March 27, 2020

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, March 27, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 13

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News and views in and around Creemore

INSIDE THE ECHO

Feeding Frenzy

Hospital accepting donations of supplies

Dispatches from Lima, Tim Armour sent a poem he wrote while stranded in Peru. Read the full poem on page 5. before flying to Juliaca on March 12.

They took in the sights, before heading to Cusco.

“We just arrived at our hotel there and the tour company called to say we had less than 24 to get out before the border (See “Armed” on page 12)

Virus now spreading in the community

by Trina Berlo As cases of COVID-19 increase in the region, health officials are warning that is just the tip of the iceberg.

As of presstime, the health unit is reporting 26 confirmed cases in Simcoe-Muskoka, with the majority linked to travel but the virus is spreading in the community. Two of the travel related cases are in Clearview. A couple in their 50s are self-isolating, having contracted the virus during a trip to Austria.

There are six cases in Simcoe Muskoka characterized as community acquired, not linked to travel.

“That really speaks to the importance of people in our community being aware that it is being transmitted in our community and they need to take the precautions that we’ve spoken to in order to safeguard themselves and safeguard others from becoming infected,” said Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) Medical Officer Dr. Charles Gardner, who has been briefing the media daily.

“As this transmits in the community we will get to the point where there are potentially many others in the community who won’t have an obvious link and our ability to test

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the television was in Spanish. It was unbelievable.”

He said they were worried about getting home and about picking up the virus.

The Armours arrived in Lima on March 10 and did get in some sightseeing

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Armours on first plane out of Peru

by Trina Berlo Tim and Marie Armour were on the first of three flights bringing stranded travellers home from Peru.

The Armours arrived back in Creemore at 3 a.m. Wednesday after spending days in an apartment in Lima, wondering if and when they would be able to get a flight home after the country closed its airspace. They were amongst about 400 travellers to come home, leaving more than 4,000 Canadians behind.

“Our kids are the incredible workhorses that put it together to get us on that flight to get out of there,” said Tim, now home and in self-isolation for 14 days. “We’d have been lost without them helping us.”

From Squamish, B.C. the Armours’ children Eric and Kim worked with the consulate to get their parents on a priority list due to their “advanced age,” which Tim said he accepted as a good reason.

Although they were concerned about getting home, when asked how it was, Tim said, “Boring as hell. We were just sitting in a little Airbnb apartment 12 floors above the street looking down on the city, nothing to do and nowhere to go. Everything was closed. All

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them all will be limited. The really key thing isn’t so much testing them all, it’s that they home-isolate while they are recovering to avoid infecting others and that they seek medical attention if they are developing severe symptoms.”

He supports the efforts of governments at all levels to take measures to discourage socializing and encourages everyone to follow physical distancing measures to avoid overwhelming the health care system.

That means frequent washing of hands, staying home when possible, (See “Confirmed” on page 3)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) has been notified by Public Health of two more confirmed positive case of COVID-19.

Both were outpatients from the GTA who visited the CGMH emergency department on March 13 and both patients had travel histories outside of Canada. The patients were tested for COVID-19 and sent home to self-isolate.

“Please understand we anticipate in the days and weeks to come, we will have many more confirmed COVID-19 cases. It will become overwhelming to report each one to you,” said CGMH President & CEO Norah Holder, in a news release Tuesday. “The situation changes every day and our focus will remain upon caring for patients.”

For those in the community who wish to offer support for physicians and employees at CGMH, the following supplies are needed.

Unopened boxes of surgical disposable masks; N-95 masks; disposable isolation gowns; nonlatex disposable gloves; and new goggles/eye protection that meet Health and Safety Standards.

These supplies will be gratefully received at the main lobby screening centre at CGMH. Donors do not need to call the hospital for confirmation.

Check www.cgmh.on.ca for a full, updated list of supplies required.

At this time, CGMH cannot accept donations of food for physicians and employees.

“The community can be the most help by continuing to stay home, especially those just returning to Canada,” said Holder.

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We feel honoured to represent such committed and collaborative business and building owners within the Creemore BIA. The kindness they have shown to their customers, staff, tenants and the community is to be commended.

Many businesses are now required to shut down while our essential services continue to be there for all of us.

To ensure that we protect our essential services, and our friends and neighbours that provide them, please be extremely conscientious about following public health recommendations as set out by the Simcoe Muskoka Health Department.

