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Friday, July 23, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 30

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Ag class, opposition hinders Lavender agri-tourism by Trina Berlo Technically, the approval of a lavender agri-tourism venture hinges on the agricultural classification of the soil at a Concession 8 farm but it is the opposition of neighbours that has put it in the spotlight. Property owner Jim Muzyka has applied to the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) for a development permit for an on-farm diversified use (OFDU) to allow for farm tours and the construction of a 50-car parking area and a new shed to process the crop and host visitors. Muzyka has planted 30 acres of lavender at the farm known as Fennario Meadows and is expecting 100 to 120 cars to visit each day at peak season, admitted through a reservation booking system. NEC senior planner Judy RhodesMunk reported to commissioners at a July 15 meeting that OFDUs are only permitted on prime agricultural land. Prime agricultural area is defined in the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) as “an area where prime agricultural lands predominate. This

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The burgeoning lavender crop at Fennario Meadows . includes areas of prime agricultural lands and associated Canada Land Inventory Class 4 through 7 lands, and additional areas where there is a local concentration of farms that exhibit characteristics of ongoing agriculture, reported Rhodes-Munk … “The Canada Land Inventory (CLI)

mapping classifies the soil capability for agriculture on the property as Class 7T, which is the lowest on the scale but still included in the definition of prime agricultural area if it is found within or in proximity to prime agricultural lands (i.e., Classes 1 through 3 soils).” Muzyka said he commissioned

a soil survey of the property which indicated the subject lands contain approximately 64 per cent prime agricultural land. The County of Simcoe is currently reviewing agricultural land mapping and any changes require approval from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Therefore, the NEC does not have the ability to determine if land should or should not be included in a prime agricultural area. For this reason, the subject lands are not, at this time, within an identified prime agricultural area, and OFDUs are not a permitted use,” reported RhodesMunk. “Although the subject property does not qualify for an OFDU, it is notable that the processing and sale of farm products is still permitted on the property, provided that it is done at a scale that is consistent with the NEP policies for home occupations and industries.” In the end, the commission voted to accept the staff report in support of that portion of the Fennario proposal (See “OFDU” on page 3)

Region lags behind in vaccination rates by Trina Berlo Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is working toward reaching the provincial goals for vaccination, having the third lowest second vaccine coverage of all health units. The target for Step Three of Roadmap to Reopen is for 80 per cent of the eligible population (12 and older) to have received a first dose and 75 per cent to have received a second dose. In Simcoe Muskoka, 77 per cent have received a first dose and 56 per cent have received a second. “Throughout the course of the pandemic we have received, on average, less vaccine than other health

units on a per capita basis because of the low infection rates,” said medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner. Bradford West Gwillimbury has been the only hotspot declared in the district, thereby receiving extra vaccine. “We have certainly administered all the vaccine we have received expeditiously. He said he supports the strategy of directing more vaccine where transmission is highest,” said Gardner. He said they have found an imbalance has emerged in that more individuals from out of the district have received immunization locally compared with

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local citizens who have travelled outside of the district to receive their immunization. “The net effect is that we have provided 11,500 doses to non residents than we have received for our residents out of district,” said Gardner. “This is a destination of choice for people for holidays, for secondary residences and I think that may be very well a part of what we are seeing with that and we are also in proximity to the Greater Toronto Area, allowing for that to occur.” To overcome that, the health unit has targeted appointment bookings to residents, and has begun offering pop-

up and walk-in clinics. In the past there was more parity between out of district vaccines and Gardner had encouraged people to take the first vaccine offered to them, regardless of where. “It’s important to note that almost a quarter of our population has yet to receive their first dose and with the Delta variant it’s really important that people come forward,” said Gardner. A new campaign is launching next week to address some of the vaccine hesitancy that exists in the community that have been informed in part by youth focus groups. (See “Walk-in” on page 5)

