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Friday, July 9, 2010 Vol. 10 No. 28

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Old-Fashioned Garden Party Big turnout for Log Cabin fundraiser.

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EchO BriefsThe 5th Annual Collingwood

Agricultural Society’s GNE Floral Reflections Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, July 10 from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $10 at the Creemore Village Pharmacy. For more information, call (705) 444-2895 or visit www.greatnorthernex.com.

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A BANG-UP JOB Last Thursday’s Canada Day festivities at the Legion once again climaxed with a spectacular fireworks show, as always provided by Jeff Clarmo, Creemore’s own pyrotechnics expert. Jeff’s company, Northstar Fireworks, operates across Ontario and Quebec, and every year, he donates half the cost of Creemore’s display and works with Canada Day organizers to make sure his hometown show is one to remember. If you see him in the street, be sure to thank him for his generosity!

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It’s often forgotten that the original Creemore settlement was on the south side of the Mad River, but a new monument in the cemetery will serve to remind us. From 1855 to 1889, the original St. Luke’s Anglican Church was situated on a hill in the north part of the cemetery. Cemetery Board member Gord Miller (left) and monument-maker Dave Ferguson (right) recently unveiled a memorial stone on the site of the old church. The stone was donated by Ferguson, who wanted to thank the village of Creemore for its business over the years.

For a picture of the original church, which was replaced by the Caroline Street St. Luke’s in 1887, see the “Way We Were” section on page 4.

Monument to the past erected in cemetery

by Brad HoldenAfter a spring spent monitoring anti-wind-power activity across the province, a local application for eight wind turbines and a controversial vote at Clearview Council has caused Clearview WAIT to mobilize locally once again.

On Monday, July 12, members of the group will attend Council en masse to press elected representatives on a couple of fronts.

Firstly, WAIT is unhappy with a motion passed by Council last week, proclaiming that Township staff will not comment on renewable energy applications under the Green Energy Act. While the province has requested that local municipalities make comment on things like infrastructure, emergency procedures and heritage issues, there is no method of cost-recovery for municipalities to pay for this work. With the Green Energy Act removing any ultimate decision-making power from municipalities, Council voted to remove itself completely from the process.

WIND ARRIVES AS BIG ISSUE

(See “Wind” on page 3)

Al Fresco ArtGallery Crawl draws crowds.

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The Creemore Horticultural Society will host a Picnic in Mad River Park from noon to 2:30 pm on Saturday, July 10. Enjoy an old-fashioned box lunch and discover the importance of the river to the village of Creemore from local historian Helen Blackburn. Tickets are $10 each, available at the Creemore Echo, Curiosity House and the Creemore Farmers’ Market.

A Picnic in the Park

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Saturday, July10• 5th Annual Collingwood Agricultural Society’s

GNE Floral Reflections Garden Tour will be held rain or shine from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Ten outstanding gardens again this year, many with water and unusual features. Tickets $10 at Creemore Village Pharmacy. For advance tickets or more information, call Karen (705) 444-2895 or visit www.greatnorthernex.com. Vote for your Favourite Garden for the “People’s Choice Award”.

• Curiosity House Story Time today from 10:30 to 11:15 am. Children ages 18 months to 6 years will enjoy stories & activities with Miriam.

• Creemore Horticultural Society hosts Picnic in Mad River Park from noon to 2:30 pm. Enjoy an old fashioned box lunch and discover the importance of the river to the village of Creemore from local historian Helen Blackburn. $10 each available at Creemore Echo, Curiosity House & Creemore Farmers’ Market.

• Avening Beef BBQ from 5 to 7:30 pm at Avening Community Centre. Adults $12.50, kids 5 to 12 $5, under 5 free.

Sunday, July 11• Church Services are listed on page 5.• Afternoon Tea in the Garden presented by Herbs

‘N’ Things and Angel House Bed & Breakfast from 2 to 4 pm at Angel House B&B. You will learn about herbal teas, enjoy several teas to taste, choose a tea to be served with your refreshments. All this in a lovely garden setting for $12. Tickets available at the Farmers’ Market at Herbs ‘N’ Things booth, at104 Mill Street or phone 466-5248 or 466-6505.

This Weekend

Monday, July 12• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 7 pm at

the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.• Creemore Minor Hockey invites you to a final

hockey registration for the 2010-2011 season. Registration will be held at the Creemore Arena on Monday, July 12, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30. Prices increases after July 12.

Tuesday July 13 & Wednesday July 14• Painting Techniques in Pencil Crayon with Caroline

Routh from 6 to 9 pm at the Mad & Noisy Gallery. Students will work with professional polycolour pencils. Explore your choice of concept, from realism to abstraction using new techniques in colour layering. Materials included. Call 466-5555 to register.