STAY HOME • Avoid all non-essential trips into your community PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING • Maintain two metres or six feet between you and another person.

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• Sneeze and cough into your sleeve • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth If you believe you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 symptoms, you should begin to self-monitor for a period of 14 days.

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Confirmed cases just the tip of the iceberg (Continued from page 1) and maintaining a two-metre distance from others.

“A lot has been done but we need to do more. This is our opportunity now to flatten the curve. This is the point that we need to do it before it becomes well entrenched in our community,” said Gardner. “Now is the time to be considering such action.”

He said the community has to be careful about lifting restrictions too soon.

“If the majority of the population still hasn’t been infected, still doesn’t have immunity, then it can easily come back so it can be a difficult and long drawn out process for us that waxes and wanes,” said Gardner.

Gardner said it is clear that

there are more cases than those confirmed because there always is.

“There’s always this tip of the iceberg phenomenon with surveillance. You know there are others that you just don’t have tests on. They could be waiting for results, or have a very mild, or no symptoms, and haven’t come forward for testing. It can be as many as 10 times as many,” he said.

Their modeling for this region has shown that worst case scenario over the course of the virus, 50 per cent of the population could be infected at some point during the pandemic.

By implementing early physical distancing and public health measures, that can be reduced by as much as 95 per cent, according to a model developed by the Dalla Lana School of

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“A lot has been done but we need to do more. This is our opportunity now to flatten the curve. This is the point that we need to do it before it becomes well entrenched in our community... Now is the time to be considering such action.”

-Dr. Charles Gardner

Public Health at University of Toronto.

Gardner explained that lessons learned from the spread of influenza is that there could be more than one peak, with the virus declining in the summer

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months and spreading again in the fall.

“Very understandably, there is a high degree of anxiety about this pandemic and how it’s affecting their community,” said Gardner, adding that the health unit will follow up with all people who have had contact with a known confirmed case and that people should be wary of misinformation posted online.

He is advising people who develop any symptoms at all, even a cold, respiratory infection, or a mild sore throat, that they need to be isolated in their home for 14 days.

“I think people at this point onward need to be thinking in a very precautionary way to protect others, and avoid others becoming infected,” said Gardner.

Pandemic response financial measures bill passes

by Trina Berlo Simcoe-Grey MP Terry Dowdall made a last minute trip to Ottawa Tuesday, just in case he was need to vote on the bill that puts in place $82 billion financial aid for those impacted by the pandemic.

About 30 members of parliament were called to vote on the amended measures put forward by the g o v e r n m e n t e a r l y We d n e s d a y morning after a debate went through the night.

Dowdall said the parties struck a deal so that a limited number of

members would have to appear, to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus amongst themselves. In the end Dowdall wasn’t called upon but he was there to see the historic bill pass on Wednesday morning.

He said everyone was acting in good faith to get the bailout approved but the Conservatives had a duty to push back on some of the spending powers without review and oversight.

“I’m glad the parties worked together,” said Dowdall. “It’s a big hurdle, which I hope is a small sigh of relief for Canadians.”

There will be some support for individuals coming through by April 6, but details of how exactly people can access the funds for businesses are still forthcoming.

“I have had so many phone calls in the last couple of days, many from Clearview, many from Creemore, whether it’s individuals or businesses that are having a tough time and we have to make sure we get this bail

out money as soon as we can to those individuals,” said Dowdall.

“We actually agree with the government that we need to be fluid, to look at all options, but at the same time we want to keep our democracy and that any changes would be debated with the House to see exactly how we’re doing because frankly, the more ideas, the better chance of coming up with a better solution.”

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THE WAY WE WERE

Feast or famine The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked our community, and every community across the globe.

One side effect of the shutdown is that is has created a kind of feast or famine culture, although the feast doesn’t bring much satisfaction.

The majority of the population can be divided into two categories as a result of the “stay at home whenever possible” directive: the edict has either increased people’s workload significantly, or it has rendered them idle.

We would suggest neither group is taking much joy from the current state of the world.

In the former category, and top of mind, are the health care professionals. We can’t even imagine what they must be going through as they face long hours, increased risk of exposure, and a lack of equipment.

They have without a doubt had an undue amount of work placed upon them, although we are confident they are prepared and capable.

