July 24, 2020

The Creemore

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Friday, July 24, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 30

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INSIDE THE ECHO

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News and views in and around Creemore

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Mike Scholte, President Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors says easy access to “mental health spaces” is a big draw. with last month being the second strongest June on record. The MLS system recorded 494 residential sales,

up 42 per cent from June 2019. Yearto-date results show a slight decline, (See “Recreational” on page 4)

Drive-in movies showing in Mansfield

by Trina Berlo Mansfield Outdoor Centre has hung a giant movie screen on their barn to create a pop-up drive in theatre.

This weekend, there will be two showings of the 1987 classic The Princess Bride.

“It’s a perfect fun family movie because it works for everybody, boys, girls, parents,” said organizer Jeanette McFarlane. “I think a family having fun together is a great way to create summer memories in a summer that you can’t have.”

McFarlane said there is plenty of room so people can safely distance, and watch the movie from the comfort of their vehicle, with the people in their bubble.

She said she pitched the idea to Mulmur council and the community (See “Mulmur” on page 6)

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Real estate market incredibly robust

by Bonnie MacPherson With most of Ontario now into Stage 3 of the province’s plan to re-open the economy, real estate open houses are once again permitted, but that does not mean a return to businessas-usual, according to Mike Scholte, President of the South Georgian Bay Association of Realtors (SGBAR).

Scholte says local realtors are working hard to make the process safe for buyers and sellers, which means much greater focus on virtual technologies and “hands-in-pockets” showings.

People still need to buy and sell, according to Scholte, but the process has become much more deliberate, with less window shopping. Realtors are working hard to qualify buyers in advance and potential buyers are signing health disclosures before touring homes.

New statistics from the SGBAR point to a very healthy local market

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Police crack down on speed racers Since July 20, police working the night shift began proactively patrolling municipal, township, and county roads and have since caught a number of drivers going more than 50 km/h over the posted speed limit.

At 8:58 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 26, in Springwater Township, and charged a female driver for travelling 131 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

At 9:13 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 26, in Wasaga Beach, and charged a female driver for travelling 168 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone.

At 12:44 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle on Sunnidale Road South, in Wasaga Beach, and charged a female driver for travelling 128 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone.

Two hours later, the same officer stopped a motorcycle on County Road 10, in Clearview Township, a n d c h a rg e d a m a l e d r i v e r f o r travelling 146 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

In all incidents, the vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days, and the drivers’ licences were immediately suspended for seven days.

“Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. Going above the speed limit increases your risk of a collision. Braking times and stopping distances are greatly reduced, thereby making it more difficult to stop when you need to. Adding in environmental f a c t o r s s u c h a s w e a t h e r, r o a d conditions, other drivers or other unanticipated hazards can be a recipe for disaster,” said police.

“Please do your part to keep the roads safe by obeying the posted speed limits.”

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, July 24, 2020

OPINION EDITORIAL When you gotta go...

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THE WAY WE WERE

As we continue to open the economy, one of the important remaining conundrums is, how to safely open the public washrooms?

During this pandemic, we’ve all been caught with our pants up. No mater how carefully we dehydrate before leaving the house to run errands, there is always someone who finds themselves having to go. Men have the luxury of pulling over on a country road to relieve themselves. Women have the option too, but in a much less luxurious manner. The reality is, when you gotta go, you gotta go.

Keeping the public washrooms closed has been an excellent way of deterring visitors, but as we gain confidence and welcome them back, we must figure out a way to open public washrooms. There are two public washrooms in Creemore: one at Gowan Park and one at Station on the Green. Obviously, they are not just for tourists. Locals rely on them, too.

Without access to public washrooms, people are asking retailers for access to their facilities. (You think policing face coverings is hard for shopkeepers?

Try looking into the eyes of someone who has been ‘holding it’ for an hour and deny them access to your toilet.)

