October 21, 2022

Arena roof repairs scaled back due to cost

by Trina Berlo

Clearview Township is scaling back roof repairs at the Creemore arena due to higher than anticipated costs.

Council had approved $100,000 for roof repairs at each arena during budget deliberations but the lowest quote came in at $307,000. Due to the lame duck period imposed by the municipal election rules, a higher amount of spending cannot be approved at this time.

“Unfortunately we’re still living in that world of increased costs

for supplies and labour. The costs came in a little bit higher than we anticipated a year ago,” recreation director Terry Vachon told council members on Oct. 3.

As a result council has approved $130,000 for the Stayner arena and $70,000 for Creemore to address the worst areas, accepting the lowest of seven quotes by Proteck Roofing & Sheet Metal.

A thermal scan of the roofs revealed “bad spots” over the office at the Stayner arena and over the

dressing rooms at the Creemore arena, with compromised sections that are saturated and heavily leaking.

Council has approved scaling back the Creemore Arena roofing to only include the area over the dressing room section.

The department will be recommending to council to complete the balance of the Creemore Arena roof as part of the 2023 budget, to be completed in the spring.

The work is expected to be done by mid to late November.

Partners launch accessible transit service

Three local municipalities are partnering in a new specialized transit service to provide accessible services in Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, and Stayner.

The new service, TransitPLUS,

will be a door-to-door service serving residents requiring accessible service.

The new service is expected to begin in Stayner and Wasaga Beach next month, with Collingwood following in mid December. In Collingwood, the

service will replace the current Red Cross service, and the town subsidized portion of cab services.

Riders will be required to register by calling Landmark Bus at 705-446-

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Coyotes puck-drop Saturday

The Creemore Coyotes will welcome special guests, newcomers from Ukraine, for the ceremonial puckdrop at their home opener Saturday.

The evening will be dedicated to fundraising for Ukrainian families forced to leave their war-torn home, including proceeds from a portion of ticket sales. Other worthy causes will be supported through the United Church’s mason jar donation program.

The Coyotes will be playing the Shelburne Muskies in their first home game of the season, coming off a 3-0 win against Lucknow Lancers.

Fanfare will include free T-shirts launched into the crowd, a draw for Howies hockey goodie bag, shoot the puck challenges for youth with the first prize being a bicycle, and a minor hockey player has been invited to act as flag bearer.

Join fellow fans in the booster club in the arena hall.

Game admission costs $10 for adults, and $8 for seniors. Season passes are available for $85 ($65 for seniors).

Family season passes (including two children) are available at $225.

For a full game schedule and scores, visit creemorecoyotes.com.

The puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Fill-a-bag fundraiser

Local parents are organizing a fundraiser for phonics and literacy materials for the local school.

They are looking for donations of adult and children’s clothing, toys and games.

Donations can be dropped off at Station on the Green in Creemore after 6 p.m. on Nov. 18. To make a donation ahead of time, call Vickie at 705-4416386 or Beth at 905-717-6123.

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The event will take place at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. Fill a bag for $10 or pay what you can. All proceeds go to the local elementary school.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

for the extra vibrant fall colours this year. More photos on page 12.

What the Doctor Ordered Doc Bell hot sauces go to The Royal PAGE 7

Saturday, Oct. 22

• Remember to come out and get your end of harvest shopping from your local growers, bakers and makers at Creemore Farmers' and Craft Market this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Creemore Farmers' Market is open until Oct. 29 at Station on the Green.

• The Creemore Horticultural Society is holding a community bulb planting event from noon to 3 p.m. at Creemore Village Green. You don’t need a green thumb to participate - members of the CHS will show you how it is done. Have fun and meet others living in our community while planting over 1,000 bulbs. Bring a trowel or a small shovel and a pair of work gloves. Everyone welcome (children under 12 with adult supervision). Come help us create beautiful springtime flowers in our new Village Green gardens.

