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Friday, November 6, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 45 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore
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Battery drive funds device for Chloe by Trina Berlo Midwest Metals is supporting an effort to raise funds for a costly wheelchair device that will allow a local girl to stand up, and possibly walk on her own one day. The Fraser family has been fundraising for two years for the assistive device for their nine-year-old daughter Chloe, who was born with a spinal cord injury. The cost of the device was initially thought to be over $40,000 but the total cost has come in a bit higher at $58,000. So, although the family thought they had raised enough funds, there is now a last push to cover the additional cost. “We’re hoping, with the success of the battery drive, that would be enough to finish it off,” said Chloe's mom Carol. She said fundraising started with a Go Fund Me campaign, and events were held. But with the arrival of the pandemic, she came up with the idea of organizing a bottle and battery drive, which really took off. “The community has just been amazingly supportive and has really helped us out in these last few months,” she said. Getting fitted for the new chair has been quite a process because the chairs are typically only built for adults, said Carol, but there is a real need for paediatric ones, although some of the components have to be custom made. The device will allow Chloe, a Grade 4 student at St. Noel Channel Catholic School in Wasaga Beach, to stand for O Canada, help with the dishes, and standing is also important to help with digestion, muscle development, and allow Chloe to live a more independent life. “It will allow her body to grow with her, as well. It will get rid of the surgeries for muscle lengthening and that sort of thing,” said Carol. “She can walk assisted right now and we’re hoping with the addition of standing whenever she wants she’s actually going to be able to build on those
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Public asked not to attend Remembrance Day services This Remembrance Day, people will be asked to observe a moment of silence wherever they may be at the eleventh hour. Wreaths will be laid at local Cenotaphs, but the public is asked not to attend, due to the pandemic. Creemore Legion officials will hold a brief wreath-laying and flag lowering, at the Cenotaph on Nov. 11. At the Mansfield Cenotaph, Mansfield Women’s Institute will lay wreaths and observe two minutes of silence. With no person-to-person poppy sales this year, people are encouraged to pickup a poppy and donate at The Creemore Echo, the Post Office, Creemore LCBO, Foodland, Cashtown Corners Tim Hortons, and Jug City.
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Nine-year-old Stayner resident Chloe Fraser is hoping to have a new assistive device by Christmas that will allow her to stand at will. Midwest Metals has joined the family's fundraising efforts by supporting a battery drive. muscles – her core and leg muscles.” The new chair will be adaptable as Chloe grows. They will likely get five to seven years out of it. It is their hope that they have it before Christmas. Midwest Metals in Creemore will be a drop-off location for the battery drive until Nov. 14. Bins have been placed outside the business, located at 7685 County Rd. 9, to collect household batteries, car batteries, and
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The Creemore Echo will be proceeding with its annual food and toy drive this year. Donations will be welcome at 3 Caroline Street West, beginning Nov. 13. The toys will be distributed to area children-in-need by County of Simcoe paramedics as part of their annual toy drive. The food will be delivered to the Clearview-Stayner Food Bank. Food bank coordinator Pam Royal said Foodland gift cards are greatly appreciated, as for the past three years, they have received enough of them to be able to buy fresh milk for their clients throughout the year. They are also looking to stock their shelves with cereal, peanut butter, and canned fruit. Toiletries of all kinds are also welcome donations – including razors, deodorant, shampoo, and feminine hygiene products. Dish soap and laundry detergent are also needed. Royal notes, baby items are not needed at this time. The deadline for donations is Dec. 14.
