January 27, 2023

The Creemore ECHO

Huronia Guest Home residents relocated

In a further update from the County of Simcoe, vulnerable residents of Huronia Guest Home have been relocated to temporary housing as of Jan. 19, and are in the process of being placed into permanent homes.

“Dedicated attention continues to be given to the process of finding long-term housing solutions for these residents in need. The residents continue to be consulted and updated as permanent homes are found. Shelter and care for these individuals are our priority. We are committed to continue providing support for these individuals while they find permanent housing with the assistance of many local organizations led by the team in Social and Community Services,” said a statement from the County of Simcoe.

Budget talks continue with park plans

by Trina Berlo

The majority of a second Clearview Township budget workshop held Jan. 19, was dedicated to parks and recreation.

During the two-and-a-half hour meeting, department staff presented planned spending to councillors, who are now tasked with moulding the entire staff proposed budget into something they can present to the public, and ultimately approve.

Director of parks and recreation

Terry Vachon is asking council members for continued support for

the Eco Park, community garden and Clearview Youth Centre, which has seen an increase in visitors from seven to 10 per day to 30 per day. Vachon reported that staff is looking to lease a new space to accommodate the growth, and is forming partnerships with youth centres in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach.

The $2.5 million parks budget includes phase two of the Stayner Downtown Revitalization Plan ($883,200), a carry over item from 2022.

Clearview parks are also slated for

playground equipment with $200,000 earmarked for a new fully accessible playground at the Stayner Arena and the replacement of current playground equipment (including some accessible components in some locations) for all playgrounds in Clearview, in 2023 for an additional $50,000.

The reserve for accessibility renovations for community halls is up to $1,750,000, leaving an estimated $4,250,000 to be borrowed through debenturing. Vachon reported that the tenders for renovations to halls in

(See “Budget” on page 3)

“While this is a privately-run facility, community partners have taken significant action to support the residents in the home including placing all remaining residents at the home into temporary housing. Partners are providing healthy food through the support of the County’s long-term care and seniors services facilities and the Red Cross Meals on Wheels program as well as healthcare support including assistance from personal support workers around the clock 24/7.”

The county and its partners, including the Township of Clearview, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team, do not have legislative or regulatory authority over this privatelyowned and operated facility but have taken action to secure pest remediation, short- and long-term accommodation, mental health and physical support, meals, and transportation.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

The winners of the Creemore Farmers' Market's inaugural Creemore Annual Benda Bread Baking Contest held Saturday (from left) Megan Kloet, with son Wyatt, (winner in the pastry category with Meyer Lemon sweet rolls); Lorraine Longmuir (winner in the white bread category with jalapeno cheese bread); market vendor Michelle Lakoseljac, of 'Baked by Shell' (winner in the gluten-free category with sourdough bread); and Tony Fry, not pictured, (winner in the dark bread category) made off with the prize of 50-pound bag of flour each, donated by K2 Milling. The contest had 24 entries in total which were judged by marketgoers. The success of the event, originally pitched by Jan Benda, has inspired organizers to hold a March 25 baking contest for cookies, bars and squares.

Friday, Jan. 27

• Creemore Coyotes vs Shallow Lake Crushers, 8:30 p.m. at the Creemore Arena. Wear your Leafs Jersey and get in free. The booster club is open. Gather with friends and bid on silent auction items.

Saturday, Jan. 28

• Creemore Farmers' and Craft Market, Station on the Green 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh, local and unique items from our bakers, makers and growers! Plus breakfast by La Cucina.

• Creemore Coyotes vs Tavistock Royals 7:30 p.m. at the Creemore Arena. Clearview Minor Hockey Night – Kids, wear your jersey and get in free (with adult). The booster club is open.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

• Public Skating at the Creemore Arena. Parent and Tot Skating. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Adult Skating 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $2 admission fee.

February

• Join The Creemore Sanctuary's February Challenge. Commit to yourself and enjoy unlimited yoga. Take part in as many as six classes each week, available at various times and levels. Email, call or visit the website for discount and details. www.thecreemoresanctuary.com, thecreemoresanctuary@gmail.com, 705 888-7729.

Friday, Feb. 3 to Sunday, Feb. 5

• Sunnidale Winterama "the greatest little show on snow," multi-day event filled with great family fun! All "in-person activities" have returned plus snow sculpture photo contest, best beard growing and mustache contest and the poster/colouring sheet contest. Burning of the green, comedy night, parade, bed races an adult dance and more. For a full schedule visit discoverclearview.ca.

Friday, Feb. 10

• Join speakers from St. Luke's Community Food Bank, The Orillia Sharing Place Food Center, The New Farm and Hogwild Farming Company at Station on the Green in Creemore from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a discussion on Food Insecurity: The intersection of sustainable, equitable local food systems and the role of our food banks. Local wine and snacks will be served from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact vsmith@sothebysrealty.ca for more info or to RSVP for this free event.

