April 23, 2021 by The Creemore Echo

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by Trina Berlo Can you take the heat? Consider that question asked and answered by sibling scientists Stella Fry and Simon Ruzylo. The pair won gold in the Earth and Environmental Sciences junior category during a virtual Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair held April 6-10, when they tested the fire power of different types of wood. The Grade 8 Admiral Collingwood Public School students and Clearview Township residents set up a lab in their family woodshed after discovering that willow just wasn’t cutting it when it came to raising the temperature of their wood stove. It got them wondering if different types of wood had different temperature thresholds so they put them to the test. Ruzylo said they placed hay bails to create a wind buffer, as they were (See “Lessons” on page 8)

Clearview’s new CAO John Ferguson is officially on the job, participating in the April 12 council meeting, when a bylaw was passed unanimously approving the hire. “I’m very glad to be here, and I look forward to working with everyone,” said Ferguson. Mayor Doug Measures said, as part of his orientation, Ferguson will be arranging for conversations with each member of council in the near future.

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Sibling scientists Stella Fry and Simon Ruzylo won gold in the Earth and Environmental Sciences junior category during a virtual Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair held April 6-10.

Survey indicates vaccine hesitancy by Trina Berlo A survey has found that 28 per cent of adults in the Simcoe Muskoka region said they would probably not get the vaccine, or were unsure whether they would get the vaccine. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit partnered with the Institute for Survey Research at York University to conduct the online survey in November to learn about the financial, mental, physical and social impacts of the pandemic on the local population. A survey was conducted again from March to mid-April to assess changes in behaviours and attitudes, from which the results are being tabulated and will be released in the coming months. More than 2,350 residents ages 18 years of age and older responded to the survey. It also found that 71 per cent of

respondents said that the pandemic is ‘very serious,’ with another 24 per cent calling it ‘somewhat serious.’ The findings reveal, unsurprisingly, that the pandemic has impacted people’s health, education, finances, and mental health. Twenty-eight per cent of respondents rated their mental health at that time as ‘fair’ or ‘poor’ while 37 per cent rated their mental health as ‘excellent’ or ‘very good.’ Adults aged 18-34 years were more likely to rate their mental health as ‘fair’ or ‘poor’ (41 per cent) than seniors aged 65 and older (13 per cent). With regard to vaccines, 68 per cent of adults said they would definitely or probably get the vaccine when available (at the time of the survey vaccines were not yet available). The likelihood of probably/definitely

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Scott Davison has been appointed Deputy Fire Chief for the Township of Clearview. Davison comes to Clearview from the Mulmur-Melancthon Fire Department, where he has served as Fire Chief since 2019. After moving to Mulmur in 2017 he joined the Mulmur-Melancthon department, making captain in early 2019. He first volunteered for the fire service in Grand Valley when he was 19.

Legion cooking up roast beef dinner The Creemore Legion is preparing a roast beef and Yorkshire take-out dinner on Thursday, May 13. The meal will include roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, vegetables, a bun with butter, and spring cake for dessert, at a cost of $20 per person. Call 705-466-2330 to order and schedule a pick-up time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The deadline for orders is May 6. Masks and social distancing are mandatory. Please bring exact change. The Legion has been offering monthly take-out dinners as a form community outreach.

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Hort Society grows and greens Creemore over 100 years

