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HE’S THE “KING OF THE WORLD” Paul Vorstermans was the big winner at last weekend’s 2010 Creemore Mocks Film Festival, claiming the first place Mocksie with his film A Long Row to Hoe, a sequel to his 2009 audience favourite Investigative Report, which itself was an homage to a 2008 film by Laura Yates and MK Lynde. These kinds of things happen at Creemore Mocks. A Long Row to Hoe also picked up the Frothquaffer’s Award, given to the movie that provides the best product placement for Creemore Springs beer. For some pictures from Creemore’s red-carpet weekend, as well as a full list of winners, see page 7.

EChO Briefs

On October 16, at approximately 1:45 pm, Napanee OPP officers responded to human remains found in a field north of Highway 401, near Napanee, Ontario.

Post mortem results indicate that the remains are that of Ronald Trebilcock, 48, of Clearview Township. Results indicate that he died as a result of foul play.

Trebilcock was reported missing to

the Huronia West OPP on September 9, 2010 by friends and co-workers who had not seen or heard from him since September 4.

Anyone with information about Ronald Trebilcock or his murder is asked to call the Napanee OPP at (613) 354-3369, Huronia West OPP at (705) 429-3575 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Missing Clearview man found dead

by Brad HoldenClearview Council responded to recent concerns of local farmers Monday night by adjusting the section of the Township’s building permit fee schedule that deals with agricultural buildings and deciding that partial refunds were warranted for the four farmers who erected buildings in the two years since the now amended fee schedule was introduced.

Creemore feedlot operator David Millsap was the first to sound the alarm during the summer, when he told Council the fees passed in 2008 in an attempt to make the building department operate with 100 per cent cost recovery – $2,000 and up for any new buildings, $300 for accessory buildings up to 5,000 square feet and $0.19 cents per square foot for larger ones – were exorbitant.

A first attempt at a compromise,

FOR THE LOVE OF READING A statue of Mary Barrie as a girl sculpted by Hugh Russel (here seen in maquette form) will be unveiled in front of the Creemore Branch of the Clearview Library at 11 am on Saturday, October 23. To find out more about the memorial, see page 3.

While envelopes will not be opened and ballots will not be officially counted until 8 pm on Monday, October 25, the Clearview Township clerk’s department has been busy receiving ballots all week. As of day’s end on Wednesday, October 20, the turnout numbers remained rather underwhelming. In the Township as a whole, ballots had been received from 36 per cent of registered voters. Ward turnouts were as follows: Ward 1 (Nottawa): 37 per cent; Ward 2 (Duntroon): 36 per cent; Ward 3 (Dunedin): 42 per cent; Ward 4 (Creemore): 44 per cent; Ward 5 (Sunnidale Corners): 36 per cent; Ward 6 (New Lowell): 28 per cent; Ward 7 (Stayner): 34 per cent. Those of you who haven’t voted are reminded that ballots can be hand-delivered at all hours to the Stayner Administration Centre until 8 pm on Monday.

The Echo was informed right before deadline that Clearview Council voted Wednesday night to reach a new settlement with Doug MacIntosh with regards to his proposed development at Edward and Mary Streets. We’ll have more information next week.

MacIntosh Settlement

Low Voting Turnout

brought to Council by the building department in September, did not meet with farmers’ approval either, so what came to the table Monday night was a further change.

Going forward, after passing with a unanimous vote Monday night, all farm buildings, new or accessory, will be charged 19 cents per square foot, with a minimum permit fee of $300.

In response to a request by Creemore farmer Russel Flack, Council also passed a motion put forward by Councillor Marc Royal, granting a total of $3,522 worth of refunds to four farmers who had paid for building permits between 2008 and now.

FARM BUILDING FEES LOWERED

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Friday, October 22 to Monday, November 1• Art Show continues. “Renewal” featuring large

format oil paintings by Sue Miller, as well as bronze and cast stone horse sculptures by Ann Clifford at the Mad & Noisy Gallery, 154 Mill St. Creemore. The show will run until Monday, November 1. www.madandnoisy.com 466-5555.

Saturday, October 23• Mary Barrie Statue Unveiling at Creemore Library

at 11 am. Reception will follow after speeches.• Judith Andrade of Discover the Path has published

her first novel, The Will To Be True. Book launch from 1 to 4 pm at Discover the Path. Join us for readings from the book. Refreshments.

• Georgian Bay Reads II at the L.E. Shore Memorial Library in Thornbury at 7 pm. Sara Hershoff,

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

• St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert. The Ontario Provincial Police Chorus singing gospel, sacred, popular, folk music and show tunes. 7:30 pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. $10 for this concert or $50 for the entire series available at Creemore Echo and Curiosity House.

Sunday, October 24• Church Services are on page 5. • Creemore Legion Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 am

serving a Belgian waffle with syrup, fruit and whipped cream or 2 eggs any way you like them

with bacon or sausage, home fries, toast, juice and coffee or tea for $5. A fundraiser for Creemore Legion Branch 397.

• Messy Church – a child and family oriented opportunity for worship today at 4:30 at St Luke’s, everyone is welcome. This Sunday: All Hallows Eve, the Christian festival of the dead, followed by a potluck supper.

• Baby Shower for Jenny and Kaylan Beattie at St. John’s United Church from 2 to 4 pm. Call Shauna Millsap for more information at 466-2913.

• Honeywood Horning Mills United Church Turkey Supper from 5 to 7 pm at the Honeywood Arena. Adults $14 & $6 for 12 and under, pre-schoolers free.

This Weekend

Monday, October 25• Election Day 2010. You can hand-deliver your voting

ballot to the Township Office by 8 pm today.Tuesday, October 26

• 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 this election recap!

