May 24, 2019

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, May 24, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 21

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INSIDE THE ECHO

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SMART Seniors

Celebrating 5 years of activity

Quilting for the new library

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Council revisits TD bank topic

by Trina Berlo The proposed conversion of the closed Creemore TD Bank into a village green was once again a topic of discussion for Clearview council at its May 13 meeting when Deputy Mayor Barry Burton presented a motion to reconsider a decision made April 29 directing staff to work with the project build team and draft a partnership agreement for council’s review.

Council agreed to bring the motion back to the table after some concerns were raised by members of the public.

Burton, who didn’t vote for the initial motion, said he has heard concerns about the public consultation process.

“Public participation was great and there were many, many, many ideas about what to do with the building, more than tear down the bank,” he said.

He has heard from people who felt the demolition was a foregone conclusion from the outset and were afraid of voicing their opposition.

“That is a sad state when people are afraid to stand up and speak their mind,” said Burton.

“We need to have public consultation without the influence of consultants trying to make something happen.”

He said the township’s own planning documents say we don’t need any more parkland and there is a loss of $14,000 in commercial taxes with the removal of the building that should be considered.

Councillor Connie Leishman said she too has been getting calls and e-mails from residents and, as a retailer, she sees the concern that the removal of the building would leave a big hole on main street.

Leishman said she did not participate (See “Councillors” on page 3)

Baseball bottle drive New Lowell Minor Baseball is holding a bottle drive at the baseball pavilion in New Lowell.

Beer bottles, cans and liquor bottles will be collected from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24 and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25.

Panto auditions Auditions will be held next month for Sleeping Beauty the Panto , a Sandcastle Theatre production.

Those eight and older are invited to audition at Collingwood Library from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 20 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 22.

Visit sandcastletheatre.com to register. The performance will be in December.

Hike, bike for Hospice Staff photo: Trina Berlo

John Merritt, with Simcoe County Museum, demonstrates hoop-and-stick, a Victorian era game provided by the museum for Queen Victoria's birthday party May 18, hosted by Clearview Public Library and Creemore Log Cabin.

More photos on page 6.

Clearview Days mark 25th anniversary Join council for Clearview Days May 31 and June 1, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the township.

The free community-wide event celebrates families, businesses and the culture of Clearview Township at the GNE Fairgrounds on the Friday evening 7 p.m., ending with a fireworks display, and during the day on Saturday between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Clearview Days will give residents the opportunity to discover new and interesting facts about Clearview and taste and sample local products made in Clearview in their own backyard.

Celebrating what makes us such a special place to live, work and explore.

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The Saturday program starts with a free pancake breakfast prepared by Mayor Doug Measures and Clearview Council, followed by opening ceremonies at noon.

Local food vendors, restaurants and bakeries will be serving food during Clearviewlicious and beer and cider samples, provided by Creemore Springs, Reinhart Light Cider and Duntroon Cyder House, will be available throughout the day. There will be live entertainment on the main stage throughout the day.

For a full line up and schedule of events, visit www.clearview.ca.

Hike or Bike for Hospice is taking place in Collingwood on Sunday, May 26. They will be hiking, biking, pushing strollers, walking dogs, remembering loved ones and having a whole lot of fun.

In the past, separate events have been held in surrounding communities but this year everyone will come together for one big event to raise funds for Hospice Georgian Triangle, servicing Clearview, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and the Blue Mountains.

The day starts at the Collingwood Curling Club at 9:30 a.m. for a guided 6-km hike, two guided bike rides; one is a 5-km route ideal for families, the other is a 20-km more suitable for adults.

Lunch is provided to all participants by community partners Sobeys and Boston Pizza and prepared by the Collingwood Fire Department. There will be special guests, entertainment and activities.

Minimum donation of $20 per person is required. All money raised through this annual event stays in the community. Register at chpca.convio. net/site/TR?fr_id=2025&pg=entry.

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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

THIS WEEKEND Friday, May 24 & Saturday, May 25

• New Lowell Minor Baseball will be holding a Bottle Drive (beer bottles / cans / liquor bottles) at the baseball pavilion in New Lowell. Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, May 25

• Creemore Echo Subscription Drive at the Creemore Farmers Market. We will be at the market today and June 1 to make it easier for you to subscribe!

• Creemore Vintage Fest in downtown Creemore from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Creemore Springs Turas Mór. A unique bike tour. Inspired by the vintage rides of Europe, a cycling journey on gravel and non-gravel roads through the rolling hills of Creemore. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit creemorespringsturasmor.com for more info or to register.

• Shelburne & District Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale at 712 Main Street, Shelburne (between Pete’s Donuts and the LCBO) from 9 a.m. to noon. A selection of hardy perennials that are acclimatized to the Shelburne growing conditions will be available for purchase. Have gardening questions? Come out and meet some of our members who will help you with your gardening inquiries.

• Scrapbook Saturday at the Creemore Log Cabin - you are invited to examine and enjoy scrapbooks lovingly assembled over the years by individuals and community organizations — on display from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Ride for Dad Motorcycle Ride for Prostate Cancer is coming to Creemore Legion for lunch. Over 700 motorcycles will be coming through town.

Sunday, May 26

• Church Services on page 5.

• Stayner Toy & Collectable Show at Stayner Legion, 7149 Hwy 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call Manfred at 705-428-2535 for more info.

• Mulmur Farmers Market at Dufferin County Museum Parking Lot each Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. to Oct. 7. Fresh, local, in-season food.

