March 24, 2023

Creemore BIA planning for downtown success

by Trina Berlo

Bank Café owner Nancy Johnston will be heading up the Creemore BIA for the upcoming term.

Johnston was elected president by members of the BIA board in February, during its first meeting of the new fouryear term. Johnston has been in Creemore since 2004 and the proprietor of Bank Café since 2008 (except for a hiatus of five years). She served as BIA vice president from 2019-2021. Johnston said she has always been an active member of the business community and has helped with street decor, but she wanted to do more.

“I love Creemore and I am really excited about it. I do have a clear vision of cooperation, communication, and improved social media,” she said.

Johnston said she will rely on the valuable experience and knowledge of past president Laurie Severn, of Heirloom 142, and Lagom 142 and 172, returning members including treasurer Sara Hershoff, publisher of The Creemore Echo, secretary Linda deWinter , of Creemore 100 Mile Store, Heather Harding, representing Creemore Springs Brewery, and council rep John Broderick. She welcomes to the team vice president Milynne Benoit, of

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Township withdraws 26/27 SR applications

by Trina Berlo

The Township of Clearview has withdrawn its applications and appeal regarding the re-construction of Nottawasaga 26/27 Sideroad, which would have facilitated a plan to close a portion of County Road 91 at the quarry in Duntroon.

The township’s lawyer informed the Ontario Land Tribunals Niagara Escarpment Hearing Office on March 22 that the development permit application and an application for a Niagara Escarpment Plan amendment, along with an appeal of the Niagara Escarpment Commission’s refusal to approve the development permit, were

being withdrawn.

In a statement released by town hall on Wednesday, Mayor Doug Measures said, “What was once a practical, reasonable and cost-effective proposal to manage local traffic in the vicinity of the Duntroon Quarry – a plan that was agreed upon by the County of Simcoe, the County of Grey, Grey Highlands, the Township of Clearview and Walker Aggregates and one that was fully vetted and endorsed by the Province of Ontario’s Joint Board – has been met with opposition from individuals, groups, some of our municipal neighbours, and various departments and agencies of the Province of Ontario.

“Over the past dozen years, the Township has been faced with the rescinding of approvals granted by provincial departments and agencies, and the introduction of increasingly onerous changes to the law and policies that govern municipal road authority and projects; events beyond the Township’s control that make the improvements no longer practical, reasonable, or costeffective.

Throughout this application, the municipality has proceeded in good faith. The expenses to date have not fallen on our taxpayers as has been falsely inferred. However, due to the recent changes in requirements, moving this matter forward

would needlessly cost our taxpayers.

“Council and I will work with local stakeholders, including Walker Aggregates, to find a solution that we are confident will protect the environment, the local road network, and the needs of our residents.”

In December, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks advised Clearview Township that the project had been wrongly classified and determined that the Project should be appropriately classified as Schedule C, including a requirement to carry out an environmental assessment process, public consultation, and the preparation of an Environmental Study Report.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

The newly elected Creemore BIA committee includes Cheri Mara (from left), Sara Hershoff (treasurer), Nancy Johnston (president), Heather Harding and Linda deWinter (secretary). Absent is Milynne Benoit (vice president) and past president Laurie Severn

Ongoing

• VON SMART free fitness classes. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Creemore. For community members looking to improve strength, balance and mobility. Ages 55+. Call for more information or to register: 705-355-2200.

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

• St. Luke's Community Food Bank is accepting donations of soup and crackers for the month of March. Donations can be dropped off at Station on the Green during Station Café hours on Tuesday mornings (see above).

• Join Sass for yoga and wellness at the Creemore Sanctuary. Email, call or visit website for details. www.thecreemoresanctuary.com, thecreemoresanctuary@gmail.com, 705-8887729.

Fridays starting March 24

• Six lectures on China given by university professors. In person at New Life Church, Collingwood or in your home by video. $60+HST. Fridays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting March 24, ending May 5 (no lecture on Good Friday). Please visit our website at www.gtlli.ca for more details.

Saturday, March 25

• The skaters of the Creemore Skating Club are pleased to present the Carnival Ice Show at 4 p.m. at the Creemore Arena titled “Hot and Cold”. The ice show features the skaters from the Creemore Skating Club (from three years of age and older). Admission prices at the door. Adults $8, Seniors $5 and Students $2.

