January 8, 2021 by The Creemore Echo

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Friday, January 8, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 02

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Vaccines roll out to health care workers In partnership with RVH, local vaccines are fourth highest in Ontario by Trina Berlo “I am very happy to report on the status of COVID vaccination in Simcoe Muskoka,” said Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner in his first media update of 2021. More than 4,300 people in the area have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and are awaiting the second. Vaccines in the north part of the region are being administered in partnership with Royal Victoria Hospital (including Clearview Township) and the south Simcoe area is being administered by Southlake Regional Health Centre. Gardner reported the RVH site is the fourth most active site in the province, and 600 vaccines were given on Monday alone, the highest daily number to date.

Dr. Charles Gardner “We are doing well and we are committed to moving at a pace that would allow us to use up the vaccine that we get, and as we get more using it up expeditiously to arrange for protection. At this point in time we’re focussing very much on the staff at long-term care facilities, retirement homes and in hospitals.” At this time they are working with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – the one that must be stored at the lowest

temperature – and they are not able to move it off site so those receiving the vaccine must attend “We may very soon get authorization to move it off site at which time we’d be looking at how best to cover for the needs of the residents in long-term care facilities. It’s certainly important that we be able to get to those facilities to be able to vaccinate residents who are the most high risk individuals in our community,” said Gardner. “At this point in time vaccination – the approach to vaccination and the type of vaccine that we would be getting – is very much in flux from the province so I wouldn’t be able to give any detailed information at this point in time about what type of vaccine we’re getting and when in the future.” He said the health unit is waiting for clarity from the province but knows that there will be priority given to people who live in Indigenous communities, those who receive home care and live in other congregate settings. (See “Most” on page 3)

Ski Club development petition goes to council by Trina Berlo A group of citizens concerned about the impact of a proposed development at Mansfield Ski Club is presenting a petition to Mulmur council this month asking members to reject the site plan application. The change.org petition has garnered almost 18,000 signatures from around the world, with half from Ontario and 125 from Mulmur. The petition is going to council’s Jan. 13 meeting. That same meeting agenda will also include a response to questions posed during an October delegation by resident Catherine Lyall who spoke on behalf of a group of 30-plus Pine River Valley residents, including club members and non-members, who share (See “Public” on page 5)

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Black History Month digital exhibition, call for entries In partnership with the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association, the Museum of Dufferin is presenting a Black History Month Digital Exhibition. Canadian photographers and artists are encouraged to submit their work to reflect the theme of Solidarity in my Community. Did you participate in a Black Lives Matter march? Did you hang signs in your windows? Have you witnessed your community coming together in powerful ways? What does “Solidarity in My Community” mean through an artistic and photographic lens? Students, professionals and nonprofessionals are encouraged to submit to this juried photography and art show with monetary prizes and no entry fee. More information will be forthcoming at a live Zoom Black History Month event organized by Dufferin County Black Association and the Museum of Dufferin on Feb. 20. The application form and submission guidelines are available at www. dufferinmuseum.com/bhm.

Snow removal, no overnight street parking

Clearview Public Works crews will be removing the large snowbanks from downtown Creemore beginning at 1 a.m. until approximately 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 8. To help facilitate the removal, vehicles must not be parked downtown on Mill Street, Caroline Street or Elizabeth Street during this time. Vehicles remaining on the street during snow removal may be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. Winter parking restrictions remain in effect until April 14: No vehicle shall be parked on any street, road allowance, sidewalk or municipal parking lot within the Township of Clearview between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m.

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Increased tree canopy will add to heritage character

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THE WAY WE WERE

Editor: After reviewing the article in the Dec. 24 edition of The Creemore Echo, and most recently the survey for the future of vision of Creemore, I feel the connection is very apparent – the character of Mill Street, and the approach in and out of town certainly would welcome the addition of large mature canopy trees along this safe community route. The implementation of a street tree master plan strategy will help strengthen the heritage character of this charming little town, and add to its long term viability, as a destination, and simply a lovely place to call home. Thank you for your efforts, looking forward to the regeneration. Stefano Giannini, Creemore.

