The Creemore
ECHO
Friday, July 8, 2022 Vol. 22
No. 27
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News and views in and around Creemore
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OPP following crop damage
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Winners of the Canada Day Hat contest Kelly Ansell, Maggie Ansell and Alia Davidson strut their stuff. For more Canada Day pics see page 12.
Hospital COVID protocols have changed Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) has made changes to its Pandemic Visitor policy introducing less restrictive measures, in relation to the loosening of provincial restrictions and a significant decrease in COVID-19 infections in the community. Effective Tuesday, July 5 visitors to CGMH are able to ‘self-screen’ for symptoms of COVID-19. This is a change from Active screening, where visitors are posed a series of questions about their own health or possible exposure to COVID-19 prior to entering, to Passive screening, where visitors are asked to make that determination for themselves. Visitors who fail selfscreening are asked not to enter the hospital. Pandemic Support Assistants will remain at the front of the hospital
from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. for a period of transition, to help visitors understand the new process and answer questions. Additionally, CGMH has aligned its visitor vaccination policy with that of many other hospitals. While the hospital strongly encourages vaccinations, proof is no longer required as a condition of entry for visitors. Under CGMH’s Pandemic Visitor policy, all inpatients and outpatients attending clinics or the emergency department, may have one visitor at a time with the exception of patients at end of life, OB/childbirth, paediatric, and critical illness in the ED/ICU, who may have two visitors, based on room capacity. Some restrictions may be applied to support infection control
practices and patient care needs. In waiting rooms, visitors are to maintain two meters of space, where possible. If not possible, visitors are to maintain a minimum of one vacant seat of physical distance between groups. If the waiting room is very busy, visitors may be asked to wait outside the hospital until the patient is moved into the emergency room or outpatient clinic area. Universal masking remains in place throughout the hospital and visitors are to keep their hospital issued mask on at all times in patient rooms. No eating or drinking is permitted for visitors in patient rooms. Additionally, the food services area and cafeteria seating remains closed to the public at this time.
The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is noticing an increase in agricultural trespassing in Dufferin County, culminating in a serious instance being shared on social media. On the Canada long weekend there were two occurrences of people stopping on the side of Highway 10 in Melancthon Township and entering a Canola field to take photos. While Canola is beautiful at this time of year, it is a crop. It is a large part of plantbased diets and a source of income for our farmers. The potential damage to this crop is valued at $2000 if only one acre is damaged. It will increase if there was a larger area affected. Fields containing crops are not required to have fences or signage to deter people from entering, as stated in the Trespass to Property Act. Therefore, entering a field, whether it is on foot or with an off-road vehicle, is trespassing. If a person damages crops, then a criminal charge of Mischief could be considered by a responding police officer. Dufferin OPP asks that if you see this happening, please call 1-888310-1122. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8228477 to remain anonymous.
Power Outage
A single vehicle accident last week left many Clearview residents without power for several hours. Huronia West OPP report that shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29th a diesel pickup truck driven by Dean Tyson of Stayner was attempting to pass a garbage truck on County Road 42 near the 21/22 Sideroad of Nottawasaga. The driver lost control on wet pavement and left the roadway, striking a hydro pole. Hydro crews were dispatched to the scene to replace the damaged pole. The resulting power outage left 3,843 Hydro One customers without power from 11 a.m. until shortly after 3 p.m. OPP say no charges have been laid.
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Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, July 8 to Monday, July 10
• Nottawasaga Daylilies open garden for viewing. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.wilsondaylilies.com. See ad on classified page. 705-466-2916
Saturday, July 9
• Visit the Creemore Farmers' Market this summer to celebrate their 25th Anniversary season and enjoy a friendly, safe space for farmers to bring their produce to market. Talented bakers provide home-baked goodness. Quality craftsmen bring their many interesting creations to market. Visit creemorefarmersmarket.ca to learn more about vendors, children's activities and the 25th Anniversary celebrations and special project "Art at the Market" in partnership with experience Simcoe and Clearview Culture and Tourism.
Tuesdays
• The Station Café is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St E, Creemore. $5 entry fee includes a bottomless cup of coffee or tea, and social time. Everyone welcome.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
• VON SMART fitness program. Tuesdays and Thursday, 11 a.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church Hall, Creemore. 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. It is funded by the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network. Call for more information or to register: 705-355-2200.
Saturday, July 16
• BBQ at Madriviere to show support for the Village Green 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The afternoon will include great food, games, a silent auction and a raffle with plenty of prizes. Tickets cost $50 each. All money goes toward purchasing endless bulbs for the Village Green gardens to honour past and present volunteers and our special friend Lana. Donations are most welcome. Tickets are available at The Creemore Echo office, or by texting or calling Marie Stephenson at 705-716-9345, or call Marilyn Badger at 705-466-2184.
Saturdays, July 16, 23 and 30
• Clearview Public Library is hosting a series of No Tech, Free Family Fun & Games Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the lawn in front the library, Creemore Log Cabin and the smallest jail in North America.
Sunday, July 17
• Mark Duffin Celebration of Life at Duntroon Hall, Duntroon. Join us for a casual gathering of friends and family to share stories of Mark. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24
• Three open gardens in Creemore: Bev & Ted Stableforth, 3 Elizabeth St. W; Jaki Skillings, 17 Elizabeth St W; Paul & Charlotte Vorstermans, 113 Mill St. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.creemoregarden.ca
Saturday, August 13
• Gathering of the Classics. The largest classic plane and car event in Canada. Meet the owners. Flights available in warbirds, jets and helicopters. Food and more for the whole family at Edenvale Airport west of Stayner. www.classicaircraft.ca
Wednesday, August 17
• The Drive-thru Chicken BBQ in support of the GNE at 2220 Fairgrounds Rd. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. $22/person. Pre-orders only by August 13. Info: Maxine at 705-888-2797.
