December 17. 2021

The Creemore

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Friday, December 17, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 51

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Last blast for community wrapping room This is the last weekend for the Holiday Gift Wrapping Room, hosted by the Creemore BIA in support of local businesses and charities, for those shopping downtown this holiday season.

The Holiday Gift Wrapping Room is at Creemore Springs Brewery (in the Model A room). Gifts are wrapped by volunteers representing local organizations, in exchange for a donation to their organization or a charity of their choice.

This Saturday, the service will be provided by volunteers with New Lowell Guides, and Creemore Firefighters Association on Sunday.

The Holiday Gift Wrapping Room is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.

BIA hosts downtown shopping draw Erika Hovius photo

Thank you to everyone who has donated food, toys, and money to The Echo's drive this year. The toys are being distributed to those in need by the County of Simcoe Paramedics and other items are being delivered to the Clearview-Stayner Food Bank. As always, the community has shown its generosity and it is appreciated.

More restrictions coming to region COVID-19 booster intervals shortened to three months

by Trina Berlo The region’s medical officer of health is calling this a critical time for Simcoe Muskoka, and the province.

Dr. Charles Gardner said the Omicron variant is spreading, doubling in numbers every three days, compared to the Delta variant which doubles every 30 days. Although the region has seen a slight reduction in its total case count for the first time in seven weeks, cases are still higher than the province as a whole.

The region is seeing its highest

number of outbreaks since the beginning of the pandemic and Gardner said he has very serious concerns about the days and weeks ahead, adding that the health unit and hospitals are limited in their capacity to handle the load.

On Wednesday afternoon, Gardner said he is prepared to issue an order for tightened controls in certain settings in Simcoe Muskoka if the province doesn’t.

“Having full capacity in such settings now becomes very hazardous in my opinion. As chair of the council of the Ontario Medical Officers of Health I have co-signed a letter to the minister of health sent last night calling on the province to reduce capacity limits

to 50 per cent,” he said, to allow for more spacing and reduce contacts. He also supports reducing limits in social settings to 10 people, down from 25.

The province did announce late Wednesday that it intends to introduce a 50 per cent capacity limit on indoor venues with a usual capacity of 1,000 or more, effective Dec. 18.

A new Letter of Instruction and Section 22 Order has been drafted for all residents, employers, businesses, and organizations in Simcoe Muskoka that would reduce capacity limits for certain business types, including restaurants and bars, event spaces and indoor sports and recreational fitness (See “Rapid” on page 10)

Creemore BIA is holding a holiday shopping draw.

Ballots are available at all participating BIA member stores in the Creemore downstown area. Shoppers are welcome to fill in the ballot for a chance to win one of three $100 gift certificates redeemable at participating businesses.

The drawn runs until Dec. 24.

Winners will be announced in the Jan. 7 edition of The Creemore Echo.

Councillor Leishman takes leave from council Clearview council has approved an indefinite leave of absence requested by Councillor Connie Leishman.

The request was made during an in camera session at the start of the Dec. 13 meeting. Mayor Doug Measures reported in open session that Leishman is requesting privacy with regard to her concerns.

“I just want to say, to all the people listening, that we are really going to miss her,” said Councillor Phyllis Dineen.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 17, 2021

COMMUNITY Calendar

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

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. There are a few vendor spaces still available, please email thehandmadeholidaymarket@gmail. com for details.

Saturdays and 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.

Saturdays until March 26

Tuesdays and Thursdays 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 admission. Proof of vaccine required.

Saturdays and Sundays until 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. This weekend: New Lowell Guides on Saturday, and Creemore Firefighters Association on Sunday.

Saturday, Dec. 25

• Jolly news! This year the Creemore Community Christmas Dinner features a take-out meal at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington St. W. from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Legion has offered up the kitchen and we are adhering 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.

• Come out and meet our Growers, Bakers and Makers at Creemore Farmers’ Winter Market at Station on the Green, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (excluding of Dec. 25 and Jan. 1). COVID protocols in place. Proof of vaccination required.

Church Services Sunday, December 19

• Centennial United, Stayner - 4th Sunday in Advent Carol Festival & White Gift Service at 10:30 a.m. Featuring favourite Christmas Carols and special musical performances. You are invited to make a special Christmas offerings to the Mission and Service Fund and bring a nonperishable donation for the food bank.

• Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin - 4th Sunday of Advent at 10 a.m.

• St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Creemore will have an advent reading as part of its regular Sunday service, at 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, December 21

• Centennial United, Stayner - Blue Christmas Service 7 p.m. A service of comfort for those seeking compassion this season.

Friday, December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE

• Centennial United, Stayner - Christmas Eve Service 7 p.m.

• The Church of the Good Shepherd, Stayner Celebrating the Birth of The Christ Child, 4 p.m.

Family Service, 7:30 p.m. Eucharist. Please call the church at 705-428-3885 to reserve your seats.

Rev. Susan Snelling - Priest-in-Charge • St. Andrew's Maple Cross Presbyterian Church, 1 Caroline St. W. Creemore invites you to a Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m. A joyful service of hymn singing and readings with Reverend Mitch McVeigh. Covid protocols in place. All are Welcome.

• St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Creemore - Carol sing beginning at 3:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service of Holy Eucharist 4 p.m. Reservations required.

705-466-2206. Please leave your name and phone number. COVID protocols require masks and distancing.

• St. John’s United Church, Creemore - Christmas Eve Service 7 p.m. LIMITED SEATING. • St. Patrick’s Parish Church, Stayner - Christmas Carols at 10:30 p.m. Midnight Mass at 11 p.m.

• Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin - Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 p.m.

• Clearview Community Church - Christmas Eve services at all four campuses. Pre-register at www. clearviewcommunity.church.

Saturday, December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY

• St. Patrick’s Parish Church, Stayner - Nativity of the Lord Christmas Carols 10:30 a.m. Mass at 11 a.m.

Sunday, December 26

• Centennial United, Stayner - No In Person Worship at Centennial this Sunday after Christmas.

• Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin - No service on Boxing Day • St. Patrick’s Parish Church, Stayner - Mass – 11 a.m. Solemnity of the Holy Family • Clearview Community Church - In one location only on this day.

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Net Clearview tax increase down to 3.36% $50,000 deletion for speed signs draws both opposition and support

by Trina Berlo Clearview Township’s $101.4 million budget went to a public meeting Dec. 13 with a net tax increase of 3.36 per cent.

Staff and council worked away at fine-tuning the budget during two workshops held in November, finding savings to bring the increase in the municipal portion of the taxes from 9.14 per cent down to 5.55 per cent.

The overall tax increase is further lowered by an estimated decrease in education taxes due to growth in other areas of the province.

As it stands, the proposed tax rate would cost property owners an additional $37.20 on every $100,000 of assessment, for a total of $1,144.48 per $100,000 of assessment in 2022.

Treasurer Kelly McDonald said property taxes account for 58 per cent of all revenues in Clearview Township, In discussing the $70.2 million capital budget and $31.2 million in operating costs including OPP, NVCA, and taxes collected on behalf of the County of Simcoe and education

taxes, Monday’s public meeting centred around a $50,000 expenditure for speed signs that was cut during budget deliberations.

The signs were to indicate lowered speeds on three township roads – portions of Nottawasaga Concession 10 North (Duntroon), Fairgrounds Road, and Riverside Drive/Concession 6 to 60 km/hr – as approved by council during a traffic workshop.

The decision to remove the signs

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from the budget essentially puts the speed reduction on hold and that’s what drew comments from residents in opposition to the deletion of the line item.

Amongst those making public comments was Concession 10 resident Jim Campbell and Martin Rydlo, owner of Duntroon Highlands golf facility, who have become concerned with the increase of through traffic using the route to get to Blue Mountain,

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as guided by GPS mapping.

“I can assure you speeding on Concession 10 poses a tremendous risk to residents and significant visitor traffic coming to Clearview’s highlands,” said Rydlo. “Between Duntroon Highlands Golf and Highlands Nordic, we represent one of Clearview’s top three tourism attractions. We are proud to represent and promote Clearview but we need the municipality’s help in making sure their experience on the roads continues to be a safe one.”

On the other hand, a group representing nine employers with a combined total workforce of 167, including Paul Van Staveren, Chris Millsap, Gord Zeggil and Judith Crawford who formed a delegation at a previous meeting, reiterated their opposition in writing to the speed reductions and their support for not only the budget item deletion but the reversal of the council decision.

