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Simcoe-Grey re-elects Terry Dowdall, Conservative MP by Trina Berlo Simcoe-Grey’s incumbent Terry Dowdall emerged victorious from Monday’s federal election with a clear mandate, getting 47 per cent of the vote. The Conservative MP said despite his own victory, it was a bittersweet night because the Conservatives weren’t able to get ahead of the Liberals and they lost some seats. Dowdall gathered with supporters and volunteers at a restaurant in Collingwood to watch the results come in. Dowdall said the national result is a disappointment. “We’re looking at the exact same numbers for the parties, pretty much, prior to this election. To go through all of this, spend all that money,” Dowdall told The Echo. “I’m disappointed and I’m actually embarrassed that the government spent $612 million basically for no reason when the seat count is staying the same – and there was no time at all that there would have been a confidence vote.” Dowdall said he is pleased with Conservative leader Erin O’Toole’s performance during the campaign, raising his profile, and that the platform resonated with voters. Dowdall said he would support O’Toole remaining

Simcoe-Grey Results Terry Dowdall, Conservative 47.1% 35,548 votes Bren Munro, Liberal 27.8% 21,026 votes Lucas Gillies, NDP 13.4% 10,090 votes Adam Minatel, People’s Party 7.3% 5,534 votes

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Conservative MP Terry Dowdall was re-elected to represent Simcoe-Grey.

leader of the party, but Dowdall said he hopes his popularity won’t be tested again at the ballot box for a while. “Especially now, with Covid, I think we should just find a way to govern and move the country forward so we can get back to a somewhat normal lifestyle,” said Dowdall. He said he heard during the campaign that a lot of people are

frustrated. When asked to comment on the increased support for the PPC, Dowdall said his party’s polling shows that of that shift, 40 per cent of PPC support was drawn from Conservative voters. He said despite many of their big issues, including lockdowns and vaccine passports, being provincial (See “Simcoe-Grey” on page 8)

Nicholas Clayton, Green Party 3.9% 2,933 votes Ken Stouffer, Christian Heritage Party 0.5% 383 votes Voter turnout: 75,514 of 121,142 registered electors (62.34%) does not include electors who registered on election day. Population: 129,944 Number of electors on list: 121,142

Proof of vaccination policy in effect at some Clearview facilities C l e a r v i e w To w n s h i p h a s implemented proof of vaccination policies at some of its facilities. Following direction from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and all levels of government to ensure the safety and well-being of the community, those attending certain township facilities will be required to show digital or printed proof of full vaccination at least 14 days prior, along with an identifying document showing name and date of birth or providing confirmation of a medical exemption before entering facilities including arenas, community halls

and the youth centre. “Your kindness and patience are appreciated as we work together through this latest change in pandemic protocols. Clearview’s goal is to abide by the provincial regulations and keep everyone as safe as possible,” said township staff. The Stayner Arena opened on Sept. 22, and the Creemore Arena will reopen on Oct. 12. Township staff have said youth between the ages of 12 and 18 will be exempt from the vaccination requirement actively participating in an organized sport at the arenas,

but will be required to show proof of vaccination while at the facility as a spectator. Otherwise, all arena patrons, players, spectators, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated. All youth 12 and older must be fully vaccinated to visit the Clearview Youth Centre. Unvaccinated youth will be able to enter the front area of the Clearview Youth Centre shortterm (up to 15 minutes) to request services or support from Clearview Township staff. The Youth Centre will continue to offer free at-home activity kits for those youth who can not attend the facility.

Clearview’s community halls are set to begin re-opening in October and will have similar restrictions in place. Those who may not have access to a computer, printer, or internet can print their vaccine receipt at any branch of the Clearview Public Library. Proof of vaccination is not required to access the library. Visit www.clearview.library.on.ca for hours of operation. For further details, including a list of accepted receipts, identifying documents, and medical exemption requirements view the policy online at www.discoverclearview.ca.

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, Sept. 25

• Creemore Farmers' Market 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Creemore Springs Brewery. COVID protocols in place. Visit www. creemorefarmersmarket.ca.

Saturday, Sept. 25

• Fall Craft Sale. Fall craft sale on front yard. Five crafters on site. Mask and social distancing required. 446 Hurontario St., Collingwood from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date Saturday, Oct. 2. • Art Powered Pop Up Event. Culture Days in Nottawa. Over 25 artists will participate in this curated show with art shopping, live music, children’s art activities and local food. Free or pay-what-you-may. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art Powered Studio 2 Townley St., Nottawa. • Wasaga Beach Garden Club Plant Sale 9 a.m. to sellout. Meet at the Oakview Woods Gazebo for some great deals.

Saturday, Sept. 25 & Sunday, Sept. 26

• Nottawasaga DayLilies is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last weekend. See ad on page 12. 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.

