March 22, 2019 by The Creemore Echo

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Friday, March 22 , 2019 Vol. 19 No. 12

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Creemore school annex, sold The Simcoe County District School Board has confirmed that the Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School annex has sold. The Echo cannot yet report who is the new buyer or what will become of the Caroline Street West property. The sale price is $310,000, less than half of the listing price of $675,000. The deal closes April 8.

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Nottawasaga and Creemore School Principal Mark McCain, teacher Jennifer Angus and custodian Kevin Charman unveil the old school bell, now installed in the lobby of the new school, at a ceremony Wednesday.

Bell saved from school annex by Trina Berlo The old school bell was unveiled during a special ceremony at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Wednesday morning. The bell was removed from the annex, which served most recently as the school’s junior site until it closed in 2014.

It has been mounted inside the school lobby on a base made of reclaimed red brick, as a tribute to the school’s roots. It complements an existing mural of the original high school and weathervane. The bell was purchased in 1882 by the citizens of Creemore and the surrounding township for a new fourroom school built the previous year.

When a larger six-room school (the annex) opened in 1917, the bell was mounted on the roof. Current and former students, staff, parents and board dignitaries gathered for the March 20 ceremony, which included entertainment from the school’s guitar and ukulele club and choir. (See “School” on page 6)

Skating Club marks 50th anniversary by Trina Berlo Creemore Skating Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary with this year’s carnival highlighting the best of the past five decades. Organizers are drawing inspiration from past programs and even hauling out some original costumes for the occasion. The club’s scrapbooks documenting each of the 50 years are full of smiling

faces and many recognizable local family names. When the club formed in 1969, there were 50 skaters registered before the first lesson, and it continued to attract youngsters. Ve r n a C o k e r ’ s i n a u g u r a l president’s message said, “In this our first year of operation we have over 70 young skaters taking part. We anticipate this number will increase

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The TD Lands Community Consultation Committee (TLC) will be hosting their final public meeting Saturday, March 30. This will be the third gathering organized by the TLC, an ad hoc committee formed to share a community vision and recommendation for the village’s bank building with the Creemore Community Foundation (CCF). The TLC will present their findings and recommendations with comments from the CCF and a brief question and answer period to follow. The goal is to keep the presentation brief so people can enjoy a casual reception with refreshments after the planned proceedings. The TLC encourages the community to use this time to share their thoughts and questions with one another as well as with the members of their committee and the foundation. “It has been an extensive process and we have been inspired by the community’s engagement. This meeting is not just the culmination of the TLC’s work, it is also our opportunity to thank everyone for their involvement,” says TLC chair Sara Hershoff. The presentation will take place at Station on the Green and begin at 4:30 p.m. For more information contact TLC chair Sara Hershoff at 705-466-9906, or sara@creemore.com.

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This Weekend Saturday, March 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. • Clearview Health & Leisure Expo at New Lowell Legion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Learn about community sports, recreational programs and local health providers. Over 30 vendors. www. discoverclearview.ca.

• Clearview Sports Swap at New Lowell Legion. Drop off your equipment Friday, March 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. Fill in the waiver and set your price. Swap from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Pick up unsold equipment from 3 to 5 p.m. Claim your money at the swap or from Clearview Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, during regular business hours. www.discoverclearview.ca.

Sunday, March 24

• Church Services on page 5. • 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.

Upcoming Events Monday, March 25

• Stayner Garden Club Meeting at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner. Social time at 7 p.m. Speaker at 7:30 p.m. Plant conditioning with Judy Hutton. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, March 27

• Join 190+ women who are making an incredible difference to our community through the work of local charities. Registration at 6:30 p.m. at Collingwood Legion. Meeting at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Visit www.100womensouthg eorgiantriangle.com to learn more.

Thursday, March 28 to Sun. April 14

• Theatre Orangeville presents Off the Grid. Visit theatreorangeville.ca or phone 519-942-3423 for info and tickets.

Friday, March 29

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

Saturday, March 30

• Creemore Tennis Club AGM at Station on the Green at 2 p.m. • TLC (TD Lands Community Consultation Committee) will present the community vision and recommendion for the TD Lands to the public at Station on the Green at 4:30 p.m.

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• An evening of ‘Music for the Soul’ with Gospel Music Association Award Winners Sean & Aimee Dayton. A selection of folk songs, church songs and pop classics. 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3521 County Road 124 (3 km. south of Nottawa). Admission by donation.

