May 15, 2020

The Creemore

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Friday, May 15, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 20

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have time to socialize in the morning, and at lunch. Now, she is home most of the time, except for the odd trip to the grocery store. Her mom and sister are home too, and her dad goes out to work in the afternoons.

She has been adapting to the new method of learning, as best as she can.

“It was a little difficult at first.

Everyone was trying to figure out what to do and the teachers were thinking of what projects they could give us online,” said Doucette.

She is currently enrolled in math, science, and geography.

“So, it was pretty difficult the first couple of weeks but I’m getting the hang of it.”

She said she has the option of having work sent home on paper, as opposed to doing it online. She finds that is helpful for math, because it’s easier to work it out on paper.

Doucette said it has been pretty easy to get in touch with her teachers and they have been quite responsive. They (See “Two” on page 2)

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Clearview launches COVID-19 fund

by Trina Berlo Clearview council has approved the framework for the COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund approved on April 22.

The program, first proposed by Councillor Thom Paterson, makes $10,000 available to community groups serving Clearview residents, plus a dollar-for-dollar matching amount up to an additional $10,000 of municipal funds.

“Residents are wanting to extend a caring hand to those in our community most in need. Volunteers may need assistance and resources in organizing a community effort. Others are ready to generously donate funds and facilities if they know who is in need and how best it can be delivered,” said Paterson in his initial report.

The fund is intended to provide

temporary or emergency financial assistance to community organizations in order to help the most vulnerable in the community. It will direct resources to non-profit organizations and charities serving those in the local community that are affected by the coronarvirus crisis and its economic fallout.

“Council are very pleased to contribute to maintaining assistance services in our community and to ensure the safety of our residents in need during these extraordinary times. The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global health crisis that may bring significant consequences and challenges in terms of social solidarity. Clearview is grateful for those in our community that can contribute to the CCCAF as every dollar will go towards helping

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Getting the hang of learning at home

by Trina Berlo As students and teachers in Ontario were heading off on March Break, they received the shocking news that schools would not be reopening on March 23.

Since then, the province has rolled out a learn-at-home initiative, forcing students and teachers to adapt to a new way of learning and delivering curriculum, with teachers adapting material, and often creating brand new online lessons.

Across the province students, parents and teachers are working within the new system as best they can, until at least the end of May, and possibly longer as the pandemic continues to keep people from congregating.

These days, Creemore resident Rachel Lynn Doucette can be found doing her math work at the kitchen table, instead of being in her Grade 9 classroom at Collingwood Collegiate Institute.

She used to get to school early and

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residents impacted by this crisis,” said Mayor Doug Measures.

During a May 11 discussion, via a virtual meeting, deputy clerk Brenda Falls said the fund mirrors the township’s community assistance fund. Applications will be reviewed

by Falls and two council members – Councillor Connie Leishman and Deputy Mayor Barry Burton.

Recommendations will be submitted to council for final approval.

Council will consider current needs and those that arise during the recovery period. Successful applicants will demonstrate that the organization will meet the needs of the township and is capable of implementing response efforts. Requests for funding should not exceed $1,500, however consideration for additional funding (See “COVID-19” on page 7)

COVID-19 claims life of Clearview woman

by Trina Berlo “We’re not out of the woods by any means,” said Dr. Charles Gardner, medial officer of health for Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit in his weekly media briefings.

He said the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region is holding, but he fears there may be a slight upward trend.

The data shows a total of 401 confirmed cases, with 258 having recovered, and 32 deaths.

COVID-19 has claimed the life of a Clearview woman in her eighties who died at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. She is one of seven Clearview residents to test positive for the virus.

The highest number of cases (123) are affecting those in the 45-64 age range. The majority of cases (142) were acquired in the community, meaning there is no known contact with a confirmed case, while 87 are due to close contact, and travel related acquisition has leveled off at 55 cases.

“We are continuing to see a steady number of cases from day-to-day-today in the range of eight cases per day and unfortunately this has not stopped, it is not declining. It’s continuing on,” said Gardner. “I think it’s fair to say that we’re still on a plateau, we’re still not starting to come off of the plateau and it’s really important that people continue to exercise the physical distancing. This is what it takes for us to control the pandemic in Simcoe Muskoka.”

Gardner said precautions will be more and more important as businesses continue to open, and he continues to urge people to remain in their primary residences, and not go to their cottages.

The health unit is also busy testing all residents and staff at long term care facilities totaling about 7,800 people in the region, to be done by May 15.

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Two-teacher family finds ways to learn and live well (Continued from page 1) have live chats, where the teacher is sitting at their computer answering questions in real time, or she can get in touch with them by e-mail.