Then, our political representatives are working to find answers to questions that are changing by the minute and, as Canadians, we hope that we will come out of this health crisis feeling like we have been in good hands.

Those who work in grocery stores have truly felt the pressure of a society on the brink of panic, if not already there. They have endured abuse and pressure from anxious consumers as they attempt to assure people that there is no food shortage, and no shortage of toilet paper either.

On the other side, there are those whose lives have been completely interrupted by the virus. Most notably, the students. Across the country students have been sent home – some are already aware that their school year is over. They can’t see their friends, have birthday parties, or part-time jobs.

Their teachers have also been sent home without a plan for the rest of the year, how to proceed now that March Break has ended.

People in non-essential retail have been sent home, along with anyone who worked as a server in restaurants, attendants at movie theatres, the list goes on.

We know that everyone is feeling anxious, whether they are run off their feet with work, or they have nothing to do but get a jump on spring cleaning and watch Netflix. But we also know that we must stay the course if we are to come out of this with as little collateral damage as possible.

So while we must stay home, wash our hands, keep a safe distance from each other, we should find ways to spread the wealth when possible, no matter how little there is to go around. That could mean, ordering take-out from a local restaurant or supporting a local charity that isn’t able to host events. We can be aware of those who may need help and encourage people to ask for help when they need it.

Most of all, we must find a way to connect with people, even though we can’t be together, and be respectful to all.

Creemore Springs Brewery's founder John Wiggins, in the 1980 Centennial parade, with Milton McArthur. Photo by John Smart.

LETTERS

Assumptions made about vegan Editor: In response to the March 13 letter to the editor, Animals treated with care and respect, p. 4.

I’d like to thank Eric Miller for writing into the paper regarding The Creemore Refillery’s vegan household products. It reminded me that the assumptions around the word “vegan” are very real.

We do in fact carry vegan household products – not food products. Our cleaners, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, toothpaste, even dental floss are all vegan. What that actually means is simple, they do not contain any animal ingredients or animal derived ingredients. “Cruelty-free” means

our products were not tested on animals.

I think it’s amazing that we have a choice to support products that aren’t made with animal by-products like crushed bones, feces, glands, hooves and animal fat… (to name a few). Like you, Eric, we believe treating our environment (which includes our very precious animals) with care and respect.

So, as I sit here and eat my pork chop, which was raised, locally and ethically at the Metheral’s farm last year, I have only one question left… what the heck is a “Beyond Meat Burger” anyway?

Jacquie Rushlow, Dunedin.

When are the banks going to step up?

Gardens improve food security

Editor: I have spoken to several banks and researched rates and lending policies online, and it appears that Canadian big banks are only willing to defer principal payments. This actually adds to the profits of the banks and is paid for by us consumers.

Here is how it works. Let’s say you defer principal payments for six months. You have just added six months to your payment schedule. We need the federal and provincial governments to legislate these greedy trillion-dollar monsters to actually participate in helping us to stay afloat during this unprecedented global disaster. How about a year with no interest?

Come on banks we need your help now.

Fran Webster, Websterville.

Editor: Now, more than ever, you need to be thinking of food security. Here is another one of my letters urging you to have a vegetable garden. Or you can have a container garden.

It is too soon of course to start sowing seeds but you can get ready.

If you still shop for groceries buy a few packages of seeds. You can also order seeds over the internet.

There are many seed companies. I use William Dam Seeds.

You don’t need a big garden to get started. And it is probably better not to be too ambitious.

You will be glad you made the effort.

Helen Blackburn, Creemore.

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What to do with the kids during isolation?

by Liz van Ryn Did you ever wish that life would just stop – that you could get off the train and take a break for awhile. Well, you’re here. And if you are a parent, the children are with you! That might not have been part of the fantasy but do be careful what you wish for. What to do with them with no day camps, no play dates, no libraries, and none of their organized activities to back us up? Aside from the library, that is how I grew up, with a black and white TV with three channels as a bonus. As you may have guessed, I am “granny-age.”

And we just spent the first half of March Break with four beloved grandkids. At the risk of giving armchair granny advice, here is what I noticed.

They can be so much fun, so lovely, so obnoxious, and so much work.

