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Friday, February 8, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 6
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Continuing Care
Mad River enters Searchlight
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Police catch 43 distracted drivers in Stayner Huronia West OPP’s Traffic Unit spent several hours over a two-day period monitoring the traffic flow at the main intersection in Stayner. As a result, police stopped and charged 43 motorists for distracted driving. Police remind all motorists that the safe operation of a vehicle requires your full attention and that distracted driving is one of our leading causes of serious and fatal motor vehicle collisions. Fines for distracted driving range from $1,000 and $3,000 and a driver’s licence suspension of up to 30 days.
Skating Club bakes up sweet treats for Valentine’s The Creemore Skating Club is holding its Valentine’s Bake Sale in the lobby of the Creemore Arena on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be cookies, cupcakes, tarts, brownies, and maybe a pie or two, up for grabs. Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Firefighters from Clearview Station 4 in Creemore barrel through downtown New Lowell Saturday during Sunnidale Winterama’s bed races. See page 8 for more photos and the winners.
Fire destroys barn, animals safe by Trina Berlo A break from the recent cold snap meant that all the animals were out of a barn that went up in flames Tuesday on the 33/34 Sideroad Nottawasaga. Clearview Fire and Emergency Services Acting Fire Chief Roree Payment said crews were called just after 1:30 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find a fully involved barn fire. “It is an active horse farm but all the animals had been let out in the morning, due to the nice weather,” said Payment. Although the temperature had risen, the wind was strong and from the north, fueling the fire toward a riding arena, attached to the barn with a breezeway.
“Crews worked very hard to try to keep the fire from consuming the additional structures on the property,” said Payment, adding they shuttled water from a hydrant on Poplar Sideroad. Twenty firefighters from all five Clearview stations responded, with assistance of a tanker from Collingwood, for about six hours. Payment said the materials in the barn made it challenging to get the final remnants of the fire out so firefighters blasted it with the deck gun and a crew stayed overnight to watch for sparks. The fire caused more than $500,000 in damage. The cause is undetermined.
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Budget goes to public meeting Feb. 11 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. 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. The $47.2-million budget will be presented at a 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. See Simcoe County budget story on page 10.
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• Creemore Farmers Winter Market at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pancakes & French toast breakfast, locally sourced, served from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Proceeds to be donated to local charities. www. creemorefarmersmarket.ca for more info.
Saturday, February 9
• Creemore Skating Club’s Valentine’s Bake Sale at the Creemore Arena in the lobby from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Stop by to find cookies, cupcakes, tarts, brownies and maybe a pie or two!
Sunday, February 10
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• Clearview Proposed Budget Public Meeting will take place during the Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner. This is your chance to comment on the proposed increased residential tax spending plan. • Dunedin Friendship Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. for a Valentine`s program. All are welcome.
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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.
Saturday, February 23
• GNE Fair Dinner at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Roast beef dinner cooked by the GNE Ladies, a silent auction and guest speaker, Tim Schneider, Owner of Duntroon Cyder House. Tickets $25 per person and can be purchased at Stayner Town & Country or call Diane at 705-444-2992.
Sunday, February 24
• Reuben and the Dark in concert at the Avening Hall. Limited number of tickets still available at www.aveninghall.com.
Friday, March 1
• World Day of Prayer Service at St. John`s United Church, Creemore at 10 a.m. This year the Slovenian Christian women are inviting the world to “Come to the table – everything is ready – Who is not at the table?” Come pray for immediate action for women touched by injustice around the world. Refreshments to follow.
