September 16, 2022

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Spectators flocked to Duntroon Hall Saturday for the always popular High Speed Chicken Races, food trucks, and followed up with the Know-it-All Ball, which kicked off Small Halls Festival line-up. For more events and tickets, visit www.smallhallsfestival.ca.

Fall fair promotes ag, provides thrills

by Trina Berlo Great Northern Exhibition (GNE) welcomes everyone to come out to the 165th fall fair Sept. 23-25.

“We’re really glad that we’re back and that we can have a fair,” said president Joanne Gregson.

The fair is hosted by the Collingwood Agricultural Society, which kept the tradition going during the pandemic with virtual events and contests.

The volunteer based society is “dedicated to the betterment of rural life by the qualitative improvement of all kinds of livestock, handicrafts,

flowers and garden produce through the nurturing of a spirit of friendly competition.”

The opening ceremonies are on the Friday night and include the ambassador contests, talent shows, and the Stayner Lions will be holding their Mustang draw because it has sold out early.

The weekend offers pony rides, petting zoo, various horses, cattle, sheep, and a baby show.

“The tractor and truck pulls, and the demolition derby are always a highlight,” said Gregson. “I always

like looking at the home crafts, what people can and the ideas they come up with.”

A variety of livestock shows are key components to the fair. “ T h a t ’s h o w w e p r o m o t e agriculture,” said Gregson, adding that is the mandate of the Collingwood Agricultural Society. “So people can actually see live animals on site.”

Even though the fair is going ahead, the education day program which welcomes areas school children on the first day of the event has been (See “Fair” on page 7)

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is now offering the bivalent COVID-19 booster to priority groups who are at greatest risk of hospitalization, severe illness or death from COVID-19 infection.

The bivalent mRNA vaccine targets the original COVID-19 virus and the Omicron B1 variant and will help offer protection during the anticipated fall surge.

Eligible individuals can receive the bivalent booster at the recommended interval of at least six months (or three months with informed consent) from their previous dose, regardless of how many boosters they have already received, by appointment only at local GO-VAXX bus visits and at SMDHU clinics. Appointments are available through the provincial COVID-19 Vaccination Portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Walk-ins are currently unavailable.

Priority groups include people 70 and older; residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, Elder Care Lodges and those living in other congregate settings; First Nation, Inuit and Métis adults and their nonIndigenous household members 18 and older; pregnant individuals who are 18 and older, health care workers 18 and older; moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals 12 and older.

To prioritize distribution to these priority groups, new booster appointments for people 18 and older will be paused until Sept. 26, when bivalent booster eligibility expands to that age group. All previously-booked booster appointments for Sept. 12 to 25 will be honoured and, if available, the bivalent vaccine will be offered.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 17 & 18

• Nottawasaga Daylilies open garden for viewing. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.wilsondaylilies.com. See ad on page 11.

Saturday, Sept. 17

• Visit the Creemore Farmers' Market this summer to celebrate the 25th Anniversary season and enjoy a friendly, safe space for farmers to bring their produce to market. Talented bakers provide home-baked goodness. Quality craftsmen bring their many interesting creations to market.

Visit creemorefarmersmarket.ca to learn more about vendors, children's activities and the 25th Anniversary celebrations and special project "Art at the Market" in partnership with experience Simcoe and Clearview Culture and Tourism. (Children's art can be picked up at the yellow tent.)

• Mulmur All Candidates Meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. downstairs at the Municipal building. Come a little earlier for light refreshments and a chat with your neighbours, MC2 Board members and the candidates. This is your opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask how their views of Mulmur align with yours.

• Clearview Chamber Business Recognition Awards 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Clearview Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate our local Business Award winners. Spend an afternoon meeting and mingling with Clearview business owners, nominees and award sponsors. St. Patrick's Church Hall, 215 Pine St., Stayner.

• Creemore BIA Autumn Equinox Celebration at the Creemore Village Green. Free concert with Great Lake Swimmers 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a hoedown with Lorraine Sutton, country dance caller at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 18

• Lilactree Farm Garden: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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• Creemore Coyotes exhibition game, 2 p.m. at Centre Dufferin Rec Complex, 200 Fiddle Park Lane, Shelburne.

Mondays

• VON SMART fitness program. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church Hall, Creemore. Group exercise classes for people 55+ who wish to improve their strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability. The class is led by exercise leaders that receive ongoing specialized training. It is funded by the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network. Call for more information or to register: 705-355-2200. *Tuesday and Thursday classes are postponed until further notice.