From making food that they all will eat, to playing games, setting limits on their screen time, refereeing fights, and coming up with craft activities, it was tiring. And towards the end of this visit vague memories of an unsettling parenting perma-grump were coming back to me. A fixed facial expression of distaste, a tone of annoyance in every

response, and the word “NO” leaping to my lips unbidden. The perma-grump is an awful parenting affliction that comes from doing too much without a break. And yet ironically, here you are at the beginning of what might be a long break, full of dread, and then full of guilt for dreading being with your children. Don’t despair – you are probably normal, and you do need a break, but this “break” is going to give you a run for your money if you are not careful. In the words of Viktor Frankl, Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor, “everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way”.

There are four pieces in a puzzle that should all fit together to help shift your attitude. The first piece is to let go of any agenda that you may have about what you think needs to be done. I’m not joking – stay with me.

Second, notice your grumpy tone and expression and intentionally change it.

It is a habit and it makes your children more needy, more argumentative,

Covid Captives

by Tim Armour In Lima, in limbo we wait, arms akimbo, Till governments stir into action, To send down the orders to open the borders, Give homeward bound travellers some traction.

In darkest Peru now there’s nothing to do.

We came here to see Machu Picchu, But everything’s halted.

No one’s to be faulted, At least coca leaves are a free chew.

Escapes seem to vanish when TV’s in Spanish, When bars and cafés are all shuttered.

Each eve the sun’s sinking brings cops' lights a blinking, Our holiday dreams all but guttered.

My Rankin whodunit three times now I’ve run it,

The pages are dog earned and gritty.

My embassy worker says, “What a tear-jerker.

There’s no English books in this city.”

The only thing standing twixt me and a landing, On pavement 12 stories below me.

I sit on my couch and I open a pouch.

It’s a travelling gift from my homie.

Some addicts are smokers, some snorters, some pokers.

Some simply tipple. One guzzles.

My pal Colleen Stamp is forever my champ.

She saves me her newspaper puzzles.

Some give that a labelling. They’d say she’s enabling.

For my thirst she’s my sorcerer’s apprentice.

But, with crosswords to tide me, the world can abide me.

And to some I appear “compos mentis.”

and requiring more of your time and intervention. The third piece is to redefine your role. Your job is not to entertain them, but to feed them and structure the space and time so that they can entertain themselves with supervision. It will take a few days of refereeing, but they will get the hang of it and find their creativity. Use screen time sparingly, and strategically – it is a privilege that needs to be earned. And don’t forget to send them into the great outdoors. The final piece of the puzzle is to enjoy them. This is a precious

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time for those of us who are fortunate enough to be healthy and at home.

When you enjoy your children both you and they will feel more whole, and less burnt out. Get this four-part formula down and you may find yourself with more energy and more time to get some stuff done for you! Paradoxically, it all starts with letting go!

Liz van Ryn is a Registered Psychotherapist providing online therapy and parent consultation at www.creeksidetherapy.ca.

Church Directory Sunday, March 29 CENTENNIAL UNITED CHURCH STAYNER Our church is closed Livestream worship on facebook Sunday at 10:30 a.m. @centennial-unitedchurchstayner Minister: Jennifer Irving 705-517-0130 www.ucstayner.ca

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

Minister: Rev. Chris Gray 705-466-5202

ST. LUKE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Toonie lunch and meat pie sale cancelled 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206

CREEMORE - NEW LOWELL UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE Worship has been suspended www.newlowellunitedchurch.weebly.com www.stjohnscreemore.ca Feel free to call us at 705-466-2200 to leave a confidential message which we will return.

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Food suppliers rocked by unprecedented demand

by Trina Berlo The demand on food supplies spiked last week as suppliers scrambled to keep up.

Grocery store shelves in some areas were emptied and suppliers tried to assure purchasers that more supply would be coming.

Creemore Foodland owner Sim Spry said he understood the demand on groceries would increase as people prepared to shelter at home but he wasn’t prepared for the oncoming frenzy.

He said he had the day off on Thursday, March 12 when he was informed that there was a big influx of shoppers. By Friday, the store was extremely busy from the moment it opened, and stayed open late to get shoppers through the checkouts. What followed were the busiest shopping days ever, with long lines out the door and people cleaning out shelves of certain items, like toilet paper.