Karen Crevier wrote in on behalf of a group of neighbours on Concession 6 (north of County Rd. 91) asking for the signs to be put back in the budget, offering to pitch in for the cost.

Council members will circle back on the budget at a third and final budget session in the New Year to consider comments and address other outstanding items.

Greetings, As 2021 comes to a close I take the time to reflect on the things that are most important to my family, friends and neighbours.

One of the most important things on my list is always healthcare and the facilities in our area that service our healthcare needs.

CGMH was founded in 1887 and currently serves more than 60,000 permanent residents and 3.5 million annual visitors. I can’t think of a more important healthcare facility to support!

I have always received excellent care from an amazing staff of doctors, nurses, specialists, support staff and volunteers at CGMH. By donating to the CGMH Foundation I feel like I am part of a team that cares for my community every single day.

I know that those funds are used to support worthwhile programs and for the purchase of much needed equipment and technology.

While we wait for our new hospital to be designed and built please remember our team of professionals need the best equipment and tools to get the job done. It’s up to all of us in our community to ensure our skilled medical teams have the right tools to provide the very best care.

Please join me, if you are able and make a donation or monthly contribution to the CGMH Foundation. Your gift will ensure our hospital is always ready to care for you, your family, friends and neighbours.

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OPINION

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THE WAY WE WERE

EDITORIAL

Food Bank use reaches record high Feed Ontario has released its 2021 Hunger Report revealing a record 592,308 people accessed emergency food support last year, visiting food banks more than 3.6 million times. This is an increase of 10 per cent and 12 per cent respectively over the previous year, making it the largest single-year increase since 2009.

The report recognizes the impact that COVID-19 has had on food bank use in Ontario, but points to an accumulation of several income insecurity trends over recent years as the primary drivers of this growth.

“Like gasoline on a fire, COVID-19 only compounded income security and affordability issues in Ontario,” said Feed Ontario’s interim executive director Siu Mee Cheng. “This includes the province’s insufficient social safety net, the rise in precarious employment, and increasingly unaffordable housing and living costs.”

The 2021 Hunger Report notes that while pandemic response measures, like the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), helped many Canadians avert crisis, some of the province’s most vulnerable citizens still fell through the cracks. This is reflected in the report’s data, which showed that CERB recipients represented less than one per cent of those who accessed food banks last year, compared to a staggering 36 per cent increase in the number of senior citizens turning to food banks for support.

“The rising number of older adults relying on food banks for assistance is a trend that we have been monitoring closely since 2017,” says Cheng. “While there are a number of contributing factors to this trend, the most significant is how the growing lack of affordability associated with housing and the cost of living have become, particularly for those on a fixed income and low-income earners.”

Another demographic highlighted in the report are people with disabilities, who represent a third of all food bank users in Ontario. Based on a sample of eight food banks, it was found that over 60 per cent of people who self-identified as having a disability had less than $100 left per month after paying for housing and utilities, including one out of five respondents who indicated that their monthly expenses currently exceed their monthly income.

The report provides a preliminary analysis of current food bank use and finds that the record high does not appear to be reversing. Visitor data for September 2021 found that food bank visits were 32 per cent higher than the average September for 2017-2019.

“This preliminary data tells us that the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still unfolding,” said Cheng. “It is critical that the province address this crisis by implementing immediate income security measures and supports to address affordability issues today.”

This is why we must do more than donate to our local food bank, we must demand systemic supports for employment and income protected by legislation.

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LETTER

Plan needed for upgrading roads Editor: As the presenter to council with reference to the change in road speeds, it was important to me to become informed on as many issues related to this topic as possible. Why? There are too many people who have construed opinion and hearsay as “facts”.

What we have learned is that council was influenced by a few individuals and special interest groups and bent to their wishes.

The roads of Clearview belong to the community, which includes all residents and users.

Since our initial presentation we had the opportunity to meet with Mayor Doug Measures, deputy director of public works Dan Perreault, and chief administrative officer John Ferguson.

We had a good discussion involving all sides of the issue.

Our group was educated on engineering standards, liability issues, and budget constraints.

