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Area OPP Street Crime Units have charged two people in connection to a drug trafficking investigation in Collingwood, Stayner and Wasaga Beach. In April, the Collingwood and Huronia West OPP street crime units began an investigation into cocaine and fentanyl trafficking in the three local communities. Police stopped the accused while driving their vehicles on Jan. 4 and arrested them without incident. Officers seized a loaded .45 caliber handgun, as well as a large quantity of fentanyl and cocaine. The controlled substances have an estimated street value of approximately $20,000. As a result of the investigation, two people have been charged with numerous offences related to the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Jerome Pantlitz-Soloman, 23, of Mississauga, has been charged with crimes relating to the possession for the purposes of trafficking cocaine, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm and prohibited ammunition, knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and

With the province’s announcement of a modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen, access to municipal buildings will be limited until Jan. 26, at the earliest. Municipal officials say arenas in Creemore and Stayner are closed. All branches of Clearview Public Library are closed to the public. Staff have reinstated curbside service for same day pick-up and drop-off Wednesdays through Saturdays. Materials can be requested by phone to the Creemore branch at 705-4663011, the New Lowell branch at 705424-6288, the Stayner branch at 705428-3595, or reserved online at www. clearview.library.on.ca. Check-out times will be scheduled by phone in 20-minute windows. Materials will be placed in a paper bag, along with a receipt, on a table inside the entrance of the branch. Should you miss your window the material will be brought back into the branch and an alternate date/time for pick up will be arranged. Free vaccine QR code printing will continue to be offered via curbside service, call your branch for details. The Township Administration Centre will also be closed, with appointments available for essential services that cannot be completed online. To make an appointment visit www.clearview. ca to access the staff directory, or call 705-428-6230.

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Police seized a loaded .45 caliber handgun, as well as a large quantity of fentanyl and cocaine during an arrest Jan. 4. possession of a weapon for a dangerous purposes. J e re m i a h S o l o m a n , 2 5 , o f Mississauga, has been charged with possession of fentanyl for the purposes of trafficking. Jerome Pantlitz-Soloman was held in custody and was scheduled for a bail hearing on Jan. 5.

Jeremiah Soloman was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood, on Jan. 25. Report suspected drug-trafficking or suspicious activity to OPP at 1-888310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Two doses are not enough: MOH by Trina Berlo As the Omicron variant takes over, Simcoe Muskoka’s medical racier of health Dr. Charles Gardner is urging people not to be complacent, saying two doses of vaccine are not enough to prevent people from becoming cases, although it is helpful in reducing severity of illness and hospital admissions. The health system is bracing for another onslaught as the fifth wave hits, with Simcoe Muskoka seeing record number of cases even with a reduced ability to test and confirm rapid antigen test results.

“Our hospitals, although they don’t have a high number of Covid cases as yet are challenged,” said Gardner. “They are seeing a big draw on their emergency departments, a reduced ability to transfer patients back to long term care facilities because of outbreaks, and that many of their staff have been off ill so they are challenged with human resources.” Capacity is a challenge in general, aside from COVID, with three hospitals at full capacity, including the intensive care units. He said it is known that case records

aren’t capturing all the cases in the community, measured by a significant elevation in the testing percent positivity 26 per cent, when anything above three per cent is considered being a concern. In response to similar spread throughout the province, the government has imposed restrictions as of Wednesday which include the closure of indoor dining, recreation facilities, and schools, with students going back to online learning until Jan. 17, and possible longer. During this time the government is promising free (See “Hospital” on page 8)