Wednesday, July 14• Creemore Business Networking Association meeting

at Just Push Play Arcade at 8:30am-9:30am. This month’s topic is ‘Creating Customer Loyalty’. Free for all Clearview and area business.

• The Good Food Box Program, a volunteer run organization, helps families eat a healthier diet with fresh fruit and vegetables. Order and pay by Wednesday, July 14 by phoning Lorna May at 466-2759. Pick up on Wednesday, April 16. $10/small or $14/large.

Thursday, July 15• Music in the Park at Stayner’s Station Park from 7

to 9 pm featuring Southern Comfort tonight. Bring your lawn chairs.

Saturday, July17• Introduction to Meditation - Buddhist Wisdom

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• 4th Annual Tractor Rally at Dunedin at 10 am. Antique tractors make a trek for the day. Call Jim Adams at (705) 466-2690 for details.

• 4th Annual Roast Beef Supper at Dunedin Hall from 4:30 to 7 pm. Adults $12, children $6, preschoolers free. Proceeds to community projects.

• 2nd Annual Ladies Day. The “New Lowell Knights” are hosting a game against their rivals, “The Creemore Braves” at 1 pm in New Lowell at the recreational park. BBQ, 50/50 draws and prizes. Proceeds from the day will be donated to help Heather Patten participate in her walk on September 11 and 12, 2010 in Toronto called the “Shoppers Drug Mart® Weekend to End Women’s Cancers™ benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital.” (www.endcancer.ca) . Come watch and enjoy the day and if you can wear your pink. If you would like to donate a prize or more information you can contact Dale Lightheart by phone at (705)428-3962. Last year $400 was raised, let’s try and beat this amount this year.

Sunday, July 18• Rob Roy United Church Annual Beef BBQ from 4:30

to 7 pm, Entertainment by Naomi Bristow and Matthew Lawrence. Call (705) 445-4828 for tickets.

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Saturday, August 7• Benefit Dance For Jessie Hall. 8pm. – 1pm. at the

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For the sixth summer in a row, Creemore is honoured to be selected as a volunteer base for the Community Service Program of the Blackdown Training Centre, Charlie Company, Canadian Forces Base Borden.

As local contact for program, Diane McKay has been asked to find meaningful work and interesting learning opportunities for the cadets. She is currently contacting various community organizations to line up assignments.

Any groups interested in making use of their services should contact Diane at 466-3162.

• There will be a troop of 80 cadets in their early teens here from 1:30 to 4:30 pm on Saturday, July 10 and 1:30 to 4:30 pm on Saturday, July 31. The troop will be split up into three groups of 25 to 30 and sent to various

organizations throughout the village. Each group can be split into smaller groups if required.

• A troop of 40 to 50 older cadets will be here from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm on the following Fridays: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6.

Although each group will have a superv isor wi th them, each organization using the services of the cadets is asked to have a representative present to answer questions and provide instructions. Diane will also be checking in on the cadets at their various assignments throughout the day to ensure all is going well.

As in the past, there is no fee for their services but refreshments of cold water, lemonade and fresh fruit are always appreciated. If required, cotton garden gloves, compost and yard waste bags are to be provided by the organization or individual using the cadets’ services. The cadets will have use of the gardening tools supplied to the Creemore Tree Committee by the Township last year.

Seniors and individuals with a disability are encouraged to contact Diane as well, as soon as possible, if they wish to have some yard work done, windows on the first floor washed, fence painted, etc. The cadets are willing to help in this way also.

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This decision, however, has not gone over well with local wind power opponents, who feel their representation in the process has now been removed.

To this end, Councillor Thom Paterson told the Echo he’s planning to introduce a motion that would revisit the question of Council’s involvement in the process.

Secondly, WAIT members will be attending Council on Monday to take part in a public meeting that’s being held to take care of several “housekeeping” amendments to the Clearview Township Zoning Bylaw.

One of these will remove the controls over renewable energy projects that were built into the bylaw when it was written in 2006. According to Township planning director Michael Wynia, the change is necessary since the Green Energy Act, enacted more recently, has removed municipalities’ abilities to exert such controls. “The change is purely to bring the bylaw into compliance with law,” said Wynia, adding that the amendment was planned long before the recent application by WPD Canada for eight wind turbines on County Road 91, or the motion of Council electing not to comment on renewable energy applications.

A second amendment that’s to be debated Monday night will alter the ability of landowners to build accessory

structures in locations distant from the main cluster of buildings on their properties. It’s felt by some that this would remove a potential obstacle to building wind turbines under the Green Energy Act, which requires certain setbacks from neighbouring buildings.

