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Friday, April 29, 2011 Vol. 11 No. 17

Inside the Echo

Birthday BoyPaul Mills does his 70th up in style.

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“Queen for a Day”That’s how Mom felt at Mantracker event.

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DECISION 2011

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MAY 22011

by Brad HoldenLadies and gentlemen, here once again are your Simcoe-Grey candidates for the 2011 federal election: at top are Katy Austin (NDP), Gord Cochrane (Canadian Action Party), Helena Guergis (Independent) and Kellie Leitch (Conservative); directly above are Jace Metheral (Green), Alex Smardenka (Liberal) and Peter Vander Zaag (Christian Heritage Party).

The Echo’s campaign coverage concludes with our profile of the NDP candidate on page 7. Unfortunately, time didn’t allow us to have sit-downs with the Canadian Action Party or

Christian Heritage Party. As neither play a role in federal politics, (the CAP is running candidates in 12 of Canada’s 308 ridings; the CHP in 46), we feel that those voters interested in either party’s platform can track the information down themselves. The CAP (votecap.ca) is primarily interested in maintaining Canadian sovereignty and removing the country from many of its international obligations, while the CHP (chpelection.ca) advocates policies based on Christian values and traditions.

The polls will open at 9:30 am on Monday, May 2 and close 12 hours later. Your election card, which you’ve hopefully received in the mail, will show you where to vote and what to bring.

According to Elections Canada, 14,977 people in Simcoe-Grey voted in the advance polls last weekend, up 74 per cent from the 8,591 who did so in the 2008 federal election. This would suggest a heightened interest this time around, and, indeed, it is an interesting race, with a bunch of able candidates including two who espouse the same political beliefs.

Happy voting, Creemore. Watch the Echo next week for coverage of the election results.

Echo Briefs

FOR THE LOVE OF READING The Grade 4 “Silver Birch Express” Reading Club at NCPS, led by teacher/librarian Carolyn Pike, paid a visit to Curiosity House Books this week. The club is taking part in the Ontario Library Association’s “Forest of Reading” program, in which children can read a list of 10 nominated books aimed at their age group and vote on which book should win an award. For this group, the winning book will receive the Silver Birch Award. The club, and others at the school, has been using the bookstore as an “off site” spot to talk about books and nurture their love of reading.

One of the Echo’s favourite events of the year, the Dunedin Fisherman’s Breakfast, will take place this Saturday, April 30 from 7 to 11 am at the Dunedin Hall. Normally held the first morning of fishing season, this year’s event was pushed back a week to make way for Easter weekend. But the event’s not really about fish anyway, it’s about a great breakfast among great neighbours on a great spring morning.

Fisherman’s BreakfastThe “Friends of the Mad River”

have been putting on great shows at the Avening Hall for 10 years now, if you can believe it. To mark the occasion, they’ll welcome Juno nominated alt-country crooner Justin Rutledge and one of Toronto’s best kept rock and roll secrets, the Beauties, to the “ACC north” on Saturday, May 7. Opening the show as well will be Toronto’s Charlie Mills, nephew of Doug and Nora and cousin of our own Fred, who can apparently sling a song or two. Tickets are at aveninghall.wordpress.com or by calling 466-9906.

ACC Spring ShowFor those of you busy doing your

annual spring cleaning, remember that the Creemore Skating Club is hosting its annual Scrap Metal Day Fundraiser and Bottle Drive on Saturday, May 7. Please place your scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, electronics or other metal items as well as liquor and beer bottles at the curb by 8 am. Special pickups will be made in New Lowell, Glencairn, Dunedin and areas outside of Creemore if you call Julie Bigham (705) 424-0626 to arrange a special pickup.

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Thursday, April 28 to Sunday, May 1• Stayner Brethren In Christ Church is hosting a

Spiritual Enrichment Conference. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm and Sunday morning at 10:35 am. See Church Directory on page 5 for details.

Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1• Art for Paws, 60 local artists from the Georgian Bay

Association for Creative Arts. A generous Commission goes to the Georgian Triangle Humane Society on all sales. Opening Reception Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to meet the artists. The show will continue Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm at the Skeleton Gallery, 239 Hurontario Street above the Crow’s Nest Gift and Book Shop in Collingwood.

Friday, April 29• Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22

Caroline St. W. from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Come out and enjoy some home made soup with your friends.

• Raise the Barn Dance. A fundraiser dance-a-thon at Duntroon Central School with proceeds going to the Kemps’ barn raising. Featuring “Clear Country Grass” (The Gulleys). Kids dance from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Family& Community Dance from 6 to 9 pm. Kids’ classes will present their dances. Potluck snack buffet (finger foods). Hosted by Duntroon Central. Walker Aggregates will match donations up to $2,000! Come out and be a part of this. 705-445-0258.

Saturday, April 30• Dunedin Village Hall’s Annual Fisherman’s

Breakfast and Bake Sale from 7 to 11 am. The event has been marking the opening of fishing season for over 20 years, and attracts hundreds for its great home-cooked breakfast and spectacular baked goods.

• Mad & Noisy Gallery Art Opening. Peter Dillman & his new paintings: “Anthropocene”. Opening reception

from 2 to 5 pm. 154 Mill St. The show continues through May 23. 705-466-5555 or www.madandnoisy.com

• Fish Fry at Centennial United Church in Stayner from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Adults $12.50, children, 6 to 12 $6, under 6 free. Delicious fish fillets cooked by Tom Howell right at the Church. A fundraiser to aid the Church’s work.

Sunday, May 1• Church Services are on page 5.• Honeywood United Church Brunch from 11:30

am to 1:30 pm at Norduff Room, Honeywood Arena. Adults $9, children 12 & under $3, preschoolers free. All welcome to come for fellowship & to enjoy the brunch.

This Weekend

Monday, May 2• “Restoration and New Life of the Tremont Hotel”

presented by Richard Lex at the Collingwood & District Historical Society Meeting at 7 pm at the Leisure Time Club,Collingwood. Admission CDHS membership or $2.

Tuesday, May 3• 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!

Wednesday, May 4• Mad & Noisy Quilters of Creemore’s Annual

Dessert Tea at 7:30 pm at Station On The Green. Special guest Nancy Trott. $5 admission. Lots of prizes, quilting to see & delicious desserts!

• Georgian Triangle Wellness Association presents a community seminar on wellness from 7 to 8:30 pm, Collingwood Library. Manifesting Wellness – Conserving. What does it mean to conserve your health? GTWA members, Jennifer and Melissa will talk about how osteoarthritis can be helped by conserving and 5 ways to detox your family.

Thursday, May 5• Collingwood Chapter of Recreational Aircraft

Association at 7:30 pm at Collingwood Airport with a guest speaker. The RAA is a group of aircraft enthusiast devoted to the building maintenance and flying of light aircraft. Anyone interested in aircraft and flying as a hobby is welcome.

Saturday, May 7• The Creemore Skating Club is hosting their

annual Scrap Metal Day Fundraiser and Bottle

Drive. Please place your scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, electronics or other metal items as well as liquor and beer bottles at the curb by 8 am. Special pickups will be made in New Lowell, Glencairn, Dunedin and areas outside of Creemore if you call Julie Bigham (705) 424-0626 to arrange a special pickup.

• Spring Tea from 10 am to 2 pm at the New Lowell United Church Hall. Light lunch $5. Bake table. Buy something special for Mother’s Day.

• Curiosity House is pleased to host an opening reception for Sheila Jack from 2 to 4 pm. Sheila Jack presents “Artscapes.” A long time resident of Bruce County, Sheila paints award winning landscapes, still life pictures and some abstracts, using acrylics on canvas and wood. Meet this talented artist and enjoy some refreshments. The show will run to June 2.

• The family of Blanche Goodacre “Nanna” of New Lowell invite you to celebrate her Celebration of Life at New Lowell Legion at 3 pm.

