September 18, 2020

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, September 18, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 38 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore

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COVID cases rising

Doc advises more stringent protocols PAGE 2

Sign of the Times

CARA advocates for ATV status quo PAGE 8

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Integrity commissioner defends position Integrity commissioner says councillor does not have conflict of interest

by Trina Berlo Clearview Township’s integrity commissioner appeared before council Sept. 14 to defend a determination that Councillor John Broderick did not have a conflict of interest in moving the motion, nor in participating in discussions regarding the issue of allowing ATVs increased access to municipal roadways or trails.

Lawyers Janice AtwoodPetkovski and Jeffrey Abrams of Principles Integrity are appointed the integrity commissioner for Clearview and a number of other municipalities in Ontario. They state in a 12-page report dated Sept. 1, that “a report is not often warranted where allegations of conflict of interest or code violations are found not to be substantiated. In this matter, however, we are of the view that a public report is beneficial in that

Lawyers Janice Atwood-Petkovski and Jeffrey Abrams of Principles Integrity (bottom right) joined Clearview's Sept. 14 council meeting to present their findings that Councillor John Broderick (top right) had no conflict of interest in bringing forward a motion to open road access to ATVs. it provides guidance and clarification on a question that has received much public attention in Clearview. Its purpose is to ‘clear the air’ with respect

to our determinations on the matter of whether a disqualifying interest existed,” they write.

“We find that there was no conflict

of interest for the councillor under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA) nor any apparent conflict of interest under the Code of Conduct. In conclusion, we find that the councillor has not violated any of the provisions of the Code of Conduct, nor of the MCIA,” states the report.

“We note that Councillor Broderick is but a single vote on council, and the decision to implement any changes allowing greater access of public roads to ATVs lies with council as a whole.”

Principles Integrity said it has received numerous complaints from residents claiming Broderick has a pecuniary interest in increasing access to ATVs because he owns a business that sells off-road vehicles. It is the claim of a lawsuit filed against him by Creemore resident Elise Beauregard.

Abrams and Atwood-Petkovski made it clear they do not take a position on the issue of ATV access, only on Broderick’s actions.

They spoke to the MCIA, which (See “Advice” on page 3)

Stayner arena, youth centre set to open

by Trina Berlo Clearview’s parks and recreation department is preparing to open the Stayner arena and youth centre.

With council’s blessing, the decision applies to those two facilities only.

Decisions about opening the Creemore arena and curling rink will be evaluated in the coming weeks and months.

The recommendations are in keeping with Stage 3 of the province’s Framework for Reopening our Province, which allows up to 50 people to use an indoor public space.

Te r r y Va c h o n , C l e a r v i e w ’s general manager of parks, culture and recreation, is recommending a soft start-up on Oct. 13 with a progression to regular operations by Dec. 1, if all goes well.

He acknowledged that the status

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The Creemore arena and curling club will remain closed for the time being as staff is deployed to the Stayner arena, set to open on Oct. 13. could change at any time, saying if there is a surge of COVID-19 and the province reverts to Stage 2, the plan will change.

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The initial opening would exclude the use of dressing rooms, with no public skating, shinny hockey or

walk-in rentals. Ice rental permits will only be provided to regular weekly user groups who can provide a list of participants and their phone numbers for contact tracing purposes and authorize and adhere to the Clearview Township Arena Protocols.

Vachon reported interest from the Stayner Siskins, Clearview Minor Hockey, figure skating clubs and other hockey clubs. He said each association has its own set of protocols to follow, so he is confident that precautions will be taken.

User group members are expected to adhere to their group’s protocols as well as the township’s protocols for safe use in the respective facility. Every user group will have a representative who will monitor facility entry and (See “Dressing” on page 3)

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Shrink bubbles, avoid gatherings: Gardner

by Trina Berlo Simcoe Muskoka’s medical officer of health is urging people to shrink their bubbles and think twice before going to any kind of gathering.

With cases of COVID-19 on the rise in the region and across the province, Dr. Charles Gardner is changing his message to be more stringent, asking people to stick to their household units when it comes to intimate contact. Masks, physical distancing and all other health protocols should be used adhered to during all other interactions.

He said the community must keep its sights on keeping the virus out of long-term health care facilities, and schools.

This after the region has had its first case of COVID-19 in a school. A staff member at Twin Lakes Secondary School in Orillia has tested positive.

Gardner said the staff member was asymptomatic. He said the risk of exposure to others in the school is low because all protective measures were followed.

“We are in contact with the individual and from the information gathered so far all indications are that the virus was contracted in the community, and not in

school,” said Gardner. “The staff person was wearing full personal protection including a face mask and face shield and maintained physical distancing in the school setting.”