Meanwhile , WPD Canada, a subsidiary of a German-based renewable energy company, has started working on gaining a Renewable Energy Approval for what it calls the “Fairview Wind Farm,” an 18.4 MW project that would see four turbines on the west side of Fairgrounds Road, between Nottawasaga Sideroad 18/19 and County Road 91 and four on the east side of Fairgrounds Road, between the same two roads. Several technical studies are ongoing and two pubic open houses are planned, one in the fall of 2010 and one in the spring of 2011. If all goes well, the company expects an approval from the Province by December 2011, meaning construction of the turbines and related infrastructure could begin as early as the spring of 2012. Turbines could be operational by early 2013.

Wind issues pile up(Continued from page 1)

At right is a map of the study area for the proposed Fairview Wind Farm, with turbine locations signified by dots.

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Dear Editor:The almost unanimous action of Clearview

Township Council’s refusal to express an opinion on the implications of situating eight monstrous wind towers within its boundaries is mind-boggling. (Councillor Thom Paterson, who requested some action, is the notable exception).

From 2003 to 2008 I regularly attended Council and Committee meetings and watched as they would vote for or against matters entirely within provincial jurisdiction – because they felt, correctly in my view, that it was important the Province understand the municipal concern.

Now, when something as fundamental as visual impairment of the Township countryside arises – its “Beautiful Landscapes,” as the Township proclaims in its motto – Council is mute.

“It’s a provincial matter” is the ostensible excuse now given to duck responsibility on the wind tower issue. But if a municipal Councillor hasn’t the courage to address important issues and to express the will of its constituents, why run for office?

Thank goodness a municipal election is around the corner, when the Councillors can be held accountable.

Noel Bates, Clearview TownshipTo the Editor:When I look at Creemore Springs’ latest drawings

what I see is a whole village block where residents cannot walk safely. What I hear is the rumble of trucks. What I smell is not the roses. What I question is the risk of losing such huge amounts of local water. What I fear is that the village will be ruined.

Diane Hutchings, CreemoreP.S. What I can’t comprehend is why the need to

expand in Creemore when there is an unused premise in Barrie?

Dear Editor:You have represented that your newspaper is “an

indispensable thread in the fabric of the town we all love” and you hold yourself out as “serving Creemore, Dunedin, Avening, Glen Huron, Duntroon, New Lowell, Glencairn and Mulmur Township” and as such you hold an enviable position in the community. You are able to afford guidance editorially on matters of interest to the communities you hold yourself out as serving. Indeed the communities look to a responsible newspaper for guidance in matters of common interest.

There are two issues which are now creating enormous interest in your community. These are gravel pits and wind turbines. I note that you have been inexplicably silent on both. You have failed in your assumed duty as the neighbourhood newspaper and in the service to the eight communities you represent yourself as serving. I look forward to a future issue when both of these omissions can be remedied.

Yours truly,Peter Ridout, Nottawa

Letter to the Editor:I read with alarm in last week’s Creemore Echo

that our elected Clearview Council representatives, led by Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage, have decided to no longer actually “represent” their constituents as it pertains to the ongoing debate on industrial wind turbines.

Specifically, I was shocked to learn about the motion that was passed last week “opting” out of any further discussion by Council on current and potential turbine development in our community. While it is certainly true that municipalities today have been cut out of the debate by the Green Energy Act, this in no way absolves our municipality from the duty of expressing our community’s opinions. It’s a cowardly act by these Councilors to give up on the responsibilities vested in them.

Equally disappointing is the misguided belief that our voice, when combined with collective voices of other communities across this province, will not have any impact on the debate surrounding these wind turbines. Our Councillors should be reminded that the timeline for the actual construction of these turbines is well beyond the next Ontario provincial election. With effort on our Council’s part as well as other municipalities, the decision-making authority by municipalities may yet return after the next election. Consequently, let’s express our views now!

There are serious issues to be debated by our Council regarding these turbines, including road access, health concerns, safety, and negative impact on property values and property taxes. As a community, we cannot afford a collective shrug and a bunch of ostriches putting their heads in the sand. Councillors – show some leadership and courage and speak up!

Jeff Watchorn, Creemore

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Silence on windmill issue is wrong approach

The original St. Luke’s Ang l i can Church , w h i c h s e r v e d i t s congregation from 1855 to 1887, was situated on a hilltop in what is now the Creemore U n i o n C e m e t e r y . Interestingly, when t h e c h u r c h w a s dismantled in 1889, its windows were shipped to Revelstoke, British Columbia, where they were incorporated into another church.

