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Friday, October 23, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 43
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Residents protest ski club expansion by Trina Berlo Mansfield Ski Club held a small ceremony Tuesday to mark the launch of Mansfield Property Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of the club which is planning to build a 93-unit townhome complex in a ski village setting at the base of the hill. While the ceremony was taking place, a group of protesters were set up at the entrance with signs and placards that read, “Big development, big mistake,” “Preserve the rural character of our community,” and “Protect the Pine River.” Tuesday’s ceremony was dubbed a tree-planting but closely resembled a ground-breaking, with Mansfield Ski Club president and vice president and Mulmur’s mayor and deputy mayor all wielding shovels. It marks the beginning of pre-sales for the first 12 townhome units which should be built by November of 2021 and will be offered to club members on a life lease basis. Draft plan approval of the development is still pending. It is not known when the plan will be back before Mulmur council for final approval.
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A group of Mulmur residents protest outside the gate at Mansfield Ski Club Tuesday during a ceremonial treeplanting to mark the launch of Mansfield Property Management. Once approved, the townhomes will be built in phases, taking up a portion of the parking lot. Two single dwelling residences, a new chairlift and three new ski runs have already been added since a master plan was created in 2015 and a rezoning was approved in
2016. Instead of expanding the existing snowmaking pond, vice president Finley McEwen said a new pond will be created, as not to disturbed the original, which has naturalized and has become a significant natural feature. As part of the development process
a number of environmental impact studies have been completed. He said the seasonal housing has been designed to be as compact as possible, in order to have a reduced impact on the environment. (See “Final” on page 2) Clearview Fire and Emergency Services were called to a blaze on 3/4 Sideroad Sunnidale, between Concession 9 and Highway 26, on Oct. 16, where a straw pile had been deliberately set on fire. Fire Chief Roree Payment said the crews responded at 11:15 p.m. and did not clear the scene until 7 a.m. on Oct. 18. He said, in this instance it was more time and cost efficient to burn the pile down in a controlled burn type setting rather than extinguish it. The fire is considered suspicious. Clearview Fire Department photo
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Final draft plan approval pending (Continued from page 1) Mulmur Mayor Janet Horner said council has been watching the project closely, making sure all the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed. She said ultimately, the project has to be about balancing the needs of the club with the needs of the community. “This project will bring some well needed seasonal accommodation to the area,” said Horner. “Thousands of people have flocked here during COVID… yearning for an outdoor space to de-stress and unwind for a little while.” She said groundwater is a concern and council must be satisfied that it will be protected before approval will be given. “We are not there yet,” said Horner. At the gate, protesters were reiterating concerns voiced at the last Mulmur council meeting. Because the public meeting for the rezoning was held way back in 2016, many new residents or neighbours outside of the notification zone, were unaware and did not participate, therefore they have no recourse for appeal. They want to see the development scaled back and brought to the highest of environmental standards. They have concerns about the treated effluent from the development being discharged into the Pine River and would rather see it go through an extra filtration process before being discharged. Mansfield Ski Club member Nicole Hambleton was amongst the protesters. “I love the ski hill. It has been part of our life for years so I don’t want to see it fail,” she said. She does want to be part of the effort to ensure the development is done in a way that doesn’t jeopardize the natural environment that is the true capital of the ski club.
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Mansfield Ski Club president Rob Walkowiak (from left), Mulmur Deputy Mayor Earl Hawkins, Mayor Janet Horner, and Mansfield Ski Club vice-president Finley McEwen participate in a tree-planting Tuesday to celebrate the launch of the property management subsidiary that is looking to construct townhome accommodations. She said members have been aware of the master plan since its inception but they have not had a chance to vote on it specifically, only as part of the overall actions of the board of directors. There is currently a holding symbol on the development until certain requirements are satisfied by the township. The site plan agreement will also contain a number of additional requirements. Those
requirements include, a Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks permit to take water; an Environment Compliance Approval from the Ministry of Energy, Conservation and Parks for the treatment and discharge of wastewater for each phase; the drilling, development and testing of additional wells to support Phase 2; and other building and fire code requirements.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween Promenade on Mill Street mask up and enjoy a walk down Mill St. from 5 to 7 p.m. Watch for extra spooky décor and creative techniques to ensure public health recommendations of physical distancing.