Since then, Foodland has gone above and beyond the Health Canada recommendations to do what they can to make the store safer for shoppers and employees. Cashiers are now working from behind plexiglass partitions, handwashing, rigorous cleaning and physical distancing measures are in place. A self-sanitization station has been set up for carts, and gloves and sanitizer are coming soon for customers. All food service has been suspended, meaning the deli is closed, and there are no samples being served.

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Creemore Foodland owner Sim Sry and Anna Dunn behind a new plexiglass partition set up at check-outs.

The first hour of the day, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., has been designated Senior Shopping Hour, for the elderly and anyone who has a compromised immune system, and a community volunteer initiative is allowing those in need to get home delivery of groceries.

Sobey’s has implemented a Hero Pay Program to give additional compensation to its employees. Spry said his team has been amazing from the start, even before the program began.

“The staff all came together,” said Spry. He said not one person has called in sick, they have been working extra shifts and skipping lunches.

He said the whole thing has been overwhelming in many ways, but the community and his staff have been great.

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Sure, some people from the city were hoarding in the early days but everyone else has been fairly calm and respectful, he said.

“I do want to reassure everyone that the supply chain is in good shape and there is no shortage of food,” said Spry.

He said suppliers are ramping up production on their best selling products and scaling back on others so people may see less variety on the shelves.

“Our apologies for the state of the shelves,” said Spry. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we try to get everything back in shape.”

Miller’s Dairy was one supplier that felt the increased demand.

“Last week was the craziest demand week ever,” said John Miller. “People have just been hoarding, and I don’t understand how people are going to

hoard milk because it has an expiration date.”

Miller’s Dairy supplies milk to about 135 stores. Last week, they had stores calling in to increase orders by 50-100 per cent, which was unrealistic. He said production on the farm side is good but milk producers have to adhere to their quotas, and there is the bottling and distribution to consider.

Miller said the dairy counts on its bottle returns to distribute milk so it is focusing on resupplying stores that are returning bottles.

“We’re struggling with some stores refusing to accept bottles,” he said.

Safety measures are being put in place so the cashiers don’t have to touch the bottles. In some locations, people can deposit their empty bottles in bins located at the front of the store.

“That is bringing a level of comfort to everybody,” said Miller.

He said 95 per cent of their milk is packaged in return bottle, and they only have a small number of bottles to add to the supply. They have placed a large order for more bottles but they won’t receive them for another month.

He expects bottles will start coming back this week as things calm down a little but they are relying on customers to request to their grocer that a system for bottle returns be re-implemented so milk delivery can continue.

“I have huge sympathy for our store owners and staff. They are on the front lines,” said Miller. “I can’t stress this enough, be kind and considerate. We’re all in this together.”

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Beer being brewed as long as customers stay thirsty

by Trina Berlo Deemed an essential service, Creemore Springs Brewery intends to remain open and keep the beer flowing.

When the impacts of COVID-19 started to be felt locally, general manager Paul Swindall said the brewery was assessed to make sure their employees would be safe. He said tasting and brewery tours were halted, anyone not directly needed to make beer was asked to work from home, strict hygiene practices and employees began practicing physical distancing and staggered lunches. The goal is to protect their employees so they can keep making beer.

“We were assessing the risk as information was coming in and we weren’t waiting for governments or health authorities to tell us what to do, we just knew that people walking through the brewery in close proximity doing tastings was not good for our employees and probably not good for the community as a whole so we made that choice to lock things down,” said Swindall.

“It has been a big change for us,” said Swindall.

“From a production standpoint we pretty much just hit a wall with keg production. Once most bars and restaurants were closed.”

He said they stopped filling kegs but continued packaging beer in cans, which makes for 65 per cent of the brewery’s production. He said the LCBO is their biggest customer and they have actually had a bump in sales, so production levels have not decreased.

“That may be temporary, I don’t know and no one knows how long – with people getting laid off – people will have money to buy beer,” said Swindall.

As of now, he said, between the can production and packing a mixer pack, all employees are still working.

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Creemore Springs Brewery has adjusted operations to keep people working and to keep fridges stocked. seasonal brew Helles, a German style lager.

Typically, Swindall said the brewery would send the beer out to be packaged but they have brought it in-house to make up for the elimination of keg production, therefore avoiding layoffs.