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Duntroon band enters CBC’s Searchlight contest by Trina Berlo Duntroon based band Mad River has entered CBC Music’s Searchlight contest, which welcomes “Juno ready” musicians in any genre to compete for a chance at the national spotlight. The contest relies in part on public support so Mad River is asking people to go online, listen to their new song Body & Soul, and vote. Mad River’s creative core is Neill Lanz, Rick Garner and Craig Smith. They are based out of Lanz’s home studio Mad River Music, where many musicians come to record with Smith, who runs the studio. And when the studio isn’t booked, Mad River gets in there for some sessions of their own. Together, Mad River released their first album, Swamp Music, in 2017, but the Searchlight entry, Body & Soul , is off the band’s upcoming second album. Lanz said there is a collaboration that takes place with each song. As singer/songwriter, Lanz takes a song to Garner to be arranged and then to Smith, who is the producer and engineer. Lanz, a retired Stayner Collegiate Institute English teacher, and Garner released a 1993 folk-country album, Tickler, along with then band member John Miller, of Strange Potatoes. Four songs from this album received international radio play. Lanz was also in the band Butterfoot, playing cover tunes and original music locally and in Toronto in the 1980s and ‘90s. Garner, who had success with his album Blue Mountain Blue , plays locally with his son Aaron Garner. “We go back a long way,” said Lanz. “[In 2015] We got back together
to get some current music going. And then we did some recording and that’s when we hooked up with Craig Smith… He’s kind of a magician with music. We call him the aficionado.” Smith plays locally and hosts Thursday night open mic sessions at Crow Bar in Collingwood, where Mad River takes stage with support from band mates John Hall and Michael Donovan. “ I t ’s a v e r y c o l l a b o r a t i v e experience, playing music. We really enjoy it,” said Lanz. “At this point it’s fun to share too and that’s why this contest is a cool opportunity.” In Round 1, fans can cast a daily vote for Mad River until 3 p.m. on Feb. 14. Shares on social media are also appreciated. In Round 2, 50 artists will make it through to the top-100 (50 artists will make it through by popular vote, and the other 50 will make it through by internal judging from a team of CBC Music producers.) A top-10 list of finalists will be revealed on Feb. 28, and then the winner of will be declared on March 7. The winner gets a spot in the 2019 Allan Slaight Juno Master Class, Canada’s premiere artist development program, a weeklong mentorship program led by some of Canada’s top music industry leaders, culminating with a live performance at an industry showcase in Toronto and on to the 2020 Juno Awards, where they will perform at JunoFest and attend all the Juno festivities. To v o t e o n l i n e , v i s i t w w w. cbcmusicsearchlight.ca. To hear more from Mad River, visit madrivermusic.ca. Watch for details about a CD release party later in the spring.
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It confirms the township’s need to ensure that partnerships with service providers remains strong over the life of the plan.” Key components: Focus on programming needs across all segments of the community; Create a healthy community by considering adaptive use of facilities; Increase facility utilization; Support and enhance community partnerships with program, service, and facility providers; Develop policies to standardize municipal processes including facility allocation, rates and fees, R-zone, and subsidy; Develop standardized operating and service levels for outdoor facilities; and Improve communications and marketing strategies for all programs and facilities. To read the full document, click on the Parks, Culture and Recreation tab at Clearview.ca.
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Youth vaping on the rise The Canadian market for vaping is evolving rapidly, and emerging evidence suggests that youth uptake of vaping products is on the rise. Health Canada is taking action to address this troublesome trend. This week, Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced new measures to address vaping by young people. These measures include a proposal for additional advertising restrictions on vaping and a new public education campaign targeted at young people. “I am deeply concerned about recent reports that youth vaping is on the rise,” said Petitpas Taylor. “This includes stories coming out of schools across Canada, and emerging data suggesting that young Canadians are taking up vaping at an alarming rate. I am hearing from parents, educators and the health care community that they share my concerns about youth vaping. We cannot allow these products to threaten the hard-earned gains we’ve made in tobacco control. The proposed regulatory measures and our public awareness campaign will drive home the message: if you don’t smoke, don’t vape.” Canada already has a strong regulatory framework for vaping products in place through the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, which prohibits advertising that appeals to youth. To further strengthen this framework, Health Canada has published a Notice of Intent outlining the Department’s plans for new advertising rules. The proposed rules would restrict where advertisements could be displayed to limit their visibility to young people. They would also require health warning messages on permitted advertisements, and would restrict the display of vaping products at points of sale. The Notice of Intent initiates a 45-day consultation period. Health Canada will consider the comments received through this consultation in the drafting of new proposed regulations. All Canadians are encouraged to provide their feedback on proposals to protect youth and non-smokers from the harms and risks associated with vaping products. In addition to the Notice of Intent posted Feb. 5, Health Canada will post another consultation document in March seeking comments on further measures being considered to address and reverse the recent trends of youth vaping. Some of these additional measures could include examining the role of flavours, nicotine concentration and product design in making vaping products appealing to youth and non-smokers. Minister Petitpas Taylor has also engaged her provincial and territorial colleagues to further support federal efforts to address youth vaping. Health Canada continues to support the need to discourage youth and non-smokers from vaping, while urging smokers to quit. This week also marks the official launch of the Government of Canada’s new public education campaign to raise awareness, particularly among youth, of the harms and risks of vaping. Submit comments by e-mail to hc.pregs.sc@ canada.ca.
