January 25, 2019

The Creemore

Echo

Friday, January 25, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 4

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News and views in and around Creemore

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Call of the North

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Sunnidale Winterama, Feb. 1-3

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School bell will ring another day

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

A second public consultation meeting at Station on the Green Jan. 20 attracted a large crowd to hear options for the use of the TD Bank property.

Public ponders TD Bank scenarios

by Trina Berlo A second public consultation session about the fate of Creemore’s TD Bank property attracted another full-house to Station on the Green Sunday. Despite the stormy weather, a crowd of about 150 people gathered to hear about consolidated ideas hashed out at the first meeting held in December.

Small, a firm hired by the Creemore

Community Foundation to gauge public opinion on a proposal to raze the bank building and extend the Horticultural Park, came back with the three scenarios.

One: Tear down the bank to create open public space and better street visibility for Station on the Green. This scenario “allows the community to take advantage of a one-time donation from

both TD and the Foundation with an estimated value of $1 million.”

In this scenario, the Hort Society and other volunteers would be required to plan and implement ongoing maintenance. The Foundation would fundraise for the operational expenses of the expanded green space.

Program management would have to (See “Foundation” on page 3)

Digital speed signs fast tracked for Nottawa Others approved as part of the regular budget process

by Trina Berlo Nottawa will get its speed signs, before others approved through the budget process.

Clearview council has approved the immediate purchase and installation of two digital speed signs at the north and south entrances to the Village of

Nottawa on County Road 124 to an amount not exceeding $11,000.

The signs were championed by Nottawa councillor Ed Christie who called for immediate action in addressing the community’s concerns about speeding.

Because the signs had been approved in November, pending budget approval, council needed to follow a special procedure to get the motion on the

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Later in the meeting, council approved six other digital speed signs for the entranceways to the communities of Creemore (on County Road 9 at Jardine Cres. and Collingwood St.), Stayner (on Highway 26) and New (See “Council” on page 3)

The bell, rescued from the Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Annex, also known as Creemore Continuation School, has been installed in the lobby of the senior site.

It will be unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday morning, with special guests and dignitaries in attendance. The public is welcome to attend.

When the annex was shuttered and put on the real estate market, local residents set about trying to keep it from being sold with the school.

The bell has been mounted in a way that it can be rung on special occasions. Because the lobby of the school is relatively small, the unveiling will be viewed from the gymnasium via a live feed.

The bell, said Gerry Blackburn, was purchased in 1882 by the citizens of Creemore and the surrounding township for a new four-room school built the previous year. When a larger six-room school opened in 1917, the bell was added to its roof.

Blackburn, and members of the of the school reunion committee, wanted to make sure the community icon was not lost into private hands.

He will be a guest speaker at a special ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 29, along with local historian Helen Blackburn.

Intermediate students will lead attendees in a singing of the school song, and the primary choir will perform.

Several school dignitaries will also be in attendance, including Director of Education, Steve Blake, Associate Director (and former Creemore Principal) John Dance, and Area Superintendent, Michael Giffen.

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Upcoming Events Friday, January 25

• Family Nature Days: Winter Survival. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia. Contact Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority at 705-424-1479 or hkepran@nvca.on.ca for info.

• 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.

• The Creemore Skating Club Pasta Supper and Silent Auction at the Creemore Arena Hall from 5 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Meal includes pasta with tomato sauce, meat sauce or alfredo sauce, bread, salad, dessert and coffee/tea. Adult $10.

Kids (5 to 12) $6. Children under 5: no charge.

Family Deal $30 (include 2 adults and up to 4 kids). Tickets are available at the door or see Julie Bigham or jbigham30@hotmail.com.

Friday, January 25 to Sunday, Jan. 27

• SHOUT! The Mod Musical by LP Stage Productions Inc. at Grace Tipling Hall, 203 Main St. E, Shelburne. Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Adults $18, student/senior $12. Tickets available on Eventbrite: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/shout-the-mod-musicaltickets-51715055122.

Saturday, January 26

• Spaghetti Dinner with music at Centennial United Church, Oak Street, Stayner, in support of The Door Youth Centre, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.50. Call Ellen at 705-428-2323 for more info.

Sunday, January 27

• Cancelled: Creemore Legion Breakfast is cancelled due to the power outage.

• Church Services on page 5.

Monday, January 28

• Taoist Tai Chi beginner classes (16 weeks) start today from 1 to 3 p.m. at Station on the Green.

