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Clearview council approves policy on use of Indigenous images in parks
St. Luke's Walkers take on the Coldest Night of the Year
by Trina Berlo Clearview Township has passed a policy on the Use of Indigenous Images and Themes and will work with the Creemore Braves to encourage a name change. On Monday, council unanimously approved a policy stating, “the township will not permit the display of any Indigenous images in the township’s sport facilities that are related to non-Indigenous sports organizations and teams, including during events. The township will work with Indigenous groups, as well as community sport groups, to proactively build awareness of this policy through open communication and education. Staff in the parks, recreation and culture department, will coordinate all engagement with Indigenous and community sport organizations.” Indigenous images include symbols, team names, logos and imagery/themes on banners, trophies, plaques, signs and murals that pertain to Indigenous culture. “I want to remind council that what we may consider an innocent logo or team name can be hurtful to others, and in this case Indigenous groups,” said Councillor Doug McKechnie, who worked on the policy with Clearview’s general manager of parks, culture and recreation, Terry Vachon.
A team from St. Luke’s Anglican Church is participating in the Coldest Night of the Year, walking 10km to support Home Horizon’s Barbara Weider House in Collingwood, which supports youth who are at risk. The event takes place each year in Collingwood but this year, during the pandemic, the event is spreading out. The St. Luke’s Walkers will be departing the church at 2 p.m. on Feb. 20 and walking 10km through the streets of Creemore and into the hills and back to St. Luke’s. The exact route has not been determined. Anyone can join in. Sign up and donate online at CNOY.org. Just search for the St. Luke’s Walkers, Collingwood. The community is also welcome to cheer on the walkers as they depart from the church. For more information, call Lorna May at 705-352-2759.
Images of Chief Wahoo were removed from Gowan Memorial Park in August. “I think we owe some support to the baseball team in Creemore because we have to encourage them to change their name,” he said, recognizing that new uniforms will need to be purchased.” Councillors were in agreement that money could be found to help with the cost of rebranding and purchasing new uniforms. McKechnie hopes that a rebranding of the team would be a community effort. “I look at this as a positive. I’d like to thank Terry for working on it and bringing it forward. I think there will be a lot of comments out there in the community but I think that we have to get past that and look at it as a positive, help the Creemore baseball team change their name and move forward,”
said McKechnie. The policy is the result of a campaign spearheaded by Christopher Dodd, who looped Creemore’s local baseball teams that use the name The Braves and have used the Chief Wahoo image into a global conversation about the inappropriate use of Indigenous names and imagery for sports teams. Last summer, the Home of the Braves sign in Gowan Memorial Park still displayed the image, and later in the summer, yard markers with the image were installed, and promptly removed by staff after complaints were received. The current logos use tomahawk imagery. “Clearview Township is consistent with its message,” said Dodd. “Clearview Township has come out against racism and they mean what they say. Our communities have come out against racism and we mean what we say.” “I’m very pleased that the township seems ready to assist. I think it would be an unfair financial burden to place on the shoulders of a not-for-profit organization, to foot the bill entirely by themselves,” said Dodd. “But I also know there are people who are ready to reach for their chequebooks, myself included. But it requires a humbling first step maybe for The Braves, and that’s to open the door and ask for that (See “Baseball” on page 10)
Doc takes cautious approach to re-opening by Trina Berlo High numbers of COVID-19 in the province, the spread of variants of concern and outbreaks in SimcoeMuskoka has Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner approaching the re-opening of the province with caution. He said he would prefer to remain in lockdown a while longer to see case counts come down a bit more and assess
the effect of returning to school. Even if the stay-at-home order is lifted on Tuesday as expected, Gardner said he will continue to advocate for limiting interactions and travel. It is not yet known what colour zone identified in the province's framework for re-opening Simcoe-Muskoka will be in when the lockdown is lifted. “The province is moving in the direction of making this change and I
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The Robert G. Kemp Arts Award seeking submissions The Robert G. Kemp Arts Award Committee, as part of the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is seeking applications with a project proposal that benefits the community. The award winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize. The award was created in 1989 to encourage and recognize an individual or group residing in the South Georgian Bay area, which includes Collingwood, Creemore, Town of Blue Mountains, Stayner, Thornbury, Meaford and Wasaga Beach. It also includes the Townships of Clearview, Osprey, Sunnidale and St. Vincent Euphrasia. The deadline for submission of applications is March 24 at 5 p.m. Applications are available online at w.w.w.bmfa.ca.