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The cost of divorce by Liz van Ryn There is an old joke that surfaces around this time of year. A man says to his wife, “What would you like for Valentine’s Day dear?” His wife replies, “I want a divorce.” The man responds, “Oh! I wasn’t planning on spending that much.” Funny but true, the cost of divorce is high, not only financially, but at the human relationship level too, with children, mutual friends, and extended family. I see divorce from the therapist’s chair and my silent thought is often, why did you wait so long to seek help? Because sometimes it feels much too late. John Gottman, a world-famous expert on relationships, identifies the “four horsemen” of the relationship apocalypse, Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling – the harbingers of doom for a marriage, with Contempt as the biggest predictor of divorce. Gottman describes Contempt as being truly mean – treating the other with disrespect, mocking them with sarcasm, ridiculing, calling them names, and eye-rolling. Why do we treat the ones who are closest to us in this way? It is so sad, and yet, all too often, couples toil on in their relationship in the face of such sadness without help from outside.
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Help from outside could be a therapist, a member of the clergy, your family doctor, or a wise friend or family member. It doesn’t matter, provided you take the step to tell someone – acknowledge that there are problems, take accountability for your contribution to the problems, and start to shine a spotlight on what you might do differently. And that would mean breaking the all-too-easy habit of blaming the other for our unhappiness. Getting help is scary. It means revealing your inadequacies, letting someone else see what you are so ashamed of, and acknowledging the sad state of affairs to yourself. I often think to myself, maybe people don’t know that almost everyone struggles in some way. Nobody wants to ridicule their partner, and we are all guilty of doing it at times. Maybe people don’t know that the expectation is not that you be perfect and problem-free, but that you embrace human troubles as a challenge to keep growing. And maybe they don’t know that there is nothing to be ashamed of in trying to make things better. Because the four horsemen can often be sent back to where they came from with a little hard work and a lot of love. So this year, in addition to the chocolates and (See “Acts” on page 5)
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Acts of kindness will be rewarded in turn (Continued from page 4) flowers, take a moment to face your relationship reality. That Gottman guy also came up with the antidotes to each of the four horsemen. And the internet has all kinds of marriage check-ups and tons of advice for how to make things better. Be brave and invest in your relationship health. And here is a secret tip you can try right away that will have immediate results. Be kind to your partner. Try it! A word of encouragement, a peck on the cheek at the right time, or offering to help with a hated task. It might take once, or it might take ten acts of kindness, but it is almost guaranteed you will be rewarded in turn. And that will generate more warmth in the relationship to help keep those horsemen at bay. It’s almost magical. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone.
Liz van Ryn, M.Sc, RP is a couple and family therapist working just outside of Creemore. Visit www. creeksidetherapy.ca.
An old detective finds new life by Basil Guinane Philip Marlowe, the quintessential private detective, is the creation of the late Raymond Chandler, who died in 1959. Marlowe was tough-talking, streetsmart and could handle himself in tight situations of which there were many. He became the model for the other fictional gumshoes that followed in his wake. Marlowe appeared in several novels and was portrayed on the big screen by actors ranging from Humphrey Bogart and Dick Powell to Robert Mitchum and Elliott Gould. Marlowe has been described as a modern knight-errant, bent on doing the right thing while surrounded by corruption and bad people doing bad things. Of course, there was usually a woman in the mix, a femme fatale who would try and use her charms to sway Marlowe into helping her out of a jam. Think of Lauren Bacall in The Big Sleep and you get the picture. Fans of Chandler and his wisecracking detective will be happy
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to know that the writer Lawrence Osborne has given him new life in the novel, Only To Sleep. It is set in 1988 and finds Marlowe, now 72, retired, walking with a cane and living in Mexico where he spends his days in a bar playing cards and drinking tequila. As the novel begins, he is enticed out of retirement by an insurance company that wants him to look into the death of a policyholder, the real estate developer Donald Zinn. He had an insurance policy worth a million dollars and the company is eager to make sure that everything is on the up and up. Marlowe accepts the case because of what he describes as, “a summons from the depths of your own wasted past, you could call it the imperative to go out with full tilt trumpets and gunshots instead of the quietly desperate sounds of the hospital ventilator.” The knight-errant wants one final adventure. This sets him off on a quest in pursuit
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of the truth about Zinn’s death. Before you get it into your head that Marlowe is a bit past it, it should be mentioned that his cane conceals a finely honed Japanese blade and Zinn has left behind a very attractive widow. These two elements in addition to a cast of some very shady characters make for a tale in the Chandler tradition. In an interview, Osborne said that he was nervous about attempting a Marlowe novel. He didn’t want to write a 1940s or 50s period piece but rather something that would provide a different version of Marlowe. He succeeded. This is a Marlowe who is introspective, world weary and nostalgic for the past. He looks at the world through a jaundiced eye and doesn’t like what he sees. But he is still dogged in his pursuit of the truth, refuses to back down when threatened and can still crack wise with the best of them. Marlowe may be 70-plus but this old dog can still hunt and, when necessary, bite. Remember that cane!
