March 18, 2022

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Friday, March 18, 2022 Vol. 22

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Habitat for Humanity held a ground-breaking ceremony in Stayner March 12 at its new Stayner build project on John Street. In front, is the Stayner family who will be moving in at the end of the construction, Jevin Kerr and Rebecca Murray with their two children. In back is Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay board chair Jack Vanderkooy and executive director Joy Fleury.

Council to reconsider speed reductions

by Trina Berlo Councillor Connie Leishman will be bringing forward a motion to reconsider the speed reductions on Fairgrounds Road, Riverside Drive and Concession 6 North passed at the March 7 meeting.

The item is on the agenda for the March 21 meeting.

A group of people opposed to lowering speed limits on several local roads to 60 km/hr are taking it upon themselves to survey the residents of Fairgrounds Road and Concession 6 to ask their opinion, believing the majority should rule.

They are calling into question whether council has followed the

township’s policies and procedures in making the decision and ask if the majority of residents don’t have concerns about speed on their roads, who does?

A group representing nine employers with a combined total workforce of 167, including Paul Van Staveren, Gord Zeggil and Judith Crawford say that the decision to lower speeds is not justified because it has not been proven that the roads are unsafe.

Also on Monday’s agenda, Zeggil is scheduled to make a deputation to council.

Zeggil questions Clearview’s Traffic Assessment Study results saying

collision data was not included, that the threshold for speeding is too low at 10 km/hr over the speed limit, and that speeds are inflated by emergency vehicles.

The group’s main concern is that there has not been adequate public consultation, and they feel like the voice of the people is being ignored.

“You can’t use our Traffic Calming Policy to enact the traffic assessment study findings and then say that it doesn’t apply,” said Zeggil. “The main thing that didn’t take place was consulting the public. That’s the one thing they left out. This is a democratic society and we can (See “Contradictory” on page 3)

With the continued loosening of COVID-19 restrictions and public health regulations, Clearview is preparing to reopen the Administration Centre to regular business hours.

Beginning on Monday, March 21, the Administration Centre will re-open to the public Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a capacity limit of four people in the lobby at any one time.

Booking an appointment before arriving at the Administration Centre is encouraged as most departments will follow a rotating, remote and inoffice, schedule to maintain reduced capacities within the building. To book an appointment visit www.clearview. ca/staff-directory or call 705-428-6230.

Safety protocols, including selfscreening, enhanced cleaning, physical distancing, sanitization, and traffic flow measures remain in place. Masks remain mandatory.

Services will continue to be offered online, over the phone and through the drop box at the front doors for those who wish to access them that way.

Residents are reminded that many township services are now available online: property tax, utility bills and burn permits can be accessed and paid online at www.clearview.ca/ pay-register-apply/online-payments. property tax and utility bills can also be paid at most financial institutions or through online banking; dog licenses can be purchased or renewed online at www.clearview.ca/animal-licensing; transit fares can be purchased, or transit cards reloaded by visiting www.clearview.ca/transit; building and bylaw services, such as applying and paying for a permit, scheduling an inspection, and submitting bylaw complaints can be accessed online at www.clearview.ca/cityview.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesdays and Thursday

• VON SMART fitness program. Tuesdays and Thursday, 11 a.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church Hall, Creemore. Free group exercise classes for people 55+ who wish to improve their strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability. The class is led by exercise leaders that receive ongoing specialized training.

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• The Creemore Skating Club Carnival Ice Show is Back. The skaters of the Creemore Skating Club are pleased to present our Carnival Ice Show at 4 p.m. at the Creemore Arena titled “Counting On.” The ice show features the skaters of the Creemore Skating Club (from 3 years of age and older).

Admission prices at the door. Adults $8, Seniors $5 and Students $2.

Sunday, March 27

• The Creemore Tennis Club AGM will be held virtually on Zoom at 2 p.m.

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April 1, 2 and 3

• Clearview's first-ever 3 on 3 Spring Fever Youth Hockey Tournament. The tournament is open to Youth Under 9 to Under 14 with $5,000 in prizes, trophies and draws! At Stayner Community Centre and Creemore Community Centre. Registration Closes: Tuesday March 22. For more information visit www.discoverclearview.ca.

