May 26, 2023

Residents clash on opening Creemore to ATVs

by Trina Berlo

A public meeting was held in Stayner Wednesday evening to hear public input on the possibility of expanding ATV access in the Creemore area.

The meeting was attended by about 75 people who appeared to once again be evenly split in support and against.

The meeting was held in review of Clearview Township’s Off-road Vehicle Bylaw 20-71, to seek public opinion on options including creating a permit system to give off-road vehicle drivers in the settlement areas of Creemore and Dunedin direct access to designated approved OFATV trail. Other options presented were to open all municipal roads except where safety and environmental sensitivity was a concern, or to maintain status quo, meaning to stick with the prohibited zone south of County Road 9 and west of Airport Road.

Township staff outlined the options and the considerations needed for each option.

For example, the township only employs two bylaw officers who are often not on duty evenings and weekends

so council would have to consider how a permit system would be enforced.

As part of the review, staff is proposing that fines be approved in order to better enforce the bylaw, whatever the outcome.

At the outset an attendee yelled out,

“Why were we segregated in the first place?”

When Stayner councillor John Borderick raised the issue of opening access to all township roads back in July of 2020, a compromise of sorts was reached when former Creemore councillor

Thom Paterson and the Creemore and Area Residents Association, among others, proposed taking a ward-by-ward approach, essentially banning them in Creemore but allowing them elsewhere (off-road vehicles are not permitted on county roads and provincial highways).

This issue was raised again last year by former New Lowell councillor John Lamers in response to requests from residents who said they wanted to access trails without having to trailer their offroad vehicles.

“There are a lot of people bitching about the four-wheelers who don’t live in Clearview Township,” said Creemore resident Bob Ransier, who said he has an ATV but can’t get out of Creemore with it. “If you are going to allow bicycles on the road you should allow ATVs. I call that discrimination.”

Former councillor and Lavender Hill Road resident Marc Royal said he is not in favour of segregation and finds ATV users to be respectful of the rules of the road.

“Permits are unmanageable and unnecessary,” he said to applause.

Citizens hold vote on hospital privatization

by Trina Berlo

Local volunteers with the Ontario Health Coalition have been out in the community promoting a citizen-led referendum with the hope of pressuring the provincial government to halt steps toward privatization in healthcare.

The Ontario Health Coalition’s province wide referendum campaign includes an online vote throughout the month of May and physical polling stations in Stayner on May 26 and 27 to vote on the question: Do you want our public hospital services to be privatized to for profit hospitals and clinics? Yes or No.

“Now that Bill 60 has passed, our job at the Ontario Health Coalition is

to do everything in our power to stop its implementation,” said executive director Natalie Mehra in a press release. “We have to make it politically impossible for the Ford government to privatize our public hospitals., To do this, we are mounting a massive People’s Referendum. We have set an ambitious goal of a million votes to save our local public hospitals.”

In Clearview Township, Jillian Ives is leading the charge. She is a thirdgeneration health care practitioner and said, as a therapist who worked with marginalized people and the daughter of beloved local doctor Bill Ives, whose father and son also had long careers in rural medicine, she believes there is a

lot to protect when it comes to public healthcare in Ontario.

She said the data shows that access to universal health care results in an a healthier population overall.

“I am very motivated to keep people in a position where they can get good care,” said Ives. When it came out I was kind of irritated but I didn’t understand that really they are using our taxpayer funded pool of money to pay for-profit [medical practitioners] rather than taking that money and putting it back into the public system.”

The Ontario Health Coalition says public hospitals in Ontario have the lowest funding in Canada, and the

(See “Polls” on page 5)

Staff photo: Trina Berlo Mayor Doug Measures moderates a public meeting on the topic of ATV access at the arena in Stayner on May 24.

May

• Surround yourself in light and wellness at the Sanctuary. Six yoga classes a week. Gentle, Flow, Strength and Restorative. Call 705-8887729 or visit the website for details www. thecreemoresanctuary.com. Email inquiries to thecreemoresanctuary@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 27

• Creemore Minor Baseball pancake fundraiser at Gowan Park from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pay what you can. Proceeds will go to the league to help pay for field repairs. For more information contact caroline@remaxchay.com.

• Lawn Sale at Stayner Lawn Bowling Club, 205 Ontario St., Stayner. Starts at 9 a.m.

