October 15, 2021

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Friday, October 15, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 42

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Legion opens for euchre and darts The Creemoe Legion is opening for Euchre and Darts beginning next

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The Children's Dress-up Dance sculpture by Ralph Hicks was re-installed on a new fountain base Wednesday at the Village Green. To mark the day, Creemore Community Foundation commissioned commemorate cookies from Creemore Bakery, which are being given out free while supplies last.

Lifting of capacity caps is a relief

by Trina Berlo The easing of capacity limits at select venues, including Clearview's arenas is welcome news to Creemore Coyotes founder Tom Macham.

It means he will be able to fill the Creemore Arena bleachers to capacity (440-480) at this Saturday's home opener for the new Senior AA hockey team.

On Thursday, Macham was anxiously awaiting confirmation on audience capacity limits, hoping for some good news in time for this Saturday’s home opener.

The economics of the team rely on a high number of ticket sales, which cannot be achieved if capacity is

limited to 50 per cent.

"It's terrific," said Macham. "There are no words to describe what a relief this is. This will really help the team."

Communications from the province say that effective Oct. 9, capacity limits will be lifted to allow 100 per cent capacity in settings including concert venues, theatres and cinemas; and spectator areas of facilities for sports and recreational fitness (would not include gyms, personal training), where proof of vaccination is required.

The reasoning is that there has been a limited number of outbreaks in these settings.

Other public health and workplace safety measures continue to remain in

effect for these settings including face coverings, screening and the collecting of patron information to support contact tracing.

The province announced, in settings where capacity limits have been lifted, the requirement for individuals to maintain two metres of physical distancing are being removed, with limited exceptions.

Since the proof of vaccination requirement went into effect, the province says it has reached two key milestones in its COVID-19 response, with more than 86.8 per cent of individuals aged 12 and over vaccinated with at least a first dose and (See “Team” on page 6)

month.

Euchre begins on Monday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. and plays every Monday after that. Dart League begins on Friday, Nov. 5 at 7.30 p.m. and plays every following Friday. Everyone is welcome and Legion membership is not required.

Due to continuing COVID protocols required by the Simcoe and Muskoka Health Unit, the following must be presented and undertaken by everyone entering the Legion: Proof of full COVID vaccination plus government photo ID; Performing a self- assessment health risk, log-in to a contact trace list and hand sanitizing; Masks must always be worn except when socially distanced., i.e., throwing darts, or eating and drinking while sitting.

The Legion is delighted to reopen and welcomes all euchre and dart players after such a long shut-down.

Please address any questions to Mike at 705-466-3007.

Mansfield Ski Club development approved Following a public meeting on Oct. 6, Mulmur council passed a bylaw to enter into a site plan agreement with the Mansfield Ski Club for the development of 48 accommodation units, having received all necessary approvals for phase one of the development.

Mansfield Property Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mansfield Ski Club is planning to build a complex in a ski village setting at the base of the hill, eventually totalling 93 townhome units.

Halloween Photo BOOth! The Creemore Echo is hosting its annual spooky Halloween Photo BOOth on Oct. 31. Come by to show off your costume and grab some treats. We will be set up outside the office from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).

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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, Oct. 15

• Calling All Curlers The season starts Nov. 1. New members welcome! Registration is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Creemore Curling Club. Please bring your ID and proof of vaccination. Want to register online? Email creemorecurling@gmail.com for a registration form. For more information, email creemorecurling@gmail.com.

• Georgian Triangle Lifelong Learning European Medieval Architecture and its Reflections in Canada. Oct. 15 - Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture. Oct. 22 Early Medieval Architecture. Oct. 29 - Romanesque Architecture.

Nov. 5 - Gothic Architecture. Nov. 12 Ecclesiastical Gothic Architecture in Canada. Nov. 19 - Gothic Architecture in Canada in the later 19th century. Our engaging speaker, Malcolm Thurlby, holds a PHD in the History of Art and teaches art and architectural history at York University, Toronto. His research focuses on Romanesque and Gothic architecture and sculpture in Europe, and 19th and early 20th century architecture in Canada. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Livestream or video safely in your home. $50 for 6 Lectures.

Saturday, Oct. 16

• Creemore Coyotes Hockey Home Opener at Creemore Arena. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Proof of vaccination required.

Visit www.creemorecoyotes.com.

Thursday, Oct. 21

• Creemore Legion Roast Beef Take Out Dinner.

Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed California vegetables, bun/butter, pumpkin pie. $20 per person. Call 705-466-2330 to order and schedule a pick-up time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masks, distancing and exact change please. Deadline to order is Thursday, Oct. 14.

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.

Thursday, Oct. 28

• Centennial United Church Stayner's Annual Ham Dinner – pre-order and drive-thru only.

Ham and scalloped potato dinner with dessert. $20 (correct change please) Pre-order by Oct. 23 at fundraiser@ucstayner.ca or phone Valerie at 705422-1201. Pick up 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 234 William St. Stayner. Vehicles to line up on William St. going westbound for payment.

Masks required.

Sunday, Oct. 31

• Halloween Decorating Contest - get in the Halloween mood and spookify your house to win a prize! Brought to you by Caroline McIntosh Real Estate, take a photo of any of your Halloween decorations and post to social media tagging @ carolinemcintoshrealestate with the hashtag #screemore2021 to be entered. Winner will be drawn on Halloween.

• Mill St. Trick or Treat. Dress up and trick or treat down Mill St. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to collect your treat!

• Hey Kids! Don't miss the Creemore Legion's Halloween Come and Go Party from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 182 Mill Street, Creemore (Loot bags will be handed out!) COVID protocols in place too

Wednesday, Nov. 3

• Ladies' Wednesday Night Darts registration at 7 p.m. at the Creemore Legion. For more info contact Dee 705-441-3709.

Saturday, Dec. 4

• Save the Date Creemore Santa Claus Parade from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Mill St. This year we are hoping to have a traditional parade as long as COVID regulations allow. If you wish to enter a float or organization please contact natalie@ creemore.com.

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Post Office puts their own stamp on charity

by Trina Berlo Employees at Stayner Post Office are boosting their fundraising efforts for the Canada Post Community Foundation.

Darlene MacIver, the postmaster since August, and her colleagues are putting their own stamp on a national program to benefit children.

MacIver transferred from the Post Office in Nobleton where the program had grown over the years to be a tremendous success. She said the campaign is near-and-dear to her because it helps to have a positive impact on a child’s life and she has seen first hand the benefit it has had on children, whether they need an assistive device or skates.

It’s a new program in Stayner and MacIver and her staff are starting small but hope it will gain momentum over the years. They have received a lot of support from the community and local businesses.

“The support is phenomenal,” said MacIver. “The people in this community have big hearts and they are so willing to give.”

The Foundation raises money through customer donations in post offices, employee payroll deduction and the sale of a special stamp issued each year. This year’s firefly stamp will raise funds for distribution in 2022. Stamps can be purchased at local post offices, where additional donations can be made, with funds going to organizations that operate in the province or territory in which

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Stayner Post Office staff Monica Vaillancourt, postmaster Darlene MacIver, Katie-Ann Reevie, and Michelle MacKay (Absent: Carolyn Banting) are boosting Canada Post's fundraising for its Children’s Community Foundation with some initiatives for, and supported by, the community. they are raised.

In addition to funds received from the Foundation’s firefly stamp sales, the post office is selling donated Popits – the latest craze in fidget toys – and hockey prints, and they received other donations from local businesses. The post office employees are also wearing T-shirts sporting

a dragonfly, made by Darlene’s daughter, Cindy MacIver, to promote the Foundation and the stamps.

The Canada Post Community Foundation awarded $1.2 million in grants to 100 groups to improve the lives of Canadian children. Darlene and her colleagues’ efforts will contribute to next year’s program

during a month-long community fundraising campaign that started on Sept. 20.

This year, Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach in Collingwood was one of 100 different groups selected as a grant recipient. Elephant Thoughts received $16,142.40 for equipment, business training and resources to create Indigenous makerspaces in the Saugeen, Lac Seul and Sachigo First Nations. It was one of 17 grants totalling about $270,000 that will go to programs that support Indigenous youth.

Canada Post is committed to fostering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, partly through funding of community programs that support Indigenous children and youth.

Established in 2012, the Foundation is a registered charity that operates at arm’s length from Canada Post. It has granted $11 million to more than 1,000 initiatives for children and youth nationwide, including literacy and language programs; youth outreach services; projects that support Indigenous youth; gender and sexual diversity programs; arts and recreation projects; special education programs; childhood health programs; anti-bullying initiatives; mentoring programs and many others.