Sunday, Nov. 1
New Lowell United Church is holding their Annual Roast Beef Harvest Dinner. It will be take-out and pick up only at the church. Times are staggered in order to lessen the amount of traffic. Your pickup time will be on your ticket. Advance tickets only and limited to 100. Tickets are $18 each. Please contact 705-424-1476 for tickets.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
At the direction of Dominion Command, Remembrance Day ceremonies will be restricted to a brief wreath-laying and flag lowering, at the Cenotaph. The public is respectfully requested to maintain two minutes of silence at 11 a.m., and not to attend at the Cenotaph, in conformance with Provincial COVID-19 protocols.
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Heritage Society adds new veteran banners by Trina Berlo Stayner Heritage Society has added 12 new banners to its collection honouring Clearview Township veterans in time for Remembrance Day. The veteran street banner project launched last year honouring 26 men and one woman who served in the First and Second World Wars, several of whom returned home after the war and made important contributions to the community. Many of the names are still prominent in the community today and have familial ties to current residents. The initiative stemmed from a passion project of Stayner resident Tom Scholte. He said with the pandemic, the Stayner Heritage Society hasn’t been meeting this year but he knew that the second phase of the banner project was worth doing, as it has been very well received by the community. “We thought, this is something we have to do,” said Scholte, of the banner committee including Myrna Johnson and Barb Stransky. Normally, there would be a dedication ceremony for the new banners, but that can’t happen this year. Stayner Heritage Society has also been forced to cancel its annual Remembrance Day programming, but hope to bring it back next year. Scholte said this year, they are turning their thoughts to all of the frontline workers who are serving our country as part of a different kind of army – one of service and healthcare workers. The project is growing by word-of-mouth or by request of veterans’ families who submit photos. “People will see the banners and remember they had a loved one who served, and they bring it to our attention,” said Scholte. He said the project is evolving and as new names are added, the banners can be rotated out year by year. The banners are paid for through fundraising and membership dues, but also by donations from the families of featured veterans on a volunteer basis. “Hopefully it will continue to evolve,” said Scholte. Visit www.staynerheritagesociety.com.
2020 banner inductees Cartney Forgie, RCAF WWII David J. Phillips, Army WWII Donald Blackstock, Army WWII Elvie Peters, Army WWII Fancis M. Huish, Army WWII Jack McFarlane, RCAF WWII Joseph Spiker, Army WWII Lloyd McCartney, RCAF WWII Neal D Barnhardt, RCAF WWII Rodger Brockwell, Army Roy L. Cramp, RCAF WWII Stan Cranston, RAF WWI
COVID-19 assessment centre opens in Wasaga Beach As part of ongoing efforts to keep the South Georgian Bay community safe from potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, a new drive-through COVID-19 assessment centre has opened in Wasaga Beach, as of Oct. 21. The assessment centre will be located in the parking lot behind the RecPlex Centre, located at 1724 Mosley St. in Wasaga Beach. The site will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment only and will accommodate drive-through clients. “The addition of a COVID-19 assessment centre in Wasaga Beach will enable improved access for COVID testing for residents of our region, and will allow us to be responsive to increased demand in the event of an outbreak or impact of the second wave,” said Marie LaRose, Executive Director, Georgian Bay Family Health Team. “Creating increased testing capacity and preparedness is a critical component of
