest daughter of Cindy and Len Robinson.

The community sends get well wishes to Ken Duff who is recovering from surgery.

The children of New Lowell Public School are all settled into their classrooms and beginning the year with anticipation. Parents and visitors to the school are reminded not to park on the road directly in front of the school or block any driveways. Please use extreme caution when in the school area.

The New Lowell United Church Hall will be the meeting place for Brownies on Wednesday evenings and for Guides on Monday evenings. For further information please contact the Leader of both groups, Tammy Samuels, at 424-5252.

The congregations of the Creemore United Church Charge gathered on Sunday to hear the presentation of the Nicaragua trip. Carlee Gowan and Brad Oster travelled with a Mission Group to this country in late June. Their experiences were many and they came back ready to share them with everyone.

The youth group of the United Church Charge will meet this year on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 pm under the leadership of Rev. Tony Rennett. Registration is on Tuesday, September 28 from 7 to 8

pm. All youth ages 13 and up are invited to join.

Do you know your way around our Township? Do you like adventure? Do you like a dinner out? Do you like doing things with friends? Well, mark Saturday, October 16 from 1 pm onward on your calendar

as the Stewards of New Lowell United Church welcome you to a their first Car Rally. The Rally will be followed by a Chili dinner. Get some friends together and off you go... enjoy!

The congregation of St. John’s United invite you to their Fowl Supper on Saturday, October 2 starting at 5 pm in the Church Hall. While we are talking about Church Dinners, please jot the date of Saturday, November 6 for the New Lowell United Church Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction at the Legion in New Lowell.

The regular Worship services for the Charge are 9 am at Avening United, 10:15 am at New Lowell United and 11:30 am St. John’s United.

The Brentwood Horticultural invites you to their September meeting on Tuesday, September 28 at 7:30 pm. This will be a craft night with Wendy from JoDee’s Florist in Angus. Call Linda Peacock at 424-2179 or Joyce McGillivary at 424-1425 for further information.

The Legion continues to offer many events for our area. Wednesday, September 29 will be the first night for Darts. Please try to register before that date. Turkey Shoots are the third Saturday of each month and the cost is $3 a round. Keep your eyes peeled on the board in front of the Legion for events coming in October.

The New Lowell residents said a fond farewell to Nancy Longley as she has begun her retirement years from the New Lowell Post office. We wish her a happy, healthy retirement.

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by Brad HoldenCollingwood resident Heather Birchall is three weeks into her new job as principal of Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School and she’s excited about the year ahead.

“Its so great to come into a school and find everyone already on board,” she said of the positive atmosphere she’s found at NCPS. “It’s a real confirmation of all the hard work that’s been done here.”

Birchall replaces Doug Paul, who spent two years in Creemore and has now moved to Mountain View Elementary School in Collingwood. Birchall was actually vice-principal under Paul in 2004, the last time he was in charge at Mountain View.

After that Birchall was principal at

Worsley Elementary School in Wasaga Beach for three years, and she has spent the past two years as principal of special education for the Simcoe County District School Board, an administrative position in Midhurst.

The avid skier and cyclist brings a strong focus on curriculum to NCPS, as well as a belief in student achievement. “The kids always come first,” she said.

One of the first initiatives she has started has been the introduction of a Student Parliament, with elections being held last week.

In the coming months she’s looking forward to getting to know Creemore and exploring opportunities for connections between the school and the community.

New principal settles in at NCPSHeather Birchall

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Read The Creemore Echo Election Edition

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Attend The Creemore Echo Candidates Meeting

Featuring Candidates for Wards 3 & 4, Deputy Mayor and MayorSunday, October 3, 2pm

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14 years old and ready to go really fastFour years ago, we put the above left picture on our

front page on the Friday before the Great Northern Exhibition. At the time, Nathan Lackie was 10 years old and preparing for his first appearance in the GNE lawn tractor races.

Being so young, Nathan was only permitted to race in the stock class. But this year, he turned 14, which means he’s allowed to modify his lawnmower for the first time. As seen in the picture on the right, he’s

been hard at work for the past few weeks, turning “Tumbleweed” into a real speedster.