• Lilactree Farm Garden Drop-in, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Acer circinatum, AA. trifolium, rufinerve, griseum, truncatum, maximowiczianum, 'Ice Dragon', etc.: Sorbus commixta, SS. discolor, glabrescens, etc.: Parrotia persica, Stewartia pseudocamellia, Heptacodium (second phase), Viburnum 'Mariesii', with spectacular views into the surrounding countryside. lilactreefarm@gmail.com.

• Roast turkey dinner at Living Faith Presbyterian Church, 206 Murphy Road in Baxter. Dinner served from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bake sale table opens at 4:30 p.m. Tickets at the door and take out available. $23 per adult. Children 12 and under eat for free. Call 705-424-0779 for more info.

• Open Night Jam night at the Stayner Legion featuring Jeff LaPage and friends starting at 4 p.m. Musicians bring your instruments and singers bring your voices for an evening of fun. No cover.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, Oct. 23

• Primrose United Church invites you to an afternoon with Dan Needles "A Guide to Rural Living" 2 p.m. Grace Tipling Hall, Shelburne. $25. Call Gail 519925-2397, or Sandra 705-435-7615. Tickets available at Caravaggio IDA. E-mail primrose@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

• Join in the fun at the Stayner Euchre Club. 1 p.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Stayner. For more information, call 705-428-6877.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

• Ladies Wednesday night darts at Creemore Legion beginning Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. $12 first night, $2 weekly. Everyone welcome. For more info, call Dee Hansen at 705-441-3709.

Saturday, Oct. 29

• Halloween Dance at the Stayner Legion featuring scary Karaoke and music by our host Kellie Madden. 8 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person, couples only $25. Prizes for best costumes, spot dances and a light luncheon will be served. Costume not required to attend this event. For further information or tickets please call 705-4283809.

Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: 705-466-9906 fax: 705-466-9908

Monday, October 31

• Mill Street Trick or Treat! Local businesses shell out on Halloween Night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. downtown Creemore.

• The Creemore Echo is setting up its annual spooky Photo BOOth outside at 3 Caroline St. W. (weather permitting) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come by to show off your costume, have your photo taken and get some treats.

• Hey Kids! Don’t miss the Creemore Legion’s Halloween Come and Go Party from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 182 Mill Street, Creemore (Loot bags will be handed out!)

• The 3rd Annual Trail of Terror Haunted Maze at 23 George St. in Creemore hosted by the de Ruiter family and friends. For the younger children the maze will be not-so-scary from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., when the sun goes down, the maze will come to life with all of your darkest fears. Enter if you dare!

Saturday, Nov. 5

• Christmas Craft Show at the Great Northern Exhibition Fairgrounds 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission: $2. Lots of Christmas crafts, quilts, sewing, toys, needlework, baking and lunch booth. For info, call 705-466-2000 or 705-444-1334.

• Batteaux Bazaar - Baking, pickles, jams, crafts, crib quilts, lucky draw and $8 tea/sandwich/sweet at the Cottage beside the church in Batteaux, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: Mildred 705-445-2225 or holytrinityclearview.com.

Thursday, Nov. 17

• Centennial United Church Roast Beef DinnerTake out only. Roast beef with all the trimming plus dessert. $25 per person. Pre-order by Nov. 14 at fundraisers@ucstayner.ca or phone Valerie at 705-422-1201. Pick up at Centennial United Church, Stayner, 243 William St. Vehicles turn onto Perry St. going westbound for payment and pick-up.

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Eligibility requirements, booking procedures, as well as service standards for specialized services is available at www.clearview.ca. Registration opens on Oct. 21.

The fare for one-way service is $2 for adults, and $1.50 for students and seniors. Service will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Same day or on-demand service will be offered, however pre-booked rides will take precedence, and same-day calls will be served on a first-come firstserved model.

“This is an exciting partnership between our local municipal partners that will enhance the ability to travel for those with disabilities across our local municipal borders,” states a joint press release.

Registration required to access TransitPLUS Dufferin OPP host open house

Dufferin OPP is hosting a community open house at the Primrose detachment from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

“Dufferin OPP welcomes the residents in our community to drop by and experience some of the many specialized services available to help keep Dufferin County a safe and wonderful place to live,” said police.