They were made aware of previous studies completed by Clearview’s engineers, policy and reports from the County of Simcoe, and Clearview’s own calming bylaws.

The issues for discussion involved all roads of Clearview, not just a few. We considered what effects road calming will have on the economy, safety, environmental sustainability, and other concerns.

What has come out of the discussion is that Clearview needs a plan for road upgrading. They need a vision, including a budget, to reflect the future needs of our community roads.

Yes, certain roads are in need of attention now, but do it properly. We need council to get it right and speak as one educated, strong voice. As in our original presentation, this topic needs public participation to hear all the voices.

Paul Van Staveren, Stayner.

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Cardamom transforms cranberry sauce LIFE OF SPICE

everything on their plate and “This is the best cranberry then head back for seconds. sauce I’ve ever had,” said Served in a small bowl, my Mom. And while you might the deep red colour of the think that she’d be bias, berries sets up like a holiday decoration on the table. If knowing that I had made you are feeling ambitious it; she is also a bit of a Lindan and want a little extra connoisseur of all things COURTEMANCHE glamour for your festive cranberry, and can be a gathering, add gelatin and refrigerate “tough customer.” Not to mention she using a bowl or bundt cake pan as a tends to be pretty straight with me when form. Once cooled, turn onto a plate, she likes something. And when she and serve with a few sprigs of mint and doesn’t. So, with this gushing review, I thought this recipe would be one worth sugar-coated cranberries.

You might want to make a double sharing. batch, to be sure to have some for the Cranberry sauce, like anything I next day. Slathered on a sandwich with guess, is so much tastier when it’s leftover turkey and stuffing, and a bit of homemade. And it turns out to be a cream cheese is pure Boxing Day bliss. delightfully uncomplicated dish to Happy holidays! make, too. Adding a pinch of cardamom and orange to your cranberry sauce Lindan Courtemanche is an is transformational! The flavours complement each other perfectly. And enthusiastic cook and Founder of The Gorgeous Spice Company, www. you will see it on everyone’s expression thegorgeousspiceco.com. as they taste it, test it together with

Cranberry Sauce with Cardamom and Orange Ingredients: 1 large bag of cranberries, about 3-4 cups (whole, fresh or frozen) 1 large orange, finely zested and then squeezed (about 3/4 cup of juice) 1 cup brown sugar, tightly packed 1/2 tsp cardamom, finely ground A pinch of sumac, ground (optional) A pinch of sea salt Optional: 1½ tbsp powdered gelatin, ½ cup of water and non-stick spray (if using the gelatin, before cooking the berry mixture, warm half the orange juice, add the gelatin to it. Set aside.

After you are done cooking, the gelatin will have bloomed and you can add it to the cooked berry mixture. Stir until well-blended and cool in a form).

Directions: Place all the ingredients (except the gelatin, if using) in a mid-sized pot on medium high heat, stirring occasionally as it starts to bubble.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 10-12 minutes until it thickens. Continue to stir occasionally.

Remove from the heat, cool and serve either at room temperature or chilled. Keeps well in the fridge for up to three days.

To make sugar-coated berries, use a cooled simple syrup (made with equal parts boiling water and sugar), dip the berries and then roll the berries in sugar.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 17, 2021

TREE DECORATION CHALLENGE

By Liz Eakins

Liz is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art. She lives in Creemore and works out of Mill Street Art Studio. Liz has been involved with arts in our community through Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society for a number of years now.

I know, I know, Christmas is just a week away. Hopefully you are all somewhat ready, but if you are like me then there is still baking to do. And wrapping! Last year Peter Mitchell gave us a wonderful holiday card challenge. My husband and I created a card and liked it so much we decided to photocopy it and walked around to some of our friends’ houses to deliver them on Christmas Eve. I’m hoping you are up for another holiday art challenge? Here we go…

SUPPLIES:

Any kind of interesting, lightweight, decorative, patterned and/or colourful paper • Heavier paper (card stock, thin cardboard, or cereal box card) • Cookie cutters • Pencil • Scissors • Glue stick (or any craft glue) • String, ribbon, or heavy thread

STEP ONE: Tear or cut up some pieces of decorative paper (old wrapping paper, coloured tissues, magazine pages, old book pages…)

STEP TWO: Randomly, or in stripes, glue down the torn papers to a heavier

paper (at least 10x15 cm, but bigger if you want to cut out more images).

