April 24, 2020

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, April 24, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 17

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News and views in and around Creemore

INSIDE THE ECHO

Finding Relief

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Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Behind the masks, Jenn Hubbs collects her Big Heart Food Box from volunteer pick-up coordinator Tyler Brownfield Wednesday. The weekly program is open to everyone, and has a giving component. has caused people to stop working.

“Typically at this time of the year, I’m not having to worry too much about

feeding families weekly, and that’s what I’m seeing now. Every week we’re (See “Program” on page 3)

Regional COVID cases continue to rise

by Trina Berlo Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, says local resident are doing well to control the spread of COVID-19 but we will have to keep it up as cases continue to rise.

The health unit is reporting 233 cases in the region – 217 of those are in Simcoe County and 16 are in the district of Muskoka. Of those, 116 have recovered 65 are self-isolating, 12 are in hospital and 15 have died.

Community acquired cases outweigh the travel case 83-53. The age group most affected, continues to be those 35-64.

“More and more, we are concerned about community acquisition as a mean of getting this infection, that there is an indication it is transmitting in the community, that there can be

asymptomatic cases – people without symptoms – that it can transmit to others and so it’s important that people continue to exercise the physical distancing…” said Gardner in his weekly briefings.

He reminds residents to self monitor for symptoms and seek testing. A laboratory confirmed case prompts the health unit to follow up with all known contacts.

“If you look at the epi-curve it looks quite flat, which is a good thing. We continue to get cases, in the range of 10 cases per day. It’s a good thing that it doesn’t continue to mount and get ever greater over time but we are leveling and flattening the curve and that’s due to the excellent work that all of you are doing to maintain your physical distancing… to break the chain of transmission.”

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Big Heart Food Box program launches

by Trina Berlo A new food distribution system will allow people to get a box of regional produce, while limiting physical contact and supporting others in the community by donating.

The Big Heart Food Box program is being coordinated by local volunteers, in connection with local churches, that will be distributing the donated produce to those in need. The goal is to reduce anxiety and physical contact while food shopping, support local producers, and offer the highest quality food.

Shoppers are encouraged to purchase a box of food for themselves or others, or both, and it will be delivered to Creemore each week by 100 km Foods. Volunteers will be at the ready to get it to those who cannot collect it themselves during the designated pick up time.

Lorna May is a deacon at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Creemore who supports local people in need at all times, but she has seen an increase in need for that support since the pandemic

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Gardner said the controls will be needed for some weeks to come.

He said although we are fortunate to not have a surge, there are outbreaks in long-term care facilities. The health unit, as per provincial standards, are now testing everyone at long-term care facilities in an outbreak and to work through testing all facilities.

There are 40 confirmed cases at Bradford Valley, including 10 staff members, and one staff member at both Woods Park Care Centre and I.O.O.F. (Odd Fellow and Rebekah Home), both in Barrie, have tested positive.

The health unit has posted a lot of information on its website, www. simcoemuskokahealth.org. In addition to all the stats, residents will find information about how to properly wear a non-medical mask and how to shop safely.

Man threatened with gun in New Lowell On April 17, at about 2:30 a.m., members of the Huronia West OPP responded to a weapons call in New Lowell after a male was threatened with a firearm.

H u r o n i a We s t O P P r e c e i v e d assistance from the Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT).

Shortly after the male suspect departed his residence and was taken into custody. A 38-year-old male from New Lowell is charged with the following Criminal Code offences: CC 264.1(1) (a) Adult Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm; CC 88 Adult Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

The accused was released for a future court date.

Charges laid against company hauling excavator The OPP Highway Safety Division Traffic unit was conducting enforcement in the south end of Clearview Township on April 17.

In the afternoon, a commercial motor vehicle was stopped while hauling an oversized excavator on SunnidaleTorosontio Townline.

As a result of the traffic stop and motor vehicle inspection, 15 charges were issued to the driver and company.

