Friday, September 29, 2017

The Creemore

Echo

Friday, September 29, 2017 Vol. 17 No. 40 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore

Inside the Echo

Sweet as Pie

Echo hosts Thanksgiving apple pie contest PAGE 5

Good Citizens

MP hands out Canada 150 awards PAGE 7

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Alliance Homes cleared for servicing

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Fairgoers tried to catch a breeze on the rides at the fall fair held at the Great Northern Exhibition fairgrounds over the weekend during a record setting heatwave. For more photos, see page 8-9.

Certain stop signs voted down

by Trina Berlo The road leading to Monday’s decision to install four stop signs in Creemore has been a twisted one, leaving everyone involved a little lost at times.

Elizabeth Street East resident Doug Mills told councillors he was surprised the issue was back on the table because he thought it had been dealt with. Mills is a member of a group of concerned citizens petitioning council for safer streets for pedestrians by way of stop signs and community safety zones.

“As far as I know council has already approved the signage so

please, let’s get on with it,” Mills told council Monday.

Council had approved the installation of eight stop signs to create four-way stops at the intersections of Mary and George, Mary and Edward Street East, Library and Elizabeth and a three-way stop at Mary and Francis but when it came time to pass the bylaw, Councillor Thom Paterson asked council to hold off, insisting staff weigh in on the issue before a final decision was made.

Clearview’s general manager of transportation and drainage Gerry

LeMay came back with a report opposing the use of stop signs as a traffic calming measure.

“Traffic is best controlled by enforcement. Stop signs are not intended as speed control devices, and their usage should therefore be limited to the control of right of way conflicts.

Stop signs should be used where traffic engineering studies indicate that the usage of such signs is warranted.

Multi-way stop signs generally follow warrants of 200 vehicles per hour in an eight-hour period…” reported LeMay. (See “One” on page 10)

Council has approved a pre-servicing agreement for Alliance Homes’ Hometown Creemore development.

The agreement allows for a portion of the works to be constructed prior to final approval and registration of the plan of subdivision for the first phase, 15 single detached dwellings, a four-plex and a six-plex, for a total of 25 units.

The pre-servicing agreement is to permit the construction of the sanitary sewers, storm sewers, watermain and road work within Mary Street this fall, in addition to work on the subject lands.

“There would be significant time savings as well as financial savings by allowing the pre-servicing agreement and therefore construction of public works on Mary Street this fall,” reported planner Rossalyn Workman. “Work in the spring can be delayed by the high water table within the township and can be particularly problematic in Creemore. Waiting until spring for construction of these works would mean dewatering of the site, which can be costly and a further delay in housing construction.”

She said the owner acknowledges that by proceeding, they do so entirely at their sole and absolute risk; that the allocations for water and sewer are not given until final approval; that securities are required for all external works; and that insurance requirements be met for doing external works.

There will be some road closures associated with the work.

Gowan Park Pavilion price on the rise The replacement of the Gowan Park pavilion in Creemore will cost more than expected.

The lowest bid came in at $193,125.70, which was approved by council Monday, and the highest bid came in at $305,770.

Council budgeted $150,000 in 2017 for a new 25-by-75 foot, 1,875 (See “Low” on page 6)

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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

This Weekend Thursday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Oct. 1

• 4th Annual Small Halls Festival. Experience live music, local food, comedy, family activities and our great community halls. Events happening at all the small halls in Clearview Township. For tickets & information visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca.

Friday, September 29

• Double Toonie Lunch at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Caroline Street West, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup. Bring a friend and enjoy.

Saturday, September 30

• Creemore Log Cabin open each Saturday. History Hosts on hand to welcome visitors each Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Thanksgiving.

Library Street, Creemore.

• Dufferin Town & Country Farm Tour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A self-guided tour of North Dufferin farming. Experience agriculture, see farm animals,

learn about the food chain. Get passports online at www.dufferinfarmtour.com or the day of tour pick one up between 9 a.m. and noon at Dufferin County Museum (Hwy 89 & Airport Rd). Admission is a donation for local food bank.

• Annual Fowl Supper at St. John’s United Church, Creemore, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children $5, kids under 6 free.

Saturday, September 30 & Sun. Oct. 1

• Creemore Festival of the Arts. Purple Hills Arts

and Heritage Society (PHAHS), with support from Clearview Township, will host The Owl Show at Station on the Green, exhibit to commemorate 40 years of the PHAHS, Re-vision Exhibit outside Station on the Green. The Canada 150 Bowl Show at Creemore Log Cabin. Artists on Location in local businesses, studios and galleries throughout the

village of Creemore. The map is available at Station on the Green. All exhibits run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

• Girl Guides’ Cookie Drive Thru at Stayner Town & Country Parking Lot on Hwy 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. The mint chocolate cookies flavour! $5 per box or $60 per carton.

• 10th Annual Headwaters Horse Country Stable Tour throughout Caledon, Dufferin, Erin and King. Self-guided. Free. Visit www.

HeadwatersStableTour.ca for more info.

Sunday, October 1

• Church Services - see page 5.

• There will be a memorial Come and Go (Tea) Coffee in memory of John Blohm from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Creemore Legion.

Upcoming Events Monday, October 2

• Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes (16 weeks) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Station on the Green. To find out more about tai chi or to join us, call Laura at 705466-5011 or visit taoist.org/creemore.

Wednesday, October 4

• Dr. Mathew Walton, pianist, will be performing the music of Burge, Haydn and Schubert in Barrie.

The performance takes place at noon at Hi-Way Pentecostal Church, 50 Anne St. North, Barrie.

Contact Laura at 466-5011 for more information.

• Author Talk by Cecily Ross, author of The Lost Diaries of Suzanna Moody at 7 p.m. at Blue Mountain Foundation of the Arts Centre, Hurontario Street, Collingwood. Free.