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Thanksgiving gatherings impact COVID-19 case counts by Trina Berlo Simcoe Muskoka is seeing the highest increases in cases of COVID-19 of the pandemic and that the majority are in the southern part of Simcoe County. Simcoe Muskoka Medical Officer of Health Dr. Charles Gardner reported this week that the growth rate in the region is higher than the province of Ontario as a whole, and is accelerating at a rate of 1.3. The regional case count has reached 1,485, and 167 of those cases are active. For the week beginning Oct. 25, there were 124 new cases reported by the health unit, which was the highest number of cases reported in a single week since the start of the pandemic. There have been 101
new cases reported for the current week, beginning November 1st. There were more than 450 new cases reported in October, which was more than double what was reported in any previous month. The region has 13 outbreaks, including four institutions, a group home, four workplaces, two schools, one licensed childcare centre, and a Barrie salon. Gardner said they continue to see clusters in households, either multigenerational households or in shared accommodation. Of the 340 cases reported in the 14-day period since Thanksgiving, 47 cases are associated with various Thanksgiving gatherings. Another 15 from out of
are have been identified as related cases, bringing the total to 63. Clearview now has 27 known cases of COVID-19, with 18 of those classified as recovered. Since Thanksgiving, Clearview has seen 12 cases designated as close contact of a known case. Another case is related to a workplace outbreak and another two are related to institutional outbreaks. Gardner’s key messages are: people should only have close contact with members of their immediate household, otherwise all physical distancing measures should be observed; minimize unnecessary outings; don't travel outside of the community; and self screen before going to work, or sending students to school.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday Nov. 6 - Saturday, Nov. 14
• Battery drive for Chloe Fraser. Drop off your household batteries, car batteries, boat batteries etc. until Nov. 14 at Midwest Metals. There are containers outside for the batteries to be dropped off and they are available at all hours for convenience. All donations received will be weighed and an update will be provided with the total amount collected during the week of Nov. 16.
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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. • Mulmur Residents Re: Remembrance Day Service: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions it was decided that this year’s Remembrance Day Community Service for the public at the Mansfield Cenotaph will be cancelled. To acknowledge our veterans wreaths will be laid at the cenotaph and two minutes of silence observed by the wreath bearers present, who will be observing all safety and government restrictions. Mansfield Women’s Institute would like to thank the community for their support and understanding as we strive to keep our community safe and at the same time let our veteran not be forgotten. We will remember them.
Nov. 21 and 22
• Christmas shopping kick-off in Creemore. Enjoy the festive decor, buy great gifts, support local businesses and enter to win prizes at participating locations.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
• Basic bookbinding with Liz Eakins from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $50 all materials included. Max 6 students. COVID protocols in place. Learn the basic simple signature binding that you will easily be able to re-create at home.
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• Be part of the Creemore BIA Stationary Parade. Businesses and individuals across Clearview are invited to participate in this year's COVID version of the Annual Santa Claus Parade. For more info contact natalie@creemore.com or call 705-4669906.
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Organizers adapt Christmas events in time of COVID-19 Christmas Tree Stroll, Winter Market, stationary Santa Claus Parade, and more at Christmas in the Valley by Trina Berlo Many volunteers from several community groups have been working behind the scenes to find a way to safely celebrate Christmas in the Valley. The festivities traditionally take place the first weekend of December, and that won’t change but the events themselves will be very different, although potentially no less fun. First off, The Tree Society of Creemore has been working out the logistics of an adaptation of the annual tree lighting ceremony, on Friday, Dec. 4, renamed the Christmas Tree Stroll. “It’ll be a quieter event, and more controlled but it doesn’t mean that you can’t build your Christmas spirit by going through here and giving and receiving and starting to enjoy the idea of the Christmas season,” said organizer Mary Boyd. This year, community members will be asked to pre-register for a walk through the park at Station on the Green to see the lighted tree. They will emerge with a keepsake ornament handmade by members of the Tree Society, coupons
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Creemore Farmers' Market manager Helen Martin will be touring Santa around the village announcing that the winter markets will be going ahead on Saturday mornings at Station on the Green, beginning Dec. 5. for free pizza at a local restaurant, and hot chocolate and hot apple cider from each of the local cafés. Boyd said the layout of the park has been carefully crafted to keep people moving through so there is no congregating. Visitors will enter at the Library Street parking lot entrance and exit on Caroline Street. E-mail the Tree Society at tsocinfo@gmail.com to book a visit.
