November 4, 2022

The Creemore

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Friday, November 4, 2022 Vol. 22 No. 44 www.creemore.com News and views in and around Creemore

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CUPE plans Friday protest

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Creemore Legion Poppy Fund Chairman Michael Loranger has been distributing poppy collection boxes to local businesses. The Poppy Campaign raises funds for the relief of distress among Veterans and their dependants, and to preserve the memory of those who died in the service of their country.

by Trina Berlo CUPE is urging its members to join a political protest on Friday, Nov. 4.

The closest picket line will be at Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson’s Stayner office on Highway 26.

Union members are protesting a “final offer” from the government of a wage increase of 2.5 per cent for employees earning less than $25.95 per hour, and 1.5 per cent for those earning more, claiming inadequate protections against job cuts, no paid prep time for education workers who work directly with students and a cut to the sick leave/ short-term disability plan amongst other concerns. “[Minister of Education Stephen] Lecce calls this offer a generous one,” said CUPE Ontario president Fred Hahn. “A half per cent wage increase to an already-insulting offer isn’t generous. An additional 200 bucks in the pockets of workers earning $39,000 isn’t generous. It wouldn’t even be generous to accept our proposal – it would be necessary, reasonable, and affordable. It’s simply what’s needed in our schools.”

CUPE has more than 280,000

members and represents education assistants, administrative assistants, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, ESL or literacy instructors, and other non-teacher roles in schools and board offices.

The union is opposing Bill 28, the Keeping Students in Class Act, which would allow the government to fine striking workers $4,000 per day and use the notwithstanding clause to impose a new contract on the province’s education workers.

“Lecce and [Premier Doug] Ford might think they can just rely on this bully tactic of legislation. But we’ve been in mass meetings the last week with education workers – frontline workers who’ve resoundingly expressed their commitment to ensuring good wages, work conditions, and educational environments. On Friday, regardless of what this government does, we will be engaging in province-wide political protest where no CUPE education worker will be on the job until we get a real deal. Our members will not have their rights legislated away. Now’s the time to stand up for ourselves and public education and that’s just what we’re going to do.”

Mayor expects absences during cancer treatment

by Trina Berlo Mayor Doug Measures has announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is expecting some absences from the council table while he undergoes treatment.

The announcement came from town hall as councillors are participating in two days of training in preparation for the coming term.

“This is a critical time for new councillors, as they lock in the basics of our meeting procedures and learn the important roles they will assume,” said Measures in a news release. “I know our excellent staff will be of

tremendous assistance to the new council as they settle in, set priorities, and prepare for the first meetings.”

“The training will be especially critical for deputy mayor-elect Paul Van Staveren, who will be called on to lead council a bit more than might usually be the case, as I receive treatment for cancer.”

Measures was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September and has begun treatment at the RVH Cancer Care Centre.

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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

UPCOMING EVENTS 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.

Friday, Nov. 11

• Street Sweeping within the Business Improvement Area (Mill St. and Caroline St. W.) is currently planned for Nov. 7 between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. In order to have the best results the BIA requests all vehicles be parked outside of the area at that time. Parking is available at Station on the Green.

Businesses and building owners - please advise your tenants and employees to remove their cars from Mill St. during this time. Rain date - Nov. 8.

• Relax and reset to inner peace. Drop-in group Singing Bowl sessions at Station on the Green.

Mondays in November. Nov. 7 and 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nov. 14 and 28 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. PWYC $15-20. Bring a yoga mat and blanket, or comfy folding chair, or use a Station chair.

• The Creemore Legion will hold its Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph at 11 a.m. Spectators are asked to be in place by 10:45 a.m. while the parade forms up and the Colours march on. The service will be completed by 11:30 a.m.

• Stayner Heritage Society will be dedicating four new Veteran's Banners at the Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Service hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 457. The service will take place at the Cenotaph on Gideon Street. A luncheon to follow at the Legion. As well, a free presentation of the SHS Video "We Remember" will be shown at the Clearview Community Centre on North Street, Stayner at 2 p.m. along with a video on "A Place to Call Home - Stayner Then & Now".

• Remembrance Day service at the Mansfield Cenotaph, 937016 County Rd 18 (Airport Rd) at 10:45 a.m. Hosted by Mansfield Women's Institute.

For more information, contact Jane Hawkins, president of Mansfield Women’s Institute, 705435-4132.

