April 17, 2015

The Creemore

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Vol. 15 No. 16

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Council agrees to restore Creemore bridge

by Trina Berlo A majority of Clearview councillors have agreed to take ownership of the Collingwood Street Bridge in Creemore, if they can get enough money from the county to restore it.

During a two-hour council meeting Monday, April 13 councillors heard six deputations and discussed the fate of the 102-year-old steel bridge.

The discussion was prompted by a report tabled by Deputy Mayor Barry Burton recommending that the township take on the bridge in order to restore it, rather than leave it in the hands of the County of Simcoe. The county has already issued a tender to replace the bridge this summer.

Burton said the bridge replacement was scheduled for 2016 but it was moved up, creating an urgency to save the bridge.

Burton has been working for many years to stop the county from replacing the bridge, which is located close to his home. Through the campaign, Burton became engaged in local politics, prompting him to run for office. In the previous term of council members voted twice against designating the bridge as a heritage feature, as a way of stopping its replacement with a two-lane concrete bridge.

Burton asked fellow council members to support a recommendation that (See “County” on page 3)

Students cross the Collingwood Street Bridge during a fall cross country running event hosted by Nottawasaga Creemore Public School.

by Trina Berlo Clearview council approved a rezoning Monday for the redevelopment of a gas station, convenience store and Tim Hortons coffee shop at Cashtown Corners.

Architect Lloyd Hunt, the agent for property owner Richview Orchard, said the tanks had to be removed in order to move on to the next step.

The project has received approvals from the county and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority but there are some final steps to be taken

before the site plan is approved.

Hunt said it is still the hope that the project begins this summer.

In the meantime, the project is out to tender and some work is being done on site.

The existing gas tanks were being removed last week.

“It’s not an environmental issue. The site is completely clean. The county is taking the opportunity to widen both County Road 9 and 42 from the site and those tanks would have been in (See “Tim” on page 3)

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Cashtown Corners zoning change approved

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Crews remove the old underground gas tanks at Cashtown Corners in preparation for redevelopment.

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COMMUNITY Calendar

Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908

This Weekend Sunday, April 19

• Church Services on page 5.

• David Suzuki Foundation National Awareness

Day Connect the Blue Dots Tree Planting Event from 9 a.m. to noon at Mountain Ash Farm, 828350 Mulmur Nottawasaga Town Line East.

Stay for a hotdog after. Planting trees contributes to a Healthy Environment and Preventative Wind Erosion Measures. Contact / RSVP Patricia Cleary at pcleary.com@gmail.com or call 705-466-2520.

Native trees from Not So Hollow Farm – come plant one in memory of a loved one or special event occurring in your life this year.

• Happy 90th Birthday to Helen Crawford! Her family is holding a Birthday Come & Go Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Station on the Green in Creemore. All are welcome to come by and give birthday wishes!

• Earth Day at the Simcoe County Museum from 1 to 4:30 p.m. A good Earth is hard to find – ours

should be appreciated. Spend the afternoon with us to celebrate our planet. 1151 Hwy 26, Minesing.

• Danny Michel Trio performs at the Avening Hall beginning at 1:30 p.m. Tickets available online at www.aveninghall.com. $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Cash bar. Food will be available for purchase.

Upcoming Events Tuesday, April 21

• Creemore Farmers’ Market AGM at the Station on the Green at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22

• Support Group Meeting for family and friends

caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. At VON Adult Day Program, Sunset Manor, 49 Raglan Street, Collingwood from 1:30 to 3 pm. For more information call Fiona at 705-444-2457. Sponsored by Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County and the Victorian Order of Nurses.

Friday, April 24

• Toonie Lunch. Come out and enjoy some

homemade soup and breads with your friends for just a toonie. At St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. West from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Everyone welcome.

• The Stayner Heritage Society is proud to present The Blazing Fiddles! This internationally known musical group will provide a lively and energetic show. This event will begin at 8 p.m. at the Clearview Community Church on Airport Road, Stayner. Tickets will be $25.00 and will be available from members of the Society. You can also call 705-428-2540 or visit www.staynerheritagesociety.com and click on SHS Upcoming Events.

Saturday, April 25

• Dunedin’s Annual Fisherman’s Breakfast and

Bake Sale from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Dunedin Hall.

The event has marked the opening of fishing season for over 25 years, and attracts hundreds of people for its great home-cooked breakfast and spectacular baked goods.

• The Grade 8 NCPS Students’ Bottle Drive to

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help cover the cost of their trip to Ottawa in June.

Students will be collecting refundable bottles throughout Creemore and surrounding area. Hold onto your beer, wine and liquor bottles, and stay tuned for more details!

• CARA (Creemore Area Residents' Association) Annual General Meeting at Station on the Green at 10 a.m. Concerned about recent developments concerning our community? Barry Burton and Thom Paterson will provide an update on local and County issues include the Collingwood Street Bridge rehabilitation.

• A Literary Evening for My Friend's House.

Join Leacock Medal winner Terry Fallis for an evening discussing his work, self-publishing & finding his way to the top in Canadian writing.

Live auction to bid on one-of-a-kind experiences including a weekend in Stratford. Proceeds to My Friend's House. Tickets $30 available at Curiosity House and at door.

