November 19, 2021

The Creemore

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Friday, November 19, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 47

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News and views in and around Creemore

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Volunteers planning Christmas events Tree lighting and Santa Claus parade return to a version of normal

by Trina Berlo Christmas in the Valley is just two weeks away.

Vo l u n t e e r s a r e b u s y p u t t i n g final plans in place for the annual community Christmas celebration that will incorporate the best of pandemic event innovations and a return to tradition.

The weekend kicks off on the evening of Friday, Dec. 3 with the tree lighting at Station on the Green, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Tree Society of Creemore is again this year organizing a stroll through the area to the east of the Station. The area of Library Street and Caroline Street East will be closed to vehicles from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to allow for physical distancing as people take in the sight of the lit tree, warm themselves by the bonfire, and take part in activities.

There will be hotdogs and hot drinks for all, a photo area for group pictures, Santa’s trees to decorate over by the log cabin (children can also make a decoration to put on the tree), and homemade Christmas tree

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The Collingwood Collegiate Institute marching band will be joining Creemore's Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 4. decorations for the children.

The crazy mask contests will start at 5:30 p.m. with the pre-schoolers, followed by the grade schoolers, the teenagers, the adults, and the seniors.

The Creemore Coyotes hockey team is going to make an appearance and have donated game tickets to the winners and other prizes for each age group.

Winners will also get to change the colour of the Christmas tree lights.

Visit The Tree Society of Creemore on Facebook for contest details.

Donations of food will be accepted for the Creemore firefighters, who will be monitoring the bonfire, and toy donations will be distributed by Simcoe County paramedics via The Creemore Echo. The Tree Society will also be accepting donations towards planting trees in Creemore. Having planted 25 trees in 2021, the group is planning for next year.

Anyone interested in helping out at the event is welcome to contact (See “Parade” on page 10)

High costs drive up municipal budget

by Trina Berlo Clearview council members got a look at the proposed 2022 budget during the first of several workshops Monday.

The staff proposed budget comes with an increase of 9.14 per cent increase over last year.

It is council’s practice to work through the budget whittling it down and often adding items, to get to a desired finished product.

“This is perhaps a really difficult budget for our council to address this year given the Covid recovery

that our community continues to go through, given the level of support that we are receiving from the Province of Ontario when it comes to grants and other funding that comes to us on a regular basis, it continues to be challenging,” said Mayor Doug Measures.

“We, as a municipality are impacted by a lot of external influences,” he said referring to cost of living, the construction price index, and inflation.

He urged councillors to look for opportunities to reduce, delay or

create some savings.

COA John Ferguson said the township is seeing an 11.6 per cent increase in construction costs, and has to eat some costs associated by contractual obligations.

“I’ll be up front with council there is not a lot of discretionary spending within this budget,” said Ferguson.

New growth is accounting for $200,000 in new tax revenue toward total spending, with the rest falling on the taxpayer, and reserves.

(See “Clearview” on page 3)

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Creemore Echo launches annual food and toy drive The Creemore Echo is launching its annual food and toy drive.

The toys will be distributed to area children-in-need by County of Simcoe Paramedics as part of their annual toy drive.

Over the past 18 years, the paramedics' toy drive has collected 90,259 toys, 42,874 pounds of food and more than $209,000 in monetary and gift card donations for families across Simcoe County.

Paramedics will also be collecting donations during Santa Claus Parades in Creemore and Stayner on Dec. 4 and at the Stayner Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 2.

Donations can also be dropped off at the Emergency Hub in Stayner, at 6993 Highway 26. Online donations can be made at www.simcoe.ca/ paramedicservices.

Donations of food and money will be delivered to Clearview Stayner Food Bank. Coordinator Pam Royal said storage space is of concern at the facility, therefore donations of Foodland gift cards are greatly appreciated. She said many of the food bank clients don't have access to transportation and can walk to Foodland stores in Creemore and Stayner. The gift cards are also used to buy fresh items such as eggs and milk.

Royal said the food bank is now seeing an increase in clientele with many first time users coming weekly.

If people wish to donate food, cereal, peanut butter, Kraft Dinner and canned food staples such as soup and beans are always appreciated.

The Echo will also be accepting donations of toiletries of all kinds including razors, deodorant, shampoo, and feminine hygiene products.