MacIver hopes to raise awareness about the grant program so that more local groups will apply for funding in the spring.

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Dear Jim, The short answer Christine is no.

IBBOTSON Many people are heading into the balance of the year and realizing that they must take the minimum withdrawal from their RRIF if they haven’t done so earlier in the year. Some Canadians may not need these funds but are encouraged by their advisors to make cash withdrawals regardless of market conditions. It still surprises me that some advisors still don’t realize the basic estate planning tricks to help their clients save money.

Canadians actually do not have to cash in their investments from a RIF. Instead, you can choose an in-kind transfer to a non-registered account, which is a great help if the market conditions are unfavourable for cash withdrawals. You will still have to pay the tax on the market value of the securities that you essentially “withdraw,” (but actually, transfer) however you would not have to sell them at an unrecoverable loss at that time.

When the value of the securities eventually recovers, or you decide that you are now ready to cash them out, any increased growth in the non-registered account will be treated as a capital gain, outside of your RIF and taxed at half the rate normally applied to a regular RIF withdrawal. You will not be double taxed as many clients seem to believe. If you have room, you could also do an “in-kind” transfer to your TFSA (tax free savings account). This would be a great way to continue market growth that will be sheltered from any future taxation.

As you age, you will want to make sure that you either transfer out funds from your RIF or use them before you die. Most retirees believe to reasonably reduce the taxation to their retirement income they should choose to take the minimum amount from a RIF; however, if you pass away before withdrawing all the funds, you will ultimately forfeit most of your investment savings to taxation. Unless you can transfer your registered investment portfolio to a surviving spouse or dependent child, you will not be sheltered from estate taxes that will be due immediately upon your death. To lower annual taxation on withdrawals, those who are over 65 can split up to 50% of your RRIF income with a spouse and both will still be entitled to the pension tax credit.

No matter what your age, whether you are in retirement or nowhere near it, it’s always a good idea to assess your investment situation annually. Your goal should be to save wisely and choose products that will provide inflation adjusted income to always deliver returns above inflation.

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First form class Creemore Continuation School, Sept. 1922. At back: Principal Miss E. McNaughton, Teacher Miss Noy. Absent: Teacher Miss McNabb. Back row: Marie Kolb, Doris Lennox, Eliza Ferguson, Evelyn Weir, Marjorie Honsberger, Gladys Nesbitt, Mary Orr, Minnie Davidson, Verna Thompson, Florence Miller, Myrtle Jardine. Second row: Eleanor Porter, Isabel Smith, Josie Miller, Marjorie Manning, Beatrice Webster, Eileen Coker, Lorna Decker, Dorothy Bates, Ida Tagerty, Effie Porter, Roxy Thompson. Front row: Herbert Webster, Neilly Stephens, Russell McLaren, Sydney Ashley, Clifford Anderson, Delmas Somerville, Howard Macham, Clive Connor, Marley Patton, Bruce Knowles, Elwood Agar, Pat Thompson.

Ontario Public Library Week begins Oct. 17 October 17-23 is Ontario Public Historical Advisory Committee and Lee Library Week! This year’s theme is Anning. Covid safety protocols are in place.

One Card, One Million Possibilities 2. The Simcoe Author Talk Series and we here at the Clearview Public continues with another presentation in Library can certainly offer one million cyberspace on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Please possibilities of education, enrichment join us to talk with Sonya Lalli as she and entertainment to you. Choose your discusses her novel Serena Singh Flips the adventure in print, virtual or real time Script at 7 p.m. Please register on our event Michele materials. page at www.clearview.library.on.ca .

McKENZIE Here are just five possibilities 3. The 12th annual Georgian Bay Reads highlighting interesting things to do compliments of takes place virtually at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23. your library over the next week: We will be filming this lively literary debate from 1. This Saturday, Oct. 16 is our fourth edition of the new Meaford Public Library. This book battle our Culture Days participation. Limited free tour features our very own Keiran Rupke who will be passes (www.avroarrow203.com) are available in defending Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot. real time for our presentation of From Zero to Mach General admission to this Culture Days Event is also 2 – Hangar Time with a Tiger Moth (1943) + An Avro free and available at www.eventbrite.com/e/georgianArrow (1957). Extra special guests with interactive bay-reads-2021-tickets . displays include the Base Borden Military Museum, 4. Our children and teen librarians have been very (See “Spooktacular” on page 5) the Stayner Heritage Society, the Wasaga Beach

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Just desserts POET LAUREATE

Six victims of monogamy, They’d suffer some fate Escaped to Lake Temagami. worse than death.