Sunday, April 26

• Creemore Legion Breakfast – Choice of 2 Eggs or waffle,home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee or tea included. Child’s Breakfast (1 egg or ½ waffle) Adult $6, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. Taxes included.

Saturday, May 2

• Annual Scrap Metal Day & Bottle Drive hosted

by Creemore Skating Club. Please place your scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, or other metal items, as well as liquor and beer bottles by the curb at 8 a.m. NEW this year – clean used clothing is accepted. Please place in bags. Special pickups will be made in New Lowell, Glencairn,

Dunedin, Lisle and areas outside of Creemore – call Julie Bigham at 705-424-0626 or jbigham30@ hotmail.com to arrange a special pickup.

• Bike Rodeo for our local youth from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stayner Jubilee Presbyterian Church. Hosted by Stayner Lions Club. No cost. Participants are asked to bring their bikes and bike helmets. Learn tips and tricks on bike helmet safety, bike maintenance and practice riding a bike safely through our community.

Receive a certificate of participation and a bike lock, just for participating!

Held in partnership with Kamikaze Bikes in Collingwood, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and Clearview Community Policing Committee.

• 50th Anniversary Come & Go Tea for Russell & Carol Ferguson at Dunedin Community Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only.

• Annual Fish Fry at Centennial United Church, Stayner (corner of William and Oak) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-12 - $7.50 Under 6 free. There will be entertainment while you wait!

Come and bring family and friends. Whitefish and trout fillets caught right in Georgian Bay with all the trimmings, including homemade pie! A fundraiser to aid the church's work.

• Creemore Minor Hockey's Cash Draw & Dance at Creemore Arena. Doors open at 9 p.m. dancing to 1 a.m, music by DJ Lenny of Soundscapes.

Five cash prizes. Must be 19 years to be admitted.

Tickets $40 per couple. Photo ID required.

Wednesday, May 6

• The Mad and Noisy Quilters of Creemore's

Annual Tea Party at Creemore Legion at 7:30 p.m. Quilts and Desserts! Special star quilter is Pearl Sceviour. Door prizes. $5 admission.

Everyone welcome.

Help Make a Difference to Healthcare in Your Community The complexity of healthcare is increasing and now more than ever, strong, strategic governance leadership is required. The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (G&M) is seeking dynamic candidates for positions on the Board of Trustees. The Board is composed of volunteers from the four municipalities served by the Hospital – Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview and The Blue Mountains.

Ultimate accountability for the services provided by the hospital is held by the Board of Trustees. Working in partnership with the senior management team of the hospital, the Board provides oversight of operations, foresight in terms of planning for the future and insight to ensure the right questions are being asked. New members are being sought to be a part of this Board for the term commencing June 2015 (following our Annual General Meeting on June 25, 2015).

Board members are expected to be responsible for making decisions in the best interest of the hospital corporation, as well as the broader health care system.

Integration of services locally and regionally is a key direction the hospital is taking to better support the health care needs of our community. Board members are expected to be active members of the team, have the ability to think strategically and communicate effectively.

The hospital is currently seeking candidates who, preferably although not necessarily, have had previous not-for-profit board experience or skills in the area of finance, legal or governance. Interested individuals can submit a resumé by April 24, 2015 to stevensj@cgmh.on.ca.

For further information, contact Jennifer Stevens, Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees at 705-445-2550 ext 8303 or visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca.

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County council agrees to hold off on bridge tender (Continued from page 1) would see the bridge transferred to the township as long as the county also transfers $1.3 million to pay for the restoration, a cantilevered walkway and other works associated with the project. The initial offer from Simcoe County was $900,000 based on the tax portion of the project to be expensed in 2015, reported Burton. Other funds, such as development charges, may not be applied to a project if there is no expansion.

In the opinion of local experts who have been advocating for the restoration in an effort to see the historic bridge preserved, the money will be enough to cover the expenses but not all council members and township staff have confidence in the estimates.

John Boote of Burnco Manufacturing and John Hillier, a landscape architect with DTAH, presented a restoration estimate of $1,302,945.

“We’re quite comfortable the total value of the restoration is appropriate,” said Boote.

He said, as a steel manufacturer, his company would not bid on the job if and when it is tendered.

That made Councillor Shawn Davidson question the validity of the estimate, saying it would make him more confident knowing for sure

someone could do the job for $1.3 million. Nevertheless, he suggested the resolution be amended to $1.5 million to build in a bit of a buffer, which was supported by the majority of council.

The county had slated $2.5 million to replace the bridge.

Those advocating for the restoration argue that more than $1 million of taxpayer dollars will be saved and a historic landmark and tourist attraction will be preserved.

“Normally, the conversation is about how much extra are we willing to spend to save it,” said Hiller. “The fact here is that we are saving money.”

And there are other costs. Another environmental assessment is needed, or an amendment, to proceed with the restoration.

Councillor Deborah Bronée did not support the recommendation, saying that the township already has a number of bridges it cannot afford to maintain.

She was also critical of the way the issue was brought before council.

“I am somewhat dismayed that the deputy mayor brought this forward without notice,” said Bronée adding discussions have taken place without input from staff and council members.