• Lilactree Farm Garden Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crab apples, hawthorns continuing, mountain ash (more than 15 varieties) hovering, magnolias (all damaged by frost) recuperating. 130+ species and cultivars of trees and shrubs (24+ maples, 6 trifoliate). Species peonies, Dodecatheon meadia, Arisaema sikokianum, Trillium luteum, daphnes in the trough and elsewhere, Clematis alpina. Vistas within the garden, views into the surrounding landscape. Details, directions: lilactreefarm@ gmail.com. 547231 8 Sideroad, Mulmur, L9V 2T5.

Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28

• Creemore 10 X 10 Community Art Show at the Mill Street Art Studio. Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and see the artwork created by your friends and neighbours at the two-day art extravaganza. Become a member of Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society and get access to a Friday night reception. Details at www.phahs.ca.

Sunday, May 28

• Church of the Good Shepherd Stayner, 10:30 a.m. Pentecost Service with "All In Accord." Celebration with balloons, ribbons, and cake!

Tuesday, May 30

• Milk painting workshop at Tierra Hermosa

Wednesday, May 31

• Double Toonie Lunch at St. Luke's Anglican Church from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. by donation to the food bank. This will be the last Double Toonie Lunch until the fall.

Thursday, June 1

• Clothing sale promoting mental health of youth at-risk. From Gap to Gucci, countless gently worn clothing items in great condition. Promoting the mental health of youth at-risk through a therapeutic riding program. 4458 Concession Road 4, Adjala (just outside of Alliston). 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, June 2 & Saturday June 3

• Yard Sale for Cystic Fibrosis from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wasaga Rec Hall, 425 River Road West (adjacent to Wasaga Stars Arena) Rain or shine! All proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Saturday, June 3

• Creemore Horticultural Society Plant Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine at the Hort holding beds behind the Creemore Library at 165 Library St., Creemore. Buyers will dig their chosen plant $5 or shrub $10. Bring shovel and containers.

• The Airing of the Quilts from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Mad & Noisy Quilters in collaboration with the Creemore Log Cabin and Creemore Public Library. View a range of quilts on display while enjoying a hand-quilting demo and children's activities.

• Stayner Lawn Bowling Club open house, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come and "Give it a Try," call Cindy for more info 705-429-2261.

• Meeting of The Simcoe County Branch of Ontario Ancestors with speaker Jayne Turvey on "Genealogical Holdings of the Orillia Public Library," 2 p.m. at Northwest Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Drive North. Virtual and in-person. Registration required. Visit simcoe.ogs. on.ca/branch-meetings/ or the Facebook page to register and for information about other events.

• The Great Northern Exhibition and dance

Touch of Vinyl playing music from the 50's and 60's. Prize draws and silent auction. Cocktails served at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. $50 per person. Tickets available at Stayner Town and Country, The Creemore Echo e-transfer to admin@greatnorthernex.com.

Saturday, June 10

• Dunedin's Community Yard Sale fundraiser for the Village Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Table fee goes to the Hall, vendor keeps proceeds from their sales. Outdoor table with tent: $25, upstairs floor space in the hall: $50. Refreshments available, scrap metal donations accepted. Dunedin clothing items for sale. Please email claire@lavenderhill.ca or call Ellie at 705-466-6542 to book space.

Sunday, June 11

• Annual Beef Supper at Badjeros United Church. No service that day. Donations for the Silent Auction will be greatly appreciated. Supper from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Musical entertainment by Beinn Gorm Highlanders. Adults, $25; children 6-12 years, $13; 5 years and under admitted free. Take-out available.

Wednesday, June 21

• Creemore Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show and meeting with speaker Gail Cocker on “Pruning for the Faint of Heart” at Station on the Green. Doors open at 7 p.m., meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Entries to the flower show must be delivered to Station on the Green between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. the day of. Please come and join us.

Friday, June 23

• The Elliston and Smith Team from Sotheby’s International Realty Canada present the second of three Clearview Speaker events. Join speakers from The Keep Refillery, Tierra Hermosa Local Market and The Apothecary Inc. at Station on the Green from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a lively and engaging discussion on Women as Change Makers: Behind the Scenes of Some Local Creemore Businesses. Creemore Hills Winery wine, beverages and delicious snacks will be served from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Stay tuned for silent auction info.

Saturday, July 8

Join the Creemore Coyotes for a fundraising event at the New Lowell Legion featuring Lance Dobinson as Elvis, with sets from DJ Dobby in between. 19+ event, buffet and beverages, 50/50 draw and door prizes. $20 per person including entry and buffet meal. Tickets available for purchase at The Creemore Echo, on various dates at the Creemore Farmers' Market, or by calling 705-435-8469. Ticket purchases benefit your local Senior AA Hockey Team, the Creemore Coyotes.

