The Creemore
Echo
Friday, December 2, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 49
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News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the Echo
Sign of the Times
New township signs will be phased in PAGE 3
Pounding the Pavement
Budget passes with last minute additions PAGE 6-7
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Youth Centre gets the gift of radio Christmas by Trina Berlo The new Clearview Youth Centre is receiving the gift of radio this holiday season. Sandra Green and her son Ayden are donating Clearview Community Radio CKAW 90.1 FM to the youth. Green had been looking for a home for the radio. “It’s an absolute perfect fit,” she said. “The only reason that I wanted to be in radio was for the youth component… It’s a great opportunity for youth to have a voice in this community. I always envisioned a platform to tell their own stories and learn technical skills.” As part of the deal, the youth centre will get all the equipment for recording and broadcasting, including the broadcast tower. Green said she will be available through the transition to help the youth centre get set up and to provide some initial training but after that, she will step back. The radio station was a family project and since Ayden is heading off to college in January (to study computer technology at Fanshaw College), Green said her heart isn’t in it anymore. The radio station launched last (See “Youth” on page 10)
in Creemore
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Sandra Green and son Ayden are donating Creemore based Clearview Community Radio which broadcasts at CKAW 90.1 FM to the newly opened Clearview Youth Centre in Stayner.
Survey doesn’t support speed concerns by Trina Berlo A recent traffic survey has done little to help Clearview Township council and staff figure out how to address residents’ claims that speeding is a concern, especially in Creemore. In June, a group of Creemore residents made a presentation to council requesting traffic calming measures, such as additional stop signs and lowered speed limits. Realizing that speed is a concern for all township residents, council decided to do a township wide assessment of traffic concerns via a survey.
Throughout the month of September, 303 surveys were returned (which staff reported was not a sufficient return to be statistically relevant) with 71 per cent saying there is a speeding issue in Clearview but 57.3 per cent saying speed limits should remain the same (57.5 per cent said the level of police enforcement is not adequate). Of all the respondents, 49 per cent live in or near Creemore. Many councillors, while discussing the survey results on Nov. 28, said this is a Creemore specific concern but even when the Creemore responses are considered separately, 58 per cent
said the speed limits should remain the same. “The problem is specific,” said Councillor Kevin Elwood. “Leave it at this and deal with one location.” “The numbers don’t add up,” said Deputy Mayor Barry Burton. “We have an area where citizens are concerned about speeding.” CAO Stephen Sage said staff still doesn’t have a clear picture of what the problem is. “Normally we want absolute concrete evidence of what needs to be done,” he said. “All the evidence (See “Data” on page 10)
Christmas festivities in the village begin this weekend with the annual Tree Lighting Friday night at Station on the Green, hosted by the Creemore and Area Ratepayers Association and the Tree Society of Creemore beginning at 6:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to create their own hats for the silly hat contest and a chance to win the honour of lighting the tree. Free hotdogs and drinks will be served and there will be carol singing throughout the evening. There will be a Christmas Market at Station on the Green on Saturday and Sunday morning and the annual Breakfast with Santa is taking place at Nottawasaga Creemore Public School on Saturday. The popular kidsonly shopping room will be open and themed treasure trays will be raffled. Santa will make an appearance to visit with the children and pose for photos. The Creemore Santa Claus Parade is at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The parade will start at the Simcoe County works yard on County Road 9, head east to Mill Street, continue south on Mill Street to Edward Street turn on Mary Street where it will pass the nursing home, then north to Caroline Street, where it ends. Santa will greet guests at the Creemore Log Cabin after the parade. Hot chocolate and treats will be served. Those interested in entering a float are asked to register by e-mail to laurie.wilson@td.com and be at the staging area no later than 12:45 p.m. Entry is by donation to the parade fund. After the parade, visit the Creemore branch of the Clearview Public Library for holiday crafts and a hot drink. The mayor is hosting a free skate at Creemore Arena Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. For full details, see the community calendar on page 2.
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