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Friday, March 12, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 11
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Arctic TV shoot offers career highlight by Trina Berlo Jacquie Rushlow said it was a nobrainer for her to join the crew of Arctic Vets, a new documentary series airing on CBC, given that it is about two things very close to her heart: animal rescue and climate change. The show follows the professionals who rescue, treat and protect the animals of the Arctic. Arctic Vets was filmed from September to November, when two units travelled north after testing negative for COVID-19. The show follows the staff and animals at Assiniboine Park Conservancy in Winnipeg, but also features the work of Polar Bears International, Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre, and Manitoba Conservation’s Polar Bear Alert Program, which safely relocates bears that come too close to town in order to avoid conflicts with the human population. As story editor, it is Rushlow’s job to find the narrative that connects the viewer to the story. There is a lot of advance planning to ensure the crew can tell the best story but they also have to be highly adaptable to spontaneous
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Arctic Vets story producer Jacquie Rushlow takes a selfie with a polar bear at Assiniboine Park Conservancy in Winnipeg while working on the CBC documentary series. situations. “When you are working with wild animals you have no idea what you are going to get,” said Rushlow.
In Episode 2, Polar Bears International finds a rare set of healthy polar bear cub triplets heading to their (See “Experience” on page 3)
High speed internet, a game changer in Dunedin by Trina Berlo John de Ruiter says having high speed internet in the area has brought Dunedin into the 21st Century. He said village residents were desperate for high speed internet, even before the pandemic, and that’s why he reached out to the Rural Net team to see if it was possible to provide service there. He said having high speed internet is a game changer for people who are working from home, running home based businesses and students who are learning online. It also allows residents the ability to access streaming services, for much needed entertainment during a shutdown. Until now, de Ruiter said his only internet options were dial-up or satellite
internet. While some people could access cellular service, it was shoddy at best for those living right in the village. “I could text kind of, but you couldn’t really place a phone call, and certainly since the pandemic hit, it wasn’t enough to do any streaming with,” said de Ruiter. “Now, it’s just a whole new world.” He said they are over the moon to have high-speed internet, which is unlimited and at a lower cost, and everyone he knows has signed up for the service. “I’ve had so many people say, it’s a game-changer. It has totally changed our lives. People these days, living in town don’t appreciate how much we rely on a solid connection,” said de Ruiter.
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More variants detected in region by Trina Berlo The stage is set for wider rollout of the vaccine, which is expected to be available in Simcoe Muskoka in the next couple of weeks, said Dr. Charles Gardner, the region’s medical officer of health. He said Simcoe Muskoka is considered a COVID-19 hot spot and will be receiving additional vaccines. The region will be receiving three types of vaccine, hopefully more as they are approved, and will be extending the length between doses to 16 weeks to get the first dose to a larger portion of the population. So far, more than 52,600 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Simcoe Muskoka, mostly to health care workers in local hospitals, longterm care and retirement homes. This includes more than 15,714 individuals who have received both of the required doses of the vaccine. In addition, 3,000 (or 94 per cent) long-term care residents and 3,429 (or 94 per cent) retirement home residents have received their first dose. Gardner said that although case counts are either levelling off or declining, he remains cautious due to the variants of concern (VOCs) that have been detected in the region. To date, 236 local cases have tested positive for the UK B.1.1.7 variant, seven have tested positive for the P.1 VOC (Brazil), and one person has tested positive for the B.1.351 VOC (South Africa). An additional 491 cases have screened positive and are awaiting confirmatory testing. “Basically what we’re seeing is the VOCs taking over and dominating among our COVID cases, and this is what we predicted considering they are more communicable, but we’re also seeing that as a whole the number has started to come down a bit, and our total case count for COVID has also come down a bit,” said Gardner.
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THE VILLAGE GREEN All the World’s a Stage The life blood of the Village with the Big Heart is surely provided by the many volunteers who make up the area’s more than twenty community groups. These are the people who bring us arts festivals, Canada Day festivities, Santa Claus parades, who plant the trees and weed the gardens and organize the many festivals we have all enjoyed over the years.
