March 11, 2022

The Creemore

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Friday, March 11, 2022 Vol. 22

No. 10

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by Trina Berlo Monday’s council agenda included the much-anticipated engineer ’s report containing detailed floor plans for renovations that would bring Clearview’s six community halls into compliance with accessibility standards.

RJ Burnside engineer Peter Mensinga outlined some of the design details needed in order for the halls to meet standards set out in The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the township’s own modified Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS). The designs, completed in consultation with hall volunteers, also address septic system updates, kitchen upgrades, fire safety standards, parking and some structural repairs.

“It’s not just about the renovations,” said Terry Vachon, general manager of parks, culture and recreation. “It’s about the longevity of these hall, about the commitment of our volunteers.

There’s a lot at stake here with these renovations.”

The report estimates the price tag for all six halls to be about $5,675,000, with Avening having the highest cost

Council has approved accessibility renovations at Clearview's six community halls located in (pictured clockwise from top left) Avening, Brentwood, Dunedin, Duntroon, Nottawa and Sunnidale Corners. Council will now have to decide in what order the work is completed. at $1,489,000, followed by Nottawa at $1,080,000, Duntroon at $952,000, Brentwood at $767,000, Sunnidale at $694,000, and Dunedin at $693,000.

Last year, council voted “in

principle” to bring all six halls up to accessibility standards and requested an update from the engineer that would include costing.

Councillor Robert Walker said

he is concerned about the cost and the future of the halls, including the commitment of community volunteers.

“I’m tossed. I understand the (See “Hall” on page 6)

Speed reductions, expenditures approved

by Trina Berlo Clearview council debated the reduction of speed limits once again during a very long meeting Monday, the discussion going past 11 p.m.

To recap, council had approved speed reductions on some roads in response to residents’ concerns but voted to remove the cost of the speed signs from the budget, leaving the implementation in limbo. Staff then found the money in the budget to proceed with the installation of signs, which was supposed to be the topic of debate on Monday, but council ended up hashing out details of the speed

reductions.

In a 5-3 split, council voted to reduce the speed to 60 km/hr on portions of Concession 10, Fairgrounds Road and Riverside Drive/Concession 6.

Councillors voting nay (Robert Walker, John Broderick and Mayor Doug Measures) expressed concerns about the inconsistencies of speeds on through corridors and opposition from the public who have been vocal about the impact the speed limits will have on businesses operating in the township.

The issue has divided those in favour of lowering speeds to deter wayfinding

apps from routing people through certain corridors en route to Blue Mountain, Wasaga Beach and other destination outside of Clearview, and those who believe local roads are safe with the existing posted speed limits.

Councillor Thom Paterson is in support of the lowered speed limits.

“Sometimes it’s tough to make decisions against popular opinion but, like we said at the beginning, this is all about making our roads safer,” he said, rallying support from his fellow council members. “We are accountable to make these roads safer when we recognize that

something needs to be done.”

An initial traffic study recommended lowering the posted speed limit from 80 km/hr to 70 km/hr on portions of six roads – 36/37 Sideroad from County Road 124 to Concession 6; 27/28 Sideroad from Highway 26 to Concession 6; Creemore Avenue from County Road 9 to Concession 7; Hogback Road; Concession 10 from 33/34 Sideroad to Poplar Sideroad; and Lavender Hill Road. With council’s additional input, RJ Burnside senior transportation engineer Henry Centen later proposed revising (See “Opposition” on page 2)

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Opposition asks council to maintain current speed limits

(Continued from page 1) the recommendation to lower the speed limit to 60 km/hr to address alignment constraints for multi-modal travel on Riverside Drive and Concession 6 Nottawasaga south of 15/16 Sideroad, Fairgrounds Road, all of Concession 10; 36/37 Sideroad from Concession 6

to 1.4 km west of Concession 6 (retain 50 km/hr through Nottawa to 1.4 km west of County Road 124), from 1.4 km west of County Road 124 to Concession 10 (retain 80 km/hr to the west of Concession 10); and reduce the speed limit to 70 km/hr on Concession 5 from 6/7 Sideroad to Caroline Street to

address horizontal and vertical curves.

Gord Zeggil is amongst those opposing the speed reduction. He sent a letter to council asking them to defer Monday’s vote saying that council has not followed its own traffic calming policy and that the traffic counts used as a basis to the study are flawed because

the initial counts were taken during a lockdown and during a period of construction. He points out the not apply to arterial roads as they are intended to serve higher traffic volumes.

Resolution 1: M o ved by Cou nc illor Dine en, Seconded by Councillor McKechnie, Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby: Receive report PW-007-2022 (Speed Reduction of Various Roads) dated March 7, 2022; and, Approve reducing the speed limit on Concession 10 Nottawasaga from 80km/hr to 60 km/hr from County Road 124 to County Road 91 and from 30/31 Sideroad to the town limits (County Road 32/Poplar Sideroad) to address vertical alignment and cross section constraints for multi-modal travel by directing staff to present the speed reduction bylaw at the next council meeting; and, That the expenditure in the amount of $15,504.42 to reduce the speed on the road be funded through the Public Works Capital Budget for Traffic Control Devices. Motion carried.

