August 13, 2021

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Friday, August 13, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 33

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Clearview council supports hall renos 'in principle'

by Trina Berlo Clearview council has agreed “in principle” to bring all six of the township’s community halls up to accessibility standards.

Council members referred to the motion, tabled by Deputy Mayor Barry Burton, as a vote of confidence to show that the halls will not be closed and sold off and that tax dollars will be spent on the improvements.

Mayor Doug Measures said the August 5 vote is a good step forward, but there are still many steps ahead.

The motion was made during the first of three special council meetings to decide the fate of the halls in Avening, Brentwood, Dunedin, Duntroon, Nottawa and Sunnidale Corners, which all require upgrades to meet AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) standards by 2025.

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Avening Hall is among six halls that need upgrades to meet AODA standards.

The decision to upgrade the halls comes with support from the various hall boards which have each passed a motion confirming a range of

commitments by the respective halls, including fundraising efforts.

Councillor Robert Walker spoke in opposition to Burton’s motion, saying,

“I’m just concerned that we are giving false hope to the halls.”

“I don’t like it and I think it’s premature,” he said, adding that the outcome may be that the costs are too high.

Councillor Thom Paterson spoke in support of the motion, saying, “This is a vote of confidence to the hall boards that we’re committed to preserving what they mean to this community…

We have more work to do.”

He said he hopes cost savings can be found once they get into the details about the level of accessibility required.

“I think it’s more important to move forward than to hesitate some more,” said Paterson. “The halls are anxious to know where council stands.”

The vote passed 5-3 with those in (See “Council” on page 7)

G&M Hospital receives redevelopment funding It was announced Tuesday that Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) will receive more than $15 million in funding from the Ontario government to support the hospital’s redevelopment.

This funding will be used to support planning the renewal and expansion of the hospital’s infrastructure to meet the growing health service needs of patients and families in the South Georgian Bay area.

“We are very pleased to receive approval from the Capital Branch of the Ministry of Health for our Stage 1 submission, and to officially move to Stage 2 of the five-stage process.

CGMH and our community are excited to commence engaging in Stage 2 of the process. This announcement represents a significant milestone regarding our hospital redevelopment project,” said Norah Holder, CGMH President and CEO. (See “Work” on page 3)

Lesley Paul (from left), CGMH Board Chair, Norah Holder CGMH President and CEO, and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health at Tuesday's funding announcement for G&M Hospital.

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COMMUNITY Calendar Friday, Aug. 13 until Monday, Aug. 16

• Nottawasaga DayLilies is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garden is at excellent late bloom. Weekly specials. Prepaid pickup at the farm or for delivery by mail. The farm is located SE of Creemore at #3757 Conc. 3 Nottawasaga S. Clearview. Cash, cheque or e-transfer. For more information visit www.wilsondaylilies.com or call 705-466-2916.

Saturday, Aug. 14

• 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. The main street will be open to foot traffic only to ensure public safety. Visit www.

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Friday, Aug. 21

• Eileen Nash's 100th Birthday. A member of the Creemore community for many years is turning 100. Come by her home to say a quick happy birthday. 237 Edward St. Creemore from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug. 22

• Summer Fundraiser with pianist Daniel Vnukowski starting at 2:30 p.m. You're invited to our first, in-person fundraising event of the season at a historic Thornbury property dating back to 1850. Soulful music, culinary art and the soothing sounds of nature are combined in one. Enjoy delectable, sumptuous finger foods, boutique wine and the tranquil surroundings of the 14-acre MacLean property. A limited amount of tickets at $100 per person are now available online or by phoning 705-300-2405. The entry price includes a $55 tax receipt. Visit collingwoodfestival.com/ event/2021-summer-fundraiser/ for more details.

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 Thursday through Sunday from July 15 to Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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• Stayner Farmers' Market 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A local Farmers' Market in Stayner that features vendors from all over Clearview Township and beyond. Shop and support your favourite farmers, producers and food vendors, plus wineries, cideries, breweries and craft distilleries. Located in the parking lot of the Station Park and Tourism Information Centre. Visit discoverclearview.ca.

Friday, Sept. 3

• 16th Anniversary Jim Cuddy Jamboree.

Fundraising concert in support of Creemore Community Foundation at the Lyric pond in the hills of Mulmur starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are now sold out.

Saturday, Sept. 11

• Farms for Change at The New Farm. Tickets on sale Aug. 16. Contact sara@creemore.com or search eventbrite for more information.