A class is assigned to certain days of the week and teachers are required to assign three hours of work per course per week for high school students.

“Honestly I like working in the classroom better but it’s easier in some ways and harder in others,” said Doucette. She said the challenge of remote learning is that she misses working directly with teachers but the upside is that she can work at her own pace, moving ahead when possible.

“I hope that, if we are able to go back to school, we can still get our marks by the end of the year and go on to the next grade. I wouldn’t want to redo Grade 9,” she said. “I have been working at this so that if they do end up grading us on what we’ve done online, I’m caught up on it.”

She said there were some initial disappointments, like the cancellation of the band trip, which she was excited about.

She does miss seeing her friends at school but says that they have been keeping in touch by phone and on Snapchat.

“It’s keeping me somewhat sane,” she said.

Teachers have also been adapting to the new system. It look a two-teacher Nottawa family with three young school age children a little bit of time to find a way to make it all work for them.

Jennifer Geier and her husband both teach at Banting Memorial High School in Alliston. Geier teaches life skills and special education, and her husband Gordie teaches phys ed. They are both working from home while taking care of their three young daughters: Ainsley is in Grade 1 and the twins, Brynn and Kaia, are in senior kindergarten at Nottawa Elementary School.

Geier said in some ways they are lucky because there are two parents at home so they can trade off duties, but when only one parent is at home, it falls solely on them. The Geiers are able to schedule their video calls and teaching duties so that one of them is available to do the parenting.

“I know we were struggling for a while, figuring out how do we get our programs out, get the kids taught and still let them breathe and be kids, and get all these things done within what we thought was a proper timeframe,” said Geier.

Because the girls are so young, they are doing their best to follow the lessons posted by the teacher,

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The Geier family – made up of two teachers and three young students – is immersed in learningat-home. They have been getting outdoors as much as possible in the afternoons. but not everything is getting done. She has heard from others who are overwhelmed with the amount of work.

“People need to realize that this work is put out by teachers but you need to function as a family and that’s where a lot of people are struggling,” said Geier.

Pre-COVID-19, a typical day at the Geier household started at 5:30 a.m., getting everyone up and ready for school. They would have family or a babysitter come in each morning, and because they both coach, depending on the season, one of them

may have to stay late at school while the other would come home to start the evening routine. The whole family skis, and the girls do many activities outside of school – gymnastic, swimming and piano lessons.

To make it all work, there is a lot of planning, with time on weekends allocated to grocery shopping and meal prep.

“We keep a very tight ship around here,” said Jennifer, something they have maintained throughout the pandemic, sticking to routine and bedtimes as much as possible.

Life post COVID-19 means they don’t have to get up quite as early in the morning.

“We definitely sleep in a little longer because we don’t have the commute, which is nice, but we do start our day at the same time,” said Geier.

After breakfast, they begin their schooling right away. She said she finds it’s the best way to keep them engaged, adding their teachers have done a phenomenal job of posting activities for SK and Grade 1, including some reading and math.

Mom and Dad have also created an activity log where the three girls keep track of their chores and activities.

“It has been awesome, to be honest,” said Geier, adding that she has not heard once that they are bored.

In fact, aside from missing their friends and their organized activities, the girls are pretty happy with the current situation. They play well with each other and get lots of time outside with their parents.

“I do love being with the girls and learning with them. Getting outside more, having more time to make meals,” said Geier.

One of the downsides is that they end up spending too much time online. Geier said they are not a screentime family. She doesn’t like being glued to her phone or computer – setting up the Google classroom, answering e-mails, interacting with parents and students.

“It’s all stuff you would do during your workday but to get that interaction that I miss so much as a teacher, the interaction with the students, it’s so hard to do online.”

An effort to limit that screentime, especially in front of the children, has resulted in more late nights catching up and planning for the next day.

The province is expected to make an announcement next week about ongoing school closures. As of now, it is not known if students will be returning to the classroom in June.

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Breakdown leads to mental health breakthrough

by Trina Berlo Mental health awareness is more important than ever, as people struggle with isolation and the disruption to their regular lives caused by the pandemic, said Heather McIntyre.

The Collingwood resident is helping to organize two Defeat Depression Walk/Run challenges this month, one in Barrie and one in Collingwood.

Growing up, McIntyre lived with domestic violence and alcohol abuse in the home. As the eldest child, she says she bore the brunt of that burden.

She fled the home as soon as she could, starting a new life with a husband and having children of her own. What she didn’t realize at the time was that the past would catch up with her and resurface years later, taking her by complete surprise.

She had been to counselling in the past but for the most part, was coping well until 2008 when out of nowhere she was overcome by a physical sensation so intense that she thought she must be having a heart attack.