Resolution 2: Moved by Councillor Paterson, Seconded by Councillor Lamers, Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby: Approves reducing the speed limit on Fairgrounds Road from 80km/hr to 60 km/hr from County Road 9 to County Road 91 and from 33/34 Side Road to the town limits (Beachwood Road) to address vertical alignment and cross section constraints for multi-modal travel by directing staff to present the speed reduction bylaw at the next council meeting; and, That the expenditure in the amount of $18,551.64 to reduce the speed on the road be funded through the Public Works Capital Budget for Traffic Control Devices. Motion carried.

Resolution 3: Moved by Councillor Paterson, Seconded by Councillor McKechnie, Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby: Approves reducing the speed limit on Riverside Drive from 70km/hr to 60km/hr from County Road 9 to 15/16 Sideroad and Concession 6 North from County Road 91 for 1.1 km be reduced from 80 km/hr to 60 km/hr and from where the 50km/hr zone ends to the Poplar Side Road be changed from 80 km/hr to 60 km/hr, to address horizontal alignment constraints, by directing staff to present the speed reduction bylaw at the next council meeting; and, That the expenditure in the amount of $11,854.00 to reduce the speed on the road be funded through the Public Works Capital Budget for Traffic Control Devices. Motion carried.

Resolution 4: Moved by Councillor Lamers, Seconded by Councillor Paterson, Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby: Prioritize the following roads in 2023 based on the approved budget for the year, to implement recommendations from the Township’s Transportation Assessment Study: • Hogback Road (speed reduction) • Concession 5 Nottawasaga (speed reduction) • 36/37 Sideroad (speed reduction) • 12/13 Sideroad (speed reduction) • Lavender Hill Road (speed reduction).

Motion carried.

The four resolutions passed at the March 7 council meeting are below:

Correction Re: Weather wreaks havoc on Concession 10, Feb. 25, pg. 1. A contractor was called by the road supervisor to assist with snow removal.

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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Stayner build Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay is inviting the community to a ground-breaking Ceremony on Saturday, March 12.

The site at 219 John St. will provide a new home for a local family in need of affordable housing. The excavation is underway, the foundation will soon be set and now all that’s left to do is finish building a house.

“The family has been selected and will be introduced at the Groundbreaking Ceremony at the site of their future home,” said Joy Fleury, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay. “When the work on the home is done, the family will have put in a minimum of 500 hours of volunteer time, which will be split between the working in the Habitat ReStore and helping build their new home.”

The family qualified through a selection process and will partner with Habitat, complete their volunteer hours and once they move in, they’ll be paying a fixed percentage of their income on an interest-free, no down payment mortgage. Habitat South Georgian Bay’s mission is to provide simple, decent and affordable homes for local low-income families.

“This build has been in the works for some time now between the pandemic restrictions and other delays, so it’s exciting to finally be breaking ground and getting a foundation in,” said Glenn MacAdam, Build Manager for Habitat SGB. “Once the foundation is completed, Royal Homes will deliver and assemble the shell of the home. Then we’ll need volunteers to come help with finishing the home.”

In addition to build volunteers, they’ll also need people to help organize volunteers and arrange for food and refreshments for volunteers on site. “The food and volunteer committees are such an important part of a build,” Fleury explained. “We’re looking for

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Saturday. For more information, please reach out to Habitat at info@habitatgeorgianbay.ca or 705-4469542.

Township mourns passing of former CAO Flags at the Clearview Administration Centre, facilities and fire halls were lowered to half-staff this week to honour the passing of former Clearview Township CAO Ted Hannan.

Hannan served as the Chief Administrative Officer at Clearview’s inauguration in 1994 until his retirement in 2000 and saw the community through the amalgamation of the Town of Stayner, Township of Nottawasaga, Township of Sunnidale and Village of Creemore, setting up many of the original systems and procedures in the then newly formed Township

of Clearview.

“Ted Hannan’s contribution to the early days of Clearview Township established our path to success as a community. He was a leader and a collaborator of employees, volunteers and served our citizens through the work of many councils,” said Mayor Doug Measures, “Ted was involved in his community after retirement and was a supporter and volunteer at the Sunnidale Winterama. He was always proud of Clearview. To the Hannan family, I offer the condolences of a grateful community.”

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OPINION LETTERS

Fairgrounds Road is the safest it has ever been Editor: I watched a portion of the council meeting Monday night pertaining to the vote on speed limits. I came away disappointed and disgusted at the proceedings.

Anyone visiting Clearview Township won’t have a clue what the speed limits are, some north-south roads are 80 km/hr, some are 60 km/hr, all gravel roads are 80 km/hr and the Sixth Line will now change speed limits seven times from start to finish.