Tuesdays

• The Station Café is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St. E., Creemore. $2 fee for a bottomless cup of coffee or tea. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

• The Clearview Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all candidates meeting at the arena in Stayner, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.)

The event will include a question-and-answer, and the public is invited to submit questions by email

by Sept. 17 to clearviewchamber@gmail.com. The arena is located at 269 Regina St.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

• Clearview Stayner Foodbank is holding a general meeting at 7 p.m. Please join us at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner.

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• Stayner Garden Club Visitor's Night, Centennial United Church, 234 William St. Stayner. Social at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Dan Cooper at 7:30 p.m. Topic: Gardening From a Hammock. Looking forward to the evening with fellow gardeners from Creemore, Brentwood, Wasaga Beach , and Collingwood.

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Wednesday, Sept. 28

• Join 100+ women who are making an incredible difference in our community through the work of local charities. 100 Women Who Care South Georgian Triangle Meeting at 7 p.m. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Collingwood Legion, 490 Ontario St. New members welcome! Visit www.100womensouthgeor giantriangle.com for more information.

Friday, Oct. 7

• Royal Canadian Legion Creemore Friday Night Mixed Dart League 2022-2023 season.

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Saturday, Sept. 24

• The Big Book Bash fundraiser at the Station on the Green. Collection of gently used current fiction and non-fiction books, and puzzles is happening weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Creemore Curling Club. Questions? Call Marg Purkis at 705466-2681. Weekend drop-offs accepted in bin at 5 Caroline St. E. Donation deadline is Sept. 22.

• The SilverShoe Historical Society is celebrating 25 years with a fundraising event, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman. Leslie McCurdy is featured in her portrayal of Harriet Tubman, the famed heroine of the Underground Railroad. The show will begin with a fabulous starting line-up of Canadian recording artists and The Adinkrafarm African Drums and Dance Ensemble. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 1724 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach. Admission: $20. Tickets may be reserved by e-transfer to executive.sshs.247@gmail. com or purchased at the door on a first-come, firstserve basis due to limited seating.

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ATV debate prompts public engagement

by Trina Berlo During a long and winding discussion on ATV access in the so-called restricted zone, Councillor John Lamers withdrew his motion to allow for a substitute motion from Councillor Thom Paterson to re-engage the public on proposed permitting to allow residents in the southeast corner of Clearview to gain access to trails and services.

The current ATV bylaw restricts off road vehicles in the areas of Creemore and Dunedin. Lamers brought the conversation back to the council table on Sept. 12.

“Ever since we moved this in 2020 I have had numerous complaints from locals and people in the area and they were all upset about being segregated from Clearview Township, not being able to ride their ATVs so this council and the next council will have to work hard with the OPP to better patrol the areas as we move forward to open up Creemore along with the rest of Clearview Township,” said Lamers. “ We ’ r e i n v i t i n g p e o p l e i n t o Creemore and out of Creemore to get gas, shopping, visit the local stores in town. All it’s going to do is increase the popularity of Creemore to tourist people,” said Lamers.

Other council members questioned why Lamers would bring forward a proposed amendment having heard no complaints themselves.

“I think generally the feeling throughout the township is that the bylaw is working It was a fair assessment of what access was to be given and there really isn’t any changes or any indication from those users, that we know of, that would require a review,” said Paterson. “I am trying to understand the motivation.”

Councillor John Broderick, who has been a proponent for off road vehicle access, said he wants to open access in the restricted areas because he is concerned about “othering,” which he said is a form of discrimination.

“There seems to be a lot of confusion and a lot of fear. Folks are afraid of the unknown. What we’ve seen around the municipality though where ATVs are allowed is huge acceptance. They are not the boogeyman that people seem to think they were,” said Broderick.

He tabled an amendment to initiate discussions to also advocate for access to all county roads within the township.

There wasn’t enough support for the amendment so it failed.

Councillor Robert Walker said he has not heard from any residents asking for change. He also couldn’t get enough support for his motion to defer the bylaw amendment until May so that the newly elected council could consider it.

“When we decided on this bylaw we had a very long, painful discussion with residents, with staff and a very strong

debate at this council table to come up with what we have now,” said Walker.

Deputy Mayor Barry Burton called Lamers’ motion flawed and said it was inappropriate to bring it forward this close to an election even though it is within his rights to do so.