Sounds of town Editor: Having moved into town from a house in the woods, Creemore presents me with new sounds. • Bob Ransier’s train whistle invoked the town’s railway past (I wish it were still here!) • Every morning we hear the shuffle of generally reluctant feet heading to school at the end of the street and then, around 3, the skipping sound of happy feet going home • Fire engines are noisy: screaming sirens and the thunder of their passage towards their call • Young puppies (especially recently) introduce themselves with yips, yelps and jumps • On garbage days nothing is as comforting as the squealing brakes of the garbage truck in front of the house • While out walking I smile as I turn my head towards the laughter generated by a well-told story • In warm weather, the rumble and roar of motorcycles seems to overwhelm all other sounds • I am always comforted by the sound of familiar voices: • Colleen at the Post Office gently shouting from the back, “I found it!” • Jenn at the Pharmacy quietly saying, “It’s ready.” • Norma at Affairs quickly asking, “How can I help you?” • and Joanne at the hair salon asking, “Same as last time?” • In warm weather in spring the air is filled with bird song, offset somewhat by the raucous arguments which crows never seem to resolve • At night, after lights out, the silence fits like a blanket. Is there ever silence during the day? Sadly no one hears me asking the question. I learn more by listening than by talking. The town is teaching me a lot! Bill Mann, Creemore.

The old Avening train station, submitted by Myrtle Carruthers. We received a letter from Laurie Rowe of Black Diamond, AB about fond memories of Christmases past in Avening. Unfortunately it didn't arrive in time for our Christmas edition but we have posted in on Creemore.com.

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Important to engage youth in visioning Editor: I commend the Creemore Community Foundation for their interest, time, ideas, and financial contribution to Creemore. I personally know many of the people involved. All are extremely well meaning - there is no doubt in my mind about that. However, I do have one big concern and that is the apparent lack of involvement of the youth of Creemore and those under the age of thirty who live here in Creemore or surrounding area. From personal experience, I know only too well how difficult it seems to be to get this age group involved. I also know it can and should be done. I know Greg Young personally and have the

greatest respect for him and faith in his ability to chair the Streering Committee that I am assuming will be meeting to review the results of the survey. May I humbly suggest that he involve at least one teenager and two people under the age of thirty to sit on the committee as well. RAYS (Resources For Area Youth Success) is an excellent youth organization here in Creemore, and I am sure they could recommend a few teenagers who would be willing to sit on the committee. I know a few 20-30 year olds and would be happy to approach them. Tony Fry, Creemore.

Send letters to the editor to editor@creemore.com. All letters must be signed with the writer's full name and include a phone number (which will not be printed.) Deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. We are in need of submissions for our They Way We Were feature. Bring in your old photos and we will scan them and get right back to you. (Please, call first while we are in lockdown, just to be safe). We also accept submissions by e-mail to editor@creemore.com. Thank you.

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Costs mount as Cty Rd 91 fight continues Editor: I read with interest George Powell’s letter in your Dec. 24 issue (page 5) regarding the Feb. 24 hearing conference dealing with Clearview’s Niagara Escarpment Plan amendment and Development Permit applications to upgrade 26/27 Sideroad. The township’s desire to pursue this upgrade is made necessary by a secret deal made in 2010 between Clearview and Walker Industries to close the western 1.75 km of County Road 91 ending at the township/county line to public use and to sell the full road allowance of that segment to Walker. The present council is the third administration that continues to pursue this deal. It is not clear that there is any end in sight at this time for Clearview’s efforts pushing this deal and those opposing it. For more than a decade, community and regional conflict has come from individuals, community action groups, organizations such as the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust, and adjacent municipal and county jurisdictions not to mention the near unanimous opposition on two occasions of Niagara Escarpment Commissioners. Mr. Powell’s letter has offered many excellent environmental, social and economic reasons why the Clearview/Walker deal is extremely misguided. But there is another reason that may be very relevant to every taxpayer in the township – the mounting cost of lawyers to litigate the deal, the cost of hiring planners and engineering consultants to prepare the documents required to support the applications and act as witnesses, and most significant of all the ballooning cost of actually doing the work that undoubtedly will be required to meet the environmental, safety and other conditions should the applications be approved. The ultimate cost will be in the multi millions of dollars. If the deal goes ahead, these millions will be spent to upgrade a 2.7 km piece of township road that has never been in significant use for more than 100 years