Saturday, Feb. 11

• Valentine fundraiser for NDACT and Food and Water First at the Dufferin Public House, 214 Main St. E., Shelburne. The venue will be romantically decorated for Valentine’s. Food, DJ and dancing as well as silent auction items. Tickets cost $75 each, available via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3Zx3ywK. Cocktails and silent auction: 5 p.m. Welcome and food service: 6 p.m. Close of silent auction: 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary annual Lasagna Take-out Dinner. $20 includes lasagna, Caesar salad, bun/butter and dessert. Call Laura at 705-466-2462 before Feb. 5.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

• Creemore Horticultural Society Meeting with speaker Paul Zammitt, “The Soul of the Garden.” Zoom meeting at 7:30 p.m.; March 15, speaker is Dugald Cameron “Lilacs.” Meeting at Station on the Green at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18

• Winter is a Drag but the Queens are back to warm it up! Enjoy music and fun with some of Simcoe County's finest drag performers while raising money for Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society and the Creemore Legion. Tickets $25 on sale now at www.phahs.ca.

Wednesday, March 8 & Thursday, March 9

• Theatre Collingwood Fundraiser - Girl's Nite Out. Enjoy an all-female, all funny troupe of improv and stand-up comedy performers that will have you in stitches with their side-splitting sketches. Tickets are $40 and selling fast. For more information contact Theatre Collingwood 705-445-2200, www.theatrecollingwood.ca.

Friday, March 17

• Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Station on the Green, featuring Shipyard Kitchen Party and Strange Potatoes. 6 p.m. to midnight, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for this fundraising event cost $35 until Jan. 25 and $40 after. Available at ticketscene.ca/events/43490. Come get your green on and support your community hall.

Memoir relays message of perseverance

by Trina Berlo

Tony Fry ’s new memoir A Pile of Words is a collection of stories about family, career, religion, literacy and community.

At the centre of his story is the promise of youth, whether about his own trajectory and the people who helped him along the way, the potential he sees in the youth he has met through the community and his professional life as a camp director, as well as his own family members. Fry writes that it’s all about friendship. His ability to connect with people has been a super power of sorts, that has brought him much success in life.

“My mom once said to me, ‘Tony you were born with a rose up your ass.’ I loved that woman and she was right,” writes Fry.

He grew up in Nova Scotia, the youngest of 10 siblings, and was raised by a single mother, abandoned by a once wealthy husband whose support dwindled over time.

Fry writes that at the age of five or six, “I even knew, by then, that we did not have much money. I also knew, without a doubt, that with her I was safe.”

That upbringing taught him the value of family, and instilled in him a strong work ethic that brought him success as he climbed up through the ranks of the YMCA to become the director of Canada’s largest camp before launching his own HR consulting company.

His secret, he writes, is that he did it all without being able to read.

It wasn’t until he was in his sixties that Fry taught himself to read, and now in his eighties, has written his memoir.

In 2018, at the age of 81, Fry was searching for something to do.

“I was bored to death,” he said, so he began looking into adult continuing education classes in Toronto. He signed up for a class on memoir-writing, knowing that he would have to read

out loud, something he had never done in his life.

He said he felt he had nothing to lose.

“I was used to failing,” he quipped.

Even though school had not been a pleasant experience for him (except for two years at university where he thrived in every way except academically, having not written any of his exams) he went into the classroom setting with

confidence. Fry recalls some bumps along the road but in the end the course set him on a path to completing his memoir.

He said he set out to put down on paper a message, something for his grandchildren and future great-grandchildren, about some of the issues he had to face in his life and how to get around them.

“I don’t think there’s any hill you can’t climb, you just have to find a way to get over it,” said Fry.

The Frys – Tony and Catherine with daughters Jay and Steph in tow – bought a house in Creemore in 1996, where they live when not in Toronto.

There is a chapter in the book about one of Fry’s biggest contributions to Creemore, the founding of RAY’s Place.

Using his gift for forging meaningful relationships, Fry reached out to people in the community and got financial backing to start a youth employment program called Rent-a-Youth. The program matched young people with people offering odd jobs. It eventually evolved into a scholarship and bursary program, and youth centre, and eventually became the RAYS program that exists today, rebranded as Resources for Area Youth Success.

To this day, Fry said, when he is out in the community, someone will come up to him and say, ‘hello Ray.’ He laughs at that saying, no matter how many times he identifies himself as Tony, someone will inevitably address him as Ray.

The book is available at The Creemore Echo’s Newsstand, located at 3 Caroline St. W., for $24.

Budget goes to council: “We’ve got work to do”

(Continued from page 1)

Avening and Sunnidale Corners – the first two halls on the schedule – would be going out this week.

Community Culture and Tourism Coordinator Amanda Murray reported that the 2022 Small Halls Festival Series resulted in 19 events held between Sept. 10 to Nov. 4, and generating over $30,000 in online ticket sales.

Special events and signature event funding for 2023 is proposed at $55,000, and there is an additional $50,000 set aside for events under economic development.

The workshop also included presentations from planning staff, the building department, the fire department and finance.

At the next stage of budget deliberations council members usually attempt to add and remove items through a set of individual motions, often in an attempt to get the tax increase down, but also to enhance their community.

“Nottawa doesn’t have anything,” said councillor Phyllis Dineen “You’ve mentioned we can fundraise. Other people haven’t had to… We’re here too.”

“We’ve got work to do,” said John Broderick, who is looking for

public access washrooms in New Lowell, preferable at the fire hall and public works building currently under construction.