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Once upon a time it was common to move buildings by Gerry Blackburn According to old records the building that houses The Old Mill House Pub, now in at 141 Mill St., wasn’t always at this location. The book A Green and Pleasant Place, written by many individuals, under the direction of the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society in 1998, indicates it was on the west side of Mill Street, at 112. This location is now occupied by part of the one-storey portion of the Mitchell Apartments that was added when Ken Mitchell bought it for his honey extraction business. It had been originally occupied as a dry goods store by a Mr. Goldstein. In the mid-1920s, the building was purchased by Mr. W. D. Allen an auctioneer. He had the building moved to its present location overseen by a Jonathan Doner. Before this time it was quite common to move buildings. This was an almost full-time occupation for Mr. Doner who I believed lived somewhere in the Stayner area. He had a large collection of screw jacks, long heavy-duty wood timbers, eight-inch round logs, cables, chains, and a horse-powered capstan (see drawing). Doner and his helpers would have jacked up the building with his screw jacks. They would position two long wood timbers, lengthways under the building. He would then jack up the timbers approximately 10 inches and place several eight-inch logs to use as rollers at intervals of about six to eight feet. The building was now ready to roll. The capstan would now be chained to utility poles or trees and the cable that wrapped around it was connected to the building. A team of horses was then hooked to the arm of the capstan and the horse owner

A horse-powered capstan was used to move the building that now houses The Old Mill House Pub. would then drive them around in a circle. This would substantially increase their pulling power to move the building. At the same time, the helpers would pick up the back rollers and bring them around to the front. When they got to the street the building was turned 90 degrees and the capstan move to the north and again chained down. When the building was in front of its new location, they then reversed the turning process that was used at the beginning. This was a bit tricky, as they had to be sure that the rollers were positioned properly to turn the building the required ninety degrees to line it up with its final resting place. With the capstan moved again they then pulled it over the prepared foundation and the job was done. As mentioned moving

entire buildings were common in those days, but in later years with more utility wires, it became too expensive. There also may have been some concern over the safety of the workers. Mr. Allen operated a movie theatre here for a short time then sold it in 1927 to an Oscar Paddison as a bakeshop. Since then there have been many owners. Grant Macdonald, Harold Carscadden, Frank Soules, Herb and Kay Newell, Vince Cahoon. All these owners operated it as a bakeshop and snack bar and perhaps an ice cream parlour. About 1974, Sylvia Swan changed it to a restaurant and since then there have been several different owners. It presently operates as The Old Mill House Pub.

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In the month of July I am always reminded of symptoms three times per day until of an incident a few summers ago where I symptoms subside. You can also use arnica was bit by a spider and the bite created an topically in creams and salves to rub on sore abscess. It was a crazy event and it makes me body parts. think each summer how vulnerable we can • For minor burns – Cantharis 200CH. be to nature and it’s creatures. I am a huge Take three pellets at onset of symptoms nature and outdoor lover so instead of staying three times per day until symptoms subside. inside, I have a handy little naturopathic first Topically you can use Callendulla cream/ Kate HUNTER salves three times per day. aid kit to help be prepared for whatever life (or the insect world) throws at you. • Bacterial Infection – Berberis Formula by Seroyal. This is my natural first aid kit to help you with any This natural antibiotic is my go-to for bacterial infections. sudden medical conditions that may arise: Take two pills three times per day (be sure to take away • Traveler’s diarrhea – Arsenicum Album 200 CH . from probiotics). This helps with infection and also to If diarrhea occurs, take three pellets at onset and every improve digestive elimination of pathogens. 15 minutes for one hour. Then up to four times per day • Viral infection – Oil of Oregano or Echinacea until symptoms improve or as needed. Also start a high tincture. Follow dropper dosage on the bottle, can be dose probiotic like HMF Intensive to give your system used for up to 15 days straight. Great to take on trips or the good bacteria to fight the resident bad bacteria. send with your kids to camp. • For bumps and bruises, aches and pains – • Throat or ear infection – Grapefruit Seed Extract Arnica montana 200CH - Take 3 pellets at onset (by Nutribiotics): Throat Gargle – Stir three drops of

Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) into a small (three ounces or more) glass of water. Gargle several times. Use as often as needed. Always dilute; Ear rinse – Thoroughly mix three to five drops of GSE with one ounce of glycerin or alcohol. Apply one to two drops of this solution in affected ear one to two times daily. Use as often as needed. Do not use full strength in ears. • Bug bites – Severe swelling and itching can indicate a B vitamin deficiency. Supplement with a B multi through the summer months (kids too). Homeopathic remedy: - Ledum 30CH (for infected bites) - Take three pellets at onset of symptoms three times per day until symptoms subside. - Apis 30CH (for swollen, redness and bee stings). Take three pellets at onset of symptoms three times per day until symptoms subside. Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and safe summer! Kate Hunter is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of The Creemore Apothecary wellness boutique.

