February 26, 2021 by The Creemore Echo

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Feed it forward movement comes to Creemore by Trina Berlo When Lori Judzinski learned of a “feed it forward” program that was gaining traction in the region, she immediately knew it would be a perfect fit for her pizzeria, Creemore Pizza Co. She has adopted the FIFE4LIFE program and is hoping others will too as a way of allowing people access to food in a dignified and non-judgemental way. FIFE4LIFE is an acronym for Feed it Forward Everyone – Live in Freedom Everywhere. The program was created by Alliston resident Pamela Stewart and has grown to include Angus, Stayner, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, and now Creemore. The concept is simple. Customers pay for an extra meal at participating restaurants and the receipt is posted on a designated FIFE4LIFE board. Anyone wanting to accept the meal grabs the receipt and exchanges it for the food. There are no questions asked. “It’s an amazing program,” said Judzinski, who has already been paying it forward whenever possible. She said she has had customers who couldn’t quite pay the bill or who have been purchasing meals for families in need. “We don’t always know who needs help and now, with the pandemic, there are all kinds of people who need help,” said Judzinski, “It breaks my heart.”

She said her business has been well supported during the past year. Creemore Pizza Co. has been open every day since the first lockdown last March and has made the take-out model work. Judzinski said business has actually doubled this past year and this program is another way that she can pay it forward. “There has already been a lot of paying it forward, so this really fits with the way I try to run my business,” said Judzinski. “And we have people in this community who have the funds and want to help but they don’t know how.” The FIFE4LIFE program makes it clear. When people see the symbol on the door of a restaurant they will get to know that they can either get a meal or pay for a meal. Judzinski is offering a pizza special for the program to make it super simple for people to make a purchase and she is printing them out on gift receipts so that anyone claiming a meal can make a choice based on preference and not worry about the price. “They can either feed themselves, or feed their whole family, without the stigma of having to explain, and knowing there are people out there who want to help,” said Judzinski. “I’m hoping more restaurants will participate,” she said. “Really, it doesn’t cost us anything.”

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Creemore Pizza Co. owner Lori Judzinski (right) and FIFE4LIFE founder Pamela Stewart with the program logo that's lets patrons know where food can be purchased, and claimed by those in need.

Top doc warns Simcoe Muskoka of possible third wave by Trina Berlo Simcoe Muskoka’s medical officer of health is calling an increase in cases worrisome. Dr. Charles Gardner said this week that although the decision as to what zone the region is in is ultimately up to the province, he may be advising that Simcoe Muskoka goes back into the grey. A 30 per cent increase in cases, and the increase in sporadic spread of the UK variant, and a reproductive rate that is surpassing the province are all

factors that indicate to Gardner we are moving in the wrong direction. “I’m watching this very closely. I have communicated to the province my concern about where we’re headed and positioned that we need to be prepared to go into a shutdown again in the near future if we can continue to see this,” said Gardner. “I think this is something that people need to be aware of.” Most long-term care residents have received both doses of the vaccine and retirement home residents have received their first dose.

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Gardner said there is potential for pop-up and mobile clinics, and they will continue to reach more congregate settings. At this time the health unit is prioritizing seniors over the age of 85, Indigenous adults 55 years and older as well as their adult household members, recipients of adult chronic home care, and what the province deems to be very high priority health care workers. Gardner warns it will take time to move through those groups of people (See “Now” on page 7)

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PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE By Jon Tamlin

Hello my name is Jon Tamlin and I have been asked to share some simple portrait photography techniques using my Iphone. I am career Fire Fighter with Toronto Fire Services. I am also self taught amateur photographer. I work in both digital and analogue mediums. Recently I have built a darkroom in my basement and working on fine tuning the skills of developing and printing black and white film photos. My favourite photos that I create are mostly caught in the moment and are candid in style. In my mind a great photo can be a simple way to tell a story.

This is our final Creemore Art Challenge. To see the art challenges submissions from last week visit us on facebook @purplehillsarts. Many thanks to the participating artists, all of you who created and submitted your artwork to us and to the generous donors who make all of our community arts programs happen. All challenges are posted at www.phahs.com should you want to try them at any time. Be well, stay safe and make something!