Saturday, April 2

• Fundraiser for Ukrainian Relief at Station on the Green Saturday, April 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guest speaker Andrew Melnyk, historian, educator and author of My Grandfather’s Mill will share his family’s story as Ukrainians and their journey to freedom. Donations are being accepted for the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. For more information contact Jim at 416-605-8787.

Saturday, April 16

• Easter in the Valley hosted by the Creemore BIA. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, meet the Easter Bunny and enter to win great prizes. Watch The Echo for more info.

• Family Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon at Mad River Park. Geared to ages: 0-11. Fun for the whole family. Take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy colouring, scavenger hunt and an Easter basket draw. Hosted by Clearview Community Church. For more information contact sarahburt365@gmail.com.

• The Bowie Lives: A David Bowie Spectacular, 8 p.m. at the Historic Gayety Theatre. www. thebowielives.com for more info.

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Contradictory surveys add to speed debate (Continued from page 1) see what happens around the world when our politicians don’t follow democratic process.”

“It’s wrong. It’s fundamentally wrong,” said Zeggil. “That’s what bothers me as a taxpaying citizen when you see what’s going on in this world. It all starts in grassroots communities like ours, and it has to stop, and that’s why people have risen up.”

He disagrees with Councillor Thom Paterson’s take that the policy doesn’t apply.

The Traffic Calming Policy, approved in July 2019, does not apply to arterial roads, but Fairgrounds Road, Concession 10, Concession 6/ Riverside Drive are all considered Local Roads in the Township Official Plan. Deputy director of public works Dan Perreault said staff is reviewing the classification because they no longer function as local roads, due to increased volume and changing uses.

Representatives of the opposition have been knocking on doors along affected portions of road. They found that of the households on Fairgrounds Road and Concession 6, about threequarters wanted to maintain the current speed limit of 80 km/hr and the balance agreed with lowering the speed limit to 60 km/hr (or were not at home). They found that with Concession 6 North residents, only a couple of occupants were not aware of the proposed speed reduction. There was a consensus that more police enforcement is needed, either way.

Paterson said road safety is an ongoing concern in the whole of Clearview Township. He has been hearing from concerned residents on Fairgrounds Road since 2019, which prompted traffic calming measures, including the creation of the policy, the purchase of radar signs, the traffic assessment study, and line painting, all leading up to the eventual decision on speeds.

Paterson said he has received survey results from residents that support lowering speeds. In a poll of residents on this section of Fairgrounds Road, respondents identified blind hills, hidden driveways and overgrown vegetation as factors contributing to poor driver visibility. Speeding and lack of police enforcement were

named as factors adding to resident concerns. Narrow pavement, steep ditches, lack of guard rails, lack of a centre line and resultant unsafe motor vehicle passing were named as factors adding to the risk to oncoming vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

Of the 50 respondents to the survey questions, 68 per cent indicated concern about safety on the road, 70 per cent noticed an increase in volume, 66 per cent noticed an increase in speed, 68 per cent were in favour of adopting safety measures and improvements to the road and 54 per cent were in favour of reducing speed to 60 km/hr or lower.

When asked to choose from a list of possible safety measures, 70 per cent wanted no-passing signage, 50 per cent wanted slow down signage, 46 per cent wanted blind curve, blind driveway ahead signage and 38 per cent wanted a separated bike lane.

Paterson acknowledges that there is a segment of drivers who feel the roads are very safe but there is another that does not.

“There is no doubt that there is a strong advocacy for people wanting to improve the safety on the road, as they use it,” said Paterson. “[Council] may have been overly focussed, for good reason on those who don’t want it and

NDACT works toward quarry agreement NDACT is asking property owners to hold off on allowing Strada Aggregates access to their land until a formal agreement is in place between the two parties.

Section 12 (e) of the Aggregate Resources Act states that an applicant must show if there are any possible effects on ground and surface water resources including private wells and natural water features. Studies will be conducted on properties within one kilometre of the proposed quarry site

near Shelburne.

“We are working with Strada to negotiate the creation of a fund to be established should the application be approved. This fund will assist certain landowners to remedy water problems experienced during the lifetime of the quarry,” said NDACT chair Karren Wallace.

NDACT has proposed that if the science behind the Strada Application Studies is deemed viable, NDACT is prepared to not challenge the application.

we may have forgotten the reason why we got here in the first place. Literally, it was because of the people on Fairgrounds Road that got us to look at it in a more focussed way and build a framework for decision making that we could more consistently use across the whole township.”