Whether you’re a supporter of wind energy or not, there’s no denying that the Ontario Government’s Green Energy Act is one sloppy piece of legislation. The latest problem with the act, which has landed Clearview Township Council in a bit of hot water, is that it requires comments from municipalities on renewable energy applications, despite the fact that no decisions are to be made at the local level and no application fees are collected there either.

“Commenting” has a specific meaning in municipal matters, and in order to do so properly, governments need to employ experts in planning and engineering to review documents submitted by applicants. These people need to be paid, and that concern was at the root of Council’s motion last week.

Perhaps, rather than opt out of commenting altogether, Council should have made a plea that applicants be required to pay a fee to municipalities as well as to the the province. But then, judging by the way the Green Energy Act has been foisted upon us, it’s unlikely that such a plea would have been heard anyway.

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Dear Editor: I was shocked to read the Echo this

week and to learn that our Council will not devote any staff time to commenting on the Green Energy applications under the Green Energy Act. What is the Council thinking? No municipal resources. The GEA is requesting comments to the province... get creative! Find the resources! It is Council’s duty to comment on the applications on behalf of Clearview citizens.

Can you truly believe that wind turbines in our beloved Creemore hil ls are going to enhance our community? Have you not read the copious information available that states:

• The development of commercial w i n d p o w e r i s p o t e n t i a l l y misguided, ineffective and neither env i ronmen ta l ly no r soc i a l l y benign;

• It is the right of citizens in rural areas to enjoy both clean and safe energy generation and an unspoiled countryside;

• The environmental and social cost of the development of commercial wind energy is out of proportion to any benefit in the form of reduced emissions;

• The industrialization of our least-developed landscapes, irreversible ecological damage, loss of amenity and the social division of communities is too high a price for an insignificant and unreliable contribution to our energy supply and a small and uncertain saving of pollution; and

• There are no claims whatsoever that wind turbines produce electricity more cheaply or more efficiently than conventional power stations.

I have owned a beautiful home

on Sideroad 18/19 just west of Fairgrounds road for 20 years. My late husband and I purchased this stunning land because of the breathtaking view, and the peaceful surrounding farmland. I cannot believe that our Council is so complacent that they would allow a few greedy farmers the opportunity to change that landscape forever without a fight. It is unfortunate that Deputy Mayor Savage does not want to be dragged into this. Why did she join the Council... to only deal with easy, feel-good matters? What is more important than preserving our beautiful land for generations to come? I must assume that those on the Council do not think that they personally will be affected, so why bother wasting money and energy on those poor landowners who will suffer the horrendous consequences, ie. reduced land value, noise emission, health issues, altered and unappealing views, lights flashing at night... the list goes on and on.

If Council members are so willing to sit on their hands, why not have them put turbines and solar panels in their own backyards? Perhaps they would like to move to Shelburne, or even take the time to visit to see what wind turbines have done to that community.

Councillor Paterson is on the right track. Committees could be formed and volunteers assembled to do what needs to be done to create a powerful voice.

We need strong leadership now, and a Council with a passion for preserving Creemore and the land beyond... anything less is unacceptable.

Diane McQuaig , Clearv iew Township

LETTER

Council mustn’t sit on its handsDear Editor, I hadn’t fully read the paper from last

week (two weeks ago) and pulled it out this morning to read the rest when I came upon the Letters to the Editor section. It was regarding the letters back and forth on the issue of the right for women to go topless. I was seriously disturbed and appalled by what I read. I hope that there will be a response or two this week and if not, perhaps you can add mine next week.

The fact that a young female who may be going off to college or university has these ideas about rape makes me very worried about what mixed messages are being circulated these days. Our media is so skewed that we’re bombarded with images of scantily clad women and children, and yet they are blamed or punished for whatever consequences arise. As functioning adults in this country, we are responsible for our actions and blaming someone’s wardrobe for being brutally assaulted is just wrong. It’s as ridiculous as stating someone who is a philanthropist with a reputation for giving away money, who dresses in expensive clothing and drives a nice vehicle, should be robbed simply because of the way they look and act. Have we

really regressed that much that these views are still accepted?

In response to women from developing countries, their attire, or lack thereof, would not be governed by the same expectations that we have. It is colder here so we wear more clothing. Many of those countries are warm and it’s culturally normal not to wear much for both men and women. The countries where rape happens on a widespread level are corrupt, where other atrocities are occurring such as genocide and it wouldn’t matter what people are wearing or how old they are, it’s purely a violent act of control.

