October 9, 2020

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, October 9, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 41

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News and views in and around Creemore

INSIDE THE ECHO

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COVID-19 update

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Illegal cannabis, ATV injuries

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Village Green splash pad approved

by Trina Berlo The splash pad proposed for the Creemore Village Green is a go.

Council gave the water feature its blessing at the Oct. 5 meeting, which should mean that the construction of the fountain, splash pad and pump house will be complete by the first week of November, said Creemore Community Foundation director Stuart Lazier.

“I think it will bring in people from other parts of Clearview as well, which will be great,” said Lazier. “I think it will also help make it a destination. It all works together to create a sense of place, and somewhere that people will want to visit.”

The overall park design was approved back in June but the approval of the splash pad was still pending.

The 11-jet splash pad will be located adjacent to the fountain and because of its design, will be fully accessible.

“This is what will animate the park

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A bird's eye view of the construction work at the Village Green. in the summer months when we have visitors and guests. This is really what will draw people in. I think it's very exciting that we can do this,” said

Lazier.

There is already a existing management agreement in place but it is being amended to say that the

Creemore Community Foundation will cover the additional cost of hydro consumed by the splash pad.

The agreement essentially says the Foundation is responsible for all maintenance and programing for the next 20 years, with automatic extension for an additional 20 years.

Council’s concerns about costs being put on the taxpayer, and that the water features will recirculate water, so it is not wasteful and will not be a burden on the Creemore Wastewater Treatment Plant, were put to rest.

Lazier expects other structures will be done by mid-November. Remaining works including the stage and seating plinths will be done by the end of June, in time for a pandemic appropriate grand opening.

Creemore Village Green is a redevelopment of the park situated between Mill Street and Station on the Green, where the former Creemore branch of TD Bank once stood.

Council support cannabis interim control bylaw

by Trina Berlo Clearview council has approved an Interim Control Bylaw to restrict the development of cannabis production, processing and growing facilities within the municipality for a period of one year while a study is undertaken.

The bylaw, which will exempt existing licensed cannabis operations, was tabled by Ward 2 Councillor Doug McKechnie on Oct. 5 and passed unanimously.

McKechnie said rapid growth of the cannabis industry has created a “wild west” of regulations.

“Other municipalities are now putting the brakes on cannabis production approvals,” he said.

“Clearview Township finds itself in a perfect storm. Cannabis production is a new land use and is not addressed by the township’s zoning regulations or Official Plan provisions.”

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“I would argue the regulation of cannabis facilities is now considered a best practice expected of an Ontario municipality.”

- Councillor Doug McKechnie

Township staff is tasked with reviewing how the municipality should classify cannabis, which is currently allowed as an agricultural crop without much process or approvals. McKechnie also wants staff to investigate imposing setbacks and performance standards.

“We also need to consider that existing cannabis production facilities are changing the character of the rural agricultural area. Residents have compared cannabis production

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At the top of the meeting, residents Chris Skelton and Kevin Elwood spoke in support of the bylaw, on behalf of 115 families. They cite odour, noise, light, traffic and security requirements as factors that change the character of the rural agricultural area.

They say, because cannabis is permitted in agricultural zones, which cover a majority of the township, anyone who owns property with this zoning and who has a licence from Health Canada may set up a commercial cannabis growing and processing operation.

“Clearview is a perfect landing pad for any cannabis entrepreneur, licensed

or otherwise, to set up shop… Our current wide open status is worrisome for residents,” said Skelton.

“It appears our municipality is the only level of government that is well positioned to protect the interests of residents while allowing for the growth of the cannabis industry.

Thus, on behalf of the residents of Clearview, not only those of us living on or adjacent to agricultural lands but all across the township, I ask you to carefully consider the compelling information our group is presenting, and to recognize that we need time to prepare for the growth of the cannabis industry in the township.”

Elwood said Clearview council opted out of allowing cannabis retail in the township but took no further action to regulate its production.

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Property-specific concerns unfounded: parties (Continued from page 1) Township being an attractant for the cannabis industry…” said Elwood. “We are attracting producers, responsible producers and irresponsible producers.

The experience of the township so far is that it's do-as-you-will with regulatory environment, with good and bad experiences in the past several years.

Licensed and non-licensed operations appearing with no knowledge to the township staff, enforcement agencies and area residents, and worst out of all of this is rumours of incoming operations. This current state of Clearview Township making a name for itself as a willing host has alerted us to the entire township and current producers’ vulnerability. This current open status is resulting in conflict between all stakeholders.”

