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by Brad HoldenThe primary goal of Tony Fry, who has been the driving force behind first Rent-a-Youth and then Ray’s Place, has always been to keep kids in school for as long as possible.

While teenagers are performing odd jobs around town with Rent-a-Youth, they are also being mentored by folks who can tell them first-hand about the benefit of finishing high school and going on to some form of post-secondary education.

And with Ray’s Place (named after Rent-a-Youth, of course), high school students are able to drop in, study together, use the centre’s computers for homework and again be in the presence of an adult able to counsel them on the benefits of being

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educated.This week, Ray’s Place board

members Fry and Laurie Copeland announced that the organization will now take a huge step towards completing that original goal.

Through a generous donation from a community member, Ray’s Place will offer its first scholarship for the start of the 2011/2012 school year. The award will be available to a student living in Clearview Township and entering first year college or university in Canada, who is or will be a graduate from a high school in Simcoe County.

The scholarship has a potential value of $15,000 or $20,000, payable over a three or four year course of study at $5,000 a year.

Ray’s Place to offer scholarship

(See “Ray’s Place” on page 3)

HORSES AND HOUNDS With the Apple Pie Contest and the closing of the Farmers’ Market last weekend, Creemore was rife with autumn traditions, but as always the most spectacular was the Toronto & North York Hunt Club’s annual running of the hounds down Mill Street.

LOOK WHO PAID US A VISIT We hope everyone had their grass cut and their gardens looking nice last Friday when this interesting visitor took a tour of town. The Google Maps Street View car uses that round camera on top of the vehicle to take 360-degree photos while driving, so that our streets (and houses!) are visible online.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CELEBRATES 125 YEARS THIS SUNDAY

St. John’s celebratory service will take place at 11 am and will feature special guest Rev. David Sherwin. For more about the church’s history, see page 4.

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Friday, October 14• Dunedin and Area (that means you too Creemore)

4th Annual Scarecrow Contest. Create your scarecrow and you could win great prizes. Judging takes place October 29. Show your community spirit! Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. To register your scarecrow or information please contact Marcy at 705-466-3690.

Saturday, October 15• Come out & walk, bike or rollerblade in the Dunedin

Fall Cancer Walk. Enjoy beautiful scenery and help to support a cure for cancer. Leave Dunedin Hall at 10 am. For pledge sheets call 705-466-3071.

• Curiosity House Book Signing from 3 to 5 pm at the bookstore with Donna McCaw and her book about retiring It’s Your Time. 15 minute talk at 4 pm.

This Weekend

Monday, October 17• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 5:30 pm

at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.Tuesday, October 18

• Ramona A. Greer, CGA presents “From Shoebox Mess to Financial Success” at Collingwood Public Library in the Free Schools World Literacy Community Room from 7 to 9 pm . Complimentary Information Seminar for Small Businesses. Topics: Top 10 Bookkeeping Mistakes Made by Small Businesses; How to Save Tax Dollars; Keep Canada Revenue Agency from knocking at your Door & Should I Incorporate? Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited so please call 705-428-2171 or e-mail [email protected] to book your seat.

Thursday, October 20• Osteoporosis Session at Clearview Municipal Office,

Stayner, from 9 am to noon. Free. Learn how to manage it & how to prevent future fractures. Second session on Wednesday, November 2 at Raglan Village from 9 am to noon. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by calling Monica Menecola at 705-716-8976 or [email protected].

• Canadian Blood Services’ Blood Donor Clinic at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church in Stayner from 3 to 7 pm. Call 888 2 DONATE to book your appointment.

• The Collingwood chapter of the Toastmasters meets at 7 pm at Collingwood Public Library. The club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from Sept. to June. Visitors welcome. Contact Charles LeMarchant. Call 705-446-0351 for more information.

Saturday, October 22• Mulmur Townhall Meeting at Mulmur Township

Hall, 758070 2nd Line East, Terra Nova presented by Mono Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition (MC2). Coffee at 9:30 am, meeting from 10 am to noon. An opportunity to catch up on several Mulmur issues. Presentations by CORE, NDACT & Mulmur and questions & answers. Everybody welcome. See ad on page 3 for details.

• Curiosity House Book Signing: Dorris Heffron with her fifth novel, City Wolves from 10 am to noon. One of the books nominated for Georgian Bay Reads. The story of Canada’s first woman veterinarian, Meg Wilkinson in the 1890s in the Yukon. This lively, insightful, historical fiction, subtly revealing the wolf-like nature of humans and the human nature of wolves. Please join us.

• Violet Allan’s 95th Birthday Come and Go Tea at the New Lowell Legion from 1:30 to 4 pm. Best wishes only.

• Church Family & Friends Potluck at First Baptist Church, Stayner at 6 pm. Part of the 157th

Anniversary Celebrations.• Dan Hill will be performing at the Collingwood

Collegiate on Hurontario Street at 8:30 pm. A fundraiser for Blue Mountain Watershed Trust to protect the Silver Creek Wetland. Tickets $50 available at Creemore Echo. Call 705-466-9906 or www.georgianbayselect.com/jbgproductions.

Sunday, October 23• 157th Anniversary Service at First Baptist Church,

Stayner at 11 am. Guest Preacher is Rev. Edwin Smart & at 7 pm Southern Gospel Concert with ‘Heading Home Trio’. Freewill offering. Refreshments will follow. All welcome.

• Curiosity House presents a lunch with Joshua Knelman, author of the true crime story Hot Art from noon to 3 pm at Chez Michel, 150 Mill Street. $35 per person (taxes & gratuities included). Seating is limited. Call 705-466-3400 to reserve your spot.