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CENTENNIAL UNITED CHURCH IN STAYNER Sunday Services resume live online at 10:30 am
CREEMORE - NEW LOWELL UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday service on our website at 10 am
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
CLEARVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH Online service www.c3stayner.com
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Clayton Culham • 705-428-6543
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DUNEDIN Sunday morning services have resumed at 10:00 a.m. Minister: Rev. Chris Gray 705-466-5202
ST. LUKE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH In person Worship Remembrance Service Morning Prayer - 11:15 am 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206
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THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY CLEARVIEW Reopen for in-person worship services sessions also available by phone. Dial in 705-999-0092 or www.holytrinityclearview.com Rev. Ray Dobson 2 St. Clair Street, Duntroon 705-794-9140 Facebook: The Parish of Holy Trinity Clearview
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Remembrance Day Sunday Reading of the Roll In-person Worship 10:30am Resources also available: www.goodshepherdanglicanstayner.ca as well as Facebook and YouTube Rev. Susan Snelling 705-428-3885
To tell us what is happening at your church, contact us at: 705-466-9906 email: info@creemore.com
There will be notable differences. CARA will not be serving hotdogs, there will be no choir, and there will be no flip of the switch to illuminate the tree, traditionally the honour goes to the winner of the crazy hat contest. People are still encouraged to create a hat and wear it as they take in the festivities. Just post a photo of entries using the hashtag #creemoreloveschristmas. The Tree Society is building on that by offering prizes in a crazy mask contest. That same night, there is a challenge for all Creemore residents to decorate their homes and yards with lights and
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turn them on at exactly 6:30 p.m., to light up the night. On Saturday, Dec. 5, there will be a reverse Santa Claus Parade, meaning that the community is invited to create stationary floats so that people can tour around by car or on foot to see them. This is a Clearview wide initiative, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Claus will be making an appearance at Creemore Log Cabin during that time, for a drive-by or walkby visit (there will be no sitting on Santa’s knee, or any contact). Children are welcome to drop off letters to Santa, or bring a Christmas card for nursing home residents. Anyone who wants to participate in either the stationary parade or the Christmas lights display is encouraged to register by Nov. 24 in order to be included on a listing and wayfinding map that will be published in The Creemore Echo on Nov. 27 and Dec. 4. Register by contacting Natalie at 705466-9906 or natalie@creemore.com. On the morning of Dec. 5, there will be the first of weekly Saturday winter Creemore Farmers’ Markets. The market will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon. To meet safety protocols, only food producers will have booths, so there will not be any crafts. Creemore BIA is kicking off the season with a shopping event on Nov. 21-22 when businesses will be revealing their festive window displays. The event is meant to build Christmas spirit and to encourage local shopping.
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THE WAY WE WERE
Clearview, home on the range Editor: Snake Plissken’s proposed new vision for Clearview as an exclusive anti-social behaviour zone has clearly inspired Council. Like many ideas that are before their time, this may be ridiculed by some. But a good offence is the best defence. So having passed their bylaw, Council should move forward immediately with a marketing campaign. This of course should have a slogan, or tag-line, and a memorable jingle. And given Council’s commitment to public engagement, holding a competition would be a great way to move forward. In the interest of getting this going, I am offering some ideas to prime the pump: For slogans, and in keeping with Mr. Plissken’s musical theme: Clearview – Beyond Thunderdome Clearview – Just Never Sleeps Clearview – Where You Too Can Rattle And Hum And for Clearview’s New Township Song, Home on the Range is an obvious tune to build on for the new Vision. So I propose the following new lyrics: Oh, give me a home where the ATV’s roam Where the gear and the attitudes play Where seldom is heard an encouraging word And the skies are just dirty all day. Home, home on the range Where the beer and the platitudes spray Where seldom is heard any warbling bird And the guys are just ripping all day. The creatures who thrived, can no longer survive As the river beds all wash away The trails will degrade and the roads where they played Will be littered with garbage all day. Max Rockatansky AKA Peter Halsall, Glen Huron.
