May 3, 2019

The Creemore

ECHO

Friday, May 3, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 18

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INSIDE THE ECHO

Banking on it

A spiring community The history of Methodists

Clearview starts talks on TD Lands

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News and views in and around Creemore

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World biosphere home to lots of trash

by Trina Berlo Gerry Kouri spent a couple days last week walking the roadside on County Road 21 collecting garbage.

Knowing of no local clean-up initiatives, Kouri took it upon herself to collect the trash that is dumped and thrown from car windows.

She said with the area boasting natural beauty and being a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, one would think this type of activity would be encouraged by local municipalities.

Having lived in New Tecumseth, where they hold Pitch-in Week around Earth Day, Kouri said she always participates in a clean-up at this time and is disappointed that there isn’t an organized activity.

In the Black Bank area, one concession east of Centre Road she collected 399 beer cans, 49 beer bottles and nine liquor bottles. She also collected a bunch of other recyclables and garbage.

The haul is evidence of drinking and driving, people throwing trash out their car windows and larger scale dumping.

With the help of her son Seth, Kouri also found two televisions, 14 tires, a stereo, office chair, an old stove, paint cans, car parts and more.

We attempted to contact Mulmur and Dufferin County to find out how they support residents who watch to pitch-in and clean up garbage in their communities but our calls went unanswered.

Dufferin County does have an Adopta-Road Program. Application forms can be found at www.dufferincounty.ca/ roads-infrastructure/adopt-road-program.

May the fourth be with ducks The Stayner Kinsmen Club’s eighth annual duck race is on Saturday.

The charity event raises money for the Kinsmen’s community projects.

Students from seven schools are participating in the race, having decorated ducks in the theme of Clearview Township’s 25th anniversary.

A corporate duck race will follow and then there is the main race with a chance to win six cash prizes, totaling $1,500.

The races begin at 1 p.m. at Centennial Kinsmen Participark on Brock Street.

A barbecue runs throughout the event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be entertainment and activities, a silent auction, a beer and cider garden and live entertainment by Southern Comfort.

The day starts with a pancake breakfast at the Presbyterian Church, hosted by the Stayner Lions, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Jedi-son some metals for the Creemore Skating Club this Saturday

photo: Trina Berlo

Gerry Kouri

The Creemore Skating Club is hosting its annual scrap metal and bottle drive on Saturday, May 4.

People are asked to place scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, or other metal items, as well as liquor and beer bottles at the curb by 8 am on collection day. To arrange for special pick-ups in New Lowell, Glencairn, Dunedin, Lisle and other areas in Clearview and Mulmur, contact Julie Bigham at 705-4662977 or jbigham30@hotmail.com.

Watch out and think twice because fraud can take advantage of the most trusting people Residents are warning of a scam whereby victims receive a phone call encouraging them to send money through the mail for a chance to win a larger amount of money.

It is perhaps a version of the sweepstakes scam.

Canada Post warns people should never send money through the mail

if they’ve received an unsolicited notification that they have won something and always verify the offer.

It is one of many scams out there.

Others include the romance scam, in which someone pretends to be in love and requests money; Government scams, where people demand payment or personal information while pretending

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 3, 2019

COMMUNITY Calendar

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

THIS WEEKEND Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, May 19

• Orangeville Theatre presents “Where you are”.

Tickets available at theatreorangeville.ca or 519942-3423. 87 Broadway, Orangeville.

Friday, May 3

• Duntroon Hall’s Know It All Ball. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Bring your own snacks and brains. For info call 705-888-9514 or visit www.theduntroonhall.com.

Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4

• The Clearview Community Theatre presents a special production by our Youth troupe: “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown - The Broadway Musical”. Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 3 p.m. At Clearview Community Church, 1070 County Road 42, Stayner. $20 general admission. Tickets available at A&D Bird Seed or Stayner Home Hardware or visit clearviewcommunitytheatre.ca.

Saturday, May 4

• Stayner Lions Pancake Breakfast at Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Stayner, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• Creemore Skating Club’s Annual Scrap Metal Day & Bottle Drive. Please place your scrap metal, appliances, BBQs, pots and pans, or other metal items, as well as liquor and beer bottles by the curb at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 in the town of Creemore.

Special pickups will be made in New Lowell, Glencairn, Dunedin, Lisle, Mulmur, Clearview and areas outside of Creemore if you call Julie Bigham at 705-466-2977 or jbigham30@hotmail.com to arrange a special pickup.

• Stayner Kinsmen Duck Race from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Centennial Kinsmen Participark, Brock Street, Stayner. BBQ, live music, silent auction and more.

3 duck races begin at 1 p.m. Elementary School race then the corporate race and then the main event race to follow.

• You are invited to a Come & Go Tea to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Jim and Catherine Jones

at the Creemore Legion from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only.

• Curiosity House Book Store Opening Reception of artist Karen Duplisea’s new show: Of Things Lesser Seen, in oil and charcoal, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Artist will be present. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, May 4 to Saturday, May 11

• Quarter Century Theatre presents a double feature: Miss Julie & A Doll’s House. Showtime is 7 p.m. at 19 4th Line, Collingwood. $25 online or $40 at door. www.qctheatre.ca.

Sunday, May 5

• Church Services on page 5.

• Silver Willow Farm Rescue Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Come and meet the animals and discover our farm. There is a chance to name a horse plus other activities. Meet Rosie the cow!

Expired food items will be collected. Free. Call 416-407-5132 or karen.scully@hotmail.com for more info. 528375 Side Rd 5, Mansfield.

UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, May 7

• Stayner Euchre Club meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Jubilee Presbyterian Church.

• The Sound Investment Community Choir is hosting the Septini Sapni Choir from Dobele, Latvia at Trinity United Church, 140 Maple Street at 7:30 p.m. performing songs from their homeland, as well as several Canadian and Latvian songs. Tickets $10, will be available at the door. There will be a reception with light refreshments to follow.

• AA Creemore Tuesday Night Group at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Caroline Street West, at 8 p.m.

Those with problems with alcohol only please.

Wednesday, May 8

• Home for Life is starting a weekly seniors coffee social in Creemore on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Affairs Café. Starting April 3. Visit, chat, play cards.

• Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario Street, Stayner. New members welcome. Call Judy at 705-422-1428 for more info.

• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Collingwood Legion, 490 Ontario Street, from 2 to 7 p.m. To book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE.

• Centennial United Church Annual Fish Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fillets of rainbow trout caught right in Georgian Bay with all the trimmings and homemade pies for dessert. Entertainment while you wait. Take-out & gluten-free available. Tickets at door. Adults $17, children 6-12 $8, 5 & under free.

• Wednesday Night Bingo at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairground Road North (across from the GNE grounds) featuring Larry “The Legend” Smith as your caller. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Start time is 6:45 p.m. Early Bird, regular games & progressive super jackpot. Cash prizes. Snack bar. All net proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children.