• Annual Honeywood-Horning’s Mills United Church Fowl Supper from 5 to 7 pm with homemade pies and cakes. Held in the Norduff Room in the Honeywood Arena. Adults $14, children $6, preschoolers free.

Tuesday, October 25• Sara Hershoff & Brad Holden are on 97.7 The Beach

this morning between 9 and 10 am to talk “All Things Creemore”. Don’t miss it!

Saturday, October 29• Log Cabin Ribbon Cutting at 10:30 am. Come

celebrate Opening the Door into the Creemore Log Cabin and enter an earlier era in Creemore’s history. Everyone is cordially invited to join the

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• Mad & Noisy Gallery Show continues for oil painter Katherine Ernst with her show Dance of Light. Ernst is a classic realist who paints in the style of old Dutch masters, focus on the interplay of light and dark on still life objects, such as flowers, fruit and pottery. Show runs to October 24. 705-466-5555 or www.madandnoisy.com.

• New Lowell Legion’s Annual October Fest. Dinner and dance $12.50 per person. Live band. Tickets available at the Legion.Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16

• Craft & Quilt Sale at GNE Fairgrounds from 10 am to 4 pm both days. For more info call Muriel Day 705-466-3372. Free admission. Lunch booth.

Sunday, October 16• Church Services are on page 5.• 125th Anniversary Service at St. John’s United

Church at 11 am followed by coffee in the fellowship room. Guest Speaker is Rev. David Sherwin. No services at New Lowell or Avening on this day.

• Foodstock south of Redickville (follow the signs) from 11 am to 5 pm rain or shine. Save the land that feeds us Join Chef Michael Stadtlander and 100 of Canada’s best chefs for outdoor public food event in support of the movement to Stop The Mega Quarry. The Barenaked Ladies are now on the bill. Minimum donation of $10. For more details and advance tickets (especially if it you can’t go but support the cause)please visit www.canadianchefscongress.com.

party at the Cabin in its new location, between the Old Jail and the Creemore Library.

• Turkey Dinner celebrating Fall at Centennial United Church, Stayner. Corner of William and Oak Streets from 4:30 to 7 pm. Adults $12.50, children 6-12 $6, under 6 free. Entertainment while you wait! Come and bring family and friends. A fundraiser to aid the Church’s work.

Sunday, October 30• Hallowfest in Creemore from 10 am to 4 pm at

Station on the Green. A new regional event. Fun for all ages. Tricks, treats & surprises. Visit the Witch’s Kitchen and Haunted Parlour. Activities, games, pumpkin carving, face painting, costume contests, music, marketplace, live pumpkin auction & more. Costumes encouraged! Admission by donation to the GM Hospital Foundation. Sponsored by Happenings Party Rentals, GM Hospital Foundation, 97.7 Beach, Caithkin Treatment Foster Homes and Creemore. Also Jack ‘o’ Lanterns Auction for the G&M - The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation invite everyone to create a carved or decorated pumpkin to benefit the Hospital. Bring it to Station October 29.

• “Joyful We Adore You” Worship Music from Ancient to Modern at 7 pm at St. John’s United Church, Creemore. As part of our 125th Anniversary celebrations, please join us at for an evening of music to stir the heart and uplift the soul. Featuring the Canturum Choir and the Shipmates Men’s Quartet. Accompanied by 2 violins. Produced by Ann Sneyd and Peter Coates. Free will offering. Reception to follow.

Friday, November 4• Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society invites members

of community organizations to attend a Workshop at Station on the Green from 1 to 4 pm to help you “Get That Grant!” Learn how to construct a compelling case for financial support, communicate effectively with granting sources, the differences between various granting sources and how to formulate realistic project budgets. $25 per person. Space is limited. Light refreshments will be served. To register, contact Yvonne [email protected] or 416-529-0172 (cell)

Saturday, November 5• A Remembrance Day Event featuring Sgt. Ret’d

Phyllis Howald, a personal story of her time in the Military, at 9:30 am at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Stayner. Proudly presented by Stayner Heritage Society. Cost $5 (includes continental breakfast, speaker and entertainment including Graham Trude and the “Georgian Girls”) For tickets call Catherine Walker at 705-428-2719, Myrna Johnson at 705-428-2540 or purchase at Barb’s Clothes Closet. Advance sale only. Please call by November 1.

Saturday, November 12• Dinner Dance at Station on the Green from 7:30 pm

to midnight. A fundraiser for the Santa Claus Parade. $25 per person. Tickets available at Creemore Echo or by contacting John Blohm at 705-466-3130 or Michael Bennett at 705-241-3344.

Friday, November 18• The Tree Society of Creemore’s 1st Annual Meet &

Greet at the Station on the Green from 7 to 9 pm. Help pay tribute to Diane & Brian McKay in honour of their 20 years of leadership. Tickets $10 available at Creemore Echo, Cardboard Castles & Curiosity House.

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Airport Road Proposed Gravel PitPresented by a representative of CORE

Wind Turbines: Mulmur UpdatePresented by a representative of CORE

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Criteria for the award includes a 75% average in Grade 12, a demonstrated financial need, a recognized initiative in funding their own education, and leadership qualities. The payment will be made yearly, contingent on the recipient maintaining an overall academic average of 65% in year one, 70% in year two and 75% in year three.

“This is great news,” said Fry, who preaches the need for an “LDD,” as he calls it – a license, diploma or degree – to make a living in these times. “It’s what we’ve been working toward since we started this thing.”

