October 28, 2022

Van Staveren, McArthur win election

by Trina Berlo

Robert McArthur will be the new council representative for Creemore and area.

The Cashtown Corners resident won the Ward 2 seat over Thom Paterson with a 618-411 vote.

“I sense from the reaction of people in Ward 2 that there was a change necessary and I was willing to put forth my name to represent the people,” said McArthur, who was amongst the candidates gathered at the Stayner Arena Monday evening to see the results tabulated. “I’m just so overwhelmed for the support.”

He told reporters that he aims to be part of a council that gets “back to basics” has “a common sense state of mind.”

Mill Street Trick or Treat

Come downtown Monday for the Creemore BIA’s Mill Street Trick or Treat event, when participating businesses will be handing out goodies.

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 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.

The deRuiter family and friends are hosting the third annual Trail of Terror Haunted Maze at 23 George St. For 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!

November Legion Dinner

Creemore Legion’s November takeout dinner includes a boneless pork chop, potatoes, vegetable, bun and butter, with pie, for $20 per person.

Call 705-466-2330 before Nov. 12 to order and schedule a pick-up time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 17.

CCC hosts superhero and princess dress-up party

Clearview Community Church (CCC) is hosting its first-ever Super Epic Event – a superhero and princess dress-up event for children ages 3-12.

Children are encouraged to dressup as their favourite superhero or princess (costumes optional) and join in singing and crafts and even meet some princesses and superheroes. Children must be accompanied by guardians, who are also encouraged to dress up.

The event is Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Clearview Community Church’s Stayner Campus, located at 1070 County Road 42.

Tickets cost $10 per child, and must be purchased in advance. Space is limited. Register at www.clearviewcommunity. church.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Newcomers from Ukraine were the guests of honour at the Creemore Coyotes' home opener on Oct. 22 when donations were collected to support families taking refuge in Canada. See page 10 for more.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Clearview Township Mayor Doug Measures (left) congratulates deputy mayor-elect Paul Van Staveren on Election Day Monday.

Put to Bed

bulbs tucked

winter

Saturday, Oct. 29

• 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.

• 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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 St. (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.

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

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.

• Creemore Legion Boneless Pork Chop Take-Out Dinner. (Pork chop, potatoes, vegetable, bun/ butter, pie) $20 per person. Call 705-466-2330 to order and schedule pick-up. Order before Nov. 12. Pick-up between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Please social distance and have exact change.

Saturday, Nov. 19

• Local parents are organizing a fundraiser for phonics and literacy materials for the local school and seeking donations of adult and children’s clothing, toys and games. Donations can be dropped off at Station on the Green after 6 p.m. on Nov. 18. To make a donation ahead of time, call Vickie at 705-441-6386 or Beth at 905717-6123. The event will take place at Station on the Green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a bag for $10 or pay what you can.

Tuesday, Nov. 22

• Creemore BIA AGM, 7 p.m. at Station on the Green. The BIA board will be presenting a budget proposal with changes to the annual levy. Members are requested to attend and the public is welcome. Not sure if you are a voting member or want more info on the meeting? Contact BIA President Laurie at 705-520-0142.

Wednesday, Nov. 23

• NCPS annual POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER Orders due by Nov. 23 and pick up is Dec. 1. Contact Vickie for more information at 705-4416386.

Saturday, Nov. 26 & Sunday, Nov. 27

• The Handmade Holiday Market is back showcasing 20+ local vendors and musicians. Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington St. W. The kitchen will be open serving lunch and light refreshments. Free admission, cash preferred/required by some vendors.

'Agricultural sector is clearly being represented': Mayor

“We need to expand, and we have to expand our infrastructure to accommodate that, and the snowball just rolls and rolls and rolls,” said McArthur.

He said the ward boundary change gives it more of an agricultural influence, garnering support for his campaign from the farming community.

“That has probably played into the results we got tonight,” said McArthur. “I just thank everybody for the overwhelming support.”

Paterson, who has served four terms on Clearview council, said of the result, “The election results demonstrated clearly what issues mattered most to voters.”

Paul Van Staveren won the position of deputy mayor with 2,402 votes, over Deborah Bronée’s 1,157 votes and Chuck Arrand’s 474.