I would also bet that in many European countries where topless women are the norm on beaches, such as in Scandinavian countries and Germany, they have a lower rate of rape due the normalcy of nudity and the less puritan view they have of the human body than in North America. We are all primal, sexual beings, men and women, but we can and do and should control our urges if they will inflict pain on others. We are so afraid of nakedness, yet it’s everywhere. Let’s respect ourselves and others.

Leslie Evans, Dunedin

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Wind Turbines An open letter to the residents of Clearview

THE PAST

Much has happened since our March Township Council Meeting when our motion for a Moratorium on wind farm development was passed unanimously. This success followed on the heels of a standing room only, public Information meeting in Creemore that was attended by many members of our Town Council.

On April 28th over 700 people met on the lawns of Queen’s Park to bring a strong message from rural Ontario that the Green Energy Act is irresponsible in its removal of the democratic rights of the very people that own those rural lands.

Much progress has been made in the case of Ian Hanna vs The Province of Ontario in their lawsuit asking that the “Precautionary Principle” be applied to wind turbines. The case will be heard fully in late September with early indications pointing towards a successful conclusion.

The evidence continues to mount that the Green Energy Act is a sham. It was created to reduce our reliance on energy derived from non renewable resources and specifically to stop all power production from dirty coal fired plants by 2014.

The act does not work. Recently an executive order was issued from Queen’s Park to increase energy production from those very coal fired plants by 17% this year and an additional 17% in each year running up to 2014. Why? Because wind does not work.

THE PRESENT

Most recently our Council who unanimously passed the call for a Moratorium, announced that they would not invest Township resources in “commenting” on the proposed Fairview Wind Turbine Development at Fairgrounds Rd. and County Rd. 91, in spite of being invited to do so under the guidelines of the Green Energy Act. How can Council refuse to comment? What they should be doing instead is putting in place a set of guidelines or standards to guide their comments on turbine applications.

Is it not important that the residents impacted by this irresponsible Industrial development have their say and be represented by their council? Are they sacrificing the rights of the many for the benefit of one family that has signed their lands to a lease obligation?

THE FUTURE?

Recently a Planning Notice was placed in several newspapers announcing modifications and housekeeping to the Zoning Bylaw. Not specifically mentioned but quietly included are provisions to limit the ability of landowners to develop accessory buildings and more alarmingly to remove the very provisions that dictate the rules for renewable energy projects in our community. This section of the bylaw was carefully put together to protect the citizens of Clearview from irresponsible renewable energy developments.

AND NOW, OUR COUNCIL IS “HOUSEKEEPING” THE VERY BY-LAWS THAT PROTECT OUR PROPERTIES.

We wonder whose side they are on?

Contact your Council and tell them “NO” to Industrial Wind Development in Clearview and “YES” to the continuance of protecting our democratic rights as specified under Federal Law in The Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

By pushing through the Green Energy Act the McGuinty Liberals have silenced the voice of our community. We rely on our elected Council to represent our views.

Have we lost control of our government?

Join us on Monday July 12 at 7PM at the Township Offices in Stayner to let them know what you think.

To help preserve our rural environment please contact usPO Box 2091, Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 clearviewwait@gmail.com

The Clearview coalition is concerned with the health, environmental and economicimpact of industrial wind turbines on our prime agricultural and recreational land.

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For all of the youth in our area, get your goggles and flippers ready as we go to Vacation Bible School and travel to find God’s Treasures Under the Sea. This event takes place on August 3,4,5 from 9 am till noon at the New Lowell United Church. Last minute registrations will be accepted until Sunday, July 11. Call 424-6497 (Sandra) for more information.

New Lowell United Church invites you to bring your friends and your lawn chair and share in our annual Praise in the Park service on August 8 at 10:15 am in the New Lowell Conservation Park Pavilion. There will be special gospel music with Al Beardsall and a light picnic lunch to follow.

There will be only one Worship service at the United Churches in the Creemore Pastoral Charge throughout July and August, at 10:15 am on July 11 at St. John’s in Creemore is the host church with Avening on the 18th and 25th of July.

The New Lowell Public School

was hardly recognizable last week when the halls and gym were decorated to celebrate the 42 graduates of the Grade 8 classes of Ms. Hartman and Ms. Wisymer. How grown up and “dapper” they all looked with their special outfits for this important occasion.

The evening was truly delightful for everyone, especially those parents and grandparents that stood with pride as their child received their diplomas. On behalf of the students, Derek Niessl delivered the Valedictorian Address. He thanked the teachers and the parents for supporting all of the graduates. Afterwards they enjoyed a light buffet and cake but soon it was time for the parents to leave and let the graduates have the “last dance” in their public school adventure. Congratulations to all of the grads and to the teachers that nurtured them through the eight-plus years of their schooling.