Sure, they now have an option to go to a café and buy a coffee in order to use the washroom, but then you are in a pee loop.

In other places, where the washrooms are already open, people seem to be observing the rules. They respect the limit of how many people may enter at once. In some provincial parks, only two people are allowed in at once, masks on. That way people are able to maintain a distance and behave responsibly.

The province’s Framework for Reopening Our Province is a little light on direction on how to safely open public washrooms, using loosey-goosey language like, “ensure that any washrooms open for use are cleaned and disinfected as frequently as is necessary to maintain a sanitary environment.”

Public Health Ontario says, commonly used cleaners and disinfectants are effective against COVID-19 and, in addition to routine cleaning, surfaces that have frequent contact with hands should be cleaned and disinfected twice per day and when visibly dirty.

How we achieve this is another conundrum. We suggest the municipality take on the additional costs associated with more rigid cleaning protocols for all public facilities. It is the only way that it can be done consistently and safely across the board for all township facilities, both volunteer-run and staff-run.

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LETTERS

Masks, tiny effort for the health of others Editor: It’s a mask for god’s sake! One certainly knows that we are in the midst of a pandemic now as the amount of time and effort spent on opposing a safety measure, such as mask-wearing, seems to be limitless. Even if the benefit of this action is small (and it isn’t) why is this very tiny effort deemed to be an infringement of rights and freedoms?

We wear seatbelts to save ourselves and others “in the case” of an automobile accident. I for one recall the brouhaha about that, where so called “experts” came forward with “statistics” proving that seatbelts caused deaths and maiming... to say nothing about creasing clothing, or not snogging with girlfriends while driving.

Many “responsible” drivers vowed never to use them while many parents continued to allow their children to bounce untethered in the back seats of their cars... Until finally, it became the law and fines for not using them became expensive.

You will never convince everyone to follow rules.

There will always be those who oppose the majority, have a giant chip on their shoulder, and think of their own comfort while placing others at risk.

Seriously. If wearing a mask is the worst thing you have been asked to do for your community... you have had a very enchanted life.

Wear a mask for others and stop griping!

Marion Bartlett, Singhampton.

Curious types hope to have better view of Village Green construction

Loud motorcycles, go roar around your own neighbourhood

Editor: Wouldn’t it be great to have “sidewalk superintendent” holes in the Village Green hoarding on Mill Street so we could see its progress?

But wait... Not a good time for faces near any surface. Let’s hope the wire fencing panel near Foodland remains to satisfy our curiosity.

Bob McLean, Creemore.

Editor: To bikers in the Creemore area, if you need the rumble and roar between your legs to boost your testosterone level, guess you have small manly parts.

Sorry for you, but not your fault.

Go roar around your own hood and see how your neighbours feel. My neighbours loathe you.

Evelyn Downie, Creemore.

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Adding the human element to the argument against mask use Editor: With regards to Greg McNally’s letter July 17…

Mr. McNally has factual, statistical and democratic correctness. What perhaps is missing is a humanistic/ humanizing perspective.

I work at Creedan Valley. My close co-worker has immunity health issues yet she has been there supporting our residents and her team throughout the stages of COVID-19. We are monitored daily, and have mandatory COVID-19 testing every 14 days (I’ve had better, less painful, regular procedures in my lifetime).

I do not consider being required to wear a mask an encroachment on my personal rights. We must wear them at work everyday. It keeps our co-workers and residents safe from any contact, we as individuals, may have had, with the world outside of home and Creedan.

We all keep the “outside” to a minimum, but reality is, we periodically need groceries, prescriptions, etc…

I personally couldn’t give a drat what political mandates, stats, nor my personal democratic rights say.

I do care to wear a mask to keep my residents and my health compromised family members as safe as I am personally able. If I were to be a asymptomatic carrier and bring COVID-19 into our long term care home or my family home, because I felt that not wearing a mask was my democratic right, I believe I may have troubles sleeping with myself… it’s not about me. It is however about those I come in contact with.