• Passport Clinic at the Council Chambers, Clearview Township Municipal office from 2 to 7 pm. www.helenaguergis.com (705) 445-6762.

Wednesday, October 27• Curiosity House’s Catherine Randall will be on

the radio 97.7 The Beach with Marion McLeod from 9 to 10 am.

Thursday, October 28• Public Meeting for Accomodation Review

concerning Duntroon Central & NCPS starting at 7 pm at Duntroon Central Public School. For more details on this ARC www.scdsb.on.ca & go to ARC 2010:01.

Friday, October 29• Toonie Lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm at St. Luke’s

Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West. Come bring a friend and enjoy some homemade soup.

Saturday, October 30• Turkey Shoot at Manito Shrine Club, Fairgrounds

Rd, starting at 10 am. Call 445-7460 for info.• 4th Annual Nordic Ski Swap and Biathalon Demo

Day at Highlands Nordic, Duntroon. (705) 444-5017 www.highlandsnordic.ca

• Roast Beef Dinner at Zion Presbyterian Church, 14 Margaret Street, Angus from 5 to 7 pm. Adults $12.50, kids under 12 $6 and preschoolers free. Take out

meals available. Call 424-0828 or 424-6118. Bring the whole family for good food and good fellowship.

Sunday, October 31• Hallowfest: A Halloween Festival celebrating the

bounty of Creemore. See page 6 for details.Monday, November 1

• Stayner Adult Skating every Monday from November 1 to March. from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Stayner Arena. Admission $2.

• Collingwood and District Historical Society in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy presents Sea Cadets on Georgian Bay with Bonnie Rourke, author and historian at 7 pm at The Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street, Collingwood. Admission: membership or $2.

Tuesday, November 2• Canadian Diabetes Association Information

Session at Leisureworld Creedan Valley at 6:30 pm. Information on types of Diabetes, risk factors and symptoms, an overview of complications, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes also the importance of daily diet and making healthy food choices and exercise and physical activity. All are welcome. Refreshments to be served. Call (705) 466-3437 for more information.

Saturday, November 6• Stayner Heritage Society November Remembrance

Event at Clearview Community Church at 9:30 am. Author Glad Bryce tells stories from her book First In... Last Out about the RCAF Women’s Division & Nursing Sisters in World War II. $5 includes continental breakfast, speaker & entertainment. 1070 Cty Rd 42 (Airport Rd) Stayner. For tickets, call Catherine Walker by November 1st at 428-2719 or Myrna Johnson 428-2540.

• St. James’Church, Clougher-Lisle, Annual Craft, Bake Sale & Lunch at Lisle Legion Hall. Doors open from 10 am to 2 pm. Lunch from 11:30 am: Adults $7, Children $1, under 5 free. Rent a craft table for $15 or 2/$25. For more information please call Grace at 424-5068, or Marie at 466-6722.

• 10 Mile Dinner. Roast Beef & Roast Pork 3-course meal at Dunedin Hall followed by the great music of Country Classic Memories band at Dunedin Knox Presbyterian Church. For ticket information call (705) 466-5202 or visit the 100 Mile Store in Creemore.

• Turkey Dinner celebrating Fall from 4:30 to 7 pm at Centennial United Church, Stayner. Adults $12.50 Children 6-12 $6 and under 6 free. Entertainment while you wait. A fundraiser for the church.

• Harvest Dinner & Silent Auction at New Lowell United Church. Doors open at 5 pm. Come enjoy a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. $12.50 per person at door.

Wednesday, November 10• Flu Clinic at Stayner Arena from 1 to 7 pm.

Friday, November 12• Venison Night at Chez Michel. 3 course dinner.

Call (705) 466-3331 for reservation.Tuesday, November 16

• Sounds of the Solar System. Crystal Bowl & Planet Gong Concert with David Hickey of Crystal Journey at Station on the Green at 7:30 pm. Improvised music with sonically pure & powerful, all acoustic instrumentation. $20 at door. Bring yoga mat or blanket, chairs available. www.crystaljourney.ca

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by Brad HoldenCreemore has become known for its “Children’s Dress Up Dance” sculpture, the lovely, interactive fountain piece that was gifted to the village by sculptor Ralph Hicks a decade ago.

On Saturday, October 23, another children’s statue will be unveiled, this one by equally renowned sculptor Hugh Russel and dedicated to the memory of Mary Barrie, a wonderful woman who touched Creemore with her love of reading and literature.

Fittingly, the statue will be situated at the entrance to the Creemore branch of the Clearview Public Library.

“After Mary died, we thought about how to create a lasting tribute to her,” said her sister Betty Longridge, on the phone from Florida this week. “And I had this wonderful memory of when we were girls, in Princeton, New Jersey, strapping on our roller skates, grabbing our books and skating off to the library.”

Mary travelled far and wide from New Jersey, eventually marrying her husband Andy and settling in Toronto. About 15 years ago, the Barries bought a farmhouse in Mulmur and

became infatuated with Creemore. Eventually, Mary brought her love of books to the village, organizing a thriving read-aloud program at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School, in which dozens of volunteers from the community would visit classrooms once a week to read stories to the students.

“We really felt like Creemore was the right place to do this,” said Betty. “It combines her great childhood love of libraries and reading with

Creemore, a place she came to love as an adult.”

Hugh Russel was the natural choice to create the sculpture, said Betty, as he and his wife Cheryl have been longtime friends of the Barries. Hugh was given still photos of Mary in the 1950s, as well as home movies of her and Betty roller skating together. The idea was not to create a perfect likeness, but rather capture the spirit and excitement of the activity, and Betty said she’s been thrilled watching the statue come together from afar.

