January 22, 2021

The Creemore

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Friday, January 22, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 04

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Mother-daughter baking team take over Affairs

by Trina Berlo Norma Panzine knew it was time to cut the apron strings but she was holding out for just the right person to take over her bakery and café on Creemore’e main street.

Affairs Catering Bakery and Café has evolved over several iterations into the quaint and cozy landmark café that it is today. Affairs got its start at the Creemore Farmers’ Market in 2002, the year after Panzine moved to Creemore. She started off by selling bread, muffins and butter tarts – the tart selection would eventually include so many flavours that there was cause for an annual bonanza.

The first shop was located behind Foodland, opening in 2003, and she moved to Mill Street in 2006. Specialties grew to include coffee, sandwiches, salads, and Friday night fish and chips.

It has become a destination for cyclists and other tourists, as well as a local favourite.

When asked why she has decided to sell Panzine says she is getting close to 70 and when her husband fell ill last winter, she decided it was time to make a change. She started to get the business in order, preparing for the sale thinking that she may need to free up time to take on the role of caregiver for her husband.

“Something like that really puts life

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Jody Carriere (from left) and daughter Cortlin Robbins are taking over Affairs Catering Bakery and Café from Norma Panzine. They will be keeping some things the same and making changes to the business with the new name of Creemore Bakery. in perspective,” she said.

Luckily her husband is feeling better but that was the impetus for the sale.

“It’s bittersweet,” said Panzine.

“Because I love what I do.” She said she will miss the interaction with the customers and mostly her wonderful staff.

“I really believe if it weren’t for the staff I wouldn’t have been successful,” she said.

Panzine said she received some

interesting offers on the business, but she was looking for someone who wanted to carry on as a bakery.

She said after building a business for so long and putting her heart and soul into it, it was important to her to find a buyer who would provide a similar service to the community.

A match was found in motherdaughter duo Jody Carriere and Cortlin Robbins.

Both say they are avid bakers and

were looking for a new business venture having moved to Collingwood in September.

Carriere, a pastry chef, and Robbins, a nutritionist, describe their first exploratory trip into the village.

“We were coming down into Creemore and it was magical,” said Robbins. “We fell in love with the bakery and discovered it was for sale.”

Both are outdoorsy and say they are all about experiences so they intend to foster an environment of atmosphere and charm.

They plan to serve the good, wholesome food that they love, made with quality ingredients, to create a great overall experience to compliment Creemore’s existing charm.

With a Ukrainian and Polish background, they do plan to include babka and other hand rolled pastries on the menu, in addition to the classics like New York black and white cookies, cheesecake and macarons. They are also bouncing around ideas for specialty workshops (such as gingerbread houses), high teas and game nights.

The name will be changing to Creemore Bakery and Carriere and Robbins are hoping to reopen midFebruary, but in what capacity will be dictated by public health measures.

Affairs will close its doors on Jan. 23.

Community halls included in future budget talks

by Trina Berlo Clearview council held a final workshop on Jan. 13 to take one last look at the 2021 budget.

The $42.6 million budget includes $19.7 million in operating expenses and $22.9 million in capital expenses.

With all the final growth numbers incorporated, the net tax increase will be 1.59 per cent overall, and 3.3 per cent for the Clearview portion alone.

That means that someone with a home assessed at $307,000 (the average MPAC assessment for Clearview) will

pay approximately an additional $53 in taxes this year.

Clearview retains .51 cents of every dollar collected with the balance going to the County of Simcoe, OPP, NVCA and education.

No funds were added to the budget during the final workshop but council did discuss the merits of future longterm budgeting.

The discussion came around to community halls. Council has decided to go ahead with virtual meetings to plan for possible accessibility

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Council will have to decide how to approach the costly renovations needed to render the halls compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should the halls be renovated? Should they be sold?

Council received an updated engineer’s report in March estimating it would cost between $5.1 million and $8 million to renovate six halls – Avening, Sunnidale Corners, Nottawa, Duntroon,

Brentwood and Dunedin – depending on the level of accessibility, including fees for architectural, engineering, and project management, as well as kitchen upgrades to become fire code compliant.

Since then Clearview’s Accessibility Advisory Committee has recommended an update to the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADs) document and consider a phased in approach when appraising the long-term plans regarding hall renovations. The (See “Hall” on page 3)

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 22, 2021

THE VILLAGE GREEN History in the Making On a blustery day in January 2018, a hundred fifty locals braved a blizzard to crowd around tables at the Station on the Green and consider the future of a piece of land in the heart of Creemore.

A year earlier, the TD Bank announced it would be closing its Creemore branch. Naturally, villagers were dismayed at the news. But two area residents had an idea: to turn an empty bank into a village treasure. Tony Arrell and Stuart Lazier lobbied TD to donate the property to the village. Then they formed the Creemore Community Foundation to realize their vision of a public space that would benefit locals and attract visitors.

On that wintery day, the public considered options ranging from demolishing the building and expanding the current park

space to retaining the building as commercial property. Later, a volunteer team consisting of community members engaged PFS Studio, landscape architects to transform the lands into a public, active, green space known as the Village Green. In late 2019, the Dancing Children sculpture and Horticultural Society’s garden plants were removed to temporary quarters. In January 2020, the bank building came down and, in June, construction began.

