The Creemore
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Friday, November 26, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 48
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by Trina Berlo A developer is offering to work with the Township of Clearview toward expanding capacity at the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Creemore in exchange for dibs. Pickering based builder-developer Tribute Communities is looking to apply the allocation to the Alliance Homes development, off Mary Street. Tribute Communities is proposing to build a pre-treatment facility for wastewater coming from Creemore Springs Brewery to separate and treat the effluent in order to get it to near domestic levels before it goes into the existing treatment plant as a way of increasing capacity. The Creemore WWTP is not functioning to its design capacity and can handle only a limited amount of growth with the current maintenance plan. The lack of additional capacity has put a hold on several residential development projects in the village. The Township of Clearview has commissioned extensive and highly technical engineering assessments of the WWTP, which lay out the need to address flows from Creemore Springs
Public skating is back at Clearview’s two arenas and the Stayner Lions Club sponsorship is ensuring it continues to be free of charge. Public skating is open at the Stayner Arena from 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. on Saturdays, and at the Creemore Arena from noon to 1:20 p.m. on Sundays. Participants 18 and older must show proof of vaccine, spectators over 12 must show proof of vaccine (children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult). Everyone must sign in and complete health screening when entering facilities. Social distancing must be observed before, during and after the activity. Dressing rooms will be open at the arena but participants are encouraged to arrive dressed for the session and leave valuables at home. Masks/face coverings are not required while actively participating in the activity but are required while entering and exiting the program space and moving throughout the recreation facility. Face covers must be worn in lobby and change rooms.
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Tribute Communities, under contract to build out the Alliance Homes development off Mary Street is proposing a solution to expand capacity at the Creemore Waste Water Treatment Plant in order to allow them to get shovels in the ground. Brewery. Executive vice president Lucy Stocco and her team pitched support for building and funding a pretreatment plant, estimating a cost of between $2.5 and $3.5 million. “We’re not here just to develop and service the first 100 lots. We have
to know and understand how we’re going to develop and service the last 100 lots,” said Stocco. She said Tribute Communities has had to build treatment plants to service developments, including a 600-unit project in neighbouring (See “Proposal” on page 3)
COVID-19 vaccines now available for youth 5-11 The Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years has been approved by Health Canada. In keeping with provincial guidance that is informed by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), children born between 2010 and 2016 are eligible to receive the paediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. “We are very pleased to learn of Health Canada’s approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years of age and the recommendation by NACI,” said Dr. Charles Gardner, SMDHU’s Medical Officer of Health. “Getting 5-to-11-year-olds vaccinated is safe
and the most effective way to protect them from COVID-19. This is the next major step in our efforts, locally and beyond, to protect children and the broader community from the COVID-19 pandemic.” Two doses of the vaccine are recommended, with at least eight weeks between the first and second doses. (It is advised that children between five and 11 years of age wait 14 days before or after receiving another vaccine before getting their COVID-19 vaccine.) Health Canada and NACI have both noted that preliminary evidence shows the vaccine is 91 per cent effective at preventing COVID-19 in children aged
5-11 and no serious side effects have been identified. The vaccine can also help safeguard against the disruptions to schooling and extracurricular activities and the social isolation that children have experienced during the pandemic, say health officials. Therefore, the benefits of this vaccine for children outweigh the risks. Canada has one of the most careful vaccine review systems in the world. In fo rmatio n for p ar en ts an d caregivers about the vaccine is available on the health unit’s website at simcoemuskokahealth.org, including how and where to get the vaccine, (See “Youth” on page 10)
Purple for courage N o v e m b e r i s Wo m a n A b u s e Prevention Month and Clearview Township will raise the purple courage flag on Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, at the Emergency Hub on Highway 26 in Stayner at the request of My Friend’s House shelter for women and children. The shelter which services all of South Georgian Bay wants the local community to know that My Friend’s House is there for women in their moment of courage and helps them move forward with a life free of violence. But the courage of the woman is not enough to protect her and her family. It takes the courage of an entire community. The community is invited to join the #ChampionsofCourage monthly giving program at championsofcourage.ca.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday to Saturday until Dec. 31
• The Handmade Holiday Market. A pop-up shop showcasing local artisans located inside the Colours of Creemore Hair Studio at 146 Mill Street. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday from now. There are a few vendor spaces still available, please email thehandmadeholidaymarket@gmail.com for details.