Year-round continuing level classes run Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To find out more about tai chi, join them for a class or call Laura at 705-466-5011 or visit taoist. org/creemore.

Tuesday, January 29

• Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Bell Unveiling at 9:30 a.m. Dignitaries will be in attendance. Helen Blackburn and Gerry Blackburn will be guest speakers. 240 Collingwood Street.

Friday, February 1 to Sunday, Feb. 3

• Sunnidale Winterama. Activities include: Burning of the Green & Fireworks, Winterama Parade, Axe Throwing, Food vendors, craft market, games and much more. Buy your tickets early & check the event schedule to plan your Winterama weekend!

Buy your $2 button from Clearview Admin Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, or the New Lowell Legion. www.discoverclearview.ca/winterama or Facebook.com/sunnidalewinterama.

Saturday, February 2

• Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society Meeting at 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie. Speaker is Gary French: Land Records as a Genealogical Source. simcoe.ogs.on.ca or call 1-855-697-6687 ext. 328 for more info.

Monday, February 4

• Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting at 7 p.m. The story of Collingwood’s own, Blue Mountain Pottery, Creations in Clay, presented by Jasmine MacLellan, at the Collingwood Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood.

Admission: CDHS membership or $5.

Thursday, February 7

• NCPS is hosting its first ever Vendors’ Night, just in time for Valentine’s Day from 6 to 9 p.m. Find the one you love a special gift. Representatives from Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, Usborne Books, Sipology, Voxx Sox, Arbonne, Young Living Essential Oils, Anikwe Cote Creations (Handmade Jewelry), Mystic Finds Native Art, Three Crows in a Tree Woodworking, and Heart to Home meals will be there. (If you would like to be a vendor, we still have a number of open tables available. Please stop by the school to pick up an application from the front office or contact Mr. McCain at 705-4662624.) Proceeds from the rental of vendor booths will be supporting the Grade 7 and 8 students on their end of the year trip to Brock University.

• Join Toronto singer-songwriter Matthew Barber for an intimate evening of song at Singhampton Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. $20 (includes tax). Tickets at shows. sidedooraccess.com.

Friday, February 8

• Opening Art Reception for Victoria Huntley “Wet and Wild” at Collingwood Library from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Colourful fine weatherproof art for your outdoor space. Show runs to Feb. 28. For more info visit www.victoriadhuntley.com.

Thursday, February 14

• Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary Valentine’s Day Take-out Dinner. Lasagna, Caesar salad and dessert. $15. RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 7 by calling 705-466-2330 or leave a message at the Legion at 705-466-2202. Pick up your dinners between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Sunday, February 24

• Reuben and the Dark in concert at the Avening Hall. Tickets on sale now at www.aveninghall.com.

Tuesday, March 12

• Clearview Public Library is hosting St. John Ambulance Courses: Home Alone – 9 a.m. to noon for children 8-11 years old to give them basic emergency and safety training. $45. What Every Babysitter Should Know – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 10 1/2 to 15 year olds. Teaches babysitting, leadership and first aid skills. Receive a certificate and a wallet card.

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Small Drawings

Loose concepts were presented at the TD land public consultation session on Jan. 20 in order to spark discussion. Scenario 1, left, is without the building and Scenario 2, right, shows a repurposed structure.

Foundation says it would only support first Scenario (Continued from page 1) be considered.

“The Foundation is confident in the fundraising potential for this idea and has already received expressions of interest to give donations for a village square,” said Small.

It was revealed at the meeting that TD is working out an agreement with Foodland to host the bank machine, which is in the process of being finalized.

Three: On the other end of the spectrum, the third scenario is to leave

the bank and let it go on the open market, encouraging an individual commercial enterprise to start a new venture. This option would provide an addition business district visitor attraction and provide employment opportunities.

Two: The second scenario presented showed a middle ground, a public space that would incorporate elements of the building, perhaps as a pavilion or a glassed building. The option came out of the public’s desire to preserve

part of the building for indoor/outdoor community use.

Small said TD would donate the property for community use but it is unclear if a third party could accept the donation directly. However, it was made clear that financial support from the Foundation would be minimal, an operator would be needed and the costs associated with operations, renovations and programming would be the responsibility of the operator or the public.

Participants shared ideas with the rest of the room but no vote was taken, making it difficult to gauge consensus.

In terms of next steps, Small will report back to the TD Lands Community Consultation Committee (TLC) that is overseeing this phase of the planning process. It is expected the committee will make a recommendation to Creemore Community Foundation and, depending on the preferred route, Small would enter the design phase of the planning process.

