September 23, 2022

Clearview candidates face-off at Stayner Q&A

by Trina Berlo

About 120 people gathered at the Stayner arena Tuesday evening to hear from those running for Clearview council during an all-candidates meeting hosted by the Clearview Chamber of Commerce.Moderator

Shawn Davidson began the meeting by asking Doug Measures, who was uncontested as mayor, to say a few words.

“It was very humbling, believe me, to realize that I was acclaimed,” said Measures.“Weare all neighbours, we all live in the same place called Clearview Township and that’s what we should remember,” he continued. “I’m really hopeful that when you select a council and that councillors remember when they get elected, they serve all of Clearview Township. All of Clearview Township is important. It’s very important to represent your wards as individual councillors, absolutely, however decisions that are made at the council table are relevant to the entire township and I make sure that all of our candidates know that and understand that. It’s very important to understand

Primrose school well problems come to a head

by Trina Berlo

As students returned to the classroom this month, Primrose Elementary School in Mulmur has been without wellThewater.school reverted to remote learning on Sept. 8 when staff was forced to close the school due to water concerns and a lack of available portable“Earliertoilets.this afternoon, we discovered low water pressure in the school and our inability to flush

toilets. We have maintenance crews arriving in the morning to investigate the problem and look to a long-term solution to this issue,” wrote school principal Marianne Millsap in a letter to parents and guardians dated Sept.

The7.school re-opened on Sept. 9, making porta-potties and drinking water available to students and staff.

The subject was a topic of conversation at the all-candidates meeting in Mulmur on Sept. 17,

when school council co-chair Karen Kennedy made candidates aware of theKennedyproblem.appeared at the meeting with a group of concerned parents who are asking the Upper Grand School Board and the Ministry of Education for a long-term solution to ongoing water supply issues at the school.

The Echo’s request for an interview with the principal went unanswered but parents say there have been

problems with the school’s well as far back as 2017, and likely much longer.

Kennedy, who has two children at the school, told The Echo that the school is at about 170 per cent capacity, taking into account staff, which is straining an already problematic well.

“We also want to reassure families and provide an update on the shortterm and long-term steps being taken to resolve the situation and avoid further disruptions,” states the

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Thirty-one year council veteran Robert Walker addresses the audience Tuesday at a meeting hosted by the Clearview Chamber of Commerce when candidates running for council in Clearview Township had a chance to present their views and answer questions submitted by the public.

Sept. 23 & 24

• Nottawasaga Daylilies open garden for viewing. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.wilsondaylilies.com. See ad on page 11.

Saturday, Sept. 23

• Visit the Creemore Farmers' Market this summer to celebrate the 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. (Children's art can be picked up at the yellow tent.)

Sept. 23, 24, 25

• Collingwood Agricultural Society presents the 165th Annual Fall Fair at the GNE Fairgrounds. For information about exhibiting, entries, prizes and schedules, visit www.greatnorthernex.com.

Saturday, Sept. 24

• Station on the Green's Big Book Bash. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Huge selection of good quality, gently used current fiction and non-fiction. New this year - jigsaw puzzles..

Monday, Sept. 26

• Stayner Garden Club Visitor's Night, Centennial United Church, 234 William St., Stayner. Social at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Dan Cooper at 7:30 p.m. Topic: Gardening From a Hammock. Looking forward to the evening with fellow gardeners from Creemore, Brentwood, Wasaga Beach, and Collingwood.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, Sept. 27

• The Creemore Skating Club will be holding a registration from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Creemore Arena Parking Lot. Programs offered include: PreCanSkate, CanSkate and STARSkate. Contact creemoreskatingclub@gmail.com (Julie Bigham) for more info and registration packages.

Mondays

• VON SMART fitness program. Mondays at 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. *Tuesday and Thursday classes are postponed until further notice.

Tuesdays

• The Station Café is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St. E., Creemore. $2 fee for a bottomless cup of coffee or tea. Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

• Art Clubs & PA Days in Creemore. Imaginarium is offering Expressive Arts Programs Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (4 yrs+) and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (6 yrs+). PA Day Camps from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CreemoreImaginarium@gmail.com or www.ImaginariumAdventuresInArt.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

• Join 100+ women who are making an incredible difference in our community through the work of local charities. 100 Women Who Care South Georgian Triangle Meeting at 7 p.m. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Collingwood Legion, 490 Ontario St. New members welcome! Visit www.100womensouthgeor giantriangle.com for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 2

Blessing of the Animals in recognition of St. Francis of Assisi. 2 p.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church. If it is appropriate weather we will be outside in the garden. All animals welcome... large and small. Horses and donkeys outside please! Donations of cat and dog food for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society greatly appreciated.