• Learned to Love Myself Huge End of Summer Sale. Donation table 100% of proceeds to CMHA. Arts, crafts & jewellery. Houseware, clothing, and so much more! Colouring books & cards, paintings, whirlybirds, wood crafts. Contactless payment available. Human Whisperer, Author and Artist Annette Chiappe of New Lowell is hosting her second End of Summer Sale in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association. *10% of sales are donated to the CMHA. 2902 Sideroad 3/4, New Lowell (corner of Hwy 9 and 3/4 sideroad) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact 705-7955548 / learnedtolovemyself@gmail.com / www. learnedtolovemyself.ca for more information.

Monday, Sept. 27

• Joanne Rachfalowski, How to Take Care of Hydrangeas at 7:30 p.m. presented by the Midland Garden Club in person at the Midland Rec Centre or by ZOOM. Contact Kay Hawkins for information or invitation khawke3@yahoo.ca.

Tuesday, Sept. 28

• Ken Brown, Putting the Garden to Bed at 7 p.m. presented by Alliston and District Horticultural Society. Please contact Tracy Bosley at tvbosley@ gmail.com for invitation. • The Creemore Skating Club will be holding a registration from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Creemore Arena parking lot. Programs offered include: PreCanSkate, CanSkate and STARSkate. Contact creemoreskatingclub@gmail.com (Julie Bigham) for more info and registration packages.

Saturday, Oct. 2

• Yard Sale for Charities Rain or shine – large yard sale with household items, furniture, Christmas decorations and much more; baked goods for sale. Masks are required in the hall. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Patrick's Hall, 215 Pine St., Stayner.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

• Simcoe County Ancestors Meeting. With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Simcoe County Branch Executive will offer online webinars utilizing the Zoom platform. Both members & non-members are welcome. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Speaker: Mark Oleson, Ambassador, Family Tree Maker Topic: Using Family Tree Maker Software. You will need to Register by going to the Events tab on the Simcoe County Branch Meetings web page simcoe.ogs.on.ca/ branch-meetings/), or our Facebook site (https:// www.facebook.com/groups/827393414004460/) for information about other online events until we can meet in person again. We hope you will be able to join us virtually.

Saturday, Oct. 23

• The Creemore Firefighters Association is hosting a pumpkin carving contest from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Station on the Green. $5 entry. Please drop off pumpkins between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Station on the Green for judging. Wear your costume, see the fire trucks and get a treat from the firefighters.

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Lavender farm gets approval for agri-tourism uses by Bonnie MacPherson A controversial lavender farm proposed for the 8th Concession of Nottawasaga has been given the green light by the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC). At a Sept. 16 meeting, commissioners voted 9-4 in favour of an application from Fennario Meadows Lavender Farm which includes On Farm Diversified Use (OFDU) allowing for farm tours, parking and limited on site retail. NEC staff had recommended against this option, noting that current rules only permit OFDU’s in areas classified prime agricultural and the site in question does not have that designation. In moving to approve the application, Clearview councillor Barry Burton said the bottom line in this discussion is whether or not this is prime agricultural land. He cited a discussion with officials at the County of Simcoe who acknowledge that the land designation is based on very old mapping, and that the county has made exceptions in the past. An agronomist report, commissioned by land owner Jim Muzyka found that 64 per cent of the land in question fits the criteria for prime agricultural. The entire area, including neighbouring properties is currently being farmed. registered professional planner, Andrew Pascuzzo told commissioners that the planned use and scale will

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The Niagara Escarpment Commission has voted in favour of allowing On Farm Diversified Use, giving the green light for farm tours, parking and limited on site retail at Fennario Meadows lavender farm. not negatively impact the natural escarpment environment, and that the proposed lavender farm is in many ways comparable to wineries and cider operations currently operating in the region. Pascuzzo said the province’s 2018 Growth Plan relies on mapping that is 50 years old and that it makes sense to use the most current and accurate information available. He added that reliance on the 2018 Growth Plan appears to be subjective and discretionary given that Grey and

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Bruce counties are not included. In responding to concerns about traffic, Muzyka said the number of cars visiting the site will be controlled by a reservation system and that the lavender fields will be screened from the road by fencing and dense woods so there will be no reason for cars to stop along Concession 8 for pictures. He suggested that references to a “lavender theme park” in radio, print and social media advertising by opponents of the lavender farm bear no resemblance to what is actually proposed.

Konstantine Stavrakos, a lawyer representing neighbours seeking to block the proposal, noted that by limiting traffic to 120 cars per day during the June to August lavender season, the owners would be turning away thousands of paying customers. He referenced a report by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) suggesting that there is little or no market for lavender and related products in Ontario, and that lavender operations are dependent upon visitors to generate income. Stavrakos says the NEC does not have the resources to plant someone on Concession 8 to count cars and ensure compliance and that attempting to gain compliance after the farm is in operation would be akin to trying to put the genie back in the bottle. Following a lengthy discussion of the Fennario Meadows lavender farm proposal, the commission moved quickly to approve a proposal from Kelso Lavender Farm near Milton. NEC staff has been instructed to prepare a review and analysis of Niagara Escarpment Plan agriculture policies for discussion at the November meeting. Commissioner Johanna Downey of Peel Region suggested that many of these policies date back to a time when members of the agriculture community were not seen as stewards of the environment.

