June 14, 2019

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, June 14, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 24

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INSIDE THE ECHO

Silver Quill

Emerging Artist

Jessica Tamlin receives Clerkson Award

Quarter century in newspapers

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Council not ready to partner on TD project Council tells TD land developers to go ahead with design phase, doesn't agree to dedicate staff resources

by Trina Berlo Clearview council voted 6-3 Monday giving the go-ahead to Creemore Community Foundation to prepare a development plan and design for the village green, which proponents hope will take the place of the TD Bank building on Mill Street.

The plan will then come back for staff review and council consideration with the understanding that the intention is to consolidate the acquired TD Bank property under the ownership of the municipality and that the municipal land occupied by the Hort Park and Station on the Green be included in the design.

A friendly amendment proposed

by Councillor Connie Leishman removed from the original motion any mention of a partnership agreement or staff time being allotted for the development plan.

The meeting began with a deputation

by Foundation founders Tony Arrell and Stuart Lazier, who were looking

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Vancouver based PFS Studio, designers of Sherbourne Common in Toronto (above), has been selected as the design firm for the Creemore Village Green project. See related article on page 7. to council to direct staff to work with the Foundation to create the appropriate draft agreements, together with a full project review for the new Creemore Village Green.

Also there to speak in support of the project was Greg Young representing Creemore and Area Residents Association, Basil Guinane representing Purple Hills Arts and

Heritage Society and Laurie Severn representing the BIA. “We are looking for your support and it is of a critical nature,” said Arrell. “I think in the long run the Foundation will be able to do other things to help Creemore, and by extension Clearview.”

They also outlined the planned (See “Community” on page 7)

Roxodus rezoning delayed again

by Trina Berlo Clearview council will hold a special meeting on June 19 to revisit the request for a temporary use zoning by Roxodus organizers, hoping it will give them time to provide all outstanding material, reports and agency approvals.

That is the last possible date to approve or deny the request and still allow time for an appeal period.

Roxodus organizers are asking for a rezoning that would allow them to proceed with this year’s event from July 11-14 and hold an additional two events over 10 days in both 2020 and 2021. The request is for the approval

of a temporary use bylaw, to allow for a “festival grounds” use on a property at the corner of Highway 26 and 15/16 Sideroad.

On Monday, council received for information a report from planning consultant Darren Vella, of IPS Innovative Planning, dated June 3 stating the application is incomplete. They are still waiting for documents including a functional servicing and stormwater management report, archeological assessment, restoration plans, and that they demonstrate they have responded to public comments and concerns.

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do not support the application and are awaiting reports, including the County of Simcoe, which in conjunction with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is considering laying charges under the Forest Conservation bylaw for the loss of approximately 18 hectares of woodland without proper permits. Tree cutting was something that the public voiced concerns over at the May 27 public meeting. The NVCA estimates as much as 10 hectares of wetland has been cleared, filled and/ or drained.

The June 19 meeting is at 1 p.m. at town hall in Stayner.

Memorial Golf Tourney The George Peacock Memorial Golf Tournament is on Saturday, July 13 at Silver Brooke Golf Club in Lisle, sponsored by New Lowell United Church and New Lowell Royal Canadian Legion.

A $95 fee includes round trip transportation from the Legion, golf with a noon shotgun start, cart, prizes and a steak dinner. (Dinner is at the Legion at 6 p.m. Tickets available for $25 per person.)

Enjoy a wonderful fun afternoon of golf with family and friends in memory of George Peacock, a dedicated friend, father, husband, firefighter, Legionnaire, and church steward.

For tickets, contact Tom Macham at 705-435-8469 or Roy Pollock at 705-715-7310, or pick them up at the church or Legion.

Pick'n in the Park The 10th annual Pick’n in the Park fundraiser for The Door youth programs in Stayner is happening in the gazebo at Station Park in Stayner on Saturday, June 15.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

And features local talent, barbecue, silent auction, jean art sale and more activities.

Treblemakers present The Treblemakers adult community choir proudly presents “Rock And Roll Treasures” a series of concerts featuring classic hit rock songs by Aerosmith, the Beatles, Toto, Styx, Elton John, Kansas and more. Joining the choir onstage are special guest musicians Iain Leslie (electric and acoustic guitar) and Pieter Huyer (percussion).

The Creemore performance is at St. John's United Church on Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free, however, freewill donations will be gratefully accepted. An advance ticket is required for the concert, as seating is limited.

For tickets and/or more information, please contact the choir’s Music Director Penelope Dale at info@ thetreblemakers.ca, or 705-352-4595.

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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THIS WEEKEND 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.

Saturday, June 15

• The Gardener Is In! Members of the Creemore Horticulture Society and Master Gardeners from the Simcoe County Master Gardeners will be at the Creemore Horticultural Park to provide expert answers to all your gardening questions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., weather permitting.

• Creemore Log Cabin History Hosts on hand to welcome visitors at the Creemore Log Cabin. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday morning until Thanksgiving.

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• Pick’n in the Park – The Door’s 10th annual fundraising concert held at the gazebo in Stayner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features amazing local talent, a bbq and silent auction, jean art sale.

Lots of family friendly fun to start off summer.

Bring your own lawn chair.

Sunday, June 16 Father's Day

• Church Services on page 5.

• Creemore Legion Father's Day 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 705466-2202 for more information. 27 Wellington Street West.

• Creemore Union Cemetery Decoration Service at 2:30 p.m.

• Singhampton Union Cemetery Service at 3 p.m.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, June 18

• Residents of Creedan Valley are hosting a paint party as a fundraiser, making your own sign being done Jenn Norton. At 6:30 pm. Prices for the signs variety depending on the sign you choose to do. All proceeds will be donated to the Creemore Legion. If interested please contact Mary Jane Watson at 705-466-3437 or by email Maryjane.watson@siennaliving.ca.