The rumours that led to the community uprising turned out to be unfounded, say the landowners.

Residents were worried about the fate of a Concession 6 property, which was put up on the market by Bob Giffen.

“I have no idea how these guys ever got the idea that there was going to be a mega cannabis operation going onto that property,” said Giffen.

He said there were some inquiries from potential buyers looking for places with three-phase power, for the purposes of growing cannabis, but Giffen said that anyone interested in doing anything other than farming

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Concerned residents Chris Skelton (bottom, left) and Kevin Elwood (bottom, right) speak in support of an interim control bylaw at the Oct. 5 council meeting. on the property might as well forget it, because the neighbours will never agree. He said the neighbours, who aren’t farmers, have in the past complained about the noise and odour associated with farming.

“I said, for sure, they’ll have nothing but grief if anybody comes in here thinking of putting in anything to do with growing cannabis. So, I certainly discouraged it,” said Giffen.

He said there was never a proposal for a large operation. The inquiry was about converting the barn to a small growth facility.

Giffen said he has been very frustrated by the ordeal and was

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upset that no one talked to him to get the truth.

There is a firm deal in on the property and the buyers are also interested in setting the record straight.

“We would like to bring your attention to the incorrect information reported about the intended use of the property on Sideroad 21/22,” wrote Sylvia Held and Kevin Mayne in a letter to council. “We have entered in a firm purchase agreement with the seller and have no intention of constructing a large cannabis operation on the property.”

They said they were approached by the parties initially interested in

the property with a proposal to sublet the barn for a cannabis operation, but they declined.

Correction The Echo apologizes for an error made in the Oct. 2 edition (Councillor tables cannabis interim control bylaw, p.3). We made an error in referring to properties on Concession 6 Nottawasaga. The buyers of the property say they have no intention of growing cannabis. With the correct licensing, cannabis is a legal crop and should not be automatically linked to criminal activity.

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THE WAY WE WERE

Giving thanks is supposed to make people happier.

During these dark days, we need as much happiness as we can get.

Thanksgiving is usually a highlight of the year in Creemore, with a big community celebration of rural life. Because we can’t come together this year, we offer this card of thanks.

• We are grateful for community. We can’t think of a better place to weather the storm of COVID-19, than in this community. For the most part, it has brought out the best in people by thinking of others, making sure they have what they need, and that people feel as safe as possible. We are surrounded by wide open spaces and some of the most beautiful scenery there is to behold in Southern Ontario. When we have felt cooped up, we have been able to stretch our legs and explore country roads and trails stretching for miles in every direction.

• We are grateful for the clean air we have to breathe and the abundance of fresh water that surrounds us in rivers and lakes. The pandemic gave the planet a small break from the pressures that humans put on it every day, and we were shown that if we change our ways, even a little, we can solve some of our environmental issues.

• We are grateful to live in a democracy, albeit flawed, wherein people are willing to run for public office, despite enormous scrutiny. In this country we have witnessed politicians rising to the occasion when faced with a public health crisis. We have a Conservative premier praising the response of a Liberal federal government, and vice versa. This is a stark contrast to the United States, which appears to be more polarized than ever, at a time when they need each other the most. And we thank all local politicians, who are willing to put their name on a ballot and take on what is probably at times one of the most thankless jobs around. We need good people in local government because their decisions sometimes impact our daily lives more than those made in the upper tiers.

• We are grateful that there are people who continue to speak out against all forms of oppression and discrimination, even though it feels like no one on the other side is listening. This again demonstrates that for change to happen, there needs to be a shift in public thinking and government policy that happens in tandem. Politicians need to listen to the community as a whole, and accept those shifts, rather than pushing back against them.

• We are grateful for the health of our local economy.

When we couldn’t welcome tourists to the community, locals rose to the occasion and supported their local restaurants and shops. In March, when we were all in full panic mode, Clearview was a sanctuary. We realized we could get almost everything we needed from a local store, and shopkeepers stepped up, bringing in whatever they could to fill in those gaps.

Let us know what you are feeling grateful for this year. Write to editor@creemore.com or drop off a letter to 3 Caroline St. W. Thanks!