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FOUND OBJECT SCULPTURE CHALLENGE
By Jordan Eveland
Jordan Eveland graduated Fine Art at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario and has lived in Creemore for the past 14 years. Jordan is an artist who has been facilitating children’s art programs for over 10 years including PHAHS Artists in the School program, Imaginarium Adventures in Art and Magic of Children in the Arts.
This Creemore art challenge is inspired by British sculptor and land artist, Andy Goldsworthy. Goldsworthy is known for his ephemeral works created outdoors from natural materials found onsite. I invite you to explore Andy Goldsworthy’s art before beginning this challenge by viewing his sculptures online.
STEP #4 - Visualize to create!
STEP #1 -Travel outdoors!
To begin this challenge, dress weather appropriate and pack a bag for collecting found objects. The adventure begins by travelling to an outdoor destination that is special to you, and/or your family. Will your destination be in a quiet forest surrounded in trees or will it be in the open wind by water? Remember to pack a camera for taking photos of your earth art. STEP #2 - Find an outdoor location to create your art! Upon arrival to your destination keep in mind that we will be creating site specific ephemeral art. Ephemeral means that your art will only last for a short time. Many factors, including weather, may alter outdoor artwork. This may influence your decision on where you choose to create your artwork. Will you build your sculpture in a sheltered area, an open area or a place where people might trip on it? STEP #3 - Time to collect your treasures! Mother Nature has many gifts to share. We only need to have the eyes to see them. Collecting natural found objects is part of the fun of this activity that leads us down a rabbit hole of material options: rocks, pinecones, leaves, driftwood, sticks, bark, snow, icicles and more.
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Once your natural found art materials have been collected; bring them to your desired outdoor location to build your sculpture. Spread your materials out before you. Assessing what types of materials that have been collected will help you to imagine what type of sculpture or design you would like to create. My recommendation is to keep it minimal to begin. My chosen design for this challenge is a radial Mandala design. Mandala means circle. STEP #5 - Let’s make art! Creating a Mandala is simple. Begin by placing 1 found object in the centre of the design. Next, begin to create patterns by placing your found materials around your centre object in a repeating circular motion. Keep working your way out from the centre while changing your pattern with new materials. Ways to make your design interesting are: 1) Use a variety of art materials 2) Create contrast with the colour and texture of materials 3) Change the direction of material placement. STEP #6 - Document! Take a photo of your artwork to document your site-specific earth art. Share your photo by tagging @purplehillsart and use the hashtag #creemoreartchallenge on Instagram or Facebook! Continue your creative adventure by visiting your artwork a day or two later to see if it is still there!
*Check out my found art Mandala video on the Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society FB page or Instagram account for how to inspiration! Please message me on Instagram at @solas_fish or email me at jordaneveland@hotmail.com with any questions.