Other councillors agreed with Broderick that there is “work to do” but withheld comments for the third workshop on Feb. 2.

The proposed $18,576,145 budget is an increase of $1,717,336, once revenue from new growth is factored in, and represents a 9.31 per cent increase. After staff has factored in taxes collected for policing, the county and education, they estimate property owners will face a 5.91 per cent overall increase. That increase would translate to an additional $67.32 per year for every $100,000 of assessment.

The draft budget is not yet available to the public but the staff presentations included the following specifics:

Stayner Facilities and Parks

Capital projects

• New fully accessible playground Stayner Arena (DC’s/reserves)

$200,000 (Reserves $100,000, carry over 2021 $100,000)

• Resurface Stayner Centre Hall flooring $75,000

• Replace kitchen hood, stove and • fridges Stayner Arena $30,000

• Replace Stayner Arena defogger

$85,000

• Resurface Baseball Diamond infield with clay $20,000

• Replace existing Skateboard Park amenities in Stayner $100,000

• Replace and repair existing playground equipment $20,000

Creemore Facilities and Parks

• Dressing room hallway flooring Creemore Arena $10,000 carry over

• Creemore Arena office roof repair (reserves) $100,000

• Resurface Community Hall floor (reserves) $100,000

• Replace and repair existing playground equipment $5,000

Nottawa, New Lowell, Dunedin Facilities and Parks

• New Lowell - add a roof to existing outdoor rink/event area with LED lights $100,000

• Replace and repair existing playground equipment $25,000

Eco Park

• Garden gazebo (fundraising) $10,000

• Viewing platform at the pond $50,000

• Swallow habitat $10,000

• Increase transfer to the Affordable Seniors Housing Reserve - $100,000

• Increase to Collingwoood General Marine Hospital reserve - $50,000

• Council chambers redesign $125,000

Tony Fry

Feedback OPINION &

THE WAY WE WERE

Council demonstrates extreme disregard for natural heritage

Editor:

While road signs in Clearview tout that our community is host to a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, our municipal council’s actions demonstrate an extreme disregard for our natural heritage.

The recent decision by Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment to change the environmental assessment of council’s proposal to develop Sideroad 26/27 from Schedule A+ to C showcases that juxtaposition more than anything.

Why? Because if council truly cared about the environment, it would have conducted a proper environmental assessment in the first place, knowing that the project – whether warranted or not – will need to clear over six acres of forests and wetlands, causing irreparable harm to habitats, ecosystems, and watersheds throughout the area.

Instead, council submitted an incorrect assessment of its development project, claiming it was a schedule A+, a level of assessment which does not study the impact a project has on the environment or whether there are project alternatives, potentially with less effect on ecosystems.

A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve should not be a marketing slogan that can be exploited for tourism revenue or to showcase a heartfelt concern for nature. Biosphere Reserves, instead, are meant to help manage biodiversity and encourage sustainable development practices. In this case, developing a narrow gravel path (at the expense of the environment) to replace an existing arterial road (for the sole benefit of a local quarry) neither conserves biodiversity nor promotes sustainable development. It seems to me to be the opposite of both.

Sustainable development recognizes the impact of human activity on the environment and seeks to ensure we grow in ways which consider the needs of future generations. To do so, we must respect the interconnectedness of society and the environment. We must respect the significance that even the smallest animals and plants have for the environment and, therefore, our future.

In other words, being designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is a responsibility. It is an assignment to grow in a way which balances the needs of all – and safeguard the future of animals, plants, and humans. Clearview council has violated this responsibility by pushing a senseless road project that negatively impacts the environment, our municipal budget, and community’s reputation.

David Stevenson, Duntroon.

A Creemore child caught the attention of national media when he was born in 1936, weighing only 28 ounces. Bob Royal beat the odds, having been given a one in 100 chance of living, and lived to the age of 70. The baby was born to a young unmarried woman at Nurse Day’s little hospital on Wellington St. E. He was taken in by Hazel Madill, a widow with grown children. The baby was cared for around the clock, kept warm with hot water bottles filled with lukewarm water and was fed with an eye dropper. Many stories were written about him in the Toronto Telegram and the Toronto Star and follow ups were done through the years. Bob was called a “miracle” baby because of his low birth weight. Conflicting reports say he weighed less than a pound of butter (16 ounces). That is why, in the photo (top right), five-yearold Bob is photographed holding a pound of butter. Until his adoption by Hazel and her new husband Stan Royal, the child had been called Bobby Creemore. After his parents died money was left to him and an allowance ensured he had a place to live.

Bob went on to live a productive life working at Base Borden for 36 years, prior to his retirement. He had a great love of old cars and spent many happy hours with this interest.

Bob’s dog “Kippy” was his much loved companion.

Bob Royal died Feb. 21, 2006 at Creedan Valley Nursing Home.

PUBLISHER Sara Hershoff sara@creemore.com Bonnie MacPherson bonnie@creemore.com

From the Toronto Evening Telegram, 1941. Submitted by Colleen Stamp.

Work for your worth

Dear Money Lady Readers,

According to a recent Stats Canada study, one out of five Canadians have saved over $300,000 for their retirement. That means, there are still four other Canadians that obviously have less than $300,000 saved.