Sunday, March 31

• The Creemore Skating Club’s 50th Anniversary Skating Carnival at the Creemore Arena at 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Golden Years – Celebrating 50 years of skating” featuring skating numbers from the past 50 years in Creemore. For info, contact Julie Bigham, at jbigham30@hotmail.com or 705-466-2976.

Wednesday, April 3

• Home for Life is starting a weekly Seniors Coffee Social in Creemore on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Affairs Café. Starting April 3. Visit, chat, play cards.

Wednesdays, April 3 to May 8

• Alone together – a 6 week Bereavement program at Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, Stayner from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For those grieving recent or not so recent losses. There is no fee but pre-registration is required. For details and to preregister contact facilitator Laurie vandenHurk at 705-970-7737.

Thursday, April 4

• Creemore Horticultural Society Seed-Starting Workshop at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn to grow your own plants from seed. Advance registration of $5 is required. For more info or to register, email CreemoreHort@gmail.com.

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Friday, April 5

• The Treblemakers Adult Community Choir proudly presents “Blast From The Past!” at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, Creemore. Featuring cool hits from the fabulous Fifties! Special guest musician Ray Dillard (percussion). Doors open to the public at 7 p.m. Freewill offering. For more information, contact Music Director, Penelope Dale, at info@ thetreblemakers.ca, or at 705-352-4595.

Saturday, April 6

• Duntroon Hall’s Know It All Ball. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Bring your own snacks and brains. For info call 705-888-9514 or visit www.theduntroonhall.com.

Sunday, April 7

• Welcome Spring Pancake Breakfast at Sunnidale Corners Community Centre from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sausages & pancakes, Ontario maple syrup. Hungry Man $8. Regular Adults $5. Children $3. Pre-schoolers free. All are welcome.

Friday, April 26

• Fiddlin’ Around with the Scott Woods Band at Clearview Community Church. 1070 County Rd. 42, Stayner, at 7 p.m. An evening of old time fiddling, step dancing & country music. Adults $30. Children 12 & under $15. Children under 5 free. Tickets at Barb’s Clothes Closet & from Myrna at 705-428-2540. For Visa/Mastercard - call 1-855-726-8896. Sponsored by Stayner Heritage Society.

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Golden Years carnival celebrates 50 years on ice (Continued from page 1) give so much assistance in making costumes, to the arena management, the advertisers who support our program and everyone who helps in any way to make our carnival a success.” Hansel and Gretel was the theme of the inaugural carnival, performed at the old arena, where the medical centre in now. “Over 300 persons young and old jammed Creemore Arena Saturday evening to view the first annual skating carnival presented by Creemore Figure Skating Club, reads a newspaper article of the day. “Needless to say viewing space was at a premium. The arena was tastefully decorated for this occasion and co-chairmen Helen and Bob Walker and their willing helpers deserve a great deal of credit.” In 1977 there wasn’t a carnival in Creemore because local skaters were dispersed to Stayner and Honeywood due to the closure of the Creemore arena, which was condemned. They were back on home ice in the new arena for the 1978 carnival, entitled Impossible Dream, on April 7 with almost 500 in attendance. The club went on to have some high profile guest skaters at carnivals, including future world champions and Olympic medalists Brian Orser in 1980 and Elvis Stojko in 1989, and national champion and Olympian

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Creemore Skating Club members, who are preparing for the annual skating carnival on March 31, with a few of the scrapbooks that have been compiled throughout the club's 50 years. Jennifer Robinson in 1994. The three Bigham sisters have all been part of the skating club family. Julie Bigham, club president, said skating runs in some families, for instance former skater Lori Modrits (nee MacDonald) has two young grandchildren who are now in the program. Coach Janice Bigham began skating with the club as a child in 1985. Even when she was away at university in Toronto she came

home to skate on weekends and then continued on as coach. Skater Jan Hulme was a skater in the club’s early years and went on to be a long-time coach, and Anita Verstraten is also a long-time coach. She said enrollment fluctuates over the years between 50 and 100 skaters. The club has 90 skaters this year, coming from Creemore, Glencairn and more than a third coming from New Lowell. They say there have been a lot of

changes over the years. Skate Canada revamps the program every 10 years or so. Now, they set up courses with the intention of keeping skaters moving at all times. It is a bit different from the old way of coaching, which resulted in cold fingers and toes. “They come off the ice tired and sweating,” said Janet. There has also been the introduction of mandatory helmets for the little kids, as safety regulations have become more strict. In addition to the youth program, the Creemore Skating Club has an adult skating program on Saturday mornings, and an adult synchronized skating team (they are trying to get a youth synchro team going for next year). This year’s carnival is on Sunday, March 31, beginning at 2 p.m. It will feature all the club skaters and the ‘skating dads’, which was introduced in the late 1990s as a fun way to get the fathers to try some of the moves and has become a tradition, and a highlight for the audience. Former skater Mariane McLeod is returning as emcee this year. To celebrate the anniversary, there will be a special reception after the carnival where the scrapbooks will be on display and cupcakes will be served. Admission costs $8 for adults; $5 for seniors; $2 for students; and children under five are admitted free.