Sundays until March
• Free Public Skating sponsored by the Stayner Lions Club. Sundays in Creemore from noon to 1:20 p.m. and Saturdays in Stayner from 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Tuesdays until March
• Parent and Tot Skate at Creemore Arena from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Adult Skate at Creemore Arena from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $2 to pay at arena. Proof of vaccine required.
Thursdays until March
• Parent and Tot Skate at Stayner Arena from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Adult Skate at Stayner Arena from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $2 to pay at arena. Proof of vaccine required.
Friday, Nov. 26
• 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
• Creemore BIA Kick off to Christmas. Get going on your Christmas shopping. Watch for special features and enter to win 1 of 3 prizes. • Creemore Coyotes Minor Hockey Night. The Creemore Coyotes are acknowledging all the young local hockey players. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m. for the game against Ripley Wolves. Admission is free (when accompanied by a paying adult) for all minor hockey players. The first 10 minor hockey players to gain admission will get a $10 gift card to Play It Again Sports. Please let us know you are a player by wearing your team jersey. • Creemore Coyotes Holiday Raffles. Tickets available at all home games and the Creemore tree lighting event on Dec. 3 at Station on the Green from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Winning raffle will be drawn on Dec. 18 at the home skate and dinner event. • Hannah Georgas in concert at the Avening Hall. Tickets $45, www.aveninghall.ca or contact sara@ creemore.com, 705-466-9906.
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 registrations@ucstayner.ca. Proof of vaccination and masks are required. Free will offering.
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• The Stayner Tree Lighting presented by Clearview Township from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Station Park Enjoy a slice of Wheelhouse Pizza, cookies from Bakery by the Bay and the Clearview Youth Centre, hot chocolate from Tim Horton's and coffee from Jamie's on Main. Bring your letters for Santa and take your pictures with him and his elves.
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.
Saturday, Dec. 4
• Creemore Santa Claus Parade at 1:30 p.m. on Mill St. This year the traditional parade is back! Make sure to visit Santa at the Log Cabin after the parade. If you wish to enter a float or organization please contact natalie@creemore.com, 705-4669906. • The Stayner Santa Claus Parade presented by the Stayner Kinsmen from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting at Station Park on Huron St., in front of the TD Bank. Santa's elves will be accepting donations for the Clearview-Stayner Food Bank along the parade route. The Stayner Kinsmen Club and the Stayner Heritage Society will be serving hot dogs and hot chocolate at the Jubilee Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Stayner. Everyone welcome during and after the parade. • Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School Silent Auction in the Foodland parking lot. Starts at 11 a.m. and closes after the parade. • Christmas Bazaar at Centennial United Church. Want to check off your Christmas list? Join our 20 vendors before or after the Stayner parade. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations for the food bank are welcome. Centennial United Church, 234 William St., Stayner. Please use north entrance (the one with the ramp).
Saturday, Dec. 4 & Sunday, Dec. 5
• 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.
Saturday, Dec. 25
• Jolly news! This year the Creemore Community Christmas Dinner features a take-out meal. Creemore Legion 27 Wellington St. W. from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. has offered us the kitchen asking that we adhere to pandemic protocol. While we cannot yet be together in fellowship, we can offer a traditional dinner for your home. Register with Donna B. at 705-466-2523 or CreemoreChristmasElf@ gmail.com by Dec. 14. Volunteers and donations welcome. Pay what you can. Special arrangements can be made upon request.