Sunday, May 8• Mother’s Day Breakfast at Creemore Legion.

Bring all your special ladies to breakfast from 8:30 to 11 am. $5 per person. Children’s portion is cheaper. Wellington Street West, Creemore.

• Manito Shrine Club will be hosting a Mother’s Day Breakfast from 8 am to 1 pm. Adults $10 and children under 5 free.

Friday, May 13• Chicken Supper at Creemore Legion from 5 to

7 pm. $12 per person. RSVP to 705-466-2202 and leave a message by May 10 so we know how many to cook for. The supper is a fundraiser for the Legion for the community.

Saturday, May 14• Mary’s Kitchen’s next Cooking Session is

today from 10 am to 4 pm. Are you interested in the opportunity to cook & deliver homemade food to people in our community who need a treat to brighten their day? RSVP to join us for this non-profit community initiative to lovingly give & receive. Call 466-5169 or [email protected] for more details.

• Creemore Minor Hockey Annual Elimination Dance & Draw at Creemore Arena. Doors open at 8 pm. 6 cash prizes – 1st prize $10,000. Live music by Fred Hale. Tickets available at the Shell or contact Heather 705-466-5543 or Donna 705-466-9959.

Sunday, May 15• In celebration of St. John’s United Church’s 125th

year, the Congregation invites you to An Evening Concert of hymns, anthems performed by our insturmentals. Come and help us celebrate the music that stirs the soul and praises God at St. John’s United Church, Mill Street, Creemore at 7 pm. Free will offering. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, May 21• Down at the Legion Comedy Night. It is a fun comedy

about suppers, meat draws, card tournaments and the Ladies Artillery starring Kevin Riordan. A proud and patriotic salute to small town life presented by Creemore Ladies Auxiliary. Show your support to our troops. A portion of the proceeds are donated to The Military Families Fund. Tickets for dinner at 6 pm and show at 8 pm are $25 or show only $12. Call 705-466-2202 for reservations or 705-466-2432.

Saturday, May 28• Dunedin Annual Plant & Garage Sale – Bigger

& Better! Please think of us when you finally get digging in your gardens. Plant donations needed! Also vendors wanted (garden or nature related products especially). Contact Tami at 705-466-5622. Community Garage Sale Items needed! Pick up if necessary. Also hoping to list other households having their own sale on that day as well. Contact Marcy at 705-466-3690.

Tuesday, May 31• The Glory of Spring. Sound Investment Community

Choir at 7:30 pm at the New Life Brethren Church 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood. Tickets available at Saunders Office Pro, The Crows Nest and at the door. Adults $15, children and students $5.

Friday, June 17• The Creemore Horticultural Bus Tour to the

Toronto Botanical Gardens and the Edwards Gardens. $30 per person includes bus and a 90 minute guided tour of both gardens. 9 am sharp from the Station on the Green parking lot. Bring your own lunch as there is a picnic area at the Gardens. Please call Charlotte Vorstermans at 705-466-2756 or at [email protected] to reserve a seat.

• Daisy Of Hope Putting Challenge and Barbecue at the Georgian Manor Resort in Collingwood. $45 per person including dinner. Space is limited. Call 705-444-2586 ext. 21 for more information.

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The first 14 of a total 2 8 s c h e d u l e d p u b l i c presentations to Simcoe County School Board Trustees on the fate of Duntroon School were heard last week. A good crowd of about 80 people came to the far reaches of Midhurst, both to speak and to show support. They listened intently with Trustees to a series of compelling cases for pursuing our area schools’ ARC (Accomodation Review Committee) recommendations to keep Duntroon School open and ensure all our schools are viable. There was both drama and some comic relief in the proceedings, from a video by Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage to personal recounts by Duntroon School families, with a strong sentimental pull from many of these.

In a room festooned with Duntroon banners, the evening started off on a dramatic note, as Clearview Township CAO Sue McKenzie introduced a video presentation by the Deputy Mayor, who was unable to personally attend due to longstanding previous commitments. The projector screen finally giving Alicia Savage the larger-than-life presence that she is (she is an excellent orator in this columnist’s opinion!), the Deputy Mayor spoke passionately to the Trustees as a fellow elected representative, noting her own ongoing interest and involvement in Clearview’s elementary school ARC. She stressed the Board’s need to work with the Township and County, to lobby the Province for a proper rural education policy, and to seize this opportunity to work creatively and follow the ARC’s full recommendations. The Deputy Mayor noted that Board staff have now actually incorporated some of the ARC’s recommendations for ensuring strong stable student enrollment in Clearview schools. Central among these is undertaking an Area Accomodation Review (AAR) to revise school boundaries so that Sunnidale students are returned to Clearview schools (from Wasaga Beach), and pursuing a feasibility study for a Clearview-based extended French (EFSL) program (so students do not have to go to Collingwood). Deputy

Mayor Savage suggested that the Board staff’s decision not to follow the ARC’s critical recommendation to keep Duntroon open “tarnished” their report, and urged Trustees to act creatively and innovate and, as the ARC suggested, support Duntroon.

A number of parent and student presentations spoke to the reasons Duntroon is so important to them and the community. A recurring theme was the strong sense of a positive, supportive family atmosphere, fostered by the rural character, the small numbers of students, and the committed teaching staff. One parent living on a family farm noted that while rural life was great, it could be hard for children, who enjoy socializing with their peers, and having a rurally based school like Duntroon gives them this opportunity. Duntroon’s strong connection with its excellent daycare was also cited numerous times as another key asset for both the school and the community. The Duntroon Daycare also made a presentation, noting the natural partnership opportunities possible between the two institutions, as the popular daycare continues to have a waiting list.

Board staff’s key contention for closing Duntroon has been that overall area enrollments will continue to decline, and impact program delivery – essentially referring to increased split grade classes. While overall the schools are currently right near or over capacity, implementing the ARC’s recommendations would further boost Clearview’s school enrollment for the future. Further, Clearview Mayor Ken Ferguson, as well as the Township’s chief building officer Scott McLeod and Fire Chief Bob McKean (both presenting on behalf of their own families), noted that Clearview has significant development projects already approved that would seriously challenge staff’s projected enrollment numbers. Nottawa is slated for 500 new units, Creemore 495, and Stayner over 1,600 – none of which have been taken into account in Board staff forecasts.

Councillor Thom Paterson, a key member of the ARC, spoke movingly about the strong connection of the community to their small rural school, noting that this was an important connection that fewer and fewer are able to enjoy. He reiterated the comprehensive work done by the ARC, noting the extensive public and staff consultations, and stressed to Trustees that to reach

the right balance it was important for them to listen to those who would be impacted. Councillor Paterson urged Trustees to act in a creative and sustainable way, and implement the ARC’s recommendations to ensure a future for our small rural schools, whose inherent advantages had been extolled by so many of the public.

The final delegations will include representation from Nottawa, Singhampton, and Duntroon. Green Party leader and local provincial candidate Mike Schreiner will be speaking, as will Councillor Brent Preston, whose ward encompasses Singhampton. The Singhampton community has already spoken to Trustees as to how they would be quite affected if the Trustees vote to follow the Board staff’s recommendations, making Creemore their home school. Singhampton parents undertook a survey of the hamlet’s residents, and found the families split – many cannot logistically work with a Creemore location, as they have a work/extracurricular focus in Collingwood. For Singhampton, Duntroon really is their ‘central’ school. ARC members will also be elaborating on the innovative Arrowsmith program that was suggested as an example of progressive programming options.

Finally, Gord Kemp, my fellow Duntroon School representative on the ARC, will be presenting, including as one of his points the Duntroon school support that he and his family have experienced firsthand. This Friday (April 29), Duntroon School is holding a “Raise the Barn Dance-a-thon,” with all fundraising proceeds going to the Kemp fund to replace their barn lost to fire last month. You are all welcome to join the dance-a-thon from 6 to 9 pm, with live music courtesy of the Gulley family’s band “Clear Country Grass.” Animal and farmer costumes are encouraged, but optional, and there will be a potluck snack buffet.