Council targets problem areas with digital speed signs (Continued from page 1) Lowell (on County Road 9 at Lamers and Oakdale St.), as part of the regular budget.

During the discussion there was some push back from council with regard to Christie’s sense of urgency.

Councillor Robert Walker made the point that all of the signs should be considered as a whole and as part of the budget process.

Councillor John Lamers agreed, saying there was an expectation that the signs could be purchased in bulk for a cost saving. Gerry LeMay, general manager of transportation and drainage, confirmed there would be a bulk order cost saving of $400 per unit.

Christie pleaded for support from fellow councillors to approve the purchase saying, “I think the people of Nottawa have waited long enough.”

Referring to data collected by the municipality’s portable speed signs, which has not been shared with The Echo, Christie said there is a tolerance of speed up to 15 km over the limit.

“This is a step toward zero tolerance,” said Christie. “It will be a step toward letting people know 15 clicks is too much. Let people know they have been listened to.”

As an aside, council discussed the merits of purchasing hard-wired permanent signs or the slightly cheaper solar powered portable signs which would be installed with a permanent mount, but if there was a decision made, it was not evident.

All of the speed signs qualify for funding through gas tax grants and do not affect taxation. An amount of $75,000 had been set aside for 14 signs, but only the six were approved, plus the

Man charged with Collingwood murder OPP officers from Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachments are unvestigating the murder of two individuals.

An altercation occurred at a Collingwood residence on Georgian Blue (formerly known as Matthew Way) shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 22.

It is believed a third person, who fled the scene, accompanied the two deceased individuals to this location.

This person has not been identified by police.

C a m e ro n G a r d i n e r , 5 7 , o f Collingwood, has been arrested and charged with two counts of second degree murder. He is currently held for bail with a scheduled court date of January 29 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The investigation remains ongoing with the assistance of the OPP Central Region Crime Unit as well as the OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) under the direction of Detective Inspector Paula Milne of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

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The Way We Were

Students asked to consider the meaning of home

A cast photo from a school play at Creemore Continuation School, circa the late thirties. The photo was submitted by Joan Truax. It shows her mother Vera Day, second from right.

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“Reading Aloud Books”. Drop in and add your best The rest of our March Break planning is being theatrical voice to our entry. (Costumes optional!) firmed up. I do know that programs featuring unicorns Our regular programming is up and running at full and leprechauns are being presented by our Children’s strength for the Winter/Spring 2019 season. Times and Librarian. Pre-registration for these programs will locations for Library Time, After School Klub, Teen Zone be necessary in order to confirm numbers for the art Crew, Adult Book Club and the Card Making Crafting supplies that are being used in these creative “messy art” Workshops are listed in our newsletter. Tech Help will workshops. Please watch this space for more details as be switching from a personal tutorial lesson format to the March Break week shapes up. an informal Q&A session on Saturdays starting Feb. 8.

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Students across the country have an opportunity to help local families become Habitat homeowners, thanks to the Meaning of Home contest, a national writing contest in support of Habitat for Humanity Canada. Launching today, the Meaning of Home contest asks students in Grades 4-6 to share what home means to them.

In the last 12 years, over 50,000 students have shared what home has meant to them. Thanks to their inspiring words, and Genworth Canada’s support, the Meaning of Home contest has raised over $1 million to build homes across Canada for families in need of decent and affordable housing.

Locally, there have been runners up in 2015, 2016 & 2017 in both Wasaga Beach and Collingwood.

The grants those students won went to help Habitat South Georgian Bay build homes in both of those communities to help local families and their children.

Three grand prize winners, one for each grade, will have the opportunity to direct a grant of $25,000 to a local Habitat for Humanity. Nine runners up will receive a grant of $5,000 to the Habitat build of their choice. For every contest entry, a donation of $10 will be made to that student’s local Habitat, ensuring every student can help build Habitat homes in their community.

Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay are asking for the support of families, educators and care providers with children in Grades 4-6 in South Georgian Bay to encourage children to participate.

By taking part, children learn about the importance of home and the challenges that many families in our region face. Every entry also raises much needed funds to help Habitat provide families with stability through affordable homeownership.

“As a father and grandfather, I believe in the value of getting children involved in the community and teaching them even though they are young, they have the power to effect positive change,” said Mark Rodgers, Habitat for Humanity Canada President and CEO. “We need to empower youth to know that they can change this world for the better.”