The Creemore Community Foundation intends to support their hard work, often years of it on multiple committees, by hiring a Program Co-ordinator to help streamline and organize the many anticipated events and activities coming to the Village Green. This individual will act as a liaison with other groups to ensure a smooth and seamless schedule throughout the year.
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One of the most popular features of the Village Green project is certain to be The Stage. Located in the northwest corner of the park across from the Bank Cafe´ on the other side of The Square.
They paved paradise, but that won’t happen in the Village Green. A key design element is to keep the Green as green as possible. To that end, large paved areas like The Square will be tempered by the use of natural materials such as grass and wood to ensure a rural feel to the space.
The broad green lawns stretching between the walkways, The Square, and other Village Green attractions promise to be inviting settings for the variety of art exhibitions that have already made Creemore a cultural destination.
The Stage will be an enduring focal point. Designed by ERA architects, this simple structure, with its curved roof, raised wooden platform, and surrounding steps for seating, will emphasize Creemore’s railway roots by echoing the train stations of another era. The Stage will provide a professional-grade setting for music, theatre, and dance groups to strut their stuff. 1 The Stage 2 The Square 3 Wood Platforms
Two of these wood platforms will encircle existing trees – a large maple by Mill Street and, a favourite with children, the crab apple climbing tree. These platforms are perfect places to stage puppet shows for kids or for teenagers and seniors to hang out with their friends. The intention is to provide a natural setting that is welcoming to all.
One such event might be a sculpture garden exhibit organized by local artists showcasing the work of area sculptors. The verdant, grassy setting and wide walkways will allow observers to enjoy the installations from every angle, while benches will offer a more contemplative experience.
The Horticultural Gardens For the past two winters, the plants that once formed Creemore’s horticultural gardens have been hibernating behind the Library on Caroline Street. During their removal and relocation in 2019, they were meticulously catalogued and labelled. Since then, Horticultural Society volunteers have been tending the plants carefully in their temporary home. Meanwhile, another group of Society volunteers, led by Master Gardener Gail Cocker, has designed new beds to showcase the returning plants, plus some exciting additions. These efforts, set amidst inviting walkways and seating, promise to enhance the beauty and serenity of the Village Green gardens.
Creemore’s Village Green is designed to be a place to gather and play, a place to meet and mingle, a place of welcoming connection and wellbeing in a hectic world.
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This is the third 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. To make a donation go to www.creemorecommunityfoundation.ca Or drop your cheques off with Keith Boulters’ office in town.
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Experience reinforces importance of conservation (Continued from page 1) winter hunting grounds with their mother, something that researchers say they haven’t seen in decades. Rushlow said this incredible mom had kept all three cubs alive for the seven months that she had spent outside their den. Researchers were looking to measure the body composition of the animals using a thermal imaging camera, to assess their overall health and how much energy they are expending, when they got lucky. She said what happened next is literally the highlight of her career. “We’re sitting there watching the mom and three cubs, for probably two hours in this crazy tundra buggy on the tundra and then Polar Bear International’s Geoff York has a radar system on the buggy and says, we’ve got one coming in from the other side,” recalls Rushlow. She said the tension was high, as there is a probability that the incoming male polar bear would eat the cubs. “They’ve been in a walking hibernation now for four months, not being on the ice and not eating, their biggest predator is other bears,” said Rushlow. She said they were praying that nature wouldn’t take its course right at that moment. Luckily, they got their happy ending because the male polar bear was more curious about the crew
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Jacquie Rushlow with the animal experts who star in Arctic Vets, in front of the tundra buggy used in expeditions. in the tundra buggy than the cubs, giving them an opportunity to escape while the researchers got some good thermal images of the male. Throughout the 10-episode season, viewers meet wolves, arctic foxes, lynxes, harbour seals, owls, swans, and bald eagles. Rushlow said the experience has
given her a greater appreciation for conservation efforts and a better understanding for circumstances when wild animals benefit from human care. She said there is value in rescuing animals that otherwise wouldn’t be able to survive in the wild and making them ambassadors for wildlife and environmental protection.