Friday, May 10

• Community Mother’s Day Pasta Supper at St. John’s United Church, Creemore, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Family of 5 (2 adults & 2 or more children) $12.

Adults $5. Children (6 – 13) $2. Children under 5 – free. There will be a craft station for children to make a craft for their special somebody for Mother’s Day at no extra cost.

Saturday, May 11

• Photography Hike with Bryan Davies. Learn how to photograph wildflowers and water surfaces in the forest. Bring your Digital Camera or Phone Camera to create images you will be proud of. Cost is $50.

Contact Bryan Davies at 705-441-7435 or bryan@ bryandavies.com to register.

• Stayner Lawn Bowling Open House at 205 Ontario Street, Stayner, off Hwy 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join us for an introduction to lawn bowling and a barbecue. All you need is flat soled shoes (running shoes). Fun for all! Call Cindy Smith at 705-429-2261 or clsmith88@rogers.com for more info.

• 35th Ramp Romp at Singhampton Community Centre from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dine on luscious leeks, pork and veggies & pie. Adults $17, students $15,

under 12 $9, under 6 free. Silent auction. Proceeds to the community centre.

• Mother’s Day Plant & Bake Sale from 8 to 11 a.m. at Primrose United Church. Fresh baked goods, craft & food vendors. Pre-order baskets, urns, flowers

by May 5 by calling 519-925-2397 or gailbrown. pharm@yahoo.ca. Visit www.shelburneprimrose. com for more info. 486281 30 Sideroad Mono.

Sunday, May 12

• Mother’s Day Breakfast at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairgrounds Road, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Support the Shrine Children’s Hospital and the costs incurred by families while their children are having treatment. Adults $10. Children under 5 free. Contact GreatbreakfastManito@gmail.com or 705-4458125 for more info.

• Creemore Legion Mother's Day Breakfast at Creemore Legion from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Choice of 2 eggs or waffle, home fries, toast, sausage or bacon, juice, coffee/tea. Adult $7, children 12 and under $4.

Hungry Soldier Special $10. Call 705-466-2202 for more information. 27 Wellington Street West.

Monday, May 13

• The Annual Meeting of the Creemore Union Cemetery will be held at St. John’s United Church in Creemore at 7:30 pm. All are welcome.

Wednesday, May 15

• Come and go lunch. Come and visit Rene Cornelisson and Diane Hutchings who are being brought to Creemore for a short visit and would love to see all of their acquaintances. Please call if you can make it. There is a light lunch for all that attend.

Call Dee at 705-441-3709. At Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 25

• Creemore Vintage Festival in downtown Creemore from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 3, 2019 •

Clearview enters into talks on TD Lands

by Trina Berlo At this stage in the TD bank land redevelopment, Creemore Community Foundation (CCF) co-founder Stuart Lazier asked Clearview council for its support.

The Foundation has moved into the design phase of a new “village green” having decided to proceed with plans to demolish the bank, which closed last May. The TD Lands Community Consultation Committee (TLC), as its final act before dissolution, presented to council its findings from the public input process.

Chair Sara Hershoff said the committee was committed to finding consensus but an agreement was not reached on whether or not the building should be torn down, with the community seeing value in both the commercial property and the prospect of community space.

“We could see all the perspectives,” said Hershoff.

“They were all out in the community.”

The committee, knowing the Foundation was intent upon developing a village green, did find consensus on the specific supporting measures contained in its final recommendation: TLC recommends supporting measures to enhance commercial and cultural vitality through programming and community engagement for the CCF to implement in order to create and ensure the long-term viability of a public, active, green space.

They are commercial vitality, long-term viability, place making, and ensuring success, ie: provide programming, hiring a community program coordinator, work with partners, funding, signage, make it a four-season space, and celebrate and strengthen the impact of the Creemore Horticultural Society among other things.

“It is time for our community to bring this vision to life. It is now in the hands of the next committee,” said Hershoff.

Lazier thanked the committee for its thorough work.

He said this is a one-time opportunity to make a transformational change with the construction of a village green.

Saying you can never get 100 per cent support, “I think we have very strong support behind us” and asked for council’s support.

They will apply for a demolition permit and transfer the TD property to the Foundation during the construction phase, before turning it over to the municipality.

Councillor Thom Paterson made a motion to make official the partnership that is forming with the municipality and asked that staff draft a partnership agreement with the Foundation.

Paterson’s motion reads: Whereas the Creemore Community Foundation is prepared to undertake the redevelopment of the former TD Bank property with the understanding that the current adjacent municipal lands occupied by the Horticultural Gardens and the Station on the Green would be included in the design of a multifunctional, multigenerational, four seasons village green; And whereas it is the intention of the Foundation that upon the completion of the project, the public and private lands be consolidated as Clearview Township property; Be it resolved, That the Council of Clearview Township direct Staff to work with the Creemore Village Green Project Team to prepare a redevelopment plan; And further, that a draft partnership agreement be created for Council’s review and approval that

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outlines the requirements and responsibilities of each party to successfully execute the objectives of the project including the ongoing maintenance and activation of the village green; And further that Council and the public be kept informed and consulted as the project moves forward; Deputy Mayor Barry Burton was the only council member to oppose.

He didn’t say anything during the meeting but afterwards, he told The Echo that he has walked the street in Creemore and has talked to several store owners who are opposing it.

“I think it’s a mistake,” said Burton. “Tearing down a perfectly good commercial building on the main street isn’t going to help.”

“Finding a replacement financial institution is more important than creating more park space,” he said, adding that he has spoken to TD officials and there is no certainty that another bank or credit union couldn’t move in.

He said the presence of a financial institution scores a community points when seniors’ and affordable housing is being considered, which has become a main focus of the community. The imminent growth of the village by 500 homes should also be a consideration.

“If I thought the community really wanted [the bank demolished] I would support it,” said Burton.

“The community is too divided on this and the other options haven’t been explored.”

Burton said he is continuing his efforts to gauge the community and explore those options. He said he is concerned about the loss of commercial tax revenue, which would ultimately be absorbed by the rest of the tax base.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 3, 2019

OPINION EDITORIAL

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THE WAY WE WERE

At a time when doping is being exposed and the world of sport is trying to increase integrity, it is outrageous that an athlete would be forced to alter their chemistry if they want to compete in specific events.

On Wednesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled against 28-year-old South African runner Caster Semenya’s appeal case against the world governing body for track and field, the International Association of Athletics Federations.

The female athlete is intersex and is said to have higher than average levels of testosterone than other women. What is being referred to as a landmark case and a human rights issue, the ruling upholds a decision that Semenya would have to lower her testosterone levels to five nanomoles per litre of blood if she wants to compete in the 800 metre race but she is allowed to compete in the 400 and 1,500 in her natural state.

Semenya is not alone. Other elite athletes have higher than normal levels of testosterone, it’s part of what makes them so fast.