Basil Guinane is a recently retired associate dean of the School of Media Studies at Humber college, a former librarian and an avid reader.
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Friends of the Simcoe County Museum present Skate and Sweets The Friends of the Simcoe County Museum invite residents to enjoy a romantic evening under the stars on Feb. 12. Take a turn around our lamplit skate trail, then indulge in delicious treats, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $18 per person in advance, or $20 at the door.
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It was pure bedlam at Sunnidale Winterama over the weekend of Feb. 1-3, especially during the bed races held before the parade Saturday morning. Four teams of firefighters propelled their wheeled beds down the main street, with Clearview Fire Station 5, Singhampton (top, right) coming out victorious. The award for best parade float went to New Lowell Central Public School (bottom, right), who really channelled their flannel, which was the theme of the weekend. Bottom left: Clearview won the log sawing contest thanks to Councillor John Lamers and Mayor Doug Measures, who sawed through the log in one-and-a half-minutes, a full minute faster than Wasaga Beach councillors Stan Wells and George Watson.
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CREEMORE RE-SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION Sunday, February 10, 2019 Please take note that EPCOR Utilities Inc. will be interrupting your power between the hours of 7am and 10am. This necessary outage in Creemore is required by Hydro One to perform safe work procedures to upgrade the hydro system near your residence/place of business. EPCOR Utilities Inc. regrets any inconvenience that this necessary interruption may cause. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ted Burrell @ 705-445-1800 ext. 2286 or Rob Brown @ 705-445-1800 ext. 2259 Yours truly;Ted Burrell, EPCOR Utilities Inc.
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Creemore Curling Club standings Mixed Team win-loss-tie McArthur 5-0-0 Crevier 4-1-0 Fuller 4-1-0 Bell 2-3-0 Neelin 2-3-0 Baylis 1-3-1 Madill 1-4-0 Cass 0-4-1 From the Hack: McArthur rink maintains the lead with five wins and no losses followed closely by Crevier and Fuller teams. Up to Madill or Neelin to buck McArthur’s first place trend. Daytime Team win-loss-tie Loranger 6-2-1 Coulter 6-3-0 Martens 6-3-0 McDougall 4-4-1 Steed 3-6-0 Bell 1-8-0 From the Hack: On Monday, Team Martens was able to take down Team
Loranger in a real nail-biter of a match. Team Coulter easily fought off the challenge from Team Steed. On Wednesday, Bill and Isobel put on a curling clinic for Team Martens, not allowing Team Steed any room for scoring points. Any of the top three teams can win this session to be determined on Monday, Feb. 11. Thanks to Diane for the tasty jam tarts this week! Good curling everyone! Ladies Team win-loss-tie Baylis 3-0-0 Steed 0-3-0 Crawford 2-1-0 Walker 1-2-0 From the Hack: Glenda’s “highlight reel” shot wasn’t enough to beat Team Crawford, who came from behind for an exciting win. A tight game between Teams Baylis and Steed, a nail biter finish puts Donna in the lead, undefeated. Preparations finalized for the upcoming bonspiel with a “Denim and Diamonds” theme. Did You Know? The Tragically Hip appeared in the 2002 film Men With Brooms. Their role? Team Kingston, of course!