The deadline for donations is Dec. 20, at 3 Caroline St. W. Anyone in need of assistance from the food bank can call 705-517-0166.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 19, 2021

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Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908

UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesdays, until Nov. 24

• Drawing with Sara Sniderhan at the Creemore Legion. Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All skill levels welcome. Learn techniques for drawing animals, people, flowers and more. Pay-whatyou-can. Suggested fee $5-$20 per class. Drop-in classes, no registration required. Must bring proof of vaccination. Bring your drawing materials if you have them or use ours. Email sara.sniderhan@ gmail.com for more info.

Sundays in Nov.

• Workshops with Liz Eakins. Basic Bookbinding Workshop • Sun. Nov. 7, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Japanese Bookbinding Workshop • Sun. Nov. 14, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Lino Block Prints with Chine Collé Workshop • Sun. Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hand Collaged Holiday Cards Workshop • Sun. Nov. 28, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, contact Liz at eakinsbruer@ sympatico.ca or 705-466-2680.

Friday, Nov. 19

• Experimental Watercolour Holiday Cards on Yupo Paper with Martha Bull from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register, contact Martha at marthaartist@ gmail.com or 416-546-2555.

Saturday, Nov. 20

• Creemore Coyotes vs Minto 81's 7:30 p.m. puck drops. Come out to cheer on our home team at the Creemore Arena.

• Experimental Watercolour Holiday Cards on Yupo Paper with Martha Bull from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register, contact Martha at marthaartist@ gmail.com or 416-546-2555.

Wednesday, Nov. 24

• Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Poinsettia Sale. 6" for $10 and 10" for $28.

Orders due by Nov. 24. Call 705-441-6386 or vickieelliott@hotmail.com to order. Pick up will be at the school on Dec. 3.

Thursday, Nov. 25

• Creemore Legion Pork Chop Take Out Dinner.

Pork chop, mashed potatoes, corn, bun/butter, coleslaw and apple crisp. $20 per person. Call 705-466-2330 to order and schedule pick up time.

Order before Nov. 18. Pick up between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masks, social distancing, and exact change please. Many thanks for your support.

Friday, Nov. 26

• Watercolour and Mixed Media Holiday Cards Workshop with Martha Bull from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register, contact Martha at marthaartist@ gmail.com or 416-546-2555.

• Hannah Georgas in concert at the Avening Hall.

Tickets $45, www.aveninghall.ca or contact sara@ creemore.com 705-466-9906.

• Hannah Georgas in concert at the Avening Hall.

Tickets $45, www.aveninghall.ca or contact sara@ creemore.com 705-466-9906.

Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 27 - Dec. 19

• Creemore BIA Holiday Gift Wrapping at Creemore Springs. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 3 p.m. Have your gifts wrapped by local community groups for a donation to their great cause.

Saturday, Nov. 27

• 2DA Market x Makers at Windswept Farm.

Do your holiday shopping in a renovated heritage barn with over 20 vendors. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

678612 Centre Rd, Mulmur, Honeywood. With a $20 donation at the event to My Friend's House, you could win a gift basket valued at over $500!

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• Watercolour and Mixed Media Holiday Cards Workshop with Martha Bull from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register, contact Martha at marthaartist@ gmail.com or 416-546-2555.

• Hannah Georgas in concert at the Avening Hall.

Tickets $45, www.aveninghall.ca or contact sara@ creemore.com 705-466-9906.

Friday, Dec. 3

• Creemore Firefighters Annual Fill the Wagon Fooddrive. Proceeds go to help the ClearviewSayner Food Bank. 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Creemore Christmas tree lighting.

• Annual Creemore Christmas Stroll. The Tree Society of Creemore presents the annual tree lighting at Station on the Green from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come out for an evening of music, bonfire and food. Crazy mask contest for all age groups.

Donations will be collected for The Echo toy drive and Firefighter's food drive. To sign up to help contact tsocinfo@gmail.com.

• NCPS Silent Auction at Creemore Foodland.

Saturday, Dec. 4

• Creemore Santa Claus Parade at 1:30 p.m. on Mill St. This year the traditional parade is back!

If you wish to enter a float or organization please contact natalie@creemore.com, 705-466-9906.

• Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Silent Auction in the Foodland parking lot. Starts at 11 a.m. and closes after the parade.