The lawn tractor races will begin at 4 pm on Saturday, September 25. Events (and of course the midway) will be going strong all weekend, so make sure you pay a visit and take part in this longstanding rural tradition.

For a full schedule of events, visit the GNE online at www.greatnorthenex.com.

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On Sunday, September 19, the Nottawasaga Junior Farmers hosted a car rally, a bake sale and barbeque to help Steven Brown and his family with their medical costs. Brown, an 18-year-old former resident of Creemore who now lives in Stayner, suffered extensive burns as a result of a recent workplace accident.

The rally went around the Clearview area, with 16 vehicles and three to four people in each, leaving from and returning to the Avening Hall. Everyone was a winner. The Jr. Farmers would like to thank the local businesses, participants and volunteers that came out. It was a great day and fun was had by all, with roughly $1,300 raised to go towards covering Brown’s unexpected expenses.

An extra thank you to the generous sponsors; Ron Crane Farming, Coffee Culture, Jerry’s Body Shop, Creemore Springs Brewery, Prim Pickins, Molson Coors, Steer Enterprises Ltd, Dalton R. Lowe Construction, Stayner Home Hardware, Hamilton Bros, Creemore Village Pharmacy, Stayner Dairy Queen, Blue Mountain Chrysler, Pizza Perfect, J & R Cycle, Stephens Fuels, Earthpower Farm Equipment, Stayner Timbermart, Just Push Play, Clearview Nursery, Life’s A Slice Creemore, Mylar and Loreta’s, Devil’s Glen Country Club and a special thanks to Metheral Meats for the very generous donation of the burgers for our post rally BBQ.

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While wandering through the Farmers’ Market on a recent Saturday, I saw at least half a dozen people accompanied by dogs. This suggests, by extrapolation, that there are likely more than a few pet owners in the Echo’s readership. And that thought prompts me to share this story.

My dog Jak whined his way into my life in 1996, as a scrawny, insecure mongrel pup of uncertain parentage. It was clear that his family tree had no shortage of branches: he sported the coat of an Australian Cattle dog, the speed of a Greyhound, and the general build of a German Shepherd, with the traits of a few other breeds thrown in for good measure.

Important as water is to the well-being of both man and beast, Jak was never a fan of it. He tolerated baths with an expression of rigid distaste, and his first experience with water outdoors – a step onto the rain-soaked sidewalk the day after we brought

him home – resulted in a quickly-raised paw and a distressed whimper. He didn’t even like to drink water all that much.

He was also endowed with the foulest breath I have had the displeasure to experience – it would have fallen somewhere

between “rude” and “disgusting” on the smelliness index. This was a problem, as he loved to demonstrate his affection with sloppy, wet kisses – a thing to be avoided at all costs, despite his hurt feelings.

Jak never was the model of “good dog” behaviour. He viewed commands as something to be largely ignored, or if obeyed, casually executed after some delay. That is, unless the prompt of a dog biscuit was offered. This was not out of malice, nor, I think, out of not knowing what was desired. He simply couldn’t be bothered.

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While Sneeks would greet her human companions with the air of a goddess graciously stooping to acknowledge mere mortals, Jak was visibly overjoyed when he saw us after even the shortest of partings.

And he was unquestionably loyal. Each day, about half an hour before my usual “home time,” Jak would make his way to the edge of the concrete parking pad in front of our house, plunk his hind end down, and patiently sit gazing down the driveway, ears alert for the crunch of tires on gravel, until my car made its nightly appearance.

Somehow the years slipped away in the usual manner they do for dogs. As Jak’s health faded, it became clear that the time for a final drive to the vet was

approaching. On a sunny May morning this spring, I found myself on the way back from that difficult trip, pondering how quickly time rockets through the hourglass, and how easy it is to take our blessings – including those that come to us in four-legged form – for granted.

As I drove, I considered the possibility that I might have benefited over the past fourteen years by spending a little more “canine time.” I thought about all of the evenings Jak had waited so patiently for me to come home – sometimes, only to be brushed off if I’d had a difficult day or was preoccupied. And only then did I realize that I had taken Jak’s love and loyalty more than a little for granted.