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LETTERS

ATVs, bylaws and taxpayer interests Editor: I read the ATV bylaw article in The Echo (Staff presents proposed ATV bylaw, Oct. 2, p. 1) and I wonder just what direction staff had been given in order to draft it.

It is council’s primary obligation to balance all the interests of the municipality and not appease the interests of ATV operators from outside the municipality. It is the residents that pay salaries and finance the municipality, not ATV or Snowmobile Clubs. Any disinterest in seeking resident input is irresponsible. Yes, the COVID-19 virus currently precludes public gatherings, therefore this by-law should be deferred until such meetings can be properly conducted.

The reported bylaw noise and inconvenience references only deal with natural environment, municipal property and highways.

There is no reference to private property or residential quiet enjoyment. When laws are written there must be provision for enforcement, otherwise the laws will be ignored. The OPP is stretched thin already in our area so who will provide enforcement?

I don’t dispute the strict interpretation of councillor conflict of interest as defined by some Provincial Municipal Act. Yet in the real world, a conflict of interest is defined as “a situation in which a person is in a position to derive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity.” This

includes both real and perceived conflict. There may be several levels of conflict at play in the initiation and drafting of this bylaw, which appears to completely ignore the interests of residents.

Doug Mills, Creemore.

Foodland has kept us nourished and safe during pandemic Editor: We would like to thank Sim Spry and his amazing staff for the care, compassion and choice that has been presented to us since March.

You all pitched in immediately to stock the shelves after the influx of extra families and now you have outdone yourselves at guiding us through the new bright and clean store layout with smiles, friendly pointing, even accompanying us to find newly located products. It has certainly given us a wonderful new memory game!

A big thank you to you all at Foodland for keeping us safe and well fed during these difficult times. You are all greatly appreciated.

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Thankful not to have felt alone during isolation The Echo invited two of our slice of life community columnists to reflect on gratitude this Thanksgiving. They graciously submitted the following pieces:

by Linda Cockton Thanksgiving is a great time to be grateful. Just to remember how much we loved to go to the market and watch the warm apple pies appear for the contest, knowing some people were up at dawn to create their masterpieces. I loved seeing the young bakers so proud, holding their pie. It has been such a great tradition.

We would rush to see the horses and hounds on main street after the judging.

I have always loved that day and

watched in amazement at how lovely our main street looks with the arch of trees in full colour.

I am thankful that during isolation I never felt alone.

Foodland was open and everyone was careful. My neighbours, Liz and Emily, would text to ask if I needed anything before they headed out to shop.

Home Hardware offered a very friendly service of delivery to our homes. It is always a pleasure to see Candy or Colleen’s face at the post office. We were also fortunate to have our pharmacy working so hard to keep up with all the demands and have such nice people behind the counter. Jen and Judith worked extra hard and so nice to hear that cheery “Hello” from

Karen up front. I am thankful to live in such a caring village.

My girls, Julie and Allie, were amazing to keep me supplied with anything I needed. Plus, there was always little extra treats and flowers in the bags. We carefully cleaned everything then put on our winter coats and mitts and had a nice chat in the lawn chairs. I was very thankful to see spring though, with all the waves and greetings from the walkers and bike riders going by.

I am thankful to have so many visits from family and friends on my front porch. Especially my little grandsons, Chase and Cole. My sister-in-law, Carol and I had a recent road trip to Thornbury and Meaford. We bought our first apples for Thanksgiving and

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had a visit with Grandma Lambe’s family. We stopped and cut teasels on the way home, to start our Christmas decorations.

In early September I was grateful to have a three-day holiday down with my friend Georgi from The Echo. We visited on the beach in Port Stanley and had high tea in Sparta and lunch at her new home in Dutton. The country side there was nice. Lots of apple orchards and farm markets. It was a very pleasant adventure. Enjoy the season, happy Thanksgiving.

Linda Cockton is a crafter and baker extraordinaire. She is the honourary judge of the annual apple pie contest, which is sadly cancelled this year due to the pandemic.

Most Thanksgivings a turkey induced blur AGRITALES

One of my first day. recollections of Most Thanksgivings Thanksgiving was being are a blur of moaning and in a school play depicting groaning about how I ate too the “first” Thanksgiving or much and then having the how it might have been, this turkey coma hit you. was long before the days of So what are you thankful Netflix. for this year?

Cat FLACK I was dressed as an For some it will be that Indigenous person, you have survived this long something that would never without coming down with be allowed in these times. That’s pretty COVID-19, and hoping that a vaccine much all that I remember about that will be available when it is safe and has

been proven to work.