• Collage with Japanese Papers with Liz Eakins and Martha Bull. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn a variety of collage techniques using Liz’s stash of beautiful Japanese papers. To register contact Martha Bull at marthaartist@gmail.com or 416-546-2555.

Nov. 7, 8, 10, 11

Sunday, November 13

Monday, Nov. 7

• As our cafes in the village are closing for a much deserved break, the Station Community Cafe at Creemore Station on the Green has you covered!

We'll be happy to welcome you for coffee and treats on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon starting Nov. 7.

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• Lino Block Prints with Liz Eakins 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to plan, carve and print your own Lino block print. No previous experience necessary. $120 all materials included. To register contact eakinsbruer@sympatico.ca, or 705-466-2680.

Thursday, Nov. 17

• Centennial United Church Roast Beef Dinner Take 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 705-441-6386.

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.

Thursday,Dec. 1

• Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary tourtiere pies are now available to order. Being made and frozen, unbaked. $17 each. Pick up December 14. To order please call Dee at 705-441-3709 or Laura at 705466-2462. Call by Dec. 1 to ensure your order.

Saturday,Dec. 3

• Chill Session, a N89 event – A fun shake out trail run before the holidays – 1K for youth, 5K and 10K. Spectators welcome! Mansfield Outdoor Centre, 937365 Airport Road, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Register at raceroster.com/events/2022/64705/ chill-session. Registration ($95) deadline is Nov. 30.

• Santa Claus is coming to town. Creemore's Annual Santa Claus Parade. 1:30 p.m. If you are a community group, business or person interested in entering a float, or an individual wanting to volunteer please contact Natalie at natalieagraves@gmail.com or call 705-333-9496.

• Breakfast with Santa is back at a new location – the Creemore Legion, 8 a.m. to noon. Pancake and sausage breakfast, visit Santa and bid on the silent auction. Adults $10, Kids $5, Family of four $25. Tickets available in advance at Creemore Foodland, Clear Tax View, Creemore IDA, The Creemore Echo and at the door. Donations to the silent auction are gratefully accepted. All proceeds go the local primary school. For more info contact Vickie at 705-441-6386.

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Market store gets to the heart of what motivates the makers

by Trina Berlo Celebrating good people, using good practices, making good products. That is the razón de ser for Tierra Hermosa Local Market, opening in Creemore this week.

Proprietors Cheri Mara and Santiago Saavedra, who is Chilean, named their new business Tierra Hermosa, which translates from Spanish to beautiful land, in gratitude for the beauty and the gift of where they now get to live.

The couple moved to the Creemore area in 2020 and wanted to give back to the community through a business.

They had already been thinking of moving out of the city when the pandemic hit. Mara said her work in the cannabis industry had brought her to the area so when an opportunity to move presented itself, they took it.

“We love the village and we love the community,” said Mara.

She and Saavedra have more than 30 years combined retail experience working for other corporations and look forward to bringing their own values and principals to the local retail shop.

They agree there is something very special about a product that is handmade.

“The love that goes into the product, you can almost feel it,” said Saavedra.

They aim to celebrate that process

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Cheri Mara and Santiago Saavedra are opening Tierra Hermosa Local Market this week, carrying homemade products made with love. by creating a platform for creators and makers to sell their products, share their stories, and connect with their customers. In addition to stocking handmade products, the creators will be invited to make appearances in

store and will have profiles on the store’s website.

Mara said she has really enjoyed meeting the people behind the products and hearing their stories of how they got started, some of which spawned

from pandemic projects by people who suddenly found themselves with extra time, in need of income, or looking for a creative outlet to help keep their mental health stable.

Saavedra said he really admires the hard working people who have grown these home-based businesses, sometimes while working full-time jobs and caring for children.

Tierra Hermosa Local Market has 25 vendors on board so far and Mara said she continues to make connections through other markets and by word of mouth within the community of crafters. The homemade arts, crafts and personal care products on the shelves include candles, macrame, pottery, artwork, j e w e l l e r y, c h a r c u t e r i e b o a r d s , cannabis accessories, tea, Christmas decoration and Mara’s mom’s quilts.

It’s all sourced from with Ontario, with 80 per cent being of makers located within Simcoe County.

Tierra Hermosa Local Market, located at 2 Francis St. E., is opening Nov. 4, with a grand opening planned for Nov. 12. Regular hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For a full list of vendors, visit www. tierra-hermosa.ca.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

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THE WAY WE WERE

Poppy campaign has tangible outcomes The Creemore Legion has launched its 2022 Poppy Campaign, placing collection boxes at various local businesses. Every year, from the last Friday of October to Nov. 11, tens of millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada’s Veterans and remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today.