Should we cap male athletes’ testosterone levels when they are off the charts, which they can be.

Elite athletes of both sexes have many genetic advantages over the rest of us. And although it feels very unfair to us sloths, these athletes have a natural ability that cannot be denied.

No athlete should be required to alter their body chemistry, nor should they be allowed to take enhancing drugs.

At a time when the world is embracing people and all of their anomalies in terms of gender and sexual orientation, this is a setback. People don’t fit into neat categories as humans have wanted to believe for too long.

Watching from the sidelines, sports fans idolize the elite athletes who make it to the top of their sport.

Now, athletes with differences of sexual development (DSD) are being penalized for what, being too good?

It’s ridiculous.

CORRECTION Apologies to Clearview Public Library CEO Jennifer La Chapelle. We misquoted her saying death nail instead of death knell in the April 26 article about cuts to inter-library loan service.

Jeanette Poste, Mary Lou Rawn and Helen Hargrave submitted by Helen Blackburn.

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Editor: The cancellation of inter-library loans by Doug Ford due to the provincial funding cut to the Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) is another grim and dark reality of what his government thinks about the needs and education of the general population.

Do we believe that Doug Ford is an educated, smart, informed leader for the Province of Ontario? Did we make an outcry when he paid each of the MPPs a bonus to cover their costs of the increase in prices of housing and rents in Toronto? What about the general population having to deal with the increased housing costs in Toronto with no increase in salaries? Did he support $15 an hour increase in wages? No he blocked that! Even at that salary boost can the general population keep up!

Doug Ford is dumbing us all down. Let’s get the facts. We have been duped by the Conservative government. They do not listen! They do not think about the best interest of all and growing Ontario into a wonderful, Inclusive and progressive province. The Conservatives are only for the selfinterests of the rich at the expense of the well being of the whole. They are not acting as our representative.

Doug Ford and the Conservatives have let us down and are running a train wreck in this Province like their Liberal kindred. Cuts to hospitals, schools, libraries does not grow a province. It kills it.

Barbara LaFleshe, Creemore.

Editor: After 16 years of Liberal financial mismanagement in the province what do you expect? Ask yourself, your neighbour and the person you have a beer with Friday evening, how much interest does the province pay each month on it’s long term debt, well it is 1 Billion Dollars and that is a Billion not a Million, there are 1000 millions in a billion. With that kind of money class rooms could have 10 students and that might make the teachers happy, but I doubt it, they along with their union have fought with every government for the past 50 years.

Doug Ford was elected to get rid of the deficit and get the provinces financial matters under control, so there will be no end to the cuts, so instead of complaining get use to it, or better still send Doug your ideas about more cuts he could make.

Dick Corner, Nottawa.

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 3, 2019 •

Methodists grew over time LOCAL HISTORY

The New Connexion Bringing the comforts united with Wesleyans in and reassurances of religion 1874. The Methodist and to the early settlers in this the Episcopalians united area was not easy. The in 1883 to make a larger, missionaries of the mid stronger church.

1800s reported riding 35 The change did not come miles at a time through about instantly as there was unbroken forests and Helen BLACKBURN considerable reorganization. inclement weather. On one A decision was made to sell trip the snow was so deep the Wesleyan church and renovate the the missionary had to leave his cutter Episcopalian church on Mill Street. and go the rest of the way on horseback.

Considerable controversy then erupted.

Not only were the travel conditions This eventually died down after the difficult but the people were also a trial resigning of some members of the and tribulation to these courageous church board and plans were made to travelling missionaries. One report in build a new church. This is the United 1846 declared, Church that we know today although “For several years previous to this with some alterations. these people had not the means of grace The plans for the new church were among them, their time, especially carefully laid out. The church was to their Sabbaths, were spent in visiting, be 34 feet by 60 feet with a veneered cursing, swearing, dancing, fiddling, brick wall; the frame was to be of hunting and many of them chopping, timbers, 2 inches by 6 inches by 16 feet, and sinful practices of all kinds.” lined inside and out. The roof was to This was the background of the be a square pitch and the ceiling also Methodist Church in the Creemore squared with small cornices or some area. The Methodists had several finish in the corners. branches of their church and all were The work proceeded as planned established in Creemore. These were with one significant change. George the Wesleyan Methodists, the Methodist Lawrence offered to finance a bell Episcopalians and the New Connexion tower and spire and thanks to him it Methodists. Each had a church. The became one of the most distinguishing New Connexion was at the side of the features of the village. It was 110 road up Collingwood Street north of feet from the ground to the tip of the the present county road. The Wesleyans weather vane. Unfortunately it had had a small building on Caroline Street to be dismantled in 1970 for safety across from the present Creemore reasons.

Echo office and the Episcopalians The corner stone was laid on May had their meeting place where we 24 by Warring Kennedy, Mayor of have our present United Church.

Toronto. On October 3 the new church was dedicated by Rev, E.B. Harper, D.D. The Doctor preached three very appropriate, interesting, instructive and impressive sermons. The weather was lovely, there were overwhelming congregations and good collections.

The next project was the building of the parsonage. Tenders were issued for the new building. The house was to be brick, neat and commodious. Plans were made for the minister to occupy it by January 1895.

The church was well cared for over the years. The firm of Plewes and Spence suggested that they install electric lights. They pointed out that the church could be lit for $40 a year.

Considering the cost of coal oil and the money paid to a caretaker for cleaning and maintaining lamps this would be a savings.

A great many social activities were centred around the church. A Christmas Concert was one of the year’s main events. The Sunday school picnic was another popular event.

On January 1, 1901 the bell in the tower of this church rang out joyously for the first time proclaiming the advent of the 20th Century. And finally as this part of the story of the Methodist Church ends we must give thanks to the future oriented members of the church who planted the maple trees around the church. The trees were planted May 12, 1893. (to be continued)

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Farms for Change fundraiser

Tickets for the 10th annual Farms for Change fundraiser at The New Farm go on sale at noon on today. The culinary experience and concert will be held June 15. This year’s performer is being kept secret until the day of the event but organizers say it will be amazing.

Last year’s event raised a recordbreaking $150,000.

“None of these efforts would have been possible without the generous, ongoing support of our many volunteers, chefs, and sponsors. We feel incredibly lucky to have such a caring and supportive community surrounding us,” said hosts Gillian Flies and Brent Preston.

Of funds raised, $140,000 went to Community Food Centres Canada who shared funds with The Stop and Regent Park Community Food Centres.

Another $10,000 was donated to food banks in Stayner and Collingwood to put local, organic vegetables and honey in Christmas hampers for 285 families. For information visit thenewfarm.ca. Tickets cost $110.

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Public meeting for NEC application

by Trina Berlo As a result of additional wetlands being identified on a portion of Sideroad 26/27, the Township of Clearview has filed a second Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) amendment application.