I have lived on Fairgrounds Road for 50-plus years and never has the road been safer than it is today.

The road is paved and resurfaced regularly, we now have a centre line, and with the snow removal and maintenance equipment that we have today, it is the safest it has ever been.

The people who are pushing for a reduction in the speed limits have little respect for the citizens who live here full time and use the roads every day. A group of concerned citizens and business people conducted a door-to-door survey which showed overwhelming support to leave the speed limit unchanged. They presented this to council along with a strong case as to why the engineer studies were flawed and that there was no justification for changing the speed limits. But certain councillors chose to ignore this. At the end of the vote pertaining to Fairgrounds Road, councillor Thom Paterson said "phew" as a result of the outcome, this was a disgustingly insulting gesture to his fellow councillors and the citizens of Clearview that opposed this motion.

John Taylor, Creemore.

Low speed zone creates driver frustration, danger Editor: We live between Duntroon and Stayner on County Road 91. The speed limit from Duntroon toward Stayner was reduced to 50 km/hr several months ago, and while there is adequate signage, there is very little policing.

Not a day goes by that there isn’t someone crowding right up to the back of my car while I am in that reduced zone, very, very close, obviously irritated that I am going so slowly. As soon as they can, they speed by, and often honk at me as if I am an obstruction, even trucks do this.

It’s very frustrating and, I feel, dangerous because shortly after the speed increases I have to slow again to turn into our driveway.

Maybe one of those flashing signs that say you are going too fast would be helpful, or maybe just more police to monitor the situation.

Becky Mclachlin, Clearview.

THE WAY WE WERE

197 Mill Street – John Cotril lived in Websterville and ran this garage in Creemore on Mill Street. He built a long, low, wood and cement building on the south side of the property. It was used as a repair garage and office. The gas pumps were to the north.

Later he built a wooden building with a canopy over the gas pumps. A greasing rack was located north of this building to be used when the grease pit would be full of water from early spring until July! Mr. Cotril was said to have the first motorcycle in this area. He later sold the property to Fred Branch, who in turn sold it to Nelson Corby. Harold Stewart ran the garage before Harvey Pettigrew purchased the property and buildings in early 1953. In 1957 he tore down the old garage and erected a rounded steel building with hoists instead of a grease pit. He had the service station enlarged in 1965. Mr. Pettigrew sold buildings, business and house to Garry Stamp and Rodger Giffen in May 1982. Mr. Stamp became the sole owner in May 1987. He sold the property to Mr. John Simpson in November 1988 for his antique business.

The house to the north of the property was built

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by Nelson Corby in 1948. The beams and a lot of the lumber came from a former Presbyterian Church closed in 1927 at Black Bank.

An interesting note: People watching TV or riding the Toronto Transit system might have seen this garage.

In the spring of 1987, a film company from Toronto came and did some filming at the garage. It was used as part of the “Teenland” video by The Northern Pikes.

Early in September of 1987, a large film production company from Toronto came and for two and a half days proceeded to set up and film a television commercial for the 1988 Chevrolet Beretta.

The following week, the garage was used again for advertising.

This time it was used for an advertising layout for Beaver Canoe clothing. This was done as still shots and placed on posters to be used on the Public Transit system in Toronto.

– Excerpt from A Glimpse of Creemore's Past.

LETTER

When science meets science fiction Editor: At the risk of engaging in shameless selfpromotion, I couldn’t help but notice that Gary Boyle’s Feb. 15 article “We Dodged a Solar Bullet” describes the exact premise my trilogy of novels When Everything Falls Apart is based on!

As a further bonus, much of the trilogy is set just to the south of Creemore, with Book Two serving as a veritable manual on how to work together as a community to survive a collapse of the power

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grid. My website www.wheneverythingfallsapart. ca has a tonne of additional resources on everything from the Carrington Event and the Quebec outage of 1989 mentioned in the article, to how to set up an impromptu abattoir or make chokecherry syrup.

As always, hope for the best, prepare for the worst, take care of your neighbours, focus on what matters.

Simon Heath, Creemore.

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Warm up to spring with pear and cheddar soup, with smoked paprika LIFE OF SPICE

like a rib-sticking hearty The month of March pot of stew, it’s also not a around here can be such a bright, herbaceous sipper. ‘mixed bag’ when it comes It’s not creamy. But it’s to the weather, which seems also not brothy. to be the case this year.

Thanks to the pectin The morning can start in the pears, the texture with sun and temperatures Lindan is robust and silky with in the mid-teens, with the COURTEMANCHE a slight fruity flavour. afternoon turning to wind Adding the cheddar and smoked and rain then followed by snow and paprika gives it a kind of comfortsleet overnight. So it’s not exactly food warmth. And the combination ‘winter,’ but it certainly doesn’t seems just right for this time of year. qualify as springtime. And this flux in the weather can throw a glitch into Ingredients: figuring out what dishes to make that • 1⁄3 cup of butter would be in step with the season.

• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped into Well, this Cheddar and Pear soup is small pieces just the thing! While pears are not in • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped or season right now, they are available minced at the grocery store, either fresh or • 1⁄3 cup of all purposed flour canned (both work well with this • 2 tsp of smoked paprika (plus some recipe). This recipe has a kind of to sprinkle on top when serving) Goldilocks quality to it. While it’s not

• 900 g - 1 litre of broth, either chicken or vegetable • 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (if using canned pears, choose some that are unsweetened) • 3 cups of old cheddar, grated • Fresh ground pepper, to taste Directions: Melt the butter in a mid-sized pot on the stove over medium-high heat, and sauté the onion and garlic for about five minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium-low.

Mix in the flour and smoked paprika, and then pour the broth in gradually.

Continue to stir. Add the pears and let simmer in a covered pot for about 18-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and add the cheddar and pepper. Puree the soup with an immersion blender. (If using a standing blender, let the soup cool

slightly and puree in batches.)

Using a low-heat setting, warm the soup before serving. Once it’s in the bowl, add a pinch of smoked paprika for colour.

It is such a delicious and satisfying soup for this time of year!

Serve with a fresh piece of bread or alongside a sandwich or salad. Tuna melts and grilled cheese are both highly recommended. And a slightly smaller portion makes for a flavourful appetizer before a meal.

It keeps well either in the fridge (for a few days) or in the freezer for a few weeks.

(Serves 4 - 6 people, depending on portion size).

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, March 11, 2022

Expert supports claim roadwork has been misclassified

by Trina Berlo Donnelly Law has circulated a witness statement in support of the reclassification of the proposed construction upgrades to the 26/27 Sideroad to the Environmental Assessment Branch of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Clearview Township, and the media on behalf of clients Wendy Franks and David Stevenson and their allies at Blue Mountain Watershed Trust, who continue to fight against the closure of County Road 91.

A hearing with regards to the proposed reconstruction of 26/27 Sideroad was adjourned indefinitely after the classification of the project under the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act came into question. The witness statement of Mark Heaton, retired fish and wildlife biologist who worked for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry from 1992-2020, was shared with the tribunal prior to adjournment.

At the core of the argument is the classification of the construction project. If the project has been misclassified as Schedule A+ rather than as Schedule B or C, the project would not be exempt from the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. “The bottom line for Mr. Heaton is that based on

his review of the Environmental Impact Statement prepared by R.J Burnside for the township and provided to the Ministry, ‘there will be significant adverse environmental effects on fish, fish habitat, wetlands, wildlife and species-at-risk.’ In addition, it is his opinion that the road widening proposed by the township is consistent with a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule “C” undertaking, not Schedule A+,” writes David Donnelly in a letter to Clearview Mayor Doug Measures, dated Feb. 11.

“Inexplicably, Clearview has taken the position that the project is a Schedule A+, meaning that it is your position that the roadway expansion will be ‘limited in scale, [and will] have minimal adverse environmental effects.’”

Donnelly asserts the privatization and closure of County Road 91 is a “betrayal of public trust” and has not had “an open and transparent process to establish whether it is in the public interest.”

In the witness statement, Heaton makes 17 conclusions in support of a 2016 site report that found “redevelopment and expansion of this seasonal road has the potential to further reduce the quantity and quality of aquatic habitats within and downstream of

the road corridor” and questions a 2018 Environmental Impact Study’s (EIS) lack of site specific design recommendations and mitigation measures for avoiding and minimizing destruction of a provincially significant wetland, preventing wildlife mortality, including species-at-risk, and protecting and maintaining groundwater discharge from the road bed to the streams.

“It is my opinion, based on the review of the EIS and preliminary design drawings, that there will be significant adverse environmental effects on fish, fish habitat, wetlands, wildlife and species-at-risk as a result of this project as currently designed. It is my opinion that the EIS lacks an assessment of alternative road designs to avoid or minimize loss of wetlands, fish habitat, and woodlands supporting species-at-risk,” writes Heaton.

“From an ecological perspective, the best and most obvious alternative option is to decommission the steep-gradient central section of 26/27 Sideroad where it descends over the Niagara Escarpment. This would allow for the restoration of natural stream channels in this area, increasing both the quality and quantity of fish habitats. Expansion of the road would have the opposite effect,” he concludes.

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three years’ time we could end up with three or four halls not in operation,” he said.

On March 7, council voted in favour of eight staff corresponding recommendations tabled by Vachon.

Boiled down, council agreed to continue to own the halls and proceed with the renovations. Council also agreed to enter into 10-year agreements with the volunteer hall boards, with which they will negotiate a fundraising commitment of 10-20 per cent of total construction costs financed over 10 years (addressing possible fundraising shortfalls and potential outcomes of lack of community interest).