“For me, it was so great that we always got to tell stories and educate with the undertone of climate change,” said Rushlow, who also owns Creemore Refillery, a plastic-free shopping experience. Arctic Vets airs on CBC on Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Catch up on past episodes at CBC Gem.
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Unhappy anniversary How does a community mark a year of living through a pandemic? How could it not? It is an anniversary of mourning for all that we have lost over the past year – freedom, security, health and lives. Yet, there is an air of optimism as people look forward to getting the vaccine and a return to “normal life.” The Government of Canada designated March 11 as a National Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19. “Early last year, our lives, and the lives of everyone around the world, were forever changed by the emergence of COVID-19. Today – one year after the first known death of a Canadian to the disease – we now mourn the tragic loss of more than 22,000 parents, siblings, friends, and loved ones,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “COVID-19 has infected over 864,000 other Canadians, and has had an immeasurable impact on how we all work and learn, connect with friends and family, and live our daily lives. All Canadians have experienced sacrifice and loss over the past year. Our kids have missed birthday parties, seniors have felt isolated from the ones they love, and for far too many, this virus has meant the loss of their job or the closure of their business.” Simcoe Muskoka has lost 190 souls to the virus, with three of them being from Clearview. We are truly sorry that a single life was lost to the virus. We are also sorry for the sorrow, stress and uncertainty it has caused almost everyone. Even those who are thriving during the pandemic are isolated from their friends and family. No one has been able to escape its grasp. While the government has chosen to mark the day on March 11, we will forever think of P-day as the Friday before March Break, March 13. It’s possible many of us will always remember where we were and what we were doing when the true consequences of the pandemic set in. During the past year, and more so lately, we have looked for community stories that are unrelated to the pandemic, but that is proving almost impossible. Not matter how “normal” a story is shaping out to be, it almost always requires at least a small footnote about how plans were delayed or cancelled due to COVID-19. Nevertheless, the Creemore area has been a wonderful place to weather the storm. We have explored our open spaces and benefited from friendly small town service, even if it was curbside. We miss the events that make Creemore a lively place to live but we are confident that we will find new energy to organize gatherings when possible and that the community will fill the streets as they have in the past. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, as they say, and we can look into the next year with hope.
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Book renews commitment to creating backyard nature preserve by Laura Walton For many of us time in nature, including time in our gardens, has been a way of coping with the restrictions of the past year. We know that time in nature is good for us – body, mind and spirit – and the return of spring is something most of us look forward to with enthusiasm every year. Last summer, Clive and I spent a lot of time expanding our gardens and adding native plants for pollinators, with plans to expand our plantings of native trees, shrubs and plants this summer in order to support the natural world. However, between the pandemic, climate change, forest fires and all the stories about the loss of biodiversity due to habitat loss and pesticides, it was easy to feel helpless at times. I found myself wondering if our small efforts could really make a difference. My perspective changed last fall when I read a book called Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas Tallamy. Tallamy, an entomologist at the University of Delaware, believes that the solution to the devastating decline of pollinators and wildlife in general is to plant