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Maple Leaves Forever founder wins lifetime achievement award Mulmur resident Ken Jewett is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Canadian Museum of Nature for his work with the Maple Leaves Forever Foundation. The awards were presented during a virtual ceremony on Nov. 24, hosted by the Ottawa museum, on what happened to be Jewett’s 91st birthday. “Philanthropist and nature advocate Ken Jewett, has dedicated his time and personal financial resources over 20 years for planting initiatives and environmental education about native maple trees. Through the Maple Leaves Forever Foundation that he created, about 130,000 native maple trees have been planted in Ontario, in partnership with nurseries and local municipalities – reinforcing the importance of native species to healthy ecosystems.” Jewett said he hopes the award will bring additional recognition to the native Canadian Maple. “Other than the fact that it is a great honour to get the award, it’s a recognition that will bring additional credibility,” Jewett told The Echo, adding it always helps to further the cause. Jewett has given over $2.5 million to individuals and groups for planting initiatives and promoted environmental education on the importance of the native Canadian maple. The museum writes, “Driving through rural Ontario today, one often sees magnificent rows of tall sugar maples along roadsides, farm laneways and property boundaries. These trees come from a historic government incentive program to prevent erosion along farmland, which led to quintessentially Canadian maple-lined roads in rural Ontario. In 2002, seeing that these ancient roadside maples were in decline and at risk of disappearing, Jewett founded Maple Leaves Forever (MLF). This charitable foundation supports and promotes the planting of native Canadian maples in rural Ontario – native trees being naturally adapted to local climate and site conditions, having evolved to be resistant to severe weather events and most local pest problems.

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Mulmur resident Ken Jewett is the founder of Maple Leaves Forever which advocates for the planting of native maple trees, is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Canadian Museum of Nature. “Under Jewett’s leadership, MLF pioneered a Thank You Rebate program for rural landowners to assist them in planting maples. Canadian-grown maples are made available for planting through 22 nursery partners. To date, over 130,000 native maple trees have been planted in Ontario through this program –

equivalent to over 2,000 km of maple-lined roadways and laneways. The City of Ottawa, the townships of Clarington and Port Hope, and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority are also winners of this rebate in support of their efforts in native maple-tree planting. “At the national level, Jewett discovered that the National Capital Commission (NCC) sourced maples from Oregon for planting around the National Capital Region. He led a seven-year campaign to encourage the sourcing of native species, which resulted in the 2015 decision by the NCC to switch to native maple trees.” “The maple tree, the maple leaf, maple syrup, it’s part of our whole Canadian heritage,” said Jewett. “I saw native maple trees disappearing and being replaced by cultivars and invasive species. I’ve made a pledge to try and stop this, and to help farmers and landowners plant native maples along their roadsides and laneways.” The eighth annual awards recognize individuals, businesses, and not-for-profits that show leadership, innovation and creative approaches to sustainability to connect Canadians with nature and the natural world. The 2021 awards covered seven categories: Youth (aged 17 and younger), Adult, Not-for-Profit (small to medium), Not-for-Profit (large), Sustainable Business, Community Action and Lifetime Achievement. “At a time when we are confronting impacts of the pandemic, as well as broader challenges to the protection of biodiversity, it’s inspiring to recognize these amazing individuals and groups,” said Meg Beckel, president and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Nature. “Whether the impacts of their efforts are local, regional or national, all of their innovative projects provide hope in guiding us towards a sustainable future.” Videos about each of the 2021 winners can be viewed at nature.ca/awards. A jury selected the winners after paring down the applications to a shortlist of finalists. Winners receive $5,000 that they can “pay forward” to a nature-related program of their choice.

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Mansfield Outdoor Centre open this winter by Trina Berlo Mansfield Outdoor Centre is open this winter with the goal of being a community hub and giving people a much needed outlet for connection and recreation. The facility is under the management of Jeanette McFarlane, who has taught and held events at the facility in the past. She has a great appreciation for the facility and is embracing the opportunity to make a great spot for the community. During a two-year closure, the previous owner group decided to sell the facility and enjoy retirement after 36 years of ownership and a steep decline in outdoor education due to teacher strikes, followed by the pandemic. The facility sold in May to an anonymous buyer. In an attempt to dispel rumours, McFarlane said the facility has not been purchased by Mansfield Ski Club. Mansfield Outdoor Centre hosted camps in the summer and as soon as there is a decent amount of snow, the facility will be available for a range of winter sports. “We need to get outdoors more and we’ve been trying so hard here at the Outdoor Centre to add more outdoor activity because, as we’ve just gone