“I support the county and I do not want future taxpayers burdened with another structure they cannot afford.”

Council to consider proclamations

By Trina Berlo Clearview Township council is reconsidering its policy on making declarations and proclamations on behalf of interest groups.

At its meeting Monday, council voted to have all requests placed on the agenda for council approval.

The issue came to light in January when a request from Simcoe Pride to fly the Pride flag at town hall in Stayner from July 31 to August 8 ended up on the agenda.

Council made an exception to the rule the year prior and the rainbow flag was hoisted at town hall for the first time despite a policy passed in 1996 that states, “the township cease to declare special weeks, months and days because the requests became “redundant due to overuse”.

CAO Steve Sage said it also takes up significant staff time to process the

requests and organize flag-raisings.

W h e n i t c a m e u p t h i s y e a r, Councillor Robert Walker voiced opposition to flying the flag again, saying he wouldn’t support it because of his Christian beliefs.

Councillor Thom Paterson then asked for a review of the policy.

During an April 13 discussion, Walker moved that council stick to its policy and fly only three flags at town hall; the federal, provincial and municipal flags.

There was enough council support to overturn the policy.

“It’s a friendly thing to do,” said Councillor Connie Leishman.

Councillor Deborah Bronée suggested that guidelines be developed. It was decided that all requests would go through the mayor’s office and be included on the agenda.

Councillor Robert Walker agreed, saying taking on the bridge carries the burden forward and he was surprised to see the issue on the agenda and to find out that Burton was meeting privately with the county.

“We talked about communication, being open and transparent,” said Walker.

Burton said Mayor Chris Vanderkruys was with him when meeting with the warden and the deputy warden.

“They put the offer on the table,” said Burton.

He said he sent the report to councillors two weeks earlier when they found out the county tender was closing and also discussed the matter with Clearview CAO Steve Sage and left it up to him to involve what staff he needed to involve.

Councillor Doug Measures said he too supports the county’s plan.

“We have to look at publically owned transportation infrastructure. It has to be maintained,” he said.

Councillor Kevin Elwood says he sees this as a second chance.

“There has been a disconnect at the county level. The county hasn’t listened to the residents. They didn’t respect the county’s wishes as a whole,” said Elwood.

“I think we should take the opportunity

and renegotiate but I wouldn’t want to accept the outcome until we know what they are,” he said, adding he wants all of the information before making a decision. “I do support preservation of our heritage and we have been given a second chance.”

“Why can’t county council direct staff to restore the bridge? I will put my hand up when they want to download it to us,” said Davidson. “If everybody’s wrong about the numbers, it’s just us in Clearview that will have to pay. Get them to fix it, once it’s fixed, with a little reserve for maintenance, I’ll gladly accept it… We already have 78 bridges, I don’t want 79.”

Councillor Connie Leishman said she supports the recommendation as written, as she has always been in favour of preserving the bridge, even if it means not doing other projects because of the cost of taking on the bridge.

“I may not know bridges but if we lose it, it’s gone and I have a problem with that,” she said.

Thom Paterson said, in the end, what makes the restoration practical is that it is supposed to save taxpayers $1 million.

At a county council meeting on Tuesday, council members agreed to hold off on proceeding with the bridge tender, which closed Thursday, and bring the issue back on April 28.

Tim Hortons construction on track for summer (Continued from page 1) the county setback after the widening happens,” said Hunt.

Thom Paterson was the only council members to vote against the zoning approval. He said given discussion with Creemore business owners, he is opposed to the development because it includes a gas station and a franchise.

Hunt said it is within the site plan design to include directional signs for Creemore and other parts of Clearview and it is Tim Hortons’ intention to provide other methods of communicating.

He said since the public meeting in January there have been meetings with members of the Creemore BIA. The Tim Hortons, which will be owned by Ann Murphy who owns the Stayner location, will have only eight seats, not eight tables as previously reported.

The drive-through will accommodate at least 13 cars and the site itself will accommodate 26 cars without ever backing up onto either county roads, said Hunt. Also parking for 12 snowmobiles is incorporated in the plan.

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Opinion Editorial Bridge opens a can of worms

The Collingwood Street Bridge in Creemore is a political can of worms.

Council members will really be on the hook for a decision to take it on if anything goes wrong and it ends up costing all of Clearview residents more money than expected.

Because the bridge is not being expanded, it is not eligible for development charges paid out when there’s building activity to accommodate growth, leaving the burden on the taxpayer.

That is why many members of council, even those who voted in support of restoration, are nervous about taking on a bridge that is more than 100 years old.

But if everything goes according to plan and we all save more than $1 million in taxes and are left with a quaint single lane bridge with sidewalks overlooking the Mad River, people will be happy.

That is until the next bridge comes up for replacement and someone holds up the Collingwood Street Bridge as an example.

The township and the county cannot make it a regular practice to purchase or allow for the downloading of everything that’s old. We need an integrated heritage plan. Let's talk about the past so we can get on with the future.

Cheesed by pizza meeting The Municipal Act does not recognize pizza party as a legitimate reason to go in camera.

During a discussion about the economic development committee Monday night, the mayor called for a break at about 6 p.m. and invited all members of council to join him in the back room.