“I’ve only seen pictures so far – I can’t wait to see the real thing,” she said.

The hardest thing at the conceptual stage was to decide what book Mary should be carrying, but Betty said it wasn’t long before she realized it had to be Charlotte’s Web. “It’s such a magical book,” she said. “Mary loved it so much, and the message is very fitting.”

On the wall of the library near the statue will be a plaque bearing a single quote from the book, one that Betty says is perfect not only because it suits Mary, but also because Mary would be quite amused that she’s

being memorialized in a way that was good enough for a spider. The words are: “She was brilliant, beautiful and loyal to the end.”

There will also be a framed letter inside the building, explaining who the girl in the statue was. But beyond that, what the Barries are hoping is that the statue is seen as a gift to the children of the village, both present and future.

It was important, therefore, that the sculpture be interactive, much like the one at the Hort Park fountain. It will sit just to the left of the sidewalk, at children’s height. And while one of Mary’s hands is holding tight to Charlotte’s Web, the other is held up in a sort of “high-five.” With bronze’s tendency to turn gold-coloured when it’s touched a lot, Betty said her greatest hope is that when she visits Creemore five or ten years from now, that hand is shining gold from all of the friendly high fives it has received.

Saturday’s unveiling will take place at 11 am in front of the Library. A light lunch provided by the Legion Ladies Auxilliary will follow, along with cupcakes from darci-que.

Mary Barrie with Wrigley.

A statue to remind us all of the wonders of reading

The Creemore LCBO store will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, October 26 at 11 am. The event will feature cake, coffee, and a toast of Creemore Springs Premium Lager at 11 am.

It’s hoped that Carm Gowan will attend. Carm was a junior clerk at the store when it opened in 1960, and health permitting, he will speak on Tuesday about what it was like working at the store in the early days.

The average price of a bottle of whiskey in 1960 was about $6. The store’s most popular items were whiskey, rum, gin and fortified wines.

LCBO BirthdaySimcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson is

encouraging constituents to sign his petition to reinstate medical laboratory services in Stayner. Wilson is responding to the recent decision by LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services to close their patient service centre at 230 King Street North in Stayner. While LifeLabs is a private company, Wilson says it’s the government’s duty to make sure the service it provides is available.

Constituents can sign a petition at www.jimwilsonmpp.com or at his office at 50 Hume Street in Collingwood.

Wilson fighting Stayner lab closure

Don’t forget that Echo publisher Sara Hershoff will be defending the literary interests of Creemore at the annual Georgian Bay Reads competition on Saturday night. The event is presented by area libraries and this year takes place at the L.E. Shore Memorial Library in Thornbury, beginning at 7 pm. Admission is free. Hershoff will argue that The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan is the book that all area residents should cozy up with this winter. The other books being argued are The Wars and Not Wanted on the Voyage by Timothy Findley, Rogue’s Wedding by Terry Griggs and Galore by Michael Crummey.

The Ammodation Review Committee looking into the future of Clearview’s elementary schools will hold its first public meeting on Thursday, October 28, beginning at 7 pm at Duntroon Central Public School. Members of the public are invited to attend to learn about the pupil accommodation review process, the alternative accommodation option (which calls for the closure of Duntroon Central), school information profiles, and the work of the ARC to date. Comments from the public are welcomed and will be received for consideration by the ARC.

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LETTERS

It’s a long-standing newspaper tradition to use the collective pronoun “we” on the editorial page. Newspapers bigger than the Creemore Echo do that because, while they have editors-in-chief, they also have all sorts of other editors, including in many cases, an editorial page editor. It’s common practice that several of these people meet on a daily basis as an Editorial Board to decide what the newspaper’s opinion will be, on whatever issue they deem most important, in the upcoming issue’s editorial.

Allow me to break from that tradition for a moment to say that the Echo obviously has only one editor, and that’s me, Brad Holden. Many of you know me personally, and many others don’t. To clear up any confusion, it is I who writes the Echo editorial every week. But I stick with the pronoun “we” because, while we don’t think of the paper as having an actual Editorial Board, the staff of this newspaper is a team of equals and, after much discussion in the office each week, the editorials reflect the views of not only myself, but of Sara and Georgi as well.

Our editorial of last week caused a fair amount of uproar, and we have received equal parts support and criticism. That was expected, and we are honoured that the Echo is obviously a paper capable of engaging the

community on important issues, and that many of you care about what we write enough to comment on it, both publicly and privately.

But let us take a moment to remind our readers of the role that we believe the Echo and its editorial page must play in a healthy community. Good newspapers report on the happenings of the day, or the week, in an unbiased manner. They do their best to report both sides of issues and allow their readers to reach their own conclusions. But newspapers are also allowed to have informed opinions, and the editorial page is where those can be found. If the Echo did not exercise its right to express its opinion once in a while – especially during election campaigns and even more especially near the end of election campaigns, when all that’s been said and debated has been reflected upon – it would be a far less effective newspaper. In fact, it could be argued that it wouldn’t be much of a newspaper at all.

We have talked with Eric Jelinski this week, and we congratulate him on deciding to respond to last week’s editorial by writing us a letter to the editor. Letters are another vital part of a healthy newspaper, and we encourage anyone, at any time, to send us one if they take issue with something we have written.

At the same time, our opinion has not changed. We

believe that some of the things Eric has been saying on the campaign trail do not bear close scrutiny. A lot of research preceded the writing of last week’s editorial. We’ve had long conversations with Township treasurer Edward Henley, who authored the 2010 municipal budget. We have also attended every Council meeting of the past four years. And we are telling you our informed opinion: that Jelinski’s statement that Council’s decision to provide Stayner with more wastewater capacity by connecting to Wasaga Beach will mean a 13.3 per cent tax increase next year is erroneous. We’ve had a long conversation with Eric as well, and he disagrees with us.