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Possible spread of variants remains top concern (Continued from page 1) continue to abide by a stay-at-home approach with this,” said Gardner, adding that approach has reduced transmission in the community. Gardner reported 38 deaths in the region in the past two weeks, with 84 per cent being related to outbreaks. The variant remains a concern. To date 133 local cases have been tested positive for the COVID-19 variant of concern UK B.1.1.7 and an additional 93 cases have screened positive (awaiting confirmatory testing). “The sheer number of cases that we’ve had is very worrisome. Whether or not we’ll actually prevent it from spreading widely in the community is open to question. I’ve positioned before that we will do all that we can to achieve it but it’s probable that we won’t and eventually it will spread in
our community. Some projections have shown that in March it may become the predominant strain in Ontario, considering how rapidly it can spread.” A resident in an unidentified housing complex in outbreak is causing concern, said Gardner, because they have had a positive screening test for a variant concern. Although the health unit is awaiting results as to which variant, it could mean that the UK variant has spread to another community. The distribution of vaccines remains limited. Gardner said the region is only getting limited supply at this time, just enough to give second doses. In fact, the health unit has had to “borrow” doses from Southlake Regional Health Centre in order to complete the program. The health unit is hoping to receive more next month and continues to
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Highlights During a recent enforcement blitz involving many partners, Gardner said the health unit alone did 170 inspections and gave out 14 tickets for violations mainly due to a lack of planning, screening, and signage. There have been 107 new cases reported to the health unit for the current week.
In the month of January, 88 Simcoe Muskoka residents died from COVID-19, over four times higher than the number of deaths in December 2020 (18). There were 12 COVID-19 related deaths so far in February. Seniors 80 years of age and older had the highest rate of infection in January, with over 90 per cent of these cases associated with an institutional outbreak.
work with partners to plan the setup of immunization clinics for the masses, beginning with priority groups. Over 24,000 doses of the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Simcoe Muskoka, mainly to health care workers in local hospitals, long-term care and retirement
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homes. This includes nearly 8,000 individuals that have received both of the required doses of the vaccine. In addition, 2,924 (or 91 per cent) long-term care residents and 2375 (or 65 per cent) retirement home residents have received their first dose.
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NEHO File No. 20-036 Plan Amendment PS 215 18: Pursuant Niagara Planning andDevelopment Act, to SectionThe10(3) ofEscarpment the Niagara Escarpment Planning and R.S.O. 1990, c. N.2 Development Act, the Niagara Escarpment Hearing Office (NEHO) will conduct a Pre-hearing Conference (PHC) with Proposed Amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan PS 215 18 – Township respect to a proposed amendment to the Niagara Escarpment of Clearview Plan by the Township of Clearview. The subject lands are Sideroad NEHO File No. 20-036 Plan Amendment PS 215 18: Pursuant to Section 10(3) 26/27 from Osprey-Clearview Townline to Concession 10 in the of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, the Niagara Township ofHearing Clearview, County of Simcoe. The purpose Escarpment Office (NEHO) will conduct a Pre-hearing Conference of the (PHC) withamendment respect to a proposed amendment the Niagara Escarpment Plan proposed is to add policytoexceptions to the Niagara by the Township of Clearview. The subject lands are Sideroad 26/27 from Escarpment PlanTownline to permit infrastructure to those Osprey-Clearview to Concession 10 in the improvements Township of Clearview, portions of Sideroad 26/27. County of Simcoe. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to add policy exceptions to the Niagara Escarpment Plan to permit infrastructure
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Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend Georgian Bay Wildlife in partnership with Clearview Township, is hosting Wild About Winter, a 4-week series for local families and area residents to learn more about birds and wildlife in the region. There will be a new topic each week to learn about, then get outside and explore the backyard or parks and trails nearby. For more information about Wild About Winter and Wild About Birding, visit www.discoverclearview. ca. There you’ll find links to this weekend’s Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 12-15. Every year, the Great Backyard Bird Count presented by Birds Canada happens on Family Day weekend. It’s an annual four-day event that engages bird enthusiasts of all ages around the world in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where
the birds are. Anyone can participate, from beginners to experts. You can count for as little as 15 minutes on a single day, or for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy – and it helps the birds! Andrew Major is the Simcoe County Ambassador for Birds Canada and he will be hosting a free webinar to increase awareness and knowledge about the Great Backyard Bird Count. There is also a free Common Birds of Simcoe County checklist to download to help you track and record the birds you see. High school students can earn up to four hours of volunteer time toward their graduation requirements by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, please contact the Clearview Youth Centre for help filling in the volunteer hours form. Email the Youth Centre staff at youthcentre@clearview.ca.
