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Friday, February 15, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 7
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Fire Contained
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Creemore House Fire
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Council cancels prayer
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Live streaming of meetings considered by Trina Berlo Without much fuss, the Clearview Ministerial Association has been stricken from Clearview Township council’s agenda. Leading up to a review of the municipality’s Procedure Bylaw, regularly done at the start of a new council term, Mayor Doug Measures recommended the removal of time allocated for a blessing. Council meetings have traditionally been opened with a prayer but in 2015, after a Supreme Court ruling that having prayers from specific religious denominations was a violation of religious rights, it was opened up to everyone. Measures told The Echo he has received a complaint about the prayer but he would not share the details. He said he did share the concern with the rest of council and invited The Echo to file a request for information (which we are in the process of preparing). Clearview council extended the opportunity to people of all faiths, including members of the ministerial association. However, no one else has taken advantage of the opportunity and the association doesn’t always have a representative at meetings, resulting in the allocated time often going unused. The motion to remove the prayer passed 6-3 with Robert Walker, Thom Paterson and Doug McKechnie voting against. Paterson quipped, “Sometimes what is said during that time are the wisest words spoken all night.” Further review to the Procedure (See “Clearview” on page 9)
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Malcolm Huffman, a junior artist and a patron of the Clearview Public Library, created this masterpiece of his adventures collecting his neighbor’s chickens’ eggs. This mixed media collage is his submission to the Magic of Children in the Arts Exhibit opening March 5. The Magic of Children in the Arts free family-oriented workshop will take place at the Creemore branch on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Another workshop at the Sunnidale Branch on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Mount Zion farmers press council for road work by Trina Berlo Curtis Royal spoke at a budget public meeting Monday, expressing disappointment that Mount Zion roads are not included in the 2019-2023 road construction schedule. “Our request has fallen on deaf ears,” he said. Royal was part of a delegation of farmers who live and work in an area called Mount Zion, out the Caroline Street West extension, southwest of Creemore. They had gone before Clearview council in the spring to ask
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The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating a collision that happened in Avening back in November. On Nov. 25, at about 6 p.m., there was a collision between a police cruiser and a civilian vehicle at Airport Road (County Road 42) and the 3/4 Sideroad Nottawasaga. SIU spokesperson Monica Hudon said all three occupants from the civilian vehicle, as well as the police officer, were transported to hospital for treatment. The 75-year-old driver of the vehicle sustained serious injury. Four investigators and one collision reconstructionist have been assigned to the case. At the time of the collision, The Echo was unable to get any information or comment from emergency responders and there were no mentions on social media by police or the fire department, which is highly unusual.
Clearview hockey holds naming contest The newly formed Clearview Minor Hockey is holding a contest for players, to choose the team’s new name and logo. On Jan. 30, members of hockey associations in Creemore and Stayner voted to amalgamate into one league. The winning name must include Clearview and cannot include any of the existing monikers, such as the Valley Hawks or Cyclones. The amalgamation committee will select the top three and then members will vote in March to choose the winner. The prize is free registration for the 2019-2020 season and their own jersey with the new name and logo. Although the contest is geared to members, anyone can enter. Send submissions to clearviewminorhockey19@gmail. com by Feb. 28.
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• Magic of Children in the Arts Workshop at the Creemore Branch between 10 a.m. and noon. Free family-oriented workshop to make submissions for the Magic of Children in the Arts which is
opening March 5. A third workshop will run in the Sunnidale Branch Saturday, February 23 from 10 a.m. to noon.
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• Stayner Minor Lacrosse “Try Lacrosse Nights” at Faith Missionary Church, 1355 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, at 5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. Free, sticks provided. Runnings shoes and helmets required (hockey helmet can be used). For more info visit www.staynerlacrosse.com. • Creemore Horticultural Society February Meeting at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore, at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Kyle Harrison of Not So Hollow Farm on the topic “Native Plants for Your Backyard Birds”. Snacks and social time afterwards. Visitors always welcome.
Friday, February 22
• 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, February 23
• 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. • 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. • Chili Cook-off and Silent Auction at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church at 5:30 p.m. A fundraiser to raise funds for a Mission trip to El Salvador with Operation Christmas Child. $15 per person or $40 per family. Tickets are available at Journeys Blend Cafe or at the door. 3521 County Rd. 124, Nottawa. To enter your chili, email office@epcn. ca or call 705-444-6823.