Features include: the Canine Unit; the Emergency Response Team and drone demonstration; Urban Search and Rescue Chemical, Biological, Radiological, nuclear Explosives Team, with robot demonstration; Mobile Crisis Response Team; check out police vehicles on display, watch radar/laser demonstration; photo opportunities on OPP ATVs and snowmobiles

Visitors are also invited to speak to officers about career and volunteer opportunities within the OPP. Light refreshments will be served.

“Our guests will be treated to numerous booths with information about the vast array of OPP specialty units, volunteering and recruiting opportunities,” said police. “Please join us, this is a great opportunity to view the specialized equipment that is used to maintain public safety. We are always looking for ways to connect with our community and look forward to meeting you.”

The Primrose detachment is located at 506312 Highway 89 in the Town of Mono.

Second country church demolished

by Trina Berlo

A second area pioneer-era church has been demolished due to building safety concerns.

The East Nottawasaga Presbyterian Church located on Fairgrounds Road South, was dismantled last month. The decision by the Presbytery of Barrie was made because of liability due to its poor condition and lack of use.

The West Nottawasaga Presbyterian Church near Nottawa was dismantled in the summer, also due to safety concerns.

Rev. Darren May said the back wall of the Fairgrounds Road church was buckling, bricks were continually falling off, and it was a safety concern for anyone visiting the cemetery.

“We fully agree that it was a sad decision. It was a very painful decision for us,” said May, adding that there are members of the original families of the East Nottawasaga Presbyterian Church congregation worshipping at Jubilee Presbyterian Church in Stayner, where he is minister.

The church had no hydro or plumbing and it hadn’t been used for 40 years, with the exception of an annual service that had dwindling attendance.

May said the poor condition of the building was

the reason officials opted out of having an open house prior to demolition, like the one held at the West Nottawasaga Presbyterian Church.

May said there was some discussion about selling the church but a deal wasn’t reached, and that the possibility of selling the church for private use was further complicated by the proximity of the surrounding cemetery on three sides of the building, making it difficult to service. Other attempts to seek historical designation proved unsuccessful and too costly.

“The reality is that upon demolition, the demolition company said it was in much worse shape than we actually thought it was,” said May.

He said the old churches were built at a time when people travelled by horse and buggy and couldn’t go very far.

“We’re beyond that in our culture where other people are driving past other churches to go to churches they want to attend,” said May. “Church attendance is down and Covid has made that much worse so in today’s culture it didn’t make sense to keep a building, that was so badly depleted, standing.”

He said there are plans to erect a monument at the site of the church.

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The East Nottawasaga Presbyterian Church located on Fairgrounds Road South, was dismantled last month due to its deteriorating condition as a result of being largely unused and unserviced for four decades.

For Mulmur Deputy Mayor

needs an experienced Councillor

voice!

Please, just vote

In recent elections voter turnout has been on the decline in Clearview Township, and across the County of Simcoe.

Voter turnout in Clearview was 38.98 per cent in 2018, down from 41.8 per cent in 2014, and 45.15 per cent in 2010.

To fuel the apathy, this time around we have acclaimed mayors in both Clearview and Mulmur, and we are not alone. According to the CBC, one in three candidates running for mayor or reeve in Ontario have been acclaimed.

We have always believed that without a contest for mayor, there is a further decline in voter engagement. However, we do have a contest for deputy mayor in both Mulmur and Clearview so hopefully that has piqued the interest of voters, and motivated them to cast a ballot.

In recent weeks we have endeavoured to introduce readers to local candidates by publishing bios, photos, Q&As, and covering candidate meetings. (We also dedicated a bit of space to trustees running to represent area public schools, including Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School. The trustee election does not get the attention it deserves given that the Simcoe County District School Board controls a budget five times larger than Clearview’s.) Note: all the material is available online at creemore.com.

Election Day is Monday, Oct. 24. Eligible voters have until 8 p.m. to vote online (and also by phone in Mulmur).