The purpose of this “Oh, woe betide the sorry expedition? bum Relaxation, drinkin’, That steals so much as one fishin’. cake crumb.”

Yet two could not just cut A tea towel cover kept out and run.

Tim flies ARMOUR Each took in tow a teenage And shielded it from prying son. eyes.

Each year they ventured on this quest Of course, this all served to incite To lands the Manitou has blessed The boys to action through the night.

With walleye, trout, and northern pike, When morning dawned the cake pan All found within an easy hike. sat, Each year they’d bring their favourite Beneath its tea towel just like that. treats, The only difference, came the dawn?

Of pies and cakes and other sweets.

Beneath the tea towel the cake was Each year the boys would get them first gone!

And gorge themselves till fit to burst.

An early breakfast starts the day, This year one parent came prepared When fishing is what’s on your tray.

He’d bake a cake he had declared, The dads then hired one extra boat, A “Betty Crocker Snackin Mix” To leave the boys alone afloat.

To which he’d add a secret fix.

Upon a bay called Shiningwood, Vanilla cake so moist and light, The word was fish were bitin’ good.

With chocolate chips in every bite.

The two boats motored through the That bar of Ex-Lax chopped to bits, mist, Would surely be a fitting blitz.

As teenaged boys felt tummies twist.

Surprise attacking from behind Perhaps some 50 times or more, Seemed apt reprisal for their kind.

That little boat would head for shore.

At Camp Canusa they’d ensconce, Upon a tiny rocky isle, T’would serve as home base for the Those poor boys purged their very bile. nonce.

At times the shore was out of reach, An ancient propane oven stove Or missing marge were boats may Would work to bake this Trojan trove beach. they settled in with gear and goods, Their adults in the bigger boat, took solace in those northern woods.

Were witness to a scene afloat.

A veg lasagna for their sup Those boys receiving their reward, Was loved by all who ate it up.

With backsides hanging overboard.

Dessert that night was simple fare, All day those boats did putt about, Good cookies made by Mr. Dare.

Just close enough to hear a shout.

But after all the sups were noshed, When all aboard had made their catch, And after dinner plates were washed, Then back to camp they did dispatch.

The sapid scent of baking cake The boys told of their tummy woes, Then filled that cabin by the lake.

And blamed the pasta for their throes.

And when the timer bell did chime A parent of an errant son, To indicate that it was time Is justified to have some fun.

To open up the oven wide “My tummy’s fine,” said culprit dad, And take that cake out from inside “We ate the same food as you had.”

Two teenaged boys stood idly by The boys then caught each other’s eye, With many a whimper, whine and sigh, The penny dropped right from the sky.

But Pa took it upon himself, They knew right there who’d done the To place it on the cooling shelf. deed, He said that none may take a bite, Yet they were prey to their own greed.

This cake was for tomorrow night They vowed they’d not repeat their The boys were warned in his next gaffe, breath, While all there shared a belly laugh.

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Michele McKenzie of the Clearview Public Library lets her imagination take flight and enjoys a really good book at one of the Culture Day events leading up to Ontario Public Library Week.

Spooktacular Booktacular Book Sale, Oct. 30 (Continued from page 4) busy with creating fantastic interactive kids and youth kits for construction in your home. YouTube instructional videos will be available by email and on social media. Registration is also available on our event page.

5. We wind up the month with a Spooktacular Booktacular Book Sale at the new Stayner Branch located now at the Stayner Community Arena Hub at 269 Regina Street. This pre-Christmas sale will take place on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fill a box or bag (BYOB) of printed treasure for only

$2. Donations of gently loved books, movies and CDs will be accepted at this time.

Our tagline here at the library is Great Stories Around Here! Be it printed material or the very latest in internet access, we can offer you all of this for One Card, One Million Possibilities.

Visit your local library branch in Creemore, New Lowell or Stayner or go to www.clearview.library.on.ca.

Michele McKenzie is deputy CEO of Clearview Public Library.

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Team supporter has honour of dropping the puck (Continued from page 1) more than 81.9 per cent with two doses.

The majority of new cases continue to be among the unvaccinated.