But Ray’s Place isn’t stopping yet. While this scholarship will take a student through the next four years and then start again with an other one in perpetuity, Fry’s hope is that there might be more donors out there. “I need three more,” he said. That way, the scholarships could role over year in and out, and a student could be heading off to

post-secondary studies with the help of Ray’s Place every September.

The organization will soon have a charitable number, if that could entice donors.

But really, Fry is hoping that someone out there might be motivated by what might be the greatest feeling of all – the fact that you will be responsible for the education of others.

All money in the scholarship fund will be managed externally by TD investment advisor John Van Der Marl.

Those interested in applying for the first scholarship can pick up applications at Ray’s Place (just down Caroline Street West from Cardboard Castles) and should make note that the deadline for completed application is January 31, 2012.

Fry, Copeland and the rest of the board members of Ray’s Place are grateful to Ted and Marylou Morgan for donating the funds for the first scholarship.

Ray’s Place announces $20,000 scholarship (Continued from page 1)

Ray’s Place board members Tony Fry and Laurie Copeland had some very big news this week.

by Brad HoldenFeral, free-roaming cats have long been a problem in Creemore, and one resident thinks she has a solution.

Jennifer LeBlond, who works with the SPCA Spay and Neuter Service in Barrie, is willing to pick cats up in Creemore and take them to Barrie to be fixed.

The only hitch is the price – there is no discount for staff members so each spay or neuter will cost $60. LeBlond doesn’t know exactly how this will work, but she’s throwing it out there... would anyone like to donate some money so that some of Creemore’s wandering cats can be fixed?

An important thing to note is that LeBlond will not be rounding up these cats and putting them up for adoption at the SPCA. Instead, after they are fixed she will bring them back to town for release.

“These cats have never been domesticated,” said LeBlond. “Re-releasing is the best thing for them.”

What’s most important is that the cats no longer have the ability to procreate. Because cats, LeBlond pointed out, are very efficient at that.

“Female cats can get pregnant one week after giving birth,” she explained. “And cats first come into heat when they’re between five and nine months old. So right now, we literally have kittens giving birth to kittens.”

If anyone is interested in helping LeBlond tackle this problem, she can be reached at 705-466-5944.

A way to fix feral cats

eChO BriefsThe Simcoe County District School Board has

invited interested parents in Clearview Township to meet on Tuesday, October 18 at 7 pm at Stayner Collegiate Institute to discuss the possibility of establishing an Extended French as a Second Language program at a school in Clearview Township with a start date of September 2012. Currently, children from this end of the Township attend Admiral Collingwood Public School for EFSL programming.

An EFSL program in Clearview?

Come out and walk, bike or rollerblade the road from Dunedin to Glen Huron in the 10th annual Dunedin Fall Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 15. This event is a great way to enjoy beautiful autumn scenery while helping to support a cure for cancer. The walk leaves Dunedin Hall at 10 am. For pledge sheets, call 705-466-3071.

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EDITORIAL THE WAY WE WERE

Two horses stood chatting, a roan and a dapple.They spoke at some length, both in praise of the apple.

Said the roan, “If you eat just one apple a day,An old nag’s tale says, this keeps horse vets away.If I feel a cold coming, I get my cure onBy eating the fruit of the glen… that’s Glen Huron!”

“But who’d want to stop after only one apple?I’d eat till the cows come back home!,” said the dapple.

“Quite so!,” said the roan. “You can always relyOn a Mac for sweet crispness. That none can deny!There’s Spartans and Empires, Spys and Delicious,And best of all, Macs. They’re my fondest of wishes!

“Have you heard the latest?,” the dapple inquired.“A new diet fad has the whole town inspired.My master was talking. She says that she’ll try it.The valley’s a buzz with this hundred mile diet.”

The roan then responded, “Oh, that’s much too farFor me to find food. I don’t fit in a car.

I’m happy right here till I meet my Haymaker.My tried and true diet’s in the old hundred acre.And to top it all off, I’m the happiest whenMy master brings treats from the Fruit of the Glen.Now green grass is great stuff, but iffen you’re cravin’A crispy red apple, then Giffen’s your maven!”

“When Adam and Eve were ensconced in the garden,And naked as jaybirds, if I may beg your pardon,And Eve wanted Adam’s attention,” said dapple,“He paid her no heed till she brought him an apple.”

“You know,” said the roan, “I heard something silly.Ontario’s stores selling apples from Chile!And Washington State, half a continent distant!That goes to show, horse sense in man’s non-existent!”

“The soils are rich here in humus and loamsAnd this Georgian Bay micro-clime’s perfect for pommes.It boggles my mind. I just cannot grapple.What makes people tick, I don’t know!,” said the dapple.

Retorted the roan, “It’s a scary scenario.Someday there may be no farms left in Ontario!”

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Dear Editor,I am writing in response to your article in the

October 7, 2011 edition of the Echo, regarding the appeal of the Creemore Springs Brewery expansion. It is not a divisive “For or Against” issue, but is a chance for people to offer constructive and insightful ideas on how Molson Coors can mitigate the impact of a large industrial factory on the main street of our small heritage town.

Christine and I, as appellants, welcome creative ideas from participants or interested people, that could be tabled in the mediation process.