Saturday, September 24
• The Big Book Bash fundraiser at the Station on the Green. Collection of gently used current fiction and non-fiction books will begin at the Creemore Curling Club starting Tuesday, August 16. Questions? Call Marg Purkis at 705-466-2681.
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Armstrong Estates open house
KEY MAP
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION ARMSTRONG ESTATES OF MANSFIELD
ADDTIONAL LANDS OWNED BY APPLICANT
EXISTING AGRICULTURE
Part of Lot 11, Concession 7 East of Hurontario Street Township of Mulmur County of Dufferin
N10°33'00"W 12.612
Scale 1:1250
217.086
N72°00'35"E
N72°00'35"E 19.176
20.2
12.6
196.9
0
25
75
50
100
125m
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N10°47'25"W 9.957
N10°33'00"W 44.072
N10°33'00"W
R=30.00
R=50.00
'D'
0.62
1.54
0.94
2.33
Blocks 54, 55
164.151
N10°32'30"W
65
.5
BLOCK 52
37.0
SEPTIC SYSTEM 0.249 ha. 61.0
N72°18'20"E
2.9 4.4
0.86
2.13
Block 56
0.16
0.38
0.7
Blocks 57, 58
2.88
7.11
13.3
3.0m WALKWAYS
Blocks 59, 60
0.05
0.13
0.2
Block 61
1.42
3.51
6.6
PARKLAND ACCESS
4.0
Block 62
0.21
Block 63
0.10
Blocks 64, 65
0.15
0.37
0.7
2.90
7.19
13.5
21.50
53.14
100.0
ROAD WIDENINGS STREETS
Streets A - D
TOTAL
67
0.51
1.0
0.24
0.5
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE SUBJECT LANDS, HEREBY AUTHORIZE INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS TO PREPARE THIS DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND TO SUBMIT SAME TO THE COUNTY OF DUFFERIN FOR APPROVAL.
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE I CERTIFY THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LANDS TO BE SUBDIVIDED AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO ADJACENT LANDS ARE ACCURATELY AND CORRECTLY SHOWN.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 51(17) OF THE PLANNING ACT a) SHOWN ON PLAN
227.793
c) SHOWN ON PLAN
b) SHOWN ON PLAN
e) SHOWN ON PLAN
f) SHOWN ON PLAN
g) SHOWN ON PLAN
h) MUNCIPAL WATER
j) SHOWN ON PLAN
52.580
BLOCK 48
6 TH units
146.325
SEPTIC SYSTEM 0.469 ha.
N13°27'10"W 4.784
.3 39
12.9
0 0.0
0
.9
20
BLOCK 53
.6
N9°24'25" W
00 60. R=
STREET
86.126
00 80. R=
5.7
35.6
.6 15
.4 13
1.1 9.1
2.9
42.4
60
43.4
37.0
20.0
54.51
6 TH units
TOP-OF-BANK
19.9
R= 1
58.73
0
6.7
.7
SD - 2 units
STREET 'C'
N21°11'55"W
15
Blocks 51, 52, 53
DATE
23 .4 8 .1 9 34 3.9 3
5.0 18 .9
0.0
3.7
Blocks 48, 49, 50
SEPTIC SYSTEM
.2
LOT 47
R= 3
12.4
34.518 N15°05'50"W
(9.0m / 30')
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
21
5.0
4 .1 18 0.00
.71
31
44.442
38 .0
R= 0 30 .
R=1 0
43.4
RESIDENTIAL STREET TOWNHOUSE
DATE
20 .5 10 .4
LOT 46
R= 30 .0
154.441
2.1
OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
38
R= 1
.00
.00 30 R=
N10°29'35"W
5.7
145.62
STR EE T 'B '
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40.7
40.3
N9°41'05" W 47.153
10
6
69.9
50.1
1.09
30.7
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22.18
N8°46'35" W 20.773
20.0
.0
SD - 2 units
BLOCK 49
SEPTIC SYSTEM 0.226 ha.
3.4 11.0
.3
20
19
21.00
LOT 45
SD -2 units
26.61
0.44
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
76.4
84.9
6.1
15
67.5 39.3
LOT 44
BLOCK 51
61.779
BLOCK 65
2.9
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1.796 ha.
65.9
22.42 22.4
3.7
N67°45'10"E 19.302
83.1
46.79
22.4
12.2
N
19.3
N55°47'30"E 19.417
39.6
0"E
4'3
°4 34
85
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53
SD - 2 units
%
10.77
10
Lot / Block No.
OPEN SPACE
60.7
0 60.0 R=
0 80.0 R=
.1
53
62.9
BLOCK 54
SD - 2 units
3 TH units
69.5
20.0
39.5 48.6
.3
47
9.3
TOP-OF-BANK
BLOCK 50
.4 51
9.2
.7
44
.4
20
6.1
91.0
6.9
BLOCK 58
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1.083 ha. 17.5
38.2
BLOCK 57
SWM FACILITIES 0.160 ha.
.9
EXISTING AGRICULTURE
TOP-OF-BANK
LOT 43
Area (ac.)
42
43-47
Land Use
0.400 ha.
1.9
.9
19
56.43
55.9
55.9
55.9
46.91
24.8
42
26.7
.4
25
.8
18
.31
.7
45
55.84
Area (ha.)