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OPINION COLUMN

Councillor seeks input ahead of Oct. 5 traffic review

THE WAY WE WERE

WARD 5 MATTERS

It is no surprise that local and passthrough vehicle volumes are up and speeding, especially on our rural roads, is a constant hazard to the growing number of those who now Thom use our roadways. PATERSON Safety on our rural and urban roads is consistently one of the top concerns Clearview Township council and staff are asked to address. At the beginning of 2020, at the urging of residents, council directed staff to initiate a comprehensive traffic management study. Traffic volume and speed data was collected in the summer of 2020 in 48 sections of Clearview’s local roads. A traffic engineer was hired to analyze the data and prepare a report of the initial findings and recommendations. Council reviewed a draft of the short and long term recommendations in May 2021 and agreed in June to review speed management and other traffic calming improvements recommended by township staff. That review is happening at a special meeting of council on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Public opinion is strong and persistent that something has to be done about safety on our roads but is mixed as to what is the best solution in the broader public interest. It’s important that your input inform any decisions made at that meeting and going forward. So, it comes down to collecting and analyzing data and exercising good judgement. The data and observations reviewed to date suggest significant physical deficiencies exist including narrow road widths, narrow or non-existent shoulders, aging surface conditions and poor sight-lines over and around hills and curves. These all contribute to higher risk on our roads. Experts recognize the dangers that higher volumes and speeds on these roads impose on road users but differ on how to address the safety issues. Clearview roads were designed as local roads for residents and farm equipment. While any solution has to balance safe multi-use and vehicle throughput, some solutions may attempt to manage our local roads as parallel routes to county arterial roads, such as Fairgrounds Road as an alternate to Airport Road. This is often justified by the practice of using existing measured speeds, often higher than the speed limit, to maintain current speed limits instead of setting new posted speeds based on the current design deficiencies and multi-uses on our existing roads. While an alternative solution could be to re-design and re-build our local roads to carry alternative arterial traffic, financial limitations alone make that impractical. Any differential in travel times at a lower posted speed is a reasonable compromise to ensure (See “Residents” on page 10)

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LETTER

Road closure could lead to conservation Editor: There is a major push on at this time to save County Road 91. In 20-30 years the present Duntroon quarry will be spent. If 91 is not closed the Escarpment will be left with two lakes with a road down the centre. Closing 91 will result in a single relatively large lake surrounded by a

considerable amount of conservation land. In other words, closing 91 preserves a significant portion of the Niagara Escarpment for the enjoyment of the public. This viewpoint needs to be taken into consideration. Bill Franks, Duntroon.

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GUEST COLUMN

Champlain's Curse: So-called Petun nation almost destroyed within 34 years September 30 marks the inaugural National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada by Christopher Dodd One of the largest collections of fluted projectile points ever found in North America – created by human hands 10,000 years ago – was found on Fairgrounds Road between Creemore and Stayner back in the 1970s. The thousands of artifacts unearthed at the Fisher Site indicated a sizeable settlement. Mammoth remains from the period have also been recovered in our area. The evidence speaks for itself: Clearview Township was once home for some of the First Peoples ever to make footprints in North America. Five thousand years ago, in England, Stonehenge had just been constructed. In Egypt, sand was still waiting for the Great Pyramid. In Ontario, the number of people was substantial. They had learned how to work and shape copper. Metal projectile points, knives, fishhooks, eyed needles, bracelets, and pendants were traded with other groups. The people became experts with the atlatl, a tool for achieving a higher velocity when throwing a spear by artificially extending the throwing arm. Several thousand more years passed. Innumerable Indigenous nations, groups, tribes, and clans existed - each with their own territory, each with their own unique language and dialects, spiritual beliefs, and rich cultural traditions. In the area of North America that would become Canada, population estimates range between 350,000 and 2,000,000 Indigenous Peoples. Some estimates are even higher. Then the French arrived in the 1500s looking for the short route to China. After establishing a trading relationship with the Wendat nation (pronounced when-dat), the French would learn how to make cedar tea to keep scurvy at bay, how to fashion snowshoes, and how to build canoes to use the rivers and lakes for transportation. The French called the Wendat “Huron,” meaning “boar’s head” from the hairstyle of the Indigenous men, or “lout” and “ruffian” in old French, all derogatory. The territory occupied by the Wendat Confederacy was called Wendake, and translated, it meant: “the land surrounded by water” and was situated in the north part of Simcoe County and ranged between Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe and west into Clearview Township. Their hunting territory extended all the way to Lake Ontario and as far east as Kingston. The Wendat told French explorer Samuel de Champlain that their population was 30,000. S ear ching f or profit-ma king enterprises, the French zeroed in on the beaver, the fur of which could be transformed into a highly prized, waterproof felt. In Europe, the best and most expensive hats were made of this beaver felt and suddenly, everyone wanted one. In North America the fur