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Work will include new construction, renovations (Continued from page 1) Collingwood General and Marine Hospital has been serving a growing community of 60,000 permanent residents, 30,000 weekenders and 3.5 million annual visitors with limited upgrades. As part of the hospital redevelopment project CGMH’s aging infrastructure will be improved through a mix of new construction and additional renovations. The redevelopment project will ensure that CGMH can continue to deliver high-quality health care to the South Georgian Bay community.

The project will include: the expansion of key services, including intensive care, emergency, diagnostic imaging, and the operating suite; inclusion of new rehabilitation beds to provide care closer to home and the community; additional inpatient capacity to allow the hospital to serve more patients and families; and renovations to upgrade the existing facility to ensure a comfortable environment for patients to receive care.

Further planning work will confirm priority programs for the hospital. Timelines for project implementation and construction will be determined once planning has been completed.

“After years of waiting, patients and their families can finally look forward to a new and improved Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, ensuring

the hospital’s dedicated staff and frontline health care workers can continue delivering high-quality care in the community,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “By investing in major hospital infrastructure, our government is furthering our commitment to build a modern, connected health care system and put an end to hallway health care for all Ontarians.”

Clearview walk-in vaccination clinics held August 14 and 21 Clearview Township will host Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit walk-in COVID-19 popup vaccination clinics at the Stayner Arena on Saturday, August 14 and at the Creemore Arena on Saturday, August 21, both from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The clinic will have mRNA vaccines available and accept first and second dose walk-ins for those who meet the following criteria. COVID-19 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.

In addition, the Ontario government is taking further action to support Collingwood General Marine Hospital by increasing the hospital’s operating funding for the third straight year. Collingwood General and Marine Hospital will receive over $1.9 million in additional funding starting this year. This represents an increase of 4.2 per cent to the funding received in 2020/21.

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No appointment is necessary, while supplies last.

Doses will be available while supplies last.

Individuals are encouraged to dress for the weather as they may be required to wait outdoors and will need to bring a health card, a list of medications and any required assistive devices (walkers, canes, etc.).

For more information on getting vaccinated and the Health Unit’s Walk-in Clinics please visit www. simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/COVID-19/ Vaccine-and-Immunization/COVID-19-VaccineWalk-In-Schedule. The list of locations is updated frequently and individuals should visit the health unit’s website for the current list of hours and locations.

The developer of the Brix condo project is not promoting the potential for short term rentals in connection with the Creemore project. An article in last week’s Echo cited marketing materials from the website thebrix-condos.ca. Doug Gray, a principal of MDM developments clarifies that this site is operated by a third party marketer. The official MDM website is granitecondos.com , which makes no mention of short term rentals at The Brix.

Gray says MDM is a responsible developer with a history of cooperating with local governments and businesses in the communities where they build.

They have completed projects in many small towns including Tottenham, Alliston, Bracebridge, Parry Sound and Haliburton.

Phase 1 of The Brix, consisting of 36 units is already 65 per cent sold, and Gray says the goal is to commence construction in early spring of next year.

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To move beyond Step 3 and protect the community more people are encouraged to get vaccinated As Simcoe Muskoka, along with the rest of the province remains in Step 3 of Ontario’s three-tiered Roadmap to Reopen, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding residents that it will only be possible to exit Step 3 and lift a majority of COVID-19 restrictions once provincial vaccination coverage targets are met.

Even then, there will be higher targets to aim for, to ensure adequate community protection against the transmissible Delta variant.

As of August 4, 79 per cent of eligible individuals aged 12 and over in Simcoe and Muskoka have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 66 per cent have received their second dose.

Ontario has said that to be able to leave Step 3, 80 per cent of the eligible population aged 12 and over must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 75 per cent having received their second, with no public health unit having less than 70 per cent fully vaccinated. However, the eventual target locally is that 90 per cent of the whole population will be fully immunized, a level that will help provide herd immunity to protect individuals who are unable to be vaccinated, and which will take community-wide concerted effort to reach.

Vaccines are available at participating pharmacies, some primary care offices and at mass immunization clinics for both those with booked appointments and those who prefer to walk in.

Health unit staff may also be providing vaccines in the community at beaches, parks, farmer’s markets, sports complexes and outdoor retail areas, making it easier than ever to get vaccinated. Whether at a clinic or out in the community, SMDHU staff providing vaccinations will be wearing blue COVID-19 vaccine T-shirts and their SMDHU employee badge for identification.

Residents and visitors aged 12 years and older are encouraged to add getting their COVID-19 vaccines to their summer to do list – before the start of the school year and the arrival of cooler fall weather brings people indoors.

SMDHU reminds the public to follow current public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 including staying home when feeling ill, maintaining a physical distance of at least two metres from those living outside of your household, wearing a mask indoors and outdoors when physical distancing is not possible, covering your cough, and washing your hands regularly.