Press down firmly. Flip over and glue down more scraps of paper on the other side. Similar collage, or completely different to the first side. Your choice! Let dry.

STEP THREE: Trace a simple cookie cutter shape onto your collaged paper.

Alternatively, draw your own shape.

STEP FOUR: Using scissors (or an exacto knife and cutting board if you

have one) cut out the shape just inside the pencilled lines. Pretty cool, huh?!

STEP FIVE: Poke a hole at the top of your ornament using an awl or a big

sewing needle. Thread about 25 cm of small ribbon or heavy thread or jute through the hole and knot the ends.

Voila! Your own unique handmade ornament! Make one for all your friends.

If you want to make gift tags you only need to collage one side of the card stock so that you can write on the back. Or stick your collaged shape onto the front of a blank card for a holiday greeting card!

CHECK OUT MY VIDEO on the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society (PHAHS) Facebook or Instagram account to walk through this challenge with me, and to see a few alternative ideas.

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Council endorses Indigenous land acknowledgement

by Trina Berlo Councillors have endorsed an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement for the Township of Clearview.

The unanimous endorsement is the culmination of a six-month process, which began with a request from Christopher Dodd that Clearview develop a land acknowledgement as a path to education, understanding and reconciliation after offensive Indigenous images were put up at Gowan Park in Creemore, prompting the passing of a policy banning the use of Indigenous themes on township property by non-Indigenous organizations.

Council members participated in a workshop on Nov. 25, organized

by Cayla Reimer, who works in the clerk’s department and has spearheaded the development of the land acknowledgement. The education session lasted almost three hours and featured two speakers: Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Lakehead University Chair on Truth and Reconciliation and Honourary Witness for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, who talked about history and the legacy of residential schools, treaties and Crown relations, and Simcoe County District School Board Elementary School Teacher Jennifer Summerfield who

gave an overview of Indigenous law and restorative justice.

Wesley-Esquimaux said a land acknowledgement should be about more than acknowledging Indigenous peoples who lived on the land prior to occupation and settlement, and should also be about taking responsibility for the inheritance of the land.

“We all need to take very seriously, and deeply into consideration, the fact that this land is being abused and we are seeing the impact…” she asks, “How do we challenge policy and practice now that is very much a part of this conversation.”

Wesley-Esquimaux also talked about decolonization as a path forward to creating systems that are just and equitable, addressing inequity through education, dialogue, communication, and action.

“In terms of how we get there, well it has a lot to do with our own behaviours and how we as leaders – because all of you who are on this call are leaders – how we conduct ourselves in the face of understanding and working toward creating equitable distributions of jobs, housing, and everything else for people of colour,” she said.

She said opening the gates to Indigenous people is a really important part of “Indigenizing the conversation,” the process of creating a supportive and comfortable space inside institutions

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within which Indigenous peoples can succeed.

Clearview council has endorsed the following land acknowledgement: “I would like to begin our meeting/ event/gathering by recognizing the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada as traditional stewards and caretakers of the land. We acknowledge that Clearview Township is located within the boundaries of Treaty 18, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Tionontati, Wendat, and is the home of many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples as part of an intricate nationhood that reaches across Turtle Island. At this time of truth and reconciliation, we welcome the opportunity to work together towards new understandings and new relationships and ask for guidance in

all we do.”

The text will be shared with all township boards and committees but Reimer said the acknowledgement is not meant to be mandatory. It can however be used as a starting point for those who wish to incorporate an acknowledgement into their proceedings. Reimer, who serves as committee coordinator for the township, will be communicating directly with boards and committees.

Members will be encouraged to adapt and personalize the statement as they see fit, on a voluntary basis.

To view the entire workshop, v i s i t Yo u Tu b e . c o m / c / ClearviewTownshipCA and look for the special council meeting on Nov. 25 entitled Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Session.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 17, 2021

Creemore Curling Club standings

Council briefs

Men Team win-loss-tie Millsap 5-2-0 Verstegen 5-2-0 Fuller 4-3-0 Walker 3-4-0 Wilson 2-4-1 Cober 1-5-1 From the Hack: We have one more week before the break and new draw starts. And It’s come right down to the last game, with Team Millsap and Team Verstegen facing off for the title on Tuesday night.