He said the there are no trails in that area because of Niagara Escarpment Commission protected lands, the Creemore Nature Preserve and other sensitive lands that are off limits.

He said he suspects the report about the low number of ATV related complaints that prompted Lamers’ motion is also flawed because people are underreporting infractions to the authorities, believing it to be a waste of time.

“I think there are a lot more infractions happening than we realize,” said Burton. “I think it’s too soon to be looking at this. We worked hard to come up with a compromise.”

At the end of the discussion, the motion tabled by Paterson and seconded

by Lamers passed. It directs staff to initiate a public engagement with regard to proposed permitting options and bring back a report recommending the required amendments to bylaw 20-71, including a special exemption permitting options for those residents residing in Creemore and Dunedin requiring direct access to the designated approved OFATV trails with a report due back to council in May 2023.

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Celebrate 100 Years of Simcoe County Forest In commemoration of National Forest Week in Canada, Sept. 18-24, residents and visitors are invited to Celebrate our Roots: 100 Years of the Simcoe County Forest. The free community event takes place at the Simcoe County Museum on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Guests will enjoy complimentary admission to the Simcoe County Museum, a chance to celebrate the history of our forests, enjoy a guided walk through the Museum Tract, along with a range of forestry themed activities and a free barbecue of hot dogs or veggie dogs, and a special treat. A formal opening of the Forestry Education area will take place at 11 a.m. and will including the unveiling of new interactive displays. Representatives from the Canadian Institute of Forestry will also be on hand to culminate a year of celebration of the county being named the Forest Capital of Canada for 2022.

The County of Simcoe was the first jurisdiction in Ontario to enter into the ‘Agreement Forest’ program in 1922 and has invested in tree planting, management practices and property acquisitions to become Ontario’s largest municipally-owned forest, now spanning more than 33,000 acres across more than 150 properties.

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A healthy back-to-school

This sign stood on the right side of County Road 9 entering Creemore from the east. The photo was submitted by John Graham. It was taken by his mother Marjorie Fair Graham when her friend Marj Lauer came to visit in the summer of 1939. The women met while studying at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts and were lifelong friends. Also pictured is John and his brother Bob.

HEALTH MATTERS

With the return of the school year, it is no surprise that individuals and families are looking for more natural alternatives that support the body and improve the overall integrity of the immune system.

Kate HUNTER It is especially important to keep our kids healthy this year so that we can prevent further missed school and work days that the last two years have given us all.

Below are some naturopathic treatments to implement this school season to keep your immune system strong and capable to fight viruses or bacteria that you may come in contact with: 1) Plenty of fluids and rest – If your body is feeling run down, it is telling you to take a break and rest.

Your water intake should be about two litres per day and kids should be 500 ml to 1.5 litres, depending on physical activity 2) A daily multivitamin and probiotic – When the body is deficient in microminerals and nutrients it is more susceptible to infections. I give my kids the HMF Child + Multi which is both a full spectrum multi and probiotic for a healthy microbiome.

3) At the signs of a cold or flu, choose these immune boosters to strengthen the immune fighting capacity: • Echinacea purpurea – This herb helps keep the immune system working strongly when sick. It is best in tincture form and can be used for both kids and adults.

• Astragalus – This herb helps boost a run down and underactive immune system, to be used at the first signs of a cold or flu. Do not take if you are actively sick.

• Vitamin C – when sick it can be taken in dosages as high as 5,000 mg depending on bowel tolerance.

This vitamin helps kill infectious agents circulating in the body. Kids are safe to take up to 1,000 mg per day.

• Zinc – This mineral helps keep the immune system strong and ready to fight infections. It can be taken in capsule form, as a lozenge or a as a chewable which is easy for kids to take. Zinc helps to decrease cold and flu symptoms.

4) Homeopathic cold and flu alternatives such as Mucococcinum, Influenzinum, Belladonna, Mercurius and Arsenucum. These remedies can help decrease the symptoms of colds and flues and also help the body mount an antibody response to infections.

Consult your Naturopath or Homeopath to choose the best remedies for you and your family.

This school season take care of yourself and remember that prevention is always the best medicine.

THE WAY WE WERE

Kate Hunter is a naturopathic doctor and owner of The Creemore Apothecary.

LETTER

Thanks for a great season of sports reporting Editor: I noticed in last week’s issue of The Creemore Echo that the baseball season is coming to an end. I want to congratulate all the players and coaches on their wins and hard work.