PLAN AND PREPARE IMAGE First consider your subject and be thoughtful of the story you want to share about them. Secondly, think of a background that will compliment the subject and story you are trying to create. For example: If your favourite teacher is the subject of the photo, try placing them in front of the black/white board at the front of their classroom to give the subject some more explanation of who they are. COMPOSE THE IMAGE AND CONSIDER THE LIGHT Place the subject’s face or eyes about a third from the top. This will help draw focus to your subject. Your cellphone may have the Rule of Thirds lines already on the display for your camera. Another creative consideration for portrait photography is to consider the light source. Be mindful of its strength and position to the subject. Bright light from the sun or lamps can create highlights and shadows. This will add interest of contrast. Part of the image will be bright and other parts will be dark. Shade or flat light will equally cover the image with consistent light. This usually creates very little contrast and is described to be “flat” and less distracting. A good time of the day to take photos using the sun is called the “golden hour”. Just as the sun is rising and setting, the sun has a warm, soft feel to it. Also at this time the sun will be low in the horizon and will cast shadows. You can even use this sunlight through windows if you want to take your photo inside. Try to avoid bright light from above and behind the subject to reduce the chance creating a silhouette. MAKE THE PHOTO Now it’s time to take the photo. Open up your camera on your phone. Tap the screen where you want the focus to be centred on. Ideally this should be on the subject’s face or eyes. Once the focus square is locked on the subject you can use the exposure slider to increase or decrease the overall brightness of the image. Adjust up or down to suit your desired look. When ready ask the subject to “Hold Still” and press the shutter button to take the image. Before reviewing the image take a few more pictures with different brightness levels. Have a look at your image. If you got what you wanted move onto Step 4 Editing and if you want to try something different go back to Step 2 Composition and try again. EDIT THE PHOTO Once you’ve captured the photo you want, open the editing app on your phone. First use the “CROP” tool to get the composition you want and to make sure the photo is level. Next open the “Exposure” level to adjust the overall brightness of the image. Next is to use the “Highlight” and “Shadow” adjustments to help you make the darkest and brightest parts of your image the way you want. Feel free to use the other adjustments and filters to create the photo you want. I like black and white photos and will add either the “Mono” or “Noir” filter. I will also slightly increase the “Black Point” and “Contrast” adjustments to create a more dramatic feel. SHARE YOUR PHOTO!

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Silver lining: Pandemic has shown a way to better business by Trina Berlo Creemore’s business district has weathered the storm of the pandemic for the most part through hard work, ingenuity, customer loyalty and innovation. In some cases the pandemic has forced small business to change up their model, with some finding a better, more efficient way of doing business. The pandemic inspired Nancy Johnston to completely change the way she served the public. Like most businesses, The Bank Café closed last March and when it opened again in April, there was only enough space for one table. “Inside was just too small. It wasn’t safe for my customers, it wasn’t safe for my staff. And I started watching the takeaway and I thought, this really works,” said Johnston. “I was getting just as many people coming in and getting take-away than I did with sit-down. The model was working really well.” In addition to the regular take-out menu, Johnston thought she could respond to customer requests for more take-out meal options to cook at home. She decided to do a complete redesign of the business and the physical space, which she said was always really cramped with employees crawling over each other in the kitchen. Now, walking into the Bank Café, there is a roomy service area with a large counter stacked with the familiar baked goods. New fridges and freezers line one wall and are filled with lasagna, pot pies, soups,

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Nancy Johnston behind the counter of the Bank Café. and baked goods, all made in house. And, the café now has a baker who makes doughnuts Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. She attributes part of the success of the new model to the shift in customer expectations and their comfort levels. She said there is still a lot of uncertainty around when people are going to feel confident going back to full capacity indoor dining, so she is glad she has made the change. That change required a big investment,

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with recipes, adding new menu items regularly. “It has been amazing,” said Johnston. “When I started this business I wanted it to be a gathering spot… It’s better now because we have more time to spend with our customers, calmly. It’s been wonderful. I know COVID is terrible but it has been a blessing for this business.” For Laurie Severn and Pere Armengol, the pandemic illustrated the need for more space. They opened Heirloom 142 in 2015 and then opened Lagom in the small building next door in 2018. Although they were sad to see the toy store close, a store they thought of as an anchor business for Creemore’s main street, Severn and Armengol took the opportunity to rent 172 Mill Street when it became available, for Lagom 172, which opened at the beginning of December. Because of its small size and limited traffic flow, the original Lagom – Lagom 142 – was and is limited to two shoppers during the pandemic. By opening a much larger store, they are able to better display the larger furnishings – sofas, tables and chairs, plus more home decor, bath and body products, clothing and accessories – and shoppers have more space. But there was a looming uncertainty of a shutdown, which Armengol compared to the sword of Damocles hanging over their heads. Severn said Christmas is always a (See “Retail” on page 5)

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Creemore in the 1940s: Part 6