Check in next week to see who comes out on top!

Grant boost a windfall for Clearview

Daytime Team win-loss-tie Coulter 11-0-1 Martens 5-4-2 Bell 5-5-1 McDougall 3-8-0 Lambert 2-9-0 From the Hack: On Monday, Teams Coulter and McDougall managed wins against Teams Martens and Lambert. Team Bell gave Team Coulter a scare on Wednesday by actually leading in a few ends, but Linda, Marty, Liz and Ron battled back hard, and secured the win in the 8th. Good curling everyone!

Ladies Team win-loss-tie Millsap 4-3-0 Walker 4-3-0 Crawford 2-2-3 Verstegen 0-4-3 From the Hack: Two close games again this week.

Well matched teams Crawford and Verstegen ended the session with another tie. Not to be held scoreless against Team Millsap again, Team Walker challenged them to the last rock. Now tied for first place they will have a rematch in the trophy game next week.

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Clearview Township will receive $1,044,495 in grant money from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, that is about $600,000 more than expected.

Township officials are awaiting details but say the money will be used to renew and replace current infrastructure.

“We have to keep that money just to keep things running,” said Treasurer Kelly McDonald.

The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) was launched in 2014 and provides funding to help small, rural and northern communities build and repair critical infrastructure.

Ontario will distribute approximately $400 million to 424 communities across Ontario in 2022.

No need to increase building fees Council is being asked to support a proposal by Clearview Township's Chief Building Official Scott McLeod not to increase building permit fees this year according to a general indexing formula, which in recent years has brought the department out of a deficit.

He said the construction index increase sits at 11.6 per cent and while normally it wise to keep up with inflation, the increase is not necessary given the department’s financial wellbeing.

McLeod reported that the department’s reserve sits at $1,051,739.

“The current fees and charges are covering the full cost of the building department administration,” he said, adding that an increase is not necessary, or appropriate at this time.

The proposed fee revision was the subject of a Dec. 13 public meeting. No comments from the public were received.

Theatre stages reading of A Christmas Carol Theatre Collingwood presents a live staged reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens at First Presbyterian Church on Dec. 20 and 21.

A limited number of tickets are available for $25 each.

The Monday performance is already sold out but a second day has been added due to popular demand.

Tickets are now on sale for the 7 p.m. performance on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Last year, the cast for the online streamed version, was all-female. This time it is the men’s turn.

To order tickets please call 705-445-2200 or shop online.

Please note that proof of vaccination must be shown at the door and masks must be worn.

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 17, 2021 •

Dufferin County elects 145th warden Shelburne Mayor Wade Mills has been elected warden of Dufferin County.

Mills was elected to his first term as warden on Dec. 9.

Council also selected the chairs to lead standing committees: O r a n g e v i l l e M a y o r S a n d y B ro w n w a s selected as chair of the infrastructure and environmental services committee; The general government services committee will be lead again by Mono Mayor John C re e l m a n ; G r a n d Valley Deputy Mayor Philip Rentsch will oversee the health and human services committee; and Mulmur mayor Janet Horner will chair the Wade Mills

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Rapid antigen tests being distributed (Continued from page 1) facilities. Private social gatherings would also be limited as would capacity at weddings, funerals and religious services.

“I intend to issue these local instructions and orders within this week if the provincial government does not announce broad provincewide restrictions and other public health measures to stem the rise of Omicron,” stated Dr. Gardner, noting that the instructions and orders would come into effect on Monday, Dec. 20.

“If we are to manage Omicron with any success, it will be critical that along with these additional restrictions that reduce physical interaction as much as possible in all settings, that everyone continues to comply with the existing public health measures.”

The health unit is reporting that there is emerging evidence that while two doses provide some protection against infection and hospitalization, the protection is not as strong as for other variants, so there is an urgent need for booster doses for everyone who is eligible to receive one, particularly for the older population.

“Unfortunately, the easing of provincial restrictions in October allowing larger social gatherings and colder temperatures bringing people indoors has led to more close contact interactions, which have contributed to the higher case counts and more hospitalizations locally,” said Gardner.