Sunday, February 24
• Creemore Legion Breakfast at Creemore Legion from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice of 2 eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee/
tea. Adult $7, children 12 and under $4. Hungry Soldier Special $10. Call 705-466-2202 for more information. 27 Wellington Street West. • Reuben and the Dark in concert at the Avening Hall. Limited number of tickets still available at www.aveninghall.com.
Monday, February 25
• Stayner Minor Lacrosse “Try Lacrosse Nights” at First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple Street, Collingwood, at 5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. Free, sticks provided. Runnings shoes and helmets required (hockey helmet can be used). For more info visit www.staynerlacrosse.com. • Stayner Garden Club Meeting at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner. Social time at 7 p.m. Speaker at 7:30 p.m. Bird watching with Corey Jenkins. Everyone welcome.
Sunday, March 17
• Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society annual general meeting at the Creemore Legion. Members and renewing members are invited to attend. Enjoy a light lunch at 1 p.m. and followed by meeting proceedings. Please RSVP to sara@creemore. com.
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Creemore house fire contained to bathroom by Trina Berlo A house fire in Creemore last Friday morning originated in the bathroom ceiling fan. Ashley Skelton said her 11-year-old daughter was in the bath at the time, and two other children were home but all three of her children were able to escape safely. She was out getting coffee at the time and her husband was home with the children. Jeremy Skelton is a firefighter stationed in Creemore. When crews arrived on scene, they brought his gear so he could help fight the fire. Although he’s been with the fire department for a while now, this was his first fire, said Ashley. Clearview’s Acting Fire Chief Roree Payment said the fire started in the ceiling fan in the main floor bathroom, igniting the ceiling structure. Payment said 12 firefighters from stations in Creemore, Stayner and New Lowell responded with four apparatus and worked quickly to contain the fire to the bathroom, minimizing damage to the rest of the house. The fire was at a house on the Caroline Street West extension, just past the bridge on Concession 5.
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Clearview firefighters at the scene of a house fire Feb. 8, on Caroline Street West.
“We are going to stick to our guns:” Royal (Continued from page 1) and equipment going in or out. We can’t have our suppliers refusing to deliver because of the state of our roads, whether for potholes, mud, ice, snow, or lack of sanding. We won’t be in business for long at that rate. Therefore we need our roads built up and maintained to a higher standard,” he continued. “The assessments on farm land over the last four years have increased 80120 per cent and continue to increase. We would like to see some benefit of these increases made to our roads,” he said. “We are pleased that you recognize agriculture as the number one economic engine of the township, so you can see how we feel you are failing to provide the good and safe roads necessary to run our business.” At the Jan. 25, Councillor Thom Paterson made a recommendation to develop a comprehensive road improvement and maintenance plan for Mount Zion. (In May, a motion was made to have staff report back on before July 27.)
“We are going to stick to our guns,” said Royal. “We are not going away.”
Clearview roadwork Roads scheduled for paving or repairs in 2019: • Mary Street: Francis to Nelson; • Switzer Street: Windatt Subdivision; • Concession 2: Centre Line to 3/4 Sideroad; • County Road 91: Concession 10 to 800m west; • 3/4 Sideroad: Concession 2 to County Road 9; • Concession 3: 358m east of George to 6/7 Sideroad; • Margaret Street: County Road 42 to Clarence; • Intersection of Concession 10 and 33/34 Sideroad; • Sutherland Street: Quebec to Warden; • Sutherland Street: Warden to Centre; • Cedar Street: William to Charles; • Hogback Road: County Road 9 to 200m south; • Centreline Road: Concession 2 to County Road 9.