The Meaning of Home contest is open to all Grades 4, 5 and 6 students across Canada. Submissions will be accepted online until February 18, and winners will be announced in April. More information on how to enter, as well as details on prizing, can be found at www.meaningofhome.ca.

“As a founding sponsor of the Meaning of Home contest, we have seen its positive impact grow year after year,” says Stuart Levings, President and CEO of Genworth Canada. “By encouraging students to become more engaged, we are teaching them to become more compassionate community members, all while educating them on the need for more affordable housing in Canada. We are proud supporters of Habitat for Humanity and this contest, which is helping to raise awareness about affordable housing concerns amongst our future leaders.”

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School bell has special meaning for community Local History

I am excited and delighted it tumbled from its perch that the bell that once high on the roof. It was adorned the top of our old reinstated in its place of school on Caroline Street has honour and as was reported found a safe new home in the in the Mad River Star Jan. lobby of NCPS. 26, 1893, “Its cheerful Echo readers, if you are ring once more gladdened Helen new in town, I want you to the hearts of the boys who BLACKBURN know how much that bell so dearly loved to go to means to those who heard it ring daily. school.”

Creemore has a goodly share of You may be the judge of whether the volunteers who keep our village a boys loved to go to school but here is a happy and interesting place to live. report that a man called George Royal And it was always so. Before Creemore penned in his story, The River Road.

“At noontime the Matchett and even had a newspaper, a local reporter Leonard Hotels were crammed with sent descriptions of what was going hungry teamsters filling the dining on to a Collingwood newspaper. Two rooms and many lined up in the trains daily left Creemore for that town hallways waiting their turn at a full to the north so Creemore news was course meal priced at 25 cents. The always breaking news. Here is one hotel barns and sheds are packed with report that appeared in the Enterprise teams of horses munching their hay and Collingwood Messenger on Feb. and oats and the yards are so full of 2, 1882: vehicles that it is difficult to get around.

Our little town has been indulging in This is a scene I see each week the year some proper and healthy excitement. round and we youngsters consider it an It took the form of an entertainment adventure to spend noon hour midst to raise funds to purchase a bell for all the stir and commotion of a busy our handsome new schoolhouse. The shipping day. School is not far away building was dedicated by holding and we can get back there in time after Divine service in it on Sunday. On the first bell.”

Monday evening the entertainment If you were reading carefully you came off. The program was an might notice that the funds for the bell excellent one and the large audience were raised in 1882. The school on was delighted at the excellence of the Caroline Street has a concrete insert up affair. The report continues, relating high that says in Roman numerals that that there were solos, a recitation, a it was built in 1917. The bell was taken reading and Rev. D. McDonald gave a from the earlier school and placed on lecture titled, Education. The funds for the new school. the school bell were increased by $50.

As for me and my days at school I Unfortunately the bell was not relied on hearing the bell and always secured firmly in the bell tower and

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An unknown man in the bell tower at NCPS annex. asked of my friends if the ringing I heard was the first bell or the second.

“Has the bell rung yet?” I’d say.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 25, 2019

Military Police officer takes part in arctic expedition

by Trina Berlo Come April, Sgt. Nicole Laidlaw will be able to say she has snowshoed across the Arctic Circle.

Laidlaw, a New Lowell resident and Military Police officer stationed at Base Borden, is one of eight military personnel joining the first women’s expedition to Baffin Island organized

by True Patriot Love, an organization that raises money to support current members of the military, veterans and their families across Canada.

The expedition team will be made up of five soldiers, three military specialists – a photographer, doctor and a True Patriot Love rep – and 11 civilians who are leaders in their professions. The soldiers have been injured, either mentally or physically, and the goal of the expedition is to help them regain confidence.

Laidlaw said the team will use their leadership skills to encourage and support one another on the 100 km trek across the Akshayuk Pass, moving constantly to stay warm in temperatures that could be anywhere from -50C to -200C, or as low as -400C factoring in the wind chill.

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have a chance to meet the locals and explore the community. Laidlaw said they will spend a day making final preparations before heading out on basic wooden sleds called qamutiks, being pulled by snowmobiles across the frozen sea, a five-hour journey, to Auyuittuq National Park. Once they reach their starting point at the end of North Pangnirtung Fjord, they will take five days to snowshoe across Akshayuk Pass, experiencing massive glaciers extending from the Penny Ice Cap and the cylindrical tower of Mount Asgard, then down the frozen Weasel River and pass Windy Lake before crossing the Arctic Circle. The final destination is the granite peak at Overlord, overlooking the trailhead on the shore of Cumberland Sound.