“I am thankful for the continued efforts of Ontarians getting vaccinated and following public health measures and advice as we have continued to cautiously and gradually reopen the province. Our public health and health care indicators are continuing to trend in the right direction, and we are able to lift additional restrictions,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health. “However, now is not the time to let our guard down. We must all continue doing our part and continue strictly following the measures that remain in place and get as many people as we can fully vaccinated, especially as we enter the holiday season.”

Capacity limits will continue to remain in effect in all other remaining settings at this time. The Chief Medical Officer of Health and the government

will continue to review data and trends in key public health and health care indicators to determine the necessary and appropriate measures to protect the health and safety of Ontarians.

This Saturday’s game is set to start at 7:30 p.m. with a puck drop ceremony, with the honour going to team supporter Bill Redrupp.

Admission fees are: Adults, $10; Seniors 65 and older, $8; Students, $6; Youth 12 and under, $5. Break at the Gate program offers a $2 discount on ticket price for those who visit a local participating restaurant on game day.

Just ask for a stamp on the receipt and present it at the gate.

The Creemore Legion will act as a booster club for the Coyotes, opening the bar for home games and welcoming spectators before, during, and after the game.

All attendees must show proof of vaccine and comply with all health regulations in place at the time, whatever they may be.

The Creemore Farmers’ Market would like to thank the Creemore community for the consideration and support which made our Summer 2021 Market a great success.

A special thank you to the patrons who smoothed our path: Creemore Springs Brewery • Clearview Township Clearview Community Culture & Toursim • The Creemore ECHO Noble Septic Systems and B.J.s Portable Toilets Mansfield Ski Club • South Simcoe 4-H Association A big thank you from all our vendors: So JAM Good • True Food Farm • Crooked Carrots Farm Uncle Jorge’s • Whispering Pines • The Hipbee • Glen Kidd 4M Farms • Rallis Family Farm • Rhys’ Sweet Corn • Say Cheese Morrison Century Farm • South Simcoe 4-H Association The Happy Hen V.Pria’s Foods • Sweetalicious Cakery Motherbutter Creemore • Snack Mindful Foods Comfort Food Creations • Sew Heavenly The Woodworker • Marlene’s Sewing Room • Nusha Designs The Society Muse • L Jackson Artist • Jason George Photography

We look forward to seeing you at the Christmas Market at Station on the Green December 4 and 5.

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DocuPet provides online pet licensing and complimentary lost pet service Clearview Township has partnered with DocuPet, for pet licensing. Pet owners will now receive a complimentary 24/7 lost pet service along with colourful and unique designer ID tags linked to a secure online profile when they licence their dogs.

Pet owners can create Lost Pet Reports as soon as they realize their pet has gone missing. DocuPet has been able to reunite thousands of lost pets with their families through this service.

“Our main priority is to keep lost pets out of shelters and return them to their families as quickly as possible. Our effective pet identification program is the cornerstone of DocuPet, and incredibly important for the welfare of pets. We are looking forward to helping Clearview’s dogs get home safe,” said Grant Goodwin, CEO of DocuPet. The partnership with DocuPet is a welcome modernization for Clearview.

“We are excited to offer our residents the added benefits and simplicity that comes with our DocuPet partnership,” said Clearview’s senior bylaw enforcement officer Joseph Paddock. “We are aligned with DocuPet’s mission to provide safe and happy homes for all pets. In Clearview, all dogs are required to obtain an official licence. Beyond the benefit of reuniting lost dogs with their owners, licenses also help to ensure public safety and offset the costs of providing dog services to our community.”

Through the new licensing process, residents have the option to select a standard licence tag at no additional charge or can upgrade to a designer tag for $15, with 20 per cent of every designer tag purchase is donated to the Alliston and District Humane Society, helping to provide crucial funding for local animals in need.

To learn more, register or renew a dog licence visit www.clearview.ca/animal-licensing.

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Clearview-Stayner Food Bank volunteers Pam Royal (from left) and Jackie Morgan accept a $2,500 donation last Friday from Stayner developers Muzammil Kodwavi and Sajjad Hussain, of Sunrise Homes. The proponents said they intended the donation to be a Thanksgiving gift to the community. They recently made a donation to the Stayner branch of the library and have plans for more donations, where needed most, as part of their community building efforts. Sunrise Homes has a couple of projects in the works for Stayner including a 400-unit development, which is a mix of single family dwellings and townhomes, on Mowat Street.