Christine IBBOTSON THE MONEY LADY

So, let’s talk about what to do if you have low income or maybe the occasional no income situation and are finding it hard to save. What can you do to budget and save for future expenditures, let alone a retirement fund?

It is much harder for those impoverished to improve their situation than it is for those in the middle-class, especially today. That being said, there are many low-income people who have much more drive, determination, and fortitude than some who have money. I can guarantee you; many low-income Canadians struggle with a lot more hardships and many things that most middle-class Canadians would never be able to endure. Poor people, especially single parents, have a lot of challenges and not having enough money for ordinary things that others take for granted causes many in poverty to make decisions that are necessary at the moment, not having the luxury to save for the future.

So, what tricks and tips can someone with low-income do to find money to save?

Simply telling you to say “no” more often is not the answer, since I am sure you already do this more often than you would like.

What if I tell you to make more sacrifices, commit to a budget, hold yourself accountable, sell your possessions or start collecting your loose change in a jar? That won’t do either, will it?

The real answer to life-long saving and improving your situation right now is in this statement: “The fastest way to save more money is in your ability to earn it.”

Now, I know most of you will say that’s too simplistic and you would rather me give you an investment product or money scheme to try instead – but honestly, this is the only way to improve your situation. You must believe in yourself and believe in your ability to earn more income. Stay with me here.

The fact is you are only making the income that “you feel” you are worth right now. You could be earning more,

but instead it is you that has chosen to accept your lot in life, and it is you that believes you are only worth what you currently have and what you currently earn. If you believe that you are only worth minimum wage, then that is all you will make. For all of you that are in comfy careers – you too are only earning what you believe you are worth and no more. This is what you have convinced yourself and your employer you are worth. If you believed you are worth more, you would earn more. You would do everything that it took to make a higher wage, you would change employers, take courses, and walk with the confidence and demeanour that says, “I’m worth it.”

That is the difference between high income earners and low-income earners. Yes, I know that education, training and skills have a lot to do with it too, but there are a lot of people that have multiple university degrees, and they are not working in their field of study, but rather working for a fraction of what they are worth and doing a job that just pays the bills. Conversely, there are people who have very little education, but have a massive drive to succeed. They educate themselves; they believe they are worth more and they absolutely refuse to be kept down by anyone. You can earn whatever you want in your lifetime, but you first must increase your productivity, your performance, and create a decisive goal setting plan. Be specific, strategic, and always optimistic. I want you to reprogram your thoughts and stop saying “I can’t” because you totally can. It doesn’t matter what happened in the past – dump it from your mind and make

Four impaired drivers arrested within hours of each other

Huronia West OPP arrested four impaired drivers over the span of eight hours during a night shift this past weekend.

At approximately 6 p.m. on Jan. 20, police were made aware of a traffic complaint in Wasaga Beach involving numerous complainants reporting erratic driving, along with the suspect vehicle making contact with a shed on private property. The driver was located and arrested without incident.

As a result, Michael Gorski, 62, of Wasaga Beach, has been charged with Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drugs, and Operation while ImpairedBAC 80 plus.

Later that night, at about 10 p.m., two RIDE checks were set up within the detachment areas of Springwater and Clearview townships.

Almost simultaneously, officers noted signs of alcohol use from drivers at both locations where arrests were

then made.

As a result, Ryan Hern , 40, of Duntroon, and Lisa Pinkerton, 36, of Barrie have been charged with Operation while Impaired - BAC 80 plus.

During the same shift at approximately 2:30 a.m., an officer was conducting traffic enforcement on County Road 27 within Springwater Township where a vehicle was stopped for a violation. During interaction with the driver police detected signs of alcohol use. After failing a roadside test, the driver was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Tayjai Lytle-Brown, 21, of Kirkfield, has been charged with Operation while Impaired - BAC 80 plus.

Along with the criminal charges and future court appearances, all drivers received 90-day licence suspensions, and seven-day vehicle impoundments.

An image of a young moose was captured on the trail cam of Byron Beeler, set up at his home on Lavender Hill Road on Jan. 11.

Creemore Coyotes vs Shallow Lake Crushers at the Creemore Arena

Wear

SAT. JAN. 28

@ 7:30 PM

Creemore Coyotes vs Tavistock Royals at the Creemore Arena

Clearview Minor Hockey Night

Kids wear your Canuck jersey and get in free (with Adult)

VISIT OUR BOOSTER CLUB JAN. 27 & 28 & BID ON SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

Silverbrooke golf pass • Cranberry golf pass

Motherbutter gift basket • Liquor basket - $150 value

Creemore Hills Winery gift bag •

Hockey memorabilia (5 pictures)

Heart to Home meals $100 gift card

Georgian Bay recreation $100 gift card

2023-24 Coyote season passes plus team garb

Pet grooming voucher $100 gift card

Creemore auto detailing - priceless

Leggatt Blue Mountain Honda - gift bag plus $100 voucher

Creemore Foodland - meat and cheese trays

Laura Secord gift basket X 3 • Weber mini grill (toy)

Healing Art ornaments by Allison Stinson

Tickets to Sloan at the Avening Hall Feb. 4 or 5 - Creemore Echo

Bidding will close after the game on the 28 JERSEY SIGNED BY THE TEAM TO BE AUCTIONED BY KIDD FAMILY AUCTIONEERS AFTER THE GAME.