Road safety enforcement initiatives have the goal of keeping our highways and roadways safe and secure for all motorists in the Province of Ontario.

Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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HELP REDUCE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 TAKE STEPS TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19):

Follow the advice of your local public health authority.

Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

SYMPTOMS

Cough and sneeze into your sleeve and not your hands.

Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

Stay home as much as possible and if you need to leave the house practice physical distancing (approximately 2 m).

IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of COVID-19 may be very mild or more serious and may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to the virus.

Isolate at home to avoid spreading illness to others.

Avoid visits with older adults, or those with medical conditions.

They are at higher risk of developing serious illness.

Call ahead before you visit a health care professional or call your local public health authority.

If your symptoms get worse, contact your health care provider or public health authority right away and follow their instructions.

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Clearview sets up COVID assistance fund Program provides

by Trina Berlo Clearview council is setting aside another $10,000 to support those needing assistance as a result of the pandemic.

Councillor Thom Paterson tabled a community assistance program during a special virtual council meeting Wednesday. He said he is part of a group in “south Clearview” that is doing excellent work to support the community and he hopes to spread the love through the program, inspiring other communities in Clearview do the same.

The $10,000 COVID-19 Community Assistance Program also has a matching component of up to $10,000, and includes consideration the use of Township resources to assist in the organization, communication and delivery of eligible essential volunteer services, such as web postings, advertisements, etc.

“I think every community in Clearview is suffering from these needs and is willing and the neighbours and residents are willing to do something,” said Paterson, adding the township has a role to play. “This motion really tries to put in one place, in one program, marshal the resources that the township has, the interest that we have in caring for our community.”

He said the fund would assist groups with modest funding to deliver the programs.

Municipal staff would issue receipts for donations.

Deputy Mayor Barry Burton and Mayor Doug Measures said it would be better to get the money into the hands of the volunteers and keep government out of it as much as possible.

Paterson said they should let the volunteers do the work, but the township would be there to support them.

“My guess is you’re not going to hear anyone in our area asking for money. In fact what’s probably going to happen is we’re going to get donations to put into this fund,” said Paterson, of his community.

“Some areas are going to be self-sufficient and other areas are going to need funds and that’s the whole idea.”

Council would not approve the second part of Paterson’s plan, to re-open closed township facilities (halls and storage space) on a formal request basis for use by local volunteer groups to provide COVID-19 related essential community assistance.

Councillors agreed it is just too risky and would contravene provincial rules, a sentiment staff said was confirmed by the township lawyer.

The Contract has been awarded to Esposito Bros.

Construction Ltd. The road closure was set to start on April 22. It is anticipated that the project will be complete, and the road will be reopened by September. Bridge 7 will be closed first from April to June and Bridge 9 will subsequently be closed, tentatively from July to September. Only one bridge will be closed at any given time. Local access will be maintained at all times for residents from either the North or the South; however, through access will not be permitted while the road is closed.

Emergency Services, Student Transportation Services, Waste Collection and Postal Service will all be notified of the road closure. Road closure notification and project information signs will be installed and maintained throughout the road closure.

(Continued from page 1) giving them food cards so they can buy groceries,” said May. She said the church congregation is always generous with donations of food and money, and others in the community have stepped in.

“The Big Heart Food Box is a wonderful thing. It’s supporting farmers and that’s another aspect of this pandemic that we are having to look at, and we should all be looking at,” she said.

Clearview Community Church pastor Clayton Culham is also distributing. He said they are starting to get more calls from people in and around the community who are looking for assistance.

“We’re always happy to meet anyone’s need the best we can so we are actively doing so and coordinating with everyone we can who is also supporting our community,” said Culham.

He said he is receiving three to four calls per week for food and household necessities from the Creemore area, which is a significant increase.

The number of calls increase when accounting for all of Clearview Township, Wasaga Beach and Collingwood.