more native plants to offset the loss of habitat. This book left me with a renewed sense of commitment to creating a mini nature preserve in my own yard. We get so much from nature and Tallamy’s grassroots approach to conservation, his Homegrown National Park approach, gives us a way to give something back to nature in return. Native pollinators need native trees, shrubs and plants. Some, like the monarch butterfly caterpillar, rely on one single plant, and if milkweed plants disappear so do the monarchs. A loss of pollinators such as butterflies and bees is a real threat to food security and our own wellbeing. There are 400 different types of bees in Ontario, including varieties such as bumblebees, leaf cutter bees, carpenter bees, miner bees and sweat bees. Before honeybees were imported from Europe, native bees did much of the hard work of pollinating Canadian plants. While we focus narrowly on the struggles of non native honeybee colonies, there has been little focus on the plight of native bees, who still do a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of pollination. Focusing so strongly on one species for pollination is not wise. We need to (See “Make” on page 5)
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Make room for native trees (Continued from page 4) keep native bee populations and other types of pollinators healthy as well, and that means creating habitats and conditions that foster their survival. Beyond that, many birds rely on native caterpillars and insects for survival. (Gypsy moth caterpillars and ash borer beetles are not native insects. They came here from Europe and Asia. Although some native predators will eat them, not all will, so they can be a real problem.) When insect populations decline, many bird populations follow. Many native trees and shrubs can provide spring blossoms for pollinators as well as berries or nuts and seeds for both migrating birds and overwintering birds. They also provide nesting sites and in many cases shelter from winter storms for overwintering birds. Our national and provincial park systems, conservation programs like the Nature Conservancy, and forward thinking organic and regenerative farming practices being implemented by farms such as The New Farm (bravo, Brent and Gillian) are of real benefit. However, as more and more habitat is lost to development, these movements are not enough. Our pollinators, birds and wildlife need corridors of protected habitat as they migrate and move about. This is where the rest of us can step up to the plate by making changes in our own yards. Tallamy’s ‘Homegrown National Park’ project can be done over a period of a few years, and it doesn’t have to be an all or nothing process. He has a 10-step program, and the first step is to ‘shrink the lawn’ and replace more of it with native trees, shrubs and flowering plants. Ideally, the remaining lawn would be full of dandelions and other native flowers in the spring in order to provide food for newly emerging bees. We’ve been planting native trees for the past few years, and last summer we planted native plants (black eyed susans, purple coneflower, liatris, gaillardia, wild geranium and milkweed) in our gardens alongside our existing perennials. This year we are starting on our ‘mini nature reserve’ in the front yard, with the addition of more native trees as well as native shrubs and plants. Although we’ve worked hard at attempting to remove the invasive goutweed and periwinkle that were taking over our gardens and forest when we bought our home, I know that some of my much loved non native, non invasive perennials (single peonies) are here for the duration. Not all non native plants are a problem, and many are beneficial or non-threatening to native biodiversity. For example, sedum is a pollinator magnet in the fall, and I’ve seen insects drinking water from the dewdrops on my Lady’s Mantle, so they’ve earned their keep. We also planted regular and giant sunflowers in our gardens last summer. You can usually find Mammoth Russian sunflower seeds at your local nurseries or hardware stores, and with some nurturing they can grow 9-12 feet tall. Not only are they a beacon for
pollinators in the summer, birds such as chickadees, goldfinches and jays love eating their seeds later in the fall. Children of all ages love sunflowers, so it’s a double win. If you decide to plant sunflowers, just make sure to avoid pollen free varieties. Bees require pollen for protein and nourishment, and pollen is also vital to the development of young bees. We are fortunate in Creemore to have the Tree Society and the Horticultural Society. Both of these groups have done great work in the village over the years. Although the pandemic has pushed a ‘pause’ button on everyone’s day to day activities, it has also given us all time to reflect on future directions as well as the legacy we want to leave for our children, grandchildren and generations far into the future. A native oak tree can live for hundreds of years, and creating gardens of native trees, shrubs and plants can have long lasting impacts that can echo down the generations. It looks like we may not be fully out of lockdown until the fall. Given that situation, I can’t think of a better way to spend a summer than creating tiny nature reserves / Homegrown National Parks in our own yards. Our children and grandchildren will thank us.