Thursday, Oct. 6

Creemore Springs Brewery and Curiosity House Books present Beer & Books with Terry O’Reilly 7 p.m. at Creemore Springs Brewery. Tickets are limited. $25. Purchase at Curiosity House Books.

Friday, Oct. 7

• Royal Canadian Legion Creemore Friday Night Mixed Dart League 2022-2023 season. Commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Creemore Legion. For more info contact Michael at 705-466-3007. All are welcome. Come out, make new friends and enjoy darts in a fun league!

Saturday, Oct. 8

• The Creemore Horticultural Society’s Annual Floral Pumpkin Fundraiser. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. At Creemore Village Green. Mill St. Stunning fall floral arrangements in pumpkins for your table or a hostess gift to take to the to the Thanksgiving gathering. All sizes, styles and colours available. Each a work of art created by members of the society. All funds raised go to beautify the Creemore community.

• Creemore Apple Pie Contest. Bring your pies to the Creemore Famers' Market before 10:30 a.m. for judging.

• The BIA in conjunction with the Toronto and North York Hunt are proud to bring back the ever popular Horse and Hound parade on Thanksgiving Saturday at 11 a.m. More details to follow.

Friday, Oct. 14

• Calling all curlers! New members welcome. Registration from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Creemore Curling Club. The season will begin Oct. 31.

Friday, Nov. 18

• William Prince in concert. This Juno winner, who has shared a stage with Neil Young, Sarah McLachlan and Serena Ryder, just added a stop at the Avening Hall to his cross-Canada tour. Known for his baritone truths, this performer is not to be missed. Opening act Le REN. Tickets $40 available at www.aveninghall.ca or at The Creemore Echo

Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 24

• An evening with Hayden at St. John's United Church. Enjoy an intimate show with this renowned yet reclusive Canadian music icon. Tickets $40 available at www.aveninghall.ca or at The Creemore Echo. ***Wednesday show SOLD OUT***

Tuesday, Dec. 13

• Celebrate the season as Juno winner Hawksley Workman and pianist Mr. Lonely share the magic of the 2001 album Almost a Full Moon at St. John's United Church in Creemore. Songs of winter warmth, love, celebration, traditions and the common cold all hit just the right note to create a very special evening. Tickets $40 available at www.aveninghall.ca or at The Creemore Echo

Support voiced for accessibility renos

that you have to work together, you have to build a camaraderie. You can vote any way you wish but you remember, we are at a table where you have to work together and respect each other… We’re going to have a great term because the future is looking great for Clearview.”

Candidates running in the newly defined five wards and for deputy mayor

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Soundbites – Memorable quotes from Clearview electoral candidates

Candidates for deputy mayor

Chuck Arrand: “I am a very approachable

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Staveren: “Think outside the box. In addition to having the opportunity to get a job, Clearview needs to support those who want to create a job or to start their own business.”

Deborah Bronée: “We are shaping the municipality and the county for the next generation so let’s be open to all the ideas.”

Candidates for Ward 1

Phyllis Dineen: “In Clearview Township everyone has the right to be heard and accepted. We believe in our communities and support our neighbours.”

Laura Dockeray-Perry: “I want to hear from you so I can be here for you.”

were each given three minutes to make opening remarks before taking questions from the public, which were submitted in advance by e-mail.

Concerns centred around pedestrian and road safety, affordable housing, seniors’ housing, accessibility, support for the businesses and agricultural sector. Preserving the Niagara Escarpment, climate action, transit and the opioid

crisis were all raised as issues of concern.

The majority of candidates agreed on the current approach to ATV access, a need for more speed limit enforcement, budget forecasting, encouraging public engagement, and voiced support for renovating all, or most of, the six community halls that require accessibility renovations as required by provincial law.

Candidates for Ward 2

Robert McArthur: “My goal as your councillor is to earn the respect of every single constituent. I believe there is no issue that us as neighbours and friends cannot find common ground.”

Thom Paterson: “We need a sustainable climate action plan that is well defined, prioritized, and funded to protect our families, farms, jobs, property and from the unprecedented weather events that we are already starting to feel.”

Candidates for Ward 3

Maqsood Dogar: “We should be more business friendly. Yes, we are growing but we have to see what needs are required here and do we have the adequate environment here, or no?”

Richard Paul: “I decided to run for council because I desire to do what I can to improve the township where I was born and raised. I believe it’s time for a younger generation to take an interest in the running of the township and its future.”

John Broderick: “I’m not going to make a lot of promises. I never do.”

Candidates for Ward 4

Dave “Bud” Witzke: “You’re going to have to take me as I am. I’m not going to change

Robertmuch.”“Moose”

Walker: “I am a dedicated, community-minded team player striving to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Clearview Township.”

Ward 4 candidate Brandon Ward was absent.