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A new outdoor skating rink at Mansfield Outdoor Centre awaits stable cold temperatures, but is otherwise ready to go. The new rink is part of an effort to expand activities at the Outdoor Centre and become a place for the community to gather and be well. into another lockdown, people need to get outside for their own well being,” said McFarlane. “We all need to be out in nature. When you’re cooped up you really start to see the value of nature in your life, and the absence of it.”

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The team has been working on extending trails, they have built a new outdoor skating rink which will be ready for use as soon as it freezes, an interpretive snowshoe trail, hiking, cross-country skiing, and fat bike trails with Team Van

Go’s Johnny Yeaman. There are plans to have special events under the full moon and there is a cozy lounge with a fireplace where people can warm up after their outdoor activity. McFarlane said plans to bring in high quality food from Maple Grove Farm are on hold until current restrictions are lifted and indoor dining is allowed, hopefully at the end of the month. McFarlane is also planning to tie in the mental health benefits of being active outdoors with an event on Bell Let’s Talk Day on Wednesday, Jan. 26. From afternoon into the evening, the public is invited to use the facility for a special access fee of $10, and make s’mores and hotdogs over an outdoor fire (additional fees apply). “It’s acknowledging that being cooped with Covid isn’t fun, so let’s do something fun for the community,” said McFarlane. “The whole essence around the Outdoor Centre is to make it a great spot for community. That is the heartbeat going forward.” Mansfield Outdoor Centre is located at 937365 Airport Road in Mulmur. For admission info, visit www.mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca. Ski, snowshoe, and fat bike rentals are available.

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Volunteers send out 56 Christmas dinners Editor: This year Creemore celebrated its 20th Community Christmas Dinner by offering a take-out traditional turkey dinner cooked at the Legion for pick-up or delivery. We provided 56 dinners (including one vegetarian meal). Jim Henderson was our Chef Elf who worked with his team to provide a fantastic meal. The dinner was replete with turkey, turnip, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, and topped off with pie and Old Mill House pub brownies for dessert. While last year’s dinner was cancelled due to the pandemic response, volunteers and contributors were quick to step up for this year. The dinner was organized using the experience of the Legion’s monthly take-out meals. (This month’s meal offering cabbage rolls is on Jan. 20 so get your orders in early!) Another goal of our dinner is to ensure everyone has a little bit of Christmas, so we were happy to make a donation to the Clearview Stayner Food Bank as well as provide gifts to 12 Creedan Valley Care Community residents without family. Thank you to all Santa’s Elves – our volunteers and contributors – as we could not provide this dinner without you. Special thanks to Foodland for donating all the turkeys. Happy New Year to all and best wishes in 2022. Donna Baylis, Creemore Community Christmas Dinner coordinator.

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Road money wasted on other road Editor: Re: Tardif letter (December 10, 2021) and Wesetvik letter (December 24, 2021) Both writers question Clearview council’s decision not to proceed with speed calming measures recommended by the consultants council hired. Ironically, council and staff approved speed reduction measures but inexplicably seem reluctant to allocate the necessary funds to implement them. The cost in question is in the ballpark of $50,000. I believe some context and perspective is needed. For more than a decade, three successive Clearview councils have been trying to close the western end of County Road 91 (the section west of Duntroon roughly from Concession 10 North to the Townline). To do this, they had to propose an alternative east/ west route across the escarpment. Their choice was to develop an unimproved municipal road down the Escarpment, Sideroad 26/27. So far, the legal, planning and engineering costs have exceeded $1 million. The municipality’s proposal is opposed by Grey County, Grey Highlands, and the Town of the Blue