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Brewery OMB hearing not a case of for and against

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125 Years for St. John’s

To salute St. John’s United Church on its 125th anniversary, here’s a picture of the church’s choir in 1949. In front: Mary Thompson, Marg M., Marion Tilden, Mavis Machesney, Barbara Hoogendyk, Orla Howie, Alice Mackey, Ben Broderick and Murray Skinkle. In the middle row: Marguerite Hoogendyk, Mrs. Boettger, Mildred Walker, Mrs. Hayward, Sylvia C., Norma C., Kay Mackey, Marion Priddle, Eva Walker, Yvonne Flynn and Gertie Montgomery. In the back row: Mr. Hall, Mr. Cecil Hayward, Mr. Peter Coates and Mr. Morris Mumford. Absent from the photo is Neil Russel.

Those who have been around Creemore since before 1970 will perhaps have a memory. All the rest of us can do is imagine.

It must have been quite a sight, though, to drive over Ten Hill and see the piercing steeple of St. John’s United Church high above the village of Creemore, a taller companion to the shorter one that still tops St. Luke’s Anglican Church. At 110 feet, the steeple was for many years Creemore’s most prominent feature, visible from every road approach to the village.

It was unfortunately taken down after a lightning strike in 1970. Besides the charred timbers from the strike, there was enough dry rot inside to warrant it being removed from the church.

This is just one instance in the long history of the church, which was built in 1886 as the Creemore Methodist Church. When the Methodists, Congregationalists and some Presbyterians merged in 1910, it was given its present name.

The United parish of Creemore also includes the charges of the Avening and New Lowell, but on Sunday, October 16 those congregations will unite to celebrate the St. John’s milestone. The service will begin at 11 am and feature guest Reverend David Sherwin. Following that there will be coffee in the fellowship room.

Anniversary services will continue throughout the month, ending with a evening with the Cantorum Choir and the Shipmates Men’s Quartet at 7pm on Sunday, October 30 (produced by Peter Coates and Ann Sneyd).

The Echo wishes St. John’s United Church and its congregation a happy 125th birthday.


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There were 56 of us assembled for cards, which made for even tables. This is nice as it does not leave anyone taking a turn “sitting out.” Then Toosje Vasvari had us announce the Farmers’ Market that was to be held in New Lowell on Saturday, October 8 that featured all homemade items and foods. We didn’t get over to this function, but there sure was good weather for it, so hope it was very successful. Then Bob Veale thanked irma Flack for again bringing in tomatoes and peppers (hot ones!) for give-away. They sure are appreciated.

The 50/50 draws went to Alinda Bishop , Art Bishop , Mercedes Veinot, Elsie Longson, Roy Veinot, Janice Stephens, Evelyn Warden and Diane Watt.

Moon shots were played by Mercedes Veinot, “Me!” Doreen Murray , Dave Smith (2), Roy

Veinot, isabelle Gubbels, Marge Douglas, Pat Broad a n d E v e l y n Wa r d e n . Evelyn won the travelling prize, and Dave won the Sidewinders money. Every so often when I am typing the above info for the Echo, I remember that my sister Pat once gave me the

recipe for “Sidewinder Soup” which I have never made. But one of these days I will put it all together and take it in for one of out potluck lunches. That way, if we don’t like it, at least the misery will be spread around! Besides, Pat is an exceptionally good cook and baker, so it will very likely be A-OK.

High scorers were isabelle Gubbels 320, Bert Douglas 306, Marion Kelly 277 and Phyllis Seed 270. And, even after having two moon shots, Dave was low with 102 points.

Talking about lunches (above) reminded me that on Thursday, October 20 we will be enjoying a

catered lunch in the Dunedin Hall. We are to be assembled and seated a bit before 12 noon. That way we will have time to eat and still get back to the Legion for cards at the regular time without anyone having to rush.

We had a fun bus to Rama this past week, and we would like to thank “Are we there yet?” Norma Johnston for again bringing the candies that we have all enjoyed these many bus trips. I also thank Loreen Keith, Dee Hanson, Marie Blohm and Norma Royal for making my job easy by supplying cute jokes and stories for our trip home. Maybe they cheered up those of us that did not win this week, and encouraged us to try again next time.

I loved the old picture of the postcard in the “Way We Were” section of the Echo last week. I seem to remember a lot of that type of postcard some years ago, such as a picture of a rabbit that was the size of a horse, helping itself

to a gardener’s lettuce, etc etc, amongst several others that were available at that time.

Then, in the Echo, right below the above mentioned postcard was a Letter to the Editor, which I read. And reread – a couple of times. It seems to read to me that the writer is saying that, back in the early 1990s, when the ill-fated NDP took a round out of governing Ontario, that they had a plan that should have kept them getting re-elected forever. This plan was to be able to take your opponent to court, and have him foot the bill for your having done so. This, I believe, is considered by some as being a “level playing field.” I’m still shaking my head, and thinking that I had better go back and read Orwell’s “Animal Farm” or something like it all over again – I guess I missed that section of the book, but I’m sure it must be in there somewhere!

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PIES GALORE Last Saturday’s 4th annual Creemore Apple Pie Contest featured 10 pies and five judges – Cecily Ross, Al Clarke, Bill Mann, Pat Prime and Linda Cockton. After much nibbling and going back for a bit more, the judges chose the following as the top six winners. Top row, left to right: In first place, Marilyn Chenier; in second place, Susan Crawford; in third place, Sandi Adamsky. Bottom row, left to right: In fourth place, Catherine Morrissey (pie brought in by her partner, Steve Loewy); in fifth place, Jovanna Creet; in sixth place, Katie Butterill and Neil Koneil. Once ribbons were presented, slices were sold and the profits were to go to the winner’s charity of choice. Fittingly, Chenier donated the cash back to the Creemore Heritage Apple Society, which hosted the event.