Off-roaders looking for access to trails

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Creemore resident Samantha Margis said she can’t understand why the topic of ATV access is given a disproportionate amount of council’s time compared to other topics.

“This is not about inequality or segregation,” she said. “This is about living in an environmentally sensitive area and the restrictions that come along with it.”

“I don’t know why this is still a debate and why it gets dredged up year after year,” said Margis.

Gord Zeggil came to council’s defence and called for a compromise.

“Council is doing a great job,” he said. “They are here for us.”

Mayor Doug Measures and Margis then began challenging each other to a follow up conversation as Zeggil and Margis continued to face off at the mic.

Creemore resident Russell Poste said, “[The Niagara Escarpment] is a UNESCO biosphere reserve. There are only 19 in the world,” adding that likely 99 per cent of off-road vehicle operators are law abiding people who care about the environment. “How do you control the one per cent?”

Unlawful off-road vehicle use and the destruction of nature were the two biggest points of contention, although the noise issue was also raised.

Examples of off-road vehicles in the river, chewing up trails and impacting the natural environment and residents raised concerns about the criteria used

to evaluate the environmental sensitivity of roads – the Garden of Eden Road for example.

“ATVers in general, we don’t want to ride on the roads. We want to get to the trails,” said Central Ontario ATV Club president Alain Pominville

He said members work with the County of Simcoe to maintain trails in county forests and strive to educate their members that it is against the law to drive in waterways and speed through town. He said the riders breaking the law are likely not members of the club.

A Collingwood resident came to the microphone a couple of times to defend ATVs saying the air going into his tailpipe is dirtier than the air coming out

Food drive at Creemore Foodland this weekend

The St. Luke’s Community Food Bank is inviting the community to participate in a food drive May 26-28.

Donations of brown bag dried goods will be available at Creemore Foodland, as well as the ability to purchase gift cards which will directly support the food bank.

Donations will support outreach over the summer. Donations of cash or cheque are also accepted. Make cheques payable to St. Luke’s Anglican Church and designated to the food bank. Donations will receive a tax receipt.

For more information, contact Rev. Lorna May at lornathedecan@gmail. com.

New Lowell United 150th

and called up ground pressure data from Wikipedia and reported that wheeled ATVs exert two psi compared to a stiletto heel which exerts 471 psi to which the mayor quipped, “Sounds like a girl from Durham” and that there was “good logic in that.”

Jim Campbell said he just had to respond to the air quality claim joking that if the speaker really believes that he invites him to “wrap his lips around the tailpipe.”

“Around the world, things are going in the wrong direction,” said Campbell. “It’s time to take a step back. I would love to see council take steps to preserve nature. We should not lose sight of that big picture.”

New Lowell United Church is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a community dinner on Saturday, June 10 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 5357 County Road 9, New Lowell. Doors and bar open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $25 per person. To reserve yours, call 705424-1476. There will be music and entertainment. Everyone welcome.

The anniversary service will be at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 11.

The minister is Rev. Jane Sullivan, and the guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Colin MacDonald. There will also be special music, and cupcakes and punch served after the service.

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On Sunday, May 28, Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation is hosting the 13th annual Hike & Bike for Hospice. More than 300 participants are set to get outside and move, all in support of hospice palliative care for patients and families in our community. The Hike & Bike begins and ends at the Collingwood Curling Club.

Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation wants you to know that all participants are welcome. Registration is open at www.hospicegeorgiantriangle.com.

Getting involved is easy. Register today online or call 705-444-2555 ext. 7527. If you can’t attend on May 28, sponsor a participant or team. You can support the Hospice Georgian Triangle clinical staff on the Hospice Angels Team. Every dollar helps.

Hospice Georgian Triangle provides compassionate care at Campbell House and in the community for individuals with life-limiting illness and their families in the Town of the Blue Mountains, Collingwood, Clearview Township and Wasaga Beach. Care programs come at no cost to the user and focus on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of the patient, family and caregivers, enhancing quality of life.

Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation’s purpose is to raise the funds that allow Hospice Georgian Triangle to provide exceptional hospice palliative care and community programming. This is the Foundation’s second largest fundraising event of the year with a goal of raising $150,000.