Local Inuit guides will then take the team by snowmobile to the village of Pangnirtung for a celebratory dinner and a visit with the CAF Pangnirtung Rangers.

The team will have a chance to take part in some local culture and visit the Pangnirtung Art Cooperative before the return flight to Ottawa on April 14.

The average distance covered on each day of snowshoeing is 15 km, which could take six to eight hours.

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Women’s trip the first for True Patriot Love

Nicole Laidlaw

(Continued from page 6) Laidlaw said it’ll be too cold to stop for meals so they snack along the way. At the end of the day they boil snow to make enough water for cooking and drinking. With 24 hours of daylight, the only concern is keeping warm inside the tents so they all go to bed with a bottle of hot water. It helps to warm the body and stops the water from freezing, providing them with beverages for the morning.

Laidlaw, originally from Petawawa, has seen firsthand the impact of PTSD. Her father was a medic in the military for 38 years and struggles with PTSD as a result, as does her husband and fellow military police officer.

But it was a friend, her first police partner, who was severely injured in Afghanistan in 2007, who recommended she consider going on the trip.

Laidlaw said things are improving but there wasn’t a lot of support for people with PTSD 10 years ago.

“There is still a stigma for mental health in the military, even among us,” she said. “We are working hard to improve it.”

With encouragement from her friend, she looked into the program and got the support from her superiors and then realized the application was due that day. She started writing, pushing aside the thought that she really hates the cold.

Laidlaw was chosen out of 48 military personnel who applied.

She has sustained two injuries while on duty.

She suffered a compressed disk while training and developed achilles tendinitis from a running injury, and is just getting back to full mobility.

She thought, “What have I gotten myself into?”

Since then, Laidlaw has been getting to know her teammates, training on snowshoes, pulling her

three children on a sled behind her to simulate the 65 pounds of gear she will be towing.

Laidlaw said the civilians are required to raise $50,000 and pay their own travel costs, equaling $20,000. Military participants are sponsored by True Patriot Love, so their expenses are covered but they are still fundraising for the cause, each one with a goal of $2,500. In total, the expedition will raise $1 million to support people living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Laidlaw reached her goal within the first week so she has upped it to $5,000.

She said she thought it would be a struggle to raise the money.

“The military community is small and we’ve all known someone who is impacted by PTSD,” said Laidlaw.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 25, 2019

Council adds budget items, ups bridge reserve Budget public meeting Feb. 11

Stayner Arena

by Trina Berlo Clearview council made a number of additions to the budget during a second workshop Monday, Jan. 21, bringing the increase in municipal spending up to 5.4 per cent.

Council approved $390,000 in spending (not all of which would come from taxation) and a reduction of $11,000 in fire department staff costs.

The changes reflect an estimated overall increase of 3.11 per cent, when education, policing and county taxes are factored in, up from 2 per cent.

The council-proposed budget will be presented at a Feb. 11 meeting, when feedback from the public is encouraged.

At the suggestion of Councillor Robert Walker, council approved an expenditure of $25,000 for two sets of double doors at the Stayner Arena. Walker said the doors take a beating from players who poke the accessible door opener with their hockey sticks, causing them to break. He suggested the doors be replaced with ones that open automatically when a motion censor is triggered. (The doors will be funded from reserves and will not affect taxation).

New Lowell Recreation Park At the request of Councillor John Lamers, council agreed to the installation of a 60-by-120foot permanent concrete pad at the New Lowell Recreation Park that could be used to make an ice rink in the winter and be used for ball hockey in the warmer months.

Council directed staff to prepare a cost estimate and that $75,000 be budgeted for the project.

Nottawa Hall house Clearview council opted to purchase a dilapidated house in Nottawa during a recent in-camera discussion. The house is located beside the Nottawa Memorial Community Centre and will be used as a parking lot until future uses are identified.

Mayor Doug Measures said the municipality got a good price on the house but it is a teardown so council approved $35,000 for its demolition and parking lot paving. (The creation of the parking lot will be funded from reserves and will not increase taxation).

Cemetery restoration fund An existing Cemetery Restoration Reserve will get a $5,000 top-up. The fund is available to community groups for the purpose of refurbishing and preserving tombstones at cemeteries that are now owned by the municipality. The reserve is now at $8,000.