Crafters & bakers.

• Rob Roy United Church Choir and The Gospel Couriers Annual Spring Concert at Rob Roy United Church at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments in the church hall to follow. Freewill offering.

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, May 27

• Stayner Garden Club Meeting. Social time at 7 p.m. Speaker at 7:30 p.m. Maple syrup industry John Williams. Spring Flower Show of tulips & daffodils. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, May 29

• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Bilingual Clinic at CFB Borden - Dyte Hall, 62 Centre Drive, Borden, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE. • Home for Life 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.

Friday, May 31

• Friday Night Lights from 5 to 9 p.m. Owners of vehicles from the 60s to the 90s are invited to park along main street Creemore. Shop, have dinner and stroll street while looking at the impromptu car show. See the event on Facebook for more info.

Hosted by Creemore Valley Classics, Creemore Auto Detailing and Cardboard Castles Toy Store, Creemore.

Friday, May 31 & Sat. June 1

• Clearview Days celebrating Clearview’s 25th Anniversary at the GNE Grounds, 222 Fairgrounds Rd. Celebrate everything that is Clearview; its people and places. Starts Friday at 9:30 a.m. with a day of education. Saturday is full of family fun finishing up with a fireworks display.

Visit www.discoverclearview.ca for details.

Friday, May 31 to Sat. June 8

• Singin’ in the Rain Jr. at Grace Tipling Concert Hall - the next production from LP Stage Productions Inc. May 31, June 1, June 7 & June 8 at 8 p.m. June 2 & June 9 at 2 p.m. Adults $18.

Student/Senior $12. Dinner and Show Package is $45 with The Dufferin Public House, 214 Main St E, Shelburne, available for any show date. Tickets available at www.lpstageproductionsinc.com or www.eventbrite.com or 519-925-2600.

Saturday, June 1

• Creemore Horticultural Society Plant Sale at Station on the Green, Creemore, from 8 a.m. to noon. Locally grown perennials suited to our growing area. Knowledgeable gardeners available to help you select the right plant for your gardening spot. Email creemorehort@gmail.com for more info.

• Stayner Garden Club Plant Sale at Stayner Arena Lobby from 8 a.m. to noon. Great variety of plants to suit everyone’s needs.

Friday, June 7

• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Clearview Community Church, 1070 Cty Rd 42, Stayner, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE.

Saturday, June 8

• Creemore Area Residents' Association (CARA) Annual General Meeting at Station on the Green at 2 p.m. Guests Alex Troop will give an update on the Alliance Development and Stuart Lazier will update us on the TD Lands project and Creemore Community Foundation. All are welcome to attend this meeting.

• GNE Steak Dinner & Dance to the 50s & 60s with music by A Touch of Vinyl. At GNE Fairgrounds.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. $30 per person. Tickets available at Creemore Echo.

Friday, June 14

• Community Father’s Day BBQ (sausage, hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, and ice cream sundaes for dessert!) from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, Mill Street, Creemore. Family of 5 (2 adults & 2 or more children) $12. Adults $5.

Children (6 – 13) $2. Children under 5 free. There will be a craft station for children to make a craft for their special someone for Father’s Day.

Sunday, June 16

• Save the Date: Treat Dad to Dinner! Badjeros United Church Annual Roast Beef Dinner & Music Night - Entertainment by Fred Hale.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the CREEMORE AREA RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION is being held at:

Station on the Green, Creemore, Sunday, June 8, 2019, at 2 p.m.

Guests Alex Troop will give an update on the Alliance Development and Stuart Lazier will update us on the TD Lands project and Creemore Community Foundation.

Valerie Dyer, Secretary All are welcome.

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Councillors take extra time to get read on issue (Continued from page 1) in the three public visioning meetings for the bank property but she thought the community was in support of turning it into a garden.

“Now I realize more discussion should have happened,” she said. “I was never in favour of tearing down the building. It could be used for many things. If you think it’s ugly, it’s just a façade.”

Creemore council rep Thom Paterson, who brought the original motion to enter into a partnership with the build team, said aesthetics wasn’t a factor and that sufficient public consultation has been done.

“Council knew enough last time and made a good decision. It was more consultation than Clearview ever does,” he said, adding there would be more, yet.

“Council did not agree to knock down a building and build a park,” said Paterson pointing out that council has only agreed to work with the build team and form an agreement. “We have a pretty good view of what the public is willing to accept. Yes, there are people who want a different result. That is not grounds for reconsideration.”

He pointed out the level of investment

by Creemore Community Foundation in terms of $600,000 to create the park (where the TD Bank building stands and the surrounding park land), and a $1 million endowment fund for

maintenance, programing and more.

“If this council can’t see that that kind of investment done right… is going to offset $14,000 in tax revenue, then we have to ask ourselves what we consider economic development if we turn this down,” said Paterson.

Other councillors felt they needed more information and supported a suggestion from Leishman that the reconsideration be deferred. Mayor Doug Measures also agreed to take another look at it, saying at the end of the day this is a political decision.

“I’m supportive of the [April 29] motion because it doesn’t say we are tearing down a building. It does direct our staff to meet with them and report back to council,” said Measures.

To start off the council meeting, Creemore shopkeeper Cheryl Robertson took advantage of the public participation session to say the question should be put to a vote.

“This is a very contentious issue. I don’t think it has been given enough thought,” she said. “Let people have a free vote for what they want instead of a consortium coming in with a set agenda. A lot of people felt they already had their minds made up and that’s why they stayed away from the meetings.”