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Creemore resident Gerry Blackburn continues his tour of Creemore in the 1940s. The next building on the tour of of Creemore in the 1940s is St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. It was the first brick building in Creemore, being built in 1876 of Hisey brick from Cashtown. My Grandfather, Samuel Blackburn hauled the first load of brick by horse and wagon. They added a hall and kitchen in 1929. This gets us to the corner store at 168 Mill Street. This building is owned by Nitetis Masonic Lodge, who met upstairs, before COVID. In the 1940s it was Alexander’s 5 cent to $1 store, operated by Ivan Alexander. It had a large stock of almost everything, and Ivan, despite a speech problem, was very helpful. The next building to the south, was a somewhat dilapidated one-storey frame building, with five sections. The north two were occupied by Dr. J.A. Smith, as a drug store. He was a medical doctor as well as a pharmacist. The next two were a grocery store, operated by Cecil Woolner. The south unit was a harness shop operated by George Thurston. These buildings have now been replaced by a restaurant and the Post Office. Going south there was a white frame residence originally built by Joseph Hood, who also built the above-mentioned corner store. In the 40s, it was occupied by a Mrs. Rutherford and her family while she operated a hair salon. It was demolished many years ago and replaced by the gallery. The present Chez Michel’s restaurant contained the Creemore switchboard of the Noisy River Telephone Co. with their office on the south side, used by Miss McLaren, who was the bookkeeper. South in the same building was a barber shop operated by Bill Broderick. The next building, now Creemore Bakery, was Harry Wood’s Star Grocery and Ice Cream Parlor. This was the other ice cream parlor where my gang ate ice cream. My mother would go there as soon as we had got parked, which could be a problem, as both sides would be full and they angle parked then. She would chat with Elizabeth McLaughlin, her favourite clerk, while she ordered her groceries. She then visited with people she knew until the cream check was ready. We would all collect at the car, pickup, and pay for the groceries and go home, occasionally with a brick of ice cream. Further south in the neat building with two entrances and a bay window in the apartment above, was the Lillie Read Restaurant. It was operated by two women, named Lillie and Read, and had a jukebox. The Heirloom 142 building on the corner didn’t have the addition to the north then. It was owned and used by George Kembar as a shoe store and bicycle shop. The building across Elizabeth Street, now owned by Austin Boake, was then owned by Mel Ross, who with his sister Jessie operated an excellent general store. They sold groceries, dry goods, and men’s clothes on the ground floor and women’s dresses, etc. on the upper floor. I remember earlier as a young child having to go with my mother, being very bored while she looked at dresses. The “Side Door” wasn’t there at that time.

Cornhill School, 1953. Back row, from left: John Gordon, Garnet Lightheart, Antone Locktenberg, Robert Ribble, Milton Rawn, Bill Casey, Marinus Locktengerg. Middle row: Brenda Rawn Beverley Coulter, Donna Switzer, Charlotte Casey. Front row: Corey Locktenberg, Hilda Locktenberg, Wanda Gordon, Patricia Casey, Ralph Lightheart, Graham Longmire. Teacher: Miss Beryl Campbell. Submitted by Beverley (Coulter) Bentley.

Transportation: destination anywhere by Sherri Jackson You’re probably not jumping in the car and heading to Florida this year (at least I really hope you’re not), but, even so, your regular commute and incidental driving can really add up to disaster for our planet. Compound that by the massive increase in online shopping, which explodes at-home deliveries, and we are managing to do plenty of damage, from the comfort of our living rooms. You guessed it folks. We’re talking about transportation this month. Greenhouse gases are invisible, and it’s difficult to get a clear perspective on what our habits do to our environment. If you want a disturbing visual showing what carbon emissions from your tailpipe look like as solid chunks, watch the video What if Carbon Left Your Tailpipe as Solid Chunks? at www.pbs.org. We’ve had some really good news lately when it comes to sustainable advances. Car corporations are announcing lots of investment in hybrid and electric vehicles, here in Canada. The feds are investing $180 billion over the next 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and rural and northern communities. Sadly though, Collingwood council recently committed to buying new diesel buses. One step forward, two steps back.

Climate Action Challenge Despite that, there’s plenty you can do without too much pain in the neck, or the wallet. Check out this month’s challenges! March 3 This week: Drive the speed limit, and check your tire pressure. Estimates are that driving 20 km over the speed limit increases your fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent. So, instead of going 100 km on a tank of gas, you’re only going 80. You’re not only wasting fuel, you’re polluting more. Tire pressure impacts fuel efficiency, by as much as 3 per cent. It’s estimated that for every 1 psi drop in the average pressure of all tires you lower your gas mileage by .3 per cent. So keep them pumped up! March 10 Test drive an electric car, or sign up at electricautonomy.ca to learn more about the future of transportation. March 17 Keep a log of each trip you make this week in your car. If you have more than one driver, log everyone’s trips.