The Poppy Campaign is very much a local initiative, conducted by Legion Branches in cities, towns and communities across the country.

Donations collected during the Poppy Campaign are held in Trust at the branch level to directly support Veterans and their families within their community and to help ensure Canadians ‘never forget’.

Donations to the Legion Poppy Fund provide financial assistance and support to Veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families who are in need. Poppy Funds may be used for: • Grants for food, heating costs, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances and equipment, essential home repairs and emergency shelter or assistance for Veterans and their families in need; • Housing accommodation and care facilities for Veterans; • Funding for Veteran Transition Programs that are directly related to the training, education and support needs of Veterans and their families; • Comforts for Veterans and their surviving spouses who are hospitalized and in need; • Veterans visits, transportation and day trips; • Accessibility modifications to assist Veterans with disabilities; • Educational bursaries for children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Veterans; • Support of cadet units; • Veteran drop-in centres and services in communities where Veterans would benefit; • Community medical appliances, medical training and medical research which will assist in the care of Veterans in the community; • Support the work of Legion Command and Branch Service Officers across Canada in assisting and representing Veterans; • Donations for relief of disasters declared by federal or provincial governments which impact Veterans in those communities; • Promotion and administering of Remembrance activities to ensure Canadians never forget the sacrifices of Canada’s Veterans.

The Poppy Campaign is organized and run by local Legion volunteers at over 1,400 branches across Canada and abroad. Poppy Funds are held in trust at every level of the Legion and the use of these trust funds are strictly controlled, with appropriate approval processes. So, wearing a poppy is more than remembering; it is about taking care of those who are in need.

Remember to pick up a poppy at a number of retail locations around town, including The Creemore Echo, and make a generous donation, and if at all possible, make some time to get out to one of the Remembrance Day services in the area.

The Creemore Legion parades on Mill Street on Remembrance Day in the 1970s or early 1980s.

(Creemore Star archives photo)

LETTERS

Our real farm sells tickets Editor: For many months I have seen full page ads in The Echo warning of a dangerous new development that threatens to ruin our rural landscape and clog our roads with traffic. It is not a quarry or a subdivision that is causing so much fear — it’s a flower farm.

Some people might think that mobilizing to stop a flower farm is a particularly ridiculous form of NIMBYism, but what bothers me most about the ads is the tagline that reads, “Real farms don’t sell tickets.”

As the owner of what I like to think is a real farm (one that occasionally sells tickets) I find this assertion offensive.

Who gets to decide what a “real farm” is?

What if someone ran an ad in The Echo that said

Heartfelt thanks to outgoing councillor Editor: Our elections are now complete for another cycle.

Any person who stands for any public office has my admiration.

I would like to thank Thom Paterson for his four terms of service to our community – his thoughtful, considered responses, based on his research of all

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issues at the council table were truly appreciated.

I know I speak for others who say a heartfelt thanks for all your countless hours devoted to making Clearview Township a better place to live, work and visit.

Barbara Lemaire, Creemore.

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“Real farms don’t have swimming pools”, or “real farms run John Deere, not BMWs”? No one would do that, because that wouldn’t be nice.

Rather than lecturing people on what real farms don’t do, perhaps we can agree on what they do. Real farms make money. Real farms employ people and generate economic activity that benefits the entire community. If a local farm can do that by planting flowers and selling tickets for folks to look at them, then that’s a good thing.

Our township and the Niagara Escarpment Commission are well equipped to deal with issues like traffic and parking.

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LETTER

Time for food trucks?

Editor: Living in Creemore, visitors frequently ask me where they can get a coffee or a sandwich.

Two gorgeous Sundays ago the town was packed with tourists out to see the colours, yet I believe only a couple of restaurants were open. I overheard a group complaining about the lack of food outlets, saying they wouldn’t be back.

The BIA successfully promotes the benefits of visiting Creemore, yet most restaurants are only open four days a week (Thursday to Sunday).

Creemore’s advertising might advise when facilities and amenities are open.

Last Monday I was stopped by two ladies just wanting a coffee, not a lunch.

I suggested they come home with me, but they simply apologized for coming on a Monday and moved on seeking a Tim Hortons.

Could restaurants not schedule opening days to meet our visitors’ needs? Is Creemore really a village with a big heart and no hospitable answer to visitor food requirements?