and for all intents and purposes provides little or no value to the vast majority of Clearview taxpayers. This scandal has skated largely under the radar in Clearview, but if Clearview taxpayers are concerned about the prudent use of their money, they need to demand a full financial accounting from Council of the cost of this folly. If taxpayers knew the full truth about the bill that they will be facing, they likely would demand the deal be halted. The biggest part of the bill is on the horizon, but there is still time to stop the “bleeding”. I’m sure there are many places where these tax dollars could go that would provide a much higher benefit for Clearview citizens. But, the financial cost goes well beyond Clearview’s boarders. The 26/27 Sideroad upgrade made necessary by the proposed closing of County Road 91 needs to be looked at with respect to the financial impact on municipalities to the north as well, especially on the Town of the Blue Mountains. A proposed by-pass around Collingwood and Thornbury is intended to ease the choking traffic jams on Highway 26 along the Bay and will cost many additional millions. County Road 91 is already a key alternative up and down the Escarpment and it alleviates some of this traffic right now. County Road 91 is a significant preferred route for many wanting to go further up the Bruce and around Collingwood and Thornbury. Our Southern Georgian Bay region is one of the fastest and most economically diverse and successful areas of Ontario. Instead of wasting tax dollars on a needless upgrade of 26/27 Sideroad, Clearview should be lobbying Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney, to undertake a regional traffic management plan that takes in the whole of Southern Georgian Bay and support all our vibrant communities. Doug Dingeldein, Singhampton.

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'Most people' to be vaccinated by August (Continued from page 1) “As time unfolds and we get more vaccine and more direction from the province we will need to expand out to those groups and find ways of reaching them and I am looking down the line later in the year when we would be able to work with other community partners such as primary care and community pharmacies, EMS and others to open up provision of vaccine to an ever wider circle of people and eventually to everybody. I know the province has an expectation that we would reach most people by August so that’s the timeline that we are working with and we take our duty to achieve this very seriously,” said Gardner. “Once again, I’d really like to commend RVH for the excellent partnership that we’ve had to date to be able to move fairly quickly through the vaccine that we’ve received to date.” Incidence rate 68 cases per 100,000 population and time will tell how the holiday season and possible gatherings will affect the numbers. There have been 443 new cases in the region, bringing the toal number of active cases to 1,188. “As time unfolds, we will have a more detailed assessment and tallying of the number of cases and the degree to which they are associated with gatherings,” said Gardner. In the meantime, he reminds the public that all the precautions remain in effect including mask use, social distancing, and essential travel only. The control measures, said Gardner, have essentially knocked out the regular flu. He said there have been no reported cases of laboratory confirmed influenza in Simcoe-Muskoka and hardly any in the province. “The fact that these measures are proving to be so effective with influenza – and a high uptake with vaccination for influenza – it really says a lot about just how communicable, how transmissible COVID-19 is that we are still seeing a rise in cases and a high number of cases despite the control measure that we’ve done to date and really speaks to the importance of doubling your efforts to control COVID-19 in your daily lives…, said Gardner. “We’ve got light at the end of the tunnel, with the vaccine, but it’s going to take months to be able get enough vaccine and reach everybody.” There are no public COVID-19 vaccine centres open across the province at this time.