A key consideration expressed at the four public meetings over the past two years was that the Village Green honour the history and culture of Creemore. As construction continues behind the Mill Street hoardings, the Foundation offers this preview of the ways the Village Green will be an enduring expression of Creemore’s past. In the words of Stuart Lazier: “You spoke. And we listened.”

Creemore Village Green

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One of the first things visitors and residents will see as they drive along Mill Street this summer is a sixteen-foot-high column topped with a replica of a locomotive’s green engine lamp. Designed

by Shane Durnford, whose signs grace several Creemore businesses, the Village Green sign will be an invitation to visit Creemore’s newest public space. The column, with its Victorian ironwork, looks back to the 1850s and the role of the railroad in the village’s past. “I wanted” says Durnford, “to connect the past to the present.”

The Main Line A central walkway—the Main Line—will run on a diagonal from the park’s entrance to the Station on the Green, representing the path of railway tracks that once bisected the village. Embedded in the stone promenade are nine black granite paving stones, spaced to mimic railway ties, each inscribed with a detail of Creemore’s chronology from the Ice Age to the present. Conceived by a group of village elders, these stones create a walk through history, honouring Indigenous people and early settlers and noting recent events such as the amalgamation of Creemore into Clearview Township in 1993 and the construction of the Station on the Green in 2002.

The Cenotaph Walk On the park’s south side, a second diagonal walkway will lead from the centre of the Village Green and point to the Cenotaph and, beyond it, to the library, the Log Cabin, and North America’s smallest jail. Along this path, a wooden bench with a view of the Caroline Street cenotaph will invite visitors to sit and contemplate the village’s fallen soldiers. The bench will bear this verse, written by Creemore’s poet laureate, Tim Armour: Look you upon our cenotaph As on this bench you pause, And say a prayer on their behalf Who gave all for our cause.

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This is the first of a four-part series. Stay tuned for more glimpses at what’s going on behind the Mill Street hoardings in upcoming issues of the Creemore Echo.

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 22, 2021 •

BIA sensitive to resident concerns about noise

by Trina Berlo In response to a plan to actively market Creemore as a motorcycle destination, the BIA has said it welcomes visitors by any conveyance but understanding resident concerns, would rather not be part of a direct marketing strategy.

“The BIA appreciates the efforts of Simcoe County and Clearview in promoting Creemore as a destination.

We feel our green, neighbourly and family friendly village has so much to offer and the Creemore BIA enthusiastically welcomes visitors to our community however they choose to arrive here,” writes BIA president Laurie Severn, on behalf of the board of directors. “To enter our village people drive along Creemore’s streets including Mill, Caroline and Louisa (County Road 9). These roads are primarily residential and the BIA receives multiple complaints

annually about the level of noise associated with motorcycle activity from residents living along these corridors and throughout the village.”

“As business owners we appreciate the money these motorcyclists spend, and have no intention of excluding them from our friendly services but we as a board believe actively seeking motorcycle traffic, while the knowing the existing level of annoyance of residents, does not reflect our core value of being good neighbours.

“In order to mitigate the concerns of our community and advocate for residents that have expressed irritation with motorcycles we request Simcoe County and Clearview Recreation and Tourism department excludes Creemore from publications and information specifically targeting motorcyclists.

“Your consideration is appreciated

and we look forward to working with both Clearview and Simcoe to attract visitors that align with the marketing strategies of the BIA, knowing we are all best served when decisions are made in conjunction with community members.”

The letter is in response to a tourism initiative by Clearview Township and the County of Simcoe. “ I c a n ’t e v e n e x p r e s s , a s a motorcyclist, how offensive I find this letter, how prejudicial… And it leaves me wondering, and very, very deeply concerned about the representation of businesses in Creemore,” said Councillor John Broderick.

BIA council rep Doug McKechnie urged council not to read more into the letter than what is there. He said the BIA recognizes motorcycles will be coming to Creemore, and that this is a benefit to some businesses.

Clearview revisits shipping containers At the request of Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, council has directed staff to revisit a decision to make shipping containers illegal in Clearview Township for the purposes of storage.

“There are several properties within the township that are using shipping containers for storage of personal and commercial items. In many cases most of these land owners were not aware of the existing bylaw restricting the use of [the] containers,” reported Burton on Jan. 11. “When a notice was published in the local newspapers of the existing bylaw I received several telephone calls from businesses and agricultural operations questioning the bylaw. These shipping containers have become a solution to keeping sites tidy and uncluttered from excess equipment and items being exposed to the open.”

Staff has been asked to find a way to monetize the storage containers, should they be permitted on lands zoned industrial, commercial, amd agricultural, either through fees or taxation, and also to propose rules for them to be located appropriately in terms of setbacks and In the meantime, Councillor Thom Paterson said residents should be made to comply with the currently bylaw before a change is made, possible allowing people a free pass.