To close the discussion, council voted to defer the TD Lands Community Consultation Committee Resolution passed April 29 and subsequently reconsidered at the May 13 meeting;

and, that this item come back to the June 10 meeting for Council consideration. Everyone agreed, with the exception of Paterson and Burton, who both wanted no further delay although they were on opposite sides of the issue.

Project background From the design brief resulting from the TD lands public consultation sessions held Dec. 9 and Jan. 20: Creemore’s TD Bank, located at 181 Mill Street, closed in May 2018. Creemore Community Foundation was created at that time, with the aim of having its first community project be the creation of a vibrant public space on the TD Lands.

The Foundation worked to secure the donation of the TD Lands for community use, and invited a committee of community representation, the TD Lands Community Consultation Committee (TLC), to assist in developing a vision for the site that met community needs.

The Foundation hired the consulting firm Small to work with TLC to coordinate a public consultation program to engage the community in the future use of the TD Lands. Over the course of two community consultations

and research into community needs, it was determined that an active green space, or Village Green, be developed on the site.

As a not-for-profit community development organization, Small focuses on community-level placemaking strategies that celebrate and activate existing heritage and cultural assets, stories, traditions, and skills to support and showcase vibrant communities.

In Creemore, our work included: Two community open houses; Conversations with key stakeholder groups, either as represented by the TLC committee or with community at large; Creation of a design brief to capture community input and incorporate into design process.

The Design Brief provides a series of guidelines that should inform the site’s future design and aims to clarify the goals and scope of the project and be a reference for the creative and management teams throughout the course of the project. It outlines how the design team can continue to engage, inspire, and entrust the project alongside the community.

To read the design brief, please look up this article on Creemore.com, where we will include a link to the full document. You will also find several articles, letters-to-the-editor and other opinion pieces on the topic. Just search TD Bank.

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OPINION

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THE WAY WE WERE

EDITORIAL Wow, thank you We had such a great response to our subscription drive that there's hardly any room to gush, but thank you all. Your contributions ensure the health and sustainability of this community newspaper, which we are all grateful to have.

Sara and Trina will be at the Creemore Farmers' Market this Saturday. Please come see us. Here's a shout-out to this week's supporters: Patrons: Anne & Tony Arrell Doug Finley & Emily Arturi Kate & Rowlie Fleming Catherine & Tony Fry Barbara & Bill Mann Bonnie McPherson & Rick Schubert Champions: Anna Hobbs & Byron Beeler Gerry Blackburn Karin Clifford Jon & Paola Cohen Linda & Ron Coulter Dale & Michael Gee Darlene Gould Barb & Peter Halsall Cheryle Reynolds Keddy Lee & Chuck Magwood Gail & Bill Martens Bob and Marlene McLean Dawn & James McPherson Emily Worts & John Millar Una & Ron Millman Norah & Doug Mills Christine Pott & Michael Morrissette Basia & Paul Regan Maureen Quigley & Patrick Reid Meg McLachin & Kevin Reilly Hayley Avruskin & Phil Richmond Brett Robinson Jennifer & Gavin Ross Lynne & Simon Scott Deb & Don Smith Elise Beuregard & Keegan Stueck Doug Todgham Sandra & Don Webster Beth Malloy & Tony Weldon

The Creemore Continuation School reunion committee has used its remaining funds to purchase a mural explaining the significance of the annex school bell that has been installed at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School. This mock-up shows the plaque with the bell in front.

Residents made the best of a bad situation Editor: This winter I participated in, alongside most of my fellow neighbours, deciding what to do with the TD bank site.

Neighbours formed committees, countless hours were spent and resources were donated.

I think Creemore needs to pat itself on the back for the efforts spent here.

Any single issue for a town will have many opinions and can be emotional (windmills come to mind).

But what I saw was residents rally around a bad situation (TD leaving) and try to make the best of it.

Creemore had a similar experience, years back, when a group of visionaries dedicated much time

and fundraised to build the Station on the Green to benefit the whole community. Can we imagine our town without it now?

Now this is finally happening again and I want to thank Stuart Lazier and Tony Arrell for starting the ball rolling and investing so much of their effort and resources. There is now a long list of people to also add to that thank-you list.

I hope we can use this opportunity to make positive change for our town to attract visitors and benefit the whole community. But most of all I hope all the neighbours that have been involved become inspired by this initiative for the future.

Brian Koturbash, Lavender.

People looking a gift horse in the mouth

Boosters: Agnes & Bob Charlton Laura & Tom Macham Maureen McLeod Dianne & Stephen Haist Jane Pepino Meg & Kevin McLachlin Nancy Groshens & Athir Nuaimi Lois & Gary Cauthers Roselyn & Birks Bovaird Shanna & Walter Lucas Adriana & Pedro Granes Judy & John Alexander

Editor: Have been away but keep updated on the TD property via friends and internet. While most people are genuinely excited about the generosity of the TD Bank and the effort by Tony Arrell and Stuart Lazier as they should be, I can’t help but think that there are still a number of people who are looking a gift horse in the mouth.

For example I am aware that a number of people are annoyed that the ATM does not have 24/7 access.

The TD and Foodland are to be commended for the new arrangement which has the ATM in a clean well lit location with access from 7 to 8 most days, as many

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of us can still remember when to get cash you had to physically go into a bank and only between 10 to 3.