• Creemore Farmers’ and Craft Market Baking Contest. Four categories: Cookies, bars/squares, sugar-free cookies/bars, maple syrup or maple sugar as an ingredient. Entries in multiple categories welcome. Guidelines: Entries must be delivered in disposable packaging to the Station on the Green between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and include a minimum of 50 bite-sized cookies or pre-cut bars/ squares for sampling by the public, and one large cookie or square for display purposes and judging. Include ingredient list. Pre-register by emailing Karen.scully@hotmail.com or calling 416-4075132 after 5 p.m.

Sunday, March 26

• Gospel Services at Stayner Community Centre, 269 Regina St. March 26, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday March 29, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The purpose of these services is to better acquaint ourselves with the simple truths that were lived and taught by Jesus. There will be no request for participation or contribution. All welcome. Contact: larry.oregan@gmail.com, 613-697-0871. Gerald Lonsway, Wayne McKee, Larry O’Regan.

Monday, March 27

• Stayner Garden Club meets at Centennial United Church starting at 7 p.m. Speaker at 7:30 p.m. Clearview Nurseries staff will discuss pruning and tools. Bring your mug.

Friday, March 31

• Clearview 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament. Divisions U9 to U16. Over $5,000 in prizes and trophies for all divisions. Download the Team Registration form at www.discoverclearview. ca/3on3. Volunteers wanted. Email amurray@ clearview.ca.

Saturday, April 1

• The Know-it-all-Ball at the Duntroon Hall is back bigger and better than ever before. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. questions commence at 7:30 p.m. Teams/tables of up to eight maximum. No team, no problem! Individuals and smaller groups welcome - volunteers will find a seat for you. Bring your own snacks. Reserve your table or seat by emailing theduntroonhall@gmail.com. $10/ person. Hosted by The Duntroon Hall Board since 2004. 100 per cent of proceeds fund the operation and future improvements to The Duntroon Hall.

• Dessert auction fundraiser for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank hosted by the Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church. Coffee will be served at 5:30 p.m., supper at 6 p.m. Please bring a supper dish to share and a dessert for the auction (nut free).

Monday, April 17

• Community paramedic home visit program information session. Community paramedics work in collaboration with local health service providers and act as an extension of primary care to support patients to manage their chronic health conditions. To see if you qualify for this service, please come to the Creemore Legion at 3 p.m. on April 17. This is a free service. Call Dee 705-4413709.

Saturday, April 29

• An invitation is extended to all veterans to celebrate your service. A special dinner will be served at the Creemore Legion. Tickets are free to veterans and their escort. Contact Bev at 705428-2252 or email bacoutts@rogers.com. Free transportation available for mobility challenged individuals. Social time from 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Please respond by April 8.

Health team recognized for digital leadership, innovation

South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team Digital Health and Innovation Team Receives OntarioMD Luminary Award

The South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team (SGB OHT), Digital Health and Innovation Team, under the leadership of Stayner doctor James Lane, is the recipient of a 2022 OntarioMD (OMD) Luminary Award.

The award recognizes individuals and teams that demonstrate leadership and innovation in the use of digital and virtual health care tools.

“Digital health is a key priority for the SGB OHT because it allows

patients and caregivers to access online tools enabling them to feel more connected and have improved access and quality of health and social service care,” said Lane, family physician and SGB OHT Digital Lead. “It also allows health service providers to streamline their workflow, enables easier access to information when and where they need it, and is a more efficient way of delivering services.”

The SGB OHT is one the first health teams to improve patient care through offering virtual visits, online booking, messaging and eReferral using an integrated solution embedded into Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to benefit patients and ease administrative burdens on health service providers.

“For almost 20 years, OMD has supported thousands of clinicians and their staff to help reduce their digital burden and realize more benefits from EMRs and digital tools. We have been seeing the positive results of the efforts of Ontario clinicians and their successes should be celebrated so they can be an inspiration to others,” said OMD CEO Robert Fox. “These tireless champions of digital health have overcome challenges and have persevered to leverage digital health to complement the individual ways they practice or have helped other practices use digital health effectively. They are like beacons shining a light on the importance of digital health for the enhancement of patient care living up to the Luminary name.”

New colour scheme coming to streetscape this spring

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Johnston said she is grateful to Severn whose reign saw the BIA through the opening of Creemore Village Green, and the pandemic.

“She did a wonderful job of keeping everyone calm, employed, and our doors open as much as possible,” said Johnston. She said local businesses were well supported during the pandemic and continue to thrive.

The BIA – Business Improvement

Area – is funded by levies collected from property owners within the designated area along the commercial corridor of Mill Street and a portion of Caroline Street West to promote businesses and enhance beatification. The BIA is the entity responsible for the seasonal street decor and select events.