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Begin with a box, and the plural is boxesbut the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes.One fowl is a goose, but two are called geeseyet, the plural of moose should never be meese.You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of miceyet, the plural of house is houses, not hice.If the plural of man is always called menwhy shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen?If I speak of my foot and show you my feetand I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?If one is a tooth and a whole set are teethwhy shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth?Then one may be that, and there would be those.Yet hat in the plural would never be hoseand the plural of cat is cats, not cose.We speak of a brother and also of brethrenbut, though we say mother, we never say methren.Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him.But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim!There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England. Quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.Writers write, but fingers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce and hammers don’t ham?You can make amends but not one amend?If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?If teachers taught, why didn’t preachers praught?If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?People recite at a play and play at a recital?We ship by truck but send cargo by ship...We have noses that run and feet that smellWe park on a driveway and drive on a parkway.How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out, and in which an alarm goes off by going on.

Submitted for fun by Liz Laughlin, most recently returned to Creemore from teaching English in Spain.

An Ode to the English PluralDear Editor, I have been meaning to write to you about the

Collingwood Street bridge for many months, but you know how good intentions often end up nowhere.

But your lead article on last week’s front page kicked me into action, so here it is.

Should we save the Collingwood bridge?To that I say yes, yes, yes. Every time I get to the stop sign at the corner of

Edward and Collingwood Streets, I delight in the view of the truss bridge. Bridges of all types constructed in the early 1900s are fast disappearing from across Ontario. I would love for our community to have the courage to go against current trends and appreciate, retain and restore an “irreplaceable heritage structure” that is on a path leading to nowhere. Isn’t the Collingwood bridge exactly the type of thing that gives the village of Creemore so much character? I have yet to see what you would call “traffic” at said corner. And how many accidents involving cars and pedestrians are on record? And if any, what were their causes?

The viewpoints and suggestions posed by Messrs. Burton and Hillier at the April 18th Council meeting made a lot of sense to me. And on top of that, their idea is more economical! Surely any politician should delighted to consider suggestions that would not only save taxpayers money, but would also be welcomed by a great number of voters.

Ingrid Schilling, Creemore

We’ve seen this picture before, but it’s a great one to revisit. Aiken Scherberger submitted it this week, excited at discovering that the Maplestone Gallery used to be a shoe and bicycle shop. He’s wondering if anyone can identify these people or provide any more information?

The federal election that winds up on Monday, May 2, the third in the last five years, began in such a state of begrudging on the behalf of the population that none of the major parties wanted to admit that it had been their idea.

But five weeks later, it appears that Canadians have decided to come out to the ballot box in record numbers, at least compared to recent elections. It’s been an election like the elections of old, with sizable swings in the polls and enough drama and stuff on the line to be, possibly, the one that has finally engaged the youth after years of apathy (Facebook had a part in that, admittedly).

Here in Simcoe-Grey, it’s also been the most interesting campaign since at least the Bonwick-Guergis battle of 2004 that ended with 100 votes between winner and second place. With this one, we think we can truly say, it ain’t over till it’s over. See you at the ballot box.


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Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord,

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CREEMORE BAPTIST CHURCHSunday School for all ages

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

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

All are welcome

Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin

Sunday Service at 10 amThe message of the cross

is the power of God. Rev. Jim McVeighEveryone is welcome.

CREEMORE UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE

Avening Sunday School & Worship at 9 am, New Lowell United at 10:15 am

& St. John’s in Creemore at 11:30 am coffee & conversation starting at 11 am

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Thursday, April 28 to Sunday, May 1 Stayner Brethren In Christ Church is hosting a Spiritual Enrichment Conference. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm and Sunday morning at 10:35 am. The conference speaker is John McGregor who has worked internationally with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and has spoken extensively on the subject of spiritual renewal. Join us for one or all of the services. For directions see staynerbic.com or call (705) 428-6537.

Join us at ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

22 Caroline St. W. 466-2206For a joyful service of worship join us each Sunday at 11 am

& Messy Church at 4:30 pm on the last Sunday of each month.

This was our pot luck lunch day and, after Irma Flack gave the blessing, I’m told everyone enjoyed a lovely lunch. Both Bob Veale and I were away, so Irma Flack , Barb Cudmore, Marion Kelly, Irene Dolson, Dave Smith, Warren Gale and others gave Ray Leighton a hand – and I’m sure they never even missed Bob and me.

The 50/50 draws went to Wilma Bannerman, Marg Ferguson, Elsie Longson, Joan Monaghan (Hi Joan – glad to hear that you are back with us!) George Blakney, Audrey Tidd and Thelma Lightheart.

Moon shots were played by Alma Seifert, Ruby Klinck (2), Lillian Hiltz, Peter Gubbels, Pat Broad, Dave Smith, Kevin Keogh, Eileen Nash and Roy Veinot. Roy won the travelling prize and Dave took the Sidewinders money.

High scorers were Lillian Hiltz 316, Earl Bentley 311, Ray Broad 294 and Norma Johnston 283. Low was Marg Falls with 99.

Last week the Echo had a great poem by Florence Bremner , a talented, young-at-heart lady from Singhampton, and one of those most enjoyable “old” school photos that pop up every so often. I’ll bet we would have smiled a bit better if we had ever thought that those pictures were going to eventually show up in one’s

hometown newspaper later on in life!

Speaking of schools, my sister Pat Matthews has a granddaughter, Jacey Murphy of the Alliston area, that is attending the University of Guelph. Jacey won the Athlete of the Year Award there, and

she is slated to again play with the Canadian Women’s National Rugby Team in Vancouver around the end of June.

We attended the very well-attended “Successfully Speaking” event at the RecPlex at Wasaga Beach last week. This event was put on by the Wasaga Beach Women’s Business Association and, if they handle their businesses as capably as they hosted this event, then anyone doing business with them will get first class service. Son Terry, as “Mantracker,” spoke to a sell-out crowd, and, as we hadn’t seen him speak at length the way he did that night, we were quite impressed. The time flew by, and, judging by the audience interaction, everyone had a great time. One mother with four little kids came up to me and mentioned that the one little girl had made a “Mantracker” kit. The little girl was quite shy, but when I asked her if she would show me what all she had in her kit (which was a child’s lunch box) she looked at me quite carefully, to see if I was going to laugh at her, I think. It seems that I passed muster, so she

nodded and opened up the box, which contained a set of plastic binoculars, a magnifying glass, several coloured pens and pencils and some coloured paper. A very well thought out kit for a four or five year old little girl! After the show, the mother and four kids stood in this long, long line-up for autographs. As we were ready to leave after visiting with several people, this family again came up to me, and the little girl quite proudly showed me where Mantracker had autographed her “Mantracker” kit. I don’t remember her name, but if anyone knows who she is, would you please tell her that I meant to mention to her that maybe she should put a sugar cube or a small packet of sugar into her kit for Mantracker’s horse.

There were many people at this show who came and spoke to me – and I was so glad they did, because the years cause so many changes that I would not have recognized some of them, such as Sheila McBain (Ken

McBain’s daughter), formerly from the Dunedin area who now lives near Acton, and several others from quite a distance. Mike Middlebrooks (he went to school in Creemore) was there. He would be a cousin to Laura Jardine, and to the Donnie Coulter family – Bill Coulter, Donna Macham and Beth Akehurst. I even met up with “Aunt” Helen Jack from Meaford. She was actually married to Mother’s first cousin, but she has always been Aunt Helen to us. Anyway, a thoroughly enjoyable evening that was a class act by the ladies who put it on. All in all, having reserved front row seats, being presented with a lovely corsage and a beautiful bouquet of flowers et al (including free Tim Hortons’ coffee and timbits), I felt like a Queen for a day.