Chances are you have not heard of Edmund Zavitz . However, if you appreciate our local forests and healthy rivers and the beauty they provide, you owe him a deep debt of gratitude.

Edmund Zavitz was appointed to the position of Chief Forester of Ontario in 1912, and in 1925 was appointed the deputy minister of forests. In 1935 he was appointed chief of reforestation for Ontario.

Prior to Zavitz, Ontario’s policies around logging and land use had resulted in the underlying sand becoming a desert over large tracts of Southern Ontario.

Through his efforts, rampant deforestation and its threat to water tables and soil was countered with programs to restore Ontario’s forests. Zavitz helped in establishing the County Forests system, one of which was the Dufferin County Forest. These county forests were established to counteract the damage that had been done by logging and land clearing for farming. Zavitz also brought in the Forest Fires Prevention Act and the Provincial Air Service.

A book celebrating Zavitz and his work has been pubished by Dr. John Bacher, entitled Two Billion Trees and Counting: The Legacy of Edmund

Zavitz. Bacher pays tribute to Zavitz and the role he played in countering forestry practices that were replacing our lush forests with deserts.

In his book, Bacher traces how Zav i t z conv inced landowners and legislators alike that the future lay in controlling the waste caused

by degradation of the environment and “saved Ontario from the ruin of deforestation.”

B a c h e r, b o t h a w r i t e r a n d environmental activist, will be joining the Tree Society of Creemore on Friday, November 18 from 7 to 9 pm at the Station on the Green. He will be discussing the legacy of Edmund Zavitz and Ontario’s reforestation, with particular emphasis on how it impacted our region and the watersheds of the Mad and Noisy Rivers. Tickets are $10 and all are welcome.

The evening will also provide an opportunity to find out more about the Tree Society of Creemore’s work, which, in a small way, tries to carry on the work and spirit of Edmund Zavitz. The Society is committed to ensuring that the village of Creemore has a healthy forest canopy now and in the future.

Please plan on joining us for an evening that will celebrate the work of Edmund Zavitz and the mission of the Tree Society of Creemore.

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SOLAR GOLD After two months of harvesting solar energy, the Station on the Green held a belated “flick the switch” ceremony this week, with (left to right) Gravity Sun Power’s Jeff Wilson, who installed the panels, Station board member Bill McDougall, Clearview Township deputy director of public works Steve Sage, Station board member Paul Ruppel, Clearview Mayor Ken Ferguson and Clearview treasurer Edward Henley. The Township gave the Station $59,000 for the project (which they debentured at 2.5 percent interest) and the Station put in $8,000 for a few extra panels and $25,000 for a new roof. In both July and August, the Station sold its power (at 80 cents per kW) for about $1,500. From that they pay $300 a month to the Township to service the debt. With the 80 cent per kW contract guaranteed for 20 years, the Station figures the solar panels will clear $7,500 to $8,000 a year for the community centre. Hence the smiles in the picture above, we suppose!

The folks from Petawawa would like to sincerely thank their family in Creemore for their enduring energy, love and support.

Gratitude is a memory of the heart and we are forever blessed. Megan, Stephen, Anne & Rick


Parents Invited to Comment on Possibility of Offering Extended French Program in Clearview Communities

Extended French-as-a-Second Language Information Session for Communities within The Township of Clearview

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites all interested parents in the Township of Clearview to attend an information session about the SCDSB’s Extended French-as-a-Second Language (EFSL) program, which begins in Grade 5.

The SCDSB is seeking feedback about the possibility of establishing an Extended French-as-a-Second Language (EFSL) program at an elementary school in the Township of Clearview with a start date of September 2012. The SCDSB approved a motion in June 2011 to undertake this feasibility study.

What: EFSL Information Session When: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Where: Stayner Collegiate InstituteWho: Interested parents from the Township of ClearviewWhy: To provide information about this program and gain feedback about the feasibility of offering the program in the Township of Clearview for September 2012.

A letter to parents and a survey will be sent home with all students in Grades K - 4 in Clearview Township in the near future.

For more information, please contact:Heather Lagace, FSL/ESL Consultant K – 12

(705) 734-6363, ext. 11213 or Jean Hargreaves, Principal of Program K – 12

(705) 734-6363, ext. 11394.

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October 31st – November 4th, 2011and

November 7th – 11th, 2011

PLEASE HAVE YOUR LEAVES INKRAFT TYPE COMPOSTABLE BAGS

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at the roadside by 7:00 a.m. on the above dates

Steve W Sage, CRS-S Deputy-Director of Public Works Township of Clearview

Turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie will by now be history in the kitchens of families that celebrated Thanksgiving. We had a great deal to be thankful for with the weather. The multitude of Mother Nature’s colours was amazing and hopefully will continue for a few more weeks. The only downside to all of the grandeur is the next step in our seasonal circuit, as we’ll likely be enduring lower

temperatures and fluffy white stuff falling on the crispy leaves before too long.

The New Lowell United Church invites you to continue viewing the colours, only this time with lots of friends and fun. Join their Car Rally on Saturday, October 15, starting at 1 pm sharp from the Church parking lot, and begin an adventure within our area finding clues to bring you back to the Church for a

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delicious Chili Dinner at 5 pm. If you can’t come to the Rally, join us for dinner and fun for $3. The Car Rally costs $15 per car and driver and $3 per extra person within that car. This will go rain or shine, so come on out and help the church raise funds. Continuing with fundraising, the New Lowell United Church wants you to circle Saturday, November 5 from 5 to 7 pm as well for their Annual Harvest Beef Dinner with Silent Auction.