After some time behind closed doors, where pizza was served, the mayor emerged and informed those in the gallery that members of the public would be invited to speak on the topic of economic development, proving that council had continued to discuss matters of government during the dinner break.

Councils are allowed, under the Municipal Act, to go in-camera for very specific reasons. They include personnel matters, personal matters about any identifiable individual, land acquisition, matters subject to confidentiality agreements with third parties, arbitration and to hear legal advice and deal with other legal matters.

But last week, there was no mention of going into closed session and no public notice was given.

It was just a bunch of people, forming a quorum, making decisions about how the meeting would proceed and whatever else away – off the record and away from the public and members of the press.

Not cool for a council that is made up of people who ran on a promise to be communicative, open and transparent.

It was salt in the open wound of procedure after having arrived a half hour into the meeting to find the door locked, frantically texting everyone and anyone to open the door.

The worst part is it was raining and they didn’t even share their pizza.

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Hungry crew New Lowell Volunteer Firefighters were among nearly 200 people who supported

the annual Sunnidale Corners Hall Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 12. Funds go towards the daily upkeep and long term improvements to the hall. Wednesday Night Euchre starts May 6 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). and runs until the end of October, all are welcome. For rental information please call Marianne Buie at 705-428-0223.

Township of Mulmur sounds like it has real rural character Editor: When we decided to make our home here in Mulmur Township on Janet’s family land in the early 1970s, the services were few and the taxes low, but the rural character was rich.

Since that time, in spite of a declaration to maintain the rural character, much of it has been lost. In the 80s the number of allowable severances was increased, but the powers of the day claimed that through careful planning, the rural character would prevail.

It seems rural character means different things to different people. In this case, it was believed that if the new homes were built out of sight of public roads, rural character was safe! And, I suspect that if people did not then live in those new homes, there would be a chance that it could have been preserved. But those homes filled with people attracted to a rural character they did not understand.

The rural character we once enjoyed included whippoor-wills, nighthawks, killdeer and meadowlarks – we see and hear none of these now. But we do hear lawnmowers nearly every day, for hours on end, converting the meadows and roadsides to city lawns.

Meadows, rich in a diversity of life, are replaced with grass virtual dead-zones. Gone are the wildflowers, grasses, clovers, butterflies, snakes, moles, mice, rabbits,

and on up the food chain to the birds of prey. We now hear leaf-blowers, blasting the earth moulds and dried animal feces into the air; trimmers manicuring where the mower won't go; and shredders sanitizing the forest floors, converting them to city parks a more comfortable, familiar environment to the transplanted owners.

Gone are the beavers that raised their family where we live. They created the wetland that brought another whole system of wildlife the new upstream neighbours didn’t want them eating their trees, so they were killed.

The wood duck nesting box now stands an empty symbol of what could have been.

Always looming in the background is Adam Krehm’s pit on Airport Road. The trucks and heavy machines will likely make us long for the good ole days of suburban hum and whine. Add to that the latest buzz from Terra Nova Economic Development and the name upgrade to town, and our rural character feels as endangered as our wildlife.

Many new subdivisions are named after what was destroyed to create them, like Maple Ridge, or Poplar Terrace. Could we not at least do the same here? Let’s call this place the Township of Mulmur it sounds like it has real rural character!

Janet and Michael Monahan, Mulmur.

Volunteers could be tasked with considering proclamation requests Editor: Clearview council continues to grapple with the flag issue trying to find a one-size-fits-all approach to handling flag raising requests from groups without taking up too much time from councillors or township staff.

Why not make this an opportunity to involve community volunteers? There could be a Volunteer board to schedule flag raisings and escalate any

controversies to council. We could even assign volunteers to raise the flags across our community.

I propose a community recognition flagpole (or a few). We could raise Girl Guide, Boy Scout, Cybergnomes, curling club, corporate or Pride flags as representative of the people within our community.

The sky is the limit.

Donna Baylis, Dunedin.

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Knowledge, experience and friends to be gained during conservation volunteer events

by Erica Thompson There is a 200-acre Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) nature reserve a few minutes from my house.

I walk there at least once a week; more often if I can. Here, maple upland forest rolls down the Niagara Escarpment, changing to cedar and fern, on the way to the Noisy River.

It is a place much cherished by the people in my community. A winding trail braids along the bottom of valley, used by people of all ages for walking, trail running and Nordic skiing in the winter months.

There is little evidence of human activity within the nature reserve, but if you look carefully, you’ll see remaining touches of the volunteers who actively care for this special place.

Handmade bridges cross the creek in three places, trails are cleared after windstorms and near the pond, you can see hundreds of willow and dogwood stakes gathered then planted in an effort to vegetate a new stream channel and improve water quality downstream.

It is a natural demonstration of the appreciation people have for this place. I am grateful for the work of community conservation volunteers who make the time to care for their special places across Canada for the benefit of us all.

This week is National Volunteer Week (April 12-18), dedicated to both recognizing the important contributions Canadians make to the places we live as well as the positive impacts volunteering brings to the lives of the people who do it.

Each year, more than 13 million Canadians dedicate countless hours to causes that mean the world to them.