All the information needed to cast a vote is included in the voter letters sent out by the municipalities, including the web address, voter ID and PIN.

By now, we hope that you will have read about the candidates, attended a meeting to hear from them yourself, or at the very least talked with others to learn who’s who.

And if you haven’t voted already, now is the time to make that final decision and switch on the computer. It takes less than a minute to cast the ballot.

For those needing assistance, head to town hall to access Internet Voting Help Centres (Clearview’s will be open on Monday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) or take your voter letter to the library to access a public computer.

We can’t continue to let voter engagement slip. The lower tier election may not seem that exciting but municipal council actually control the things we really care about at the local level, including roads, recreation facilities, and taxes. And, mayors and deputy mayors sit on county council, which makes decisions about waste management, social housing and transportation.

So please, go vote. No matter what the result, we can say we participated.

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Let's elect a strong council: writer

Editor:

Democracy is alive and well in Clearview, thanks, in no small part, to our excellent local newspaper, The Creemore Echo

Your weekly reporting of the work by our councillors keeps readers well informed of key decisions that affect all of us. The recent overview of Clearview Candidates on Sept. 29 and the accompanying letter

to the editor, Think About Climate When Voting , should encourage all taxpayers (both permanent and part-time residents) to make a thoughtful choice and vote. Let’s have good voter turnout and elect a strong council who will carefully balance business, growth and preservation of our environment.

Neill Lanz and Denyse Martial, Duntroon

Low-cost clinics help pet owners do their part to prevent rabies

The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics continues across Simcoe County until Oct. 29. The clinics provide an affordable way to get rabies shots for dogs and cats over three months old. You can find the dates and locations most convenient for you at smdhu.org/ rabiesclinics.

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.

The good news is that rabies is preventable, and the

best way to protect yourself and your family is to have your pets vaccinated and avoid contact with wild or stray animals. Even indoor pets need the vaccine for protection against rabies. Vaccinating your pet is not just a way to keep them healthy - it’s the law in Ontario.

Low-cost rabies clinics are offered annually by local veterinarians who generously give their time to participate in the program and operate the clinics. For more information about animal exposures and rabies or to find a clinic near you, visit smdhu.org/rabiesclinics or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877721-7520 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Creemore Echo is published every Friday and distributed free locally.

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PUBLISHER Sara Hershoff sara@creemore.com

Bonnie MacPherson bonnie@creemore.com

Founding proprietors of Curiosity House Books Chris (left) and Pat Raible welcome a visit from author Timothy Findley (second from left) in 1995, at the time of the publication of his novel The Piano Man’s Daughter. (The unknown woman on the right accompanied Findley.)

Church went down without warning

Editor:

(Re: The recently demolished East Nottawasaga Presbyterian Church on Fairgrounds Road South.)

I am not in the habit of praying, unlike the pioneers who built their little church on the rise on the 4th Line overlooking Georgian Bay, back there in 1854.

They pried the rocks from the hard land to build the solid stone foundation. They axed the square posts and beams from the old forest as they cleared their fields. Later, they finished the exterior with red sand bricks hauled from brickworks nearby.

They came each Sunday, rested their horses in the red carriage shed across the road. They buried their dead, some born in Scotland in the late 1700s, some died in their arms; babies who did not survive harsh winters. The markers are there. Their names fading along with the messages of love etched in the stone.

The church recently asked for a permit to take the church down. The permit was granted by the Clearview Township Building Department in mere days. Days! The church went down without warning.

Perhaps I have no right to an opinion, even though I consider these early settlers, who built my farmhouse and tilled the land, to be my former neighbours at Sweetwater Farm for the 20 years I had the privilege of living there.

Funds were raised and the gardens were kept up and families visited their parted ones under the shadow of that beautiful pioneer church.

We are told, “The church is not in the business of maintaining museums...” (CollingwoodToday.ca

Sept. 27).

Sadly I say, the church has just lost one more soul with this brutal demolition of our history.