Thursday, October 5

• Ward 5 Town Hall Meeting with Clearview Councillor Thom Paterson at Station on the Green from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Discussion will include the new housing development, the Clearview Strategic Plan and the budget.

Saturday, October 7

• Dunedin’s 16th Annual Fall Colour Cancer Walk.

Registration starts at 9 a.m. Walk starts at 10 a.m.

6 km walk from Dunedin Hall to Glen Huron. All proceeds will go to The Canadian Cancer Society.

For more info call Donna Hammill at 705-4663071 or Joyce Mayne at 705-726-8032 at the Canadian Cancer Society.

• Apple Pie Contest at Station on the Green. Drop off pies by 9:30 a.m. Make a pie and put it in the contest! Or come see who wins at 10:30 a.m. and buy a piece of pie. Funds to be donated to the charity of the winner's choice.

• Turkey Shoot at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Road, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Horse, Hound and Harvest Parade. Watch as the Toronto and North York Hunt Club ride down Mill Street. Ride starts at 11 a.m. looping through Creemore twice. Join in the blessing of the hounds after the ride in the Gordon Feed & Seed lot.

• Creemore Springs Oktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by for a beer, pretzel & live music featuring Washboard Von Hank & the Gesundheits.

• Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Creemore’s historic little jail at noon beside the Creemore Log Cabin on Library Street.

• Knox Dunedin will have a Thanksgiving Bake Sale at the Community Centre in Dunedin from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Running short on time or have any requests for Thanksgiving baking, call by Wednesday, October 4. There will be a draw for the “Homemade Quilt” during this time. Proceeds go toward Clearview Food Bank and other local community charities.

For info and orders call Shirley Ferguson 705-4662739 or Maxine Ferguson 705-466-3346.

Wednesdays, October 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1

• Discussion on The Shack, a best-selling book by W. Paul Young which came out as a movie this year. At some time in our lives many people can relate to Mack’s great darkness. Come discuss Mack’s healing journey. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at New Lowell United Church. $5 per evening. Preregistration encouraged at tlvandenhurk@gmail. com or 705-970-7737.

Saturday, October 14

• Bazaar at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch for purchase. Call 705-466-2835 or richards.craven@ sympatico.ca for more info.

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Wednesday, October 18

• Wednesday Night Ladies Darts at Creemore Legion starts tonight at 7:30 p.m. $12 first night sign up and $2 a night after. Everyone welcome.

Information call 705-466-2432.

Thursday, November 2

• Autumn Leaves Fashion Show at GNE Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Road, at 7 p.m. Appetizers, silent auction, Clearview Fire Fighters & much more. Buy your tickets by Oct. 23 for a chance to win a free fashion, hair & make-up make over. $15 available at Northern Reflections, Collingwood, Stayner Town & Country or by phoning 705-444-2992.

Saturday, November 4

• Fall Colours Craft Show at GNE Fairgrounds, 2220 Fairgrounds Road. Come do some Christmas shopping. Model train display. Penny Auction.

Lunch booth. Baking, quilts, sewing. Hosted by the GNE. • Food and Foliage. Enjoy an evening with the Tree Society of Creemore at Station on the Green featuring guest speaker Shannon Stephens, presenting “Blue Thumb Landscaping” and a lasagna dinner. Tickets are $15 including your TSOC membership. Available at The Creemore Echo, Creemore Village Pharmacy, and the Creemore Farmers’ Market. Door prize for a draw at the Hilton in Toronto. Appetizers at 5 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Mary at 705-466-6150.

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Clearview man contracts West Nile virus

by Trina Berlo A Clearview Township man who contracted West Nile virus this summer is still recuperating from the effects of the mosquito-borne illness.

After becoming ill on August 11, it took a while for a West Nile virus diagnosis but Bryan McCann has since become interested in learning as much as he can. He said more knowledge is needed about the virus and the different paths that it takes.

“I was away at a soccer tournament in Niagara Falls on a Friday night and I began to get a serious fever and that was the start of it,” said McCann.

The next day, they were back home, and he was getting progressively more weak and feverish before going to the hospital on Sunday night.

“We were there for eight days, the first five with heavy fever, massive headaches, sensitivity on my head and my left leg was sort of paralyzed,” said McCann.

“They did a whole bunch of blood tests and blood work and it took a little longer than I would have liked but I would say in the end, the doctors and staff were great but there needs to be an increase in understanding of West Nile and the various forms that in takes.”

McCann continues to see specialists and is undergoing physiotherapy for his leg. His recovery did progress to the point that he was able to get

around using a walker and now a cane but he is still experiencing extreme fatigue, which is preventing him from returning to work as an elementary school teacher in New Lowell.

“I am hopeful of a full recovery and some reports say that’s possible,” said McCann. “Some people die from it. If the type of paralysis I got goes into the lungs, you die.”

West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne viral disease that was first recognized in Africa in the 1930s, according to Public Health Ontario. The virus primarily circulates between birds and bird-biting mosquitoes. It is transmitted to humans when certain species of mosquito acquire the virus from biting an infected bird and then bite a human.

According to the World Health Organization, about 80 per cent of people who are infected will not show any symptoms. The other 20 per cent will develop West Nile fever.

Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, and body aches, nausea, vomiting, occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands. The symptoms of severe disease (also called neuroinvasive disease, such as West Nile encephalitis or meningitis or West Nile poliomyelitis) include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors,

Bryan McCann convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. It is estimated that approximately one in 150 persons infected with the West Nile virus will develop a more severe form of disease.

Serious illness can occur in people of any age, however people over the age of 50 and some people with compromised immune systems are at the highest risk of getting severely ill.