Saturday, Dec. 4 & Sunday, Dec. 5

• Save the date for the Creemore Farmers’ Market Annual Christmas Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Station on the Green. Begin your Christmas Shopping early with delicious products from our growers and bakers on Saturday and creative handicrafts from our local makers on Sunday.

COVID-19 protocols in place.

Sunday, Nov. 28

• A Country Christmas with Naomi Bristow.

Concert is at Centennial United Church, Stayner starting at 2 p.m. You must register for tickets in advance at registration@ucstayner.ca. Proof of vaccination and masks are required. Free will offering.

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Clearview council gets first look at budget (Continued from page 1) Tr e a s u r e r K e l l y M c D o n a l d highlighted some of the main financial pressures relating to two departments: administration and transportation services, which will be presented on Nov. 29.

The tax bump can be partially attributed to a $100,000 increase transfer to the Affordable Seniors Housing Reserve, $52,000 in additional policing costs, a $50,000 increase to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital building reserve and a request for the addition of a human resources assistant position at $72,000.

McDonald said the township had 31 job postings in 2020 and 51 job postings in 2021, with three to six interviews required for each, so there is a need.

Other highlights include $55,000 for events under economic development, $125,000 for an accessibility renovation of council chambers, $50,000 injection into the Community Improvement Plan and $50,000 for the Beautification Fund, including benches for downtown Stayner and parks.

Fire department Fire chief Roree Payment presented a $2,210,000 operating budget and $155,000 capital budget.

Costs include increasing an administrative assistant job to full time (increase from $48,000 to $65,000), an honorarium for captains and lieutenants ($24,000-$42,500), and a classroom addition to the Nottawa fire hall ($200,000).

Payment said it is time the township consider the purchase of an aerial truck, at a cost of $900,000 to $1.2 million and fully funded by development charges.

He said current and future building trends mean taller and bigger buildings, which create challenges for firefighters. Clearview is also home to large scale businesses, including Peace Naturals in Stayner, and has three- and four-storey developments on the books for Stayner and Creemore.

“If we are going to have this type of infrastructure we need to be able to protect it,” said Payment.

Parks & rec Terry Vachon presented the parks and recreation department budget saying that the pandemic forced the temporary closure of facilities, resulting in lost revenue.

Looking ahead, Vachon is including in the department’s budget $120,000 for the creation of a fully accessible park in Stayner.

He is proposing the addition of three summer students and converting

This holiday season the Creemore Echo is acting as a collection agent for the Clearview Stayner Food Bank and the Simcoe County Paramedics Toy Drive.

We invite you to drop by with your donation of non-perishable food, money and toys before Dec. 20.

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a part-time maintenance position to full-time, plus $26,000 for Youth Centre programs and supplies, and $5,000 for Community Garden and Eco Park Supplies.

The budget includes $1,088,200 in carry-over spending from last year for Stayner Arena lobby flooring ($75,000), supporting the Stayner Downtown Revitalization Plan Phase 2 ($883,200), Mad River Park upgrades including sunshades, electrical, picnic tables, benches, tent sleeves ($10,000), a Parks Plan to identify inventory, new opportunities and usage ideas ($20,000), and landscaping of Stayner Arena parking Lot/Library ($100,000).

In terms of events, Amanda Murray pitched the new Outdoor and Cottage Show to take place on May 13-14, “a true life n’ style expo for the outdoor enthusiasts featuring vendors such as powersports, camping, fishing and water activities,” and a proposal to re-invent the Small Halls Festival as a series held over several weeks.

Next steps The next budget workshop is on Nov. 29. A council proposed budget will be presented to the public on Dec. 13 and council will look at the budget again in January, taking public input into account, before finally passing the budget in April or May.

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Call for recipes The Creemore Echo is calling for recipe submissions for the Christmas Greetings edition, our annual parade edition.

Recipe deadline is Friday, Dec. 3.

Please send us your family’s favourite holiday recipes for sweets, savouries and beverages. Send submissions to editor@creemore.com.

Holiday Treasures Arts and Crafts Sale at museum The 17th Annual Holiday Treasures Arts and Crafts Sale will be held at the Museum of Dufferin, both in-person and online, from Dec. 1-12.

Browse the work of 58 artisans in the main gallery. From jewellery, pottery and woodworking to one-of-akind textiles and art, this market is the perfect chance to pick up handmade gifts and support local.