The Brentwood Horticultural Society will be having their annual Flower Show at the Brentwood Hall on August 24 at 7 pm. This is a nice time to see the local horticulturalists and their talents with gardening and flower arranging.

Well the Country and Western gear has been put away after a successful evening at the New Lowell Legion last week. Now it is time to gather friends

and families to come on Saturday, July 24 for the Annual Pig Roast. First come in the morning for a Pancake Breakfast, perhaps using the lovely new patio to sit and enjoy a coffee and some delicious pancakes. During the afternoon everyone can enjoy demonstrations from the Firefighters, the OPP, and even a garage sale. (Call Jim Erwin at 424-6781 to rent a table). Then sit back and enjoy a Pig Barbeque with the family for $10 per adult and $5 for ages 6-12. Children under six eat free.

The Sunnidale Branch of the Clearview Library has many things going for the youth in our area. Drop in and check out what is happening. Remember the Library is accepting donations

of any good craft materials for their programmes that they offer.

Our village children are out and about the area enjoying summer with enthusiasm and perhaps not remembering their safety rules so drive slowly and take care. Enjoy this wonderful season, take a walk and see the creative gardening at some of the homes, perhaps a sports game at the Recreation Park, the little ones can enjoy the playground at the Park or sit on your property and say hi to your neighbours.

My thought for this week is may today be filled with happy memories, and may tomorrow be just the beginning of a very special time.

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by Fred MillsWith the Braves coming into mid-season form, they hosted the Clearview Orioles on July 2 with Ryan Bartley taking the mound and pitching for the win. He allowed one hit while striking out eight batters. Creemore’s bats were hot, with the team collecting 14 hits including three from Darryl Fremlin and a pair each from Jeff Akitt, Bryan Post and Ryan Bartley. The final score was 8-3 for Creemore.

The Braves returned to Gowan Memorial Park on July 3, welcoming the Aurora Jays. Brad Grieveson took the hill and hurled a three-hitter, fanning out seven hitters. Creemore had five hits, with Bryan Post having a pair and singles going to Rob Perkins, Brad Grieveson and Tom Gateman. The Braves won 4-2.

Creemore continued their home stand with Ivy rolling into the village. With the warm weather, Brett Trott took the ball and threw a commanding one-

hitter with nine strikeouts. The Braves pounded out 10 hits, with Jeff Akitt leading the way with three of them and Brett Trott claiming a pair. Creemore handily won 9-1. With the win, Creemore has a five- game winning streak and is sitting in second place in their division behind New Lowell. Next On Deck: On Tuesday, July 13 the Braves host Lisle at 6:30 pm. Creemore travels to Orillia on Wednesday, July 13, taking on the Majors at 7:30 pm.

Meanwhile, on July 4, under sunny skies and stifling temperatures, at Aurora’s Lambert Wilson Park, East met West in the North Dufferin Baseball League’s Annual All-Star Game. At the end of the nine-inning contest, Creemore’s West Division walked away with a 10-5 victory, their first since 2007.

Contributing to the West’s win were Braves Chris Greer, who scored an RBI and a run, Tom Gateman, who supplied a hit and Brad Grieveson, who closed out the game pitching 3 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out three.

Braves on five-game win streak

The Township of ClearviewInvites applications for the following opportunity:

Parks/Arena Operator - Job # 2010-08Full Time

Reporting directly to the Parks/Recreation administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of parks, sports facilities and cemeteries. The successful candidate will also provide support to the general public.

Qualifications:

must possess an Ontario secondary school Diploma.1. Ability to perform building and equipment maintenance and repairs 2. including general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting, structural repairs and janitorial services.ability to work a variety of shifts and physically capable to perform 3. all activities.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.20 per hourFor more information regarding this position, please visit our website at

www.clearviewtwp.on.ca.Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering

letter, quoting Job # 2010-08 by July 23, 2010 @ 4:30 pm to: Denise Henry, Township of Clearview, box 200, 217 Gideon street, stayner, On, l0m-1s0; dhenry@clearview.ca; fax #: 705-428-0288.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection.

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CELEBRATIONS Happy Birthday to Jennifer Denison. Love Mom, Dad, Lisa & Madison

Happy Belated Birthday To Doug and Norah. Thank you for all your support. Love Fred

yARD SALESSaturday, July 10 “Tea and Treasures” yard/Bake Sale St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Singhampton from 9 am to 1 pm. Buy a treasure, have a snack, buy a pie. Supports St. Paul’s ministry & the new steps. For donations or information, call Peggy at (519) 922-2033 or Wendy at (705) 445-4199..