“With this knowledge all indications are that students, and other school staff would not be considered at higher risk than the general public, and will not need to be tested or quarantined,” he said. “The precautionary protocols developed in consultation with the province, the health unit and school boards appear to have succeeded in keeping the school community safe.”

The infected individual is self-isolating at home.

Most people who acquire COVID-19, including children, will recover without help. Those at increased risk for severe outcomes are those who are over the age of 70, or have chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or cancer. If these vulnerable people are living in the same household as a case, the health unit recommends families have an isolation plan to keep sick children away from the vulnerable person.

“We are working closely with all our schools and school boards to reduce the risk of transmission of

COVID-19 as much as possible,” said Gardner, “and I urge families to do their part too.”

Residents are asked to follow these precautions at all times: • Maintain a social circle of immediate household members or no more than 10 people.

• Continue to screen children before they go to school using the COVID-19 self-assessment tool and keep them home if they are ill, or have symptoms of COVID-19.

• Continue to physically distance at least two metres from those outside the social circle, wear a face covering when physical distancing is not possible and when in indoor public spaces.

• Wash hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer frequently.

• If symptoms of COVID-19 arise, self-isolate and get tested.

For more information, visit the health unit’s Return to School section of simcoemuskokahealth.org/topics/ COVID-19 or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Advice protects councillors who face complaint (Continued from page 1) allows people in the community with various interests to hold public office.

They cite case law that found a real estate agent with no direct connection to the land or development can sit on council and make decisions about development projects.

“The court rejected the argument that a member of council who is a real estate agent will always have a pecuniary interest in matters of land use, because to adopt such a position could have the effect of impeding active business members of the community from holding public office and participating in an important and significant aspect

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“We are empowered to provide binding advice to members who seek our advice, and that advice serves to protect members in the event a complaint is filed on the same facts and circumstances in which the advice was given.”

-Janice Atwood-Petkovski and Jeffrey Abrams, of Principles Integrity

of local government,” states the report.

Ultimately it is up to the council member to make the call as to whether or not they have a pecuniary interest.

Abrams told council, the pecuniary interest has to be “likely,” not just a “possibility.”

“Our role is not to function as a

review body for council’s decisions.

It is council’s responsibility to weigh the myriad of factors that support each council decision. It is therefore inappropriate for the office of the integrity commissioner to be used as a collateral attack on the merits of a proposal before council for

consideration. Our role is to make independent assessments on whether a councillor has fallen short of an ethical standard that applies to them, and not to influence the outcome of a policy debate,” states Principles Integrity. “In that regard we play a unique role as an advisor to elected and appointed officials who are subject to the MCIA. We are empowered to provide binding advice to members who seek our advice, and that advice serves to protect members in the event a complaint is filed on the same facts and circumstances in which the advice was given.”

(See related articles on page 6 and 8)

Dressing rooms will remain closed for now (Continued from page 1) screen members for COVID-19. This representative will only permit their group members access into the facility, states the 36-page COVID-19 arena protocols.

“I have full confidence in our user groups that they will meet, if not exceed our expectations,” said Vachon.

Staff from both arenas will work in Stayner to ensure all health protocols are met.

Vachon told council he has been investigating the use of a disinfecting fogger that can be used in washrooms,

and in change rooms if they were to open at a later date. Until then, players must be fully dressed before entering the facility, and must leave in their gear.

Spectators will be discouraged as a way of controlling crowds.

Vachon said coordinating the access in and out will be the biggest challenge, especially during a return to full operation.

If we get there, public skating will resume and will be capped at 40 skaters, who will have the opportunity to make a reservation online or by phone.

“The ice is important to this whole community,” said Mayor Doug Measures.

On Sept. 14, council also supported the re-opening of the Clearview Youth Centre in Stayner.

“Every day since school has been back in, kids have been dropping by, they want to get back to normal. The kits have been wonderful but there is something about that in-person connection that the youth of Clearview are certainly missing and I think that we need to re-open to be there for them again,” said youth centre coordinator

Courtney Rogers.

She reported that the youth centre has received $10,000 from United Way Simcoe Muskoka’s Emergency Community Support Fund to help it re-open safely. Rogers said capacity, programming, and the weekly schedule will be altered to meet requirements set out by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. That means there will be no kitchen use and there will be a maximum of eight youth allowed in the centre each night, with no coming and going. All visitors will be screened and tracked.

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THE WAY WE WERE

Second coming of COVID Health officials are saying the dreaded second wave of COVID-19 could be building.

When the pandemic first hit our shores, we were in a state of shock. So much was unknown and we didn’t know how to prepare ourselves for the lockdown that swiftly followed.

Months later, we have learned to live with the virus as best we can.

Health officials and politicians are quick to praise us for doing our part to keep the numbers down, sparing the health care system from a flood of sickness.