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Some of the fastest skiers in Canada descended upon Highlands Nordic near Duntroon this past weekend for the Haywood Noram Easterns and Alta Gas Sprint Championships. Almost 600 athletes attended from all over Canada, including the Yukon and Newfoundland. Sabine Cornell (left) of Duntroon, made the podium, earning a silver in the mini midget age category. –Submitted by Tanya Green
Canadian Criss Cross ACROSS 1. Change channels 4. One’s relations 8. Pieces of bread dipped in gravy 12. Confess openly 14. Greek epic poem 16. What: Fr. 17. How some like their steak 18. Fragrant resin 19. Taken advantage of 20. Difficult to please 22. Title for a wise and holy man in India 24. Australian TV award 25. Of punishment 26. “Nikki, Wild Dog of the North” producer 28. Pulverized chocolate 32. Negative votes 35. Thousands and thousands of years 36. Lobster relative 37. Chimpanzee 38. Wide ruffle 40. “___ the season to be jolly” 41. Valance used to conceal a curtain rod 43. Neck: Fr. 44. Basic unit of computer storage 45. Toss out of school 46. Long light rowboat 48. Easily flexed 50. Boxer’s weapons 53. Part leftover 56. “The Beachcombers” setting 58. Seed covering 59. Beautiful woman 61. Two-toed sloth
62. Drought-resistant sorghum 63. Architect Saarinen 64. Alcoholic drink of Japan 65. Attack by throwing things 66. Part of a plant that grows into another plant 67. Invalid serve DOWN 1. Coffee cup holder 2. Be of use to 3. Dirty books 4. Canada’s first female sports broadcaster 5. Italian coffee roasting company 6. Piece of cloth worn around the neck 7. Toolbox item 8. Disgusting dirt and filth
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engraved on the Stanley Cup 38. Animal belonging to the cat family 39. French caricaturist and lithographer 42. Sweet clover 44. Egyptian mummy wrapping 46. Steering parts of cars 47. Umbrella rod 49. Toothpaste container 51. Of sound quality 52. Plumber’s tool 53. Airport’s mobile staircase 54. One of the Great Lakes 55. Lowest piece in a window frame 56. Jubilant delight 57. Fit one’s taste 60. Be in a horizontal position
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Zoning approval allows for seniors facility expansion
Jarlette Health Services is planning to construct a multi-phased Continuum Care Facility in Stayner, providing housing and services for seniors. Council approved a zoning amendment for a six-acre property at 7044 Highway 26 (across from the emergency hub) from a Development Area Zone to Institutional Residential at its Jan. 21 meeting. Jarlette currently operates Stayner Care Centre (formerly Stayner Nursing Home), a 49-bed long-term care home at 7308 Highway 26. The zoning amendment will permit a four-storey building, and several additional uses. According to a Clearview Township staff report, the proposed first phase includes the construction of a fourstorey long-term care home for residents requiring 24-hour nursing care and support. The first and second floors will consist of 96 licensed long-term care beds. The inclusion of an additional 64 long-term care beds on a third storey of the home is also proposed and contingent upon future allocation from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Once all
long term-care beds are instituted, the potential for an additional 35 seniors apartments on a forth floor of the home is also proposed. The second phase of the development involves the construction of a retirement lodge within a second four-storey structure, south of the long-term care home and connected by a proposed common centre link building. When fully constructed the retirement lodge is intended to contain a total of approximately 140 apartments geared towards older members of the community. Providing lifestyle opportunities that promote independence and access to various levels of care services. The lodge is intended to begin as a two-storey structure, eventually reaching a total of four storeys contingent upon market demand. The one-storey common centre building would link the proposed long-term care home and the future retirement lodge. The common centre is intended to connect the two primary structures and offer a range of supporting services to residents and visitors, including medical
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A rendering of a multi-phased Continuum Care Facility in Stayner, providing housing and services for seniors, being developed by Jarlette Health Services. services, personal services shops, restaurant/cafe, theatre, games room, tuck shop, hair salon, greenhouse, etc. Through the development of the long-term care home, the overall development may also include an adult day centre offering services such as rehabilitation/restorative clinic,
supporting the Local Health Integration Network Initiative (LHIN) to provide comprehensive, community focused care. The clinic may provide rehabilitation services for outpatients, including programs to improve strength, mobility, endurance, and life skills.