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Retail business expands, in store and online (Continued from page 3) stressful time in retail, plus the pandemic has caused delays in shipping and new protocols to manage around managing customer flow. However, retail stores remained open until Christmas, when the whole province went into a seven-week shutdown, when shopping was limited to online and curbside pick-up. Stores were able to re-open last week as the region went into the red-restrict zone. Armengol said there is still some caution out there, on the part of themselves and their customers so they are working out ways to make the shopping experience as comfortable as possible for everyone. During the pandemic their online sales have actually tripled and they have three part-time employees working for the online store, packing and shipping orders. Lagom is a Scandinavian word, almost a philosophy, that means just the right amount - not too much and not too little. It is about balance and creating a lovely space using just the right things. “We love the aesthetic,” said Severn, “we love the idea that you don’t have to have a lot of things, but they should be beautiful.” She and Armengol also value the way things are made. Everything they carry is personally sourced from small companies that they have gotten to know (in most years they travel to Scandinavia to connect with the manufacturers). Severn said their three main criteria for stocking a product is that it is beautifully designed, functional and mindfully made. Armengol said the criteria are more than lip service to a retail trend, they strive to ensure that everything is ethically made, and fair trade when sourced from

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Laurie Severn and Pere Armengol opened Lagom 172 at the beginnings of December. outside of Canada or Europe, and meets their standards for design, function and sustainability. Severn, who is the current BIA president, said the village did a brisk business in the summer. She and Armengol said they were worried when all events were cancelled but the summer was as busy as any other, thanks to locals, those who were living full time at their

weekend homes, and day-trippers. Severn and Armengol say they are super confident about the village’s future. “We’re really excited to invest in Creemore. We believe in Creemore,” said Severn. “We are really lucky to be here. The community support has been really amazing.”

Earth Hour, March 27

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March 24 This week use last week’s log to see if you can use your car less. Can you lump trips together? Can you carpool? Could you walk or bike? Public transportation? March 31 Join the 30 days of cycling challenge at 30daysofbiking.com or, start your own 30 days of walking challenge - walk somewhere everyday in April even if it is just around the block.

Clearview Public Library is participating in an Ontario Parks seasonal day-use vehicle permit loan program. The program allows Clearview Public Library branches to loan permits to library patrons at no cost. Clearview Public Library members can check out permits from their local library branch for one week to enjoy the great outdoors. There are three vehicle permits available for loan from each branch. To help ensure all patrons can visit an Ontario

We’re in the home stretch of our 52 week challenge! Crank up the volume on your commitment and see if you can sprint to the finish. Don’t forget to turn out your lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on March 27 for Earth Hour! See you in April! 52 Weeks of Climate Action was created by Sherri Jackson and Laurel Hood. Sherri is a writer, speaker and musician. She is the candidate of record and communications coordinator for the Simcoe-Grey Greens. Laurel Hood, is a retired secondary teacher, transportation lead for the Collingwood Climate Action Team, and volunteer coordinator for the Simcoe-Grey Greens. Visit our blog or sign up at www.52weeksofclimateaction.com.

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Tribunal dates set for 26/27 Sideroad development permit, NEP amendment

by Trina Berlo A pre-hearing conference was held Wednesday to establish who would be participating in an upcoming tribunal to hear matters relating to Clearview Township’s application for an amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) and the appeal of a related development permit application for work to 26/27 Sideroad that was denied by the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) back in 2015. The upgrades to the road were agreed upon a decade ago by the County of Simcoe, Clearview Township and Walker Aggregates when a deal was struck to close a portion of County Road 91 and transfer ownership to the quarry to facilitate its expansion. The expansion has proceeded while the roadwork that would create an alternative route for County Road 91 has been held up in legal proceedings. There have been other hearings relating to the proposals for upgrades to 26/27 but

it was the first for the NEP amendment. No evidence was given at the conference but parties were asked to state their positions. Harold Elston, counsel for the Township of Clearview, cited three sections of the Niagara Escarpment Plan amendment to deem the roadwork on 26/27 Sideroad “necessary to the public interest after all other alternatives have been considered,” saying the language about exploring alternatives is vague. Counsel for the NEC, Demetrius Kappos, noted two significant events after the development permit appeal hearing was scheduled, which caused some delay. The first is the discovery from the consultant for the proponent that the proposed works would encroach into a provincially significant wetland. “We were advised of that information. It caused a delay to the process,” said Kappos. “In addition, there was a new Niagara Escarpment Plan that came into

force in 2017. As my friend (Elston) has indicated there have been some modifications to the policy that are relevant to the proposed works.” He said permitted uses which in the past have dealt with the issue of whether or not infrastructure works were “essential” now focus on whether or not what is proposed is “necessary to the public interest after all alternatives have been considered.” “Based on the application presented and the justification presented the commission questions whether or not the applicant has satisfied their onus of establishing that aspect of the proposal and whether or not there is justification for the plan amendments proposed in the face of that provision which again is found in all three sections my friend cited under the development criteria,” said Kappos. “Consideration of the development criteria is a relevant consideration when assessing a plan amendment and so we are here as a party on this aspect of the proposal.” Singhampton resident Doug Dingeldein has sought participant status to represent community concerns about traffic.