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Mad Max: Beyond the Green Belt Editor: Of course nobody expected me to keep mum about the ATV road use issue. But I have a completely different approach which really deserves fair consideration. Anyone who hunts in Ontario is aware that there are zones of lawlessness established by the MNR to allow less fussiness in hunting more remote areas. One of these zones begins north of the French and Mattawa Rivers. In fact, when we drive across the French River bridge on our way north for our annual hunting trip some Goomba in the truck always states: “Well boys, we’re north of the French so it’s every man for himself.” And, of course we laugh as if we’ve never heard it before. Things change, like having your unloaded rifle or shotgun out of the case and sitting beside you ready to jump out of the vehicle and shoot stuff. You also don’t have to exit the highway right-of-way before you load and shoot. Just don’t shoot across the highway. No – not joking. So using this approach I propose that we establish a new zone outside of the Green Belt where we allow all sorts of freedoms and lawlessness. We really have a great head start anyway. Many folks don’t want to wear a mask during this pandemic. People throw garbage and alcoholic beverage containers onto the side of the road and even on walking trails like the Bruce and Ganaraska. Motorcyclists remove baffles from their mufflers to share their experience with residents. Vehicle windows are tinted so that drivers can text, drink and toke in private. I see parents riding with their little ones on bicycles and not stopping at stop signs, people of all ages riding without high visibility clothing or lighting. Cyclists ride out in the middle of the road and stand in the middle of Mill Street in front of the café in Creemore. Police reports of increased stunt driving and impaired driving are on the rise. Twice last year I was forced off to the side of Airport Road in my van by cars passing on hills. And now Clearview is wanting to establish itself as a place for off-road vehicles to dash around on municipal roads. I believe we have crossed a threshold whereby it is unreasonable to expect bylaw officers or police to be able to curtail all of the anti-social behaviours, so let’s just put our resources together with a select number of other municipalities in Simcoe County and establish a new Fun Zone. Let’s call it the Thunder Zone. I envision many of you out there wincing, but remember cannabis went from illegal to an essential service in a little over one year. And in the words of the great Robbie Robertson, “You like it now, but you’ll learn to love it later.” We can make it happen. We can have that dystopian future right here and right now like New York City in the 1981 film Escape from New York or, of course, Mad Max. Anarchy, that can be the new vision for Clearview. Let’s git ‘r done! Snake Plissken, AKA Murray Lackie, Creemore.
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ATV club membership deters rogue riding Editor: As a resident and taxpayer living on a country road, I am not opposed to recreational ATVing in Clearview. In fact the sport is a lot of fun. As a non-owner of an ATV, I thank Councillor John Broderick for championing the cause of organized riding rather than rogue riding (see the photo of people riding in the Mad River in this week’s Creemore Echo). Should I ever decide to buy an ATV and become an ATV tourist (once there is a comprehensive provincial trail system), I may include John’s retail store in my comparative shopping in appreciation of his expertise. I know he is trying to do the best he can for our municipality. As the volunteer secretary of the Dufferin Grey ATV Club, I support and promote ATV riding as a growing recreational family interest and tourism opportunity. I have seen firsthand that club
membership deters rogue riding through the use of rules and trail wardens, simply because the club must stay on good terms with local municipalities and land owners. Additionally, club membership pays for insurance that protects local land owners where rogue riding does not. While many Clearview residents seem to think that tourists dollars are fantastic as long as the tourists stay away – thus avoiding inconsiderate cyclists, loud motorcycles, occupied parking spaces – in reality such strategy makes for poor business practice. Tourists will not stay home and send money. The people of Clearview desire to live and work in this area, which means we must be tolerant and flexible of our neighbours, friends and visitors; and recognize opportunity when it rides to our door. Donna Baylis, Dunedin.