“My biggest fear is that we are

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now going to disregard a process that we’ve developed to make decisions that are fact-based, initiated by public opinion, but public opinion in this process gives way to the final analysis from our staff to make a decision in the public interest,” said Paterson.

“That’s the difficult part to navigate because not all public opinions can be satisfied.”

He said the decision is being made from a technical design point of view.

On Fairgrounds Road it’s because of the hills and on Concession 6, it’s because of the curves and the hills.

The alternative is to undertake costly road improvements to widen and flatten the road.

Paterson admits that public consultation on the issue could be improved but says that he has made every effort to engage the community on the topic at a time when he hasn’t been able to hold town hall meetings.

“However, the argument they are making that we didn’t follow our procedure, which is injurious to the whole concept of having good process, is not true,” said Paterson… “That is for urban streets, for residential streets. The principles are the same, we should engage the public. But in this case we are talking about rural roads.”

He said a separate policy for rural roads are in the works.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

THE WAY WE WERE

This picture was taken in Old Sunnidale in the early 1920s. The elderly lady is Mrs. Sinclair.

The two young girls are school chums, Ruth Barber (nee Carmen) on the left and Hilda Coulter nee Harsburg, from New Lowell. The photo is submitted by Beverly Bentley, of Stayner.

Let's not kid ourselves, speed decisions are political

The decision to reduce speeds on certain roads in Clearview Township is a political one.

Although informed by traffic studies, the decisions being made are political – at the end of the day, voted on by politicians who are representing their constituents. Like it or not, that is democracy.

There are people on both sides of the speed reduction issue – those for and against – who say that certain people shouldn’t be the ones to decide what the posted speed limit is, that others should have the right to decide. But who? With our current political system, which we hold so dear, it’s our elected council members.

It comes down to what is safe? Are our roads safe?

That is subjective, and again political. To say the roads aren’t safe (when not talking about accidents and fatalities) is akin to saying the road isn’t pretty.

There have been problem areas that have been so blatantly dangerous and deadly (Concession 12 Sunnidale and County Road 10 comes to mind) that steps were taken to improve sightlines at the intersection, and even that was a process initiated at the council table.

It starts with someone – usually a resident – lodging a complaint with a council members.

Clearview councillors, and most others, will tell you that they hear complaints from many people about traffic and speeding on all of the roads in their ridings.

The previous council was sympathetic to speeding concerns, and as a result a number of steps were taken, including the purchase of radar signs, a traffic study was commissioned, a traffic calming policy was adopted. As council began discussing the issue of posted speed limits, councillors were very aware that if the speed limits were to be reduced on the 10th Concession and Fairgrounds Road, they had better be lowered on Concession 6.

Make no mistake these are all political decisions.

It is impossible to please everyone but perhaps what has fuelled suspicion about who has each of the councillor’s ear is the lack of public consultation, conducted in an open forum.

There have been surveys and polls done by neighbours, but council and staff have not conducted their own consultation, other than receiving e-mails and phone calls. What we are talking about here is a good old fashioned public meeting or open house, when neighbours come together and look each other in the eye, and attempt to understand the other side’s position. It can be done virtually, but we are getting to the point when it can be done in person.

The traffic calming policy, which opponents say hasn’t been followed, does include this type of public engagement.

A motion to reconsider the approved speed reductions will be discussed at Monday’s council meeting, maybe then there will be an opportunity for more input.

LETTERS

Disappointed in council support of speed changes Editor: I must say that I’m deeply disappointed with Clearview council on their decision to approve lowering the speed limits on certain township roads from Creemore to Collingwood in the name of safety.

That’s ridiculous! The decision to reduce the speed limits appears to have been based less on facts and more on the effective lobbying of certain councillors.

The concerned citizens’ door-to-door survey showed that no changes were required, as residents believe the roads are safe with the existing speed limits.

Council has failed to present convincing data proving that there is a real safety concern.

Local businesses who use these roads almost every day to service our community have legitimate concerns that reduced speed limits will have a

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negative impact on their companies’ bottom line.

What should be of concern to us is that the engineering studies appear to be flawed. Why was the first study, which indicated few changes were required, rejected and sent back for a review?

Could it be that it did not provide acceptable results commensurate with the agenda of certain councillors? As a taxpayer I wonder what’s the cost of these surveys?

Are the voices of particular special interest groups who use our roads for only a few months a year louder than drivers who use the roads year-round?