Politics have historically found no solid stand in right and wrong ethics, morals and actions... however, there is no grey area when it comes to our personal ability to assist with keeping others outside of ourselves safe. It’s about thinking outside of yourself and the facts. What is the humanizing action to take?

Wendy Eagle, Creemore.

We do not have the right to infect others Editor: Recent letters sent to The Creemore Echo show varying public attitudes towards dealing with COVID-19.

We all know that some folks do not wear masks while mixing with the public and others do.

Social distancing is a new phrase supported by measured markings for line-up before entering a store. Much is new to all of us, which stimulates both protests and support dividing public attitude. All we need is authority to impose a “mask order mandate” on health grounds to spark words like, “hysteria” and “taking away democratic rights” adding confusion to younger generation who do not properly understand this serious situation.

I am in my nineties and served in WW2, over time I witnessed other wars both human and viral.

Responsible governments have first tried to minimize the deadly results of any pandemic by issuing advice, then if not adhered to, regulation follows. The intent is the safe well being of the region or nation. Anything resulting in reduction of infection and possible death is desired.

We now know that wearing a mask is more to protect others than one's self. Likewise the sterilization of the hands before and after leaving an object that others will touch can help a lot. It means we have concern for the person following. If we all gave a little thought, we will get through this pandemic – “We are all in this together.”

Now we come to basic “democratic rights.” It is, they say, my democratic right not to wear a mask.”

In all seriousness one is saying, “I demand the right to infect others.”

Ray Jackson, Mulmur.

We are looney to not take precautions Editor: We wish to respond to the letter by Donna Baylis about masks infringing on our rights.

Masks are intended to prevent others from “catching” your germs—which you may have without any symptoms. So if you decide not to wear a mask, you put others at risk to your germs, and yourself at risk to catch COVID-19 from others who are also not wearing masks. In our little bit of God’s creation, we have beautiful properties and getaways, and thus a lot of people either with second homes here, or passing through as tourists, many from the GTA. The incidence of infections in those metropolitan areas is much greater than in this area, so we are putting ourselves and others at risk by not wearing a mask.

The data is showing that more young people are becoming infected and may unknowingly transmit the virus to others. A good portion of our local population is over the age of 60 and may/do have additional risk factors So is that your right? To infect others?

Our friend has a son who has lived in Taiwan for many years now. He also has a brother in law who is an epidemiologist in Canada. Taiwan has been a leader in prevention of COVID-19, in main because they took lessons and learned from the SARS epidemic.

Because they are so close to China, they started preparing immediately for an epidemic. It was lifedestroying that the World Health Organization and other countries did not take their advice.

At the outset, Taiwan had everyone wear masks, not just in shops, but out on the streets as well. And people complied. Anyone who had travelled outside Taiwan, was subject to detailed screening at the airports, were told to isolate for 14 days, symptoms or not, and they were spot checked every day to ensure compliance.

Taiwan is situated less than 100 miles from China, and more than 1 million Taiwanese work in China. There is frequent travel between the two countries. Wearing masks was the first line of attack that controlled the spread of COVID-19.

Dr. Gardner was advocating for masks in The Echo edition of May 29. “It is now recommended that people wear masks when interacting with others,” writes The Echo… “It’s important to know that the evidence shows that if they (masks) are helpful, they’re helpful in preventing transmission from the wearer to other people and not the other way around,” said Gardner. This is also the reason that surgical staff wear masks – to lessen the risk of passing the germs on to a compromised patient and they wear other PPE to protect themselves from being splashed or sprayed with other body fluids.

So, as an example, if you go into any store, without a mask, and you are picking up products to check them, and then maybe putting them back, or just

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touching items to check them along the way, you, without your mask, and others without theirs, are potentially breathing COVID-19 germs onto many different products. Is that your right?