“It’s like winning some crappy lottery, let’s put it that way,” said McCann, who is 61 and is generally in good health. He has Type 2 diabetes, which is under control.

“I understand that West Nile virus can look like a lot of other things,” said McCann.

A blood test confirmed he had West Nile virus, two weeks after he became ill.

The incubation period is usually three to 14 days.

“It could have been three days before, it could have been two weeks before, I couldn’t say. But I would say it’s around here.”

McCann had been camping at Inverhuron Provincial Park but

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McCann said they go there because there aren’t very many mosquitoes.

Days before he became ill, he had been working outside of his home, located near Sunnidale Corners.

Since then, another man in New Lowell has also contracted the virus.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s manager of the Communicable Disease Surveillance Unit Heidi Pitfield, said the warm wet weather has led to an increase in cases in the region.

Six lab-confirmed cases have been recorded in Simcoe County this year, said Pitfield.

“It is a significant increase this year.

On average we see one or two cases a year. On any given year, we would expect up to four in our whole area.

We are seeing higher numbers across Ontario because of the season.”

Mosquitoes breed in standing water so higher temperatures and more precipitation results in an ideal summer for the insects.

Pitfield encourages people to eliminate standing water and take proper precautions to reduce risk.

To stay safe, the health unit recommends the following personal protection measures: Use an approved insect repellent and follow the manufacturer’s instructions; Wear light coloured clothing, covering arms and legs in areas where mosquitoes are present; Try to stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active (dusk to dawn); Mosquito proof your home by removing standing water around your property and ensure screens are free from breaks or rips.

For more information about West Nile virus and protecting yourself from mosquito bites, call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877721-7520, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or connect with the health unit on Facebook and Twitter, or visit simcoemuskokahealth.org.

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Opinion Editorial

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The way we were

Clearview underserviced by BBBS Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Georgian Triangle (BBBSGT) has launched its $50K for 50 Kids campaign with a goal of raising $50,000 to assist 50 or more kids in the Georgian Triangle area.

That is probably only a drop in the bucket since, Big Brothers Big Sisters officials were at Clearview council this summer and said the township alone is underserviced by 50 children, or $50,000.

“There is so much need in our community and littles are waiting for bigs to walk in our door. We work very hard to meet more and more needs of children every year. This donation helps us help more kids. It means we get to make the difference in even more lives here in the Georgian Triangle,” said BBBSGT Executive Director Robin Heald in a news release.

According to the organization, mentoring programs give 348 youth across the Georgian Triangle the confidence to achieve more, and to highlight the impact of mentoring. Mentoring matters because many children in the Georgian Triangle live in poverty, and research demonstrates that Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs yield positive results in mental health, employment and civic engagement, factors which can help break the cycle of poverty.

Of youth who were part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring program, 63 per cent went to post-secondary school, 80 per cent pursued healthy lifestyles and 98 per cent said they felt they make good life choices as adults among other positive outcomes.

Youth who have been mentored through Big Brothers Big Sisters programming are 17 per cent more likely to be gainfully employed as adults and they earn 13 per cent more on average in those jobs, resulting in $315,000 of increased earnings over their career.

They also have stronger social networks and report being happier and more confident.

“The board of directors of BBBSGT appreciates the overwhelming support of the communities surrounding the Georgian Bay. The dollars fundraised through this campaign will benefit many of the young people in the Georgian Triangle,” said board president Rod Brown.

The agency serves 348 children and youth in five municipalities: Clearview Township, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Town of Blue Mountains and Meaford.

BBBSGT receives no sustainable government funding.

Programs are free and supported by donations from individuals, corporations, private and public foundations, service clubs and grants.

The campaign was kick-started with a donation of $5,000 from long-time event volunteer and big sister Loretta Lavell. Her donation makes a difference in the lives of many local children.

“Every dollar from this donation pays for local mentoring programs of children who need something more. Every penny makes a difference right here in our community,” said Heald.

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month. Call 705-445-2330 to donate and help make difference.

Cashtown SS No. 8, 1946: Top row: Miss Lorna Kerr, Florence Steele, Treasa Coyle, Doris Lageer, Robert Walker, Gilbert Weston, Edward Coyle, Milton McArthur. Middle row: Catherine Dickinson, Isobel Pyrke, Doreen Bell, Murray Bell, Vernon Day, Maurice McArthur, Oscar Weston. Front row: Vorma McArthur, Evelyn Somerville, Welda Moore, Camila Coyle, Don Lageer, Paul Coyle and Roy Atkinson. Photo submitted by Don Lageer.

Letters

Smartphones, tough habit to kick Editor: I read, with great interest, your editorial on the smartphone on my smartphone. I can’t agree enough and wish I had never opened up my life to the pesky thing.

Like crack cocaine and picking my nose it is a difficult habit to give up. Saying that, the only time I really benefit from it is when booking travel arrangements while travelling. There is no better way to spend my travel time than with my nose buried in my phone trying to find out where and how to be elsewhere. I can literally use hours of wasted time which would otherwise be spent sightseeing, seeing what else to see.

Otherwise, I show up on time for my appointments,

Cost overruns a regular occurrence Editor: How is it that council budgets $150,000 for reconstruction of ball park pavilion yet lowest accepted tender is $193,000?

And if there’s problems with that, they’ll default to next contract at $235,000!

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remember my closest family and friend’s phone numbers and make up answers when my kids or spouse ask me questions. No need to refer to the phone or the encyclopedia. Besides the internet is contaminated with fake news and ornamental facts anyway. I prefer my own version of the truth. I can stylize it any way I want.

But I must caution you to be respectful of bowed heads in restaurants. There is a strong possibility that the diner is saying Grace, wiping up Forty Creek wing sauce or has some jiggly bits caught in their zipper.

As my grandpa used to say, “Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see.”

Murray ‘Motorola’ Lackie, Creemore.