Clearview council, I urge you to reconsider and overturn your decision on the matter.

Ron March, Creemore.

Lower speed will add significant time for trucks Editor: (In response to Time saved is nothing compared to saving lives, Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to the editor, by Monica Branigan.)

Thanks for your comments regarding the drive time from Creemore to Stayner, should the speed limit be reduced to 60 km/hr. Your numbers are good as far as driving a car but put one truck with two trailers on the back with a gross vehicle weight of 150,000 pounds and you will have different numbers. It will add a significant amount of time for us truckers.

I personally have driven these roads for 57 years and I’ve had no serious problem. Now that more people are moving from Toronto, there seems to be issues.

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Let’s look at safety: From Collingwood to Creemore, County Road 124 to Duntroon, County Road 91 to Stayner, and Concession 6 and County Road 9 to Creemore are the safest routes for bicycles.

If council can tell the four-wheelers where we can go, why can’t they tell the cyclists what roads they can travel on?

Why are we changing our driving habits of the past 57 hears for a recreational sport? I appreciate that we have to share the road, and do, but I feel changing the speed limit is taking it too far. We give enough already.

With respect to all, including our cyclist friends and neighbours, Bob Ransier, Creemore.

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Duntroon Hall looking for community input Fellow Duntroonians, Have you ever noticed that it’s very easy to accidentally type Funtroon instead of Duntroon? We, at the Duntroon Hall, would like to make this typo a reality. Why travel to the big city of Collingwood when you can leave the car at home and stroll over to the Hall for some fun activities and social opportunities with your neighbours?

We have a few ideas, including yoga classes and movie nights, but we are reaching out to you, our fellow residents, to see what would serve you and your interests. No guarantees that we can make it happen, but we will definitely take all suggestions into consideration.

Additionally, what would you think of a small coffee shop being made available in the downstairs of the Hall? Would you drop in and chat with neighbours over a coffee? Maybe meet up for a hand of cards or a round of bowling?

Please email me your thoughts to roztenten@gmail.com.

Roz Campbell, Duntroon.

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Money is a tool, not an emotion starting out on your own.

What do you spend your money on now, that you would have never spent on years ago? Have these new expenditures improved your life and made it better or Canada’s current inflation Christine are there some items that rate is 4.8 per cent, which is IBBOTSON you could have cut out to mainly due to our pent-up save more? demand for consumer goods and the Lifestyle inflation usually disguises current global supply chain disruptions; itself as needs that we convince but what about your personal lifestyle ourselves is not a want, but rather a inflation rate? Could we have let that necessity. Let me give you an example. get out of control too?

Are you the type of person who feels Lifestyle inflation is a term used they must have a new car every few when people of all ages and income years – because if so, I must tell you levels have a tendency to adapt quickly that a brand new car is not a need. A to changes in their lives and return to a cheaper, used car or even your current baseline level of happiness, regardless 20-year-old car may get you to work of how many good or bad things may just as effectively as that nice new car have happened to them. Put another and repairs on your old car will cost a way, if we set our sights on a new item, lot less than a brand new vehicle. A new let’s say an expensive watch or even a car is a want, masquerading as a need, new car; we think that this purchase and for those that replace their vehicles will make us happier in some way. on a regular basis, this I’m afraid, is a The reality is that the initial happiness textbook lifestyle inflation example. boost from buying something is usually Money must be viewed as a tool not an short-lived. As we settle back into emotion since it should provide for your our life, we find that we really are no basic needs and your life priorities. The happier with the new car than we would reality is most people in Westernized have been without it. This is called countries are all consumption junkies “hedonic adaptation” which means and even more so now as we move we are running toward something, out of the Covid restrictions. Impulse (material things we wish to buy), but buys, subscriptions and memberships never making real forward progress in you never use and forget about but terms of our personal happiness. keep paying for, and every convenience Consider looking at your life today that you pay for in the moment that compared to what it looked like a few you didn’t really need, all add up to years ago or even when you were first Dear Money Lady Readers, Inflation is up to a 30year high. So, is your lifestyle inflation up too?

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increased personal inflation costs. Try to recognize the leaks in your finances.

Eliminating the mindless spending is one of the easiest ways to find extra money to save without sacrificing.