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Spring is coming! Although it may not look like spring outside your door, it is coming. For many gardeners, the best way to satisfy the “gardening itch” and get ready for the growing season is to start your precious plants from seed. The time to do that is now! The idea of starting and caring for seedlings can be a bit daunting for anyone who has never done it. Those pretty seed packets in the stores around town are so enticing, but the instructions are often rather limited. How do you know what seeds to choose? What is the best way to plant them? How do you care for them once they are started? When is it time to put them outside? The Creemore Horticultural Society (CHS) is offering a FREE seed-planting workshop for the public on Wednesday, April 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline Street West in Creemore. This workshop will help answer those questions and more. Whether you are a novice gardener who has never stuck a trowel in the ground or a more experienced gardener who has always purchased seedlings from a nursery, this workshop is for you. You do not need to be a member of CHS to participate. All ages are welcome to attend; however, those age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult (only one child per adult, please.) All workshop supplies will be provided. You will leave with a covered container holding planted seeds for two different types of heirloom tomatoes (Black Krim and Brandywine), two Flashy Trout lettuces, and a sunflower. Instruction will be provided on how to care for your seeds so that they will sprout, how to care for seedlings, how to get them ready to move outside, when to transplant them, and more. Advance registration is required to ensure adequate supplies are available. A $5 fee is payable at the door. Register by e-mail to CreemoreHort@gmail.com or call Judi at 1-519-925-5368 to provide the number and names of participants.

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Potholes, same story every spring Editor: As a resident of Clearview living on Lavender Hill Road, this is what we are faced with every spring. It takes weeks of precarious driving on a pothole-filled road before the township grades it for a temporary fix. Why can’t this road be amended to sustain traffic for longer than a week before deteriorating again? Please help. Our taxes pay for this service. Brad Gabriel, Concerned resident of Lavender Hill Rd.

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Significant power in the old logo Editor: By the time this is read St. Patrick’s Day will have passed on after enduring heavy heated discussion in dispute over the brand changing of Creemore Springs Beer. An interesting anecdote as to the influence of a historical beer logo occurred with the most Irish of beers, Guinness, whose copyright ownership of the harp logo, featured and synonymous with their products, forced the newly formed Republic government in the early 20th century to ask company permission to feature an Irish Harp on their new

Bylaw is proactive when it comes to dog licensing Editor: Re your editorial comments on bylaws and the lack of effective bylaw enforcement in Clearview. There is bylaw enforcement in Clearview, it just happens to be selective in operation! Fail to register a dog that has passed away and within days of the final date to register the animal you’ll be getting a visit from as many as two bylaw officers to find out why you are not registering a pet that has passed on. It’s happened to my family on the three occasions when our pets passed on, with one bylaw officer even leaving his business card with a message on it asking why we had not registered our (dead) dog! We are told that bylaw enforcement in Clearview is “reactive”, in other words the bylaw officers will only act when a formal complaint is received from a resident. In the case of the dog registration process in Clearview, who is reporting dog owners to the bylaw officers? It can only be someone on staff at the township. It’s just another “tax grab” by this council,

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country flag, which was granted but only with proviso that the new harp be reversed in direction. Not to suggest that the Canadian government may wish to exchange our Maple Leaf for the new Creemore “Kettle of Fire” as a more appropriate emblem for our country but there is significant power in the old logo that may cause the owners to wish they too had asked permission rather than having leapt into the flames. Lawrence Bell, Mulmur.