“We’re also trying to connect with local businesses, front line workers, and emergency workers and show our appreciation in different ways for what they are doing for our communities during the past few (and upcoming) weeks,” said Culham.

He said the two churches will coordinate efforts and make sure food and other donations get to families who are already on their rosters, and they will reach out to families that may need the support but haven’t quite asked yet.

“We’re going to do our best to get the items to those who are most in need of them,” said Culham.

The food box program is part of a wider online giving platform. All the details and links are posted at Creemore.com.

To donate directly to the St. Luke's benevolent fund, call 705-466-2206 and leave a message for Lorna May. To contact Clayton Culham, call 705-331-3811.

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Mulmur continues with bridge rehabilitation The Township of Mulmur is rehabilitating Bridges 7 and 9, which are both located on River Road in the Hamlet of Kilgorie.

This project is proceeding under the province’s current ‘essential services’ work and the Construction Site best practices specific to COVID-19 health and safety procedures will be followed on site at all times for the duration for this project.

Bridge 7 is located approximately 0.6 km south of 15th Sideroad and Bridge 9 is located approximately 0.95 km north of 15th Sideroad. The signed detour route will utilize Prince of Wales Road, 10th Sideroad, 2nd Line East.

The construction project is the rehabilitation of the existing concrete structures, including concrete patch repairs, waterproofing, roadside protection upgrades and associated road reconstruction work.

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OPINION COLUMN Best to wait and see

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THE WAY WE WERE

THE MONEY LADY

Dear Money Lady, I was planning on starting a new business venture just before this Coronavirus started – I am glad I didn’t, but should I consider doing it after. I know it is risky, but I am tired of my regular Christine IBBOTSON routine and need a change. I am 52 this year – is that too old to start a new career?

Julie Starting a “New Business Venture Julie,” Good for you – I am glad to see you challenging yourself for more. Many people never do this and never think about what their defining moment is in their life? Everyone will have at least one – “a ha” moment, where they finally say, okay I am going to change. I’m going to go in a different direction, make a difference and aspire for more. So, what is yours?

This Coronavirus has forced most of us to stop, slow down, and shall I dare say, “smell the roses!”

There are so many abundant choices and personal opportunities out there for all of us and we need to build out our existing plans of our future and become engaged and purposeful. Consider going deeper with your thoughts and ideas. Drop your negative beliefs that have always held you back and stop selling your self short. You really can do anything you set your mind to. When looking at starting a business – best to wait and see how the market recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. We anticipate a lot of pent-up demand, but I must caution you to go slowly and ensure you have a well thought out business plan. Talk to your banker and see what options are available to assist you in funding your new venture. Rates are now as low as they were after the 2008 Financial Crisis and there seems to be a big push with all the Tier One banks to expand their small business platform. I have seen TD, BMO and RBC all recently increasing their commercial lending opportunities.

Remember, successful people fill their mind with all the ways that they can get what they want. Let’s start doing that, and no giving up this time. Keep going Julie, believe you can, like yourself for making a change, and discard the inevitable setbacks and obstacles that you will have to overcome in your new journey. Just keep persisting until you succeed. You can go in a different direction, change your life, begin again. Just make a difference. It is often just a mind shift to believing that you can!

Good Luck and Best Wishes, The Money Lady Christine Ibbotson is the author of Don’t Panic – How to Manage your Finances and Financial Anxieties During and After the Coronavirus and How to Retire Debt Free & Wealthy. Submit money questions via www.askthemoneylady.ca.

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LETTERS

Part-time residents inject millions into community Editor: I am somewhat disconcerted by the opinion expressed in your last issue ("Creemore experiencing visits from part-time residents, like northern neighbours, April 17 edition, p. 2) regarding people using their second homes to self-isolate.

These people inject millions of dollars into the local economy especially in the form of property taxes some of which are in excess of $10,000 a year.

Without these tax dollars many local facilities would struggle to exist.