Wednesday, June 19

• Home for Life weekly seniors coffee social in Creemore on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Affairs Café. Visit, chat, play cards.

• Creemore Horticultural Society June Meeting.

Social hour begins at 7 p.m. (new time) followed by a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Our speakers will be Gail Cocker on “Natural Pest Control” and Charlotte Vorstermans on “Plant This, Not That”. There will also be a spring flower display by our members.

Visitors always welcome. Email creemorehort@ gmail.com for more info.

Friday, June 21

• Water First marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. Stop by Bank Café from 5 to 8 p.m. to hear how First Nations & Water First work together to address community water challenges with

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education and training programs that integrate Indigenous values & traditions. Some reflections on reconciliation will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. $5 from every burger sold will be donated to Water First. An outdoor, family-friendly event with interactive kids’ activities. 179 Mill Street, Creemore.

• The Treblemakers adult community choir concert “Rock And Roll Treasures” at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, Mill Street, Creemore. Advance free ticket is required for the choir’s concerts, as seating is limited. For tickets and/or more information, contact the choir’s Music Director, Penelope Dale, at info@ thetreblemakers.ca, or by telephone, at 705-352-4595.

Free will offering. Also performing: June 20 (Barrie at 7:30 p.m.); June 22 (Collingwood at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.); and June 23 (Wasaga Beach at 7:30 p.m.).

• Stayner Garden Club Meeting. Social time at 7 p.m. Speaker at 7:30 p.m. Wild Orchids: David Hawke. Iris, rose & summer flower show.

Everyone welcome.

Saturday, June 22

• Creemore Canada Day. Kids Bike Parade at 12:45 p.m. Canada Day Parade at 1 p.m. Old Time Games, Dunk Tank & Street Hockey at the Legion.

BBQ, food and more. Fireworks at dusk. For more info, call Norm at 705-466-6748.

• Heritage/Canada Day Event at Station Park, Stayner. Pancake breakfast (8 to 10:30 a.m.), parade at 11 a.m. with Beinn Gorm Highlanders. Entertainment by “50 Years Late” and DJ Nation. Birthday cake & children’s activities sponsored by Stayner Chamber of Commerce. Parade - call Brenda at 705-994-3003 or Larry at 705-315-7653. Vendors/Displays – call Phyllis at 428-2916. Sponsored by Stayner Heritage Society & Chamber of Commerce.

• Knox Dunedin's Annual Strawberry and Ham Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. serving locally smoked ham, a variety of salads, dinner rolls and of course strawberries and homemade desserts. Adults $18.

Youth $8.

Sunday, June 23

• Dunedin Cemetery Service at 2 p.m. In case of inclement weather the service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin.

• Clive Vanderburgh in concert “The Last Aha” at Simcoe Street Theatre, Collingwood, at 2 p.m.

An audio-biography celebrating Clive’s 50 years in show business featuring original pop, folk & children’s music & theatre. $20. For tickets visit ticketscene.ca or they are available at Creemore Echo.

• Memorial Gospel Concert at First Baptist Church, 205 Oak Street, Stayner, at 7 p.m. A Tribute to Ruth “Marie” Bristow featuring Mr. Dave Randall in concert. Presenting “See You in a While”. Free.

Friday, June 28

• Strawberry Supper hosted by Jubilee & Centennial Churches to be held at Centennial United Church, corner of William & Oak Street, Stayner, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. $15 per person.

Takeouts available. Gluten-free available.

Sunday, June 30

• The Annual Lavender Cemetery Service at 4 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the Dunedin Hall.

Monday, July 1

Monday, July 13

• The George Peacock Memorial Golf Tournament at Silver Brooke Golf Club, 45 Cindy Lane, Lisle.

18 holes, 4 person best ball. Shotgun start at noon. $95 includes round trip bus from New Lowell Legion, 18 holes of golf, 2 person cart, prizes & steak dinner. Dinner only is $25. Sponsored by New Lowell United Church & New Lowell Legion. Call Tom at 705-435-8469 or Roy at 709-715-7310 for tickets or pick up at church or legion.

Remembering Dad..

He taught you almost everything you know. He defined what was important, and what was not. Your likes and dislikes, skills and opinions live on inside you.

We remember with you, because if anyone understands the meaning of family, it’s us.

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Echo staffer marks 25 years in newspaper industry

by Trina Berlo Creemore Echo office manager Georgi Denison has earned a Silver Quill in recognition of 25 years of service to the newspaper industry.

Denison has actually been working for local media a bit longer. She was initially hired by Gordon Badger to work as a receptionist for Creemore Star.

Denison had come from Toronto to be with her new husband John, a Dunedin resident. She had worked for the Royal Bank downtown but was having a heck of a time finding work.

She got a third interview at Honda but then they asked her if she was planning to have any children? She said yes, and that was that.

There was an opening at The Star when the receptionist went on maternity leave. When she showed up for her first day of work, Badger was away on vacation and no one was expecting her so her start date was delayed one week.

Being born and raised in Duntroon helped her to integrate into the community.

“I knew a lot of the families and had connections to the community. It really helped me,” said Denison.

“Not long after starting [Badger] purchased the Midland paper, which came with a computer system so we computerized the whole operation,” recalls Denison.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Georgi Denison has been awarded The Silver Quill for 25 years of service to the newspaper industry.

But it wasn’t all high tech – the accounting system was a rolodex, the bills were in paper folders and, as it was before e-mail, the newspaper had to be saved on a disk and driven to the printer.

In 1992, Denison went on maternity leave and it wasn’t until six years later that a twist of fate would bring her back to the newspaper office.

By then, The Creemore Star had folded and Sylvia Wiggins had started publishing The Creemore Echo (the

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Denison had a resumé on file at Creemore Springs Brewery (owned

by John Wiggins) and lo and behold, she got a call from Sylvia for a job as receptionist and looking after the retail area. She gradually took on billing, banking and bookkeeping.