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Mountains. Its applications have been rejected twice by the Niagara Escarpment Commission. Community groups such as the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust and numerous individuals have opposed the proposal. As recently as November of 2021, the Ministry of Environment Parks and Conservation has called into question the township’s choice of an A+ environmental assessment for the development, putting the whole development temporarily on ice. The best estimate of the cost of the 1.74 km road development is around $4 million to $5 million. The road is on Clearview’s western boundary and, in reality, will benefit few Clearview taxpayers. Another Clearview resident, John Miller, writing in the December 10 issue of The Echo, said “…we are in dire need to put a plan in place as to how we are going to fund the necessary road repairs in our municipality.” Makes you wonder about Clearview council’s priorities. Doug Dingeldein, Singhampton.

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In 2022 our veterans will not be forgotten Editor: War is death, it is destruction, and suffering. It is also a time when men and women, soldiers and civilians stand up and face great danger to stop wars and restore peace. But how do we remember them today? The Government of France and the Republic of Korea would like to thank Canadian veterans for liberating their countries. The National Order of the Legion of Honour and Ambassador for Peace Medals are available to eligible veterans. If you are a Second World War veteran who participated in the campaign to liberate France from D-day June 6, 1944 to the end of August 1944, or

Dieppe in 1942, you may be eligible for France’s highest award. The Korean government is looking for Korean War veterans who participated in the Korean War, 1950 to 1953 or its peace keeping phase which lasted until the end of 1955. Korea’s Ambassador for Peace Medal may be awarded posthumously unlike the Legion of Honour. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid in 1942, when the allies tested the enemy with an amphibious landing on the French coast. Almost 5,000 Canadian soldiers took part in operation Jubilee, and only 2200 made it back. The Normandy battle in 1944 saw the lessons learned from Dieppe put to good use but Canadian war dead tallied over 5,000.

The Korean War followed five years after the end the Second World War. Today it is seldom remembered but the valour of our Canadian veterans shines brightly with the people of South Korea who have not forgotten the 516 Canadian service men who died defending their country. Please contact me for further information or assistance in applying for these two important medals. There is no cost involved. I am an unofficial volunteer who has helped more than 800 veterans receive these awards. Send an email to Korea19501953@Yahoo. com and use the subject “Veteran.” Guy Black, Recipient, Medal of Civil Merit (Republic of Korea)

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Fire brigade organized with the advent of water pressure system LOCAL HISTORY

In the early 1900s one of the most the soot that had collected in the pipes. The pressing needs the Creemore council had stovepipes would become very hot and to face was the need of a water pressure ignite the ceiling or the walls. system. Before the water system and before the Fires were frequent. Beside the houses, fire brigade the method of extinguishing nearly every property had a barn or shed flames was primitive. The description of a on site. Frame houses were the kind most fire in 1905 illustrates such a method. At Helen frequently built although by 1900 brick was the home of Francis Gowan a fire was lit in BLACKBURN favoured. Still, one wonders why fires were the kitchen stove, a spark from the chimney so common in the early days. First, homes were heated setting the shingles on fire. A ladder was brought from with wood. Sparks sometimes flew out the chimneys the barn and pails of water were thrown on the roof. and landed on dry cedar shingles. Inside long strings The winds whipped up the flames before any progress of stove pipes took the smoke outside. Cleaning these was made. Only a few belongings were saved. pipes every year was a major frustration and often the The devastation to the Earl company building just job was set aside. A hot fire on a windy day could ignite north of the railway on Mill Street in 1905 illustrates

the need for fire protection. Mr. Crawford had been putting the finishing touches on the upstairs and while he left briefly for a small quantity of flooring fire broke out in an unaccountable manner. The new fire hose for the brigade had just arrived but nozzles hadn’t been sent. The one available was inadequate. Fortunately, in spite of the high wind, they were able to keep the fire from spreading. About a year later a fire brigade was organized with the advent of the water pressure system. The men had to practise running 450 feet with the hose. They were delighted that they had water within four minutes. The value of fire protection was evident when a blaze was detected in the Gables grocery store. John (See “Fire” on page 10)

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PAINTING, MUSIC & POETRY CHALLENGE By Sue Miller

Sue A. Miller is a regional artist working full time from her studio in Creemore where she creates abstract expressive oil paintings. Inspired by our human spiritual connection to the natural environment, Sue’s paintings express a visceral and primal memory of geographical place. Her work is represented by galleries across Ontario and held in private collections across North America, Europe & Japan.