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since it does not involve court costs, just a payment, a really “easy meal” for the township. “Reactive” bylaw enforcement is inappropriate for a municipality that has real concerns over the content of its bylaws. Bylaws that are not being enforced uniformly across the municipality without a complaint from a resident should be removed from the listing of bylaws. I’ve lived and paid taxes in Clearview for nearly 20 years and everywhere I look I see a degeneration in the way our communities are being maintained by both residents and staff primarily through the lack of concern by successive councils to have staff enforce our bylaws. Council, let’s stop harassing pet owners and get our 1.5 bylaw officers out on the streets issuing “soft warnings” for residents to clean up our communities and put an end to forcing neighbours to turn in their neighbours to fulfil the requirements of an outmoded system of enforcement. Peter Lomath, Creemore.

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Church attracted many, starved for spiritual guidance Local History

The first Anglican turn of the century was a Church in Creemore was vital force in the village. an attractive building What continues from erected at the top of the hill here are accounts of many south of what is now the of the church activities Collingwood Street Bridge. in the early part of the The graceful spire and the twentieth century. Helen columns at the front must Like the women of any BLACKBURN have pleased the eyes of the church the women of St. settlers used to rude log cabins. Newly Luke’s, for that is what it was called, built, it opened in 1855 being the only were hard and faithful workers for church of any persuasion for miles and their church and its missions. A report miles. It attracted many people starved at the annual meeting of St. Luke’s of the comfort and spiritual guidance Women’s Auxiliary illustrates this. of the church. “Meetings were held either in May’s Life in the parish flourished. The Hall or in the homes of the members. congregation grew even more with The customary bales of clothing the arrival of William Forster in containing eleven new quilts and many 1870. He and his wife established the varieties and valued at $50 was sent to beautiful rectory, Claverleigh, west the Indian home at Gleichen, Alberta. of Creemore near the confluence of The treasurer’s report showed $23.51 the Mad and Noisy Rivers. Soon it contributed by the members of which became clear that the little church on $12.30 was sent to various missionary the hill was inadequate for the growing objects; $19 was received from the sale population. The beautiful church that of work at the garden party, and over now graces Caroline Street was built $45 collected for the missionary fund. and ready for dedication January 9, Two new surplices were presented to 1887. No one could have predicted the church. Most of the garden party what would happen within a week. proceeds, $51.70, were handed over to Rev. Forster collapsed and died on the church wardens for the repair fund.” January 14. Shaken though they were, That is but a sample of what went on the congregation carried on and at the year after year.

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Garden parties were very popular among the general population no matter what church they attended. For many years St. Luke’s garden parties were held at the rectory. This house was the fine brick building at the northwest corner of County Road 9 and Collingwood Street. In 1914 the newspaper report gives a picture of the popular event. “The building itself looks fine in its new coat of paint. The grounds were tastefully decorated with flags and bunting. Two pretty booths added effectively to the attractiveness of the surroundings and were quite popular during the later part of the evening. Three large tables on the west lawn were taxed to their utmost capacity from 6 to 8 o’clock in providing tea for about 500 persons. (We now call tea supper.) A program began about 8:30 and was presented from the verandah on the east side of the house, and included choir presentations, solos, instrumentals and addresses. Fireworks was the grand finale to the evening.” The 1915 garden party brought an innovation: electric lights, a marked improvement on the bonfire illumination of the previous year. Instead of a variety concert the Citizen’s Band played. An interesting incident during the evening showed that anything could happen. A young man and “a couple of young ladies drove a white horse up and down in front of the rectory, and then stopped a little way up the road while the young gallant got out to treat his ladies, leaving them in the rig, and bought fifty cents worth of fruits but paid the bill with a bogus piece of metal. The theft was discovered almost immediately but he had made his escape.” The members were active in many other ways. “Miss Jessie Wade, a missionary from China, gave an address on Tuesday evening, February 17,

1912. She spoke interestingly on the good work done in China by Christian missionaries.” The Orange Lodge, a Protestant brotherhood, was very popular in Creemore in the late 1800s and the first half of the twentieth century. In July 1914 ninety-one of them plus the congregation packed into the church with many remaining outside. The sermon was a strong justification for the existence of the order, quoting from Exodus 13:8,9 in the Bible and was an earnest appeal to live up to the high standard of its constitution and laws. The organ in St Luke’s Church has provided beautiful music for over a century. A 1914 newspaper announced its arrival, “Messrs. Lye and Sons of Toronto are busy installing a new pipe organ in St. Luke’s this week. The work is to be completed by Friday evening so that there may be a special choir practice that night for services on Sunday... On Monday Mr. Lye will give an organ recital assisted by some local and outside soloists.” The report in the next week’s paper stated that “at the evening service the church proved far too small for the crowd that sought admission and numbers were turned away” The collections at the different services amounted enough to cancel all debt on the organ. In 1915 it was decided to install an electric blower in the organ. Previous to this someone manually pumped the organ in the little room behind it. This decision was probably prompted by the recent arrival of electric power in Creemore by the Hydro Electric System. An evening service was presented to show off the effects of the new device on the music. It was reported that the blower gave splendid satisfaction and the playing was good. This organ was refurbished in recent years and provides music as beautiful as it ever did.