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River and safeguard it from wastewater treatment discharge and water taking, adverse impacts on local wells and stormwater runoff. “The taxpayers of Mulmur could bear the burden of taking over the assets/infrastructure if something goes wrong, without any benefit from the development to residents. It’s the wrong type of development in the wrong place. Please stop this proposal,” states the petition. “If approved, this development will set a precedent for Mulmur and nearby communities – zoning can be changed and high density developments are welcome in a rural setting. We are not against development. We are concerned citizens who want to ensure our community and environment is not negatively impacted by high density, unsustainable expansion. In fact, we encourage environmentally sustainable site design, water conservation, environmental energy and material choices, and preserving the scenic beauty of Mulmur. There are too many risks to the Pine River ecosystem, the surrounding neighbourhoods, and of a development that may fail within years and become a burden on the township. We ask Mulmur council to reject this site application plan.” T h e p e t i t i o n c a n b e f o u n d a t w w w. protectpinerivervalley.ca. Information about the development can be found at www.mansfieldskiclub. com/the-chalets/, and site plan application documents are posted at mulmur.ca.

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(Continued from page 1) concerns about the project. Discussion on the matter will be reserved for a public meeting scheduled for the Feb. 3 meeting when the proponents will make a presentation and members of the public will be invited to comment. The meeting is not required under the Planning Act. It is a chance for people to share concerns, and ask questions. The formal meeting took place in 2016, and although the developers are in the process of making a site plan application, which does require council approval, a formal public meeting is not required. The citizen group has been voicing opposition to a 93-unit condo development to create a village setting at the private ski club. A rezoning has already been approved and site plan approval is pending for a phased-in development of 48 units in phase one and 45 units in phase two. The initial plan is to proceed with the first 12 townhome units, in one four-storey building to be located south of the main chalet. The development proposal is submitted by Mansfield Property Management, a subsidiary of Mansfield Ski Club. The petition states, the development “does not preserve the rural character of Mulmur and sets a terrible precedent for future developments in our Township and surrounding areas.” Organizers aim to protect the health of the Pine

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The family of the late Gertie Gowan express thanks, gratitude and sincere appreciation to relatives, friends and neighbours for the floral and memorial tributes, expressions of sympathy, cards, food, phone calls, messages,visits, and acts of kindness. Your expressions of sympathy have helped ease our sorrow. Thank you so much to the Creemore Fire Department, Dr. Peter Savage and OPP Officer C. Dewell. Your professionalism and care were comforting, as were your kind words in our time of shock and grief. A special thank you to Jim Henderson of Fawcett Funeral Home for your guidance, patience, and compassion in assisting us with funeral arrangements for mom. Your personal messages of comfort were so kind and helped to ease our pain. Thanks to Andrew and Danielle (Fawcett Funeral Home) for deeds of assistance and kindness, to Melissa Meek for the beautiful floral arrangements, we know they were done with love. Lorna May Lowe, sincere thanks for conducting the funeral service which portrayed your compassion and support for us and the respect you had for mom. These many kindnesses will never be forgotten and we are so very thankful to have so many caring people in our midst. Love & Prayers, Susan & Fred, Terry, Trudy & Wayne, Cathie, Dan & Lynn, Tammy and Families