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More can be done to make ski club development eco friendly: Member
Editor: I would like to express gratitude to The Creemore Echo for a well rounded article about the proposed development at Mansfield Ski Club (MSC). (Residents share concerns over ski club development, The Creemore Echo, Oct. 16. P.3) As a full-time resident of Mountainview Road and member of MSC for the past 11 years, the ski hill has provided our family with many happy memories. The rolling hills of Mulmur, scenic trails, and the Pine River have also contributed to our rural
experience and were the prime reason we moved here. MSC has cited the need for more offseason income to offset the impact of climate change on the skiing industry/ season. Seems to me that proposing a development that will send more contaminated storm water run-off and treated effluent into the Pine River, along with the conversion of a field full of trees and wildlife into an parking lot will contribute to climate change not detract from it. I realize it isn’t the ski club’s responsibility to solve climate change (we all need to work together on
Condo units unprecedented for Mulmur Editor: Re: Residents voice concerns over Mansfield Ski Club development (Oct. 16 edition). I would just like to clarify some of Mayor Horner ’s comments – 45.5 per cent of the households that brought the delegation to Mulmur council on Oct. 7 were not from the Mountainview neighbourhood. (Also, note that only households within 600 m of the MSC were notified about the development proposal, so it would not be surprising if opposition from outside of this region were thus far
limited.) I hope that Mayor Horner did not intend to imply that some residents do not have any grounds to contest the proposed Mansfield Ski Club development. Significant concerns were raised during the delegation, by all residents involved. Finally, I would point out that although there has been some development in Mulmur, there is no precedent for 93 condo units being built in a parking lot. Sasha Kutuzyan, Mulmur. (Letters continue on page 8)
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Fond farewell to the McPhersons Editor: Today, I learned that two of Creemore’s longtime residents will soon be leaving our wonderful community. Dawn and Jim McPherson have sold their home and will be departing for Calgary next week. On behalf of all their friends and the unlucky people who didn’t have the pleasure of knowing them, I would
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A win-win story in the time of COVID-19 Sometimes a simple question, “Can you help?” is all it takes to create a big opportunity. Clearview Township Mayor Doug Measures reached out to Creemore Horticultural Society President Judi Parker to see if The Creemore Horticultural Society could do anything to help the residents at Creedan Valley Care Community in the challenging days of COVID-19 lock-downs. Discussions between Creedan Valley’s executive director, Chantal Carriere, and Judi refined the broad question to a very specific request: would members of the CHS be interested in volunteering a few hours to clean up Creedan Valley’s gardens? The Horticultural Society rarely provides volunteers to for-profit enterprises. (Creedan Valley is part of Sienna Senior Living, a private corporation.) However, given the immense strain of the pandemic on Creedan Valley staff and residents, and the fact that the residents are part of our Creemore community, Judi and the Hort’s board of directors felt an exception was warranted. The request to the Hort members was straightforward: Who wants to help tidy up the front gardens. How difficult could that be? Almost immediately, a small but mighty team was on board, coordinated by member Barbara Mann. The team initially met at the site in late June to assess the project. What they saw was a
garden that had not been properly tended for a very long time. Beyond massive weeding, the gardens needed a major restoration. Undaunted by the challenge, the team, literally, dug in. Weeds were pulled, plants were thinned, plants were relocated, shrubs were pruned. And did I mention weeds were pulled? So. Many. Weeds. Three months (and many volunteer hours) later, the project is finished, and the gardens put to bed under a cover of mulch. “Words leave me as I express our great gratitude to the kind generous volunteers who devoted their time, energies, and vision to make our front entrance garden looks amazing,” said Carriere. “The residents, families, and staff have all noted how beautiful our front entrance garden looks and everyone now enjoys their time outside. We appreciate everything you have done for our Care Community.” The words of the participating volunteers add to the story: “It was such a pleasure to be part of this project.” and “A very satisfying project by every measure.” On behalf of the Hort, Judi adds, “It is very gratifying to know that our gardening skills and knowledge enable the Hort to respond when the community asks for support in time of need.” Prepared by Christine March and Judi Parker, on behalf of the Creemore Horticultural Society.