The Creemore Pastoral United Church Charge will be worshiping at St. John’s in Creemore on Sunday, October 16 at 11 am (note the time). St. John’s will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary with song, worship and fellowship. Rev. David Sherwin will be the guest speaker and the Joint Charge Choir will provide the music. There will be a light lunch following the service.

The New Lowell Legion invites you to come on Saturday, October 15 to its annual October Fest. The cost for the dinner and dance is $12.50 per person. The Legion would also invite you to come in at any time that it is open to view the renovations that they have done in the last little while and enjoy a game of pool at their new pool table. Don’t forget, Friday evenings are Wing Nights, with the last Friday of every month serving up Fish and Chips. Their Turkey Shoots have started again on the third Saturday of each month. For October, the Turkey Shoot will be on October 15.

Now, the spooky night will soon be here when all the goblins and ghosts reappear. The Brentwood Community Centre is having a Halloween Dance on October 29 from 9 pm till 1 am with a DJ. There will be prizes for costumes and a light lunch, all for the good price of $10 per

person.Clearview Community Theatre

presents ``Into the Woods” a fractured fairy tale where all of your favourite “Brothers Grimm” fairy tale characters (Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, Prince Charming, Rapunzel and the Witch) interact on their journeys. There are five performances at the Duntroon Hall, with showtimes as follows: Friday, October 28 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 at 3 pm; and Friday November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at Nifty’s main street Stayner or call 705-428-2790.

The Simcoe County District School Board has invited all interested parents in the Township of Clearview to attend an information session about the Board’s Extended French-as-a-Second Language (EFSL) program, which begins in Grade 5. The Board is seeking feedback about the possibility of establishing an Extended French-as-a-Second Language (EFSL) program in Clearview Townshipwith a start date of September 2012. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 18 from 7 to 8 pm at Stayner Collegiate Institute.

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Brian’s Canadian Crossword #145 by Brian Paquin © 2011

Find this week’s answer in Classifiedsby Ken Thornton

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

Fall appears to have arrived.Friday, October 14Light rainHigh 16 Low 11 Winds SW 20 km/hPOP 90% Saturday, October 15Cloudy with showersHigh 10 Low 8 Winds SW 35 km/hPOP 70% Sunday, October 16Cloudy with showersHigh 12 Low 7 Winds W 25 km/hPOP 60%

Rumour has it, Rusty, that Norma Panzine thinks I’m the handsomest man in Creemore.

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Dear John,I have been unable to sleep since I broke off our

engagement. Won’t you forgive and forget? Your absence is breaking my heart. I was a fool, nobody can take your place. I love you.

All my love,Belinda. xxxxoooxxxxP.S. Congratulations on winning this week’s lottery.


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Renovations & RepairsDrywall • Painting Carpentry

• Tile WorkMasonry • Roofing

Make one call - we do it allOver 30 years experience

Neil I McAvoy 705.466.3804

Contractor

Paul BriggsMaster Painter

(705) 466-5572Over 25 Years Experience

Painter & Renovator

PLUMBERJason GardnerQualified service for all your

plumbing needs Call for your free estimate

Tel: (705) 466-3519

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Ramona A. Greer CGACertified General Accountant

7351 Hwy 26, Staynerand Creemore by appointment

(705) 428-2171

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phone 466-3334 • fax 466-5166

Services

Rentals

TOWINGTowing at its best!

For all your towing and recovery needs!

Kells Service Centre80 High Street, Collingwood

(705) 445-3421 • Fax (705) 445-7404

Towing

General Practise of Law

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

www.ferrislaw.ca

190 Mill StreetT 705-466-3888

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PlumberMachine Shop Facility

8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to FridayBook ahead for Saturday ServiceDon Brearey or Gloria Howie

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I t ’s been a wh i l e since last we ruminated on building fences. The perceptive reader will recognize it as a deliberate delay, a clever literary device to mimic the drawn out process of actually building the fence itself.

If only the writer were that perceptive. Instead he is the innocent victim of that demon of humankind: procrastination.

A quick recap: after seven months all I had to show was 48 posts, sticking four feet out of the ground and slightly misaligned – all on full display on Fairgrounds Road for our neighbours, friends, and the hundreds of passers-by who refer to us as “those people who never finish anything.”

I was hoping I could pass it off as a large-scale interpretive sculpture, say, the ribs of a pre-historic creature emerging from the bowels of the earth, symbolic of man’s inescapable destiny of himself becoming an extinct species. No, it was just an unfinished fence.

Then along came Milt.I’m sure many, if not most of you

know Milt McArthur. Milt is 78 years old and recently retired from full-time farming. He and his wife, Marion, had moved into the village a few months earlier. On his daily walk along Mill Street he often stops in at the gallery and visits with Suzanne. They love to talk about the McArthur’s Belgian draft horses.

One day Milt enquired about the status of the fence. Didn’t say anything else, just curious as to what was going on with it. I would later learn this was classic, understated Milt. Next day he came back and after a little chit chat, offered to help work

on the fence, today, as in, right now.With Milt standing there, Suzanne

phoned and informed me of his offer. I don’t remember what I was doing at the time. It couldn’t have been important, probably one of these columns. I stammered a second or two, and then, “Sure!”

Now at this point Milt and I didn’t really know each other. In fact, I’m sure he didn’t know my name. He probably knew me as “the guy married to Suzanne” or more likely, “the guy who can’t finish a fence.”