I know it takes a lot of practice to improve all your skills, so way to go teams.

To the coaches, thank you for helping these players have fun while improving their skills.

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I also want to thank the sports reporters who took time to write about their teams. Also for the pictures, which showed teammates proud of their accomplishments.

Now I can hardly wait for the hockey season to begin. Imagine the write ups we will have to read.

Thanks again and congratulations to all the players and their coaches.

Gayle Millsap, Creemore.

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DFO funding helps restore habitat for species at risk Over the next three years, staff and volunteers at the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) will be restoring eroding riverbanks along the Nottawasaga River to improve habitat for two species at risk – lake sturgeon and northern brook lamprey.

The Nottawasaga River is home to one of the largest spawning populations of lake sturgeon in Southern Ontario. It is the largest fish found in Ontario, and can live up to 100 years. Northern brook lamprey, unlike sea lamprey, are not parasitic and are a native species that forms part of a healthy food chain in many larger trout streams.

“The habitat for these fish has been significantly degraded due to human impact,” said Laura Wensink, NVCA’s River Restoration Technician. “Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has provided us with $150,000 to stabilize eroding riverbanks and to keep sediment out of the water and keep phosphorus on land. By doing that, we hope to restore the habitat for these species at risk as well as other fish and wildlife.”

Historically, trees, shrubs and grasses were removed from the banks of the Nottawasaga River to maximize land use. Without roots to hold the soil together, the force of the river erodes the banks, pushing the soil into the river. As the soil settles, it fills in the holes between gravel and rock and covers spawning habitats used by fish.

High levels of phosphorus are also a concern in the Nottawasaga River.

NVCA aquatic biologist Sarah Campbell and manager of stewardship services Fred Dobbs with a lake sturgeon, a species at risk, sampled at Wasaga Beach in the Nottawasaga River.

Phosphorus is essential for supporting life in the river, but excessive amounts can cause algae blooms and reduce the oxygen levels. NVCA will work with landowners to install fencing to keep livestock and the phosphorus in their manure out of the water. Trees and shrubs will also be planted to provide shade to keep the river cool and keep sediment on land.

“The Government of Canada is committed to the protection and recovery of our species at risk and their habitats,” said The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries,

Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. “Community-led work, like this project to address riverbank erosion in the Nottawasaga River, is key to the sustainability of our aquatic ecosystems and to conserving Canada’s biodiversity.”

The work that DFO is supporting is part of the larger Nottawasaga River Restoration Program designed to enhance water quality, improve trout and salmon habitat and increase populations of these important sport fishing species in the Nottawasaga River and Georgian Bay.

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Health unit resumes school-based immunization program The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) in partnership with local school boards, will resume offering school-based clinics for routine immunizations for Hepatitis B, Meningococcal Conjugate (MenC-ACYW) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV-9).

This publicly funded, routine immunization program, normally offered to students in Grade 7, will also be offered to students in Grade 8 who may be behind on their routine immunizations due to pandemicrelated disruptions. Information will be sent home with eligible students through the school in advance of school-based clinics.

The health unit also reminds parents and caregivers that Meningococcal disease is one of the designated diseases under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), that requires children and adolescents attending primary or secondary school be appropriately immunized against, unless they have a valid exemption. Despite not in ISPA, the Hepatitis B and HPV vaccines are still strongly recommended. For more information about vaccines that are given in Grade 7 and the diseases they prevent, please visit smdhu.org/ grade7and8. You can also speak with a public health professional by calling Health Connection, 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, September 16, 2022

Artist dives deep into emotional response to climate crisis

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by Trina Berlo What she isn’t able to fully articulate regarding her emotional response to the environmental crisis affecting the Arctic, artist Sue A. Miller has expressed through a new immersive installation opening in Barrie this month.

Using imagery of ice and water, sound and lightboxes The Ice Project draws attention to the state of crisis in the Arctic regions, in a language that is authentic to the artist. The solo, immersive installation offers a sensory, multi-media experience that aims to reconnect the viewer with the fragile environment and inspires responsible stewardship and climate action.

“It crosses back and forth over the line between realism and abstract,” said Miller.

Pre-Covid, Miller had successfully applied to be a guest artist on an Adventure Canada expedition and had a number of other plans in the works to gather visuals and sounds for her installation, all of which were cancelled due to the pandemic.