Whether you volunteer for your local minor hockey association, at your senior’s centre or for your local nature organization, volunteerism has the power to impact many lives, including our own, while strengthening our communities.

National Volunteer Week has a long legacy, originating in 1943 to draw attention to the critical contributions women made to war effort on the home front.

The initiative was revived in the 1960s to celebrate the growing engagement of civic participation across the country.

The spirit of volunteerism is a key ingredient to daily operations at NCC. Thousands of Canadians volunteer alongside NCC conservation staff every year to help care for some of our country’s most important natural places through our Conservation Volunteers program.

Events are designed to help NCC care for our lands, while offering a blend of new experiences and new skills development for our volunteers, all set to the backdrop of Canadian nature.

“We look at Conservation Volunteers events with the Nature Conservancy of Canada as adventures — we get to see new places, meet new and old friends and learn more about the natural world,” say NCC volunteers Barb and Steve Collier. “We also get to do work we have never done before. If you think natural places are important, you need to become a conservation volunteer.”

Conservation volunteer events may include removing invasive weeds, improving trails, shoreline cleanups, tree planting and surveying species,

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Nature Conservancy of Canada volunteers heading out to do work in the Mingay Tract. to name a few. At volunteer events, volunteers can pick up new skills and hone old ones. For example, butterfly counts and bird inventories put observation (and listening) skills to the test. Some will learn trade skills as they repair a boardwalk or build a nest box for the first time.

All the while, new friends are made, knowledge and experiences are shared.

My first job with NCC was working on the volunteer program then known as Volunteer for Nature; a program run in partnership with Ontario Nature. That was almost 15 years ago. Today, NCC’s conservation volunteers program hosts events from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and I continue to be moved by the commitment and care our volunteers bring to conservation projects.

Our volunteers help us care for

our properties, an in turn, we build educational and skills building opportunities into our event days. Our hope is our volunteers will take home both a sense of accomplishment as well as discovery and knowledge.

Regardless of whether your passion is nature, sports or education, the gift of lending a hand and time has the power to change a community, change a country and even change the world.

Check out the exciting volunteer opportunities in your area this coming spring and summer as Canadians celebrate annual National Volunteer Week. To learn more visit conservationvolunteers.ca.

Erica Thomspon, a Creemore resident, is the director of national conservation engagement for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Local Church Directory Sunday, April 19 Creemore Baptist Church Service at 11 am Wellington Street West

St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church Worship & Sunday School at 10 am.

“Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.”

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Knox Presbyterian Church,

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Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

April 19: Journey in Acts: Part 2 “12 – 1 + 1 = 12” Minister: Sean Angel

Creemore United Pastoral Charge

Apr 19: New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m.

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The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m.

ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 17, 2015

Stayner fire displaces 7, affects 3 businesses

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by Trina Berlo A midnight fire in downtown Stayner last week displaced seven people from five apartments and affected three businesses.

The fire started at Perfect Sense Home and Spa, said Clearview Township Fire Chief Colin Shewell, but also affected Barb’s Clothes Closet and a business that was being renovated (formerly Petal Pushers).

Investigators from the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal were on scene for two days. The investigation continues and there is extensive damage but the cost of the damages remains unknown, said Shewell.

Firefighters were called to 7279 Highway 26 at 12:40 a.m. on April 10. Everyone was out of the apartments on the second level, with assistance from OPP officers, who were in the neighbourhood conducting a RIDE check.

About 25 firefighters responded with six fire apparatus and one tower.

Crews quickly extinguished the fire on the main floor, however there is excessive smoke damage to three buildings. Barb’s Clothes Closet sustained light to moderate smoke damage, said Shewell.

All businesses are now back to business as usual.

Shewell organized a meeting at town hall in Stayner last Friday to connect fire victims with the Canadian Red Cross and help them figure out next steps in terms of building permits.

Kerry Woodward, disaster management coordinator for the Simcoe Muskoka branch of the Canadian Red Cross, and three volunteers from the agency were assessing the needs of the people who were put out of their homes.

The agency provides emergency shelter, food and water for 72 hours, or longer if necessary, in the case of an emergency. Clothing and gift cards for groceries were also made available.

Woodward said there was also a lot of support offered from other community groups, businesses and individuals.

Anyone wishing to donate cash or gifts to those affected by the fire is asked to contact Reinhart Foods at 705-428-2422 ext. 133.

Top left: Clearview firefighters on scene of an early morning fire in Stayner on April 10.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

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Bottom left: Investigators with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal were on scene for two days.

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EDC to focus on business support and promotion

by Trina Berlo Council members spent some time hashing out their vision for economic development in Clearview Township last week.

Councillors participated in a round table discussion Thursday, April 9 in review of the current terms of reference, guiding principles, communication and specific action plans in an effort to revamp and redefine the township’s economic development committee (EDC).

Throughout the discussion council members, the majority of whom operate small businesses in Clearview, expressed interest in an EDC that supports existing businesses while aggressively promoting the municipality as a place for new business, all with a sense of urgency.

Councillor Kevin Elwood said the market dictates business success.

“I don’t believe the township can create business opportunities but the township can enable business to establish here,” he said.

Financial barriers are the biggest hindrance to business in Clearview, said Elwood.

“If I had to establish my business today, I don’t think I could do it,” he said.