In the few minutes it took Milt to drive up from the village I realized why I had hesitated at Milt’s offer. This had been my personal project. I could screw things up and nobody was going to criticize. That was now going to change. My little do-it-yourself fence was about to come under the harsh scrutiny of a lifetime farmer, a man born into farming, whose kids and grandkids are farmers.

Milt had probably put up hundreds of fences, real ones, the type that stop stampeding Belgians in heat. Not like my little “I’ll blow your house down”

type of fence that served no purpose beyond basic ornamentation.

Maybe he’d feel sorry for me, pat me on the head, or, more likely, be angry at my procrastination – this is not how things get done on the farm, after all.

Turned out Milt was the perfect country gentleman. After a few social pleasantries we just kind of eased right into the ritual of putting up the boards.

And a ritual it was: measure the distance between the next two posts, mark the board, saw the board, clamp the board to the posts, drill holes, screw the screws… measure, mark, saw, clamp, drill, screw… measure, mark, saw, and on and on.

Wi t h l i t t l e d i s c u s s i o n w e j u s t a s s u m e d o u r r e s p e c t i v e responsibilities, rarely deviating, whether it be which end of the board we lifted to who held the board and who fastened the clamps.

B u t a f t e r a f e w h o u r s t h e procrastination demon reared its ugly head. It took the form of an altruistic concern for Milt’s age. I politely suggested we could wrap it up for the day in about half-an-hour or so.

Without the slightest hesitation, Milt informed me in a tone intolerant of discussion that he was here until 5 pm. It was only 3 pm, and I couldn’t very well let Milt work by himself, so I was committed for another two hours. Milt had slayed the demon.

It was through this and other

moments over the next few days that a bit of Milt’s understated farming persona emerged. Little hints revealed in short conversations between boards about a life of farming in this area. Too long for this little forum, but the short version goes something like; talk little, work hard and don’t stop until the job’s done.

Now at one point I had run out of screws. Was this the demon at work again or a simple mistake on my part? Either way, we headed down into Glen Huron to the Hamilton Brothers store. On the way back I pulled over at Giffen’s. I wanted to treat Milt to one of their freshly baked flakey apple turnovers.

When I explained why I had pulled over he seemed a little perplexed. I got the impression Milt wasn’t used to stopping in the middle of the work day for fresh baked goods. But after the first bite I think he enjoyed the little interlude. At 78 and a lifetime of farming, he deserved it.

And yes, the fence finally got finished. Thanks Milt.

He reminds me of a song I have on all my iStuff by Bob Seger: “Like A Rock.” You might know it as the soundtrack for a Chevy truck commercial. Works either way. Milt gets things done. I learned a lot from Milt.

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ECho ClassifiedsCELEBRATION

Violet Allan’s 95th Birthday Come and Go Tea at the New Lowell Legion on Saturday, October 22 from 1:30 to 4 pm. Best wishes only.

REGISTRATION

Creemore Curling Registration on Friday, October 14. Dreading the long winter months? Come on out and try curling. There are mens, ladies, mixed and senior leagues. At the Creemore Curling Club on Collingwood Street at 7 pm. A curling clinic is scheduled for October 30. For more information phone Paul Crevier 705-428-2616 or Gayle Millsap 705-466-5482.

WANTED TO RENT Family of four needs WiNTER RENTAL close to Devil’s Glen. Please contact [email protected] or call 416-720-4202.

FOR RENTNew ROOMS for rent. Furnished. $150 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call 705-444-4852.

Bright one bedroom APARTMENT. $600/month includes heat, hydro is extra. Will be available in October. To inquire call 705-466-2356 after 6 pm.

1867 original LOG CABiN modernized near Creemore. Living room, dining room, separate family room, 3 bedrooms and satellite TV. Plowing and firewood included. Available from Christmas to April 1. Call 416-964-1577.

VOLUNTEERS & VENDORS

Vendors & Volunteers Wanted: Calling all community groups, businesses, students, residents. Do you love Halloween? Sign up now to be part of CREEMORE’S HALLOWFEST, Sunday October 30, 2011. Volunteer your talents and time to create the best regional Halloween party around. First come, first up for Haunted House duty! Call 705-466-9998 for more information.

GARAGE SALESaturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23 from 9 am to 4 pm. Multi -family garage sale in Terra Nova.

CARVE A PUMPKINJack ‘o’ Lanterns Auction for the G&M – The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation invite everyone to create a carved or decorated pumpkin to benefit the Hospital. Drop off your Jack o Lantern at the Station on the Green anytime between 10 and 4 on Saturday, October 29. The Live Auction of these amazing donations will take place on Sunday, October 30 as part of Hallowfest. For more information contact 705-466-9998.

SNOWBLOWINGDJC Landscaping & Handyman Services offering SNOWBLOWiNG Services in the Singhampton, Maple Valley, Dunedin & Glen Huron area. Call Dan Minduik at 705-466-2285 or 705-446-4000.

OLD PHOTOS WANTEDDo you have any OLD PHOTOS that you’d like to share with everyone in our “The Way We Were” section on page 4? Bring them in to us & we’ll take a copy and run them in future Creemore Echo editions. We look forward to seeing you!

LOST / FOUNDFound – A Samsung CELL PHONE was found on October 12 at the end of Caroline. Please contact the Echo if yours.