Jacob Hisey (1866-1924) by Trina Berlo It has been said that the Hiseys made Creemore. The legacy of the village’s early entrepreneurs can still be seen throughout Creemore, including many of the buildings. It was Jacob Hisey, who in 1921 founded the Creemore Horticultural Society with the aim of beautifying the community. T h i s y e a r, t h e C r e e m o r e Horticultural Society is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the organization. “The Hort Society has always been more than a gardening group,” said Creemore Horticultural Society president Judi Parker. “We’ve been a community booster. That was always the idea, was to better Creemore by beautifying it through gardening.” Throughout the years the interest in the society has ebbed and flowed but in active times, the group has organized events including the annual flower shows with attendance of about 500 and an impressive prize list, garden tours, and sales, all with the goal of beautifying the community, educating, and engaging. In recent years there is always a line-up at the annual plant sale. Throughout the years, the Society has planted trees, purchased benches for the village, created flower boxes for the main street, organized programs for youth, and has created and cared for a number of flower beds. Many of the names of past officers and winners are still prevalent in Creemore and area today. Community members may remember being crowned Sunflower King or Queen, or attending a Lilac Tea, or Daisy Day. “The society had many very prosperous years holding large displays of members’ plants and flowers in the arena, hoping to win a ribbon or a trophy,” states A Glimpse of Creemore’s Past. “Many sad looking corners around the village have been brightened by the addition of flowers and trees planted by the Creemore Horticultural Society.” The first meeting of the Society was held in Mr. Hisey’s office, at 176 Mill St., on April 11, 1921. Having received a government grant in the amount of $75, the society set out its rules and elected Hisey president. The first order of business was to host a flower show. A small admission

Jacob Hisey with his peonies at his house in Creemore. Both Sam and Jake Hisey built fine homes on the village’s main street. One was the light brick house on the corner of Mill and Johnston Sts., often called the Rinn house. Another was directly across the street.

Jacob (Jake) Hisey founder of The Creemore Horticultural Society (front row, second from left with his dog) photographed with members of the business community in the early 1900s. Right: the program for the 1925 annual flower show. was to be charged to help purchase the options for the fall lists. Proceeds from the show amounted to $22.25. The following year, membership was at 142 and a two-day flower show was to be held and on a date that would enable them to send a good contribution to the Toronto Exhibition. In those early years, Hisey donated a silver cup to the competition in a certain class of flowers, which one would have to win for three years in order to win the cup. In its third year, membership grew to 171 and Hisey’s enthusiasm inspired people to look after their flower gardens and to hunt up places within the village that could be turned into “beauty spots.” One of the first spots to be beautified by the Horticultural Society was the CNR Park, next to the TD Bank, donated to the society by CNR in

1925, an area that is still being looked after by Society volunteers. Up until 1939 CNR provided plants for the flowerbeds. Membership to the Creemore Horticultural Society was originally set at $1 and it wasn’t until 1983 that the executive committee voted to raise the fee to $2. In honour of the 100th anniversary, memberships are currently being sold at that historic low price of $1. Dorothy Shropshire joined in 1992, after retiring from teaching. “That’s when I really started my own gardening in earnest, so I learned a lot,” she said. While attending meetings, the social time gave her the opportunity to meet new people in town, with whom there were common interests. Shropshire served as president from 1996-2000, and is a past district

director. She and Kathy Meeser take care of Grandmother’s Garden at Creemore Log Cabin, one of the Society’s beautification projects. Marie Kidd is a long-time member of the Society, having attended events with her mother in the old arena before becoming a member in the late 1950s. Kidd served as president from 19921995 and was an avid competitor in the annual flower shows, taking many prizes, ribbons and trophies. At 94, she is still gardening, and said she has really enjoyed her time with the horticultural societies in Creemore and Brentwood. Participating in the floral design contests, walking in the Santa Claus parades and meeting people, are among the highlights for her. “I congratulate them on the anniversary,” said Kidd, “I wish them luck and many more years.”

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Hort Society set out to make Creemore the prettiest village in Canada – and did

Creemore Horticultural Society charter members Harold Dunstan (from left), Nellie May, Edna Orr, 1969-1971 President Etta Gillespie, Tilley Dickinson, President of the OHA, and Fern Hayward photographed in 1971, on the occasion of the society’s 50th anniversary and the local hosting of the OHS District 16 convention attended by 180 delegates from 16 horticultural societies.

Creemore Horticultural Society members, pictured is Isobel Bilotta, Marie Kidd, Kaye Joyce and Christine Linton.