When The Creemore Echo started to go under, the large staff was whittled down, leaving no paper and Denison as the sole employee.

“But people still wanted calendars and classifieds so I did that on a sheet of paper,” she said.

It was distributed by mail until new owners Craig Simpson and Phil

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Stevenson came on board.

Denison recalls the day they came to see the office. Her young daughter Lisa was too sick to go to school so she was laying on a blanket under the desk.

“I was so dedicated,” said Denison, laughing. “I should have just stayed home.”

During the transition Denison recalls Simpson saying, “Our only asset is Georgi.”

Under new management, they furnished the office with castoffs found in the dumpster behind a home décor store (Dovetail Interiors). They gradually added news and content eventually going up to a double-sided ledger sheet of paper, and growing into the broadsheet newspaper we have today.

Denison’s fond memories are of lunches in the backyard with the Creemore Star staff, enjoying Roy Emerton’s homemade cabbage rolls, attending the annual Creemore Businessmen’s Christmas dinner and dance at the Legion, pizza parties to celebrate milestones at Creemore Echo (and staff ‘team-building’ trips to see Dolly Parton and Elton John).

“Time has really flown by. I’ve always been here to help people,” said Denison. “It has been great to have so many loyal customers supporting us all these years.”

Her surprise ending is that Denison has announced she is retiring. She and John are putting their house on the market and they are moving to London, Ont., to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

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OPINION EDITORIAL Plastics ban will spur innovation A proposed federal ban on harmful single use plastics is a great example of how consumers can inspire action through policy change.

Plastics have been on the minds of conscientious consumers, especially since seeing images of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and turtles with straws stuck up their noses.

Almost everything we buy is in plastic packaging.

We look around the grocery store for plastic-free options – Do I choose the shrink wrapped cucumber grown in Canada, or the waxed cucumber grown in Mexico? We bring our own bags to the grocery store and we cart around resusable water bottles and coffee cups but it isn’t enough. And plastic doesn’t just pose a risk to ocean wildlife it is also bad for humans. It was a recent ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles that made many aware of the risks of certain plastics.

Then, we became aware of microplastics. A new study says we could be ingesting five grams of microscopic plastic particles each week, equivalent to the weight of a credit card.

As consumers we have power to influence the marketplace to a certain extent but it is high level policy that forces industry to take action. In order for swift and widespread change to occur at the manufacturing level, government intervention is necessary. Left to their own devices, companies rarely make changes (although it has been known to happen).

The possibility for innovation is the truly exciting thing here. By forcing the hand of manufacturers to find alternatives to plastic, they won’t simply stop packaging a product and give up on retail, they will look for alternatives. Manufacturers have been putting out more and more plastics without having to pay for the burden of recycling. That cost is borne by municipalities and its taxpayers, being us. We are shipping is off to be recycled elsewhere (and now famously sending mislabeled household and toxic trash off, too).

There is a huge opportunity here to shift our thinking and create new, green jobs. By taking a large portion of the plastics out of the marketplace – replacing them with alternatives like paper or bamboo – we could end up with a much more manageable amount of plastic waste and perhaps come up with creative solutions to deal with it properly. We just have to make sure that the new product doesn’t create a new problem.

Of course, there is always that first R in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle mantra that gets overlooked. We must make an attempt to be super smart consumers and buy only what we need, make good decisions about products, support innovation and buy local.

Send letters to the editor to info@creemore. com. All letters must be signed with the writer's full name and include a phone number (which will not be printed.) Deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.

THE WAY WE WERE

Bayview School SS#2 1960: Mrs. C Foster (teacher). Back row: Margaret Carr, Don Ayers, Susan Day, Lloyd Ayers, Jim Giffen. Middle row: Richard Anderson, Gary Roache, Shirley Roache, Fred Duggan, Marie Giffen, Edward Wiggins, Helen Hisey. Front row: Jerry Wiggins, Gary Ayers, Emerson Wiggins, Robert Hisey, Eddy Carr, Lyle Ayers. Photo submitted by Helen Blackburn.

Hard work, creativity make village charming Editor: The green bicycles, toting baskets of spring flowers, are back on Mill Street. The fountain is flowing and flowers are bursting out in the Horticultural Garden and in Granny’s garden by the log cabin. The Saturday morning outdoor market is back with local offerings, music and lots of friendly people. Fun things are happening in the Log Cabin.

What a pleasure!

It is coming up four years since we moved to Creemore and we’re delighted to be here. Every

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season, Mill Street is beautifully decorated and the shops, art gallery and restaurants are fantastic. There is always something happening - festivals, parades, farmers’ markets and so much more. The anticipation of the transformation of the TD Bank lands into a community treasure is also very exciting.

Thank you to all the hard-working, creative and generous people who help to make Creemore such a charming and inviting place!

Carol Ray, Creemore.

Community green space is priceless Editor: I do not understand the change of mind from our council with respect to the TD Bank.

The Small Consultant Group ran three meetings.

Everyone was invited. Everyone had a chance to give their opinion, whether by voicing their concerns out loud, by leaving a note, or by sending an email.

I attended all three meetings and I am happy with the final decision. A green space for the community where friends and families can gather and socialize is priceless in my opinion. No question that generating tax revenue is important, however, a well designed green space has greater potential for hidden revenues down the road, social and economic.

Will any decision be supported by 100 per cent of the population? No. However, we cannot afford to

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miss this opportunity.

I was disappointed to hear that, on May 13, Deputy Mayor Barry Burton presented a motion to reconsider the decision that was made on April 29. I feel this delay is a waste of time, money and resources.

Elise Beauregard, Creemore.

No good deed goes unpunished Editor: The ongoing TD Lands saga brings to mind the discouraging, but all too often appropriate, saying: No good deed goes unpunished.

James McSherry, Dunedin.