We encourage you to read Eric’s argument in his letter to the editor on the next page. We encourage you to go back and reread our editorial of last week. If you have further questions or concerns about this or anything else, we encourage you to phone the people who are running to become the Councillor for your ward, as well as those running to become Deputy Mayor and Mayor. Above all, if you haven’t voted already, we encourage you to hand-deliver your ballot to the Clearview Administration Centre before Monday, October 25 at 8 pm. This is important stuff, and every vote will count.

Newspapers play an important role and we’re proud to be a part of that tradition

Dear Editor:Foul! For the Creemore Echo to wait until the day

before the ballots were to be mailed in the municipal elections to attack a candidate. This was timed so as not to give the candidate a chance of a rebuttal. This is despicable. Furthermore this attack was an almost unprecedented full-page editorial. This is journalism at the lowest level and is not befitting an excellent newspaper.

This letter is not written to support one candidate but to support all candidates with the knowledge that they will be treated fairly by the Creemore Echo.

Bruce Godwin, Creemore

Dear Editor:I am proud of the Echo’s decision to print their

recent “Much ado about debt” editorial. All media, newspapers included, have, among others, a fundamental responsibility to seek out, report and defend the truth. This responsibility is particularly important when the issues involved are critical to informed public debate during an election.

The Echo’s editorial staff has attended, over the last four years, every Clearview Council meeting, and has discussed budget-related and other items in-depth with the Township staff. This knowledge places them in an excellent position to make judgments, often difficult ones, about where the truth lies.

I have run a large magazine business and I know editors wrestle with whether an issue deserves simple reporting or the higher profile of an editorial. I am sure the Echo thought long and hard about the position they should take on this. I respect and salute the courage of their action and the integrity inherent in their editorial.

Bill Mann, Lavender

Dear Sirs:I have enjoyed reading the Echo and have always

considered it to be an excellent paper. The editorial appearing in the October 15, 2010 issue is biased and should have never been printed.

The article states the paper has not been in the habit of endorsing candidates during a municipal election. It would seem logical that the converse should apply as well.

All levels of Government in our country have been guilty of not managing their finances properly. The elected representatives appear to consider raising taxes by an acceptable percentage and funding the shortfall by eating into reserves and/or incurring debt is a prudent course of action to follow. Clearview, unfortunately, is not an exception. Whoever drafted and approved the editorial does not appear to have a complete understanding of finances.

Each candidate is attempting to distribute a message in the best interests of the Township. Obviously there will be a varied assessment of their messages. In my opinion, there are other candidates who could be subject to a critical assessment by the Echo.

The editorial stated the electorate is quite capable of making an informed decision without receiving a critical or supporting opinion from a newspaper.

The damage to Eric Jelinski may be irreparable. On the other hand, it may have the reverse impact. Publishing a response in your website is not sufficient. Further proactive action is warranted.

Dear Editor:Good on you for your editorial “Much ado about

debt.” It was in the true spirit of the role of the “Fourth Estate” as originally envisioned by Edmund Burke, the 18th Century Irish philosopher and politician who first coined the term.

Too often, today’s politicians play loose with the facts to make the front pages, creating lasting false impressions that can’t be righted by obscure corrections buried at the bottom of page 9. Driven by the partisan

The shareholders and directors should reconsider their policy of vetting submissions to ensure a distasteful inappropriate article such as the editorial will never appear in the paper again.

Ernest A. Purkis, Creemore

rationale that the end justifies the means, it debases the stature of all elected public servants.

Your editorial will incite a full and revealing discussion, moving closer to a truthful understanding by the electorate of the tax issues of Clearview Township, which I would argue is the legitimate obligation of a member of the free press like the Creemore Echo.

Allen Clarke, Mulmur Township

A polarity of opinions regarding last week’s editorial

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Dear Editor:Pardon me, I’d like to be heard!I delicately use a phrase from

candidate Jace Metheral, a person who could easily be one of my students where I teach. Young people have a huge potential to change the world to go in the right direction. To “be heard” has a special meaning in this election.

Las t week’s Echo ed i to r i a l unnecessarily disrupted the harmony of our community, as I have received comments from many voters, and from people from afar who know me for the person who I am.

While “flaming” someone on the Internet may be common, I did not expect this would happen in Clearview. The context for my response is to provide voters with an opportunity to see how I respond, as I campaign for Deputy Mayor. I believe that the voters of Clearview, and also the surrounding larger community who are part of my daily sphere of conversations, will judge me according to my words and my actions of the past, today, and in the future.

My web page at www.ericjelinski.ca describes who I am and what I stand for. I am running to cut the waste and reduce our taxes, by using our existing infrastructure to grow our community by 4,000 people and 1,000 new jobs. I call that natural growth. I say our farms and businesses will prosper more, that more of us will live close to where we work, that we will have less waste of energy and resources, fewer emissions, that we will protect our beautiful landscapes, and that we will have a safe and healthy place to

raise our children. And we will live within our means, and have reasonable taxes.

I was a Participant at the OMB standing up for a Stayner family who objected to a huge subdivision, and that is on my web page. I also spoke giving reasons for re-consideration of the Wasaga Beach sewer pipeline because it is reported in black and white that there is capacity in the Stayner plant, and therefore along with the principle of “Places to Grow.” There is no need to go millions of dollars into debt and raise our taxes to pay the carrying charges on the debt. I spoke in a similar fashion about the new proposed subdivision for Nottawa to urge Council to consider alternatives.