For some it will be that due to COVID-19 you won’t have to endure yet another family gathering listening to Uncle Ted telling you the same old yarn about how when he was a kid he had to walk uphill both to and from school while wearing his grandpas’ pajamas.

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Several charges laid against offroad vehicle riders On Sept. 27, Huronia West OPP, along with Central Ontario ATV Club and Simcoe County Off-Road Riders Association trail wardens, conducted several hours of patrol on the Simcoe County Forests trails on behalf of the Simcoe County Forestry Department.

Officers were enforcing the trail permit requirements of a Simcoe County bylaw that requires off road vehicles to display a trail permit to use the designated trails for recreational use.

As a result 65 off road vehicles were stopped for inspection resulting in 14 charges being laid under the bylaw carrying a $215 fine per offence. Numerous operators were in full compliance with all laws.

The OPP along with their partners at COATV, SCORRA and Simcoe County would like to thank those individuals for following the rules,

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ATV accidents injure three

operating their vehicles in a safe manner and being courteous toward other trail users.

Police would like to remind individuals that under provincials laws a helmet, licence plate, registration, insurance and driver’s licence are required when operating their off road vehicles on public trails, road allowances and Simcoe County Forests. They must be presented to an officer upon demand.

Trail permits can be purchased from OFATV and OFTR. For details visit www.ofatv.org and myoftr.ca.

The Huronia West OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. Anyone with information about suspected unlawful activity, is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, please visit Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssdm. com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

H u r o n i a We s t h a s p r o v i d e d information about two recent ATV accidents in Clearview Township, brought to The Echo’s attention by readers.

The first crash happened at 4:05 a.m. on Sept. 16.

P o l i c e s a y a n AT V c a r r y i n g two riders struck a tree on private property in Clearview.

Both male riders – a 23-year-old and 22-year-old from Toronto – were transported to Toronto area trauma centres. The former was

airlifted by Ornge air ambulance.

Police say in this incident, safety equipment was not used.

The second crash happened on Fairgrounds Road at 10:54 p.m. on Oct. 1, when a single rider struck a hydro pole.

The 38-year-old Collingwood man was transported to a Toronto area trauma centre. His injuries were later reported to be non-life threatening.

Both incidents are still under investigation.

Driver charges in hit-and-run The driver in a hit-and-run that took the life of a Clearview woman has been identified as 22-year-old Kraig Robertson, of Barrie.

Robertson is charged with failing to stop after being in an accident resulting in death and was to appear in court on Oct. 6 for a bail hearing.

On September 15 at about 10:48 p.m., Huronia West OPP responded to reports of a woman walking with a dog on Bayfield Street North. She was wearing orange or red coloured clothing waving at vehicles. Prior to

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The victim was identified as Venessa Murphy, 29, of Clearview Township.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 9, 2020

Dufferin Community Foundation extends emergency support Dufferin Community Foundation is delivering a second round of funding through the Emergency Community Support Fund and will invest up to $50,000 to support the critical programs and services Dufferin County needs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unpredictable and challenging time for many, with some communities experiencing higher levels of vulnerability than others. Marginalized groups, youth, children and the elderly, essential workers, and newcomers are just some of the communities that have faced increased challenges. To provide

emergency relief, the Government of Canada, in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada launched the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), a $350 million investment to help support communities made increasingly vulnerable by the pandemic. Through this partnership, The Dufferin Community Foundation provided $112,750 to bolster programs and services in our communities.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared over six months ago, community-based charities and nonprofit organizations have been working tirelessly to provide emergency support

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to those who need it most.

“In 2020, Dufferin charities’ word of the day was ‘pivot.’ The first wave of ECSF provided timely fuel for necessary twists and turns in delivering service to our most vulnerable residents.

But, even as brilliant innovators, many of our ECSF grant recipients were also struggling with massive shortfalls due to cancelled fundraising events. Our grants committee sees the second wave as timed just right to sustain current efforts through the end of the year. And, with the COVID creativity in Dufferin charities, we shouldn’t be surprised if some short-term coping measures translate into long-term best practices,” said grants convener MaryAnn Lowry.

The Emergency Community Support

Fund is designed to support these organizations as they continue to respond to the pandemic. The demand for the ECSF far exceeds funds available. The Dufferin Community Foundation alongside Community Foundations of Canada continues to advocate for broader recovery and stabilization support for the charitable sector.

