March 6, 2020

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, March 6, 2020 Vol. 20 No.10

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Clearview explores hall renovations

by Trina Berlo Clearview council is opening a new round of discussions about making the municipality’s community-run halls fully accessible.

Council received an updated engineer’s report March 2 estimating it would cost between $5.1 million and $8 million to renovate six halls – Avening, Sunnidale Corners, Nottawa, Duntroon, Brentwood and Dunedin – depending on the level of accessibility, including fees for architectural, engineering, and project management, as well as kitchen upgrades to become fire code compliant.

Council commissioned an update of a 2012 Hall Board Facility Assessment Report by RJ Burnside so they would have current figures. The 2012 report estimated a cost of $710,000 to make all six halls accessible.

Since then, council has been contributing to a hall renovation reserve fund, which now has a balance of $1,016,320.

Councillors agreed to hold a workshop this month to “brainstorm and determine the process and actions to move forward,” and to meet with the hall boards to brainstorm different options. No one showed any support for an option to do nothing.

“This council made a commitment,” said Mayor Doug Measures. “We want to support our halls, with the knowledge

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Dan Needles addresses a full house at Duntroon Hall during the 2017 Small Halls Festival. The hall has the highest cost estimate for accessibility renovations under the municipality's design standards, which are more stringent than provincial requirements for accessibility. the community wanted to keep them open. With respect to Burnside… the 2012 numbers very quickly became out of date,” he said. “It was frustrating to council, to staff, and certainly to the volunteers,” he said questioning how much confidence council should have in the new numbers.

The cost estimates cover two possibilities: to meet the township’s Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS), adopted in 2015, which go above and beyond the provincial

standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); or incorporate a scaled back version of FADS, to save on costs while still meeting the provincial standard.

The FADS do include ‘renovation permissions’ that relax certain requirements for existing buildings, compared to new buildings.

CAO Steve Sage said there is a lot for council and hall boards to consider, (See “Council” on page 3)

Regional doctor recruitment effort underway Clearview council is considering supporting a joint effort to recruit doctors to the region.

Council is considering a $25,000 contribution to the Town of The Blue Mountains’ Joint Municipal Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee, in response to a request from Blue Mountains Councillor Andrea Matrosovs.

The Joint Municipal Physician

Recruitment and Retention Committee is an advisory committee of the councils of participating towns or municipalities for matters related to the development, implementation and progress monitoring of a sustainable solution for the recruitment and retention of primary care physicians for the committee membership catchment population.

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The committee is also inviting participation from Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Grey Highlands and Meaford.

Council will consider the expenditure during the 2021 budget deliberations, which will start in the near future.

Police believe a second person may have been seriously injured in a March 2 shooting incident, and are asking them to come forward as there is concern for their well-being.

Police are also looking for witnesses, or anyone with information about the shooting that took place at a residence on Collingwood Clearview Townline, near 36/37 Nottawasaga Sideroad.

Police have identified a male victim who is being treated for injuries at a Toronto-area hospital.

Huronia West OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying any suspicious vehicles or persons seen in that area between March 1 and the time of the incident, at 12:35 a.m.

Anyone with information or surveillance footage regarding this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www. crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

Building safe communities The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County is presenting Building Safe Communities for people living with dementia, in Stayner on March 19.

Dementia is a word used to describe cognitive changes resulting from Alzheimer ’s disease and related dementias. Because of these changes, people living with dementia are at an increased risk for social isolation, falling prey to frauds and scams, being the target of stigma and for going missing. Learn how a community can help people feel included and safe from harm.

Building Safe Communities for People Living with Dementia provides proactive steps to help people with dementia live as active participants in their community for as long as possible.

The free public event is from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Stayner Community Centre, 269 Regina St. For more information contact Erika Rice at erice@alzheimersociety.ca or call 705-329-0909 ext. 3802.

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THIS WEEKEND Friday, March 6

• World Day of Prayer service at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W., Creemore at 11 a.m. The program for this service was written by the women of Zimbabwe. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, March 7

• Beef and Lamb Supper at St. John’s United Church, Creemore from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults, $20; Kids, $10.

Sunday, March 8

• Shelburne Seed Library's Seedy Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come out to the library and borrow seeds for free! Many varieties of veggies, herbs and flowers available. Seed donations welcome.

• Free public skating at Creemore Arena sponsored by the Stayner Lions Club from noon to 1:50 p.m.

• Special musical guest, Tim Lemont at Creemore Baptist Church at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

• Church Services on page 5.

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, March 9

• Writing workshop group with Emily Worts from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For adults of all ages and skill levels! Work on new or existing pieces of writing and explore new genres in a fun and supportive environment. At Water First, 178 Mill St., Unit D $5 a class. Drop-in, no registration required. Email emilyworts@hotmail.com for more info.

Tuesday, March 10

• Art drop-in for kids with Sara Sniderhan for kids ages 6-9 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Explore a variety of materials and styles in these drop-in classes. Mill St. Studios, 148 Mill St. $5 a class, materials provided. (Classes for kids 10+ and teens coming in March). Email sara.sniderhan@ gmail.com for more info.