Nevertheless, she persevered using research, and her imagination.

“I wanted to bridge the gap between what everybody hears in the news and what we read, to more of an emotional expression to try to get people back in touch with their connection to the

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environment from a primal position. By creating this immersive experience I just feel like it’ll have more of an impact on people,” said Miller. “If people feel an emotional connection to something I feel that it causes a deeper reaction and instigates more action towards the changes that have to happen.”

She said she feels quite desperate and hopeless about the climate crisis. Although that feels very negative, Miller says there is hope in the metaphorical iceberg. She said there is still a lot of unknowns underneath “the tip of the iceberg.”

“The visuals of the icebergs is more focused on the keel underneath the surface,” said Miller, “There is still a lot we don’t know and the not knowing could be a little bit of space for hope and possibility… As a species and as a planet hopefully we can survive this and just adapt. So, there is doom and gloom, but there’s also possibility and hope.”

The images are accompanied by sounds, including archival recordings from Cornell University who worked off the coast of Baffin Island in the 1970s, of whales, seals, running water, ambient underwater sounds, a glacier front calving and an iceberg cracking as it hits the ground.

The large scale paintings are done in oils and the smaller lightboxes are done in acrylics on yup paper and frosted mylar. The effect is a macro view from underwater.

The Ice Project will be shown at the Campus Gallery, located in the Helen and Arch Brown Centre for Design and Visual Arts, at Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, from Sept. 22 to Oct. 23.

Miller will be speaking at the beginning of an artist’s reception on Thursday, Sept. 22, happening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will also be a tour of the installation led by the artist 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

The show marks the re-opening of the Campus Gallery and is being hung with assistance from Georgian College art students.

Attendees are advised to enter through the main door of the Helen and Arch Brown Centre for Design and Visual Arts, in Building D, and be aware that an app called Honk is required to pay for parking.

Miller will also be showing work at her studio, Mill Street Art Studio in Creemore, during Creemore Festival of the Arts on Oct. 1-2.

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Creemore Springs Brewery & Curiosity House Books are pleased to announce the return of

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The Saturday night tractor pull is always a highlight at the fall fair.

Fair focusses on education (Continued from page 1) postponed for another year by the school board so the Society has opted for a weekend long video based education program. Throughout the weekend, look for a QR code to locate them.

The poultry show has had to be postponed as a cautionary measure due to the avian flu.

Advanced reduced rate midway tickets and adult admission tickets are available at Creemore Foodland until Thursday, Sept. 22. Midway tickets cost $26, which is all you can ride for any one day, a $9 savings.

Regular admission at the gate costs

Adults: (13 years & up) $10 for those 13 and older, $4 for youth 6-12, and children five and under are admitted free.

4-H Members are admitted free admission with membership card.

There is free parking on the GNE grounds, at 2220 Fairgrounds Rd. The fair is open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Student volunteers are needed.

Contact Maxine Coutts-Reid at 705888-2697.

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Announcing 2022 RAYS Award Recipients SCHOLARSHIPS Rory Duffy Marty Hewitt Libby Millsap

BURSARIES Quinn Boileau Abigail Dunlop Dereke Gerecke Abigail Hamerton Abigail Laferriere Seantaya Lemay-Benny

Bailey Lemmon Gracie Leliveld Vincent Nguyen Molly Nicholson Owen Sutton Lauren Wilson

Congratulations to all recipients on achieving a 2022 RAYS Student Award

Local resident charged with impaired after collision An individual from Clearview Township has been charged with impaired driving following a collision late Friday afternoon.

At about 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 9, Huronia West OPP was dispatched to a report of a collision on County Road 7 within Clearview Township.

Police, along with the assistance of Georgian Ambulance attended the scene and noted the lone vehicle had rolled over with one occupant inside.

Shortly thereafter officers entered into a drinking and driving investigation where the driver was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Sky Bloxam, 24, of Creemore, has been charged with: Operation while impaired; Operation while impaired - blood alcohol

concentration (80 plus); and Dangerous operation.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is set to appear on Oct. 18, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood. The involved vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver was issued a 90day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS).

The OPP Huronia West Detachment would like to encourage motorists to report potential impaired drivers.

Motorists can call 911, or *OPP (*677) on their mobile device and be put in contact with an emergency dispatcher.

Using a mobile device to report a potential impaired driver will not result in a charge for using a hand-held communication device.