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OFDU only allowed on prime ag (Continued from page 1) dealing with home industry and request staff to report back to the September meeting with recommendations for appropriate conditions. The staff recommendation is that the farm tour aspect of the proposal be refused and that the parking area be scaled down to 20 vehicles, to accommodate customers and staff. Commissioner Paul McQueen observed that allowing OFDU only on prime agricultural land seems counter to the aim of protecting that land. The regulations would seem to suggest that a larger parking lot could be constructed on the very best agricultural land than on land with lesser value for agriculture. Dufferin County commissioner Janet Horner noted that prime agricultural land is rare on the escarpment. In fact, most farming activity is conducted on land Class 4 or lower. She says if OFDU is not allowed in Escarpment Protection Areas thousands of hectares are affected. She suggests the unintended consequence of NEC regulations may be to tie the hands of those in the agri-food system. “It is evident from the numerous e-mails NEC staff received expressing objection to the agritourism component of the proposal that neighbouring property owners do not consider the proposed OFDU to be compatible,” writes Rhodes-Munk. “Many of the surrounding properties can be described as estate residential uses with agricultural lands rented to farm operators. They have chosen this peaceful rural area to leave the urban area and associated traffic and population density behind. They value the larger lot sizes/less dense development and the natural features associated with the Niagara Escarpment. The thought of attracting visitors from the surrounding local region and GTA to the nearby farm property and increasing the volume of traffic on the winding, rolling Concession 8 is not perceived as compatible with these established residential uses.” Opponent Mark Wallace describes a grassroots opposition to the agri-tourism proposal at 60 families and growing who have written to the NEC voicing their objections. Wallace says the opposition group has no issue

with lavender and are entirely supportive of agritourism but they don’t trust in the scale that Muzyka is proposing. They draw a correlation between the acreage of the lavender and the number of visitors, saying it will be a large scale attraction to rival the largest lavender farms in the country, on a secondary road, causing “uncontrolled Instagram tourism.” They fear a lack of oversight once the permit is issued will allow Muzyka to do as he pleases, suggesting even with the reduced parking lot proposal of 50 vehicles, there could be up to 900 visitors per day based on 1.5 hour visits and three people per day. Duane Metheral, a sixth generation local farmer and the tenant farmer of four Concession 8 farms, said he has concerns about tourists disturbing his cattle while they are giving birth and that the increased traffic will make the road even more dangerous than it already is for farm equipment operators. “The road, with the extra traffic, it doesn’t make sense. It’s getting to the point where it’s not safe. It’s going to be chaos,” Metheral told The Echo… “It’s a fine line between agriculture and agri-tourism and it affects every farm on that road.” Muzyka said he is not proposing a large scale tourism operation and is prepared to be held to the permit and conditions. “The information that challenges that is outside any of the information we’ve presented,” he said. “Hold us to what we are proposing, that is the job of the NEC.” John MacDonald said he found it surprising that commissioners didn’t discuss the merits of the NEP and are allowing for the “home occupations and industries” use given that there is no dwelling on the property. In light of the outcome of the meeting, the campaign may have to double its efforts on the legal and regulatory side, but a full debriefing has not yet occurred with the parties involved, including engineers and their lawyer. “We’re going full steam ahead,” he said.

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Saturday, July 24

• Creemore Farmers' Market 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Creemore Springs Brewery. COVID protocols in place. Visit www. creemorefarmersmarket.ca. • Chill on Mill. Pedestrian Saturdays in Creemore. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays throughout July the main street will be open to foot traffic only. Visit www. ExperienceCreemore.com for more information. • Yard Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4 Carruthers St. Avening. Social distancing and masks required. • Estate Barn Sale 3627 5th Concession (aka Caroline Street from the Village) from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 24 & Sunday, July 25

• Moving Sale 3051 County Rd. 42 Airport Rd. South of Cashtown Corners. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Come out and see what you can find.

Saturdays Until Sept. 15

• Fine Art Photography Gallery Exhibit. Works of Fine Art Photographer Heidi Leverty at 151 Mill St., Creemore. The Gallery will be open from July 15 to Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 5

• Drive Thru Chicken BBQ 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pre-order only, by July 29. Pick-up at 2220 Fairgrounds Rd North, Clearview Twp. Meal includes 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, t-biscuit and dessert for $18. Debit is available and encouraged but cash but will accepted. E-transfers can be sent to admin@greatnorthernex.com. Call Maxine at 705-888-2797 or e-mail pres@ greatnorthernex.com.