My writ ten responses to the questions asked by various groups, including the Creemore Echo and the Stayner Sun, provided details of my concerns that I willingly share along with solutions. This is posted on my website www.ericjelinski.ca and as you can see, my position contradicts the Echo’s editorial.

“As a newspaper, we hold facts to be sacred” said the editorial, and “Jelinski has played fast and loose with the truth, spinning a scenario of skyrocketing debt and escalating taxes, one that is tailor-made to attract casual voters.”

“Casual voters?” Who are these “casual voters?” What is meant by “casual voters?” Are these the sons and daughters of the Clearview men and women who fought and died to protect our democracy, or the farmers whose sons and daughters are now

the eighth generation after clearing the land here, or the people who have more recently come to make their lives here because they love the land? People who have chosen to build and grow here... to live here in peace and harmony with reasonable taxes? Everybody has a purpose. The Council of Clearview must all take all voters seriously, not casually.

“As a newspaper, we hold facts to be sacred,” said the Echo, and “Jelinksi bases his entire fiscal platform on a couple of pages from the Township’s 2010 budget which was passed back in April.” Well, the sacred injunction is “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”

First, none of my material has the words “fiscal platform” anywhere. I ask, where do these words come from?

Second, I have sent personal letters to every farm and village household explaining my position, and posted that on my web page. During my campaign, I have spoken with his Worship, Mayor Ferguson, about the options for “development” and the need for discussion of the implications to voters. The farm products of Clearview are easily delivered to the consumers in Wasaga Beach and Collingwood, and places beyond, without Clearview having to pay for this housing infrastructure. That Provincial and Federal money is better spent on schools, hospitals and other provincial and federal programs that we need.

Third, the Editorial says my “entire fiscal platform is based on a couple of pages from the Township’s 2010

budget, which was passed back in April.” Well, there is no Township budget which was passed back in April. So much for its statement that “As a newspaper we hold facts to be sacred.” One of the documents where Council makes its plans clear is the 2010 budget it passed on May 10.

Finally, I take issue with Council’s plans to build infrastructure to accommodate 50,000 more people without ever explaining why that is desirable. I make my statements based on Council’s own documents. Those documents (and not the editorial page of the Echo) are where Council makes clear its intentions and the facts in those documents are what I have used in all my statements.

Through the budget document, Council is planning to spend more money than what is readily available to spend. It is the money of the taxpayers of all of Clearview, the province and the country that is at stake. I believe that voters want Council to find “made in Clearview solutions” to solve our problems, and live within our means so that we can have a better future.

Finally, many thanks to Sara, Brad and staff at the Echo for the opportunity to speak with them this week, and for allowing me the opportunity to have this printed. The Echo plays a very vital communication role and for my part, I feel we have opened up communication channels as we go forward to make Clearview a better place.

Sincerely, Eric Jelinski, Clearview Township

Eric Jelinski responds to last week’s Echo editorial

** Please see page 8 for Creemore Big Heart Seniors and another Letter to the Editor **

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environmental benefi ts for all Canadians.

The 99MW Erie Shores Wind Farm – located along 26 kilometres of Lake Erie shoreline – provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in

tax revenue, increased tourism, and jobs for local residents.

“Wind energy has been a win-win for my farm. The turbines generate income, produce clean energy, and have little to no impact on my farming operations. I believe farmers can feel good about supporting renewable energy.”— Bill Ringland, Farmer and Landowner, Port Burwell, Ontario

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For the fifth year in a row, Creemore went Hollywood last weekend for the Creemore Mocks Film Festival. This year’s winners were as follows:First Prize: Paul Vorstermans Second Prize: Donna Baylis Third Prize: Jasen Frederieckson

Audience Choice: Donna Baylis Student Awards: Lucas Gordon and Cole McArthur Frothquaffer Award: Paul VorstermansBest Actor: Jasen Frederieckson Best Actress: Donna Baylis Best Six Pack: Marc Dupuis Best Newscaster: John Johnsmon (Cole McArthur)

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THE CoRPoRATion of THE TownSHiP of MuLMuRinViTES APPLiCATionS foR

SEASonAL PubLiC woRKS EMPLoYEES

Reporting to the Working Foreman, these positions require the operation and maintenance of various types of equipment, and other duties as assigned by supervisors. Applicants must be able to work flexible hours, work a rotating shift and must be available for weekends as weather and circumstances dictate. These positions run from December 01, 2010 until March 31, 2011.

The preferred candidates will have:A valid DZ drivers license in good standing, to operate all of •the Municipality’s vehicles (current abstract required with application)Experience in the operation of dump trucks with snow plow/•sander combinationExperience in the operation of graders with snow plow •attachmentsAble to respond to emergency call-outs within ½ hour•Experience in road maintenance •Strong Team Work Skills•Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety Policies and •Procedures

The position offers a competitive wage and is based on a forty-hour work week.

Complete resumes indicating education, experience, references and a current drivers abstract will be received by mail, fax or in person until 12:00 noon, Thursday, november 4th, 2010.

Please send to:John willimettsDirector of Public worksTownship of Mulmur

785070 2nd Line East, Terra NovaR.R. #2 Lisle, Ontario, L0M 1M0Phone: 705-466-3341 ext. 224Fax: 705-466-2922Email: jwillmetts@mulmurtownship.ca

We thank all those applicants who apply and advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

Dear Editor:As a new, full-time resident of

Creemore, I felt compelled to respond to a few of the issues raised in Peter Lomath’s letter last week. As a newcomer, I can’t possibly understand all of the complexities of Creemore. I realize I have a lot to learn about my new town, its people and its politics.