trade exploded and the French kept coming. In January of 1616, Champlain embarked on his last wilderness trek into Wendake before retiring from explorations. Archaeologist Charles Garrad, who made his home in Collingwood, suspected that Champlain was fulfilling his obligation to continue searching for the route to China, but was also seeking to extend the fur trade. That winter, Champlain encountered an Indigenous group living where Creemore would be founded more than two hundred years later. They were the Tionontati, a group connected to the larger Wendat Confederacy. Champlain probably had difficulty pronouncing their name, so he referred to them simply as Petun (pee-tun) in his writings - a word that meant “tobacco” – even though this nation’s dominant crop was corn. Tionontati (tee-oh-non-tah-tee) is the more accurate name. The Tionontati population at the time of Champlain’s visit has been estimated to be 10,000 spread across numerous villages and camps in Clearview Township. Their settlements followed a migration northwest from Creemore following the Niagara Escarpment to Blue Mountain and the Scenic Caves. The Tionontati left many ossuaries (burial sites) behind containing the remains of their family members and loved ones. This meeting with Champlain, on Tionontati territory, has become a much-celebrated event in our area; articles and chapters in books have been written, plaques and markers exist to commemorate this conjunction of two cultures. In most of them, Champlain is depicted as a historical celebrity who once visited our area. But there is a somber, darker aspect to this event. Like a curse, Champlain’s visit to Tionontati territory would lead directly to their decimation. All he did was put the name “Petun” on a map… so others could find them. Father Charles Garnier, a Jesuit, having learned of the existence of the Tionontati and knowing how to find them thanks to Champlain’s maps, travelled into their territory in April of 1637. He visited all their villages and established the first of many missions that would cling to the Tionontati over the years like a parasite. The French Jesuits were unwaveringly obedient to the Papacy, and they had one goal: to bring lost souls to Christianity and to teach the way to Heaven. In other words, their aim was the conversion, assimilation, and dismantling of Indigenous culture. And not unlike today’s religious extremists, they were prepared to die for their mission. The Jesuits inserted themselves into Tionontati life, learned their language and customs, and then went to work imposing their Catholic religion. Any Tionontati who chose baptism and converted to Christianity were rewarded with more favourable gifts in exchange for furs and they were given

highly prized firearms. The converts were ordered by the missionaries to abandon their beliefs, their songs, and their traditions. They were forbidden to participate in ceremonies and had to physically separate themselves from the rest of their people. Families were torn apart. Clans were fractured. Internal conflicts erupted. Tionontati culture began to crack and crumble. This methodology would reappear 200 years later in the Canadian Residential School System. Garnier was not just spreading Christianity; he was spreading disease. Within weeks of his appearance, the Tionontati caught smallpox. It began with fever and vomiting. Ulcers formed in their mouths. Angry skin rashes manifested and developed into blisters which eventually burst and spread the virus to new victims. Survivors were left with horrific, permanent scars, especially on their faces. Some victims were left blind. As the Tionontati populations crashed, the Wendat suffered the same fate. Around 1640, the Haudenosaunee (hoe-de-no-show-nee) whose home territory was south of Lake Ontario, began pushing north to make war against their weakened enemy, the Wendat. The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois is the French colonial name) hated the French, but they despised the Wendat more. The Haudenosaunee launched a series of devastating attacks in 1649. This was the time of the martyrdom of Jesuit missionaries Jean de Brebeuf and Gabriel Lalemant, and the burning of Saint-Marie. On Dec. 7 of that year, the Haudenosaunee attacked the Tionontati village called Etharita (located at present-day Duntroon) where Father Garnier was embedded. He was cut down just outside his chapel from Haudenosaunee musket fire and finished off with a hatchet. The 600 Tionontati families there were killed, captured, and tortured. In the wake of the Haudenosaunee onslaught, the Wendat fled from their territory. They gained assistance from the Anishinaabeg Confederacy (ahni-shi-na-beg) in the northern Great Lakes region. The few surviving Tionontati, starving, sick, and with the surety of war with the now-occupying Haudenosaunee, packed up and left their territory – what is now Clearview Township – in 1650. This resilient group consisted largely of Tionontati with some Wendat who had refused to flee or to be captured by the Haudenosaunee. Thirty-four years after meeting Champlain, the Tionontati were gone. The Haudenosaunee became the dominant Indigenous inhabitants of southern Ontario. They captured and absorbed their enemies to replenish their numbers as they too had been ravaged by European diseases. Several villages were established on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Their territory ranged into the land that would become Clearview Township. Their presence here, only 50 years,