Participants can hike six kilometres or bike six or 20 kilometres. The event kicks off by the Beinn Gorm Highlanders at the Collingwood Curling Club and travels through the beautiful trails of Collingwood and along the shore of Georgian Bay. At the finish line there will be music provided by 95.1 The Peak FM and a classic car display by the Wasaga Beach Cruisers.

Event registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt sponsored by Blue Rock Wealth Management, a race pack, and lunch.

The complimentary lunch for participants is generously provided by Blue Ridge Meats, COBS Bread, Boston Pizza, Sanfilippo’s Wholesale Fruits and Vegetables, Loblaws, and Sobeys. Morning coffee is donated by Tim Hortons Collingwood.

Special thanks to platinum sponsor Blue Mountain and gold sponsors Blue Rock Wealth Management, Sensor Technology (the Prasad Family Foundation), Royal LePage Locations North, Precision Septic and Earthworks. Silver sponsors include Fawcett Funeral Home, Sutherland Insurance and Walker Aggregates. For a full list of all the generous sponsors, please visit here.

Hospice Georgian Triangle thanks everyone in advance for getting involved in the Hike & Bike and helping to provide programs and services designed to enhance end-of-life care for individuals and families.

Leisure Time Club holds open house

PUBLISHER Sara Hershoff sara@creemore.com

CLeisure Time Club’s invitation to their free Open House, Saturday, May 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a perfect opportunity for long-standing residents and newcomers to the community to discover the many programs available to older adults.

Collingwood Leisure Time Club is hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 27, offering free access to programs between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

This is a perfect opportunity for long-standing residents and newcomers to the community to discover the many programs available to older adults.

Explore the variety activities on offer for members and guests including Woodcarving, Tai Chi, Pickle Ball, Duplicate Bridge, Carpet Bowling, Billiards & Darts, Progressive Euchre, Bid Euchre, Line Dancing and Crafts.

Explore the variety activities on offer for members and guests including woodcarving, Tai Chi, pickle ball, duplicate bridge, carpet bowling, billiards and darts, progressive euchre, bid euchre, line dancing and crafts.

in attendance.

The Leisure Time Club is a Senior Active Living Centre offering social, cultural, learning, and recreational programs for adults aged 50 years and older. The Town of Collingwood Parks, Recreation and Culture department is a key partner supporting active healthy living across the lifespan.

The Leisure Time Club board directors, program leaders and members hope that you can join them on May 27.

Activity demonstrations have been scheduled throughout the Open House with program leaders and club members in attendance to answer any questions you might have.

Activity demonstrations have been scheduled throughout the open house with program leaders and club members in attendance to answer any questions you might have.

“We are excited to open our doors and share with Collingwood the many activities and programs available at the Leisure Time Club,” said June Murray Open House organizer. “Whether you are a member or a guest, the Leisure Time Club is a wonderful place to stay active and meet with friends.”

“We are excited to open our doors and share with Collingwood the many activities and programs available at the Leisure Time Club”, said June Murray Open House organizer. “Whether you are a member or a guest, the Leisure Time Club is a wonderful place to stay active and meet with friends.”

Harmony North will be performing throughout the afternoon and programs such as Grand Pals will be

Harmony North will be performing throughout the afternoon and programs such as Grand Pals will be in attendance.

The Leisure Time Club was founded in 1988 by a dedicated group of Collingwood citizens. They raised donations and incorporated the club as a non-profit corporation. Through their efforts enough funds were raised to pay for and expand the building that the Leisure Time Club operates out of on town-owned property at 100 Minnesota Street.

The Club’s mission is to promote the welfare, pleasure, leisure, and social interaction of the membership through continuous activities with facilities for hobbies, advice, education and entertainment, and any other activities which may be deemed appropriate from time to time.

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Simcoe Peer Support, new location and renewal

Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions has moved to a new location to better serve the community in its mission to promote wellness and recovery through peer-support, advocacy, and self-help.

Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions, is a self-help peer support and resource centre for people who have or are experiencing mental health and addiction issues, including substance and alcohol abuse.

Like many community organization, Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions is rebuilding after feeling the impact of the pandemic, which resulted in a temporary move to online programming. Simcoe Peer Support is now welcoming new and returning members to its new location at 100 Pretty River Parkway North, which boasts a bright and comfortable space with a meeting room, craft area and kitchen.

The facility serves as a drop-in centre and community hub for anyone 16 and older experiencing issues with mental health and/or substance and alcohol abuse – two issues that almost always go hand-inhand. Services are confidential and are offered at no cost to the user.