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AUCTION Bob Severn Auctioneer LIVE AUCTION SALE FOR ISAAC & JUDY STEINBERG Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. EM # 796149 - 3rd Line Mulmur Twp. Directions: Come north of Violet Hill on 3rd line 1.5 km to farm on east side. Sale offers: Ford 3000 diesel tractor w/ldr, 4572 hrs, all good rubber; 6’ snow blower; Swisher Tri- Max weed eater; Yard Machine rear tine roto tiller 6 hp; large qty of hand & power tools; plus ant. Wringer washer; Mocha brass machine; Williams Gridiron pin ball machine; ice cream maker pat. Dec 18 1917; ant scales; churns; crocks; butter churns; Bisque figural; English riding saddle; apple peelers; copper; sad irons; 9 plastic Muskoka chairs; 25 plus chairs; tables; sideboard; ant. Trunks; sewing machines; rocking horses; Berlin Upright piano; chests; dressers; cast iron platform scales; no. Of Turkish & hand knitted rugs; bamboo furniture; cast pc’s; 3 cast iron tubes etc; 2 Auctioneers selling. Washroom. No lunch booth. Preview Fri. July 30th 1 - 4 pm only. Terms: Cash or known cheque with proper ID only. M/C, Visa and Debit. 10% buyers premium. Masks must be worn and social distancing observed. Please see website for pictures and full list. Bob Severn Auctioneer Shelburne 519-925-2091 Severnauctions wixsite.com/severn The auction advertiser.com/RSevern

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Lions honour dedicated fundraiser The Stayner Lions Club has named Raymond Hardisty a Melvin Jones Fellow, recognizing his fundraising work in support of SickKids Hospital and the children and families they help. The Lions are honouring Hardisty for his bold, forward-thinking vision to achieve larger than life goals. Over the years, Hardisty has steadfastly worked to achieve his goal to give back to SickKids Hospital. He has met numerous fundraising targets but never resting on his laurels, he consistently moves the goal higher. Today, Raymond is close to hitting his current $100,000 target and the Lions say they have no doubt that he will set a new higher goal as soon as this happens. The man who founded Lions Clubs International over 100 years ago was Melvin Jones, a salesman from Chicago. It was a vision of global service that led to the creation of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). It is through LCIF that over 1.4 million Lions today, fund the work undertaken by Lions Clubs International around the world to: Reduce Diabetes, prevent avoidable blindness, fight hunger, protect the environment, and help those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive. To recognize Melvin Jones’ contribution to forming

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Stayner Lions Club president Howard Walker presents a Melvin Jones Fellow award to Raymond Hardisty for dedicated humanitarian services. LCIF, they created a program to acknowledge the contribution of local Lions Clubs who donate to support the foundation. For every US $1,000 the club donates, it can name an individual as a Melvin Jones Fellow in recognition of the recipient’s humanitarian service.

Community garden receives Huronia Foundation Grant Clearview’s Community Garden will receive a $1,200 grant from the Huronia Community Foundation to support the planting of a fruit orchard and build upon the existing fruit bushes donated by community members and volunteers. “Friends of the Clearview EcoPark and Community Garden gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Huronia Community Foundation. In this inaugural year, foundations need to be established for the orchard, which will include fruit trees and berry bushes,” said community, culture and tourism coordinator Amanda Murray. The Huronia Community Foundation builds permanently endowed charitable funds for the Southern Georgian Bay Community and provides grants to eligible charitable organizations in support of the arts & culture, community services, environment, healthcare and mental health, seniors, sports and recreation and youth and scholarships.

The funding will be used to purchase a minimum of nine fruit trees, which, except for plums, typically have to be planted in pairs. Apple, cherry, pear, peach and plum trees will be planted in the orchard in late fall and should start to bear fruit within two to three years. The grant funding has also allowed blueberry bushes, strawberry plants, raspberry canes and asparagus to be planted. Murray and the Friends of the EcoPark and Community Garden have been overjoyed by the support that the garden has received in its inaugural year. Produce from the community orchard will be donated to the Clearview-Stayner Food Bank and other community organizations. For more information or to volunteer, visit discoverclearview.ca/parks-trails-facilities/ ecopark-dog-park or e-mail at edewey@clearview. ca.