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Manager Georgi Denison

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Last year Clearview estimated Avening Hall at almost $300,000 under the lowest bid by contractors.

Makes me wonder how high cost overruns on the new Clearview Library will go.

David Witzke, Clearview.

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Letters

Editor: Really?

As many readers of The Echo are aware, there has been an ongoing tension between drivers (based on my own experience, mostly pick up trucks) and cyclists. I thought there was a certain understanding and respect developing between these two groups, however, I was very disappointed to see this sign on Concession 6 just north of the 15/16 Sideroad, coming out of Glen Huron. I cannot for the life of me understand the motivation for doing this, however I have a proposal for the guilty party: I can only assume you have not been reading the articles in The Echo about this subject, so if you wish to provide me with your email address, I would be happy to scan and forward you all the articles, so that you can read up on this issue.

Seeing as you obviously have time on your hands, and I have a lot of work to do on our property, I would like to offer a part-time position at $20 per hour for a maximum of eight hours.

This would give us time to get to know each other, and to further discuss this issue. You will likely discover that we cyclists are not road hogging, lycra-clad city slickers looking to

make your life miserable, but rather activity-loving individuals who find the Creemore area special.

Any takers?

Tom Bernard, Toronto.

Local Church Directory Sunday, October 1 Creemore United Pastoral Charge

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

ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206

Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.

Sept. 30: Fowl Supper at St. John’s 4:30-7 All welcome • 705-466-2200

Sept. 29: Toonie Lunch 11:30-1

Knox Presbyterian Church,

The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church

Dunedin

Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

Oct. 1: Chris Gray speaking 705-466-5202

Clearview Community Church Creemore branch – Station on the Green

Sunday service 11 a.m.

Sunday school, Friday night kids program, every 4th Sunday potluck.

Councillor hosts town hall meeting Oct. 5

housing is ramping up in There are a number of Clearview including in township initiatives that Creemore. Alliance Homes have been implemented or are about to be decided will begin initial water and waste water public upon that have the potential works construction for to impact day to day living their Hometown Creemore in our community.

Thom Some of these initiatives project this year. A new PATERSON Clearview Strategic Plan have not had the same has been developed. The benefit of representative annual Township 2018 Budget is being or meaningful public consultation that other more visible projects have had; prepared. this despite the statutory requirement Initiatives have been put in place or are pending to encourage cooperative of providing formal township public meetings. community property improvements and new property standards will be It’s an unfortunate fact that not a lot enforced to maintain the level of of folks in Clearview come to council meetings to be informed. A town existing property maintenance. These are just a few of the topics up for hall is a more informal, interactive opportunity to update interested discussion.

To give you an opportunity to discuss residents on municipal goings on. these and other matters on your mind, To that end, a Ward 5 town hall is planned for Thursday, Oct. 5 in you are invited to join me on Oct. 5, at the Station on the Green in Creemore Creemore to do just that. from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Apple pie contest Oct. 7 The 11th annual Creemore Apple Pie Contest will be a part of the village’s Thanksgiving celebrations.

Bakers are encouraged to have a homemade apple pie ready for the judges on Saturday, Oct. 7.

Pies must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. at the Farmers’ Market next to Station on the Green.

They will be judged on flavour, appearance, crust and texture.

Ribbons will be awarded for the best pies and those in attendance will have a chance to judge for themselves when the pie is served up after the judging. Donations are being accepted and proceeds will go to the charity of the winner’s choice.

Creemore resident Linda Cockton is this year’s honourary judge once again.

Judging will be complete by 10:30 a.m., in time to catch the Toronto and North York Hunt’s ride to hounds at 11 a.m.

The parade starts and finishes at the Gordon Feed & Seed lot in the centre of town, directly across from Foodland.

Spectators are invited to come by the lot after the parade to admire the horses, pet the hounds and meet the riders.

A Blessing of the Hounds & Horses take place in the lot, immediately following the parade.

Rabies Clinic Wednesday, October 4 2017 Bellbrae Animal Hospital

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Creemore Baptist Church Service at 11 am Wellington Street West

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To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com

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Friday, September 29, 2017

MP hands out outstanding citizen awards

Simcoe Grey MP Kellie Leitch presented 25 constituents with Outstanding Citizens Medallions Sept. 23.

Leitch solicited nominations through

Wed. Oct. 4

a mailer and presented the awards at a ceremony at Station on the Green in Creemore.

Each recipient received a sesquicentennial pin and a certificate

Sun. Oct. 29

CECILY ROSS and her new book The Lost CHILDREN’S FOUND ART WORKSHOP with Diaries of Susanna Moodie. 7 pm at The BMFA author/illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi at the Arts Centre. Free admission.

BMFA Arts Centre. Learn about illustration and how to tell stories through the everyday Sun. Oct. 15 objects all around us. Perfect for ages 7-12 SIX WORD PHOTO ESSAY CONTEST RECEPTION years. 2 to 4 pm. Advance registration is celebrating the adult and youth category required and space is limited. $15. Contact winners. 1 to 3 pm at The BMFA Arts Centre. the BMFA Arts Centre at 705-445-3430 or Free admission. admin@bmfa.ca.

Fri. Oct 20

COLLABORATIONS A moderated panel discussion with Jim Campbell, M. Arch. on his favourite topics of design and art. 7pm at the Simcoe St Theatre, Collingwood. Tickets are $15 pp, available at Theatre Collingwood Box Office online or in person. Cash bar, doors open at 6:30 pm.

Mon. Oct. 23

BRENT PRESTON Enjoy a fascinating evening with the author of New Farm, while dining on a 3-course dinner at Azzurra Trattoria, Collingwood.

6:30 to 8:30 pm. Tickets $55 pp available through ticketscene.ca.