The sale is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free timedentry tickets must be reserved in advance at www.dufferinmuseum. com/holidaytreasures.

On Saturday Dec. 4, family and friends can get their picture taken for a donation to the museum. Photos will be taken between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Museum of Dufferin is located at 936029 Airport Road, in Mulmur, at the corner of Highway 89. Phone 519-941-1114.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 19, 2021

OPINION LETTER Punishment should match the speed Editor: I must say that I agree that vehicle speeding has accelerated in this area. Unsafe driving of all types has increased and seemingly more so since the pandemic has kept us at home. My guess is that city drivers invading the area have brought their aggressive driving styles with them. I don’t kid myself that us locals don’t let loose once in a while. After all a modern sedan might have 350 HP under the hood, and the speedometer goes up to 280 km/hr, so why not have a bit of fun at the expense of our neighbour’s safety? Well, because we know our neighbours and we really don’t want to run over their children.

Reducing speed limits is very unlikely to work.

After all, we know the local police services aren’t funded well enough to have the staff to enforce the existing speed limits, so having any arbitrary speed limit is a waste of good sign paint. We really need to enforce what limits we have now. Most of us drive at around 14 km/hr above the limit as that’s where the demerit points start to have an effect on our insurance rates. Try that travelling down the interstate in the USA. At three or four miles per hour above the limit you will be pulled over and handed a ticket. After all the posted number is a “limit” not a recommendation.

(I have always wondered why our fine amount is based on the rate of speed over the limit and not a percentage of the speed over. Is it not much more dangerous to be driving 60 km/hr in a 40 km/hr zone in town than travelling at 120 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on a limited access highway? Yet it’s the same fine. A 40 or 50 km/hr zone should mean business.

Travelling at 50 per cent above that speed should be where people have to hand over their keys and call a cab.)

I also wonder why we can even purchase a vehicle which has a top speed over double the highest Canadian speed limits. StatsCan figures from 2018 show traffic fatalities across Canada were 1,939, whereas firearms fatalities across Canada were 249 for the same period. Our present government is endeavouring to prohibit assault style weapons which, when in the wrong hands, could seriously harm a human being. I’m not against that. I just believe that automobiles in the hands of the wrong people have been demonstrated by the numbers to cause 700 per cent more tragedy. What are they doing about this?

Anyway, I am sure that in a few decades all of this will be irrelevant. Those of us that can survive our reckless driving will live to see autonomous cars which may be governed by a signal from the speed zone sign itself that limits our vehicle to travel at the posted speed limit. And maybe that speed is even faster than the present limits which have to accommodate for human error, reaction times, stupidity and overestimating our driving abilities.

Stay safe out there Creemore.

Murray Lackie, Creemore.

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THE WAY WE WERE

The Creemore Adult Skating Club participating in the 1994 Santa Claus Parade. Pictured from left: Myrtle Carruthers, Jane Timmons, Lloyd Miller, Helen Blackburn and Lorne and Almeda Archer. Submitted by Helen Blackburn.

LETTER

A different cultural experience Editor: As I was stewing over writing a letter about the knuckleheads who have chucked over 300 cans of American beer on our road since the start of Covid, I thought of a much more deserving, and positive, group of people.

I have played hockey for a long time, with much more energy than skill. When we moved here full time a few years ago, our kind, and connected, neighbour put me in touch with Hockey Dave and Hockey Kevin to see if there was space for me.

Hockey Dave’s was full but he said I could be a sub.

For my first call-up, I sat down in the dressing room listening to the ribbing the burly guy beside me was getting for an altercation in the last game.

I started sweating before I was half-dressed. This was it – where men were men and I was dead meat.

But no. He was not only big, he could really play hockey, as could several others. But there was also the Australian import who was still figuring out how not to trip over the blue line. And the guy who took it up recently so he could go out with his kids. And some guys even older than me. And I had more fun playing than I had in years.

My other game was no less fun. Even though many had played together long enough to be a clique, everyone was welcoming. They learned my name faster than I theirs, and they accepted me for what I was, past my not-great prime.

So although Canadian hockey has many different personas, Creemore hockey is clearly part of the culture that makes this area such a great place to be.

And it rekindled my love of the game. I thank you.

Peter Halsall, Creemore.