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Tree planted in Dunedin, in memory of MacLean A memorial tree was planted at Dunedin Park last week to honour the life of former community member Christine MacLean. Even though MacLean and her family had moved away from the community, first to Collingwood and then to Nova Scotia in 2018, local friends wanted to do something to pay tribute to a neighbour who gave her heart and soul to many individuals and families in the area, and was actively involved in the community. MacLean worked as a psychotherapist in the area for almost 20 years. She operated Clearview Psychotherapy in Creemore from 2001 to 2006, and then worked in Collingwood from 2006 to 2018. MacLean’s work includes time with Georgian Bay Family Health Team, My Friend’s House, as Clinical Supervisor at Athena’s Sexual Assault Centre in Barrie, and most recently, in the sexual assault field at the Avalon Centre in Halifax. The community rallied support for MacLean when she was diagnosed with an untreatable form of cancer and embarked on a fundraising campaign to pay for alternative treatments. Unfortunately the treatment was unsuccessful and MacLean and her family made the difficult decision to opt for a medically-assisted death on June 11. MacLean’s family – Kevin and daughters Maya and Samara – decided they would like a tree planted as a memorial to honour her life and contribution, but also to have a place to remember her. With Kevin’s involvement, Sue Miller orchestrated the procurement of a tree and obtained permits along
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Friends and former neighbours mourning the loss of Christine MacLean have planted a memorial tree at Dunedin Park, where visitors can remember and take solace. with assistance from Dunedin community members Claire de Ruiter, and Judy and Bud Halliday. The tree was planted on Oct. 15. Those in attendance have placed heart shaped rocks at its base, as symbols of MacLean’s journey. People can visit
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 23, 2020
LETTERS
ATVs, not a city vs country argument
Editor: CARA asked me to distribute anti ATV signs on Collingwood St. and the response was 100 per cent. Twelve neighbours contacted and 12 signs were delivered. That’s not to say that everyone on the street is against ATVs but from my driveway going north until the signs ran out, it was unanimous. Some people are suggesting that this is local vs weekender, country vs
city argument. Of the 12 signs, 25 per cent, were given to long time, full time residents who have paid their property tax, raised their children and worked in the area since the 70s. Anyone who says it’s a city/country fight is wrong.” It’s simply a question of whether you want our natural areas protected and whether or not you want greater access for ATVs on our roads. René Petitjean, Creemore.
ATVs should be banned Editor: Should ATVs and off-road vehicles be banned? Of course, these machines should be banned. One trip through the countryside and when you see the damage done, you will reach the same conclusion. These are off-road machines with all the finesse of army tanks plowing across the countryside. This is the countryside where we live, where we have our homes. The picture in the Oct. 16 edition of The Echo shows you the respect these people have for property. It does not
matter to them. They live somewhere else. Look at the ads for these terrible machines. It is all about how much carnage and damage these machines cause to the environment and the wildlife. We do not have to give up the peace and security of our homes to these terrible inventions. We elect our governments to protect us from this type of menace. It is high time council does the right thing. Morley Brown, Mulmur.
Lack of protection for farmland, water Editor: So many things have changed in our lives over the past few months. Normally, at the start of September, there is excitement about going back to school. Shopping for school supplies and clothes. The anticipation of seeing friends again after a long summer. But the summer of 2020 was unlike any other. Many Canadians are working from home. Others have lost their jobs. The school year is tempered with the uncertainty of our new reality. What has not changed is that the crops that were planted in those early warm days of spring are being harvested. The potatoes are being pulled from the ground, the combines are running well into the night and the markets are full of fresh Ontario produce. Life goes on. But the pandemic has also highlighted the vulnerabilities in our supply chain and lack of action to protect farmland and water resources. We discovered how much we depend on other countries for the safety equipment (PPE) our health care providers require to treat COVID-19 patients. The Ford government has
pledged to start producing PPE in the province so we never suffer shortages of critical medical equipment again. That is a good move. However, the threat to our farmland and water, both essential to a stable food supply during a pandemic, persists. As we head into the fall, with all the concerns about a possible second wave of COVID-19 and the ongoing strain on our economy, we ask the Ontario government to take the long overdue steps to ensure the province’s farmland and water resources are protected for now and future generations. NDACT will not be in a position to hold an in person Annual General Meeting this year. Please direct your inquiries regarding financial statements to our Treasurer at info@ndact.com We implore this government to pledge that Ontarians will never have to rely on foreign countries for our food and source water by putting protections in place now. Brian Bell, Creemore. Submitted on behalf of the North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce (NDACT)
Catch-up immunization clinics now available for current Grade 8 students Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring, are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU). Clinics are scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 2. Families can call Health Connection to book an appointment. “It’s important that students complete