Shipping containers, or cargo containers, are prohibited throughout the township as per the zoning blyaw, but are not specifically addressed in the property standards bylaw. Nevertheless, said Pamela Fettes, who oversees the bylaw department, staff “has done several enforcements, but not to the scale council is talking about.”

A change to the zoning bylaw will require public input.

Councillors Paterson and Phyllis Dineen were the only two to oppose the proposed change.

Midwest Metals rezoning A public meeting was held for a

Council Briefs rezoning for Midwest Metals to bring the entire parcel of property under the “Restricted Industrial Exception.”

Planner Marie Leroux, operating as agent for the Gordons, former owners of Midwest Metals, explained that in order to satisfy the requirements of site plan approval application filed in 2006 a strip of property was purchased from the County of Simcoe works yard next door to satisfy setback requirements.

That land is zoned institutional and must be changed.

Leroux said the Gordons have continued to improve the site for site plan and MOE approvals. The request for rezoning also includes a number of exceptions to reflect the existing configuration of the facility.

The zoning was approved at the Jan. 18 meeting.

Community Assistance Grants approved Council approved $24,250 in Community Assistance Grants.

Deputy Clerk Brenda Falls reported that the municipality did not receive as many as requests as usual during the intake process and that eligible organizations received the full amount requested. The grant committee also took the initiative to fund the OPP’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, although a request was not received.

There is $37,750 remaining in the $62,000 fund, $20,000 of which has been earmarked for 2021 COVID-19 relief fund requests.

Funds have been approved for the following organizations: • Breaking Down Barriers, $1,000 (accessibility support/services); • Brentwood Horticultural Society, $700 (Community beautification projects); • Clearview Community Theatre,

$2,000 (Youth Theatre Production); • Clearview Minor Hockey Association, $1,000 (Promote and develop hockey for children); • Creemore Cats, $1,000 (Spay/ neuter program); • Creemore Horticultural Society, $1,000 (Community beautification projects); • DARE - Huronia West OPP, $2,500 (Drug Abuse Resistance Education); • Duntroon Stayner Road Race, $1,000 (Promote physical fitness); • Georgian Triangle Humane Society (Clearview Cats), $1,000 (Spay/neuter assistance program); • Home Horizon Transitional Program, $2,000 (Counselling/housing for homeless); • Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation, $2,500 (Provide professional care/support); • Magic of Children in the Arts, $1,000 (Support children art programs); • Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Festival, $1,000 (Building community by cultivating and promoting arts and heritage); • Resources for Area Youth Success (RAYS), $1,000 (To support local youth in pursuing post-secondary education); • Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 397 Creemore, $1,000 (Canada Day Celebration events); • SilverShoe Historical Society, $1,000 (Promote Bethel Union Cemetery/Sunnidale Pioneer historical site); • South Simcoe 4-H, $250 (Youth learning opportunities); • Stayner Heritage Society, $300 (Promote heritage preservation/ appreciation); • Stayner Horticultural Society/ Stayner Garden Club, $1,000 (Community beautification projects); • Stayner Lawn Bowling Club, $1,000 (Promote lawn bowling); • The Living Wish Foundation, $1,000 (Promoting health and wellness of terminally ill patients).

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“They sent the letter out of respect for the community because there is some concern from the residents about the noise of the motorcycles,” said Mckechnie. “They don’t want to be involved in any active marketing, as a BIA, as an entity, out of respect for the community.”

Councillor Thom Paterson supported the BIA’s position saying the noise from motorcycles is “beyond tolerable” for many people in Creemore and on the main routes into the village, and regularly prompts resident complaints.

Mayor Doug Measures agreed that he has heard from Creemore residents about noisy vehicles and has been consulting with the OPP about bringing an enforcement initiative called Operation Noise Maker to the area to enforce provincial regulations on stunt driving and noisy mufflers.

Government review underway Clearview Township has launched a survey to ask residents how they would like to see council composed.

Council has approved a plan to review the size and structure of local government in advance of the next election.

Options include reducing the number of wards from seven to five, doing away with wards and voting for a determined number of council members at-large, or maintaining the status quo. Council completed a ward boundary review in 2013. During the last review council decided to stick with seven wards, plus a mayor and deputy mayor, with some changes to the ward boundaries.

The survey and an educational video can be found at www.clearview.ca/ WBR.

Hall renovation discussions begin (Continued from page 1) FADs document raises the standard of accessibility beyond those of the province.

“I think it would help a lot if the councillors went back to their halls and asked them to be really honest about what they want to do. We don’t have enough to do the full FADS on all the halls, let’s be honest. This money isn’t going to come free. It’s going to be a loan that we are going to have to pay back so be fair about what you want and to be a little more minimalist. If you want to get this done sooner or later minimalist is probably better,” said Councillor Connie Leishman, adding that’s the message she took to Sunnidale Corners Community hall.

“It’s something we can work on. If we could just get them in the halls, to enjoy the halls when we are allowed to, that would probably make all the difference to them so I would like everybody to be quite honest about what you want to do.”

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 22, 2021

OPINION EDITORIAL

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THE WAY WE WERE

Change in appetite for at-large voting?