Failing restaurant openings or date sharing, one solution is a bylaw change allowing food trucks.

Norah Mills, Creemore

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“If you get this letter you know the worst has come”

by Michele McKenzie On the 11th day of the 11th month of the 11th hour, please wear a poppy to show respect and to reflect on the freedoms we have here in Canada today.

We h o n o u r. We e d u c a t e . To remember Canada’ veterans, every year, forever.

Here at the Clearview Public Library, we are remembering Harvey Daniel Lewis, the uncle of one of our patrons. He was a Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner who engaged in “operations, forbidden for me to tell you where, but my feelings tell me it’s to be a hot spot. If you get this letter, you will know that the worst has come. I hope you don’t but my conscience has told me to write this as (it is) my last possible chance to do so.”

These are Harvey’s words written in 1943 in his final letter home. Seventynone years later, this letter landed on my desk and has inspired us to take part in remembering Harvey D as our inaugural serviceman to be honoured as we participate for the first time in the No Stone Left Alone project this Remembrance Day. Our patron had no idea what happened to his uncle as he was only 15 months old when Harvey left Canada to fight for freedom in 1939. With a little help from our local museum community, I was able to find out his date of death (July 29, 1944 at age 26) and how Halifax #NP 702 failed to return from night operations

Today,

we remember.

LEST WE FORGET

over Hamburg, Germany. All seven of this aircrew were killed. They have no known graves but their names are inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Surrey, England along with 20,456 men and women who have only this inscription as a reminder of their lives. As Harvey comments, “There are thousands gone before me. I am only one pebble in this large pool.”

We were able to find individual pictures and a group shot of Harvey and his air crew. We found images of NP 702, Q)-B “Block Buzzter” (Harvey’s airplane) on the pan at RAF East Moor as well as the paintings of the nose art and mission count on the cockpit of his plane. The official report included the details that “the attackers were heavily hit by both flak and the night fighters from the Luffwaffe. Twenty-two aircraft were lost. Resulting in the death of 145 crew members and a further 28 being made PoW. Lost without trace, probably crashed into the North Sea in the area of Heligoland. It is thought that this was an extremely experienced crew as the pilot had completed some 32 operational missions.”

Our patron has brought in a family picture from 1939 containing 15 immediate members to share with Harvey’s story and display that we will be featuring here in the Stayner Branch of the Clearview Public Library during Remembrance Week. Please take a moment to view it and at this time,

The Clearview Public Library will exhibit the poppy wreath memorial and historical display at all three branches during November. think of Harvey’s sacrifice.

“As I close this hand pressed letter, I must say life has been grand while it lasted. With me, I take sweet memories of you all. God be with you for evermore. Farewell everyone.”

We r e m e m b e r H a r v e y t h i s Remembrance Day. If you would like to sign our Remembrance Day Memory book in honour of your veteran, we invite you do so. We also have the patterns for the crafted poppies and yarn available if you wish to make your own too.

Michele McKenzie is deputy CEO of Clearview Public Library.

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Creemore businesses and residents welcomed All Hallows' Eve Monday. Clockwise from opposite page: La Cucina chef Otta Zapotoky transforms his restaurant into a terrifying circus, pumping out enough fog to blanket the entire village; Emily Fischl hosted a haunted gazebo at her home; Brian and Lynn Bell hand out candy at Miller Island; Elliott Brood performed as alter egos Macho Man Savage and Hulk Hogan, and announcer Mean Gene Okerlund; the de Ruiter family hosted an epic haunted maze on George Street, which got scarier as the night went on; The Echo hosted its annul photo booth. To view the photos, find the link on The Creemore Echo's Facebook page.

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Battery collection week runs Nov. 7-11

It’s time to roundup dead batteries as curbside battery collection returns for County of Simcoe residents Nov. 7-11.

Battery bags with instructions are being mailed to households in October. Batteries can also be placed in clear, sealed bags. Residents can set out battery bags on their regularly scheduled collection day. Battery bags must be placed on carts for County of Simcoe collections or in a visible location beside recycling boxes in the

City of Barrie.

The program is for single-use batteries only, including type AAA, AA, A, C, D, 9 volt and button batteries commonly used for hearing aids and watches. Rechargeable batteries, cell phone and lap top batteries, car, industrial and battery packs are not accepted in the program but may be taken to a municipal household hazardous waste facility for safe, free disposal.