the immunization series for Hepatitis B (Hep B) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV),” said Dr. Colin Lee, associate medical officer of health for SMDHU. “They need both doses of each vaccine for the best protection against these diseases.” Clinics will be held in health unit offices across Simcoe Muskoka one to two days a week as needed through to the spring. It’s estimated upwards
of 2,200 students will need to be immunized. School immunization clinics will not be held during the 2020/2021 school year due to COVID-19. Instead they will be offered for both Grade 7 and 8 students in the 2021/22 school year. Normally, SMDHU nurses would visit each elementary school in Simcoe Muskoka offering three vaccines to
Grade 7 students. The meningococcal vaccine (one dose) vaccine is usually offered at school clinics during the fall, while first doses of Hep B and HPV immunizations are offered in the fall, followed by the second dose in the spring. For more information or to book an appointment, call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520
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Tree Society hosts The Big Tree Challenge The colossal Comfort Maple, in Pelham, Ontario is, at an estimated 500 to 540 years old, widely believed to be “the oldest and finest sugar maple tree in Canada.” Slumbering for years in the woods near Creemore, is the sugar maple pictured here. While it is not as large nor as old as the Comfort Maple, the gator in the picture suggests just how massive it is. How old do you think it might be? The Tree Society of Creemore and the property owners invite you to guess the age of the tree. To submit a guess, email your name, phone number and your estimate of the age of the tree in years to The Tree Society at TSOCmembershipdrive@gmail.com. One guess per person, please. The person who most closely guesses the age of the tree will be entitled to a guided tour with his or her family through the path in the woods to view this magnificent tree, and will also win a free membership to the Tree Society of Creemore for 2021. The contest is open until midnight, Saturday November 14. The winner will be announced in The Creemore Echo on Friday, Nov. 20. But wait... there’s more! Purchase a membership to TSOC for 2021 by the
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No gathering for Remembrance Day The Creemore Legion Executive Committee met on Oct. 6, to review the possibility of re-opening the Legion for local events. In view of the escalating number of provincial Covid-19 cases and reduced indoor gathering allowances, it was regretfully resolved to keep the Legion premises closed until the New Year, subject to periodic review. Regarding Remembrance Day – on Wednesday, Nov. 11: At the direction of Dominion Command, Remembrance Day ceremonies will be restricted to a brief wreath-laying and flag lowering, at the Cenotaph. The public is respectfully requested not to attend
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at the Cenotaph, in conformance with Provincial COVID-19 protocols, but to maintain two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. There will be no person-to-personsolicitation this year. The Poppy Campaign will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11, with poppies available at the following locations: The Creemore Echo, Creemore LCBO, Foodland, Cashtown Corners Tim Hortons, Creemore Post Office and Jug City. Continued support from the
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Creemore Community will be greatly appreciated by the Legion. Financially, for the year (Oct. 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020), the Poppy Trust Fund received $5,369.39 in income, and had expenses and disbursements of $4,694.34, which included; purchasing campaign materials; donations to Veterans comforts, the Legion’s National Homeless Veteran’s Program, Ontario Bursaries and Charities, and Youth Education. The balance of the Fund as of Sept. 30, was $2,633.99. – Submitted by Doug Mills, public relations officer for the Creemore Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Simcoe Muskoka On The Move: Making the trip to school safe and healthy The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, in collaboration with several community partners, has launched simcoemuskokaonthemove. ca, a new section on its website designed to promote active school travel as a safe and healthy choice for students and families. The launch coincides with International Walk to School Month in October. “We know that children in Simcoe Muskoka are not getting enough physical activity to be healthy,” says Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. “One of the easiest ways for kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily is to walk and wheel more often to the places they need to go – like school.” The web section is an easy to use, one stop shop for information and resources on how to get kids to travel
to school in an active way. There are even some ideas for families who live in bus zones, or for parents on those days when they have to drive their kids to school. The benefits of active school travel extend beyond increased physical activity. When more students are walking or wheeling, school zones see a decrease in traffic congestion making them safer. Fewer cars improve air quality, reducing the risk of lung illnesses like asthma while supporting good brain development. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions to help fight climate change which protects both human and environmental health. “We also know that children who walk and wheel to school can benefit from improved mental health, such as increasing their ability to cope with stress, and improved learning and attention at school,” says Gardner.
The web section includes a link to information about COVID-19 and returning to school to help parents with their decisions about their child(ren)’s school journey. Choosing to walk or wheel to and from school is a great way to get exercise, fresh air and social time while still physically distancing from others. On the Move is a collaborative project led by the health unit in partnership with several local school boards, municipalities and community partners, with the goal of increasing the number of students in Simcoe Muskoka using active forms of transportation to and from school. To learn more about active school travel, visit the health unit website atsimcoemuskokaonthemove.ca, or call Health Connection weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520.