For the most part these are well educated

professionals who are probably more aware than most of the precautions necessary to contain the viral spread. Many have young children who are much better off on their country properties than cooped up in a city condo or house.

If they did become ill they would most probably return to their city doctors and hospitals for treatment.

Local communities seem ready to take their money but exclude them from the services that their financial contributions help provide.

Walter Sickinger, Mulmur.

An offering to help and help with an offering Open letter from St. John's United Church: Dear Members and Friends: Since mid March the world and our community have been hit with the realities of a true Global Pandemic. The effects are everywhere, and the future is hazier than usual.

Here at St. Johns we have, through the steady leadership of Rev. Jane Sullivan, provided via ZOOM and YouTube online and phone in services and fellowship. These were done on the last two Sundays of Lent, plus Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Our elders, stewards and other committees

have also met electronically. They must consider and implement the steps needed now that actual gatherings are banned and church buildings closed. It is challenging but we are doing our part to maintain community cohesiveness, to set a good example in protecting the health of all and to provide support in many forms to many people.

Some in our congregation and wider community do not have or use email, so if you know of anyone who needs support let us know either by contacting Jane Sullivan via our website above or by calling her at 705-466-2200. We know that difficult times await, so have allocated extra funds to our emergency relief (See “Church's” on page 5)

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Church's costs continue while doors closed (Continued from page 4) account to meet needs of families or individuals who, as in the past, come to us in distressing situations.

Another reality is that without inperson worship, especially at such important times in the church year as Easter, our own “income” is much in arrears. And this just when the need for outreach and action is at a new high. Our basic costs such as heat, insurance, hydro, and salaries continue, closed or open.

We therefore ask of you three things: first, to tell us of your own needs or those of anyone else within your circle of knowledge: second, to accept whenever possible our invitation to join us in our online services at 10 a.m. each Sunday. There is a standing Zoom meeting, ID 572 773 1130 with password 083878. You may join online with or without video or by phone at 647-374-4685 or 647558-0588.

We ask specifically, last but not

least, for your financial support.

Most non-member recipients of this letter will have been with us in recent times though a special service like Christmas, or perhaps a baptism or a funeral for a relative or friend. At those times you have supported us.

We need that support to continue if we are to be an effective part of our community. If able, your one-time or staggered donation will let us increase our relief fund and the scope of actions to help.

Tax receipts will be issued. If you wish to do an e-transfer or have your donation picked up, contact our Treasurer Karen Davidson-Lock at lavenderwest@gmail.com or 705466-2260.

We give thanks to each of you for your encouragement, ideas, participation and financial support in the past, right now and in future weeks.

Gayle Millsap, Bill McLeod, Keith Mantesso, and Marilyn Steed.

CGMHF Covid-19 response fundraising Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation (CGMHF) would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for continued support of their local hospital.

Since the beginning of this global pandemic, the South Georgian Bay community has answered CGMHF’s calls for assistance both with personal protective equipment and cash

donations.

“To say the support has been overwhelming is an understatement,” said CGMH Foundation President and CEO, Jory Pritchard-Kerr. “Our fundraising focus had to quickly change from Diagnostic Imaging equipment to items specific to fighting COVID-19. We’ve had thousands of (See “Hospital” on page 8)

Thankfulness We recognize you on the front line, who daily face difficult, perilous, stressful situations, to ensure the most vulnerable of our communities remain safe and healthy.

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Church Directory Sunday, April 26

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 Minister: Rev. Chris Gray 705-466-5202

ST. LUKE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206

CLEARVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH Online service www.c3stayner.com

Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Clayton Culham • 705-428-6543

CREEMORE - NEW LOWELL UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday service on our website at 10 am 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.