The Dufferin Community Foundation is a charitable public foundation created by and for the people of Dufferin. We encourage endowment building and facilitate philanthropic partnerships within Dufferin – today and for future generations. We support the people who live and work here through grants to community projects run by charitable organizations.

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Contact tracing overwhelms health unit

by Trina Berlo The second wave of COVID-19 is creating a new set of challenges for public health officials, said Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardiner.

Cases are on the rise and because the number of contacts per confirmed case is much higher than in the first wave, health officials are having trouble keeping up with the workload of contact tracing.

He said there are very different scenarios with the two waves – although it is possible that we are only in the first part of the second wave.

Testing shows that the virus’ positivity rate is 0.3 per cent. In the first wave the average age of infected people was 54, compared to 32 in the second wave. This is because the outbreaks are out in the community, and less so in long-term care facilities, like in the first wave.

“It’s likely that we are missing fewer cases now than we were back in May. We probably had more transmission happening in the community in that first week of May than we had in this last week of September even though the case count is the same,” said Gardner.

He spoke to the importance of controlling the spread in the second wave, saying, the higher the transmission in the community, the higher the risk of virus getting into long term care facilities.

“All this is very important if we are going to flatten the curve again, and bring this under control again to safeguard those who are most vulnerable – older people, people with pre existing medical conditions, people that live in long term care facilities who are very much at risk,” said Gardner.

The workload has put a hold on many public health programs offered by the health unit including vision and oral health screenings in schools, and Grade 7 vaccinations. Gardner said staff are working to administer those vaccines, but there is a delay.

He also said staff has had challenges with people not isolating when they are told to do so. In response, he has issued a class order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act to enforce COVID-19 self-isolation requirements. The order took effect Oct. 6 and will remain in effect until it is declared no longer necessary.

“Cases of COVID-19 are sharply on the rise in our communities and we need to make every effort to protect residents of Simcoe Muskoka from potential exposure to COVID-19,” said Gardner. “This order enables us to enforce existing self-isolation requirements for all individuals who have been advised to do so in a quick and efficient manner, reducing delays that could significantly increase the risk to the health of our residents.”

The order applies to any person living or present in the County of Simcoe and District of Muskoka who: is identified as a person diagnosed with COVID-19; has the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, has been tested for COVID-19 and is awaiting the results of their test; otherwise has reasonable grounds to believe they have one or more symptoms of COVID-19; or is a close contact of a person identified as a person diagnosed with COVID-19.

Individuals who fail to comply with the order may be liable for a fine of up to $5,000 for every day or part of each day on which the offence occurs or continues.

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If you think you have any symptoms of COVID-19, use the provincial COVID selfassessment tool, and if indicated by the tool, get tested and self-isolate at home for 10 days (the period of time you are contagious) or until your test result is negative for COVID-19.

If you have been identified as a close contact of someone with COVID-19, which means being within two metres of that infected person for at least 15 minutes without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), you must selfisolate for 14 days even though you don’t have symptoms. This is because the COVID-19 incubation period (the period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms) can be up to 14 days. Adequate PPE is using both medical grade surgical/procedural mask and protective eyewear. Cloth face coverings are not adequate PPE.

For more information, including the complete order, visit the health unit’s website at www. simcoemuskokahealth.org. People can also call Health Connection to speak with a public health professional weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 705-721-7520 (1-877-721-7520).

COVID-19 assessment centre transitions to scheduled testing To try to curb the spread of COVID-19, the province has announced additional measures that include transitioning all assessment centres to scheduled appointments beginning on Tuesday, October 6. Half of Ontario’s assessment centres already operate as appointment-based centres.

In order to plan for this change, the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at 140 Rolling Hills Drive in Orangeville closed for two days, Oct. 4-5.

In a matter of three days, staff, leaders, physicians, contracted service providers and the County of Dufferin worked together to make it happen.

“Our partners at the County of Dufferin stepped in right away, offering any and all support, to make this change happen by Tuesday,” said Kim Delahunt, President and CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre.

“We know how lucky we are here in Dufferin County and we do not take that for granted.”

Dufferin County is providing the call centre support, including staff for an interim period.

“I’m so proud of our hospital staff and county staff that have come together over the weekend to set up a call centre. We live and work in a community that cares and we all want to keep everyone safe,” said Warden Darren White.