Contributed photo The Stayner Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Canada donated $4,000 to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital toward a CT scanner. From left: Frank Howlett; Richard Marsden, Worthy Patron 2018/2019; Jane Forster Catherine Howlett, Worthy Matron 2019 to March 2022; ; Edward Helmich and Evelyn Helmich Allistair Milligan, Worthy Patron 2019 to March 2022.

Mother-daughter chefs take creative approach to menu

by Trina Berlo

A mother-daughter team with a shared love of cooking have partnered in a new restaurant in Stayner, Kitchn Savvy.

The name is a playful nod to the second generation chef in the family, Savana Toppazzini, who her mother Emaan Toppazzini explains sometimes goes by Chef Savvy.

Savana is a Culinary Management Program graduate and she and her mother have now realized their dream of having a restaurant together.

Kitchn Savvy is for the most part a take-out restaurant, but it has tables and chairs for eating in. It is located in the plaza on Highway 26, when heading north from the downtown. The Toppazzinis live in Collingwood and they chose the location because they love Stayner and found it to be conveniently located on the route between skiing destinations and the city. They are also hoping to become a destination of choice for people living in the area.

Emaan said the reception has been great so far but they are still working to spread the word about their business.

“The people have been wonderful,” she said, adding that she has enjoyed introducing new foods to patrons, and watching them get hooked on their new favourites. She said once diners taste her toum, a very garlicky spread, they are hooked. “People are calling it crack,” jokes Emaan.

The menu is inspired by foods

from the Mediterranean and revolves around the roasted chicken that is cooked to perfection in a special oven. That chicken is the basis for the soups, sandwiches, bowls and mains – chicken muffuletta, shawarma, and butter chicken. Emaan says everything

is homemade, from the bone broth to the sauces.

There are many vegetarian and vegan options available as well, including falafel made from scratch.

Emaan said her mission is to make everything with lots of flavour, with

fresh and healthy ingredients. She said people shouldn’t have to feel they are being punished by choosing fresh and healthy. “You definitely don’t feel like that here,” she said.

Emaan is of Lebanese and Palestinian descent and grew up cooking Mediterranean food at home with her mom, who she said is a perfectionist in the kitchen.

“Everyone loves her food,” said Emaan.

She said she believes it is the freshness of the lemon juice and garlic that makes the Mediterranean diet so popular.

“It’s the little things that make the difference,” she said.

Emaan used to work as director of menu innovation at Topper’s Pizza, a family business, and says what she absolutely loves about the joint venture with her daughter is that there are no rules. She said they are loving the freedom to be as creative as they want.

Kitchn Savvy is also available for catering and has frozen meals available to go that aren’t on the take-out menu, including soups, chili, sauces, rice dishes and pastas.

It is located at 7423 Highway 26, Stayner, Unit 2. Visit www.kitchnsavvy. ca or call 705-517-9502.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays.

The restaurant is licensed and has alcohol available for take-out.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo Savana Toppazzini and her mother Emaan Toppazzini have opened a restaurant in Stayner, Kitchn Savvy, incorporating the cuisine of their Lebanese and Palestinian cultural roots.

Maestro Fresh Wes plays black history event

The Museum of Dufferin (MoD), along with community leader Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA), are holding a live in-person event to celebrate Black Perseverance and Resilience for 2023 Black History Month.

The keynote speaker is Natasha Henry-Dixon, an assistant professor of African Canadian History at York University.

The 2018 Vanier Scholar is researching the enslavement of African people in early Ontario. Henry-Dixon is the president of the Ontario Black History Society. Her publications include Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada (June 2010), Talking about Freedom: Celebrating Freedom in Canada (2012), several youth-focused titles, and several entries for the Canadian Encyclopedia on African Canadian history.

Through various professional, academic, and community roles, her work is grounded in her commitment to research, collect, preserve, and

disseminate the histories of Black Canadians.

The event features a musical performance by the 'Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop' Maestro Fresh Wes, author and TV Host (Maestro Chef Wes on Bell). Local artist Richie C will also perform. In the early 2000s, Richie released his first Single “Hard to be Away” which became a popular hit on Reggae Radio across Canada, the USA and the UK.

There will be presentations from the Black Chapter of Centre Dufferin District High School and students from Streams Hub.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the Museum of Dufferin (MoD), and the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA) to showcase how our Black community has evolved over the years through perseverance and resilience.

The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25, with doors opening at 6 p.m. 160 free tickets are available with a maximum of four per order on the MoD’s Eventbrite page at: https:// bit.ly/3CUEJkt starting Jan. 27.

JOB OPPORTUNITY CREEMORE VILLAGE GREEN MANAGER

The Creemore Community Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic community builder to manage and animate the newly constructed Village Green park. This is a modern, open, shared community property that encourages gathering and activity to support Creemore’s community organizations, regional tourism and village commerce by engaging residents, attracting visitors, and showcasing the unique nature of the village.