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HELP WANTEDPart-time position available for a mature person as a RETAIL BUyER in our store. The successful applicant must be able to order and promote a variety of retail products, meet with sales representatives as well as serve customers who require specialty orders. Design abilities, basic computer skills and outstanding people skills are definite assets required for this position. Please send your resume/application letter to CVP Limited, 171 Mill St., Box 1385 Creemore L0M 1G0.

Part-time position available for a mature person. SERVER/KITCHEN HELP at Pizza Perfect.466-2776

Are you a high school student looking for CoMMUNITy SERVICE HoURS? The Mad & Noisy Gallery is hosting 4 weeks of children’s art classes and we are short volunteers. If you like kids and art, this is the perfect way to earn your hours! Please call Ayrlie at 444-0550 or leave a message at the Gallery, 466-5555.

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Thank you to Ken Thornton for your hospitality the other evening. Your culinary skills and social grace are an inspiration.

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I want to thank everyone for all the kindness, inquiries and visits during Alena’s illness and since her death. In particular, special thanks and since her death. In particular, special thanks to my family, friends, neighbours, Gateway Probus, staff of the Orangeville Hospital, and Bethel House Hospice in Inglewood. Your support will never be forgotten.

Carl Alexander

Thank you to our family for the wonderful dinner party for our 50th wedding anniversary with so many relatives and friends present. Thanks for the flowers, gifts, cards and best wishes. The memories live on. Thanks again and God Bless.

John and Evelyn Knappett

Wasn’t that a lovely tea party in Dorothy Shropshire’s garden last Saturday! A thousand thanks to Dorothy, our gracious and most generous hostess. And thanks to all who helped make the day so special: to the many, many sandwich-makers and bakers and fruit tray providers; to the punch concocters and the tea makers; and for the elegant tea cups and saucers. Thanks also to Dorothy’s family and friends who served us so graciously; to the fetchers and carriers; to those who lent tables and chairs and umbrellas and to those who carried and assembled them; to the Firemen’s Association for their grand canopy which kept us and the refreshments so delightfully cool; to the talented musicians Mary Boyd and Ken Robertson; to St. Luke’s Anglican Church and the Creemore Legion for accessories. And, of course, thanks to all who purchased tickets in support of the Creemore Log Cabin.

Perhaps you think I am dragging my feet, but I do wish to convey my deep appreciation for the recognition of my 90th birthday on Sunday, May 23rd. Thank you for the many cards and good wishes from friends and acquaintances are deeply appreciated, as well as the notes from the Legion, Masonic and Shrine Lodges, St. Luke’s Church and Residents and staff of Leisureworld. Letters of congratulations from MP Wilson, Premier of Ontario, Dalton McQuinty, Queens Rep David Only. Thanks to the Creemore Echo and their camera. Last, but not least, my love and admiration goes out to my family for preparing a day of gifts and a dinner to be remembered.

Carman Gowan

Dear Linda Cockton and Jaclyn Fowler, thank you so very much for the wonderful gift of your beautiful log cabin quilt, a treasure raffled in support of the soon to be rebuilt Creemore Log Cabin. We recognize the hours and hours of work as well as the amazing artistic talent that went into its creation. Anticipation grew as July 1st, the day of the draw, drew near (congratulations to Dawn Craven, the lucky winner). Thanks also to Sherri Wilson for her organizational skills, and to Curiosity House, the Creemore Echo, and the many friends who sold tickets. And, of course, thanks to all those who bought tickets.

DEATH NOTICE

LEWIS, GoRDoN - passed away suddenly on Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Muriel Lewis. Loving father of Robert (Frances) Lewis and Helen (the late Allen) McKechnie. Cherished grandfather of Cory, Gordie and Sandra. Services were held on Monday, July 5, 2010 at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel. Interment at Badjeros Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Friends may visit Gordon’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

JoSLIN, AUDREy - passed away peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2010 at Creedan Valley Nursing Home in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Stan (Sharon), Wayne (Sharon), Jack (Shelley), Robert (Barbara), Joan (the late Bill), Marlene (Roy), Heather and Brenda (Phil). Audrey is survived by her sisters Margaret Pringle and Pauline Baker. Predeceased by her brothers Bill, Arnold and Bert Rushlow and sisters Dorothy Cook and Barb McCabe. Forever cherished by her 25 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Interment at Creemore Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Audrey may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. We little knew that morningGod was going to call your name,In Life we loved you dearlyIn death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose youYou did not go alone,For part of us went with youThe day God called you home.You left us beautiful memoriesYour love still our guide,And although we cannot see youYou are always at our side.Our family chain is brokenAnd nothing seems the same,But as God calls us one by oneThe chain will link again.Friends may visit Audrey’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