Treblemakers present Blast from the Past The Treblemakers adult community choir proudly presents “Blast From The Past!” a concert featuring cool hits from the fabulous Fifties! Joining the choir onstage is special guest musician Ray Dillard (percussion). The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5 at St.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 22, 2019

Top right: Gerry Blackburn, Helen Blackburn and other former students sing the school song during the unveiling ceremony at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Wednesday. Below: Students and guests assembled in the gymnasium watch the unveiling via a slightly delayed live stream from the lobby, where the bell is mounted.

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School bell Station On The will ring on Green,Creemore special occasions (Continued from page 1) Principal Mark McCain said the bell will ring on the first and last day of school, and at Grade 8 graduation. Although the bell will not ring everyday it remains an important symbol. A surplus of money from the Creemore school reunion committee, which was active until 1999, will be used to purchase a plaque to be displayed with the bell. Committee member Gerry Blackburn was one of the guest speakers. He campaigned for several years the bell preserved, before the school sold. “I’d like to personally thank them and any other board members who facilitated the transaction,” he said. Local historian Helen Blackburn was also asked to say a few words. She told the youngsters in the audience the story of the bell; she told them how years after the community raised funds, purchased and installed the bell on its perch at the top of the original school, it fell from the roof. “Luckily it wasn’t recess and nobody was hurt,” she said. “The bell was ok too so they put it up again and it rang as before.” It rang four times a day back then to mark the beginning of the day and the end of the lunch hour. At the end of the presentation, the Blackburn cousins were invited to ring the bell, along with custodian Kevin Charman. It rang loudly in the small school lobby, as everyone watched a live stream from the gymnasium.

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The Creemore Echo • Friday,March 22, 2019 •

Local students selected to take parliamentary seat by Trina Berlo diverse perspective on Rosalyn Martin has been everything,” said Martin. selected as the delegate for “There will be people the Simcoe-Grey riding from Iqaluit for example during the Daughters who will be able to teach of the Vote program in me so much… I think Ottawa at the end of the that is going to be very month. empowering for everyone Equal Voice has invited there.” young women, ages 18 Each one is given the to 23, from across the opportunity to give a country to take the speech on something that seats of 338 members impacts their community of parliament during Rosalyn Martin and its constituents. They the once-in-a-lifetime also have the opportunity political leadership program. to give a speech in the senate. They will be addressed by every Martin will be speaking on the topic federal party leader, and engage with an of sexual violence in this community array of Ministers, critics and advocates. and how there’s a lack of resources for Following the Ottawa event, all delegates people who have been assaulted and will be eligible for a leadership grant to who have experienced sexual trauma. accelerate advocacy efforts in their local “I think it is a very taboo topic to communities, said Equal Voice. be talking about,” said Martin. “There A female-identifying person from is a lot of shame, stigma, and trauma every riding in Canada will take the seat attached to sexual violence and I think of their parliamentary representatives it’s important that we talk about it in from March 31 to April 5. a space like parliament, and like the Martin, from Glencairn, is taking the senate, to bring a voice to women seat of Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch. because women are proportionately Delegates will have the opportunity more likely to be sexually assaulted or to participate in networking and raped.” workshops, all with the goal of learning She is calling for more resources and empowering young women, for people who are survivors of sexual encouraging them to engage in politics, assault but also more education for men, feminism and equal rights. and people who have been sexually “It will be very interesting because assaulted on how to report. there is one person from every single “In our high schools we need our riding so we are going to get such a guidance counsellors to have sexual

bystander intervention training, as well as all teachers ultimately,” said Martin. The training teaches people how to best help someone who has been sexually assaulted, following a set protocol. “The majority of the time they are by themselves and don’t know what to do so this type of training is so vital in changing our culture,” said Martin, taking it from one of shame to seeking medical attention and police reporting. She said in the current culture, there is too much of an emphasis on women protecting themselves from violence. She said we need to flip that switch to educate men on violence prevention. Martin has requested a meeting with Leitch, and other MPs, and is waiting to hear. A RAY’s Place scholar, Martin is currently studying politics and gender studies at Queen’s University, where