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Creemore Curling Club standings Daytime Team Coulter McDougall Martens Bell Loranger

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From the Hack: And they’re back!

Two great games to start the season.

On Monday, Team McDougall was up by five points, after taking the first four ends. Bill, skip of Team Martens, engineered a superb five points in the 5th, to tie the game, however they lost steam in the back half of the game, losing by two. On Sheet 2, Team Coulter secured a big lead by the fifth end, but Jim, skip of Team Bell, also managed a five-ender to tie the game.

Ron and his team went on to win their game by two points. Wednesday had Team Martens defeating Team Loranger easily, and Team Bell, with stand-in skip Heather, securing a victory over Team McDougall. Good curling everyone!

Curling Club honours Robert Giffen Another season is underway at the Creemore Curling Club with Men’s, Ladies’, Mixed and Daytime Leagues all starting play this week.

New this year, the button at the centre of the scoring circles on each sheet features a maple leaf from the Giffen Farm in Glen Huron. Ice maker Paul Crevier placed the Maple Leaves in honour of Robert Giffen, a long time member of the Creemore Club who died in a farm accident in 2021.

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 4, 2022 •

Clearview Community Church launches annual Give Hope Christmas Hamper Campaign Clearview Community Church is gearing up for its annual Give Hope Christmas Hamper Campaign.

The campaign provides support to residents of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Creemore, Stayner and Nottawa with care packages that include food for a Christmas dinner and gifts for the children.

To donate: Give gifts: Purchase gifts for children and/or teens.

The church will provide all the details needed to go shopping.

Give food: Purchase food for a Christmas dinner.

A list of the items needed will be provided.

Give cash: Send money via e-transfer to givetoccc@ gmail.com or donate at any of the CCC campuses.

Remember to mark it “Give Hope.”

Give it all: Provide gifts, food, and grocery gift card(s) for a family. Let us know the size of the family you are comfortable partnering with. We will provide you with all of the details.

If you are in need or you know a family in need, please visit the What’s Happening page at www. clearviewcommunuty.church to register.

The deadline is Dec. 3. For more information, contact Pastor Natalie at pastornatalie@gmail.com

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New council members training for upcoming term (Continued from page 1) but I am so grateful for the support of my family. I am also happy voters in Clearview have chosen such a talented council. I know the councillors-elect will learn what they need to, quickly and thoroughly.

Deputy mayor-elect Van Staveren has assured me he will be ready to chair meetings as soon and as often as is necessary.”

Measures expects to miss some meetings and to attend other meetings virtually, but he does not plan to take a leave of absence.

“My doctors tell me my cancer is curable, and I know how lucky I am to have the excellent treatment I have received so far. I hope people will support my family and me by respecting our privacy as much as possible,” said Measures. “It is not lost on me that this is November, also called Movember, when men’s health is in the spotlight. I certainly understand why so many of us are reluctant to discuss issues connected with men’s reproductive health.”

Members were participating in workshops to learn meeting procedures and township operations Wednesday and Thursday in preparation for the

upcoming term.

The inauguration of the new council will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 5, at the Stayner Community Centre Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

The first meeting of the new council will be on Monday, Dec. 12, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Clearview Council Chambers.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 4, 2022

Health unit urges residents to get annual flu shot

Flu season has arrived, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is strongly urging residents to get the influenza vaccine to best protect themselves, their families, the community, and the health care system this fall and winter.

“This year, it is critical that everyone eligible gets the annual flu shot,” said Dr. Colin Lee, SMDHU associate medical officer of health. “Low rates of influenza during the past two seasons means our immunity against the flu virus is lower than usual. Coupled this year with reduced public health measures like masking and social distancing, we are anticipating it may be a more severe flu season.”

Vaccination against seasonal influenza remains the most effective way to prevent or reduce the severity and duration of the disease. It can also help to reduce the chances individuals will need medical attention or hospitalization. With on-going COVID-19 activity in the community, up-to-date vaccination for both viruses is an important component of managing health care system capacity and ensuring there is care for those who need it.

“Some individuals are more vulnerable to serious complications and hospitalization from the flu and are encouraged to get the flu shot as soon as possible,” said Lee. Those considered at higher risk for influenza include: • Individuals who are pregnant; • People who are residents of nursing; homes or other chronic care facilities; • People 65 years of age and older;

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• All children 6 months to four years of age; • Indigenous peoples; • Adults or children six months of age and over with chronic health conditions; • Healthcare providers.