Remember on May 2, we have the right and the duty to state our druthers by getting out and voting for the candidate we think can do the most for the area.

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Sylvia Gale, having joined a big crowd in listening to her son Terry “Mantracker” Grant (below) delivering a speech last weekend in Wasaga Beach, was delighted to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers at the end of the event.


• Mulmur Council passed a motion and had a discussion concerning the conduct, meeting absence and the recent rail line vote at the County by the Deputy Mayor. A press release was subsequently issued (see page 12)

• Council announced the appointment of its new Integrity Commissioner, Connie Phillipson. Council is looking forward to working with Connie on the drafting of a Code of Conduct and investigations involving such.

• Council approved a motion to accept the restatement of both the 2010 and the 2011 budget. The restatement of the budgets is a new requirement under The Municipal Act to convert budgets prepared on a cash basis to an accrual basis.

• Council passed a motion to prepare a plaque in recognition of the Mansfield Women’s Institute and their 65th anniversary and present it to them at a place and time of their choosing.

• As per the Minister Responsible for Seniors request, Mulmur Council will participate in the 2011 Senior of the Year Award. Council is encouraging members of the public to send in their nominations.

• Mulmur Counc i l approved a letter outlining the Township’s concerns with, and current position, on the 2,300 acre Highland C o m p a n i e s ’ q u a r r y

proposed for an area just west of Mulmur, in Melancthon Township, citing concerns with the process and timing, water resource impacts, traffic, loss of agricultural land and impacts on the rural character of the area.

• Council approved a motion regarding the repealing of the current tariff of fees by-law and establishing a new by-law with the revised fees/deposits and to clarify the manner in which costs of Planning Act applications are recovered. A copy of the new tariff of fees by-law will be posted on the website shortly.

The next Council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 3 at 9:30 am.

Please note that the official record of Council is contained in the Council minutes which are available on the Mulmur Township website at www.mulmurtownship.ca.

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Mulmur Council Notesin several cases she has been defeated on motions but not let issues go.

Two Council meetings ago, Campbell Moon left the meeting prematurely after a heated argument, and at the recent County meeting, though she had been instructed by her Council to vote against Orangeville having any further negotiations with Highland Companies on the sale of the County-owned rail corridor that goes through Melancthon, she voted against such a thing on only one of two votes.

When reached for comment, Campbell Moon said she thought the second vote dealt with whether the rail should be sold at all (to parties other than Highlands). She also maintained that she should not be disciplined simply because she has integrity and happens to have a loud voice, and she noted that no one on Council had warned her of the motion.

Mayor Mills, when reached, said that he has tried to talk to her on many occasions and felt that the motion was appropriate.

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Trouble brewing at Mulmur Councilby Brad HoldenWith three of five new members elected in last October’s municipal election, and Mayor Paul Mills and Deputy Mayor Rhonda Campell Moon having campaigned together, Mulmur Council seemed set to begin a new, harmonious era at the beginning of this term.

Thing have turned out differently, it now appears. As referenced in the notes provided to us by the municipality at left, a motion was passed last week to seek a formal apology by Campbell Moon for her recent behaviour, with the caveat that if one isn’t received, the Deputy Mayor should “resign or face other actions.”

Things have been heading south between Campbell Moon and her Council for some time now. Since being elected this time around, the Deputy Mayor has been aggressively pushing for reform at the Township’s fire departments (especially the Honeywood department). Anyone who knows Campbell Moon knows that when she gets passionate about something, she really gets passionate, and


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by Brad HoldenWith three different national polls suggesting an “orange wave” might be sweeping the country, Katy Austin was in a pretty good mood when we sat down for a chat.

A longtime member of the “orange” party, Austin first bought an NDP membership along with many others during the 1975 provincial campaign, when party leader Stephen Lewis was passionately and eloquently arguing for things such as rent control and workplace safety, eventually surging to become the Official Party of the Opposition.

At that point in the early years of a 33-year career as an elementary school teacher in Midland, Austin said she was drawn to the NDP because it was fighting to improve the lives of everyday Canadians. “I’ve always had a social justice bent,” she said. “And I believe it’s not enough to just sit back. If something is wrong, you should stand up and speak out.”

Over the years, Austin became an election volunteer, then an office manager, and then a campaign manager. In 2006 she ran in the federal election, and she has run three times since then, once provincially and twice federally.

“It’s hard work,” she says, “but what picks me up is when I meet somebody at the door, and they say, ‘you’ve got my vote,’ or ‘I’ll come out and help you.’ And this time,

that’s happening more than ever. For the first time, the NDP has become a valid alternative.”

As for what issues have been resonating for Austin, first and foremost she says is the growing gap between rich and poor.

“When I was a child in Barrie in the 1950s, there were no food banks, no homeless people, and no really rich neighbourhoods with three-car garages. It was more equal. There were decent paying jobs and lots of affordable housing.”

But something started happening

in the 1970s and 80s, she said. “The Conservatives and Liberals started receiving large donations from huge, wealthy companies, and in return, there was an overhaul of the tax system. The removal of capital gains tax, tax benefits to owners of foreign bank accounts, low corporate tax rates... all of these benefited the rich, not the middle class or the poor. Even with the last government – Stephen Harper has lowered corporate taxes again and talks about an upturn, but an increase in jobs has never materialized.”

To fix that situation, the NDP would

raise corporate taxes and lower small business taxes, Austin says.

Now on a roll, it turns out she has a few other problems with the way the Conservatives have been acting lately, including all this talk of “coalitions” being a bad thing. “In 2008, when the Conservatives delivered their first budget after the last election, there was no admission that the country was heading into a recession, and no mention of a stimulus package. That’s what prompted that coalition – the three opposition parties agreed to vote against the budget because they believed there was a need for a stimulus package. Then Harper prorogued parliament, and when he came back, he had a stimulus package. That’s how you get things done in a minority.”

On top of that, Austin said, no one should forget all the things that Lester Pearson and Tommy Douglas achieved with a Liberal-NDP coalition in the 1960s – Medicare, the Canadian Pension Plan, the 40-hour work week, student loans, minimum wage, the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, and the Canadian Flag.

“Don’t listen to people who say all politicians are crooks,” says Austin in closing. “There’s a need for cooperat ion in Parl iament. That’s what people at the doors want – politicians who are willing to work together at getting something meaningful done.”

As NDP surges, is there a new alternative in Simcoe-Grey?

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Corina Hammill found these tracks near her Garden of Eden home last week and is sure they were left by a cougar. Apparently, they did melt a bit before she was able to find her camera. Any thoughts?

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Green Party candidate Jace Metheral (centre) gathered a large group together last Saturday and managed to clean up lots of trash from “Bear Alley,” a common party spot and dumping ground in the County forest tract on 6/7 Sideroad east of Creemore opposite Airport Road.

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Avening United Church had a very successful pie-making day on March 26, with 120 pies being made by 23 volunteers. All the pies were pre-ordered, made and picked up or delivered by 1 pm the same day. The Church’s next fundraiser, a “new” Strawberry Social, will take place on June 25.

That’s A Lot of Pies! Last week’s Buck and Doe for Ian Rowbotham and Jessica Beattie became an impromptu 70th birthday party for Paul Millsap as well, and as this photo that was “leaked” to the Echo shows, Paul did it up in style! Pictured with the birthday boy are two other party guests: Jessica Greasley and Jordan Brajovic.