Thursday Nov 2 TEEN WORKSHOP at The BMFA Arts Centre.

Learn to tell your story through the basics of acting on camera and film. Lead by the Collingwood Improv Artists. 7 – 9pm. See bmfa.on.ca for details.

Sat Nov 4

COLLINGWOOD IMPROV presents a fun evening of comedy, music, sketch and Improv at The BMFA Arts Centre. See bmfa.on.ca for details.

The BMFA Arts Centre

of appreciation.

Parliamentarians based their respective selections to recognize the achievements of outstanding individuals within their riding, as well as drawing on the inspiration of the four themes of the Canada 150: Reaffirming the importance of strong environmental stewardship; Engaging and inspiring youth; Supporting efforts toward national reconciliation of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians; and Promoting a diverse and inclusive Canada.

The pins are crafted from the

copper roofing of Canada’s Parliament Buildings (Centre Block) from 1918 to 1996. Natural weathering of the Parliament copper over 80 years has produced the characteristic green colour. Surface imperfections on individual pins are authentic markings that contribute to its heritage value.

They were made with the participation of the Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and all proceeds will help fund activities and day programs for persons in need.

See photo, opposite page.

Low bid contract dependent on reference checks (Continued from page 1) square foot pavilion with storage, a serving counter, and two accessible washrooms.

“To date, the township has used the budget funds for the design and tender of the project along with the cost of removal of the existing pavilion and storage building. The construction costs of the pavilion itself will exceed the budgeted funds. However, this year there are some budgeted projects that we were not able to complete such

as the painting of the Stayner Arena ceiling beams and the replacement of the arena boards. As such, the pavilion can be funded within the existing Parks and Recreation capital budget,” reported Clearview Township director of community services Mara Burton.

She reported that awarding the contract to Consolidated, the lowest bidder, is dependent on reference checks, otherwise the contract would be awarded to Cherokee at a cost of $235,921.40.

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Dan Needles Book Launch

FRIDAY, September 29 Kids Video Dance

Friday, Sept 29th, 5 - 10 PM Stayner Community Centre

Local Heroes Breakfast

Family Movie Night

Friday, Sept 29th, 7 - 11 PM The Duntroon Hall

Highland Dance Events

Saturday, Sept 30th, 9 - 11:30 AM Saturday, Sept 30th, Various Times Stayner Community Centre Stayner Community Centre

High Speed Chicken Races

Nottawasaga Bluffs Hike

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

The Owl Show

Sunday, Oct 1st, 12 - 1 PM The Duntroon Hall

Sunday, Oct 1st, 10 AM - 4 PM Stayner Community Centre

Sunday, Oct 1st, 10 - 11:30 AM Singhampton Community Centre Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM Creemore Station on The Green

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Bryan Davies photo

Outstanding Citizens Medallion recipients: Pat and Chris Raible, Maureen McLeod (Creemore); Bud and Sue Christensen (Duntroon); Tammy Samuels (New Lowell); Tamara Thompson (Clearview); Rhonda Morby (Stayner); Dawn Braid, Mark Crowe, Tracey McLeod, Mike MacMullen, Janice Ware (Wasaga Beach); Sheri Bulfon, Trevor Henson, Donna Hurst, Jack Marley, Harold Zuckerman (Collingwood); Jeremy Cole (Barrie); Leonard Coolich (Blue Mountains); Margaret Joan Gaudet, Lynette Morley (Thornbury); Carrie Pluck (Tottenham); Krista Tomini (Adjala-Tos); Linda Wykes (Clarksburg).

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Winner announced at 10:30 a.m.

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Saturday, September 30, 2017 9 am – 4 pm

Sun or Rain

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RETURNING IN THE SPRING

This year, the tour will take you to working farms in North Dufferin…

learn how food is grown and harvested, how animals are raised… all for your dinner table. Host farmers are keen to share their farming knowledge with you. Food booths at 2 locations, and portable facilities at all locations.

LOCALLY GROWN AND RAISED PRODUCE available…

Cash ONLY. Bring cooler.

Passport online (1 WEEK PRIOR) at www.dufferinfarmtour.com OR Day of Tour from 8:30 to 12 noon, pickup at Orangeville Visitor Information Hwys 9 & 10, Orangeville OR Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Mulmur, Airport Road & Hwy 89 Admission: a non-perishable food donation or cash in support of local food banks.

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Staff photos: Trina Berlo

Fall Fair Clockwise from above: Ashley Harvey wins at the 4H beef show; Jocelyn Young was named junior ambassador and Karen Vanstaveren was named senior ambassador; 4H Club members show sheep in the new pavilion; Carter Johnson wins second place in the junior talent competition for his Bruno Mars performance; (opposite page) a cow is blasted with a fan during education day; the GNE stage featured live performances throughout the weekend.

THE OWL

SHOW

Immerse yourself in a creative exploration of one of Canada’s most fascinating hunters. at Station on the Green, Creemore.

• Illustrations, photographs and sculptures • Unusual owl collections • Display of community created owls GUEST SPEAKERS - ALL ABOUT OWLS Ann Brockelman - Sept. 30, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Peter Thoem - Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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35+ artists, artisans, sculptors, jewellers and more in local businesses, studios and galleries around town all weekend.

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One stop sign would require costly upgrades (Continued from page 1) “In saying this council has the right to request and have placed stop signs and community safety zone signs where they feel they are required.”

The stop signs at the corner of Mary and Edward did not make it through the final round of voting and neither did those at the corner of Elizabeth and Mary. The latter was because new information was presented about the cost.