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Proposal includes pre-treatment of brewery effluent (Continued from page 1) Springwater Township, and that they have been working with Clearview Township staff and consultants for the past six months trying to work out solutions. “The issue is fundamentally the volume and concentration of the effluent from Creemore Springs Brewery exceeds what the original design parameters anticipated,” said engineer Chris Crozier, the consultant for Tribute Communities. The goal of the pre-treatment is to reduce the “nutrient loading” by 90 per cent or more to alleviate the clogging of the membrane filtration system at the WWTP. “We see the pre-treatment allowing the envisioned growth to proceed,” said Crozier.
During a delegation on Monday, Tribute Communities put forward a request that council endorse the principle of pre-treatment and confirm that the township will support the advancement of establishing a pretreatment facility on the existing Creemore WWTP property, as a developer-driven activity, subject to all necessary approvals and Ministry environmental assessment requirements. Tribute Communities is seeking financial assistance from the Township with a cost-recovery program associated with the pre-treatment facility from future developers and Creemore Springs Brewery, and confirmation that Tribute will have a first right of use of any of the spare hydraulic capacity which may be
realized within the existing WWTP following implementation of the pretreatment system, sufficient to support its first phase of 250 units. Tribute also wants the opportunity to be involved during the future design of the Phase 2 expansion of the WWTP. Director of public Works Mike Rawn said there is money in the budget for the project, but time is needed to continue negotiating an overstrength agreement with Creemore Springs Brewery, in order to determine their plans for the coming years. “ We d o n e e d t o s p e a k w i t h Creemore Springs Brewery to figure out what their targets are but I think this is a fantastic suggestion,” said Rawn. “We’ve heard great things
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about Lucy and her team. I’m happy to work with any suggestions that will help us make that plant work better and help the town prosper.” “Creemore Springs Brewery is a very important part of our community and a very good partner so I’m glad to see all the key players are working together,” said ward councillor Thom Paterson. “We are in listening mode right now and we appreciate having a little bit more time to think.” M a y o r D o u g M e a s u re s s a i d Creemore Springs Brewery is a significant employer in the community, and it is important to maintain jobs, but there is also the interests of other property owners who have development interests to consider. “It’s not sexy stuff but it’s gotta get done,” said Measures.
Bylaw amendment imposes controls on cannabis by Trina Berlo Clearview Township passed a zoning bylaw amendment Monday to regulate the growing and processing of cannabis in Clearview Township. It was the culmination of an investigative process following the passing of an interim control bylaw just over a year ago to prohibit the establishment of new cannabis operations while staff took the time to research the new and controversial crop.
A group of residents called for a moratorium on cannabis production fearing the crop would spread throughout the township, and if unregulated, would result in more facilities like Peace Naturals, which has caused conflict with neighbours who now find themselves living next to what has been developed as a factory, not a farm. Under the new bylaw cannabis cultivation and/or production is subject to site plan control. The bylaw
Regional review eyes library services by Trina Berlo There is concern that a look at library services across the County of Simcoe as part of a Regional Government Review may put at least one of Clearview’s library branches in jeopardy. A task force has received a Simcoe County Library System Service Delivery Review report from constants KPMG, which contains a preferred option for library consolidation, whereas 11 or more of the county’s lower tier municipalities would unite to form a single library system. Currently, there are 14 separate library boards comprising 29 libraries and branches in Simcoe County. “If you look at county libraries across Ontario, none of them have that many. It’s not fiscally possible to keep them all going,” said Clearview Public Library CEO Jennifer LaChapelle. “I think multi-branch systems in the county are going to see branches close because of the expense.” The report also presented options for a modified version of the current cooperative structure with modified levels of service by offering to centralize a shared staffing structure and/or pay-for-use services and an option to create multiple union boards within the county while optimizing the balance between a localized identity, high quality of service and fair and equal levels of service by catchment area.