Clearview Township will hire RJ Burnside to complete the full engineering drawings to be prepared for tender. Councillors agreed that a minimum of two halls will be renovated per year, and that township staff will aggressively source capital grants to assist in offsetting the total cost of accessibility renovations.

COA John Ferguson said he will conduct an internal review to see if there is someone on staff who can oversee the project and if not, the township will hire a project manager.

A big part of the accessibility renovations is the need for elevators at five of the hall (excluding Brentwood, which is a one-storey building). Council voted Monday to cover the annual inspection and licenses fees of the elevators.

Now, there will be a special meeting scheduled to finalize the next steps including the tendering process, construction guidelines, executing agreements with hall boards, finalizing financing agreements and bylaws for the project as a whole and commitment by taxpayers.

Lastly, council will have to determine which halls are renovated first.

“This is a complicated process in order to deal with these old buildings and we’re doing the best we can to deliver what the community has asked for so I think that we’re moving in the right direction and I think we have the financial plan that is going to be developed to demonstrate how we can do this,” said Mayor Doug Measures.

The vote passed unanimously.

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Drop-in coffee time offered at new Station Cafe Beginning later this month Station on the Green will open on Tuesday mornings for drop-in social time.

Dubbed The Station Café, an initiative

by Station manager Debbie Hill, the community centre will be open for a couple of hours to anyone who wants to chat over coffee or tea, maybe play a game of cards.

Hill said she kept hearing people say that on certain days there was nowhere to go to socialize, a problem exacerbated by the pandemic. So she is hoping to fill a void by providing a space.

“The door is wide open on this,”

said Hill.

The hope is to cover the costs of opening the Station so $5 will be charged for a bottomless cup of coffee or tea. Bakers at the Creemore Farmers’ Market will be supplying some treats.

Everyone is welcome, whether retirees, parents, or people work at home. Children are welcome too.

Hill intends to adapt the space as it evolves, catering to whoever happens to show up.

The Station Café is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., beginning March 22.

Council covers cost of new Station security system Clearview council has approved a funding request from Station on the Green’s volunteer management board in the amount of $5,146.39 as reimbursement for the installation of a new security system at the facility.

Deputy Mayor Barry Burton made the pitch on behalf of the board saying that because of the pandemic, the facility has had no income, although expenses have continued and therefore the coffers are empty.

He said the replacement of the system was necessary to protect the asset, from not only break-ins but also flooding and fire.

Councillor Robert Walker, who voted against the expenditure along with Councillor Phyllis Dineen, said he would rather see the board pay half,

as has been the practise for some large expenditures at community halls but Burton said the board would not be able to cover half.

“Covid has crippled us,” he said.

Councillor Connie Leishman said she fully supports the expenditure because the Station houses public washrooms, which are an asset to the community, and are in need of protection from vandalism.

Burton reported the good news is that the Station’s solar panels continue to generate $903.72 per month in revenue to offset the $2,618.94 monthly expenses. Also, it is expected that rentals will resume in the immediate future and that Clearview Community Church has committed to renewing their rental contract.

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An ice jam put residents in Creemore's south end on high alert last Sunday evening as the river overflowed onto George Street and Collingwood Street.

Some minor flooding was reported before the temperatures dropped again on Monday.

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SPORTS Creemore Curling Club standings Ladies Team win-loss Verstegen 4-1 Crawford 3-2 Walker 2-3 Mckay 2-2 Millsap 1-4 From the Hack: Many thanks to Angelica from Peak to Shore Physio and Sports Medicine for great instruction on curling-appropriate stretches and exercises for injury-prevention and improved performance. After the warm up, Team Crawford took an early lead and never looked back. Team Walker on the scoreboard in the fifth end thanks to a clutch shot by Gabe. Gayle demonstrated that curling really is a game of inches… so many ‘almost’ shots by Team Millsap. Strategic rock placement by Jaz keeps her team in first place.

Daytime Team win-loss Walker 3-0 Bell 1-2 Gallaugher 1-1 Coulter 1-1 McDougall 0-2 From the Hack: The last session is underway. On Monday, during the Walker-Gallaugher game, both Karen and Marian from Team Gallaugher, made some fabulous take-outs, but fell short of the win due to the strong performance from Team Walker. Teams Bell and McDougall kept most stones in play during their match, with Jim, skip of Team Bell, making a fantastic double-takeout in the eighth, to secure the win.

On Wednesday, Teams Gallaugher and Walker chalked up easy wins. Team Walker, with the excellent shot-making from Gail, Marty, Michael and Heather, are setting a pretty high standard for the other teams to match.

Good curling everyone!