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Detail of a painting by Christopher Roberts

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Mill Street Trick or Treat

The village is planning Halloween festivities in support of the Creemore BIA’s Mill Street Trick or Treat, when businesses are encouraged to hand out candy and create an experience for trick or treaters.

Leading up to Halloween, Caroline McIntosh Real Estate is hosting a Halloween house decorating contest. Take a photo of the house and post it to social media and tag 'carolinemcintoshrealestate' with the hashtag #screemore2022. The winner will be drawn on Oct. 28 and the prize is tickets to the sold-out Elliott Brood show at Avening Hall on Oct. 29.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Imaginarium will be at Creemore Farmers’ Market.

On Halloween night, Oct. 31, The

Creemore Echo is setting up its annual Photo BOOth outside at 3 Caroline St. W. (weather permitting) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come by to show off your costume, have your photo taken and get some treats.

The Creemore Legion will be hosting its Halloween Come and Go Party, handing out loot bags from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. beside Fawcett Funeral Home at 182 Mill St.

The deRuiter family and friends are hosting the third annual Trail of Terror Haunted Maze at 23 George St. For the younger children the maze will be notso-scary from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. After 6 p.m. when the sun goes down the maze will come to life with all of your darkest fears. Enter if you dare!

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Doc

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Royal

by Trina Berlo

Shawn Bell can take

plans to get out of the kitchen.

The creator of Doc Bells Hot Sauce, got his start at the Creemore Farmers’ Market this spring and upon receiving a very positive reception from customers, he has taken the step of entering his product in The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Bell said he launched his line of hot sauces at this year’s Easter market and sold 41 bottles on the first day. He was so encouraged by the response that he ended up taking a booth for the full market season, and getting a booth at the market in Wasaga Beach, where he lives.

Bell is entering seven sauces in four categories: All Thai’d Up and Chipotle

(See “Doc” on page 9)

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Shawn Bell brews batches of his Doc Bells Hot Sauce in the commercial kitchen at Station on the Green Wednesday.

Real Farms Don’t Sell Tickets

An industrial-scale lavender-themed farm is being proposed just west of Creemore. Its purpose is to sell tickets, meaning thousands of additional cars on our community’s roads and agricultural disruptions.

Tell your local councillor that you oppose your tax dollars supporting this attraction.

More info: www.preservetheescarpment.ca

Doc Bells doesn't compromise taste for heat

Garlic are in the mild category; Sweet Heat and Dragon’s Kiss are in the medium category; Ghostly Fever and Tribute to Trinidad are in the hot category; and Unfriendly Ghost is extra hot.

The limited availability of some peppers means some sauces can only be made seasonally.

“It’s hard to find devil’s tongue and white ghost at any greenhouse anywhere so you have to grow them yourself, which is what I do,” said Bell.

He grows his own peppers in his home greenhouse, and sources them from a farm that grows more than 40 varieties of peppers.

“I have a lot of fun making hot sauces and sometimes I come across peppers that I wasn’t supposed to have and I end up making new sauces,” said Bell, who has made about 20 different hot sauces this year.

“And they all taste different, which is good. I’ve seen a lot of companies that come out with small batch sauces but they may only have two types and they are both blazingly hot,” said Bell.

Complementing the hot peppers with citrus, fruit, and sweet peppers, he prides himself on making products that have good flavour, not just heat.

Bell said it all started almost two decades ago when he was working with a Trinidadian man who served him a hot sauce one day at lunch that was incredibly hot, but he loved the flavour so he started working on his own recipe, trying to adapt it for the North American palette.

Over two years he developed his original Sweet Heat sauce, and has been making it the same way ever since.

“That inspired a whole philosophy on sauces, because the market back then wasn’t saturated with ridiculously hot sauces, or ones that don’t taste very good,” said Bell.

He was encouraged by friends and family to sell his sauces, so over the years Bell has starred growing and smoking his own peppers, and has commissioned creative labels depicting the playful names of the sauces inspired by the peppers and spices used in the recipe.