Library representatives, including Clearview, are weighing in on the options presented. They were surprised that the recommended option seemed to ignore all of the feedback from the libraries that had been consulted. “The financial savings envisioned do not take into account an increased anticipated cost in salaries for any move to a county system, the only fiscal offset possible being a reduction in service points,” writes Clearview’s library board chair Diane Kelly. A county-wide system calls into question who would own the library buildings, which are currently owned by the municipalities, and pay for their upkeep, increased wages, and infrastructure to support a large regional system. “There are lots of cost factors that they haven’t even looked at,” said LaChapelle. She said the situation may not be as dire as originally feared because the committee may be leaning away from the preferred option presented by the consultant and toward a modified version of the current system. “A county system is a death knell for a lot of the smaller branches t h r o u g h o u t t h e c o u n t y, ” s a i d LaChapelle. “There would be a big movement across this county from users and probably even from some people who aren’t users but who appreciate what the library does for the community.”
also aims to protect residents through controls on lot coverage, frontage, setbacks and separation distances, controls on lighting and odour. Currently, the only properties that are permitted to have cannabis cultivation and production facilities are Peace Naturals and Agripharm, zoned agriculturally related industrial uses. Any new uses of this type would require a zoning bylaw amendment pursuant to the Planning Act, including the holding of a public
meeting, along with supporting documentation for compliance with the planning policy documents and supporting studies. All growing in the agricultural and rural zones must be open air, no hoop houses or greenhouses are allowed unless properly zoned. To read more on this topic, find backstories at Creemore.com, or visit www.clearview.ca/buildingplanning/current-projects/cannabislaw.
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November is Crohn’s and Colitis awareness month so I want to talk about gastrointestinal health and how it’s intricately tied to how the rest of our body functions. The gut-brain Kate connection is one of the most HUNTER important, in my opinion, to our well-being. Neurotransmitters are made in the gut and synthesized in the brain. This means that if you have a digestive tract that is out of balance, this can greatly impact your mental health. The gut-immune connection is another big relationship in the body. The colon is the “house” of the immune system. It regulates the immune response by balancing the flora in the body. This means that it regulates the “good” fighting bugs in your body with the “bad” pathogenic bugs in or that enter your body. A strong gut microbiome means a healthy immune system. The gut-inflammation connection is also important. The GI tract is responsible for your body’s inflammatory response. This is specifically indicated in individuals that have “leaky gut,” which is where the mucous membranes of the GI tract are permeable to the blood stream. When particles cross over into the blood stream, the body creates a systemic inflammatory response. The key to all of these connections and conditions is a healthy gut microbiome. This means having more good bugs than bad bugs and making sure the mucous membranes are happy. My recommendations for a healthy gut are: 1. A good probiotic – My favourite is HMF varieties (By Seroyal) which stands for Human Micro Flora. It is a blend of various bacterial strains that bump up your good bacteria to benefit all of the connections I mentioned above. 2. DGL – this stands for deglycyrrhizinated licorice, which is a strong anti-inflammatory by blocking certain inflammatory enzymes. It works well at relief of ulcers and inflamed mucous membranes in the stomach and small intestines. 3. Bromelain and Papain – these are from pineapple and papaya and they have strong anti-inflammatory abilities while also balancing stomach acids. This is great for heartburn or any upper GI inflammation/ irritation. 4. Amino L-glutamine – this amino acid has beneficial effects on calming and easing digestion while also repairing inflamed mucous membranes. This is a good remedy for individuals that are dealing with intestinal issues. 5. Eating foods that are fermented – like Kefir, Sauerkraut, Kimchi and Miso. These foods contain healthy probiotics and other vitamins and nutrients that are integral to the gut’s healthy functioning. Kate Hunter is a naturopathic doctor and owner of The Creemore Apothecary.