Now, as the number of cases continue to rise locally and in Ontario, we are being asked once again to be extra vigilant and slow the spread. Simcoe Muskoka’s medical officer of health, this week has asked that people shrink their bubbles and think twice before attending any large gatherings.

The reality is that with the opening of schools and now, the commencement of indoor organized sports as the arena in Stayner prepares to open, some people are congregating for the first time since March.

There may be evidence that homemade cloth masks offer some protection in reducing the spread of the virus but it appears the hard science isn’t there yet. We trust that wearing the mask is better than not wearing a mask, and we hope it is effective in protecting others. Regardless, health officials continually tell us that what we really need to do to slow the spread of the virus is stay away from each other, and wash our hands.

We believe we can do this and still move about the community. In fact, it is essential to avoid another lockdown.

The shock of the first wave doesn’t compare to the dread of a second wave. It will be much harder emotionally to have to go back to Stage 2 of the economic shutdown, knowing we could be there for months.

We know there are issues that are dividing our community right now, and that dialogue is important, but we must keep our eye on the prize when it comes to the pandemic and adopt a one-for-all mentality, as a region, and as a province.

We must stay the course so we can keep businesses open, and people working. There is much uncertainty about what a second wave would entail in terms of financial aid. If schools were to close again and people are forced to go home, there will need to be another round of government subsidies.

This all pales in the comparison to concerns over our health. We do not want to lose anyone to the virus. Its long-term effects are not known and we must abandon the notion that young people are more resilient to it than others. Everyone is at risk and we must continue to be safe.

Please continue to follow all of the protocols set out by public health officials. It is our best chance to lessen the severity of the inevitable second wave and avoid going back into lockdown.

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LETTERS

Study should precede regulation change for ATVs Editor: I would like to congratulate Elise Beauregard on her courageous position as she has filed a lawsuit against Clearview Council member John Broderick and his [alleged] conflict of interest in promoting ATV access to all township roads.

We have watched with great concern how ATV use has risen and the rules of the road have often been ignored while these noisy vehicles seem to

encroach on the peace and tranquil surroundings we seek during these trying times.

We are concerned that accelerated use will mean a lapse in safety enforcement, and encourage a study in the various issues surrounding ATV use should precede any changes in regulations or permissions.

Marion Bartlett, Singhampton.

Writer takes issue with lawsuit

Disappointed in allowing ad, propaganda has no place in our community

Editor: Let me start by saying that I don’t have an ATV, nor do I have an opinion on whether increased use should be permitted. I do have issue with what Elise Beauregard believes is democratic process.

Clearview council’s democratic process is to allow bylaw changes to be tabled to council where they can be debated, read in open forum three times and then voted upon. This gives ample time for those for, and against, to have their say and provide their input.

Sure, there will be winners and losers, but usually the process ends up with amendments to try to appease the largest contingent possible.

Filing a lawsuit puts the onus on one person to make judgment without a democratic process. Let’s be clear about what is fair and democratic.

Herb Koch, Mulmur.

Editor: The Creemore Echo’s decision to publish Clearview Township United’s (September 11) ATV ad is extremely disappointing.

I personally have expected more from your publication.

The ad only promotes fear, and further divides the township.

This kind of propaganda has no place in our community.

I trust in the future you will return to more respectful advertising.

Brian Hoysa, Stayner.

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Conspiracy theories provoke research, investigation Editor: As one of the children of this current generation Mr. Clarke is concerned for, I was offended by how patronizing he is to us. Mr. Clarke’s letter, dated August 7, is a poorly veiled call to censor views that are in opposition to his. I am an advocate for a free market place of ideas and speech. I have the capacity to entertain ideas from multiple positions and find truth.

One such conclusion that I have come to through this methodology is that neither guns nor conspiracy theories kill people, deranged people murder. Another conclusion that I have come to is that the sexual abuse of children as well as all hatred towards human beings is satanic. I have discovered through research that Bill Clinton flew a number of times on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane to his island. I’m sure Hillary knew nothing about that, although she was tight with Harvey Weinstein. As for Mr. Sheer not responding to the question on Pizzagate, he was just doing what most politicians, even our Prime Minister does when confronted with an accountability question – Oui? Questioning the motivations of Bill and Melinda Gates is apparently dangerous for Mr. Clarke. However, ignoring obvious truths about the two is utterly reckless. I have seen them both on forums such as “TED Talks” for years, advocating global population reduction. They state vaccinations are a means to this end, justifying their use of vaccines to reduce country’s populations. Their program in Kenya, using a modified Tetanus vaccine, resulted in the sterilization of younger women. In the study (Mogenson et al 2017) it was confirmed that girls vaccinated with the DTP vaccine in Guinea Bissau – the flagship of Bill Gates’s GAVI/ WHO African vaccine program – died at 10 times the rate of unvaccinated kids. Their pursuit of vaccines has not been to primarily save lives, it has been to cull the herd – Bill and Melinda Gates choosing who is to give birth, who is to be born and who is allowed to live. In consideration of Sweden’s success in developing herd immunity for the Coronavirus, are we not even

supposed to question accepting a serum from the Gates’, whose dream, along with that of George Soros’, is to become the managers of humankind?