“It’s pretty clear from what is being proposed for Sideroad 26/27 that it cannot handle that volume of traffic efficiently or safely. If 26/27 were to be rethought to be able to handle the current volume and future growth that is now being handled by 91 it would cause even greater damage to the Escarpment, and I don’t believe anyone is contemplating that so we are left with a community problem. What is the solution to this traffic problem?…” he said. “We have no solution from Clearview Township for what they are going to do with all this traffic.” Also participating in the joint hearing is Walker Aggregates, Blue Mountain Watershed Trust, neighbouring landowners Wendy Franks and David Stevenson, the municipalities of Grey Highlands and Town of the Blue Mountains and a number of other individuals. With many parties preparing to call multiple experts and a list of participants to present evidence, Ontario Land Tribunals is preparing for a lengthy process and have scheduled a hearing for Nov. 8 to Dec. 17, with an additional pre-hearing conference on April 28.

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WITH PURPLE HILLS ARTS & HERITAGE SOCIETY’S NEWEST ART PROJECT! We are looking for creative people of all ages to help fill the windows of Creemore! Register at phahs.ca and get a free 10x10 inch canvas to be picked up at The Echo, or purchase your own canvas, board, or use any 10-inch square surface to create your masterpiece! Perhaps you might use a new medium you learned with the Creemore Art Challenge. Paint, draw, print, collage, photograph . . . the sky’s the limit! Return your finished piece to the Echo between 10am-4pm on March 25-27 and we’ll arrange to have it on display in a local Creemore business’s window. Stroll the streets of Creemore in April to see all of the amazing local talent! And, don't forget to take a picture of your creation and post it on social media using the hashtag #purplehillsarts

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Now booking priority vaccines (Continued from page 1) through March and April. The health unit will be screening people to make sure they fit into the priority groups. “It’s very important that everybody get this vaccine but it’s most important that we provide it to the people who need it the most first,” he said. The province has announced that in phase two of the vaccine rollout, from April to July, will include adults 60-79 (then decreasing in 5-year increments to include up to 8.5 million adults 1659), and frontline essential workers (e.g. first responders, teachers and other education staff, food processing industry). Phase three of the rollout for the general public, is slated for August to December. Those eligible can book their appointment online at the health unit’s

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website at www.smdhu.org or have a family member or friend book for them. For those without access to a computer or internet access, appointments can be booked by calling the health unit at 1-877-721-7520. Proof of eligibility is required and anyone who books appointments and is not eligible will be turned away. Please note that clinics are not open for walk ins. For more information, visit 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 (1877-721-7520) or at www.smdhu.org.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, February 26, 2021 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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Clearview Township is located in a region that has a long history as one of Ontario’s favorite tourist and vacation destinations, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Our community offers all the modern urban amenities with the attractiveness and friendly charm of small-town quality of life.

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Qualifications: Recognized degree or diploma in Business Management Studies and or Public Administration with 5 to 10 years related experience plus up to 3 years supervisory experience. In addition, NFPA 1001 (Fire Fighter 1), NFPA 1021 (Fire Officer 1), Community Management Coordinator (C.E.M.C) designation from Emergency Management Ontario and a valid DZ Driver’s Licence. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief participates in the direction and supervision of the department, supervising the day-to-day activities ensuring that delegated statutory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with applicable legislation, corporate and or departmental policies and procedures. The preferred candidate will posses a thorough knowledge of Fire Suppression and Fire Training and development functions. As well, they will have extensive experience in coordinating staff resources, recruitment, all fire training, and scheduling of staff as well as requisitions departmental supplies, testing and care of equipment and related records. Experience and proven ability in Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention and inspection procedures, health and safety, labour relations, and computer skills. In addition, the candidate will have excellent customer service, interpersonal, project/time management, problem solving, and presentation and communication skills. This position requires an active on-call schedule rotation, after hours work and weekend work will be required. The successful applicant will be required to be available in a timely manner when on-call and shall reside in reasonable proximity to the township’s borders.