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Crooked signs irritate handyman

Encouraging youth to take action Editor: A few weeks ago Martin Hewitt wrote an insightful letter about the student walkouts in support of action on climate change. He was responding to someone who had lost the point of the walkouts in their (all too prevalent) binary view of life.

Last week, Rosalyn Martin wrote another insightful letter about the far from binary issue of free speech versus hate speech.

Both of these folks are of an age that has every right to be bitter about the generations ahead of them. We have, however it happened, badly distorted the grand ideas of democracy and capitalism.

We should encourage their generation to stand up to correct the errors of our ways.

Obviously there is a huge vested interest

in preserving the existing system that makes a few people disproportionately wealthy at the expense of the rest of the people and the planet. So there is a big effort required to re-establish balance.

But if their effort makes it clear that the status quo is causing serious risk to their future, it should become clearer to their parents that they too have to take action.

So lets give unconditional support to those in the next generations who become adamant about taking back the planet and democracy from the short term interests of the few.

And let’s be thankful for media like The Echo, where they can learn to express their concerns and opinions.

Peter and Barb Halsall, Creemore.

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Editor: Let’s talk about the stop signs once again! It still irritates me to think that our town employees don’t have the skill set to install a stop sign plumb.

I’ve been in business 35 years and if I installed a stop sign that wasn’t plumb correctly, Clearview Township Mayor and Council would say that my work is incompetent and would not pay me.

Do our employees not really care about the quality of work they do or do they just exist to get a pay cheque? Are we not giving them the proper tools to do the job properly?

Bob Ransier, Creemore.

Owner and Operator of the Handyman Service of over 30 years.

How far will council go to foist the name Clearview?

Editor: Regarding your article on the attempt

by Doug Measures to hijack the name and identity of the GNE: Someone needs to tell Doug Measures and this council that spending our tax dollars to change history is wrong and an abuse of their role and mandate in this community!

The recent announcement ahead of any agreement from the Great Northern Exhibition board for Doug Measures to hijack the historical name of the 160-plus year old GNE and associate this broadly supported historic location as an entity of the Corporation of the Township of Clearview shows just how far this council will go to force the name Clearview onto the face of

Ontario.

Canada has a rich history of exhibitions (CNE, PNE, GNE, etc.) serving not just the location in which they are situated but the wider interests of the broader adjacent communities and that is what brings people together not the ‘hijacking” of a well respected and well understood identity and renaming it to be the same as the “new kid on the block”.

What’s next? Renaming: • This newspaper to the Clearview Echo?

• Creemore to South Clearview?

• Stayner to Clearview Centre?

• The Creemore Springs Brewery to Clearview Springs Brewery?

• The Collingwood airport to the

Church Directory Sunday, June 16 Father's Day ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206

Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m.

Clearview Community Church Creemore branch – Station on the Green

Sunday service 11 a.m.

CREEMORE UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m.

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Knox Presbyterian Church,

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Service at 10 a.m.

Sunday school, Friday night kids program

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Sat. June 22: Strawberry Supper 4:30-7pm

Clearview International Airport?

• The Creemore Farmers’ Market to Clearview’s first Farmers’ Market?

• Airport Road to Clearview Road?

If there is so much money left in the Clearview budget that it can be used for the purchase of naming rights, how about spending it on sidewalks and road improvements for those that live here and let visitors take second place to those of us forced to pay to keep this township running?

I urge the committee for the GNE to stand their ground and not be taken over by the Township of Clearview.

If they want to rename anything, offer them naming rights for the annual Demolition Derby for that is more suited to the intent of this council than any changes in the historic name of the Great Northern Exhibition!

Peter Lomath, Creemore.

Annual Cemetery Services Sunday, June 16 Creemore Union Cemetery Decoration Service 2:30 p.m.

Singhampton Union Cemetery Service 3 p.m.

Sunday, June 23 Dunedin Cemetery Service 2 p.m.

In case of inclement weather the service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin.

Sunday, June 30

Lavender Cemetery Service 4 p.m.

In case of inclement weather the service will be held at the Dunedin Hall.

ST. ANDREW’S MAPLE CROSS PRESBYTERIAN 219 Scott St., Stayner CHURCH Trinity Eucharist Worship & Sunday School at 10 am.

10:30 a.m.

“Where Jesus is Lord, Rev. Susan Snelling • 705-428-3885 all are welcome.”

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Anglican Church, Stayner”

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To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: info@creemore.com

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Community engagement equals better results: Paterson (Continued from page 1) contributions of the Foundation and the expected benefits of creating a transformational four-season, multigenerational, multipurpose green space based on community needs.

“The whole community is behind this. That doesn’t mean everybody, but we do have strong support,” said Lazier.

He admitted that the Station on the Green board is on the fence about the proposal. In fact, the board defeated two motions at its May 31 meeting; one to support it and one to oppose it.

It was announced Wednesday that the build team has selected Vancouverbased planning, urban design and landscape architecture firm PFS Studio to design the space.

Lazier said they have a senior

partner working on the project to make sure it is special. He said whether or not they keep part of the building is still to be decided, adding it would be difficult to design the space with the building there.

“We are at a point where we are making serious financial commitments and we want to know we can work with staff,” said Lazier.

When it came time for council members to weigh in they wanted assurances that the people hired to do programming and maintenance at the new space wouldn’t be employees of the municipality. Lazier said they would report to a three-person committee that would be appointed to oversee them and they would be paid by the Foundation. Lazier said there isn’t a business plan to show council

but they understand the costs and they will be looking to raise a $1 million endowment fund in order to get to a $50,000 annual payout (Severn has been tasked with preparing the job descriptions).

Deputy Mayor Barry Burton spoke once again in opposition to the village green plan saying the township’s own planning reports say more parkland is not needed. He also echoed early comments about the community being divided on the issue.

“I don’t believe tearing down the bank is the answer. We are trading one asset for another. We have been dragged into the middle of this,” he said. “It’s creating dissention, which is a shame.”