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. COMPANION/AIDE Mature, qualified, responsible, experienced, individual available as a helper/aide/backup/ companion or relief person in the Creemore/Collingwood area. Able to provide you or your parents with the help that will make theirs and your life easier. References available upon request. Available days only. Call 519-938-6197.
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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. 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.
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MANSFIELD SEASONAL RENTAL. Heritage rich farm house for professionals on 200 acres with baby mountain for cross country trek. 3 large bedrooms, full bath and powder room. Wood burning baby bear. Minutes to Mansfield Ski Club or 30 mins. to Collingwood Blue Mountain. First and last with references plus damage deposit. Rental plus utilities TBA. Available December 15 to April 15. No pets, no smoking. Contact Viriginia at 905-877-1740.
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MCLEOD, Charlie April 21 1932 - Oct. 24 2007 Lovingly remembered by the family and friends. We miss you. Maureen and gang.
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The Coker family would like to thank all those who sent cards, lovely floral arrangements, wrote on Dad's memory wall and made donations in John's name to the Cancer Society. We'd also like to thank Fawcett's Funeral Home for all their help and understanding during this time. Your kind thoughts and words were very comforting in our time of grief. Verna & family.
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THANK YOU to the two very kind masked ladies who helped Don to his feet and onto a chair and then notified his kin. We are grateful. Many thanks. BJ Boake
IVES, William Raymond Alexander (1954-2000) 'Sandy' to family and friends, ‘Raymond' to the CRA and those he didn't like, and also known lovingly and variously as Beacon, Doc, the Professor, Crackers, Flash, and (Ballroom) Blitz greeted this Earth on August 1, 1954 and lived upon it for a further 24,181 days with great joy, unending cheer, and sharp wit. His final moments in the ICU were shared with his wife Maureen Mark, daughter Emily Ives, and son Roger Ives at his bedside, while his father Bill Ives and other family members spoke loving farewells and held vigil via WiFi links. His mother Joan Ives-Coleman, who pre-deceased him by almost two decades, was present via a link that had nothing to do with WiFi but everything to do with love. Sandy crafted a life full of beauty and goodness, expressed through the colours of his floral creations, the curves of his “cultured firewood” woodturning art, and the slyly unrelenting generosity that he bestowed wherever he saw the chance. Donations in memoriam can be made to the Dr. R. E. Ives Bursary through cheque (Dr. Raymond Ives Award Fund 827339 Mulmur/ Nottawasaga Townline, Creemore) or etransfer (busib4u@gmail.com) or the Juravinski Research Institute Fund (McMaster University). A virtual Celebration of Life will be held November 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. RSVP: sandy.ives.memorial@gmail.com.
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PLATTS, Robert Nelson passed away suddenly on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 in his 89th year. Born on John St. Stayner, Bob is survived by his beloved wife Helen E. (Inglis) of 67 years. Son of late Samuel and Grace Platts. Loving father of Lorraine (Gibrka) and late son Robert Stephen. Beloved grandfather of Christine, Christopher, Ashley, and Neil. Great grandfather to Makayla, Kaitlyn, Jenna, Abby, Connor, Adelynn, and McKenzie. Sister Audrey (McArthur) of Whitby, brother Herbert (Bud) of Brampton, Phillip (Mar) and Harold of Stayner. Late sister Edith (Gent) and brother Dalton (Tom). Bob spent his working life as a printer with McLeans Publishing and Metro Publishing. Extended family of 14 nieces and nephews and 27 great nieces and nephews. Interment at Georgetown Cemetery.