Once you change the way you think about money, you will find that you are more apt to keep it. I know that temptation happens, and we can easily fall prey to an impulse buy or succumb to consumer marketing. But if you really want to trim down your lifestyle, you most likely already know what expenditures are non-negotiable and those that you can reduce or eliminate to save more. Being happier won’t come when you make more money, get that promotion, or make that big purchase. Happiness is a daily mindset and money is for long term security not just for luxuries and conveniences that you feel you deserve. Remember, it is not any one overindulgent expenditure on its own that creates a problem, but rather the gradual increase of unnecessary costs that pile up over time and make your lifestyle too expensive to maintain, let alone save for a future. You must work at keeping your lifestyle inflation in check if you plan to retire debt-free and wealthy.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, March 18, 2022

Chris Carrier fills vacant Collingwood council seat Connie Leishman poses with one of Leishman Pottery's ionic face pieces. The council member has been recognized by the Clearview Chamber of Commerce for championing local businesses.

First Clearview Women in Business Award goes to Connie Leishman

by Trina Berlo The inaugural Clearview Women in Business Award, sponsored by Creemore Springs Brewery, goes to Connie Leishman.

Leishman, of Leishman Pottery, is the council representative for Ward 6 and is recognized for being a champion of Clearview businesses and residents, sponsoring many events, chairing others like the Art Festival, and always giving of her time to advise and cheer on other businesses.

Vice president Rebekah Vaughan, of Comfort Care Home Care, announced the winner during the March 10 Clearview Women’s Day event.

“She has a heart of gold and it shines through every day,” said Vaughan. “Thank you so much for your commitment and leadership, Connie. We’re so honoured to share this with you.”

Leishman said she was honoured to be included in

a list of top-notch businesswomen.

“It’s funny. I’ve never thought of myself as a businesswoman, I’ve always thought of myself as a partner,” said Leishman.

She said this year marks 48 years of partnership, and 50 years of marriage with potter Mike Leishman.

The Leishmans grew a nationwide wholesale business from their school house near Sunnidale Corners. In many ways they promoted Clearview by attended hundreds of art shows throughout Ontario over the years, the biggest being the One of a Kind show in Toronto from 1979-2017.

“It has been a great journey and a wonderful business and we have met some amazing people and I love living in Clearview and representing them and looking after all my constituents,” she said, choking up. “Thank you so much. It’s an amazing honour and I’m really humbled.”

Collingwood Council names Chris Carrier as newest member of Council during the special meeting held March 10, filling the existing vacant Council seat for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Council Term.

The Town is very pleased with the interest from community having received 14 applications. With the strong interest and for personal reasons three candidates had withdrawn their application prior to Council’s consideration.

Carrier served on Collingwood council for four consecutive terms, from 1998 to 2010 as both a councillor and mayor. When asked by council what his priority would be for the next 6-8 months, Carrier said he will focus on the needs of the community.

“I would be honoured to serve alongside you and to work with you to bring about the best decisions possible for our community in these last months of the 2018-2022 Council term. I will bring to the Collingwood council table, 13 years of experience in honest, ethical decision making and a commitment to be thorough in my research and review of matters on the agenda,” said Carrier in his Personal Statement of Qualification and Interest.

Council unanimously approved the appointment bylaw and deferred the Oath of Office to be administered at a later date to be determined.

“We are pleased to conduct a fair and transparent process for council’s selection of the new councillor including providing the public an opportunity to observe the proceedings. It is apparent we have a number of qualified and passionate individuals in our community,” said Clerk Sara Almas. “We trust this energy will continue as we ramp up for nominations for the municipal election this October. Nominations open May 2, 2022.”

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with Purple hills arts & heritage society is back!

We are looking for creative people of all ages to help fill the windows of Creemore!

Register at PHAHS.ca and get a free 10x10 inch canvas to be picked up at The Echo, or purchase your own canvas, board, or use any 10-inch square surface to create your masterpiece! Perhaps you might use a new medium you learned with the Creemore Art Challenge. Paint, draw, print, collage, photograph... the sky’s the limit!

Return your finished piece to the Echo between 10am-4pm on April 1-10 and we’ll arrange to have it on display in a local Creemore business’s window. Stroll the streets of Creemore in April to see all of the amazing local talent!

And, don't forget to take a picture of your creation and post it on your social media with #purplehillsarts for dates and details visit phahs.ca and facebook and instagram @purplehillsarts

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The Collingwood General & Marine Hospital is seeking community members to join its Board of Directors.