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. • 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 $82,555 to $100,354 per year plus a competitive benefits package.

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 - 010 to Human Resources by February 26, 2021 to: hr@clearview.ca

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

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).

**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

SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

2021 summer student job opportunities are available with Clearview Township. Details of all jobs and hiring criteria can be viewed at: www. 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 one position, please indicate order of preference. **Proceeding with student 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. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, February 26, 2021 •

Majority of young players resume hockey by Trina Berlo As the region moved into the red zone, the Stayner Arena re-opened Feb. 18 for team sport training only. Clearview Minor Hockey is one of four user groups that is taking advantage of the ice time that is available, along with the Stayner Siskins, Figure Skating Club and Sk8 Georgian Bay. Capacity is restricted to 10 skaters, plus two coaching staff. Hockey practice is limited to skills and drills, with no scrimmages or games of any kind. Players have to stay six feet apart and follow all public health guidelines. Clearview Minor Hockey president Valerie Hughes said the executive discussed whether or not to return to the ice and decided that it was feasible, but they put it to the membership to decide if they thought it was safe. “We were keen to get back at it, to provide the kids some ice, hopefully until the end of March. It was awesome that the township reduced the cost of the ice so that was huge so it was a no-brainer economically, that we could afford to do it,” she said. The majority of the younger players have chosen to lace up their skates again. Hughes said it’s the older players who have opted not to, because the sport just doesn’t have the same appeal if they can’t have any games.

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She said about 90 per cent of the younger players have come back. “Even if they can’t get close to their friends, they at least want to see them and have some sense of normalcy,” said Hughes. Because there’s only five weeks left, the association opted not to charge fees for this last part of the season. Hughes said the league had seen some savings over the year because of reduced ice time and not having to hire referees, and with the Township of Clearview offering ice rental at 50 per cent off, it allowed them the option. “We’re hoping if we get to orange, we can resume game play,” said Hughes. “It would be nice to let the kids have a few games because really that’s what it’s all about.” “I think at some point this becomes a mental health issue,” she said. “Keeping the kids active and engaged and doing something other than sitting in front of their screens at home, I think that’s just as important.” “It was awesome of the municipality to keep the ice in because a lot of municipalities didn’t so we had the ice and we felt we might as well use it,” said Hughes. Hughes said the league hasn’t had any cases of COVID-19 and aside from one team outbreak reported in Barrie early on in the season, she is not aware of any transmission of the virus through organized hockey.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, February 26, 2021

Researches seek local input on crop covers by Trina Berlo Researchers want to hear from area farmers about their experience with growing cover crops, even if they have none. In partnership with agricultural organizations including the Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the University of Guelph and the province of Ontario, a survey is being circulated to gauge the benefits and challenges of cover crops. Cover crops are planted for the benefit of the soil rather than for harvest as part of a crop rotation. The survey is being coordinated by University of Manitoba PhD student Callum Morrison, who has been doing similar research in the prairies and is now working with the Ontario Cover Crop Steering Team. The team has launched the very first cover crop survey, named Ontario Cover Crop Feedback. Data from the survey will be included in a report that will be circulated to farmers with the hope of informing industry, policy makers and farmers of the current situation of cover cropping in Ontario, and will also serve as research for Morrison’s thesis. As of Tuesday, 310 Ontario farmers had responded; 241 reported having grown a cover crop and 69 had not. “We’re equally interested in farmers who grew a cover crop so that we can determine why they [did]… but we’re equally as interested in those who didn’t grow cover crops so we can gauge what challenges limit cover crop use and also what could be done to enable those farmers possibly, if they chose to use cover crops in the future,” said Morrison. Preliminary results show that the most common crop grown before the cover crop is winter wheat (66 per cent), followed by soy bean (24 per cent) and grain corn (16 per cent). In terms of cover crops, oats is the most common (66 per cent), followed

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45 per cent of farmers said they saw benefits from cover crops within the first year. That’s quite a lot. Sixteen per cent saw benefits after two years and 19 per cent saw benefits after years.” He said farmers report the most common challenges with growing cover crops is late harvest of a cash crop preventing the planting of a cover crop (29 per cent), that the cover crop didn’t establish well (27 per cent), and additional costs incurred. The team is hoping to hear more from Simcoe County farmers. The survey will be live throughout the month of March, at surveymonkey. com/r/OntarioCoverCrop. Participants will receive a final summary report.