• AA Creemore Tuesday Night Group at St. Luke's Anglican Church, on Caroline Street West, at 8 p.m. Those with problems with alcohol only please.

• Adult Skating every Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Creemore arena. Pay at the door. For more information contact Helen at 705-466-5195.

Wednesday, March 11

• Toonie Wednesday walk inside the Legion every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Come walk with us and stay for a coffee or hot chocolate. All proceeds will go to the Legion renovation fund.

• Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario St., Stayner. New members welcome.

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Friday, March 13

• Blood donor clinic at Clearview Community Church, Stayner from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Book at blood.ca or 1-888-2DONATE. New donors are needed! Walk-ins are welcome.

Saturday, March 14

• Winter Farmers Market at the Creemore Legion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of vendors, breakfast available for purchase, a variety of bakers, food vendors and crafters to add to the shopping experience.

• 2nd Annual Green Beer Day from 4 p.m. to midnight at the Duntroon Hall. Free admission featuring The Beinn Gorm Highlanders and Stu the DJ. Age of majority event. For more information go to Facebook or email theduntroonhall@gmail. com.

Friday, March 20

• Emmanuel Presbyterian Church will be showing the movie Overcomer at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for 13 and over, $2 for ages 12 and under. All are welcome! Emmanuel Presbyterian Church is located at 3521 County Rd. 124, 3 km. south of Nottawa.

Sunday, March 22

• The Stayner Toy and Collectable Show at the Stayner Legion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call Manfred Leimgardt at 705-4282535.

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Thursday, March 26

• Stayner Lions Club's Ham & Bean Supper at Centennial United Church, 234 William St., Stayner. Serving from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults, $13; Children 5-10, $5. Take-out available.

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• Georgian Triangle Lifelong Learning Institute 6 Week University Level Lecture Series on Canadian Foreign Policy. Pierre Trudeau, Brian Mulroney, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin, Stephen Harper to Justin Trudeau. Lectured by Adam Chapnick, Professor of Defence Studies at RMC. Friday mornings 10 a.m. to noon. Coffee provided. www.gtlli.ca for tickets and details ($50 for 6 weeks). All welcome – please contact for more info. Live-streamed at Station on the Green, Creemore. Limited walk-ins may be available on the morning of the lecture for $10 cash.

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• The Born Ruffians at Avening Hall. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online at aveninghall. com and at The Creemore Echo. Contact Sara@ creemore.com or 704-466-9906.

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Council to consult with hall volunteers, community (Continued from page 1) including the age of the building, the fact that renovations would be funded by taxpayer dollars, the increased challenge of renovating, as opposed to planning for a new build, which adds cost and complications, and formulating an exit strategy. He encouraged extensive public consultation on the topic.

Sage reiterated a statement from past meetings, saying this is going to be one of council’s biggest decisions, adding, “We can’t waste too much more time.”

The updated report only served to remind council that as time goes by, costs go up.

“I’m not going to say it’s not challenging but we have had bigger challenges and we have risen to those challenges,” said Sage.

The provincial government is just

Renovation estimates by hall Hall Full FADS Modified FADS Duntroon Hall $2,012,000 $1,004,000 Avening Hall $1,844,000 $1,520,000 Nottawa Memorial $1,616,000 $920,000 Sunnidale Corners $1,184,000 $812,000 Dunedin $668,000 $560,000 Brentwood $656,000 $284,000 (The Station on the Green was omitted from the review because it meets AODA requirements.) wrapping up a review of AODA. Councillor Thom Paterson raised a concern about changing targets but Sage said, a review may not result in fewer restrictions, it could mean more.

Measures said the municipality has been asking the province for guidance

and support, when it comes to meeting AODA for all of its buildings. He said Clearview is unique in that the halls in each community have been preserved.

“It’s no wonder they don’t have a plan because we are unique,” said Measures. “We are still hoping for news

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from the province.”

Councillor Connie Leishman, the Sunnidale Corners Community Centre representative, said she wasn’t surprised by the numbers but she was disappointed by the revelation that the community hall kitchens, which have been Health Unit approved as commercial kitchens, don’t meet the fire code.

“I wish we had known,” she said.

“We could have done something about that.”

Council voted unanimously to begin discussions amongst themselves and with hall volunteers.

“We need the opportunity to speak to the people who know them best.

This will be a good process for us and I encourage you to be good listeners,” Measures told council, while hall board members listened in from the gallery.

Sign bylaw changes aim to reduce sign pollution

by Trina Berlo With council’s blessing, Clearview’s Director of Community Services Mara Burton is proceeding with a new sign bylaw.

The public will have an opportunity to review changes and submit feedback at a future meeting.

Burton is proposing changes to the 2008 bylaw in order to reduce sign pollution and address new trends in signage.