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Jumpstart funds Fitbits for Youth centre

The Clearview Youth Centre will receive $1,000 from Canadian Jumpstart Charity and the Government of Canada.

The financial support from Jumpstart will allow the Centre to purchase Fitbits for youth taking part in the brand-new Walk Across Clearview program, which challenges youth to get active and walk “across” Clearview from the top to the bottom, 34 km, in threekilometre stretches every Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 13 to Oct. 13.

“Along with the maps they will be given, the Fitbits will allow our youth to track their distance, steps taken, heart rate and more, providing tangible results of their progress,” said youth coordinator Shannon McCormick.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is committed to ensuring youth have equal access to sport and recreation. Since 2005 Jumpstart has disbursed more than $215 million to help over 2.5 million kids and counting. Along with Jumpstart, the Clearview Youth Centre understands the importance of sport for the health and well-being of youth and is proud of the work we do to provide community sport and play. For more information on Canadian Tire Jumpstart, please visit, jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.

For more details on Walk Across Clearview and the Youth Centre’s Fall programming visit www. discoverclearview.ca/youth-centre.

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The Creemore Horticultural Society has begun planting the garden beds at Creemore Village Green, with a combination of new plants and ones that have been transplanted from the temporary holding beds behind the library. This volunteer crew was hard at work on Tuesday.

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Tight battle in Strother Cup final

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Drew Volkey of the Bolton Brewers hits his third home run of the Strother Cup Final during Game 3, Sept. 10, 2022 in New Lowell.

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by Scott Anderson The New Lowell Knights and Bolton Brewers went into Games 3 and 4 of the North Dufferin Baseball League’s Strother Cup Final on the weekend tied at one win apiece. They ended the weekend still tied after splitting games on Saturday 5-4 for New Lowell and Sunday 10-8 for Bolton.

It was a tight fought match on Saturday in New Lowell when the two teams resumed play after the provincial championships break last weekend.

Both teams plated a run in the first inning with the Brewers taking an early lead scoring two runs in the second frame on a Drew Volkey home run.

Steve Baldry of the Knights hit his own homer to bring the game within one in the second, but the Brewers held the upper hand until the sixth inning, adding one additional run to make it 4-2.

In the Knights half of the sixth inning they scored two to tie the game and in the seventh with a runner on base, a sacrifice bunt and smart base running moved Tanner Zeggil from first to third. A sacrifice fly to centrefield by Todd Patton brought Zeggil in to walk it off for the Knights.

Bolton was limited to four hits over the game. Volkey hit his third homer of the series, and Mike Wallace, Stephen Warden, and John Hutchinson chipped in with a base hit.

New Lowell had seven hits with Zeggil leading the way with three singles. Chris Greer, Chris Rettie, and Patton singled and Baldry hit a home run.

Toeing the rubber for Bolton was ace Nick Hodgson. He pitched six innings, allowed four runs on six hits, walked four, hit one Knight, and struck out five.

In the seventh, Nick Pettinaro came in relief, pitched two-thirds and gave up a run and a hit.

New Lowell started Baldry and over his seven innings gave up four runs on

four hits, walked six, hit one batter and struck out five.

Game 4 on Sunday in Bolton had the Knights up early with a 5-1 lead after three innings of play.

The wheels fell off for the Knights in the fourth as Bolton scored two runs in the inning, another two in the fifth and three in the sixth to take a 8-5 lead.

In a do or die situation the Knights mustered three runs in the top of the seventh to tie the game, only to see Bolton come back on a Volkey two-run homer to right field for a walk-off win for the Brewers.

The Knights out-hit the Brewers 1511 overall with Brett Elliott hitting two doubles and a single. Zeggil hit three singles while veteran Sean Connor doubled and hit two singles. Greer singled twice and Sid Beelen, Kurt Roy, Rettie and Baldry chipped in with a single each.

For the Brewers, Hutchinson had three singles, Chris Fafalios hit a home run and double, Wallace doubled and singled and Volkey hit his fourth home run of the series. Greg Keenan, Carter Burnside, and Warden recorded singles for the winning team.

Victor Moguel commanded the mound for the Brewers for all seven innings. He gave up eight runs on 15 hits, walked three and struck out nine.

Kurt Roy was given the nod for the Knights and pitched three innings, allowed three runs on three hits, walked four and struck out one.

Nic Guthrie, the young 16-year old, was called in for an inning and gave up two runs, walked four and struck out two.