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Kudos to Hort Society for beautifying nursing home Editor: Bravo to the Creemore Horticultural Society for pivoting in the time of COVID-19 to make a oneyear exception to volunteer skills and assistance to Creeden Valley Care Community for the sake of providing an enhanced front garden entrance to be enjoyed by residents, staff (frontline workers) and the general community during an exceptional time. COVID-19 has made us all recognize the value of outdoor living spaces for everyone’s physical and mental health. Unfortunately, Creeden Valley residents are more physically limited so that it is even more important that they live in a space that considers and plans for their sensory and physical needs. Seniors’ gardens can include raised beds where people can enjoy fragrant and colourful flowers and vegetables and perhaps a water feature with soothing sounds. Bird houses can also provide anticipation and entertainment. As an example, all of these features can be seen and appreciated at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood when visiting residents there. Congratulations to recently arrived Chantal Carriere, Executive Director, of Creeden Valley
for recognizing the residents’ needs in this time of lockdown. I do hope that there are private spaces planned for the residents and staff enjoyment. It is hoped that the enhanced front garden entrance achieved by the horticultural society will be recognized and budgeted for in next years Sienna Living/ Creeden Valley Care Community budget for the publicly viewed front gardens and the private resident gardens. Gardens don’t need to cost a lot of money but they do need to be planned and maintained within a budget. The planning and maintenance of gardens will reap dividend benefits for everyone involved. The Mill Street central Horticultural Garden was greatly missed this year but will be even better in the new expanded Creemore Village Green that opens next year. I look forward to visiting this vibrant new community nucleus. Creemore is certainly a village with a heart as evidenced by the ongoing volunteering of The Creemore Horticultural Society! Anne Arrell, Mulmur.
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Ski Club has not communicated plans adequately Editor: I am writing concerning the current development being planned for Mansfield Ski Club. My wife, Sara, and I own a chalet that is located directly beneath the planned 12 townhomes, the first stage of this 93-unit expansion. Our family’s was one of the first chalets to be built in the Pine River Circle and in the area. It was built in 1965. My wife and her family have been skiing at Mansfield since that time and coming up regularly from the Hamilton area to enjoy the wonderful rural life of Mulmur Township. I joined the family in 1988 and have been enjoying the lifestyle in the region since then. We enjoy what we have at Mansfield and all the wonderful people we have met at the club and throughout the region. We are spending more time here as we age and make a point of supporting local shops and restaurants. We are also very strong supporters of the ski club and the staff and volunteers that manage the club. They do a great job in preparing the ski hills and the other amenities each week during the winter. We also recognize the challenges that the club faces, funding of the operation in a difficult market, changing weather patterns, and now the pandemic. However, we do not believe that Mansfield Property Management
(MPM) or the board of the club have done an adequate job of communicating plans for a 93-unit expansion to the residents in the area. Based on various emails and letters we have read it would appear the community feels the same. As well we have very serious concerns about the impact of water run off from this future development, particularly in the spring and when there is a major rainstorm. Our chalet has regularly experienced damage from water coming down the hill behind our home. In the winter it floods the roadway and makes it quite dangerous for both skiers and automobiles. Will the construction make this worse? Our chalet is on a well and we rely on that well to supply our water. Will this development impact our water table and specifically the amount and quality of our well water? Another concern is wastewater. Will the new development create a problem for the wastewater systems in the area? 93 units will bring a number of people to a relatively small geographic area and create considerable waste. Can the area sustain this? One of the many joys of spending time at Mansfield is the surroundings – the trees, the birds, the changing of the seasons and the great people that live in the area. We continue to see deer, fox and yes, the odd coyote. We
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Climate Action Challenge
Reduce your carbon "foodprint" by Sherri Jackson We’re really sorry if this month’s article riles up some of you, because we’re pretty sure it will. But, bear with us. We come in peace. And, the goal of these challenges is to raise awareness, and to look at things from a different perspective. So, get ready folks. We’re talking about meat and deforestation. You know where we’re headed by month’s end. Reducing meat consumption, and choosing more vegetarian options. For others, who are already on this train, get ready to welcome others aboard. Whether you’re an avid carnivore, a vegan, or somewhere in between, there’s something you can do to reduce your carbon "foodprint" when it comes to your diet. Nov. 6: Check for palm kernel or palm oil in foods and cosmetics. Palm oil is found in nearly 50 per cent of all products – pizza, donuts, shampoo, make up, snack foods, you name it. Indonesia and Malaysia make up 85 per cent of the global supply. It is one of the major contributors to destruction of the (See “Many” on page 10)
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 6, 2020
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Libraries mark 75th anniversary of WWII victory
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Michele McKenzie shows off the Remembrance Day display at the New Lowell branch of Clearview Public Library.