Simcoe County council approves 2019 budget, up 2% Simcoe County Council approved a $548 million budget for 2019, which focuses on the resources necessary to maintain existing services and service levels in the region, while continuing to invest in infrastructure, transit, paramedic services, solid waste management, and social housing. Residents will see an overall 2 per cent increase on the County portion of their municipal property taxes in 2019, an impact of approximately $5.70 per $100,000 of property assessment across the region. The County maintains a strong
financial position, having received for the fourth year in a row an AA longterm issuer credit rating for 2018 from S&P Global Ratings, an independent credit company. The 2019 budget ensures the county continues along this path of long-term fiscal stability and contains items that address areas of growth, as well as initiatives directed by council to enhance service levels for the region, support infrastructure, increase efficiencies, and prepare for the future. “Simcoe County’s progression as a vibrant, growing and thriving region
brings tremendous opportunity, as well as increased need and demand for regional services, supports and infrastructure,” said Warden George Cornell. “Our council understands the significant role and impact of our services to our residents and communities and has approved a fiscally responsible budget that upholds our commitment to manage taxpayers’ dollars efficiently, while providing flexibility to continue to invest in economic growth, tourism, municipal services, social and health programs, and regional infrastructure.”
2019 Budget Highlights include: $548 million in total county expenditures for 2019; • Long Term Care and Seniors Services, $60 million. • Paramedic Services, $73 million. • Social Housing, $88 million. • Ontario Works, $73 million. • Transportation and Engineering, $69 million. • Solid Waste Management, $46 million. • Children and Community Services, $62 million.
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Peace Valley Ranch Grass-fed Beef is hormone free and locally raised. Order a Side or Split Side to fill your freezer to feed your family or share with friends. Orders and deposits for our grass-fed beef must be received by May 1st with the balance due upon delivery. $4.50/lb. We are now taking orders for 2019! To place an order visit our website www. pvrbeef.ca or call us at 519-925-6628.
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.
Newspaper routes available in the Blue Mountain, Thornbury, Meaford area. Early morning delivery 7 days a week. Must have email and internet. Current profit on this route is $575 per week. For more info call 705-424-2032.
Nagel, Peter Henry – Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie at the age of 72. Peter of Thornton. Loving spouse of Susan Lowe. Beloved father of Veronica Nagel. Proud grandfather of Tiffany and Dylan. He will also be missed by Sarah, Amber, Christine and was known as Opa to Christine’s children. Brother of Maryanne (John Laffan) of Tiny, Nellie (Frank) Curran of New Lowell, Toni (Arnold) Isaac of Cashtown. Peter is predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Nagel, brother Ben Nagel and his wife Judith Nagel (née Lawrence). Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held in the spring at Stayner Union Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel. If desired, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by Peter’s family. To sign Peter’s Book of Memories, log on to www. carruthersdavidson.com.
High quality hay for sale at Morrison Century Farm. Call 705-888-8083 or email warren.morrison@live.com. 1881 Conc. 6.
services 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.
rentals 3 bedroom apartment for rent. Large kitchen, one bathroom, basement with washer & dryer. Attached garage. Wood fireplace. On a beautiful property south of Dunedin, north of Honeywood. No smokers, no pets. $1200 per month plus hydro. Available immediately. Call 519-925-6558. One bedroom apartment in downtown Creemore. No pets. No smokers. Please call 705-441-2343 and leave a message.
wanted Farm machinery wanted. Dion thrashing machine 22X38 or 28X48 International grain binder. Call 905983-9331.
Newspaper transfer driver needed to move papers from Barrie depot to carriers in the Wasaga Beach and Collingwood area. Start time is 1 a.m. and a cargo van is required. For more info call 705-424-2032.
dining Affairs is Back from their Winter Break! Friday Night Bistro begins... English-style Fish n Chips, Homemade Burgers, roasted chicken and honey garlic ribs are on the menu. Dine in or take out until 7 p.m. 705-466-5621.
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lost & found Prescription glasses found at Elizabeth & Mary Streets. Wood grain frame. Drop by Creemore Echo to claim. Lost Glove. Lost approx. Jan. 25 in or near the TD ATM. Ladies right hand black glove with fur trim. Drop at Creemore Village Pharmacy front counter. Cash reward for return.
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McFarlane, Allan Frederick “Al” Al passed away on Friday, February 1st, 2019 with his family by his side at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood at the age of 55 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Al of Stayner, leaves his beloved wife and soulmate Christine McFarlane. Loving Dad to Matthew and Sarah Wiggins. Cherished Grampy to Colton and Rainie. Beloved son to James (Jim) and June McFarlane. Dear brother to Dan (Shauna-Lee). He will also be missed by his nieces Bailey, Jacklyn, Brittany, and Brooke and many Aunts and Uncles. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Centennial United Church Hall, 234 William Street, Stayner. Arrangements entrusted to Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel. If desired, donations in Al’s memory may be made to the Collingwood G & M Hospital Foundation or the RVH Foundation for the Cancer Centre. To sign Al’s Book of Memories, log on to www.carruthersdavidson.com.