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Primer on hunting by Murray Lackie For those of you new to this area you will likely have seasonally seen men and women with firearms traipsing across an open field or off into a bush. They are not robbing a bank or storming a meth lab. They are hunters. I am a hunter. Many of you who don’t know me well find this hard to believe and this has always been an advantage to me in the wild. Deer look at me and think: ‘He’s not a hunter.’ They are dead wrong. Very few people enjoy sitting quietly all day in the forest. Hunters do this. In fact, hunting is an activity which demands this. It also demands knowing the biology of your prey, planning, tracking, patience, vigilance and stealth. Developing these traits is key to success in the wild. The experience also channels some prehistoric instinct that urges me seasonally to go on my own, or with a like-minded group, to procure food for myself, my family and my friends. Shopping the meat department at Costco does not satisfy this
urge. The end result is the same, but that journey is freeze-dried and disconnected from living. Vegans in synthetic clothing and with cloth seats in their car may judge me harshly, and I agree that hunting seems barbaric. It is not my fault that I am not as highly evolved and cannot resist the call. Non hunters should understand that most hunters are not bloodthirsty savages. (Animal rights activists are as guilty of propaganda and rhetoric as Donald Trump.) Are there hunters who think that scrambling around the forest on ATVs with assault rifles until they almost run over their prey are hunting? Of course. What special interest group hasn’t a small percentage of their members who’ve obscured the original plot in favour of the equipment and apparel? The majority of successful hunters haven’t advanced the methodology more than chucking the spears and adopting firearms. Many still use bows, and almost all abide by the regulations, wait their turn for the (See “Bonus” on page 5)
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Bonus prize is stories, memories (Continued from page 4) elusive tags and then infrequently fill that tag and have an animal to share with the hunting party. We aren’t trophy hunting. We don’t cut off the head for a wall mount and leave the carcass to rot. We save every bit of the animal we can, and we enjoy using the lean and delicious natural meat in our favourite recipes. Most of us donate the hides to the Hats for Hides Program who will then distribute these hides to First Nations groups who use them for the handcrafted goods we can all buy at Native craft stores. And, in the end, we have the stories and memories. I started small game hunting with my grandfather at an early age. He died when I was 16 and I never got the chance to join him and his peers for a deer hunt at his camp near Parry Sound. I did however soon get invited
to join a hunt camp near Espanola where I enjoyed being included in the circle and hearing the memories of the older men while being part of the new adventures that are the memories I share now. Most of those men are gone, but I felt privileged to have shared this most ancient of human experience with them. I have my own camp now and in the past 28 years we have lost a few of our older members, but they are part of the tapestry that we have woven over many years of success and failures. Every year, whether we procure game or not, we spawn new laughs and yarns and we are paying this forward by including our sons and their friends and hoping that we too will one day be part of the camp narrative. And when we are long gone our stories will be told around the evening meal to liven the hearts of other hunters. The Creemore Horticultural Society held its first in-person meeting since February of 2020 when Heidi Sterrenbburg of Rural Roots nursery led a centrepiece workshop for 20 members. Contributed photo
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New book celebrates Tremont building and its artists A new book about the Tremont in Collingwood celebrates the building’s heritage, the people who saved it from demolition and the artists who work there today. Tremont Studios: Art & History features local artists known in the community. The 128-page book is a beautiful, colourful journey that chronicles the history of the Tremont House as a former railway hotel built in 1889 to its present-day restoration as an artistic hub, home to 12 artists. Tremont Studios: Art & History showcases the unique and varied artwork in full-colour spreads of the Tremont’s talented studio artists: John Wallace Burton, Jane Fleetwood-Morrow, Bill Franks, Lisa Hannaford, Kaz Jones, Anke Lex, Kara McIntosh, Andrew Peycha, Patricia Russell, Jim Stacey, Bryan Wall, and Jenn Wilkins. The origins of this book took root in the early winter months of 2021 during yet another long COVID-19 lockdown. The Tremont artists came together as a collaborative group and envisioned a book that would pay homage to the building, document its past and preserve its future. “Coming together by Zoom during the early COVID-19 lockdown, the current Tremont artists decided to work on a book that would highlight the Tremont building and the artists that call it their creative home,” said McIntosh. “It was a wonderful way to stay connected and collaborate on
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Tremont artists: Bryan Wall (front row, from left), Kara McIntosh, Kaz Jones, Lisa Hannaford, Jane Fleetwood-Morrow, Jenn Wilkins (seated, middle), Anke Lex (back row, from left), John Burton, Bill Franks, Patricia Russell, Andrew Peycha, and Jim Stacey. a special project that pays tribute to the Tremont Studios as a creative hub within the vibrant arts and culture community of Southern Georgian Bay.” The book is co-published by Creemore’s Curiosity House Books. “I was approached by the Tremont Studio artists in the early spring with
their idea to create a book that would showcase the work of the current artists, and share the history of a landmark building: Tremont House in Collingwood,” said Rina Barone, of Curiosity House Books. “I came on initially as the editor and project coordinator, and the more involved I became with the group, I realized it was
a really special book and I was happy to be a part of it, so when the opportunity arose to become co-publisher with Tremont Studios, it was a natural progression. We were very pleased to continue that relationship. The book is a great fit for us, as our publishing mandate is to tell local stories, and this is one great story to tell. We’re very proud of this book - it was a true collaboration with everyone involved.” A book launch will be held Thursday, December 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Simcoe Street Theatre and Press Gallery, at 65 Simcoe St., Collingwood. Tremont Studios: Art & History is published by Curiosity House Books and Tremont Heritage Properties. Books sell for $40 and will be available as of December 1st at Tremont Studios and Curiosity House Books. Preorders can be made through www. curiosityhousebooks.com. The book was made possible by a number of generous patrons from the Southern Georgian Bay area.