As of Monday, Creemore Springs Brewery has initiated a curbside pick-up service… Customers place their order, pay, and then arrange to pick it up at the door of the retail store.

“We’re working as hard as we can to keep making beer and as long as people are drinking it, we hope to continue to make it,” said Swindall.

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Municipalities hold virtual meetings during state of emergency

by Trina Berlo Clearview council met Thursday on an online video conferencing platform that allowed council and staff to sign in from home.

Their first order of business was to amend their procedure bylaw to allow for electronic participation in meetings by members of council, local boards and committees. The option opened to municipalities with the passing of the Municipal Emergency Act, passed by the legislature on March 19, granting the discretionary authority to participate in public and closed session meetings via electronic means during a state of emergency.

Mayor Doug Measures said Clearview has not declared a state of emergency but they are working under the umbrella of the province and the County of Simcoe. He said he is keeping a close eye on the local situation as the municipality continues to offer uninterrupted services during a pandemic that is starting to spread

through this region. He said he is working diligently, from his basement, working on several devices to keep up with his duties as mayor and county councillor.

“We have confidence we are going to get through this,” said Measures, adding that there will be take-away lessons for better and more thorough pandemic planning in the future.

“People are learning that this may be the new reality,” said Measures. “If we can’t get this under control we’ll be doing meetings like this for quite some time.”

Measures gave kudos to all the healthcare workers and to the business owners that have adapted to the takeout and delivery service method. He said there is at least one restaurant in almost each of Clearview’s villages and hamlets that is doing a great service to their community, and taking extreme measures to clean, sanitize and maintain social distancing.

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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.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2020-010 to Human Resources by April 10, 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.

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Clearview Township Mayor Doug Measures is conducting business, including interviews with The Creemore Echo, from his basement. dining restaurants turning into a takeout business and I thank them for continuing to do that,” said Measures, acknowledging it has been a struggle.

“It’s tough when you have employees you have to lay off, or adjust shifts.

There are a lot of people struggling.

It’s not easy, that’s for sure. We have to take stock of our financial health and our personal health.”

The municipality is reminding residents to stay home and follow the advice of health professionals. They have had to ask that children not use playground equipment because staff does not have the resources to get out and sanitize it regularly.

“It’s difficult to shut it down when people want to get outside. The problem is all the touch points,” said Measures.

And, perhaps a fallout from the infamous toilet paper buying spree, the

municipality is pleading with people not to flush anything down the toilet other than human waste and toilet paper.

Measures said it is suspected that people are flushing wipes, and possibly paper towel down the toilet, causing blockages.

Also on the agenda for the March 26 council meeting, was a review of Clearview Transit. Council considered a recommendation to discontinue the Creemore route, effective immediately; Operate the Stayner route from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, until further notice; and offer free transit fare for all riders, until further notice. Passengers will be asked to enter through the rear doors (unless they have accessibility requirements) in an effort to maintain a safe distance from the driver, and each other. The motion passed.

Mulmur takes measures to protect employees Mulmur is also utilizing the virtual meeting option.

“We will be using Zoom technology to hold our first virtual council meeting on April 1. Up to 100 residents will be able to join the meeting – which would be a record attendance! We hope that our rural internet will support the effort.

Connection by phone will also be available,” said Mayor Janet Horner in a message to residents.

The Mulmur township office is closed to the public but staff are working remotely. The roads department has formed two crews, working different days and shifts to minimize cross contamination. They will continue to work clearing downed branches and trees, clearing culverts and maintaining safe and accessible roadways.

Fire and EMS in Dufferin County have moved to a tiered response – meaning that any calls are pre-screened by the 911 operator who will then determine whether fire or paramedics are dispatched. This minimizes potential exposure for firefighters by limiting the medical calls they will be responding to.

“Our new reality demands that we

also look after ourselves. When the unknown is greater than the known, it is natural to become anxious. Do the things that keep you calm – read, walk outside, clean your closets, clean your yard. We are lucky to live in a township where it is easy to practice social distancing. I can’t imagine being on the 40th floor of an apartment in a large city. We have much to be thankful for,” said Horner. “Finally, check in with your friends and neighbours by phone or social media. During this turbulent time, some will have lost their employment. Others will be working from home while juggling busy households. Our seniors may be missing the family contact that they are used to having. Make sure that your friends and neighbours have enough food, medications and are staying socially connected while maintaining their physical distancing. This is a great time to donate to food banks, hospitals and other groups that help to support the most vulnerable in our communities. Be good to yourself and others. Our new reality is going to be here for a long time. We must also make it a good time!”