They have made their intentions very clear on this.

I am sorry that Mr. Clarke has had trouble sorting through the information regarding the origins of the COVID-19 virus. Here’s what I know, it originated in Wuhan China, that there is a wet market there and also a new level 4 virological research lab. I understand that no definitive source of the virus has been declared. I know that the Communist Chinese Party concealed from the world how highly contagious the virus was, who patient zero was, suppressed the speech of doctors who were trying to warn the world, would not allow any world agencies into that area to determine the severity of the outbreak and I know that the CCP allowed people to fly out of that area to many parts of the world, bringing the infection to all, including Canada. And I know the World Health Organization fell totally in line with the CCP’s obfuscation – and I firmly believe that the increased level of radiation of 5G that all people will be exposed to, will increase the incidences of cancer.

Conspiracy theories, so called, in and of themselves are not dangerous but quite the opposite. They are designed to provoke research and investigation which is a good thing.

I wonder if Mr. Clarke’s concern for his children and grandchildren is more of an expression of a lack of confidence in the school system or the ability of parents to guide their children in controversial issues. But really, it seems the biggest fear of Mr. Clarke is that people prompted to look beneath the surface of the conspiracy theory, may find an underlying truth. In exaggerating the dangers of conspiracy theories, Mr. Clarke aligns himself with those like the CCP who prohibit any questioning of their authority or narrative.

Oh, Oh! My inner alarm for conspiracy is warning me that Mr. Clarke’s letter, is a thinly veiled left vs. right piece.

Yael Inglis, Creemore.

Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon reopens for in-person worship Sunday marks the first in-person worship service since the suspension of public worship in March, and utilized new audio video equipment and technology.

[Duntroon, Ontario. Sept. 13, 2020] Holy Trinity Clearview Anglican Church opened its doors this week for Sunday worship after 6 months of closure. Under the direction of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, inperson worship services, in-person group studies, and fundraising dinners were all cancelled since March.

During this time, instead of physical gathering, Incumbent Father Ray Dobson facilitated worship by offering virtual video conferencing, starting a website blog, and for those with limited internet access, presenting pre-recorded sermons by dialing phone number 705-999-0092.

For Sunday’s reopening of the church, Holy Trinity Clearview followed Public Health guidelines for physical distancing and social

gathering as well as the “Amber Phase” directives issued by the Diocese.

These included markings and signage for movement in the building and seating in the pews; the removal of shared hymnals, bibles, and prayer books; mandatory face coverings and hand sanitizer; and refraining from any singing. New audio-video equipment was also used to promote physical distancing, allowing live video to be broadcast from the church to the adjacent church hall, onto a 75” screen and amplified sound system.

Recently installed high speed internet also allowed the church service to be transmitted live to parishioners at home, via video conferencing software ZOOM, which also offers telephone dial-in for those with limited internet.

York-Simcoe area Bishop Peter F e n t y a p p r o v e d H o l y Tr i n i t y Clearview’s reopening, saying “Our re-opening … is both a time of giving thanks for the return to church and (See “Regular” on page 9)

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CENTENNIAL UNITED CHURCH IN STAYNER Sunday Services resumes live online at 10:30am Follow us on Facebook @Centennial United Church-Stayner Subscribe to us on YouTube @Centennial United Stayner Minister: Jennifer Irving (705)428-3711 www.ucstayner.ca office@ucstayner.ca

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THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY CLEARVIEW After a long 6 months, Holy Trinity Clearview is reopen, with the approval of York-Simcoe area Bishop Peter Fenty, for in-person worship services.

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CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Our church is closed indefinitely.

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Councillor pushes for defined public engagement process on ATVs

by Trina Berlo Councillor Thom Paterson is once again pushing for public consultation on ATVs, saying it would help with what has developed into a “de facto ward-by-ward shouting match.”

At the Sept. 14 Clearview Township council meeting, he said the public wants to know their input is being received and is being used to inform the decision.

Paterson said he doesn’t want to delay the staff report on options for increasing off-road vehicle access to roads and trails, expected on Sept. 28, but says there is more work to be done in terms of public consultation before anything can be approved. Paterson’s motion calling for a defined public engagement process, including dates, was deferred until council had a chance to review the staff report on ATV access, but he was assured that his directives would be considered at that time.

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assessment of each of the justifications provided in the ATV and SxS motion approved on July 27; a report including the outcomes from the Comprehensive Traffic Management Study; and consideration for a phased-in, ward-by-ward implementation plan.

