Caledon Citizen

LOCK STOCKED AND A DIVING SAVE

11/20/2008

As part of Hockey Day in Caledon Sunday, a full house at Caledon East Arena enjoyed an Ontario Junior A Hockey League matchup between the Brampton Capitals and the Burlington Cougars. There are six Caledon residents on the Caps, including goaltender Jared Lockhurst (of Caledon East) who had to dive to make this miraculous save, as defenceman Chad Cummings (of Inglewood) and Burlington forward Phil Brewer battle in front of the net. Brampton lost the game, 7-2. For a feature on the Caledon Caps turn to page 23. Photo by Jon Yaneff

Rockford review reports to be available this week

By Bill Rea — 11/20/2008

The Rockford Quarry application has not gone away; in fact, it's heating up. Members of the Coalition of Concerned Citizens (CCC) were to hold an information meeting on the issue last night (Wednesday) in anticipation of an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing expected to start in May. The results of the meeting were not known at press time.

Councillors clash over who sets spending plans

By Bill Rea — 11/20/2008

It's not spending priorities that are causing conflicts at the Peel Regional council table, but who sets them. Specifically, they are working on plans to spend the onetime windfall of $67 million received earlier this year from the province, and lengthy discussions at last Thursday's general committee of council meeting frequently got heated.

CRAFT SHOW SUPPORTS SCHOOL

11/20/2008

Volunteers Fiona Mueller and Sylvia Mellett, with Rosie the Reindeer, were setting up signs at the corner of Airport Road and Old Church Road recently for Caledon East Public School's upcoming 17th annual Craft Show. The show will feature dozens of crafters, as well as homemade baked goods, basket draws and fun things for the kids. It will be this Saturday (Nov.

The Hills of Headwaters seeking backing for info centre

By Bill Rea — 11/20/2008

The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association is looking for financial help for its new visitor information centre, and has approached the Town. Town councillors last week heard a presentation on their proposal, including a request for funds, on the order of $97,700, with an option of the contribution being made over two years.

Osteoporosis prevention must start at an early age

11/20/2008

November is Osteoporosis Month and the Ontario Physiotherapy Association is taking this opportunity to tell Canadians that skipping, dancing and other fun strength and balance activities can help battle the onset of osteoporosis, the "paediatric disease with geriatric consequences," as Osteoporosis Canada describes it.

Library offers a seminar on happiness next month

11/20/2008

Are you happy? Could you be happier? Could you make other people happier? Want to learn how? Caledon Public Library is offering an exciting new seminar on creating personal happiness, and the people at the library are actually smiling about it.

CTF calls on governments to stand-up for taxpayers; not failed corporations

11/20/2008

The following article was provided by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) last week released figures that trace how much Canadian taxpayers have spent to prop up the Big Three domestic auto makers since 2003,

Nominations for Ontario's Outstanding Young Farmer 2009 due Dec. 1

11/20/2008

There are less than two weeks left to nominate someone for the 2009 Outstanding Young Farmers' Program within the Ontario region. Nomination forms are available by calling (519) 836-2583 or e-mailing Karen Daynard, OOYF coordinator, at kdaynard@sympatico.

Wine and cheese supporting Headwaters Foundation

11/20/2008

Howard the Butcher's Meats and Deli, a gourmet food market in Caledon East, will host a wine and cheese evening to benefit Headwaters Health Care Foundation. It will be next Thursday (Nov. 27) from 7:30 until 10 p.m., and will feature a wonderful array of foods, exotic cheeses and wine specially selected by The Wine Coaches.

DIAMONDWOOD OPENS

11/20/2008

Last week saw the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Diamondwood community, in the area of Old Church Road and Mount Pleasant Road in Albion. Diamondwood is the only community on the Oak Ridges Moraine that is more than 50 per cent conservation protected. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) will manage a 40-acre preserve, a vast ecological area, in the middle of the development. Melanie Collins of Royal Lepage RCR Realty, Larry Acchione of Allto Construction, Mary Jane Moroz of TRCA, Peter Ellis of the Urban Watershed Group , Lawrence Litvack of Diamondwood Properties, Mayor Marolyn Morrison and Yvonne Devins of Royal Lepage RCR Realty. Photo by David Anderson

Tilson sworn in for another term as MP

11/20/2008

David Tilson was officially sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Dufferin — Caledon last Friday, during a ceremony held in the House of Commons in Ottawa. Tilson was sworn in by the Deputy Clerk of the House of Commons Marc Bosc with his family looking on.

Trail walk means money for shelter

11/20/2008

Ezaray Baggio, junior ambassador of the Albion — Bolton Fall Fair, took a little walk during the summer with her dog Gia and some of her friends along the Caledon Trailway to raise money for the Caledon Animal Shelter. "I want to leave my mark," she said at the time. "I'm very passionate about animals and I care about them." She added her goal was to raise $1,000.