“It was a good election. We had a lot of good people running and it was nice to see what the people wanted. There are changes and it looks like we are going to have a cohesive council,” said Van Staveren. “It looks like a good bunch of people who can work together. It’s something to look forward to, and it’s a new chapter for me.”

Van Staveren won with almost 60 per cent of the vote.

When asked what he thinks contributed to the strong result he said he expects it is due to the length of time he has lived in the community, his business experience and the fact that he will have time to dedicate to the job given that he is retiring in December from Stayner Rental (now Cooper), having sold the business.

“We’ll see what happens, that’s all we can do,” said Van Staveren. “It’s going to be fun.”

Mayor Doug Measures, who was acclaimed to a second term, said he is grateful to all the candidates who put their names forward, and for a respectful campaign.

“I believe we have a good council with some sage, experienced people, and some new people who are going to bring some energy,” he said.

“The agricultural sector is clearly being represented on our council with our deputy mayor and councillor for Ward 2 so that’ll be a real plus, I believe, for the community,” said Measures. “I look forward to engaging with each of these councillors and building a new team.”

When the new council is inaugurated in December, it will include returning members Phyllis Dineen

(Ward 1), John Broderick (Ward 3), and Robert Walker (Ward 4), along with newcomer Marty Beelen, who will represent Ward 5.

Voting was extended one hour on Oct. 24 due to a technical glitch. At about 6 p.m., the voting system experienced technical difficulties causing access issues, and resulted in voting being extended in Clearview and Collingwood.

“We are aware that Datafix experienced a service interruption for a very brief period of time during the online voting on the evening of Oct. 24 however, [it] was fully operational for over an hour prior to the close of the election,” said officials at Clearview Township. “We will be receiving additional information regarding the temporary service impact through our election vendors and fellow impacted

Clearview Township election results:

Deputy Mayor Paul Van Staveren, 2,402 Deborah Bronée, 1,157 Chuck Arrand, 474

Ward 1

Phyllis Dineen, 606 Laura Dockeray-Perry, 182

Ward 2

Robert McArthur, 618 Thom Paterson, 411

Ward 3

John Broderick, 307 Maqsood Dogar, 240 Richard Paul, 187

Ward 4

Robert Walker, 311 Brandon Ward, 252 Dave Witzke, 188

Ward 5

Marty Beelen, 532 Melanie Walters, 207

Voter Turnout: 32 per cent

“the heart of Creemore”

Board of Creemore Station on the Green would like to thank the following for their work and support in making The Murder Mystery Dinner a huge success!

Murders Tastefully Executed, Chez Michel, Creemore Home Hardware, Rural Routes, Brian Bell, Marilyn Chenier, Robert Chenier, Linda Coulter, Josh Dempsey, Jackie Durnford, Barbara Halsall, Peter Halsall, Beth Harte, Jen Hill, John Hill, Brenna (Spanky) Lattimore, Helen Martin, Catherine Morrissey (Creemore Hills Winery), Amanda Murray, D.J. Wiley, Lily White and to our bartenders for the evening.

Special thanks to all our guests for

municipalities for a post-election debrief. This will be helpful in further understanding the issues and ensure appropriate processes are in place to eliminate this inconvenience for future elections.”

Hunting in the Dufferin County Forest

All users of the Dufferin County Forest are hereby advised that Nov. 7-11 and Dec. 5-9 are the shotgun/muzzle loading gun/archery seasons for deer in 2022

During this time there will be a number of hunters using the Dufferin County Forest properties. Please use caution in the forest and wear bright coloured clothing. There is no hunting allowed at any time in the following tracts: north portion of Amaranth, Hockley, Leening, Levitt, Little, Main, Mono, Thomson, and River Road. Suspected violations of the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act should be reported to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at 877 847 7667 (877 TIPS MNR). Other inquiries should be directed to the County Forest Manager at 877 941 7787.

are hitting the pause button for a few weeks to

for a bustling holiday and winter season.

forward to a transformed festive Christmas

seasonal goodies and new gourmet

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COMMUNITY THE WAY WE WERE

Local COVID-19 community risk level moves from moderate to high

(SMDHU) has moved the region’s current overall COVID-19 Community Risk Level from moderate to high as the

continues to circulate within the community.

is the first time the risk level has increased since it was launched in September 2022.