The issue of ATVs dominated Monday’s fivehour meeting, including a 25-minute debate on whether Paterson’s motion should even be allowed on the agenda. The possibility for public consultation was back on the table after Paterson’s August 10 motion to conduct a survey to gauge public opinion on the issue was defeated.

This time around, Paterson asked that councillors be open to hearing from people on all sides of the issue, including the business community.

“That’s why I’m thinking that we have to pay more attention to the public engagement process, including a public meeting…,” said Paterson. “So that the public can see that we are actually trying to engage them, and make the right decision for this community, not just a portion of the community…”

“People don’t feel engaged in the process. They are writing stuff and it’s going into a digital black hole. They’re hearing us talk back and forth on it and they don’t see their place in it… when we said no to the survey they took it upon themselves to do the survey, and petition, to form ad hoc groups, and make representations. Then you hear the frustration that’s coming out from all these good people in the form of some name-calling, shouting and sarcasm.

They’re trying to get our attention.”

Council members said they have received an unprecedented amount of correspondence on (See “Motion” on next page)

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Motion deferred until ATV staff report can be reviewed (Continued from previous page) the topic but Paterson’s concern is that it is not being compiled in a comprehensive manner.

Council members said they are listening, and hinted that much of the correspondence has been less than cordial.

“I am disgusted with parties on both sides,” said Councillor Robert Walker of the bantering and namecalling. “For adults to act like that, it’s disgusting.”

It made him question if a public meeting is a good idea.

Mayor Doug Measures questioned how they could have a public meeting, given the limitations for public gatherings during the pandemic.

Staff said if it were to happen, it would be different than in the past when hordes of people would fill council chambers.

The conversation didn’t stray too far into the underlying issue of ATV access, but Walker did say that he looks forward to seeing the report, assuming that council would then debate the issue, possibly laying out exceptions for certain roads and times.

“I know there are a lot of people

that think we should do this right away and there are a lot of people that think we shouldn’t. I, as a councillor, just want to make sure we do it right,” said Walker. “We do it once and we do it right so if we need to take a little more time to do it, then we do but I’m wondering if some of these need to wait until we get the report on the 28th before we bring them up and define them a little further.”

Measures said council has to use its best judgment on how to move this forward.

“We have a lot of very responsible operators of these machines who are getting tickets for no reason other than they are riding on a road where the municipality has a bylaw prohibiting it,” he said. “I support those people.”

The staff report outlining ways offroad vehicles could have increased access to township roads is coming to the table on Sept. 28. Staff has been consulting with agencies and neighbouring municipalities to explore options to open access on township owned roads only, and not those owned by the county or the province.

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CARA survey says, keep current ATV bylaw

On August 10, Clearview council voted against a public survey to determine voters’ preferences on increased access for ATVs and SxSs to Clearview’s roads and trails. As a result, Creemore Area Residents' Association (CARA) decided to develop a short, objective survey of its membership and some former members to learn their views on the proposed bylaw that is coming before council on Sept. 28. We received an impressive 146 responses, representing over 400 residents.

The key information obtained from CARA’s August survey are: • Fully 92 per cent (N=134) of respondents do not want increased road access for ATVs and SxSs in Clearview.

• No one favoured increasing access to all roads, unopened roads, road allowances and trails.

• 86 per cent (N=126) expressly favour keeping the current bylaw in place.

• 85 per cent of the survey respondents live in Clearview. Within this group, 71 per cent live in Ward 5 (Creemore, Avening), 26 per cent in Ward 2 (Duntroon, Glen Huron, Dunedin) and zero per cent to two per cent in the other five wards. 11 per cent were from Mulmur, from which the residents come to Creemore to enjoy Creemore’s shops, activities, services

CARA Corner and the village character.

• The vast majority of Clearview respondents to our survey live in Ward 5 (71 per cent) or Ward 2 (26 per cent).

• 14 per cent of respondents own an ATV, four per cent own a SxS and 84 per cent do not own either an ATV or SxS. • Of the small number (seven per cent, N=12) who indicated a preference for some increase in ATV and/or SxS access: • Eight believe they should be allowed on roads with adequate gravel shoulders; • Eight believe they should not be allowed on roads with high traffic volumes; • Six say they should not be allowed in residential areas; • No one mentioned wanting access to gas or stores.

• Survey respondents who favoured retaining the existing 2017 bylaw cited a number of concerns regarding noise, safety, underage drivers, negative impact on the environment, trespassing, lack of adequate policing and lack of compatibility with Creemore’s ‘brand’ and village character. The lack of sidewalks in Creemore may increase the municipality’s liability in the event

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Creemore Area Residents' Association (pictured is Greg Young and Valerie Dyer) has distributed signs to members and supporters, as part of a campaign to discouraged increased access to ATVs in the village. of an accident.