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New Lowell Minor Baseball registration underway

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The Cybergnomes and Cybergirls came together for an end-of-season competition at their practice space in the Gordon shop Monday. Interest in robotics is high but participants have not been able to attend competitions due to the pandemic so organizer Jim Crawford brought all teams together for a local showdown with 19 competitors and 20-25 spectators. The teamwork challenge championship winners were Cybergnomes teams 20013D and 20013E with a score of 48 points. Second place winners were Cybergirls team 20013V and Cybergnomes team 20013J with a score of 38 points. After the first round of finals both teams had 38 points. Each group competed again to break the tie. V&J went first and scored 29 points and D&E went second and scored 48 points (the high score for the competition).

For information about the robotics programs, e-mail Cybergirlsteam2013a@ gmail.com or cybergnomesvexiq@gmail.com.

New Lowell Minor Baseball Association (NLMBA) is now taking registrations for the 2022 season.

NLMBA consists of teams for boys and girls from ages 4-18 in the following age divisions: 6U T-Ball (born 2016-2018); 8U (born 20142015); 9U (born 2013-2014); 11U (born 2011-2012); 13U (born 20092010); 15U (born 2007-2008); 18U+ (born 2004-2006 plus two overage players born in 2003).

Register at www.nlmba.com.

Payment still has to be made in-person.

For more information visit the website or contact Trevor Harris at 705-424-1374 or 705-828-0840, e-mail nlmba17@outlook.com.

Smith Brothers Baseball relocates to Phelpston Smith Brothers Baseball has relocated to Phelpston, in the Township of Springwater, making a move from its 10-year home in New Lowell in September.

The property has three outbuildings, with two of them being converted to usable baseball and gym space. The facility now offers batting tunnels and a gym for private lessons, clinics, team rentals, and the use of the Central Ontario Reds team.

There are plans to add an outdoor baseball diamond, and a 120- by 45foot training space and a parent lounge.

Smith Brothers Baseball is now located at 1335 Flos Rd 4 West, just off Highway 27 in Phelpston.

Recreation programming and events return in 2022 As COVID-19 restrictions gradually loosen in Ontario, Clearview’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Department is happy to announce the return of the Spring and Summer Activity Guide publication this month.

The activity guide is a semi-annual recreation and events publication produced by Clearview Township, in partnership with The Creemore Echo and features a comprehensive list of recreation programs and community events happening throughout the

township. Thanks to the many c o m m u n i t y o rg a n i z a t i o n s a n d businesses that provide great content and purchase ads, the guide is full of useful local information.

“We are excited for the return to recreation programs, events and tourism initiatives for 2022,” said community, culture and tourism coordinator Amanda Murray. “We look forward to encouraging our residents to get out and participate in as many activities as possible and

to welcoming visitors to Clearview Township.”

View the activity guide online a t w w w. d i s c o v e r c l e a r v i e w. c a / recreation-leisure/activity-guide.

Copies are mailed out to Clearview residents and are also available at the Tourism Information Centre, Clearview Public Library Branches, arenas in Creemore and Stayner, The Creemore Echo office and many local attractions throughout Clearview and across Simcoe County.

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Creemore artists show in Wasaga Beach

The Robert G. Kemp Arts Award submission deadline is March 25

Nine Creemore Area women are showing their art at Wasaga Society for the Arts, Stonebridge Art Gallery in Wasaga Beach under the curation of Sue Miller, volunteer programer.

The show runs from April 2 to May 28 and features the work of Miller, along with fellow local artists Liz Eakins, Martha Bull, Jess Tamlin, Frith Bail, Ann Clifford, Juliet Jancso, Nancy Falconer, and Sara Sniderhan in an exhibition entitled “The 9.”

The gallery is located at 1 Market Lane, unit 8, Stonebridge Town Centre. Wasaga Beach. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www. wasagasocietyforthearts.ca.

The Robert G. Kemp Arts Award Committee, as part of the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is seeking arts project applications that benefits the community.

The award winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize.

The award was created in1989 to encourage and recognize an individual or group residing in the South Georgian Bay area, which includes Collingwood, Creemore, Town of Blue Mountains, Stayner, Thornbury, Meaford and Wasaga Beach. It also includes the Townships of Clearview, Osprey, Sunnidale and St. Vincent Euphrasia.

The deadline for submission of applications is March 25 at 4 p.m.

Applications are available online at w.w.w.bmfa.ca.

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Workshop for seniors with something to say

Theatre Collingwood is offering a new drama education program for seniors.

If you have a story to tell, or simply wish to lift someone else’s story off the page, this six-week workshop may be just the opportunity you need to “regain your authentic voice” and “find an audience”. Each week, with an experienced instructor, you’ll explore the skills necessary to become an effective storyteller, in an environment that is relaxed, encouraging and non-judgmental.

Students may bring material to class

that means something to them, or they may use any of the weekly materials provided, and memorization is not required as it’s up to each individual to set their own goals. This workshop is open to participants of all abilities.

The workshop will be held over six weeks, April 5 to May 10, on Tuesday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location to be announced.