“It has split this town in half,” said Councillor John Lamers. “I can’t see

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this helping out the main street at all.”

Councillor Ed Christie, on the other hand, called it a “jewel of an opportunity” that will result in fewer road closures for events. (He quipped that Clearview will eventually be the owners of the prime downtown location and they will be in charge of future development of the property.

They could put up a huge building if they wanted to.)

Councillor Thom Paterson had a different view.

“We don’t split a community when they are engaged. You get better results. Kudos to everyone who has engaged,” he said. “I don’t see a community split. I see a community engaged.

There will be another public input meeting later in the summer.

Foundation selects designer for Village Green

by Inese Bite The Creemore Community Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of PFS Studio, a leading planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm based in Vancouver, BC, as the design firm for Creemore’s Village Green. Their global practice undertakes projects throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Over the past 30 years, the firm has received numerous awards, including more Canadian Society of Landscape Architects awards in the history of the society than any other firm in Canada. This is a testament to the firm’s commitment to exemplary planning and design, demonstrating its ability to create iconic, memorable and engaging public spaces.

Seven leading landscape architectural firms with demonstrated experience creating landmark public spaces that are socially inclusive, multi-functional and multi-season, reflective of and compatible with local heritage and culture, and sustainable ecologically-sensitive sites were invited to submit a proposal for the

Creemore Village Green.

Firms were interviewed by the Village Green’s Build Team chaired

by Inese Bite and consisting of Creemore community members John Gordon, Laurie Severn, Sass Dempsey, and Judi Parker, plus Foundation representative Stuart Lazier. The selection of PFS Studio was unanimously recommended to the Foundation by the Build Team.

Jennifer Nagai is the Principal in Charge on the Village Green project. Much of her work focuses on collaboration with artists and the articulation of rich conceptual ideas through precise, expressive detailing. Art and landscape have been seamlessly intertwined in her most notable projects at PFS Studio, including Grange Park, Legacy Square, and Sherbourne Common in Toronto.

The PFS team will make their first visit to Creemore on June 19 to view the site, experience the Village, and meet with representatives of key stakeholders. According to Nagai, “we anticipate working closely with the community and assembled Build

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Team to develop a series of ideas and options before arriving at a preferred plan.”

From PFS’ perspective, a well-used space is perhaps the most important measure of success when designing in the public realm, and to ensure a much-loved, much-used park is delivered, a relevant and innovative program that informs design will be

necessary.

The Foundation will hold a public input meeting later in the summer with the date to be announced.

The final design is anticipated in September, with construction planned to begin in spring 2020.

More information on PFS Studio’s team, design philosophy, and portfolio is available at pfsstudio.com.

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NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF AN EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CHARGE AMENDING BY-LAW BY THE SIMCOE MUSKOKA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD TAKE NOTICE that the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (the “Board”) passed Education Development Charge Amending By-law No. 51-01-2019 (the “By-law”) on the 5th day of June, 2019 under section 257.70 of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, as amended (the “Act”).

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under Section 257.73 of the Act, in respect of the By-law, by filing with the Secretary of the Board on or before the 15th day of July, 2019 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection, along with the required fee of $300 payable to the Ministry of Finance.

The schedule of education development charges imposed by the By-law for residential development shall be the following amounts per dwelling unit for the periods set out below: June 10, 2019 to October 29, 2019: $748.00; October 30, 2019 to October 29, 2020: $1,048.00; October 30, 2020 to October 29, 2021: $1,348.00; October 30, 2021 to October 29, 2023: $1,472.00; The schedule of education development charges imposed by the By-law for non-residential development shall be the following amounts per square foot of gross floor area for the periods set out below: June 10, 2019 to October 29, 2020: $0.13; October 30, 2020 to October 29, 2021: $0.14; October 30, 2021 to October 29, 2023: $0.15; Education Development Charges are imposed on all development of lands in the County of Simcoe, save and except those specifically exempted by the Board in the By-law.

Accordingly a key map showing the location of lands affected by the By-law is not provided as part of this notice.

A copy of the complete By-law is available for examination in the offices of the Board located at 46 Alliance Boulevard, Barrie, Ontario, during regular office hours, being between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Notice of a proposed by-law amending the By-law or the passage of such an amending bylaw is not required to be given to any person or organization, other than to certain clerks of municipalities or secretaries of school boards, unless the person or organization gives the secretary of the Board a written request for notice of any amendments to the By-law and has provided a return address.

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Creemore artist wins BMFA's Murray Clerkson Award

by Trina Berlo Creemore artist Jessica Tamlin is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Murray Clerkson Award handed out by the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, to an outstanding, local, emerging, visual artist with potential for significant contribution to the arts.

Tamlin said there was a time when she was reluctant to call herself an artist but through a process of learning and embracing her true artistic nature, she was in a place where she could apply for the award and accept what others had long known – that she is an artist.

Although she has always loved to draw Tamlin said she struggled with painting, recalling one time when she was so frustrated with the medium that she threw her paintbrush to the ground.

Encouraged by her high school art teacher to pursue the arts, Tamlin studied fine arts at University of Guelph where she specialized in drawing, printmaking and sculpture, before going on to Seneca College to study graphic design. She has continued to work in the arts while raising two children. Tamlin has a home studio and is known for making wood block printed travel maps and stylized maps of local ski resorts.

She said a pivotal moment came when she moved to Creemore six years ago and found an arts community.

“I found myself surrounded by artists, creatives and people that make their way on their own. It is in this time that I have let myself surrender to the title of artist,” wrote Tamlin to the foundation.

Having always wanted to study at OCAD, Tamlin took a chance to take a painting class with Creemore area painter and OCAD teacher Sara Sniderhan, where she learned technique and found her palette.

Once she got that, she really began to enjoy painting and hasn’t stopped.