Peel dairy team competes at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

11/20/2008

On the opening weekend of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, 358 of Canada's top dairy youth from 52 teams across eight Canadian provinces took part in the 29th annual Classic Canadian Junior Dairy Show. This elite event is the country's premier dairy youth event, bringing the best of the best to the cattle show ring.

PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AT SALE

11/20/2008

Caledon East United Church was filled with the creations on many local crafters Saturday. The church and the Community Women's Circle Hosted the Christmas Craft Shoppe and Bake Sale. Josephine Palma was promoting her private dance lessons as she assisted Elizabeth Bundy at her craft table. The customers were Shelly Sargent of Caledon and her daughter Sarah, 9.

Rotary governor pays a visit

11/20/2008

The Governor of Rotary International District 7080, Norm Bindon, visited the Rotary Club of Bolton Oct. 6. Bindon spoke to the club about Rotary International's goals for the future, they being the final push to eradicate polio world wide, potable water and literacy, both locally and internationally.

Scottish evening coming to Palgrave United Church

11/20/2008

The local Scottish Group, Rammy is returning to Palgrave, due to popular demand. They will lead all in music and song, to dance in the holiday season with the Gay Gordons and a some more rousing reels. The whole family is invited to enjoy dance, social and snacks.

OPP supports National Day of Remembrance for crash victims

11/20/2008

There are still too many motorists being killed or seriously injured by drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs, Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Julian Fantino said this week, as OPP recognized the first Canadian National Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims.

Driver died of heart attack

11/20/2008

Caledon OPP believes a single-vehicle accident on Torbram Road Sunday may have occurred because the driver had a heart attack. Douglas Meyers, 57, of Mississauga was found at the scene of the accident north of King Street. He was later pronounced dead by an attending coroner.

Garage burns in Alton

11/20/2008

Firefighters from Alton, backed up by crews from Mono Mills, had to work fast Saturday morning to prevent a fire in a garage from spreading to neighbouring houses. Caledon Fire and Emergency Services got the call at 10:28 a.m., and responded, believing at first they were heading to a house fire at a location on Edmund Street.

Porsche recovered, Bolton man charged

11/20/2008

The owner of a Porsche 911, which had previously been reported stolen, was charged last Wednesday with public mischief and failure to comply with a court order. Caledon OPP reports members of its Street Crime and Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant at an address on Guelph Street in Georgetown.

Technology has me down

Bill Rea — 11/20/2008

It has become almost a cliche, bordering on redundant. All this terrific and growing technology that we have come to enjoy throughout our lives has made things a lot easier for us all. Cars work a lot better than they did years ago, say when our parents were kids.

Pointing fingers in the wrong direction

Claire Hoy — 11/20/2008

Near the end of each year, a major Toronto newspaper runs a two-page spread showing the pictures of the victims of the city's annual homicides. Three things are immediately noticeable.

It's National 4-H Month in November in Canada

David Tilson MP Dufferin- Caledon — 11/20/2008

The Canadian 4-H Council has been a proud part of our Canadian heritage for a very long time. It has provided innovative support and tremendous initiatives to inspire leadership in our country's youth. National 4-H Month is an excellent time to celebrate and honour the many outstanding contributions this organization has given our youth, our communities, and our country.

Mayor 's Report

By Marolyn Morrison — 11/20/2008

At last Tuesday's council meeting, council expanded the Town's green power commitment. The Town Hall has been powered by green energy since 2006, but beginning Jan. 1, 2009, five Town facilities will purchase green energy in the Caledon East civic campus, including Caledon East Fire Hall, OPP Station, Caledon Community Complex and Arena, and Town Hall.

Harper is on right track with spending

11/20/2008

Our record is clear, that we are not big fans of excessive government spending or Stephen Harper. But in light of the G20 meeting in Washington over the weekend, and the need to try and fight off the deepening global recession, we have to compliment our PM for doing the right thing.

Cartoon

11/20/2008

COMMUNITY EVENTS

11/20/2008

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Olympic champion Eric Lamaze wins World Cup Grand Prix in Toronto

11/20/2008

Olympic gold medalist Eric Lamaze of Schomberg thrilled his fans by riding Hickstead to victory in the $100,000 CN World Cup Grand Prix last Wednesday evening at the Royal Horse Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

Senior football Wolfpack battle for ROPSSAA championship

By Jon Yaneff — 11/20/2008

The Robert F. Hall Wolfpack have stuck together all season; just like an actual Wolfpack and have gotten better as the year has progressed. They started the regular season 1-3, but finished at .500 (3-3, third in the North Division) and after defeating the Erindale Raiders, 15- 7, Nov.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

By Jon Yaneff — 11/20/2008

Mayfield Taylor Reid The 17-year-old Reid won ROPSSAA for cross-countr y with a time of 24.43 at Heart Lake in October. He then placed 58th at OFSAA in Sarnia Nov. 1. At Mayfield, the Grade 12 student also participates in swimming and track (with the 1,500 and 3,000-metre). He is a triathlon athlete with C3 Cross Training.