“The opening of our new centre represents a

renewal of our ongoing commitment to provide assistance to those suffering from mental health and/or addiction issues in the Simcoe area. We are delighted with the new premises and have had very positive feedback from members in this regard as well,” said board chair Richard Schubert

The foundation of the program, which is designed to support and enhance the existing services within the Mental Health System, is “Peers Supporting Peers.”

“Staff lives with mental health and addiction themselves so they understand on some level what our members are living with,” said executive director Shawna Johnson. “Because of the stigma that’s associated with mental health and addiction, some people don’t feel worthy of doing fun things.”

Staff works to combat the stigma through activities and outings, fostering friendships between members who can understand what the others are going through. She said the goal is to create a comfortable, homey atmosphere that doesn’t feel clinical.

The program is unique in that no referral is needed, there is no wait list, and no restrictions on length of use.

To support people on their journey to recovery, members are encouraged to take advantage of the workshops that build life skills, including self-esteem,

Polls open in Stayner May 26-27

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fewest nurses per patient. It is calling on the government to restore funding to operating rooms that are closed at certain times due to underfunding in order to shorten some of the waitlists for procedures that have been delayed due to the pandemic.

The coalition says, “for over a century people in communities across Ontario funded and built their local public hospitals and our government responded 70 years ago by creating a public hospital system in the first place. It is also one of the reasons that private hospitals have been banned since 1973 (with some pre-existing clinics like Shouldice Hospital being grandfathered.)

Ives said people may not be aware that admission to a private hospital is not a sure thing and that people with risk factors may be directed to a public hospital, where the waiting list could end up being even longer.

Ives hopes people will consider the issue from a

Plant Sale

SATURDAY, June 3 9 am to 1 pm

Rain or shine at the CHS holding beds behind the Creemore Library 165 Library St.

Buyers will dig their chosen plant $5 plants • $10 shrubs

Please bring a shovel or trowel plus containers to transport your purchases

Knowledgeable members can assist you in choosing from the many quality plants

community perspective as opposed to individualism.

“What I find in talking to people is that they are looking at it from a very personal perspective,” she said. “There are many problems with our healthcare system, don’t get me wrong, and I know these things need to be addressed, but I don’t think we fix them by taking the money and giving it to for-profit.”

The data shows that the rhetoric about shortening wait times won’t benefit everyone and that a two-tier system can result in longer waits, reduced quality of care, and higher costs, said Ives.

Polling station will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 26 and 27 at the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd, 219 Scott St., Stayner, and Centennial United Church, 234 William St, Stayner.

Online voting is open until May 31 at publichospitalvote.ca. Anyone who has any issue voting online is welcome to contact the Ontario Health Coalition at 416-441-2502 or ohc@sympatico.ca.

anger management, problem solving, boundaries and self-care. With regular visits to the centre, participation in group sessions and workshops, staff has seen members achieve the stability and confidence to achieve their life goals.

The organization was established in 1994 and serves all of North Simcoe Muskoka, although it regularly sees engagement from residents in and around the areas surrounding Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Stayner, and Creemore.

Simcoe Peer Support for Mental Health and Addictions welcomes direct donations and collaboration with fundraising partners.

Simcoe Peer Support is holding an open house on at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. The facility, located at 100 Pretty River Parkway North in Collingwood, rear entrance off Albert St., will be open to the public for tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Church Directory

Clearview Community Church

9:30 a.m. Sunday

Pastor Clayton Culham

22 Caroline St. W., Creemore 705-430-6056

More information and online worship available clearviewcommunity.church clearviewchurch@rogers.com

Creemore and New Lowell Pastoral Charge

9:45 a.m. Sunday at New Lowell United 5227 County Rd. 9, New Lowell

11 a.m. Sunday at St. John’s United and online 192 Mill St., Creemore

Rev. Jane Sullivan 705-466-2200

newlowellunitedchurch.weebly.com www.stjohnscreemore.ca

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Knox Presbyterian Church

10 a.m. Sunday

Pastor Deb Curry

8933 County Rd. 9, Dunedin 705-466-2296

Mill Street Art Studio artists Sue A. Miller, Liz Eakins and Jessica Tamlin organize submissions for this weekend’s 10x10 Creemore Art Show being hung at the studio. Participation has exceeded expectations with 140 pieces of artwork being returned. The call to artists garnered more interest than any other of the community art shows in recent memory. The pieces have been created by artists of all abilities ranging in age from seven to 90-something in a wide variety of mediums including watercolour, acrylic, gouache, clay, wood, textiles, rug hooking, photography, collage and digital art. Some of the artwork will be for sale with proceeds going directly to the artist. The show is hosted by Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society and there is a member-only opening reception at Mill Street Art Studio from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 26 (memberships may be purchased at the door). The show will be open to the public Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 148A Mill St.