open until the end of April, their blogs are a great source of information that can familiarize you with native plants and help you plan out your native garden. Visit notsohollowfarm.ca. • The southern Ontario ‘Grow M e I n s t e a d ’ w e b s i t e ( w w w. ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/wp-content/ uploads/2020/04/Southern-GrowMe-Instead-1.pdf) has a list of native plants that can be grown to replace invasive plant species. Not all non native plants are a problem, and many are beneficial or non-threatening to native biodiversity. Only a few are invasive, and this site provides information and options on how to deal with them. • Starting a new garden from scratch can be expensive, but if you are willing to grow native plants from seed rather than buying plants it is much cheaper. If you can’t find the native flower seeds at your local nurseries, there are online sources for native plant seeds. Two online sources that I have used are West Coast Seeds and OSC seeds.
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Fred “ The” Funny! Editor: Just a note of thanks to Fred Mills for his contribution to our sanity during the Pandemic. Fred, your weekly chuckle is appreciated by many (especially last week’s reference to the middle name “The”). Gary and Lois Cauthers, Glen Huron.
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Internet provider passes on 'circle of fees, consultations, meetings' (Continued from page 1) to access an existing fibre network to provide fixed home wireless to his farm. “Files were getting so large that I couldn’t deal with going to Tim Hortons anymore to use the wifi in the parking lot to send files or receive files, so I had to do something,” said Philipp. “My fallback plan was that I was going to become the world’s smallest internet provider, with 50 customers.” The idea was to make just enough to cover the fees so he set everything up to be automated so he could focus on his full-time engineering career. “Once we had 50 people hooked up, there were 100 people asking for it and when we had 100 people hooked up, there were 200 people asking for it, so from there on in it pretty much grew on its own,” said Philipp. He has become a renegade internet supplier, skirting the municipal process, providing service to those without options, happy to not lose money but not focussed on making money either. He said he has heard from people desperate for good internet, people who have said they would lose their jobs if they couldn’t work from home during the pandemic, and others brought to tears at the frustration of having to work long days in their cars parked at Tim Hortons. Rural Net has almost 2,000 customers now and they are growing at a rate of 100 per month this year, with the goal of scaling up to 200 per month next year. It has more than 40 towers, with three of those being on private property in Clearview, servicing about 200 residences. Philipp takes issue with the fees and delays caused by following municipal protocol from erecting those towers so he says he is forced to “bulldoze” the municipalities. Although telecommunication towers do not fall within the jurisdiction of municipalities, the federal government, which is the approval authority, recognizes municipal protocols as part of the approval process. The protocol is designed as a review process and a mechanism for public input. Clearview’s tower protocol requires a public meeting and site plan (but not site plan control) and an application fee of $5,000 plus a $3,000 deposit for each tower. Staff reported that the fees help cover the cost of staff time for coordinating the public process and managing feedback. “They don’t enjoy my style because I just build it, hook up 50 people to it and then we apply to license it,” said Philipp. But by then, the residents are already hooked up and are happily streaming their favourite shows. “I’m encouraged to do so by Industry Canada. I’m supposed to play nice with the municipalities but I’ve tried that in the past and what happens is you
just end up going in a circle of fees, consultations, meetings, on and on and on and before you know it you’ve spent $25,000 and you haven’t accomplished anything other than paperwork. So I’ve given up on that process.” He said the process may work for large companies that have more resources and stand to make huge profits but doesn’t work for a small company that isn’t really in it for the money. “When we’re putting up $25,000 towers, all in, we can’t spend $25,000 on process,” said Philipp. “And we’re also providing unlimited internet for $40 per month and buying the fibre from Bell probably costs us $10. So I can’t double my costs on infrastructure by playing silly games with the municipalities.” He said he has received exemptions from some municipalities once they see that the tower isn’t too tall and the internet is serving local residents. When Clearview council discussed the issue Monday, members were unanimously against an exemption, instead voting to charge a one-time application fee of $5,000 instead of a separate fee for each of the three towers. “My concern is that if we allow Rural Net to steamroll the municipality, and that’s their word not mine, we’re submitting to intimidation,” said Doug McKechnie, the ward councillor for Dunedin. He agreed with the compromise but is concerned it will open the municipality up to future reluctance to pay fees. “I want the public to know we want the service that Rural Net is providing but there are rules that have to be followed,” said Deputy Mayor Barry Burton. “If they’re going to play with the big boys they’ve got to get in there and play by the rules.” Philipp said he does not accept the compromise and will not be paying any fees. He said he has not paid any application fees to date and doesn’t plan on doing so, that he would rather fight it in court to enforce that municipalities have no jurisdiction. In their discussion council appeared sympathetic to small providers and recognized that the protocol should be reviewed.