To learn more about public health safety measures and reopening guidelines under Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen Step 3, visit smdhu.org/covid19.

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2021 Virtual Newcomer Recognition Awards nominations open The County of Simcoe has opened the nomination period for the 2021 Virtual Newcomer Recognition Awards.

Over the past eight years, the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) has hosted this annual celebration to recognize outstanding community leaders and champions who take decisive action to enhance the lives of newcomers in Simcoe County.

Similar to the 2020 event, the ninth annual Newcomer Recognition Awards celebration will once again be hosted virtually in November.

The deadline to recognize deserving community champions is Sept. 24. Application submissions should be returned via fax to 705-725-9539, or email to sclip@simcoe.ca. Individuals and/or organizations/ businesses can be nominated for the following categories:

• Community Champion • Immigrant Artist • Immigrant Entrepreneur • Immigrant Mentor • Service Excellence Award • Immigrant Youth • Youth Community Champion • Ethno-cultural Group Award • Culturally Diverse Workforce (organization/ business) • Welcoming Work Environment (organization/ business) • Marketing and Outreach (organization/business) • Multiculturalism through Education (educator/ school).

For more information on the upcoming Newcomer Recognition Awards, or to download an application package, visit www.simcoe.ca/dpt/ccs/lip/newcomerrecognition-awards.

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Money woes can cause 'brain drain' THE MONEY LADY

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Dear Money Lady It is easy for those with Readers, money to say, “if they I wanted to share this wanted it bad enough, column with you and they would find a way to perhaps reach some of you improve.” I have heard all who send me emails judging too often that the single others who have less. We Christine parent who dropped out of must remember that charity IBBOTSON night school that could have comes in many forms – led to a better paying and more stable monetary of course, but also by being career seems to lack motivation and helpful, understanding, loving and the drive to succeed. That is simply not generous. true. When you are preoccupied with – The Money Lady money worries you cannot help but feel challenged, in every way, every day.

It is a common assumption that A study done by Mullainathan and those people stuck in cycles of poverty, Shafir, compared the IQ of those who are personally responsible for their had money and those that did not. situation. This is a widespread belief The respondents were chosen because by many who arbitrarily assign moral their IQ levels were the same at the meanings to poverty. It is very easy for beginning of the test. However, when outside observers to see ways that the faced with a financial challenge about poor should better their situation. They their future, let’s say an expensive car pass judgement on those impoverished, repair, the ones that had the money when they seem to lack the control and to pay for the repair seemed to have motivation to spend on unnecessary a higher IQ with the balance of the expenditures. testing. The wealthier respondents did This is not a lack of personal not have to deal with the “brain drain” responsibility or self-control. The fact because the answer to the question is scarcity can affect our ability to make about how to meet the challenge of decisions and ultimately derail both the the car repair was relatively easy. They motivation and ambition of those who knew they could pay for the repair out live in poverty. Poor people, especially of their savings or on credit, and their single parents, have a lot of challenges brains were free to move on to the next and not having enough money for problem. This was not the same for the ordinary things that others take for poorer respondents. They were stuck granted causes many in poverty to

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on the financial question since it was more difficult for them to know how to meet this personal challenge and they therefore had less bandwidth available for the IQ test.

You see being preoccupied by financial concerns makes you measurably less able to do the things that others can do because they have no worries about their future and the day-to-day monetary commitments.

It is harder for those impoverished to improve their situation than it is for those in middle-class society and we should never judge someone for what you believe is their lack of determination to improve their situation. There are many poor that have much more drive, determination and fortitude than those that have money. Many struggles with hardships that most middle-class Canadians would never be able to endure. Remember, financial scarcity is generally not a one-time event, it has long lasting consequences and for those that overcome it, they have indeed climbed the mountain and triumphed.

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Changes coming to dog tag program Clearview Township has entered into a DocuPet to bring an enhance dog licensing program online.

Council approved a partnership with DocuPet at its July 26 meeting, following a presentation from Joe Messmer, who has been working with staff in preparation for the final decision.

Messmer said the benefit of DocuPet is that it incentives dog licenses to increase compliance.

He said online profiles, custom dog tags and a 24 hour lost pet service are examples of the enhanced service.

Currently, in Clearview dog licences are only available at town hall and by mail.

Increasing the compliance rate about the North American average of 23 per cent means more revenue for the municipality, and makes it easier to return lost dogs to their owners.

Messmer said they were seeing a 57 per cent increase in compliance preCOVID, before many municipalities introduced a moratorium on fees.