“We are seeing a higher level of COVID-19 transmission in Simcoe Muskoka, which means there is a greater risk of getting sick with potential for severe illness,” said Dr. Charles Gardner, SMDHU’s medical officer of health. “We encourage individuals to use more layers of protection when out in public, such as increasing frequency of mask use and maintaining physical distance indoors. Getting your bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster is also strongly recommended as an added layer to protect against severe illness, and it is available across Simcoe Muskoka.”

The COVID-19 Community Risk Level, available on SMDHU’s website, is based on five indicators (local per cent positivity of PCR tests, confirmed cases, hospitalizations, institutional outbreaks, and wastewater signals) that are monitored weekly. Together, these indicators make up the current overall COVID-19 risk level in our community as one of the following levels: lower (caution), moderate, high, or very high. Each risk level is explained, and information is provided about personal and situational risks that individuals should consider and what actions they can take to protect themselves and others from spreading and getting severely ill from COVID-19. The more precautions a person takes the better the protection for themselves and others. These actions include:

• Staying up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Staying home when sick with any symptoms of COVID-19.

• Wearing a face mask when required and consider wearing a face mask in public based on your personal situation.

The COVID-19 Community Risk Level is updated each Thursday by 2 p.m. Residents are reminded to visit smdhu.org for weekly risk level updates, and to learn more about local COVID-19 transmission and ways to be COVID-safe.

For information about where to get your COVID-19 vaccination, including pop-up and GO VAXX bus clinic schedules, please visit our COVID-19 pages at smdhu.org/getvaccinated.

Submit submissions to They Way We Were featurebye-mailtoeditor@creemore.com.

Creemore Community Bulb Planting Day a huge success

Thank you to all who came out and supported the Creemore Horticultural Society in planting a raft of springtime bulbs in the Creemore Village Green to ensure a beautiful welcome to visitors next May/June.

The village was treated to glorious weather on Saturday, Oct. 22, when 11 volunteers from the Creemore Horticultural Society, (CHS), along with another 30 or so from the Creemore community and surrounding areas, descended on the Village Green with shovels in hand. By 2 p.m. it was all over; 153 holes dug, 1,600 bulbs nestled in the ground!

Parents with children (the youngest bulb planter was just three years old), young couples, experienced gardeners and novices alike, all gathered at the Village Green to survey the array of bulbs to be planted. There were stately Darwin tulips, extravagant, multi ruffled Parrot tulips, dramatic narcissus of many varieties, pollinator friendly alliums with their big seed heads, interesting fritillarea and subtle autumn crocus.

The volunteers explained the process, people chose bulbs, dug holes, added fertilizer, covered the bulbs with soil and watered them in. All six gardens were a hive of activity. After the dust settled, the gardens were treated to a layer of chicken manure in the hope that this will deter the squirrels from digging! Now

they get to slumber the winter away.

More shrubs and perennials will be added to the gardens amongst these spring blooms next May. The CHS volunteers will then shift our attention from tending the plants in the temporary beds behind the Library, to maintaining the new gardens in the Village Green. If you think you might want to be part of the fun next year, contact the CHS at CreemoreHort@ gmail.com.

Gail Cocker, Creemore Horticultural Society

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Hawkins victorious in Mulmur's deputy mayoral race

by Trina Berlo

In Mulmur Township, Earl Hawkins was able to defend his position as deputy mayor with a 708-597 win over Shirley Boxem

Hawkins was at town hall Monday night to see the municipal election results roll in.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this coming term,” Hawkins told The Echo. “I am grateful to all the people who supported me… I had a few staunch supporters who definitely helped me out.”

He said he worked really hard on the election trail, attempting to speak to as many voters as possible.

In the coming term, Hawkins said access to rural broadband internet continues to be a priority issue and he will work on infilling of areas left unserviced by the current installation.