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International Plowing Match, Rural Expo "moving forward" The Ontario Plowmen’s Association has announced it will be moving forward with plans for the 2021 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo. While continuing to honour and respect the health situation and health regulations caused by COVID-19, organizers will be simultaneously planning both the traditional IPM and a re-envisioned IPM. Local and provincial volunteers look forward to welcoming visitors to the Municipality of Kawartha Lakes from Oct. 13-16. As planned, the IPM will be hosted on the Lindsay Fairgrounds and neighbouring farms. The traditional IPM features such as the BMO Plowing Competition, the Hydro One Education and the Queen of the Furrow Competition presented by Ontario Mutuals may look a little different this year but you can be assured they will be just as exciting and memorable. Alternate designs for both the Tented City and the RV Park are being developed. The revised designs will protect exhibitors, volunteers and visitors with additional health protocols. “Our provincial and local volunteers will be ramping up their committee planning with conference calls and video calls. And, we really look forward to the in-person committee and community meetings that we will be held just as soon as the provincial health situation allows,” said Don Priest, vice-president of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association. As part of their commitment to the community, and through the generosity of the Celebrate Ontario grant programme, the Ontario Plowmen’s Association was pleased to partner with the Lindsay Agricultural Society to present the “Merry and Bright Festival.” The IPM display highlighted some of the features you will be able to see in-person at the 2021 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo. Visitors and volunteers are urged to check additional plans and progress at www.plowinghmatch.org.

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SEASONED FIREWOOD. Sold as bush cord. Call 705-627-2676. CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Pét-Nat for sale $30 (12.5% alc./ vol. 750 ml) Enjoy a walk through the vineyard. COVID Prices – Wine: White or Red, $20; Honey: $20. For pre-arranged pick-up or delivery Call/Text 647-588-8931. Email cmorrissey0708@rogers.com.

DINING

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS at Creemore Bakery. Enjoy beer battered halibut, crispy fries and homemade coleslaw. Take-out only. Call 705-4665621. The Creemore Legion is preparing a take-out IRISH STEW DINNER on Thursday, March 18. The cost is $14 per person and includes Irish stew, coleslaw, roll and butter, and bread pudding with caramel or white sauce. Order before March 11 by calling 705-466-2330.Pick up is at the Legion from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please bring exact change, wear masks and maintain distancing.

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COMMERCIAL SPACE WANTED for rent on Mill Street between Brewery & Foodland. Light retail - open to all sizes. Term, start date negotiable. Contact: tory@thesartorialgroup.com. CLEAN FILL Local property in need of clean fill for spring landscape and grading purposes. If you are looking to get rid of some, I will take it! A significant amount needed and willing to accept from multiple sources. Call to discuss options. Willing to pay for delivery or can arrange pick up. Call 647-330-7508.

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ELLIOTT PAINTING AND DECORATING, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356. CONTRACTOR REPAIRS, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Contact Brian McCurdy, at 519-986-1781 or 519375-0958. SMITH’S LAWN CARE is now booking for 2021. Lawn cutting, landscaping, garden and property maintenance. License/insured. Call (705)888-7092 or email smithlawns@ outlook.com.

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WOODS, Shirley Phyllis (nee Lennox) passed away peacefully at the Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 in her 82nd year. Loved mother of Brian Woods of Alma, Joan McEwen (the late Rick McEwen) of Arthur, Wayne Woods and partner Chris of Kenilworth, Ross Woods of Conn, David (Michelle) Woods of Fordwich and Gail (Sandy) Kelly of Kenilworth. Forever cherished grandmother of Clayt, Sherri, Shawn, Chris, Tina, Gavin, James, Aimy, Clint, Chris and Jodi; loving great grandma to eight great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Ina Lennox of Avening, sisters Freda and Marguerite and brothers Herman, Carl and Lorne. Shirley is now in heaven with her family playing a game of cards and having some laughs. To honour Shirley’s wishes cremation has taken place. A spring graveside service will be held at Creemore Union Cemetery. Friends may visit Shirley’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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Creemore Farmers’ Market is searching for a MARKET MANAGER to be responsible for planning and operation of the outdoor 2021 summer market. Planning occurs from home and on site attendance is required on Saturday mornings. Part time, approx. 10 hours a week. Volunteer with honorarium. Do you possess the drive and energy to build and grow a successful market that meets the needs of vendors and customers? Are you a self starter, with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills? Do you have a passion and interest in local food, farming and markets? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Please send cover letter and resume to: foodmaven1@gmail.com.