1-42
RESIDENTIAL SEM-DETACHED LOT (9.0m / 30')
LOT 38
0.330 ha.
36
44.6
BLOCK 56 OPEN SPACE 0.156 ha.
.6
33
TOP-OF-BANK
ROAD WIDENING 0.031 ha.
k) PRIVATE SEPTIC
d) RESIDENTIAL, OPEN SPACE
f1) NONE i) SAND l) NONE
SCHEDULE OF REVISIONS Description
No.
Date
1 2
Sept. 7, 2021 Sept. 8, 2021
Adjust top-of-bank limits; Adjust top-of-bank limits;
A.S. A.S.
3
Sept. 27, 2021
Adjust EP Limits, updated lots & blocks
B.H.
By
BLOCK 64
COUNTY ROAD 17
ROAD WIDENING 0.114 ha.
INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS PLANNERS • PROJECT MANAGERS • LAND DEVELOPERS
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
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township’s planning policy supports growth and intensification within the Mansfield Settlement area. The semis and townhouses will cater to an aging demographic looking to downsize, providing needed diversity of housing options. All units in the proposed development will be connected to the municipal water supply, which has sufficient
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EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
THOMSON TRAIL
EXISTING COMMERCIAL
29.8
53.089
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
'C'
37.10
N72°47'00"E
N72°18'20"E
EXISTING COMMERCIAL
23.7
38.00 50.204
STREET
0.249 ha.
N72°18'20"E 18.971
55.9
0.332 ha.
0.290 ha.
68.3
N72°34'20"E
N72°18'20"E 32.068
50.9
LOT 7
LOT 6
62.8
57.4
53.886
56.2
59.1
N73°38'20"E
56.0
.2
18
N13°18'35"W 6.401
25.7
35.2
13.4
FUTURE ROW 0.099 ha.
Units
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE LOT (38.0m / 2,000m2)
BLOCK 63
R=60.00
6.0m SETBACK FROM TOP-OF-BANK
FUTURE R.O.W.
31.8 TOP-OF-BANK
2.6
48.6
R=80.00
LOT 39
0.269 ha.
44.2
LAND USE SCHEDULE
LOT 37
0.362 ha.
38.00
LOT 40
0.269 ha.
17.2
17.6
48
LOT 8
67.1
LOT 5
0.228 ha.
50.66
R=1 0
LOT 4
0.214 ha.
56.0
56.6
56.6
0.216 ha.
STREET 'A'
56.0
56.6
0.251 ha.
LOT 3
1.0
12.4
.0
10
.00
38
.4
N72°58'15"E 26.672 N11°16'05"W 7.923
EXISTING COMMERCIAL
LOT 2
LOT 42
0.242 ha.
37.0
38.00
38.41
38.02
'B' 38.00
LOT 41
TOP-OF-BANK
45.00
BLOCK 59
3m WALKWAY 0.036 ha. 38.41
38.00
72.9
EXISTING COMMERCIAL
39.42
39.42
39.09
LOT 9
0.226 ha.
0.252 ha. 45.24
0
0.308 ha.
LOT 20
0.221 ha.
0.221 ha.
40.5
LOT 1
44.8
LOT 19
LOT 18
LOT 17
0.217 ha.
56.38
38.16
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
LOT 16
0.249 ha.
20.0
'A'
N79°26'25"E 37.634
53.4
20.0
STREET
56.0
56.0
R=80.0 0
42.47
0.370 ha.
BLOCK 55
SWM FACILITIES 0.700 ha.
LOT 10
0.246 ha.
0.246 ha.
0.213 ha.
0.213 ha.
0.213 ha.
0.263 ha.
R=60.0 0
LOT 21
LOT 14
20.0
44.00
LOT 11
LOT 12
LOT 13
20.0
44.00
56.0
85.6
44.00
STREET 49.44
53.0
'B'
38.00
38.00
.00
LOT 15
38.00
ROAD
0.339 ha.
STREET
38.00
38.50 38.50
41.0
38.00
00
LOT 22
38.00
20.0
38.00
38.00
38.00
38.00
38.00
38.00
56.0
LOT 23
0.479 ha.
56.0
0.213 ha.
56.0
58.2
LOT 24
0.248 ha. 44.00
0.215 ha.
0.215 ha.
0.213 ha.
38.00
38.00
0.212 ha.
LOT 33
LOT 32
LOT 36
LOT 35
0.212 ha.
SUBJECT LANDS - 21.510 ha.
44.228 "E N64°35'05
40.4
191.5
LOT 34
LOT 31
LOT 30
0.213 ha.
0.213 ha.
0.213 ha.
0.213 ha.
0.213 ha.
LOT 29
LOT 28
LOT 27
LOT 26
LOT 25
0.246 ha.
83.9
56.0
56.0
56.0
112.132
0"E
N62°44'4
56.0
"E
N64°35'05
44.1
PARKLAND 1.420 ha.
BLOCK 62
ACCESS 0.208 ha.
BLOCK 60
3m WALKWAY 0.017 ha.