It is planning an Easter egg hunt in partnership with Clearview Community Church, and a Summer Solstice party at the Village Green with line dancing and live music.

In addition, Johnston said the BIA looks

forward to supporting collaborations with the Village Green committee – which is planning to activate the park on Sundays throughout the summer with activities and live music – the Creemore Horticultural Society, and the Legion, which hosts Canada Day celebrations.

“I think everyone is happy to be out of Covid and looks forward to being together,” said Johnston.

Her goal is to make the village as vibrant and active as possible in order to sustain the downtown businesses.

“I want to make sure that when visitors

come here we surpass their expectations,” said Johnston.

The BIA is planning to shift to a new colour scheme of orange and yellows, for the planters and the Muskoka chairs, to coordinate with the Village Green furnishings, in honour of its fist full summer season. The chairs are purchased through $100 sponsorships anddisplay plaques recognizing the donors. For sponsorship information contact Hershoff at sara@creemore.com.

Follow the BIA on social media @ CreemoreOntario.

Chez Michel, and Cheri Mara, of Tierra Hermosa Local Market.

Dr. James Lane

OPINION

Canadians give provinces failing grades on access to mental health services

In a survey of Canadian residents who have accessed mental health services in the past year, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) found that the provinces received a collective grade of “D” in providing access to mental health professionals.

“It is deeply concerning to know that close to half (47 per cent) of all respondents gave the provinces a failing grade of ‘F’,” said Ellen Cohen, CAMIMH Co-Chair. “Now, more than ever, we need accessible, timely and inclusive access to mental health care services. There can be no health without mental health.”

The survey found:

• Only 23 per cent think that mental health supports are meeting their needs.

• 12 per cent accessed a mental health service or substance use health service over the past year. Of those, 70 per cent were able to access the services they wanted, and 69 per cent are confident in navigating the mental health system.

• 91 per cent of respondents felt that they should not have to wait more than a month for mental health care with 39 per cent saying wait times should not exceed one week.

• 89 per cent are supportive of setting standards, benchmarks or guidelines for wait times.

• An overwhelming majority feel that both the federal (81 per cent) and provincial (89 per cent) governments need to increase the availability of mental health care providers to ensure timely access to care.

“People are not getting the care they need and that must change,” said Dr. Kim Hollihan, CAMIMH Co-Chair. “Clearly, all governments need to up their game to improve and expand timely access to mental health and substance use health services across the country.”

CAMIMH calls on the federal, provincial and territorial governments to ensure a significant portion of the federal government’s recently announced $196 billion health funding commitment is invested to improve and expand access to mental health and substance use health programs, services and supports. While the federal government has broken its promise to introduce a $4.5 billion Canada Mental Health Transfer, CAMIMH strongly believes that the provinces and territories must be held accountable for these investments and their on-the-ground impact.

CAMIMH looks forward to working with all levels of government, and others, to improve timely access to publicly funded mental health and substance use health programs, services and supports. Our mental health matters.

To see the full survey results, please visit our website at camimh.ca.

THE WAY WE WERE

Ontario Hockey Association partners with Dairy Farmers of Ontario for second round of bursary program

The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) is partnering with Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) to present a Bursary Program, which recognizes OHA members for their outstanding commitment to:

• Community service: the applicant demonstrates “perseverance, originality and heart,” while assisting in building stronger and healthier communities;

• Academics: dedication to their studies and attaining high grades in the classroom;

• Athletics: on-ice success/achievement, as well as a passion for the game of hockey.

Eight bursaries at $6,000 each will be awarded to the successful applicants.

“Dairy Farmers of Ontario is proud to support Ontario youth achieve their goals, both on and off the ice,” said Cheryl Smith, Chief Executive Officer at DFO. “MilkUP is DFO’s youth lifestyle that was created with youth success in mind. Through this bursary program we will recognize outstanding Ontario youth athletes who demonstrate MilkUP’s values: perseverance, originality and heart.”

“We are very excited to partner with Dairy Farmers of Ontario on this special bursary program for our OHA players,” said David Leger, OHA executive

director. “We understand that in many cases, our players are participating in our programs while balancing academic demands and expectations. The bursary program aligns with the OHA purpose to grow individuals and communities through hockey and our players will benefit immensely from this partnership.”

All applicants must adhere to the following guidelines:

• The bursaries are open to all OHA members (OJHL, GOJHL, PJHL, and ACH) – players, coaches, trainers and officials;

• Requests can only be made for active OHA members;

• A recipient is attending a post-secondary institution during the 2023-2024 school year

• Maintain a high standard of academic excellence;

• Active in their local community programs (any community sport or social program);

• Must be applying to a post-secondary institution in Ontario.