When the market sent out a communication to its

vendors saying they would support anyone who wanted to enter a product in the Royal Winter Fair, Bell said he was intrigued because he has fond memories of going there with his late father.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair at Exhibition Place in Toronto runs from Nov. 4-13 and includes a wide variety of agricultural shows, including livestock and food. The pickling and hot sauce competition is on Oct. 26.

Doc Bells Hot Sauce is available the next two remaining Saturdays of the Creemore Farmers’ Market on Oct. 22 and 29, or find them on Facebook.

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FRED’S FUNNIES

Why did the scarecrow win the Nobel Prize?

Because he was outstanding in his field.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Doc Bells Hot Sauces have playful names and creative labels.

Health unit offers breastfeeding support to parents

October began with National Breastfeeding Week in Canada, an annual celebration observed from Oct. 1-7 with an aim to raise awareness and celebrate the key role breastfeeding plays in the healthy growth and development of infants and young children.

This year’s theme is “Step Up For Breastfeeding – Educate and Support.” The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reminds the community that breastfeeding provides all the nutrients a baby needs for the first six months of their life and is recommended for two years and beyond by Health Canada,

Public Health Agency of Canada, and the Canadian Paediatric Society.

Every year communities in Simcoe Muskoka welcome over 5,000 new babies! Having a new baby is exciting and it is normal for new parents to need support and information about breastfeeding, sleep, baby care, parenting and normal growth and development. Family members and friends play an important role in supporting the breastfeeding needs of parents with a new infant. In addition, businesses and workplaces can play a role by making public spaces comfortable and supportive of breastfeeding. Along with this broad community support, professional supports are also available.

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by phone 1-877721-7520 or by completing the online contact form. Nurses trained to provide breastfeeding support are also available through Telehealth Ontario, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-866-7970000.

Parents who are breastfeeding are also invited to attend the health unit’s Online Breastfeeding Groups held on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. These virtual groups are led by public health nurses who offer support and answer questions about feeding, baby care, infant sleep, developmental stages, and parenting. They’re also a great place to share experiences and get support from other new parents.

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Anyone who has questions can connect with a public health nurse at the health unit’s Health Connection line, Monday to Friday from 8:30

The Online Breastfeeding Groups are free, but parents do need to register to participate. To register, visit www. smdhu.org/OBG.

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Remember to come out and get your end of harvest shopping at CREEMORE FARMERS' AND CRAFT MARKET this Saturday. Station on the Green, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from your local growers, bakers and makers. Creemore Farmers' Market open until Oct. 29.

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

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PARADE

SANTA CLAUS is coming to town. Creemore's Annual Santa Claus Parade is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 3. If you are a community group or business interested in entering a float, or an individual wanting to volunteer please contact Natalie at natalieagraves@gmail.com or call 705-333-9496.

ESTATE SALE

ESTATE YARD SALE featuring vintage furniture, light fixtures, lawnmowers, hardware and some unique items. Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 6167 Sunnidale-Tosorontio Townline, New Lowell.

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The BIA invites you to GRAB A GOURD, pick a pumpkin or bag a bale from the main street. Fall décor along Mill Street is now available on a first-come, first-served basis to anyone who would like to take the mums, grasses, gourds and straw sitting at intersections throughout the business improvement area. If you are uncertain of the items that are up for grabs please contact sara@creemore. com or 705-466-9906 before removing anything. If you would like to make a donation to the BIA to aid in ongoing street beautification and events or volunteer for activities such as the Santa Claus Parade, Solstice or Equinox programs please contact sara@creemore.com.