After an initial start-up fee of $5,000 (unless Clearview qualifies to have it waived), DocuPet charges on a fee for service basis. As a result of the agreement, Clearview will bring its fees and timelines inline with DocuPet. The fee for a non spayed or neutered dog is $32; the spayed/neutered fee is $26; and a replacement tag costs $7.50.

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Economic development committee supports cannabis survey

by Trina Berlo Clearview’s Economic Development Advisory Committee is requesting council do a survey to gauge public support for opting in to the cannabis retail program.

The August 3 motion was approved in support of a request for consultation by Chase Quanbury who would like to open a cannabis retail store in his hometown of Stayner.

Clearview council opted out of cannabis retail in 2019 when it was first introduced by the province.

Municipalities, at the time, were given the opportunity to opt out, with the understanding that could opt in

at any time. But once they opt in, they can’t reverse that decision and disrupt existing retail operations.

Back in the day, council held a public consultation session when about seven residents spoke out against allowing cannabis retail in Clearview.

“It’s interesting, when the province was looking at legalizing cannabis a few years ago there were lots of people who thought the world would end as soon as a small town got involved in it and here we are a couple of years later since they have been established and the world hasn’t ended yet,” said committee member Bill Roskar. “I think they are pretty respectable locations.”

Quanbury is making the case that cannabis retail stores are now open in neighbouring communities and Clearview is being left behind.

He says he has secured a licence to sell cannabis and is hoping council will undertake another round of public consultation and opt in so he can open a store in Stayner.

Quanbury says he has been canvassing the business community and has had a very positive response, and same goes for the response from users of the Clearview News and Commentary Group on Facebook.

It is expected that council will discuss the topic at its August 23 meeting.

Students prepare for back-to-school

by Bonnie MacPherson Students in local elementary and secondary schools can expect to be back in classrooms next month.

The Province of Ontario has released guidelines calling for all students in Grade 1 and up to wear masks while indoors.

Limited sports and extracurricular activities will return and remote learning will continue to be an option. Proof of vaccination will not be required.

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports that 70.3 per cent of area youth age 12 to 17 have received a first dose of COVID vaccine, with 51.9 per cent fully vaccinated. That lags behind the rates for the total population 12 plus where 79.9 per cent have received one dose and 66.4 per cent have

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Given that vaccines have only been available to youth since May 31, it is hopeful that the rates will continue to rise as Labour Day approaches.

Ontario colleges, including the John Di Poce Southern Georgian Bay Campus of Georgian College will continue to offer a mix of remote and in person learning this fall.

Kevin Weaver, Georgian College’s Vice President of Academic says approximately 65 per cent of students will continue to study remotely.

Georgian campuses started reopening on a limited basis in July 2020 for courses which require an in person element. Since then, Weaver says, they have been surveying students on an ongoing basis. Some report that they like the flexibility afforded by remote learning while others miss the social interaction that comes with in person learning.

While many programs will continue to be delivered remotely, Weaver is hopeful there will be

an increase in physical on-campus services such as the registrar’s office, student counselling, and the testing centre.

Students will be asked to be on campus only when scheduled, and the social components of college life will continue to be severely curtailed.

Pre-COVID, total enrollment across all Georgian campuses was approximately 13,000 full time equivalents, with roughly 30 per cent international students.

Last year’s enrollment was down about nine per cent, with many international students having issues with travel permits.

When classes resume in September, students attending in person sessions will be required to wear masks indoors and observe social distancing. There will be daily screening assessments at the door.

Only those students living in college residences in Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound will be required to provide proof of vaccination.

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Council commits to hall reno cost analysis in next step (Continued from page 1) opposition not willing to fully commit to renovating all the halls without all the information at hand.

Council went on to assess each hall individually in order of when staff received direction from the hall boards.

Avening Hall was the first to respond with a commitment to renovate and fundraise.

“We just need the word and we’re good to go,” said hall rep Councillor John Lamers.

Avening Hall volunteers are hoping to find some cost savings by referencing

the fully engineered plans developed in 2016. The project went to tender but council of the day declined the tender when it came in way over budget.

Sunnidale Corners also has engineered drawings for a portion of its renovation.

Many of the halls are exploring other add-ons, such as outdoor washrooms for Brentwood and kitchen upgrades for all.

Halls are also interested in exploring elevators versus lifts, and the associated maintenance and licensing costs.

As of August 9, council has agreed

to do some cost analysis to get a better idea on the true costs associated with Avening, Brentwood, Sunnidale Corners and Nottawa. A subsequent meeting will be held to discuss halls in Dunedin and Duntroon.