Eastern Coyote Canis latrnas
are about half the size of gray wolf. A key feature to tell them apart is to watch their tail when they move. Coyote tails will flow downwards and wolf tails will flow straight back. Also, coyotes have a tendency to stop and look back when running away or when they hear a noise. Also, wolves form large packs while a pack for a coyotes consists of a breeding pair with their most recent pups. Coyotes breed for life and will seek out dens to rear their young, which are born in March and April. Males have to hustle to feed all those mouths so its a la carte everything. Coyotes are generalists which means they can live in most climates and areas and eat just about anything. They love eating rabbits and hares and deer in the winter but enjoy rodents, snakes, frogs, birds, berries, and apples. I recently found turkey feathers in our bush that were torn from the body, and it wasn’t (See “Coyotes” on page 5)
Georgian Bay Wildlife is providing a regular spotlight on local wildlife. This week's feature is the coyote: by Andrew Major You will most likely hear the Canis Latrans or “singing dog” before you ever see one. Calling out to pack members and yipping and whopping with excitement make anybody stop and listen with curiosity, delight and perhaps a wee bit of anxiety. The eastern coyote is a blend of the western coyote and gray wolf. When gray wolves were pushed to their northern limits in eastern North America, western coyotes moved and hybridized with gray wolves. The result was a smaller canid than the wolf but a larger coyote than the western species. The coyotes we see and hear now
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Coyotes (Continued from page 4) even thanksgiving. Coyotes may be the trickster in Indigenous lore but they should always be taken seriously. Occasionally they will prey on livestock and if accustomed to humans will distressfully predate cats and dogs. The Ministry of Natural Resources is a great resource for wildlife conflict prevention and education: www.ontario.ca/page/ preventing-and-managing-conflictscoyotes-wolves-and-foxes. Like them or not, coyotes are integrated in our society whether in an urban setting or agricultural. They’re excellent at adapting and living in an around us. Most of the time we don’t know they’re around until dusk sets in and they sing that unforgettable song that Don Edwards so sagely encompasses in his ballad, Coyotes. Andrew Major lives in Clearview and runs educational wildlife tours through georgianbaywildlife.com. He is also the Birds Canada ambassador for Simcoe County.
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The winner of the beard contest is Lee Mountney.
Sunnidale Winterama volunteers persevered and went ahead with the annual New Lowell event sending out activity kits to 150 families with the makings of a spaghetti dinner, games, children's crafts and more. They also invited participants to enter contests and submit photo entries. Clockwise from above we have snow sculpture winner the Cool Snowman by Darrel Lowden, Turtlemania by Amber Fisher and honourable mention to the cutest penguin Ellia Hope, and a Bernie Sanders by Joanne Brienesse. To view all of the photos, check out Sunnidale Winterama on Facebook.
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Ward Boundary Review Survey 2021
HOW ARE YOU BEST REPRESENTED?
Council is reviewing its composition and ward boundaries to understand if our wards and Council representation is effective, equitable and an accurate reflection of who lives here. This review will have a lasting impact on how you’re represented at the municipal level, now and into the future.
We need your help to answer some big questions about how you are represented.
Some information you need to know before taking the survey: The last ward boundary review was completed in 2013. Council wants to check in with electors prior to the next municipal election and review its current council composition.
Which Ward Do You Live In?
What’s the difference between voting by Ward and At-Large? VOTING BY WARD means, voting for one candidate to represent the area in which you live, in addition to voting for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions. VOTING AT–LARGE means, all voters in the Township can vote for all seats up for election (ie: if there are seven (7) councillor positions on council, voters can vote for seven (7) candidates in addition to Mayor and Deputy Mayor) Participate & Have Your Say Fill out the Ward Boundary Review Survey online at www.clearview.ca/WBR or below. Submit before the deadline of February 28, 2021. Council will consider the survey results as part of their decision making process. Thank you Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you have further questions or require some additional information, please contact: Pamela Fettes, Clerk 705.428.6230 ext. 224 pfettes@clearview.ca
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COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AT LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW What is your postal code?