This is a varied role which combines community service, event coordination and park management/maintenance. The Manager will work with the town’s various organizations and businesses, as well as our regional partners, to support and execute four-season innovative brand events and programming. It requires high energy and is highly collaborative. You take initiative and have a strong commitment to customer service, can work independently as well as in conjunction with others and are open to continuous learning. You must be organized in nature, with an ability to juggle multiple priorities, work to deadlines and possess great attention to detail.

This is a full-time position that requires on-site work from both an office and outdoors, as well as flexible hours to accommodate events and/or collaborative meetings. Days, evenings and weekends will all be necessary at times. Along with physical coordination components, there are administrative, budgeting and marketing duties. You must be charming, confident and professional in your approach to building strong internal and external relationships and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

COMPENSATION

$50,000 to $65,000 range, benefits, 4 weeks vacation per annum

You will be joining a passionate community that is driven to delivering memorable experiences that make both our residents and visitors feel special. As well, you will have the opportunity to develop your role with us, explore your potential and expand your skill set.

If this position excites you, please email the Management Committee at cvgmcommittee@gmail.com for more details on the qualifications and responsibilities for this role, and application submission instructions.

Natasha Henry-Dixon

Maestro Fresh Wes

Richie C

Food insecurity first topic in speaker series Museum welcomes 1911 TudhopeEveritt car back to Simcoe County

Valerie Smith and Katrina Elliston – of the Elliston and Smith Team with Sotheby’s International Realty –are hosting a speakers series focussing on social issues in the community.

The first of three events will be on the topic of food insecurity: The intersection of sustainable, equitable local food systems and the role of our food banks. Speakers will include representatives from the Community Food Bank based out of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, The Orillia Sharing Place Food Centre, The New Farm, and Hogwild Farming Company.

Smith said she and Elliston place a lot of value on the work of charitable organizations and were motivated to do something to bring the community together for the opportunity to learn about the good work happening in Creemore and area.

“Being in real estate we meet so many inspiring people with really great stories to tell. Every day we hear and learn about changemakers and the creative, entrepreneurial, charitable and innovative work people are doing in the Clearview area,” said Smith. “The food insecurity topic is so relevant right now (even in Creemore) and I know that personally I was surprised to learn about how complex the challenges are for people just trying to get healthy food onto the table (not just canned food products).”

The first event will be held at Station on the Green in Creemore, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. Another two events are in the planning stages.

Games& FUN

by Barbara Simpson

The County has procured one of only four remaining Tudhope-Everitt cars for its permanent public collection. This extremely rare vehicle was originally built at the Tudhope factory in Orillia, and it now has pride of place back home on display in Simcoe County.

“This is a great addition to the Simcoe County Museum,” said County of Simcoe Warden Basil Clarke. “Simcoe County has a deep manufacturing history and I encourage residents to visit the Museum to learn more about the Tudhope-Everitt car and our many artifacts and collections.”

James Brockett (J.B.) Tudhope was born in Oro Township in 1858 and began working at his father’s carriage business in the 1880s. By 1902, the Tudhope Carriage Company spanned three city blocks. The factory building is now home to Lakehead university’s downtown campus and City Hall.

The Tudhope Anderson Company Limited (TACO) was formed in 1906 and produced farm wagons and equipment.

By September 1908, J.B. Tudhope extended the carriage business into automobiles.

The first model in 1909 was based on a collaboration with Indiana based W.H. McIntyre Company. Sometimes referred to as a “horseless carriage,” the design was thought to be simple and

Canadian Criss Cross

ACROSS

1. Canadian magician Barker

4. Diamond weight

9. Tennis serve that wins a point

12. Rock band’s need, for short

13. Canadian actress Catherine

14. River in Alberta

15. CX

16. Hair growing on a man’s upper lip

18. ___ disk

20. Something learned through experience

21. Recent prefix

22. Use a drill

23. Longevity of an individual

26. “The Thin Man” dog

30. ___ Darya

31. Code word for T

33. ___ ton (Chinese dumpling)

34. Tree with no branches

36. Sword sheath

Answers on page 11

FRED’S FUNNIES

How can you tell which rabbits are the oldest in a group?

Just look for the gray hares.

38. Sadly

40. ___ volatile (ammonium carbonate)

41. Part of a school day 44. Sign of Libra

47. Being

49. Calendar abbreviation

50. Inclined

51. Organization of workers

52. One of the five W’s

53. You can wiggle it

54. À votre ___

55. Female adult pig

practical.

The Museum’s Tudhope-Everitt car was purchased from a private collector in Smiths Falls, Ontario in late 2022.

Today, there are only three other known TudhopeEveritts still in existence; one other 1911 model, and two from 1912. The other remaining 1911 model is part of the Burnaby Village Museum’s collection in British Columbia.

Members of the public can now visit the Simcoe County Museum’s Tudhope-Everitt car, which is on display in the Simcoe Gallery.

The Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Hwy 26, Minesing.

