December 31, 2021

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, December 31, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 53

LET’S ALL DO OUR PART TO ENSURE A HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. o Vicki Bell, Broker 154 Mill St. Creemore 705-446-4539

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PATRONS

Garnet Madill Norm and Ginny MacEachern Barbara and Bill Mann Lynn Eakin Bill and Pam Estey Gerard Buckley Gayle Millsap Tony Bowland Tanya Lee and John Torrey Alan Hibben Anna Hobbs and Byron Beeler Anna-Lisa and Keith Mantesso Annie Ropar Arthur Bode and Monique Rabideau Bill and Lorraine Strain Bob and Marlene McLean Bonnie MacPherson and Rick Schubert Brent Preston and Gillian Flies Brian and Alexa Usher-Jones Brian and Charlotte Carter Bruce and Anne Godwin Candace Watson-Hiscox Carol Pilkey Charlie Moses Chris and Susan Portner Chris Hoffmann and Joan Eakin Christopher Martin Cyd Israel and Tony Bryant Denis and Heather O'Connor Diana Wiszniewska Diane Perry and D.J. Wiley Diane Volgyesi and Angelo Zaccheo Don and Frances MacFarlane Doug Finley and Emily Arturi Doug Goodall and Susan Tremblay Dr. Jody Bowle Evans Ed Leimgardt Contracting Eileen Campbell and Struan Robertson Fran Breithaupt Fred and Jacqueline Minduik Frith and Monte Bail Geoffrey and Judi Parker Gerry Blackburn Gordon Cunningham Gravity Sun Power, Jeff Williams & Jaki Skillings Greg and Meg Young Hayley AvRuskin and Phil Richmond Helen Blackburn Helen McCartney Huron Tractor Ian Cleghorn and Lynne Bridgman Jacqueline Raison and Lawrence Bell Jacquie and Thom Paterson James Herington Jane and Larry Goldberg Jeff and Sherri Watchorn Jill Bridgman and Jennifer Davidson Jim and Tamara Harkness Joanne and Ernest Rovet Joanne Maziarczyk John MacDonald John Thompson John Wilson and Clare Davenport Julie and Greg Kelk Karin Clifford Keith Boulter and Nancy Johnston Kerrie MacPherson Laura Walton and Clive VanderBurgh Lawrence and Ida Boulter Lori and Mike Fisher Marg and Ernie Purkis Marilyn and Stewart Wright Marylou and Ted Morgan Maureen and John Farrow Mike and Jane Freund Miller's Dairy

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James and Dawn McPherson James and Gayle Cocker James Grant James Lisser Jane Pepino Jean A. Smart Memorial Fund Jennifer and Wally Peters Jenny and Gavin Ross Jerry and Judy Smith Jim and Annette Moltner Jim and Lisa Houston Jim Muzyka Joe and Helen Feldman John and Barbara Roland John and Paola Cohen John and Susan Lewarne John Kennedy John MacDonald John Macfarlane John Paul Matthews Judy Simmonds Jug City Julie Pollock and Bob Gordon Juliet Jancso Karen Gaudino Kathleen Kurtin Kathryn From and Shawn Thompson Ken Jewett Kevin Paterson and Danielle Pearson Kimberley and Bob Seldon Kurt W A Brands Laurie and Ellie Pattillo Laurie Copeland and Corey Finkelstein Laurie May Linda and Art McIlwain Linda and Ron Coulter Lorie and Doug Awender Louise Adams and Steve Karrys M. Branigan and G. Tardif Margaret Wente and Ian McLeod Marilyn Badger Marilyn and Robert Chenier Mark and Susan Banting Marnie and John Hillier Martha and David Reeve Martha Bull Mary and Jim Boyd Mary and Jim Fisher Mary Stewart Maryann Lowry Maureen and Brian Bixley Maureen McLeod Maureen Quigley and Patrick Reid Meg McLachlin and Kevin Reilly Michael and Joan Ball Michael L'Ecuyer, Ruth Ann Pearce Kingsley and Sterling Michael Laine and Constance Boldt Michelle Hayward Mike Pitre Murray Skinkle Nadine Melemis Nancy Groshen and Athir Nuaimi Peace Valley Ranch Richard Neville Norman Chew and Jennifer Essex Chew Patricia McGee Paul and Charlotte Vorstermans Peter and Peggy Lockie Phillip Dyment and Petra Mattes Ralph Cochrane and Jay Fry Richard and Patrcia Neville Rick and Mary Ellen Hall Robert and Erica Armstrong Robert Franklin Robin Vaille Rockside Campbell Rolf and Gille Meeser Ron and Kristina Charles

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Thursday, December 31, 2021 •

Answering the "Call to Arms" The first headline of 2021 in The Creemore Echo read, “Vaccines roll out to health care workers.”

Since then, there has barely been a week go by without an article about the regional response to the pandemic and the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines. No matter how many times we vowed to put out a COVID-free Echo, it didn’t happen.

With very few exceptions, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner has been doing weekly media updates, enforcing messaging about public health measures and the importance of vaccines and calmly and professionally answering an endless stream of questions about matters beyond his control.

Early in the year, the UK variant was threatening a third wave, and by April a stay-at-home order had been issued.

By summer many people had received two doses of the vaccine and were feeling quite a bit more confident about going to work, and taking in social events

after the province began to re-open in early June. In the Hollywood version of our memory, people were skipping down the street, greeting neighbours with open arms, calling out “I’m double vaxxed!”