“To correctly position the stop sign we should place a curb out to the area in question, allowing the stop sign

to be 0.5 metres from the travelled portion of the roadway,” reported LeMay. “In doing this the estimated cost would be approximately $10,000 to $15,000. In placing in the curb to accommodate the stop sign we would lose one of the parking spaces on Elizabeth Street for the east bound traffic. To simply place the stop sign at the edge of the travelled portion of Elizabeth Street for the eastbound traffic we would place ourselves in a very vulnerable position as we would have an item in what appears to be the (Continued on next page)

COLLABORATIONS ROCKSIDE CAMPBELL DESIGN LORNE BRIDGMAN PHOTOGRAPHY MOUNTAIN GOAT FILMS

ROCKSIDE AT TWENTY SEP. 20 to OCT. 28, 2017 THE PRESS GALLERY 65 SIMCOE STREET COLLINGWOOD OPENING EVENT SEP. 22, 5pm-7pm

SEP. 28 to OCT. 28, 2017 CURIOSITY HOUSE BOOKS 178 MILL STREET CREEMORE OPENING EVENT SEP. 30, 12pm-3pm

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The Dunedin Literary Festival would like to thank all those that contributed in the success of the festival this year, including our | thoseDunedin WORDS IN THE WOODS Literary Festival volunteers, our sponsors, and allThe that attended.

Thank you!

THANK YOU:

John deRuiter Tish Cohen Steve Lucas Brenda LeBlanc & MarginWalkers Sandra Green Brenda Humby Cheryl McLaurin Chestnut Park Real Estate Jessica Tamlin keted Event: An Evening on The New Farm with Brent Preston and Gillian Flies with Special County of Simcoe Andrej Kopac st Chef Carl Clearview HeinrichTownship of Richmond Station – The New Farm tour and workshop with dinner.

Micheal L'Ecuyer Creemore Springs Brewery 0/ticket available on ticketscene.ca, limited seating. Sara Sniderhan Anonymous donor Tanya Rentsch Brent Preston and Gillian Flies & The New Farm Ruth Ann Pearce Chris Dunk Dale Gee Jamie Korthals Devil's Glen Lynn Connell Dunedin Hall The Creemore Echo Dan Clements Gord KempPark, Dunedin Park dren’s Storybook Foster Preston Barb Kemp Tara Gignac Knox Presbyterian Church 00am to 5:00pm: We have lots of activities planned for kids of all ages. We have storytime Leslie Norm MacEachern Barbara Mann crafts, children’s authors, the Clearview Public Library will be on hand, games, activities, a Jenn Jansen Debbie Honickman bird pettingCarl area, and Cardboard Castles will have a booth.

Heinrich & Richmond Station Paul Eprile Chuck Magwood & Four Wheel Farm Maureen Smithers Basil Guinane Carla Hanisch nedin Park Antanas & Dunedin Sileika Hall

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00am to 12:00pm – Keynote Speaker: Nino Ricci in conversation withSwimmers, Antanas Sileika, And all of our wonderful authors, vendors, the Great Lake edin Hall. and attendees. You made it a great day! To anyone we may have

forgotten on this our sincerest apologies knowBooks we are most 00am to 1:00pm – Meet thelist, Author: Pat Raible, Curiositybut House Booth grateful for your contribution!

Simon, Jenn, and Rina Kate Hilton & Kerry Clare, Author’s Tent, Dunedin Park 15 to 12:00pm – Panel Discussion: derated by Tish Cohen).

15pm to 1:00pm – Panel Discussion: Trevor Cole, Dan Needles & Doug Saunders, Author’s , Dunedin Park (Moderated by Basil Guinane).

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Three community safety zones approved No appeal of wind turbine decision (Continued from page 10) travelled portion of the roadway or the middle of the roadway.”

“These people who have put the petitions together, they know. They live in this area,” said Deputy Mayor Barry Burton. “Even if the cost is $10,000 to $15,000, it’s a small price to pay for pedestrian safety.”

Paterson said he would rather see sidewalks on George Street.

“I want to put in pedestrian safety measures that actually work,” he said.

“We have so many projects on the go,” said Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys. “I can’t see sidewalks there in the next year or even the year after. I don’t know why we are trying to deviate from the original plan.”

Sidewalks are planned for Mary Street as part of the Alliance Homes development.

Council also considered community safety zones previously approved for Mill Street and George Street before

discussion about the words ‘slow down’ being painted on the pavement at three entranceways to the village, before it came out that the painting had already been done.

Councillor Shawn Davidson found support for his motion to add a community safety zone, doubling fines for speeding, on Edward Street East at Gowan Park and one that would disallow any words being painted on the pavement on the main street of Creemore.

Davidson asked, “Do you really want to see a picture of one of the top 10 communities in Ontario with the words slow down written on the road?”

LeMay said in the end, his data shows that three- to four per cent of drivers in the area in question are speeding and during a recent OPP blitz, nine people were stopped for speeding.

“Our data is pretty good but I hate to add fuel to the fire,” said LeMay.

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Survey under way to plan infant feeding programs, services Public health nurses at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit are contacting parents with babies ages 5½ to 12 months to request their participation in a telephone survey about how families in Simcoe Muskoka feed their babies.

This survey is conducted each year and the information gathered assists the heath unit in planning infant feeding programs and services to

ensure they are meeting the needs of families across Simcoe Muskoka.

The survey runs from Sept. 18 to Oct. 14.

Participation is voluntary, and all responses are strictly confidential.

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“This marks the end of a long effort to protect the Township’s natural landscape and aviation industry at the Collingwood Regional Airport,” explained Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys. “It’s unfortunate that

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Who would have guessed that this little itty bitty critter could help win an ERT hearing, defeating a battalion of lawyers of a billion dollar corporation, intent on destroying our precious landscape with eight gargantuan industrial wind turbines, The Ontario Ministry of the Environment & Climate Change and the whole of Ms Wynne’s auspicious Liberal Government?