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SPORTS Recreation Partners to discuss future of Honeywood arena by Trina Berlo With two reports before them Mulmur council is planning for the recreation needs of the community and considering the future of the arena. Sierra Planning and Management has recently completed a Recreation Master Plan for Mulmur. “It’s a good road map,” said Mulmur Mayor Janet Horner. “As our community grows – and we’re hoping that growth will occur in some parts of Mulmur – that we have some additional services in recreation that we could probably support.” An important part of recreation services in Mulmur involve the North Dufferin Community Centre (NDCC), the indoor recreation facility located in Honeywood, for which Sierra Planning and Management has also done an efficiency review. The facility is operated collectively by the townships of Mulmur and Melancthon, through a Board of Management. Being the only indoor recreation facility within the Township of Mulmur, NDCC is an important hub for recreation within the community, states the report. Beyond being an arena, the facility provides community space and is utilized for a variety of sporting practices, games, tournaments, community programs and events. The NDCC Efficiency Review lays out a number of options ranging from repairing the existing facility,
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Report recommends building a new arena at existing North Dufferin Community Centre site. adding new dressing rooms, and expanding the facility. The recommended option is the construction of a new multi-use recreation facility elsewhere on the existing site. Horner said both reports will inform upcoming planning sessions on the future of the arena. Two members from each municipality will sit on a task force which will hold its first meeting this month behind closed doors, to try to chart the way forward. “That task force is going to hammer through some of the big decisions and then come back to our respective
councils and present some recommendations,” said Horner. Questions that need answers include: Where do we go into the future? Do we build a $20-million arena in Honeywood? Do we fix the one we have? Do we sell it? What do we do here going forward? “But in the end, it’s the taxpayer that has to pay for whatever we do so it’s really Mulmur and Melancthon councils that are going to be charged with trying to come to an agreement on what we have to do, and what we can afford to do,” said Horner. She said in her opinion, the task force should first determine what are the “givens” and what is up for debate, and then assess each municipality’s appetite for risk and cost. “Or if we’re doing nothing, that’s a choice as well but the fact remains that if we do nothing, by 2025 if we have an inaccessible facility we are going to have to close it. And that’s what it comes down to,” said Horner. “We have some big choices ahead of us here and how we move forward will have to be negotiated carefully with our partner township, Melancthon, and certainly keeping in mind the needs of the community.” Horner said there will be a public consultation process once the background work and options have been formulated. Both documents are available at mulmur.ca.
Organizer gauges interest in Creemore Senior AA hockey team by Trina Berlo Tom Macham is looking to start a Senior AA hockey team in Creemore for players 22 and older. Creemore had a senior team from 1978 to 1993, which was immensely popular with fans, he said, especially in the mid-1980s when they were champions and drew a crowd of 1,000 to the Creemore arena. Double A senior hockey is high level competitive hockey. Macham said each team is allowed two former professional players on the roster, and former Junior A and B players. He said he is doing this for the young talented players out there, and hockey fans.
His son was playing for the Stayner Siskins when the season was abruptly ended by the pandemic. The Siskins were in the finals against Alliston when they were told they were done. “I didn’t like the way the season ended for my kid,” said Macham. “I felt sorry for those guys. There’s a few locals that happened to, and then this whole season was lost. There are players who lost a whole year. My kid only lost a few games.” In Canada, after a player ages out of junior hockey at age 21, recreation leagues are the only option. The senior team would join an existing 14-team league competing against area teams such as the Durham Thundercats and the Shelburne Muskies.