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY CLEARVIEW Rev. Ray Dobson 2 St. Clair Street, Duntroon 705-794-9140 Facebook: The Parish of Holy Trinity Clearview

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THANK YOU! Chestnut Park understands the importance of home and community. Chestnut Park wants to take this opportunity to thank all frontline workers, with special thanks to the scientists working on a vaccine and the medical community for making our homes and communities safe during this health crisis. In order to safeguard and to put the well-being of the communities we serve first, we too are encouraging everyone to stay at home and maintain social distancing. The safety of our frontline workers in our communities depends upon it.

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Clearview fire department's Station 4 in Creemore has been offering birthday salutes during the pandemic, when people are not able to have parties.

On Saturday, April 18, a salute was organized for kid-at-heart Gerry Blackburn on his 92nd birthday. The neighbours came out to enjoy the spectacle and wave to the birthday boy from a distance. A parade of vehicles followed the fire trucks to honk their birthday greetings.

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The Mad and Noisy Quilters organized a parade for member Marilyn Steed, who completed radiation treatments. More than 50 vehicles were counted as Steed rang the ceremonial bell on Monday, April 20.

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Hospital continues to rely on donations (Continued from page 5) masks and gloves donated and even have dozens of local people sewing 300 reusable isolation gowns.

Whenever there is a need, the full-time and part-time residents of South Georgian Bay respond generously and thoughtfully.”

COVID-19 related equipment purchases at CGMHF to date total over $850,000 and this total will continue to climb. This includes equipment to set up both “Green and Yellow” Emergency Departments (ED) to stream patients with COVID symptoms separately from those without symptoms; renovations to the ED and ICU rooms to create negative pressure airflow; additional sterilization and cleaning equipment; equipment to treat more patients in isolation; and equipping of a “field hospital” in case of over-capacity.

To date, the Foundation has cash and pledges to the COVID-19 Response Fund totaling over $700,000 but continuing support is needed.

“At a time where our community is trying to find ways to support their hospital, we would like to clarify

that the national fundraising campaign, called The Frontline Fund, does not provide support to CGMH,” said Pritchard-Kerr. “The Frontline Fund will benefit a group of larger hospitals across Canada that have banded together to raise funds nationally.”

“While the CGMH Foundation does not fit the criteria required to be part of The Frontline Fund, we wanted you to know that this does not mean we are not right beside all hospitals across the country fighting COVID-19. We are, and always have been a small, but mighty hospital because of the tremendous support our donors provide.”

To help fight the COVID-19 battle within South Georgian Bay, donors are encouraged to visit the CGMHF website at www.collingwoodhospital.ca, call the Foundation at 705-444-8645 or respond to the mailing being delivered across South Georgian Bay to honour our doctors and care providers. All donations made directly to CGMHF will remain in South Georgian Bay and be invested into healthcare for the local community.

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For a terrific selection of fresh food visit www.100KMfoods.com retail market. Purchase your food box and add ons Friday to Sunday online. Your food will be in Creemore the following Wednesday for pick up at St. Luke’s or delivery to your door.

GIVE

To help neighbours in need make a donation to St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Local clergy will use your offering to gift people in need with a food box or gift cards for local grocers, retailers and restaurants. To make a tax-receipted donation visit www.creemore.com for a paypal link or mail a cheque to St. Luke’s at 22 Caroline St. W. L0M 1G0

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RAYS scholars adapt to education disruption

by Anna Hobbs For the eight RAYS scholarship recipients who are wrapping up their first, second or third year at university, COVID-19 has meant significant change.

To their great credit, they have adapted, persevered and risen to the challenge. We asked three of these students to share their challenges, how they coped and how they are planning to spend their summer.

Rylie Farness, who graduated from Collingwood Collegiate Institute (CCI) and is completing first year in social work at Nippising University said, “the speed of change was a big challenge for me. One day we were in classes as usual and two days later, everything flipped, and we were on-line. Another was keeping motivated, when you don’t have to get up to go to class each morning.”

A couple of her exams were cancelled and replaced with additional assignments. One class used an online platform with a web-cam observation tool and another, a written exam was based on end-of-term material which she learned on her own from a power point presentation.