MONTGOMERY, William John STEED, Marilyn died peacefully at Passed peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. home surrounded by the love of her 29, 2020 at the Collingwood General family on Tuesday December 29, & Marine Hospital, Collingwood, 2020. Marilyn was predeceased by her Ontario, at the age of 86. Bill was beloved husband Jim (2014). She will born on June 13, 1934, son of the be remembered as the loving mother late Thomas and Gertrude (Pyrke) of Barb (Dave Smyth) and Shirley Montgomery. (Don) Johnson. Forever cherished Brother of the late Tom (June) by her grandchildren Hannah Montgomery, the late Mary (Alvin) and Cameron Adams, Mackenzie Williams, the late Gertie (Carl) Gowan, (Derek) and Megan Smyth. Marilyn the late Pork (Jean) Montgomery, is survived by her brother Stan the late Alice (Lloyd) Stewart, and (Judy) Todd and sister Janice (Terry) the late Teddy Montgomery. Will Dowding. She will be deeply missed be remembered by many nieces and by all who knew her. A private service nephews. was held on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. The family extends thanks and A video of the service will be released gratitude to the team from St. to share with family and friends. Elizabeth’s for their kindness and Spring interment at Creemore Union care. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations Cremation has taken place. in Marilyn's memory may be made to Donations may be made to the Heart St. John’s United Church or Creemore & Stroke Foundation or the Creemore Union Cemetery. Friends may visit Union Cemetery. Friends may visit Marilyn’s online Book of Memories Bill’s online Book of Memories at JNS_Creemore_Echo_2020_22.pdf 1 22/12/2020 8:56 AM at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com. www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS at Affairs Bakery & Cafe. Enjoy beer battered halibut, crispy fries and homemade coleslaw. Take-out only. Call 705-466-5621.

HELP WANTED

HOME TO RENT IN CREEMORE - 3 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath beautiful bright open concept bungalow new build in prestigious Creemore. Walking distance to shops. Finished loft above 2 car garage, forced air gas, gourmet kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. Luxurious master ensuite, walk in closet, large main floor laundry with new washer and dryer. Corner lot. Final grading and AC installation in the spring. $2800 month plus utilities. Minimum 1 year lease. Call 705-627-5603.

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MANSFIELD SEASONAL or weekend rental. Heritage rich farm house for professionals on 200 acres with baby mountain perfect for crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing. Three 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 for the months of Jan. April and May. No pets, no smoking. 905-877-1740, Virginia.

Steer Enterprises Ltd. is looking to hire an Accounting Clerk for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Accounting education and/or experience required. Knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks essential. Apply by dropping off a resume or by emailing to info@steer. ca.

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ECHO Classifieds

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 8, 2021 •

Submit your classified ad by 5 p.m. Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@ creemore.com,$17 + hst for 25 words or less

DEATH NOTICE

AINLEY, Gertrude “Trudy” - Died peacefully on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at her Stayner home surrounded by her family at the age of 93. Trudy, beloved wife of the late Bill Ainley for over 67 years. Loving mother of Simon (Sharon Hanna), Mike (Karen Bloore), Sue (Geoff Meadley), the late Jonathan (daughters Rachel and Rebecca), Terresa and Gloria. Cherished grandmother of Sean (Maria), Alexandra (Rene), Nicholas (Erin), Travis (Regan) and great grandmother of Samuel, Annabelle, Adriana, Jackson, Ivy and Lou. Trudy also will be missed by her family and friends in the United Kingdom and abroad. Born in Austria, Trudy met her husband, Bill as a school girl in Otley, West Yorkshire. She trained and nursed at Leeds General Infirmary between 1945 and 1949. In 1958 Trudy and Bill set course for a new life in Canada. Trudy returned to nursing at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital in 1961 and in the same year, with Bill, founded Ainley Group. Trudy later served as a Trustee of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. Her love of literature and philosophy helped bring a number of Canadian guest poets and writers to the local area. In 1987, Trudy and Bill committed themselves to third world development joining with HOPE International Development Agency in the delivery of clean water to peoples in Africa and Asia. Trudy had a passion for her community and for medicine, and built a home where family and friends always found a cup of tea, glass of wine, or spot at the dining room table. She will be sorely missed and remembered with deepest affection by all whose life she touched. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, 2020 at 1 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline Street West, Creemore. Current regulations restrict the ceremony to family only. Circumstances permitting a more public opportunity to celebrate Trudy’s life will be available in the Spring at her interment at the Creemore Union Cemetery. You may participate in the Funeral Service by viewing the ceremony on the Carruthers and Davidson YouTube channel beginning at 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation, St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, and HOPE International Development Agency. For further information and to sign her Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.