Artist selected for Tremont Plaza art project LGBTQ2S+ themed artwork aims to inspire curiosity, hope and dreams William W. Hung has been selected to create the Tremont Plaza public artwork, a permanent, outdoor installation at Simcoe Street and Tremont Lane. The artwork called “Dare to Dream,” features a bronze cast of a handsculpted rhinoceros perched on top of a seven and a half foot tall stainless steel arc. The rhinoceros is poised on its hind legs as if about to take flight with eight painted aluminum balloons attached to its back. The balloons are the colours of the original rainbow Pride flag of 1978. “We are excited about William’s p r o p o s a l , ” s a i d Ta n y a M a z z a coordinator of arts and culture for the Town. “This artwork will captivate viewers with its uniqueness and whimsicality and invite exploration and conversation about belonging, being oneself and making space for everyone
in our community to do the same.” In William’s proposal, the steel arc suggests a rainbow and the rhinoceros represents the LGBTQ2S+ community, a symbol first used in 1974. After being one of four shortlisted candidates from 24 entries, Hung prepared a proposal including drawings, materials and budget which was presented to the Public Art Working Group. This ad hoc volunteer committee consisting of seven members of the community and two town staff was assembled for the purposes of establishing the project criteria and selecting the artwork. “The committee was instrumental in getting us to this point and we are grateful for the time and energy they invested in this project,” added Mazza. “Now we can’t wait to see William’s proposal come to life.” Funds for the project have been building in a reserve that was established in 2012 by Collingwood council. The theme for the project was proposed by the Rainbow Club of South Georgian Bay and approved by council in 2020. The total project budget is $50,000. Dare to Dream is scheduled to be installed in Spring/Summer 2022.
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Gorgeous is Giving event The Gorgeous Spice Company is hosting its second annual online Gorgeous is Giving event on Tuesday, Nov. 30, a food-and-drink fundraiser in support of My Friend’s House shelter for women and children in Collingwood. The event will feature Gorgeous Spice Company’s CEO Lindan Courtemanche, Mother Butter’s Jade Hansen, Low Down Bar’s Cassie MacKell and Cook Eat’s Maddy Goldberg. Each of the local kitchen talents will be sharing a favourite recipe and doing a demo. The event is from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with cohost Lizzie Short and online production support from Big Bang Beige. Tickets cost $20, with all proceeds going directly to My Friend’s House in support of its Champions of Courage campaign. Tickets are available at givingisgorgeous.com.
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Hunting in the Dufferin County Forest All users of the Dufferin County Forest are hereby advised that Nov. 29-Dec. 3 is the continuation of the shotgun/muzzleloading gun season for deer 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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Creemore Curling Club standings
Coyotes Corner Nov. 20 Creemore, 4 vs Minto, 1 Goal scorers were Jordan Taylor x2 Owen Heilemann Colin Kijowski Paul Nicholson won the 50/50 Hayden Oster won the shoot the puck challenge prize, a $25 Home Hardware gift card.