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GLOVER, Barry Clayton (1930-2020) Barry died peacefully at home on October 7 on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, after 30 years of managing prostate cancer which only became debilitating in the last year of his life. He leaves behind Joan, his wife of 69 years, his son Wayne (Bill), grandson Christopher, brother Roy (Bonnie), sister Marilyn Washington, sister-in-law Fay Sproule, sister-in-law Sheila Mosley, nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Barry was born October 29, 1930 in Port Credit, Ontario, son of Harold (“Hal”) Glover and Ivy (Blower). His paternal grandfather, James Glover, hailed from Guernsey in the Channel Islands, and grandmother, Harriet (Hill) from London England. His maternal grandfather, Mark Blower, was born in Port Credit and grandmother, Olive (Schafer) came from London England. Barry attended elementary and high school in Port Credit. He started at the University of Toronto with the plan to become an Engineer but left in first year to assist in the family business, Glover Electric, wiring the homes in the tremendous building boom of the 1950’s and 1960’s in what was to become known as Mississauga. He went on to work at Etobicoke Hydro, McDonald Douglas Aircraft and GE Electric, going back to Devry Institute at nights to get his qualification in electronics. He joined George Brown College in 1973 as an instructor of electricity and electronics and finished his career there. Barry was a “natural” teacher, prepared thoroughly for his classes, and had the time and patience with his students to explain difficult concepts. He wasn’t satisfied until he heard, “Now I get it!” That patience and empathy extended to his friendships. In so many ways Barry was “a natural charmer” who made lasting friends easily and engaged them in easy conversations or discussions about how to fix this, or make that work. He was not a judgemental man, accepting each person for who he or she was and bringing them into his own sphere. It was always Barry’s ambition to build his dream home and after purchasing 5.5 acres on the Niagara Escarpment above Creemore, Ontario from which could be seen Georgian Bay in 1971, he and Joan began in earnest. From a bare bones pre-fab shell, he finished the inside of the home, and over time, kept adding to it, pushing the original rooms out to make more space as well as building a separate studio, a gazebo, a garage to house his car and tractors, and a workshop. There was plenty of grass to cut with his mower! Barry was always learning. At various points in time, he took up curling, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, motorcycle riding, bee keeping, gardening, knitting and folk-art productions, square dancing, and playing organ, guitar and banjo. He always loved camping, taking boys camping as a cub and scout leader. He was a keen amateur astronomer, getting up late on cold, star-filled nights to view the heavens, as well as a gifted amateur painter in oils; many of his pictures which were asked for by others to include in their homes. Barry was an avid reader whether it was non-fiction (astronomy, biographies, and history were favourite subjects) or fiction (James Harriott, Ian Rankin, Barbara Vine, and Linwood Barclay being some favourite authors). By 2016, plowing snow and mowing grass became too much and he and Joan moved to Salt Spring Island to be closer to Wayne and Bill, to enjoy the temperate clime and wonderful biodiversity of British Columbia. He could never get enough of Ganges Harbour, Duck Creek, Bourgoyne Bay (his last big hike was out to Daffodil Point), Trincomali Channel, Active Pass, and of course the Coastal mountains in the distance. He was an observant 9 naturalist and hoped that British 7 Columbians would always protect and nurture their environment that he enjoyed 5 9 8 6 4 so much. 5 he received 8 9 from Drs At the end, Barry expressed his appreciation for the support Parimi and McCracken at the BC Cancer Clinic in Victoria, but especially for the 4 5 6 1 kindness and thoughtfulness of Dr. Peter Verheul and staff (Sandy, Sarah, and 5 there for him. Jennifer) at Eagle Ridge Clinic. Thank you ever so much2for being Anyone wishing to make a donation in remembrance of Barry 6 1 please 4 do 7 so to Greenwoods Eldercare Society, Salt Spring Island, or a charity of your choice.
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OPP holds criminal and vulnerable record check blitz Huronia West OPP is hosting a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Record Check blitz for area residents. The blitz is only for residents of Clearview Township, Wasaga Beach, and Springwater Township. Anybody living in those communities, in need of a criminal or vulnerable record check, is encouraged to attend the Huronia West OPP detachment in Wasaga Beach, located at 1000 River Rd. W., between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Two original forms of identification are required with at least one piece of identification being photo ID. Note: A fee of $41 may apply. Cash only. Exact change required. To help with timely processing it would be appreciated if you could fill out the paperwork prior to attending. You can download the paperwork online or contact the Huronia West OPP Detachment to have it sent to you.
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