MILTON, Helen Maude (nee Isherwood) - Wednesday December 30, 2020, we said farewell to Helen Maude Milton, nee Isherwood, better known as Bid or Biddy to family and friends. Bid was our Mom, our Grandmother, our Great-Gran, a cousin and an aunt. Bid was born April 15, 1922 in Trenton, Nova Scotia to Maggie Greenhall and Fred Isherwood. After moving to Ontario, the Isherwood family settled in the Toronto West area. Bid was the middle of five children and has been predeceased by sisters Alice (Gibney), Renie (Ball), Margaret, her brother Charles and her lifelong friend Elsie Woodend-Forester. On Sept. 6, 1941, Helen Maude Isherwood married Edward Thomson Milton and were together until his passing in November, 1994. Helen was Mom to Susan (Don Stewart), Meg (Robert Stainton) and Frederick (Helen). She was a loving Gran to Sarah, Lynn, Ted and Michelle Jessop; Shane, Loretta and Sean Stainton; Angela and Nelson Domer and Amy and Shawn Taylor. She was a loving Great-Gran to Michael Milton, Daniel and Gracey Jessop and Mya and Amelia Stainton. After living in a number of places, Mom’s final years were in Stayner at Blue Mountain Manor and then Sunset Manor in Collingwood. We thank both residence for their loving care of our Mom during these past years. Private arrangements at this time with interment at Old St. John’s Churchyard Cemetery at a later date. If desired, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by Bid’s family. To sign her Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.

BROWN, Barry Winston - It is with infinite sadness that the Brown family announces the passing of their beloved Barry at Sunset Manor, Collingwood, Saturday January 2, 2021, in his 65th year. Predeceased by his parents, Neal Howard Brown and Margaret “Joan” Brown, of Stayner. Survived by his loving brothers, James Howard Brown, Daniel Neal Brown his wife Robyn and nieces Naomi and Meagan. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his cousins, second cousins, family members and countless friends. Barry was a fixture on Stayner’s Main Street, and he always had time to chat with whomever he met. Friends will be received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors will only be received by using the RSVP system on the funeral home website. Due to COVID-19 regulations, a limited number of people are permitted within the funeral home at any one time. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 7, 2021 at 1 p.m. The ceremony is restricted to the family only. Others may participate by viewing the ceremony live on the Carruthers & Davidson YouTube channel. The family wishes to extend their thanks and gratitude to the frontline workers of Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, RVH, Barrie and Sunset Manor, Collingwood. 4 9 In lieu of 8 flowers, donations to the Collingwood General 1 4 3 or and Marine Hospital Foundation the charity of your choice 8 6 5 in Barry’s 1 name would be appreciated. To RSVP 8 to sign his Book 2 for9the visitation and of Memories, please visit 1 7 www. carruthersdavidson.com. 5 1 6

ANDERSON, Birdie - On the morning of Jan. 4, a limb has fallen from the family tree that says, “Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived while I was strong.” We the family of Birdie Anderson in her 87th year believe this is exactly what she is saying to us at this time. Birdie Anderson (nee Gilkes) was born April 3, 1934 on the 6th Concession of Proton Township, the eldest of three children to the late Ernie and Mabel (nee Fluney) Gilkes. Beloved sister to Ivan (Betty), Dougpredeceased (Mary Anne) Gilkes and sister-in-law to Betty (Billpredeceased) Hollingshead. She moved to Collingwood with her loving husband Bill Anderson of 67 years. She was the devoted mother of Randy, Rob (Vivian), Linda (Dave) Breuker and Richard (Lori). Her pride and joy was her 10 grandchildren, Ryan, Brad, James, Brayden, Leesa, Marley, Bryson, Nathan (Jenna), Graham and Renee. Aunt Birdie will be missed by many nieces and nephews. She dedicated many years of volunteering in the Collingwood community with Collingwood Minor Hockey, Connaught Home and School Association, Girl Guides, Blue Mountain Sno-Drifters and as a member of the All Saints Anglican Church. She always advocated for the under dog and for what was right! She worked at the Collingwood Peerless Textiles, Daals Seatbelts and finished her work life career as a Health Care Aide for Red Cross. Birdie and Bill enjoyed their retirement babysitting their grandkids, attending their sporting events, touring Ontario in their motorhome and winter vacations in Florida. The family wishes to thank the tireless homecare PSWs who cared for them at home especially Ellen and Valerie and for all the staff who cared for her this past year at Sunset Manor. Due to her wishes and COVID-19 she has been cremated and her celebration of life will be determined at a later time. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to your local Food Banks in her memory.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 8, 2021