Baylis’ letter cites a US senator/physician, however, cases in the U.S. are on the rise and out of control. So far Canada is managing much better. We are “looney” ourselves if we do not take all precautions possible.

We must follow our health unit's instructions. Yes, they probably should have mandated masks for all into place a lot sooner, but our country had a shortfall of masks and gloves and gowns, all of which were desperately needed for hospital staff, nursing home care staff, and other first responders. We need to follow the current, mandatory, recommendations now, to stop the spread, and reduce the risk to everyone from a second wave of infections, like the USA is now seeing, If an individual feels that their rights are being infringed upon, and if following the law is too difficult to do, then an individual also has the right to stay home. One thing you don’t have the right to do is put another person’s life in danger, whether it is by going through a stop sign or by not wearing a mask. We are talking possible life and death situations in this case, not just a bent fender. There are always consequences to “me, myself and I” behaviour.

How many lives does it take?

George and Lynne Dodd, Glencairn.

In support of rebranding for Creemore Braves Editor: Christopher Dodd’s excellent essay in The Echo (July 17) calling for the name change for Creemore’s baseball team hopefully will lead to immediate action.

Perhaps the community could participate somehow in the choice of the new team name, and also help with the rebranding expense.

Sincerest congratulations to Christopher Dodd.

Peter Gordon, Mulmur.

Editor’s note: We have posted on our website two letters from Greg McNally, including all citations.

Find them at www.Creemore.com.

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Recreational properties in demand (Continued from page 1) down 3.2 per cent from the previous year for the entire Southern Georgian Bay area. In the western region, which includes Clearview, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, June sales were up 53.6 per cent from 2019, while the number of units sold year-to-date was down 7.9 per cent compared to the first six months of 2019.

Dollar volume of all residential transactions in June 2020 was $302.4 million, up nearly 70 per cent from June 2019. This is the largest dollar volume of homes sold in Southern Georgian Bay for any month on record, although much of the increase can be attributed to pent up demand from a spring market which was basically put on hold due to uncertainty around COVID-19.

While there has been some increase in the number of homes offered for sale, supply remains fairly tight.

Months of inventory, which is the number of months it would take to sell available homes at the current rate of sales activity, currently sit at just over two months, compared to the long-run average of 6.1 months for this time of year.

Suzanne Lawrence, of Royal LePage Town and Country Real Estate in Creemore, describes the local market as “incredibly robust.”

Lawrence says she is seeing particular interest in recreational

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Park amenities in Clearview are now open, including playground equipment, public tennis courts, skateboard parks, sports fields, baseball diamonds, picnic tables, benches and gazebos. Public washrooms remain closed at this time as we work towards reopening them safely. Updated signage is being installed at Clearview parks to reflect these changes.

“Clearview would like to remind residents to protect themselves and others by using Clearview parks safely. Please make safety the priority when using recently reopened park facilities. It is important that everyone follows the protocols designed to help protect the health of our community while enjoying park amenities,” said township officials.

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Suzanne Lawrence, of Royal LePage, says local market is incredibly robust. properties and “weekender” second homes, as well as a significant number of potential buyers who are accelerating their plans for retirement or simply looking to relocate and weather the pandemic in our area.

Purchasers are relying on virtual tours and Facebook open houses to narrow their search and physically visiting roughly half the number of houses they might have seen prepandemic. While some sellers are nervous about allowing strangers into

their homes, Lawrence says she is not aware of any cases where they have refused to allow visits once being assured that all reasonable precautions are being taken.

Lawrence says, in terms of real estate, Creemore is a blue chip stock with strong demand from the Toronto recreational market and a healthy full time market. After all the uncertainty of the past few months, people are more appreciative than ever of the village lifestyle.

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The Clearview Public Library is extending its curbside pick-up and drop box services to four days a week. Book an appointment Wednesdays to Saturdays by ordering by phone or online at www.clearview.library.on.ca.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, July 24, 2020

Assume the best: public health doc

by Trina Berlo The health unit continues to field calls about its instruction that people wear masks when frequenting indoor public spaces.