I am also aware of a number people who had alternative views on the use of the space which was gifted by TD to be used as community space, and most of us now realize that having a bank in Creemore is not realistic in today’s business environment. The TD gift and the subsequent endowment to develop the green space are incredibly generous opportunities. The process put in place by Tony and Stuart was open, fair and inclusive to a fault, and is now in the capable hands (See “Naysayers” on page 5)

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Bank vault peepholes

by Gerry Blackburn The article in last week's Echo regarding safes, and bank vaults reminded me of probably a little-known safeguard for bank vaults. Most bank buildings had a peephole above the vault door which could be seen from an apartment on the second floor where one of the senior bank employees was required to live. If they heard a noise, they could quietly look to see if an intruder was attempting to break in and call the police. In Creemore, both the former Bank of Toronto building, now the Bank Cafe and the Bank of Montreal, now Victorian Values had this setup.

As mentioned in last week's edition, before there was a bank in Creemore, the Hisey Brothers were doing a booming business buying livestock and grain.

As the farmers could not cash a cheque locally, they had to be paid in cash. To keep this cash secure, Hisey’s built a pay office at 176 Mill Street now the 100 Mile Store, complete with a walk-in vault. This building also has a secondstorey bedroom at the front, which was occupied at night by one of Hiseys' employees. From here the employee could look through a port in the west wall, down an outdoor pipe, then

Correction We apologize for two errors in last week's Creemore Echo.

Garlic Mustard Squad founder Evening's last name is Martin.

Also, Heartwood House was misidentified as Hardwood House (we are blaming autocorrect for that one.)

back through the roof to see if anyone was at the vault door. The previously mentioned Hisey safe, where the cash was kept would have been kept in the vault. Bank records would just be kept inside the vault.

More modern safes usually had a time clock mechanism that prevented anyone from opening it until the clock had turned off at a set time, usually 9 a.m. the next business day or perhaps during parts of the day. Most of them also had two combinations locks, with the numbers only known by two different sets of people.

I worked for the Bank of Toronto, now TD Canada Trust from 1949 to 1954 at several branches including the Gananoque, Ontario branch where my late wife Doreen and I lived in an apartment upstairs. In the middle of the hardwood living room floor, there was one short piece of flooring that had been neatly cut to be removable. This exposed a short metal lined chute to the ceiling below. At the bottom, there was a piece of ceiling material connected to a wire, which could be quietly pulled up to expose a view of the vault door. I wasn’t required to watch it, but it was a conversation piece with visiting friends.

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Health unit urges province to keep Simcoe Muskoka together The Board of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is asking the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Christine Elliott, to keep the full territory of the health unit, Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, whole when it joins with York Region to form a new public health entity April 1, 2020. The recommendation passed at the Board of Health meeting yesterday.

“We believe that the division of our Muskoka and Simcoe operations will disrupt and undermine the delivery of public health programs to Muskoka,” said Dr. Charles Gardner, SMDHU’s medical officer of health. “The proposed geographic area that would include Muskoka is vast – more than 400,000 square kilometres – and providing public health services to such a large and low density area will be extremely challenging.”

Under the proposed boundary changes for SMDHU, the Simcoe County portion of the health unit will join with York Region as a new regional public health entity, while Muskoka will join a new regional entity that will also serve Sudbury, North Bay, Parry Sound, Algoma, Porcupine, Timiskaming and part of Renfrew, an area that extends to James Bay.

“A merger between SMDHU and York Region will be complex,” said Anita Dubeau, Chair of the Board of Health. “However, splitting the operations between Simcoe and Muskoka at the same time as mergers both with York and six other health units to the north will be overwhelming in its complexity.”

The province announced in its April budget that it intended to establish 10 public health entities with 10 new independent boards of health by 20202021. There are currently 35 provincial health units that will have their borders redrawn. At the same time, the province announced changes to the cost-shared model for public health funding, which will increase the municipal portion of health unit budgets.

Legislation to establish the existence of the new public health entities is expected to take effect April 1, 2020.

The province had indicated that it is willing to consider feedback on the boundary changes.

For more information about SMDHU, as well as its programs and services, call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-7217520 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. t o 4 : 3 0 p . m . o r v i s i t w w w. simcoemuskokahealth.org.

Naysayers are in the minority (Continued from page 4) of TD Lands Build Team chaired by Inese Bite and I have no doubt that the result will be something that we can all be excited and proud of.

The naysayers are in the minority but they are tainting what is a very

special event for Creemore, they need to get onside, be positive, stop looking a gift horse in the mouth and embrace Creemore’s good fortune.

Allen B Clarke, Creemore.

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Old fashioned fun Deborah Smith and Lee Anning (left) make a fine pair portraying Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the queen's 200th birthday party on May 18. The birthday cake was a variety of Victoria Sponge Cakes, enjoyed by party-goers.

Entertainment fitting of the era was provided by Simcoe County Museum. Right, top: Madeleine Harper tries out the stilts, with a little support from her grandpa, Peter Long. Right, below: Gabriel Wood, visiting from Toronto, is a natural with the hoop-and-stick game. The party was hosted

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Staff photos: Trina Berlo

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Stayner Library ramps up fundraising campaign

by Trina Berlo With construction well underway at the new Stayner branch of Clearview Public Library there is a renewed push for community fundraising.

Clearview Library Fundraising Team chair Bob Charlton said the library has committed to raising $250,000 toward the building costs.

Thanks to larger corporate donations, they are nearing the $100,000 mark, but they are just now launching a call for contributions from the community at large.

Clearview residents are encouraged to watch for a letter arriving soon to their mailboxes.