• Many comments referenced specific observed incidents by some in the ATV community and a culture that has not respected existing bylaws or laws.

• There was clear support by many respondents for an approach that would exclude Wards 2 and 5 from any proposed increase in ATV access.

Anyone interested in more details

can read the longer summary of the survey results and the four pages of additional comments made by the respondents available on CARA’s website, creemoreresidents.ca (and sent directly to the Mayor and Councillors with the survey results.)

CARA Corner is authored by Greg Young and Val Dyer for the Creemore Area Residents' Association.

Permit issued, construction begins on Village Green

by Stuart Lazier The Creemore Community Foundation received the Building Permit for the Village Green from Clearview Township on Sept. 2 which means that construction can begin immediately.

The necessary trades are lined up and the site work will begin next week.

The Foundation continues to work

with the Township on the approval for the proposed splash pad. The topic is expected to be on the Sept. 28 council agenda.

Natural Blends, landscape contractor for the Village Green, expects to complete the hard landscaping including the stage base, storage buildings, and fountain and splash pad foundations

PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM

for Low Income Seniors and Low Income Persons with Disabilities If a tax increase was imposed on your property this year and you feel you meet the criteria below, we encourage you to complete an application for a rebate. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2020.

You are eligible for this program if you are a residential or farm property owner, spouse or same-sex partner of the owner and have owned property within Dufferin County for at least one year immediately preceding the date of application. A complete list of eligibility requirements is available upon request.

by November. Spring 2021 work will include construction of wooden seating, the stage canopy, walkways, and other hardscape finishing as well as planting new trees and the Creemore Horticultural Society gardens. The Foundation’s target date for completion is the end of June 2021 with a grand opening celebration, subject to local health regulations.

The Foundation wishes to thank the build team (Inese Bite, John Gordon, Laurie Severn, Sass Dempsey, and Judi Parker) for managing the overall design process to its completion.

Responsibility for design details and construction management has been turned over to PFS Studio, First Step Building Consultants, and the Foundation. Individual members of the build team continue to provide support to finalize various aspects of the project, such as park signage, inscriptions for the heritage pavers along the Main Line walkway, and furniture acquisition.

Design of the new hort garden is

being finalized by a team of four Hort Society members led by Hort member and master gardener Gail Cocker.

Arborist Tobias Effinger, in consultation with PFS and Cocker, decided on new tree plantings and is working with Natural Blends to source select specimens. The hoarding surrounding the building site was designed by James Bruer (volunteer) and continues to be updated to reflect the changing seasons as well as adding more art work; now that construction is underway, openings will be created at various heights to allow the public to observe and enjoy the progress.

Community support through donations to the Foundation continues to be strong. A public campaign to inspire contributions at all levels of giving, is planned in the near future. In the meantime, donations may be made on the Foundation website at www. creemorecommunityfoundation.ca.

Stuart Lazier is a Director of the Creemore Community Foundation.

Additional information and applications are available on the County of Dufferin website at https://www.dufferincounty.ca/finance-andpurchasing/low-income-tax-relief-program or by email to accountspayable@dufferincounty.ca or by mail by request.

Completed applications, including a complete copy of your final 2020 property tax bill as well as proof of eligibility, should be mailed or deposited into the drop box located at Entrance B at the following location:

Treasurer, County of Dufferin 30 Centre St, Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1 For more information please call 519-941-2816 extension 2804.

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Regular worship resumes at Holy Trinity (Continued from page 5) a time of lament as we continue to pray for those afflicted with the virus, for health care workers, first responders, care givers, those persons experiencing isolation, those persons unable to return because of health concerns, and for the scientific and medical teams working on a vaccine. Please continue to keep safe by doing what reflects love of neighbour.”

Holy Trinity Clearview established itself as a newly formed Anglican Parish in September 2017, comprised of the former Anglican Parishes of Christ Church, Batteaux (founded in 1865), Church of the Redeemer, Duntroon (founded in 1875) and St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Singhampton (founded in 1875).

Holy Trinity Clearview worships at the former

Church of the Redeemer, Duntroon, and continues to serve the villages of Singhampton, Batteaux, and Duntroon, and the surrounding rural area.

Regular worship times at Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon are Sundays at 10 a.m. The church is located at 4 St. Clair Street, Duntroon, just south of the Duntroon Daycare.

Visit www.holytrinityclearview.com.

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Clearview Public Library is holding a gigantic book sale at the old Stayner Branch on Sept. 18-19.

The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, on the back lawn. The rain date is Sept. 20.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Box/Bag) and fill it with books and other treasures for $2.

The old Stayner branch is located at 201 Huron Street. For more details, please call 705-428-3595.