MINI LANDSCAPE CHALLENGE! By Jessica Tamlin

Jessica Tamlin studied Fine Art at The University of Guelph and Digital Media Art at Seneca College. She lives in Creemore with her family where she paints landscapes and is a graphic designer from her home studio.

SUPPLIES: A sheet of paper, a pencil, an eraser and an object like a tin can or a cup to trace a circle.

STEP ONE: Find inspiration by going to a place with a view

that you love – this can be as simple as looking out your window, or as adventurous as going for a hike. Take a picture, or note in your minds eye where the sky meets the land. You can also find a landscape picture from a trip that makes you happy. Or draw along with me for this first one! This landscape is the field behind the new houses being built on the east side of Creemore. Take a look the next time you pass by.

STEP TWO: Trace a circle using a tin can or a cup, choosing

the size you want your drawing to be. Draw a horizon line across the bottom centre of your circle, leaving space above for the sky and below for the field.

STEP THREE: Draw the outline of the forest along the top of the horizon line and colour it in with your pencil. A softer pencil like 2B will give a darker fill.

STEP FOUR: Draw an uneven line starting from the top centre

of the circle, drawing down towards the end of the treeline on the right. The right side will be the blue of the sky. Fill this in lightly using a harder pencil. Using your finger smudge the pencil from your shaded sky and treeline over the entire top of the sky into the clouds. This will give your clouds a light shading. Next take your eraser and bring back some the white of your clouds. You can keep dragging the shading over and erasing unil you get your clouds how you like.

STEP FIVE: To draw the grass in the field use shorter vertical

lines starting lighter towards the back of the field and then making darker lines as you get to the front of the field. I used my darker 2B pencil at the front to add lots of depth. I also added little flowers in the dark grass by using my eraser to bring back little dots of white.

PURPLE HILLS CHALLENGES YOU TO GET CREATIVE!

This is the second of nine Community Art Projects designed to encourage creativity in people of all ages and abilities. We hope you will give it a try.

COMING SOON! Watch for a new art challenge in every weekly edition of The Creemore Echo until February 26, 2021. The challenges and their accompanying videos will also be posted on the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society’s Facebook and Instagram feeds. SUBMIT YOUR FINISHED ART CHALLENGE:

If you would like to share your finished art challenge with the community here’s how: POST A PHOTO of your work on your Facebook or Instagram feed. Make sure you use the tags #CreemoreArtChallenge and #purplehillsarts. EMAIL an image of your work to sara.sniderhan@gmail.com. DROP BY THE ECHO with your original to be scanned by staff.

We will print one or two participant works each week in The Creemore Echo.

CHECK OUT MY VIDEO

on the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Facebook or Instagram account to walk through the drawing with me and if you have any questions email me at: jessicatamlinart@gmail.com www.jessicatamlin.com

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you have any questions or comments about this project please email Sara Sniderhan at sara.sniderhan@gmail.com

Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society (PHAHS) and the Community Art Project would like to express a sincere thanks for the ongoing support by the community which makes our activities possible. We couldn’t do it without you!

S TA R T T H E Y E A R W I T H A R T !