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Laura

cheerfully display some of the colourful quilts that will be on display on Saturday, June 3. This Airing of the Quilts will take place inside and out of the Creemore Log Cabin from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be plenty to see and do for the whole family at the log cabin, the smallest jail in North America and the Creemore Branch of the Clearview Public Library.

fresh creemore

VISIT: orders.creemoresprings.com to place an order Retail & Tastings Open Mon. – Sat. 11am – 6pm Sun. 11am – 5pm

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KIDS HALF-DAY TENNIS CAMP

July 10-14

Ages 8 - 14 welcome! 9am-12pm 9am-12pm

July & August dates available For

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Earles and Deborah Smith of the Mad and Noisy Quilt Club, along with Marjorie Lang of the Creemore Log Cabin Board,

Youth Centre to offer free lifesaving courses with CGMH funding

The Clearview Youth Centre will be offering free Lifesaving Society courses and open swims at the Centennial Pool over the next two years thanks to $10,000 from the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital’s (CGMH) Wellness Innovation Fund – for innovative projects that focus on health and wellness in South Georgian Bay.

“There are approximately 152 drowning deaths a year in Ontario. For every fatal drowning in Ontario, there are nearly four non-fatal drownings that are serious enough to require an

emergency department visit. Nonfatal drowning rates are highest among children and youth,” said youth centre coordinator Courtney Rogers

“We recognize that there are financial barriers to participating in Lifesaving Society courses for some of our youth and are proud to do our part to help keep Clearview youth safe around the water with the help of CGMH’s Wellness Innovation Fund.”

Registration opens June 5 at www. discoverclearview.ca/recreationleisure/swimming-lessons.

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 job and hiring criteria can be viewed at: wwww. clearview.ca under the employment opportunities section.

Job #2023–014 Pool Instructors / Lifeguards (2 positions)

These jobs work 32-44 hours per week (early June to early September 2023) All resumes must be received electronically through the Human Resources department 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

2023 SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING

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

• Stayner: April 24 - May 12

• Creemore: May 10 – 11

• New Lowell: May 11 – 12

• Nottawa: May 15-17

• Colling-Woodlands: May 17-19

• Buckingham Woods: May 24-26

Please be advised that there may potentially be water interruptions and discoloured water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discoloured or dirty, run the water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times.

For more information, please contact:

Dale Lightheart

Foreman Water & Sewer 705-428-6230 ext. 303, dlightheart@clearview.ca

CROSSING GUARD PERMANENT, PART-TIME CREEMORE LOCATION

The Corporation of the Township of Clearview

The Township of Clearview is currently seeking a permanent part-time Crossing Guard in Creemore beginning September 5, 2023.

The shift is 8:00 am to 8:30 am, then 2:50 pm to 3:20 pm, Monday to Friday. This work schedule is subject to change based on the Simcoe County School Board’s schedule.

This opportunity provides a light work schedule while earning some extra income. Clearview offers full and compensable training to all employees, including online and hands-on delivery methods. Employees are paid their hourly rate of pay for participating in the training.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, By-law Enforcement, the Crossing Guard is responsible for assisting children safely cross the street, to and from school at designated locations and times throughout the municipality.

Qualifications & Abilities Required

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.

• Must be physically fit.

• Possess 20/20 vision (with corrective lenses if needed).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Able to communicate with children, pedestrians, school or other staff in a clear manner.

• Discretion and judgement to assess when to stop vehicular traffic and when it is safe to permit school children to cross.

• Required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Salary:

Salary offered for this position is $21.89 per hour plus 4% vacation pay and matched OMERS contributions.

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

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2023-024 to Human Resources at 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

Contributed photo

From left: Pat Wright from CGMH with Clearview youth, youth centre assistants Carson Arrigo (in back) and Felicia Wells, Mayor Doug Measures, councillors Robert Walker, John Broderick and coordinator Courtney Rogers

Games& FUN

by Barbara Simpson

12U Cardinals off to a strong start

by Scott Weldon

After a 2022 championship season that saw the 11U Creemore Cardinals win the York-Simcoe championship, as well as the Baseball Ontario Select championship they are once again off to a promising start.