she is involved in several advocacy and activist groups on campus and in the Kingston community. Martin said it is possible she will seek elected office one day but in the meantime she is pursuing a career in gender law. She said she is affiliated with Queen’s Young Liberals but votes taking into account many factors, not just party politics. She said she hopes to see Simcoe-Grey vote another way one day, other than Conservative. “I just want to be involved. I want to make a change. Studying politics has really opened my eyes to not only our national inequality, but our international inequality. I think that Canada, as a global actor has the power to make some pretty cool changes and I don’t know if we’re totally harnessing that right now,” said Martin.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 22, 2019

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Clearview adopts behaviour policy for its facilities by Trina Berlo Clearview council has adopted a Recreation Facilities Behaviour Policy for all of its arenas, halls, trails, parks, the pool and any other program operating on township property. “Clearview Township Parks, Culture and Recreation Department regularly receives incidents that patrons have conducted themselves in an immoral and mischievous way at its facilities,” reported general manager Terry Vachon. “This policy deals with the bad behaviour that patrons

may conduct themselves at Clearview Township’s recreation facilities and suspend their privileges in a four-stage method.” Those in violation of the policy could face a suspension anywhere between two and 16 weeks. The most severe punishment is an automatic minimum 16‐week suspension that can only be lifted by council at the request of the offender after the minimum timeframe has passed. The policy applies to people of all ages and covers all activities held by

or in Clearview Township’s recreation facilities, ranging from public skating to licensed events in the community hall. “The use of recreation facilities and equipment under this policy is considered a privilege and not an inherent right,” states the policy. “Therefore, privileges may be suspended and/or cancelled at any time by the general manager or by their designate whenever it is deemed that misuse or unauthorized use of the facility and or, equipment or if the

mistreatment of another individual has taken place.” The policy does not list specific behaviours that are unacceptable at township facilities. The policy was adopted at the March 18 council meeting, when Vachon said the policy does not supersede existing behavior policies in place by sporting organizations, such as Ontario Minor Hockey Association. “It just gives us some teeth to deal with a situation if something arises,” said Vachon.

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Experience and proven ability in health and safety, accessibility regulations, labour relations and computer skills. In addition, the candidate will have excellent customer service, interpersonal, project/time management, problem solving, and presentation and communication skills. Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $93,658 to $113,842 plus a competitive benefits package. Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2019-008 to Human Resources by April 5, 2019 to: hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please visit: www.clearview.ca

Tender - 300037410 - CR 42 Transmission Water Main SEALED BIDS, on forms supplied by the Contract Administrator, submitted in an opaque envelope, will be received at the Township of Clearview Municipal Office, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 before: 2:00 p.m. local time, Friday, April 12, 2019. Only Bids which have been formally registered with the Contract Administrator will be accepted and opened by the Owner publicly at 2:05 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 in Clearview Council Chambers, located at 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON. The Work includes but is not limited to: • The installation of 3.75 km ± of 600 mm Ø PVC trunk watermain by direct bury and horizontal directional drill from 1882 Simcoe County Road 42 (Airport Road) to Margaret Street in Stayner c/w Hydrant Sets and Restoration. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Test Dig will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of County Road 42 and Margaret Street.

Bid Documents may be obtained at the office of the Contract Administrator, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, 3 Ronell Crescent, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J6 for a non-refundable fee of $300.00 ($265.49 plus $34.51 HST) payable by cash or cheque only to R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited. A digital copy of the Bid Documents may be obtained from the Contract Administrator free of charge. No electronic bid submissions will be accepted. In addition to other provisions in the Bid Documents, the lowest or any Bid will not necessarily be accepted. Owner Mr. Mike Rawn, General Manager Environmental Services Township of Clearview 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 T: 705-428-6230 ext. 243 E: mrawn@clearview.ca

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The Creemore Echo • Friday,March 22, 2019 •

Creemore Curling Club standings

Mixed Team win-loss-tie Crevier 3-0-1 Baylis 3-1-0 McArthur 2-2-0 Crawford 2-2-0 Cass 2-1-0? Fuller 1-1-1? Neelin 1-3-0 Meulendyk 0-4-0 From the Hack: Teams Crevier and Baylis are in the lead. All games were very close – within a point or two. Only two games left for this curling season. Who will prevail? (? = game defaulted – winner unknown.) Men Team win-loss-tie Mike Stevens 3-1 Brian Wilson 3-1 Wayne Beattie 2-2 Wes Sauder 2-2 Brian Cass 2-2 Bill Hewitt 2-1-1 Russ Flack 1-3 Al Lambert 0-3-1