“It is not always easy to find something you can support that will have a lasting effect on your community, but this project is exactly that,” writes Charlton. “Not only will it benefit your family, friends and neighbours immediately, it will provide a positive legacy for generations to come.”

The committee has created various donation levels and opportunities for recognition.

Any donation over $20 is eligible for a tax receipt and any donation over $100 will be recognized with some sort of name recognition. For example, $100 donations will result in the donor’s name being inscribed on a book shelf. There are also opportunities to have an individual’s or family names on a bookplate inside a book, perhaps as an in memoriam.

There are several $1,000 level

donations for furniture in meeting rooms or in the lounge and all the way up to $5,000 for tables, $10,000 for the coffee bar and $25,000 to sponsor the children’s area. Donations of $2,500 or more will earn people a spot on the Wall of Honour.

Donors are encouraged to speak to officials to discuss where their money should be directed and the manner of recognition.

The hope is that the new library items will bear the names of individuals, families, community groups and businesses when the doors open.

The opening has been delayed due to problems with the builder, Bondfield.

The company has had delays with many of its projects, not just the Stayner library, and many of which are quite high profile.

Charlton said the new branch, which is being built adjacent to the Stayner arena, will have a lounge with a fireplace, a community living room with a coffee bar, a designated area for children and teens, and a computer bar with places for people to pug in and access the wifi. Two small rooms are being added, providing a place to study, tutoring or to have private meetings with social services workers, something that happens regularly at the library.

There will also be unisex washrooms and a family washroom, accessible from the adjacent hallway, handy for library programming and other events happening in the arena hall, which is

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Stayner Stitchers show off the quilt they made for a library fundraising raffle. being renovated by the township.

Charlton said the intention is to use the hall for a special library fundraising event during Small Halls Festival on Oct. 5. It will coincide with a draw for a queen size quilt made and donated by the Stayner Stitchers, another

fundraiser for the library project.

Tickets will be on sale very soon at library branches and at various events, including Clearview Days.

There are many ways to donate. Visit any branch of the Clearview Public Library or call 705-428-3595.

NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES We are at the Creemore Farmers' Market SATURDAY MORNINGS May 25 June 8, 15 & 22 WEEKLY SPECIALS 705-466-2916

Now accepting orders for pick up at our farm Julie & Tom Wilson • Our farm is located SE of Creemore (#3757 conc. 3, Nottawasaga)

For catalogue, pictures & directions, visit www.wilsondaylilies.com

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 24, 2019

Seniors mark 5 years of activity

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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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Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

This week marked five years of VON's SMART in Creemore which was celebrated with a potluck lunch after Tuesday’s class.

SMART – Seniors Maintaining A c t i v e R o l e s To g e t h e r – i s a community based exercise program that accommodates all levels of ability. It all began as their Healthy Living at Home pilot program back in 2009.

Participants work through a series of exercises in mobility, strength and balance, with the aim of enabling seniors to continue living independently, reduce social isolation and hospital visits due to falls.

All exercises are done sitting or standing and at an individual’s pace and intensity.

The Creemore exercise leaders Deborah Smith and Norma Verstegen have seen big differences in the regular participants with improvements in their balance, strength and endurance.

Classes take place Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. (Note: There will be no class this Tuesday, May 28.)

Participation is free and advance registration is not required.

Participants must have a valid health card. Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear.

The program is also in need of local volunteers to help lead classes. To learn more about training as an instructor, contact program coordinator Nicole Loughran at 705-321-0105 or Nicole.

Loughran@von.ca.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - (RFP #19-01) Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by the Corporation of the Township of Clearview for: RFP #19-01 Recreation Registration and Facility Booking Software Please send sealed proposals to: Attention:

Terry S Vachon General Manager Parks, Culture & Recreation, Clearview Township tvachon@clearview.ca 705-428-6013 ext. 21 Fax# 705-428-0258

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FOR DETAILS AND PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS www.clearview.ca/tenders Due: June 12, 2019, By: 1:00 PM Eastern Time Proposals submitted after the due date and time will not be considered.

Proposers accept all risks of late delivery of mailed submittals regardless of fault.

The Township reserves the right to: • Reject any and all proposals, and to waive irregularities and informalities in the submittal and evaluation process. This RFP does not obligate the Township to pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation and submission of a proposal, including but not limited to a respondent doing an on-site scripted product demonstration.

Furthermore, the RFP does not obligate the Township to accept or contract for any expressed or implied services.

• Accept the proposal(s) or parts of a proposal deemed most advantageous to the Township.

• Amend the RFP in any manner prior to contract award.

• Cancel or reissue the RFP. • Obtain clarification of any point in a vendor’s proposal. Such clarifications can be in any form such as but not limited to conference calls, email communications, web demonstrations, on-site demonstrations or vendor headquarters visits.

• Share the RFP, proposals and subsequent vendor provided information with its consultant(s) in order to secure expert opinion.

• If applicable, request from the software vendor a different implementation provider or implementation team member(s) than the one proposed or at its sole discretion, select a different implementation provider or implementation team on its own.

• All proposals become the property of the Township. Materials submitted will not be returned to the proposer.

Public Disclosure Notice In order to protect the integrity of the contracting process, proposals will not be disclosed until after award and signing of any and all contracts that may result from this Request for Proposal.