Clearview Township is once again evaluating the structure of its government. While staff is undertaking a review of the size and shape of council and how it represents its constituents, it will be up to those elected officials to make the final call. Council will have to decide how many members are needed, and if they stick to a ward system or convert to an at-large system, and for that they are seeking public input.

The council of the day undertook the same exercise in 2013. At that time there was a high level of public engagement. People attended public meetings and filled council chambers to hear the final decision.

Back then it was decided to stick with the seven wards and rearrange the ward boundaries to what we have today. This was all done with the help of a consultant, and in the end council supported their recommendation, with the approval of the public.

At that time there was an overwhelming support for the ward system but there was some division on whether there should be five or seven wards.

It remains to be seen if there is an appetite for an at-large system now, but some believe there has been a shift.

This review has been prompted by a desire at the provincial level to see municipal government reform. The province has been doling out money for municipalities to find efficiencies. At the county level, members have been unable to come to any conclusion on how to reduce its numbers. Currently, the mayor and deputy mayor from 16 member municipalities sit on county council, for a total of 32. With that structure in place, Clearview is required to elect a mayor and deputy mayor.

That only leaves wiggle room in the number of council members. Here we weigh the pros and cons of the ward system versus the at-large system.

It’s possible an at-large system could help bring Clearview closer to its goal of truly amalgamating as one community. An unknown number of people would put their names forward and voters would chose which ones they wish to represent them and the interests of the municipality as a whole, theoretically.

This would force candidates to campaign in all parts of the municipality, making themselves known to all, or at least all who are paying attention. This would stop people from being acclaimed because they are well connected in one part of the township.

On the flipside, we know that no matter how much we look for cohesiveness, there are distinct interests in the individual communities that make up Clearview.

Creemore is notorious for having a distinct and vocal opinion on certain issues, as demonstrated by the ATV quarrel. The ward system seems the best way to ensure Creemore maintains a clear representational voice.

But then again, with the at-large system anything can happen and one community could be overrepresented on council.

This is the quandary we are facing, and we can’t even be in the same room. We must weigh the pros and cons, and then click.

Laurie Rowe, formerly of Avening, was sent this photo of Creemore's main street. The date and the identity of the women are unknown.

What will happen to my pets when I am gone?

by Anna Schuett Death is a sensitive topic that many of us do not like to think about, especially for those under the age of 65. Unfortunately, the reality is that death can happen to anyone at any time. Although people in their 20s, 30s and even 40s and 50s may feel that it is too soon to start planning their estate, it is never too early to prepare a Will, should tragedy strike.

Wills are often associated with division of property, naming an executor, and assigning trustees who will manage your assets. As the current law states, pets are considered personal property and as such, it is good practice to ensure your pets are well looked after by including them in your Will. We all want the very best for our beloved pets and making sure that you outline clear instructions regarding their care is a great way to give you peace of mind. They are members of your family, after all.

Leaving your pets out of your Will means that they may end up in a shelter; it is not safe to assume that a relative or friend will take them into their care without a formal agreement. Even if informal verbal arrangements are made, there is a high likelihood that messages can get crossed and details forgotten.

Therefore, it is best to work with a legal professional when you are ready to write your Will.

A pet trust can be set up for your pets’ guardian(s).

The sum of money in this trust will be provided to

the named guardian(s) of your pets. Because pets are considered property in Canada, you cannot leave a piece of your estate directly to your pets. In order to set up a pet trust, you must first select a caregiver (choosing an alternate caregiver is also recommended in case the primary caregiver becomes unable or unwilling). Have an open, candid conversation with your pets’ potential caregiver by outlining expectations and the amount of responsibility it takes to care for your pets. Choose someone you trust as they will be the person making all the decisions for your pets once you are gone. The amount of money you leave in this trust is truly a personal decision.

Some leave a fixed amount, while others calculate the annual cost of care and multiply that by the number of years they expect the pets to live.

It may seem less complicated to simply leave a sum of money in the guardian’s name and forego a pet trust.

If you choose to do so, you run the risk of having that allocated money spent on expenses that are unrelated to your pets. In either case, it is important that you and your pets’ guardian share a mutual interest in providing the very best care to your pets.

Anna Schuett is the Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. She has three cats – Abbey, Ozzie & Roxy – who bring her immeasurable joy.

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Expecting to see more relief coming in 2021

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expected to target the unproductive use of domestic housing – that is, those Canadian homes owned by non-residents. This is expected to be an aggressive tax-based measure that will be seen nationally.

All in all, our government seems to be trying to support Canadians and of course we expect to have a few more challenges ahead, but we all must do our part.

Whenever you can, shop locally with your neighborhood coffee shop, bakery, grocery store and bookstore. Remember to chat with the owners and the staff to give them your encouragement and moral support.

Kindness and patience are something we all should be giving out these days, after all, it is free, and needed now more than ever.

Good Luck and Best Wishes, Money Lady.

Calling all artists

Family Breakfast Boxes offered

Virtual tour of Queen's Park

The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Juried Art Show, now in its 41st year, is open for submissions from Feb. 5 to March 12. It is open to adults and students across Ontario, with cash prizes offered.