Candidates must complete the application form at www.jotform.com/form/220724835829261 and submit it to the OHA by 8 p.m. on May 1. Each application will be reviewed by a panel.

EDITOR Trina Berlo trina@creemore.com

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

Cleary's Sugar Shack circa 1970s in a Creemore Star Archives photo captioned "A sure sign."

Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival

Annual Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival welcomes two new activities

The annual Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival continues to offer a wide range of family friendly activities on April 1-2.

This year, visitors can enjoy new activities and long-time favourites including animal exhibits with Scales Nature Park and Zoo to You, and dog demonstrations by Red Barn Event Centre.

Admission also includes a full pancake and sausage breakfast with fresh maple syrup, as well as activities including interaction with exotic animals, firefighters, paramedics, horse drawn wagon rides, live music by Rob Watts, outdoor skills demonstrations by the Cadets and much more!

“We start preparations well in advance with volunteers tapping trees, collecting sap and producing maple syrup for the event,” said Kyra Howes, Manager of Lands and Operations at the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. “Families can learn how maple syrup is produced today and in the past, as well as engage in a variety of activities to kick off the Spring season. Tiffin’s very own maple syrup will also be for sale in limited quantities.”

The festival is jointly hosted

by NVCA and the Rotary Club of Barrie. Volunteers from the Rotary Club generously donate their time to organize Spring Tonic and manage different stations during the event.

“All proceeds from the festival go back to the community and helps maintain Tiffin Conservation Area,”

Michael Loranger , Poppy Fund Chairman of the Royal Canadian Legion, Creemore, Branch 397, presents Line Sorel, Executive Director of the Borden Family Resource Center with a donation from the Branch Poppy Fund. The Borden Family Resource Centre provides community-based family services that support and enhance the quality of life of the CFB Borden community.

said John O-Brien, Chairperson of the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival at the Rotary Club of Barrie. “Some of this funding goes towards the Royal Victoria Hospital, Salvation Amy, affordable housing and many other community enhancement projects throughout Simcoe County.”

The Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival is held at the Tiffin Conservation Area. Admission to the festival is $20 for adults, $15 for children between the ages of two and 12 and free for children two and under. Admission includes all activities, except for bird box building and horse-drawn wagon rides.

The sugaring off adventures at the annual Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival at Tiffin Conservation Centre include horse drawn wagon rides.

– Peter

Staff photos: Trina Berlo

Everyone kicked up their heels at the St. Paddy's Day party at Station on the Green on Friday, March 17, dancing to the music of Shipyard Kitchen Party and Strange Potatoes, together on stage.

Avening runner ranked fifth in the country

by Trina Berlo

Avening runner Anna Carruthers has just wrapped up her best track season yet earning two silver medals at provincials and a fifth place national ranking.

Carruthers, a fourth year Western University student, won two silver medals at the Ontario University Athletics provincial championships in Windsor on Feb. 24, one in the 3000 metre race and another in the four-by-800-metre relay.

Carruthers and her teammate were neck-and-neck at the finish line for the 3000 metre race. She narrowly missed the gold but she said it was a huge personal accomplishment to win her first individual medal.

Being in the top-12 track runners of all Canadian university students earned Carruthers a spot at the 2023 FFUN U SPORTS Track and Field Championship in Saskatoon on March 10, where the women’s track and field team won silver, finishing 100 points behind Guelph, and Carruthers maintained her fifth place national ranking in the 3000 metre.

She said she felt like all the pieces came together this year, focussing on one discipline and having a full uninterrupted track season. The pandemic has had a significant impact on her athletics, with all second year competition being canceled. But the team came third overall at the

nationals in third year and are now second. Due to having lost a year and a half of competition, Carruthers is returning to Western for a fifth year to compete in championships with both the cross-country team and the track team.

“It was my best season so far and it has been a great experience,” said Carruthers, adding both the individual success and the team success have been very empowering.

Carruthers began her track and field journey as a Grade 5 student at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School, and continued to compete for Collingwood Collegiate Institute. While being recruited by universities, Carruthers said she was drawn to Western in London because of the excellent coaching staff, team, and welcoming atmosphere. She said as her skills have progressed on the university track, she found that she excelled in the long distance events.

She said the long distance can be mentally daunting for many athletes, so her mental strength and determination have helped her succeed.