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by Michele McKenzie If you are looking for something new and different to do to observe Remembrance Day this year, please visit your favourite branch of the Clearview Public Library to view our very special display to honour our veterans especially for the 75th anniversary of the ending of The Second World War. Take a moment to sign a postcard for our Memorial Guest Book in respect and to recognize your relatives’ contributions to keep Canada “strong and free.” As the nights grow longer and the days grow colder, the development of our boredom buster ideas is becoming more important as these stimuli are intended to distract and entertain your family as the second wave of C-19 starts to sweep through Clearview. Your friendly library staff will keep developing fresh inspiration all November long as we head into the winter doldrums. Our children’s programs are up and running now in cyberspace. Details for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (0-4 years), Kids At Play/KAP (5-7 years) and After School Klub/ASK (8-10 years) are available at www.clearviewpl. readsquared.com. Library Time is available every Wednesday at 10 a.m. on our Facebook too. Our teen librarian is hosting the Girls Who Code program on Zoom every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and is organizing the guests for the CPL Youth Crew Guest Speaker Series. She is also creating the DIY Kits To Go which
are available on the first and third Wednesday of each month for the Fall/ Winter. Please register on Event Keeper at www.clearview.library.on.ca, through READsquared or in person at the circulation desk. New for November will be the Library Nights and Monthly Challenges in partnership with the Clearview Youth Centre in Stayner. Our Virtual Book Club, Adult Card Club and Reading Room are always welcoming new members. For details, visit the website above or call the Creemore Branch (705-466-3011), the New Lowell Branch (705-424-6288) or the Stayner Branch (705-428-3595) for assistance. Take note that all the seasonal holiday releases are arriving daily and that there are wonderful new books on our shelves for your enjoyment. Our digital collection of e-books, e-magazines, audiobooks, databases and more continues to expand with more resources for your edu-entertainment. As for Christmas and the cookie baking season, the library staff are welcoming the arrival of Santa Claus who will be making his annual holiday visit “at a socially safe distance” next door at the Creemore Log Cabin on Saturday, Dec. 5. We will be open at this time too although with limited capacity. See you then if not before! Michele McKenzie is deputy CEO of Clearview Public Library.
Volunteer Firefighters The Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department is a rural Volunteer Fire Department operating out of the hamlet of Honeywood in Mulmur, Ontario servicing approximately 800 households with approximately 23 active volunteer fire fighters. Reporting to the Volunteer Fire Chief and the Volunteer Deputy Fire Chief as a Volunteer Firefighter you must: - Be a minimum 18 years old age - Live within 8 km of the fire station in Honeywood - G class driver’s license and ability to obtain DZ license within 1 year of hire date - Previous fire and medical training an asset but not required - Required to provide drivers abstract prior to job offer - Applicants with daytime/midweek availability for emergency calls will be considered an asset - Vulnerable sector and background check is to be provided prior to employment offer Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit in confidence a cover letter and detailed resume no later than: November 30, 2020 to: Scott Davison, Fire Chief Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department 706116 County Rd 21, Honeywood sdavison@mulmur.ca Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.