“I remember the strangest feeling through my body. My heart started to race, my arm hair stood up on end, and there was this cold chill that ran through me,” said McIntyre. “I just kind of breathed through it and didn’t

Heather McIntyre say a whole lot to anybody. And then they kept coming, and they kept coming.”

She said it felt like she had no control over her body, or breath. Her skin was crawling and she would have tremors.

As an independent adult, all she wanted was to be in control, and here she was, unable to control anything.

A severe episode sent McIntyre to the emergency room where tests revealed she was not having a heart attack, in fact she was experiencing a panic attack.

Medicated, she was sent home and

told now that she knew what they were, she would be able to handle the next attack. But it wasn’t that simple.

Working with her family doctor, she understood that she would have to dig a little deeper to get to the root cause of the attacks.

Unfortunately, McIntyre said, she had some false starts and setbacks with other medical professionals and ended up on a long road to an effective method of treatment.

“On and off for about three and a half months I would get through the panic attacks by taking the medication, numbing myself out and trying to work through it, with the psychiatrist,” she said, adding she never found a good fit and wasn’t getting to where she needed to be in therapy.

McIntyre describes herself as a “frequent flyer” at the emergency department during that time.

“I had this overwhelming feeling of not being safe, and like I was going to die because these panic attacks presented like heart attacks every night,” she said.

Going on no sleep, things were getting worse. She was exhausted, everyday an internal battle. On the worst night, she called in to a health hotline so they could talk her through

the night, just to get her through to the morning. The next day a doctor devastated her by telling her she needed to get over it and get back to being a mom. He said he wouldn’t be renewing her prescription, despite her pleas for help. She said she left feeling defeated and ashamed.

Back in the care of her family doctor, McIntyre was able to get back on her medication to rest and stabilize.

Things really started to improve when she was connected with a spiritual psychotherapist in Collingwood. It was through the two of them she realized it was PTSD, along with acute panic disorder and acute anxiety.

“So, we just started unravelling, and that unravelling took, probably 15 months,” said McIntyre. “It’s a very liberating and validating feeling, to wake up after all of it and find out why. There was finally an explanation.

Even though I felt that I’d dealt with all the stuff, because I’d seen many people over the years, I didn’t realize how deep the wound was.”

Part of her healing journey involved embracing and connecting with her aboriginal heritage. She worked with an elder to reconnect to that part of her culture.

(See “Defeat” on page 7)

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OPINION EDITORIAL We need you more than ever All things being “normal” The Echo crew would be preparing for opening day at the Creemore Farmers’ Market on Saturday, and the launch of our annual subscription drive.

Traditionally, we delight in spending a few Saturdays at the market, soaking up the excitement of spring and catching up with readers. Obviously, we won’t be able to do that this year, however, we are forging ahead with our subscription drive.

We hope readers have noticed that we have been busier than ever these past few weeks, since the beginning of the isolation period, trying hard to stay connected to the community.

Like all businesses, big and small, The Echo has been hit hard by COVID-19: The Avening Hall concerts we had planned for the spring have been cancelled, special publications put on hold, and the events calendar decimated. We have had to reduce staffing and access government programs to keep up with payroll. We are grateful to the provincial government that has supported newspapers through a rigorous ad campaign, in print and online, when other advertising revenue dried up. We have also had the disappointment of having to delay the opening of our new retail store, which was to be part of our 20th anniversary celebrations.

When business as we know it came to an abrupt stop, we have offered up the pages of The Echo to local businesses that needed to communicate how they were adapting to all the new rules. In some cases, we did so at no-charge.

We then set to work establishing a temporary food program, called the Big Heart Food Box, to help bridge a new gap between farmers and their customers, ease anxiety over food shopping, and raise awareness about the growing financial needs of those affected by unemployment due to the pandemic. This program resulted in getting fresh, local produce into the hands of those who could afford it, as well of those who could not. It also created a revenue stream and donation platform for the support programs overseen

by St. Luke’s Anglican Church and Clearview Community Church, one we hope will remain fruitful long after the food box program has ended.

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LETTERS

Kudos to the staff at Foodland Editor: During this Covid-19 pandemic I have followed the rules as best I can and only shop when absolutely necessary. So on Wed. May 6, I made my trip to Foodland in Creemore to pick up some much needed groceries. As I sat in my car at the front door, I couldn’t help but notice an employee sanitizing the cart handles when the customers were finished with them. I also noticed that customers were returning their carts with garbage... empty pop cans, dirty wipes and gloves. How disgusting is that?

As I entered the store, I realized before this pandemic happened, this employee used to cut my deli meats, on my usual Thursday shopping day, but today was stationed at the front door.

There were three customers ahead of me. The first was a man wearing a face mask and plastic face shield.