“I really love getting out for a run every day it gives me a bit of a break from all the stresses of the academic side of university,” said Carruthers. “And I have found a good group of girls who enjoy training together, and pushing each other.”

Contributed photo

Anna Carruthers finished a very close second to her Western University teammate at the Ontario University Athletics provincial championships in Windsor on Feb. 24.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

County of Dufferin Official Plan Amendment

Municipal Comprehensive Review Phase 1 – Growth Management

TAKE NOTICE that the County of Dufferin will hold a Public Meeting pursuant to subsection 17(15) and 17(16) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, regarding a proposed first phase growth management amendment to the County of Dufferin Official Plan as a result of the County’s Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) exercise under Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

PUBLIC MEETING

The public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the W. & M. Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre Street, Orangeville, L9W 2X1. The purpose of the public meeting is to present the proposed first phase growth management OPA being put forward for consideration as a result of the County’s MCR exercise under Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, and give an opportunity for the public to provide input.

Any person or public body wishing to participate in the meeting, may attend in-person or virtually. To join the meeting virtually on Zoom, please use the following link:

https://dufferincounty-ca.zoom.us/j/85885372087

Password: 011210305

If you wish to attend the meeting either in-person or virtually, please email dcmcr@dufferincounty.ca before April 12, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. to preregister.

Written comments can be sent to the attention of the County Clerk by email or via regular mail to the address listed at the end of this notice.

The meeting will be livestreamed and will be available on the County’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/DufferinOne

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT

This proposed first phase growth management Official Plan Amendment (OPA) has been prepared in association with the County’s MCR to bring the County Official Plan into conformity with the Provincial Growth Plan, A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan) (Office Consolidation 2020), ensure that it has appropriate regard for matters of Provincial interest, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020. The Growth Plan now requires that the County plan for a population of 99,000 residents and 40,700 jobs to the year 2051. This proposed OPA represents the first of multiple amendments to the existing County Official Plan that will establish where and how growth is to occur in the County to 2051.

The first phase growth management OPA applies to the whole of the County of Dufferin and therefore, a key map is not provided with this Notice.

NOTE: The County is specifically looking for your input on the first phase growth management OPA at this time. There will be opportunity through future statutory Open Houses and Public Meetings regarding additional County OPAs to address settlement area boundary expansions, natural heritage systems, and agricultural lands for the public to provide comment on these matters as it relates to specific properties, and in general.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A copy of the proposed OPA and additional information is available at https://joinindufferin.com/dufferin-county-municipal-comprehensive-review

NOTIFICATION OF ADOPTION

If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed OPA, you must make a written request to the County Clerk at the address listed below. Such requests must include the name and mailing address/email address to which such notice should be sent.

NOTE: The approval authority for adopted County of Dufferin Official Plan Amendments is the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions of the public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Dufferin before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Dufferin before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless in the opinion of the Tribunal there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

NOTICE OF COLLECTION, USE, AND DISCLOSURE

All personal information collected will be used to support Council in their deliberations and decision making, and by staff, about the first phase growth management Official Plan Amendment, in accordance with sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act and disclosed in full, including names, opinions, addresses and email, to any other persons requesting access to these records, or published as part of a public agenda. All information submitted to the County is subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Questions about this notice of collection should be directed to the County Clerk.

DATED at Orangeville this 17th day of March, 2023.

Michelle Dunne, County Clerk

W. & M. Edelbrock Centre

30 Centre Street, Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1

Phone: 519-941-2816 x 2504

Email: clerk@dufferincounty.ca

Tennis club recruiting players

by Bonnie MacPherson

The Creemore Tennis Club, a fixture in the community for 50 years, will have a greatly expanded social media presence starting this spring, and an online “looking for players” function. At the Annual General Meeting last weekend, all current board members were returned, and the club added a Director of Communications with the goal of growing membership. Last year the club had 104 adult members.

Spokesperson Glenn White says the tennis club is an amazing way to meet people who share a common interest. He and his wife had never played before they moved to Creemore three years ago. They were batting balls around on one of the courts at Gowan Park when someone on the neighbouring court invited them to play mixed doubles. White says they discovered that finding people to play with is a constant challenge and their calendar filled quickly.

An adult membership for the 2023 season will cost $60. Children under the age of 18 can join for $30. That fee entitles members to unlimited tennis, dawn to dusk from mid-April until November. Members can reserve up to two hours of court time per session, up to seven days in advance.