Visit tbmfa.on.ca for information on rules and important show dates.

Earlier this month, the province unveiled tighter measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. One of these measures was closing schools and having students learn online. With more children at home, reduced income and job loss, some families are finding it difficult to provide a healthy and nutritious breakfast for their children.

As municipal, provincial, and national leaders work to slow the spread of COVID-19, Clearview Community Church is committed to supporting the community and students.

While children are learning from home, the church is providing Family Breakfast Boxes for families who are in financial need.

Anyone struggling to provide breakfast for their children while they are learning from home, please contact the community outreach pastor at natalieb@ clearviewcommunitychurch.ca or call the office at 705-428-6543.

Clearview Public Library is hosting a live event of a virtual exploration of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario located in Toronto at noon on Thursday, Feb. 4.

The 30-minute tour Michele McKENZIE covers the history of this legislative building, some architectural details and an introduction to Parliament.

Although this cyberspace program is open to all ages, it would be perfect for anyone looking to do something special for a home-schooling project.

Limited space is available for 15 spots and you are able to register at www.clearview.library.on.ca.

A direct URL link to join will be sent two days in advance of your real-time tour.

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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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 22, 2021

DRAW AN OBJECT ON HAND TINTED PAPER

By Sara Sniderhan

Sara is a mostly self taught oil painter who lives on a farm in Mulmur and works out of her studio in Creemore. Above all she enjoys painting people (and watching her kids play hockey!). Her work has been exhibited in galleries across North America. In addition to being a creator Sara teaches art and facilitates community arts programs.

SUPPLIES: You will need a half sheet or more of watercolour paper to paint your natural stain onto. If you DON’T have watercolour paper we will leave an envelope with sheets of it in the newspaper box with puzzles in it, outside of the Creemore Echo. You will also need a paintbrush (at least 1.5 inches wide), clean paper of any kind, an eraser, a kneadable eraser if you have one, a 2H pencil (or any hard pencil) and a 2B pencil (or any soft pencil).

HAND TINTING YOUR WATERCOLOUR PAPER STEP ONE: Create your own paper stain by following the recipes at the top of this page or by experimenting with your own natural ingredients.

Make sure you strain your liquid through a fine strainer before you use it.

STEP TWO: Using a paint brush generously cover your watercolour paper, making sure to not miss any spots.

STEP THREE: Lay a sheet of clean paper, larger than your watercolour paper, onto a flat surface.

Place your tinted paper face down onto the clean paper. Stack some heavy books on top of your paper and let stand for at least 12 hours.

Then your tinted paper will be flat and ready to draw on!

DRAWING YOUR OBJECT DRAWING PREPARATION: The most important decision you will make in this drawing is choosing what object to draw! Choose something that either means a lot to you or something that you find interesting to look at. Stand a sheet of paper behind your object in order to block out anything in the background. You can look at my drawing breakdown of my son’s baby shoe, while you read through these steps below.

STEP ONE: Using your 2H or hard pencil lightly draw out the basic big shape of the entire object, in as few lines a possible, right onto your hand tinted paper. Compare the height and width of your object.

STEP TWO: Still using your hard pencil draw the outline of your object more accurately. Then draw in the interior details, starting with the biggest ones first. I started with the shoelaces.

If your object has a pattern, make sure that the pattern follows around the shape of the object.

STEP THREE: Switch to your 2B or soft pencil and colour in the very darkest things you see, go as dark as the pencil will allow you to. Draw in any shadows that the object is making onto the surface it’s sitting on (cast shadows). Play around with your line weights- use both pencils to create light, thin, medium, thick and dark lines. You can stop here if you prefer to keep this a line drawing!

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STEP FOUR: If you choose to, you can shade your object drawing. Shading is tricky and I have so much more to say about it than can be printed here! Check out my video posted on Purple Hills Art and Heritage Society Facebook or Instagram accounts to see a mini drawing and shading tutorial.

Have Fun!

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 22, 2021 •

Pandemic proving boon for local winter sport

by Trina Berlo With no travel to warmer climes, the closure of downhill skiing facilities and arenas, people have been flocking to those winter sports that remain accessible.

Skates, snowshoes, cross-country skis and fat bikes are all in demand and hard to find as people take on new activities as a way to stay active during the pandemic.

In Mulmur, the Main Tract of Dufferin County Forest is seeing an uptick in people using the trails there for all kinds of winter sport, including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, trail running and fat biking.

It’s hard to measure the increase because trail passes are not needed to access and Dufferin County has just recently installed trail counters.

Johnny Yeaman, with the volunteer group Team Van Go, who participates in all of the above activities in the forest, says anecdotally there is evidence that there are more people out on the trails, especially those who have taken up fat biking.

“I can tell you that eight years ago there were only two of us in our area and now there’s hundreds that would be in that forest,” said Yeaman when asked to quantify the increased interest in the sport. “The increase this year is substantial, probably a one-third increase over the previous year.”

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Karen and Johnny Yeaman take to the tails at the Main Tract of Dufferin County Forest in Mulmur with their fat bikes, a growing trend in winter sport.