She kindly asked him to please sanitize his hands and he grumbled, “I did them before I left home.” The employee explained it was for the protection of the staff arid customers. The second person, wearing knit winter gloves, grumbled and said, “I only wear them when I go shopping” and the third said, “ I don’t see why, I just had a shower before I came.” Really? The employee should not have to explain the reason to each customer, we all know why. When it was my turn, she didn’t have to explain to me. I felt it a privilege to have this sanitize station provided.

With the long weekend coming up, I’m sure the

store is going to be busy. So please, all I ask is please, sanitize your hands, it’s provided for a reason. Don’t leave garbage in your carts, it’s yours to deal with, not theirs. And please show some respect and kindness to the staff, they are only following the rules, for the health and safety of their staff and for us, their customers.

Kudos to Foodland and my deli clerk, I look forward to your service in the deli when this pandemic is finally over.

Lillian Bagley, Creemore.

Creemore is a very special place to live Editor in Chief: During my nightly walks around the village, I have enjoyed seeing inspirational messages appearing on numerous highly decorative rocks.

I want to thank the person(s) who have created these messages for the encouragement that we all need during these very unusual times. Your efforts illustrate another example of Creemore being a very special place to live.

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Love the return of the newspaper box Editor: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to source an “old-school” newspaper box (and there is a story here) so that we can easily access a print edition of the weekly Creemore Echo.

In our household, it has been a tradition for many years for the Master of the House to read The Echo in “black and white” on Friday evening before he watches his nightly BBC World News.

As of March 20, this routine has been disrupted as I could no longer pick up the paper from my usual pick up spot.

It was with pleasure to discover this alternative method of delivering

newspapers in the traditional way. We are so happy to be able now to collect our local news from the newspaper box located directly outside of the CE’s offices.

The simple things in life like reestablishing a favourite routine in these times of turmoil are the absolutely best thing in getting through these long days locked down together in the house.

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Jim and Michele McKenzie, Wasaga Beach.

The Way We Were, explained Editor In these trying times, I thought I should give everybody a heads-up on the two gentlemen pictured in last week’s Echo, under the heading of “The Way We Were.”

I believe the one, sitting in the lawn chair by the door was Albert Adams.

Mr. Adams was Liza Millsap’s father and he and his wife lived for a time in the building they are sitting in front of.

Liza was married to Alfred Millsap, and they had three sons and one daughter.

There are several grandchildren in the area and one of them David Millsap, a

large beef farmer in the Mount Zion area was interviewed on National television the other night. He politely expressed his concern over the small amount of help, the government was proposing for the farm community.

He has a barn full of beef cattle and can’t sell them, but must continue to feed them.

I believe the other gentleman in the picture was Allen Flack, who also lived in the Mount Zion community and was my Uncle, being my Mother’s brother.

Gerry Blackburn, Creemore.

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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

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Completed application forms should be submitted to the deputy clerk at bfalls@clearview.ca.

To donate to the 2020 Clearview COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund contact treasurer Kelly McDonald at kmcdonald@clearview. ca. Donations can be submitted by cheque attention to Kelly McDonald via mail or drop box. All donations of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt.

Defeat Depression Day live event May 30 (Continued from page 3) McIntyre jokes now, that the breakdown of 2008, turned out to be a breakthrough.

“I stand here today and I am able to be totally non medicated, totally in the present moment, totally in a place of awareness and healing and to be of service to people who could be potentially dealing with the same thing that I was,” she said.

On a new path as a Life and Wellness Coach and Aboriginal Healing Facilitator, going by Momma Mac, McIntyre is helping other find a holistic approach to healing, to get to the heart of the matter at hand.

In association through that work, she got involved with the Defeat Depression Walk/Run Challenge, which were supposed to be a physical events, but due to the pandemic are now being held virtually.

The Defeat Depression campaign

is a national fundraising campaign by Mood Disorders Society of Canada, designed to allow individuals and organizations to raise funds in support of their local mental health programs and services. The campaign has grown into a national social movement bringing much-needed funds and awareness of mental health issues while fighting mental health stigma one event at a time.

People are asked to raise funds, and participate by posting about the activities they do to help with their mental health and post them with the hashtag #defeatdepressionchallenge.

The event culminates with a Defeat Depression Day Live Event on May 30. For more information, and to donate, visit www.defeatdepression. ca. You can donate to the national campaign or directly to McIntyre, who is raising funds for RVH Youth Mental Health Services.

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Bursary students share experiences, job opportunities

by Anna Hobbs In addition to the scholarships that RAYS awards to university students, the Bursary program is prospering.