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Walk-in clinics aim to bolster COVID-19 vaccination rates (Continued from page 1) “It’s really important that we bolster vaccination among young adults, youth, and young men in particular up to 39 years of age as our data shows that they are lagging behind in coverage. We really need them to be covered for their own protection and for the creation of safe school environments and secondary education environments and work environments going into the fall,” said Gardner. Walk-in clinics at all mass immunization clinics for first doses and specific clinics for second doses are posted on the health unit’s website and social media accounts. Walk-in vaccinations are available to Simcoe Muskoka residents age 12 years and up and needing their first or second dose. Second doses must be 28 days after a first dose mRNA vaccine or eight weeks after a first dose of AstraZeneca with informed consent. No appointment is necessary, while supplies last. Individuals are encouraged to dress for the weather as they may be required to wait outdoors before entering the clinic. They are also reminded to bring a health card, a list of any medications they are taking, wear a loose-fitting shirt that allows easy access to the upper arm and bring any assistive devices as needed (e.g., scooter, wheelchair, cane). For more information about how to prepare for an appointment and what to expect upon arrival at the clinic, please visit our COVID-19 pages at www. smdhu.org/COVID19.

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MOVING SALE Saturday, July 24 Sunday, July 25, Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, Aug. 1. 3051 County Rd. 42 Airport Rd. South of Cashtown Corners. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Come out and see what you can find. ESTATE BARN SALE 3627 5th Concession (aka Caroline Street from the Village), Creemore. Some furniture: chairs, filing cabinet with key, antique Davenport sofa-bed, antique sideboard, vintage mirrors, china/glassware, workshop items, boxes of bolts or nails, older heavy horse harness, large amounts of wood (including pew wood), vintage vinyl records, deco oil lamp, and more! Saturday July 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. YARD SALE - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at 4 Carruthers St. Avening. Household items: apt. sized washing machine, fridge, dishes, linens, chairs, tables, corner cabinet. Antiques: pressed back chairs, rockers, walnut settee set, gramophone, pump organ, jars, crocks. Garage items: new Dewalt DG6300B generator, homemade eight-foot wooden trailer, tools, coolers and more. Social distancing and masks required.

FARMHOUSE FOR RENT. Available for ski season. Price negotiable. All utilities included. 5 bedroom farmhouse on 200 hundred acres. 10 minutes north of Mansfield. Inquiries please contact Paula at 519572-5071.

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A Collector trying to recreate an OLD TIME GENERAL STORE is looking for items found in a General Store before 1960. E.g. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old paper items, comic books, signs, toys, advertising, old store stock, etc. Cash paid. 416745-4981 or 416-953-6219.

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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. PAINTING, PARGING AND MASONRY REPAIR. Professional workmanship. Call Don for estimate. 705-424-0708, 705-816-0708. STONE & TILE INSTALLER. Interior and Exterior. 30+ years experience. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call Kevin at 705-985-1851.

Purebred Persian Kitten For Sale 1 chinchilla 2 8 Purebred white Persian female 2 kitten 4 5 for sale. 6 We called 4 her7 Minnie. She was born March 9 9,32021 7 She has her first set of shots 8 3 1 5 and de-worming. 7 9 5 $800 Asking 1 Melissa 7 3 Please call or text 9 5 2 705-229-6286 inquiries only. 5Serious 3 7

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Submit your classified ad by 5 p.m. Tuesday call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@ creemore.com, $17 + hst for 25 words or less

HELP WANTED

Help wanted with CREWEL EMBROIDERY PROJECTS, blocking etc. Call 705-466-3488. Full Time Employment: Earth Power Tractors in Stayner has full time employment opportunities available. Looking to hire motivated individuals for SERVICE TECHNICIAN positions and YARD MANAGEMENT. Please contact/send resume to Peter Weel: 705-428-3132 or pweel@ earthpowertractors.com. Smith Lawn Care is looking for a FULL TIME GENERAL LABOUR. General day involves lawn cutting, garden maintenance and other odd jobs, experience is great but willing to train as well. $18 an hour to start. Please send a resume to smithlawns@outlook.com.

FUNDRAISER

Friends of the East Nottawasaga Cemetery on Fairgrounds Road have begun fundraising for this year. As one of the oldest cemeteries in Simcoe County, many of the pioneers that settled this area in the mid 1800s are resting here. Contributions towards this project can be made to the “East Nottawasaga Cemetery” c/o Morrison Farm, 1881 Concession 6, Creemore L0M 1G0.