If Clearview Township retains the ward system, which would you prefer?
Which Ward do you live in?
The Township of Clearview is currently divided into seven (7) wards, electing one (1) councillor per ward. Are you satisfied with the current number of Councillors? Yes No I’m not sure Do you favour electing councillors by ward or at-large? By ward At-Large
Change to a five (5) ward structure (5 Councillors, a Deputy Mayor and Mayor) Maintain the current ward structure (7 Councillors, a Deputy Mayor and Mayor) I do not like the ward system
If Clearview Township changes to a system of electing Councillors at large, which would you prefer?
Five (5) member Council, all elected at-large
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(3 Councillors, Deputy Mayor and Mayor) (5 Councillors, Deputy Mayor and Mayor)
Please add general comments with suggestions or reasons why you prefer the option(s) you selected.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS: Stayner Administration Centre Drop Box – 217 Gideon St. Stayner • The Stayner Branch of the Clearview Public Library – 269 Regina St. • The Creemore Branch of the Clearview Public Library – 165 Library St. • The Creemore Echo - 3 Caroline St. W. Creemore • The New Lowell Branch of the Clearview Public Library – 5237 County Road 9 • The Singhampton UltraMar – 794047 County Road 124 • Nottawa’s D&L Variety – 4190 County Road 124
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by Bonnie MacPherson Recent wintry weather is doing little to cool off the local real estate market. According to new information released by the Southern Georgian Bay association of Realtors (SGBAR) the number of homes sales in the region recorded through the MLS system was up nearly 10 per cent in January 2021 from the same period a year ago. The lack of available inventory is putting continued upward pressure on prices. There were 255 new MLS residential listings in the Southern Georgian Bay region this January, down 47.3 per cent from last year. There were 256 active listings at the end of the month, the lowest level for January in more than 30 years. In a typical January, based on multi-year trends, the months of inventory available (the number of months it would take to sell existing listings at current rate of sales) would be around 7.6 months. In January 2020, that number was 4.8 months. In January 2021, it plummeted to 1.1 months Sales were especially brisk in the western part of
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Baseball league feels excluded from the conversation they caused real pain in my heart because those signs seemed to be saying: look at the funny Indian. Isn’t he silly? Isn’t the Indian someone to be mocked – like a clown? The fact that those signs stayed there for so long was its own answer. Even though I felt anger and hurt, I said nothing because I knew no one would listen. Maybe people are ready to listen now?” “I have a family. A wife. Two children. Imagine us sitting in that park and seeing those signs,” writes Dodd. “We are members of the local community. We contribute to the economy and we pay our taxes. We deserve to be treated respectfully like all human beings do... but those signs on township property said something very different. They said: even if you think you deserve it, you will not be respected, because you have Indian blood. You are ugly. You are just a mascot for our baseball team, the Creemore Braves. You exist for our entertainment. I would never take my family to that park. Those signs are gone now, and we might go to that park someday, but I am worried that those signs could come back. I am worried that my children might see signs like that in other Clearview parks. I think about the pain in their hearts should they see them there. I want to protect them from that ugliness, so I am writing to you.” The commission sent a letter to Clearview Mayor Doug Measures in August urging Clearview to take steps to removing barriers to participation for Indigenous peoples by collaborating with diverse
(Continued from page 1) help. And I hope the organization steps up. All they have to say is, we’re ready to make the change.” Dodd, who grew up in Creemore and played sports, said he is certain the community will step up, given the chance and that the entire community must share in the responsibility, and not be complacent. “At the end of the day, Creemore loves its community sports, of that I’m sure,” said Dodd, “and that love puts us all on the same team.” The new policy mirrors that of the City of Mississauga, which came into effect in 2019. The Ontario Human Rights Commission had intervened in an application before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario alleging that the use and display of Indigenous-themed logos and team names in the City of Mississauga sports arenas was discriminatory. The commission said it conducted extensive outreach with Indigenous peoples to learn about the harmful impacts of stereotypes, especially on youth. Evan Dodd, who identifies as Métis and grew up in Creemore, shared his perspective in a letter to council, saying as an Indigenous person growing up in Canada, it has not been an easy path. Dodd, a cousin of Christopher, goes on to say, “Until this summer, the people of Creemore and Clearview Township saw no problem with displaying images of a red-skinned Indian face in Gowan Park. I saw them many times when I drove past. Each time,