Elwood said the EDC’s role should be to mentor, connect people and host functions while the other barriers need to be addressed through the planning department. By creating low overhead

costs and spreading out development fees, businesses would be encouraged to set up shop in Clearview, he said.

“It all comes back to the township,” said Elwood. “The township has to step up and make it happen.”

“The committee should go out and tell people what Clearview has to offer,” said Councillor Deborah Bronée.

She said there is a reluctance for people to come to town hall seeking information.

“If they don’t have to deal with the township, they don’t want to because they are afraid they’ll open a whole can of worms. Our answer is not always yes.”

“We have to identify the stumbling blocks when people come to the counter,” said Councillor Connie Leishman.

Councillor Thom Paterson said the EDC should be highly collaborative with existing business and plan well into the future.

“An economic plan could affect the way we develop the township,” said Paterson. “The EDC comes in later on.

We have been trying to plan through zoning and the Official Plan but its not granular enough and opportunistic enough. It doesn’t bring in the big players.”

He suggested council plan 10 years out and then focus on what can be accomplished within the next three years, during the current term of council.

“There are so many intangibles

with economic development,” said Councillor Shawn Davidson. “These plans and objectives can not be put into place in a couple of years.”

He said entrepreneurs typically want nothing to do with government when business is good.

“It’s only when things go bad that the township hasn’t done enough,” said Davidson.

“One of the roles of the EDC should be, in my opinion, to help some of the existing groups to provide more resources. The overall strategic plan of the municipality comes first. It needs to be updated before an economic strategy is written… We are setting people up to fail because the budget’s not there and the resources aren’t there.”

Davidson suggested the municipality advertise for EDC members immediately under the existing structure and have the members tell council what the goals and objectives of the EDC should be.

He said the committee, operating under some restrictions, should formulate some new ideas and run with them.

“It’s about community,” he said. “Get people engaged so they work locally and spend locally. Why walk when you can run?”

Deputy Mayor Barry Burton said recruitment should be a priority, flushing out the right people who have experience and enthusiasm.

“Don’t drag it on,” said Burton.

Members of the public who attended the session were given a chance to weigh

in on the issue.

South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre chair Bill Wall said he has served three terms on the EDC. He said part of the reason the first two failed is because the chair and vice chair were volunteers, adding the chair has to be a member of council.

Stayner B&B owner and auctioneer Bill Roskar said he has been a member of many EDCs and said Clearview has to be more aggressive going as far as stealing business from other communities if possible.

“You have to target what you are after and then go for it,” said Roskar.

B&B owner Dave Huskinson said the EDC should be out there knocking on doors and providing recognition.

“Taking ownership of past difficulties, you would be commended for that,” he said.

Larry Culham, also a past EDC member, said the committee’s role should be to support existing business, helping them to succeed and grow so that more jobs are created. He said the creation of a part-time position at a small business equals 50 per cent job growth.

“And when someone doesn’t build here, where is the third party objective review of what we did wrong? Where is the funding for that?” asked Culham.

Culham and Wall noted that some of the EDC’s training initiatives have been very successful, and should continue in the form of ad hoc events, rather than regular networking meetings.

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Creemore Minor Hockey hands out awards at year-end banquet

Thanks goes to arena staff Dan Gowan (arena manager), Chad North and Marc Dupuis (absent).

Bob Pickering Memorial Dedicated Volunteer of the Year is Kim Young, presented by Elly Farrell with Dana Pickering Edwards.

West Memorial Coaching Staff of the Year – Atom Rep – Paul Nicholson, Ryan Breedon, Chris Ruttan, Melissa Morby and Sherri King.

Bryan Trott Memorial “For the Love of the Game” goes to Grace Millsap. Accepted by grandma Gayle Millsap presented by Alana Trott McCleary.

Old Mill House Referee Dedication Fair play Award – Ayden Cooper and Award to Brody Carruthers, Molly Nicholson. presented by Jim Whitley.

Westbrooke Memorial Years of Effort and Dedication to CMHA – Tom and Laura Macham.

Bob Patton Memorial Most Improved Atom Players – Justin Rowbotham and Titus Ruttan with Shayne King presenting.

Coe Memorial Most Valuable Midget Player – Strath Metheral and Brendan Macham.

Awards banquet Creemore Minor Hockey held its annual awards banquet Sunday, April 12 at the Creemore Legion. Ken Morby Memorial Most Defensive Bantam Player – Jack Millsap. Millsap was not able to attend the banquet so the award was presented in advance.

Hemsley Congeniality Award – Justin McGillivary and Tate Millsap (absent), presented by Shirley Hemsley.

Support the NCPS Eighth Graders’

Saturday, April 25 HELP THE GRADE 8 STUDENTS RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR TRIP TO OTTAWA IN JUNE. CREEMORE RESIDENTS: Please put your bottles out in front of your house by noon on Saturday the 25th.

IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE: Please email your address to info@thenewfarm.ca with "bottle drive" in the subject line, or call 705-466-6302 and leave a message.