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(Continued from page 5) rainforest. Tip: the fewer ingredients an item has the less likely it is to contain palm oil. Now, let’s talk about meat. We won’t even go into the ethical conversation, because that is between you and your conscience. Worldwide, livestock takes up almost 80 per cent of global agricultural land, but produces less than 20 per cent of the world’s calorie supply. Agriculture and related activities contribute 20 per cent to the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Beyond that, forests are cut down for cropland, aggravating the problem further. It’s not only about the type of meat, but how it’s produced. Much of our meat comes from factory farms. Animals are in lots, and their manure is held in storage, leaking methane and other greenhouse gases, which would naturally be sequestered in the soil and plants. So, we take something naturally good, and turn it into a problem. Many farmers are taking action globally, recognizing that farming can be the champion in preventing
climate catastrophe. Locally we have the Ecological Farmers of Ontario, who provide support and guidance for people interested in sustainable farming, visit www.efao.ca. When you do eat meat, choosing grass-fed, locally raised, and ethically farmed is a better option. So is considering the size of the animal. Chicken has a smaller footprint than beef, because it takes less resources to raise. Eating less meat can be enlightening, and can also reduce your food bill a good amount. It can also improve your health, but, only if you make smart choices (eating a Doritos-only diet may be vegetarian, but not healthy). Nov. 13: Calculate your meatfootprint at www.omnicalculator.com/ ecology/meat-footprint. Go one week without beef or lamb (these are the most carbon intensive meats). If you haven’t watched the documentary Cowspiracy yet, watch it this week on Netflix. If you want to know more about the cycle of sustainable farming, watch Kiss the Ground, also on Netflix.
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Nov. 20: Look at some good vegan/ vegetarian recipes. Here are a few online faves: minimalistbaker.com, theppk.com, ministryofcurry.com, and thissavoryvegan.com. Or, check out a vegan cookbook at the library. Then, find one or two recipes that sound good. Add the ingredients to your shopping list. Nov. 27: Make a vegetarian (good) or vegan (best) meal. Already vegan or vegetarian? Invite a non-vegetarian or vegan friend to join you. If you want a bigger challenge follow the 21-day vegan kickstart, online or download the app at kickstart.pcrm.org. Like all our challenges, be curious, do what you can live with, and leave what you can’t. For more information, each one of these challenges comes with its own weekly article. Subscribe at bit.ly/52weeksofclimateaction. Good luck, and bon appetit! 52 Weeks of Climate Action was created by Sherri Jackson and Laurel Hood. Visit the blog or sign up at www.52weeksofclimateaction.com.
NCPS recognizes student character traits Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is proud to recognize students who demonstrate the qualities of Character Education. The Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) values are a key part of our commitment to character education. The SCDSB’s 10 Commit to Character attributes were selected through consultation with community leaders, organizations and school communities to reflect what Simcoe County communities consider important and are also linked to the seven Grandfather Teachings. Each month, our school promotes a schoolwide focus on one of our character attributes. Students we are recognizing for the NCPS September (Caring) and October
(Cooperation) Character Recognition Awards: Caring – We show kindness towards each other: JK/SK – Heather Graham, Briar MacDonald, Harlen Barkovitz, Zoey Gracey; Grade 1 – Laila Hotari, Brooklyn Rayburn, River Wright; Grade 2 – Noah Wadsworth; Grade 3 – Victoria Ceccarelli, Dominick Fleet, Greydon MacDonald; Grade 4 – Bianca Crossman; Grade 5 – Brooklyn Fleet, Frances Korthals; Grade 6 – Dryden Dinsmore, Evan MacDonald; Grade 7 – Hazel Dempsey, Kavin Ramesh; Grade 8 – Ryan Hepburn, Alyssa Rowbotham; Staff – Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Buske, Ms. Floyd, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Doner-Day, Mrs. Klaassen, Mr. Hare, Mr. Surowiec, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Cober, Mrs. Pilkey,
Mrs. Dea, Mrs. Pike, Mrs. DownerReid, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. MacDonald, Ms. Taylor, Mrs. Hawboldt, Mr. Charman and Mr. Neil. Cooperation – We work together towards shared goals and purposes: JK/ SK – Niall Everaerts, Wyatt Langley, Fiona Penwarden, Theo Wadsworth; Grade 1 – Brett Chase, Penny Dunk, Abigail Hamilton, Lauren MacDonaldHannon, Clara Rentsch; Grade 2 – Grace Lawson; Grade 3 – Mirabel Dunk, Oliver Myers, Sagiv Ramesh; Grade 4 – Annabelle Hamilton, Thomas Weldon; Grade 5 – Logan MacIntyre; Grade 6 – Cole Charlebois, Ryan Crossman, Margaret Hovius, Alina Stokes; Grade 8 – Baileigh Boileau, Tristan Brulotte; Staff – Mrs. Pike, Ms. Taylor.