Taking the three council seats will be Patty Clark, the incumbent received 877 votes, Andrew Cunningham, who

Mulmur Township election results:

Deputy Mayor Earl Hawkins, 708 Shirley Boxem, 597

Councillor

Patty Clark, 877 Andrew Cunningham, 854 Kim Lyon, 592 Daryl Stansfield, 524 Timothy Trafananko, 155 Barry Smith, 114

Voter Turnout: 36.1 per cent

got 854 votes, and Kim Lyon, with 592 votes.

Mayor Janet Horner , who was acclaimed, said she considered the last council to be a dream team and expects no less in the coming term.

“Women, Worth and Wellness” in support of United Way

Nancy Griffin’s Women, Worth and Wellness initiative is partnering with United Way Simcoe Muskoka’s Women United program for the Women For Women: Finish the Year Strong! event.

The speaker series includes a live auction with food and wine pairing hosted by Creemore Hills Winery, highlighting local restaurants.

Keynote speaker Peggy Hill of the Peggy Hill Group will share her rise from poverty to leading the #1 RE/MAX team in Canada, and discuss why she continues to give back.

The Nov. 2 event is from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Station on the Green. Tickets cost $45 and are available at https://bit.ly/WomenUnitedWWW.

She said she sees a lot of strengths in the new council.

“When I look at who’s going to be at the table, we’re going to have some very strong voices to be careful about tax increases, and perhaps putting some things off as we face what is going to be an inflationary period here,” said Horner, adding as prices increase she thinks the right people will be at the table to balance spending.

She said she is also pleased to see Clark and Cunningham returned, and said she will miss Boxem for her environmental focus.

“I’m pleased. I would have been happy with some other outcomes too but this one is just great,” said Horner. “I had a dream team last term and I’m going to make sure that this one is a dream team too. That’s my job,” she said, with a laugh.

Voter turnout in Mulmur was 36 per

cent, down from 2018, like in most municipalities across Ontario.

In response Horner is asking, “how do we engage and get people excited, or interested even…, in voting? It’s kind of a sad reflection on people taking that responsibility seriously.”

She said, upon reflection, a lack of a controversial issue and no race for mayor could contribute to lower voter turnout.

“I don’t know how we get people reengaged,” said Horner.

On the other hand, she said, subscription to Mulmur’s monthly newsletter has doubled during the last term of council, now going out to almost 900 people by email.

“We’re trying to keep people more informed of what’s going on at the council table but that doesn’t mean we’re doing a perfect job and getting people interested and wanting to vote either,” she said.

by Barbara Simpson

Royal Canadian Legion Zone

Shawn McKinlay

at Branch 457 in Stayner on Oct. 19 to affirm Anne Madden as the new branch president, David Brown as the first-vice president.

are pictured from left, with treasurer Bev Coutts

Vlad Catazueiev (top) drops the puck at the Creemore Coyotes' home opener on Oct. 22. The evening was dedicated to raising funds for newcomers from Ukraine (above, right) and netted $1,300, including a $500 donation from Creemore Home Hardware, with owner Patrick Charlebois presenting to Jim Slattery (above, left), who has been coordinating the community fundraising effort. Below: Malachi Spry acts as flag bearer.

Oct 8

Petrolia 12 vs Creemore 2

Scoring for the visitors were Kyle Heitzner and Owen King

Long bus ride and/or small end zones - team was unable to get untracked and were behind the eight ball all game. Sharing the goaltending duties were Brendan Macham and Ian Brady

Oct 15

Creemore 3 vs Lucknow 0

Not as long of a bus ride as to Petrolia.

First senior A shutout for New Lowell’s Brendan Macham stopping all 28 shots sent his way.

Scoring for the Yotes were Colin Kijowski, Kyle Heitzner and Jacob Vander Zaag

Oct 22 - Home Opener

Creemore 8 vs Shelburne 3

Goal scorers were Kris Dobinson (3), singles going to Jackson Clarke, Jake Logan , JD Falconer , Adam Logozzo, and Kyle Heitzner

A five-point night for newcomer Adam Logozzo

Splitting the game between the pipes were Moonstone’s Ty Brindle and New Lowell’s Brendan Macham

Attendance - 300

Shoot the puck winner was Wyatt Kane : $50 Home Hardware gift certificate.

50/50 winner: Lise-Anne Hammel - $266.