The team has had all 11 players return from last year and added two more, Nathan Foulds and Rhys Rowbotham

They have also moved up a level to face some tougher competition at the ‘A’ level.

So far, the squad has handled the opposition well by starting off with five wins. They are 4-0 in league play with two wins against Vaughan, one each over Thornhill and Toronto Playgrounds as well as one victory in an exhibition game vs. the Orangeville Bengals AA team.

Come out to see the Cardinals this weekend when they play the Markham Mariners on Saturday and the Royal York Cardinals on Sunday. Both games are a noon start at Gowan Park.

Canadian Criss Cross

ACROSS

1. “___ Canadian” (old slogan of Molson Canadian Beer)

4. Shoemaker’s tool

7. Pottery material

11. ___-mo

12. Bucket

14. Part of a judge’s attire

15. X-coordinate of a point

17. Winning serves

18. 1989 Canadian Horse of the Year

20. Surgery sites, for short 21. Food that one usually

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Plate winner

43. Canadian actor who was in “License to Drive” 44. Relating to the armed forces 45. One on a list 46. Fencing sword 47. Daiquiri ingredient 48. Flat-topped hill 49. Map lines abbreviation

DOWN

1. “___ Her Standing There” (Beatles song)

2. Commune in France

3. Nearly all

4. Place where bees are kept

5. Yellow jackets

6. Speak childishly

7. Canadian TV network

8. Place where a film is made

9. Canadian Hall of Fame hockey player

10. Positive reply

13. Place where food is kept

16. Wedge used to prevent a wheel from turning

19. Goose (French)

22. Short-lived fashion

23. Donkey (French)

24. Fine points

25. Expected to arrive

27. Show approval using your head

28. Pigpen

30. Computer text file

31. Crouching Chinese figurine

33. By way of

34. Puts in the ground and covers with earth

36. Subsidiary proposition

37. Shoelace tip

38. Fill to excess

39. Golfer’s nervousness (with “the”)

40. Twist out of shape

41. Not false

42. Song sung in church

43. That man

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Annette Chiappe and Walter Moore were manning the coffee booth at opening day of the Creemore Farmers' Market on May 20 raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association and awareness about the products and works Chiappe does through her business, Learned to Love Myself.

Focus groups inform upcoming surveys

by Trina Berlo

About 40 people participated in roundtable discussions in Creemore Tuesday evening as part of a strategic plan review for the Township of Clearview.

The review is being led by consultant Peter Dunbar, to examine five key pillars: recreation and culture; identity, marketing and promotion; economic activity; quality of life; and governance.

The strategic plan is meant to be created with input

from the community and act as a road map for the next five years.

Dunbar told participants that the focus group discussions would help inform the next phase of public consultation with a survey going out to the wider community in the coming months.

“Things are happening so it’s time to get your opinion on the floor,” he said. “We want to get your two cents on the table and into the survey.”

Clearview Township CAO John Ferguson told the crowd, “your ideas will garner traction with the municipality.”

Participants rotated through four stations to discuss housing and transportation among other topics, share their big dreams for the township and evaluate the success of existing township initiatives.

It was the third of five focus groups being held in communities throughout the township with invitations sent out to various stakeholders including the Creemore BIA and community hall boards. It was also open to the general public, with low-key promotion.

The final two focus groups will be held at the Duntroon Hall on Tuesday, May 30 and at Nottawa Memorial Community Centre on Tuesday, June 6. Both meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

Staff photo: Trina Berlo

Consultant Peter Dunbar facilitates a Strategic Pan review focus group at Station on the Green in Creemore May 23.

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Sale of QUALITY FURNITURE

from Large Country Home in Mulmur. King sleigh bed, armoire, dresser, 10” dining table, eight dining chairs, cabinets, console and coffee tables, couches, chairs, desk, rugs, mirrors, shelves, lamps, outdoor furniture. Call 416-617-2256.

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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 519-375-0958 or 519-986-1781.

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.

PAINTING AND PARGING

Deck pressure washing and painting. Professional workmanship. Call Don for estimate. Call 705-424-0708 or 705-816-0708.

HANDYMAN SERVICES available. Interior, exterior and landscaping. No job too small, call for a quote. Contact Duncan Miller 705-888-6017, MillerRuralIndustries@gmail.com.