The Hiseys The contributions of the Hiseys cannot be understated. Jacob and his brother Sam, whose father established the Meat Market, got into buying and selling livestock, focussing on hogs. They would ship livestock to Collingwood by railway, averaging 30 double decker car loads per week, earning the train the nickname The Hog Special. In 1900 they built a modern elevator on the rail line west of the main street and became large buyers and shippers of grain. (The elevator burned to the ground in 1970). A modern office was built on the main street in 1901 and contained a substantial vault which served as the village’s only bank. Enormous amounts of money were held there in order to pay the farmers, as well as large amounts of money belonging to local residents and farmers held for short terms. The brothers were also instrumental in establishing a water system in 1905, making Creemore one of the first communities in Ontario to have water piped into every home. – With files from A Glimpse of Creemore’s Past, Helen Blackburn and the Creemore Horticultural Society archives.

by Helen Blackburn A number of years ago, the well known magazine, Harrowsmith, declared Creemore one of the prettiest towns in Canada. The founders of Creemore Horticultural Society would be proud to know that. The report of the society’s founding in an April 1921 Creemore Star stated that it was “to encourage among our citizens the love of flowers, shrubs, to hold exhibitions from time to time and to make Creemore the prettiest village in Canada and to encourage among the citizens the love of well kept lawns, clean streets and beautiful gardens.” The initial and very enthusiastic first meeting was held in Jake Hisey’s office, now the 100 Mile Store. Jake Hisey was a driving force behind the society. He was an avid gardener. His peonies still grow and bloom each spring at the south west corner of Mill Street and Johnston Street. Jake Hisey was the first president. Other members of the executive were B. T. Ferguson, Mrs. Coleman, Dr. Denne, Miss Murray, Mrs. J. A. Carlton, H. M. Corbett, , Mrs. Bryce, Rev. A. L. Alton, J. C. Jackson, A. Scarrow, J. M. Hood, Wes Johnston, J. R. Lawrence, M. McArter, and Fern Hinds. The first flower show was held August 29, 1921 in the Matchett House Sample room now part of 176 Mill Street (Water First). Particular attention was given to the beautiful display of Jake Hisey’s gladioli. The society had distributed begonia tubers and their display was excellent. Ed Norris won first prize. Flower shows continued each summer with much competition among the members. A beautiful silver trophy was donated by Jake Hisey to be given to the best display of a designated group of flowers. Mrs. Harry Dickenson of Cashtown won it in 1927. She

Helen Blackburn with the Eaton trophy won by her mother in 1967. subsequently won it two more times and was allowed to keep it. The trophy is now in the hands of this writer, Helen Blackburn. In 1926 the society took on as a project the beautifying of a piece of land owned by the Canadian National Railways (CNR) adjacent to the station. In early spring the surface of the soil was levelled and grass seed sown. CNR donated suitable shrubbery and plans were underway for flower beds. By September the society received compliments on the attractiveness of the CNR park. Creemore was well underway to be the prettiest village in Canada. Helen Blackburn is a retired teacher, avid gardener and a long-time contributor to the Creemore Echo. She writes about local history.

Creemore Horticultural Society presidents 1921-2021

Verona Webster holding the Hisey trophy won by having the highest points at the flower show three years running.

Mr. Jacob Hisey 1921-1922 Mr. B.T. Ferguson 1923Mr. J.A. Mills 1924-1925 Mr. J.R. Lawrence 1926-1927 Mr. J.M. Hood 1928-1929 Mr. H.M. Corbett 1930-1932 Mrs. H.B. Dickinson 1933-1934 Mrs. F.E. Webster 1935-1936 Rev. G.E. Downing 1937-1938 Mrs. C.B. Smith 1939-1940 Mr. M.O. Kyle 1941-1945 Mr. C. Hayward 1947-1948 Mr. F. Fray 1949-1950 Mr. J. Kolb 1951-1952 Mr. W. Manning 1953Mrs. E. Orr 1954-1956 Mrs. E. Roberts 1957-1960 Mrs. H. Madill 1961Mrs. C. Abbey 1962-1963 Mrs. Wm. Emmett 1964-1965 Mrs. E. Blackburn 1966-1968