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COUTTS, James David Died suddenly on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at his home at the age of 65. Jim of Stayner, beloved husband of Jayne (nee More). Loving father of Andrew and Aaryn (Eric). Cherished grandfather of Hailey. Dear brother of Don (Lynne), Merle (Nicholas Delyiannis), Maxine (David Reid), Audrey (Roger Harvey) and the late Dee. Jim will also be missed by his nephews and nieces, his many friends and neighbours. Jim was a quiet, hard working man who enjoyed the outdoors. He hunted with the Tanner Cove Hunt Club and was an integral part of the agricultural community. He operated James Coutts Transport and later Clearview Transport with his brother Dee and nephew Derek. He worked for many of the farmers in the area including the Beattie Family and Dunlogan Farms. He also enjoyed baking pies and working around his yard. He will be dearly missed. Friends are received at Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The memorial service will be held at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Please use the RSVP system on the funeral home website to schedule your visitation time and your attendance at the ceremony. The ceremony will be live streamed on the Carruthers & Davidson YouTube channel. If desired, a donation to Ontario 4 1 4-H 6 would8be appreciated by Jim’s family. For further information, to reserve your2space and to sign Jim’s Book 2 of Memories, 5 6please 9visit1www. 8 carruthersdavidson.com.
EAGLE, Lillian Joyce who lived cheerfully, imaginatively and adventurously for most of her life, died peacefully at the age of 103 in the Woods Park Care Centre in Barrie, Ontario, on Oct. 15, 2020. Drama teacher, story-teller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, Joyce was frequently and aptly called Joy by friends and family members. Joyce was known for her zest for life and love of people. An English teacher at Burnhamthorpe Collegiate in Etobicoke, she became one of the pioneers of the Toronto Board of Education’s Theatre Arts Program. Active in the United Church, she taught Senior Sunday school, led youth groups, wrote and directed pageants, helped run farm camps for inner city youth and started a touring summer theatre troupe, Prodigal Players. Upon retirement, Joyce became chairperson of the United Church’s Toronto Presbytery and served on many presbytery and conference committees. She was the beloved wife of the late Rev. Glen Eagle, minister of churches in Notakewin (Alberta), Creemore, Clinton, Sarnia and Toronto (St. JamesIslington and WoodGreen United). Joyce is survived by her sister Anna Thomas of Woods Park, daughters Lynn Eagle Bell of Creemore and Susan Eagle of Barrie and son Glen Eagle of Churchill, Ontario; their spouses, Brian Bell, Joe Matyas and Wendy Eagle, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Joyce’s roots included a family farm in Creemore and cottage in Muskoka, where her family donated land for the nondenominational Church of the Kettles. Thanks to community care providers and Woods Park staff for her care for the past few years. Donations in Joyce’s memory can be made to Grace United Church, Barrie, or the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada. A live stream memorial service is being planned. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family through www. adamsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Barrie.
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Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to our parents Garry & Colleen Stamp November 7th, 2020 Wishing you two many more years together. Love Always and Forever, The Collection
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CLEVE KIDD 8th Anniversary Nov. 7, 2012 Gone are the days We used to share, But in our hearts You are always there. Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day. Love 4 ever, Kidd Family
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Dan Hammill who passed away Oct. 26, 1985. As long as hearts remember, as long as hearts still care, we never part with those we love, they're with us everywhere. so many of our precious memories, of those we hold so dear, bring peace and comfort to us now and keep our loved one near. Love from, family and friends.