January 27, 2023

DOWN

1. Forsaken child

2.Actor Jannings

3. Measure used in recipes

4. Decayed organic matter used as a soil fertilizer

5. Sailor’s greeting

6. A president of Germany

7. ___, vita brevis

8. Potato

9. The alphabet

10. Pacific salmon

11. He was an enforcer for the Canadiens for four seasons

17. Sailing

19. Ontario postal code letter

22. Benches for judges

23. One time around a racetrack

24. “___ Believer”

25. Incorporated town in Newfoundland and Labrador

27. Makes food go into your stomach

28. Rocky hill

29. Connecting word

32. Offensive

35. But (French)

37. Sheep sound

39. Yoga sitting position

41. Organic material found in marshy places

42. ___ 67 (world’s fair in Montreal)

43. Religious ceremony

44. Dundee denizen

45. Repeated sound

46. Put away in a place

48. Diarist Anaïs

Community Service Recovery Fund opens to assist with pandemic recovery

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a historic one-time investment of $400 million by the federal government that will help community service organizations to adapt, modernize and to be better equipped to support community needs. The aim is to help organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the early phases of the pandemic, community service organizations have struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving due to the rising cost of living, and a greater need to make use of digital tools. Many of them are struggling to recover and adapt their services to the changing needs of communities across Canada.

The funds are being distributed locally by United Way Simcoe Muskoka and Dufferin Community Foundation.

“It’s pretty exciting to be able to support community services in this way,” said Shirley Boxem, CSRF Grants Review Team Lead for Dufferin Community Foundation. “Throughout the pandemic, these organizations have stood up and served our community. We will be forever grateful to them. Now, through this Fund, we can support projects that invest in their internal systems and processes, making them more resilient for the future.”

The grants are designed to help charities, nonprofits and Indigenous governing bodies strengthen

their internal capacity in one of these three areas:

• Investing in People: Projects that focus on how organizations recruit, retain, engage and support their personnel, including staff, volunteers and boards of directors

• Investing in Systems and Processes: Projects that invest in the systems and processes involved in creating the internal workings of an organization’s overall structure.

• Investing in Program and Service Innovation and Redesign: Funding will support one-time projects primarily focused on program and service innovation and redesign using information gained during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We know that not-for-profit and charitable organizations are critical to building healthy and resilient communities across Simcoe Muskoka. We also know that the last three years have been incredibly difficult on this sector; they’ve been asked to do more with less at every turn,” said Brian Shelley, Chief Executive and Philanthropy Officer, United Way Simcoe Muskoka. “Through our partnership with the Federal Government, your United Way will be able to provide direct financial support to local organizations so that they can continue to deliver on their mission and vision today, tomorrow, and for years to come.”

The application deadline is Feb. 21. For details visit communityservicesrecoveryfund.ca

Valentine fundraiser for farms, food and water

NDACT and Food and Water First are hosting a Valentine fundraiser for at the Dufferin Public House

214 Main St. E., Shelburne, on Feb. 11.

NDACT officials say the organization continues to lobby for the protection of prime farm land, food and source water.

"We are working closely with Strada Aggregates on their proposal to mine below the water table at their pit in Melancthon. This is a ground breaking initiative in Ontario and probably in North America,"

said organizers. "Our expenses are minimal but include audit fees, web hosting, bank fees and liability insurance."

The venue will be romantically decorated for Valentine’s. Food will be amazing, DJ and dancing as well as high-end silent auction items.Tickets cost $75 each and are available via Eventbrite: https:// bit.ly/3Zx3ywK Cocktails and silent auction: 5 p.m. Welcome and Food service: 6 p.m. Close of silent auction: 8 p.m.

Ladies Team win-loss

Verstegen 2-1

Walker 2-1

McKay 2-1

Crawford 2-2

Baylis 0-3

From the Hack: With nine of the ladies away, the gals still came to play. Two challenging games of three-on-three had many playing out of their usual position. Rookie Lindsay, the only member of Team Crawford, stepped up to play Vice. Lynn was brought out of retirement and Ann skipped “Team Sherry” to a win. On Sheet 2, there was big pressure on Vice Charlene to protect Team Verstegan’s season long winning streak. Perfect guards by Lawrie and Natalie with more take outs, Team McKay was happy to get their second win.

Men Team win-loss-tie-points

Fuller 3-1-0-30

Dave Millsap 3-1-0-30

Cober 3-1-0-30

Verstegen 2-2-0-20

John Millsap 2-2-0-20

Crevier 1-3-0-10

Walker 1-3-0-10

Flack 1-3-0-10

From the Hack: Winning teams this week: Team Flack, Cober, Dave Millsap, John Millsap.

Daytime Team win-loss-tie

Loranger 4-1-2

Coulter 3-2-2

Martens 3-3-1

Walker 1-5-1

From the Hack: A number of the regular daytime curlers were off on holidays, or off to Quebec this week, to participate in an annual bonspiel. Because of that, some spares have come in to assist with the weekly games. Teams Coulter and Loranger won their games on Monday. Wednesday had Team Loranger suffer their first defeat versus Team Martens, and Team Walker managed a tie against Team Coulter. Thanks for the cookies and brownies this week. Good curling everyone!

PASTURE RAISED BEEF $4.50 lb by the side. Small orders for beef or pork welcome. Contact Glen at 705424-9737 in the evenings.

SERVICES

CONTRACTOR REPAIRS, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, piers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Contact Brian McCurdy, at 519-986-1781 or 519375-0958.

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.

...the

•

HELP WANTED

St. John's United Church is looking for a PIANIST to play hymns and preludes for weekly services. Text Brenda Wilson at 705-443-7084.