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photos wanted Do you have an old photo from in and around Creemore that you would like to share with the community in the Creemore Echo? Drop in with your photo and we would love to run it in the paper. We will scan it and return it to you right away.
planning an event? The Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is available for rent. The hall will hold up to 400 people, bar can be arranged. Lounge will hold up to 150 people, bar can be arranged. Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people. Call 705-466-2330 to book. Catering is available for any event.
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217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Employment Opportunity Director Public Works
Employment Opportunity Fire Chief
Clearview Township, which includes towns, hamlets and large rural spaces, stretches south from the shores of Georgian Bay, in the heartland of one of Ontario’s most beautiful recreation areas - just a 90 minute drive from Toronto. The region has a long history as one of Ontario’s favourite tourist and vacation destinations, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Clearview offers all of the modern urban amenities with the attractiveness and friendly charm of rural quality of life.
Clearview Township, which includes towns, hamlets and large rural spaces, stretches south from the shores of Georgian Bay, in the heartland of one of Ontario’s most beautiful recreation areas and is just a 90 minute drive from Toronto. The region has a long history as one of Ontario’s favourite tourist and vacation destinations, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Clearview offers all of the modern urban amenities with the attractiveness and friendly charm of rural quality of life.
The Director Public Works is responsible for a broad portfolio including Capital Planning and Implementation, Water / Wastewater Operations, Roads Operations and Maintenance, Public Transit and Works related subdivision planning. Your overall objective is to serve the residents and businesses to ensure Clearview Township’s mission, vision, values and goals are achieved, with respect to Public Works’ services.
Clearview is seeking a new Fire Chief to build on the proud and respected fire service heritage of this community. The members of Fire and Emergency Services display teamwork, pride, professionalism and respect to enhance the health, safety and vitality of the Clearview community. As the Fire Chief, you will lead a Service with an annual budget of roughly $2 million with 5 fire stations and over 80 paid-on-call firefighters.
As one of the six executives reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will provide strategic guidance, organizational leadership and operational direction to a multidisciplinary, team-oriented department.
As Fire Chief, you will work closely with your team to develop a compelling vision and lead the Service to build on past success and realize its full potential. As a change leader, you will create a positive organization climate in which each member of the department feels valued and empowered to fully contribute to the success of Fire Services. You will also contribute as a member of the Clearview Township senior management team and develop collaborative partnerships and relationships with other organizations and agencies while ensuring Clearview Township’s mission, vision, values and goals are being achieved.
Broad knowledge and experience in managing a complex group is a must. With a departmental annual gross operating budget of about $7 million, you will be expected to successfully deliver progressive, practical and responsive services and solutions to current and future operations and infrastructure challenges faced by the Township. You are a leader and strategic thinker who thrives in a demanding, results-oriented environment and you possess a successful track record managing a high calibre group of professionals. You are also a leader with high integrity who inspires a shared vision, builds high performing teams, drives for business and service results and values innovation. Broad experience in a municipal environment is a definite asset for the successful candidate. To explore this exciting opportunity in confidence, email Organization Consulting Limited at ClearviewDirectorPW@oclsearch.ca with a detailed resume. Closing date is February 15th.
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
You are an accomplished and experienced consensus-building executive. You possess a successful track record as a strategic communicator and adept listener, managing and leading a group of professionals and building high performance teams. You are known as a relationship builder in a multi-stakeholder environment and possess a strong commitment to the fire profession, colleagues and community. Broad experience in a complex organization with diverse stakeholders is a must. You are well known as a politically astute leader who is comfortable working with Council and community groups. To explore this exciting opportunity in confidence, email Organization Consulting Limited at ClearviewFireChief@oclsearch.ca with a detailed resume. Closing date is February 15th.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Members of the public are invited to attend Monday, February 11, 2019, 6:30 pm Council Chambers, Clearview Administration Centre 217 Gideon Street, Stayner Ontario Topics will include: • Budget • Zoning By-law Amendment • Telecommunication Tower To view the budget documents visit www.clearview.ca/budget To view the Zoning By-law Amendment and Telecommunication Tower information visit www.clearview.ca/current-projects
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