I think that it’s those who do things for us unobtrusively who we are most likely to undervalue. When I find myself slipping into this pattern in the future, I will try to remember that grey-and-black form sitting in patient vigil at the end of the parking pad day after day. If nothing else, the memory may prompt me to be a little more appreciative.

I think Jak would like that.

Paws for appreciation

This weekend is the GNE. There have been many fall fairs already, but the GNE seems more like a real fall fair, because it is actually in the fall.

Going to the fair is a way to see all sorts of interesting things. Looking at the vegetable displays (how do they time their veggies to be just right, just then?) the sheep, the cattle (all so nicely groomed) and the horses trotting, pulling and jumping. There are tractor pulls, demolition cars and rides for the kids big and small.

My favourite thing, though, is the birds. One year I entered a White Rock Rooster, which won first prize in his

category (well, actually he was the only one in his category). I got a nice red ribbon for all the trouble I went to getting him ready for show. Do you have any idea how hard it is to bath and blow-dry a rooster? The fellow lost his head two days later, and it wasn’t over the excitement of winning!

This year I don’t have any birds to enter. I have two ducks, but I’m not sure what kind they are. Apparently if you enter an animal incorrectly you are disqualified. Isn’t there something about a duck, is a duck, is a duck? I also have a banty chicken named Scrappy... for a good reason. And a quail who is so quiet and subdued I think she would put the

visitors to sleep. The Arcaunas are just chicks, but maybe next year they will be ready for show.

In the meantime things have been heating up in the kitchen, so maybe I can enter something that doesn’t require a cage to get it to the fair... then again, you gotta know my cooking!

Hope you all get a chance to get to the fair; it takes an enormous amount of work and dedication to pull off such a feat, so a big thank you to all the organizers and volunteers who work tirelessly to put on such a great show.

Here are a few sayings about cooking and fall... Happy Fall y’all!

• Winter is an etching, spring a watercolour, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. (Stanley

Horowitz)• October’s poplars are flaming torches

lighting the way to winter. (Nova Bair)• Everyone must take time to sit

and watch the leaves turn. (Elizabeth Lawrence)

• Dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off.

• Got more time for misbehavin’ since I started microwaving

• I cook with wine... sometimes I even put it in the food!

• I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and I think, “Well, that’s not going to happen.”

• The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for 30 years she served nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. (Calvin Trillin)

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Fall Perennial & Shrub Sale Saturday Sept. 25 &

Sunday Sept. 269am to 5pm

Perennials 50% offShrubs 25% off

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The Creemore Horticultural Society’s fall flower show featured many great entries, including these winners from Sharon Long, Linda Cockton, David Johnson and Isobel McDougall.

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FIREWOOD $300 for a bush cord. Call 466-2793.

WOOD PELLETS DIRECT Pellet Industries. Premium Hardwood Wood Pellets. $5.30 a bag. Delivery Available . Call now (519) 940-1932.

LOST / FOUNDBABYBJORN found on top of Mill Street on Saturday, September 11. Call Creemore Echo at 466-9906.

SERVICESM a r y ’ s H O U S E K E E P I N G SERVICE. Professional service. Home and office. New customers welcome. Uses environmental cleaning products. Call (705) 428-2911.

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New ROOMS for rent. Furnished. $110 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call (705) 444-4852.

600 sq ft STUDIO APARTMENT in Creemore hills. Beautiful views. All amenities including satellite tv. Available immediately. $800 per month. 466-3333.

OFFICE SPACE for rent, newly renovated. Two rooms with bathroom and separate entrance off Elizabeth Street. Available October 15 $500 a month plus hydro. Call (705) 520-0067.

RETAIL OR OFFICE SPACE. 600 square feet on Mill Street. Newly renovated, two entrances, bathroom. Available October 1st. $900 a month plus utilities. Call (705) 520-0067.

BOWLERS

LADY BOWLERS needed for Avening Afternoon Bowling League. Come out and have some fellowship and fun. Contact Orneva Pardy 466-2433 or Billie Power 466-3488.