“We’ve asked for an amendment to the plan to deal with our needs to do some work on the wetlands,” said Clearview’s CAO Steve Sage, who is named as the agent on the application.

It is supplemental to an ongoing appeal of the Niagara Escarpment Commission’s (NEC) decision not to deny a development permit.

An NEC staff report outlines some of the file’s history: A 2014 Joint Board decision granted approval to expand Walker Aggregates’ Duntroon quarry.

Under that decision, some of the parties to the hearing (Township of Clearview, Walker Aggregates and the County of Simcoe) were directed to enter into a Road Improvement Agreement to close a portion of County Road 91 in order to expand the quarry, and to make improvements to Sideroad 26/27 to make it an all-season road to replace the county road.

The expansion of Sideroad 26/27 is the subject of a development permit application, which was refused by the NEC in November 2015, and has since been appealed. During the appeal process, additional environmental work undertaken by consultants on behalf of the township identified that certain aspects of the road works would result in the removal of 1.2 ha of natural heritage and key hydrologic features within the existing right of way. This

was not known when the amendment was originally submitted.

The township requested an adjournment of the hearing since the policies of the NEP in 2016 prohibited development in wetlands. The Township indicated to the Hearing Officers at a pre-hearing conference in 2016 that the basis for the adjournment was that it would be making an application to amend the NEP. Sage said parties are waiting to be notified if a hearing date will be set.

“I would hope that we have a decision in 2019,” he said.

The application would allow the township to improve the existing road to make it suitable for year-round use and make other road improvements notwithstanding policies in the NEP, which require the consideration of alternatives to the development of infrastructure in wetlands, key natural heritage features and Escarpment Natural Areas.

Clearview council decided to appeal the Niagara Escarpment Commission’s decision to deny the township permission to reconstruct Sideroad 26/27 from the 10th Concession to Grey Road 31 based on a “strong recommendation” from its solicitors at Barriston Law. A public information meeting will be held Wednesday, May 8 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Township of Clearview Administration Centre, located at 217 Gideon St. in Stayner.

Simcoe wants your mercury The County of Simcoe is launching a Mercury Roundup Program at County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off locations.

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The initiative, coordinated in partnership with Scout Environmental and funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, is designed to divert liquid mercury from the waste stream and landfills while educating residents about proper disposal of mercury products.

“The County is an environmentally conscious municipality with numerous programs aimed at educating and assisting residents to divert, sort and dispose of harmful materials the right way,” said Warden George Cornell.

“We thank the Ontario Trillium Fund for their support and look forward to working with Scout Environmental to roll out this initiative at our drop-off locations.”

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Controls created to result in harmony and consistency

by Trina Berlo Clearview has approved an architectural control plan for infill lots in the township.

An Architectural Control Plan is required for subdivisions and the development of multiple lots but there are no minimum standards set for other residential lots. Mara Burton said this can lead to conflict between properties.

She told council on April 8, the intent of the architectural control plan is not to slow down development but to make it fit with the rest of the community when applicable.

“Staff have prepared a simple Architectural Control Plan that would fill in the gaps,” reported Burton. “The document was prepared based on other existing architectural plans within the municipality. At the same time, the Plan focuses on simple and easily

attainable characteristics intended to result in harmony with neighbouring properties and a consistent image, or at least one that doesn’t offend, within a neighbourhood.”

“The Plan is proposed to apply to all the settlements. However, staff recognize that the Plan may not be implemented in some of the very small settlements given the inventory of existing residential lots.”

The plan includes making consistent where the home is situated on the lot, colours, design, building material and rooflines.

Burton said staff did not want to pick and choose which settlements should or should not have a Architectural Plan so in order to be responsive to the unique nature of the small settlement, an exemption would apply if a dwelling were to be constructed at least 66 feet away from a side lot line.

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Song and Dance at the Avening Hall Choir!Choir!Choir! led the community through the Can-con cannon during two sold out performances last Saturday. Couples married more than 50 years took to the stage to dance, along with a willing crowd, to Neil Young's Harvest Moon during the matinee. Jessie Wright was front and centre for the same song during the evening show. Both events culminated in a video recordings of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and can be seen on The Echo's Facebook page.

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LaFarge proposal approved with a cleanup commitment

by Trina Berlo Clearview council stood its ground with Lafarge, using approvals for a gravel pit in Avening as leverage to get the New Lowell site cleaned up.

At its April 27 meeting, council passed Official Plan and zoning amendments to permit the extraction of aggregate on 200 acres along the 3-4 Sideroad Nottawasaga, an extension to the current Avening Pit, but made it conditional on the clean-up of the New Lowell site.

“What guarantees do we have that the buildings on County Road 9 will be dealt with?” asked Deputy Mayor Barry Burton.

With assurance from Lafarge’s land manager for central Ontario Chris Galway, Burton moved to amend the approval motion to hold Lafarge to a commitment to demolish and remediate the building and area located ta 6372 County Road 9 within four months or upon issuance of a demolition permit if it is issued sooner.

How can one person be all of these things?

“Lafarge has taken the comments very seriously and has initiated clean up efforts,” said MHBC planner Brian Zeman.

Two years ago, at a public meeting, council asked for a commitment that the site would be cleaned up.

Some work has been done but not enough to satisfy councillors, including Thom Paterson, who said he is not impressed with Lafarge’s track record. “[The condition] is not enough to satisfy all the concerns with Lafarge,” said Paterson.

He and Councillor John Lamers did not support the motion to approve the amendments.

The majority of the existing Avening Pit has been rehabilitated and is currently being used for agricultural and natural heritage areas. There is a small area of aggregate reserves remaining, which represents 1-2 years of extraction.

Subject to approval of the Avening Pit Extension the entire Avening Pit will be rehabilitated with the exception of a small area for processing and shipping resources from the Avening Pit Extension to the existing entrance/ exit at the Avening Pit. The new license will allow for the recovery of an additional 4 million tonnes of high quality aggregate resource. The aggregate at the Avening Pit extension will be removed in phases over 20 years with the site being progressively rehabilitated in a “timely

fashion.” (Most of the land will be restored to Class 5 with the exception of the Phase 2 area, which will have a subsoil and topsoil added to a combined depth of one metre restoring it to Class 2 and 3 soils.)

The pit will be accessed by the existing entranceway off Centre Line Road and the haul route would not change.

During the public participation session at the start of Monday’s meeting, Donna Baylis, Executive Director for the Food and Water First, said “We, the people behind Food and Water First, learned first hand the need to protect farmland and source water from short-term thinking,” referencing the mega-quarry fight in Melancthon.

“Today it is an unfortunate reality that decades of good decision-making – decisions that force us to think about the future – are being wiped out with the stroke of a pen.”

She said Ontario is losing the equivalent of 175 acres of agricultural land to development every day and Ontario will lose two million acres of farmland by the year 2050.