SK8 Georgian Bay – Most Dedicated WE NEED YOUR REFUNDABLE BOTTLES AND CANS novice player Brody Coe-Wickens with Shayne King presenting.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 17, 2015

Big Heart Seniors welcome returning snowbirds

Stayner Lions host bike rodeo

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Spring has sprung so we welcome our Nine moon shots were played by Ruth friends Art and Alinda Bishop, Ray and Lougheed, Marg Ferguson, Roy Veinot Pat Broad and Jim Rigney back from x2, Alinda Bishop, Eileen Nash, Barb the south. Nice to see you all.

Cudmore, Art Bishop with the travel Also we were pleased to see Marion prize to Alma Seifert.

Kelly back with us after a long illness, but Winner for cards were Barb Pilon, we have been missing John Van Voorst 282; Wilma Zeggil, 273; Alma Seifert, Evelyn whose wife is sick and we wish her well.

271; Eileen Nash, 269 and low prize to WARDEN Welcome to Norma Johnston’s Karl Seifert, 107. daughter Dianne Doherty along with A Swedish millionaire has purchased Morris and Carol Tymchuck.

400,000 square miles of land for $14 million to Thank you to Wilma Zeggil who brought in preserve the forest. some candies.

Today was the 98th anniversary of Vimy Ridge We received a lovely note from Campbell House and I thought I would ask my girls if they knew their Hospice thanking us for our donation. Also a note grandfather Gull had fought for Canada there, sadly thanking us for our donation to the Creemore they were not aware of this, God bless him and all Cemetery in the name of Bob Veale from Cheryl our many fallen soldiers and those who survived and Bob Brown and Bobby Veale. for giving us our freedom.

The Christ Church Batteaux is having a Spring Remember: We have two ears and one mouth so Blossom Tea on April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 we can listen twice as much as we speak. p.m. with lunch, baking and preserves all for sale.

Although there was a problem with the bus, One man's junk... our trip to Rama was enjoyable, and we go again The Tree Society of Creemore is accepting Tuesday, May 5. donations of items for its upcoming bargain sale and There were 45 members for cards and luck draws silent auction. were won by Martin Verstraten, Peter Gubbels, To arrange for pick up of donations, call Jim at Barb Cudmore, Morris Tymchuck, Eileen Nash, 705-466-3217 or Tracey at 705-466-6317.

Lillian Hiltz, Janice Stephens, Alinda Bishop and The sale will be held at Station on the Green on Marg Falls. Isabelle Gubbels, Norma Johnston, Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lucy Young, Dianne Doherty and June Hartley.

In honour of this year’s Lions Day of Service, the Stayner Lions Club will be hosting a free Bike Rodeo for youth from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Stayner Jubilee Presbyterian Church.  Participants are asked to bring their bikes and helmets to learn tips and tricks on bike helmet safety, bike maintenance and to practice riding a bike safely through our community. Work through each station to learn about these and other tips and receive a certificate of participation and a bike lock, just for participating.

This event will be held in partnership with Kamikaze Bikes in Collingwood, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and Clearview Community Policing Committee.

A Literary event for My Friend’s House Terry Fallis is speaking at a Creemore event benefitting My Friend’s House on April 25.

Fallis, winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, will be discussing his work, self-publishing and finding his way to the top in Canadian writing.

Fallis is the author of four comedic novels, including the award-winning Best Laid Plans, which won Canada Reads and was turned into a mini-series on CBC television. The evening includes a live auction of one-of-a-kind experiences, including a weekend at Stratford, with all proceeds to My Friend’s House.

There will be a cash bar. Tickets cost $30 and are available at Crow’s Nest Books in Collingwood, Curiosity House Books in Creemore and at the door.

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Hay for sale – Small squares and 4x5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver yearround. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.

Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references.

Booking for 2015 for interior painting/ wall papering. Call for free estimate 705466-2356

LOCAL BEEF – This year, the Cosack family is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peace Valley Ranch in Mulmur. Check us out for great grass-fed beef freezer orders! This year’s order deadline is May 1st. www.

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Experienced Computer Technician new to the community and ready to help with your home computer. Specializing in upgrades, anti-virus and general trouble shooting. Contact Brad at 705-434-8236 or email brad.garbs@gmail.com.

College Pro Painters. Call now to set up your free estimate. Call Nathan Fuller at 705-441-6939.

Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations,peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced.

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Corbett – In loving memory of Norman, who died on April 15, 1970 and Lizzie, who died on April 22, 2004.

We miss you both, in so many ways.

Queenie and Floyd

RAWN, Steve Allan After a short battle with cancer Steve passed away at his home in Collingwood, on Sunday, April 5, 2015, with his wife Tracey VanDen Hurk of 19 years by his side, at the age of 52. Loving father of Amber. Beloved son of Marjory (nee Hirlehey) Brightman (of Nova Scotia) and the late Sherman Rawn. Dear brother of Karen (Don) Patton, Lois (Doug) Hendry, Dianne (Brian) Duff, Glenn and Mark. Fondly remembered by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws Bev and Gordon Enslen, family and friends. Please join the family for a Celebration of Life at the Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street, Collingwood, on Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 1 to 3 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Chatterson Funeral Home. www.chattersonfuneralhome.com.

Miller, Gordon – April 13, 2013 God saw you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be.

So He put his arms around you And whispered "Come with me".