Board members are volunteers and will reflect the diversity of our community and support the hospital’s vision of Outstanding Care – For Life.

CGMH is a community hospital providing innovative health care to the residents and visitors of South Georgian Bay. The Board works collaboratively to encourage innovation, support our dedicated employees, physicians and volunteers and build community and healthcare partnerships.

To add to the current 10-member board, we are seeking two individuals with the following skills, experience and expertise: • Knowledge of our local communities and our rural context • Experience with social media and strategic communications • Knowledge from and experience within the legal sector • Knowledge from and experience within the financial sector • Accounting designation and experience with public sector finance (key for one position) • Governance experience from previous volunteer activity If you can help our hospital be the best it can be for our community, we want to hear from you.

To review the Board of Director role and complete the application visit CGMH.ON.CA

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SPORTS

The Creemore Coyotes finished their inaugural season with a social on March 6. Top row, from left: Joey Mcrae (head coach) Mike Clarke (trainer), Fred Mills (equipment manager), JD Falconer, Colin Kijowski, Jordan Taylor, Mark Lazzaro, Chase Tippin, Steve Bourget, Austin Fischer, Carson Latimer, Trevor Franklin, Tom Macham (GM), Emily Kilpatrick (asst. trainer and team photographer) Laura Macham ( game day staff and Tom’s boss). Bottom row, from left : Reed Mcrae (coach’s son) Adam Redgate, Jackson Clarke, Owen King, Kris Dobinson, Kevin Boyd, Kyle Linney, Nick Sammons, Brendan Macham. Absent: Jake Beard, Marty Lawlor, Evan Kuhl, Kyle Montpetit, Matt Fischer, Owen Heilemann, Santino Di Florio, Patrick Thornton.

Pictured left: Emma Coleman (game day staff), John DeRuiter (PA announcer), Dan Greer (game day staff) and our “quarterback” Valerie Brady. Absent: Clayton Culham and Jakob and Zack Hayward (timekeepers), Sara Sniderhan and helpers.

3-on-3 Youth Hockey Tournament registration deadline approaches The registration deadline for Clearview’s first ever 3 on 3 Spring Fever Youth Hockey Tournament is March 22.

The tournament will be held April 1-3 at arenas in Creemore and Stayner.

There will be six divisions in total, open for youth ages under 9 to under 14 (born 2008-2013), with individual divisions. Teams will be made up of a minimum of seven and a maximum of 10 players per team, including the goaltender.

A player can only play one agegroup higher than their age category. A team must have at least four players in the age group that is registered.

The tournament guarantees four games and promises $5,000 in prizes, trophies and draws, and a great opportunity to play fast-paced hockey with your peers. Admission to watch the tournament will be free all weekend long.

All registered participants will be entered into a complimentary draw for

16 authentic NHL jerseys, and we will have an incredible prize table including trophies for game, tournament, finals, and most valuable players.

Registration is on a first-come, firstpaid basis with a maximum of six teams per division. Register a team for $550 before registration closes on March 22. All funds will be going towards recreation programming in Clearview Township. For more information or to register, visit www.discoverclearview. ca/3on3.

Community vaccine clinics open for walk-ins only Effective Saturday, March 19, all public health COVID-19 vaccination c o m m u n i t y c l i n i c s w i l l o ff e r appointments by walk-in only and will operate from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. throughout the week and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on weekends as scheduled.

The health unit strongly encourages those who are eligible to get their vaccine, particularly a booster dose as soon as they can as a booster dose helps to reduces one’s risk for severe illness and chance of requiring hospitalization if infected with COVID-19. Youth aged 12 to 17 are eligible for a booster shot

at least six months (or 168 days) after they received their second dose, while adults 18 years and older can receive a booster three months (84 days) after their second dose.

Individuals attending clinics are reminded to bring a health card, a list of any medications they are taking, wear a loose-fitting shirt that allows easy access to the upper arm and bring any assistive devices as needed (e.g., scooter, wheelchair, cane). As of March 21, when provincial masking requirements are lifted, SMDHU continues to recommend masks and physical distancing as

important prevention strategies at community vaccination clinics.

Clinic walk-in schedules, including pop-ups and the GO-VAXX bus, are available on the health unit’s website and social media accounts and include up-todate information.Please be advised that the COVID-19 Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie will continue to take both appointments and walk-ins.