Fat bikes are similar in design to a mountain bike. They are quite heavy and have wide, often studded, tires.

Yeaman says the tires are for better floatation on the snow, and more traction. The appeal is that it extends the cycling season for those who hate to put their bikes away in the fall. In

a normal year, there is also a social aspect and the perk of being able to get outdoors and enjoying nature and taking in the fresh air.

There is a network of 40 kilometres of trails in the Main Tract making it easy to go out for an hour and not see another person, even though the

parking lot may look full.

Team Van Go has recently purchased a device to groom trails in the forest.

With permission from the county, they now groom an extra 18 kilometres of what Yeaman calls human powered activity trails, which are ideal for any (See “Interest” on page 8)

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Interest in cross-country skiing has skyrocketed

(Continued from page 1) use but the grooming of the cycling trail makes for a smoother ride – although a fat bike will probably take more physical effort to ride than a standard bike. The extra grooming is a way to allow more people to use the forest while preserving the bike trail and helping people stay oriented.

They bought the groomer last year and have five volunteer operators. The club was able to fundraise $6,000 in 11 days to purchase the groomer, which is another indicator of the interest in the sport. It takes four hours to groom but that is much less onerous than pulling a tire while walking on snowshoes, which is how they used to tamp down the trail.

The forest trail network is shared by many users and Yeaman said he is very impressed with the synergy of all visitors, with people keeping their distance from each other and using the trails with care.

The demand, and pandemic related supply issues, has made it difficult to find all kinds of equipment and parts for service.

Highlands Nordic in Duntroon has experienced a doubling in business this season as people take to the trails in unprecedented numbers. There was a spike in interest in the fall, and then another once the ski hills were closed at the end of December.

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“It’s been a big learning curve for a lot of people, especially with the downside of not being able to offer lessons right now,” said Sinclair. “We sold a lot of equipment to new people and then we went into a lockdown and we weren’t able to teach them how to use the equipment, which is something that we were really hoping we were going to be able to offer.”

She said the staff do their best to help people have a positive experience out on the trails, even though there are added challenges at this time.

When asked if she thinks the new interest in the sport will be a lasting one, Sinclair says, “I really hope it would last although I think the reality is that there’s not going to be 100 per cent retention.”

Although, she says, they have been getting great feedback about the quality of the modern equipment, the good workout, and the beautiful location.

“I do think people have rediscovered the sport, for sure,” said Sinclair.

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 22, 2021 •

Pandemic friendly trail run series expands

by Trina Berlo As sporting events were cancelled one after another due to the pandemic a Creemore runner started kicking around the idea of how to hold an event that wouldn’t require any gatherings.

Kathy Webber was looking forward to several events that she had signed up for last year and had already put in a good deal of training.

“I started looking at virtual runs to do to try to keep my spirits up,” said Webber.

Then she wondered, how hard it would be to host an event of her own?

A self proclaimed lover of beer, Webber said she imagined a race where the course was completed on the runner’s own time but the brewery could serve as the finish line. That way everyone would be distanced and safe, avoiding crowds at the start and finish.

Creemore Springs Brewery came on as a partner, distributing race kits and two free beers to each participant.

The event was a sell-out at 100 participants and has inspired Webber to expand the idea into a new North of 89 trail series with four races: Hoppin’ into Summer with Quayle’s Brewery in Oro-Medonte

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The format, said Webber, works well for people who want to set their own schedule and visit the

breweries outside of peak times, giving people maximum flexibility but offering a unifying experience.

“I want it to be fun,” she said. “For 2021 I wanted to ensure that it’s Canadian content to support Canadian businesses as much as possible. I want to support people’s physical and mental health by being outside on the trails and I really just want people to have a good time – the kind of fun that we can have right now as opposed to having in-person events.”

Each race offers varying distances and participants will pick up their race kits at the breweries during the time frame provided containing a buff, medal, and a sampling of the local brews, hopefully served on the spacious patio if public health protocols allow. The fee also includes a donation/fees for the organizations that maintain the trails.

Participants post their times and a winner is declared.

Early bird registration is open now. Individual races cost $45 or register for the whole series and get a five per cent discount, plus the choice of a free hat or a free shirt. Webber said all the swag is being made in Canada.

For more information and to register, visit n89.ca.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 22, 2021

Preliminary COVID-19 variant testing Supply positive in Barrie LTC home outbreak interruption Laboratory testing has identified a COVID-19 variant in six swabs from a Barrie long-term care home experiencing a significant outbreak.

The variant strain testing is a twopart test, and at this time, the first test indicates a very high probability that they are of a variant strain of concern. The second part of the test is a whole genome sequencing test to determine the exact strain. The results are expected in the next three to four days.

Since the outbreak was declared at Roberta Place in Barrie on Jan. 8, positive cases have grown exponentially at the long-term care home.

“The impact of this outbreak on the facility has been tragic and

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A mobile vaccine clinic was at the long-term care home on the weekend and provided vaccine to all those who were able and willing to be vaccinated.