had a lasting impact. “Nottawasaga,” the familiar name of a river, a bay, a school, a former township, a name used by numerous local businesses and associations, is an Anishinaabeg phrase meaning “place where Haudenosaunee come out.” By the early 1700s, the Haudenosaunee had made peace with the French. Their homeland south of Lake Ontario was under threat by the Thirteen Colonies (which would become the United States). The Haudenosaunee retreated. At the same time, they were pushed out by the Anishinaabeg (Chippewa) who migrated into the now vacant territory and established settlements on the lands north of Lake Ontario, specifically Simcoe County and Clearview Township. On October 17, 1818, Chippewa Chiefs Musquakie, Kaqueticum, Maskigonce and Manitonobie, surrendered their 1.592 million acre territory to the British Crown under Treaty No. 18 in exchange for a yearly sum of 12,000 pounds of goods (clothing and tools) to be paid in perpetuity. This method of small annual payments saved the government money. After the land had been exchanged for the first small amount, it was then surveyed, parcelled, and sold to settlers. Interest payments on their purchases were used to cover the annuity. By 1832, Nottawasaga Township had its name and was open for settlers. After the land was cleared and ploughed, many of the sacred Tionontati ossuaries were discovered, looted, destroyed, or damaged by those early pioneers. The Indian Department controlled the annuity money and used it to construct farming communities for the Anishinaabeg – as a means of assimilating them into Euro-Canadian society – and created the first reserves far away from White settlements near Coldwater. In 1836, the government, under Lieutenant-Governor Francis Bond Head, coerced the Chiefs into surrendering those reserve lands so they too could be sold off to settlers. Today, the Anishinaabeg descendants reside at Beausoleil Island, Georgina Island, and at Chippewas of Rama First Nation. One piece of the story remains. What happened to the Tionontati/Wendat group who fled the area in 1650, the survivors of Champlain’s Curse, the victims of attempted assimilation, disease, war, and displacement? Their migration south to safer lands lasted many years. The descendants of the Tionontati are now known as the Wyandotte Nation and make their home today in Oklahoma, Kansas, and the Detroit Valley. It is their ancestors’ remains that are buried in the ossuaries in Clearview Township, their homeland and traditional territory. Christopher Dodd is a teacher and screenwriter, with a mind for social justice. He was raised in Creemore and resides in the area.

• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, September 24, 2021

Creemore Minor Baseball 9U Select closes season undefeated by Darren Little In September of 2020, after a summer of little to no activity due to COVID-19 and the impact it had on youth sports, tryouts were held in Creemore with the hope of putting together a baseball team that would compete the following summer within the York Simcoe Baseball Association (YSBA). After a winter where indoor training could not occur, again due to COVID-19, and the loss of the head coach and his son due to a move across the country, the assistant coaches stepped up and began practicing as soon as provincial regulations would allow. The team practiced twice a week for the month of June and began to play exhibition games in the middle of July. By the time the YSBA round robin format playoffs began, this young team had a few games under their belt, and were yet to be defeated. In July, the 9U Select teams were divided into North and South divisions for the round robin portion of the playoffs. Creemore was placed into the North Division and easily won all 10 games they played against Midland, Muskoka and Thornhill. On August 28, the boys played a best of three series against the Thornhill Team 2. It only took two games to defeat the Thornhill team, with the second game being a shut out. On Saturday, Sept. 4, Creemore faced Thornhill Team 1 for a best of three series, and a rematch from earlier in the season, in the final of the YSBA championship. It only took Creemore two games to defeat their opponents, the final game ending with a score of 26-18. The closest game the boys had all season. Following a year where many of the boys on this team had not played any baseball at all, they came together with hard work, determination, and grit to make some amazing defensive plays, hit a lot of home

Back, from left: Kyle Acsai (assistant coach), Darren Little (head coach). Middle row: Alden Desroches, Bennett Tupling, Dylan Rayburn, Drew Hamilton, Riley Bowman, Lachlan Little, Landon Latimer. Front row: Brody Trott, Kade Acsai, Keegan Senay, Nathan Foulds, Perry Brownridge. Absent: Allan Brownridge (assistant coach, Rob Senay (assistant coach/trainer). runs, and grow together to become great friends and teammates. This Creemore team was extraordinary in every way. Few baseball teams make it through a season undefeated, much less do so with style and class. The level of sportsmanship and baseball expertise these players displayed was well beyond their years. It will

be a season every single one of these players will both cherish and remember. As will I. Congratulations to the 2021 9U Select YSBA Champions! Darren Little is Head Coach of the 2021 Creemore 9U Select Baseball Team.

Bolton Brewers gain upper hand over New Lowell Knights The North Dufferin Baseball League senior championship started last weekend with the Bolton Brewers taking a commanding 2-0 series lead over the New Lowell Knights. The Brewers won a close 2-1 game on Saturday, followed by a 4-1 victory on Sunday. In Game 1 the Knights scored a run in the first inning and held the lead until the six frame when Bolton scored to tie. In Bolton’s half of the seventh, with two out, Drew

Volkey walked, stole second, and then scored when an error was made on a throw to first base ending the game in the Brewers favour. The Knights failed to capitalize throughout the game, stranding at least one runner on base each inning. New Lowell had the bases loaded in both the second and third frames but were unable to score. New Lowell also outhit the Brewers 12-3. Sunday’s contest had the Brewers up early, scoring