114.934 "E
N64°35'05
170.184
Temporary Turning Access
BLOCK 61
61.9
86.1
N17°02'40"W
19.2
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EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
capacity to handle the growth. Single family homes will have private septic systems. Semis and townhomes will have shared septic systems. A condo corporation will be created for the towns and semis to ensure the cost of those shared systems do not become a burden on the municipality. While there are many variables in the approvals process, Barker is hopeful
METRIC NOTE: DISTANCES SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ARE IN METRES AND CAN BE CONVERTED TO FEET BY DIVIDING BY 0.3048
tel: 705 • 812 • 3281 fax: 705 • 812 • 3438 e: info@ipsconsultinginc.com
www.ipsconsultinginc.com
Date:
August 12, 2021
Drawn By:
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File:
20-1019
Checked:
GB
that zoning changes and draft plan of subdivision will be in place by this fall allowing the design process to proceed throughout 2023. If all goes according to plan, construction could begin early in 2024. No date has yet been set for formal presentation of the rezoning application.
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By Bonnie MacPherson Mansfield area residents had a chance to peek at a draft plan of subdivision for the proposed Armstrong Estates development and pose questions at a virtual open house event on June 29. The event was hosted by Innovative Planning Solutions (IPS) on behalf of the numbered company which owns the subject lands near the intersection of Airport Road and County Road 17. Greg Barker, a Planner and Partner with IPS described the meeting as a chance to listen to feedback and address concerns prior to a more formal public meeting when the application for rezoning is submitted to Mulmur Township. Many questions from the public concerned energy efficiency and accessibility of the proposed units. Barker explained that these questions will be addressed later at the design level after necessary zoning changes and a draft plan of subdivision have been approved. The proposed development includes 42 single family dwellings with an average size of 3,750 square feet; 10 bungalow semi-detached homes of approximately 1,790 square feet and 15 townhouse units also approximately 1,790 square feet. No changes to Mulmur’s Official Plan are required to accommodate the development but zoning for the site, which is currently mostly classified as Hamlet Residential, would be modified to allow for increased density. Barker told the meeting that the
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OPINION COLUMN
THE WAY WE WERE
HEALTH MATTERS
The body is the place where mental and emotional symptoms are conveyed on a physical level. This is why the mind and body connection is not only one of great importance but also of great healing potential. Kate HUNTER This year I formulated teas and tinctures with this in mind. I wanted to use medicinal mushrooms and herbs that not only benefited the body on a physical level but also on an energetic level as far as chakras – energy centers in the body. Here is what each chakra governs and some herb examples that I used in formulating our healing tincture line. Root Chakra – the root chakra is all about stability, security, and what grounds you in life. I chose the mushroom Shatavari and the herb Damiana because they physically benefit organs of the pelvic region and for their rooted and grounding qualities. Sacral Chakra – the sacral chakra is believed to govern how you experience sexuality, creative expression and emotions. I used the mushroom Chaga and the herb Burdock to strengthen vitality and also to ignite the sacral fire in terms of acting as a gentle aphrodisiac. Solar Plex Chakra – the solar plex refers to the area around the abdomen above the belly button and provides a source of personal power and relates to self-esteem, relationships and our place in the world. The herbs used are the mushroom shitake and the herb Hyssop for their gentle soothing effect and their affinity for gastrointestinal healing capabilities. Heart Chakra – the heart chakra is related to compassion, love and relationships. The herbs that I chose here are Cordyceps mushroom and the herb Tilia. They compliment each other in that Cordyceps is used for stamina and energy while Tilia is used to put the nervous system at ease. Throat Chakra – the throat chakra governs selfexpression, communication, and the ability to speak one’s truth. This is a chakra that is commonly out of balance due to the high volume of communicating we do now so I wanted to use a calming herb like Lemon Balm and pair it with an immune mushroom – turkey tail. This combo balances and strengthens. Third Eye Chakra – this chakra is in charge of perception, awareness, and spiritual communication. In order to enlighten this energetic centre it is important to have a clear mind. I chose Lion’s Mane mushroom for mental clarity and holy basil herb to calm overthinking. The Crown Chakra – the crown chakra is all about spiritual connection and transformation. It provides the awareness that you are a soul in a physical body. It is the most spiritual of the chakras as it is linked to connecting to the divine. For this reason I chose herbs that help us sleep and access our unconscious mind – Reishi mushroom and Lavender herb. Summer is a great time to slow down and strengthen your mind body connection. I invite you to look into the times when you feel most aligned and create a routine around prioritizing that on a daily basis.
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Alice Eleanor Rutledge circa 1911 or 1912. 7 Caroline St. W. ie Blacksmith House is in the background. Contributed by John Smart.
LETTER Dear Editor, At the end of June, Clearview Township announced they were “thrilled to welcome the public back into Council Chambers for Public Participation once again”. Wonderful news! What they have also chosen to do is eliminate access for the public to submit written comments via their website. WHY?! With the online portal (which is just a fillable form created as a result of the pandemic) Clearview had the highest level of public engagement to date, as stated by Mayor Measures and Councillors at numerous Council meetings (all available for viewing on their website). Voters and residents could share their opinions even if they had mobility issues, limited or no access to transportation, to childcare - or were unable to take time off work and other obligations. If you can go online, or know someone who can do it for you, your voice can be heard. It is not okay that Clearview Township has made the deliberate choice to go backwards. They are refusing to keep this positive change that Covid demanded and are insisting that we must now show
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up in person in Stayner at 5:30 p.m. on a Monday. Clearview is actively raising barriers to participation and is sending a very clear message that they don’t want to hear from us. Whether this is the CAO’s directive or coming from somewhere or someone else, this is not okay. This is unnecessary. This needs to be corrected right now. I urge everyone in Clearview to reach out to Mayor Measures and Councillors (by phone +/or by emailing council@clearview.ca), to the CAO and Clerk to insist that the online Public Participation form be immediately reinstated. It is not a difficult undertaking to maintain the online form. It is, however, a very big deal to have the online form taken away, even though it has been done with a gleeful announcement about eased restrictions. Have your voice heard, now and going forward, and let’s participate in the work that will impact every single one of us, for years to come. Samantha Margis, Creemore
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Heartbeat of the village LOCAL HISTORY
Looking back over our village’s h i s t o r y we expect to lea r n about churches and schools, Helen BLACKBURN and the development of municipal affairs, but it is the little incidents that mark our individuality. Here are but a few of Creemore’s little heart beats captured for posterity as published in The Creemore Star: October, 1902 When the very first settlers came to the top of the hill north of the future village, “Creemore was a sea of mud and was known as Mud Lake. During that time they had to step from log to log to pass over it. There was only one building and it was used as a shoe shop.”