Candidates for Ward 5

Marty Beelen: “My platform is rather simple. I think we need to spend our money carefully. I know many senior citizens on fixed incomes and I know first time homebuyers who are fighting inflation and just cannot afford an increase in taxes.”

Melanie Walters: “Win or lose in this election, you as a community, have granted me a rare opportunity in my life that I am incredibly grateful for.”

by Trina Berlo

Mono Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition, better known as MC², hosted an all candidates meeting Sept. 17 for those seeking seats at Mulmur’s council table.MC²

is a ratepayers’ organization founded in 1988 to act as a voice for the residents of the Mono and Mulmur, working primarily to protect the rural environment.“Theimportance of every vote should not be underestimated,” said moderator Don MacFarlane in his introductory remarks to an audience of 40 people gathered at Mulmur town hall to hear from two candidates running for deputy mayor and six candidates vying for three council seats. Five of the six are first time candidates, including Barry Smith who was absent due to illness.The

meeting gave each candidate a chance to make opening and closing remarks, with time between to answer questions from the audience.

“I am very thankful for your faith

'The importance of every vote should not be underestimated:' MC²

THE WAY WE WERE

Get in the know about how to vote

Election Day is Oct. 24 and municipalities have given us time and opportunities to vote. So, there’s no excuse not to.

In Clearview Township, advance voting opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3. Clearview residents should soon start to receive their voter letters, which were mailed out last week, containing their unique Voter ID and VotersPIN.in Clearview can either vote online or inperson using traditional ballots at one of four advance voting days:

• Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clearview Administration Centre, 217 Gideon Street in Stayner.

• Oct. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clearview Administration Centre.

• Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clearview Community Church, 20 Batteaux Road in Nottawa.

• Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Creemore Arena, 220 Collingwood St.

All the information needed to cast a vote through internet voting is contained in the Voter Letter, including the web address, Voter ID and PIN.

Internet Voting Help Centres will be held at the Clearview Administration Centre Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 4-21 and on Monday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To find out what Ward you live in visit www. clearview.ca/my-ward to use the interactive ward search tool or view the ward boundary map.

To add, update or confirm your information on the municipal Voter’s List complete the online voter registration available at www.clearview.ca/election in the Information for voters section.

Polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, Oct. 24. Voting by traditional ballot will not be available on Election Day.

Mulmur voting

Voting in Mulmur Township will take place both online and by phone. Voter instruction letters mailed to eligible electors contain a unique PIN (personal identification number). Electors will need their unique PIN and their date of birth in order to vote.

A voter help centre will be established at Mulmur’s municipal office to assist electors with the online and telephone voting process and general election questions.Advance polls open at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14 and close at 8 p.m. on Oct. 24.

To confirm that you are on the voter’s list or other information regarding the election, call 705-466-3341 or email elections@mulmur.ca.

From a Jan. 30, 1980 edition of The Creemore Star: Nitetis Masonic Lodge in Creemore held installation proceedings at the meeting on Jan. 21 when Don Jardine assumed the post of Master. Angus Rusk was the installing officer and he was joined by past district officers as well as several Nitetis past masters. Master Don Jardine, district deputy Ken Teed of Clarksburg, John Halifax (1979), Sr. Warden William Tompkins; second row: Jr. Warden Les Wilson, Jim Lovegrove, Len Armagost (1978), past DD Doug Smith of Collingwood, Glen Ogilvie (1976), Bryan Lawson; third row: William Sears, Lloyd Grose; rear: Tom Montgomery (1974), Herb Newell (1961), Howard Noble (1953), past DD Tony Mancini of Angus, Fred McArthur of Collingwood, past DD Mel McKechnie of Collingwood.

Historic Fort Willow Conservation Area comes to life on Oct. 1

On Saturday, Oct. 1, visitors will be able to travel back in time at the Historic Fort Willow Conservation Area.The Festival at Fort Willow is an annual event where visitors experience what life was like preEuropean contact, during the Fur Trade and the War of 1812. Reenactors will be dressed in historically accurate clothing and will be demonstrating life as it was during those times.”

Visitors will have opportunities to make candles, find out what items were traded between Indigenous Peoples and Europeans, experience first-hand how sailors work on ships, see how food was made by settlers, watch live wood carving demonstrations, chat with the Barrie Garden Club about the three-sisters Indigenous gardening practices, muster-up and march

in the King’s army and listen to the cannons roar!

“In the past, this site was used for centuries by Indigenous Peoples, during the Fur Trade and by French explorers as part of a major transportation route known as the Nine Mile Portage,” said Kyra Howes, Manager of Lands and Operations. “It was also strategically located as a supply depot during the War of 1812. Both Fort Willow and the Nine Mile Portage are provincial and national historic sites.”