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When Everything Falls Apart trilogy complete, launching Oct. 2-3 by Trina Berlo Creemore author Simon Heath is officially launching the second and third books in the When Everything Falls Apart trilogy as part of a local arts weekend on Oct. 2 and 3. At the start of the pandemic last year, Heath decided to release Book Two: The Middle in a digital format, because the subject matter was so relevant to what was happening in the world, and now he is releasing both it and Book Three: The Beginning in paperback. When Everything Falls Apart is not about a pandemic but some parallels can be drawn to the story about a solar flare that wipes out the world’s power supply. That’s where the story picks up in Book One: The End, released in 2019. Like the pandemic, it is a story that feels like science fiction but is all based in fact. Heath said everything in the highly researched story, from the cause to survival techniques are all within the realm of possible. The books are set just south of this area, where the protagonists escape to their off-the-grid home in Mono and a large part of Book Two is set in Dufferin. In the second book they harness the power of community and work together with others to survive their new reality. Heath said he didn’t want to write a typical apocalyptic saga with a violent

lone survivalist theme. “I think of this as being the more Canadian version,” said Heath, adding it’s about how a community can band together. “Essentially it’s a story about a family trying to find each other and come back together for the course of the trilogy.” He said he first embarked on a story about how to survive without power but realized that the real story was about a family and how they reconnect when all of the societal constructs that were causing so much tension in their marriage are removed. The relationship is reduced to the essentials, said Heath. In the third book the family returns to the city to see how they can help contribute to the reconstruction. Heath said he sees a lot of overlap with the pandemic in that some people found their lives reduced to the essentials and made them question what was really important in life. Heath will be set up at The Creemore Echo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, when he will be signing books, available for $20-$35. He will also be selling his pottery. Visit wheneverythingfallsapart.ca for a deep dive into the world of the protagonists as they navigate, and adapt to their new reality. The books will also be available at The Echo's Newsstand, Curiosity House Books and Booklore in Orangeville.

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Simcoe-Grey MP sets sights on attainable housing, internet (Continued from page 1) issues, that vote shift was due to frustration with the government. Dowdall acknowledged that it did take seats away from the Conservatives. “It certainly affected some ridings,” he said. “There’s no doubt, when you look across Canada, that few extra per cent here or there… We probably

would have been close to a minority Conservative government if in some of those ridings they didn’t have as high of a vote count as they did.” Now that the election is over, Dowdall said he will be back to work pushing for better internet services for the riding, making life more affordable for seniors and those struggling to find

housing. He is also thinking about how to fill employment gaps in the region and how Canada can be more self sufficient by manufacturing essential products, noting the lack of access to personal protective equipment as highlighted by the pandemic. He is also concerned about health care delivery, specifically the two hospital expansion

projects underway in the riding, noting that one of his disappoints is that the Conservatives had proposed to double health care transfers to the provinces. “I want to thank those that went out and voted. No matter which way they voted, my office represents everybody when they have issues, that’s our role,” said Dowdall.

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Public Works (Roads) – Seasonal Full-time Heavy Equipment Operators - 4 Night Patrol Operators - 2 Sidewalk Operators - 2 The Corporation of the Township of Clearview Clearview Township is currently seeking temporary full-time Public Works (Roads) Heavy Equipment Operators, Night Patrol Operators and Sidewalk Operators beginning November 1, 2021, through to April 14, 2022. Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Public Works Manager, and Roads Foreman, the Public Works (Roads) Operators are responsible for assisting the Public Works Roads Department with snow removal, sanding, inspecting and repairing roads infrastructure as well as clearing sidewalks, patrolling roads and ensuring compliance with current Road Safety standards. Skills and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment • Valid DZ Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • In addition to operating heavy equipment, must possess the ability to operate utility trucks, pumps, compressors, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, two-way radios, and phones. • Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and safe work practices. • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to perform heavy manual labour, including bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting heavy objects. • Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. • Current WHIMIS training • In case of urgent call-ins, must be able to respond to the workplace within 30 minutes. Salary: Salary and hour of work will be specified in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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 # 2021-024 to Human Resources by October 4, 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

Arena Attendant, Parks Culture and Recreation Two Temporary Arena Attendants One Full Time (40 hours per week) and One Part-Time (24+ hours per week) Clearview Township (Stayner Arena and Creemore Arena locations) is currently seeking two (2) temporary Arena Attendants from mid-October to mid-April. Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks, Culture and Recreation and is responsible to provide operational and maintenance services to Clearview Township’s municipal facilities to ensure that all parks, recreation facilities, municipal buildings and equipment are kept in a high standard of operational effectiveness and efficiency The preferred candidate will possess strong working knowledge of building maintenance, operation and repair practices and procedures as well as the ability to deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner. Skills and Experience • Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated progressive municipal experience or any combination of education and experience • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Knowledge of standard hand and power tools, lawn maintenance equipment and equipment used in facilities maintenance activities and ability to operate such in a safe and effective manner. • Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and safe work practices. • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions. • Ability to perform heavy manual labour, including bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting heavy objects. • Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather. • Ability to climb on ladders and to work in confined spaces. • Related training in arena refrigeration process, ice maintenance, pools, and parks operations (Class B Refrigeration Certificate, Pool Operator Certificate preferred) • Current certification in Standard First Aid, CPR “C” with AED and WHMIS and Smart Serve Salary: As captured in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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 # 2021-022 to Human Resources by September 24, 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