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DEATH NOTICE

BEATTIE, Marjorie Celista (nee Mitchell) February 26, 1928 - October 13, 2022 – With sadness and admiration for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Marjorie Beattie on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood in her 95th year. Marjorie, beloved wife of the late Ross (2011). Loving mother of Jeannie Beattie (Greg Gillis), John (Karen), the late Mary Anne (2014) (Kenner Ames), Louise (the late Bob Watt) (2018), and Fern Beattie. Cherished grandmother of Emily (Scott Nieuwland), Andrew Beattie (Lara), Madeline Watt (Scott Towsley), Ross Watt, Kyla Ames, Sadie Ames and Frances Pakkala. Great grandmother of Iris, Tye, Petra, Lauren, Isaac, Bennett and Emilia. Dear sister of Ruby Marie Kyle, and the late Helen Adelaide Holt (2016). Also predeceased by parents John and Adelaide Mitchell. Marjorie will also be missed by her extended family, many friends and neighbours. She was a kind and caring woman who loved her family and community. She was confident, and possessed determined inner strength. She was dependable, and gave of her time to many groups such as Junior Farmers, Women’s Institute, 4-H, Jubilee Ladies Aide, and Probus. She was an avid bird watcher, and loved cats. Interested in family genealogy, she spent many hours with her sister-in-law, Jean Brack, researching and compiling several different family trees. She so enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren. She had great respect for Queen Elizabeth. She loved to travel. Marjorie inspired those who knew her with quiet wisdom and constant dignity. She will be deeply missed. Friends will be received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home Stayner Chapel, 7313 Highway 26, on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, 7320 Highway 26, Stayner, on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 at 1 o’clock. The ceremony will be live streamed and available on the Carruthers and Davidson YouTube channel. The link will be available under the Photos and Video tab above. Click on the WEBCASTING tab to be connected. Reception to follow in the church hall. Private Interment Stayner Union cemetery. If desired, a donation to World Vision, Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation for Campbell House or the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by Marjorie’s family. To sign her Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.

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NOTICE - 2022 FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING

Date: September 26, 2022

The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM on the following dates and locations:

Stayner: October 3-14

Creemore: October 12-13

New Lowell: October 13-14

Colling-Woodlands: October 17-19

Buckingham Woods: October 19-21

Nottawa: October 24-26

Please be advised that there may potentially be water interruptions and discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times. For more information, please contact: Dale Lightheart Foreman, Water & Sewer 705-428-6230 ext. 303 705-428-5024, dlightheart@clearview.ca T: 705.428.6230

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TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW

APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Persons interested in serving on the following Boards and Committees are invited to complete the online application form by Friday, November 25, 2022. Application forms are available online at www.clearview.ca. Appointments will be for a four (4) year term.

Clearview Public Library Board

An administrative Board dealing with policy, budget, planning and strategic plan implementation for the Clearview Public Library.

Clearview Accessibility Advisory Committee

Mandated by the Province to make recommendations on improving accessibility throughout the Township.

Committee of Adjustment

A quasi-judicial body appointed by Council and given authority by By-law to deal with consents and minor variances. It also serves as the Property Standards Committee.

Clearview Youth Centre Advisory Committee

A youth led Advisory Committee comprised of community-oriented volunteers, geared towards advocating on behalf of all the youth in Clearview. Volunteers work with existing youth organizations to encourage and develop new opportunities for local youth to achieve leadership and social skills, positive scholastic levels, and mental health wellness. Located at 7458 Highway 26, Stayner.

Creemore Log Cabin & Jail Municipal Service Board

An administrative Board that facilitates the operations and promotion of the Creemore Log Cabin & Jail. Located on Library Street in Creemore.

Lavender Cemetery Board

The Lavender Cemetery Board is responsible for the general management and operation of the cemetery grounds, located at 827103 Mulmur Nottawasaga Townline, Creemore.

Small Hall Boards

Every Board is responsible for the general management and operation of each facility. There are seven (7) Small Hall Boards in the Township of Clearview (listed below).

Avening Community Centre – 3401 County Road 42, Creemore

Brentwood Community Centre – 9926 County Road 10, New Lowell Creemore Station on the Green – 10 Caroline Street East, Creemore Dunedin Community Centre – 8994 County Road 9, Dunedin Nottawa Memorial Community Centre – 4129 Simcoe Road 124, Nottawa Nottawasaga (Duntroon) Community Hall – 9025 County Road 91, Duntroon

Sunnidale Corners Community Centre – 12391 County Road 10, Stayner