CERTIFIED REIKI MASTER offering personalized sessions to help you achieve balance, restore energy, and promote healing. Discover the transformative benefits of Reiki. Group sessions available. Contact thecraftywitch.ca or 780-243-0347.

HELP WANTED

Tree Time Outdoor Services is looking for a business partner to spearhead customer relations as well as some hands on work. Must be physically fit. Part time.

Contact Al Muder albertmuder76@gmail.com or call 705-305-4420

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Fence Supplies • Culverts

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Outdoor Seasonal Maintenance Worker

This position is responsible for a four-season outdoor community space. Duties include, but are not limited to, general maintenance, cleanliness and safety of water features, and seasonal tasks such as lawn care and leaf/snow removal, as well as assisting with setup and teardown of events as needed.

Previous experience in outdoor maintenance and operation of general equipment is preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and address potential hazards or maintenance needs is necessary, along with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and evenings.

This is an immediate position with competitive pay. Experienced students may apply. Please email manager@creemorevillagegreen.ca or call 705-466-6555.

DEATH NOTICE

WALKER, Helen Elizabeth (nee Brien) Passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2023 at Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood in her 102nd year. Helen of Stayner, formerly of Creemore, loving mother of Judy (Clayton Graham) and the late Scott Walker. Cherished grandmother of Adam Lynn (Natasha) and Christine Lynn and great grandmother of Ariana. Dear sister of Richard (Pauline) Brien and the late Robert (Nan) Brien. She will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Helen was a strong and independent woman who spoke her mind yet loved deeply. She had a long career with Hamilton Bros. and in the real estate field. She loved to travel, usually alone in her camper van with her kayak exploring the Canadian wilderness. She enjoyed spinning and weaving, gardening and spending time on her farm above Creemore with her dog Tami. At her direction, there will not be any public celebrations. If desired, a donation to Hospice Georgian triangle Foundation for Campbell House would be appreciated by her family. To sign Helen’s Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.

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Celebrating National AccessAbility Week

Clearview Township is celebrating National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) from May 28 to June 3, 2023. Each year, during National AccessAbility Week, Canadians are encouraged to think about the barriers people with disabilities face and to find ways to help remove them. 2023 marks the eighteenth anniversary of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). During this time, public, private and nonprofit organizations across Ontario have been working together to improve the everyday lives of people with disabilities.

As part of the legacy of the Man in Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation provided strategic leadership to create and implement National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) in partnership with federal and provincial governments across the country. The purpose of the program was to promote better community access for people with disabilities.

- Rick Hansen Foundation

History of National AccessAbility Week

Clearview Township is celebrating National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) from May 28 to June 3, 2023. Each year, during National AccessAbility Week, Canadians are encouraged to think about the barriers people with disabilities face and to find ways to help remove them. 2023 marks the eighteenth anniversary of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). During this time, public, private and non-profit organizations across Ontario have been working together to improve the everyday lives of people with disabilities.

Clearview Township is an Inclusive Community

In Clearview Township, National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to highlight accessibility awareness at the local level and an opportunity to celebrate the work that is being done across the Township to improve accessibility to information, programs, services, parks, arenas, community halls, and businesses.

Celebrating in Clearview!

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Assisting with the Small Halls and Accessibility recommendations for Council consideration.

Providing accessible steps for Stayner Centennial Pool.

Providing an adult change table in the Stayner Library and Community Center.

Assisted with the implementation of tactile strip installation on new sidewalk and street junctions.

Assisted with the implementation of high visibility road signs being installed.

It’s important for us to realize what accessibility means to our province – socially and economically. If people with disabilities cannot fully participate in our communities, we are missing out on our own potential. Accessibility is also about making everyone in our communities feel welcome. The small activities that most of us take for granted – playing in a park, watching a movie, dining in a restaurant – should be equally available for everyone. And don’t forget our seniors. Through the natural aging process, they may begin to experience barriers to everyday living that they once took for granted.

On-going accomplishments

Clearview Township has a successful Accessibility Advisory Committee that meets monthly with open sessions that anyone can attend.

The schedule of upcoming meetings as well as previous agenda and meeting minutes can be viewed on our website.

www.clearview.ca/accessibility-advisory-committee

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Contact Us

If any member of the community has any comments, questions or concerns regarding accessibility matters in Clearview, they are welcome to contact any Accessibility Advisory Committee member or share their comments, questions or feedback by telephone, in person, in writing or by email.

Contact information can be found on our website at: www.clearview.ca/accessibility-advisory-committee