The bylaw would define and regulate the use of digital signs, real estate developer signs, bubble awning signs, mobile signs, and folding sidewalk signs and restrict the proliferation of billboards, as well as backlit plastic signs in the historic downtown cores of Stayner and Creemore. Signs on

parked tractor-trailers, and commercial inflatables would be prohibited.

“The township has worked hard to improve the look of the community through such initiatives and the Community Improvement Plan, architectural control, site plan control and bylaw enforcement. These balloon type advertising overpowers the streetscape and takes away from the small town character of Clearview,” reported Burton.

Some of the proposed rules are already incorporated into the Creemore BIA sign regulations. One change is proposed within the BIA and that is to prohibit painting directly on brick buildings.

If amendments were to be approved, $100 permits would be required for

NVCA urges caution around waterways T h e N o t t a w a s a g a Va l l e y Conservation Authority reminds everyone to steer clear from waterways, ditches, ponds and lakes this time of year.

With spring-like temperatures arriving soon, unsafe ice and slippery banks already exist.

The onset of spring will bring rain and melting snow, which will cause the breakup of ice along watercourses and lakes and high stream flows. These hazardous conditions can cause lifethreatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water.

Conservation authorities across the region remind residents to keep family and pets away from the edge of streams, rivers, ponds and lakes at this time of year. Especially during March Break, it is important to supervise children and help them understand the dangers of playing near creeks and streams.

Anglers, canoeists, hikers, hunters and other recreational users need to be aware of the dangerous conditions that could pose a risk to personal safety.

The NVCA continues to monitor waterways and will issue flood messages as conditions warrant.

most signs, with the exception of standard real estate signs, home occupations and signs promoting legitimate community events.

Signs that require a building permit under the Building Code (over 7.5 m in height; overhanging signs over 115 kg in weight; and, signs with a face area of over 10 square metres) would not require the additional permit.

Councillors have been tasked with betting public input in advance of a public meeting, which is not required but is encouraged. They will be asked to decide whether or not council supports the use of cannabis imagery in sign advertising.

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OPINION LETTERS

Ensure irresponsible and unrestrained development does no damage Editor: I would like to let members of the community know that the Ontario government has begun a public consultation process about the role of conservation authorities.

This comes in the form of a survey on their website (www.ontario.ca/form/survey-ontario-conservationauthorities), available until March 13.

The survey does have several questions; the website of the Ontario Nature organization has some background information on the topic available for those who would like to know more before responding (ontarionature.org/campaigns/conservationauthorities/).

Even if you do not feel you have the time to go through the entire survey, please consider filling out what you can; if nothing else, there is an “additional feedback” section where you can voice your opinions.

This is an urgent issue given that in recent public meetings, large developers have been asking the government to remove conservation authorities entirely from the planning process.

As we in Clearview and Dufferin have had experiences with flooding and ice jams, we understand the importance of having a knowledgeable regulatory body to ensure that irresponsible and unrestrained development does not damage watershed resilience.

Sasha Kutuzyan, Mulmur.

Grateful for Blackburn's stories Editor: I thoroughly enjoyed reading Gerry Blackburn’s book and a few others I spoke with enjoyed it also.

Although I did not know some of the people Gerry talked about in his book I had heard their names from listening to stories from my grandfather and father.

Colleen Stamp, Creemore.

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.

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THE WAY WE WERE

The Anglican Church float in the 1989 Centennial parade: Marilyn Steed, minister Paul Kett, Kethy Kett and Chris Gallop. Photo submitted by John Smart.

Revisiting early days of Glen Huron and was the oddest fellow I ever met. He used to hump his pack from here to Toronto, sleeping just where he was a nightfall, in a wood, or by a fence, or anywhere at all.

“Sometime after the time I just mentioned, a number of new families entered the township. The principal of these was Mr. Hugh Frame from Glasgow, an uncle of Helen BLACKBURN the late Police Magistrate Frame. He was “In speaking of that part, which is now an original character and fond of music. called Glen Huron, we must not overlook He soon became Justice of the Peace, and was the the family named Nairden, a good old fashioned Irish principal legal adviser to nearly everybody around. He name. Mr. Nairden was a good Roman Catholic, but one had a large conveyancing practice. He and the Misses of his greatest delights was to walk with the Orangemen Frame, his three nieces, the brothers Donald, William on the 12th of July. He was a quaint old fellow and a and Walter McDonald and myself formed ourselves practical joker. Another man was Birkley, an eccentric into a sort of choral club, and the first concert given man he was, and lived on Lot 16, Concession 7 in a west of Barrie was by this club, in an upper room at shanty away in the woods. When I knew him he was Willing’s Hotel, in aid of a fund to start a circulating over 80 years of age, having been among the first library. Not many dollars were netted, but a few books settlers in the locality. He had been educated for a priest, were purchased and they were either kept by Donald, but never took orders. Every morning he rose early or Malcolm Blair at Duntroon. Some years later the and bathed in the creek, winter and summer. When the library was enlarged, 40 or 50 books added, some thermometer stood at 25 below zero, he would make a being presented by the late Rev. John Campbell who hole in the ice and have his morning dip just the same.” had settled in Duntroon. The date of the first library, I (Note by HB: Having skied on the ice, waded and would place at 1855. When the Town Hall was erected trod the banks of the Mad River and creeks flowing in 1860, permission was given to keep the books in it, into it I find it hard to believe that Mr. Birkley could with W. J. Frame as first president, Donald Blair, as find a deep hole that would go over his knees, winter first librarian and myself as first secretary.” or summer. But, then, it is a good story and fun to (Another note by HB: I have a copy of the first imagine him naked and jumping into the water through Nottawasaga assessment, dated 1858, and find Hugh M. the hole in the ice.)