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Developers donate to Stayner library build Sunrise Homes real estate developers Sajjad Hussain and Muzammil Kodwavi have made a $10,000 donation to the Clearview Public Library Stayner Branch fundraising campaign. “On behalf of the Clearview Public Library Board and staff, I would like to thank Sajjad and Muzammil for their financial commitment to this important community initiative,” said CEO Jennifer La Chapelle. “In the 30 years I have worked as a librarian in the Stayner community, this project has been the most exciting library adventure in which I have been involved. Despite having to open in the middle of the pandemic we have had ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from residents entering our doors.” Officials say the donation helps toward the fundraising goal of $250,000. Mayor Doug Measures is thankful for the investment in the community amenities. “Clearview Township is grateful for this donation to the Clearview Public Library Building fund. It is encouraging to know that business

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NVCA seeks landowners and volunteers interested in tree planting Every year, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) provides grants to help landowners plant between 100,000 to 250,000 trees to help restore the Nottawasaga watershed. NVCA is now looking for interested landowners and volunteers to help plant trees for spring 2022. To be eligible, projects must include over 100 trees planted three to five metres apart. Grants range between 50 per cent and 100 per cent funding up

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to $1,000 for eligible plantings. Special funding is available for areas along streams and wetlands and windbreaks. For properties over 2.5 acres, NVCA’s forestry staff offers large-scale tree planting services. The best time to plant trees is in the spring. To ensure a good selection of species, NVCA recommends reserving trees early in the fall prior to the year they are to be planted. Depending on the size of the project, trees can be planted by the landowner, or NVCA staff can help arrange a volunteer group to help for a great day of planting. “I can’t say how much we’ve been missing our amazing volunteers,” said Shannon Stephens, NVCA’s Healthy Waters Coordinator. “Typically, we have over 2,000 volunteers and landowners

help on habitat and water quality projects, but the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly reduced the volunteer restoration days. We’re hoping to have a great green spring in 2022 and welcome all our volunteers back.” Interested landowners and volunteers can contact Stephens at 705-424-1479 ext. 239 or sstephens@ nvca.on.ca for further details. Tree planting and other watershed restoration projects are made possible by the support of the Nottawasaga Valley’s 18 member municipalities, and the generous support of Environment Canada, Trillium Foundation, TD Friends of the Environment, World Wildlife Federation, volunteer groups, and many other wonderful donors.

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the greatest risks to user safety. As a councillor, I want to know what you think is the right thing to do. Please take five minutes and share your experience or concerns on road safety, by sending an email to council@clearview.ca and a copy to the Office of the clerk at shelmkay@clearview no later than Oct. 4. Share your experience, express your concern, write your personal observations. Thom Paterson is a member of Clearview Township council, representing Creemore and Avening.

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All users of the Dufferin County Forest are hereby advised that: 1. Oct. 1-31, Nov. 6-28 and Dec. 4-31 are the archery seasons for deer in 2021. 2. Oct. 1-31 is the archery season for wild turkey in 2021. 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, Main, 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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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.

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We would like to thank all our friends for the beautiful cards, flowers, and gifts for our 70th wedding anniversary tea and family dinner. A special thank you to our daughters Debra, Linda, Lisa also to John, Gail and Casey. Special thanks for the beautiful serenade and clean up by the Gully girls. Lynda, Sue and Same you all have made this day very special for us. William & Pearl

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St. John’s United Church was pleased to open our doors Sept. 19 for in-person services. We are working on providing Live Streaming. We thank the community for their continual support as we transition back into some sense of normal life. It is understandable that it will take us a while to get things running smoothly. Regrettably, we will not be able to have our Fowl Supper, usually held the weekend before Thanksgiving. Please join us Sundays at 11 a.m. COVID rules apply.

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John Coker passed away Sept. 21, 2020. May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear. How much we love you and miss you and wish you were here. Love Verna and families