By August, The Echo headline read, “COVID-19 cases on the rise as fourth wave hits.”

The emergence of the Delta variant did not cause a full shutdown but came around the same time as the vaccine passport, which limited access to nonessential services, including restaurants and entertainment venues.

Now, here we are at the end of 2021 and the new Omicron variant has now resulted in travel bans.

Students have been told there is a possibility they will not be heading back to school after the Christmas break, and the future looks as uncertain as it did in March of 2020.

There is now a rush to get third doses, or boosters,

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NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR: THE VACCINE

of the vaccine into arms, hoping the added protection will safeguard against the variant.

So here we are, almost two years later… 22 months of face rashes, chapped lips and “mascne.” Even health officials are saying that they are surprised by the length and intensity of the pandemic so we hope there is an end in sight. C’mon 2022, don’t let us down.

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Creemore Coyotes founder Tom Macham (front) and his team participating in the Creemore Santa Claus parade.

Putting coyotes on ice This year we shine a light on volunteer Tom Macham, who persevered and got a Senior AA hockey team up and running in Creemore, despite many, many challenges… including a pandemic.

Macham was determined to bring a Western Ontario Athletic Association approved Senior AA team to Creemore after a number of local players, including his son, had their season with The Siskins cut short by the pandemic. It was also important for Macham to bring high-level hockey back to Creemore in tribute to the senior team that was based in Creemore from 1978 to 1993, and was immensely popular with fans.

Macham overcame a number of hurdles when it came to staffing and setting the team roster, and also faced much uncertainty about capacity limits at the arenas as public health controls continued to shift.

With his team of volunteers, including wife Laura and “the girlfriends,” Macham and The Coyotes have organized a number of theme nights such as a teddy bear toss in support of SickKids Hospital, and a minor hockey night, recognizing local players.

Congrats to Macham and his crew for getting the team going, bringing out fans to home games on Saturday nights and creating a new hockey buzz.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 31, 2021

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

2022 Wishing you and your family a Healthy, Prosperous, and Joyful New Year!

From left: In 2021, Chase Quanbury attempted to persuade Clearview council to revisit its stance on retail cannabis as it was delving into the issue of cannabis production, but was unsuccessful; Residents continued to voice opposition for a development expansion at Mansfield Ski Club.

In October Mulmur council entered into a site plan agreement for Phase 1, 48 accommodation units; Simcoe Grey PPC candidate Adam Minatel hosted party leader Maxime Bernier at a Collingwood rally in August, prompting a protest. Below: The Children's Dress-up Dance Sculpture was returned to its fountain base at the Village Green.

Hoping for health and happiness in the New Year This is not an easy time but know that we are here and dedicated to serving our community in 2022.

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Thursday, December 31, 2021 •

When graves were acknowledged at a residential school in Kamloops, churches in Creemore rang the bell 215 times for each.

Simcoe County's new automated garbage collection system received mixed reviews in the lead up to November, with county officials promising a bin exchange in the New Year for those who find them too cumbersome.

From the Front Page

The Creemore Echo looks back on some of the news that made headlines in 2021

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 31, 2021

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It’s up to all of us.

Here's what opened in 2021 (clockwise from above): Dewennes Restaurant and Convenience Store; The Creemore Film Lab; The Creemore Bakery (and we said goodbye to Norma Panzine at Affairs Bakery); The Creemore Flower Company. Also, Fennario Meadows lavender farm is approved for agri-tourism.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, December 31, 2021 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

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.

GIFT OF GIVING

Clearview Transit will not be running on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021, and New Years Day, Saturday, January 1, 2022.

May your holiday season be merry & bright, Clearview.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Building and Planning Assistant – full-time The Corporation of the Township of Clearview

Clearview Township (Stayner Administration office location) is currently seeking a Building and Planning Assistant.

Recognizing that the pandemic has put a damper on fundraising events and official cheque passes, there is a lot of generosity to celebrate in the community including the efforts to support Habitat for Humanity (from above) by 100 Women Who Care South Georgian Bay, Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation by Purple Hill Lavender Farm and Sick Kids Hospital by Raymond Hardisty.

Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Chief Building Officer, the Building and Planning Assistant is responsible for secretarial and clerical functions, as well as, assisting with duties for Building Department and Planning/ Zoning Department including document preparation, telephone and in-person reception, responses to general enquiries from the public, distributing mail, scheduling and preparing forms for building/septic inspections and initiating the internal process for new permits.

The preferred candidate will possess working knowledge of Municipal Building and Planning functions, as well as a working knowledge of municipal government practices and the Ontario Building Code as it relates to permit applications.

Skills and Experience

• Recognized degree/diploma in Office Administration with the completion of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing General Legal Process Course considered a definite asset • 1 to 3 years experience in a related position • Experience in recording and gathering data in preparation of monthly reporting to related government agencies • Experience reviewing new building and septic permits • Assisting the Committee of Adjustment Secretary with any help needed for Consent and Minor Variance applications.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, project and time management skills • Proficient organization and communication skills • Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as tailored database systems (Land Manager)

Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $44,375 to $54,363 plus a competitive benefits package.

Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2021-030 to Human Resources by January 14, 2021, to: hr@clearview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Please visit: www.clearview.ca

HAPPY

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1057 CTY RD 42, STAYNER (705) 428-3449