“Yet the world’s population is expected to increase by another 1.5 billion people by that time; 5 million more people in Ontario. Yes, we need to house this growing population, but we also need to feed them,” said Baylis.

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The 2019 spring wild turkey season opened April 25 and is a result of the reintroduction of wild turkeys to Ontario in the late 1980s. The subsequent growth of turkey populations allowed for a limited hunt that has expanded over the years as the number of birds continues to grow.

Anyone with information about a natural resources or public safety related violation is encouraged to call the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry violation reporting line at 1-877-847-7667 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). For more information, visit www.ocoa.ca.

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Georgian Triangle Humane Society Animal Hospital opens

The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) new, on-site Animal Hospital opened its doors for the first time on April 22, providing veterinary care to shelter animals along with community feral cats. This was made possible with the support of PetSmart Charities of Canada and a core group of dedicated donors who were connected to bringing medical and surgical services to the animal shelter.

The GTHS received a $65,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada in 2019 which accelerated the opening of the animal hospital. The grant helped to acquire equipment for the on-site spay/neuter clinic within the GTHS Animal Shelter in addition to providing funding to make basic veterinary care more accessible and affordable to pets in need in the Georgian Triangle region. The grant will provide aid to animals in need of a second chance.

Additional funding for the project, which is estimated to have totaled $382,000, was made possible by the generosity of the community and the commitment of donors to the GTHS, the majority of whom are active volunteers with the organization.

Opening the new five-room GTHS Animal Hospital will mean that pets and animals in the care of GTHS will receive spay or neuter procedures, e m e rg e n c y m e d i c a l / s u rg i c a l interventions, and routine procedures such as vaccines and micro-chipping right on site at the shelter facility.

“Excellence in animal welfare is one of the main pillars at the GTHS and this animal hospital will allow us to continue serving the animals that need us the most. Our industry is experiencing a sharp increase in the number of medically challenged animals that are without a home, so the addition of this hospital and our skilled

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veterinary team is perfectly timed.

Thank you to PetSmart Charities of Canada and our dedicated donors for making this happen. Although this hospital will not be open to the general public, we are committed to increasing accessibility to spay/neuter surgeries and wellness care to pet owners in need in our community. If you are in need of access, we encourage you to contact us,” explains Sonya Reichel, Executive Director of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

For the past 10 years, the GTHS has relied heavily on partnerships with local veterinarians to help them provide the necessary care for homeless animals. These partners, especially, Dr. Jim Bell of Bellbrae Animal Hospital and Dr. Jacquie Pankatz of Mountain Vista Veterinary Hospital, have gone above and beyond the call of duty to care for pets in need.

Moving forward, GTHS is proud to announce that Dr. Anick Amaro has been hired as Director of Medicine and will lead the veterinary care practice

at GTHS. She is working alongside the animal care team to accredit the hospital so that the first spay/neuter surgery could be performed during the week of April 22nd.

Veterinary services offered by the animal hospital will be critical to the welfare of the 1,300+ animals who are helped by the shelter on an annual basis. Cost effective medical care will help to ensure that companion pets and their adopters will have somewhere dedicated to turn to for essential care in times of need, regardless of their income or life situation.

“At PetSmart Charities of Canada, we’re proud to be one of the nation’s leading funders of animal welfare and the human-animal bond,” says Dani LaGiglia, the organization’s regional relationship manager. “Through grants like this one to the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, we’re not only helping homeless pets to get the care and support they need, we’re also ensuring that pet parents living on a fixed or limited income have somewhere to turn when their pet requires medical assistance.”

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217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: Proposed Amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan Sideroad 26/27, Clearview The Township of Clearview has submitted an application to the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) for a site-specific amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan 2017 (NEP). The amendment is being considered by the NEC under the requirements of the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP), particularly Part 1.2.1 and the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, (NEPDA), Sub-sections 6.1(2.1) and 6.1(3). The purpose of this notice is to invite you to engage in the public process if you wish.

Public Meeting Information:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: Township of Clearview Council has received an application for a Temporary Use By-law. The amendment is being considered under the requirements of the Planning Act RSO 1990 c.P.13 and applicable regulations.

The purpose of this notice is to invite you to engage in the public process if you wish.

There will be an Open House with displays followed by a Presentation at 6:00 PM. Staff of the Niagara Escarpment Commission will be in attendance to answer questions.

When: Where: The Proposal:

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Council Chambers Township of Clearview Administration Centre 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario

Public Meeting Information: When: Monday May 27, 2019 at 6:30 pm Where: Council Chambers

Township of Clearview Administration Centre,

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario

The Proposal: Project No.: 2019-010 The purpose of the application is to request the approval for a Temporary The Township of Clearview proposes to amend the NEP by adding a special Use By-law for three years to permit the use of the subject lands as Festival policy to apply to the road allowance of sideroad 26/27 between Osprey- Grounds for one event this year (July 11th to 14th, 2019) and up to two events Clearview Townline and Concession 10, being Part of Lots 26 and 27, per year in each subsequent year (2020 and 2021).

Concessions 11 and 12. The Township’s amendment application relates to a Development Permit Application (DPA) to permit the re-constructions of the The subject application concerns lands municipally known as 1180 15/16 road (including expansion and vertical re-alignment) to make it an all-season Sideroad, 5195 Highway 26, 5225 Highway 26 AND 5403 Highway 26 (Edenvale road, pursuant to a Road Improvement Agreement between the Township of Aerodrome) and legally described as CONCESSION 10 PT LOTS 15, 13 & 14 (Roll Clearview, Walker Aggregates Inc., and the County of Simcoe.

No: 432904000312100, 432904000312000).

The purpose of the Township’s proposed Plan amendment is to allow the A key map has been provided showing the subject lands. proposed road improvements, notwithstanding policies in the NEP which require the consideration of alternatives for the development of infrastructure There are no associated applications. in wetlands, in key natural heritage features, and in Escarpment Natural Areas.

Your Rights to Appeal: For More Information: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public A copy of the proposed Amendment together with the background information meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Township of Clearview before the by-law is passed, the person or public body: may be examined at the offices of the Niagara Escarpment Commission: i) is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of Clearview Georgetown Office Thornbury Office Council to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal; and 232 Guelph Street 99 King Street East ii) may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Georgetown ON L7G 4B1 Thornbury, ON , N0H 2P0 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, Tel: 905-877-5191 Tel: 519-599-3340 there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Proposed Amendment Number: PS 215 18

Fax: 905-873-7452

Fax: 519-599-6326

You may also visit the NEC’s website to find information regarding the application at: https://www.escarpment.org/LandPlanning/NEP/PlanAmendments/ ActivePlanAmendments Your Rights to Appeal:

For More Information: There are several ways to find more information about this application.