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, March 27, 2020 •

Salary disclosure list released Ten Clearview Township employees have made the 2018 Sunshine List.

The list is released to the public each spring as required by law under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act and reveals the annual salaries and taxable benefits of public sector employees who earn $100,000 or more.

Topping the list once again is Chief Administrative Officer Stephen Sage, earning $156,394.85, followed by: Director of Public Works Michael Rawn, $118,665.29; Director of Community Services Mara Burton, $117,454.06; Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Pamela Fettes, $117,454.06; General Manager of Recreation, Terry Vachon

$108,996.56; Chief Building Official Scott McLeod, $103,383.26; Library Chief Executive Officer Jennifer LaChapelle, $103,582.49; Fire Chief Roree Payment, $101,955.30; Current Director of Finance/Treasurer Kelly McDonald, $100,044.17; Former Director of Finance/Treasurer Edward Henley, $119,188.73.

Three Mulmur Township employees are on the list: Chief Administrative Officer Planner Tracey Atkinson, $122,125.23; Treasurer Heather Boston, $104,472.71; Director of Public Works John Willmetts, $103,002.71.

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Creemore residents Robert Burnaccioni and Jennifer Garrison are using their e-liquid facility to make hand sanitizer and are donating it to organizations that need it.

Locals switch operations to make hand sanitizer

by Trina Berlo Creemore residents Robert Burnaccioni and Jennifer Garrison have been making hand sanitizer, which they are selling, but also donating to local businesses, fire departments, nursing homes and more.

“There is absolutely no hand sanitizer in this province and that is what everybody is demanding. We already do bottling so it fits our criteria,” said Garrison. “People have been very appreciative. They’re very thankful.”

T h e i r c o m p a n y, 4 1 6 Va p e s , manufactures e-liquid for electronic cigarettes. Seeing a shortage of hand

sanitizer they used their Barrie facility to bottle some, using a recipe that incorporates two of the ingredients in the e-liquid, being vegetable glycerine and propylene glycol.

They just had to source the isopropyl alcohol, but the supply is limited.

“We are trying to spread it out.

That’s why we have a limit of four per person… we’re trying to help as many people as possible,” said Garrison.

She said they have registered with the government as a producer but they don’t yet know if that will help them source more alcohol. In the meantime they will produce as much as they can.

by Trina Berlo The cancellation of community events has left My Friend’s House with a $20,000 shortfall in fundraising revenue.

The Collingwood based shelter for abused women and children serves this area, is looking for ways to make up that shortfall.

My Friend’s House is maintaining operations, and is currently at capacity.

“It’s hard and it’s hard for the women who are staying with us. We are maintaining right now but we don’t know what the future holds so it’s really day-by-day right now. Currently, we are worried about finances,” said executive director Alison FitzGerald.

“The government has announced funding to help charities but right now we have no idea what that looks like and we may not know for quite some time.”

She said it is understood that there will be funding to help with costs incurred by the pandemic but the shelter’s current concern is making up for lost revenue. It is responsible for raising $400,000 in operating costs each year, but the sudden loss of fundraising revenue has caused them to fall short of that goal.

Sheltering at home is not safe fo r s u rv i v o rs o f g e n d e r- b a s e d violence when home is where they face harassment and violence, where their lives may be threatened, said FitzGerald.

If an abused woman is required to

stay home with her partner, she can’t reach out for support.

“That’s a really scary place to be so we believe that women are going to try to hang tight as much as they possibly can in that environment,” said FitzGerald. “It is a scary time for them, to be trapped in their home.”

That’s why it’s so important for shelters to remain open at this time.

Their crisis line is operational and, when full, the shelter helps women get to other locations that do have space. Because they have reduced their volunteer contingent to minimize interactions, staff is doing pick-ups and have implemented strict protocols for keeping a safe distance to reduce exposure.

“This whole next year is unknown,” said FitzGerald. “The costs just keep going up and up. We’re worried right now, as is every non-profit.”

A live show with legendary stand-up comedian Elvira Kurt originally set to take place at Blue Mountain is now being live streamed on March 27.