Nick Forrest, chair of the bursary committee says, “I am delighted that we are now able to award 12 twoyear bursaries annually to students entering a community college or apprenticeship program. Our aim, through financial support and mentoring, is to support these students in gaining the knowledge, confidence and qualifications that will help them to find work in their chosen careers.”

Three recipients share their RAYS experience:

Allison Fachnie Allison Fachnie just graduated from Humber College’s two-year horticultural technician program.

“It was a work-intensive apprenticeship,” she says. “I gained a lot of knowledge and the skills that will be really useful in my job.”

Fachnie was encouraged to take the program by Chris Martin, owner of Complete Outdoor Services in Glencairn, where she has worked in recent summers. She, in turn would encourage students who have an interest in the trades to look into an apprenticeship program.

“Being certified raises your professionalism, making you a more valued employee,” she said.

Fachnie graduated from Stayner

Collegiate Institute in 2018.

Of RAYs program, she said, “being teamed with a mentor was really helpful in planning my future and meeting new people in the community.

The financial support helped cover the cost of commuting to classes in Toronto, and for the tools I needed.”

Fachnie’s goal is to one day own her own horticultural business.

Allison McLeod When COVID-19 shut down Fanshaw College, in London, Allison McLeod, a second-year business student came home, only to discover that the home internet wasn’t strong enough to support everyone with their work-at-home needs. So, she returned to London and the house she had been renting along with four fellow students.

Being the only person in the house at this time allowed her to study and work on two major projects in a quiet environment. Taking her bike back with her meant that she could get some fresh air and exercise every day.

Now back home, she has an office job with a local company for the summer.

The income is important because her decision to switch to a Bachelor of Commerce degree program in management and leadership means she will have five semesters to complete, without a summer break.

“The RAYS bursary made a big difference for me,” she said. “It gave

me the security that I would be all right financially through the year.”

Emily Arsenault From the time she was a little girl, Emily Arsenault wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a police officer.

“He not only interested me in police work, he inspired me,” she says.

Arsenault graduated in 2019 from Stayner Collegiate Institute and is currently enrolled in the twoyear police foundations program at Fanshaw College in London.

With eight courses each semester and a part-time job, it was, she admits, “a lot of work.”

When she graduates next year, she hopes to be accepted, into the college’s advanced course. Because they accept only 15 of the 300 applicants, she is keeping her options open, also planning to apply to the cadet program of the London Police Service.

SCI’s Student Success Teacher urged Arsenault to apply for a RAYS bursary.

“I was thrilled to receive it,” she says. “Not only for the financial help, but for the mentoring offered throughout the year. This meant that when I wanted advice, I had a place to go to complement my family’s support.”

Having just landed a summer job at a local supermarket, she says she is feeling very fortunate.

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After weeks of closure, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is re-opening conservation areas for public use on Friday, May 15.

To ensure the safety of the community, only walking trails are open at this time. Buildings and bathrooms are closed for the time being.

“We are very pleased to be able to reopen our conservation areas”, said NVCA director of conservation services Byron Wesson. “Our staff started to check and maintain the trails this past Monday. We understand everyone’s frustration about wanting to get back to our conservation areas as soon as possible, but the safety of our visitors and staff are our highest priority.”

Preparations have included the instalation of social distancing signage and enhanced maintenance and cleaning operations.

The NVCA asks visitors to respect physical distancing rules and not to gather in groups of larger than five people, and stay at least two metres away from other groups.

Visitors to NVCA’s conservation areas are required to purchase a daily parking pass ($6.50/day) or an annual parking pass ($45/year). Daily parking passes are available for purchase at the conservation area or at home. To purchase an annual parking pass, please email admin@nvca.on.ca.

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Landfill site hours expanding May 25 The County of Simcoe will reopen additional landfills and transfer sites and extend hours of operation effective Monday, May 25. Restrictions related to essential or critical use of the sites, as well as COVID-19 precautionary measures, are still in place. The modified schedule will include extending daily operations to 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nottawasaga landfill in Stayner remains closed on Saturdays.

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WARDEN, Jean Marie (nee Brown) Died peacefully on Friday May 8, 2020 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood at the age of 85. Jean of Stayner, beloved wife of the late Don (1987). Loving mother of Donna (Barry Gerrior), Dianne (the late Gary Richardson (2020), David (Sheryl) and Joan (Joe Forester).

Cherished grandmother of Nicky (Nick), Jenny (Matt), John (Lisa), Kelly, Kurtis (Melinda), Lisa (Amir), Mandy (Zach) and Jackie and great grandmother Benjamin, Madison, Alex, Amelia, Gabriel, Elisha, Rory and Rogan. Dear sister of Margaret (the late Bud Raymond), the late Lloyd (Late Lily) Brown and the late Gordon (Eileen) Brown. She will also missed by her many nieces and nephews. Jean was a kind and faithful woman. She was a well known figure in the community as a real estate agent and Barber for many years. She was a faith attendee of First Baptist Church. She will be deeply missed.