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PHELPS, William George, QC, born May 11, 1940 son of Rita and Glen Phelps in Orillia Ontario, passed away on Sept. 20, 2021. After a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Bill enjoyed time with family and friends this summer. He was predeceased by June (Shaw), his wife and partner of 57 years. June passed away last summer and there was not a day that Bill did not continue to profess his love for her. Together with June, they raised three wonderful children, Stephanie Phelps (Toronto), Debbie Ford (Denver) and Glen Phelps (Calgary), and then embraced their spouses, Paul Ford and Julia Phelps. “Grandpa” shared long cottage meals outside, waterskiing, canoeing, frisbee, and downhill skiing with his grandchildren, Alexandra and Michael Ford and Benjamin and Maggie Phelps. After high school in Orillia, Bill graduated from the University of Michigan in 1962 and travelled representing his fraternity, Alpha Delta Phi, for a year. He drove his convertible through the snow and squeezed in skiing at a lot of hills across the northern USA. Bill married June on July 6, 1963 and established their home in Toronto. He completed law school at the University of Toronto and was called to the Bar in 1968. At Mathews Dinsdale, Bill’s labor relations practice and reputation with clients grew through his strategic legal mind and passion for enabling their businesses. He was granted Queen’s Counsel for Labour Relations in 1985. When not at the office or raising the family, he sat as an elder at Eglinton St. George’s United Church, and Board President at Devil’s Glen Ski Club. Bill and June enjoyed their extended family and many friends in Creemore, throughout Ontario, and in Maple Leaf Estates, Florida. Like true partners, they enjoyed most activities together and spent a lot of time skiing, golfing, traveling and working away at the cottage that they built (and added to) for over 50 years. Bill felt he had mastered and enjoyed some of the most difficult skiing in North America but continued to chase the elusive perfect golf swing. Bill was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Phelps, and is survived by his brother Ross and sister-in-law Jo-ann Phelps, Sister-in-law Isabell Phelps and sister Mary Girard and partner Frank Allison. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Martin and Tony Shaw and Gerald and Barbara Shaw. A family funeral and interment is being held in Orillia on Sept. 24. The family hopes to hold a celebration of Bill and June’s eternal love next summer. Thank you Dad, for all of your love and support. You were the greatest Dad ever and we will keep you in our hearts forever. Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to Collingwood Marine and General Hospital, Collingwood, Ontario at cgmhf.com or can be made through the Mundell Funeral Home, 705-325-2231. Messages of condolence welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com.

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Notice of Public Meeting On Monday October 18, 2021 the Council of the municipality of Clearview Township will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 as amended to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C) amending by-law and underlying background study. All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting. Further to the COVID-19 Pandemic this meeting will be held electronically in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 1990 which provides for Electronic Participation where an emergency has been declared to exist in all or part of the municipality under Section 4 or 7.01 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. Any person may attend the public meeting and make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the by-law. Persons wishing to submit comments or address Council for this scheduled meeting should use the online submission form at www.clearview.ca/oct18pm Submissions must be received by 12:00pm on Friday October 15, 2021.

Youth Center Coordinator Temporary Full-Time October 2021 – November

Clearview Township is currently seeking a temporary full-time Youth Center Coordinator 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: A recognized degree or diploma in Social Services / Social Work and or Recreation and Leisure with 3 to 5 years related experience including supervisory experience. In addition, Non-violent Crisis Prevention Training, current CPR “C” with AED, First Aid Certification, Food Handler’s Certification, and a valid driver’s licence are essential to this role. Responsibilities: Reporting to the General Manager Parks, Culture and Recreation, the Youth Center Coordinator participates in the development, coordination, supervision, scheduling and marketing of youth centre recreational programs and activities (for 12 to 17 years of age) and the management of the youth centre. The preferred candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of implementing, scheduling, administering and evaluating services within a Youth Center. They must be able to follow procedures with respect to recognizing youth at risk in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act. Experience and proven ability creating a liaison with the Clearview Youth Center, community organizations and corporations, youth-related agencies and education institutions to coordinate and promote activities.

Written comments received prior to the meeting and submissions made at the public meeting will be considered by Council prior to the enactment of an amended development charges by-law. Monday October 18, 2021 6:30pm https://www.youtube.com/c/ClearviewTownshipCA In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, the background study was made available on August 4, 2021 online at the municipality’s website; www.clearview.ca. Technical inquiries should be directed to Kelly McDonald, Director of Finance/Treasurer at kmcdonald@clearview.ca or 705-428-6230 x236. A copy of the development charges by-law will be made available on the Municipality’s website on or before Friday October 1, 2021. The meeting can be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClearviewTownshipCA

School Crossing Guards – Permanent and Relief Positions Clearview Township is seeking School Crossing Guards – Permanent and Relief to begin as soon as possible to work in various locations within Clearview Township. Enjoy a light work schedule while earning some extra income. Clearview offers full and compensable training to all employees including online accessibility and safety training, hands-on and on-the-job training as well as a new employee orientation. Employees are paid their hourly rate of pay for participating in the training. Responsibilities - To safely assist children crossing the street, to and from school. - To be available Monday to Friday during the school year. Qualifications and Abilities required - Must be physically fit. - Able to work outside during adverse weather conditions. - Able to communicate with and direct children in a clear manner. - Must be able to provide a clean police background and vulnerable person’s check. - Possess 20/20 vision (with corrective lenses if needed). - Must have reliable transportation to crossing location. Wage:

$21.10 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Training: All required training and crossing guard apparel is provided by Clearview Township Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a criminal background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer.

Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $56,329 to $68,468 per year plus a competitive benefits package.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2021-025 to Human Resources: hr@clearview.ca

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 # 2021-026 to Human Resources by October 1, 2021, to: hr@clearview.ca

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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

Please visit: www.clearview.ca