In the early days, The Creemore Tennis Club played on asphalt courts at the fire hall on County Road 9. They moved to the current space at Gowan Park in 2004 and have two full size courts with room to add a practice wall and pickle ball court. White says there are currently no funds for expansion, but the executive may consider fundraising.

Plans for the upcoming season include one roundrobin tournament per month and a series of social

Games& FUN

by Barbara Simpson

FRED’S FUNNIES

Why didn’t the quarter roll down the hill with the nickel?

Because it had more cents.

Men’s single tennis club winners from 1993, back when the tennis courts were located by the fire hall on County Road 9: Tennis club president Bruce Godwin (right) presents awards to winner Mike Hughes (left) and send place winner John MacDougall.

events with tennis followed by a get-together at the pub. White says the Kids’ Lesson Program, which ran one day per week for six weeks last season, will likely be expanded due to high demand. There will also be half day tennis camps in late April or early May. Watch for details on Facebook and Instagram, and via the club’s redesigned website, due to launch in early April at CreemoreTennis.ca.

Canadian Criss Cross

ACROSS

1. Nut (German)

5. Beginner (slang)

9. Individual batch of wine

10. Relative by marriage

12. Practical school subject, for short

13. Long-necked animals

15. Quartet from Sweden

16. Unpleasant to look at

18. Wheat (French)

19. German physicist

20. DVR button

21. Collapsible beds

22. Imaginary creature in movies

24. Hard liquor

25. Come apart, as a sweater

27. It shows what time it is and usually is attached to a wall

30. Burnt pieces left after a fire has been put out

34. Hard dry bread given to babies

35. Greek consonants

36. African plant whose leaves are chewed for its stimulating effects (Var.)

37. Unit of electric current, for short

38. Christmas (French)

39. Soft porous rock

40.

Coyotes Corner

Milverton beat Shallow Lake in the A final.

On the AA playoffs, Saugeen Shores, the team that ousted the Coyotes, lost in seven games to the Ripley Wolves.

Ripley is currently down two games to 0 vs. the Tavistock Royals. Series resumes this coming weekend.

Creemore Star Archives photo

Creemore Curling Club standings

Daytime

Team win-loss

Walker 7-2

Loranger 6-3

Lambert 3-6

Martens 2-7

1944 Army Cadets marksmanship team advances to regionals

The Marksmanship Team from 1944 RCEME Army Cadets in Creemore will be competing in the Regional Marksmanship Championships in CFB Trenton from April 14-16.

On Feb. 25 the team comprising of MWO Brooklyn Higgins, WO Fiona Martin, Cpl Roberta Marquez, Cpl Brianna Trafford and Cfn Lacey Bycraft, competed against 14 other teams in a zone competition in Borden.

At that competition the team finished first overall, and all five members

finished in the top eight out of 75 competitors. Higgins won third overall, while Marquez, Bycraft and Trafford finished first, second and third in the junior category respectively.

All cadet corps and squadrons across Ontario competed in local zone level competitions, from the over 400 teams that competed in the province, the top 27 teams advanced to the regional championships. This year, the regional championships will also act as a virtual national championships.

Dufferin OPP officer swims 'ice mile' for charity

Dufferin OPP Detective Sergeant Steve Coburn is set to face his biggest personal challenge yet – to swim an official 'Ice Mile.'

Considered one of the toughest swims on the planet, an Ice Mile, governed by the International Ice Swimming Association rules, is a one-mile swim in water temperature measuring five degrees Celsius or less - no wetsuit permitted.

Coburn is the founder of Compass Run for Food, an annual run dedicated

to raising money for established food programs in Dufferin County.

To date the race has raised and donated over $390,000 to local food banks and school nutrition programs. This year, Coborn has challenged himself to raise $10,000 in support of Compass Run for Food. Donate at raceroster.com/ events/2023/72092/compass-run-forfood/pledge/participant/18861405

The swim is planned for early April, weather, and water temperature dependent.

From the Hack: On Monday, the top two teams met to do battle for the number one spot. Team Loranger took an early lead in the first end, racking up two points. Then, they hit the proverbial wall! From ends two thru six, Mary, Karen, Marty and Heather, of Team Walker, made all their shots. Whether draws or take-outs, they stepped up their game to put extreme pressure on Team Loranger. Having no answer to Team Walker’s expert shot-making, Marie, Ann, Bill and Michael decided an early coffee was the only appropriate response! On the other sheet, Al, skip of Team Lambert, threw a perfectly weighted take-out in the eighth, to secure the win over Team Martens. On Wednesday, Team Walker continued their session winning ways by beating Team Martens in a close match. Good curling everyone!