Measures acknowledged that the 25 per cent fundraising commitment asked of the halls is “very negotiable,” saying the ratio wasn’t really well flushed out during in-camera discussions to decide on a process for evaluating the halls.

Through consultations with the hall boards it was determined that no hall was interested in taking ownership of

the hall and that so far, each hall was willing to commit to fundraising with the exception of Nottawa.

Nevertheless, council showed support for exploring the idea of building a new hall in Nottawa.

A total renovation price tag of $5 million was bandied about for all the halls but in truth, the township does not yet know the actual costs of renovating or re-building halls and has yet to get into engineering details.

The next meeting date, to discuss Dunedin and Duntroon, has not yet been scheduled.

Real estate market cools, down 39%

by Bonnie MacPherson After 12 consecutive months of record setting sales, the local real estate market appears to be cooling somewhat.

The number of July home sales recorded through the MLS system for the Southern Georgian Bay region was down 39.9 per cent from the same month last year. Even with that sharp decline, year-to-date sales are up 25.8 percent from 2020 levels.

The drop in sales was most pronounced in the western part of the region, which includes Clearview, Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach, Meaford and Grey Highlands. In July, 220 sales were

recorded down 46.5 per cent from July 2020. That puts July sales 9.9 per cent below the five-year average for the month. In the first seven months of the year, a total of 1,761 homes were sold in the western region, up 29.6 percent from the same period in 2020.

Matthew Lidbetter, president of the Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors reports that home sales and new listings are cooling off in tandem.

Overall supply levels are still low but have stopped falling for the time being, leading to a greater balance in the market. Price levels seem to have topped out.

There were 692 active residential listings in all of the Southern Georgian

Bay region at the end of July, the lowest level for July in more than three decades. Months of inventory (the number of months it would take to sell

current inventory at the current rate of sales activity) currently sits at 1.2 months, unchanged from the months of inventory number for July 2020.

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Creemore 11U’s Power Past Owen Sound, Brampton

by Scott Weldon Finishing up their exhibition season prior to the start of the Baseball Ontario championship tournament, Creemore took on the Owen Sound Hawks on August 5.

For only the second time this season the team found themselves in a tight game, with Owen Sound leading 5-3 after the first two innings.

The Creemore bats would come alive; however, eventually winning 16-5, led by Cooper Duits who picked up two hits including a triple to lead off the fourth inning.

Creemore had their best defensive game of the year so far, with Ryan Keba making two key plays in the field to shut down a potential rally.

On August 8 and 9, the team started the 2021 championship tournament with a home-and-home series with the Brampton Royals.

In game one Thomas Weldon dominated on the mound for four innings giving up only one hit, no walks and striking out 10. Logan Senay hammered a two-run triple to centre field in the fifth inning securing the mercy as Creemore won 11-1. The player of the game; however, was Brayden Foulds who thrilled the hometown fans by blasting a two-out home run on to George Street in the third inning before coming in to pitch and striking out the side in the fifth.

In Brampton on Monday night the squad continued their hard-hitting ways by routing the Royals 15-3.

Three pitchers combined for the win, while Keenan Reynolds and Ben Clouthier both homered.

The team will travel to Sudbury this weekend for two games with the Sudbury Shamrocks and one with the Sault St. Marie Black Sox.

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Brayden Foulds was player of the game after thrilling hometown fans by blasting a two-out home run on to George Street in the third inning before coming in to pitch and striking out the side in the fifth.

4-way tie for North Dufferin juniors There’s a four-way tie after three weeks of play in the junior division season of the North Dufferin Baseball League.

The Caledon Nationals, Midland Twins, Creemore Padres, and Georgina Bulldogs all have eight points and top the standings.

Mansfield Cubs have six points, while Orangeville Bengals have suffered seven losses and will fail to advance to the postseason.

The top four teams in this year’s abbreviated season will play a tournament style playoff on Aug. 20, 21, and 22.

With two and a half weeks left in regular season play, teams will look to capitalize and finish strong in their remaining three or four games.

Georgina Bulldogs catcher Ethan Shirk tags out Tyler Fish of the Creemore Padres at home plate during their first meeting on July 11.

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, August 13, 2021 •

OPP investigating local grandparent scam Huronia West OPP is currently investigating an emergency scam commonly known as “The Grandparent Scam.”

Police were recently contacted by a Clearview Township resident who wished to report being defrauded in the amount of $22,000. She had recently received a call from a person identifying themselves as a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer advising that her grandson was currently under arrest and an amount of $10,000 would have to be provided in cash to secure his release. Arrangements were made later that afternoon for someone to attend the victim’s residence and take possession of the money.