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School busses were cancelled for a week during 1950 snow storm This week’s weather inspired Colleen Stamp to bring in a copy of Reminiscing by Addie Speare, printed in The Creemore Star in January 1991, a reprinting from Feb. 20, 1950. “The wind she blew from the north, east, west, and the south wind she blew too,” a quote from Drummond’s poem to describe the snow storm which raged over Ontario from Sunday evening until Tuesday evening. Creemore was completely isolated for two days as highways in all districts were blocked. There was no mail service and the local public school remained closed Monday and Tuesday as only a handful of the nearly 200 pupils reported. The civil service employees who commute to Camp Borden daily from Creemore were unable to report for duty and several Toronto people in Creemore for the weekend were stranded and had to stay in town. The storm developed about 4 p.m. Sunday and by 6 p.m. motorists were getting stranded on the highways. The temperature was falling and northby-west winds raged at 25 to 40 mph. At 6 a.m. Monday it was 20 below zero in Creemore and not a wheel turned. The local dairy was unable to make the usual home delivery service but by using horses and sleigh managed to keep the grocery stores supplied. The local bakery had things all their own way as city bread trucks couldn’t get into town, a good famine accordingly was averted. Several Creemore homes had trouble with frozen pipes and local plumbers were very much in demand. Evidently fuel oil supplies were getting low at some places in the village but one of the first trucks into town on Tuesday forenoon was Hamilton Bros. B-A oil truck from Glen Huron. The driver reported he made it via Riverside Drive but no private cars could get through at that time. In the meantime, snow ploughs were bucking the six to 10-foot drifts on the main roads. A big elm tree fell across the road to New Lowell and had to be removed before the snow plough could get through. Some of the worst drifting was between Creemore and Cashtown. The snow ploughs were breaking down and had to be held up for repairs. Then, after a mild spell there were three weekend blizzards. Snow ploughing equipment was taxed to capacity. Some sideroads in Nottawasaga were not open for a week. The River Road in Glen Huron was first opened with equipment of Hamilton Bros. High school busses did not operate for a week and Creemore was blocked off in all directions. The one-mile stretch between Creemore and Cashtown was a big bottleneck with several vehicles, including a snow plough, stranded there. Eventually there was a drop in the wind velocity, which allowed some progress clearing the roads.
The Coxon family shared this photo of Hamilton Bros back when it was a B-A vendor, referenced in the column to the left. The photo shows the current farm and garden supply store on the east side of County Road 9 in Glen Huron, before a second storey was added.
Slovenian women coordinate World Day of Prayer World Day of Prayer is being observed March 1 at St. John’s United Church in Creemore and Jubilee Presbyterian Church in Stayner. A group of Slovenian Christian women is inviting the world to “Come to the table—everything is ready” and asking, “Who is not at the table?” The occasion is World Day of Prayer and these Slovenian women are asking people in 170 countries to unite in prayer and immediate action for women touched by injustice. For 97 years, women have bridged social, geographic and political barriers to justice through World Day of Prayer. Women tend to be the first to experience the effects of change because they tend to have fewer material resources to soften the change and a closer relationship to their community.
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As a result, they are also the first to notice things like a looming refugee crisis (France 2013), the precarious situation of overseas foreign workers (the Philippines, 2017) and the effects of illegal mining on drinking water and rainforest (Suriname, 2018). Each year, the experiences of women from the host country inform the prayers of Canadians. The immediate application of those prayers has resulted in a half a million dollars in grants to justice projects over the last 10 years. The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada invites everyone to join the 1,200 communities across Canada for the World Day of Prayer 2019. The Creemore service is at 10 a.m. and the Stayner service is at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Star owner remembered for his column, CB Writes Local History
This concludes the story After a long talk he said he of the life of C.B. (Bert) wasn’t looking for a job, but he and another fellow would Smith that has been told over the course of a year. consider buying me out. In 1948 he was finally To make a long story able to sell the farm and short, the other fellow flunked out. Westbrooke felt was able to discharge Helen he couldn’t finance it alone. the mortgage on BLACKBURN I was past 65 and was under the Star’s plant. He had a feeling of prosperity. He considerable strain. I sent for Westbrooke and persuaded him he owned his own home and had no liabilities. would be better to be the sole owner. The new owner took possession on Bert’s story continues in his own words: January 1, 1954. My successor asked me to stay on and I was free except that my successor asked me to contribute a In all my years in the newspaper few articles. field I had plenty of labour problems. Nothing particular happened in Lorne Raymer was the one and only 1954-55. I being retired of business man who was always dependable. I had several boys come to work for worries enjoyed better health. Plans were made to join a trip overseas me but as soon as they got even half in 1956, in August. But trouble skilled they wanted a skilled man’s intervened. When May got up on the wages. The last boy left in the spring morning of May 17, her arm was limp. of 1953. Again Raymer and I were alone and his health was slipping. I There follows in Bert’s words the account of how she was taken to knew he was working too hard and I Collingwood hospital, then Toronto was quite worried, so decided to try General. Her recovery seemed to find another first class man as I was completely fed up with beginners. certain. On Friday, June 28 he spoke to the doctor who said everything Well, I advertised extensively and looked to be promising. He returned got no results. Then it happened. In home on Saturday, June 30. November Mr. Reg Westbrooke of the He continues, the next day, Sunday, Collingwood paper came to see me.