The family is gathering for a private graveside ceremony at Stayner Union Cemetery. When conditions permit, a Celebration will be held at First Baptist Church. If desired, a donation to the First Baptist Church, Stayner or the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. For further information and to sign Jean’s Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson. com.

LINTON, Frank Arthur Suddenly at Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020. Caring brother to Ida (the late Pete) Gibson, Hugh (Carmen) Linton, Beth Attwood, Gladys Stoneham and the late Harold Linton. He leaves memories of his laid back nature, his love of sports and family reunions.

He is survived by eleven nieces and nephews, eighteen great nieces and nephews and two great great nieces.

Frank was predeceased by his parents and nephew Gregory Gibson. Frank was born to Charles and Christina Linton on June 13, 1949 at Creemore, Ontairo. He grew up on a farm at Lavender and attended Dufferin District High School in Shelburne.

In 1964 as a cadet he was awarded the Legion trophy for sharpshooting and for best dressed cadet. His work experience included working on a number of Dufferin area farms, in the mines of norther Ontario, and as a plumber apprentice. After receiving an accidental injury at the age of twenty that hospitalized him for a year, he went on to take carpentry courses at Georgian College. Most of his life was spent in Barrie working with various construction companies.

Later in life he was a security guard on the Barrie waterfront. Frank enjoyed playing darts in competitive leagues, sketching historical Barrie buildings, operating his small woodworking shop on Anne Street and capturing with his camera the many parades, and outdoor celebrations over the years.

Cremation has taken place. A family and friends memorial service will be arranged for later this summer. Please visit www.fawcettfuneralhome.ca to express condolences and/or make a donation in memory of Frank to a charity of your choice.

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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.

K. BRULOTTE & SONS. Excavating, grading, site clearing & landscaping. 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 troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Contact Brian McCurdy, at 519-986-1781 or 519-375-0958.

SPRING CORE LAWN AERATION removes small cores of soil from your lawn, allowing water, oxygen, and nutrients to reach the root system. Rate for average size lawn is approximately $45. To refresh your lawn, text/call Martin at 705-716-0549 or Email mnwoodward23@gmail.com.

NEAT FREAK CLEANING Residential, commercial and real estate. Move in or out, short term rental cleaning. Essential oils and natural cleaners. Steam mopped floors (100% antibacterial). Very friendly, fast and reliable service. Call Tina, at 705-7966011.

EXTERIOR PAINTING, PARGING AND MASONRY REPAIRS. Professional workmanship. Call Don for an estimate.

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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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J A R D I N E, Laura passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday May 7, 2020 in her 86th year. Laura, beloved wife of the late Donald will be deeply missed by her son Todd (Christine) Jardine and daughter Londy Doran.

She will be forever cherished by her grandchildren Jake and Whitney Doran and Robyn Jardine. Laura is survived by her brother David Coulter and sister Arlette Trcka; predeceased by brother Donnie Coulter. Laura will be remembered by all who knew her.

Private family service with interment at Creemore Union Cemetery will be held. In lieu of flowers donations to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Friends may visit Laura’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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PRIDDLE, Alex August 9, 1928 May 17, 2017 We never lose the ones we love, For even though they've gone, Within the hearts of those who care, Their memory lingers on.

Brian & Marj, Karen and our families

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Many thanks to my family and everyone for cards, flowers, balloons and gifts on my 80th birthday. Thanks to the Creemore Fire Department and all the people in the drive by. Special thank you to Vicki, Nick and Jacqueline for arranging the drive-by. What a great community. Shirley Helmsley.

The family of the late Lloyd Rowbotham would like to thank Clearview emergency services and staff at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Scott Houston for years of care.

To Rev. Chris Gray, Fawcett Funeral Home, Dunedin Knox Presbyterian Church Ladies and the Community for the lovely lunch provided after the funeral at Dunedin Hall. Thanks to friends and relatives for condolences, flowers, cards, donations and food.

The many acts of kindness are very much appreciated and will always be remembered. Jean, Wanda, Juanita, Roxane and Families.

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LEITCH, Dennis Johnston Alexander, June 16, 1925 – May 7, 2020 – Dennis has taken his last flight, picked his last strawberry, built his last wooden pocket snapper, enjoyed his last jamboree and danced his last dance. Dennis Johnston Alexander Leitch quietly passed away on May 7, 2020, with his wife Lois close by.