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Creemore MINoR HoCKEy invites you to a final hockey registration for the 2010-2011 season. Registration will be held at the Creemore Arena on Monday, July 12, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30. Prices increases after July 12. 466-5578

THANk yOU

Thank you to all those who sent cards and made telephone inquiries about me during my stay in the hospital. Thank you to the Friendship group and WMS for boxes of fruit. A special thanks to those who took the time to visit or drove Margaret to the hospital. Also a very special thank you to the “lawn crew.”

orley Arnold

Thank you for choosing me as the Senior Citizen of Creemore for the year 2010. It was certainly an honour to receive this award. Thanks also to everyone for their best wishes. It was a wonderful Canada Day complete with great fireworks at night. Thanks again.

Sincerely Gertie Gowan

We want to take this opportunity to thank our family and our 12 grand girls and Shirley’s family for such a wonderful party. We love you. To our friends and neighbors who brought gifts and cards many many thanks. Shirley and I will remember this for ever. Love you all.

Dave and Shirley Fachnie

DEATH NOTICE

BAILEy, CHARLIE - passed away suddenly at his home in New Lowell on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in his 71st year. Loving husband of the late Sheila. Dear father of Charles and his wife Leah and Marty and his wife Stacy. Proud Poppa of Tonya, Josh, Sharley-Ann and Fenix. Survived by his sisters Ola, Nancy, Catherine and brother Tyree; predeceased by sister Maggie and brother Ray. All services have taken place. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Charlie’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

JACKSoN, ALBERT - A resident of Glencairn and formerly of Rexdale, Albert William Jackson passed away peacefully at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital of kidney failure on Wednesday June 30, 2010 in his 90th year. Born in London, England, son of the late Thomas and Clara (Knight) Jackson; predeceased by his loving wife Irene (Clanfield) Jackson, and eight siblings; Loved father of Martin and his wife Veronica (Cuthbert) of Ingersoll; Dear grandfather of Christine and her husband Marei Alfrajani of Edmonton, Kelly of Toronto, Lindsay and Rikki of London. Proud great grandfather of Ali and Micky Alfrajani. Al immigrated to Canada with his wife and son in 1953 after serving in the British Royal Merchant Navy during WWII. After retiring from work in Rexdale, Al and Irene moved to the community of Glencairn and enjoyed the rural countryside. Cremation has taken place; interment will take place later in the summer. Arrangements entrusted to Fawcett Funeral Homes. The family would like to thank Dr. L. MacDougall of Creemore and all the staff in the Intensive Care Unit at Collingwood Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends may visit Al’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

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Sarah NicollQuality Control TechnicianWalker Aggregates Inc.

To me, it’s my future. I’m only 25. I don’t come to work like it’s a job, it’s my career. There’s so much room to progress through this company. And we’re so much more than just a company out to make money. We work for the environment, for our communities, for our employees. At Walker, we know we are borrowing the Earth from future generations, and we care for it that way.

It’s a great atmosphere at work here. I get lots of respect for my opinions, and we have great rapport. I love working for Walker. Other companies in the industry don’t compare. I wouldn’t want to work for anyone else. If the quarry closed, I’d be devastated.

Want to hear more? Call us: 705.445.2300

The Duntroon Quarry Expansion Proposal: It’s about our community.

We’re Here For You!The men and women who work here are not only part of a superb healthcare team,

they are your friends and neighbours. The same people you see in the grocery store,

at the beach, or on the ski hill. And like any good friend or neighbour would, they are

here to help you whenever you need them.

As a member of our healthcare community, you are also part of this team.

Find out how you have helped.

Log on to http://cgmhf.com/community_report.asp

or call (705) 444-8645 for a printed copy of the G&M’s

Annual Report to the Community.

Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation

Sat., July 10, 2010Stayner Community Centre

Live Music featuring

Tickets at Stayner Home Hardware

and other Stayner area businesses.

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Dave Ferguson memorials1062 County Road 42 • stayner, On

Dave Ferguson • 428.2818 • 888.424-8201

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We have a wide range ofPRECUT

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To all Fellow Residents of CreemoreWe are a emp ng to nd out how many residents in the Creemore area are interested in saving and protec ng the historical heritage of our village and speci cally the Collingwood Street Bridge.

Please forward copies of any photographs of ac vi es (weddings etc.) taken of the bridge and stories or memories , etc.

We are a emp ng to put a photographic me line por olio together of the history of the bridge.

Lord & Lady Burton of Creemore

Please contact us at burtonmobile@sympa co.ca705-466-2718Mail To26 Edward Street WestCreemore, ONL0M 1G0

COLLINGWOOD STREET BRIDGE