Howies hockey tape goodie bag went to Chad North

Up next: Last year’s champs, the Seaforth Centenaires.

At the next home game on Oct. 29, the Coyotes will be paying tribute to the Creemore Cardinals 11U team that won the 2022 Ontario Select Championships by recognizing players at centre ice during the opening ceremonies.

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CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Wine tastings by appointment only. Pick up or delivery. Call/Text 647588-8931, or email cmorrissey0708@ icloud.com.

DRY HARDWOOD

2 Years SEASONED, $4 450/ bush cord. FREE delivery and Volume discount. Complete Woodlot Management, 519-986-2474

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

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.

SERVICES

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.

YARD WORK. Fall clean-up including leaves and gardens. Call/ text Anna at 705-890-0558.

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.

FOR RENT

SEQUEL INN CREEMORE. Exclusive winter ski rental available from December to April. Three luxe suites, stunning dining and lounging areas. A turnkey place to stay! Hot tub, gym and sauna. Minutes to Devil's Glen. Pricing based on family needs. Contact Lisa@sequel.ca, 416721-2666.

WINTER SKI -RENTAL available for a fully furnished house in Singhampton 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 7 minutes from Devil’s Glen. $20,000 Dec.- Mar 30. Call Christine at 705446-4569.

Adorable NEWLY RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM +1 and 2 bath house right in the village of Creemore for rent December through March season. Sleeps 6 to 8 people. Pets OK. $3,700 including heat, hydro and wifi. Call Diana at 519-580-6939.

CEMETERY

If you placed monument toppers, flower pots, etc, on the graves of your loved ones at Creemore Union Cemetery, the Committee asks that you please remove them by Nov. 15, to assist with the FALL CLEANUP

IN MEMORIAM

CARTER Jacob Clarke Awender

- May 25, 1994 to Oct. 23, 1995Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered everyday. No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts you're always there. Lovingly remembered by Grandpa and Grandma Clarke.

IN MEMORIAM

no longer have to try to schedule rides with friends or drop off your car during your lunch break, with my free vehicle pickup and delivery service, auto maintenance always fits into your schedule.

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MoD presents 'Architecture in Harmony with Nature'

On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Museum of Dufferin will open its newest exhibition, Architecture in Harmony with Nature, featuring a selection of projects from award-winning Czech architect Martin Rajniš

Incorporating historic images from the Museum of Dufferin’s Archival Collection, the exhibition explores how modern architecture and traditional construction materials can work together to be in harmony with nature.

Rajniš, the well-known Czech architect and the leading figure behind a small architecture firm Hut Architecktury Martin Rajniš (HAMR), which translates to Guild of Architecture, has won many awards throughout his career, including the Global Award for Sustainable

Architecture in 2014.

In 1995, Rajniš and his team began studying, exploring, and testing new ways to use wood in construction. Wood is relatively inexpensive, flexible, and easy to size and connect. Combined with steel details, glass, and modern digital technology, Rajniš and his team create buildings that refer to “natural architecture.”

“If we seek a common speech with all people on the planet, if we want contemporary architecture to be accessible and communicable to all, the logical point of departure is based on the principles of nature,” Martin said. “Natural architecture is not the one that is romantic in style or mimicking free forms observed in the natural world but the one that is respecting laws of nature.”

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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

Wooden structures can last for 100 or more years, making wood a popular choice of building material both historically and today.

“We believe this exhibition will be very interesting for people who are environmentally conscious and also inspirational for all residents living in the rural areas,” said show organizer Jan Benda, a fellow Czech architect and friend. “It may be appealing to builders, carpenters, structural engineers and other professionals who wants to meet present environmental challenges. This wood construction technology may influence the way we are using and perceiving wood. It may also shift our expectations how individual houses, barns or public buildings should look like. Whole countryside may eventually change

its appearance reflecting 21st Century rural lifestyle.”

The exhibit will be on display in the Silo Gallery at the Museum of Dufferin from Nov. 12 to Jan. 28. An opening reception will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 12. Admission will be by donation during the opening reception.

Museum of Dufferin will open an exhibition of work by Czech architect Martin Rajniš Nov. 12.