Simcoe Muskoka’s medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner reminds there are exemptions due to age, religion, medical conditions, physical activity and for those who are working behind a complete enclosure.

He said people are reporting they have felt discrimination for not wearing a mask, even though they have a valid reason.

“In no way are the operators of these premises to ask in detail why people are exempt,” said Gardner.

He said people should accept that there are valid reasons for not wearing a mask based on the criteria and not pry. “We’ve made allowance for a best effort approach so that an operator is not required to turn people away if they refuse to wear a mask. We recognize that some businesses have made it their policy to turn people away, but we are not requiring that they do so. We want to avoid overt conflict situations. We

want to achieve high compliance while striking a balance to avoid that kind of conflict,” said Gardner.

“I would ask that people be compassionate if they see individuals who are not wearing a mask and assume the best, assume that they have a valid exemption for not wearing a mask and in no way treat them in any kind of negative fashion.”

The Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and Foundation has launched a public awareness campaign to educate residents and visitors to South Georgian Bay about the importance of wearing face masks in public when physical distancing is not possible. The “Wear a Mask – Protect Your Community” Campaign has been launched in partnership with local municipalities served by CGMH and will be featured on social media, outdoor, print and radio to cover the entire South Georgian Bay area.

“Although for now official infection rates are currently low in South Georgian Bay, we can’t assume that COVID-19 is not lingering in our community since studies have indicated that the number

SERVICES

of asymptomatic and very mild cases that don’t come to medical attention can be on the order of 10 times higher.

Widespread use of masks in public places, especially indoors, can reduce the transmission rate of the COVID-19 virus by 85 per cent,” said Dr. Mark Quigg, infection control lead at CGMH. “To help protect our community now and from a second wave of COVID-19 which we expect in the fall, we are encouraging everyone to wear masks.”

Gardner said the past week’s statistics are indicating “a bit of a surge,” with an increase of 26 cases. That brings the total to 645, with 80 of those being active.

A shift in the demographics is indicating that the virus is affecting the younger set with the average age of 32 years. For a long time the average age of those infected was in the 40s and 50s.

“That’s a substantial change over time and consistent with what’s being seen in other health units in other jurisdictions in the province: a new pattern related to transmission through social contact or through work environment,” said Gardner.

Mulmur Movie Nights begin Friday (Continued from page 1) events committee, the latter of which is on hiatus due to the pandemic. She was able to secure some funding and volunteer support to make the event happen. She was then able to get sponsorships from a number of local businesses.

Mansfield Outdoor Centre will be volunteering to assist people as they arrive and get them situated.

Because the event will be conducted in a safe way, following COVID-19 protocols, there will be a lot of signage and information available on how to navigate the event. There will be a concession stand in the main lodge selling popcorn, goodies and beverages but people are encouraged to go to

Superburger in Shelburne – one of the early sponsors of the event – or another restaurant for take-out. People will be asked to wear masks and practice physical distancing.

Organizers are bringing in an FM transmitter and professional grade projection equipment to broadcast the movies. They say so far, response from the community has been very positive.

“The momentum is picking up. The community is really coming together – people, small businesses – everybody wants to see something happen, and also make something happen,” said McFarlane.

The Princess Bride will be shown on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25.

Gates will open at 8:30 p.m. Showtime

is at 9 p.m.

The following weekend, on July 31 and August 1, two different movies will be shown. The titles have yet to be announced but McFarlane said they could be about a superhero, and maybe a magic boy who goes off to boarding school.

Tickets are now on sale. The cost is $40 per vehicle. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will go to the Dufferin Community Foundation, in order to support the organization and their efforts to support smaller charities.

For tickets, details, and a list of event sponsors, find Mansfield Outdoor Centre on Facebook, or search Mulmur Movie Nights at www.eventbrite.ca.