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July 1 we had a terrific storm. Rain and high wind caused telephones to be knocked out. I tried to get a phone call through to Toronto. The tension was quite perturbing. I kept busy and retired at midnight. At 2:30 a.m. I learned that my beloved wife had died suddenly at 10 p.m. My whole world collapsed. However life continued as it always seems to do. Bert remained in his house on Elizabeth Street and wrote a weekly column for the Creemore Star and participated in the life of the village. He passed away on May 5, 1965. His obituary states: Many were C.B.’s contributions to Creemore. For many years he was the president of the Creemore Red Cross branch. He was recognized by the Ontario Division of the Red Cross in 1962. Still other organizations benefited from his interest. He was a staunch supporter of St. Luke’s Anglican Church where he served as warden. He also found time to serve as Master of Nitetis Masonic Lodge, on the village council and a director of the Noisy River Telephone Company. He was an ardent supporter of Creemore Lawn Bowling Club and for 40 years a keen member of the
Curling Club. Like editors before him and since, Bert supported every worthwhile venture in Creemore and Nottawasaga. His efforts did not go unnoticed. A testimonial dinner was held in the old Creemore Town Hall on Sept. 3, 1963 when friends and newspaper colleagues met to present him with gifts and thanks and appreciation for his contributions in many fields. Probably Bert will be best remembered for his weekly column in the Creemore Star, “C. B. Writes.” Here he brought his interest in history to everyone’s attention. His stories were of the pioneer days of Nottawasaga and Creemore, of their families and their trials and tribulations. He interspersed them with amusing anecdotes and events of the developing communities. They were widely read and anticipated week by week. In a final column printed after his death he expressed his philosophy of life in the words of Sir William Mulock. “I have warmed both my hands at the fire of life.”
Helen Blackburn is a retired teacher, avid gardener and a long-time contributor to The Creemore Echo. She writes about local history.
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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, February 15, 2019
New Lowell Telecom tower proposed by Trina Berlo There was no opposition to a proposal to erect a telecommunications tower in New Lowell at a public meeting held Feb. 11. No surprise, considering there are 73 current inquiries for service, according to Vianet.
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The Vianet 37-metre multi-carrier telecommunications tower, if approved by council, would be installed at Clearview Auto Centre, at 5339 County Road 9 and will serve a three-kilometre radius. Vianet hopes to build the tower now, to provide better service now while working out ways to offer alternatives to wifi. Brian McCullagh was before council in 2017. At that time, Vianet submitted a proposal under the federal government’s Connect to Innovate program to build fibre in New Lowell but was not approved for funding. Vianet is also connected to SWIFT and plans to respond to future requests-forproposal to install a fibre optic network in this area.
Lions host annual ham and baked bean supper Stayner Lions Club is holding its Ham and Baked Bean supper March 16, at Centennial United Church, located at 234 William St. in Stayner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission costs $12.50 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-10. Takeout is also available. Proceeds go to the governor’s project, Camp Huronda for children with diabetes.
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Matthew Barber performs at Singhampton Community Centre Feb. 7.
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George Watson of Wasaga Beach to chair NVCA
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Wayne Noble, surrounded by friends and family, at the opening of the Hilda Noble Community Resource Library at Campbell House
Hospice Georgian Triangle honours Wayne and Hilda Noble Hospice Georgian Triangle (HGT) is very proud to announce the opening of the Hilda Noble Community Resource Library at Campbell House. Friends and family gathered in January at Campbell House for the official dedication in recognition of the generous support that Wayne and Hilda Noble have provided to HGT for many years. As explained by Heather Goodwin, HGT’s Integrated Care Coordinator, “When most people think of a library they think only of books. The Hilda Noble Community Resource Library is more than just books. It is a place of refuge, knowledge, and solitude. With this library we are able to offer free access to a wealth of information and resources to enable and empower patients, families and caregivers to become active partners in care. We
have knowledgeable and dedicated, volunteers who are continuing to work towards building a collection of the best and most current information for our community. Our library contains books and resources on Advanced Care Planning, Caregiving, Grief and Bereavement, Alternative Therapies, Wellness and much more.” According to Wayne, “Hilda was a life-long volunteer. She would be very proud of this library knowing that it is going to support the people of our community.” For more information regarding access to the Hilda Noble Community Resource Library or any of HGT’s free services, please contact Heather Goodwin, Integrated Care Coordinator at 705-4442555, extension 7524.