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Pivot2Peace, September 21

Rabies Clinic

Some of he founding members of Pivot2Peace will be in Collingwood on Sept. 21 promoting Peace Pledges.

They will be outside the Federal Building, next to the Loblaw parking lot, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

"This year, it has been clearer than ever that what happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere," said organizers. "As we struggle to defeat COVID-19, and address the ongoing global Climate Crisis, any help will be appreciated.

The United Nations invites the world to unite and share thoughts on how to weather this storm, end war, and heal our planet."

Pivot2Peace (P2P) is a Collingwoodbased group with over 120 members. It is part of the newly-formed Canadian Peace Network which includes more than 60 peace organizations across Canada. P2P is also a chapter of the internationally-based organization, World Beyond War, which has members in over 175 countries.

Pivot2Peace is committed to educating people about the costs of war and to raising awareness about vastly superior non-violent alternatives as a way to resolve conflict.

Last year, on Sept. 21, it hosted a Celebration of Peace at the Collingwood Legion. Because people can not physically come together this year, they are asking people to stand together with the United Nations, on Sept. 21, make their voice heard, and sign the online World Beyond War Peace Pledge at worldbeyondwar.org/ individual.

For more information, visit www. pivot2peace.com.

Creemore Veterinary Services is holding a low cost rabies clinic

Sept. 30th, 2020 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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SERVICES

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Sunday, Sept. 20

The virtual 40th annual TERRY FOX RUN One Day. Your Way! WHO: anyone who wishes to run/ walk/wheel/ride for Terry/for Cancer Research WHERE: Anywhere desired people this year can register and get sponsorship, if desired, at terryfox. ca/terryfoxrun/creemore and can run/ walk/wheel/ride anywhere they wish (5k/10k) WHEN: Sept. 20 (any time) WHY: Because we are Canadian/ because we want to do our part to raise money for cancer research Learn more at www.facebook.com/ terryfoxruncreemore.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Cash only.

Masks must be worn please.

Creemore Veterinary Services 10 Francis St. E 705-466-3731 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.”

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FARMS FOR CHANGE - 2020 EDITION - bring the New Farm experience into your own home with a virtual food, drink and music event which includes contributions from Sarah Harmer, Sam Roberts, Paul of the Tragically Hip and Master Chef Carl Heinrich. As always all money raised will be used to send fresh organic food to The Stop and CFCC as well as local food banks. ORDER

BY SUN. SEPT 20. Visit www. thenewfarm.ca for tickets and info

October 3 & 4

ARTISTS – are you interested in opening your creative space to the public October 3 & 4? This program is the initiative of independent local artists. There is no fee to participate.

All artists are responsible for their own signage, promotion and COVID safety protocols. Contact info@ creemore.com for a link with more information and to sign up to be included in a listing of open spaces in The Creemore Echo Sept 25 and October 2.

ROD THE WINDOW CLEANER. You deserve a Clear View. Fall 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 519-375-0958.

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

SMITH’S LAWN CARE is now booking for fall cleanup and winter work including snow removal and renovations. Call today at 705-8887092.

DINING OUT

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

705-466-5621.

Friday, Oct. 9

Blood donation clinic at Living Water Resorts - Bear Estate 300 Balsam St. Collingwood on Oct. 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. Book on blood.ca or call 1-888-2DONATE. Appointments only.

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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

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ECHO Classifieds

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FOR SALE

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Sold as bush cord. Call 705-627-2676.

DRY HARDWOOD 2 Years seasoned, $370/ bush cord. FREE delivery and volume discount.

Complete Woodlot Management, 519-986-2474.

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.

4 SNOWTIRES FOR SALE. 225/65R17 used only one season. $225. Call 405-444-0211.

FOR SALE - Antique horse drawn single furrow plow and rail road ties.

Contact 705-445-2529.

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.

LOOKING FOR 3 BEDROOM HOUSE RENTAL November 2020 to June 2021. Timing flexible. Looking around Creemore, Mulmur, Shelburne, Flesherton, Markdale, Meaford, Thornbury, The Blue Mountains. Please contact Adriana at 416-315-8483, or Adriana.urtasun@gmail.com.

HELP WANTED

HOUSE CLEANER NEEDED twice per month. Well appointed fourbedroom Victorian farmhouse west of Duntroon. Approx 2,200 square feet.

Contact annwarren@sympatico.ca.

Can’t go the gym right now? Build your own home gym. For sale - One LIFEFITNESS ELLIPTICAL MACHINE - used one dozen times only. Pristine. Like new. Plus one excellent Precor Treadmill. Located in Creemore. Moving to a smaller house, equip don’t fit. Make us a low offer.

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FUNDRAISING

FRIENDS OF THE EAST NOTTAWASAGA CEMETERY on Fairgrounds Road have begun fundraising for this year. As one of the oldest cemeteries in Simcoe County, many of the pioneers that settled in the area in the mid 1800's are resting here.