The following morning a follow-up call from the same person was received advising another $12,000 would be required to release her grandson. For a second time, a person attended the victim’s residence

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and picked up the money.

The OPP would like to remind the public that officers will never contact family members to request money for their loved ones to be released from custody. If you should receive one of these calls, please hang up and contact your local police service to report it.

Tips to protect yourself: • Take time to verify the story. Scammers are counting on you wanting to quickly help your loved one in an emergency.

• Call the child’s parents or friends to find out about their whereabouts.

• Ask the person on the phone questions that only your loved one would be able to answer and verify their identity before taking steps to help.

• Never send money to anyone you don’t know

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• Never give out any personal information to the caller.

• If in doubt, hang up and call the organization to verify the request through a publicly listed phone number.

Learn more about ongoing scams in Canada with the Little Black Book of Scams: https:// www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/ eng/04333.html.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or https:// ontariocrimestoppers.ca/. You can also report fraud through the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll-free at 1-888-495-8501 or antifraudcentre.ca.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, August 13, 2021

New hospice drop-in program supports grieving youth Hospice Georgian Triangle launches new programs aimed at helping kids and young adults with issues related to dying, death, and loss We all know someone who has died.

So why are we so unprepared to deal with it, ourselves, never mind support friends, family, kids and acquaintances through it?

Because it’s a tough subject to tackle. But that doesn’t mean we should ignore it.

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A 3 DAY AUCTION. AUG 19TH, 20TH & 21ST. *** BID ONLINE AT WWW. KIDDFAMILYAUTIONS.COM FEATURING: A LARGE QTY OF ANTIQUE, NEW AND USED FIREARMS BY MAKERS LIKE WINCHESTER; SAVAGE; COOEY; RUGER; ITHACA; SMITH & WESSON; REMINGTON; MARLIN; WEATHERBY; COLT, MOSSBERG; STEVENS; ENFIELD; BAIKAL; HENRY; KIMBER; HIGH STANDARD; WEBLEY; HATSAN; GLOCK; BROWNING AND MORE. As well as firearms this auction will have a large quantity of new Hunting Gear; Militaria, Ammo, Brass & Bullets; Vintage Publications; Edged Weapons; Gun Parts; Reloading Tools; etc.

If you want to talk about buying and selling long guns, hand guns, edged weapons, ammo, etc. then we’re here to chat.

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People who are grieving need us to know what to say to them to show our sympathy. And kids, especially, need to hear from parents and guardians what death is in terms they can understand.

That’s why Hospice Georgian Triangle recently hired Keri-Lyn Durant. She is there to help people, young and old, deal with grief and to provide support for those who have suffered a loss.

“Death is a universal experience,” said Durant.

Still, too often we don’t know how to deal with it.

Often people want to protect children from unpleasant experiences, and therefore avoid talking about death with them. But, as Durant points out, if we are old enough to love, we are old enough to grieve.

Durant, an expert bilingual educator, applied theatre specialist and grief support worker, can help – especially with kids.

Durant holds a Certificate in Children’s Grief and Bereavement from SickKids Hospital and animates Phoebe the Sloth, a bright orange puppet, to help kids feel comfortable asking tough questions. Phoebe lets them take the lead.

Whether you are dealing with grief or know someone who is now, you can learn a lot from the drop-ins Hospice Georgian Triangle is holding with Durant.

Talk-It Tuesdays, an interactive drop-in café, for example, is for youth aged 13 to 17 from 7 until 8 p.m.,

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(Preview Wed. Aug 18th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Pick up Friday Aug. 20 & Saturday, Aug. 21 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by calling auctioneer for available pick up time Bob 519-925-2091 or 519-938-0815.

ON LINE HIT & MISS AUCTION SALE FOR THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JOHN VELDPAUS Em # 6483 Conc. Rd 3 Adjala-Tosorontio Twp R.R. #3 Everett On. L0M 1J0 Canada.

Directions Come west of Alliston on Hwy #89 approx 5 miles to Conc. Rd. 3 Adjala-Tosorontio turn north for 8 km to sale on east side.

Sale Offers Approx 80 Hit & Miss & gas engines, oilers mags -rare Goldie & McCulloch 5 x 6 SN181; Gasoline Engine Co. 3.5 hp SN 2440; plus Delaval; Nelson; Fairbanks-Morse; Goold, Shapley & Muir; Chatham; I.H.C.; Barrie; Hornsby; Aeromotor; Bulldog; Woodpecker; Chapman; Moody; Nelson; Stover; Nova, plus oilers, coils, mags, wheels etc.