TREES & SHRUBSSaturday, September 25 & Sunday, September 26 – Native Trees and Shrubs at Not So Hollow Farm is open to the public from 11 am until 5 pm. Located at 838369 4th Line E Mulmur. 466-6290 www.enviroscape.on.ca

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HELP WANTEDCAP STUDENT Position Available. Clearview Public Library is currently looking for a Fall/Winter CAP student to teach one-on-one and group computer lessons (10 hours/week) at our Clearview Public Branches. Interested applicants may respond by October 8th, 2010 during regular library hours by mailing or dropping their resume to Jennifer La Chapelle at the Clearview Public, 201 Huron Street, Stayne. Applicants must be enrolled in school, have reliable transportation and have knowledge of basic computer programs.

Small construction/renovation company seeks HANDYMAN HELPER. $20 hourly. Reply [email protected] or (705) 443-1899.

THANK YOU

A big thank you to Doug and Debbie Skippen, Roz St. Clair, Andrew Bellamy, and Gordon Kemp for their hard work this past Saturday building the surround around the our new playground at Islay Park in Duntroon. Your skills, hard work and involvement in the community are much appreciated! Jim Campbell, Chair Nottawasaga Community Hall

The New Farm would like to thank all those who attended our first annual Harvest Festival. Special thanks to our generous sponsors: Bernardin, The Australian Boot Company, Creemore Springs and Creemore Echo – and to our many volunteers: Matt, Marcy, Dan, John, Luke, Tara and all the others. Thanks to the firefighters for the use of their tent. Thanks also to the New Farm interns and Sara Hershoff, who made the whole event possible. Together we raised more than $6,000 for The Stop Community Food Centre! Brent and Gillian

THANK YOU

Thank you so much to the people who were able to attend the Silent Auction with Live Entertainment, followed by a Benefit Dinner for Laney Warden on Sunday, September 12 at Feversham Community Arena. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped us put things together including the musicians and dancers that donated their time to travel up from Woodstock, Ontario to perform for everyone. Your time, efforts, and generosity not only made the fundraising part successful, but made this day special for our family and very special for Laney who was overjoyed by seeing so many of her favourite people come to visit her. It was heart melting to see her so confident and happy throughout the day. A licensed 50/50 Draw raised $171.00 which was drawn at 7 pm by Laney, the winner being Mike Micks of Feversham. Laney also pulled door prizes during the dinner. There was 170 items to bid on during the day and 180 dinner tickets sold. You helped us raise $10,911.93 on September 12 which will cover a good portion of the current costs we’re undergoing with the purchase of a hot tub needed for therapeutic reasons, a special needs swing for the backyard, and the necessary renovation work to repair an old one room addition on our main floor that Laney will have for a bedroom, since carrying her to the upstairs bedrooms has become very difficult for Mom to do daily. It’s been heartbreaking to have to keep putting these things off for someone as special as Laney is, and it’s heartbreaking to be the person who has to admit to needing financial help from the community, so I want everyone to know that I only wish I could thank you enough for the things you have done, as we continue doing everything we can to give Laney and her siblings the things they need. Watch for a website for Laney in the near future that would include the name (laneywarden) in its address so everyone can follow her progress, and offer experiences and advice as we move forward. You can contact us at (519) 922-1601. Anyone who would like to give an anonymous donation can still do so through TD Canada Trust 2288-6259272. Thank you. Judy and Mark Warden

DEATH NOTICE

MacDONALD, Ralph Rae - Former long-time Council Member, Reeve of Creemore and Decorated 50 year business man in Creemore as owner of MacDonald Construction passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in his 74th year, Ralph, beloved companion of Shirley Hemsley. Loving father of Debbie Santia, Dianne and her husband Ken Green, Ronnie and his wife Merle MacDonald, Larry and his wife Astrid MacDonald, Lori and her husband Dennis Modrits and Sherry and her husband Joe Schaap. Dear brother of Dean (Donna) MacDonald and Pat (Les) Davidson. Will be forever cherished in the hearts of his grandchildren Devlen (Lori), Scott (Amanda), Amanda (Kevin), Vicki, Derek, Kaitlyn, Sabrina, Kyla (Tim) , Chad, Josh, Nathan (Chelsea), Zach and Aaron as well as his great grandchildren Allie, Deserai, Tyler, Tanner, Sydney, Breanna, Kyle, Selena, Ty, Reese Jacob and Aiden. Will be sadly missed also by Marie MacDonald of Stayner. Visitation took place on Thursday, September 23 at Fawcett Funeral Homes, Crawford Chapel, 182 Mill Street, Creemore. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 24 at 1 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore. Interment, Creemore Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to Collingwood General & Marine Hospital or Creemore Union Cemetery in Mr. MacDonald’s memory. Friends may visit Ralph’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

APOLOGY

Creemore Echo would like to apologize to the people trying so hard to do last week’s Sudoku – The 6 should have been in the column to the right. We are so happy that so many of you are trying the Sudoku each week but you were frustrated last week. Sorry!