The COVID-19 assessment centre’s call centre is now accepting calls to book appointments, during its

hours of operation 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. People can book an appointment by calling 519-941-0001. A high volume of calls is expected, and we ask that people be patient should they need to call back.

Plans are underway to develop an automated booking system that will make it possible for people to conveniently also book an appointment online at the assessment centre. More information about the booking process and what to expect can be found online at headwatershealth.ca.

During the temporary closure today, the hospital asks that community members follow local public health

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With the upcoming winter season approaching, plans are also underway to transition the current COVID-19 assessment centre to a more seasonally appropriate location while adhering to the province’s directions on the accountabilities of hospitals. More information will be shared well in advance when those plans are finalized.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 9, 2020

Funding available for farm, rural environmental projects Thanks to the support of hundreds of volunteers, farmers, rural landowners and other charitable donations, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) has some great news to share.

Last year, NVCA’s stewardship program received $138,777 from the Environmental Damages Fund to help fund habitat restoration and water quality protection projects between 2019 and 2022. This fund uses the fines collected from environmental violations to support projects that help improve the environment.

Many other partners and donors also helped support NVCA’s stewardship and forestry programs.

The results are impressive. In 2019, projects completed under the fund: • Restored over 51 ha of habitat in environmentally sensitive areas. Over ten years, the trees planted will sequester nearly 2,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), equivalent to taking 43 cars off the road. The native trees and plants will also shade creeks and stabilize bank erosion; • Reduced 182 kg per year of phosphorus runoff to rivers and lakes. Too much phosphorus can cause potentially toxic algae blooms and fish kills. This amount of phosphorus could have grown up to 45 tonnes of algae; • Reduced 115 tonnes per year of farmland top-soil erosion; • Over 10 km of streams and shorelines were enhanced; • Over 56 landowners participated in projects and free site visits; • Over 2,013 volunteers and students spent over 6,600 hours helping restore habitat.

“We’re looking for more landowners, farmers and volunteers to help continue and expand on these successes,” said Shannon Stephens, NVCA’s Healthy Water Program Coordinator. “Residents in the Nottawasaga Valley watershed (eligibility map) can apply for financial and technical assistance to

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Cover crops help protect soil over the winter from erosion and reduce runoff. They also help build healthy, productive soils and are resilient to both drought and flood.

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In a year like no other, volunteers help restore natural channel geomorphology to an impaired section of the Willow Creek. help plant trees, restore habitat, reduce agricultural runoff, and protect our rivers, lakes and drinking water sources.”

Eligible water quality projects include: decommissioning unused wells, fencing livestock out of streams and wetlands, erosion control structures and wetland creation to improve water quality. Dufferin County residents can also apply for the Dufferin Rural

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Fall Wild Turkey Hunting Season All users of the Dufferin County Forest are hereby advised that October 13-25 is the fall shotgun/archery season for wild turkey in 2020. Wild turkey hunting may occur only from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset. During this time there will be a number of hunters using the Dufferin County Forest properties.

Please use caution in the forest and wear bright-coloured clothing. There is no hunting allowed at any time in the following tracts: north portion of Amaranth, Hockley, Leening, Levitt, Little, Mono, Thomson, and River Road.

Suspected violations of the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act should be reported to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at 877-847-7667 (877-TIPS-MNR). Other inquiries should be directed to the County Forest Manager at 877-941-7787.

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Water Quality Program. Project cost-share range from 30-100 per cent to a maximum of $10,000 depending on project type.

The application is short and easy, and staff can help with any questions. Applications are accepted year round, but must be approved before projects begin.

Stewardship staff are available for free site to discuss projects. Additionally, NVCA’s permit fee is waived for eligible projects that require permits.

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is a public agency dedicated to the preservation of a healthy environment through specialized programs to protect, conserve and enhance our water, wetlands, forests and lands. www.nvca.on.ca.

For more information about NVCA’s Healthy Waters Program, please refer to the program brochure, or contact Shannon Stephens at 705-424-1479 ext.

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Protocols in place for Stayner arena opening

Clearview Township’s Stayner Arena will take a phased approach to safely reopening. The first phase will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 13 and run until November. The Creemore Arena will remain closed at this time as staff and resources from both arenas are required to adhere to the provincial guidelines.