The Festival at Fort Willow will be held at the Historic Fort Willow Conservation Area (2714 Grenfel Road, Utopia ON L0M 1T2) on October 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets for the event are $10 per person or $35 for a family of four. Children under 2 years of age are free. Tickets can be purchased at fortwillow.nvca.on.ca.

Mayor Horner hopes for a 'winning hand'

that I can do it again for another four years,” said acclaimed mayor Janet Horner, thanking the “dream team” of staff and council who all brought their skills to the table. “As a council we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us and some of the accomplishments of the past term have been years in the making.”

She talked specifically about the ongoing effort to bring high speed internet to Mulmur, encouraging growth in the hamlets, noting plans of subdivision for Mansfield and Primrose park, development of a recreation plan, work on a new Official Plan, road safety and community events.

“As for the future, while I’d like to hope for world peace, I want municipal peace,” said Horner. “We’re going to shuffle the deck. It’s in your hands whether we having a winning hand goingControlledforward.”growth and land use surfaced as the top issue for candidates, with connectivity, mostly through high speed internet, being a clear second.

Incumbents highlighted some of their accomplishments including the launch of the monthly newsletter, banning of single use plastics, and declaring a climate emergency.

Deputy mayoral candidate Shirley Boxem said her platform ensures the fundamental needs are met while protecting Mulmur’s beloved qualities: controlled growth and protected

watershed, fiscal management, strong core services, local business, housing options, building community, good leadership and transparency.

“True service to community puts community interests first,” said Boxem.

Incumbent Earl Hawkins outlined his experience on boards and committees during his 25 years on council and said his priorities include avoiding tax increases, climate change initiatives, resident input, preserving water and the environment, “always preserving the beauty and rural character of Mulmur.”

Patty Clark is running for a second term on council, saying her first term

was a very positive experience and said she would like to continue to work on creating new recreation opportunities, environmental protections, communication and outreach, and planning.“Ihave enjoyed my last four years as councillor and I thought that I was able to positively contribute to the decisions that were made,” said Clark. “I would like to be your councillor again so we can continue on with the good work weNewcomersstarted.” laid out some of their ideas and motivation for standing for election.

Kim Lyon said she joined the committee of adjustment when she disagreed with the development that was happening around her home in the Violet Hill area.

“Yes, we need to develop and yes we need to grow but we need to plan for commercial development to support future residential growth but we have to be proactive with early planning to allow us to preserve our rural character,” said Lyon. “We need to attract more businesses and professional services while still protecting and preserving the natural attractions around here because that’s why we are all here.”

She also talked about creating affordable housing, and accessible community meeting space.

Daryl Stansfield moved to Mulmur last year. He has worked in sales and marketing for 25 years and hopes to bring some of that expertise to elevate Mulmur’s“Thingscommunications.arehappeningup here so we need to make sure that everyone’s engaged, everyone’s involved and then Mulmur looks like we want Mulmur to look like so that’s why I wanted to run,” said Stansfield.

Timothy Trafananko is offering up his professional mechanical, gas fitting and refrigeration expertise, saying he would like to offer his expertise to maximize sustainability in the community, “rather than hiring expensive consultants and incurring undue expenses to the community.”

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Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Daryl Stansfield takes his turn at the mic during a Sept. 17 candidate meeting in Mulmur hosted by MC².

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Creemore elementary school welcomes new principal

by Trina Berlo Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School (NCPS) has a new principal.

Jeff Dunlop has joined the staff, coming from Huronia Centennial Elementary School in Elmvale, where he was vice principal for most of last year but actually ended the year with a brief stint as principal of Wyevale Central Public School. Prior to that he was vice principal at Admiral Collingwood Elementary School and a teacher in Minesing.

Dunlop said his priority is to build relationships and connect with the community.Hesaidhe is happy to say that the school is open once again to visitors and that the volunteer approval application process is once again open.

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, NCPS will be holding an in-person meet-the-teacher night on Sept. 29.

“That really ties in with building relationships and moving forward together as a school community,” said

Dunlop.Hesaid

the school plans to get out as much as they can, taking part in community clean-ups, Remembrance Day and the Santa Claus Parade, for example.Asadministration, Dunlop said a big part of his job is about ensuring equity in all aspects of life at school, including sports and other extracurricular activities. He said schools can offer lots of opportunities and he wants to make sure everyone has equal access.

Dunlop also aims to support the staff and 240-student population as they strive to meet high academic expectations, especially in language andDunlopmath.

grew up in Collingwood and said he has always enjoyed visiting Creemore, having attended many local events over the years. He now lives in Wasaga Beach with his wife and 12-year-old daughter, where he takes advantage of the proximity of outdoor activities such as alpine skiing and water sports.