Baldry was tasked with closing and pitched two and one-thirds giving up four runs on eight hits with one strikeout.

The next game of the series returned to Bolton on Wednesday (Sept. 14) for Game 5 with Game 6 and 7 on Saturday and Sunday in New Lowell.

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CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Pet-Nat Picnics and/or Wine tastings by appointment only. Pick up or delivery. Call/Text 647-588-8931, cmorrissey0708@icloud.com.

DRY HARDWOOD 2 Years SEASONED, $4 450/ bush cord. FREE delivery and Volume discount.

Complete Woodlot Management, 519-986-2474 W O O D W O R K I N G EQUIPMENT. Shopsmith 500, $1,500. Includes accessories, manual, bandsaw and 13 lathe tools. Kiln for copper enamelling and compounds, B&D router, Skilsaw, jigsaw, power and hand tools, antiques. Call Bill at 705-435-6844.

Sustainable Canadian handcrafted WOOD FIRED HOT TUB. Locally available and ready for pickup or immediate quick ship to your special place. Durable aluminum, hygienic and low maintenance, salt or freshwater, all-season use!

Economical to operate and easy on the environment. 4-5 person space, complete with cedar lid, drink tray and drain kit. $7,950. ‘OBRO’ – text or call 647-204-0482.

HOCKEY

MENS 55+ HOCKEY every Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Creemore Arena. Contact Gerrit Duits 705-4430281 du-it@rogers.com.

SERVICES

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

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

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.

PAINTING AND PARGING. Deck power washing and painting.

Professional workmanship. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708 or 705816-0708.

BABYSITTERS AVAILABLE Babysitting Buddies - two people available weekends and after school to come to your home and watch your children. 705-351-3142.

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DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

VAN SEVEREN, Marcel - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital in his 77th year. Marcel will be deeply missed by his son Jeremy (Bobbie-Jo) and daughters Nicole (Will Strickland) and Courtney (Sean Bullock). His grandchildren Anjoli, Celena, Seth, Amy, Riley, Gabbie, Mia, Neave, Elsie and Leise will cherish their memory of him as their loving grandpa. Marcel is survived by his brother Andre (the late Esther), predeceased by brothers Noel and Gary. He will be remembered by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. Please join the family to celebrate Marcel's life on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the New Lowell Legion. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital may be made in memory of Marcel. Friends may visit Marcel’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

KENWELL, LYLE DALTON passed away on Sept. 9, 2022, at home. Lyle leaves behind his Sweet Marie of 61 years and his four children Gina (Doug), Monica (Billy), Lonnie (Sherri), and Jesse (Sue). Forever loved Poppa to Rebecca, Dallas (Emma), Dawsen, Curtis (Jenna), Nicole, Bailey (Mark), Taylor, Nelson (Taylor). Great Poppa to Dakota, Mason, Liam, Nash, Zeke, Aurora, and Blair. He will be remembered by his siblings Ed (Linda predeceased), Isabel (Peter), Lois (Henry), Helen Mae (Carl predeceased), Wesley (Wendy), and Wilfred (Shelley).

Predeceased by his brothers Russell, Garnet and Harry. Family and friends are invited to a come-and-go celebration of Lyle’s life on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at the shop between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rob Roy United Church would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood. www. chattersonfuneralhome.com.

TWO-BEDROOM HOUSE. No smokers, no pets. Call 705-441-2343 and leave name and phone number.

APARTMENT FOR RENT in Creemore. Two bedroom, upper floor, one parking spot included. 149 Mill St. References and, first and last required.

No smoking, no pets. Suitable for working person. 705-466-3635.

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TIRE TECHNICIAN WANTED Willing to train. Requirements are a valid driver's license and a willingness to learn. Contact info@steer.ca or call 705-466-2600.

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. 416-745-4981 or 416-953-6219.

Bringing creative opportunities and family fun, we are SEEKING any old NEWSPAPERS (preferably local areas) and any old BUTTONS for the children’s programming at the 2022 Arts Festival. Please contact Beth Harte at 905-717-6123 or drop off at the Echo.

FUNDRAISING

As we begin our fundraising effort for 2022, the Friends of the East NOTTAWASAGA CEMETERY on Fairgrounds Road would like to thank all those who have contributed towards maintaining the cemetery in the past. As one of the oldest cemeteries in Simcoe County, many of the pioneers that settled this area in the mid 1800s are resting here. This is the only revenue source for maintaining the cemetery, please continue to give generously. Contributions can be made to the “East Nottawasaga Cemetery” c/o Morrison Farm, 1881 Concession 6, Creemore L0M 1G0.