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There are four groups of fruit and vegetables when it comes to planting. Know these and know the average date of the last frost in your area, which is between May 15 to May 30 here in our neck of the woods, and you will have the knowledge to get planting. Hardy vegetables are planted first; moderately hardy fruits and vegetables are planted next; frost sensitive vegetables are planted in the third group and frost-intolerant fruits and vegetables are planted last. Here is the timetable for planting:

Hardy vegetables can be planted as soon as the soil is workable in spring. Hardy vegetables are plants which do well in our northern climate and don’t like the heat. We all know how quickly lettuce and spinach can bolt to seed when it gets too hot. Planting in shade helps as it will lengthen the harvest time. This is my preferred way of dealing with these vegetables. I usually plant most of the cool weather crops in slightly shady conditions so that I can harvest them before the sun gets too hot.

The hardy category includes the early spring vegetables like spinach, peas, scallions, onions, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, radishes, leeks, garlic (from seed). Plant the seeds 4 to 6 weeks before the average date of last frost. Spoil temperatures should be 55F, or 13C. Not all vegetables that

are marked for 13C are in the hardy group, so if you do plant them early, they will just be slow to germinate.

M o d e r a t e l y h a r d y vegetables can be planted when the soil temperature is above 55F or 13C. These are planted after the danger of hard frost is passed, about 2

to 4 weeks before the average last frost date. For many of us that is usually the Victoria Day weekend.

If you plant moderately hardy vegetables with with the hardy group, you will just have to wait longer. On occasion you may even have to reseed as the seeds are just not germinating.

Last year I planted all my cool weather crops three times, and although I finally did get a crop, it was of low yield and there were many gaps in my rows.

Here are some examples of seeds that are moderately hardy: Carrots, parsnips, rutabagas, beets, potatoes, celery, chard and parsley.

Frost sensitive and intolerant vegetables should be planted when the soil is warm and nighttime temperatures remain in the double digits. These include tomatoes, all kinds of beans, corn, pumpkins, squash, peppers, melons and cucumbers.

I hope this demystifies when to plant vegetable seeds. If there are any questions regarding any aspect of gardening, please send them into the Echo at [email protected] and I will try to answer as many as I can in my next column.

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bring out the flowers. Looking around the village we can see the crocuses and daffodils in full bloom. This is a welcome sight compared to the recent piles of dirty snow banks.

The Junior Choir at New Lowell United Church brought spring into the church on Easter Sunday with their lovely voices. The choir is under the capable direction of Jennifer Meijs.

That special weekend to honour Mom is arriving very soon. Start the weekend off by bringing Mom, sisters, aunts, grandmas or just a neighbour to the “Spring Tea” at the New Lowell United Church on May 7, Saturday from 10 am till 2 pm. While enjoying a light lunch for $5 per person you can look over the home baking table and maybe pick up a nice dessert for Mom to have for Sunday.

The Legion in New Lowell invites you to quickly get your tickets for the Country and Western Dinner Dance on May 28. These tickets go quickly and can be bought at the Legion.

The family of the late Blanche “Nana” Goodacre, formally of New Lowell, invites you to a celebration of her life on Saturday, May 7 at the New Lowell Legion starting at 3 pm.

The Canadian Girl Guides of New Lowell thank all of those who donated to their Food Drive in the Lamers Subdivision a week ago. They were delighted to collect over 100 pounds of

food for the Angus Food Bank. The Angus Food Bank is always in need of donations of non-perishable food or donations of money to buy the perishables. You can make your donations by dropping by the Food Bank on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. It is located at

the back of the arena in Angus.Along the same topic about location,

I am sure you have noticed the beautiful new high school being built on County Road 10 just as you leave the village of Angus. This whole complex with the Arena, Food Bank, Youth Centre, High School and new area library will be the hub of Essa Township. How creative to put these facilities close together to eliminate travel in rural areas and to encourage all age groups to work together through the library, arena and the school. We are waiting for the completion of this endeavour.

The New Lowell Public School will be hosting the Midwest Metals truck for your drop off point for metals. This will be on May 28 from 9 am till noon. The United Church is also offering a yard sale at that date and time. You can rent a table by calling 705-424-0432 (Deanna) for $10. Or just come for the special deals.

Don’t forget the Brentwood Horticulture’s annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 21 at the Brentwood Hall. The sale starts early so come around 8 am and get the pick of the crop.

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This Tuesday marked two years since John Crispo passed away on April 27, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Since then we have lost a number of notable community leaders, all distinguished by their commitment and contributions to Creemore. I think it’s safe to say, however, that none will be remembered more for their passion, public persona and sheer force of conviction than John.

This was brought home to me earlier this year, when on January 19, John was remembered by his colleagues at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. The day was the inspiration of Tom Wilson, a friend and fellow Professor of Economics at U of T. Tom and his wife Julie are best known locally as the owners of the Nottawasaga Daylilies near Avening.

Planned as both a retrospective and a contemporary discussion of both bilateral free trade issues and the challenges facing Canada’s future labour relations in a global economy, the formal part of the day was presented as the John Crispo Public Policy Forum, in recognition of his contributions in the field of labour and trade policy. At various points in his career, John was Professor of Management Studies, Dean of the Rotman School of Management, Professor Emeritus of Economics, Founding Director of the Centre for Industrial Relations at the University of Toronto, a sought after media pundit, an outspoken critic and an unabashed free trade crusader.

The event attracted a distinguished panel of speakers including Tom D’Aquino, past Chief Executive of the Canadian Council of Executives, Richard Lipsey, renowned Canadian academic and economist, Michael Wilson, former Canadian Ambassador to the

Remembering John Crispo, a Friend and ColleagueUS, Buzz Hargrove, former President of the CAW, Rick MacDowell, past chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Bob Rae, Member of Parliament and former Premier of Ontario. Quite a list of one-time associates and adversaries, and all professed friends of John Crispo.

To round out the day, a delegation of Creemore area residents presented a glimpse into the final chapter of John’s life as a community activist and municipal politician in Creemore. Judy Fuke, Jeff Shearer and I spoke to John’s passion to preserve and protect his beloved Creemore.

Rather than comment on the more academic side of the day, I would like to share a few of the more personal memories of John shared by some of the speakers. (For those disappointed readers wanting to hear more of the discussion on world economics and labour policy, please refer to the website below where you can review the complete video of the day at your leisure.)

As one of the co-organizers of the forum, Tom Wilson set the tone in his opening remarks. “This event celebrates John’s professional career. John made many contributions to the public policy debates in Canada. There are three phrases I associate with John Crispo: a rebel, speaking out, straight from the heart.”

Perhaps the contribution John is best identified with was made during the tumultuous free trade debates of the late 1980s. Tom D’Aquino, recalling his involvement in those debates, and his close association with his friend John, reflected that, “If John Crispo did not exist, we would do well to invent him. No Canadian I have ever known in the past 25 years has tackled public policy issues with the same passion, certainty and irreverence.” Reminding those at the forum of John’s enduring character, D’Aquino said “He was honest, generous, forgiving, even of his enemies, Buzz Hargrove knows that. He was stubborn, bombastic, witty, self deprecating... he was all those things.”

Buzz Hargrove agreed, saying that, “I had a lot of time for John, I considered him a friend. We had a lot of disagreements, mostly disagreements. We had a great relationship, that’s how it was with John.”

Bob Rae recalled the time he served as John’s teaching assistant, as well as having his own debates with him over free trade. About John’s straight forward approach, Rae noted that, “He was a really unique figure in our public policy lives. He was absolutely unafraid of controversy.”

To complete the memorial forum, Judy Fuke, Jeff Shearer and I were asked to speak to the final chapter of John’s professional life as community activist and municipal politician, experiences many Echo readers can recall as well.

Judy spoke of her experiences with John as the candidate for Ward 3 during the 2006 election and what he wanted to achieve under his campaign banner Straight From the Heart. “Typical of John, he wanted our council meetings to offer an open forum for all Clearview Township, where we can all speak our mind and expect to be heard.”