December, 1903 Here is a published let ter c h a l l e n g i n g t h e ve r y i d e a of married women getting the vote: “I hearby challenge the judges at the recent debate. Rev. J. A. McConnell may prefer to meet me in public debate on the question of Women’s Franchise. That married women should not be allowed to vote, I am prepared to defend my contention from Scripture. F. Mackay.” July, 1907 In recent years generous people of Creemore have opened their purses and hearts for families who have met with misfortune. In 1907 they were just as generous. Here is the story of a woman who lost the greater part of her income. “That the hearts of the people are in the right place was demonstrated here the other day in a practical manner. Miss Ann Neely was unfortunate to lose two cows within the last few months, and it was from that the greater part of the income was derived. It was very generally felt that
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the loss was too much for her to bear alone. Accordingly, a subscription was set up and within a very short time $50 was contributed and handed to her to assist in replacing what she had been unfortunate in losing.” November, 1908 Unemployment is a scourge that appears to have always been with us as the following story declares. “Tired and very hungry, a man who had evidently seen better days, arrived in town on Thursday evening on his way to Toronto. He had walked from Collingwood and said he had nothing to eat all day, and the manner in which he stowed away the provisions provided for him was ample evidence of the truth of his statement. He said he had left Toronto two weeks previously in the hope of finding work in the country but all he got was two days work unloading a boat in Collingwood and now he was tramping back to a family of motherless children with nothing for them.”
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February, 1910 Miss Elizabeth Lawrence, who lived on Elizabeth Street in 1910 had an experience that could have imperilled her life but turned out to have a happy ending. “She was on the train that was conveying a large number of pleasure seekers from Toronto to the annual ‘converzione’ at Whitby Ladies’ College on Friday evening and when about ten miles out of the city, as the coach was crowded and somewhat close, she went out on the platform for a breath or two of fresh air. The car just then gave a lurch and the next thing she remembers she was sitting on a snowbank and the red light on the back of the train was disappearing in the distance. After recovering from the first effects of the shock she got up and made her way to a nearby farmhouse, where she was kindly treated and put to bed. A telephone message to friends in the city brought a conveyance out the next morning and she returned with it. How she escaped any greater injury is a marvel.”
The train from the Station to The Echo was late last week.
The Board of Station on the Green and organizers of the 20th Anniversary Celebration wish to extend many heartfelt thanks to the following: Bob Ransier - train from “Websterville”, Tim Armour - bagpipes, Barbara Mann - research, Miles Millar - slide show, Ivy LeishmanMartin - Greeter, Amber Harloff - display of the village that created The Station, Grade 2-3, Grade 5-6 students from Nottawasaga Creemore Public School for their artwork, Creemore Farmers’ Market for their donation, Fran and Anna Lee Webster - Creemore Station on the Green song, Mayor Doug Measures, John Smart, Paul Ruppel - speakers, Ann Clifford - speaker and display of “Friends”, Karin Clifford - cake cutting, Joan Gordon, Marilyn Chenier, Gillian Stoker-Lavelle, Carol PoirierSperandeo, Brenna Lattimore, Rachel Coughlin, Lauren Coughlin, Emma Coughlin, Brian Bell, Tom Caswell, Barb Halsall, D.J. Wiley kitchen/serving/setup and cleanup crew, YF for the volunteer treats, Old and new friends of the Station for supporting our 20th Anniversary Celebration. SPECIAL THANKS TO CREEMORE FOODLAND FOR THEIR GENEROSITY AND THE CREEMORE ECHO FOR ALL THEIR SUPPORT IN MAKING THIS EVENT HAPPEN!
Creemore truly is the “village with the BIG heart”!
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Come Paint With Me rocks new artists
By Bonnie MacPherson A tourism grant from the Simcoe County Spark program is helping a Midland area artist fulfill a dream. Growing up in Honey Harbour, Alexandra McLaughlin has always felt a strong connection to Georgian Bay. A mother of two young children, she made the decision to leave her first career as a paramedic and focus on her art and family five years ago. With the launch of her art-tourism venture, Come Paint With Me, McLaughlin has found a new way to share her love of art and introduce more people to the natural beauty of the region. Billed as the ultimate plein air painting experience, Come Paint with Me takes groups of up to eight artists on a six hour nature tour and painting experience. Participants meet at the Midland Town Dock for a boat tour around Honey Harbour and Beausoleil Island, then disembark at another island for a nature
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tour and painting session. Novice painters get a water colour tutorial while more experienced artists are left to paint independently. The island chosen for the day’s painting session varies based on wind and weather. The “new to painting” package for $400 per person includes admission to Georgian Bay Islands National Park and all art supplies with special rates available for groups or experienced artists. McLaughlin has worked with Beam Paints, an Indigenous Women owned business on Manitoulin Island to create a signature water colour palette of 11 hues chosen to capture any Georgian Bay landscape in any weather. The paints are specially formulated with pigment harvested from Manitoulin Island hematite, tree sap, Manitoulin honey and other natural ingredients. The first group of painters headed out last week, and bookings are now open for August and September dates. McLaughlin is scheduling no more than two sessions per week to allow time for rain dates should that become necessary. Information regarding packages and available dates may be found at alexandramclaughlin.com/ come-paint-with-me. The Simcoe County Spark Mentorships and Grants program is a joint initiative of Tourism Simcoe County, Regional Tourism Organization 7 and the Tourism Innovation Lab which aims to find, foster and support new
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tourism ideas that will attract visitors to our area. Fourteen applications were received with the top five being invited to pitch their concepts to a panel of
tourism leaders and entrepreneurs. McLaughlin’s Come Paint With Me was one of three winners of a $3,000 grant to help launch their new ventures.