Rabies ClinicWednesday, October 6

Abernant Veterinary Services4 km east of Stayner Hwy 26

2-7pm

Balsam Veterinary Offi ce20 Balsam Street Unit 1, Collingwood

2-7pm

Bellbrae Animal Hospital2 km south of Collingwood on 124

2-7pm

Creemore Veterinary Service197 Mill St., Creemore 2-7pm

$19 per pet including HST

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Collingwood • Wednesday, Sept. 29Cranberry Golf Resort19 Keith Ave. (Hwy. 26 West)

Legion DartsStarts Friday, October 1at 7pm

Everyone is encouraged to participateWE NEED NEW MEMBERSSign up sheet is at the Legion

Lounge or call 466-2202

CANADIANA ANTIQUES AUCTION

Saturday, October 9 at 10 amThe Creemore Legion Hall

to featureAn outstanding selection of Canadiana pine & oak antique furnishings – fl at-to-wall cupboards, Wilno storage cupboard, sideboards, wardrobes, harvest & lamp tables, oak bedroom set, pine dressers, blanket boxes, desks, pressback & arrowback chairs, Quebec buffet - bas w/ original paint, lift-top commode, ornate 1800s Quebec pine entrance door, dry sink, PLUS general store items, oak display counter, old tins, crocks, decorated stoneware, old toys, trains, bottles, advertising signs, violins, mandolins, Sakurai guitar, folk art, carvings, decoys, Canadian & Native art, Robert Kemp paintings, native sculpture & masks, vintage model schoolhouse, country primitives, 2 horse-drawn cutters, woodenware, ironware, vintage lighting, oil lamps, hooked rugs, quilts, ironstone china, Persian rugs, wooden skiis, snowshoes, etc. Plan to attend this exceptional auction – our

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Canadiana Anti que Aucti onSaturday, October 9 at 10 amThe Creemore Legion Hallto featureAn outstanding selecti on of Canadiana pine & oak anti que furnishings – fl at-to-wall cupboards, Wilno storage cupboard, sideboards, wardrobes, harvest & lamp tables, oak bedroom set, pind dressers, blanket boxes, desks, pressback & arrowback chairs, Quebec buff et - has its original paint, lift -top commode, ornate 1800s Quebec pine entrance door, dry sink, PLUS general store items, oak display counter, old ti ns, crocks, decorated stoneware, old toys, trains, bott les, adverti sing signs, violins, mandolins, Sakurai guitar, folk art, carvings, decoys, Canadian & Nati ve art, Robert Kemp painti ngs, nati ve sculpture & masks, vintage model schoolhouse, country primiti ves, 2 horse-drawn cutt ers, woodenware, ironware, vintage lighti ng, oil lamps, hooked rugs, quilts, ironstone china, Persian rugs, wooden skiis, snowshoes, etc. Plan to att end this excepti onal aucti on – our Premier sale of the season! Visit www.simpsonaucti ons.com for more details.


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View of Georgian Bay! Very private 25 acre country estate. Immaculately manicured gardens, decorative pond system, fabulous sunsets over the valley!

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50 acre estate in a most sought out area in Nottawasaga. The Noisy River ows through this very private acreage. Over 4600 sq. ft home, plus barn and studio workshop.

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View of Georgian Bay from this 5 acre parcel. Minutes to the Glen and Collingwood! Offered for $369,900.00

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Unobstructed view of Georgian Bay! 15 very private treed acreage with pond. Minutes to the Glen and Collingwood.

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Waterview! Custom built on 2.4 acres. Open concept, 5 bedroom, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, vaulted ceilings and fully nished walkout basement. Minutes to Devils Glen.

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