“One felt unusual,” she said, “and both were stressful.”

Farness is fortunate to have a full-time job this

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summer which starts immediately after her exams are over. She will be helping all of us get the things we need while working at an area pharmacy, returning to the summer job she had last year.

The biggest problem for Tim Speyer, a first-year student at Carlton University, studying Aerospace Engineering, was a technical one – home internet connectivity. Particularly at exam time.

“Having to wait, and wait for an entire exam to load, then reload, proved to be time consuming and frustrating,” he says.

Speyer graduated from Stayner Collegiate Institute where he was never a fan of on-line learning, but he stressed how “super supportive” his profs had been, “making videos available to students at all times.”

Despite the computer frustrations, his multiplechoice exams, which were all on-line, are done. His summer plans? “I am fortunate to have a job. It will be delayed in starting so I will fill in the time with an online course”.

Hailey Sacerty, another CCI grad, is completing her second year in the nursing program at Mohawk/ McMaster. The transition to online lectures was an easy one, as she was familiar with the format.

“All our lectures this year have been recorded

and available to us for later reference,” she said.

Her challenge however, was similar to what Farness experienced. She discovered studying alone at home felt optional and required a healthy dose of selfdiscipline.

She missed the stimulation and encouragement that comes from studying in a group. When her exams are over at the end of the month, Sacerty starts work as a health care aid at St. Joseph Hospital in Hamilton.

She was one of 20 fortunate students chosen for a McMaster University program that employs student nurses for each of the summers they are at university, putting them in line for a staff position when they become registered nurses. Well done, Hailey!

RAYS board, committee members, sponsors and mentors congratulate all students who have completed their year while coping with the upheaval that COVID-19 has imposed.

A reminder for Grade 12 students who reside in our catchment area and attend Collingwood Collegiate Institute, Stayner Collegiate Institute, Jean Vanier Catholic High School or Centre Dufferin District High School – applications for 2020 scholarships and bursaries are due May 1. Visit www.

RAYSScholarships.com for more information.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, April 24, 2020

NEWS The Creemore

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Friday, February 7, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 06

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Kindergarten registration open

ETFO members begin province-wide strikes

by Trina Berlo Creemore educators joined their New Lowell colleagues on the picket line once again this week during two strike days that impacted local schools.

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members were on strike Wednesday during a rotating strike, and Thursday for a province-wide strike when all 83,000 members were on the picket lines.

Across the province, almost one million students were affected by the strikes. In Creemore, parents had to make alternative arrangements for childcare. Clearview Community Church was able to pull off a Strike Day Camp on Thursday and the same is planned for the next Thursday.

ETFO has announced its intention to hold another province-wide walkout on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and a one-day rotating walkout for Simcoe County schools on Thursday, Feb. 13. If parties return to the bargaining table, and a tentative agreement is reached, returning educators to the classroom, those schools would open.

ETFO president Sam Hammond said after three days of central bargaining talks, a deal had been within reach last Friday, until in the eleventh hour, the government abruptly tabled impossible options that ended talks.

“ETFO, school board associations and the government were close to an agreement on Friday that would have been good for students, educators and public education. It would have ensured stability in public elementary schools this week,” said Hammond. “Then, late that day, the government’s negotiators changed course and tabled impossible options they knew ETFO could not accept.”

“I want to set the record straight,” continued Hammond. “Unlike the Minister of Education, I was at the bargaining table last week so I know what was discussed. Despite what Minister [Stephen] Lecce is claiming, salary was not addressed during those negotiations, and government negotiators did not sign

Tentative agreement reached with OSSTF educators

INSIDE THE ECHO

Kindergarten registration is open for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) elementary schools.

Children turning four in 2020 are eligible to start school in September.

The registration process can be initiated on the registration page on the SCDSB website, and is then completed at the child’s school. If unsure, parents and guardians can use the home school locator tool to find their local public elementary school.