Mrs. E Gillespie 1969-1971 Mrs. Pat Williamson 1972Mrs. Mary Gennings 1973-1974 Mrs. Grant Robb 1975-1977 Mrs. Wes Perry 1978-1979 Mr. Allan Fawcett 1980-1981 Mrs. Judi Denison 1982-1983 Mrs. Isobel Bilotta 1984-1991 Mrs. Marie Kidd 1992-1995 Dorothy Shropshire 1996-2000 Linda Breton 2001-2002 Kathy Meeser 2002-2003 Marnie Savage 2003-2005 Erel Blackburn 2006Diane Hutchings 2007Dawn McPherson 2008-2010 C h a r l o t t e Vo r s t e r m a n s 2 0 11 2012 David Bruce Johnson 2013 – 2015 Lynn Wilkinson 2015 – 2016 Judi Parker 2017 – 2021

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Responsible pet ownership by Anna Schuett When it comes to caring for a pet, there is a lot to consider. Your veterinarian should always be your first point of contact when there’s a concern regarding your beloved furry friends, however, I am happy to share some general care tips on how to keep our pet happy and healthy. Microchipping – The purpose of a microchip is to identify a pet when a microchip scanner is passed over the pet. It’s important that you keep your pet’s microchip information updated so that you are easily reachable should your pet go missing and be scanned once it is found. Typically, animal shelters and veterinary clinics have microchip scanners. Make sure that you update the microchip database information (instructions will be given to you upon microchip implantation) any time you change your address or phone number. In addition to microchipping, including an ID tag on your pet’s collar will let finders know that it has a family that is anxiously waiting for it to come home. What to do if your pet goes missing? For most of us, pets are members of our families and the thought of losing them is almost too much to bear. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much for a sneaky kitty to bolt out the door or a dog to take off after a squirrel on a walk (keeping dogs leashed will help prevent this). Search your home and immediate surroundings or the area in which your pet went missing. Check under porches, decks, cars, in the garden, under trees, in the backyard, etc. Make a poster with a picture of your pet and your contact information and post it near the area in which your pet went missing and the areas in which you think your pet might visit. Include specific instructions on the poster if necessary (i.e. do not chase). Ask your neighbours to keep an eye out for your pet. Post your pet’s photo and your contact information to social media. There are many regional lost and found pages on Facebook. Keep unwanted pests and illnesses away – It’s important to establish a relationship with a veterinarian as soon as you become a pet owner. They will provide you the best advice on how to keep your pets healthy and free from disease. “Vaccinations and parasite prevention will help protect your pets from the most common illnesses. In the long run, keeping up with their inoculation schedule will likely save owners from protentional unplanned vet expenses,” says Dr. Anick Amaro, GTHS Director of Medicine. Don’t forget about behaviour – Training your pet to correct unwanted behaviours is important. Behaviour modification helps teach your pet life skills, like proper leash walking, alleviates stress for both pets and people alike and creates fewer opportunities for conflict. With time, appropriate resources and a whole lot of love, you can give your pet the very best life! Anna Schuett is the Communications & Marketing Coordinator at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

Bessie Arnold was top point getter in the Creemore Horticultural Society's three flower shows according to The Creemore Star August 26, 1981 edition, presented by president Allan Fawcett. Creemore Horticultural Society is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021.

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Modern day founder helped Creemore thrive Editor: Yes, John Wiggins was a visionary. He was also a gentleman who fostered loyalty from his employees and friends. I got to know John in 1998 when he shared his idea to resurrect the local newspaper. He saw it as a bridge between the growing population of weekenders and entrepreneurs to the local population. He didn’t want the people who had roots to the settlers of Creemore to lose their voice. His affection for the bygone ways was as genuine as his savvy for forward thinking. His no-nonsense but fun-loving approach fostered a desire for creativity and quality in anyone he mentored or employed. John was an example of a man with quiet determination. He may have always been a “weekender” to some, a firebrand of change to others, but his stalwart attitude towards the town was