Full List w/details @ Severnauctions.hibid.com Bob Severn Auctioneer 519-925-2091 Theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern Severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn

and for young adults aged 18 to 25 from 8 to 9 p.m.

Younger kids ages 5 to 12 can explore dying death and loss through interactive, therapeutic play every second Wednesday.

Hospice Georgian Triangle is also holding seminars for adults supporting kids through grief.

Attend a seminar and learn how to support your friends, family and acquaintances through grief – and to deal with it yourself.

Start with this one simple lesson from Durant: If you don’t know what to say to help someone through their grief, simply say that. It’s a start.

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HospiceGeorgianTriangle.com or call 705.444.2555 ext. 7543 to speak to Keri-Lyn Durant, Community Grief Support Worker, Hospice Georgian Triangle, located in Collingwood.

Hospice Georgian Triangle provides compassionate care in the home and at Campbell House for individuals and families dealing with life-limiting illness, living in the communities of The Town of Blue Mountains, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Clearview Township.

Care programs come at no cost and focus on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both the patient and family, enhancing quality of life.

– Submitted by Kelley Cookson, community events and engagement coordinator at Hospice Georgian Triangle.

Be the Change film series resumes The Blue Mountain Watershed Trusts' Be the Change Film Series In its 13th season, BTC moves outdoors to The Collingwood Brewery in its 13th season, ending its Covid pause.

Biweekly outdoor showings will take place at 8 p.m. every second Tuesday through the rest of the summer outdoors at The Collingwood Brewery, 10 Sanford Fleming Drive. Attendees must dress for the weather and bring a chair or a blanket.

The event will move indoors for 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. showings for the remainder of the season.

This year’s film line-up is stellar, with something for everyone. BTC is a family-friendly event, at $12 for adults, $7 for students and children are free.

Find the full lineup of films at bethechangefilmseries. com.

Proceeds from BTC benefit local environmental education programs organized by The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust, a Collingwood-based environmentfocused charity entering its 26th year.

• Service Directory • Gravity Sun Power solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed

Jeff Williams • 466-5741

tree felling & complete removal wood chipping • stump grinding

bush hogging • tree pruning firewood processing

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Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie

705-466-2149

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RESTORATION & CUSTOM WORK CHIMNEY FIREPLACE BRICK NATURAL STONE ANYTHING & EVERYTHING MASONRY

PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured

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General Practise of Law Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution www.ferrislaw.ca

John L. Ferris Megan L. Celhoffer

Iron Butterfly

Custom Iron Work Specializing in gates Charcoal BBQs & Fire Pits Design • Welding • Refinishing Tyler Kueper

190 Mill Street 705-466-3888

ironbutterfly.ca 705-791-5478

To advertise in the service directory, contact info@creemore.com or 705-466-9906

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, August 13, 2021 •

ECHO Classifieds FOR SALE

CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Wine for sale by appointment only.

Pick-up or delivery. Call/Text 647588-8931, cmorrissey0708@icloud. com.

CEDAR RAILS for sale. $5 each.

705-896-3035.

YARD SALE

ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. Saturday, Aug. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 33 Francis St. E. Creemore.

No reasonable offer will be refused.

YARD SALE 8 King St. Saturday, Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masks required.

SERVICES

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 AND PARGING. Professional workmanship. Call Don for estimate. 705-424-0708, 705-8160708.

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.

Fran Webster

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LOOKING FOR DOG-CARE for a lively and loveable Vizsla in Mansfield area due to travel. Phone David at 416-509-6460.

MATURE COUPLE LOOKING TO RENT A HOME over the winter months from Nov. to April, however, flexible with move-in/move-out dates. We are looking in Creemore and surrounding area. We both work full time and are respectful of others property and neighbours. Please message us with any questions or if you require further information.

Contact 780-224-7730 or 705-7928065 or email gneelin@hotmail.com or erinpriest.11@gmail.com.

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.

HELP WANTED

PART-TIME GARDENING JOB near Mansfield. Mainly weeding and watering. Grass cutting if interested.

Good hourly compensation. Call David at 416-509-6460.

MECHANIC wanted, will consider an apprentice. Also hiring SERVICE ADVISOR. Excellent salary with benefits. Apply today at Auto Solve or call 705-466-9950.

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: 705-4283132 or pweel@earthpowertractors. com.

Smith Lawn Care is looking for a F U L L T I M E G E N E R A L L ABOUR. 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.

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NOTTAWASAGA DAYLILIES EXCELLENT LATE BLOOM!

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

DEATH NOTICE

Happy 50th Anniversary Helen & Lee.