I was born and raised in the country. I moved to Creemore because it is a beautiful and vibrant community, a wonderful spot to raise my daughter. I know there are debates, challenges and concerns in the local business community, but I am impressed by what Mill Street does have to offer compared to many other small Ontario towns.

I am thrilled to have an art gallery in town. It is a wonderful opportunity for my daughter and myself to experience the diversity and talent of local artists. I can’t wait to take a workshop. My daughter attended the gallery art camp, which was fantastic. The 100 Mile Store was one of the many things that drew me to Creemore. Having access to wholesome, local food is more important than access to cheap food. Shopping at this store also fosters deep connections with the community. Sola is another great shop

that allows me to buy quality spices. I love that there are cafés, a pizza place and a few fancy restaurants for special occasions.

There is no way small, local businesses can compete with the big box stores in larger centres on price and selection, but if my only concern was consumer convenience I would not live in Creemore. I feel I can strike a balance between shopping in town, spending a little more to support local businesses and making the occasional trip into Collingwood or Barrie.

As for tourists, all I can say is, can we blame them? Creemore is a gem of a town and if the city folk enjoy visiting here and spending money I think that is great. I may be naive, but I think there is room for everyone.

I am not saying there aren’t issues to be addressed in creating a strong, sustainable, local economy, I just wanted to share my appreciation of all Creemore does have to offer. I love to walk the entirety of Mill Street. Often I even manage to navigate the “slums” to stop and shop at John and Marie’s and visit the river.

Sincerely,Kieron Rupke, Creemore

Reader likes Mill Street fineLETTER

There were 67 out for cards today, and Bob Veale welcomed Carolyn Sheaves and Russ and Marilyn Cole who have returned after a long absence. We then had a cute story about squirrels in church which was brought in by Wilma Bannerman.

The 50/50 draws went to Marion Kelly, Jim Ferguson, Doreen McDermid, Ray Broad, Joan Monaghan, Tom Sharpe, Lillian Hiltz, Carolyn Sheaves and Carol Faulkner.

Moon shots were played by Brian McGill (2), Ray Broad, Kevin Keogh, Marge Douglas, Elsie Longson, Ron Hartley, Pat Winger, Warren Gale and Marion Kelly. Marion won the travelling prize, and Warren won the Sidewinder’s bet and the side bet with Jim Rigney.

High scorers were Pat Winger and Alinda Bishop 302, Doris Hare 295 and Laura Connor 293. Low was Penny Phillips with 64 – just saving Dave Smith, who had 65, from this dubious honour! The hidden score was 139 and, as there were no matches, it will be worth $7 next week.

At cards, someone (usually Roy Veinot) keeps an eye out and, when everyone is finished playing they ring a hand-held “school-type” bell to signal that it is time to move. This keeps people from milling around. Roy was away today, so Dave Smith became our resident ding-a-ling. This is the same Dave Smith who finished his first game with a score of minus 39 – and still he didn’t end up with low score at the end of the day. Sorry, Dave, I just had to squeal on you! But then it was into the second game before Karl Seifert got out of the hole! This is the same Karl that said I should tell Jim Steed that the Ministry of Agriculture announced that you cannot make round bales of hay anymore. When several people questioned him, Karl, with a twinkle in his eye, said “Yes, that’s right. They say the poor cows can’t get a square meal anymore!”

We do have some folks at cards that really keep you on your toes. The above Karl is one of them, as he always has a joke or a quip to keep you guessing. His wife, Alma, is a lovely person, and also full of fun – but sometimes she just smiles and shakes her head at Karl. A great couple, and lots of fun. Then a week or so ago Sharon Harrison was playing at the same table that I was. When I went to deal, she grabbed my oxygen hose and threatened to kink it if I didn’t give her good cards. This would have cut off my air, with very uncomfortable results at my end of the hose. I guess I gave her good enough cards as I am still living!

Last week in the Echo, I mentioned that some of the older folks would be having more difficulty getting to blood clinics now that the Stayner site has closed, and it would be a real hardship for those using a taxi. Well, bless her heart, this week I got a call from a lovely gal in in Creemore who, after talking with her husband, offered to, on occasion, drive folks who haven’t got transportation up to the Blood Clinic. Her name is Cathy White at 466-3401. She is not setting

up a steady route or anything like that, but she would be happy to help anyone out of a bind for transportation to the Clinic. The details of the trip would have to be discussed with Cathy. But I was really touched to find that, once again, the folks in Creemore have shown why the motto

on the town sign used to read “The town with the big heart.”

One of our members, Wilma Zeggil, won first prize in the Creemore Heritage Apple Society’s Apple Pie Baking Contest. There were a large number of entries, and Wilma’s pie took top honours. I am not surprised, as I have had her apple pie – so congratulations, Wilma! Also it was great to have so many entries, and a very well-deserved “Well done!” to you all. Also in the same vein, this past few days I have had a great grandboy “babysitting” me while Warren and daughter Laurie went to Bruce and Jennifer Gale’s near Arnprior. Well, grandboy Tyler (15 years old and 6 foot 1 or more tall) and I also went on a “road trip” to show him where his mother had been born (Collingwood Hospital) etc, etc. On our travels we stopped at Giffen’s Market for some apples. Well, the smell of the fresh baked goods drew us in, and we bought some raisin bread and some pecan tarts. I have got to tell you – those pecan tarts were absolutely delicious. That day Tyler scarfed down four of the six tarts, so we had to go back the next day to buy some more, and we managed to keep enough of those to send back one each to his family.