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Simcoe County named Forest Capital of Canada 2022 The County of Simcoe has been named Forest Capital of Canada for 2022 by the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF). “ We w e r e i m p r e s s e d b y t h e County of Simcoe’s robust and detailed proposal highlighting the rich history of the Simcoe County Forest, and the county’s continued commitment to forestry, stewardship, and conservation,” said CIF President Richard Dominy. “Recognizing the tremendous value of Ontario’s largest and oldest municipally managed forest network, we were pleased to select the County of Simcoe as the 2022 Forest Capital of Canada. This designation is equally as special as it marks the second time the county has received the designation, with the first time being in 1982. The county is very deserving of this award, and we look forward to seeing their celebrations and activities unfold over the next year showcasing their connectivity to the forest.”

The county is the first ever two-time winner of this prestigious national award, which acknowledges leadership in forestry and environmental stewardship and is committed to maintaining and growing its vast forest network, which is owned and managed by the county.

This award coincides with the Simcoe County Forests’ 100th anniversary celebrations. The county

was the first jurisdiction in Ontario to enter into the ‘Agreement Forest’ program in 1922 and has invested in tree planting, management practices and property acquisitions to become Ontario’s largest municipally-owned forest, now spanning more than 33,000 acres across more than 150 properties.

Throughout 2022, the county will celebrate the growth of the Simcoe County Forest over the past century, and will proudly share this national honour of being the Forest Capital of Canada with our residents and partners.

“We thank the CIF for recognizing our commitment to forestry and declaring our region as the Forest Capital of Canada for the second time.

The CIF plays an important role in promoting and helping to preserve our forest habitats in Canada, and this is a tremendous honour for the county and our residents,” said County of Simcoe Warden George Cornell.

“From walking, hiking and biking trails, to the ecological advantages of these protected, diverse habitats, our significant forest network is a valuable environmental and economic asset to our region. A century after planting our first tree, the county continues to invest in our green and growing forests, and we look forward to celebrating our 100th Anniversary of forestry management throughout 2022.”

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PLANNED POWER OUTAGE FOR THE VILLAGE OF CREEMORE Sunday, October 17th, 2021* Hydro One has advised EPCOR Utilities Inc. that a planned power outage has been scheduled between the hours of 08:00am and 12:00pm on Sunday October 17th, 2021 to facilitate safe work on the Creemore DS 44KV circuit.

Should the weather be inclement the outage will be rescheduled for another date and notice will be distributed accordingly.

This outage will involve specific EPCOR Utility Inc. customers located in the Village of Creemore. (See image above) EPCOR regrets any inconvenience this interruption may cause, however should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Ted Burrell, General Manager of Operations 705-444-1800 ex. 2286.

From left: Brad Epp, Vice President, CIF; County of Simcoe Deputy Warden Lynn Dollin; Doug Reid, 2nd Vice President, CIF; Richard Dominy, President, CIF; Graeme Davis, Forester, County of Simcoe; County of Simcoe Warden George Cornell. The official Forest Capital of Canada Plaque will be on display at the Simcoe County Museum and the Red Pine House Forestry Interpretive Building throughout 2022.

Capital of Canada designation focuses on the valuable role forests play in the socio-economic and environmental health of our communities – past, present and future, while also recognizing and celebrating the rich forest heritage and commitment to sustainable forest management

practices across Canada. Each year, the CIF designates a community or region to host a celebration of its forest resources.

For more information on the county’s Forestry program, visit simcoe.ca/dpt/ fbl.

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Hospital seeks local artists to create ER mural Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is focused on creating an enhanced therapeutic space for mental health patients arriving at CGMH’s emergency department (ED).

The hospital’s ED houses two safe rooms for patients experiencing a mental health crisis. In an effort to improve CGMH’s patient experience, the safe rooms will undergo a transformation to create a more calming, patient-friendly environment, which removes structural and internalized stigma for patients staying in these rooms.

“The needs of mental health patients are specific and may vary depending on diagnosis and reason for a visit to the emergency department safe rooms. Patients

may arrive at the emergency department in a mental health crisis experiencing self-harming behaviour and/or suicide, aggressive and/or violent behaviour, and risk of elopement. It is important the physical and therapeutic environment of the safe rooms contributes to feelings of safety and self- regulation,” says Crystal Bell, manager of Mental Health Services, Spiritual Care and Hemodialysis.