Swine, poultry, and animal shelter workers should also get the flu shot as early as possible to prevent the spreading of influenza viruses between human and animal populations.

The flu shot is now available free of charge to all residents over the age of six months through primary care providers and at local pharmacies for those two years of age and older. For those at higher risk, the influenza vaccine is also available in other settings such as long-term care homes, retirement homes, some workplaces, hospitals, and community health centers.

Seasonal flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses.

The flu shot will not protect against COVID-19, but it will help reduce the risk of getting influenza and COVID-19 at the same time, which could put individuals at a higher risk for severe complications. Individuals ages 5 and above who are not up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines are able to receive both the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines at the same time.

For more information about influenza and getting the flu shot, visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s website at www.smdhu.org/flu or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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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.

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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.

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The Avening Hall is looking for pinsetters for the bowling alley.

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Responsible teens welcome. Please apply to hall board chair Bill Hewitt, hewitt.e@gmail.com.

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The Avening Hall Board would like to thank all those who came out to stomp at the Elliott Brood show last Saturday.

This event was possible thanks to sound team Andrew, Gavin and Keith, our check in team Jill and Lisa, bar crew Ed, Tina, Rick, Bonnie, Monica, Gary, and Melanie. Thanks to Tim and Kim from Duntroon Cyder House for coming and pouring, to Creemore Springs for keeping the beer flowing and all those who pitched in wherever they saw a need. The earth thanks everyone for being on board with our plastic-free initiative and bringing a reusable cup. The merch table was held down by the expert Trina. Thanks to those who pledged donations for hall enhancements. Use the QR code below to complete a donation. It was great to be back at it!

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 4, 2022 •

DEATH NOTICE

With a great a deal of sadness, our beloved Mom, GILLETT Marjorie Ruth (nee, Madill) was admitted to Cold Lake Healthcare Centre, Tuesday Oct. 11, 2022. She gently passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 at age 90. She now joins her loving husband, Ronald of 64 years (passed 2018). Recently, she was a resident of The Cold Lake Lodge for Seniors. She will be deeply missed by her children: Dawn Heather (Liviu, passed) Brian Joseph, (Phyllis, passed), David Stephen (Korea) Carolyn Belle (Allan) Grandchildren: Jenny-Lee, Jonathan, Michael, (passed) Jessica-Lynn, Chantelle (Shane) Wesly, Riley. Great-Grandchildren: Brooklyn, Karissa, Gabriel, Melikhi, Brody, Jaiden, Marley, Dominick... Many nieces and nephews. Close Friends: Jo and Jim Horbachewsky. Ruth was one of four children; James David (passed), Victor Delmas (passed, five days Old) Caroline Elizabeth, Ruth (predeceased parents) were: James Albert Madill and Caroline Lillian, Gladys Somerville.

Ruth was born in Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. Ruth attended Glencairn Public School, Creemore Continuation High School, Alliston Banting Memorial High School, and Best Friend all through High School, Joan Westlake (nee Gilmore). Ruth married in 1954 to Ronald Sherman Gillett.

Ron was an Airforce Photographer, and this gave them the opportunity to live in many different places. They started out married life in Trenton, Ont. Then Cold Lake Alberta, Ottawa, Quebec, North Bay, Germany 1967-1972, and then Cold Lake again for 50 years.

While in Germany the family was able to travel and visit neighboring countries ie. Spain, Holland, Switzerland, France, and Italy. Ruth’s favorite pastimes: ceramics, sewing, painting with watercolours, and music sing-a-longs.

Ruth and Ronald attended The Grand Centre Alliance. Church for a number of years. In later years, Ruth attended the Harbor Light Alliance Church in Cold Lake. Ruth will forever be in hearts of all she knew. She will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Pastor: Thomas Fehr. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Ruth’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of your choice.

DEATH NOTICE

KITCHEN, Bob - passed peacefully at Bay Haven Community Care Centre Oct. 25, 2022. Survived by his loving wife Kaye of 70 years. He will be sorely missed by his son Paul (Saundra), grandchildren Christopher (Jenn), Jeremy (Johanna), Nicholas (Crystal), Michelle Oswell (Colm), Brett Munroe, great grandchildren Abigail, Isabelle, Charlette, Oliver, Everly, Karolina and Lilianah, dearest friend and caregiver Ruth Kitchen, extended family, and friends. We would like to extend our thanks for the many years of care by LHIN and fantastic care given at Bay Haven Community Care during his stay. Bob lived in Creemore most of his life before moving to Collingwood.

