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chamio Cou ntr v The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - All Strategy in works to revitalize village By Robin Downton-Poirier SPECIAL TO THE CHAMPION Once a rhriving communitv that called out to antique huniers across Ontario, Campbellville lias quieted dlown considerably over the last few vears witb many businesses closing, the business association disbandfing and a sense of unity falling by the wayside. Concerned individuals are meeting to brainstorm ideas 10 rv tblzete area, said Peter Lambrick, meeting organizer Wieloigfor a way to start a farmers' market n Campellille th Gueph ineresident became aware of the larger problemn, be said. "I've been a member of tbe GTA Agnicultural Action Committee since Max' 2006, and wben I was irying 10 start a farmers' market in Campbellville 1 quickly became aware of tbe bigger issue - that Campbellville is slowly falling off tbe map as a destination," said Lambrick. "lIt isn'i Just about agriculture. its about tbe area asa wbole. I feel sometbing needs to be done for the betierent of tbe community" Tbe first informai meeting, beldjanuary 4 at tbe Mohawk Inn, brougbî together about 30 people from diffcrent back- gounds încluding tbe Nassagaweya Community Consultation Commîîîee (NC CC), the former Campbellville Area Business Association (CABA), the Woodbine Entertaînmenî Group, local counicillors, business owners and cîtizens. Tbey ail met witb a single objective in minc - 10 revitalize Campbellville and the surrouinding area. Lambnick said be was pleasantlv surprised Aith tbe tumout and saîd the group worked well together to braîn- sîorm ideas. I spoke 10 (Ward 3 Councillor) Jan Mowbrav and she spread tbe word 10 a few people and we got together. I was ver>' happy to see Woodbine Entertainment (Group) tbere as well as other business owners and residents. We aIl bave a vested interest in seetng Campbellville tbnive again and there were a lot of good ideas expressed." Some of tbe ideas included a farmers' market t0 encour- age residents 10 buy food locally; împroved parking; evenîs 10 bring tbe community together and entîce tourisis; focus- îng on tbe unîqueness of Campbellvîlle and creaîing an iden- lily; and capitalizing on tbe many conservation areas and trails tbat Campbellville bas 10 offer. Tbe next step will be to meet agaîn ibis Tbursday 10 fur- tber discuss the best ways 10 break dlown tbe ideas into 'bite- size pieces" and decîde on a tîmeline t0 accomplish tbe tasks, said Iambrick. As well, be said be would lîke 10 see tbe projecis managed by people within the group tbaî bave some expertise in the particular areas. GRAHAM PAINE / CANADIAN CHAMPION FASTER, MOM, FASTER: Avid cross-country skier Sandy Howard heads out onto the scenic trails at Hilton Falls Conservation Area Sunday afternoon wîth fîve-year-old daughter Alexandra Galloway in tow. The parks trails opened this past weekend. Join us for Brunch at the Olde Dickens! Douglas Ridling BA, CFR, FMA Corne to our "Brunch and Learn" Breakfast Semninar at The Olde Dickens on Sunday February 4th to discuss RRSP's and alternative tax savings strategies. During brunch we wilI be reviewing mutual funds and how they relate to the following: " The 5 key risks to a Financially Secure Retirement " If an RRSP is the right investmnent choice for you * Managing Income in your mutual fund portfolio Brunch wiII be served ai 11:00. Space il imnied so please cail Doug 10 reserve your seating. MInvestment Planning Counser- PC INJVFST-MfNr CORPORA hON- (905) 876-2400 driding(@ipcc.org www.ridingteam.ca Sponsored in pari by il * WS u&W * W SUdS sNirbfd sIr*n e Pmtct plumbingfrom scle bufld uç *m Losyour h«o»Watheang bis by Up to 20% Let a cuAlla wato conulan provid >w WM addltlonMl inbnadlSo » on a aben! 623 Main Street East, Milton, Ontario 416-938-5736 b0àr water. .pure. and simple. -'s 'i Ô, cjxîeAou