CGMH is looking to secure two local artists from the South Georgian Bay region who have a strong skillset in painting scenery murals. The artists will be asked to paint calming murals in soft colours on epoxy paint in the safe rooms.

For more information on this project or to submit

a portfolio, please contact Crystal Bell, manager of Mental Health Services, Spiritual Care and Hemodialysis at (705) 445-2550 ext. 7227 or bellc@ cgmh.on.ca. Please submit a small portfolio of work (2-3 pieces) and an estimated cost for the work by Monday, October 18.

This project is supported by the Hospital Foundations Giving Circle, an inclusive group of like-minded women in support of the CGMH Foundation. Their focus is to fund innovative or exceptional needs that are above and beyond the Hospital’s capital budget.

The Giving Circle is proud to provide funding for this important project, which will profoundly impact mental health patients at CGMH.

Climate Action Team issues carbon footprint challenge Collingwood Climate Action Team is issuing a Community Carbon Footprint Challenge with the goal to have everyone reduce their footprint to 50 per cent by 2030.

The community is encouraged to find ways to reduce their personal emissions, and as whole community, and help the planet.

“Our planet is in danger because of human impact on the environment. We need your support whether you are new to the carbon conversation or an environmental activist. There is so much we can do

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together,” say organizers. “No matter where we live climate change is affecting us today with implications such as extreme weather events including forest fires, droughts, tornadoes, less reliable snowfall, and new infections like COVID-19. We know that change is necessary to solve the climate crisis.”

A ‘Carbon Footprint’ is the total amount of greenhouse gases generated by human activity.

Five key areas impact that footprint: energy, transportation, travel, food, and waste.

To get started: Measure your carbon footprint

and pledge; choose ways to reduce your carbon footprint – Use the action tools, participate in a carbon conversation workshops, join mini-challenges that we will be posting regularly; Impact- lifestyle changes will have a positive impact on our planet and pledge to remeasure your footprint annually.

To register, visit app.projectneutral.org/ccat For more information visit collingwoodclimateaction.com or email collingwoodcat@gmail.com.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 15, 2021

Graduates ensure clean water for their First Nations communities B i m o s e Tr i b a l C o u n c i l i n northwestern Ontario and Creemore based charity Water First are pleased to announce that on Friday, 11 interns of their drinking water internship program for young Indigenous adults have graduated.

Of the cohort, 91 per cent are now water operators in training (OIT), having earned their OIT certification.

Graduates of the internship program are from ten participating First Nations communities across the Bimose Tribal Council region, and are supporting their communities to ensure clean drinking water.

“The grit that the interns demonstrated throughout the pandemic has been truly impressive,” said Jag Saini, project manager and instructor with Water First. “Their ability to adapt is what stood out, especially learning new content virtually, which was originally designed as an in-person, hands-on program,” he added.

The first six months of the project, beginning in 2020, were to consist of in-person workshops, hands-on projects, and a solid exam date at a predetermined location. Instead, while waiting for pandemic restrictions to lift, the interns situated themselves in front of computers in hotel rooms separate from one another, yet just close enough to be able to gain tech support should they need it during “in-person, virtual training” workshops. Water First was also able to secure the final OIT exam location close to where the interns were located, instead of the interns having to travel extensively to take their exams.

These and other unconventional support structures have made all the difference in generating “a-ha moments” for the interns, which have been instrumental in such a high achievement rate. Strategies for learning the material in a variety of different ways have also been key to success. This new, blended model of virtual and onsite learning will influence the program for future cohorts.

Adam Peacock, technical services officer at Bimose Tribal Council, has been working with Water First for two years. He noted about the program, “The time, effort, and persistence has

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Interns, community members and Water First staff gather during week-long training session. been remarkable. Our communities’ needs have been fulfilled at Bimose and I hope that other communities take advantage.”

In the late summer, as pandemic restrictions lifted, the interns provided meaningful support to water treatment plants in their communities, performing readings and samplings to offload some of the work throughout the term of their placements. In one instance, when the only operator had to take a sick day, the intern was able to keep the plant running, providing clean water to the community. In another, the plant’s sole operator has been thinking of retirement yet had no replacement until the internship. In both cases, these new operators in training are now mentoring other interns.

“They are heroes without capes,” said Jon Kocis, hub manager at Bimose Tribal Council. “The importance of the water treatment role is critical, and it’s often overlooked. It isn’t as glamorous as the role of paramedics or police officers, but without it, communities would be in crisis just the same,” Kocis explained.