For more information on registration and required documents, visit www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/ planning_for_school/kindergarten or call the local school.

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Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School staff joined forces with New Lowell Central Public School this week for two days on the picket line. a letter of commitment to maintain the Kindergarten model.”

ETFO said the issues were around special education funding, which remained less than half the priority, and special education funding negotiated in 2017.

Hammond said in a press conference Tuesday that the union is defending its most vulnerable students.

“An agreement was also within reach on maintaining a long-standing regulation that ensures fair and transparent hiring processes for teachers.

Government negotiators then introduced demands for major concessions around fair hiring,” said Hammond.

Lecce said in a Jan. 31 statement, “Over the past few days, the government has further demonstrated our focus on keeping kids in class through a

voluntary agreement. As part of that commitment, and to further underscore my public statements, we have affirmed in writing that we will be maintaining Ontario’s world-class kindergarten program.”

“I have long said that compensation, pay, and benefits, remain a top priority for teachers’ union leaders, and that remains true today... The government has continued to signal reasonableness on issues from special education supports to efforts to counter violence in schools. Yet, the teachers’ union leadership push for compensation that comes with a substantial cost to the taxpayer,” said Lecce.

“While the mediator has called off discussions for now, the government stands ready to meet at any time, to reach a deal that keeps students in class.”

Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts' Robert G. Kemp Arts Award Committee is seeking proposals for a project that benefits the community.

The award winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize.

The award was created in 1989 to encourage and recognize an individual or group residing in the South Georgian Bay area, which includes Collingwood, Creemore, Town of Blue Mountains, Stayner, Thornbury, Meaford and Wasaga Beach. It also includes the Townships of Clearview, Osprey, Sunnidale and St. Vincent Euphrasia.

The deadline for submission of applications is March 25 at 5 p.m.

Applications are available at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, located at 65 Simcoe St., Studio 4, Collingwood, online at w.w.w.bmfa.ca or at various locations throughout the area.

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Bargaining parties have reached a tentative agreement with Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) teachers and education workers.

“Despite the many operational challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the collective bargaining process, all of the parties continued to work towards reaching a deal that will help bring stability to our system during what is obviously a rapidly evolving situation,” said Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) president Cathy Abraham.

“Our secondary teachers and education workers will play a very important role in guiding our students through the challenging time ahead. This

agreement is a recognition that we value the contribution they make to the educational experience of our students every day. We look forward to working together to ensure that we are able to provide an educational experience that is focused on the success and well-being of our students. We have now reached deals or tentative central agreements with all education unions.

I want to personally thank the OPSBA negotiating teams, which consist of both OPSBA staff and school board directors and senior staff, for their commitment to this process. They often worked late into the night and over many weekends to achieve these agreements.”

The details of the agreement remain confidential until ratified by all parties.

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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, at 519-986-1781 or 519-375-0958.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Dawn and Jim McPherson happily announce the birth of their lucky 7th grandchild, a beautiful baby girl named ETTA GRACE MCPHERSON. She arrived on April 15th weighing seven lbs one ounce, welcomed in love and pride by her mum and dad Andrea and Daniel McPherson of Olds Alberta. Her big brother and sister Iver and Gwen are already her best friends. We are all so grateful that, during these difficult times, baby and mum are doing well.

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Come join us every "twosday" for a fabulous deal. For the month of April, two 12” pizzas with two toppings for $20.20! That’s a lot of twos!

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SMITH LAWN CARE is still booking for the 2020 season. We do lawn cutting, flower bed maintenance, small to medium landscape projects and much more. We are licensed/ insured and offer great service at a great price, and work within creemore and the surrounding area. Reach us at 705-888-7092.