representative of the generations of residents that have called Creemore home. Settlers start towns but founders help towns thrive. Times change and with each era a town experiences new founders to take them into the future. John Wiggins didn’t meet the Petun families, he didn’t sit down with the pioneers of 1842. He may not have witnessed the hay stubble and burnout marks on Mill Street (a recollection from my childhood summers and tales regaled by “old timers” from the late ’60’s!) but I think of him as a founder to the town we know and love today. This is a town still attracting creative entrepreneurs solving problems and meeting the needs of growing families. And, as John would say, “that’s the good stuff.” Michelle Matthews, Creemore.

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Checks and balances involved in application of bio solids on agriculture lands Editor: In response to Councillor Thom Paterson’s comments made during the April 12, 2021 council meeting and noted in the April 16 Creemore Echo about the use of bio solids on agricultural lands: As a fourth-generation farmer and as a resident of Clearview Township, I see the value in bio solids from an agronomy stand point. Without farmers allowing bio solids to be used on their farms, wastewater treatment plants would become full and municipalities would need to look for other ways of dealing with the bio solids. My father and I are the tenant farmers of the subject property and want to let people know the process that farmers need to go through in order to apply bio solids to their fields. For farmers to be able to apply bio solids, they need to contact a certified Non-Agriculture Source Material (NASM) plan developer certified by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). A NASM plan is prepared and submitted to OMAFRA where it is reviewed for setbacks to wells, watercourses, etc. to ensure compliance with provincial regulations. If the NASM plan is approved, test holes are dug to ensure the water table level is appropriate for the application of bio solids. If appropriate, a contractor who is certified by OMAFRA, can then start applying the bio solids. Field inspections are completed by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation

and Parks (MECP), should a complaint be filed. In this particular case the MECP was contacted with concerns from a neighbour and the field was inspected by the MECP and passed, allowing the application to resume. I can understand that some people may have initial concerns with the practice; however, there are many checks and balances in place to ensure that there are no negative effects as a result of the application of bio solids. As for Councillor Paterson’s recommendation about signage, bio solids are not the same as residential pesticide use so I do not see the need for this. A majority of the bio solids applied on this field came directly from the Creemore wastewater treatment plant, which helps to reduce expense and emissions. Farmers are always interested in the protection and preservation of farm land and we would not do anything that would have a negative effect or degrade our lands. I think it is important for Councillor Paterson to take into consideration that the application of bio solids is a normal practice and is provincially regulated, with multiple checkpoints along the process. His suggestion to discuss this practice at a future council meeting, based on the concerns of a few local residents, is not necessary as there is already a review and approval process in place through the province. Scott Oster, Avening.

We need a better solution for BIO-sludge Editor: What is BIO-sludge? This is a question that no one wants to answer. Most public officials avoid this question, they refer me to the MOE who refer me to OMAFRA, who tell me not to worry. Why is there no setback from towns and villages? It’s injected into the soil not six feet from the ‘Welcome to Creemore’ sign. It is applied close to where there is busy traffic, community mailboxes, hikers, dog walkers, many people who walk from the village to Pebble Beach at the Mad River. Nine families use the stretch daily. Concession Road 3 runs from George Street to 6/7 Sideroad Nottawasaga and is part of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail. Why is it being spread at the boundary line to our village of Creemore? What about exposure to our children and pets? Why are there no signs to inform people that BIOsludge is being applied? Is it toxic and hazardous or not, or when airborne what are the particulates and does it affect a persons health? If it’s safe, why not bag it and we can all use it in our veggie gardens? That way the problem would be solved and we can all be happy. Of course, that’s absurd. All sewage, household cleaning products, cosmetics, pharmacy drugs and antibiotics, the industrial waste, the waste from the medical offices, local garages, the list is endless. Anything that can be discharged down a toilet, plastic, needles, paint, we all know