After an ill-fated family camping trip as a child, Tamlin said she wasn’t exactly outdoorsy. It was her husband’s love of hiking and other outdoor activities that pulled her into nature, which is often the subject of her painting. The wall of Tamlin’s kitchen hangs portraits of her family playing in the water and on the trail.

She has adopted a method of using tins to fashion mini easels and portable paint pallets so that she can paint wherever the family’s adventures take

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Clerkson Award Committee chair David Rawlings presents the emerging artist award to Jessica Tamlin on May 31. them. Tamlin said she often sits and paints while the others are off playing.

Murray Clerkson was a well known local artist with a dramatic flair in his own art. Throughout his own career, he strongly supported new and emerging artists by investing in their work and freely and positively commenting on their achievement.

The Clerkson award recognizes an evolving or emerging artist, not yet professionally established, but who has reached a stage where he/she now possesses a body of work that indicates strength, purpose and commitment. The award is open to artists residing in the South Georgian Bay area, working in any visual arts discipline. It comes with $1,000 and a show at the BMFA’s Simcoe Street gallery. Tamlin and four of the award finalists are showing work there until June 22. For a second

year, Tamlin, a new member of Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society, will be opening her home for the Creemore Festival of the Arts this fall. Visit jessicatamlin.com.

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Dentist returns to her roots Mad River Dental Centre is welcoming a new dentist.

Jordan McKee has been practicing in Muskoka for the past four years since graduating from Western University.

Knew she wanted to work in a small town and having grown up in Nottawa, this is a homecoming for McKee. In fact, William Hawthorne was her dentist growing up and McKee said she always enjoyed her visits.

“I always knew that I wanted to do something in the medical field.

Dentistry is just a great way to see your results immediately and it’s a nice combination of the arts side of things and science,” said McKee. “I really like working with kids,” she said. “It sometimes requires quite a bit of patience and I feel I have lots of that. The reason I like taking my time with them is because it’s such a crucial period to really make or break their experience at a dental office. I like to ensure they have a positive experiences because it’s so much easier if kids can actually be treated in their home office as opposed to being referred out to pediatric dentists.”

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Stolen vehicle involved in crash Huronia West OPP is currently investigating a stolen vehicle in Clearview Township.

They were notified on June 8 of a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on County Road 91 in the area of Clearview Township.

Police investigation revealed that the vehicle, a 2005 black Dodge RAM was unoccupied, and that the vehicle had previously been reported as stolen.

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Clearview Soccer Club takes on ladies' league Clearview Soccer Club has started a new ladies’ league, with 60 players on four teams taking to the field in New Lowell each Tuesday.

Mallorie Reid said they were approached by the Wasaga Beach women’s soccer club because they were disbanding so many of the players were looking for another local option. She said many are in the Creemore and New Lowell area.

They were able to get the new league up and running in about four weeks.

“We knew that it would be a lot of work to get it rolling but we all agreed that it would be an effort that would

pay off for the local community,” said Reid.

There are games every Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The club has also seen growth in its youth soccer program. It organizes 120 youth on 14 teams as part of its regular intramural program. Players can start at age four, or the year they are turning four. They have players up to age 10 but are hoping to expand to age 12-14. Team sponsorships are available.

Registration for next year will begin in December.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 14, 2019

County collects textiles to keep them out of landfills

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Five limestone headstones at New Lowell United Church were vandalized recently. They mark the graves of early Sunnidale Township settlers and that some of them are runaway slaves and came to the area via the Underground Railroad, including John Morgan. The vandalism was discovered by Janie Cooper-Wilson, who is a descendant of Morgan, and a caretaker of many local historical cemeteries. The church has the proper insurance and is getting a Midhurst company to do the repairs, hopefully in the next month. The incident has been reported to the police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The County of Simcoe is bringing back its curbside collection program for clothing and textiles to help divert these materials away from landfills. During this two-week long program, the County will collect clean, dry clothes from households including those that cannot be re-used.

Simcoe County residents will have received pink plastic bags for clothing and textiles in the mail at the end of May. Pick-up will take place on one regularly scheduled collection day during a two week period in June, starting on June 17. To determine your exact collection date and for more information on other special collection days, download the new Simcoe County Collects app, available free of charge from the App Store and Google Play.

As with regular waste collection, pink clothing bags or clear plastic bags containing clothes and textiles should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Bags must be sealed and weigh less than 20 kgs. Items must be clean, dry and odour free.

Further detail on solid waste management programs, including the clothing pick-up, are available online atsimcoe.ca/dpt/swm The County encourages residents to donate usable clothing and apparel whenever possible. Despite local donation programs, approximately 85 per cent of unwanted textiles end up disposed of in County Waste Management sites. The purpose of this collection program is to collect clothing and textiles that wouldn’t otherwise be passed on, including those items with stains, tears and broken zippers which are not suitable for donation.

Collected clothing and textiles are sent to a facility for sorting/grading. Some materials are sent for reuse in Ontario and overseas while other materials are made into rags and acoustic fill. Ninety-eight per cent of material collected is able to be reused/recycled.

Acceptable materials include: Clean clothing including torn, unfashionable, stained, and missing buttons or broken zippers; Towels, linens and pillows; Coats and outerwear; Hats, belts and scarves; Purses, backpacks, sleeping bags and luggage; Shoes, socks and mittens in pairs (wrap with elastic to hold

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• The average person discards 37 kgs. of textiles each year.

• Eighty-five per cent of discarded textiles end up in landfill with only 15 per cent of textiles being donated.

• Textiles currently use significant landfill capacity and the decomposition time can be lengthy and may contribute to the production of greenhouse gases.

The Creemore

ECHO

The Creemore Echo, an independently owned and operated newspaper in Creemore Ontario, is seeking a FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST. This person must be community and service minded and prepared to be immersed in village life.

Applicants must be technically competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google drive as well as a willingness to learn and innovate as required. Applicants with experience in QuickBooks, and/or adobe suite are preferred. Data entry, retail sales and basic office upkeep will be a large portion of the job. Accuracy, organization and excellent interpersonal skills will be required to flourish in this busy office.