THANK YOU

The family of the late Isabel Cleary would like to extend our thanks to all those who helped and provided support during her brief illness, and at the time of our loss of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and sister-in-law. Thanks also for the cards and the phone calls.

We would like to express our thanks to Fawcett Funeral Home for your care and compassion. Thank you to the Creemore Legion and the Ladies' Auxiliary for allowing us to greet our family, friends and Creemore Farmers' Market colleagues. A special thank you to Isabel's doctors and the staff at Collingwood Hospital. We very much appreciated the care you provided to Isabel and the compassion you gave our family during such a difficult time.

We are humbled and grateful for all of you. Lorne, Janice (Ken), Ken (Kim), Keith (Tammy), and Jimmy.

CELEBRATION

Celebration of Life for Bill Bates, Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner. Come-and-go with light refreshments and cake.

SEPTEMBER 23RD WILL BE THE DAY WE’LL HONOUR THE ESTATE OF ONE

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, September 16, 2022

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | www.clearview.ca Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

WINTER RENTALS

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT Creemore Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan Township of Clearview

MULMUR RENTAL | LYRIC POND

FABULOUS WINTER RENTAL

“Lyric Pond” which has been featured in shelter magazines and fashion advertising is available this winter. The 4 bedroom home is an 1843 barn and log cabin situated on a 3 acre crystal clear swimming pond, surrounded by 113 acres of forest, fields, streams and trails. Pond side BBQ, gardens, games room & minutes from Creemore, Bruce Trail, Devil’s Glen & Mansfield. Perfect for a family or couple who enjoy entertaining. Available December 18, 2022 – March 30, 2023. $10,000 per month.

Gorgeous farm-style house on 50 secluded acres of woods, ravines and streams. Conveniently situated minutes to Creemore and all surrounding ski clubs.

This charming house features spectacular master suite on the entire second floor. On the ground floor are a spacious, fully equipped kitchen and a light, airy dining-living room area with a wood-burning fireplace. There are trails in the woods around the property and an excellent long view to the southeast.

Minimum 3 months rental. $5,000/month + utilities.

FABULOUS VIEWS OF MANSFIELD SKI HILLS

The Study The Township of Clearview has initiated a Master Servicing Plan for Water and Wastewater Servicing in the Village of Creemore. The Master Plan will coordinate, initiate, compile, and analyze the required studies from various sources, resulting in recommendations that will not only respond to a variety of development interests, but will also examine the long-term water and wastewater servicing needs for all stakeholders within the Community of Creemore and surrounding potential development opportunities.

The Process The Study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Manual (October 2000, as amended 2007, 2011 & 2015), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Master Plan uses Approach 2, which will allow for all Schedule B projects identified in the completed Master Plan to proceed to detail design. The study will evaluate alternative solutions with consideration for the natural, cultural, technical and economic environment, and recommend preferred solutions in consultation with the public, Aboriginal communities and regulatory agencies, documented for the public record. At the conclusion of the study, the Master Plan will be prepared for public review.

Input Invited Consultation is important to this study. The Township of Clearview would like to ensure that anyone interested in this study has the opportunity to provide input into the planning and design of the project. To provide comment or to request additional information concerning this Study or if you would like to be added to the Project Contact List to receive future project notices, please email the dedicated email address CreemoreMP@rjburnside.com or contact either of the following Project Team members: Mike Rawn, C.E.T., CMM III Director of Public Works Township of Clearview 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Tel: 705-428-6230 ext. 243 E-mail: mrawn@clearview.ca

Philip A. Rowe, C.E.T., EP Consultant Project Manager R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 6990 Creditview Road, Unit 2 Mississauga, ON L5N 8R9 Tel: 1-800-265-9662 ext. 5915 E-mail: CreemoreMP@rjburnside.com

Project and Notice information will be made accessible upon request in accordance with the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

This Notice Issued on Sept 15th, 2022.

Enjoy fabulous views of Mansfield ski hills from this stunning home. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and located just 5 minutes to Mansfield Ski Club.

Available December 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023. $6,000 per month.

For more information on any of these fabulous properties contact Basia at 705-466-2115 or email basiaregan@royallepage.ca.

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705-466-2115 basiaregan@royallepage.ca basiaregan.com

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