Proposers should be aware that any records they submit to the Township or that are used by the Township even if the proposers possess the records may be public records under the Washington Public Records Act. The Township must promptly disclose public records upon request unless a statute exempts them from disclosure. Proposers should also be aware that if even a portion of a record is exempt from disclosure, generally, the rest of the record must be disclosed. Exemptions, including those for trade secrets and “valuable formula,” are narrow and specific. Proposers should clearly mark any record they believe is exempt from disclosure.

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LIBRARY NEWS

Phubbing

What does phubbing mean?

This word describes the action of maintaining eye contact while texting.

This so did not happen last weekend while the Michele crowd played all the vintage McKENZIE Victorian games inside and outside the Creemore Branch of the Clearview Public Library and the Creemore Log Cabin. In fact, there was not a cell phone anywhere in sight while people played with the hoops, stilts, burlap sacks, badminton rackets and the all the other “unplugged” activities.

Instead, there was lots of laughter. Without the constant stimulus of online engagement, there was plenty of opportunity for “real” conversation, connection and community building within the crowd of attendees.

This weekend at the Creemore Vintage Fest, the same technology-free mentality will reign. What will you find this year? After checking out the clippings and photos in the scrapbook display of our historic past at the Creemore Log Cabin, pop next door to the library between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to find out what you can do to relax after visiting the vintage market, the local shops and restaurants and all the landmarks in the Town with the Big Heart.

There will be plenty of free old fashioned fun for the whole family!

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by Marc Dupuis If you blinked you may have missed the start to the Braves' baseball season.

After adding a Championship Mosquito team to Creemore last year, the Braves have expanded yet again.

With a well balanced roster of Rookies and Veterans, the Senior Braves have paced themselves to a 3-1 start.

Lance Bryan picked up the win in their most recent game, a 12-6 win over the Mansfield Cubs, a Thursday night date with the New Lowell Knights next on the docket.

Creemore is running a 15U and 13U program in the York Simcoe Baseball Association Loop for this season, both of whom played exhibition games this past Sunday at Gowan Park. The Braves 15U team put away Collingwood’s 15U Rep team 10-8 in a rain shortened game. Prior to that, Robb Stinson had his 13U team put on a hitting clinic in a 30-1 route of the newly formed Essa Expos team.

Cal Stinson pitched a two-hit gem on Wednesday night, striking out eight, at Gowan Park as the Braves put up a nine-run fifth inning to mercy the visiting Innisfil Cardinals 14-3. Stone Breedon scored three runs from the leadoff spot, while the Dupuis brothers paced the offence with five hits and seven runs batted in.

Creemore now hosts a Teeball and Senior Rookie program as part of the South Simcoe Minor Baseball

Association, with the former opening their season at Gowan Park Saturday morning 8:30 a.m. versus Angus #2. This is now the third year of Creemore hosting a Minor Baseball Association, the first year struggling to find enough to field a team, to this season now consisting of a strong membership of 95 Players and Coaches.

Up Next: TeeBall hosts Angus #2 Saturday 8:30 a.m. at Gowan Park; Braves 13U Select will host the Barrie Baycats for a doubleheader at Gowan Park, Saturday at noon, to start their league play; Seniors are back home Tuesday night to host the Ivy Leafs at Gowan Park, 6:30 p.m. first pitch.

Big Heart Seniors

May 16 We had seven full tables and 17 for a delicious lunch. The bus to Casino Rama is on June 4. There is lots of room so please call 705-466-5205.

50/50: Russell Ferguson, Barb Cudmore, Morris Tymchuk, Carol Tymchuk, June Hartley. Moon shots: Lois Walker. Barb Cudmore got the travel prize.

Winners: Melvin Lougheed, 307; Peter Gubbels, 302; Dave Smith, 282; Lois Walker, 276. Low: Jim Rigney, 76. Lucky chair: Roy Veinot.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 24, 2019

HELP WANTED

SALES BARN

DEATH NOTICES

Elmvale Sales Barn & Flea Market.

3 kms west of Hwy 27 on Hwy 92.

Open Sundays starting Mother’s Day, May 12, until Thanksgiving. Thursday Market begins June 27. Set up a booth & make some money. For info call 705-322-6941 or 705-627-7759

HOUGH, John Harrison passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Georgian Triangle Hospice in Collingwood. He was lovingly supported by friends and with family at the end. He is survived and loved by his wife Susan (McKenzie), daughters Jennifer Pappagallo (Marco Papagallo), Tricia Hough (Chris Edwards), grandchildren Olivia, Isabella, Gianluca, Charlie and William, stepsons Joe (Gill), Scott (Jacklyn) and Matt McKenzie, step grandchildren Alexandra, Cole, Parker and Charlie, brother Paul Hough (Nancy) and sister-in-law Rose Sloan.

He was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and Jack Hough and first wife Frances Hough with whom he spent 44 happy years.

John attended St. Andrew’s College in Aurora Ontario where he loved football and the pipes. He was a distinguished lawyer and spent his entire career at Faskens on Bay St. where he is remembered by his many colleagues. He spent his winters skiing fast at Devil’s Glen and summers golfing at Mad River to varying degrees of success.

A celebration will be held in Houghie’s honour at Devil’s Glen Country Club on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 3 to 6 p.m. The family thanks everyone who cared for him over the last two years and especially Dr. Mark Quigg. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Collingwood General & Marine Hospital and Georgian Triangle Hospice.

HELP WANTED Summer help wanted. Property maintenance, etc. Call Norm at 647224-9500.

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Personal Support Workers

Join our compassionate and caring nursing team in the quaint village of Creemore.