Now that winter has settled in, it’s time to hibernate, shake off the expectations and just let yourself relax. This art challenge is designed to quiet the mind & your inner critic, tap into your intuitive side and just have fun, while utilizing your auditory, visual and linguistic sensibilities. You will be painting abstract marks to music and then creating a piece of creative writing that correlates to your creation. Anyone can do this! You do not have to be an artist or a poet!

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Paint - fluid acrylic or watercolour (3 primary colours + white or whatever you have) Paint brushes of varied sizes (household paint brushes will do if you don’t have artist brushes) Other mark-making tools (putty knife, cutlery, sticks etc.) 1 sheet of watercolour paper or mixed media paper Mixing palette (can be a plastic serving tray, recycled plastic container or tin plate) A container for water Paper towel or rag 1 piece of scrap paper & a pen/pencil Your favourite piece of music (Instrumental recommended)

Step 1: Prepare your work area.

Lay watercolour paper on a protected flat surface and have your paints, brushes/tools, water and rag handy. Q up your music and set an attitude of “no expectations”

Step 2: Mixing Colour

If you have 3 primary colours plus white, you can mix any colour in the world. You may wish to mix your desired colours ahead of time or just mix on the fly as you paint. Either is fine. If you are using acrylic, keep in mind they dry fast so you may need to mix up more than you think.

Step 3: Painting

The goal of this exercise is to just “make marks” that reflect the music you are listening to. You are not trying to make images or pictures of anything. Think Abstract and Kindergarten. The focus is on ‘process” not “outcome” Paint like a 3 year old! Once the music starts to play, take a moment and feel it. Your hand & brush should move to the melody - if it’s soft and gentle, marks may be very flowing and continuous, if the music is upbeat and lively - the marks will also be more lively. Let your brush “dance” to the music. Say “yes” to any kind of mark or colour. Try using different tools, scratch, drip and splatter. Also, try using your nondominant hand! The idea is to let go of control. Paint for as long as the piece of music is playing. You can try this to different styles of music to observe the difference.

Step 4: Observe and Write

While your painting is drying, take a moment and step back, observe what you have created. How does this painting make you feel? What do you notice about the colour, shapes, movement of the brush. Get your pencil & paper and jot down 10 - 12 words or thoughts that pop into your head. Don’t judge them or over-think... just let it happen.

Step 5: The Finished Piece

Cut or tear the words to separate them. Then you can move them around, rearranging into a sentence or phrase. Add words to connect them so it makes a cohesive sentence. You can rewrite it now on your paper or glue the pieces to another piece of paper or even your painting when it’s dry.

You have just created an authentic, intuitive piece of art and poetry that are symbiotic. This exercise can be adopted as a warm-up ritual for any creative project. You can also do this for any work of art that you admire. It’s a great way to connect with art! If you have any questions please email Sue at sueamiller65@gmail.com There will also be a video of this exercise on the Purple Hills website www.phahs.ca and on their instagram page. @purplehillsarts

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Alzheimer Society is First Link to community