From The Hack: The final round of play finds the Mike Stephens and Brian Wilson teams tied for first place and only three games remain to be played. Three other teams tied for second place can’t afford another loss while the remainder can start planning on next year, short of a miracle. All in all another closely fought round of curling with the spoils of the competition still up for grabs. Front runners beware there are spoilers lurking behind. Ladies Team win-loss-tie Brown 2-2-0 Kelly 3-1-0 Huskinson 1-3-0 McKay 2-2-0 From the Hack: Two important games this week gearing up for the trophy match. Team McKay’s front end threw awesome shots to set up their rookie skip for a high scoring win. Sheet 2 was a gruelling game for first place. Team Kelly succeeded. It will be a rematch of Kelly vs Brown next week for bragging rights. Did you know: Curling made its

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Big Heart Seniors March 14 The bus goes to Rama Tuesday April 2. If you would like to go please call 705-466-5205. We had four full plus two tables of three. 50/50: Barb Pilon, Gwen Plummer, Al Avery, Elsie Longson. Moon shots: Dave Smith, Jim Rigney, Gwen Plummer. Winners: Marcia Cameron, 307; Morris Tymchuk, 289; Jim Rigney, 289; Janice Stephens, 288. Low: Isabelle Gubbels, 178. Lucky chair: Peter Gubbels.

Youth centre lease renewed The Township of Clearview is renewing its lease for the youth centre for two more years. Council approved the two-year lease agreement with Aftab Enterprises for two units at 7458 Highway 26 in Stayner at a cost of $2,130.54 per month. Barry Burton said there will be a continued effort to fundraise.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 22, 2019

Karate students on the rise Students from Maizis Martial Arts Academy tested for their new belts in two separate gradings earlier this month. All students were successful in advancing to their next ranks. Emmeline Dixon achieved her yellow stripe belt. Hayley Atchinson, Clio Licharson, Camden Mozetti, and Vienna Mozetti achieved their yellow belts. Boden Dobbs achieved his blue belt. Sarah Crawford achieved her purple belt.

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NDBL celebrates excellence in baseball by Scott Anderson The North Dufferin Baseball League celebrated 2018 achievements at an awards lunch on March 10 in Lisle. Bill Patton was recognized for his involvement and support of the league with a President’s Award. The award is the hallmark of recognition within the league. Patton was the ninth person to receive this honour. He served on the executive in various capacities from the 1960s to 1980s, including two terms as president, and spearheaded the development of a junior division in 1983 that has ensured a stronger league for both junior and senior baseball. Patton was also recognized for his playing and coaching career in junior, senior, and oldtimers baseball. Brett Chater of the Bolton Brewers won four awards with the best batting average at .517, the top best on base percentage at .689, setting a new league record with 45 runs scored, and named the most valuable player in the senior division. Brad Grieveson of the Ivy Leafs won the best pitcher title. His coaches, Vance White and Sean Hayward were chosen coach of the year. Adrian Gutierrez of the Ivy Rangers hit eight homeruns to claim top spot. Nick Hodgson of the Orangeville Giants was selected as the most sportsmanlike player with teammate Drew Huerter claiming his second straight best catcher award. In the junior division, Lucas Day of the Mansfield Cubs won the best batting title with a .507 average, had the best on base percentage at .678 and was named the most valuable player. Charlie Jeans of the Ivy Blues was named best pitcher and also hit four homeruns in the regular season to take the title in the category. Teammate Mitch Tucker was on top of the list for most runs scored with 34. Liam Woodford of the Midland Twins won the most sportsmanlike award. During the league meeting following the awards, a new entry from Clarksburg was approved. The Aurora

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North Dufferin Baseball League president Jesse McIntyre presents Bill Patton with the President’s Award for his dedication and support to the league. Patton was instrumental in developing a junior division in 1983 and served in various executive positions. Jays requested a leave of absence keeping the senior division at 14 teams. In the junior division, New Lowell and Lisle are not returning, leaving a five-team division with Midland, Mansfield, Ivy, Orillia, and Orangeville. The membership renamed the Past President’s Trophy for the senior division most sportsmanlike player to the Tom Anderson Memorial Award. Anderson played with Lisle for three decades and won the sportsmanlike award numerous times. He passed away in December.