We offer: • Full time, Part time and Casual positions • Competitive Wages and Benefits • Possible signing bonus Also openings for RN, RPN, dietary and housekeeping departments.

Please apply by email Natalie.King@siennaliving.ca 705-466-3437 or in person at 143 Mill St. Creemore

DAVIDSON, Laura Joy – Passed away peacefully at Trillium Manor in Orillia, on Friday, May 3, 2019, in her 90th year. Loving mother of Melodie Burkett (nee: Kowalski) (Mike).

Cherished Grandmother of Jeremy Jon Scheetz (Lindsay Moore) and Benjamin Murdoch Scheetz. Loved Great-Grandmother of Zoe, Liam and Stella Scheetz. Dear Aunt of Daniel Scott (Bonnie)-Beau and Skye Scott, Laurel Shaw (Bob)-Brynn, James Gibney (Elaine), Pat Lofthouse and Great Aunt to Brooke and Miles and Great Great Aunt to Evan and Dylan.

Tammy Weirheid (Peter)-Ryan and Kyley, Jill Erskin Kellie (John)Andrew, Wayne Healey (Jennifer and Kevin), and Susan Davidson (Dusty).

Laura will be deeply missed by her closest friend and sister June Scott.

Predeceased by her parents Murdoch and Phyllis Davidson, brother Kenneth Davidson and sister Phyllis Gibney.

Laura will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives and friends. At Laura’s and the family’s request, cremation has taken place.

A Private Celebration of Laura’s Life will take place in Toronto on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from noon to 3 p.m. Interment will take place at St. Paul’s Union Cemetery (Agnew Rd. Washago, Ontario) at a later date.

Laura will rest beside her good friend and former husband Frank J. Kowalski.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dignified Funeral Alternatives, Barrie.

888-322-7222. In-memory donations to Toronto Humane Society, 11 River Street,Toronto ON M5A 4C2 (email: fundraising@torontohumanesociety. com; 416-392-2273 ext. 2166 or 2162).

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RON’S CERAMIC TILES Kitchens, Bathrooms, Entranceways Fireplaces, Backsplashes Indoor/Outdoor work Ron Briere Tilesetter/Installer 705-466-6462 • rlbriere@gmail.com Free Estimates

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Fresh rhubarb is now available. Herb pots, pre-started vegetable plants, seed potatoes & onions. Mixed summer meat boxes start at $50. A& D Country Store, 1617 Cty Rd 42, Stayner. 705-428-2465.

HORSE RIDING Come ride our range! We offer private trail rides for any level of rider, from beginner to advanced. Located in Mulmur Township, East of Honeywood. We ride through some of the prettiest terrain, with the best views, on the most amazing horses! Contact us today to reserve a date and time! Visit www.rawhide-adventures. on.ca or call us at 519-925-0152.

RENTALS Glencairn house for rent. Available July 1, $1650 plus utilities, very private. 25 minutes to Aliston, 30 minutes to Collingwood or Barrie.

Call 647-459-4878 after 3 p.m.

ART WORKSHOPS Introduction to Oil Painting – Six Week Course. Join local artist Jennifer Johnson in a discovery and introduction in using oils.

Designed for the beginner artist, you will learn about the feel of oil, tools of the trade, fundamental techniques, and the basics of composition and colour in oil painting.

Thursdays, May 30 -June 4, 1-4 p.m. $300.

Paint Your World Workshop – Ever wanted to create a painting of your favourite place – your cottage perhaps, or that beautiful field that you walk by every day? Local artist Jennifer Johnson will help you to create a painting to honour that special place. This workshop is designed for both beginner and in-progress artists.

Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. $140.

Location for both courses: Bay School of Art, 148A Mill St., Creemore, ON (above Affairs Café). Register in Advance by calling Jennifer: 705-818-4938 or by email jgjohnson22@gmail.com.

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Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering.

Call for free estimate at 705-4662356.

PEARSALL, Margaret Jean – Passed away peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in her 92nd year. Loving wife of the late George Herbert Pearsall.

Predeceased by her parents Robert & Reta Harper, her brothers John “Jack” Harper, James “Jim” Harper and Russell Harper. Dear sister-in-law of Alice Pearsall, Catherine Harper and Christena Harper. Cherished aunt of Bryan (Vicki), Barb, Bob (Donna), Sonia (Bob), Barry (Monica), Craig (Betty), Elaine (Mike) and Brenda (Scott), great-aunt of 13 great nieces and nephews and great-great-aunt of 8 great-great nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held at the Shelburne Cemetery on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. If desired, donations to Headwaters Health Care Foundation or the Shelburne Library would be appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www. jackandthompsonfuneralhome.com.

Ayla – The hardest thing is the last goodbye, especially if you didn’t know it really was the very last one.

I miss you Ayla.

Love Aunt Lisa xo

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Do you need a caring, reliable house sitter for your home, dog or cat? Able to stay in your home for daily, overnight or weekly stays. Go away on your travels knowing your house and or pets will be well cared for with love. 705-441-1836.

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

In memory of my loving daughter Ayla

Chimney Sweep – Spring Cleaning.

Avoid the fall rush. Call Roger at 705435-8503. WETT Cert.

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Ayla Lundy It doesn’t get easier.

We miss you like crazy.

We want so badly to change that night.

You’re on our minds all the time.

We love you so much.

Uncle Dusty, Aunt Lindsay, Drew and Evy

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In loving memory of our sweet granddaughter Ayla

2004-2017.

I really don’t know where to start.