Wasaga Beach Councillor George Watson will lead the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) board of directors in 2019. Watson, now in his fourth term with Wasaga Beach, was elected chair of the board at the NVCA’s 59th Annual General Meeting on Jan. 25. “I look forward to working with the incoming NVCA board of directors,” said Watson. “As we go forward in this new term, our George Watson challenge will be to find the balance between development and the environment that best serves our residents and our watershed.” Essa Township Councillor Keith White was acclaimed as vice chair. White has been on the board for eight years, including serving as vice and second vice chair. “I am proud of the accomplishments of both the NVCA board and staff over the past year,” said White. “Echoing many of my new board colleagues, our role will be to use our conservation ‘good judgement’ to address issues of growth and development across the watershed.” Town of New Tecumseth Councillor Donna Jebb was elected as second-vice chair. She is starting her third term on the NVCA board. Twelve new members appointed by their municipalities joined the board at the meeting. A total of 18 members sit on the NVCA board, representing watershed municipalities in Simcoe, Grey and Dufferin counties. The board governs the authority, a public agency dedicated to protecting, enhancing and restoring the Nottawasaga Valley watershed to support a healthy environment, communities and lifestyles. Visit www.nvca.on.ca for more information.
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Clearview approves community grants Being budget time, Clearview council approved its annual Community Assistance Grants Monday, doling out $26,000 to 27 area organizations. Requests were up this year, totaling $73,100 (including a $20,000 request from Senior Wish Association). The grant amounts were recommended by a sub-committee of council (made up of Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, Councillor Connie Leishman and deputy clerk Brenda Falls) and approved by all of council at the Feb. 11 meeting, in time to be included in the final round of budget deliberations. Councillor Doug McKechnie said he would be in support of spending more on grants. “I’ll vote in favour of this but I am shocked,” he said. “I think we can do double that next year.” The township had set aside $29,000 for community grants, leaving $3,000 for requests that come in throughout the year.
2019 grants • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Georgian Triangle: $1,000 (Provide mentoring programs); • Breaking Down Barriers: $1,000 (Provide accessibility support/ services); • Brentwood Horticultural Society: $700 (Community beautification
projects); • Clearview Community Theatre: $2,000 (Youth theatre production); • Clearview Soccer Club: $1,500 (Promote and develop soccer for children); • Clearview Stayner Food Bank: $2,000 (Provision of food resources); • Creemore Cats: $500 (Spay/neuter program); • Creemore Horticultural Society: $700 (Community beautification projects); • Crime Stoppers - Simcoe, Dufferin, Muskoka: $500 (Anonymous crime solving service); • Dunedin Literary Festival: $500 (Showcasing local literary talent); • Duntroon-Stayner Road Race: $500 (Promote physical fitness); • Georgian Triangle Humane Society: $2,000 (Spay/neuter assistance program); • Highlands Youth for Christ/The Door: $500 (Youth/family outreach programs); • Home Horizon Transitional Program: $1,000 (Counselling/housing for homeless); • Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation: $2,000 (Provide professional care/ support); • Magic of Children in the Arts: $750 (Support children art programs); • Manito Shrine Club: $2,000 (Support children with special care needs); • My Friend’s House - Collingwood Crisis Centre: $1,000 (Women/children
safe refuge); • Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society: $350 (Building community by cultivating and promoting arts and heritage); • Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 397 Creemore: $1,000 (Canada Day Celebration events); • Senior Wish Association: $1,000 (Provide program/initiatives to isolated seniors); • SilverShoe Historical Society: $750 (Promote Bethel Union Cemetery/ Sunnidale Pioneer historical site); • South Simcoe 4-H Association: $250 (Youth learning opportunities); • Stayner Chamber of Commerce: $500 (Support economic programs); • Stayner Heritage Society: $300 (Promote heritage preservation/ appreciation); • Stayner Horticultural Society: $700 (Community beautification projects); • Teddy Bears Picnic Children’s Centre: $1,000 (Support affordable non-profit daycare)
Mulmur calls for senior of the year nominations The Township of Mulmur is accepting nominations for Senior of the Year. The community is encouraged to nominate an outstanding local community member who, after the age of 65, has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of his or her community. Seniors who qualify for this award may have contributed in many different fields, such as the arts, literature, community service, voluntarism, education, fitness and sport, or humanitarian activities. Nominations will be open until Feb. 20, and are accepted at town hall or by e-mail at info@mulmur.ca
Big Heart Seniors February 7 Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Thanks to Jim Rigney for a generous donation to candy fund. We had elections. It was a unanimous show of hands the executive remain as is: Marcia Cameron, Irma Flack, and Mary Bouchard. Potluck is Feb. 21.