I recalled, as I have said before, that “It is a rare and special gift to make a truly good friend later in life and I will always be grateful that I can remember John as a very caring and a remarkably honest friend.”

The last words go to Jeff Shearer, when he captured the essence of the warm remembrance that was the forum. “However you measure the man, socially, politically, as a career academic, a passionate Canadian, John was a unique and extraordinary character, who left a memorable legacy and a lasting impression on all who met him. “

You can visit the Rotman School website to view the video of the proceeding at:

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STAYNER April 26 – May 3

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McKEAN SUBDIVISION May 12 and May 13

COLLINGWOODLANDS May 16 and May 17 BUCKINGHAMWOODS May 18 and May 19

Please be advised discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times.

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MULMUR COUNCIL FORMALLY CONDEMNSBEHAVIOUR OF DEPUTY MAYOR

Terra Nova, On (April 20, 2011) – Mulmur Township Council passed a motion today to formally condemn and denounce the recent behavior of Deputy Mayor Rhonda Campbell Moon.

� e motion cited recent instances in which the Deputy Mayor engaged in undesirable behaviour characterized as “conduct unbecoming an elected o� cial”. � e motion referenced a recent Council meeting held on April 5th, 2011, and a Du� erin County Council meeting held on April 14, 2011 as examples of the Deputy Mayor’s undesirable behaviour.

� e Council motion recognizes that the will of the electorate must be respected, but states that the Council, “has a collective moral duty to uphold the integrity of the Council as a whole and the Corporation of the Township of Mulmur, and that such a duty requires Council to hold individual members to account for their actions.”

� rough its motion, Council has demanded that Deputy Mayor Campbell Moon o� er “a formal and public written apology to the ratepayers of Mulmur Township, to the members of Council and municipal sta� for her recent actions. If no such apology is received by April 26th, 2011, the motion provides that the Deputy Mayor should resign or face other actions “to maintain and defend the integrity of Council as a whole, and the Corporation of the Township of Mulmur.”

Mayor Paul Mills voted in favour of the motion.Deputy Mayor Rhonda Campbell Moon voted against the motion.Councillor Earl Hawkins voted in favour of the motion.Councillor Heather Hayes voted in favour of the motion.Councillor Lynn Hilchey voted against the motion.

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On Monday, May 9, 2011, the Council of the Township of Clearview will be meeting to adopt the proposed 2011 Municipal Budget.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Meeting of Council. The meeting is to be held:

Monday, May 9, 20115:30 p.m.at

Township of Clearview Council Chambers217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON

In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, draft copies of the proposed municipal budget and any background information have been made available since March 15, 2011. The documents under consideration will be available by 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Township offices and are also available on the Township website at www.clearview.ca

Robert CampbellTownship Clerk

GOOD WORK ABROAD Creemore resident Matthew Fuller (right), who’s studying at the University of Western Ontario and has his eye set on a career in education, is heading to the Phillipines on May 4 to volunteer with a group that helps improve the lives of Visayans, the largest ethnic group in the country. He will live with a family on the outer islands for six weeks, working with teachers to help them with English lesson plans, while others on the trip will be volunteering their time at a youth rehab centre. The trip is organized by an NGO called Volunteer for the Visayans (more information can be found at www.visayans.org). If anyone wishes to donate money to the cause, they can drop off cheques to Matthew’s father Gord at Creemore Springs.


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11 The Butterfly ___ (Timothy 57 Kennedy matron 102 Lengths of a swimmingFindley) 58 Homecoming attendee pool

17 Biologist category 60 Charlie Bucket's creator 103 Works dough18 Fisherman's friend 61 TV journalist Jan ___19 Pigeon category 63 Bucharest's country DOWN20 Not getting along (2) 66 Actress Meriwether21 Car category 67 One way to get a word in 1 Actress Blake (Gunsmoke)22 Canadian rights category 69 Prayer partner? 2 Charo and Selena, e.g.24 Front or back number 70 Shore birds 3 Palm leaves25 1-2-5 group from Montreal 72 Curly's brother 4 The Loop at the CNE, e.g.

(2) 73 Modify 5 Purpose28 Roman road 75 Clumsy one 6 You Are My ___ (Anka)29 Largest Canadian gov't 76 Rainy month in Montreal 7 Singer category

group 79 Gordon Sumner's stage name 8 Hour category30 Affectations 80 Metis battle site 9 Rug category31 Ho Chi Minh Trail country 84 Most populous island in the 10 ___ oblongata32 Bridge position world 11 X-ray output33 Appoints 85 Animal house? 12 Bounds along35 Bluesy James from Regina 86 ___ In The Money 13 In the thick of37 Tear tubes 87 Sorceress 14 Pink Lady ingredient38 Flirtatious 88 Menu phrase (2) 15 Early name in computers39 Officer category 89 Final Seven Years' War 16 One on a high horse40 Big burger battle site (2) 23 Canada's hockey team in41 ___ Rivers Of Canada 92 Set of socks 1963

(Hugh MacLennan) 93 Assuage 26 48 ___ (1982 comedy)44 Knight's attendant 95 Pig 27 Tough as ___45 More like a DQ cone 96 Delphic seer 30 Major pain50 Michael Corleone's second 98 Detroit-Windsor 32 The Father Of Geometry

34 Tea category35 More conniving36 Roaster37 Shucks!39 Fuzzy surfaces40 ___ Vice 65 Striped quartz 81 Cuban dance (hyph.)41 Sharp footwear 68 Call Domino's (2) 82 Rained hard?42 Like some seals 71 Night light? 83 Exit43 In contention 74 Montreal airport 85 Partner of onions44 Schemes 75 Boater's universal joint 86 Electrical lines46 Twisted 76 Not quite shut 89 Posted47 Everything considered (2) 77 Car parkers 90 Copacabana showgirl48 Lucy's landlady 78 Insulation measurement 91 Trunk closer49 Play parts (hyph.) 92 Single step52 Sgt. Bilko 79 In a wise way 94 Hostel53 Licence category 80 ___ Air 97 Took off56 Lack of pep59 Hit the tarmac62 Army truant64 Dupree portrayer Wilson

Games&FunSudoku

Answer in Classifieds

by

Barbara Simpson

Laugh a minute

Brian’s Canadian Crossword #0121 by Brian Paquin © 2011

Find this week’s answer in Classifiedsby Ken Thornton

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble Friday, April 29Cloudy showersHigh 7 Low 3 Winds NW 20 km/hPOP 40% Saturday, April 30SunnyHigh 15 Low 2 Winds NW 5 km/hPOP 0% Sunday, May 1Cloudy with showersHigh 12 Low 7 Winds SE 25 km/hPOP 80%

Hey Rusty! Who is the sharpest C I O M C

in town?

For my money, Spike, I’d vote for

Walter Lucas.

My wife and I were happy for twenty years.

Then we met. Rodney Dangerfield


• Service Directory •

Computer Repairs

Auto MechanicSusan’sGroomingSalon

31 Caroline St. E East entranceOPEN Mon-Fri Call for appointments

(705) 466-3746

PROFESSIONAL GROOMING FOR ALL BREEDS

Animal CareGeneral Contracting

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

Plumber

T. NASH

Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

PLUMBING

(705) 466-5807Licensed and insured

Member of the Certified General

Accountants of Ontario

Ramona A. Greer CGACertified General Accountant

7351 Hwy 26, Staynerand Creemore by appointment

(705) 428-2171

Accountant

phone 466-3334 • fax 466-5166

ServicesRentals

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

Lawyer

John L. Ferris

Megan L. Celhoffer

PlumberMachine Shop Facility

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

705-466-2149

• Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs• Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates

WeldingWelding

GRAVITY SUN POWERsolar generation

for energy savings and incomeprofessionally designed and

installedJeff Williams • 466-5741

Alternative Energy Cleaning

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

Valley Auto & TechRepairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!

Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator

Safety’s & Fuel Injection218 Main Street,

Stayner

Free Estimates

[email protected]

www.mollymaid.ca

7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131

Easy on the EyesExterior Painting

BARNS • FENCES • HOUSES • EQUIPMENTSANDBLASTING & PRESSURE WASHING(705) 791-5478

FREE QUOTESHANDYMAN WORK

NEIGHBOURLY SERVICE

Painter

Plumber

Gardening

Tea Cups and Tea Parties

705 466-6667

Nature’s Way Lawn Care

Serving the area for over 20 yearswww.natureswaylawncare.ca

Lawn Care

HUSKER HOUSE Property Management

Garden Design & MaintenanceWoodlot ManagementHome checks, pet care

NO JOB TOO SMALL! Doug or Lorna - [email protected]

705-466-2759

Property Maintenance

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We weed, prune, edge, plant,

water, cultivate, topdress, etc.

Residential & Commercial

705 445-8713

Lawn CareALLTIMATE SERVICES• Grass Cutting• Spring Clean Up• Dethatching • Aerating • Over Seeding • Fertilizing705 444-7062 • 705 [email protected]

Window & Door Repair & ReplacementPatio Door InstallationSealed Thermal Units

Windows

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Tel: 705- 434-9505 • Cell 705-725-5950

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Spring and Summer Workshops

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Day and evening classes designed to o� er you the opportunity to try programs before making a long term commitment to our fall & winter programs, 4 classes in length.

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We o� er: Zumba, Hop Hop, Jazz, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Belly Dance, Latin Line Dancing

2011 Summer Camps for ages 5-12+Early Bird Special • $155 hst inc. per week • Deadline June 1st

July 4-8 • July 11-15 • July 18-22 • Aug 8 -12 • Aug 22-26 9am to 5pm, $175 per week • 1/2 Days & Single Days Available

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I was given some 20 fancy tea cups at a bridal shower years ago. I have collected and been given about 80 some sets since. I love them all and have a tea party every excuse I can. I have lent out my fancy cups and saucers. The Dunedin Ladies used then at their “Anne of Green Gables” tea a couple of years ago. It was the best party that year.

Last summer Dorothy Shropshire had a wonderful garden party in her outdoor paradise, complete with music and fancy cups and saucers of mine.

My mom Jean had miniature china cups and saucers and the grandchildren had great tea parties with her set, complete with sugar cubes and homemade cookies.

Every May I get all of my fancy cups and saucers out, wash and match them up and take them to Station on the Green for our Annual “Quilt Tea”. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, May 4 at 7:30 pm. It has become a very popular event and again, there are fabulous desserts, quilts to see and wonderful women to chat with. The Mad and Noisy Quilters have made over a hundred gifts

to give away as prizes. They have included some great sayings as well:

“When your day seems topsy turvy,

And as stormy as can be,There is nothing as tranquil

as a nice hot cup of tea.”“Remember the tea kettle,

it is always up to it’s neck in hot water, yet it still sings.”

“A cup of tea warms the soul like a good friend.”

One dessert Helen Crawford always requests is my pecan pie so Helen, I bought the pecans and I’m getting everything planned for our tea party. Here is my recipe:

Linda’s Pecan Pie1 9” unbaked pastry shell3 eggs1 cup corn starch¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons melted butterBake at 400 for 15 minutes, reduce

heat to 350 for 30-35 minutes. Outer edge should be set with the centre slightly soft.

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705-466-9906

Place your ad here!Call Sara at

705-466-9906


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ECho classifiedsCELEBRATION OF LIFE

Family of Blanche Goodacre “Nanna” of New Lowell invite you to celebrate her Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 7 at New Lowell Legion at 3 pm.

DINING / RETAIL

Spring is a great time of year. Winter gone now we all can cheer. Looking forward to summer leaving behind the past. In a short time glamorous weather will last. Spring brings us flowers and life anew. All sorts of animals there to bid you ado. The spring gives us budding trees that turn green. Giving us a place where their welcome shade can be seen. Winter water rises to a pleasing temp. Spring truly is a time that is heaven sent. Spring passes quickly in weeks but a few. Then summer bursts in with all things anew. Mylar and Loreta’s Restaurant, Singhampton. Join us for Mother’s Day Buffet on Sunday, May 8. Open at 11am. For reservations call 705-445-1247

YARD SALES Saturday, April 30 – yard sale at 6 Nelson Street from 8 am to 1 pm. Items include books, furniture, art, antiques, children’s games and much more. Rain or shine.

Saturday, April 30 – 3067 Conc.3, Nottawasaga (just south of George Street, Creemore). Big Indoor 2 Family Garage Sale. Doors open at 9 am. Look for the big sign. Includes antiques, books, Christmas decorations, electronics, garden tools, linens, furniture and more.

Saturday, May 14 – The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation are hosting their 3rd National Garage Sale from 8 am to 4 pm at the RecPlex in Wasaga Beach.

FOR SALE HONDA CIVIC Coupe 1998. Navy blue, stick shift, no rust. In storage last 4 years. Excellent condition. $3800. Call 705-466-3636.

WANTED PICKUP TRUCK. Inexpensive 4 cylinder in good working order. Call 705-466-3816.

DAYCARE

Building Blocks HOME DAyCARE currently has full and part time, before and after school spots available for fall 2010. For more information or to set up a play date please call (705) 466-6355.

Spike & Rusty: COMIC

HELP WANTED Local Gardener requires an ASSISTANT. Experience an asset. Willingness to learn & work hard taken into consideration. Friendly clients. Friendly boss. Call Evelyn at 705-466-3109.

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER position with local builder. Vehicle required. Call 705-466-3066.

FOR RENTNew ROOMS for rent. Furnished. $110 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. 2 bedroom suite available. Call 705-444-4852.

3 bedroom APARTMENT in Creemore. $700 plus hydro. Call 705-466-3844 or 705-241-3344.

Large family HOUSE for rent, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious sunroom and living room. Swimming pond with dock and beach steps from house. 15 min from Collingwood, Wasaga Beach & Creemore. Renting May 24 thru Thanksgiving. $6000 all in. Ideal for family sharing. Email [email protected]

SERVICES

Country Landscape Services. 15 years providing quality lawncare and gardening. Many satisfied clients thru-out Mulmur and surrounding areas. Call to discuss your needs for upcoming season. 705-423-9969.

English Riding Lessons. Learn how to ride with Equine Canada Certified Coach in Glencairn. Outdoor lessons available, weekday, evenings & weekends. Call 705-466-3705 or 705-896-2666.

All Season Tree Service. Experienced Arborist / Logger / Chainsaw Operator for hire. Tree removal, brush/trail clearing, danger tree felling, storm cleanup, forest management, etc. Local references available. Please call David Gildiner at (705) 466-5696 or (647) 896-0633 or email [email protected].

Let me give you a hand. Cleaning, gardening, dinner parties... Cleaning on a biweekly, weekly or monthly basis. References on request. Call 705-423-9076.

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.

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

THANK YOU Honourable judges, Legion members, fellow contestants, family and friends, the Page Family would like to thank everyone for their support of Judah and Obi throughout the Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking Competition. We have gained such an appreciation for all the work that goes into these competitions, from the classroom to the Legion halls across Ontario. Thank you to the teachers at NCPS, and all the community members who volunteered as judges. Thanks to all the grandmas and grandpas and great Aunt Ruth for coming out to the speeches. We would especially like to thank the members of Creemore Branch #397 for their outstanding help and their commitment to hosting and supporting public speaking in our community. A very special thanks to Norma Friest, for encouraging us at every milestone and attending so many speeches – You are awesome. From Judah, Obi , Di and Gary Page

Morley and Eva Scriver and family wish to thank everyone who came to Morley’s 90th Birthday Come & Go Tea celebration. Also thanks to the Dunedin ladies who made such a nice lunch. A special thanks goes out to our families and friends for all the help they gave. Your cards & best wishes were greatly appreciated.