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OPINION

Motorists, cyclists co-existing safely Editor: I have been a part-time resident and avid cyclist in the Creemore area for almost 20 years. I would like to state the case for not reducing speed limits on major roads in the area from a cyclist perspective.

My experience has been that local traffic has been very respectful of me as a cyclist, just as I have been respectful of them as motorists. We have coexisted safely on area roads – with existing speed limits – for many years.

Reducing speed limits will only result in increased motorist frustration; increased unsafe passing manoeuvres; and increased risk of accident for both motorists and cyclists.

Why fix what isn’t broken?

John Lewarne, Creemore.

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COP26 has wrapped, so what now?

by Cecily Ross Now that COP26 has wrapped up, are you wondering what you as an individual can do about climate change? As you watch the news reports of wild fires, floods, droughts, rising sea levels, mass migration and famine, are you filled with feelings of doom and despair? Even if you eat less meat, stop flying, buy a smaller car, insulate your attic, cut down on plastic, recycle and reuse, do you feel these efforts are not enough?

Well, you would be right. Well intentioned actions like these are simply not going to effect the big changes needed if the world is to avoid climate catastrophe. In fact, the whole concept of shrinking your carbon footprint is actually green washing by Big Oil. According to The New York Times, Shell latched onto the idea as a way of shifting the responsibility for reducing greenhouse gas emissions onto the individual, onto you and me, suggesting that we, the people, are the problem, therefore it’s up to us to fix it, when Big Oil and their insatiable pursuit of profit is the real problem. The good news is that companies like Shell now feel compelled to at least look as though they are doing something about climate change. That could lead eventually to real action if people like us continue holding their feet to the fire.

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your thermostat and give up plastic straws – every little bit helps – but what is really needed is activism. You probably think that as an ordinary citizen you have little power but consider the energy that grassroots groups like Greta Thunberg’s Fridays for Future and Extinction Rebellion are bringing to the fight. Groups like these, made up of youth, trans people, Indigenous communities (most of them girls and women) are being heard around the world and their voices are forcing governments, banks, and oil companies to start taking real action.

We must keep up the pressure.

So, what can you and I do? The most important thing is to let your elected representatives know what you want, whether you’re concerned about biodiversity, or wetlands, carbon emissions, super highways destroying farmland, logging, wildlife, air pollution, water quality or all of the above, drop your councillor, MPP, MP and/or the Premier a line or call them and leave a message. Not just once, but as often as you can. Ask them to state their positions on issues like climate change. Then vote or work for candidates who will stand up for your concerns.

Another thing you can do is join or give money to one of many climate change non-governmental organizations. A list of environmental

groups is available on the government of Canada website. They are fighting hard every day to secure the future for our children and grandchildren and they need our help.

To get you started, here is contact info for elected reps at the local municipal, provincial and federal levels: Clearview Township: • Doug Measures, Mayor dmeasures@clearview.ca (705) 428-6230 ext. 280 • Thom Paterson, Councillor, Ward 5 tpaterson@clearview.ca (705) 428-6230 ext. 284 Ontario: • Doug Ford, Premier. Queen’s Park Office, 416-325-1941 doug.fordco@pc.ola.org • David Piccini, Ontario Minister of Environment 905-372-4000 david.Piccini@pc.ola.org • Brian Saunderson, Simcoe-Grey PC nominee contact@saundersonformpp.ca 705-443-0167 Canada: Terry Dowdall, Simcoe-Grey MP terry.dowdall@parl.gc.ca Parliament Hill office 613-992-4224 Constituency Office 705-435-1809

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Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 HOLIDAY SHOPPING KICK OFF

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Friday, Dec. 3 LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

Tree Society of Creemore presents the Annual Tree Lighting at Station on the Green.

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Saturday, Dec. 4 SANTA CLAUS PARADE

radition returns. Wave to friends and neighbours as they proceed through the streets arting at 1:30 pm. Visit Santa from afar at the historic Log Cabin after the parade. act natalie@creemore.com, 705-466-9906 for more information or to register your float.

Saturdays & Sundays Nov. 27 to Dec. 19 WRAPPING ROOM at Creemore Springs Brewery Have your gifts wrapped by local community groups for a donation to their great cause.

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CONTINUING THE FIGHT AND OPPOSING THE LAVENDER DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR COMMUNITY

We are appealing the NEC’s decision to permit the industrial-scale lavender theme park near Creemore.