Compensation between $15 and $18 based on experience and skills sets.

Applications can be emailed to: sara@creemore.com

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Jeff Williams • 466-5741

Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!

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218 Main St. Stayner

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Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator

CREWSON INSURANCE BROKERS

1-(800) 392-1151

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7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131

110 Adeline St., Shelburne 1423 Mosley St., Wasage Beach

Iron Butterfly

Custom Iron Work Specializing in gates Charcoal BBQs & Fire Pits Design • Welding • Refinishing Tyler Kueper

ironbutterfly.ca 705-791-5478

T. NASH

PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured

Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie

705-466-2149

General Practise of Law MediationandAlternative Dispute Resolution John L. Ferris www.ferrislaw.ca Megan L. Celhoffer

190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888

Dave North • 705-718-7370

Tree Time Outdoor Services

tree, stump & branch removal firewood cut and split wood chipping bush hogging

705-305-4420

PLACE YOUR AD HERE 705-466-9906

Host Your Party Rates starting at $30/hour

Event pricing available sara@creemore.com • 705.466.9906

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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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 14, 2019 •

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.

SALES BARN Elmvale Sales Barn & Flea Market. 3 kms west of Hwy 27 on Hwy 92. Open Sundays until Thanksgiving. Thursday Market begins June 27. Set up a booth & make some money. For info call 705322-6941 or 705-627-7759.

COLLECTOR A Collector trying to recreate an old time General Store is looking for items found in a General Store before 1960. Eg. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old paper items, comic books, signs, toys, advertising, old store stock, etc. Cash paid. 416-745-4981 or 416-953-6219.

YARD SALES Sat. June 15 & Sun. June 16 and Sat. June 22 & Sun. June 23. Yard Sale at 4 Wellington Street East, Creemore. New items each week. All proceeds to send 15 kids to Camp Mini Yo We, Muskoka.

BUILDING SUPPLIES Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244

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

Call for free estimate at 705-4662356.

Room for rent in Creemore. Call 416801-6629.

Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.

Painting, Masonry & Parging.

Professional quality. Now accepting new projects. Call Don for estimate at 405-424-0708 or 705-816-0708.

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.

K. Brulotte & Sons. Excavating, grading, site clearing & landscaping.

Over 20 years experience. Call for free estimate. 705-443-7815.

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.

Chimney Sweep – Spring Cleaning.

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

Core Lawn Aeration removes small cores of soil from your lawn, allowing water, oxygen, and nutrients, to reach the root system. Rate for average size lawn is $40. Organic Lawn Care Program, and Eco-Friendly Lawn and Garden Maintenance also available.

To refresh your lawn, call or text Martin at (705) 716-0549, or email mnwoodward23@gmail.com.

Gardening, house painting, rewiring 8 and lighting, 3 mending 9 & of lamps hemming.

Plenty of experience 4 5 6 in 3all fields. Call Erica at 705-430-2717.

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DEATH NOTICE

Spacious one bedroom ground level apartment available July 1. Fridge and stove included. Parking available.

Call Noel at 705-466-3635.

HELP WANTED Full-time, or two part-time live in caregiver(s) needed to support a charming man with Parkinson’s Disease, on a beautiful farm 10 mins outside of Creemore. Duties to include cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping/errands, accompanying to appointments, and companionship. Please call 505-400-1843 or email neverlandfarm2@gmail.com.

IN MEMORIAMS VEINOT – Remembering Blair Veinot Sept. 3/65 – June 13/11.

On that day everything changed!

Since that day – nothing has or will Ever be the same again.

Missing you terribly.

All or love, Mom, Dad, Ed & Darlene & family.

- forever together BROWN, Alice – In loving memory of our mother of our blended family.

My true love who left us June 13, 2018.

The Brown & Trott families.

YOUNG, James W. Passed away peacefully into God's hands with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Sudbury Hospital.

James was in his 51st year. Beloved husband of Juanita of Iroquois Falls, son of Maizie and Reg Young, Dear brother of Florence (Murray), Margaret (Larry) and Susan (Lonnie). He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, great aunts and uncles and many friends.

In his memory and wishes, we will have a Celebration of Life at the home of Maize and Reg Young, 7755 15/16 Sideroad, Creemore, ON RR#2., 1 mile east of Glen Huron on Saturday, June 22, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

DEATH NOTICE

CANADA DAY Canada Day Fireworks are a big expense, please donate to the donation jars at local businesses or the Boot Drive or contact Norm Nordstrom at 705-466-6748 to donate.

CONSTRUCTION

JWJ CONSTRUCTION Pride through workmanship to each and every customer.

OWNER JOE JAMES jwjcon1@gmail.com Specializing in concrete, decks, framing and renos

705-872-5548 AUCTIONS Bob Severn Auction Register

Fri. June 28 at 10 a.m. Downsizing Auction Sale for Christina’s Antiques. Info call John at 416-433-2508. #2449 Hwy 11 OroMedonte Twp. Take Hwy 11 north of Barrie to sale on the corner of Hwy 11 & 5th Line Oro-Medonte Twp. (ample parking) Plan to attend. Qty of furniture & collectibles.

Mon. July 1 Canada Day: Auction at 10 a.m. of 24 ant. tractors, vehicles, machinery, misc. Held at #6622 Third Line West Garafraxa Township (near Fergus).

Sat. July 6: Auction at 10 a.m. of tractors, backhoe, truck; equip, shop, firewood. For Rene Forbes & the Estate of the late Paul Forbes. #6183 21/22 Sideroad Nottawasaga in Clearview Township (south of Stayner).