For more information about COVID-19 and details about where and how to get your vaccination, please visit our website at www.smdhu.org/ COVID19.

Send sports news to trina@creemore.com call 705-466-9906 fax 705-466-9908

Creemore Curling Club standings Daytime Team win-loss Walker 4-0 Bell 2-2 Coulter 2-2 Gallaugher 2-2 McDougall 0-4 From the Hack: On Monday, both Bill and Heather, skips for Teams McDougall and Walker respectively, were missing from action. Liz stepped up for Team McDougall and Michael replaced Heather. Liz and Joan threw some excellent stones and had Team Walker concerned, especially after stealing the first three ends, with a score of four. Howard, Gail, Marty and Michael managed to claw their way back from that deficit, leading to a tie in the seventh end. Luckily Team Walker scored three in the eighth, to continue their winning ways - Heather will be so proud of her team! On sheet 2, Ron led Team Coulter to an easy victory over Team Gallaugher with his precise draw weight.

Wednesday had Teams Bell and Gallaugher winning their matches.

Good curling everyone!

Ladies Team win-loss Verstegen 5-1 Crawford 3-2 Mckay 3-2 Walker 2-4 Millsap 1-5 From the Hack: The winning streak continued as Team Verstegen wrapped up this draw with an impressive fiveand-one record. Their opponent in next week's championship game for the Foodland Trophy will be Team McKay, as determined by a tie-breaker game for second place. Nice job by Gabe as she made her debut as skip. Great to see consistent shots by rookies Angelina, Kate and Lawrie.

New Lowell Minor Baseball registration underway 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.

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Bowie tribute hits Collingwood stage The Bowie Lives: A David Bowie Spectacular is ready to rock The Historic Gayety Theatre in Collingwood, on April 16.

Last performed pre-Covid to a sold-out audience at Regent Theatre in Oshawa, the band is excited to resume touring once again.

Michael Bell is an award-winning vocalist who channels the sound and styles of David Bowie, and with the help of an all-star band and costumes to capture the imagination of fans young and old. The love of Bowie began as a teen and then, later on, Bell created his first theatrical production called “ChangesAllBowie” which toured the “A circuit” in the 1980s. He hung up his “Ziggy” in the early 1990s and never imagined professionally performing Bowie again.

After Bowie’s death in 2016, his calling returned, as did the industry interest. Contacting long-time musical director Michael Beauclerc, they began auditioning players to fill out a band capable of performing some of

rock’s most challenging material.

The Bowie Lives bring all the hits to the stage spanning four decades deep from Space Oddity to Lazarus, and everything in between.

The pre-show includes the Bowie Bazaar; collectibles bought and sold, put on Bowie make-up and costume props to help you get your Bowie on,

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Theatre Orangeville presents More Confessions from the Ninth Concession Dan Needles and Ian Bell are returning to The Theatre Orangeville stage with More Confessions from the Ninth Concession, March 23 to April 10, in an all new Field Guide to Rural Living in story and song.

Needles and Bell return to take us on a crop tour of today’s rural Ontario.

Bell is a founding performer for CBC’s Vinyl Café and Needles is the author of the beloved Wingfield Farm stage comedies. Together they explore the rural-urban divide that puzzles so many newcomers to the country. Prepare to be coached and instructed in the ancient rituals by two experts in the field.

Tickets are on sale at www. theatreorangeville.ca.

plus photo opportunities and more.

Come in costume dressed as your favorite David Bowie persona.

Bell is also the subject of an upcoming documentary film Being David Bowie slated for release in 2022.

Tickets are on sale now. For more information visit www.thebowielives. com. Showtime is 8 p.m.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, March 18, 2022

OPP, hospital partner in mobile crisis response team Headwaters Health Care Centre and the Ontario Provincial Police partner to create an emergency response mobile mental health and addictions team Headwaters Health Care Centre and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received a two-year grant from the Solicitor General’s Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement Grant to create a partnership providing mobile support for individuals experiencing a moderate to severe mental health or addiction crisis in the community.

T h e D u ff e r i n M o b i l e C r i s i s Response Team (D-MCRT) will consist of a co-response team pairing an OPP officer with a Crisis Specialist from the hospital.

“Mobile Crisis Response Teams are best positioned to respond to people experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis and to de-escalate situations that could pose a risk to public safety,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. “At a time when police are increasingly confronted with the need to assist vulnerable people in acute crisis situations, this new grant program will expand the ability to deliver appropriate services and underlines our government’s commitment to public safety.”