In a recent ruling, the Environmental Review Tribunal declared that Little Brown Myotis Bats would be subject to irreversible harm, and that the life of airplane pilots would be endangered by the existence of proposed 500 ft turbines.

The residents of Clearview bless you for their future ‘clear view’.

Appellants for the Collingwood Airport: Town of Collingwood, Clearview Township, Simcoe County Appellants for Kevin Elwood’s Aerdrome: Kevin & Gail Elwood, Chuck Magwood, Friends of Clearview Inc. Appellants for the Environment: John & Sylvia Wiggins and many supporters

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Clearview Fire, The Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and Enbridge Gas are working together to provide combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to Clearview residents through Project

FIREARMS WANTED CONSIGNMENT AUCTIONS Long guns, hand guns, ammunition, edged weapons and militaria being accepted now.

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We can handle restricted and nonrestricted firearms.

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KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS

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NOV 25 - CREEMORE LEGION FEB, 2018 - CREEMORE LEGION KFA OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT AUCTION

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Great sale consisting of farm, industrial and recreational equipment. Auction will include vehicles and lots of shop and garden tools.

KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS Friday, Oct. 13 County Rd 21 at 4th Line, Melancthon Call, text or email right away to get your items listed in upcoming ads.

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Free CO, smoke alarms available to seniors, families with children Clearview Fire and Emergency Services has received 144 Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms through the Project Zero campaign which is supported

by Enbridge Gas Distribution and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council.

The alarms will be distributed to seniors and families with young children throughout the township.

“This is an excellent opportunity to work with our safety partners and enhance our smoke alarm and carbon monoxide program. Early detection is key and this program will be a valuable initiative to achieve this,” said Fire Chief Colin Shewell.

The Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, Enbridge Gas and Ontario municipal fire departments are working together to provide combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to Ontario residents through the Project Zero campaign.

The objective of the campaign is to provide these alarms to fire departments for delivery to highrisk areas and individuals so that if deadly carbon monoxide or smoke is detected, residents will have the early warning they need to safely escape.

The campaign also promotes awareness about the importance of properly maintaining fuel-fired appliances and installing and/or replacing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Since the launch of the campaign in 2009, Enbridge has contributed over $700,000 to Project Zero, resulting in the distribution of more than 24,300 alarms in 80 Ontario communities where Enbridge operates.

To receive an alarm, residents should contact Stephanie Ward at 705-428-6230 ext. 401 or by email at sward@clearview.ca.

NOTICE

Hunting in the Dufferin County Forest All users of the Dufferin County Forest are hereby advised that: 1. Oct. 1-Nov. 5, Nov. 11-Dec. 3 and Dec. 9-31 are the archery seasons for deer in 2017.

2. Oct. 1-31 is the archery season for wild turkey in 2017.

During this time there will be a number of hunters using the Dufferin County Forest properties. Please use caution in the forest and wear bright-coloured clothing.

Suspected violations of the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act should be reported to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at 877-847-7667 (877-TIPS-MNR). Other inquiries should be directed to the County Forest Manager at 877-941-7787.

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Saturday, September 30 Sunny High 13 Low 5 Wind N 14 km/h POP 20%

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Right Worshipful Bryan Lawson, Brother Walker Coe, who passed to the second degree at the September Nitetis meeting, with Worshipful Brother Randy NIeman.

1967 – A Great Year for the Leafs and an even better Year for Ken and Marlane Gibson Ken and Marlane Gibson of Collingwood will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on September 30, 2017.

They were married at the Anglican Church in Creemore, the same year the Maple Leafs won their last Stanley Cup in the best-of-seven series against the Montreal Canadians.

While the Leafs walked away with the cup, Ken began a life with Marlane in Creemore raising two children - Tina and Dion - and eventually moving to Collingwood where they currently reside. Both will be officially retired by the time of this announcement with plans to slow down a little and to continue spending quality time with beloved family which includes grandchildren Sydney, Jonah, Alesha and Jaycee. Ken will also continue to support the Leafs in hopes of another Stanley Cup any time soon.

Dog Jog in Mulmur There was a lot of water consumed by both dogs and humans at the dog jog 150 in Mulmur event Sunday, Sept. 24. Mayor Paul Mills and his wife Linda were judges for the day, with prizes and gift baskets awarded to the winners. Check out 150 in Mulmur on Facebook and Instagram for more.

More news and events online at

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Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less

for sale

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Firewood: Dry hardwood maple seasoned 15” lengths. $330 per bush cord. Free delivery. Volume discounts & 12” lengths available.

Complete woodlot management. Call 519-986-2474.

Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

HAY: Small square bales of first and second cut hay. 705-441-4662.

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. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.

Thank you to everyone for your care, concern and condolences after the passing of Karen and Kim. We really appreciate your support. A special thanks to Auntie Muriel for all your love & support always!

Koni Kirkpatrick Jones & the Jones family.

garage sale Thanksgiving long weekend Garage Sale on Saturday, October 7 at 7626 Cty Rd 9, Creemore, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine.

bazaar Bazaar on Saturday, October 14 at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch for purchase. Call 705-466-2835 or richards.craven@ sympatico.ca for more info.

Rod the Window Cleaner. You deserve a Clear View. Fall is coming! You know you want it! Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call 705-351-0768. References on request.

Painting. Masonry & Parging.

Professional quality. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708 or 705-816-0708.

Smith’s Lawn Care now booking for Fall cleanup and snow removal.

We are also getting close to our winter work which involves roof snow removal, small renovations, dump runs, scrap metal removal and more. Call Tristian at 705-888-7092.

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Thanks to Linda Cockton for the tea party this week at Creemore Echo!

Apple pie is delicious and a reminder that the Apple Pie Contest is next weekend: Saturday, October 7 at the market! We always appreciate your surprise visits!

The gals at The Creemore Echo.