Last week I had a visit from Donna (Melville) Hubel. She and her brother Lorne went to school when I did. Donna taught school (and was a principal) for many years and is now retired. Lorne lived in Alberta and had big breathing problems. He passed away a few years ago. Donna brought in quite a gaggle of pictures that she had taken at the last school reunion, and she needed help in identifying some of the people. Between us we did very well at matching names to faces, and we had a great visit to boot. Donna did mention that she often saw Thelma Lightheart’s name in the Echo, and she asked if I would pass on a “Hello” to Thelma from her. It seems that Donna taught Thelma’s sons Elwin in Grade 2 and Ralph in Grade 6, and she got to know Thelma at that time. Donna also had a request. She wondered if any of you folks out there remember more verses to the ditty “I wish I were a little bar of soap; I’d slippy and I’d slidey; Over everybody’s hidey; I wish I were a little bar of soap.” Anybody recall more verses? If so, please call me at 466-5732 and I will see Donna gets the info. (This sounds like something that Ruth (Emmett) Hughes or Helen (Emmett) Blackburn would know right where to lay their hands on the rest of the verses).

Our Best Wishes for a speedy recovery goes out to Winston Ferguson who has recently had surgery on his back – but up high, in the neck area. I haven’t got up-to-date information on your condition, but we sure hope all is going well, Win.

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Answer on Classified Page

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Laugh a minute

Brian’s Canadian Crossword #0094 by Brian Paquin © 2010

Find this week’s answer in Classifiedsby Ken Thornton

That she is, Spike, and you should taste her

apple pies. Simply I N V I E D

You know, Rusty, that Wilma Zeggil is one great baker.

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

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Seen & Heard around Creemore

The cast of Clearview Community Theatre’s Willy Wonka made a visit to Council Monday night, performing one of the play’s songs for the Mayor and his colleagues. Willy Wonka will be on stage at the Nottawasaga Community Hall in Duntroon on October 29, 30 and 31 and November 5 and 6. For tickets, visit Nifty’s in Stayner or call 428-2600.

An Entertaining Deputation

Judith Andrade o f Discover the Path has published her first novel, The Will To Be True. Much of the plot takes place locally. The book will be officially launched from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, October 23 at Discover the Path. Over the course of the afternoon, Judith will read several times from the book and refreshments will be served.

Fiction Debut

The surprises went both ways at Monday’s meeting of the Creemore Taoist Tai Chi group. Avid member Ken Thornton arranged for some surprise tea and cookies at the end of the session to celebrate his 92nd birthday; he was in turn surprised by a lovely card from the group!

A Tai Chi Birthday

The Sovere ign threw a retirement party for Bill Coulter (left) last Sunday. Coulter bought the restaurant, along with Ray Akehurst and Linda Hill, in 1998, after being an employee for many years. In total, he spent 29 years at the restaurant. The restaurant has now been taken over by Bill’s nephew Don Akehurst (right) and Don’s wife Angela Caldwell (centre.)

Sovereign Retirement Party

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Spike & Rusty: DIVINE

ECho ClassifiedsDINING

VENISON NIGHT at Chez Michel on Friday, November 12. 3 course dinner. Call (705) 466-3331 for reservation.

In autumn what we lose in flowersWe more than gain in fruits.

Mylar and Loreta’s Restaurant, Singhampton (705) 445-1247.

FOR SALE

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

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

Antique-furnished 1855 HOBBy FARM. Low taxes, many fruit trees, colossal views. In-ground pool, green house, putting green, tractor with implements. Close to skiing and schools. Call (705) 445-4458.

Gorgeous 9 ACRE PARCEL, 74 Sydenham Trail West, Duntroon, view of Georgian Bay, very private, well treed, including some apple trees, nature trails, drilled well, driveway. $449K. Call (705) 445-6095.

FREE2 COUCHES/OTTOMANS, good condition, no tears or stains. Free to a good home. Call Mark at (416) 428-0002.

CLASSES

STAINED GLASS CLASSES. Beginners and Intermediate classes. Morning, afternoon or evening classes. For more information call 424-6972.

WANTEDPOULTRy MANURE to purchase. Call Jason at (705) 888-0737.

Wanted – SNOWBOARD preferably “girl” design but not mandatory 146-150 cm with bindings or without. Call 466-6852 Nancy or Caileigh.

FIREARMS Wanted – Collections or single antique and modern rifles, shotguns, handguns, military collectibles, swords, bayonets & knives, military & hunting gear, ammunition & reloading supplies, decoys, fishing tackle, outdoor sporting collectibles, etc, for November 20, 2010 Firearms and Militaria Auction at the Creemore Legion Hall. All paperwork handled including unregistered guns. Call John Simpson Auctioneer at 1-800-438-8138.

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HELp WANTEDOIL HEATING TECHNICIAN level OBT2 or OBT3. Firm located between Collingwood, Stayner and Creemore. Full or part-time. Reply to Hamilton Bros. Glen Huron (705) 466-2244, (705) 445-1166 or fax (705) 466-2122 ask for John W. or Fred or email hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com.

FOR RENT

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

COTTAGE for rent (unfurnished) on Mad River in Glen Huron. Very small. 1 bedroom. Good for single person or 2 people that get along well. $500 per month plus utilities. 1st and last. Ask for Fred (705) 466 2244 (705) 445-1166 or fax (705) 466-2122 or email hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com.

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

1 bedroom APARTMENT for bachelor or bachelorette. Non-smoker, no pets. First & last. $525/month. Call 466-3559 after 6 pm & leave a message.