D-MCRT will provide much needed support as well as complement existing mental health and addiction resources within our community.

In working together to share knowledge and skills, from both the police and health care, there is an opportunity to create an expanded continuum of clinical support for our community.

“We are excited about this new partnership and what it will mean for our community,” said Kim Delahunt, President & CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre. “The team will be able to provide assistance, where it’s needed, which may not be in a hospital setting.”

From left: Thomas Carrique, OPP Commissioner; Anna-Marie Sutherland, Vice President, Patient Experience, Health Integration and Chief Nursing Executive, HHCC; Kim Delahunt, President & CEO, HHCC; Inspector Terry Ward, OPP Dufferin County Detachment Commander; Solicitor General and Dufferin-County MPP, Sylvia Jones; Karen de Prinse, Interim Director; Gary Staples, Deputy Chief, Dufferin County Paramedic Services and Kyle Shermet, Medicine Director.

The intention is to build on the existing services and strengths of our community to address a gap in the service system through improved collaboration between the sectors; enhanced transfers of care, including police-hospital transitions; and increased access to the services for those experiencing crisis. This creates more positive outcomes for individuals and supports appropriate utilization of available community resources.

Services provided by the partnership will include: telephone crisis support, joint mobile crisis response, shortterm crisis intervention including deescalation and assessment, community referrals; follow up supports and connection to ongoing services; education for patients, their families

and supports, effective and efficient police hospital transitions including facilitation of emergency services and interventions should hospital assessment and/or admission be required; and outreach to individuals who may be reluctant to seek mental health and addiction services.

“This partnership will enhance our response to the community. We are building on existing services and taking our service delivery to the next level,” said Inspector Terry Ward, Commander, Dufferin OPP Detachment.

Headwaters reports an average of 1,529 visits to the emergency department annually for mental health and addiction services, or just over four visits each day; a number that has steadily risen since the onset of the

pandemic. The OPP reports an average of 74.5 mental health and addiction calls each month, most requiring an average of 2.5 hours of response time.

With D-MCRT, the police are able to respond to a call with an HHCC Crisis Specialist, reducing emergency department visits and inpatient admissions, while ensuring the right supports are in place when and where they are needed.

Headwaters and the OPP have a longstanding collaborative relationship. This will be an important first step in building on that partnership and expanding the mental health continuum of care by providing ongoing mobile response to those experiencing a moderate to severe mental health or addiction crisis in Dufferin County.

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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.

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DEATH NOTICE

ELDER, Eyrill Esmond, May 21, 1959 - March 1, 2022. It is with broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Eyrill Elder on March 1, 2022, in his 63rd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Lori Komarniski. Cherished and loving father of Elyssa and Lauryn.

Eyrill was predeceased by his children, Liam, Quinn, A.J., Amy and Mya, along with his parents Eleanor and James Elder. Loved brother of Wayne Elder (Heidi), Brent Elder, and Beverlee Fekete (Chris). Cherished son in law of Peter Komarniski (Susan) and Bonnie Komarniski. Eyrill will be remembered

by Anthony, Jonathan, Wendi, his nieces, nephews, and many friends. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the North Simcoe Victim Services www.ns-vs.com or a charity of your choice. Friends may visit Eyrill’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

IN MEMORIAM

MONTGOMERY, JUNE - March 17, 2021 - The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you, shall never fade away. Love Barb, Jane, Margie, Merle & Families.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, March 18, 2022

NVCA warns of watercourse hazards T h e N o t t a w a s a g a Va l l e y Conservation Authority reminds everyone to stay well back from waterways, ditches, ponds and lakes this time of year.

With the recent arrival of springlike temperatures, unsafe ice and slippery banks already exist. The onset of spring will bring rain and melting snow, which will cause the breakup

of ice along watercourses and lakes as well as high stream flows. These hazardous conditions can cause lifethreatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water.

Conservation authorities across the region remind residents to keep family and pets away from the edge of streams, rivers, ponds and lakes at this time of year.

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Parks, Culture and Recreation Summer Student 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 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)

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.

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: 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.

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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 fulltime 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

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Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

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Possess good customer service skills

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Must be physically able to perform required duties

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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.

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

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.

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).

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please visit: www.clearview.ca

Please visit: www.clearview.ca