“When I was growing up my grandfather lived with us. He had gone blind, however he was the best bedtime story teller. As children we were gripped by his wildly

imaginative stories, and it wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized his stories were about him and his life. I believe we forget that seniors have great stories to tell. They just need someone to listen”, said Erica Angus, executive director for Theatre Collingwood. “I spoke to my brilliant friend Scott Hurst, who seems to always understand my crazy visions, and together we have created a six-week program based around storytelling, for seniors of all ages.”

Hurst will be instructing the workshops. He is an actor, acting

coach and storyteller with over 40 years of professional experience.

Collingwood audiences may remember him from last season’s Porchside Festival where he portrayed actor/storyteller Charles Laughton in Laughton Common. One of his favourite quotes from the show is, “To become a good storyteller, you simply read something you love to someone you love.”

For more information about upcoming events, please call the Box Office at 705-445-2200 or visit www. theatrecollingwood.ca.

March is the Month of Hope for United Way Simcoe Muskoka During the month of March, United Way Simcoe Muskoka is running a campaign in support of their Urgent Needs Fund (UNF).

The Month of Hope reflects on the lives impacted through the fund and works to bring awareness to the needs of the most vulnerable in our region.

Every day in Simcoe Muskoka, more than 60,000 people are living under the strain of poverty and isolation and sometimes the immediate, most pressing needs go unaddressed.

The fund was created to fill a gap in existing services, providing timely,

modest grants to those who cannot find help elsewhere. Recipients have a variety of unique needs however the most common requests are for food, medical tests and devices, transportation, clothing, and cell phones.

Even though the average UNF grant is just $250, the grants go beyond meeting these immediate needs.

The short-term relief overcomes seemingly small but overwhelming barriers; it provides dignity and hope for a brighter future. More than 95 per cent of recipients say they are better

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Muskoka. “The Month of Hope is an opportunity to share stories of hope the fund has provided to local residents, but also to raise awareness and encourage community support, so that we can continue to meet that need.”

For the month of March, United Way Simcoe Muskoka’s board of directors has offered a matching gift of $10,000, doubling the impact of each donation to the Urgent Needs Fund.

To learn more or to donate, visit www.uwsimcoemuskoka.ca/hope/.

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After a successful pilot program in 2019, the UNF was relaunched in January. Since its inception, the fund has assisted more than 1,500 Simcoe Muskoka residents by providing $221,000 in direct relief. The fund is implemented by 211 Ontario and the District of Muskoka.

“The pandemic and uneven economic recovery have put more people at risk, leading to an increase in requests,” says Dale Biddell, C E P O o f U n i t e d Wa y S i m c o e

The Museum of Dufferin Archives launches the Historic Landmarks of Dufferin, an interactive research tool for anyone interested in the history of Dufferin County. One will find a snapshot of the early history of Dufferin County as it is today by looking at the historic villages, schools, churches and cemeteries, businesses, transportation, and industry that helped form the county.

The project was developed by the MoD Archives department, headed by archivist Laura Camilleri who guided two interns to create a tool that lets the viewer work through the map at their own pace and spend as much time reading and looking at the pictures.

The hope is that this tool will be the inspiration for people to take on their own property or genealogical research.

“I hope you all enjoy learning about the history of Dufferin County through the interactive map! Through researching the map, I got to explore some of the old hotels in the area and the way that the Scott Act affected them. It has helped to expand my own personal interests as well as allowed me to research a county I am not as familiar with,” said intern Megan Solomon.

Archives intern Danielle Wadden adds, “Working on the Historic Landmarks of Dufferin has given me the opportunity to explore my roots.

I have had a great time with my team designing the map and I hope everyone can see the passion that went into it.”

The research tool will launch on March 4 via the Museum of Dufferin’s website www.DufferinMuseum.com.

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Part-time/Full-time BARTENDER approx. 24 hours a week. Must have smart serve and be bondable. 705428-2252.

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This position is full time, 5 days a week, starting early April and continuing to mid November. Students available until the end of August will also be considered. If you are energetic, physically fit and would like to be part of an efficient, professional team, we’d love to hear from you!

Previous experience working outdoors in a physical job or in the horticultural industry an asset but not essential.

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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 519375-0958.

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

Call Kevin at 705-985-1851.

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COUNTRY RENTAL, main floor, self-contained living space with a full kitchen. No shared accommodation, no stairs. Must allow pets, one dog, two cats. Willing to exchange some yard work for rent. Quiet older person working full time. Needed for May 15. Call 705-435-3316.

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IN MEMORIAM

TRUAX - In loving memory of Bill Truax - March 5, 2018 – Alone but never quite alone I face an empty chair But sometimes in the silence I imagine he is there.

My companion for many years No longer here with me And yet in some ways He keeps me company.

Always loved and sadly missed, Joan, Adam, Lee-Anne, William, Haylee, Amy, Will, Jacob and Emily.