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Pine River Nature Reserve takes shape By Bonnie MacPherson In the two years since the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) Dufferin Hi-land Club took over 400 acres near Honeywood, the transformation has been amazing. Volunteer Tom Thayer spearheaded the effort to get off-road vehicles out of the nature preserve. Even when the land was privately owned it was always off-limits to vehicular traffic but Thayer says for the previous 30 years, people simply ignored the rules and trespassed at will. When Bill Duron moved to the area, he loved to hike in what has now become the Pine River Nature Reserve. Over the years, he watched as it became a playground for off-road vehicles and was frequently used as a dumping ground. Duron convened a group of concerned citizens who concluded that the only way to enforce the no-vehicle policy was to find a way for the private land to be brought under the control of a conservation organization. They agreed that the Bruce Trail Conservancy was the obvious choice, and set about acquiring the land. The Van Nostrand family agreed to donate their 81 acre parcel. The neighbouring 98 acre property known locally as the Apple Orchard had been for sale for a number of years but had been so heavily damaged by off road traffic that it failed to sell. An anonymous donor was found to fund that purchase. Then the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) agreed to enter into a co-stewardship agreement for adjacent Crown Land bringing the total size of the nature reserve to roughly 400 acres. BTC formally took over management of the site in September, 2020. For the first year and half, Thayer says Trail Club volunteers issued warnings to riders advising them of the no-vehicle policy. Then the OPP was enlisted to do patrols and issue tickets. Thayer isn’t sure how many citations were issued, but says that he personally reported 15 to 20 instances of vehicles captured in the area by trail cameras. The increased enforcement has had the desired effect. This year only one off-road vehicle has been spotted breaking the rules. With the land acquisition complete and the off-road vehicle problem under control, the focus has shifted to
Election Update
By Bonnie MacPherson Current Ward One Councillor, Phyllis Dineen is the latest to file nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election in Clearview Township. She joins incumbent councillors Robert Walker, John Broderick, Thom Paterson and Mayor Doug Measures. There will be some new names on the ballot this October. Deborah Ann Bronee will seek the Deputy Mayor’s job. Dave Witzke and Marty Beelen will compete for seats on council. The next council will consist of five members,
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rehabilitation. A dedicated group of volunteers showed up on a cold, rainy day last May to begin the cleanup. They filled a giant dumpster with waste and hauled away abandoned boats, cars, tires and lawnmowers. Duron says the area is now being enjoyed by hikers and anglers, and the MNR has committed to stocking the Pine River annually. Michael McDonald, CEO of the BTC says Pine River is a great example of the community getting behind a major conservation project. A local contractor has been hired to grade and bring in clean fill to repair the considerable damage caused by off road vehicles after the bird breeding season has ended in August. Then the area will be seeded with grass
and native wildflowers. Tree planting will follow next year. Weed-pulling parties are planned to get rid of invasive species such as Phragmites, Garlic Mustard, English Ivy and Common Buckthorn which threaten the habitat of turtles, frogs and salamanders. People are encouraged to explore the area using marked trails which are designed around eco-sensitive areas. Duron’s committee has raised $120,000 to facilitate the restoration work, including a $30,000 donation from last year’s Jim Cuddy Jamboree. Tickets are now on sale for the 17th Anniversary Jim Cuddy Jamboree, Sunday July 24 at Lyric Pond near Honeywood.
down from the current seven following a decision to redraw ward boundaries. Candidates have until August 19 to file nomination papers with the township clerk. The Township of Clearview, in cooperation with the towns of Collingwood and Wasaga Beach will hold an information session for prospective candidates on Tuesday, July 12th at the council chambers in Wasaga Beach. Participants can preregister at election@clearview.ca
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Collingwood mayoral candidate rooted in community Mariane McLeod seeks Collingwood mayoral seat Collingwood Council has declared the mayor’s seat vacant as of June 20 following Brian Saunderson’s official resignation as mayor of Collingwood, following his successful run for Simcoe-Grey member of parliament. Effective July 27, Deputy Mayor Keith Hull will take the mayor’s seat. Councillor Mariane McLeod has been acting deputy mayor. McLeod, who grew up in Clearview Township, between Dunedin and Glen Huron, is running for mayor in Collingwood. “It has been an honour to serve as a councillor. I have gathered the skills and experience to be the leader Collingwood needs now. As Mayor, I will continue to be respectful of your precious tax dollars as we complete the water treatment, recreation, and terminals projects,” said McLeod. “We must lock in what we have learned
about transparency group in Grey and and the public Bruce Counties to trust as we move encourage more women to run for forward together.” municipal office. M c L e o d is currently McLeod’s C o l l i n g w o o d ’s family has been in Collingwood Acting Deputy and area for four Mayor. She was generations. Her elected in 2018 father served as a with the most votes councillor in the among councillors former Nottawasaga and has been serving as one of Mariane McLeod Township and her mother nursed C o l l i n g w o o d ’s representatives at the County of in Collingwood for more than 40 years. McLeod met her husband, Simcoe. McLeod is also Collingwood’s Charlie Rentner, when she attended representative at the Nottawasaga Collingwood Collegiate. Her 21-year Valley Conservation Authority and career as a broadcast journalist took her was acclaimed chair of the 18-member across Ontario; for 11 years, she provided Board of Directors the last two years. morning radio news in Collingwood, She was elected Chair of the town’s Clearview and Wasaga Beach, including Corporate and Community Services a daily talk show which connected and Standing Committee for two terms. McLeod has also been working with a informed her audience about local news, events, and people. McLeod teaches at the Curling Club of Collingwood’s Junior program and serves on the club’s Board of Directors. She honours her rural roots by volunteering with the Collingwood Fair each year. When the pandemic hit, McLeod became a volunteer chef for Seeking Members for the the Out of the Cold program, providing meals to people in Collingwood who Joint Compliance Audit Committee are experiencing homelessness.