“On behalf of everyone at Roberta Place Long-Term Care Home and Jarlette Health Services at large, we extend our thoughts to all those who have been affected by the unprecedented events at the Home,” said David Jarlette, president. “We recognize that COVID-19 represents a new set of health and safety challenges and we cannot always guarantee a favourable outcome; however, we are exercising every measure possible to protect our residents and team members, while containing and overcoming this outbreak.”

“We understand that these are very unprecedented and challenging times for the families, residents and staff of Roberta Place and we appreciate the concern of all involved as we get more information on the variant in the coming days,” said Dr. Gardner.

For more information, visit www. simcoemuskokahealth.org or call Health Connection to speak with a public health professional weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 705-721-7520 (1-877-721-7520). More information about the vaccine and immunization can also be found at ontario.ca.

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these interim results of a variant are extremely concerning for everyone,” said Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. “The health unit, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, and Roberta Place, as well as our partners including the Red Cross, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, community physicians are all working together to contain the spread of the virus and protect residents and staff.”

On Jan. 16, Dr. Gardner issued an order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) for the temporary leadership of Roberta Place to be under the responsibility of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) to help bring a current outbreak under control. Many community partners have been working to assist the residents and staff, ensuring that staffing, training, and equipment and supplies are in place so that the facility can continue to respond to and control the outbreak.

“We are deeply saddened by today’s developments and extend our heartfelt condolences to all those impacted by this outbreak,” said Carmine Stumpo, OSMH president and CEO. “We remain focused on providing leadership and guidance to support residents, families and staff through this crisis as safely and quickly as possible.”

Anonymous calls to Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka have assisted the police and other investigative agencies in making 4,890 arrests, recovering stolen property valued at almost $13 million and seizing over $73 million in illegal drugs. For this information, Crime Stoppers has approved $404,622 in cash rewards and received over 64,600 tips.

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-DufferinMuskoka was established on January, 12, 1987 and became incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization on February 11, 1987. The program is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors, who oversees all phases of the program; Crime Stoppers is not a Police

program nor funded by the provincial or federal government or from police agencies. The program is operated solely with monies generously donated from the private sector, businesses or raised through fundraising efforts of the volunteer Board of Directors and committee volunteers; Its mandate is to assist the police in solving crimes thereby making our communities and schools safer. Through the media, the public is encouraged to call a province wide toll free number 1-800-222- 8477 with any information about a crime that has occurred or is about to occur. If the information provided solves or prevents a crime, the anonymous caller is eligible for a cash reward.

delays vaccine rollout

by Trina Berlo In his weekly media briefing, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner reported that there have been more deaths due to COVID-19 this week than any other.

He said the second wave of the pandemic has been more severe in every way, especially for institutional care settings, which are seeing more outbreaks and more deaths.

But for the first time in 10 weeks, the case count has gone down slightly, which Gardner is hoping, with cautions optimism, is the first evidence of a downward trend.

The disappointing news this week is that there will be a disruption to the delivery of the vaccine that partners have been administering to priority groups in the region. So far, doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have been given but Canada will not be getting any more until the middle of February, while the pharmaceutical company retools.

Many people have received only their first dose and there are other high priority groups in the queue that have not yet been immunized.

“That is certainly bad news,” said Gardner. “I think we’ll be fine in the long run.”

He said there is new thinking that the second dose, initially scheduled to be injected 21-28 days after the first, can now be stretched to 42 days.

“So we learn as we go and we make use of new information as it comes in order to give us options for doing the best we can to protect the population of Simcoe Muskoka, in particular at this time those who are most vulnerable,” said Gardner.

He said the first dose alone offers 85 per cent protection against the virus, and the second dose increase that protection to 95 per cent. What is not known is how long the protection lasts, said Gardner.

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Norris, Betty, In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who left us on January 24, 2013. She left a legacy of family, humour and love.

Always remembered by Kathy and David and families.

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PERRY, Irvin Nellis “Pete” – It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Pete. He passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 84. Pete of Stayner, beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Lougheed) for over 63 years. Loving father of Pamela (the late David McNabb) and Rick (Laura).

Dear grandfather of five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of Audrey (the late Allen Foisie) and brother-in-law of the late Sarah (the late Gerald Williams) and the late Ronald Lougheed. He is also predeceased by his parents Nellis and Flora Perry. Pete will also be missed by his numerous nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Pete was a man who could fix anything! He was a lifelong resident of Stayner and he made a proud living helping others. He and Phyllis owned and operated Perry’s Garage and Perry’s Daycare. There were not many children or vehicles in our town that did not spend time at the Perry place being well looked after and loved. Pete’s family send a special thank you to Doctors MacDougall and Boyd, the staff of the RVH palliative care department, the nurses and PSW’s of Saint Elizabeth Health Care and CCAC for all of their care and support in this difficult time. You are saints and you cannot be thanked enough!

Private arrangements at this time with the hope for a celebration at a later date. If desired, a donation to the Saint Elizabeth Health Foundation or Clearview Stayner Food Bank would be appreciated by Pete’s family. To sign his Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.