Alzheimer Society launches campaign with a call for support for people diagnosed with dementia January is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County is pleased to announce the launch of a nation-wide campaign reminding people that the organization is the “First Link” to support, knowledge and community. A diagnosis of dementia is not easy. Making a quick connection to a community of support can make a big difference by eliminating uncertainty and unknowns. The Alzheimer Society is the first place to turn – and First Link is the connection to support, care, knowledge, expertise, and referrals. First Link is the Alzheimer Society program offering approved services and information to those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, and care partners. It encompasses the areas of risk reduction, education, living well with the disease, community, research, and advocacy; an umbrella that brings together all aspects of the care and management of dementia in Canada. With more than half a million Canadians living with dementia today, a number expected to reach almost one million in 10 years, the Alzheimer Society is continuing to enhance its support amongst people living with dementia to meet their needs early in, and throughout, their journey. The goal of First Link is to ensure a user of the services has the right support and information, from the time of an initial diagnosis and throughout the progression of the disease. By connecting with First Link, a user will have access to all the programs and services available in Simcoe County, including supportive counselling and navigation to Alzheimer Society and other community resources to meet their needs. Persons living with dementia, and care partners will also be linked to education, support groups, and social programs. Staff will provide the appropriate access to the right services during the different stages of the disease. To get access to services and programs, users are encouraged to call the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County directly or ask their family doctor about being referred to the Alzheimer Society.

Anita Turgeon in Motion and the Music Project, but they also gave back. Anita’s daughter served on the ASSC client advisory committee, her granddaughter volunteered for ASSC, and now they are sharing their story to help create awareness for ASSC and the programs and services available to people living with dementia in Simcoe County. Since Anita was a young girl, she has always shown a love for music. She was blessed with the natural ability to play music by memory, particularly playing the keyboard, steel guitar, and singing and harmonizing in perfect pitch. Anita also enjoyed jamming with family to old time country fiddle

music, playing along with the spoons and kazoo. Prior to her diagnosis of dementia, Anita was an active member of a local community musical group called “The Merry Melodiers,” who played at various seniors’ homes within Barrie. Since moving into a long-term care home and progressing into the later stages of dementia, Anita’s cognitive and verbal communication skills have declined. A few years have gone by since Anita has shown an interest in or recognition of her keyboard, despite having it in her room and walking by it daily. Over the past year however, Anita has been actively participating in weekly music therapy sessions with a music therapist. These sessions have proven to be very healthy, positive, and uplifting experiences for her, and they have greatly impacted her emotional well-being. Josh, her energetic music therapist, has been amazing by motivating and engaging Anita to sing along with rhythm and movement. Anita’s family members recently reintroduced her to her keyboard, plugging it in and pressing the keys to show her that it makes sound. This is essentially what inspired her family to share this story. Anita sat down, placed her hands on the keyboard and within seconds she was miraculously playing, singing, and humming along again to some of her favourite songs, right on queue. The music therapist now plays duets with her, randomly increasing and slowing the pace, as Anita keeps up in perfect time and independently recalls the words to songs. A family member started playing the spoons and then handed them to Anita; she immediately began playing them on her lap and singing along, just like old times. It’s truly amazing how the mind can retrieve and reintegrate musical abilities. Regular virtual and in-person visits with Anita and her family (See “Sharing” on page 9)

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Hospital ramping down non-urgent procedures

(Continued from page 1) emergency child care for the schoolaged children of health care and other eligible frontline workers. Indoor gatherings are limited to five people, employees are encouraged to work from home when possible. Many other businesses and services are limited to 50 per cent capacity. Also on Wednesday, Collingwood General and Marine Hospital began ramping down non-urgent surgeries and some outpatient procedures to preserve

health human resource capacity. “We are experiencing a new phase in the pandemic with the omicron variant spreading quickly through the South Georgian Bay community, but now we must begin redeploying hospital employees to other areas to maintain key services and programs,” said the hospital’s president and CEO Norah Holder, in a news release. “We understand this is very frustrating for the community, as all surgeries are important, and some patients have now

had a surgery rescheduled two or three times.” Emergent and urgent surgeries, such as cancer care will continue, and the hospital’s emergency department (ED) remains open to see patients requiring urgent care. The ED is not providing COVID PCR testing and anyone who meets the provinces updated testing criteria for a PCR test is to contact the South Georgian Bay COVID-19 Assessment Centre by calling 905-218-3572 or booking online

at chlscheduling.as.me/schedule.php. Some hospital outpatient clinics and diagnostic imaging appointments are continuing at a reduced capacity. Patients that have upcoming surgeries and appointments will be contacted by their surgeons’ offices or the hospital, if their surgery, diagnostic imaging or outpatient clinic is cancelled at this time. Patients who have not received a phone call, should proceed to the hospital as scheduled.