Ladies

Team win-loss-tie

Baylis 3-0-1

Fuller 2-1-1

Verstegen 2-2-0

Walker 1-3-0

Crawford 1-3-0

From the Hack: Games this week would determine who plays in next weeks trophy game. On Sheet 1, lots of chatter in an important game, had one skip say “less talking and more sweeping!” Appropriately, Debbie found the ‘paint’. On Sheet 2, Team Verstegen struggled against Team Baylis who won with five stolen ends. The Championship game will see Team Fuller battle Team Baylis for Lorna May’s Husker House Trophy.

Mixed Team win-loss-tie

Baylis 3-0-1

Crevier 3-0-1

Neelin 3-0-1

Kelly 2-1-1

McArthur 1-2-1

Cass 0-3-1

Fuller 0-1+1 cancel

Vorstermans 0-1+1 cancel

From the Hack: Standings for Mixed league have the Baylis, Crevier and Neelin teams tied with three wins each.

Men

Team win-loss-tie-points

Sauder 4-0-0-40

Dzeoba 4-1-0-40

Vorstermans 3-2-0-30

Hewitt 2-2-0-20

Deslippe 2-2-0-20

Stephens 2-3-0-20

Mcleod 1-3-0-10

Cass 1-3-0-10

Wilson 1-4-0-10

From the Hack: Winning this week were teams Hewitt, Deslippe, Vorstermans and Dzeoba.

Steve Lindsay is all gussied up for St. Patrick’s Day at the Creemore Curling Club on March 17.

FOR SALE

CREEMORE HILLS WINERY -

Wine for sale. Pet-Nat Picnics and/or wine tastings. By appointment only. Pick-up or delivery. Call/Text 647588-8931, cmorrissey0708@icloud. com.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE . Ready to burn split hardwood. Will deliver single cords. Also round bales of hay and straw. Call 705-444-1073.

WANTED

22X32 or 22X38 DION

THRESHING MACHINE

McCormick GRAIN BINDER. 905-983-9331.

FOR RENT

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

AVAILABLE in Creemore. Meat market Building. Approx. 400 sq ft. Suitable for office or dry retail. Contact 705-730-2635.

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.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

available. Interior, exterior, and landscaping. Contact Duncan Miller, 705-888-6017.

THANK YOU

On behalf of La Cucina/Quince Bistro, myself, my family and our employees, I would like to express my enormous gratitude to all our friends, neighbours, patrons and residents of the best village in the world, "Creemore." Thank you so much for all your ongoing support. We feel so fortunate to be surrounded by all of you, the most caring and loving people we have ever met. Thank you with all our hearts. We are looking forward to seeing you soon and to one day welcome you back to our restaurant. God Bless you all our friends. Otta, family, the team of La Cucina & residents at 157 Mill St.

Lumber • Plywood

Trusses • Windows

Roofing • Siding

Fence Supplies • Culverts

Cedar Posts • Railway Ties

Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces

Lawn & Garden Supplies

HAMILTON BROS. • EST. 1874 • 705-466-2244 hamiltonbros@ultrafastwireless.com 2047 Glen Huron Rd, Glen Huron

MARCH 31ST ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

GET READY TO SPRING INTO ACTION WITH KIDD FAMILY

AUCTIONS

HOME OF THE 5% BUYER’S PREMIUM

This is your chance to add quality items to your collection from guitars, pocket watches, decor & so much more!

ONLINE ONLY WITH LOTS STARTING TO CLOSE AT 5 PM

PREVIEW: MAR 31ST

FROM 10 AM TO 4PM

PICKUP: APR 1ST

FROM 10AM TO 5PM, OR BY APPOINTMENT.

WE’RE ALWAYS FLEXIBLE!

PREVIEW & PICK UP AT OUR AUCTION BARN, 438280 4TH LINE, MELANCTHON (NORTH OF SHELBURNE)