Contributions towards this project can be made to the “East Nottawasaga Cemetery” c/o Morrison Farm, 1881 Concession 6, Creemore L0M 1G0.

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We are certainly living in some interesting times, but one thing is certain Devil's Glen Country Club is excited to be gearing up for the 2021 ski season. Our main goal is to ensure that our members have the best "Devil's Glen Experience" and part of that experience is finding a place to call home during the winter season.

If you or a friend you know has a property that you wish to rent out during the winter months; December through to April. Devil's Glen would like to help you out! We have amazing Devil's Glen families who are seeking property to call home within the Creemore, Glen Huron, Dunedin and Singhampton area.

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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LOOKING FOR JOHN DEERE or International grain binder and Dion threshing machine. Phone evenings, 905-983-9331.

YAECK, Donald (1947-2020) Donald passed away after a long battle with heart disease at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on September 12 surrounded by his family. He was known for his funny tales and wicked sense of humour.

There are many tales of things that he had done and pranks he had pulled in his remarkable life. Most of the tales are true and ones that are untrue are clearly untrue and cannot be proven in any court of law. We would like to thank all the friends, relatives and people that helped us over the years.

His healthcare providers, personal support workers and nurses were fantastic providing care to him and support to us. We would like to express our gratitude to Comfort Keepers and the ICU team at Southlake. We will miss Don greatly. We might even miss buckets of cold water thrown over the shower curtain. A small celebration of life will be held at the Yaeck house on Sunday, September 20 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. If you would like; one of Don’s favourite charities was Covenant House. Thank you for everything, take care of each other and when possible spread some joy; or cold water. Friends may visit Donald’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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She was finally able to retire to her “favourite place in the world,” a farm west of Creemore, where she could indulge her many interests and passions. She was an incredible seamstress, gardener, mushroompicker and cook, but it was her family and the eclectic assortment of pets and animals on the farm that brought her the greatest pleasure. Cremation has taken place. It was never her wish to have a funeral or any sort of gathering.

When you think of her, please do so with a smile and a kind thought, and please support the Alzheimer Society of Canada through your donations.

Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family through adamsfuneralhome.ca.

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KURTZ, Margaret - It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Margaret Vera Kurtz (formerly of Creemore and Parry Sound) at the Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto on Sunday, September 13, 2020, in her 83rd year.

Predeceased by parents Bert and Alice Mackay. Beloved wife of the late Ray Hawkins, and Hans Kurtz. Cherished friend of the late Ralph Gallienne.

Dear sister of Kaye (Bob Kitchen), and the late Art Mackay, Jim Mackay, and Bob Mackay. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and great grand nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by Ruth Kitchen, her nursing colleagues, and other close friends in many communities. Margaret will be sorely missed. Interment Hillcrest cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to the Logan Funeral Home, 81 James Street, Parry Sound (705-746-5855). To send an online condolence please visit www. logansfuneralhome.com.

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Mulmur councillor represents Dufferin at climate leadership course Mulmur councillor Shirley Boxem is one of four elected officials who have been selected to represent Dufferin County at a national Climate Leadership Course, hosted by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Boxem joins Orangeville councillor Grant Peters, Mono mayor Laura Ryan, Grand Valley deputy mayor Philip Rentsch and 88 leaders from across the country to participate in FCM’s first-ever online course for municipal elected officials. The course, offered through the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program, will help participants deepen their knowledge and skills as climate leaders.

“Of 93 elected officials selected from

across Canada, to have four municipal leaders from Dufferin County attending is really quite outstanding,” said Boxem.

During the course, participants will hear from experts and connect with peers as they learn about success stories and lessons to be learned.

Dufferin County signed on to the Partners for Climate Protection Program in 2018, joining a national network of over 350 municipalities across Canada that are committed to reducing local greenhouse gas emissions. Recently, Dufferin County council unanimously agreed to adopt a “climate lens” into municipal decisionmaking processes.

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The Water / Sewer department will be overseeing Sanitary Sewer main flushing, cleaning & inspecting.

Tuesday September 8 to Friday October 2, 2020 Between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.

A map of affected areas has been posted on our website www.clearview.ca The sewer main will be flushed/cleaned using high pressure water. Cleaning of mains could empty drains & traps in houses. On rare occasions, pressure cleaning has caused water to exit drains & toilets in homes. As a precaution leave toilet seats down, and cover drains in sinks, tubs and floors. After work has been completed run water into the drains to ensure the traps are full.

If you have any question or concerns regarding this notice, please contact the undersigned.

Dale Lightheart, Water / Sewer Foreman Township of Clearview P. 705-428-5024 P. 705-428-6230 ext. 303 E. dlightheart@clearview.ca

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