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Daytime Team win-loss-tie Coulter 6-0-0 Martens 2-2-1 Bell 3-2-1 Lambert 1-4-0 McDougall 1-5-0 From the Hack: Some curlers say “it can be a cruel game,” while others state “never say never” and “it’s not over till it’s over!” And so sets the stage, on
Monday, Nov. 15, for Team Lambert vs Team Bell. Marian and Al were on the broom and throwing excellent stones, good enough to take Team Lambert into the 8th end with a four-point lead. Michael, vice for Team Bell, turned to the front end, Barb and Ann, and said “we only need four to tie!” Team Bell stacked the front of the house with their first six stones. Al tried to draw into the house, to outcount Team Bell’s stones, but came up short with his final rock. Then, remarkably, Jim made a perfect raise takeout to count six, and secure the win for Team Bell! On the other sheet it was a close match, with Team Martens registering the win against Team McDougall, by only one point. A tie game on Wednesday, Nov. 17, between teams Bell and Martens and another W for Team Coulter. On Monday, Nov. 22, wins for Team Bell and yes, Team Coulter! Thanks to
Mary/Jim for the pizza party, last week! And great cookies this week! Good curling everyone! Ladies Team win-loss-tie Crawford 2-0-2 Millsap 2-2-0 Walker 2-2-0 Verstegen 0-2-2 From the Hack: Great shots made on Sheet 1 this week. They may have been inspired by the televised Olympic Curling Trials. Both Judith and Jazmin were able to squeeze through a wall of guards. The game ended in another tie between Teams Crawford and Verstegen. Sheet 2 was a high scoring win for Team Millsap that kept Team Walker off the scoreboard. Our favourite ice maker was right when he said, “the hammer is over rated!”
Youth under 12 account for 25% of COVID-19 cases (Continued from page 1) answers to frequently asked questions, and helpful resources about making for a positive vaccination experience. Parents and guardians can now book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination for their children at a community clinic through Ontario.ca/ bookvaccine or by calling 1-833-9433900. Public health community clinics in Simcoe Muskoka will be open for booked appointments starting Friday, Nov. 26. In addition to community clinic locations, the vaccine is also available at participating pharmacies and the Ontario GO-VAXX bus. Individuals can also check with their primary care provider to see if they are offering vaccination. As of Nov. 23, the health unit reports that about 25 per cent of COVID-19 cases are in children under 12 years of age, who until this week have been ineligible for immunization. A contributing factor to transmission in schools is close contact between individuals within households, particularly if individuals are not fully vaccinated. Of all school-aged cases in
the region, approximately 50 per cent are the result of close contact in the household. In response to the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases amongst children and youth and to minimize infection rates in school settings, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has revised the class order for selfisolation, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Section 22, to include those 18 years and younger who are not fully vaccinated and who live in the same house with an unimmunized person who has been identified as a close contact to someone with COVID-19. Such individuals are now required to self-isolate for 10 days along with the close contact in that household. “In-person learning is essential for the overall well-being of children and youth and keeping schools open is one of our highest priorities,” said Gardner. “This additional public health measure aims to decrease the number of asymptomatic children entering the schools, which in turn will protect more student cohorts and minimize learning disruptions due to COVID-19.”
The health unit reminds the public it is also essential to follow current public health measures, including staying home when feeling ill, maintaining a physical distance of at least two metres from those living outside of your household, wearing a mask indoors and outdoors when physical distancing is not possible, covering your cough and washing your hands regularly.
The province has announced it is distributing 11 million rapid antigen screening tests to all public schools ahead of the December break to add an additional layer of protection over the holiday period and as students return to school in January. Each student will take home a pack of five rapid antigen tests to use over the holidays and throughout the return to in-person learning.