Preserve the Escarpment will win this fight.

Thanks for the continued support from the community.

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

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Baseball league holds contest for new name, logo

by Trina Berlo Creemore Minor Baseball is inviting the entire community to participate in a Logo Design Contest as the team re-brands.

After dropping the team name due to a change in Clearview Township policy that prohibits the use of Indigenous themes or images within township sport facilities that are related to nonIndigenous sports organizations and teams, Creemore Minor Baseball is asking the community to weigh in on suggestions for a new nickname and logo.

League president Scott Weldon said Creemore players went without a nickname last year but the players would like to go into the upcoming season with a new name and logo so they are holding a contest, similar to the one held by Clearview Minor

Hockey when it re-branded following amalgamation.

“I’m excited about it,” said Weldon.

“I hope we get lots of submissions and I hope lots of kids get involved, even if they don’t play baseball.”

Creemore is hoping to field five or six teams this season, both local league and select, with new and returning players.

Contest submissions should include a new name: The Creemore… and a logo for that name. Submissions can be digital or hand drawn and must be submitted by Jan. 1.

Other specifications include: The nickname should be reflective of the team and/or community; The logo should not contain text other than “Creemore” or the nickname; The winning submission may be digitized or altered by CMBA to

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meet requirements; Logos may, or may not, include “Creemore” or the nickname; Artwork should be original.

No copyrighted or trademarked assets will be accepted. Send submissions to creemoreminorbaseball@gmail.com.

Participants must include their first and last name as well as their phone numbers.

The top three entries will be selected by Creemore Minor Baseball executives, and the winner will be voted on by the players.

The contest winner will receive a Creemore Baseball jersey with the new logo and will have the honour of throwing out the first pitch at the home opener in May. Anyone looking for information about the upcoming minor baseball season is welcome to inquire at the email above.

Parade marches down Mill Street Dec. 4 (Continued from page 1) tsocinfo@gmail.com.

The following day, is parade day.

On Saturday, Dec. 4, Creemore BIA’s classic parade will make its way onto Mill Street at 1:30 p.m., ushering Santa Claus through the streets of the village. He will be preceded by the many floats created by friends and neighbours.

“We are very excited to be able to bring back our traditional Santa Claus parade this year,” said parade organizer Natalie deRuiter. “We are looking forward to seeing all of the smiling faces (behind masks) line up along the streets of downtown Creemore while watching local businesses and bands go by in anticipation for “the man in red.” This year there are lots of great floats and displays on their way, along with the Collingwood Collegiate

Institute marching band and Beinn Gorm Highlanders.”

Anyone wishing to participate in the parade or become a sponsor can find the online registration form at www.facebook.com/CreemoreOntario or contact natalie@creemore.com or 705-466-9906.

For the first time, the parade will travel from the marshalling area at the arena to Mill Street via Johnston St. Organizers say the parade will not go up to County Road 9 to avoid disruption to the high-traffic roadway, and for the safety of the participants and attendees.

Santa will be stopping by the Log Cabin after the parade to consult with children about his list.

New this year, the Creemore BIA is providing a big hearted wrapping service to those shopping downtown

this holiday season, supporting local businesses and charities. The Holiday Gift Wrapping Room is at Creemore Springs Brewery (in the Model A room) Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 27 to Dec. 19.

Gifts will be wrapped by volunteers representing local organizations, in exchange for a donation to their group or a charity of their choice.

The Holiday Gift Wrapping Room is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. and will be manned by volunteers from Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School, Creemore Horticultural Society, Creemore Tree Society, 1st New Lowell Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers, Caroline McIntosh Real Estate, and Creemore Fire Fighters Association and darcique Balloons.

Nov. 13 vs Durham Thundercats Score: Durham, 5. Creemore, 4 Scoring for Creemore: Taylor from DiFlorio, Heilimann from Falconer and Linney, Kijowski from Linney, King from Dobinson and Lazzaro.

Shots: Durham, 50. Creemore, 27 Outstanding performance by Coyote goalie Redgate Shoot the puck challenge winner: Danika Boyle 50/50 winner: Mikayla Henry, $235.

Nov. 14 vs Shallow Lake Crushers Score: Creemore, 6. Crushers, 1 Scoring for Creemore: King from Clarke and Taylor, Taylor from Falconer and King, Kijowski from Dobinson and Heitzner, Heitzner from Clarke, Heilimann from King, Falconer unassisted.