Frame, a clothier, age 45, living on lot 17, concession “Of several sons which he had, one was killed, I 8, and owner of 200 acres. This would be right in Glen think near Creemore, whilst digging a well, a large (Continued on next page) stone falling on his head. Another became a peddler, Stories of the early days in Glen Huron can be found in Nottawasaga: The Outburst of the Iroquois, a local history book published in 1934. The following stories come from that publication. There is no indication of who wrote the stories but we are fortunate to have them.

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Tally Ho held the fort (Continued from page 4) Huron.)

And on another topic. Recently I had a conversation with Ed Stephens of Avening and learned something of his great great uncle. We also hunted through his family tree to see where Tally Ho Stephens fits in. Tally Ho Stephens was a noted hotel keeper and today you can see his beautiful stone house on the east side of highway 124 part way between Glen Huron and Duntroon. We didn’t conclude what the exact relationship was but some sort of a great great uncle. My great great uncle was Edward Webster of Creemore. Here is a story about these two taken from the same book as the above stories about Glen Huron.

“A noted election was when Tally Ho Stephens ran for Reeve and Webster of Creemore opposed him. At this time Creemore had grown to considerable importance owing to the mills put up by the Websters. An effort had been made by the latter faction to have the township elections held at Creemore, but since that place was at the corner

of the area, and Bowmore [Duntroon] the centre, the latter place has always retained the honour.

“The rivalry between Webster and Stephens was often intense and much manipulating was done by the folks around both places to secure the return of their own men. Tally Ho Stephens, however, held the fort for several years.”

Both men left the area in a few years, Stephens going west and Webster to Toronto and California.

Correction The Echo apologizes for misidentifying Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board officials in the Feb. 28 article “Jean Vanier considers name change.” Brian Beal is the director of education and John Collingbourne is the school’s principal.

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KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DUNEDIN Service at 10 a.m.

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• Pay $1,000 by March, 2020 and ski through until the end of this season • Enjoy this year’s March Break at the Club, that is TWO March Breaks for the price of ONE • Your children can participate in the Spring ski/ snowboard/ freestyle camps • All of this skiing and you don’t have to pay your annual dues until Oct. 1, 2020! FLAT ANNUAL FEE RATE IN YOUR INTRODUCTORY YEAR $3,500 (Plus HST)

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THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY CLEARVIEW Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Rev. Ray Dobson 2 St. Clair Street, Duntroon • 705-7949140 Facebook: The Parish of Holy Trinity Clearview

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

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, March 6, 2020

New Lowell student earns seat in model parliament

by Trina Berlo At the age of 16, Ella Hayward has already occupied a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

The New Lowell resident and Grade 11 Jean Vanier Catholic High School student is one of few who have had the opportunity to experience life as a member of provincial parliament through the Legislative Assembly of Ontario educational program.

The Model Parliament for High School Students program, designed for civic-minded high school students in Grades 10-12, who are interested in current events and provincial issues, took place Feb. 26-28.

Hayward was chosen to represent her home riding of Simcoe-Grey. Students ran campaigns using an online platform to share their ideas. She chose to represent the Green Party and went on to win the race for party leader.

“It was quite amazing. It was such a great experience,” said Hayward, adding she was excited but also nervous going in. “When I got there it was so accepting and they made it super easy for people who’d never done it before to understand.”

She said she also met, and forged friendships with, a lot of people from different cultures and with different political mindsets.

Hayward said there was an even split between male and female participants, and the model parliament worked out to be a minority Liberal government, with NDP as official opposition.

Out of 95 student members of provincial parliament, only seven were Green Party members.

“It was a small party and we definitely had a huge impact. More than I thought we would,” said Hayward.

Students went through a process of preparing a Bill and trying to get their party members to support it. Each party had to choose one Bill to table in the legislature and then work to find support and get it passed.

The legislation that the Greens put forward was an amendment to Regulation 347 of the Environmental Protection Act to add plastic to the list of hazardous waste materials and to require the sorting and proper disposal of plastics in an effort to keep them out of the environment.

“We had a lot of power,” she said. The other parties would consult with the Greens on amendments, hoping to incorporate parts of their platform. “Being

Hayward. She said a lot of NDPers told them they wished their government would operate that way.