Health unit seeking volunteers for COVID-19 vaccination clinics The health unit is accepting applications for volunteer support in the COVID-19 vaccination clinics located in Collingwood, Stayner, Wasaga Beach, and Barrie. If you are looking for a meaningful opportunity to contribute your time towards the COVID-19 vaccination effort, then we want you! Clinic volunteers provide essential support in non-clinical roles and help contribute to an excellent client experience. Volunteer responsibilities may include screening clients for COVID-19 symptoms, monitoring waiting areas, assisting and directing
clients, and engaging in cleaning and disinfecting procedures. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, be able to stand for long periods of time, work both indoors and outdoors, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), obtain a satisfactory criminal record check, and submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon acceptance. More information about volunteering at a vaccination clinic across Simcoe Muskoka can be found at smdhu.org. Interested individuals can fill out an online application form or can inquire by emailing HR.COVID19volunteer@ smdhu.org
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CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Wine for sale by appointment only. Pick-up or delivery. Call/Text 647-5888931, cmorrissey0708@icloud.com.
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.
DRY HARDWOOD 2 Years seasoned, $400/ bush cord. Free delivery and volume discount. Complete Woodlot Management, 519986-2474.
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.
LINDA'S CHRISTMAS CARDS now available at The Creemore Echo's Newsstand. A large selection of beautifully hand crafted holiday cards. For more information contact Linda Cockton by TEXT at 705-539-0501 or call to leave a message.
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.
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We are RENTING THE LARGE OPEN CONCEPT ADDITION to our farmhouse, located in the rolling hills of Mulmur just outside of Honeywood. Seasonal rental only, December through March. Sleeps six comfortably. Perfect for a skiing family. $2,750 monthly. Contact service@ rawhide-adventures.on.ca or call 519925-0152 for pics and more info.
CALL FOR RECIPES The Creemore Echo is calling for recipe submissions for the Christmas Greetings edition, our annual parade edition. Please send your family’s favourite holiday recipes for sweets, savouries and beverages to editor@ creemore.com by Friday, Dec. 3.
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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.
We’re LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS to help out in our retail stores: Heirloom142 and Lagom142. Part time, full time are available. Call 705520-2172 or e-mail laurie@lagom142. com.
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2021 THANK YOU!
To everyone who supported, created & dined during the Taste of Clearview in 2021!
LOCAL PARTNERS:
Angie's Place Charlie's Diner Bakery by the Bay Bluewater Fish & Grill Café Coco Chez Michel Creemore Bakery Creemore Pizza Co. Dewennes Duntroon Highlands Friends Pub & Grill Inc. Haisai Hangar 26 La Cucina by Quince Miso Hot Mylar & Loreta's Pizza Perfect Diner The Bank Café The Dornoch Tap & Grill The Old Mill House Pub Wheelhouse Pizza Giffen's Country Market & Café The Original Life's a Slice Pizzeria & Deli
Staff photos: Trina Berlo
Elliott Brood (above), with opening band Royal Castles (below), were the first performers to hit the Avening Hall stage since spring of 2020, when the performance space was closed due to the pandemic. This weekend's performer is Hannah Georgas and tickets are available at www.aveninghall. ca.
DINE LOCAL ALL YEAR Presented by Clearview Township A Clearview Signature Event
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Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.
NOTICE- CLEARVIEW FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION Clearview Fire and Emergency Services is hosting a recruitment information session. We are hiring paid-on-call firefighters for our stations located in Stayner, New Lowell, Creemore, Singhampton, and Nottawa. If you are interested, please register to attend the information session being hosted on: 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 how the recruitment process works. We encourage anyone who is interested to attend. Anyone applying or attending must have been fully vaccinated prior to December 1st, 2021. Preference will be given to those who have attended the information session. Applications are available online at: http://www.clearview.ca/home/municipal-services/emergency-services Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at 12:00 pm. For more information and to register, please contact: Sandra Doyle, Administrative Assistant Clearview Fire and Emergency Services 705-428-6230 ext.401, sdoyle@clearview.ca
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Join us Sunday, Dec. 5th, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and meet Loo as she launches her new line of stationery. Her shareable art sparks joy while raising awareness and money for Canadian youth mental health. 10% of all proceeds go to Jack.org
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