“I am particularly concerned about the high rates of COVID-19 transmission locally at the same time we are seeing the surge in cases across Ontario with the Omicron variant for which a third dose of vaccination is required for protection. There are already great demands on our healthcare services in our community and decisive action is needed now to prevent our situation from becoming dire.”

With cases of Omicron set to outpace the Delta variant, the effects of the virus are being felt throughout the healthcare system.

“With the recent rise in overall COVID-19 in our region, along with the rapidly emerging threat of the Omicron variant, we are concerned

that access to necessary hospital services may be at risk,” said Carmine Stumpo, President and CEO at Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital on behalf of the six hospitals in Simcoe Muskoka.

“Hospitals currently are still recovering from previous delays in accessing care, continue to support COVID-related supports like testing centres and vaccination clinics and coping with staff shortages on a regular basis. Front-line and support staff in hospitals across the region have been stretched well beyond their usual capacity for an extended period of time. Any further increase in hospitalization associated with a COVID-19 surge will create significant capacity issues region-wide.”

The health unit is stepping up its efforts to increase the level of vaccination amongst residents over the next few weeks, focusing on providing booster doses for eligible individuals.

Starting Monday, Dec. 20, eligibility is expanding to all individuals aged 18 and over, and the dose interval is being shortened to three months following an individual’s second dose.

“As we combat the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, nothing matters more than getting these booster doses into people’s arms” said Premier Doug Ford. “I am issuing a call to arms. We need every member of Team Ontario to stand tall and do their part as we work to protect our hardfought progress and keep Ontarians safe.”

The health unit is significantly increasing the number of appointments at its community clinics and is collaborating closely with its various health care and pharmacy partners to greatly increase access to COVID-19 vaccines in many locations for eligible individuals. The health unit is also placing all non-COVID-19-related programs and services on hold so that staff can be redeployed to support the COVID-19 vaccination efforts, while maintaining basic COVID-19 case and contact management, outbreak management, enforcement, phone line, surveillance and communications response.

Booster vaccines are available by appointment at community clinics and

can be booked through the COVID-19 Vaccination Portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900, through some health care providers and family health teams, select pharmacies, the GO-VAXX Bus, and some Indigenous-led clinics.

All other eligible individuals, including children five to 11 years, who have not yet received a first, second or third dose of vaccine are encouraged to do so as soon as possible and may also book an appointment for one of these options.

The province is also launching a holiday testing blitz to offer rapid antigen screening to individuals free of charge at pop-up sites across the province. Up to two million rapid tests will be provided free of charge at pop-up testing sites in high-traffic settings such as malls, retail settings, holiday markets, public libraries and transit hubs. Pop-up teams will be deployed at nearly 50 locations across the province, including some co-located with GO-VAXX mobile vaccine buses. Most sites will distribute free take-home rapid antigen test kits, subject to supply, and some will offer asymptomatic rapid antigen screening on-site. The government will also make take-home rapid tests available at select LCBO stores, starting with the busiest stores this week and with more stores being added in the coming days.

Ontarians can visit Ontario.ca/ holidaytesting to find out if pop-up rapid antigen screening sites will be available in their area. Locations and operating hours will be updated weekly, and no appointment will be required.

Existing public health measures include staying home when feeling ill and getting tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19, 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, coverin coughs, and washing hands regularly.

To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and current public health measures and requirements, visit smdhu.org/covid19.

Collingwood hospital rolls back designated visitor policy Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) has rolled back its designated visitor policy to Phase 2a, from Phase 3 as of Dec. 13 to further protect its patients, employees and physicians.

At this time, all designated visitors 12 and older must show proof of vaccination and photo identification to enter the hospital. Negative rapid antigen or PCR tests will not be accepted as a substitute for proof of vaccination.

Under phase 2a fully vaccinated designated visitors will be permitted at one visitor per patient for: • End of life including MAID and stillbirth; • Childbirth; • Major surgery; • Critical illness/life altering diagnosis; • Emergency department patients (exemption to proof of vaccination will only apply to those listed within policy); • Significant developmental, intellectual disability/cognitive impairment/unable to effectively communicate; • Patient requiring caregiver to support hospital workflow; • Long stay patients.

Two fully vaccinated designated visitors are currently permitted daily for patients under the age of 18.