Laugh Together While Apart in support of My Friend’s House will be streamed live on YouTube at 7 p.m.

People are asked to logon without having to purchase a ticket and donate at www.myfriendshouse.ca.

An April concert with the band My Son the Hurricane is cancelled with the hope of rescheduling at a later date.

People are being asked to consider redirecting their refunded ticket money as a donation.

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Armed policed patrolled the locked down city of Lima one way for $6,000 each but on attempts to get it, that evaporated too.”

Tim said the whole city is on lockdown. They were allowed out once a day to get groceries but even then they were questioned by police and military holding machine guns, and there was very little food available on the shelves.

All the time, the government of Peru was changing its story about allowing flights, and closing the airports.

(Continued from page 1) was closed. We managed to get a flight to Lima the next morning (thank God for that) because I couldn’t get my breath up in the mountains with the rarefied air,” said Tim in an e-mail from Lima.

(Being bored, he was attempting to send The Echo a poem. See page 5.) “Once in Lima we spent the rest of the day trying to get a flight home. One minute we were told no flights at all, then a flight

Eventually they received confirmation that they were on the list for a flight. On Tuesday they made their way to the Canadian embassy and began a long day of waiting in lines. They took busloads of people to the military airport and processed flyers.

“I have to say, the whole thing was really well organized but it does take a lot of time to get that many people through the system,” said Tim.

They boarded an Air Canada plane at 4:30 p.m. Two more planes were scheduled to pick up other Canadians stranded in Peru.

“We’re now thankfully, home safe and sound. All of the airline staff, and personnel and the embassy staff were an incredible help,” said Tim, adding he got a lot of support from MP Terry Dowdall’s office, who “kept all the wheels greased.”

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Notice - COVID-19 Impacts on Municipal Services To maintain social distancing and minimize the spread of this virus ALL Township of Clearview facilities including the Administration Office will be CLOSED to the public as of 11:00 AM on March 17, 2020, until further notice.

Municipal Service/Facility Closures Municipal Service/Facility

Impact

Action

Arenas/Recreation Centre

Full refunds will be issued

Township Administration Centre

Closed – All programming and rentals are cancelled Closed – All programming and rentals are cancelled Closed – All programming and rentals are cancelled Closed – All programming and rentals are cancelled Closed

Transit

Open

All guests are asked to use social distancing and selfscreening practices

Fire Station Public Works Public Meetings

Operating Operating Postponed

The office is closed for general public visitors The office is closed for general public visitors Notice for rescheduled dates will be issued.

Council Meetings

Cancelled until further notice

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Conferences/seminars/ training for Staff & Council

Postponed

Notice for rescheduled dates will be issued

Community Halls / Community Hall Rentals Youth Centre Library

Tax & Dog Tag Deadlines Extended to April 23rd

In order to ease the burden on our residents and taxpayers, Clearview Council voted to extend the Tax deadline from March 26, 2020, to April 23, 2020.

The Early Bird rates for 2020 Dog Tags will also be honoured past the regular deadline of March 31st to April 23, 2020.

Services Available Online & By Phone

Clearview Township remains committed to serving the community and will continue to offer services online at www.clearview.ca or via telephone at 705.428.6230.

Residents are reminded that Clearview services such as viewing your property tax and utility accounts, paying your property tax bill, water bill and sewer bill, or purchasing burn permits can all be done online.

To access these online services visit, www.clearview.ca/pay-registerapply/online-payments. A drop box is also available at the front doors of the Clearview Administration Centre located at 217 Gideon Street in Stayner where cheques can be dropped off.

Contact your Hall Board representative Notice for rescheduled dates of activities will be issued Full refunds will be issued The office is closed for general public visitors. Business is being conducted online through our website, by phone or via the drop box

Stay Informed During the Pandemic As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues all further service delivery announcements will be communicated through the township website, www.clearview.ca and on Twitter, @Clearview_twp.

Subscribe to notifications on the Township’s homepage to stay up to date as more information becomes available.

For more information, please contact: Mayor Doug Measures Steve Sage Mayor CAO (705) 428-6230 ext. 280 (705) 428-6230 ext. 228 dmeasures@clearview.ca ssage@clearview.ca Drew Hale Communications and Marketing Coordinator (705) 428-6230 ext. 240 dhale@clearview.ca