The first phase will allow access to the arena for regular user groups only, without the use of dressing rooms. Strict provincial guidelines for recreational facilities will be followed including stringent access, control, cleaning and disinfecting protocols. To support a safe and healthy experience for everyone Clearview is working closely with Ontario Hockey

• It is strongly encouraged that the entire team/ group assembles and enters the facility together.

The operation of the arena will be re-evaluated every week for safety and effectiveness. Due to the evolving nature of the situation, last-minute schedule or operational changes may be necessary to maintain safety. If phase one is successful and conditions allow, the arena will enter the second phase on Dec. 1, allowing the use of dressing rooms, public skating and shinny hockey.

Everyone must take these protocols seriously to ensure the safe use of the arena. To review the protocols, visit www.discoverclearview.ca/arenas.

Federation, Hockey Canada and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to implement COVID-19 Arena Protocols.

Some of the safety protocols include: • A maximum capacity of 50 people, including staff; • Face coverings are required, except when engaged in on-ice activity; • Physical distancing of 2 metres is always required; • All persons must self-screen before entering the facility; • All players must be fully dressed before entering the facility, except for goalies’ skates, pads, uppers and gloves;

Clearview Youth Centre re-opens with limited capacity The Clearview Youth Centre will reopen to Clearview youth on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Centre has undergone some changes while closed and has implemented safety procedures and guidelines as required by the province and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

The youth centre’s capacity, facility cleaning procedures, programming and weekly schedule have been altered to meet the guidelines established by the province for community centres, daycares and summer camps.

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Both staff and youth are required to wear face coverings at all times, sanitize their hands before entering, leave contact information for contact tracing and will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 before being allowed entry. Once inside youth will be assigned to one of two spaces, each with a dedicated bathroom, where they will physically distance from one another for the duration of their visit.

We ask for your patience and compassion as we work within the necessary safety guidelines

to minimize the risk of COVID-19. For those not comfortable with attending the Youth Centre the Fall Activity kits will continue to be offered for October, November and December.

The centre will reopen three nights a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a maximum capacity of eight youth.

The Youth Centre looks forward to safely serving our community’s youth in-person once again. For more information see the re-opening plan available at www.discoverclearview.ca/youth-centre.

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Floral Pumpkin Sale. Creemore Horticultural Society will sell decorated pumpkins from 8:30 a.m. until sold out. The sale is on the sidewalk in front of the Creemore Springs Brewery. Cash or cheque only.

Tuesdays, Oct. 13 - Nov. 17

Abstract Expression 6 week workshop (some painting experience required). Students will be introduced to the concept of "breaking out of the box." While some fundamental knowledge is an asset, you will be experimenting and exploring with new tools, techniques and processes.

The focus of this course is to detach yourself from expectation of "outcome" and focus on your own unique process. Some materials are included. $300 plus HST. Drop In: $60 per class. Mill Street Art Studio, 148 Mill St. Call or email to register or visit www.thebayachoolofArt.ca.

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Colour Theory Workshop. Beginner to Intermediate. Students will be introduced to basic colour theory which is essential to the creation of a good painting. Using the colour wheel, students will be making colour charts to understand the concept of "value," "colour pairing" and "colour harmony." $130 plus HST (including materials) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mill Street Art Studio, 148 Mill St. Call or email to register or visit www.thebayachoolofArt.ca. Email: thebayschoolart@gmail.com. Call: 705-727-6161.

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SERVICES

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.

FALL CORE LAWN AERATION removes small cores of soil from your lawn, allowing water, oxygen, and nutrients to reach the root system. To refresh your lawn text/call Martin at 705-716 - 0549, or email mnwoodward23@gmail.com.

HOT TUB MAINTENANCE. Keep your hot tub sparkling all winter long with weekly or biweekly maintenance.

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Email creemorespas@gmail.com or text 705-351-9013.

DINING OUT

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

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SEASONED FIREWOOD All hardwood. $360/ bush cord $125/ face cord. Contact 705-888-3043.

CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Covid Prices – Wine: White or Red, $20; Honey: $20. For pre-arranged pick-up or delivery Call/Text 647588-8931. Email cmorrissey0708@ rogers.com.

SNOW TIRES - 4 Blizzarks, 215/60R16, 1 winter of use. Comes with rims and wheel-covers. Asking $300. Phone 705-466-6399.

