The Creemore
ECHO
Friday, April 8, 2022 Vol. 22
No. 14
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News and views in and around Creemore
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Two halls to be renovated in 2022 Avening, Sunnidale Corners first halls to undergo accessibility renovations by Trina Berlo Clearview council held a special meeting Wednesday to advance plans for accessibility renovations at six community halls. Mayor Doug Measures noted that a lot of work has been done to get to this point in the process and he hoped for a resolution. The recommendations presented by general manager of parks and recreation Terry Vachon, who noted they are the result of a “diligent process” were supported unanimously, for the most part. In a nutshell, council agreed to
Avening Hall
Sunnidale Corners hall
proceed with renovations starting this year with halls in Avening and Sunnidale Corners, because they already have plans in the works. Halls in Duntroon and Brentwood would be renovated in 2023, and then proceeding with halls in Dunedin and Nottawa. It was noted that Dunedin may need further investigation into solutions for the septic system, and council is hoping that volunteers in
Nottawa will commit to fundraising if given more time. Vachon had recommended hall boards commit to a 10 per cent fundraising target but after an incamera discussion the matter is still up for discussion with volunteers. Councillor Doug McKechnie would not support the motion, saying he prefers the 10 per cent target (See “Fundraising” on page 9)
Council members plan to retire by Trina Berlo The political landscape will be changing in Clearview Township as a new council structure comes into effect with the upcoming October election. Council has voted to reduce the number of councillors from seven to five and redraw the ward boundaries accordingly. With the upcoming changes, we polled council members to ask if they would divulge whether or not they planned to file when the nomination period opens on May 2. Some members are understandably undecided at this time, but others are not. In Creemore, Thom Paterson said he will be putting his name forward to represent the newly formed Ward 2, saying “I’m excited to contribute to the implementation of the changes this Council has initiated and to address the challenges facing Clearview going forward.” Deputy Mayor Barry Burton has
said he will not seek re-election. Burton is retiring and moving north to Burk’s Falls, to the home he has built on the Magnetewan River, and has plans to restore a second boat. “Creemore is a great place,” said Burton. “We’ve become part of the community. We were accepted with open arms but it’s time for us to make a decision.” “I have no complaints. I enjoyed it for sure. My only wish is that I’d done it 10 years sooner,” he said. “There are going to be big changes at county [council] too. I know a lot of mayors who are retiring and not coming back,” said Burton. He said he can think of a number of community members he would like to see run for council, but also hopes there will be some younger candidates, and new residents also. Connie Leishman told The Echo that she too is retiring from politics, and will take time to focus on maintaining her health.
“I’m really sorry I can’t run again. I wish I had started this business about two terms before I did and then I’d probably still be going because I love it, I love the people, I love change and I just love politics,” said Leishman. She said she would like to see more women putting their name forward. She and Phyllis Dineen, who has said she is undecided if she will run again, are the only two women on council. They have been involved in an effort to engage more women in politics but Leishman said they haven’t had much interest. John Broderick said he plans to seek re-election in Ward 3 (Stayner north), which will take in part of the former Ward 6, represented by Leishman. Doug McKechnie also said he would not be seeking re-election as a ward councillor but is undecided about running for deputy mayor. He said there are a number of other people he would like to see run for the seat. (See “Municipal” on page 8)
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Dog shooting under investigation Huronia West OPP is currently investigating an incident involving a firearm being discharged within the Simcoe County Forest in Clearview Township. Police received a report of a dog being shot at about 3:30 p.m. on April 2 while it was being walked on the stopped-up portion of Sideroad 6/7 Nottawasaga, known as Bear Alley, near Centre Line Road. Police say the dog’s injuries appear to be consistent with a shotgun blast. Police believe there was a witness nearby and would like to speak with that person or anyone else who may have witnessed the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Huronia West OPP at 1-888-3101122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Legion hams it up Creemore Legion is serving a takeout ham dinner on Thursday, April 21. The dinner includes ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, bun with butter, and upside down pineapple cake for dessert, all for $20 per person. Call 705-466-2330 to order before April 14 and schedule pick up time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Social distancing and exact change required.
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