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principal’s letter. “Water was restored on Thursday, however additional work will be required to fully rectify this issue. In the short term, portable toilets and water stations will remain on site and drinking water will continue to be delivered to the school. For a longer term solution, board staff are looking into measures to either repair or replace the well and improve water pressure. If a longer term, permanent solution requires extended timelines,

the school board will implement an alternative or supplemental water supply source in the interim.”

As of Tuesday, a water tanker truck is pumping water into the school’s plumbing system to provide running water and flush toilets. On Monday, the porta-potties were replaced with trailer toilets. However, parents are reporting that their children are avoiding the use of the portable toilets.“They need a new well. They do

not have a timeline,” said Kennedy.

She said a big problem with the communications from the school board is the lack of transparency.

“We knew there was no running water, yet the school board, in their communications did not tell parents there was no running water,” said Kennedy. “All of this is a very kneejerk response. They said they would fix this problem over the summer and they didn’t. Somebody at the board gave the green light for that school

to Sheopen.”said they are throwing money at temporary solutions while neglecting the core Parentsproblem.arewriting a letter to the Ministry and lobbying the school board to establish timelines for a permanent“Diggingsolution.anewwell is expensive but I can’t understand why it would take months,” said Kennedy. “They dropped the ball. They put our kids in this situation, and it’s not fair.”

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Jeff Dunlop is the new principal at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School.

Apple pie contest part of Thanksgiving market

by Trina Berlo

When Karen Skully won the Creemore Apple Pie Contest a decade ago she never imagined it would be the beginning of a pie journey that would lead to her organizing the contest.

Skully, a Mulmur resident, captured the judges’ hearts in 2012 with a Dutch apple pie made using a family recipe from her great great grandmother, and topped with apple rosettes.

Using embellishments has become a passion for Skully. She said she loves to try different things, and has experimented with sculpting pasty and hand painting with food colouring. She uses cookie cutters, stencils, and even sprinkles. She shares her creations on her Facebook page, My Way is the Pie Way, and her Pie Baking Group, now has more than 15,000 members.

Skully said she has enjoyed teaching young people how to make pies, and inspiring others to be creative.

“It all started with the pie contest,” saidAnSkully.invitation from the Creemore Farmers’ Market to elevate the pie contest, held annually on Thanksgiving weekend, has inspired Skully to secure apple industry sponsors and source prizes.Pie entries will be accepted in adult and junior (age 13 and under) categories, with prizes awarded in both

Karen Scully with the pie that won the apple pie contest in 2012.

categories. Pies will be judged on taste, crust, filling, appearance, and the apple flavour.

Bring a pie to the apple pie contest booth at the Creemore Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Oct. 8 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 Aftera.m.the judging, pie slices will be served to the public in exchange for a donation to the Creemore Food Bank.

Visit creemore.com for Skully's winning Dutch Apple Pie recipe.

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Advocate works to raise awareness of Home Children

by Trina Berlo

Home Children Canada, a charity founded by Lori Oschefski, works to reconnect families separated during a period in British and Canadian history that sent poor children overseas in order to use them for farmFourlabour.million

Canadians are descendants of the migrant child work force. Between 1869 and 1948 more than 100,000 children were shipped to Canada, of which only a small percentage were true orphans. The children had been separated by one or both parents as a result of poverty or illness.

Sept. 28 marks the fifth National Day of Acknowledgement of the British Home Children in Canada and on that day there will be a special exhibit at Creemore Log Cabin, hosted by the Clearview Public Library.

Oschefski said British Home Children were made to feel ashamed of their poverty and were often reluctant to talk about their traumatic emigration. She has spent years, since the discovery that 18 members of her own family, including her mother, had been sent to Canada and had never talked about it.

Oschefski became involved with the Home Children after her mother, in 2007, revealed that she had been a child migrant, arriving in Canada at the age of two. She then discovered that all of her mother’s siblings and her father had all been Home Children.

“I grieve for my mother, and her brothers and sisters, for what they had to endure,” wrote Oschefski in her book, Bleating of the Lambs: Canada’s British Home Children . “For the years they spent in the horrible environment of the workhouse for the separation they endured from their mother, the loss of their father, the loss of each other and the resulting burdens they have carried in their hearts and souls all their loves. Yet it is only through knowledge and understanding that we can forgive and lay the suffering to rest.”

She has collected stories, photos, and some of the memorabilia that survivors have saved and will be included in the exhibit.

Families sometimes surrendered their children to homes and orphanages, believing it to be a temporary measure while they recovered and could claim them. Laws of the day stripped parents of their rights as guardians and forced separation as a way of cleansing England of poverty, and sending

cheap labour to Canada.