FOR RENT

Commercial rental available in CREEMORE MEAT MARKET Building. Approx $400/sq ft. Suitable for office of dry retail. Contact 705730-2635.

IN MEMORIAM

NORRIS, BETTY - In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who left us on Jan. 24, 2013. She left a legacy of family, humour and love.

Always remembered by Kathy and David and families.

Lumber • Plywood

Trusses • Windows

Roofing • Siding

Fence Supplies • Culverts

Cedar Posts • Railway Ties

Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces

Lawn & Garden Supplies

“Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244

hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com 2047 Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron

102 Edward St. E, Creemore

102 Edward St. E, Creemore

Local Mechanic Seeking New Clients

Local Mechanic Seeking New Clients

• Convenient pick-up and drop-off service

• Convenient pick-up and drop-off service

•

102 Edward St. E, Creemore

• Guaranteed repairs with 1 year parts and labour

• Guaranteed repairs with 1 year parts and labour Warranty

Warranty

• Estimates provided before any repairs are started

Finding time for automotive maintenance and repair can be difficult but I can make it easier with free pick up and delivery

...the Solution Your Vehicle Needs

• Easy invoice payment online or at your door with

Local

Finding time in your busy schedule for automotive maintenance and repair can be a hassle. At the same time, missing regular oil changes can take their toll on your car and lead to a much bigger problem if left unattended. For that reason, I'm proud to offer a pick and drop-off service that lets you do what you need to do while I take care of your car and truck issues. By simply calling up and scheduling a time, I'll come to pick up your vehicle at your home or work and bring it back to you once the maintenance or repair has been completed. You no longer have to try to schedule rides with friends or drop car during your lunch break, with my free vehicle pickup and delivery service, auto maintenance always fits into your schedule.

• Estimates provided before any repairs are started

Finding time in your busy schedule for automotive maintenance and repair can be a hassle. At the same time, missing regular oil changes can take their toll on your car and lead to a much bigger problem if left unattended. For that reason, I'm proud to offer a pick and drop-off service that lets you do what you need to do while I take care of your car and truck issues. By simply calling up and scheduling a time, I'll come to pick up your vehicle at your home or work and bring it back to you once the maintenance or repair has been completed. You no longer have to try to schedule rides with friends or drop car during your lunch break, with my free vehicle pickup and delivery service, auto maintenance always fits into your schedule.

Call

Service@AutoSolve.ca

Call today for a quote or appointment

705-466-9950

Service@AutoSolve.ca | www.AutoSolve.ca

Finding time in your busy schedule for automotive maintenance and repair can be a hassle. At the same time, missing regular oil changes can take their toll on your car and lead to a much bigger problem if left unattended. For that reason, I'm proud to offer a pick and drop-off service that lets you do what you need to do while I take care of your car and truck issues. By simply calling up and scheduling a time, I'll come to pick up your vehicle at your home or work and bring it back to you once the maintenance or repair has been completed. You 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.

Call today for a quote or appointment

705-466-9950

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0

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

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

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

Summer Student Opportunities

2023 summer student job opportunities are available with Clearview Township. Details of all jobs and hiring criteria can be viewed at: wwww.clearview.ca under the employment opportunities section.

Job #2023–002 Pool Instructors / Lifeguards (6 positions)

Job #2023–003 Pool Lifeguard – Supervisor

Job #2023–004 Pool Customer Service Student

Job #2023–005 Student Water / Sewer Operator (Co-Op position)

Job #2023–006 Student Roads Workers (4 positions)

Job #2023–007 Student Tourism/ Culture Assistants (5 positions)

Job #2023–008 Student Parks & Recreation

All positions are 35-40 hours per week (early May to early September 2023)

All resumes must be received electronically through the Human Resources department, by Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at: hr@clearview.ca

Please indicate job # in subject line. If applying for more than one position, please indicate order of preference.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255

NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES

Persons interested in serving on the following Committees are invited to complete the online application form by Friday, February 3, 2023. Application forms are available online at www.clearview.ca Appointments will be for a four (4) year term

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.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee provides feedback, recommendations, and vision to Council to address priority Economic Development issues and opportunities in the Townships business community while maintaining focus on the five key pillars from the Clearview strategic plan.

Interested applicants are encouraged to view previous meetings at the Clearview YouTube Channel.

Applications to participate on Clearview Township Committees are available at clearview.ca. Accessible applications are available on request.

For more information please contact:

Lexi Phillips, Committee Coordinator Township of Clearview

P.O. Box 200

Stayner ON, L0M 1S0

aphillips@clearview.ca

(705) 428-6230 ext. 254

CreemoreHillsRealty.com

Contributed photo

Celebrate National Puzzle Day on Saturday, Jan. 28 by dropping by your favourite library branch and selecting a jigsaw puzzle or two. The Creemore, New Lowell and Stayner branches of the Clearview Public Library are accepting donations of jigsaw puzzles. Patrons are welcome to pick a puzzle at their leisure and have the option of returning them, with the understanding that the puzzles will be in good condition and have all their pieces. These puzzles are not part of the regular collection but a customer service attraction. No library card required! The libraries are also seeking donation of complete chess sets.

The "greatest little show on snow" is back in person. Get your 2023 button for $2 and celebrate together again!