He was a pillar of the community involved in Creemore Minor Hockey and Creemore Minor Baseball. He spent countless hours transporting his own son, friends, and grandchildren to various sporting events. Bob’s work ethic was undeniable working for Hill Refrigeration for 40 years, at which time he retired only to go back to work at the Georgian Bay Club offering his quick wit and dedicated service. He has had an incredible impact and involvement in his grandchildrens’ lives and will be desperately missed by all. We love you! Cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Salvation Army Collingwood would be appreciated. Friends may visit Bob’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

THANK YOU

The family of the late Arnold Isaac would like to extend our thanks to all those who helped and gave support during his illness. Thanks also for the cards and phone calls. We would like to express our thanks to Fawcett Funeral Home for your care and compassion. A special thank you to St. Elizabeth nurses and later Campbell House. We very much appreciated the care he got and the compassion you gave our family. We are planning a celebration of life sometime early in the new year. We will put a notice in the paper with when and where we will be holding this. Thank you to everyone, Toni, Mike (Andrea), Andy (Linda) and their families.

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SMART, Helen - (1928-2022) It is with much sorrow and deep love that we mourn the passing of our beloved mother Helen Smart, at age 94, on Oct. 20, 2022. Our mother is survived by her daughters, Darla (Bill) McDonell, Cheryl (Colin) Brown and her son John C. Smart (Susan Cook). Her sister Joan Beers, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews will miss our mother’s smile and her enjoyment of their phone calls and visits. Helen was the eldest daughter of Charles Brooks and Louise Brooks and lived her early life in Toronto where she met and later married her late husband John Smart in 1947. For many years, she actively supported her husband’s very successful trucking and cartage company while also maintaining the family home and caring for her growing family. Our mother, like her mother, was a passionate gardener and could be found happily tending to her flowers from sunrise to sunset. Her quietly talented nature allowed her to create delicious meals, knit gifts for friends and relatives, still find time to keep an immaculate and beautifully decorated home, which made our mother a truly gifted lady. Her love of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays allowed her to experience the roller coaster ride of emotions with these two famous sports teams. Along with her son John, she could tell friends that they had witnessed (on black and white TV) the last time the Leafs won the Stanley Cup (1967). As a keen follower of Canada’s talented figure skaters, one of her special sports moments occurred when Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won a gold medal in ice dancing at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in 2010 and again in 2018. In 1988, Helen and her late husband John moved to Creemore and fell in love with this picturesque and friendly village. In 2015, after 68 enjoyable years of marriage our Dad passed away after a brief illness. In the last few years of our mother’s very full life, she lived at the Blue Mountain Manor in Stayner and then was cared for by the compassionate and wonderfully dedicated staff at the Coleman Care Centre in Barrie. We, the children of Helen and John Smart, believe that we were possibly the luckiest people in the world to have had them as our parents. They grounded us with really sensible social value.

They reinforced the importance of having a common sense attitude in our view of everyday life. They were firm but fair in exercising their disciplinary duties. They gave us an appreciation for the benefits of leisure and the enjoyment of outdoor activities. Regardless of how busy their lives were, they found time to go dancing on a Saturday night with their friends. They gave us an appreciation of how hard work is important in achieving success and happiness in your daily life, and their love for each other instilled the same value in us when we found spouses or partners.

Visitation will take place on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Fawcett Funeral Home in Creemore, Ontario. Interment will be at the Creemore Union Cemetery following the Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Mum’s honour to the Creemore Horticultural Society c/o P.O. Box 1220 Creemore, ON., L0M 1G0. Friends may visit Helen’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our husband and father, Harold “Big Harold” Bigham who left us on November 2, 2005.

Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Though absent, he is always near Still missed, loved, always dear.

Love always, Marion, Janet and Paul, Janice and Julie Ann

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of two dear friends Jim Trott who left us on October 29, 2007 and Cliff Hart who left us on October 31, 2005.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 4, 2022

Dave West photos

Two Small Hall Festival events took place on Oct. 22. Above: The Murder Tastefully Executed troupe delighted the audience at Station on the Green during a Murder Mystery Dinner event, including a three-course meal by Chez Michel. Below: The cast of The Pigeon King performs a staged reading at Dunedin Hall. The VIP experience included a farm-to-table dinner by Chef Leona Nyoman.

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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