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Indigenous communities to develop a policy on the use of Indigenous-themed logos and names in their sports facilities and arenas. The letter specifically identifies the Creemore Braves as a non-Indigenous sports organizations that uses Indigenous-themed names and logos. Creemore Minor Baseball organizers Marc Dupuis and Sabrina Stamp-Dupuis said they are stepping away from the organization. Stamp-Dupuis said a lack of communication on the issue has prompted them to let someone else oversee the rebranding of the team. They say they have had little to no communication and feel they have been “thrown under the bus.” They were not aware that the policy was going to council on Monday and that there was zero communication with the municipality regarding the letter from the Human Rights Commission. “We wanted to have open communication. We wanted to know what everyone’s opinions were, it didn’t mean that we were going to rush to change it but we still wanted to be a part of it,” she said. She said they are not using the name in a derogatory way, and don’t think it should have to change but agree that the logo should change. “It’s not that we’re against this, it’s a matter of approach,” said Stamp-Dupuis. The Dupuis family had put a lot of effort into the league to build it up from one team to more than seven, using their own funds to build a second ball diamond and make up the difference for the purchase of uniforms and equipment. The time, financial commitment and lack of volunteers had prompted them to start stepping back as organizers, but this is the final straw. “Honestly, the amount of work and energy and money that we’ve already put into this and now we have to start all over, it’s not possible,” said StampDupuis. “There’s more important things right now to us than having the name change to someone’s liking and it’s not because we’re against it, we don’t believe the name should have to change, we agree the emblem should change.”
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2021 summer student job opportunities are available with Clearview Township. Details of all jobs and hiring criteria can be viewed at: wwww.clearview.ca under the employment opportunities section. Job #2021–001 Pool Instructors / Lifeguards (6 positions) Job #2021–002 Pool Lifeguard – Supervisor Job #2021–003 Student Water / Sewer Operator (Co-Op position) Job #2021–004 Student Roads Workers (4 positions) Job #2021–005 Student Tourism/ Culture Assistants (5 positions) Job #2021–006 Student Public Works GIS Technician All positions are 35-40 hours per week (May to August 2021) All resumes must be received electronically through the Human Resources department, by Friday, March 12, 2021 at: hr@clearview.ca Please indicate job # in subject line. If applying for more than 1 6 7 2 9 one position, please indicate order of preference.
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WILKINSON, Olive Louise. It is always difficult to say goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must now say goodbye to Olive Louise (Davidson) Wilkinson, who passed away February 3, 2021, at the age of 95. Born at Lavender, Ontario, on October 12, 1925, to parents Leslie and Alice Davidson, she later attended public school in the one room school house on the Eighth Line of Nottawasaga Township, and graduated from Creemore Continuation School. Olive married the boy down the road, Robert E. Wilkinson, in June 1944, and they farmed east of Lavender for 57 years, until Bert’s passing in 2001. They were inseparable through life in their farming activities and numerous trips throughout Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain. They are survived by three sons and their spouses; Lynn and Elaine, of Lavender, Perry and Heather, of Elmwood, and Steven and Sherri, of Stayner. Also grandsons; Evan (Robin) of Mulmur, Kyle of Kincardine, and Cory of Waterloo. Missed by Olive’s brother and sisterin-law, Harold and Audrey Davidson of Creemore. Olive was predeceased by a sister, Doreen (1927-29), and a brother, Ken (1922-98). After hip replacement in 2014, Olive moved to Blue Mountain Manor in Stayner. She suffered another hip operation in 2020, and then spent the last three weeks of her life at Bay Haven in Collingwood. Olive was a member of the Lavender Women’s Institute for many years and was a long-time member of the Creemore Horticultural Society. She was just as happy doing farm chores as she was at homemaking. She loved growing vegetables and flowers in her garden. She could milk cows by hand, load hay bales, fix fence, and then make supper for her family. Living through the Depression of the 1930’s gave her the ability to live a simple lifestyle. She mended many farm clothes to give them extended life. Olive also loved to quilt, and several family members were recipients of some of her creations. Olive will return to Lavender in the Spring, to be buried beside the love of her life, in Lavender Cemetery. She lived a long and very eventful life and will be gratefully and fondly remembered by her family and friends.