Dufferin County is seeking members for a recently established Joint Compliance Audit Committee as per the Municipal Elections Act, Section 88.37. The Committee is responsible for reviewing compliance audit applications submitted by an elector who believes on reasonable grounds that a candidate or thirdparty advertiser has contravened the provisions of the Municipal Elections Act relating to campaign or advertising finances. The Committee will be responsible for reviewing applications for all eight Dufferin municipalities. Committee membership will be drawn from the following groups: • accounting and audit – accountants or auditors, preferably with experience in preparing or auditing the financial statements of municipal candidates; • academic – college or university professors with expertise in political science or local government administration; • legal; and • other individuals with knowledge of the campaign financing provisions of the Act. Committee members must demonstrate the following: • demonstrated knowledge and understanding of municipal election campaign finance rules • proven analytical and decision-making skills • experience working on committees, boards, task forces or similar working groups • availability and willingness to attend meetings in any of the member municipalities • excellent oral and written communication skills To view the complete Terms of Reference and the application, please visit our website at https://www.dufferincounty.ca/jcac Applications should be forwarded to info@dufferincounty.ca or put in the drop box at 30 Centre St, Orangeville by August 12, 2022.
Things get batty at Gowan Park this weekend Gowan Memorial Park in Creemore will see some spirited baseball action on Saturday, July 9 as the North Dufferin Baseball League holds its senior and junior All-Star Games. The senior contest at 1 p.m. features the East Division taking on the West Division in a nine-inning game. East division players are from the Barrie Angels, Bolton Brewers, Bolton Dodgers, Ivy Rangers, Midland Mariners, Orillia Majors, and Owen Sound Baysox. Clarksbu rg Blues, Clear view Orioles, Creemore Padres, Lisle Astros, Mansfield Cubs, and New Lowell Knights form the West Division. At 4 p.m. the junior division will compete in a seven-inning game between the Dingers and Mavericks. The Dingers include players from Barrie Baycats, Caledon Nationals, Mansfield Cubs and Midland Twins. Creemore Padres, Georgina Bulldogs, Orangeville Bengals and Orillia Royals make up team Mavericks
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Canadian winners
The winning team of the Canada Day Street Hockey Tournament hosted by the Station 4 (Creemore) Clearview Fire Department was Clearview Station 1 they are: Justin Paulitzki Kyle Paulitzki Jace Metheral Cory Halliday Evan Walker Devon Stokes Luke Hare (G) The defeated team was Thunder who were three time champs and have been in the tournament since it started in 2011.
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Health unit resumes catch-up clinics and routine immunization services
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is now offering Grade 8 immunization catch-up clinics and will soon resume its routine publicly-funded child, youth and adult immunization services that were paused in March 2020 due to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Appointments are now available at six of the health unit’s local offices across the region and at the Georgian Mall clinic in Barrie to students currently enrolled in Grade 8 who missed their first or second dose of hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV), and meningococcal vaccines in Grade 7 due to school immunization program delays caused by the pandemic. Information has been sent home with students through their school and appointments may be booked online at www.smdhu.org/grade8 or by calling Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or at 1-877-721-7520, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The health unit is also working with school board partners to resume the Grade 7 school immunization program during the 2022-2023 school year, when eligible students in Grades 7 and 8 will be offered hepatitis B, meningitis C-ACYW and human papillomavirus vaccines at school-based clinics. Information will be sent home in September with students through the school in advance of schoolbased clinics. On June 13, the health unit resumed routine publicly-funded immunizations for children, youth
and adults who are eligible and/or overdue and who do not have access to vaccines through a healthcare provider. These immunizations will also be available at the health unit’s seven office locations by appointment only and can be booked online at www.smdhu.org/ appointment or by calling Health Connection at 705721-7520, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Routine vaccinations help prevent the spread of some serious preventable diseases and staying up to date with your vaccinations is vital to staying healthy,” said Mary Ann Holmes, SMDHU’s acting assistant vice president for immunization. “Our ability to offer routine immunization services during the pandemic was critically curtailed and we are pleased to once again offer these services to residents throughout Simcoe Muskoka.” COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters continue to be a public health priority and appointments will be offered at each office clinic. It is advised that individuals get their required dose as soon as they become eligible, and to stay up to date with their vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are also available at local pharmacies, through some healthcare providers and at one-day pop-up and GOVAXX bus clinics. Please note, all persons attending a Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit office or community clinic will be required to wear a mask. Masks will be made available at the entrance to all clinics.