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Simcoe-Grey hospitals moving forward The Ontario government is moving forward with hospital redevelopments for both Collingwood and Alliston. The Collingwood General and Marine Hospital redevelopment is listed in the report for the first time as a new project in the pre-procurement phase with an estimated cost between $200-$499 million. A request for proposals would be issued in the fall of 2023 and a contract could be signed by 2024. Stevenson Memorial in Alliston continues to be listed as a project early in the planning process. Details including delivery model, time and scope are still being determined. “This is great news for our region; both projects are moving forward,” said Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson. “While it appears the government is leaning towards redevelopment of CGMH on the existing site, we still have time to make the case for new build on a greenfield site,” he added. “Either way, Simcoe-Grey will soon have two state-of-the-art hospitals.”

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25% of region has first vaccine (Continued from page 1) providing information on how to protect residents, and 88 per cent of respondents somewhat/strongly agree that SMDHU provides credible information. As of Tuesday, the province has lowered the minimum age for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to 40 causing people to scramble to book appointments at participating pharmacies (also through primary care providers who will be reaching out to eligible patients.) Gardner said it is not known how a delay of two upcoming shipments of the AstraZeneca vaccine to the end of May will impact that rollout. In the meantime, the health unit continues to prioritize immunization in Bradford West Gwillimbury, which is the region’s only formally recognized hotspot, opening clinics there to adults aged 50-plus. The health unit continues to pre-register people with high risk health conditions for vaccines including obesity (with a BMI >40), treatments causing immunosuppression (e.g., chemotherapy), intellectual or developmental disabilities, and one essential caregiver for each. Those 60 years of age and older are eligible

to directly book their COVID-19 vaccination at community clinics via Ontario.ca/bookvaccine as the provincial COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan moves into Phase 2. As of April 21, nearly 153,900 (or 25 per cent) of Simcoe Muskoka’s residents have received their first dose of vaccine, with more than 19,800 of these individuals also receiving their second dose. In partnership with the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), regional health sector, municipal partnerships, and local primary care teams, approximately 154,000 vaccine doses have been administered, including over 8,750 AstraZeneca doses administered by primary care teams in Simcoe Muskoka. Local pharmacies have also administered over 15,650 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. More than three-quarters of Long Term Care (LTC) and Retirement Home (RH) staff and essential caregivers affiliated with homes in Simcoe Muskoka have received their first dose of vaccine and over 90 per cent of residents in those facilities have received their first dose of vaccine, with the majority having already received their second dose.

G&M Hospital ramping down elective procedures Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is ramping down all elective surgeries and nonemergent/urgent activities, as directed by Ontario Health, in order to preserve critical care and health human resource capacity. This instruction to all Ontario hospitals comes at a time when the province has reached a critical capacity breaking point, due to the high volume of very ill COVID patients. Emergent and urgent surgeries, such as cancer care will continue, and the hospital’s emergency department remains open to see any patient requiring urgent care. Patients that have upcoming surgeries and appointments at CGMH will be contacted by their surgeons’ offices or the hospital, if their surgery, diagnostic imaging or outpatient clinic is cancelled at this time. Patients that have not received a phone

call, should proceed to the hospital as scheduled. “We understand the cancellation of any surgery or appointment is not easy for patients and we understand the concern our community may be feeling,” says Norah Holder, CGMH President and CEO, “yet it’s anticipated that approximately 900 Ontarians with a COVID diagnosis may require an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed by the end of April. At CGMH, we currently have five ICU beds, with two additional rooms now equipped with air scrubbers and the ability to quickly be converted into ICU rooms, if required by our community, or by patients that may be transferred to our hospital from another hospital.” Hospital officials ask that the community continue to follow all guidelines from Public Health and adhere to the provincial stay-at-home order.