Believed to have altruistic roots, with the intention of raising children out of poverty and taking them off the streets, the Home Children program ultimately traumatized children and parents due to forced separation. It also became a money making venture as more and more “sending agencies” got involved, taking payments from both the British and Canadian governments. The most well known of the agencies were the homes founded by Thomas Barnardo.

For the most part, the children served as farm labourers and domestic helpers. The children were in high demand, with at least seven applications filed for every available child shipped to Canada. They were sent under labour contracts and were to be housed, fed, clothed and educated at school until they were to be released from their indentured

contracts at the age of 18. The program was billed as an alternative to life in the crowded city. In Canada there would be fresh air and wide open country. Some children were accepted into families and others were poorly treated labourers, who ended up going without an education. Children were often relocated, some died or were injured on the farm, and others died by suicide.

In 2012 Ms. Oschefski founded “British Home Children Advocacy & Research Association” which has more than 10,000 members.

The exhibit at Creemore Log Cabin, located beside the library, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and will include a quilt telling the stories of some of the home children that Oschefski has collected, with a special tribute to those who are veterans, along with some of the items that have been gifted to her from family members.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Lori Oschefski, founder of Home Children Canada, with some of the items that will be in an exhibit at Creemore Log Cabin on Wednesday, including a Barnardo Home bible, the 'death penny' of Cecil Bennett, a Barnardo boy killed in action at Vimy Ridge in 1917, and a commemorative quilt.

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The Creemore Legion bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II during a special service at the Cenotaph on Monday, with 20 members in attendance for a wreath laying service, including Lee Anning (bottom left) placing a poppy on the wreath laid by Jim Henderson and Lorraine Hanson (bottom right).

MissFits bounce their way to fitness and laughs

by Trina Berlo

BounceFit has a dedicated following in Creemore. For years, an ever evolving group, going by the name Creemore MissFits, has been bouncing their way to better health, using a unique piece of equipment. Participants wear rebound boots, which have the affect of snapping mini trampolines to each foot, adding a bounce to every jumping jack, kick and anything else that instructor Vickie Brulotte calls for.

Brulotte is a recently certified instructor through Kangoo Canada, and classes have now moved to Station on the Green each Tuesday and Thursday evening.Brulotte has been bouncing for more than three years. When the former instructor moved, she was motivated

to keep classes going.

“I always look forward to my Tuesdays and Thursday nights bouncing,” she said. “For me it’s more of a social thing. I enjoy the energy of the class, we always laugh and joke. I love the group of ladies that bounce with me! When Allison said she was moving and needed someone to take over the class, I was super excited.”

She said she went home and looked into getting certified, and never looked back.She is newly certified in kangoo power and is taking other workshops to learn new approaches to fitness and training methods.

Kangoo classes offer a high intensity, low impact workout. Brulotte said the exercises tone the whole body while

the rebound boots reduce the impact on joints by 80 per cent.

“Our classes are an amazing cardio and core muscle workout,” she said, adding that the boots boost calorie burning by 25 per cent, improve endurance, balance and coordination, and adds and “100 per cent fun!”

Classes are on Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome, and several pairs of boots are available to rent. Open to everyone, male and female, 13 and up. Find Creemore MissFits on Facebook and Instagram, and send a direct message to reserve a spot. For the month of October, boot renters can join unlimited for $120 or four classes for $65. Boot owners join unlimited $80 and four classes for $45.

Game 7 needed in Strother Cup final

by Scott Anderson

The Strother Cup Final of the North Dufferin Baseball League had the New Lowell Knights and Bolton Brewers trading wins again. Game 5 went to the Brewers 2-1 and Game 6 was won by the Knights 10-0.

Game 7 was supposed to be played on Sunday, but the game was postponed due to rain. The final game of the best of seven series will now be played Saturday, Sept. 24 in New Lowell at 1 Outstandingp.m.pitching performances kept Game 5 on Wednesday night a close affair. The game, which was the only nighttime contest under the lights at Bolton’s North Hill Park in the series, ended with a 2-1 win for the home team.

It wasn’t until the fourth inning when a run was scored in the game when the Knights plated a lone run after moving Tanner Zeggil into scoring position at third on a sacrifice bunt by Sid Beelen and then scoring on a sacrifice fly to centrefield from Sean Connor

In the fifth frame Bolton took the lead when Carson Burns scored on a sacrifice fly to centre from the bat of Greg Keenan and Drew Volkey hit a triple which scored Amin Juorez

New Lowell had runners on base in the fifth and sixth innings but were unable to capitalize.

New Lowell was limited to four hits, two for Zeggil, and one each for Brett Elliott and Connor.

Bolton had five hits with a triple from Volkey, two doubles from Burns, and a single from John Hutchinson and Juorez.

Trent Barwick went the full seven innings on the bump for the Brewers, giving up one run on four hits, walking

two and striking out two Knights.