Graduate Nathan Copenace, from Washagamis Bay First Nation, is committed to protecting his

community’s water from contamination and learning more about how his community can develop their own source water protection plans.

“I found out why it was so important to understand what a water treatment plant operator is. They don’t just make clean water – but water for emergencies like fires,” he said.

“I am in the program to learn how to treat and provide safe drinking water to my community,” said graduate Kim Greene of Iskatewizaagegan 39 (Shoal Lake 39). “Water is sacred in my culture, and very important to the giving of life to all things. I especially want to provide safe drinking water to my daughter and mother, as well as my fellow community members,” she added.

The OIT certification, issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, is the first step in becoming a fully certified water treatment plant operator. Graduates have spent the last 12 months gaining 1,800 hours of water plant experience and completing the entry-level course, in partnership with Walkerton Clean Water Centre, in preparation for their level-one certification exam.

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Services Canada (ISC) and Water First donors, Bimose Tribal Council and Water First began the full 18-month project in February 2020, on the heels of a successful pilot project between Water First and seven First Nations on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Together with the United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising, Wiikwemkoong First Nation, and Anishinabek Nation, the partners trained ten young Indigenous adults in drinking water and environmental water management.

Within weeks of graduating, seven out of ten interns secured work in their local water treatment plants or in the environmental water field, and one graduate pursued further water studies at college.

Many First Nations with drinking water challenges have identified the need for more young, qualified and local personnel to support solving water issues independently and for the longer term. Indigenous communities do not receive adequate education, training or employment supports when it comes to attracting and retaining young people in the water science fields. These supports are critical to ensuring the long-term sustainability of Indigenous drinking water systems.

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ECHO Classifieds FOR SALE

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

CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Wine for sale by appointment only.

Pick-up or delivery. Call/Text 647-5888931, cmorrissey0708@icloud.com.

BE PART OF CREEMORE’S HOCKEY HISTORY

DRY HARDWOOD 2 Years seasoned, $390/ bush cord. Free delivery and volume discount.

Complete Woodlot Management, 519986-2474.

Come to the very first home opener for the village’s new WOAA Senior AA Hockey Club

SEASONED HARDWOOD MAPLE. $380 blush cord delivered/ $135 face cord delivered. Jerry 705888-3043.

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 519-375-0958.

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

SMITH, John L. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Matthews House Hospice, Alliston in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Lila Smith. Loved father of Kevin (Tamara), Karen, Russ (Kellie).

Loving grandpa of Rhonda (Devon), Tammy predeceased, Benjamin (Ashley), Adam (Kassandra), Kayla (Dustin), Jorge, Amanda (Mike), Candice (Adam), Taylor (Bryan), Brandon, Jarrett (Jackie) and 22 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Joan Muirhead and predeceased

by Beverly and Carol. John will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and many friends. A Celebration of John's life will be held at Drury Funeral Centre 519 Victoria St. E., Alliston on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. If so desired memorial donations to Matthews House Hospice would be appreciated. John's family are thankful for the loving compassionate care he received from the Bayshore Nurses and the staff of Matthews House Hospice, your kindness was truly appreciated.

CREEMORE COYOTES vs SHELBURNE MUSKIES Saturday, October 16 7:30 pm Creemore Arena

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HOCKEY

MENS 55+ HOCKEY every Wednesday at 2 p.m. starting in Oct. at the Creemore Arena. Contact Gerrit Duits 705-443-0281 or du-it@rogers. com.

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BABYSITTER NEEDED Thursday to Sunday evenings 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Creemore. Days are flexible. Call for more information 705-984-8880.

LOOKING FOR A HOUSE TO RENT in the Creemore and surrounding areas. My present rental has been sold and I need to move by Nov. 30. I have lived and worked as a landscape gardener and House painter in this area for 26 years. I can provide excellent references. Please call or text Jane at 705-466-5657.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 15, 2021

WE’RE NOT BACKING DOWN While the NEC chose to ignore the recommendation of their own staff, and moved to approve the industrial-scale lavender theme park near Creemore this fight is not over.

We are formally appealing the decision on behalf of our community!

Preserve the Escarpment will continue to voice opposition on behalf of our supporters - for as long as it takes.

Contact us to request a yard sign: PreservetheEscarpment.ca Facebook: @PreservetheEscarpment info@preservetheescarpment.ca