We had 24 people in attendance. 50/50: Bill Martin, Gwen Plummer, Mary Bouchard, Irma Flack. Moon shots: Carol Tymchuk. Barb Pilon got the travel prize. Winners: Barb Pilon, 303; Peter Gubbels, 296; Gwen Plummer, 272; Ruth Lougheed, 266. Low: Jim Rigney, 127. No lucky chair.
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Simcoe County Museum presents STARLAB The STARLAB is back at the Simcoe County Museum until March 31 with public tours offered on weekends and group bookings Monday to Friday. Trek across the universe and become captivated by the infinite mystery of the stars, as one of our most popular exhibits returns to the Museum. S TA R L A B i s a n i n f l a t a b l e planetarium from the Royal Ontario Museum, complete with a digital panorama of the night sky, galaxy
and constellations. P u b l i c S TA R L A B t o u r s a r e available Saturdays and Sundays only (closed to the public weekdays) at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Admission to the Museum and the STARLAB exhibit is by donation. Bookings for school and youth group programs, offered Monday t o F r i d a y, a r e a l s o a v a i l a b l e . For STARLAB Group Program rates please visit museum.simcoe.ca.
Former governor general to speak in Collingwood The Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation is very proud to bring the Right Honourable David Johnston to Collingwood March 6 to present a talk about his latest book Trust: Twenty Ways to Build a Better Country. The 28th Governor General of Canada and author of The Idea of Canada and Ingenious brings to South Georgian Bay his 20 ideas, “to give Canadians ways to make themselves, their institutions, and their country more
worthy of trust.” With thanks to presenting sponsor, Wayne Noble of Noble Insurance, all of the proceeds from the evening’s event will support Hospice Georgian Triangle. To book a seat for the 7 p.m. event at New Life Church, and make a $30 donation per seat go to www. hospicegeorgiantriangle.com/ davidjohnston. Johnston will be available to sign copies of his book, available for $25.
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Clearview explores options for live streaming meetings (Continued from page 1) Bylaw be discussed during an upcoming special council meeting. Up for discussion will be the possible formation of committees (standing committees, committee of the whole, regular council, consent agendas, etc.) and changes to “ward reports” including how they relate to committee and board reports. Council is also exploring the option of live streaming council meetings. At the Feb. 11 meeting, the clerk was
directed to investigate and to report back on the cost and implementation required to live stream council meetings including equipment options, and content ownership/retention. The costs would come from a $75,000 budget allocation for council chamber renovations. There is a twoyear plan to change the layout of the room to make it accessible. Council’s bench is currently raised, so someone with a physical disability may not be able to get to their seat.
Big names added to local concerts Roxodus Music Fest has announced multi-platinum selling rock group Collective Soul, multi-platinum selling Big Wreck, platinum selling punk-rockers Headstones and rockpowerhouse Orianthi, have all been
added to the July 11-13 main stage lineup in Edenvale. Tickets are on sale Friday for Rolling Stones at Burl’s Creek in Oro-Medonte on June 29. It is their only Canadian date.
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Creemore Curling Club standings
Mixed Team win-loss-tie McArthur 6-0-0 Fuller 5-1-0 Crevier 4-2-0 Baylis 2-3-1 Bell 2-4-0 Neelin 2-4-0 Cass 1-4-1 Madill 1-5-0 From the Hack: Talk about a winning streak! Team McArthur (Robert and Ed/Kerry Meulendyk) with only three players have been undefeated thus far. The Paul and Karen Crevier Trophy is within reach. Will team Fuller (Gord, Catherine, Mike/Cheryl Kangas) be a thorn in their side if they win and McArthur loses? Stay tuned! Also of interest are the curling electives currently taking place at the club for 20 Grade 6 NCPS students. Many thanks to the teaching volunteers Al Lambert, Mike Loranger, Donna Baylis and Rick Kelly. Good curling!