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Lessons learned: which wood brings the heat

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450 ml beaker of water, and for how long, the 13-year-old confirmed their working theory that willow was no good for bringing the heat. “The willow didn’t even get the water to a boil,” said Fry. It was oak that outperformed all the

wood in the experiment, outburning the cedar and maple. The oak brought the water to a boil in 12 minutes, which was sustained for 34 minutes. Having performed well at their school, the young scientists were invited to participate in the county regionals. They were required to submit a digital presentation and had virtual interviews with the judges. Fry said it was stressful at first, but it turned out to be a lot of fun. This year, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students received 15 awards/medals (three gold, one silver, two bronze, six special awards and three honourable mentions). Highlights include: Best

of Plant and Animal Sciences - A Novel Approach to ‘Green’ Energy: The Investigation of DC Voltage in Tomato Plants, Emily Goodson, Banting Memorial High School; Best of Human and Health Sciences - TheMask-Meter, Jeremy Cheuk Hin Chan, W.H. Day Elementary School L i n e a r Tr a n s f e r A u t o m a t i o n Award (Elementary), Computer and Engineering Sciences - How Do Objects Affect Signal Strength, Lucas Pallen, Ferndale Woods Elementary School. Goodson and Cheuk Hin Chan have been chosen to attend the CanadaWide Science Fair (CWSF), happening virtually May 17-21.

SCDSB hosts ‘Spring Into Wellness’ virtual outdoor learning event On May 1, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites all staff, as well as community partners, to participate in ‘Spring Into Wellness’, a virtual conference focused on wellness, self-regulation and learning in the outdoors. Interested staff and community partners are invited to connect virtually on Saturday, May 1 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. to learn from, and with, others. Workshops will be interactive and

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Art installation to celebrate LGBTQ+ life The Town of Collingwood is accepting applications from Ontario artists for a new public art installation at the Tremont Plaza. The theme for the artwork will be to celebrate LGBTQ+ life. The Public Art Working Group comprised mainly of community representatives would like to encourage works that consider and engage experiences that acknowledge the journey of LGBTQ+ individuals. The Public Art Working Group will also be responsible for selecting the final artwork using a two-stage public art process that requires artists to first provide credentials and examples of relevant achievements. Shortlisted artists will be invited to prepare a detailed proposal of their artwork. The Town has a number of public artworks in its collection including several murals. It is expected that the Tremont Plaza installation will be three dimensional and become a unique, enduring, and engaging work that invites exploration and conversation by viewers of all ages and experiences.

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Simcoe-Grey MP Community Leader Awards announced Terry Dowdall, Member of Parliament for Simcoe-Grey, is pleased to announce the winners of the 1st Annual Simcoe-Grey MP Community Leader Awards. The Awards are divided into five categories that recognize people, businesses, or organizations which, through volunteer work, have gone above and beyond in making a positive difference in the lives of others in their community. The 2021 winners are: • Youth – William Hammond • Adult – Raymond Hardisty • Senior – Dave Sadleir • Business – The Georgian Triangle Humane Society • Service Club / Religious Organization – Interact Club “One of the reasons that Simcoe—Grey is the best place to live is the large number of dedicated volunteers which we have. Without them, our communities would not be as vibrant,” said Dowdall. “This is why I am proud to announce the first group of winners. It was a tremendously difficult task picking just one for each category.” Winners in each of the categories have been notified. There will be a congratulatory ceremony and luncheon for them this spring or summer – likely outdoors – as COVID-19 restrictions permit.

The total project budget is $50,000 funded by a Public Art Reserve established in 2012 by Collingwood Council for the project. This amount includes artist’s fees, materials, fabrication, installation and engineering. The public will have an opportunity to view shortlisted proposals later in the summer. The Public Art Working Group would like to select the artwork by October with installation taking place in 2022. The Town is receiving applications from Ontario artists in this first stage until May 17. Details about the application process are available at www. collingwood.ca/publicart. The Town of Collingwood’s Public Art Program is dedicated to enhancing arts and culture as an integral part of the community. It aims to enrich the lives of Collingwood residents and visitors by enhancing public spaces, fostering cultural identity and pride, promoting creativity, and encouraging dialogue among citizens.