In order to get the team on the ice in September, Macham would have to get the application into the Western Ontario Athletic Association by May 15. The 22-game season would start on Sept. 20, with half of the games played at home. He is thinking it will take about $30,000 to organize and outfit the team and he is hoping to hold a public information session as soon as public health regulations allow. In the meantime, Macham is recruiting players, an executive committee, and sponsors. To get in touch or for more information contact Macham at creemoreseniorhockey@gmail.com or 705-435-8499.
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Long term care lessons learned from COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for long-term care and seniors services (LTCSS). With increased rates of transmission, outbreaks and many tragic situations, governments across the world are responding with enhanced funding and expanded support to further assist this vulnerable sector. The County of Simcoe has experienced these challenges first-hand, and amidst this global emergency, staff have continued to enhance their knowledge and expertise. The county is now making these learnings and resources available to other homes and health-care sector organizations to provide support in their fight against the impacts of this pandemic. “Historically, the long-term care and seniors services sector is much different than a hospital or acute care setting, as staff act as caregivers, upholding quality of life while helping residents to maintain their independence and feel at home,” said Jane Sinclair, General Manager, Health and Emergency Services. “However, with the support of our partners, during
the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have begun to develop significant infection prevention and control expertise and are continually adapting to new processes and protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. The resilience that they have shown during this time is nothing short of remarkable.” Managing four large long-term care homes and a continuum of seniors housing and services, the County of Simcoe has navigated through several outbreaks and continues to work hard to build and strengthen from these experiences. The world was not prepared for COVID-19 and only through our collective efforts have we been able to develop strategies and move forward with new vaccines that will help conquer this virus. Now is a time for supporting one another so we can all be stronger together. In an effort to support industry partners, the county has compiled its knowledge, guidelines and IPAC related materials into a virtual compendium of resources. A full compendium of resources and aids has been
developed through hands-on experience battling outbreaks and through the knowledge sharing and support from partners at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Ontario Health LHINs, our local Health Teams, and our community hospitals. Components of the outbreak resources have been shared with various organizations and associations and we are pleased to launch the full compendium of all of our materials produced to date. With the evolution of this pandemic, these living documents will continue to be updated as this situation changes. “For an entire year now, our staff in Long-Term Care and Seniors Services have battled COVID-19 head on, continually placing the wellbeing of our residents above themselves,” said Warden George Cornell. “We are so thankful to our staff for their continuing commitment to care for and protect vulnerable residents. We are pleased that additional funding is being allocated to support this sector and grateful to be able to share our vast expertise with industry partners.”
Join virtual version of 23rd Annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s The second annual online version of Annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is taking place between now and May 30. The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County (ASSC) is raising money to support persons living with dementia, one of the most pressing health care issues of our time, affecting at least 10,006 residents in Simcoe County.
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ASSC is calling out to supporters to take part in the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s – Walk 10,006 Steps With Us for 10,006 people in Simcoe County living with dementia. All funds raised will stay in the community to support the delivery of counselling, support groups, education and social recreational programs to persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, their families and care partners. The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is the Alzheimer Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Thanks to the generosity and determination of Simcoe County residents taking part each year, the walk raises almost $75,000 annually to provide much needed services in the community. “We want to make this year our biggest and best walk yet. Let’s join together to show how much we care,” said ASSC CEO Debbie Islam. Registration is now open at alzheimersimoecounty. ca. ASSC has been serving this region since 1985 to ensure people living with dementia get the care and services they need to improve their quality of life. ASSC is one of 29 local Alzheimer Societies in Ontario providing support services, education, public awareness, and social recreational programs to persons living with dementia, their care partners, families, and the public at large. For more information please visit alzheimersimcoecounty.ca or by calling 705-722-1066.