He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Lois (Batchelor), as well as his children, Melanie, Allen and Suzee, Heather and Greg. Five grandchildren will miss their Grandpa: Jonathan, Tyler, Jessica, Mallory and Lisa. Dennis was able to enjoy visits with his 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Randy and Freda, his brother Orley and his parents, Harold and Irene Leitch of Honeywood.

Dennis was the great, great-grandson of Orange Lawrence, founder of Orangeville.

Dennis was born on June 16, 1925 on a farm on the Mulmur-Melancthon Townline.

He attended school at Conover, Beech Valley and Honeywood. As a kid he enjoyed building model airplanes and as a teen he grew strawberries. He and his father went from farm to farm in a Model T Ford, peddling strawberries for 25 cents a box!

Dennis met Lois at a Junior Farmer event and they were married September 30, 1950. They bought their farm on the Mulmur-Melancthon Townline, just south of the home he was born and raised in. He and Lois raised their family and farmed the land for 55 years. They devoted time to ensuring that their 4 children participated in various activities such as hockey, figure skating, 4-H, church activities and extended family visits. Dennis was a general farmer, raising cattle, pigs, and chickens. He grew grains and corn and, in the early 1990s, he planted his first of many acres of strawberries. Many locals, and some not-so-locals, enjoyed the Leitch’s Pick Your Own Strawberry Patch. All 5 grandchildren have fond memories of taking time away from school to assist with strawberry planting in the spring, and helping to pick berries to fill customer orders or supplying the Strawberry Supper in Honeywood, and others. Dennis was very interested to learn the story of customers who came to the farm and he got to know many of them well, as friends.

Dennis was involved in his community in a number of ways. He was a school trustee for the Conover school, and sat on the Honeywood Arena Board. He spent many hours helping to build the current arena, along with the other locals. He served on the Mulmur Township Council for 8 years, first as a councillor, then as Deputy Reeve.

He also represented Mulmur on Dufferin County Council for a number of years.

For his personal recreation, Dennis thought the greatest invention was the airplane. After taking flying lessons in Collingwood, he purchased a plane. His Cessna 150 gave him years of pleasure, which he shared with friends and family at every opportunity. He and Lois enjoyed the fellowship of the Ontario Flying Farmers. All of his family have stories to tell about their airplane rides with Dad/Grandpa; it was his happy place!

Dennis has always thoroughly enjoyed music too. He has attended countless Jamborees over the years. His toes were always tapping and his spoons were in his back pocket ready to join in. He loved dancing, but his dancing partners had to protect their toes when he got on the dance floor!

Dennis and Lois were always on the road! They’ve travelled across Canada and the Southern United States. If there was a relative, a friend or a friend of a friend along the route, they were sure to visit during their travels. In 1999, Dennis travelled to Honduras with World Accord, a church group to help the locals build better drinking water solutions. In 2001, Dennis and Lois travelled to Cuba to watch their eldest grandchild get married on the beach.

Dennis and Lois moved into Shelburne shortly after he celebrated his 80th birthday with a big party in the farm barn. Dennis never thought he would enjoy town life but he quickly adjusted as he realized he was free to meet new friends while catching up with old ones. He looked forward to his daily trips to the coffee shop to catch up on local news. They lived in their custom-built home in Shelburne for 13 years before Lois, and then Dennis, moved into the Dufferin Oaks. They were able to share a room at the Oaks and Dennis continued to socialize with family, friends, residents and staff. Dennis and Lois were able to attend Sunday morning services with Abiding Place Ministries downstairs at the Oaks, meeting even more new friends.

Despite health concerns, Dennis remained fiercely independent until the end. The quarantine that started in March 2020 just gave him new ways to communicate with his family. He waved through his third floor window and the staff helped him to communicate via phone conversations and Zoom video conferences with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He passed away in May, following a general decline in health that was not related to any viral infection. He would have turned 95 in June.

The family would like to thank everyone for the support given to Dennis and Lois during the past several years. The 3rd Floor Staff at Dufferin Oaks have provided personalized care since they moved in, and they are appreciated even more during this stressful time. Christine, of Jack and Thompson Funeral Home, has been of great assistance, helping to make the arrangements that Dennis wanted. We have wrapped Dennis in his special “Come and Fly with Me” airplane quilt that was made for his 90th birthday. All of the guests signed this quilt and now he will have his friends and family with him as he takes his final journey. Dennis left us wearing his “strawberry shirt”, “airplane jacket”, and his “Pickin in the Park hat”! We have also placed one of his hand-made wooden snapper puzzles in his pocket to keep his hands busy! A private, family only, graveside service was held at The Community of Christ Cemetery, Proton. A celebration of life will take place at a future date.