The day you left us broke our hearts.

Time slips away and life goes on, But from our hearts you’re never gone.

We try so hard to understand how And why this has become.

There are just no words To express our pain.

We miss your smile.

We miss your laughs.

We miss your hugs.

But most of all, sweetheart, We miss you.

We see your rainbows And find your dimes Which make us happy at that time.

They say time will heal our broken hearts These past 2 years have torn us apart.

We want you to know not a day goes by That we don’t wish you were by our side.

We love and miss you Ayla.

Love Ma & Popa Mart (Wendy & Martin Hewgill)

Creemore Legion Canada Day 50/50 Draw Tickets $2 or 3 for $5 Available at Creemore Echo Draw will take place on July 1 at 8:30 p.m.

2004-2017 I miss you, oh how I miss you!

It’s been 2 long years Since you left me broken-hearted.

They say time will help me cope For my sweet baby girl That’s not the case.

I keep hoping You will run through the door And jump in my arms once more.

I would hug you so tight and never let go.

I would kiss your sweet cheeks Like never before.

I try so hard but my tears keep falling For you my sweet baby girl.

I wish you were calling.

We all love your beautiful rainbows, And when you surprise us with a dime, My sweet baby girl, I want you all the time.

Your sister and brothers talk about You all the time.

They miss you very much.

Jay helps me with your sheep.

I know you knew he would.

My sweet baby girl I will hold you in my heart Each and every day.

All our love, Mommy, Jason, Cole, Luke, Troy & Kloe.

AUCTIONS Bob Severn Auction Register

Sat. June 1 at 10 a.m. Sale of 10 ant.

Int. tractors, equip, 12 cream seperators, hay trollies, toys, collectibles. For Doug Robinson, #286319 10 Sideroad Mono Twp N.E. of Orangeville.

Sat. June 8 at 10 a.m. Sale of 3 tractors, ant. Equip. Cockshutt items, farm related antiques. (Old farm purchased in the 1930s).

For Estate of the late Olga Les, #8386 20th Sideroad Adjala, N.W. of Loretto.

Ph: 519-925-2091 www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 24, 2019

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

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

Celebrating National Access Awareness Week – May 26 – June 1 Clearview Township is celebrating National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) from May 26 to June 1, 2019.

Each year, during National Access Awareness Week, Canadians are encouraged to think about the barriers people with disabilities face, and to find ways to help remove them.

2019 marks the fourteenth anniversary of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). During this time, public, private and non-profit organizations across Ontario have been working together to improve the everyday lives of people with disabilities.

History of National Accessibility Awareness Week: Ontario became the first jurisdiction in Canada to legislate a framework and timeline for making Ontario accessible. The goal of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is to make Ontario fully accessible by 2025.

National Access Awareness Week was established in 1987 following Rick Hanson’s 40,000 km Man in Motion World Tour. “As part of the legacy of the Man in Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation provided strategic leadership to create and implement National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) in partnership with federal and provincial governments across the country. The purpose of the program was to promote better community access for people with disabilities.” - Rick Hansen Foundation.

It’s important for us to realize what accessibility means to our province – socially and economically. If people with disabilities cannot fully participate in our communities, we are missing out on our own potential. Accessibility is also about making everyone in our communities feel welcome. The small activities that most of us take for granted – playing in a park, watching a movie, dining in a restaurant – should be equally available for everyone. And don’t forget our seniors. Through the natural aging process they may begin to experience barriers to everyday living that they once took for granted.

Clearview Township is an inclusive community!

In Clearview Township, National Access Awareness Week is an opportunity to highlight accessibility awareness at the local level and an opportunity to celebrate the work that is being done across the Township to improve accessibility to information, programs, services, parks, arenas, community halls, and businesses.

Celebrating in Clearview!

Some of the accomplished improvements made in Clearview are: • Accessible benches purchased and installed at the Eco Park • Making accessibility recommendations for the Ives Park • Accessible Public Use Computer stand at the Administration Center • Purchase of portable Hearing Loop device to assist hearing abilities • Clearview Libraries providing Accessible Library materials for residents • Portable Accessible Parking Signs for use during events On-going accomplishments!

Clearview Township has a successful Accessibility Advisory Committee that meets monthly with open sessions that anyone can attend. The schedule of upcoming meetings as well as previous agenda and meeting minutes can be viewed on our web site.

Please visit our web site to register at www.clearview.ca for the Emergency Vulnerable Occupancy Registry should you require accessibility assistance during an emergency If any member of the community has any comments, questions or concerns regarding accessibility matters in Clearview, they are welcome to contact any Accessibility Advisory Committee member or share their comments/questions/feedback by telephone, in person, in writing or by email. All contact information can be found on the Clearview web site at www.clearview.ca

NOTICE - WATERING RESTRICTIONS Lawn & Garden Watering Restrictions By-law # 07-29 All properties that receive water from Clearview municipal drinking water systems are subject to the Watering Restrictions By-Law #07-29.

Allowable times and days for lawn and garden watering during June, July and August are as follows:

• From 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM • From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and in accordance with the following schedule of days: • Even numbered properties on even numbered days of the month • Odd numbered properties on odd numbered days of the month

Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions about this notice.

Respectfully, Mike Rawn, C.E.T. Director of Public Works 705-428-6230 ext. 243, mrawn@clearview.ca

COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE

Clearview Council Meeting Monday, May 27, 2019, 5:30 p.m.

Council Chambers Clearview Administration Centre 217 Gideon Street, Stayner