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Newell, John Russell – Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019 in his 91st year with his beloved wife Doris (Jamieson) of 68 years by his side. Loved Dad of Annette Owens (Rob) and Gail Greer (Kevin). Proud Grampa of Ryan (Lisa), Ayla, Cody (Charlotte), Melissa (Kirk), Matthew (Cindy) and Jenna (Jesse). Great Grampa to Payton, Cameron, Gracelynne and Jaxon. Predeceased by Son Gary, Son-in-Law Donnie Rogers and Granddaughter Amanda. He will be sadly missed by his Daughter-in-Law Margo (Wayne), Brother Doug Newell and Sister-inLaw Eileen Anderson along with his many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Visitation will be held at the Drury Funeral Centre 519 Victoria St. E., Alliston from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 22 with service in the chapel at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019. A reception will follow at the funeral centre followed by a family interment at Mansfield Presbyterian Cemetery. If so desired memorial donations to the Mansfield Presbyterian Cemetery or Matthews House Hospice would be appreciated.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, March 22, 2019

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

Eco Park, Eco Bark and Trails Labourer– Temporary Full-time Clearview Township is currently seeking a temporary full-time Eco Park, Eco Bark and Trail Labourer from May 1 – September 1

Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourer Temporary Full-time Clearview Township is currently seeking two (2) temporary full-time Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourers from April – October

Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks, Culture and Recreation, the Eco Park, Eco Bark and Trails Labourer is responsible for the maintenance of the Eco Park, Eco Bark and Clearview Trails including all of the facilities that fall within.

Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks, Culture and Recreation, the Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourers are responsible for the maintenance of community property and township beautification projects.

The preferred candidates will possess strong working knowledge of power and hand tools, push mowers, riding lawn mowers, whipper / weed snipper, power washers and rotor tillers. They must be a self starter with strong problem solving skills and a pride in good workmanship attitude as well the ability to deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

The preferred candidates will possess strong working knowledge of power and hand tools, push mowers, riding lawn mowers, whipper / weed snipper, power washers and street sweeper. They must be a self starter with strong problems solving skills and a pride in good workmanship attitude as well the ability to deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated experience in street scapes, parks and outdoor spaces. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Personal suitability and satisfactory physical condition. • Knowledge of standard hand and power tools, lawn maintenance equipment and equipment used in maintenance activities and ability to operate such in a safe and effective manner. • Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and safe work practices. • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to perform heavy manual labour, including bending, stooping, reaching and lifting heavy objects. • Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. • Ability to climb on ladders and to work in confined spaces. • Current WHIMIS training • A valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class “G” with a driving record that demonstrates responsible / safe driving behavior • Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $18.54 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay.

Skills and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated experience in street scapes, parks and outdoor spaces. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Personal suitability and satisfactory physical condition. • Knowledge of standard hand and power tools, lawn maintenance equipment and equipment used in maintenance activities and ability to operate such in a safe and effective manner. • Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and safe work practices. • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to perform heavy manual labour, including bending, stooping, reaching and lifting heavy objects. • Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. • Ability to climb on ladders and to work in confined spaces. • Current certification WHIMIS • A valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class “G” with a driving record that demonstrates responsible / safe driving behavior Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $18.54 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay.

Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a criminal background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2019-007 to Human Resources by March 29, 2019 to: hr@clearview.ca

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2019-008 to Human Resources by March 29, 2019 to: hr@clearview.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Please visit: www.clearview.ca

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT - Nottawa Memorial Community Centre Hall Board The Township of Clearview is currently seeking applications from individuals who are interested in becoming a member of the Nottawa Memorial Community Centre Hall Board. The Nottawa Memorial Community Centre is a Township facility located in the heart of Nottawa. The Board makes decisions regarding the operation of the facility which includes, but is not limited to: • Promoting and putting on community events • Renting out the facility to external groups • Landscaping and general building maintenance The Nottawa Memorial Community Centre Hall Board also supports many different external groups for the betterment of the community. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the next scheduled Hall

Board meeting on Thursday April 18, 2019 7:30 p.m. at the Nottawa Memorial Community Centre. Applications to sit on the Board can be submitted to: Pamela Fettes, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Township of Clearview P.O. Box 200 Stayner, ON, L0M 1S0 pfettes@clearview.ca (705) 428-6230 ext. 224 Applications are available at www.clearview.ca or at the Clearview Administration Centre - 217 Gideon Street, Stayner ON. All applications must be received by April 25, 2019