Ph: 519-925-2091

www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn

YOUNG, Doris Lucille “Lucy” (nee Davison) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in her 82nd year. Lucy, beloved wife of the late Lloyd Young (1993) will be remembered as the loving mother of Douglas and his wife Roxanne, Stephen and his partner Katherine Maxwell and Carol and her husband Alvard Petten. She will be forever cherished by grandchildren Jocelyn, Lindsay & Mackenzie Young, Lexie & Erin Young, Stephen, Joshua & McKinna Barrett and Nick & Amanda Petten. Lucy is survived by her brother Glenn (Isobel) Davison. She will be missed by all who knew her. Family and friends will be received at Fawcett Funeral Home – Collingwood Chapel on Friday, June 14, 2019 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at New Life Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Interment at Singhampton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Georgian Triangle – Campbell House would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Lucy’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

CRAFTERS Calling all crafters, collectors, and artisans. Opening soon, a community crafters co-op market in Creemore. Looking for interested people to share in the adventure. For more info call Sona at 705-466-3450.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, June 14, 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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CONCESSION

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator – Full-time Clearview Township is currently seeking a Full-time Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST #2019-10 FOR THE OPERATION OF A CONCESSION CREEMORE ARENA & COMMUNITY CENTRE 220 Collingwood Street • Creemore, Ontario • L0M 1G0

Qualifications: Recognized Post-Secondary Diploma in Business or Accounting, including Payroll Functions with at least 1-year related experience. Experience in benefits administration is preferred. Working knowledge of Employment Standards, Canada Revenue Agency Payroll Deductions and Regulations, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board forms and regulations, Service Canada forms and regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and any other rules and regulations pertaining to payroll and benefit administration duties. Having obtained Canadian Payroll Certification (PCP) is an asset to this role.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Deputy Treasurer, works both individually and as a team member preparing special reports regarding salary/wages/hours/ employee data for all members of senior management team at their request.

The preferred candidate will posses a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint along with Windows, Outlook and Explorer.

They must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, as well be able to review, reconcile and submit monthly/annual HST, WSIB, OMERS, and EHT filings. They will be required to provide accounting guidance to the service board and committees including the Small Halls Festival. They must be able to operate equipment including phone, computer, copier/fax machine, mailing machine and folding machine.

The preferred candidate would be required to demonstrate experience and proven ability in creating and maintaining a liaison with the Clearview Administrative Center, general public and corporations with a high frequency of interruptions of regular work while displaying a professional, enthusiastic and courteous demeanor at all times. They may be required to perform other duties as may be assigned in accordance with Department and Corporate objectives.

Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $47,192 to $57,366 yearly plus a competitive benefits package.

Clearview Township is inviting interested parties to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) proposal for the operations of a Concession Stand at the Creemore Arena & Community Centre. Clearview Township is willing to offer identified concession style space (21’ feet X 8’ feet) in the lobby area of the arena to sell identified canteen items.

The Proposals should include the following information:

1. Background Information

• the names of all principals associated with the proponent in the proposal; • examples of other developments or concession operations carried out by the proponent; • financial information about the Proponent.

2. Details of the Proposed Use(s)

• Details of the business operation of the proposed operations for the concession space and/or arrangements for the long-term lease and operation of a concession • Details of functioning hours that the proponent will operate.

• Identified partners or partnered associations (if any).

3. Financing

• a full explanation of the means by which the operation is to be supported.

4. Benefits to the Community

• the economic and social benefits to Clearview Township and its citizens.

5. Other Information

• any other information which the proponent considers pertinent to its proposal.

Interested parties should respond in writing by: 4:00 p.m. EST, June 28, 2019 to: CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP PARKS, CULTURE AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 217 GIDEON STREET, STAYNER, ONTARIO L0M 1S0 For enquiries, or to make arrangements to view the space provided at the Creemore Arena and Community Centre, contact the Supervisor of Recreation Facilities: Dan Gowan, at 705-466-3000, or e-mail dgowan@ clearview.ca

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2019-023 to Human Resources by July 1, 2019 to: hr@clearview.ca

Any further information that becomes available will be posted on the Tenders and Request for Proposals Page at www.clearview.ca. Interested parties are responsible for checking this web site regularly. Information provided to an interested party/proponent by Clearview Township or acquired by an interested party/proponent by way of further enquiries or through investigation is confidential. Such information shall not be used or disclosed in any way without the prior written authorization of Clearview Township’s representative.

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).

The interested party/proponent shall not make any statement of fact or opinion regarding any aspect of the EOI to the media or any member of the public without the prior written authorization of Clearview Township’s representative. Failure to comply with this provision may result in disqualification or cause for termination of negotiations.

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.

Please visit: www.clearview.ca

CENTENNIAL POOL OPENING & SWIM REGISTRATION Centennial Pool, 255 Oak Street, Stayner Registration Dates: June 19 – 22 11 AM to 4 PM & June 24-28, 11 AM to 4 PM Late Night Registration: June 25 & 27 6 to 8 PM This summer join the Pool Staff in Clearview’s own heated outdoor pool. Staff will be on deck from Saturday, June 29th to Friday, August 30th, 2019 and are happy to answer questions regarding the pool schedule or swim lessons.

For more information & the full schedule visit: www.discoverclearview.ca/parks-trails-facilities/facilities/centennial-pool

This is only an enquiry as to interest for the purpose of future negotiations for the development and/or the long-term lease and operation of a Concession.

Negotiations are at the sole discretion of Clearview Township. Prior to initiating negotiations, a deposit of $1,000 will be required to be paid to Clearview Township as an indication of the proponent’s bona fide interest.

Clearview Township may negotiate with parties who have not submitted a proposal in response to this EOI. Clearview Township will not necessarily invite those submitting a proposal to participate in further negotiations.

Clearview Township Council approval will be required for any negotiated agreements.

We thank all who submit a proposal and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Terry Vachon, General Manager, The Corporation of The Township of Clearview 269 Regina Street, Stayner, Ontario L0M 1S0, Tel: (705) 428-5013 EXT.21