Students also got to meet Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell, sergeant-at-arms Jacquelyn Gordon, speaker Ted Arnott and many politicians.

Hayward met Green Party of Ontario leader (and former Simcoe-Grey candidate) Mike Schreiner, former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Ontario Liberal Party interim leader John Fraser, NDP leader Andrea Horwath – every leader except Premier Doug Ford, who was not in attendance.

Reflecting on the experience, Hayward said she is really proud of herself. She wasn’t sure what to expect and went in with some trepidation.

“I wasn’t expecting to do this well,” said Hayward.

“Everybody there was so kind and nice, I was afraid there would be controversy with parties but everybody was super accepting. I’m so happy. It’s definitely an experience I am glad I got to take advantage of.”

As for the future, Hayward aspires to be an occupational therapist or a lawyer. After establishing a career path, she does see herself getting into politics, possibly running for municipal council and then for provincial parliament.

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Ella Hayward at Queen's Park, where she spent a few days as an MPP and Green Party leader during the Model Parliament for High School Students program. only seven, some parties needed those seven votes to get the majority... Nobody could pass a Bill without these amendments and making sure most people were happy.”

She said unlike in real politics, everyone respected everyone and worked collaboratively to get every Bill passed.

The Liberal Bill was to raise student minimum wage to match adult minimum wage. The NDP Bill was to increase funding for extracurriculars for 12- to 18-year-olds. The Conservative Bill was to merge the Catholic and Public school boards.

While at Queen’s Park, student parliamentarians also had a chance to observe question period and Bill readings.

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Clearview works toward full plastic ban Clearview continues to work toward a full ban of single-use plastics effective July 1, 2021.

Last year, council passed a motion brought forward

by Councillor Thom Paterson to implement a voluntary ban on single-use plastics in Clearview Township. The voluntary ban includes single-use plastic shopping bags, plastic water bottles, plastic cutlery, straws and stir sticks.

Council has asked staff to phase out the sale and use of bottled water and the use of single-use plastics at municipally-owned facilities and events, to increase the use of personal water bottle filling stations as they develop a plan to implement a full ban. People will be able to fill up their reusable bottles at community events this summer at the township’s new Quench Trailer.

Community members and business owners are encouraged to support the voluntary ban by talking about single-use plastics and investigating and using alternatives.

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Library offers March Break shark week workshops March Break is Shark Week at Clearview Public Library.

From March 14-21, there is something for all ages at the library’s three branches.

Shark themed art workshops are happening from March 17-20 at all three branches: • Shark Attack wreath workshop on Tuesday, March 17 (10:30 a.m. in Stayner, 12:30 p.m. in New Lowell, 2 p.m. in Creemore); • Shark Week Photo workshop on Wednesday, March 18 (10:30 a.m. in Creemore, 12:30 p.m. in New Lowell, 2 p.m. in Stayner); • You are Jawsome Mug workshop on Thursday, March 19 (10:30 a.m. in

New Lowell, 12:30 p.m. in Creemore, 2 p.m. in Stayner); • Shark Sundae workshop on Friday, March 20 (10:30 a.m. in Creemore, 12:30 p.m. in Stayner, 2 p.m. in New Lowell.)

The free workshops are open to children of all ages. Those age seven and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 13 who is able to assist the child. Registration is required and limited to 10 per session.

Register online or at a local branch.

This year’s Big Free Family Concert will feature Mary Lambert and her Sing Into Spring interactive musical entertainment at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 at the Stayner Community

Centre. Complimentary tickets are required and are available at all three circulation desks.

There will be free mini concerts and musical activities with local opera singer and voice teacher Melissa McInnes on Wednesday, March 18, during Library Time at the Sunnidale Branch from 9:45 a.m., and the Early ON program at Station on the Green in Creemore from 11:15 a.m.

These programs are suitable for small children and their siblings.

There will be plenty of “sharkopedia” facts and crafts at Creative Crafty Story Hour from 10:30 am to noon on Friday, March 20.

Spideyman will be introducing

a new line of WonderBooks and PlayAway Launchpads on Saturday, March 14, at the Sunnidale Branch at 10 a.m. and in the Stayner at 11:30 a.m. Family photos with Spideyman are welcome.

There are still spaces available in the St. John Home Alone ($45) and Babysitter Courses ($65) on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Stayner Community Arena. Call the Stayner Branch at 705-428-3595

by Friday, March 13 to register.

The library will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Robert Munsch's beloved children's book with Paper Bag Princess Day on March 7. Drop-in for activities.

Museum celebrates 90 years of history This March Break, take in history and activities while celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Simcoe County Museum.

An exhibit celebrating 90 years tells of the museum’s history and displays some of the more popular artifacts from the collection.

Established in 1930 by members of the Women’s Institute, who recognized the need to preserve area history, the Museum is home to more than 30,000 artifacts which are maintained and displayed in 16 heritage and display buildings, and a 20,000 square foot

complex. The museum welcomes more than 38,000 visitors annually.

Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 14-22, and include traditional birthday games, birthday treat decorating and exploring the galleries. Admission costs $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and youth, and $5 for children. Museum members and preschoolers are admitted free. No registration is required.

For more information on this event, call 705-728-3721 or visit museum. simcoe.ca. The Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26, Minesing.

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HELP END FELINE OVERPOPULATION Community Cats are defined as feral, unowned cats who are not candidates for adoption because they are not socialized to people.

COMMUNITY CATS PROGRAM Funded by the GTHS Community Cats Fund TNR(Trap neuter return) is the best way of improving the welfare of community cats

TNR greatly GTHS offers free reduces spay / neuter undesired surgeries to behaviours such Community Cats as fighting, spraying and yowling

To learn more about community cats or donate to this important program:

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You’ll get a Warm Welcome & a Cold Beer!

Visit our retail emporium for a fine selection of beer wear, glassware and of course, our award winning beer.

Store Hours: Mon to Sat - 10am to 6pm Sun - 11am to 5pm

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Creemore Curling standings Mixed Team Morby Cass Vorstermans Bell McArthur Madill Baylis Crevier

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Ladies Team win-loss Martens 2-0 McKay 2-0 Huskinson 0-2 Leimgardt 0-2 From the Hack: Monday seemed like ‘family night’ with 3 sets of mothers and daughters out curling.

Thanks to the new spares for joining us!

Once again, two close games, both wins by only 1 point. Skips in training doing well making many of their tricky shots.

Lots of strategy talk, so the front end are also learning.

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Daytime Team win-loss-tie Steed 4-0-1 McDougall 3-2-0 Crevier 2-1-1 Gallaugher 2-3-0 Walker 2-3-0 Smith 2-2-0 McKay 1-5-0 From the Hack: On Monday, Isobel, the skip of Team McDougall, put on a fantastic curling clinic!

We talk about the pros achieving shot percentages in the 90s, well, Isobel threw 100 per cent, making all her shots throughout the game. A pleasure to watch and it made for an easy win over Team McKay. A closer match had Team Smith racking up a win against Team Walker. Teams Steed and Walker secured wins on Wednesday over Teams McDougall and McKay respectively! Thanks to Diane, Isobel and Joan for the delicious treats this week. Good curling everyone!

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Hike or Bike for Hospice The 10th Annual Hike or Bike for Hospice Georgian Triangle (HGT) is set for May 31.

Registration is now open and full details on this annual fundraising event can be found at www. hospicegeorgiantriangle.com.

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by Trina Berlo For the first time sisters Frith Bail and Nina Manolson are merging their expertise to open a conversation to women of any age who want to forge a kinder, more caring relationship with their body.

They are joining forces for two one-day cross border retreats in the art of body-compassion, dubbed Create, Cultivate, Connect.

Bail, a Creemore based master potter, explores the female form in her sculpture. Her work explores the changes in the body, be they through the natural aging process or something more invasive, sometimes as an exploration of her own changing body.

Manolson is a Massachusetts-based body and nutrition therapist who has worked with women for more than 25 years to help them heal their relationship with their bodies.

Because Manolson and Bail are sisters, she said there is a deep trust, love and caring that they create that environment for other woman.

“There’s something really amazing about art. It has this superpower of tapping right into our unconscious,” said Manolson. “Doing this work in a community of women is incredibly powerful where we feel safe and nurtured we model self-nurture for each other.”

The tone of the work is far from diet culture and self-improvement, she said. It’s feminist counter-culture work toward liberation.

“At its foundation, it’s a day of using art to explore our relationship with our body. It’s really about using art, play, movement, writing, drawing to invite that authentic and compassionate but curious dialogue with our body,” she said… “You don’t have to be an artist at all and in some ways it makes it

Did you know that the clue to the successive transcription of Cretan pictographs from 2800 Michele McKENZIE BC was from documents that duplicated the activity of a similar annual event taking place right now in 2020 AD? Ancient Cretans paid taxes just like we do. The proof of these very first records of human communication were documented in terra cotta, the original tax roll.

Instead of paying your taxes or “burdens” in animal flesh, like sheep, the Canadian government likes to collect its taxes in coin. Ours is a selfassessment system that we file with the CRA who then approve or chose to audit your tally.

It is not easy to do taxes and it can be a frustrating process. One of the many ways to navigate through this paper labyrinth is with the help of the free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program hosted by the Clearview Public Library.

Appointments are available on Mondays from March 16 to April 6) and Thursday, April 16. Please call the Stayner branch at 705-428-3595) to determine if you are eligible and to book an appointment. A limited number of drop-off openings are also available. Please contact library staff to make arrangements.

And back in 2500 BC, there is written evidence of ancient Egyptians whining about their taxes, too.