Visit our website: www.clearview.ca Contact the Planner assigned to this file: Mara Burton, Director Community Services mburton@clearview.ca, 705-428-6230 ext. 264

Visit or write to the Community Services Department at the Township of Written comments and submissions may be made to the Niagara Escarpment Clearview Administration Centre: Commission until May 24, 2019, at the Georgetown Address noted above or Box 200, 217 Gideon St., Stayner ON L0M 1S0 by email to nancy.mott@ontario.ca Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM All comments will be considered as part of the decision-making process by the Niagara Escarpment Commission if the written comments are submitted by mail, email or fax to the Georgetown office. Please note that all comments and submissions received will become part of the public record.

For additional information, please contact Nancy Mott, Senior Strategic Advisor, at 905-877-8363 or nancy.mott@ontario.ca Notice Dated: April 25, 2019

We invite you to comment on this application and to engage in the process with us. If you wish to receive future notices concerning this file, please submit your request in writing to the Planner assigned to this file using the information above. Please be advised that your comment or request to be notified will form part of the public record; your communication and any personal information therein will be made available to the public (i.e. e-mail address), unless you expressly request its removal.

If you have specific accessibility needs and would like another format or other accommodations the Township of Clearview will work to meet your needs.

Please contact Human Resources at 705-428-6230 ext. 255.

Notice dated: 2 May 2019

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217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm www.clearview.ca Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN

NOTICE- 2019 SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING The Township of Clearview Water Department will be flushing hydrants between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm on the following dates and locations: • • • • • •

Stayner: April 23 - May 3 Nottawa: May 3 & 6 Colling-Woodlands: May 6 - 8 Buckingham Woods: May 8 – 10 Creemore: May 13 – 15 New Lowell: May 15 – 17

For more information, please contact: Todd Patton, Manager, Water & Sewer 705-428-6230 ext. 302 705-428-5024 tpatton@clearview.ca

www.clearview.ca/community-improvement

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The Community Improvement Plan allows the Township to provide funding for façade upgrades to local businesses to revitalize the community and foster economic development. Landscaping funding is also available to upgrade utilitarian buildings. These improvements will help attract both residents and visitors to shop and invest within our communities.

Please be advised discolored water could stain laundry during these times. If your water remains discolored or dirty, run water until clear. It is recommended water softeners are left in by-pass mode during these times.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 3, 2019

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Saturday, May 4 at 6537 Cty Rd 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Multi-Family Garage Sale: outdoor furniture, tools, kitchen & bedroom, music, home décor, motorcycle gear, and much more.

Affairs’ Friday Night Bistro. Englishstyle Fish n Chips, Homemade Burgers, roasted chicken and honey garlic ribs are on the menu. Dine in or take out until 7 p.m. 705-466-5621.

Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18 at 210 Mowat Street North, Stayner.

Yard Sale: need to downsize! Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Peace Valley Ranch Grass-fed BEEF is hormone free and locally raised. Order a Side or Split Side to fill your freezer to feed your family or share with friends. Orders and deposits for our grass-fed beef must be received by May 1st with the balance due upon delivery. $4.50/lb.

We are now taking orders for 2019! To place an order visit our website www. pvrbeef.ca or call us at 519-925-6628.

An action has been commenced against you for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident, which occurred on January 21, 2017. The Plaintiff seeks to notify and serve the Statement of Claim CV-18-00005333 by publishing this notice. If you fail to defend this action, judgment may be granted against you.

A&D Country Market has Floradale Feeds for livestock & poultry.

Mapleview Agri milk replacer and a federally inspected egg grading station for your convenience. 1617 Cty Rd 42, just south of Stayner. 705-428-2465.

A copy of the Statement of Claim can be obtained from Brampton Superior Court of Justice or you can contact the lawyer for the Plaintiff, Ms. Oksana Turner, De Rose Barrister & Solicitors, at 1280 Finch Ave. West, Suite 508, Toronto, ON, M3J 3K6 and Tel: 416-780-8080.

For sale – model 1465 New Holland HAYBINE excellent condition call 226-505-1003.

Year-old Power Lift Recliner Chair for sale. "Ray" bonded brown leather.

Paid over $1000, price negotiable.

Call 705-718-4237.

AUCTIONS Bob Severn Auction Register

Sat. May 18 at 10 a.m. Auction sale of tractor equip, trucks, Corvette, boat, antiques, misc.

For Shirley Jemmett, #20221 Main Street North, Alton.

Mon. May 20 at 10 a.m. Auction of Antiques, household, appliances.For Joan Vrooman & the Estate of the Late Jim (Wee Dad) Vroomen, #635 Willow Street, Shelburne.

Ph: 519-925-2091 www.theauctionadvertiser.com/RSevern severnauctions.wixsite.com/severn

THANK YOU A special, special thank you to each of you wonderful folks that helped us in so many different ways with our Fisherman’s Breakfast and Bake Sale. Your support is overwhelming, without all of you this event could not be a success. We really do appreciate all of you and look forward to 2020. P.S. Thank you for coming out to fill your tummies and get your baking on such a nasty morning. Also a huge thank you to the folks putting together our outdoor cooking facility.

Sincerely, Dunedin Community and Hall Board.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Mad & Noisy Quilters 17th Annual Quilt Dessert & Tea! Thanks to Donna Klein Gebbinck for showing us her trunk of quilts. Thanks to the quilt tea committee for all their planning and hard work. Thanks to Flowers by MS Design for the table centre pieces!

You are invited to a Come & Go Tea on Saturday, May 4 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Jim and Catherine Jones at the Creemore Legion from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only.

RENTALS BUNGALOW on quiet horse farm in the beautiful Mulmur hills. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full deck, brand new stainless steel appliances and HE washer and dryer, fireplace and central AC. Available July 1. Would suit a quiet couple. $1800 per month, plus $200 utilities. Call 705440-7313 or greenacres1@live.ca.

Spacious, open concept 2 bedroom apartment available on ground floor of heritage building in downtown Creemore. 1 bedroom also available on third floor. Non smoking cat friendly building. Call or leave message at 705-466-2544.

Prominent retail space with parking available on Mill Street. Text or call 416 910-9841 for more information.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED Volunteer members are needed for the Creemore Union Cemetery Committee. Come to the Annual Meeting at St. John’s United Church in Creemore on Monday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. and/or submit your interest to Creemore Union Cemetery, 3499 Conc. 5, Creemore, L0M 1G0.

Seeking an apartment in Creemore for single, working professional. Clean, quiet tenant with great references.

Please contact Kirsten at 705-351-1987.

• Service Directory • Gravity Sun Power Valley Auto & Tech solar generation for energy savings and income professionally designed and installed

Jeff Williams • 466-5741

Repairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!

