Editor:
Having lived in this wonderful village over 20 years and volunteered for numerous programs, events and organizations, I feel more than qualified to address this.
The Creemore Vintage Festival on this past weekend was a huge undertaking for any group, business or committee.
The fact that it was single-handedly created and put on by one person, Sandra Green of Clearview Community Radio, is nothing short of astounding!
Most events in town tend to be of direct benefit to their creator; market events bring more people to the farmers’ market, The Creemore Children’s Festival draws more tourists to the toy store, and Copper Kettle, well of course, that’s a no-brainer.
All are successful at also bringing visitors to town who may otherwise not have heard of us, as difficult as that is to imagine, and one would hope that dollars would also be spent at other businesses as well.
But Sandra had no hidden agenda, no profits to be gained by all her efforts, no extra publicity that would improve her own business. This was probably the most sincere unselfish act I’ve seen in many years.
I, for one, am extremely impressed with her accomplishment.
Oh, and about that rain; no outdoor event coordinator in this country hasn’t experienced that catastrophe! Hopefully, everyone, vendors and visitors alike, will return next year, if Sandra is willing to try again, and Mother Nature will deliver her a beautiful sunny day.
Congratulations, Sandra, for a job well done.
Jean Brownfield,
Creemore.