Memorial Service Blohm, John There will be a Come and Go (Tea) Coffee in Memory of John Blohm on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Creemore Legion.

Bob Severn Auction Register Ph: 519-925-2091 www.auctionsfind.com/severn

Mon. Oct. 16 10 a.m. Auction sale of Construction Equip; 12 tractors equip. shop tools, wood, etc. For Leonard & May McGaughey. #7862 Hwy 89 (1 km east of Mount Forest) Sat. Oct. 21 10 a.m. Auction of 5 tractors, approx. 90 toys collectible antiques. For Ellen Hickson, Mike Hickson & the late Bob Hickson collection. #4430 14th Line, Town of Innifil (south of Cookstown)

Kidd Family Auctions

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Sat. Sept. 30 10 a.m. Antique Auction at Creemore Arena, including items from the estate of Lee Larkin, founder of Cashway Lumber.

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Equipment: Oct 13th Firearms: Nov 25th & Feb 2018 dennis@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-7499 lyn@kiddfamilyauctions.com 519-938-1315

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Spacious, newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment in heritage building in downtown Creemore. Non-smoking, cat-friendly building. Utilities included.

Please leave a message at 705-466-2544.

The Best Little Hair House. Call or text Trish for an appointment at 705-3094247. Call for a free consultation. Caroline Street West, Creemore.

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ski season rental Newly renovated 3 bedroom unit available for ski season from December 1 to April 1. Utilities included. Nonsmoking heritage building in downtown Creemore. Call 705-717-4080.

Wednesday Night Ladies Darts at Creemore Legion. Starts October 18 at 7:30 p.m. $12 first night sign up and $2 a night after. Everyone welcome.

Information call 705-466-2432.

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Horses Looking for a new place to board your horse? Peace Valley Ranch offers riding trails across 200 acres, an indoor arena, large outdoor riding corral, & on-site horse trainers. A non-competitive & relaxed learning environment, with a focus on building the partnership between you & your horse. Outdoor pasture board including all amenities offered at $300 + hst monthly. Call 519-9256628. We’d love to meet you and your horse! rawhide-adventures.on.ca.

Old man hockey - good time for farmers, shift workers or retired on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Creemore Arena.

Phone Mike Leishman at 705-4285240 or Vern Prosser at 705-424-5121.

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• The Creemore Echo •

Friday, September 29, 2017

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Sale of land by public tender The Corporation of the Township of Clearview Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 19, 2017, at the Township of Clearview Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Township of Clearview Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner.

Description of Lands: Roll No. 43 29 010 003 43510 0000; 8259 Mighton Crt; PIN 582400413(LT); Part Lot 32 Concession 3 Nottawasaga Part 19 Plan 51R30069; Clearview. File No. 15-05 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,359.84 Roll No. 43 29 010 005 49800 0000; 2331 Concession 6 North Nottawasaga, Part of PIN 58243-0021(R); Part of the North 1/2 Lot 35, Concession 6, Township of Nottawasaga; now Township of Clearview, County of Simcoe. File No. 15-07 Minimum Tender Amount: $21,179.49 (CANCELLED) Roll No. 43 29 010 006 03210 0000; 7562 36/37 Sd Rd Nottawasaga; PIN 58244-0081(LT); Parcel 1-1 Section 51M431; Lot 1 Plan 51M431 Nottawasaga; Clearview. File No. 15-08 Minimum Tender Amount: $18,301.69 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. Any interests of the Federal or Provincial Crown encumbering the land at the time of the tax sale will continue to encumber the land after the registration of the tax deed Transfers of properties in this jurisdiction that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to nonresidents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:

Lynn Williams, Tax Collector The Corporation of the Township of Clearview 217 Gideon Street P.O. Box 200 Stayner ON L0M 1S0 705-428-6230 Ext 227

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

www.clearview.ca

2017 Fall Hydrant Flushing The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates and locations: • Collingwoodlands: October 2 - 4 • Buckinghamwoods: October 4 - 6 • Stayner: October 10 - 13 • Creemore: October 16 - 17 • New Lowell: October 17 - 18 • Mckean Subdivision: October 18 - 20 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.

For more information, please contact: Todd Patton, Manager, Water & Sewer 705-428-5024

Community Assistance Grant Funding may be available to community non-profit organizations through application to Clearview Township Council. Applicants will be considered on merit and funding is not guaranteed. This grant opportunity may be available to community groups on an annual basis, depending upon Council’s budget.

Each organization is required to complete an application form.

The deadline for the 2018 Budget application is October 31, 2017.

Applications are available at the Clearview Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner or on the Clearview Township website at http:// www.clearview.ca Please note that only completed applications submitted to the Clerk’s office by the deadline will be considered.

Brenda Falls, Dipl. M.A , Deputy Clerk bfalls@clearview.ca , 705-428-6230 ext. 223

Clearview Youth Services Committee Clearview Township is currently seeking applications from the general public and representatives from youth organizations who are interested in becoming a member of the Clearview Youth Services Committee. For more information or to read the terms of reference, visit: www.clearview.ca Committee Mission Statement: Clearview Youth Services will be a committee of community orientated volunteers, geared towards advocating on behalf of all youth in Clearview.

It will work with existing youth organizations to encourage and develop new opportunities for our youth to achieve leadership and social skills, positive scholastic levels and mental health wellness.

Applications are available online at: www.clearview.ca, or in person at the Clearview Administration Centre, 217 Gideon St., Stayner, ON, and L0M1S0.

All applications must be received by Friday, October 20th, 2017 at 12:00pm.

If you are not interested in being a member of the Committee, but would still like to volunteer at the Clearview Youth Centre, please contact Barry Burton at bburton@clearview.ca for more information.

Pamela Fettes, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk 705-428-6230 ext. 224, pfettes@clearview.ca