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Housing issues can't wait
At its June 13 meeting, Clearview council heard a request from housing advocate and real estate agent Marg Scheben-Edey, chairperson of South Georgian Bay regional housing task force, asking for participation and support in its mission to spark action and cooperation. “It is not news to anyone that we have a housing crisis on our hands. We’ve become almost blind to the word home and instead we’ve become addicted to property speculation and growing real estate wealth. Housing is kind of like a competitive sport where only those with the higher income and assets win. This really is not good news for our communities and future sustainability,” said Scheben-Edey in her opening remarks. She said that the task force – including Clearview councillors Phyllis Dineen and Connie Leishman, Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness member Patricia Macin, Wasaga Beach Minister and food bank volunteer, Wendy Moore, Sharon McCormick (formerly from the Blue Mountain Attainable Housing Corporation), Sarah Grace Bebenek of the Ontario Health Team, Luke Allen from Empower Simcoe, along with Bruce Enright and Krista Elley, of Meaford – decided to take a regional approach to addressing the issue. They are dedicated to increasing the amount of affordable housing in communities, meaning no more than 30 per cent of gross median household income is spent on shelter costs, including rent or mortgage payments, realty taxes and utilities. Scheben-Edey shared a 48-page report that is the result of the task force’s research and consultation to date. It outlines the housing landscaping, with more homes but fewer people living in each one, compared to decades past when things like REITS,
short-term accommodation rentals, condominiums, and house flipping weren’t the norm. “Housing has changed from being a home to being a commodity as the wealth gap and the inequities in housing continue to grow. We simply cannot continue to absorb the population growth and demographic changes unless we unblock densification and start working collectively to change, as the world has changed,” said SchebenEdey. “When people don’t have affordable housing regardless of their income level, they don’t have enough dollars left at the end of the month to eat well; there’s not enough disposable income to shop local; we can’t maintain or build our labour force; we start to lose businesses. All of this is already happening. This really is a problem for everyone in the community and not just those who lack adequate housing.” The task force has determined the greatest and most pressing need today is for affordable rental housing. In South Georgian Bay, a middle-income renter family should not be spending more than $995 a month on shelter costs. “But we know that is simply impossible in our area without intervention or significant changes in policy direction,” said Scheben-Edey. “If we look at South Georgian Bay, we’ve lost untold numbers of affordable housing units to gentrification, vacancy de-control, short-term rental accommodations, property sales, and demolitions. Rooming houses have been converted to boutique hotels, tenants have been displaced when their homes are sold and we’ve seen demolition of affordable units in favour of supersized homes.” She said the creation of affordable units hasn’t kept up so the focus needs to be on preserving existing affordable housing units with municipal tools such as rental replacement bylaws.
The task force is urging municipalities to play a role in ensuring the right supply of housing is built by working with developers and not for profit entities. In Canada lands zoned for single family housing equals 70 per cent and the task force encourages municipalities to embrace a global trend toward densification, planning for affordable housing, offer incentives, and be educated. The task force is recommending municipalities address the need for affordable housing as a critical priority in their strategic planning, develop an affordable housing master plan, and strike a local affordable housing committee. Collingwood, Town of the Blue Mountains and Meaford already have committees and the hope is that the local committees could participate in a regional committee to share ideas and resources. “After all, it is urgent and if we don’t act now, when?,” concluded SchebenEdey. Leishman said that she would be bringing a report back to the next meeting. At the June 27 meeting, in response to a motion from Leishman, council directed staff to bring back a report in the beginning of the new term of Council (2022-2026), before the end of March 2023, to discuss establishing a new Affordable Housing Committee as a Council committee. In introducing the report, Leishman observed, “We can’t wait on action by the County. Clearview needs to move first or we won’t get anywhere with affordable housing.” Leishman urged council to keep the money currently in reserve to address the problem and encourage the next council to allocate funds in the budget to continue building the reserve. – With files from Bonnie MacPherson
COVID by Numbers By Bonnie MacPherson While response to the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the efforts of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SDMHU) for the past two years, the health unit continues to provide other vital services to the communities it serves. In its annual report for 2020-2021, released last week, Medical Director of Health, Dr. Charles Gardner says the health unit’s response to COVID officially began on January 24, 2020 with activation of the Incident Management System. On March 11, 2020, the same day the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the first case was confirmed in Simcoe County. By April 2020, the health unit had paused most routine programming and begun re-deploying staff to pandemic related work including surveillance, communications, contact management and eventually mass vaccination. Other crucial services including Substance Use and Injury Prevention, Healthy Growth and Development, Infectious Diseases and Environmental Health programs continued in the background. One important initiative of the Health Unit is the Healthy Babies / Healthy Children program which provides counselling, education and program referrals for vulnerable parents and caregivers. Throughout the pandemic, family visits were conducted virtually, outdoors, and where possible indoors with public health measures in place. The program continued to provide phone support for parenting and infant feeding calls, telephone and home visits for postpartum support and online prenatal and breastfeeding classes. Since the beginning of the pandemic, SMDHU has handled nearly 66,000 inquiries to Health Connection phone lines, investigated 118 confirmed outbreaks, and added 39 new staff for COVID-19 specific roles.
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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, July 8, 2022
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Canada Day in Creemore included the Harold Crawford Memorial Bike Parade, activities at the Legion, a street hockey tournament (see page 9), the Steve Baker Magic Show, singing of the national anthem and finished with the big bang of fireworks.
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