COMMUNITy THEATRE

Clearview Community Theatre presents “Willy Wonka – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. Each child will receive a free sample size chocolate bar with one containing a “Golden Ticket” at each performance. Tickets from $10 to $18 available at Nifty’s in Stayner or by phoning (705) 428-2790. Performances are: Friday, Oct 29 7:30 pm, Sat Oct 30 2 pm, Sun Oct 31 2 pm, Fri Nov 5 7:30 pm, Sat Nov 6 7:30 pm at Duntroon Community Hall.

LOST / FOUND

Black crocheted BACKPACK found at Creemore Echo.

THANK yOU

Our family is grateful for the kindness and support the community has shown for us since Steve’s accident. The food and gas cards have been greatly appreciated. Thanks to the Junior Farmers for organizing the Car Rally. It was a great idea and a lot of fun for those who participated. Steve is spending 4 days a week at a rehab hospital in Toronto. He has many months of hard work ahead of him. With his determination, he will be back to work and on his snowboard earlier than expected. Community support in times like this are what makes a town a HOME. With love, Don, Vickie, Les, Steve & Lisa Brown

The Creemore Mocks Committee would like to thank everyone who helped out with Mocks 2010. Without Creemore Springs Brewery, the dedicated volunteers of Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society and the brave and talented local movie makers this event would not be possible. Thanks to our prize donors: Cheryl MacLaurin at Chestnut Park, Creemore Springs, Creemore Echo and the BIA members who donated items for the Audience Choice Award. Thanks also to Hell Creek Productions who were in charge of the Technical portion of the program. We wish them the best of luck as they take this project forward in 2011. Thanks also to the audience – we hope you had a great time! Your attendance helped raise over $2,000 for arts and heritage projects in the community.

IN MEMORIAMTROTT, Bryan Feb. 1968 – Oct. 2008 In loving memory of our dear Brother & Uncle.

Our hearts treasure the memories, to get us through each & every day.Thinking of you always,

Missed & remembered with love. Ed, Darlene, Lacie and Madeline

McLEOD, Charlie April 21, 1932 – October 24, 2007

We miss you. We tell the grand kids how you did things and what you liked. Telling the stories helps us all remember the good times and there are lots of good memories to share. The neighborhood is changing but I am trying to “Hold Fast”. I thank the Good Lord for all the precious memories.

Love forever. Maureen and the family

MORBy, Norm April 29, 1940 – October 27, 2008

We will always remember your quiet strength, kind ways and your gentle heart. Never forgotten.

Lovingly remembered by Evelyn, Dayle & Kevin, Dean & Melissa and their families

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!

ANTIQUES, ART, SILVER, DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES &

MODERN HOUSEHOLD

AUCTIONSaturday, October 30, 2010 @ 10am

at The Royal Canadian Legion Hall,27 Wellington St. W., Creemore, ON

For Bertha Cress and Ingrid Bratkiw of the Blue Mountains, the Sewell estate of Dunedin & others of note to feature

An excellent selection of antique pine & oak Canadiana furnishings, early 20th Century walnut, mahogany & modern furnishings – Edwardian china & knickknack cabinets, Victorian burled davenport, Empire sideboard, Victorian tiered walnut bookcase, Deco walnut fi replace mantel, Victorian armchairs & rockers, Duncan Phyfe dbl pedestal dining tables, sets of 8 Chippendale, claw foot and shield back dining chairs, wing chairs, Spanish walnut desk w/leather insert top, walnut drop-leaf coffee table, Chatham bake cabinet, pine chests, nic-nac wall shelves, oriental table lamps, oak swivel bar stools, wrought iron coffee table, Victorian & modern mirrors, 1930’s Deco maple 6-pc kitchen set, walnut veneer bedroom suite, 2 round oak pedestal tables, washstands, walnut gateleg dining table, birch 5-drw high chest, bedside stands, blanket chests, etc; a large selection of estate glass & china – Royal Crown Derby Mikado 6-pl+ dinner set, Royal Doulton 8-pl dinner set w/serving pcs, Carleton Ware, Wedgewood, Staffordshire, cut & pressed glass, designer & antique pewter, art pottery, Moorcroft table lamp, oil lamps, banquet lamps, fi gurines, decorative copper & brasswares, modern Italian & Mexican kitchenwares, qty cups & saucers, crystal stemwares, old alabaster fruit, qty china & ironstone platters, decanters, Victorian wash sets, cookie jars, Depression glass, inkwells, Buffalo china, Adams Calyx Ware, Spode, Limoges, clocks; qty of silver & silverplate – sterling & sp fl atware sets, Birks sterling 8-pc dresser set, sterling fl atware serving pcs & teaspoons, sterling & sp tea services, sp trays, tableware & candelabra; vintage lighting & wall sconces, crystal chandelier, table lamps, coin & stamp collections, old books, old paintings, prints, limited edition prints, sculpture, art & antiques reference books, a large selection of estate & consignment Persian & East Indian carpets, runners, etc.

TERMS: Cash, cheque, VISA, MC, debit, 10% buyer’s fee.

John B Simpson Auctioneer ICCA

1-800-438-8138Details atwww.simpsonauctions.com

Member of the Auctioneers Associations of Ontario and Canada Institute of Canadian Certifi ed Auctioneers424-6697

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Seasonal Flu Vaccine ClinicAvailable to the patients of Drs. Houston, Engell and Nichols

Wednesday October 27th,10am -1pm & 2pm -5pm &Wednesday November 3rd, 10am -1pm & 2pm -5pm

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BUILDING REMOVAL A piece of Creemore history disappeared this week as the Gordon family removed several large trees and three outbuildings from the old Feed and Seed property in the centre of town (above). The work was done for liability reasons, blair Gordon told the Echo, and not because the family has any imminent plans for the property. The Quonset hut and the old office building will remain for the time being.