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Men Team win-loss-tie John Millsap 5-1-0 Adam Verstegen 4-1-1 Dave Millsap 4-2-0 Gord Fuller 4-2-0 Bill Neelin 3-3-0 Neil Rowbotham 2-3-1 Bill McDougall 1-5-0 Russ Flack 1-5-0 From The Hack: As we approach the final evening of play for the Toronto Dominion Trophy the top three teams have made significant moves in the standings. The John Millsap team has leapt out in front of the pack while the Dave Millsap team drops to third spot, the Adam Verstegen Team now holding a close second place. With only one game remaining the Verstegen rink will be taking on the Dave Millsap rink, both teams in contention for the trophy while Russ Flack will attempt to unseat the leader John Millsap. Let’s see what the Flack rink can do as spoilers.
On Saturday, Feb. 9, the Creemore Curling Club hosted a Ladies Bonspiel with the theme of ‘Denim and Diamonds”. It was a fun filled day with lots of sparkle and dungarees. Jean Smart presented prizes to Team Hutton of Stayner for their commanding win. Skip - Judy Hutton, Vice - Merle Drew, Second - Anna Woloszansky, Lead - Dianne Cox. Organizers thank to those who decorated, prepped food and helped run the kitchen and bar. Special thanks to Creemore Village Pharmacy for over 30 years of continued support and sponsorship of the Ladies’ Bonspiel.
Ladies Team win-loss-tie Baylis 3-1-0 Steed 1-3-0 Crawford 3-1-0 Walker 1-3-0 From the Hack: Two close games again this week. On Sheet 1, tied after seven ends, Judith threw the perfect shot for a huge win over undefeated Team Baylis. An entertaining game on Sheet 2 with Millsap sibling rivalry, Lynn and Team Steed the winners. Teams Baylis and Crawford in a rematch next week for the Foodland trophy. Did you know? The bottom of a curling stone is concave, not flat. It slides on a narrow ring of stone called the running band. Less contact with the ice means less friction.
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On Monday Feb. 11, Daytime curlers had two very exciting games to determine the winner for this session. Sheet 1 had Team McDougall closing out Team Loranger’s bid for the top spot. Anne and Bill made some superb shots to ensure they spoiled their opposition’s chance of going through. On sheet 2, Isobel stepped up to fill the skip’s position for Team Martens, making some very nice shots and coming close to overthrowing their rivals, Team Coulter. However, in the 8th end, Team Coulter managed the win which secured the top spot for them. Pictured, from left, Debbie Hopwood, Lead, Doug Quanbury, Second, Diane Kelly, Vice and Ron Coulter, Skip, receiving the Wallace-Timmons Trophy from Dorothy Shropshire.
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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.
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Mulmur residents should see decrease in taxes
Mulmur residents may see a decrease in their tax bill after council passed the township’s $4.7 million budget on Feb. 6. There is a decrease of $7.60 on the way for every $100,000 of assessment so for the average residential property (assessed at $371,868) there would be a decrease of $28.25. The tax levy increase is 2.8 per cent but the tax rate is going down 1.7 per
cent, factoring in inflation and growth. Treasurer Heather Boston said in the past, Mulmur has had big tax increases with the goal of getting to this tax levy so that the tax rate is stable, or decreasing every year, barring any unforeseen expenses. There is $897,433 going into reserves for administration building, public works, bridges and culverts, roads, recreational equipment, and
aggregate rehab, which cover all capital costs.
Capital projects Mulmur 2019 capital projects totalling $1.5 million: • Road surfacing: $444,000; • Snowplough replacement: $260,000; • Sweeper replacement: $10,000; • Guardrails: $10,000;
• Road construction, Prince of Wales to South River Road: $29,000; • Bridge feasibility study: $10,000; • Detailed bridge deck condition surveys for various bridges: $50,000; • New front doors and new roller shutters for front counter: $20,000; • Replacement of public works desk: $3,700; • Replacement/addition of township welcome signs: $40,722.
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Employment Opportunity Director Public Works 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. 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.
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
Employment Opportunity Fire Chief
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, teamoriented department.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.