The Creemore
ECHO
Friday, October 4, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 40
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News and views in and around Creemore
INSIDE THE ECHO
In The End
Heading to the Highlands
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Beinn Gorm Highlanders go to worlds
New book, first in series
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Meet the candidates Oct. 15
CUPE gives walk-out notice As of Oct. 1 the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (CUPE) work-torule job action is affecting the public’s use of schools. “As a result of this work-to-rule job action, all external permits in Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools and facilities will be indefinitely on hold,” said SCDSB in a labour update. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your patience and understanding.” Work-to-rule means a partial withdrawal of service by the employee group. In the SCDSB, CUPE represents our custodial and maintenance staff. Badminton, Zumba, Yoga, Clearview Kids Club and Jr. High Youth Club held in schools are cancelled as a result of the job action. On Wednesday, CUPE tweeted, “With school boards using education workers’ work-to-rule job action as an excuse to cut programs, services, and staffing in schools, CUPE gave the required five days’ notice of a fullfledged walkout that is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 7.” “I’ll be frank: we had hoped workto-rule would force the parties to get together and agree to a deal. But that hasn’t happened, and now we’re hearing stories that cause us great concern,” said Laura Walton, president of CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions, which negotiates centrally on behalf of the union’s school board employees. “ Wi t h o u t a n y j u s t i f i c a t i o n whatsoever, some school boards are closing programs and sending workers home. Some boards are paying parents to do the work of CUPE members. Some are asking older students to collect younger students from the school bus. Across the province, boards are cutting services and putting students at risk,” said Walton, as she explained why she and her fellow CUPE members felt they had no choice but to escalate job action.
The Stayner Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all candidates meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15. “We hope that informed and engage citizens who have a chance to meet their candidates are encouraged to participate in the Federal election,” said organizers. The public will have a chance to meet the candidates, hear a debate and participate in a Q&A. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the formal debate begins at 7 p.m. The Stayner Community Centre is located at 269 Regina St. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
Firefighters' boot drive Oct. 5 Staff photo: Natalie deRuiter
Linden Pottage, Sam Lemieux, Nettle Wiederer were among those who walked out of school last Friday to take part in a climate strike. These young protesters and their parents opted to go for a hike in the Creemore Nature Preserve, also known as The Mingay Tract. Others travelled to Collingwood to take part in a strike. See photos on page 9.
Clearview hires treasurer
Kelly McDonald will take over the role of Director of Finance/Treasurer for the Township of Clearview. A 13-year employee of the municipality, McDonald is a Chartered Professional Accountant, and Certified General Accountant. She has been Deputy-Treasurer since 2011. She also served as a financial analyst for four years. Mayor Doug Measures said he is pleased that McDonald accepted the position and looks forward to seeing her “work ethic, dedication to Clearview
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Clearview Fire and Emergency Services will be holding a toll gate in support of Muscular Dystrophy in Singhampton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. The toll gate will be set up on County Road 124 between Milltown Road and the Osprey/Clearview Townline. During 2017 and 2018 Clearview Firefighters raised $18,268.93.
Small Halls Fest Clearview’s Small Halls Festival is this weekend, with community halls throughout the township hosting events. Some events are free and some are ticketed. Avening Hall is hosting a unique karaoke experience on Saturday, Oct. 5. People are invited to take the stage, backed by a live band, during the Good Enough Live Karaoke experience. For exact times and ticket prices, visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca. Follow the links to purchase tickets online.
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