Jesse McIntyre started on the mound for New Lowell, pitching four and one-third of the game. He gave up two runs on three hits, walked one, and hit one batter.

Jake Nicholson entered in the fifth inning to make two outs and pitched the sixth inning with two hits against.

On Saturday, Game 6 ended with a 10-0 win for the Knights after the mercy rule went into effect in the fifth inning.New Lowell scored early in the game with three runs on a home run from Beelen in the first inning. The Knights added one more in the inning then four more in the third before ending the game with two runs crossing the plate on a Connor single in the bottom of the fifth.

Bolton was limited to five hits in the game from Stephen Warden, Chris Fafalios, Keenan, Burns and Juorez.

New Lowell blasted the ball with 12 hits, including Beelen’s home run and single. Steve Bowman hit two doubles, Chris Rettie had a double and single, Connor and Elliott singled twice and Zeggil and Chris Greer each singled.

Steve Baldry was on the mound for the Knights and gave up five hits, walked one, and struck one out through his five innings of work.

Bolton started Nick Hodgson who pitched two and one-thirds of the game, giving up eight runs on eight hits.

Nick Pettinaro was called in for relief and gave up two runs, while walking two.

In what has been a back and forth series, the final game on Saturday will crown one of the teams as the 2022 champions.

David Anderson photo

Tanner Zeggil of the New Lowell Knights slides into home plate before the tag from Stephen Warden of the Bolton Brewers to score the game ending run during Game 6 of the North Dufferin Baseball League championship series Sept. 17.

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Low-cost rabies clinics return to Simcoe County

Low-cost rabies clinics, an affordable way to get rabies shots for dogs and cats over three months old, are available again this year in Simcoe County. Low-cost rabies clinics are offered annually by local veterinarians who generously give their time to participate in the program and operate the clinics.

Clinics will be held in Barrie, Tottenham, OroMedonte, Penetanguishene and Thornton, through to Oct. 29. A schedule of clinics is listed on the health unit’s website at smdhu.org/RabiesClinics.

One and three-year vaccines are being offered at clinics, depending on the animal’s vaccination status. Pet owners should speak with their vet to determine when their pet is due for its next rabies vaccination. It helps to bring the previous vaccination certificate to a clinic to make sure which vaccine is best.

“Cats and dogs are part of the family and vaccinating them against rabies protects them and the human members of your family,” said Felicia Ratiu, rabies program coordinator at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. “Vaccinating pets against rabies is also required by law and these clinics are affordable option for pet owners.”

The clinics provide vaccines against rabies to thousands of pets annually. Anyone unable to attend the limited low-cost clinic locations can contact their local veterinarian to arrange to get their pet vaccinated.Thanksto vaccination, the baiting of wild raccoons, skunks, and foxes and public awareness, Ontario’s incidence of rabies is lower than many other areas in North America.

In addition to vaccinating your pet, you can help prevent the spread of rabies by not allowing cats or dogs to roam free and keeping them indoors at night. Remind your family to stay away from unfamiliar dogs and cats, as well as all wildlife, including bats.

Rabies is a fatal disease that can spread to humans through the bites or scratches of an infected animal. In 2021, health unit staff investigated 1,603 animal exposure incidents. Many of the investigations resulted in rabies vaccine for people as a precaution.

For information on clinic times and dates visit the health unit website at smdhu.org/RabiesClinics, or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877721-7520, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Bush cord or any amount you would like. $375 a bush cord. Free local delivery. Contact 705-627-2676.

HOCKEY

MENS 55+ HOCKEY every Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Creemore Arena. Goalies needed, any age. Contact Gerrit Duits at 705-443-0281 or du-it@rogers.com.

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ELLIOTT PAINTING AND DECORATING, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

CONTRACTOR REPAIRS, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Contact Brian McCurdy, at 519-986-1781 or 519-375-0958.

PAINTING AND PARGING. Deck power washing and painting. Professional workmanship. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708 or 705816-0708.

BABYSITTERS AVAILABLE

Babysitting Buddies - two people available weekends and after school to come to your home and watch your children. 705-351-3142.

FOR RENT

TWO-BEDROOM HOUSE . No smokers, no pets. Call 705-441-2343 and leave name and phone number.

APARTMENT FOR RENT in Creemore above Pizza Perfect. Large two bedroom. 1100 square feet. One parking spot. $1400 plus. Contact 416-801-6629.

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APARTMENT FOR RENT in Creemore. Two bedroom, upper floor, one parking spot included. 149 Mill St. References and first and last required. No smoking, no pets. Suitable for working person. 705-466-3635.