Labine and Mottershaw - defense who score with bantam AE Hawks

11/20/2008

The Caledon Hawks Bantam Hawks AE team (sponsored by Scott Reinhart Trailers Sales. Ltd. and Carl Farrow Haulage Ltd.) played at Oakville Oct.18. Oakville hit the scoreboard first with a deflection. Fifteen seconds later, Caledon came back with one of their own as Cory Graham took a pass from Zach Worth who took it from Lucas Guadagnini to tie the game.

Minor midget Hawks win over Battalion

11/20/2008

The Caledon minor midget AA Hawks finally found their mojo and connected as a team in destroying the Brampton Battalion 6-0 in their first regular season matchup. Fans were frantic at seeing superb passing, tenacious body checking and unselfish playmaking as the Hawks completely dominated the Battalion.

Hawks tyke 2 busy squad with bunch of games

11/20/2008

The Caledon Hawks tyke 2 team (sponsored by Sign One) has been one busy squad. They travelled to Fergus, Flamborough and even as far as Cambridge recently. It's been an actionpacked week for the tykes, but never a group to let adversity get them down, the team kept pushing through.

Caledon high school sports scores and schedules

11/20/2008

Senior boys' football Playoffs (quarter-finals): Friday, Nov. 7 - Iona Catholic 17, Mayfield 22 Nov. 7 - Hall 12, Erindale 7 Semifinals: Thursday, Nov. 13 - Hall 23, Mayfield 2 Nov.

Caledon minor pewee rivals play second tilt of season

11/20/2008

The second game in the Caledon Cup saw the Blackhawks face off against the Lightning in Inglewood. The first game went in the Blackhawks' favour and they went out to prove it was no fluke. The Blackhawks blocked the Lightning rushes and kept the puck moving in the offensive zone.

Hawks major bantam AA off to undefeated start, with coach Sampson's motivation

By Jon Yaneff — 11/20/2008

Through hard work and overcoming adversity, the Caledon major bantam AA (14-year-olds, 1994) Hawks are finally flying to their full potential.

A trio of games puts Roth Diamond Caledon Hawks in first

11/20/2008

Roth Diamond Tools minor midget AE Hawks saw road action in Orangeville Nov. 10 against the Flyers. The Hawks opened the scoring early in the first, as Cam Miller found the mark assisted by Alessandro Ristucci and Jacob Hogan.

Caledon's Capitals learning the OJHL ropes

By Jon Yaneff — 11/20/2008

Without a doubt the Brampton Capitals circled the date of Nov. 16 on their calendars, with Hockey Day in Caledon at Caledon East Arena.

Tri-County midget all-star game

11/20/2008

Three midget all-star games (AE, A and AA) were also featured as part of Hockey Day in Caledon during the Tri- County second annual midget All-star game Sunday at Caledon East Arena. The midget AA game, which had Team Pries versus Team Hunt, included three Caledon Hawks players.

Photo

11/20/2008

The VP of Caledon rep hockey Glen Davis and the President of Caledon Minor Hockey Don Sheppard started the Brampton/Burlington contest with a ceremonial faceoff between the captains' Leimbrock and the Cougars' Daniel Koudys.

Art gallery of Peel celebrating 40 years of collecting

11/20/2008

The Art Gallery of Peel (AGP) is celebrating 40 years of collecting with a retrospective exhibition showcasing highlights from the permanent collection. The exhibition started earlier this month, and is on until Jan. 3, 2009 The AGP's permanent collection is home to more than 4,000 paintings, sculptures and works on paper, making it the largest public holding in Peel.

The Nutcracker coming to Mayfield

11/20/2008

The Christmas classic The Nutcracker will be the feature of the annual Christmas show this year in The Regional Arts Program at Mayfield Secondary School. Public performances are being held Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 29, at 1:30 and 7 p.m.

Fiddler's workshop coming to Claude Church Nov. 22

11/20/2008

Renowned Québec fiddler Claude Méthé, will be teaching a fiddle workshop this Saturday (Nov. 22) at Claude Presbyterian Church. Méthé, mentor to a whole new generation of traditional musicians in Québec, is a talented composer, performer and teacher.

There's another side of flu shots

11/20/2008

After reading the article in the Oct. 30 edition of the Citizen (Doctors want to encourage facility staffers to get flu shots), I want to comment on the suggestions that those who do not get the flu shot are ignorant. It is my experience that those who refuse the flu shot have done the research and are far from ignorant.