Bridges With bridge replacement being a budget topic, council agreed to inject the bridges reserve with an additional $250,000, increasing the total allocation to $788,000 in 2019. This brings the bridge reserve to more than $1 million.

The replacement of the Collingwood Street bridge was discussed as part of future budget planning. This is regard to a second bridge on that road, south of the one replaced in 2015.

Councillor Thom Paterson made recommendations for a capital plan for the replacement of the bridge, which is estimated to cost between $2.5 million and $3 million.

Deputy Mayor Barry Burton reported that a meeting had been held with residents.

“The general consensus was ‘don’t close our bridge’. They reminded us that they were high paying taxpayers,” said Burton.

Paterson said public consultation is needed. He said, “People are building bigger homes up there and they want to know what the plan is.”

“I wouldn’t say they are open minded to it closing but they understand the dilemma,” said Paterson.

The dilemma being that Clearview has 78 bridges and culverts “of varying ages and conditions that may have an average lifespan of 75 years”. The average bridge replacement cost is $845,000, and that figure keeps going up as time goes by (due to the Nonresidential Building Construction Price Index).

The Collingwood Street Bridge replacement cost is so high because there is work to be done to bring it up to standard, with regard to the approaches and alignment.

“In the past the focus was on keeping taxes low,” said Clearview’s director of finance Edward Henley.

“Unfortunately that did not include putting money

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Paterson also made a recommendation to develop a comprehensive road improvement and maintenance plan for Mount Zion in response to a request from area farmers, who are adversely affected by poor road conditions on Concession 5, the 3/4 Sideroad Nottawasaga and the Mulmur/Nottawasaga Townline.

Both were carried. The information will come back to council in staff reports.

As previously reported, the budget includes other major initiatives: $114,500 increase in capital funding for Parks and Recreation, $88,194 in Clearview Youth Centre costs including staff, and $60,000 to start a bus route connecting Creemore, considering it would start halfway through the year. Also factored in, is a $100,000 commitment to the construction of the new Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.

The $36.4-million budget will be presented at the Feb. 11 public meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Clearview Administration Centre, located at 217 Gideon St. in Stayner.

The 2019-2023 corporate budget package can be viewed online at www.clearview.ca/home/budget.

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Fuller 2-1-0 be interesting to see how it all plays out games this week. On Sheet 1, tied after Neelin 2-1-0 over the next two weeks. seven ends, Team Walker won thanks to Bell 1-2-0 zealous sweeping by Abbey. Boisterous Daytime Madill 1-2-0 game on Sheet 2 with Team Baylis taking Ladies Team win-loss-tie Baylis 0-2-1 Team win-loss-tie an early lead in the standings.

Coulter 3-1-0 Cass 0-2-1 Baylis 2-0-0 Did you know? Although blue and Loranger 3-1-1 From the Hack: McArthur rink takes Steed 0-2-0 red are the most common colours for McDougall 2-2-1 the lead with Crevier, Fuller and Neelin Crawford 1-1-0 handles on stones at curling clubs, yellow Steed 3-2-0 teams nipping at their heels!

Walker 1-1- 0 and red are the standard colours in major Martens 1-3-0 From the Hack: Blue stones won both tournaments.

Bell 1-4-0 Men From the Hack: Unfortunately Team win-loss-tie curling was cancelled on Monday due Gord Fuller 3-0-0 to inclement weather. Wednesday had Dave Millsap 2-1-0 spares Rick and Wayne playing for Bill Neelin 2-1-0 Team Loranger as they faced Team John Millsap 2-1-0 McDougall. Marty stepped up to the Adam Verstegen 2-1-0 challenge of playing vice for Team Neil Rowbotham 1-2-0 Loranger and was able to make most of Russ Flack 0-3-0 his shots setting up the house for fairly Bill McDougall 0-3-0 easy draw shots from the skip Michael.