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PAYMENT, Stephan Paul died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Anna for over 42 years. Much loved father of Roree (Heather Ardley) and Tuker (Jennifer). Cherished Poppa of Addison, Kailee, Alexa, Molly, Kyleigh and Taryn. Loving son of Elaine and the late Allan Payment. Dear brother of Danny (Sharon Sharp), Allan (Joanne), Monique (Rob Mark) and Debbie (Glen Meheden) and brother-in-law of Theresa (Gary Jonkhout). Steve will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. A very kind and gentle man with a great sense of humour who could recite lines from movies he watched 40 years ago just to get a laugh. His first love was family and his second love was music. As a member of Williams High School in Aurora, Ont., he was involved with many bands, including the early version of Glass Tiger. He had a truly amazing guitar collection and for anyone who knew him, you knew he couldn’t spend much time without a guitar in his hands and would spend hours just picking away. As an avid camper he came by it honestly, he would often talk about all the camping trips as a boy with his mom, dad and siblings. He truly idolized his parents and took every opportunity to talk about them with his kids and grandkids. He was very proud of his two sons, talking them up whenever he could and absolutely adored his six granddaughters. But above all it was the love of his life, Anna, that made him smile the biggest and brought the most joy to his heart. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. On Feb. 19, 2021 the world lost a great one. The family is making plans for a celebration of life in early summer. If desired, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family. To sign Steve’s Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.

• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, February 26, 2021 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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SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Relief Positions

Clearview Township is seeking School Crossing Guards – Relief to begin as

soon as possible to work in various locations within Clearview Township.

REVISED NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Addendum to Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Long Term Water Supply to Clearview, Community of Stayner The Study

Enjoy a light work schedule while earning some extra income. Clearview offers full and compensable training to all employees including on-line accessibility and safety training, hands-on and on-the-job training as well as a new employee orientation. Employees are paid their hourly rate of pay for participating in the training. Responsibilities - To safely assist children crossing the street, to and from school. - To be available Monday to Friday during the school year. Qualifications and Abilities required - Must be physically fit. - Able to work outside during adverse weather conditions. - Able to communicate with and direct children in a clear manner. - Must be able to provide a clean police background and vulnerable person’s check. - Possess 20/20 vision (with corrective lenses if needed). - Must have reliable transportation to crossing location. Wage: $20.74 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. Training: All required training and crossing guard apparel is provided by Clearview Township 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 # 2021-009 to Human Resources by February 26, 2021 to: hr@ clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please visit: www.clearview.ca

NOTICE 2020 ANNUAL WATER SYSTEMS REPORT The 2020 Annual Reports for the Stayner, Creemore, New Lowell, Nottawa (McKean), Colling-Woodlands and Buckingham Woods Water Systems are available for download at www.clearview.ca (under Municipal Services, Water and Sewer). Copies may be obtained at the Township Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner or Public Works Office located at 5833 County Road 96 without charge. For more information, please contact: Todd Patton Manager of Public Works tpatton@clearview.ca

WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW SURVEY 2021 REMINDER We need your help to answer some big questions about how you are 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. Please participate and have your say by filling out the survey online at www.clearview.ca/wbr by February 28, 2020

The Township of Clearview (Township) has completed an Addendum to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) for the Long-Term Water Supply for Clearview (Schedule B). The previous MCEA study was completed in February 2008 to assess long-term water supply requirements for Clearview based on forecasted growth and encompassed numerous communities in Clearview. This Addendum focused solely on Stayner, triggered by a viable groundwater source north east of Stayner. The Study Area includes the southern portion of an agricultural property, located at 1585 Klondike Park Road, at the northeast corner of Klondike Park Road and Sunnidale Concession 12 Road, and the existing rights-of-way along Sunnidale Concession 12 Road west from 1585 Klondike Park Road to County Road 7, south on County Road 7 to Nottawasaga 27/28 Sideroad (County Road 96), and west on Nottawasaga 27/28 (County Road 96) to the Township Public Works building (see map). The Process The EA Addendum Report to document the planning, public consultation and decision-making process has been prepared. The EA Addendum Report will be available for public review online for a 30-day review period from February 25, 2021 to March 29, 2021, in accordance with the MCEA process; at: https://www.clearview.ca/news-events-meetings/special-projects/ municipal-class-ea-long-term-water-supply-clearview-stayner. To provide comments on the project, or if you require alternative accommodations to view the EA Addendum Report, please contact either of the project members by 4:30 P.M. March 29, 2021: Mike Rawn, C.E.T., Director of Public Works Township of Clearview 217 Gideon Street Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Phone: (705) 428-6230 ext. 243 E-mail: mrawn@clearview.ca

Jennifer Georgas, P.Eng., Consultant Project Manager R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 3 Ronell Crescent Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J6 Phone: (705) 797-4271 Email: 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. March 29, 2021 in writing or by email to: Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3 minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor Toronto ON, M4V 1P5 EABDirector@ontario.ca

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 issued on February 25, 2021.