Clearview Youth Centre to remain open in modified Step 2 The Clearview Youth Centre will remain open to Clearview youth during Ontario’s move to modified Step 2 of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen. The centre continues to implement safety procedures and guidelines as required by the province and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The Youth Centre will remain open for in-person programming and dropin services from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday, in January.

Strict COVID-19 protocols and procedures remain in place with a capacity limit of five youth, proof of full vaccination, face coverings, COVID-19 screening, and contact tracing are required to enter. In addition, diligent hand washing, sanitization and surface cleaning will be conducted repeatedly throughout opening hours. “The mental well-being of Clearview youth is an ongoing priority for

both the Clearview Youth Centre and Clearview Township,” said youth centre coordinator Shannon McCormick. “During a time where isolation is the norm, the ability for youth to attain social, emotional, and mental connections is essential and having a safe, welcoming and inclusive space to gain these connections when needed most is a must.” In-person and virtual programming, as well as drop-in services, will focus

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Sharing the gift of music (Continued from page 7) always involve singing and clapping to some of her favourite “oldie goldies,” as Anita describes them. Music inevitably always brings out the best in her and very positively impacts her mood. Evidently, music has and continues to enrich Anita’s quality of life. It also appears to positively influence other people around her. Anita’s visitors, staff and neighbouring residents have been seen gathering in Anita’s room smiling, clapping, and singing along. It is wonderful to see their eyes light up. One can only imagine the memories that likely come flowing back as the music returns them to a lovely place in their minds. Anita’s family wanted to share this heartwarming story to encourage people living with dementia and their care partners to share the gift of music. It can be highly stimulating and exhilarating, and it will warm so many hearts. To see videos of Anita playing and singing visit Alzheimer Society Simcoe County on YouTube. To learn more about the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County’s music programs and its many other

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Harnessing manpower essential for barn-raisings by Gerry Blackburn When non-farm people travel in the area surrounding Creemore or any rural setting, they will notice large buildings perhaps with a hip roof, close to most farm dwellings. The farm family in the past, besides needing a house to live in, had to have a barn to house their livestock and store their produce. These barns are not needed in today’s farming practice and a lot of them are in poor condition. Most people today would assume that it would not be a problem to build them with today’s technology. However, 100 to 170 years ago, they had to substitute machinery for manpower in what was called a barn-raising. To start the farmer built, a stone and mortar foundation, perhaps 40 by 60 feet, and about seven feet high which became the stable to house the livestock. A plank ceiling was installed on this foundation and become the thresh-flour of the barn and was quite sturdy as it had to support the hay, grain and threshing machine. He would cut and square logs from his nearby wood lot, up to 60 feet long and at least eight inches square. He then hired an experienced framer, to cut and

An example of a barn with a hip roof, in Anten Mills. notch these timbers, so that they would fit together forming the frame of the barn. The notched parts were inserted into rectangular holes cut in the other timbers, and a one-inch hole was then drilled through both so that a hardwood spike could be driven in to tightly secure it. No nails were used. After the framer had everything ready, the farmer would let all the surrounding

farm community know that he was having a barn-raising. They would respond by dropping everything and coming to help. They usually brought their wives, who brought food, and the kids tagged along to play. With all that manpower the timbers were hauled into place on top of the thresh floor and assembled into parts of the barn frame. They then pushed it into a vertical