First Senior A win between the pipes for Midhurst’s Adam Redgate.

Shoot the puck challenge winner: Abbie DiFlorio - $25 Home Hardware gift card.

50/50 winner: Sarah Humby, $95.

Busy weekend coming up for the Yotes: Friday, Nov. 19 in Shallow Lake, home to take on Minto on Nov. 20 and away game on Sunday, Nov. 21 in Lucknow (rumor has it that they are going to fire their ice scheduler).

Creemore Curling Club standings Ladies Team win-loss-tie Crawford 2-0-1 Walker 2-1-0 Millsap 1-2-0 Verstegen 0-2-1 From the Hack: The McArthur Family Trophy quest continues. The front end did not make things easy for the skips his week with lots of hogged rocks. Team Crawford remains undefeated. Judith had some great shots with her old school delivery. Team Millsap got the win with several single point ends and a few steals.

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ECHO Classifieds .

FOR SALE

CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Wine for sale by appointment only.

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

DRY HARDWOOD 2 Years seasoned, $400/ bush cord. Free delivery and volume discount.

Complete Woodlot Management, 519986-2474.

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.

SARAH'S CLEANING SERVICE. Professional, residential cleaner offering weekly, biweekly and monthly cleans as well as move in/out and customizable options. Contact Sarah at 705-790-1883 or smsarahmartin727@ gmail.com.

STONE & TILE INSTALLER. Interior and exterior. 30+ years experience. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Call Kevin 705-985-1851.

HELP WANTED

Now hiring COOKS for full and parttime positions. Our fun and friendly kitchen offers competitive wage and generous bonuses. Experience preferred but will train. Please call The Old Mill House Pub in Creemore and ask for the manager to set up an interview. 705-466-5244

LEGION DINNER

CREEMORE LEGION PORK CHOP TAKE OUT DINNER. Pork chop, mashed potatoes, corn, bun/butter, coleslaw and apple crisp. $20 per person. Call 705-466-2330 to order and schedule pick up time. Order before Nov. 18. Pick up Thursday, Nov. 25 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masks, social distancing, and exact change please. Many thanks for your support!

CARD OF THANKS

2021 Poppy Fund Campaign The Royal Canadian Legion, Creemore Branch 397, would like to thank the local businesses of Creemore, Cashtown Corners, Singhampton and Glen Huron for hosting poppy boxes during the recent campaign. The monies raised will be used to provide care and comfort for veterans, for the awarding of student bursaries, for donations to various charities, and for the procurement of future Poppy Fund material. Thanks to all the individuals and businesses that donated to this worthwhile cause, and for making it another successful year.

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

WILSON, Marybeth (nee Jardine) passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 12, at Dufferin Oaks in her 85th year. Marybeth was predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth. She will be deeply missed by her sons George and Graham (Kim) and forever cherished by grandchildren Brock (Kelly), Blake (Katie), Brandon, Clarissa, Alexander (Tori) and Andrew. Born in Collingwood, Marybeth was the only child of Andrew and Marie Jardine. Marybeth was dedicated to her community, church, farm, friends and most importantly her family; she will be remembered by all who knew her. Visitation was held at Fawcett Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021, at Baderjos United Church. Interment at Singhampton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donation to Autism Ontario or Badjeros United Church would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Marybeth’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

COKER, Verna Mae. Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Campbell House Hospice at the age of 85. Verna of Creemore, was predeceased by her beloved husband John (2020.)

Loving mother of Nancy (Bill), Rick (Deborah), Brian, Brenda (Tom), Carol (Steve), Mitch (Linda) Dwayne (Gerry), Greg (Pam), Janet (Randy), Jonathan (Patti). Proud grandmother of 24 grandchildren, and dear great grandma of 36 great grandchildren.

Verna was born in Nottawasaga Township to parents Harold and Reta Weatherall, she is survived by her brother Doug (Elsie) and sisters in law Marie and Alberta; predeceased by her three brothers. Verna was a founder of the Creemore Figure Skating Club and was active at both the old and new arenas in Creemore. She was always involved in the community, helping others when and where needed whether delivering for Meals on Wheels or canvassing for Heart & Stroke or the Cancer Society. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held in the spring.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Georgian Triangle – Campbell House would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit Verna’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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In memory of Charles James Craig Dec. 4, 1943 - Nov. 22, 2012 Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Love, wife Mary Anne Craig, son Christie Craig, & Debbie Bowes

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 19, 2021 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

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Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

PLANS EXAMINER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW Clearview Township is currently seeking a permanent full-time permanent Plans Examiner Qualifications: Recognized diploma in Architectural or Civil engineering Technician or Technologist with 3 years related experience in the construction industry, preferably in a municipal setting.