Happy 50th Anniversary

ART & LINDA MCILWAIN

of Lavender Hill Rd.

July 24th

Family & friends wish them many more years of happiness.

Happy 60th Anniversary

Harold & Audrey Davidson July 29, 1961

CARD OF THANKS

The family of NORMA JOHNSTONE would like to thank everyone for all the condolences sent from family and friends. A special thank you to Germaine Rowbotham for all the love and care she gave mom at the Blue Mt. Manor these last few months. A thank you to the nurses and staff at the Blue Mt. Manor over the last 16 months. A special thank you to James Henderson of the Fawcett Funeral Home for his guidance and to Rev. Glen Eagle Jr. for his kind words at the graveside.

CARD OF THANKS

Thank you sincerely for your kind expression of sympathy and thoughtfulness. Special thank you to the staff of Blue Mountain Manor and Fawcett Funeral Home. It is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered by the family of Hazel Middlebrook.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Lloyd Stewart Jan. 20, 1931 - July 23, 2006. Although we smile and make no fuss, No one misses him more than us And when old times we oft recall Then we miss him most of all. Love forever, Brian, Brenda, Betty & Families

Best wishes to Audrey and Harold Davidson as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on July 29. From, Anne and Family and Glen and Family

Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies “Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244 hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com 2047 Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron

Fran Webster S A L E S R E P R E S E N TAT I V E

Always At Your Service

NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES GARDEN OPEN

Fri. Sat. Sun. & Mon. 10 am to 5 pm Now through Labour Day (other times call ahead)

OUR GARDEN IS AT PEAK BLOOM

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705 444 9081 OFFICE

705 445 5454 EMAIL

websterfh@gmail.com

Weekly Specials Prepaid pickup at our farm or for delivery by mail. Our farm is located SE of Creemore

#3757 Conc. 3 Nottawasaga S. Clearview Terms: cash, cheque or e-transfer Julie&Tom Wilson • 705-466-2916 • www.wilsondaylilies.com

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage / www.ChestnutPark.com

• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, July 23, 2021

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.

Youth Center Assistant – Temporary, Full Time The Corporation of the Township of Clearview

Clearview Township is currently seeking a temporary full-time Youth Center Assistant from August 2021 to September 2022. Clearview Township stretches south from the shores of Georgian Bay, in the heartland of one of Ontario’s most beautiful recreation areas; - just a 90-minute drive from Toronto and other major centers in Southern Ontario. The region has a long history as one of Ontario’s favourite 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. Qualifications: Recognized High school diploma or equivalent and postsecondary certificate in Social Services, or Youth Work and or Recreation and Leisure with 1-year related experience including experience working with youth 12 to 17 years of age. In addition, current CPR “C” with AED, First Aid Certification and a valid driver’s licence are essential to this role. Non-violent Crisis Prevention Training is considered an asset. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Youth Center Coordinator, working as a team member and responsible for the controlled entry access, supervision, planning and implementation of youth centre recreational programs and activities across Clearview Township (for 12 to 17 years of age). The preferred candidate will have experience delivering services within a Youth Center. They must be diligent in ensuring all equipment and supplies are used accordingly and record when equipment and supplies are not returned. They must be able to resolve conflicts while displaying a professional, enthusiastic and courteous demeanour at all times. They must be able to follow procedures with respect to recognizing youth at risk in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act. Experience creating a liaison with the Clearview Youth Center, community organizations and corporations, youth-related agencies and education institutions to coordinate and promote activities is a definite asset. The ability to be flexible to work afternoons, evenings as well as weekends is a must. Salary: The hourly rate range offered for this position is $26.85 to $32.63 per hour. 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 # 2021-019 to Human Resources by July 30, 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

MoD Talks online with Buffy Sainte-Marie The Museum of Dufferin proudly presents MoD Talks Online with Buffy Sainte-Marie on Sunday, August 1 at 1 p.m. Buffy Sainte-Marie is an Indigenous Canadian-American singer-songwriter, musician, Oscar-winning composer, visual artist, educator, pacifist, and social activist. Throughout her career in all of these areas, her work has focused on issues facing Indigenous peoples. Tickets cost $20 and go on sale July 9 at www.eventbrite.ca/e/ mod-talks-with-buffy-sainte-marietickets-159684828621.

Tony Finnerty photo