CLIFFORD – Thank you for every kind word expressing your sorrow of losing a good friend, and to all of you who were able to share with us in celebrating the so very special life of Michael Clifford at the Station on the Green last Sunday. Karin and family

I would like to thank everyone for their best wishes, cards, flowers, phone calls, visits and most of all their prayers while I was in the hospital & since returning home! Love & prayers, Olive M. Talbot

glencairn, preacher, aids party?

In loving memory of Scott Hamill

who passed away April 22, 2005 As long as hearts remember,As long as hearts still care,

We never part with those we love,They’re with us everywhere.

So many of our precious memories of those we hold so dear,

Bring peace and comfort to us now and keep our loved one near.

Love always Julie, Danielle, Zachary, Wayne, Donna,

Doug, Corina, Randy , Nica, Teresa, Glenn & families.

WE ARE STARTING UP AGAIN MONDAY, MAY 9

Nia with Ayrlie at 6:30pmYoga with Jen at 7:45pm

Ayrlie MacEachernFor more info call 705-444-0550

www.nianow.com [email protected]

Yoga&

YOGA

Tuesdays 9 -10:30 amThursdays 9 -10:30 am

Pre-registration required.

Call Catherine Randallat 466-3533 or email

[email protected]

Starting May 3at Station on the Green

SIMPSON AUCTIONS UPCOMING SALESSATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011

ESTATES, ANTIQUES, ART & PERSIAN CARPET LIQUIDATION 10am at the Creemore Legion Hall

Victorian antique & modern furniture, china, crystal, silver, � gurines, jewellry, cameras, violins, guitars, Canadian native & contemporary art, prints, antiques & art reference books, country primitives & collectibles, quilts, textiles, vintage clothing, Importer liquidation of over 50 Persian hand-loomed wool area & room sized rugs, mats & runners, etc.

SATURDAY MAY 14, 2011ESTATE & FARM CLEARING AUCTION

9:30am at Lilac Down Farm, 3249 County Rd. 42 (Airport Rd) CreemoreAntique country pine furniture, estate furniture, architectural antiques, doors, columns, pine lumber, garden décor, concrete & wrought iron planters, fencing, urns, lawn & patio furniture, wicker furniture, horse drawn cutters (McLaughlin & others), farm wagon, Hackney pony cart (sgl & dbl sha� s) & harness, lawn tractors including Kubota diesel, yard & utility trailers, � shing tackle, aluminum � shing boat, modern & antique outboard motors, country & farm primitives, carpenter & garden tools, antique tools, industrial storage racks, etc. Additional consignments welcomed.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011FIREARMS & MILITARIA AUCTION

9:30am at the Creemore Legion Hall A large estate collection of quality hunting & collectible ri� es, shotguns, military � rearms, handguns, antique guns, ammunition & reloading supplies; military collectibles – uniforms, helmets, badges, web gear, swords, knives & bayonets; gun & sporting reference books, sporting art, native artifacts, � shing tackle, outdoor sporting collectibles, etc. Quality consignments are now being accepted to compliment this important auction. Call John Simpson Auctioneer now!

John Simpson Auctioneer ICCA, Creemore ONO� ce: 705-466-2207 Auction Hall: 705-466-2722

Details at: www.simpsonauctions.com

Happy Special Birthday Judy

From the baby


AUCTION SALEfor Don Butcher

Complete Clearing SaleFriday May 6, 2011 at 4:30pm

4 Grohal St. Everett. From the main street of Everett go North on Wales to Grohal. Turn East and sale is second house on

North side. Parking on street.Lawn Tractor/Scooter/Snowblower: Lawn Boy RE8e 8hp lawn tractor, 30” cut; Rascal 600 mobility scooter, 4 yrs, ex cond; Cra� sman II 10.5hp snowblower, very good. Shop/Tools: Wheelbarrow; lawn chairs; qty nails/wire connectors; hand tools; shovels/brooms/garden tools; (2)heavy duty jacks; drills; sanders; sm tool chest; wrenches(++); screw boxes; (2)sump pumps; lawn ornaments; tool boxes; 6amp charger; ext cords; (2)alum ladders; Roxul insul; hand saws; Homelite XL chainsaw/ case; Delta scroll saw; hoses; lots to see. Furniture/Household: Corner cupboard; sm tea set; sm corner shelf; kitchen table; 5 wood chairs(A); couch/chair; co� ee table; oil lamp; glassware; china set; milk pitcher; older china pieces; side tables; lamps; elec organ; (2)console TVs; clocks; leather chair & stool; pictures/paintings; TV stand; stools; fridge; elec stove; dishes; sm appliances; maple table/4 chairs; sm storage cupboard; microwave; water cooler; twin brass bed; sm bookcase; handmade quilts(3+); steel foot locker; afghans/bedspreads; (7)dressers; (2)sm � ling cabinets; (A)pitcher & basin; teaspoons; (A)egg basket; and more.

Note: Smaller sale please be on time • Lunch Booth • Washroom availableTerms & Conditions: Cash or Cheque with proper I.D. on day of sale. Owner

and/or Auctioneer will not be held responsible for accident or loss on day of sale.

Owner: Mr. Don Butcher (705) 435-9169Auctioneers: Kevin McArthur (519) 942-0264

Scott Bessey (519) 843-5083www.auctions� nd.com/mcarthurbessey - full listing & photos

JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC FEATURING

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SPECIAL MOTHERS DAY MENU

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by Sue UnderhillSydney Crosby has just done for concussion awareness what Michael J. Fox did for Parkinson’s disease. A less well known NHLer, Max Pacioretty of the Montreal Canadiens, also suffered a concussion recently after he was run into a support pole on the boards by Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins.

In every hockey rink in Canada, starting as young as Pee Wee level players, head injuries are prevalent. And it’s not just hockey players taking a beating – soccer, football, rugby, alpine skiing and basketball see concussions as well.

A concussion can be difficult to diagnose because the signs and symptoms may be subtle and easily overlooked. Athletes may minimize or not recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion and, therefore, may not seek medical attention. Suspected concussions have to be taken seriously – a concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head.

If an athlete returns to sport too soon before

symptoms from a concussion are fully resolved, it can be potentially dangerous. Second time around, it doesn’t take as hard a hit to cause symptoms, the symptoms are more severe, recovery takes longer, and full recovery is less likely. Many coaches, parents and athletes do not realize that days or weeks may be needed before concussion symptoms resolve.

Second impact syndrome is a rare but serious condition in which a second concussion occurs before a first concussion has properly healed, causing rapid and severe brain swelling and often catastrophic results. Second impact syndrome can result from even a very mild concussion that occurs days or weeks after the initial concussion.

To prevent returning to play prematurely, and risking a subsequent concussion, all athletes involved in a sport where collision is a possibility, should have pre-injury “baseline” testing done. This testing includes balance, cognition, memory, comprehension, recognition etc. Following a concussive injury,

athletes can be re-tested. Re-test scores are compared to their own baseline results to determine whether there are any deficits. Post-concussion testing assists in the decision to return to play, thereby reducing the risk of another head injury.

There are many tests for concussions on the market today, but one acute evaluation tool that was created by a coalition of neurosurgeons from around the sporting world, including a Canadian neurosurgeon, is called the SCAT (Sports Concussion Assessment Tool) 2. This is also the test that the NHL had recently mandated into their concussion management program.

Statistics do not need to be as high as they are for multiple concussions from sport. Relying on concussion testing guidelines for return to play can help prevent unnecessary brain injury.

Sue Underhill is a physiotherapist and owner of Maximum Physiotherapy, where concussion baseline testing and re-testing is now available. Call for more info at 705-444-3600.

“Getting your bell rung” is no joke

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