ROD THE WINDOW CLEANER. You deserve a Clear View. Summer is here! You know you want it!

Residential, commercial, year-round.

All windows welcome. Contactless service. Call or text 705-351-0768.

References on request.

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 519375-0958.

PAINTING AND PARGING. Professional workmanship. Call Don for an estimate. 705-424-0708 or 705816-0708.

Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244 hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com 2047 Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron

• Service Directory • Gravity Sun Power solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed

Jeff Williams • 466-5741

Valley Auto & Tech Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!

Safety’s & Fuel Injection

218 Main St. Stayner

Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343

Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator

705-466-2149

CREWSON

T. NASH

INSURANCE BROKERS

1-(800) 392-1151

crewsoninsurance.com 7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131

Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie

110 Adeline St., Shelburne 1423 Mosley St., Wasage Beach

RESTORATION & CUSTOM WORK CHIMNEY FIREPLACE BRICK NATURAL STONE ANYTHING & EVERYTHING MASONRY

705-791-0096 Siersmasonry.com

PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured

tree, stump & branch removal wood chipping • stump grinding • bush hogging • tree pruning • storm clean up

705-305-4420 General Practise of Law Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution www.ferrislaw.ca

John L. Ferris Megan L. Celhoffer

Iron Butterfly

Custom Iron Work Specializing in gates Charcoal BBQs & Fire Pits Design • Welding • Refinishing Tyler Kueper

190 Mill Street 705-466-3888

ironbutterfly.ca 705-791-5478

Advertise your business here 705-466-9906

ECHO Classifieds

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, July 24, 2020 •

FOR SALE

Submit your classified ad by 5 p.m. Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@ creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less

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CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Chardonnay $17 per bottle. Marquette (red) $20/bottle For pre-arranged pick up or delivery: Telephone: 705466-2103 or 647-588-8931. Email cmorrissey0708@rogers.com.

DINING OUT

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS at Affairs Bakery & Cafe. Enjoy beer battered halibut, crispy fries and homemade coleslaw. Take-out only.

705-466-5621.

THE ULTIMATE PANDEMIC DRIVE-IN CAR! 50-year-old Oldsmobile Delta 88 2-door hardtop. 455 Rocket engine, runs beautifully, no rust, in incredible shape – paint is a bit faded and some wear on the drivers seat. Over 18’ long, two 4 ½’ wide bench seats with loads of seat belts. You could easily fit most of the family in the trunk in order to lower your admission charges – the lid is even louvered so that they have air! $4000 firm.

Call Jim at 705-446-2506 or jim@rockside.ca

WANTED

A Collector trying to recreate an old time GENERAL STORE is looking for items found in a General Store before 1960. Eg. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old paper items, comic books, signs, toys, advertising, old store stock, etc. Cash paid. 416-7454981 or 416-953-6219.

HELP WANTED

GIFFEN'S COUNTRY MARKET is looking for a responsible adult to work weekends, potential for F/T. Must be good with customers and have reliable transportation. Call/visit 705-466-3080 or 55 Station Street in Glen Huron.

YARD AND CLEANUP HELP sought in town. 705-466-6206.

NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES

The garden is now open for viewing Fri., Sat., Sun. & Mon. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Our garden is at peak bloom!

During COVID-19 we are accepting orders by phone, email or mail to be shipped or picked up at the garden at a pre-arranged time.

Pictures and prices are listed online

www.wilsondaylilies.com

For more info or to place your order contact 705-466-2916 or by email. julwilson@rogers.com.