PLANNING AN EVENT?The Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is available for rent. The hall will hold up to 400 people, bar can be arranged. Lounge will hold up to 150 people, bar can be arranged. Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people. Call 705-466-2330 to book. Catering is available for any event.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYHappy Birthday to Ken Thornton on Tuesday, October 18! Love, The Echo Gang

$15 plus hst for 25 words or lessSubmit by 5 pm Tuesdayemail [email protected] (705) 466-9906 or Fax 466-9908

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NOTICE OF CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All claims against the estate of Blair Roy Veinot, late of the village of Creemore, Province of Ontario, who died on or about the 13th day of June, 2011, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 10th of November, 2011; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2011.

Darlene Trott22 Nelson StreetCreemore, ONL0M 1G0

SIMMONDS, Monty Monty Maurice Simmonds Q.C. of Toronto died on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 86 years of age. Monty is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Judy and children Jill and Lloyd Cherniak, Cathy and Alan Perlmutter, Joy Simmonds and Colin MacAdam, Anne Simmonds and Maggie Howatt and special family friend Jack Spence. Grandfather to Jason, Harry, Bill, Heather, Lisa, Jenny, Sara, Esther and Dan, Danny, Veronica, Melanie, Patricia and John. Father to chosen family Michele Candler and Frank Nagy, Henry Levy and Cathy Hobart,Marc Levy and Irene Chorich, Michael Levy and Leslie Haber, Walter Fine and chosen grandchildren Aaron and Ethan. Monty was predeceased by his parents Esther and Harry Simmonds and his sister Valerie Fine. Born in London, England on June 8,1925, Monty’s family emigrated to Toronto in 1934 and settled in the Mt.Pleasant and Davisville area. He was educated at Hodgson Public School and North Toronto Collegiate and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1949. Monty spent most of his life involved in local and international real estate development and investment. As chairman of the Mount Sinai Hospital, in the late 70s Monty oversaw the construction of the new building on University Avenue and had the honour of welcoming Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to its opening in 1974. Monty’s tremendous leadership capacity and spirit of volunteerism benefited many groups including Devil’s Glen Country Club (past president), Mulmur Hills Racquet Club (past president) and Mad River Golf Club (active member since its founding). A “Man for All Seasons”, warm, generous, and loving, Monty was also a highly moral man who inspired confidence in so many people. He was an astute business man, the kind who knew how to “get the job done”. A curious and questioning man and an apt listener he was an inspiration to those seeking advice. Monty was a sailor for 25 years, racing nationally and internationally on his sailboat “Truant”. He was also an excellent woodworker, creating most of the furniture for his farm in the Mulmur Hills. A photographer, a cultivator of roses, a jewellery maker, and more recently a decorator of tiles for his kitchen. He excelled at anything to which he set his mind. Monty will be sorely missed by all of us. Service was at Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst St. (south of Eglinton) on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 11 am. Interment at Holy Blossom Memorial Park. Reception followed at the Badminton & Racquet Club Toronto, 25 St. Clair Ave. W.. Shiva was held at 61 St. Clair Ave. W. Apartment 1802. Memorial donations may be made to The Monty Simmonds Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst St. Toronto M6A 2C3 416-780- 0324 or www.benjamins.ca.

‘PREMIER FALL AUCTION’Canadiana Antiques, Art, Nostalgia & AdvertisingSaturday, October 15th

@ 10amAt the Creemore Legion Hall

to featureAn outstanding estate collection of Canadiana pine furnishings, a large selection of Canadian & Native art, sculpture & carvings, early china & pottery, oil lamps, clocks, general

store, automotive & farm collectibles, nostalgia & advertising, porcelain

signs, old toys, folkart, woodenware, country primitives, antiques & art reference books, Persian rugs, etc.Terms: Cash, VISA, MC, AMEX,

Debit, 10% buyer’s premium

John Simpson Auctioneer iCCA

Tel 705-466-2207 www.simpsonauctions.com

CLEARVIEW SOCCER CLUB

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday October 24, 20117:00 p.m.

atCreemore Arena Hall

Attendees will have their name entered into a draw for a free soccer registration for

the 2012 year!


CARDS AND CARS The Creemore Legion had their third annual Poker Run Road Rally on Saturday, October 8. The weather co-operated and the vehicles set off at 11 am. About 50 participants followed a route that sent them through the Beaver Valley and back, among the beautiful changing fall landscape. When they got back to the Legion they were able to purchase a hot lunch and enjoy the comradeship of the other participants. The winner of the best hand was Gord McDonald of Shelburne (above left with his vintage truck; at right accepting his award from event organizer Jim Richards). Mary Craig of Stayner (below left) was the second prize winner and Bill Barnstaple of Wasaga Beach (below right) was the third prize winner.

Don’t get stuck without a plan!

advantageLAWN CARE AND SNOW REMOVAL

705.716.5067 • [email protected] of sima & cgba

We are now booking seasonal snow removal contracts and accepting new clients for

intermittent removal services.

G&M Hospital Foundation459 Hume St., Collingwood L9Y 1W9Call 705 444-8675 for more informationBought to you by the G&M Hospital Foundation Education Advisory Committee

FREE SEMINARWhy can’t I remember?

What is normal memory aging?Alzheimer, Dementia or Medication, let’s discuss it.

Join our panel of experts:Local Family Physician, Dr. Brenda Prebble – Early Identification and Referral to Resources

Barbara Dufton M.Ed. Mental Health TherapistAssessing Patients and Memory Enhancing Tips

Laura-Lynn BourassaEducation Coordinator Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County

Support & Education Programs for persons diagnosed and their families

Where: The Leisure Time Club 100 Minnesota St Collingwood

When: Thursday October 27 at 7pm

Reserve a Free Seat: Call the Foundation office at 705 444-8675Online at www.cgmh.on.ca /events/education

Email [email protected]

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