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Heavy Equipment Operator, Public Works 1 Permanent Full-time The Corporation of the Township of Clearview
Clearview Township (Public Works Department) is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and team-oriented individual to perform the duties and responsibilities of Heavy Equipment Operator. Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Foreman, Roads and Drainage, the Public Works (Roads) Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for assisting with snow removal, sanding, inspecting and repairing roads infrastructure as well as clearing sidewalks and ensuring compliance with current Road Safety standards. Skills and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment. Experience operating a grader is preferred • Valid DZ Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • In addition to operating heavy equipment, must possess ability to operate utility trucks, pumps, compressors, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, two-way radios and phone. • Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and safe work practices. • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to perform heavy manual labour, including bending, stooping, reaching and lifting heavy objects. • Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. • Current WHIMIS training • In case of urgent call-ins, must be able to respond to the workplace within 30 minutes. Salary: As captured in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2020-017 to Human Resources by November 6, 2020 to: hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please visit: www.clearview.ca
Cemetery Caretaker RFP The Municipality of the Township of Clearview wishes to contract the services of a Cemetery Caretaker for the operation and maintenance of two (2) of Clearview’s municipally operated Cemeteries: Stayner Union Cemetery - 7661 Hwy #26, Stayner, ON Dunedin Union Cemetery – 9 Turkey Roost Lane, Dunedin, ON There are a number of grounds maintenance and burial preparation tasks which are conducted at the Clearview Municipal Cemeteries. The objective of this request for proposal is to provide the Municipality with qualified contractor(s) capable of carrying out the work defined within the tender documents. SUBMISSION DETAILS A copy of Cemetery RFP #2020-01 shall be addressed to the Deputy Clerk at: Township of Clearview, Deputy Clerk, Brenda Falls PO Box 200, 217 Gideon St. Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Until 12:00 noon on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Submissions received after this date and time will not be considered. The tender documents can be obtained by downloading the PDF located at www.clearview.ca/news-events-meetings/tenders-rfps. They can also be requested in person from the Township Administration Centre located at 217 Gideon Street in Stayner. All inquires concerning this RFP are to be directed to: Brenda Falls, Deputy Clerk, Township of Clearview (705) 428-6230 ext. 223, bfalls@clearview.ca The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted, the Municipality reserves the right to cancel this request for proposal for any reason without any liability to any proponent or to waive irregularities at its own discretion. Proposals will be irrevocable until the Municipality awards the contract or cancels this request for proposals, whichever occurs first. Any interpretation of, additions to, deletions from, or any other corrections to the proposal document will be issued as a written addendum by the Municipality.
Zoning By-law Amendment Notice of Passing The Decision: In consideration of all written and oral submissions made relating to the subject Zoning By-law Amendment, the Township of Clearview Council has made a decision regarding an application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 06-54. The amendment has been considered under the requirements of the Planning Act RSO 1990 c.P.13 and applicable regulations. The purpose of this notice is to make you aware of Council’s decision on the matter. Date of Passing:
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By-law No.: 20-26 Last Date of Appeal: Wednesday November 25, 2020 The Proposal: Project No.: 2020-027 The purpose of the application is to amend the zoning on the subject lands from ‘Institutional’ (IN) to ‘General Commercial Exception’ (C1-7) zone. The effect of the zoning amendment will allow for the permitted uses of the C1 zone and additional permitted uses including a Daycare Centre and a Museum. The subject application concerns lands municipally known as 201 Huron Street, Stayner and legally described as PLAN 68 PT LOT 2 AND RP 51R8529 PT 4 (Roll No: 432902000219100, 432902000222900). A key map has been provided showing the subject lands. There are no associated applications. Your Rights to Appeal: i. A notice of appeal must: ii. be filed with the clerk of the municipality, iii. set out the reasons for the appeal, and be accompanied by the fee required by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. For more information on making an appeal, please visit: http://elto.gov.on.ca. For More Information: There are several ways to find more information about this application. Visit our website: www.clear view.ca Contact the Planner assigned to this file: Rossalyn Workman, Community Planner r work man@clear view.ca 705-428-6230 ext. 248 Visit or write to the Community Services Department at the Township of Clearview Administration Centre: Box 200, 217 Gideon St., Stayner ON L0M 1S0 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm If you have specific accessibility needs and would like another format or other accommodations the Township of Clearview will work to meet your needs. Please contact Human Resources at 705-428-6230 ext. 255. Notice dated: 5 November 2020