BOWMAN, Arnold – Passed away July 12, 2020 at the age of 73. Son of Wylie Bowman, Mayme (Lamont) Survived by his wife Connie (Duyndam) two daughters Selena and Tammy, and three grandchildren, Ann, Marcus and Tayla, loving brother of Wylene Crossley (Late Ken), Elvin (Judy) Eldred (Lynne) Daryl (Peggie) Predeceased by siblings Veral (Patsy), Mary Sampson ( Don) Arnold (Ziffel) was known as an avid hunter, angler and trapper. In his later years, because of his love of nature, he was noted as saying the only way he could shoot an animal now was with a camera.

We know that Arnie is up there telling jokes to his brother and sister, and having a party with his two best friends from the good ole’ days: Ronnie Bannerman and Doug Peacock.

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SUMMER BGP FUN EVENT – Hey Creemore Kids ages 4-13, we invite you to join us for some summer fun on Wed., July 29 anytime between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (rain date – Thurs., July 30). Come and play our short scavenger hunt/town quiz (not mandatory to complete but encouraged to have some fun). When complete, every youth will receive one new and free item of a book/ game/puzzle (BGP) of your choice (a variety of each will be available for all age groups). Start and end location will be outside at St. John’s United Church, 192 Mill St. Safety protocols will be in place for the event and enforced. Pre-registration is not required, however if you plan to come and have some fun please email lgowan@rogers.com with the number of children/youth and please identify gender and age as this will help with our planning. Sponsored by St. John’s United Church and supported by Cardboard Castles, Curiosity House Books and Creemore Foodland. No questions asked just come and enjoy the event!

THANK YOU

Wow! What a vehicle parade lead by the fire truck on July 16. Thanks for everyone who drove by in honour of our 60th wedding anniversary. Thanks also for the cards and phone calls.

Special thanks to our family and friends who organized the evening. All was very much appreciated.

Stay healthy, Alf & Alice Redpath.

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CONRAD, Robert – Passed away July 11, 2020 in his 78th year, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Lucille (Walsh), sons Cory and Shane, daughter Natalie and son-in-law John Martin, granddaughters Jordan, Dayna and Macy. He was a member of the Armed Forces for 28 years. After retiring from the military, he worked as a heavy equipment operator in Base Borden for almost 20 years. His ashes will be buried in Middle Musquodoboit, N.S. at a later date.

DEATH NOTICE DOBINSON, John Robert – Suddenly on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in his 79th year. John, beloved husband soulmate of the late Marion (Irvine). Loving father of Beth (John) and John (Sharon).

Grandfather of Lance, Kristopher (Shannon) and Jesse (Jessica). John is survived by his brother Lance (Linda).

Fondly remembered by Nicole and his nieces and nephews. John was a kind, spontaneous, caring soul, living life to the fullest. He had the strength of several men, hands of steel, and never back down from anything, taking everything at face value. He was a phenomenal mobile crane operator since 1968, and was able to operate any piece of equipment with skill.

Member of Local 793 since 1971.

John had many skills, including being a police officer from 1962-1964 in Essa Township. He loved his family dearly and was always there helping in any way he could. He will be dearly missed. “Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is the heartache that never goes away” Family and friends will gather for an inurnment at the Stayner Union Cemetery Niche on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 11 am. Remembrances to the Sixth Line Church, Stayner would be appreciated by the family. To sign John’s Book of Memories please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.

SOWARD, Clifford Barry – Born February 12, 1960, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2020 surrounded by his family in the ICU at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. Barry, loving husband of Heather (McLeod) of 37 years and proud father of Rebecca (Sam) Pauls and Jack Soward all of Collingwood. He has been the happiest Pappy to Gabe and Austen Pauls.

Beloved son of Joan and Jim Harrison of Collingwood and Robert Soward of Toronto. Brother to Cathy Maecker (George Marron), Jill (Blair) Blackie, Jennifer Soward (Paul Guthrie) and Kelly (Charlie) Retter. Cherished son-in-law of Betty and predeceased by father-in-law Don McLeod. The fun-loving brother-in-law of Dawnna and Stan Towers, Lynda and Barry Acton, Robert and Janice McLeod.