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PARTS WAREHOUSE – SUMMER STUDENT POSITION Full-time summer job opening in our parts department. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced team environment, to lift heavy items and have a valid drivers license. Apply with a resume in person or by e-mail to info@steer.ca.
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. GOOD QUALITY HAY for sale. First cut hard core bale 4 x 5 stored inside. Alfalfa/Timothy mix. $80 per bale. Contact Jerry 705-888-3043. FRIDAY NIGHT FISH AND CHIPS at Creemore Bakery served with crispy fries and coleslaw - your choice of sustainable Cod $14.99 or Halibut $18.99. Take out only. Call before noon on Fridays to order and reserve pick up time 705-466-5621. 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.
The Creemore BIA is seeking proposals from a professional, insured and conscientious service provider to ensure the main streets of our village are beautiful. Service is required for 20 weeks from May to September and includes the following: • A p p r o p r i a t e w a t e r i n g a n d fertilizing of 35 planters with 40L reservoirs along Mill and Caroline St. • Deadheading and oversight of plants to ensure they look beautiful. • Removal of weeds by non-toxic spray or mechanical methods 4 5 under trees, on sidewalks, around 1hydro poles 6 and two gardens at the north 5 7 end 8 of9the BIA. 3 For more information or to submit 9 3 6 4 a quote please contact: Sara Hershoff 4 sara@creemore.com 5 7 9 1 705-466-9906, 3 Caroline St. 1 8 3 6W.9 Creemore, ON, L0M 1G0 8 (Quotes due by April 15.) 7
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CLEAN FILL Local property in need of clean fill for spring landscape and grading purposes. 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 647-3307508. 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. HOUSE WANTED FOR RENT Our family has been blessed to be part of the Creemore community, on and off, since 1976. From the earliest days when we were young, unencumbered and loved to roam the area. Until recently, as grandparents avoiding the pandemic, we have been very fortunate in finding excellent properties to rent for the summer. No doubt we should have bought years ago. This year, we are unable to renew our summer rental and have yet to find a comfortable alternative. In the past, we have always had luck advertising in The Echo. All to say that we are looking for a country house in the area to rent this summer (July to Thanksgiving) with at least four bedrooms and a decent view. Water would be a great addition. Our family consists of two grandparents and two daughters with their families including three young grandsons. One of our daughters has a dog. If you have a property that might appeal, we would love to hear from you. Naturally, references are available. Contact David and Erica, our email is david.harrison@phdmedia.com.
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Bob "Smokey" Patton March 15, 2006. We wish you good spaces in the far away places you go... If it rains or it snows may you be safe and warm and never grow old... Thinking of you always Love, The Patton Clan.
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NORRIS, Harold. In memory of a tough old guy who left us March 11, 2018 after a fight. Your strength and patience allowed us to grow to who we are today. We miss you and wish you didn't have to go. Kathy and David and families
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Clearview, county receive additional relief funds
The Ontario government is providing almost $7-million in new funding to help Simcoe-Grey municipalities address ongoing COVID-19 operating costs. The relief will help ensure the delivery of critical services and keep capital projects on track. It is part of an additional $500-million being allotted to all of the province’s 444 municipalities. Clearview is getting $244,460, and the County of Simcoe is getting
$3,866,447. “This investment will help our communities provide the services people depend on every day,” said MPP Jim Wilson. “Municipalities have been clear that they need ongoing financial relief to help address the financial burdens brought on by the pandemic.” In making the announcement Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing said, “Our government continues to adapt and respond to the
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COVID-19 pandemic as it evolves, and we know our municipalities are on the front lines of this effort. We need the federal government to join us and provide our municipal partners with the additional support they deserve.” The provincial investment builds on the $1.39 billion in operating funding that was provided to Ontario municipalities through the joint federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement. The second phase of that
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