Safety’s & Fuel Injection

218 Main St. Stayner

Bus. (705) 428-3393 ~ Res. (705) 466-2343

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CREWSON INSURANCE BROKERS

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7685 Cty Rd 91 • 428-0131

110 Adeline St., Shelburne 1423 Mosley St., Wasage Beach

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705-888-0029 FREE INSPECTIONS

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PLUMBING Servicing Creemore and surrounding area

(705) 466-5807 Licensed and insured

Machine Shop Facility • Custom Steel Fabrication & repairs • Decorative Iron Railing, Fences & Gates 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to Friday Book ahead for Saturday Service Don Brearey or Gloria Howie

705-466-2149

General Practise of Law MediationandAlternative Dispute Resolution John L. Ferris www.ferrislaw.ca Megan L. Celhoffer

190 Mill Street T 705-466-3888

Host Your Party Rates starting at $30/hour

Event pricing available sara@creemore.com • 705.466.9906

RON’S CERAMIC TILES Kitchens, Bathrooms, Entranceways Fireplaces, Backsplashes Indoor/Outdoor work Ron Briere Tilesetter/Installer 705-466-6462 • rlbriere@gmail.com

Dave North • 705-718-7370 Candice Harper Owner/Detailer

519-939-6991 stylesautodetail.com

Tree Time Outdoor Services

tree, stump & branch removal firewood cut and split wood chipping bush hogging

705-305-4420

PLACE YOUR AD HERE 705-466-9906

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Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering.

Call for free estimate at 705-4662356.

Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781.

Do you need a caring, reliable house sitter for your home, dog or cat? Able to stay in your home for daily, overnight or weekly stays. Go away on your travels knowing your house and or pets will be well cared for with love. 705-441-1836.

K. Brulotte & Sons. Excavating, grading, site clearing & landscaping.

Over 20 years experience. Call for free estimate. 705-443-7815.

Rod the Window Cleaner. You deserve a Clear View. Spring is here! You know you want it! Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call 705-351-0768. References on request.

Painting, Masonry & Parging.

Professional quality. Now accepting new projects. Call Don for estimate at 705-424-0708 or 705-816-0708.

Chimney Sweep – Spring Cleaning.

Avoid the fall rush. Call Roger at 705435-8503. WETT Cert.

Core Lawn Aeration removes small cores of soil from your lawn, allowing water, oxygen, and nutrients, to reach the root system. Rate for average sized lawn is $40. NOW AVAILABLE! ORGANIC LAWN CARE PROGRAM. To refresh your lawn, call or text Martin at 705-716-0549, or email mnwoodward23@gmail.com.

Staerk Aerial - Private/Farm New pole line installs, Replacing poles, Sign installs, Tree trimming/removal, Crane work, Street lighting. Electrical contractor - fully licensed and insured ECRA/ESA #7011953. Call Andrew for a quote 705-888-6406.

HELP WANTED High school student wanted for general help at a farm close to Creemore. Please call or text 416-930-5848.

Summer help wanted. Property maintenance, etc. Call Norm at 647224-9500.

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PAUL LAVELLE On April 26, four months after his 70th birthday, Paul Lavelle passed away at his home near Creemore. Paul will be remembered as a beloved husband and father, a brilliant and strategic thinker, and a man of great integrity and strength.

Born in Toronto to Mollie and Herbert Lavelle, Paul was raised in the Don Mills area along with his sister Paddy.

Paul attended De La Salle and Don Mills Collegiate and was educated at York University and earned an MBA from Schulich School of Business. In 1979, Paul married the love of his life, Gillian. He said it was the best decision he ever made. Paul was a loving and wise presence in the lives of his children, Geoffrey and Elizabeth. He was always ready with an open ear and insightful advice, and took great interest in every aspect of their lives. He was adored by his young granddaughter Sophie.

Ambitious and diligent from an early age, Paul earned his CA and CPA designations and pursued a rewarding career in corporate finance. He also applied his inquiring mind to his interests in photography and computer technology. Paul started his career at Clarkson Gordon, served as president and CEO of Thornmark Corporation, and later became a partner at Ernst & Young. In 2002, Paul took great joy in launching a corporate finance firm, Cambridge Corporate Development. Many of his clients and colleagues became long-term friends. Paul was generous with his knowledge and skills, and he enjoyed serving on numerous corporate and not-for-profit boards throughout his career. Travel, time spent on the golf course, and at the cottage on Weslemkoon Lake with friends and family, gave his life balance. An engaging conversationalist, Paul loved nothing better than a spirited debate at the dinner table. He also enjoyed an early game of tennis several mornings a week for most of his life - breakfast with his tennis friends always sent him off to the office with a smile on his face. Paul’s family is so grateful for the many kindnesses shown to him during his time in the Creemore area. He lived with health challenges for many years but loved his new home and the beauty of the surrounding hills gave him solace. Many heartfelt thanks to friends who visited, brought books, and opened up the world for Paul.

Paul is dearly missed by his wife Gillian, sister Paddy, son Geoffrey (Lauren Hong), daughter Elizabeth (Daniel Dillon) and granddaughter Sophie, as well as his sisters-in law, nieces and nephews, extended family, and a wide network of friends and colleagues. Throughout his later years, Paul faced multiple debilitating illnesses. He inspired those around him with his perseverance, his courage and his trademark optimism. The excellent medical care which Paul received gave us more time to treasure this remarkable man. We would be honoured with a donation to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation, or to a charity of your choice.

Friends are welcome to join the family in a celebration of life at the Granite Club, 2350 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, on Thursday May 16 from 5-8 pm with a few tributes at 6:30. More information is available at www.rememberingpaul.ca.

“May you continue to inspire us to enter each day with a generous heart.”

- John O’Donohue COE - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Evelyn Joyce Coe (nee Thompson) at Guelph General Hospital on April 28, 2019 in her 89th year, surrounded by her family.

Beloved Coe 6 wife 9 of the late Murray 1 (2011). Cherished mother to Goldie 1 Gord Cash5and Brian and Jean Coe. and Loved 3 Grandma 1 to Barry 2 (Jennifer), 9 Clarence (Kim), Jennifer (Graham) 7 2(Holly). Great 3 grandmother 5 and Trevor to 6 and one coming in September.

Predeceased by her daughter in law 6 her 4 parents William 9 8 and Connie Coe, Florence Thompson, her brother Albert 9 7 5 2 Thompson and sisters Isabel Buckle and 1 graveside 8 Vera Ivany. A private family ceremony 1 will be held on May 2, 2019 6 5 at Honeywood Cemetery. Friends may visit Evelyn’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

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With great sadness, we wish to announce the passing of Norm Trott. On April 27th 2019, with his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Krys, by his side. Loving father of Kym (Jeremy) and Tracy (Michael).