COSACK, Heike Dorette (nee Philipps) June 20, 1942 - March 16, 2023 – On a warm day in March, with the sunshine streaming in the window, hands being held and memories being shared, Heike Dorette Cosack went to be with her Heavenly family. Beloved wife of the late Hans Cosack. She will be lovingly remembered by her children; Carola (Jeremy) Little, Christine (Dan), Carl (Natalie), Jelly, Caty, Hans (Andrea); daughter-inlaw Susie; grandchildren Henry, Dorothee, Chris, Kim, Pascal, Dominik and Tarquin; five greatgrandchildren; brother Jürgen, sister Elke and nieces Maren and Frauke (Erik). Mom was a smart, quiet, practical woman who was beautiful inside and out. Someone who quietly kept the party going, making sure everyone had everything they needed. She was the listener and the giver of straight wisdom. She was our Snow White because she called the birds to her balcony all year long. She was a gardener with a magic touch. Housekeeper, cook, confidante and manager - she kept things running even when no one was watching. To say she will be missed seems sorely lax in depth. But we will wake up tomorrow and carry on for her - we will feed her birds, tend her flowers and teach others the breadth and value of listening without speaking. Forever our role model. A Celebration of Heike’s Life will be held at the Jack & Thompson Funeral Home on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 1 p.m. If desired, donations to The Bruce Trail would be appreciated so that they may continue to preserve natural habitat for our song birds and flora along the Niagara Escarpment where mom spent the majority of her life. Online condolences may be placed at www. jackandthompsonfuneralhome.com.

“Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

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.

FIRE CHIEF

The Corporation of the Township of Clearview

Clearview Township is currently seeking a permanent full-time Fire Chief.

Clearview Township stretches south from the shores of Georgian Bay, in the heartland of one of Ontario’s most beautiful recreation areas; - just a 90-minute drive from Toronto and other major centers in Southern Ontario. Our community has a long history as one of Ontario’s favourite tourist and vacation destinations, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Our community offers all of the modern urban amenities with the attractiveness and friendly charm of small town quality of life.

Qualifications:

Ontario Fire College Certification or equivalent (fire prevention, public education, investigations, code enforcement, communications, mechanical, fire suppression and emergency response).

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Fire Chief is responsible for the overall operation of Clearview Fire and Emergency Services. The Fire Chief is a key component of the Senior Management Team and provides a range of programs and services designed to enhance the education, health, safety, and vitality of the Township. These programs include preparation for and response ability to emergencies such as fires, sudden medical emergencies, motor vehicle collisions, exposure to dangerous conditions, fire prevention and public education as well as rescue and suppression services. The Fire Chief leads 4 full-time staff and over 90 paid-on-call staff across 5 stations. Through service, teamwork, professionalism and respect the Fire Chief develops collaborative relationships and partnerships within our community and with our neighbours.

The preferred candidate will have 10 years of progressive experience in the fire service, with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an officer. They will also possess a strong knowledge of all applicable provincial and professional fire and emergency regulations as well as all applicable employment and safety laws and regulations. Additionally, they will have experience and proven ability in managerial skills, communication/presentation skills, budgeting and report writing as well as the ability to manage difficult situations and facilitate conflict management.

Salary:

The salary range offered for this position is $108,290 – $132,951 per annum plus a highly competitive benefits package.

Note: The preferred candidate must be willing to provide consent for the Township to conduct a criminal background and vulnerable sector check prior to finalizing an employment offer.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2023-011 to Human Resources by March 31, 2023, to: hr@clearview.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The Township of Clearview is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Please visit: www.clearview.ca

A BIG THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORTED OUR ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY

The Station on the Green Board would like to extend a note of appreciation to all those who made our fundraiser last Friday such a success.

OUR SPONSORS

Peak FM

Clearview Township

The Creemore Echo

GreenView Enterprises

Duntroon Cyder House

Creemore Springs

Creemore Foodland

Stayner Kinsmen

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Gillian, Peter, Carol, Sandra, Sonja, Saundra, Ron, Peta, Vickie, Jess, Tristan, Brennan, Daxton and all those who pitched in along the way.

THE BAND

Shipyard Kitchen Party and Strange Potatoes

A community centre built by an entire community, Station on the Green, the heart of Creemore.

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.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION OF SEWER-LINE MAINTENANCE IN CREEMORE

The Water / Sewer department will be overseeing Sanitary Sewer main flushing, cleaning & inspecting.

Monday April 3 to Friday Friday April 21, 2023

Between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.

A map of affected areas has been posted on our web-site www.clearview.ca

The sewer main will be flushed/cleaned using high pressure water. Cleaning of mains could empty drains & traps in houses. On rare occasions, pressure cleaning has caused water to exit drains & toilets in homes. As a precaution leave toilet seats down, and cover drains in sinks, tubs and floors. After work has been completed run water into the drains to ensure the traps are full.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact the undersigned.

Sincerely;

Dale Lightheart, Water / Sewer Foreman

Township of Clearview

P. 705-428-5024

P. 705-428-6230 ext. 303

E. dlightheart@clearview.ca

We feel so lucky to be part of such a funloving community.