From The Hack: After three weeks Team McDougall struggled to keep pace of curling Gord Fuller’s team is starting with their opposition and had to settle for to move ahead with four others ted up loss. Team Steed managed an easy win in second place and battling amongst Creemore Curling Club’s daytime curlers held their annual Seniors Mixed over Team Bell. Good curling everyone! themselves to keep it close. The next Bonspiel Jan. 16. There were teams from Stayner, Collingwood, Hanover, evening of play will be the halfway Schomberg and Creemore vying for top spot. At the end of the day, Team Mixed point for the second draw and over the Woloszansky, from Stayner secured the winning prize. Pictured (from left) Team win-loss-tie next two weeks the Fuller team will be second Hugh Brown, vice Al Gibson, Lead Marian MacDonald and Skip McArthur 3-0-0 competing against strong competitors Anna Woloszansky. Honourable mention goes out to Creemore’s Team Crevier 2-1-0 teams Verstegen and John Millsap. Will Coulter, as they finished a close second.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 25, 2019

NCPS hosts Winter Wonderland market

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Accepting the donations from Stayner Lions Club (from left): Donna Harper (Creemore Minor Hockey) James Kerr (kneeling, Nottawa Minor Fastball), Trevor Harris (New Lowell Minor Baseball), Melanie Lopes (Stayner Minor Hockey), Tammy Samuels (New Lowell Guides), Ellen Goodfellow (Stayner Hitmen Lacrosse), Julie Bigham (Creemore Skating Club), Annette Belanger (Stayner Girl Guides), Mallorie Reid (Clearview Soccer Club), Darren Cunliffe (Elmvale Bears Sledge Hockey Club), Janice Bigham (Stayner Skating Club), Jen McNiven (Stayner Minor Baseball and Central Ontario Reds), with Lion Trevor Bronee, Chair of the Boys & Girls Committee.

Lions donate to youth organizations At our meeting on Jan. 17, the Stayner Lions Club was pleased to host representatives of many of the youth organizations from Clearview Township. The occasion was to distribute our annual donations to the organizations, to give them the opportunity to tell us a bit about what they are involved with and to explain some of the challenges they face. It was also a moment to allow us to recognize those in attendance and the

other volunteers in their organization for the work they do for youth in our community.

In addition, we also renewed our donation to the Canadian Tire “Jumpstart Program” that provides assistance to families that may find it a challenge to find the funds to allow their children to participate in organized sports.

Also included was a donation to the Central Ontario Reds baseball team

that operates out of New Lowell. This donation will help fund a humanitarian mission to the Dominican Republic at the end of the month.

All together, the donations totalled $6,500. Our thanks and appreciation to all of you who support our fundraising activities, including our annual Mustang Convertible raffle and our Booth at the Stayner Arena. Without you, these donations wouldn’t happen!

– Submitted by Bob Charlton

Big Heart Seniors

Congratulations to Ray Leighton on his 90th Birthday on Sunday, Jan. 20.

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Moon shots: Marcia Cameron,

Peter Gubbels, Morris Tymchuk, Jim Rigney x2, Janice Stephens.

Phyllis Seed gets the travel prize.

Winners: Wilma Zeggil, 316; Mary Bouchard, 309; John Van Voorst, 287; Herman Muller, 280. Low: Roy Veinot, 130. No lucky chair.

We had only eight for potluck, and 25 people for cards.

We welcomed Herman Muller, and Jim Rigney was back. There are some away doing treatments.

NCPS is hosting a Winter Wonderland vendors’ night on Thursday, Feb. 7, just in time for Valentine’s Day. There will be a variety of items available to purchase, ranging from handmade crafts to some of your favourite product companies.

Representatives from companies such as Pampered Chef, ThirtyOne, Usborne Books, Sipology, Voxx Sox, Arbonne, Young Living Essential Oils, Anikwe Cote Creations (Handmade Jewelry), Mystic Finds Native Art, Three Crows in a Tree Woodworking, and Heart to Home meals will be there.

The sale runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

If you would like to be a vendor, we still have a number of open tables available. Please stop by the school to pick up an application from the front office or contact principal Mark McCain at 705-466-2624.

Proceeds from the rental of vendor booths will go toward the Grade 7-8 end-of-year trip to Brock University.

Museum opens skate trail The scenic Simcoe County Museum Skate Trail is now open. Spanning more than one kilometre, the Skate Trail travels through the Museum’s heritage buildings, historic equipment displays, and forest pathways, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting).

For conditions and rates, visit museum.simcoe.ca or call 705-7283721.

The Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26.

Correction Emma Allen was misidentified as Louise Coker in the photograph of the library art draw winner in the Jan. 18 edition of The Creemore Echo, pg. 7.

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Thank you

Friends of the East Nottawasaga Cemetery on Fairgrounds Road have begun fundraising for a restoration and improvement project next summer 2019, which will include straightening and cleaning monuments, tree planting, grounds improvement etc. As one of the oldest cemeteries in Simcoe County, many of the pioneers that settled in the area in the mid 1800s are resting here.