LIBRARY NEWS

Retreat a conversation starter with your body

Free tax clinics offered at the library

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Creemore based master potter Frith Bail (left) and her sister Nina Manolson, a Massachusetts-based body and nutrition therapist, are combining their expertise for a playful art based retreat to help women begin to heal their relationship with their bodies. easier because you can engage freely in a playful and curious dialogue without having to work past your aesthetic ideals or expectations.”

There are many reasons that people’s relationship with their body can become complicated – body image, illness, aging, injury. The goal is to approach the conversation with curiosity, rather than a mindset of finding an instant fix.

“It’s about starting a conversation with a body that you may feel you are ignoring how do you pay attention in a kind way to a body that you are managing or bossing around,” said Manolson.

She said many women are ignoring their bodies, or managing them in an aggressive way that makes us feel we are at war with our own bodies. A clue that a body is being ignored is when it starts yelling.

“If we don’t pay attention to the needs of our body, our body starts yelling at us with pain, with exhaustion, with anxiety, with unwanted eating behaviours, with irritability, or depression, self-hate, body shame,” she said. “Every body yells in its own way. If we can notice that these unwanted symptoms or unwanted behaviours are actually our body’s way of trying to get our attention then we can start opening the door to a caring conversation with our body.”

Manolson and Bail are running workshops in Creemore and in Arlington, Massachusetts. The Creemore date is Saturday, April 4.

Cost is $195, which includes lunch and materials.

For more information and to register, visit ninamanolson.com/ createcultivateconnect.

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"FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS" at Affairs Bakery & Café returning for an encore presentation. Enjoy beer battered halibut, crispy fries and homemade coleslaw, Dine in or take out. 705-466-5621.

SERVICES

ELLIOTT PAINTING AND DECORATING, over 30 years experience with excellent references.

Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

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

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 roughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Contact Brian McCurdy, 519-986-1781 or 519-375-0958.

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First and last month, references and employment letter required. Available May 1. Contact suefer@hotmail. com.

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STARTING MAY 1ST: FULLTIME LIVE IN CAREGIVER needed to support a charming 75 year old man with advanced Parkinson’s Disease, on a beautiful farm 10 mins outside of Creemore. Duties to include cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping/errands, accompanying to appointments, medication management, personal care, and companionship. Car required and gas paid. Background check and references required. Please email neverlandfarm2@gmail.com or call 505-400-1843.

HELP WANTED Building supply division of Hamilton Brothers in Glen Huron requires person for lumber sales desk and customer service. Must be fit, energetic, versatile, and extremely customer orientated.

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OBITUARY

WEATHERALL, Lillian passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday February 29, 2020 at Campbell House Hospice in her 88th year. Predeceased by parents Mitchell and Alice Burnett, her beloved husband Morley, son David, son-in-law Jerry and daughter-in-law Kathy. Lillian will be remembered as a loving mother by her daughter Kathryn Bloomfield, daughter-in-law Janice, son Ian and partner Sherri Plourde and daughter Lynn, son-in-law Dan Cox. Treasured sister of Margaret Lyon. Forever cherished Gramma of Ryan (Abby), Tammy (Scott), Justin (Jamie), Josh, Kaitlin (Isai), Jaysen, Kristina (Nick),

Ashleigh, Tiffany (Matt). Adored CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, February 1, 2008 • GG of Jacob, Emily, Avery, Lucas, Luis, Landon, Colton, Julia, Hadley, TOWNSHIP OF Isabelle, Tucker and Elijah. Lillian will be fondly remembered by her MULMUR in-laws, nieces, nephews and many PUBLIC NOTICE friends. Family and friends will be Cemetery By-Law 20-2020 received for visitation at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Take notice that the Township the church on Wednesday, March 4, of Mulmur is applying for 2020 at 2 p.m. with visitation again approval of the above byone hour prior. Spring interment at law by the Registrar, Funeral, Lavender Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Burial, and Cremation donations to Hospice Georgian Services Act 2002. The byTriangle – Campbell House would law regulates interment and be appreciated. Friends may visit the use of the mortuary on a Lillian’s online Book of Memories at seasonal basis. www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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All interested persons may obtain copies of the proposed by-law at the Mulmur Municipal Office, 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur, ON, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.

Tracey Atkinson, CAO Township of Mulmur

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HANNA, Helen May (née Bellwood) passed away Feb. 29, 2020 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, ON. Helen was born in Stayner, ON on Nov. 30, 1924. Predeceased by her husband Enos Hanna, parents Lou and Ella Bellwood, and brother and sister in law Harvey and Fran Bellwood. Helen is remembered by her nephew Lou Bellwood and his wife Rhonda; great nephews, Kade and Jax of Utopia; Brother in-law Eric Hanna, Jim Hanna, his wife Anne of Stayner and many of her Hanna nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Helen enjoyed golf, curling and bridge with many friends. In Helen's later years she was very fortunate to have the help of many wonderful people. Funeral service will be held at the W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria St. E., Alliston, ON. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 11 a.m. If desired donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

The proposed by-law is subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002.