Memorial donations can be made to The Shelburne Residence, Dufferin Oaks, North Dufferin Arena (Honeywood), Ziontario Church Camp, World Accord, or the organization of your choice. Online condolences may be placed at www. jackandthompsonfuneralhome.com.

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PROPOSED NEW SIGN BY-LAW NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Township of Clearview Council will be holding a Public Meeting online via the Zoom online platform during the Covid-19 Emergency and is seeking input on a proposed new Sign By-law. The purpose of this notice is to invite you to engage in the public process if you wish.

Public Meeting Information: When: Monday, June 08, 2020 at 6:30 pm

You can view the proposed Sign By-law on our website at https:// www.clearview.ca/building-planning/current-projects and can also view the Council agenda with the presentation and report once the agenda is published via https://www.clearview.ca/governmentcommittees/council/agenda-minutes.

You can watch the Public Meeting live on YouTube. The site link can be found on the Township’s website at www.Clearview.ca/YouTube.

However, only written comments will be accepted.

Please be advised that the start time of the meeting could be delayed as the meeting is included in the regular Council agenda for which some items may run longer than expected setting the public meeting start time back. The Township endeavors to start public meetings as close to 6:30 pm as possible.

The Proposal: The purpose of the meeting is to provide notice that the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Clearview will be holding a public meeting to inform the public and provide opportunity for public written comments on the proposed new Sign By-law.

The Sign By-law applies to all lands within the Township of Clearview and if approved would replace the existing By-law 08-49.

For More Information: There are several ways to find more information about this application.

Visit our website: www.Clearview.ca Contact the Planner assigned to this file: Mara Burton, Director Community Services, mburton@clearview.ca

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Ganaraska Mad River Hiking Club president Sharon Striegl on the trail.

She and her crew have been cleaning up the local section of the trail, making it safe for hiking.

Mad River trails open

by Trina Berlo A small but dedicated group of volunteers has been working to clear the Mad River section of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail.

Working carefully and at a safe distance, volunteers achieved their goal of tidying the local section of the trail, which hasn’t seen any maintenance in five years.

New club president Sharon Striegl said the crew finished up a final section of the trail near Brentwood on Wednesday.

The trail begins in Port Hope and runs north to a terminus in Glen Huron before branching off into two trucks.

It is more than 500 kilometres total, with about 300 of those located within Simcoe County. The 50-kilometre Mad River section of trail goes from Angus to Glen Huron.

Striegl said the trail crosses private property, uses former railways, and Simcoe County forests, and since the

Write to the Community Services Department at the Township of Clearview Administration Centre: Box 200, 217 Gideon St., Stayner ON L0M 1S0.

We invite you to comment on this By-law and to engage in the process with us. Given the Covid-19 Emergency, only written comments on the proposed new Sign By-law will be received. This can be done by either e-mail to the Planner assigned to the file; by mail to the Townsip office; or by hand delivering the written correspondence into the drop box at the Township office. All written correspondence for the public meeting needs to be received before 4:00 the Friday before the public meeting being June 5th, 2020. Any additional correspondence will still form part of the record and will be reported on to Council in the staff recommendation to Council.

If you wish to receive future notices concerning this proposal, please submit your request in writing to the Planner assigned to this file using the information above. Please be advised that your comment or request to be notified will form part of the public record; your communication and any personal information therein will be made available to the public, unless you expressly request its removal.

If you have specific accessibility needs and would like another format or other accommodations the Township of Clearview will work to meet your needs. Please contact Human Resources at 705-428-6230 ext. 255.

Notice dated: 14 May 2020

forests have remained open through the pandemic, the trail was never officially closed but it was closed for spring maintenance.

The crew has been clearing brush and marking new wayfinding blazes, in time for spring.

The Mad River Club is active all year round, with hikes, snowshoeing and social activities. Membership costs $25 for the family, which helps to cover the costs associated with trail maintenance and includes liability insurance, and a newsletter.

Find Ganaraska Hiking Trail - Mad River Club on Facebook. Membership and maps are available online at ganaraska-hiking-trail.org. The trails will also be available on the Ondago app in the near future.

For more information about trails, outings and membership, contact Sharon Striegl at 705-351-1571 or president_madriverclub@ganaraskahiking-trail.

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

Notice- 2020 Spring Hydrant Flushing The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates and locations: • • • • • •

Stayner: April 20 - May 15 Creemore: May 4 – 8 New Lowell: May 11 – 15 Nottawa: May 19- 22 Collingwooodlands: May 25-29 Buckingham Woods: June 1-5

Please be advised discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear.

It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times.

For more information, please contact: Dale Lightheart, Foreman, Water & Sewer 705-428-6230 ext. 303, 705-428-5024 dlightheart@clearview.ca