Uncle Barry was a vibrant presence at family gatherings and engaged the tribe in lively discussions and debate.

He will be missed by his 15 nieces and nephews. He is survived by his Aunt Jan (Mike) Currie of Fredericton NB and cousins Debbie and John Currie and John Sievert. Barry was a dedicated Leafs fan and, as a sevenyear-old boy, was in attendance when they won the Stanley Cup in 1967.

He coached hockey for Collingwood Minor Hockey for more than 15 years as his son progressed through the age divisions and continued for several years after Jack’s hockey days came to an end. His enthusiasm for coaching will be remembered by legions of Collingwood hockey players and their parents. He loved things with motors: boats, mini-bikes, snowmobiles and especially trucks. He worked for most of his adult life in trucking and partnered with his father for many years doing long-haul for Jim’s business Fairfield Distributing. He recently changed occupations and embraced milk production with his friend from his Junior Farmer days John Miller at Miller’s Dairy. Barry loved animals and provided homes to numerous cats and dogs over the years. They always knew 5 to hang3out in the 9 kitchen when Barry was making a meal. He became 6 amazing 2 cook and the “Grill 1 a pretty Master” on 9 2 the BBQ. Cremation 7 will 5 take place and a proper celebration 7 8 will be arranged once conditions allow.7 In5lieu of flowers 8the 2family asks that donations 3 be2 considered to the Emergency Department at CGMH, 2 Intensive 1 5 RVH 9or the Care Unit at Georgian Triangle Humane Society 6 5 1 in Barry’s name. Friends may visit 3 Memories7at Barry’s online1Book of www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, July 24, 2020

Graphic art symbolizes growth, change

by Trina Berlo Growth and change were on Jordan Eveland’s mind as she was creating her piece for the hoarding that surrounds the Village Green construction site.

Her's is the next piece of local original art commissioned for the wall and is scheduled to go up by the end of this month.

Since the beginning of the quarantine period, Eveland found peace and purpose in landscaping the yard of her Creemore home.

It was the newly planted honeysuckles that inspired the highly graphic pattern that she has painted on a large panel to be installed on the wall. The result is a simple and highly graphic silhouette of the leafy vine, reminiscent of the textile patterns Eveland is drawn to.

To her, it symbolizes the potential of what a plant like a vine will develop into, much like what is going on behind the hoarding that surrounds the Village Green construction site.

“It’s about the anticipation of what is going to happen,” said Eveland.

She said there is change happening at the park but also in the village, with new houses being built and more people moving in.

Two more paintings are slated for display in the coming months with pieces still to come from Jessica Tamlin and Peter Mitchell.

The paintings will be auctioned off at a later date. All proceeds will go to the Creemore Community Foundation and will be used to fund the construction of the Village Green and support other activities in the community.

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.

TAX COLLECTOR

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW Clearview Township is currently seeking a full-time permanent Tax Collector.

Qualifications: Recognized diploma in Accounting or Business with 3 to 5 years related experience in municipal taxation. In addition, a Municipal Administration Program diploma and a Municipal Tax Administration Program diploma are required for this role.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Deputy Treasurer, the Tax Collector is responsible for all aspects of the tax billing and collection function within the Treasury Department, including administration of all billing procedures, mandatory and optional tax policies, collection of revenues, receivables and responding to enquiries and complaints handling/resolution. Supervises part-time Office Clerk.

The preferred candidate will posses a thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, acts, statues and regulations. As well, excellent communication and customer service skills. Supervision experience would be a definite asset.

Salary: 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.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Creemore artist Jordan Eveland at work on her panel which is slated to go up at the Village Green construction site next week.

CLEARVIEW RESIDENTS Please be advised that on the July 27th council meeting Clearview council will be voting on a motion to allow ATV’s on all Clearview roads.

Let us know what you think! bburton@clearview.ca

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2020-012 to Human Resources by August 4, 2020 to:hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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