Contributions towards this project can be made to the “East Nottawasaga Cemetery” c/o Morrison Farm, 1881 Concession 6, Creemore L0M 1G0.

Email warren.morrison@live.com for more information.

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She left a legacy of family, humour, and love.

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Norris, Betty – Remembering a mother, who passed away January 24, 2013.

You were always available with your love, strength and support.

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Mattice, Ronald passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre at the age of 79 years.

Ron, predeceased by his beloved wife Linda (2008); proud father of Steven, Joseph, Andy (Tracey) and Delbert will be forever cherished by his grandchildren Amy (Denny), Leeanne (Travis), Joseph, Kayla (Jayson), Tyler, Breeanne (Collin), Amanda, Tiffany and Erin (John) and great grandchildren Owen, Lucas, Morgynne, Blake, Haylee, Greyson, Rylee and Sophia.

Ron was born in Emsdale to parents George and Irene; he was predeceased by 4 brothers and 1 sister. As per his wishes cremation has taken place.

A family graveside service will be held in the spring at Creemore Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Ron’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 25, 2019

‘Channel your flannel’ at this year’s Sunnidale Winterama

The theme at this year’s Sunnidale Winterama, New Lowell’s annual winter festival taking place from Feb. 1-3, is ‘channel your flannel’.

The weekend kicks off with the annual spaghetti supper at the New

Lowell Legion from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

(Children five and under eat for free; ages 6-12, $5; 13 and up, $10), where the winners of the new beard contest will be announced. The dinner and firefighters’ silent auction is followed

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The Corporation of the Township of Clearview Form 6, Municipal Act 2001 Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on February 13, 2019, 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 Ontario.

Description of Lands: Roll No. 43 29 010 003 43888 0000; PIN 58240-0223 (LT); Part Lot 32 Concession 3 Nottawasaga designated Part 288, Plan R706; S/T execution 95-01537, if enforceable; Clearview; File No. 17-02 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,683.43 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 or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

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 and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. 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 • www.clearview.ca

Summer Student Opportunities 2019 summer student job opportunities are available with Clearview Township. Details of all jobs and hiring criteria can be viewed at: wwww.clearview.ca under the employment opportunities section.

Job #2019–001 Pool Instructors / Life Guards (6 positions) Job #2019–002 Pool Lifeguard – Supervisor Job #2019–003 Student Water / Sewer Operator (Co-Op position) Job #2019–004 Student Roads Workers (4 positions) Job #2019–005 Student Tourism/ Culture Assistants (3 positions) Job #2019–006 Student Planning Assistant All positions are 35-40 hours per week (May to August 2019) All resumes must be received electronically through the Human Resources department, by Friday, February 22, 2019 at: hr@clearview.ca Please indicate job # in subject line. If applying for more than one position, please indicate order of preference.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255

by the Burning of the Green, skating and fireworks at the park.

Cap off the night with Yuk Yuk’s comedy night at the Legion. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Admission costs $10 at the door.

Fill up with a pancake breakfast, prepared by New Lowell United Church members, at the Legion Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Children five and under eat for free; ages 6-12, $4; 13 and up, $7).

The opening ceremonies are Saturday at 11 a.m. at New Lowell Recreation Park but there are events all day beginning with a sno-pitch tournament at 9 a.m., silent auction at the fire hall with proceeds going to burn victims at Camp Bucko, bed races and parade at 10:30 a.m., followed by children’s games, log sawing competition, and axe throwing.

There is a craft sale at the church and the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“The annual Soup’er Bowl is the hottest event during the Sunnidale Winterama,” said organizers.

People are encouraged to whip up a batch of their best soup and bring it in a crockpot for the masses to sample and decide who is champion.

There is no cost to enter. Advance registration is encouraged. Please call Alicia Appleby at 519-357-8701.

On Saturday night there is a Lumberjack’d Dance at the Legion with prizes going to the best-dressed Lumberjacks and Jills. There will be

Winterama Willie live music, and pizza at midnight.

Tickets for the dance cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at town hall in Stayner.

There is another big breakfast at the Legion on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, for $7 per person. Register for the Taylor Morgan Memorial Snowmobile Fun Run at the Legion from 10 a.m. before joining the Barrie Snowmobile Club for a ride through Clearview.

Food will be for sale Saturday at the pavilion.

Admission to many of the events is included in the $2 event button.

Tickets and buttons can be purchased at the New Lowell Legion and at the Clearview Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner.

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