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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PUBLIC NOTICE SAINT PATRICK'S CEMETERY SAINT PATRICK'S CEMETERY BOARD has submitted revised By-laws to the Registrar under the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. Any interested parties may contact Peter Goorts at 705-428-5783. By-laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied at St. Patrick's Parish 215 Pine St. Stayner (705-428-2124) These By-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Telephone: Bereavement Authority of Ontario at 647-4832645 or 1-844-493-6356.

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MOVERS WANTED 2 strong people needed to move livingroom/ bedroom furniture (no appliances) from Johnston St. to Mill St. Will take 2.5 hours max on Oct. 30 or 31. Pays cash. Contact 705-351-1987.

OBITUARY

COHEN, Lee Anne November 6, 1953 – September 24, 2020. To say that Lee Anne Cohen lived life to the fullest is an understatement. A remarkable teacher, accomplished potter, and a record holding ultra runner, Lee Anne pushed boundaries and left an impact on all who knew her. Family was paramount to Lee Anne. She is survived by her husband Pierre Marcoux, children Lillian Manea (Daryl Klein), Nathan Cohen, Brittany Herrington (Kris Burling) and Celeste Marcoux, and grandchildren Hannah Klein, Griffin Klein and Audrey Burling. As is evident by the last names, Lee Anne's family was extended and complicated. None of this mattered to Lee Anne, who loved them all unquestionably. Lee Anne loved the marathon distance, where she was typically top of her age category, although it was the longer races that truly displayed her tenacity and focus. Lee Anne briefly held the road 12-hour world record for women 60-64 years of age. That record was broken only 23 hours later. She still holds the Canadian 100-mile record for women 60-64. Lee Anne ran for 26 hours and 34 minutes, with only three four-minute breaks. She combined her love of running and love of travel, running in races across North America and overseas. Her pottery was functional and intriguing. Available at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts gallery in Collingwood and at the Creemore Farmers' Market, she grew a dedicated fan base who collected her work. She also supplied beer steins to the Creemore Springs Brewery. Lee Anne's race is finally over, but she lives on in our hearts and memories.

The diverse circles of people who loved her will miss her generosity, intelligence, joie de vivre, and humour.

A celebration of life is scheduled for the summer of 2021, and a memorial fun run will also be scheduled next summer. Donations can be made in Lee Anne’s memory to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 9, 2020

Clearview CAO announces plans to retire

by Trina Berlo Clearview Township CAO Steve Sage has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year.

Sage made the announcement during an in-camera session at the beginning of the Oct. 5 council meeting. He later

addressed council in open session.

“I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone, particularly council, and previous councils. I’ve had a lot of mentors, too many to mention and a lot of people from the public who have allowed us to accomplish what we’ve

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST SINCE 1988

accomplished over the 30 years that I’ve been here,” said Sage, adding there is a long list of things he is proud of.

“I want to thank, particularly, my staff. They are terrific. We have built a pretty great team here at Clearview and if there is a lull between my absence and the next CAO, you have a lot of competent people that you can turn to that will probably forget more than I will ever know on some subjects.”

Sage started his career with the former Township of Sunnidale in 1990.

He began as the road superintendent, and moving into the role of road and drainage supervisor at the time of amalgamation in 1994. He was promoted to deputy director of public works in 2003, and general manager of public works in 2012. In 2014 he took the position of CAO. “On behalf of the Township of Clearview, I wish to congratulate Mr. Sage on his decision to retire from the role of CAO,” said Mayor Doug Measures, “as an employee for over 30 years, he has contributed to the growth of the community in so many ways. There is no doubt that his skills, knowledge and experience at public works management developed the strong leadership skills he

Steve Sage demonstrated as CAO. Mr. Sage has been a reliable and confident leader guiding our municipal staff. He knows our township intimately, from every trail or sideroad to the policies that serve our residents and demonstrates his passion for our community every day. His tenure of service is a testament to the level of dedication to Clearview he holds.”

Sage has said his last day at the helm will be Dec. 24. Council will begin a recruitment process in the coming weeks.

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NOTICE- 2020 FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING

Date: September 14, 2020 The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates and locations: • Creemore: Oct.7-9 • New Lowell: Oct.7-9 • Stayner: Oct.13-16 • Nottawa: Oct.21-23 • Colling-Woodlands: Oct.26-28 • Buckingham Woods: Oct.28-30 Please be advised that there may potentially be water interruptions and discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times.

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

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