“At this time, moving to Phase 2a of the hospital’s Designated Visitor Policy is necessary to maintain a safe workplace for all employees and to keep our patients safe,” says Lauren Tindall, VP Patient Experience.

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 17, 2021 •

ECHO Classifieds SERVICES

FOR SALE

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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.

FOR RENT

WINTER RENTAL for 30 days January 14 to February 12 (dates flexible). Beautiful modern 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom house 5-minute walk to downtown on 3.5 acres. New hot tub, 2-car attached garage, pool table, fireplace, main floor living room and family room. $7,500 inclusive (utilities, snow removal, cleaning) 660nanometres@gmail.com.

LARGE ONE BEDROOM apartment. Ground floor. Approx. 600 sq. ft. $1100 per month plus utilities.

References required. No pets, no smoking. Call 705-446-8112.

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.

REFLEXOLOGY IN CLEARVIEW Are you and your partner/family looking for a natural way to relieve stress, reduce anxiety, release toxins, improve circulation, get in tune with yourself and heal? Local reflexologist accepting new clients for in home private treatments. Please text/call 519-217-7227.

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DEATH NOTICE

ADMINISTRATOR - Centennial United Church 10/hrs/wk, $18/ hr. To provide administrative and financial management services. Strong interpersonal, computer and financial record keeping skills required. More details on website www.ucstayner.ca.

Email resume to office@ucstayner.ca

by January 10, 2022.

CHRISTMAS

LINDA'S CHRISTMAS CARDS now available at The Creemore Echo's Newsstand. A large selection of beautifully handcrafted holiday cards.

NORMA PANZINE gave Creemore many seasons of joy and giving both through Affairs and personally. Let us give her this one! Drop your cards for Norma off to The Echo, 3 Caroline Street West, Creemore L0M 1G0 by December 23rd!

With current COVID-19 cases, ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH CREEMORE has instituted a policy requiring Photo ID and Proof of Double Vaccinations in our entire facility for everyone 12 years and up.

Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m. We will be observing all present COVID-19 regulations as well as our new policy. LIMITED SEATING. *Event Dependent on COVID-19 regulation updates.

JOSLIN, Sharon passed away peacefully after a long battle of cancer on December 11, 2021, in her 72nd year surrounded by her family at Hospice Georgian Triangle. Sharon, the beloved wife of Wayne Joslin, loving mother of Robert (Cyndi), Joyce (Bill) and Terry (Kerri). Cherished Nanny to Breanna (Scott) and Joslyn. Sister of Sheila Sudds, Elaine Wilson, Irene Gilchrist, Shelly Morton, Marlene Wilson and the late Honor Candy.

Sharon will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, and in-laws. She will be missed deeply by her family and loved ones, as well as her friends and colleagues at the Creemore nursing home where she worked for 30 years.

As an expression of sympathy donations made to Hospice Georgian Triangle – Campbell House would be appreciated. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Friends may visit Sharon’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

IN MEMORIAM CHRISTOPHER VOKES

We are accepting donations until Saturday, Dec. 18

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Remembering a special son, grandson, nephew and cousin, who left us December 18, 2006.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 17, 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.

NOTICE – CLEARVIEW TREE CANOPY ASSESSMENT ONGOING Clearview has contracted the services of Davey Resource Group to complete a risk assessment of the Clearview Township-owned boulevard and parkland trees in Creemore and Stayner beginning this week and continuing into January.

Davey Resource Group will be collecting the location, species, size, and health of the trees.

The assessment is currently ongoing in Creemore and is expected to take two weeks to complete. Beginning in January 2022 Davey’s will begin the assessment in Stayner.

Once the assessment is complete, a Removal and Re-planting Plan will be put together and presented to Council in the Spring of 2022.

For more information, please contact: Dan Perreault Deputy Director of Public Works Clearview Township (705) 428-6230 ext. 230 dperreault@clearview.ca

NOTICE – 2021 HOLIDAY ADMIN CENTRE & TRANSIT CLOSURES The Clearview Township Administration Centre, located at 217 Gideon Street in Stayner, will be closed for the holidays beginning on Friday, December 24, 2021, until Monday, January 3, 2022. Staff will attend the Administration Centre on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, and it will re-open to the public on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM. Appointments continue to be encouraged.

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