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Grant helps improve watershed habitat for species at risk Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has provided $165,000 over three years to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) to help restore habitat for two species at risk in the Nottawasaga River Watershed - lake sturgeon and northern brook lamprey. Degradation of habitat and water pollution have contributed to declines in populations for these fish. “Our Government is proud to work in partnership with NVCA to protect Canada’s at-risk species and the habitats they call home,” said the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard. “Through the Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species at Risk, we are working together to restore the sturgeon and northern brook lamprey populations in the Nottawasaga River Watershed. Every act of conservation we take is critical to preserving Canada’s natural environment for generations to come”

“Spawning habitats for these species at risk are impacted by soil released from eroding river banks and surrounding land” explained Fred Dobbs, Manager of Stewardship Services at NVCA. “Excess soil particles can clog up the pores in spawning gravel, eliminating the flow of water which provides oxygen and removes waste products from the fertilized eggs. Urban and agricultural areas also contribute phosphorus to the spawning grounds. Phosphorus promotes excess algae growth on the gravel which can reduce oxygen concentrations for incubating eggs.” The funding also allowed NVCA stewardship staff and partners such as Nottawasaga Futures, the South Simcoe Streams Committee and Nottawasaga Steelheaders to initiate a multi-year project to stabilize soil and reduce sediment and nutrient inputs to the Nottawasaga River. This work also includes a floodplain construction component where low flat shelves are excavated

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Hunting in the Dufferin County Forest All users of the Dufferin County Forest are hereby advised that April 25-May 31 is the spring shotgun/archery season for wild turkey in 2021. Wild turkey hunting may occur only from ½ hour before sunrise to 7:00 p.m. During this time there will be a number of hunters using the Dufferin County Forest properties. Please use caution in the forest and wear bright-coloured clothing. There is no hunting allowed at any time in the following tracts: north portion of Amaranth, Hockley, Leening, Levitt, Little, Mono, Thomson, and River Road. Suspected violations of the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act should be reported to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at 877-847-7667 (877-TIPS-MNR). Other inquiries should be directed to the County Forest Manager at 877-941-7787.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, April 23, 2021

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DIRECT DELIVERY SERVICE 7 DAYS A WEEK VISIT: orders.creemoresprings.com to place an order Retail Curbside Service available Mon. – Sat. 11am – 6pm Sun. 11am – 5pm

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

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

NOTICE - HYDRANT FLUSHING

The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates and locations: • Stayner: April 19 - May 14 • Creemore: May 3 – 5 • New Lowell: May 5 – 7 • Nottawa: May 10 - 12 • Colling-Woodlands: May 12 - 14 • Buckingham Woods: May 17 – 19 Please be advised that there may potentially be water interruptions and discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times. For more information, please contact: Dale Lightheart. Foreman, Water & Sewer 705-428-6230 ext. 303, 705-428-5024 dlightheart@clearview.ca

HELP FILL IN THE GARDEN You are invited to participate in the acquisition of new plant materials for the Village Green

Donate a Tree-$150+

Donate Bulbs-$35

Donate a Shrub-$40

Donate a Plant-$25

35 new trees including: Bags of bulbs including: • Service Berry - $500 • Spring bulbs • Red Maple - $750 • Summer bulbs • Crabapple - $600 • Scilla • Black Cedar - $150 • Standard Lilac - $100

Hundreds of perennials including: 57 new shrubs including: • Itoh Peony • Hydrangea • Herbacious Peony (Six varieties) • Daphne • Hellebores (Four varieties) • Hemlock • Brunnera • New Jersey Tea • Geranium • Fothergilla Gardenii • Boneset • Beautybush • Bleeding Heart • Ninebark • Echinacea • Weigelia • Maiden Grass • Arctic Fire Dogwood

Donations can be made by cheques to the Creemore Community Foundation Plant Fund and mailed to the Creemore Community Foundation, P.O. Box 2013, Creemore L0M 1G0 or by credit card on our website.

www.creemorecommunityfoundation.ca

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Volunteer Appreciation Week 2021

The power of one, the value of many.