Words cannot express the appreciation we have for the support and caring words we received during Marilyn’s very brief illness and at the time of her passing. To everyone who visited and phoned during her time at home meant so much. Even if it was only for five minutes it was the world to her. Also the flowers she received brightened each day during her journey. To St. John's United Church choir and members for the meals brought to the house during her illness. They were delicious and we are truly grateful to have received them. Thank you to Reverend Glen Eagle for fulfilling our spiritual needs when required. Your compassion and kind words allowed us to celebrate Marilyn. A special thank you to Dr. Brad Nichols for his ongoing care, his phone calls and visits. To Fawcett Funeral Home for their continuous professionalism and care they give 24 hours a day. It was Marilyn’s wish to be at home and we were able to fulfill that wish for her with the support and care from such a wonderful community in which she lived. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

The family of Marilyn Steed

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KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONS

ONLINE ONLY TOOL & SMALL EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. DATE: JAN 29TH. LOTS START TO CLOSE AT 5 PM. PREVIEW: JAN 29TH 10 AM - 4PM AT THE KFA HOME OFFICE. 438280 4TH LINE, MELANCTHON. TAKE COUNTY ROAD 21 WEST OF HWY 124 OR EAST OF HWY 10.

THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST, LOTS MORE TO COME. NOTE: LOW 5% BUYERS PREMIUM!!

INCLUDES: EAGLE 6500 W DIESEL GENERATOR; HYUNDAI 1250 W GENERATOR; STHIL MS170 CHAINSAW; SEVERAL TOOL CHEST W/ CONTENTS; NEW SKIL ROUTER W/ BITS; MC WORKSTATION; SM MC COMPRESSOR; TRADEMASTER MITRE SAW; BENCH TOP DRILL PRESS; MISC TRACTOR SUITCASE WEIGHTS, CASE, ETC; SM QTY SCAFFOLDING; HOUSE WATER PUMP; ELEC MOTORS; CHAINFALLS; JACKS; FOLDING LADDER; HD EXT CORDS; BACK RACK; ROLLING BOLT BIN; QTY HAND, POWER & GARDEN TOOLS - MANY AS NEW, SOME ANTIQUE;

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, January 22, 2021

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217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

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Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION

MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SOUTH EAST STAYNER SANITARY SERVICING

THE STUDY The Township of Clearview (Township) has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to address the need for Sewage Collection to service the existing unserviced area in the south east quadrant of Stayner, including the proposed development referred to as ‘Manortown Homes’. The approximate extent of the Study Area is shown on the map.

The Preferred Solution is to build a new pumping station on a new site to service the Study Area.

THE PROCESS The Study followed Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process described in the Municipal Engineers Association guide (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, & 2015) which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The study evaluated alternative solutions with consideration for the natural, cultural, technical and economic environment, and recommend a preferred solution in consultation with the public, Indigenous communities and agencies. A Notice of Study Commencement inviting public input was first published on July 18, 2019. A virtual Public Information Centre was held from July 2 to August 4, 2020.

PROJECT FILE REPORT A Project File Report (PRF) has been prepared to document the planning and decision-making process for this Study. By this notice, the PFR will be placed on the public record and be available for a 30-day review period starting January 21, 2021 and ending February 22, 2021 in accordance with the requirements of the MCEA process. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an electronic copy of the PFR is available for viewing at https://www.clearview.ca/ news-events-meetings/special-projects/environmental-assessment-staynersanitary-servicing. Comments or concerns about the project are to be directed to the Township for a response. To provide comments on the project, or if you require alternative accommodations to view the PFR, please contact either of the following Project Team members by 4:30 P.M. February 22, 2021: Mike Rawn, C.E.T., CMM III Jennifer Georgas, P.Eng Director of Public Works Project Engineer Clearview Township R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 217 Gideon Street 3 Ronell Crescent Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J6 705-428-6230, ext. 243 705-797-4271 mrawn@clearview.ca jennifer.georgas@rjburnside.com If there are concerns regarding potential adverse impacts to constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights, a request for an order requiring a higher level of study or conditions on those matters should be addressed in writing to the Minister of the Environment and Conservation Parks and the Director of the Environmental Assessment Branch. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name for the ministry. The request should be sent by 4:30 P.M. February 22, 2021 in writing or by email to: M in is t e r o f t h e E n v iro n m e n t , C o n s e r v a t io n a n d P a r k s M in is t r y o f E n v iro n m e n t , C o n s e r v a t io n a n d P a r k s 7 7 7 B a y S t re e t , 5 t h F lo o r To ro n t o O N M 7 A 2 J 3 m in is t e r.m e c p @ o n t a r io .c a

D ire c t o r, E n v iro n m e n t a l A s s e s s m e n t B ra n c h M in is t r y o f E n v iro n m e n t , C o n s e r v a t io n a n d Pa rk s 1 3 5 S t . C la ir A v e . W , 1 s t F lo o r To ro n t o O N , M 4 V 1 P 5 E A B D ire c t o r @ o n t a r io .c a

Requests should also be sent to the Project Team by mail or by e-mail.

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Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Project and notice information will be made accessible upon request in accordance with the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

This Notice first published on January 21 2021.