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FARM HAND WANTED: Full time farm hand wanted for farm in Singhampton. Applicant must have experience with animals and farming equipment. Days/hours: Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. **Please contact Nicole at 647-525-7015 if interested.** AZ DRIVERS NEEDED drivers abstract and references required. Wages will be negotiated at the time of hiring depending on experience. Please e-mail applications to macdonaldconagg@ bellnet.ca. MacDonald Construction, 56 Wellington St. W., Creemore, 705466-2807.

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To A Village With A Heart: The family of CYNDY REYCRAFT would like to express their thanks for all of the care and support over the last year. Creemore is indeed a village with heart! We were hoping to celebrate "all things Cyndy" at the Creemore Legion on May 2nd. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we will have to postpone the celebration. In the meantime, please continue to keep connected, share a laugh and enjoy your family and friends "in Cyndy style" while social distancing. We will publish a new date once determined.

DEATH NOTICE

GALLAUGHER, Sarah (Sadie) Margaret Jane – Passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020 in her 99th year, at the Good Samaritan Seniors Complex in Alliston. Wife of the late Elliot (1984), mother of Ralph (Candy), and Louis (2015).

She is survived by grandchildren Steven, Krystal, and Chad and great grandchildren. Fondly remembered

by Jo Rains and Dawn Coe. As per her wishes cremation has taken place with a private burial in Honeywood cemetery. Desired donations can be made to the charity of your choice in Sadie's name.

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YOUNG, Maizie Margaret passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday April 18, 2020 in her 76th year.

Maizie is survived by her husband Reginald ‘Reg’ Young. She will be remembered as the proud and loving mother of Florence (Murray) Micks, Margaret Young (Larry Cutts), Susan Young (Lonny Hawton) and the late James Young (Juanita). Forever cherished by her grandchildren Wayne (Michelle), Samantha (David), Christina, Shawna and Robbie and her 8 great grandchildren. Maizie will be deeply missed by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family; she was predeceased by 5 siblings. Private family services will be held with interment at Stayner Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Maizie’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

DEATH NOTICE

HENNESSY, Margaret Louise (née Boyes) – Died peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Sunset Manor, Collingwood at the age of 85. Margaret of Duntroon, beloved wife of the late Donald Hennessy.

Loving mother of Lois Fiske, Susan (Bryon Green), Bill (April) and John. Cherished grandmother of Joel (Shannon), Lisa (Billy), Ariadne (Lee), Stuart (Jacqueline), Thruxton (Brittany), Devin, James and Alexis and great grandmother of Makena, Kiria, Molly, Brandon, Abigail, Emmeline, Henry and Willow. Dear sister of Elaine, Mona, Elta, John, Jim and the late Tom and the late Bob. Margaret will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews, friends, neighbours, members of OES and LOSNA. Marg was an integral part of the Hennessy's garage in Duntroon for the entire 60 years it operated. She was a very sociable person, enjoying the company of her customers and friends. She loved to go dancing with Don, rarely missed a card game or opportunity to go gaming and enjoyed travelling when she could. She valued her community and was involved in many organizations such as 4H, Womens Institute, the Red Hats, the Eastern Star and the Ladies Shrine.

She loved her family deeply and will be missed. Her family gathered at the Redeemer Cemetery, Duntroon for a graveside ceremony. A public Celebration will be held at a later time when circumstances permit. If desired, a donation to Collingwood General & Marine Hospital would be appreciated by her family. Please check Marg’s Book of Memories at www.carruthersdavidson.com for an update.

THANK YOU

Thank you Joan, Bill, Lynne, Trina and all who made my 92nd Birthday so memorable. Especially The Clearview Fire Department for their “drive past” and all the neighbours and friends who helped in the parade. Thank you all for your phone calls, emails, goodies and cards. Particularly in these trying times of the pandemic and social distancing, it made this birthday one of the best I’ve ever had!!!

Thank you all, Gerry Blackburn

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who participated in the parade in my honour on Monday evening. I feel blessed to be part of such a caring community.

Sincerely, Marilyn Steed.

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