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OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION & PUBLIC MEETING The Township of Clearview Council has received applications to amend the Official Plan (2001) and the Zoning By-law (06-54). The amendments are being considered under the requirements of the Planning Act RSO 1990 c.P.13 and applicable regulations. The purpose of this notice is to invite you to engage in the public process if you wish. Public Meeting Information: When: Monday March 08, 2021 at 6:30 pm Where: Online via the Zoom online platform during the Covid-19 Emergency. You can watch the Public Meeting live on YouTube. The site link can be found on the Township’s website at www.clearview.ca/YouTube. If you wish to participate in the Zoom meeting please complete the request form on the website www.clearview.ca/Public-Meeting-Participation by Friday, March 5th, 2021 at 12:00 pm. Written comments will be accepted and must be received by Friday, March 5th, 2021 at 12:00 pm. The Proposal: Project No.: 2020-062 The purpose of the applications is to request site specific amendment of the Official Plan 2001 Section 9.4.2 to permit a farm consolidation severance where the applicant does not own the adjacent land. The applicant has also submitted a zoning amendment application to amend a portion of the subject lands from ‘Agricultural’ (AG) to ‘Agricultural Residential Use Exceptions’ (AG-ER) to restrict further residential development on the retained lot. The effect of the applications is to facilitate the severance of a surplus dwelling from the subject lands. The subject application concerns lands municipally known as 10581 County Road 10, formerly Sunnidale Township, and legally described as CONCESSION 5 PT LOT 20 ESR (Roll No: 432904000223600). A key map has been provided showing the subject lands. The subject lands are also subject to a consent application (No. 20-B11).
Your Rights to Appeal: Note that the County of Simcoe is the ultimate approval authority for Township Official Plan Amendments. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Township of Clearview before the by-law is passed or the Township of Clearview/County of Simcoe before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body: i) is not entitled to appeal the decision of the approval authority to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal; and ii) may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. 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 We invite you to comment on these applications and to engage in the process with us. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan amendment or the refusal of a request to amend the Official Plan, or of the decision regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment please submit your request in writing to the Planner assigned to this file using the information above. Please be advised that your comment or request to be notified will form part of the public record; your communication and any personal information therein will be made available to the public (i.e. e-mail address), unless you expressly request its removal. 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: 12 February 2021
COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION LABOURER Clearview Township is currently seeking three (3) temporary full-time Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourers from April – October Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks, Culture and Recreation, the Community Maintenance and Beautification Labourers are responsible for the maintenance of community property and township beautification projects. The preferred candidates will possess strong working knowledge of power and hand tools, push mowers, riding lawn mowers, whipper / weed snipper, power washers and street sweeper. They must be a self starter with strong problem-solving skills and a pride in good workmanship attitude as well the ability to deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner. Skills and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated experience in streetscapes, parks and outdoor spaces. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Personal suitability and satisfactory physical condition. • Knowledge of standard hand and power tools, lawn maintenance equipment and equipment used in maintenance activities and ability to operate such in a safe and effective manner. • 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.
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• Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. • Ability to climb on ladders and to work in confined spaces. • Current certification WHIMIS • A valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class “G” with a driving record that demonstrates responsible / safe driving behavior Salary: Salary range offered for this position is $21.37 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay. Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a criminal background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2021-008 to Human Resources by March 5, 2021 to: hr@clearview.ca **Proceeding with these positions will be dependent on Provincial Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ** 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