With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away.

Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Forever missed, Dianne, Josie and Jacob

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Yard Cleanup Help. Raking to chainsawing and deck and fence painting. Call Jeff at 705-441-7728.

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90th Birthday Come & Go Tea for Helen Crawford on Sunday, April 19 at the Station on the Green from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome to come by and give birthday wishes!

Cottage Country Housekeeping in Creemore and area. My services can be tailored to suit your individual needs. References available. For your free estimate call Lesley 705-6278095 or 705-424-2810.

50th Anniversary Come & Go Tea for Russell & Carol Ferguson on Saturday, May 2 at the Dunedin Community Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only.

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Abstract Expressive Workshop with Sue A. Miller on Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Break out of the box!

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This workshop is for any level of art experience, and any age. If you are looking for a kick start to get back in the game of creating, this is for you! Fee: $90 + materials (hst exempt) Contact Sue at 705-727-6161 or sueamiller65@gmail. com www.sueAmillerart.com Do you have a family member or friend recently diagnosed with dementia and want to learn more about it? The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County is holding a 4-week education series for families called Next Steps at the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre in Wasaga Beach on May 4, 11, 25 & June 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. Next Steps provides an overview of dementia, addresses issues faced by families in the early stages of dementia and discusses the importance of advance care planning.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 17, 2015

Changing tone of global event

by Trina Berlo In 1915, more than 1,300 women came together in The Hague in the Netherlands to protest the First World War. They were the founding members of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.

One hundred years later the same organization is hosting a world forum in The Hague from April 27-29 called Women’s Power to Stop War. Life coach Shelley Hannah said she had fully planned to attend the conference but instead has chosen to mark the anniversary at home with people who are invited to put an emphasis on imagining peace.

“I never knew that over 1,000 women, 100 years ago, given their circumstances, communicated with each other and rallied themselves and organized themselves to go and make a real concerted effort to see what they could do to stop the war that was already in motion,” said Hannah.

“I feel really committed to inclusivity and for many things around global political stuff, unconsciously we as women tend to back out of thinking we can have an

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influence. Lots of people do period, but even more so for women… Women have something to contribute to the conversation around peace and war particularly because that’s not how we chose to engage when we have conflict locally or globally so I would love to empower us as women to come to believe and know and expect that we do have something different and really valuable to add to that conversation.”

She said in order to continue that effort and honour the desire for peace there will be a community gathering on Sunday, April 26.

“It’s for me and other locals to come together and bring consciousness to that but also our energy, our wishes, desires and imaginings, hopes and expectations that we can make a difference. We can be a part of imagining a world that doesn’t include war,” said Hannah.

She is inviting all people, not only women, to The Log Cabin from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hannah will welcome people and offer information about the event and share her inspiration, followed by a Rainbow Web Weaving for Peace when people will be invited to contemplate, dream, imagine and weave their imaginings, desires and expectations of peace into the web.

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Debbie Ebanks-Schlums will host a soap, soup and sounds station when people are invited to wash their hands with traditional-style Syrian soap but made from local hemp oil and made by a Syrian refugee in Toronto.

While being served a bowl of soup, EbanksSchlums will ask people to speak into a voice recorder and on the topic of policies for peace and peaceful governance and then send the audio files to our parliamentary representatives.

Anyone interested in being involved is welcome to contact Shelley Hannah at anewworldcoaching@ gmail.com or 705-532-7375.

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Staff photos: Fred Mills

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The Batteaux Cattle Rustlers – Eric Millar, Doug McKechnie, Erin Currie, Martha Whitton, Maureen Millar, Janis McKechnie, Hannah Skelton (team captain) and Chris Skelton – won the Know-it-all-Ball Saturday, April 11 at The Duntroon Hall. Below: Team Creedins' Blair Beattie was crowned the brainiac in the main brain drain event. For more photos, visit www.thecreemoreecho.com.

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm • www.clearview.ca Spring hydrant flushing NOTICE 2015 SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm on the following dates and location: STAYNER

April 27 – May 5

NEW LOWELL

May 6 – May 8

CREEMORE

May 11 – May 13

McKEAN SUBDIVISION

May 13 – May 15

COLLINGWOODLANDS

May 19 – 20

BUCKINGHAMWOODS

May 21 – 22

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.

Todd Patton Manager, Water & Sewer (705) 428-5024

Sewer line flushing CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION OF SEWER-LINE MAINTENANCE IN STAYNER & CREEMORE The Water / Sewer department will be overseeing Sanitary Sewer main flushing, cleaning & inspecting.

Monday April 27th to May 1st, 2015 Between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.

A map of affected areas has been posted on our web-site www.clearview.ca The sewer main will be flushed/cleaned using high pressure water.

Cleaning of mains could empty drains & traps in houses. On rare occasions, pressure cleaning has caused water to exit drains & toilets in homes. As a precaution leave toilet seats down, and cover drains in sinks, tubs and floors. After work has been completed run water into drains to ensure traps are full.

If you have any question or concerns regarding this noticed, please contact the undersigned.

Sincerely; Todd Patton, Water / Sewer Manager Township of Clearview www.clearview.ca P. 705-428-5024 P. 705-428-6230 F. 705-428-2993