WANTED

Bringing creative opportunities and family fun, we are SEEKING any old NEWSPAPERS (preferably local areas) and any old BUTTONS for the children’s programming at the 2022 Arts Festival. Please contact Beth Harte at 905-717-6123 or drop off at the Echo

FUNDRAISING

As we begin our fundraising effort for 2022, the Friends of the East NOTTAWASAGA CEMETERY on Fairgrounds Road would like to thank all those who have contributed towards maintaining the cemetery in the past. As one of the oldest cemeteries in Simcoe County, many of the pioneers that settled this area in the mid 1800s are resting here. This is the only revenue source for maintaining the cemetery, please continue to give generously. Contributions can be made to the “East Nottawasaga Cemetery” c/o Morrison Farm, 1881 Concession 6, Creemore, L0M 1G0.

THANK YOU

DEATH

STEVENS, Glenn Robert, 77, of Stayner, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday Sept. 20, 2022 with his family by his side. Glenn was born July 7, 1945 in Windsor, Ontario to the late George and Fern Stevens. The eldest son grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick with his sister Cheryl Stevens and a large extended family. Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Carol (nee Hodges). Loving father of Skye (Mathew Harvey). Cherished Bumpa of Elodie Harvey. Dear brother of Cheryl Stevens and brother-in-law of Daphne Kingsbury. Dear uncle of Whitney (Pasquale Scotti), Julie (Lindsay Glass) Roy (Denise) Kinsbury and great uncle of Giuseppe and Emily. Glenn will also be missed by close friends Andy and Shelley Lafreniere and his friends and neighbours. Glenn was a quiet, kind man, and an avid sportsman spending many summers playing baseball with local teams. He loved his family, time at the cottage on Parry Island and in his later years, the solitude of fishing. Glenn was a long time civilian employee at CFB Borden, a past president of the Stayner Lions Club and a committed member of his community. He will be deeply missed. Private arrangements at this time with a celebration to be held at a later date. If desired, a donation to Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation for Campbell House would be appreciated by his family. To sign Glenn’s Book of Memories, please visit www. carruthersdavidson.com.

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A BIG Thank you to Debbie & Barb (and the Board) for hosting the Station Cafe. You have created something very special for the community. My mom and I have been going regularly for a few months now and we have been thoroughly enjoying our time meeting up with new and old friends. We are a very welcoming group - come join us Tuesdays. All ages welcome! Drop in anytime from 10 a.m. to noon. Warmly, Ayrlie - call 705-466-9906

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0

Telephone: 705 428-6230 | www.clearview.ca

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

MAINTENANCE POWER OUTAGE FOR THE VILLAGE OF CREEMORE

Sunday, October 2, 2022* 6 a.m. – 11 a.m.

A power outage has been scheduled for the Village of Creemore to facilitate safe corrective maintenance on ircuits used by EPCOR and Hydro One

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT

Creemore Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan Township of Clearview

The Study

The Township of Clearview has initiated a Master Servicing Plan for Water and Wastewater Servicing in the Village of Creemore. The Master Plan will coordinate, initiate, compile, and analyze the required studies from various sources, resulting in recommendations that will not only respond to a variety of development interests, but will also examine the long-term water and wastewater servicing needs for all stakeholders within the Community of Creemore and surrounding potential development opportunities.

The Process

The Study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Manual (October 2000, as amended 2007, 2011 & 2015), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Master Plan uses Approach 2, which will allow for all Schedule B projects identified in the completed Master Plan to proceed to detail design. The study will evaluate alternative solutions with consideration for the natural, cultural, technical and economic environment, and recommend preferred solutions in consultation with the public, Indigenous communities and regulatory agencies, documented for the public record. At the conclusion of the study, the Master Plan will be prepared for public review.

Input Invited

Consultation is important to this study. The Township of Clearview would like to ensure that anyone interested in this study has the opportunity to provide input into the planning and design of the project. To provide comment or to request additional information concerning this Study or if you would like to be added to the Project Contact List to receive future project notices, please email the dedicated email address CreemoreMP@rjburnside.com or contact either of the following Project Team members:

Mike Rawn, C.E.T., CMM III

Director of Public Works

Township of Clearview

217 Gideon Street

Stayner, ON L0M 1S0

Tel: 705-428-6230 ext. 243

E-mail: mrawn@clearview.ca

Philip A. Rowe, C.E.T., EP Consultant Project Manager

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 6990 Creditview Road, Unit 2 Mississauga, ON L5N 8R9

Tel: 1-800-265-9662 ext. 5915

E-mail: CreemoreMP@rjburnside.com

Project and Notice information will be made accessible upon request in accordance with the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Information2005. will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. This Notice Issued on Sept 15th, 2022.

*Should we experience inclement weather, the outage will be rescheduled and notice will be provided accordingly.

Thank you for your patience as this essential work is completed. For more information on how to prepare for this outage, and what to do once power is restored, please visit epcor.com/outages