This candidate should meet the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) qualifications in General Legal/Process; House; HVAC house; Plumbing All Buildings; Plumbing House; Small Buildings; On-Site Sewage.

In addition, certification with the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) of CBCO, or BCQ would be a definite asset. A valid driver’s licence is essential to this role.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the Plans Examiner performs the statutory requirements as required by the Building Code Act and Building Code. Key responsibilities include plans examination and enforcement of the Building Code and the Township’s Building By-law, including the associated legislation/regulations, to assure the structural soundness and safety/accessibility of occupants.

This position helps foster and build client relationships by providing optimum customer service for assisting people at the counter, along with receiving and answering inquires from customers at the counter, via email or over the phone.

The preferred candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, acts, statutes and regulations. As well, they must be able to exercise tact and diplomacy by working independently and as a part of the Building Department team.

Experience and proven ability with plans examination and inspection practices and procedures as well as excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, conflict management and communication skills are a must.

New regulations coming to protect youth

by Trina Berlo Wi t h S i m c o e M u s k o k a s e e i n g COVID-19 infection levels twice as high as the province as a whole, medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner is putting in additional measures to help protect the community, especially youth who cannot yet be vaccinated.

Gardner said he is updating instructions and orders to make it explicit that screening, contact tracing, physical distancing and mandatory mask use is required for places of worship.

An earlier requirement that all coaches and instructors be fully vaccinated will extend to the youth 12 and older engaging in indoor sports outside of school. They will have to provide proof of vaccine to play but will be given a sufficient window of time in order to get vaccinated.

Gardner is also revising an order to require anyone under 19 who is a household contact of an unvaccinated contact of a case to quarantine for 10

days if they themselves have not been vaccinated.

“This is intended to help us reduce further spread in schools. We have a large number of primary school outbreaks and this is meant to assist with reducing the number and size of these outbreaks,” said Gardner.

There are currently 12 outbreaks in elementary schools in Simcoe Muskoka, plus several other settings involving youth.

The health unit will be offering up advice for how to reduce risk over the upcoming holiday season.

“We will continue to monitor the impact of these on transmission to determine if additional measures would be required,” said Gardner.

He said the health unit is also preparing for upcoming vaccination clinics for youth five to 11 and for adults who will be receiving booster shots, and is calling for volunteers 18 and older to fill non-medical roles, in Collingwood, Stayner and Wasaga Beach.

Flu shots help ease healthcare burden The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is urging residents to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their families against getting and spreading the flu, and to ease the burden on the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The flu shot is now available free of charge to all residents over the age of 6 months through primary care

providers and pharmacies. For those in high-risk groups, the influenza vaccine is also available in other settings such as long-term care homes, retirement homes, some workplaces, hospitals, and community health centres.

For more information, visit www. smdhu.org or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

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 # 2021-028 to Human Resources by November 19, 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.

and I can with assist with: for AccommodationMy will bestaff provided in accordance the Accessibility Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please visit: www.clearview.ca - Congratulatory Certificates

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NOTICE- CLEARVIEW AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - Passports - Canada RevenueFIRE Agency RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION

Affairs - Citizenship and Immigration Clearview Fire and Emergency Services is hosting-a Veterans recruitment information session.

We are hiring paid-on-call firefighters for our stations located in - Employment Insurance Stayner, New Lowell, Creemore, Singhampton, and Nottawa. If you are interested, please register to attend the information session being hosted on:

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Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 at 7:00 pm (REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND) This session will be held at Fire Station 1 located at 6993 Highway 26 in Stayner and provides a great opportunity to learn about the position and howCollingwood the recruitment process works. We encourage anyone who is interested to attend. Anyone applying or attending must have been fully 503 Hume St. Unit 4 vaccinated prior to December 1st, 2021.

Collingwood, ON, L9Y 4H8 Applications are available online at: 705-445-5557

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