position with pike-poles. Pike-poles were sturdy wooden poles of various lengths, with an iron spike embedded into one end. The lack of hoisting machinery was made up for by manpower, with several men pushing up one timber. After the first section was securely braced the others were raised in a similar manner. Finally, two large long square timbers, called plates were installed on the top of each side at the eave completing the main timber frame. The next step was the roof. Two timbers smaller than the plate, called purlins, were erected between the plates and the roof ridge to support the rafters. In a hip-roofed barn, there were two rafters end to end, to replace a single one. They came together at the purlin which could then be placed higher than straight rafters to increase the volume area. Once the frame was complete the men installed the roof sheeting and finally the shingles, if time permitted. The men then sat down to a sumptuous meal that the neighbouring ladies had prepared. There was usually someone in the community that could play the fiddle, so the day ended with a dance on the newly installed thresh floor.

Fires often caused by chimney sparks, oil stoves (Continued from page 5) Boyd, living nearby, wakened about 4 a.m. and saw a bright light, which turned out to be Gable’s store. Firemen soon arrived and doused the blaze. The building, however, was damaged and the stock ruined by water. The cause of the fire, which started outside, was either the work of an incendiary or a spark from the chimney of the closeby rink. Yet, fires continued. In 1906, the veterinarian, Dr. Butcher’s stables was engulfed in flames. Fortunately, three horses and three buggies were saved. The water system saved E.H. Nicol’s building and others nearby. The bucket system of putting out a fire was still used if necessary. Coal oil stoves were particularly popular in the summer months. A container of coal oil would slowly drip into a pipe that ran to the burners. A fire set by such a stove occurred in 1908 in Grainger’s barber

shop. The fire was lit and the flame turned down low. Mr. Grainger left the shop. A while later, Mr. Currie, who had an office close by, smelled smoke which alerted him that something was wrong. He broke down the door and threw the stove outside and then doused the remaining fire with a few buckets of water. E.H. Nicol, a tailor, experienced a second fire. “Shortly before twelve o’clock on a Thursday evening in February 1901 a fire broke out in the workshop of E.H. Nicol, merchant tailor and before it was extinguished his whole stack of dry goods and gent’s furnishings was a complete mass of ruins.” “In 1909 Mr. Nicol and family, who lived over the store, had retired but had not gone to sleep, when they heard a crackling noise and on Mr. Nicol getting up to investigate and looking down the register he discovered the workshop in

a blaze. His first thought, of course, was to get his wife and child out, after which he ran to the fire alarm in the Methodist church.” This was a wire hanging down from the bell which when pulled made a dong sound, unlike the regular bell tolling sound. “In a very short space of time the firemen had a hose attached to the hydrants and two strong streams were pouring into the burning building, the inside of which was a seething mass of flames. Under the direction of the fire chief, Jake Hisey, the firemen were enabled to keep the flames confined to the lower storey and though, with the exception of a few articles that were got out the whole stock was destroyed. The furniture upstairs was saved excepting damaged occasioned by water and smoke. The building, being a frame one, would have undoubtedly burned to the ground and adjacent buildings would have suffered but for the efficiency of the waterworks on which too much

praise cannot be bestowed and of which we are all proud. Estimated loss $4,300. Insurance $2,500.” In a few months the local paper printed some good news: “The brickwork of E. H. Nicol’s new block is completed. When the carpenters and painters are through with their work and the rubbish cleaned up outside, the building will present a fine appearance and be quite an addition to the street.” People did learn to prevent fires but they did continue. In 1916 there was a fire in the livery stable at the lower end of Mill Street. Sam Gowan’s house on Elizabeth Street was burned in 1927. The tenants were not at home at the time but the neighbours managed to save the furniture. All the reports of the fires cannot be listed here but they became less frequent. The issue of burning buildings became much less serious in Creemore.

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In loving memory of a dear Uncle William (Bill) John Montgomery June 13, 1934 – Dec. 29, 2020 One year has passed since that sad day, Our Uncle Bill was called away, But as he lies in peaceful sleep, His memory we shall always keep.

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