PETTIGREW - In loving memory of Harvey Pettigrew - March 14, 1999 and Vera Pettigrew - March 23, 2013 Every day in some small way Memories of both of you come our way.

Though absent you are always near, Still missed, loved and always dear.

Love Joan, Adam, Lee-Anne, William, Haylee, Amy, Will, Jacob and Emily.

NORRIS, Harold In memory of a tough old guy who left us March 11, 2018 after a fight. Your strength and patience allowed us to grow to who we are today. We miss you and wish you didn't have to go.

Kathy and David and families.

Creemore Legion CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE TAKE-OUT DINNER. Thursday, March 24.

Menu: corned beef, cabbage, carrots potatoes, coleslaw, bun/butter, pie. $20 per person. Call 705-466-2330 to order and schedule pick-up time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Order before March 17. Masks, social distancing, and exact change, please!

The Legion thanks you for your support!

DEATH NOTICE

HANNAN, Ted – On Wednesday March 2, 2022 after a last visit with family, “Grandad” slipped away, with his bride of 60 years by his side. He will be missed by his wife, Kathryn (Gordon), his children Deborah (Trevor) Bronée, Karl Hannan, Christine (Richard) Mercado and his grandchildren Eric (Teresa), Andrew, Millie, Tom and Ethan and his great grandchildren William, Daniel and Anna-Marie. Also sharing in their loss are his brothers Murray (Barb) and Russell (Sasha), his nieces and nephews and their families. The family would like to thank the RVH healthcare team especially the ICU staff and the Township of Clearview for their tribute to Ted's life. Friends will be invited to a celebration of life at the New Lowell Legion in the spring.

Further information will be posted shortly at www.carruthersdavidson. com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Lowell Legion Branch 516 or a charity of their choice. For further information and to sign Ted’s Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.

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The CREEMORE TENNIS CLUB AGM will be held virtually on Zoom at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 27. There will be information at the meeting on this year's lesson programs, coaching and tournaments. If you are interested in attending, please text 705-790-2518 for the link.

email - info@creemore.com Call 705-466-9906 Submit online at www.creemore.com, or drop into The Creemore Echo office.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH welcomes in-person services at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Please do not attend if unwell. Masks, hand sanitizing and social distancing observed. Thanks for your continual support.

The new STATION CAFÉ is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., beginning March 22 at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St. E, Creemore. $5 entry fee includes a bottomless cup of coffee or tea, and social time.

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Parks, Culture and Recreation Summer Student

Director of Legislative Services / Municipal Clerk (Contract) The Corporation of the Township of Clearview

Clearview Township is currently seeking a temporary full-time Director of Legislative Services / Municipal Clerk from April 2022 to April 2023.

Clearview Township stretches south from the shores of Georgian Bay, in the heartland of one of Ontario’s most beautiful recreation areas; - just a 90-minute drive from Toronto and other major centers in Southern Ontario. The region has a long history as one of Ontario’s favourite tourist and vacation destinations, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Our community offers all the modern urban amenities with the attractiveness and friendly charm of small-town quality of life.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or related field with 5 to 10 years related experience in municipal administration. In addition, Certified Municipal Officer accreditation and an Accredited Ontario Municipal Clerk certification are required for this role.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Legislative Services / Municipal Clerk oversees, directs, and leads the effective provision of public and legislative services within the Clerk’s Office and of Secretariate services to Council and its Committees as prescribed by the Municipal Act. As well, this position provides leadership to activities and processes related to municipal elections; Privacy and access to corporate information; official records management and Bylaw Enforcement Services for the township including school crossings.

This position provides direct supervision to four full-time staff and indirect supervision to up to ten staff.

The preferred candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of all aspects of municipal administration with specific emphasis on Council procedures and legislative planning and staffing. As well, as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Supervision experience is essential.

Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $100,063 to $121,612 per year.

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

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2022-012 to Human Resources by March 18, 2022, 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

The Corporation of the Township of Clearview

Clearview Township is currently seeking a Parks, Culture and Recreation Summer Student to assist with maintaining Clearview parks. This position is 35-40 hours per week (early May to early September 2022) Responsibilities Regular maintenance of baseball, soccer fields and summer recreation facilities. Provide excellent customer service to the general public and patrons, answering questions and assisting with inquiries. Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Abilities required To be eligible to apply for a summer student position, you must meet the following criteria: •

Be legally entitled to work in Canada as a student

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Minimum age requirement is 16

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Be in possession of a Social Insurance Number at time of hire

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At the time of this application, you must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program and have full intentions of returning to full-time studies in the fall of 2022 (information will be verified at the time of consideration)

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Ability to be available to work weekday evenings as well as anytime on Saturdays and Sundays

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Must have a reliable source of transportation to and from work Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Possess good customer service skills Must be physically able to perform required duties Knowledge of arena operations is an asset

Wage: $16.35 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

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

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2022-014, indicating their preference of location (Creemore or Stayner) to Human Resources by March 18, 2022, 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