August 14, 2021

Cheers to 90 Years!

MARJORIE FERGUSON is celebrating her 90th Birthday!

We welcome friends and family to participate in a drive by celebration.

Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. outside her home 7946 30/31 sideroad Nottawa.

Due to her upcoming and long awaited surgery your distance is appreciated.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather HERMAN CLARKE who passed away Aug. 9 1983.

Nothing can ever take away the love the heart holds dear fond memories linger everyday remeberance keeps him near.

Lovingly remembered by Doug, Lorie, and John.

In loving memory of JOHN MACHAM, a dear husband, father, grandfather and brother who passed away suddenly on Aug. 11, 2018.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Missing you always, Donna

HUTTON, Glen Edward Howard Glen was born November 8, 1943.

He passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 with family at his side. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years Judy Hutton (Morris) and his two sons Kristopher (Anne-Marie) of Thunder Bay and Kerry (Vanessa and step-son Eric) from Ottawa. Brother of Levonne Mitchell of Apto and her sons Glenn and Jerry Mitchell. Brother in law to John Morris, Pat (Ron) Columbus, Dianne (Curtis) Royal, Linda Morris (Stanley deceased), George Morris, Gary (Cheryl) Morris, Mary (David) Morris and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by father Norman Hutton and mother Iona Hutton. Born and raised in Stayner he was known for his great smile, gentle soul, and his love for the outdoors. He was an active member in the community and a long standing member of the Stayner Curling Club. Glen worked for Ontario Hydro for 33 years before retiring to travel the world with his wife. He has been cremated as per his wishes. Friends will be received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel on Friday, August 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please utilize the RSVP registration to schedule your time with the family. The Private Family Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be live streamed on the Carruthers & Davidson YouTube channel. The link is https://youtu. be/hRaPM6YntLM and will be available under the Photos & Video tab. In memory of Glen, donations 4 8 1 to 9the6 Hospice Georgian Triangle foundation for Campbell House or 2 5 the Stayner Curling Club would be 7 by the family.

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LOOKING FOR MATURE MOTORCYCLE RIDERS in the Creemore area interested in day rides or multi day touring ? Maybe a Sunday run to Meaford or a blowout tour to Quebec? I'm a retired physician and experienced rider with an R 1250 RT. I've toured much of North America, Norway, Spain, Morocco and South Africa. Anxious to hit the road again.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, August 13, 2021

Art studio showing pop-up group exhibit A group art show has popped up at Mill Street Art Studio featuring the work of seven local artists.

Resident artist Liz Eakins, who shares studio space with Sue Miller and Martha Bull, said space to show art is at a premium.

“Because of Covid and a lack of permanent gallery space, artists are struggling to have their work seen so this is a stop gap measure for us,” said Eakins.

Throughout the summer the gallery will be showing clay sculpture by Frith Bail, watercolours on yupo paper by Martha Bull, photography by Nancy Falconer, clay sculpture by Juliet Jancso, abstract oil pantings by Sue Miller, gouache paintings by Jessica Tamlin and Eakins is showing new work – painting on board in the textural

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.

DUNEDIN VILLAGE HALL BOARD The Township of Clearview is currently seeking applications from individuals who are interested in becoming a member of the Dunedin Village Hall Board.

Dunedin Village Hall Board: • Four (4) opportunities available The Dunedin Village Hall is a Township facility located next to the Noisy River and Dunedin Park. The Board makes decisions regarding the operation of the facility which includes, but is not limited to: • Promoting and putting on community events • Renting out the facility to external groups • Landscaping and general building maintenance The Dunedin Village Hall Board also supports many different external groups for the betterment of the community.

Interested applicants are encouraged to view previous meetings at the Clearview YouTube Channel.

Applications to become a Board member are available at clearview.ca Alternatively, applications can be picked up at the Clearview Administration Centre by making an appointment with the Clerk due to current COVID-19 health restrictions.

Completed applications can be submitted by email or mailed to: Sasha Helmkay, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Township of Clearview P.O. Box 200 Stayner ON, L0M 1S0 shelmkay@clearview.ca (705) 428-6230 ext. 224 All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021

stylings she is known for in her paper art.

“Everybody does something different yet it compliments each other,” said Eakins. “As artists in the community we want to support each other by finding ways to bring us together.”

Eakins said Mill Street Art Studio is always open to the public and strives to be a welcoming space.

“It’s just that it’s a little intimidating for people to venture down the alley and up the stairs, even though we are often there working,” she said.

The gallery space hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and also by chance or appointment.

To get in touch with the resident artists, visit www.millstreetart.com for contact info.