Treasured Pa of; Paul-Michael a.k.a. Bud (Athena), Amber (Jordan), MacKayla, Madison, Deavyn (Devin), Mitchell a.k.a Bubba, Krystyna a.k.a. Queenie Willy), Chelsea and Colton. Adored Great Pa of; Nolan, Callie, Aubree, Isabelle, Daxton and Kylaa-Belle.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the RVH Cancer Care Centre. We will be honouring him the way he wished, with a drop in Celebration of Life, on June 15th 2019, from 1-4 at the Avening Hall. Friends may visit Norm’s online Book of Memories www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

Byron John Montgomery

After an all too brief illness, Byron John Montgomery in his 57th year, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Parkwood Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit. He is the cherished husband of Viola Poletes Montgomery and, the adored father of Daphne and Jemma. Byron also leaves behind his much loved parents, John and Kay Montgomery of Creemore Ontario.

He is also survived by his siblings, Neil and Sandra, his nephew Paul and niece Tonya and, many Greek relatives in England, Greece and Canada who ‘adopted’ Byron as their own member of the family.

Byron was a passionate political observer and writer of many articles and books on political systems, frameworks and parties. He was an avowed environmentalist and a strong advocate of elections and voting. He was known to post signs during federal and provincial elections, ‘Think, then Vote’, urging people to vote but to also think about their choice and its impact on the greater good. Byron’s greatest joy though was fatherhood.

He embraced with a passion raising his daughters – be it playing video games with Jemma or having endless conversations about politics with Daphne. His selfless devotion and dedication to ‘Daddy’s girls’ made him in their eyes ‘the world’s greatest Dad’. Many thanks to the nurses, Michelle, Linda and Catherine and so many others whose name we did not catch but made Byron’s last 24 hours of life peaceful and pain-free. Heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Daphne and Jemma’s three godparents, Marla Neish, Drew Neish and Daniel Abboud for dropping everything to rush to hold our hearts as we endured such a sudden loss. Byron and Viola always knew they had the best people to be their daughters’ godparents.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday May 4th, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fawcett Funeral Home Creemore Chapel.

There is a once in a lifetime love that comes along and gives you so much joy, so much happiness,. Byron was that love for me. My proud, rugged, country boy from Creemore who epitomized integrity with his every breath and personified devoted family man with his unconditional love for his adored daughters, Daphne and Jemma, each and every day of his life. His sense of humour, his intellect, his passion for politics, his kindness and gentlemanly manner all defined who Byron was as a husband, father, son and brother. Our hearts will miss him so much.

In honour of Byron, please consider a donation to the Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital, the London Regional Cancer Clinic or, a charity of your choice. Friends may visit Byron’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, May 3, 2019

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Telephone: 705 428-6230 | Fax: 705 428-0288 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

www.clearview.ca

Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

TENDER NOTICES The Corporation of the Township of Clearview is now accepting tenders as listed below.

FOR DETAILS AND PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS www.clearview.ca/tenders NEW 2019 HALF TON PICK-UP – 2019-01 Proposals are invited by the Administrative Building, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0, until 1:00:00 (hr.: min: sec) p.m., local time, as recorded on the time clock located in the counter in the Administrative Building (which time will be deemed to be taken as conclusive of the time), on Thursday May 9, 2019 Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th HOT MIX PAVING – 2019-03 Tender to supply and place hot mix asphalt in the Township of Clearview: Supply and place HL4 on roadways surfaces. Proposals are invited by the Administrative Building, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0, until 1:00:00 (hr.: min: sec) p.m., local time, as recorded on the time clock located in the counter in the Administrative Building (which time will be deemed to be taken as conclusive of the time), on Thursday May 9, 2019 Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th GRAVEL CONTRACT – 2019-06 Gravel, Granular “A”. Proposals are invited by the Administrative Building, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0, until 1:00:00 (hr.: min: sec) p.m., local time, as recorded on the time clock located in the counter in the Administrative Building (which time will be deemed to be taken as conclusive of the time), on Thursday May 9, 2019 Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th MAINTENANCE GRAVEL – 2019-07 1) Supply and apply 2,500 tonnes more or less of 16 mm crushed Gravel on various roads.

2) Supply 2,500 tonnes of 16 mm Gravel F.O.B. at the pit or quarry source.

3) Supply and apply 1,000 tonnes of Granular B on various roads.

4) Supply 1,000 tonnes of Granular B F.O.B. at the pit or quarry source.

To be applied on roadways or locations within the Township of Clearview at the discretion of the General Manager of Transportation and Drainage or their representative.

This contract shall be in force from June 1st, 2019 through to June 1st, 2020 and is for Maintenance Gravel ONLY. Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th

DUST SUPPRESSANT – 2019-08 • Liquid 35% minimum per flake tonne as specified y OPSS 2501 or OPSS 2503 • Approximately 350 tonnes shall be supplied and applied on the Township of Clearview’s roads.

• Approximately 75% to be applied continuously and 25% spotted on roads, as directed by the Township Director of Public Works or his representative to any roads in the Municipality.

• The provisions of Ontario Provincial Standard Specification 506, Construction Specification for Dust Suppressants shall apply. The attached tendering requirements, and general conditions shall apply.

Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th WINTER SAND – 2019-09 1. Sealed tenders, clearly marked as the contents, to be submitted on Township Forms no later than 1:00 P.M. May 9th, 2019. Tenders to be opened May 9th, 2019 at 1:15 P.M. 2. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

3. A belt of approximately 90 feet (27.5 m) in length will be required.

4. Sand to be approved by the Township General Manager of Transportation and Drainage.

5. Work to be completed in two stages: STAGE 1: 4500 tonne New Lowell Dome Sept.-Oct. /19 5000 tonne Clearview Works Yard S.R. 27/28 Sept-Oct/19 STAGE 2: 4500 tonne Clearview Works Yards 27/28 S.R. as well as New Lowell Dome Feb/20 Provisional that Winter Sand be delivered to both Clearview Works Yards and New Lowell Dome Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th TWO NEW 2019 DUMP TRUCKS – PW-2019-01(A and B) Proposals are invited by the Administrative Building, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0, until 1:00:00 (hr.: min: sec) p.m., local time, as recorded on the time clock located in the counter in the Administrative Building (which time will be deemed to be taken as conclusive of the time), on Thursday May 9, 2019 Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 9th

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Administrative Assistant, Fire Department – Temporary Part-time - (28 hours per week) Clearview Township (Fire Department) is seeking an energetic, selfmotivated and team oriented individual to perform the duties and responsibilities of Administrative Assistant for an 18-month contract.

Key Accountabilities Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for, assisting with records management, data entry and reporting, reception duties, incoming and outgoing mail, preparing correspondence, attendance tracking, meeting coordination, AP and minute taking along with other administrative tasks.

Skills and Experience • Minimum 2 year Post Secondary Diploma in Administration or Business with 2 years experience in an administrative position • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Fire House considered an asset.

• Demonstrated time management skills along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Superior customer services skills • Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions.

• Current WHMIS and CPR training • Valid G Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract with reliable transportation

• Ability to attend some evening or weekend meetings or other events related to the functions and events of the department Salary: The salary range offered for this position is $23.63 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

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 # 2019-017 to Human Resources by May 17, 2019 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