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www.clearview.ca

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE ADDENDUM TO SCHEDULE B MUNICIPAL CLASS EA Long Term Water Supply to Clearview, Community of Stayner The Study The Township of Clearview (Township) is undertaking an Addendum to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Long-Term Water Supply for Clearview (Schedule B). The previous EA study was completed in February 2008 to assess long-term water supply requirements for Clearview based on forecasted growth. The original EA encompassed numerous communities in Clearview; however, this Addendum focuses on the community of Stayner only and has been triggered by recent investigations, which have found a viable groundwater source north east of Stayner.

The Study Area includes the southern portion of an agricultural property, located at 1585 Klondike Park Road, at the northeast corner of Klondike Park Road and Sunnidale Concession 12 Road (Site), and the existing rights-ofway (ROW) along Sunnidale Concession 12 Road west from 1585 Klondike Park Road to County Road 7, south on County Road 7 to Nottawasaga 27/28 Sideroad (County Road 96), and west on Nottawasaga 27/28 (County Road 96) to the Clearview Township Public Works building (see map).

The Process

PLANS EXAMINER Clearview Township is currently seeking a permanent full-time permanent Plans Examiner Qualifications: Recognized diploma in Architectural or Civil engineering Technician or Technologist with 3 years related experience in the construction industry, preferably in a municipal setting.

This candidate should meet the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) qualifications in General Legal/Process; House; HVAC house; Plumbing All Buildings; Plumbing House; Small Buildings; On-Site Sewage.

In addition, certification with Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) of CBCO, or BCQ would be a definite asset. A valid driver’s licence is essential to this role.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the Plans Examiner performs the statutory requirements as required by the Building Code Act and Building Code. Key responsibilities include plans examination and enforcement of the Building Code and the Township’s Building By-law, including the associated legislation/regulations, to assure the structural soundness and safety/accessibility of occupants.

This position helps foster and build client relationships by providing optimum customer service for assisting people at the counter, along with receiving and answering inquiries from customers at the counter, via email or over the phone.

The preferred candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, acts, statutes and regulations. As well, they must be able to exercise tact and diplomacy by working independently and as a part of the Building Department team.

Experience and proven ability with plans examination and inspection practices and procedures as well as excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, conflict management and communication skills are a must.

Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $54,399 to $66,120 per year plus a competitive benefits package.

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.

The Addendum reviews various water supply alternatives previously identified for Stayner with respect to water demand and treatment only. Considering the project changes since the 2008 EA, the evaluation of alternative solutions is revisited with respect to meeting the study objectives, impacts to the natural, social, economic and technical environments. Effective mitigation measures for the revised preferred solution are also identified. This Addendum is being carried out in accordance with the planning process as outlined in the Municipal Class EA (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Opportunity to Participate The Township is inviting the public to attend the Public Information Centre (PIC) for this Addendum. This PIC will present the results of additional environmental and technical studies completed, the alternative solutions considered and a revised preferred solution for input by the public.

DATE: Thursday March 5, 2020 TIME:

4:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Township of Clearview Municipal Office

217 Gideon Street, Stayner ON

Please Note: Only changes identified in the Addendum will be subject to public review under the Class EA. Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.For more information, or if you wish to be placed on the study’s mailing list, please contact: Mike Rawn, C.E.T. Director of Public Works Township of Clearview 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Phone: (705) 428-6230 ext. 243 E-mail: mrawn@clearview.ca

Jennifer Georgas, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 3 Ronell Crescent Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J6 Phone: (705) 797-4271 Email: Jennifer.Georgas@rjburnside.com

This notice issued on February 27 and March 5, 2020.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2020-009 to Human Resources by March 13, 2020, to:hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please visit: www.clearview.ca

TENDER # 2020-02: TWO 4X4 AND ONE 2-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS

Closing date: Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 13:00

The Township of Clearview invites Tenders from qualified proponents to provide their newest year model for; 2 – 4x4 ½ ton pickup trucks and 1 – 2-wheel drive ½ ton pickup truck as per the specifications of this tender.

Tenders will be accepted until the closing date, March 12th, 2020 at 1:00 PM. Tender Specifications: ​For a detailed information visit www.clearview.ca/tenders.

Tender Closing Date: The Tender Form is to be sealed in an envelope and shall be received; date and time stamped, and be in the possession of the Public Works Department no later than 1:00:00 p.m. (13:00:00 hours) local time, on March 12th, 2020. Late Tenders shall not be accepted; however they shall be time and date stamped and returned to the Respondent unopened. The Public Works Clock determines the Closing Time of the Tender Call.

Tender Opening: Tenders received, by the date & time of closing, will be opened at 1:05:00 P.M. (13:05:00) Local time at the Township of Clearview Administration Centre – by members of the Corporation.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

All inquiries concerning this Tender including specifications, process and results are to be directed in writing (e-mail) through: Dan Perreault, C.E.T., Deputy Director of Public Works The Township of Clearview (705) 428-6230 ext. 230, dperreault@clearview.ca