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Friday, August 28, 2020 Vol. 20 No. 35

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Home Hardware owner Sarah Charlebois and staffer Michelle Glassey, like all those working for small businesses, adhere to required precautions and have had to get creative in order to serve customer.

Local Businesses Adapting to “New Normal” by Bonnie MacPherson When the pandemic struck, Jennifer Yaeck at Creemore Village Pharmacy found herself in a quandary. As large numbers of city residents migrated to country homes and transferred prescriptions from their city pharmacies, the volume of refills she was handling increased 100 fold. Yaeck was faced with a choice. Should she hire additional staff and train them

while struggling to keep up with the increased demand, or was there a better way? Without a crystal ball to predict how long the situation would last, she opted to manage the prescription service with existing staff and began transitioning to on-line orders for prescription refills. The change was well received, and with some long hours, Yaeck and her existing pharmacy staff were able to meet the needs of both

long time residents and those who have elected to weather the storm in this area. Pharmacy staff are still available by phone for those who prefer live interaction. The positive experience with the prescription order system led Yaeck to branch out into online shopping for clothing and giftware. She had always wanted to experiment with online (See “Lasting” on page 2)

Distancing makes team building a challenge by Bonnie MacPherson Late summer is typically the offseason for local robotics teams - a time when the focus is on individual skills practice, attracting new members and fundraising in preparation for upcoming competitions. In a normal summer, CyberGnomes Robotics, a group based in New Lowell would be visible at events like the Great Northern Exhibition, and a showcase at Station on the Green. This year is anything

but normal. Each year, CyberGnomes, Team #2013 builds a robot completely from scratch, then enters competitions where they pit their skills against teams from across the country, with winners advancing to international competition. Competitions are run by First Robotics, a charity devoted to encouraging youth to pursue education and careers in science and technology. High school students, mentored by

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by Trina Berlo It wasn’t a sure thing in the beginning, but the Creemore Farmers’ Market was able to open this summer, following guidelines from public health officials and Farmers’ Markets Ontario. The pandemic put a new focus on food and food distribution. It also forced market officials to put in place many new policies and procedures for a safe opening. “We felt, in Creemore, we would be able to do that so we went ahead and planned our market,” said market manager Helen Martin. Barriers, masks, and hand sanitizer were there to help people feel safe while shopping but there was no prepared food, and no coffee booth so that people are not encouraged to linger. She said the market is now designed to give people that face-to-face encounter with the food producers, which is an essential part of the farmers’ market experience, while maintaining a safe traffic flow. “We’re trying to follow that [public health] guideline as much as we can and still give people the experience of having a farmers’ market,” said Martin. “So, we’re constantly evolving.” The market outgrew the old barriers, so longer ones will be installed. Again, all of this is to meet public health recommendations. At the beginning, the market was open to farmers only but it has gradually been opening up to welcome back some of the other vendors. Martin said they are just now in the process of bringing back some of the artisans. “We’re trying to make the experience as normal as possible for people without it being a social gathering,” said Martin. She said initially, they were going to do online sales only, with pick-up at the market, by the time they actually opened at the end of June, the economy (See “Vendors" on page 3)

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Lasting memories of toilet paper panic (Continued from page 1) shopping, but once pandemic shopping restrictions were imposed, she found herself stuck with lots of inventory and no customer traffic. The change has not been without challenges. In order to allow customers to choose Mothers’ Day cards, staff had to take pictures and post images of each card, then handpick orders for curbside pickup. To date, Creemore Village Pharmacy does not offer a “pay online” option, but they will continue to update and refocus their offering going forward. As she looks ahead to fall, Yaeck says flu shot season will be the next big challenge. Plans are being developed to offer flu shots by appointment, possibly on Sundays while the store would normally be closed. Details will be announced once protocols are established to provide the service safely. Just a few doors south, Darci Fischl’s store darci-que was a fixture on Mill Street for five years. Her storefront in the old meat market building offered balloon bouquets, make-your-own wine and original art. Her world came crashing down on March 13. Fischl says, “Suddenly, there were no cars, no people, no business. It was weird.”. After three months with no income, she was forced to abandon her Mill Street location, which she claims made her feel like a loser. Then in the space of a few weeks, everything changed.

Fischl was able to rent a small space from the Creemore Pizza Company to service a dozen long-term customers of her wine business. Today, she has a waiting list. The balloon business has been “going crazy” as people look for new ways to celebrate during a time of social distancing. Her new line of children’s t-shirts and infant onesies featuring darci-que illustrations has just launched on Shopify. Best of all, Fischl says she has no more stress. Having survived those dark days in March, she is now feeling optimistic about her ability to cope with whatever comes next. When the province mandated COVID related shutdowns, hardware stores were declared essential. Patrick and Sarah Charlebois at Creemore Home Hardware quickly instituted curbside pickups and home delivery with “pay at your door” service. Pat says the biggest challenge was arranging daycare for their young children. If not for grandparents to help them out, one of them would have been forced to stay home. That, and the hysteria over toilet paper, will be his lasting memories of the pandemic. Since in-store shopping resumed, Charlebois has seen a lot of new people becoming regular shoppers. Hot items this year were seeds, gardening supplies and paint, as people used the extra free time to take on projects around the home.

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Miranda Scott and Mike Miller of 4M Farms at their Creemore Farmers’ Market booth. (Continued from page 1) had opened up a little, making inperson sales possible. OMAFRA was offering grants to help farmers transition to online sales. Farmers’ Markets Ontario arranged for free online sales through the platform, Open Food Network but that didn’t work for everyone. Some vendors had to find their own solution to sell their own specific products.

For some farmers, the foray into e-commerce opened a whole other sales avenue and has been profitable. Mike Miller at 4M Farms in Feversham was one of the farmers who had to find an online sales platform that worked for his business. “From the start of this, it’s been painful,” said Miller, admitting he is not very computer literate, and neither is his wife. “And it has taken up a pile of time just to get everything up and

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going on an online store.” Miller said the pandemic forced them to delve into e-commerce, something they never intended to do, and it forced the customer to embrace it. He said an unbelievable amount of work went into setting it up but it has been very tricky to get customers using it. “In my industry, people always want to see what they are buying. People don’t want to buy meat blindly, so to speak,” said Miller. He said, the main challenge was showing the quality of the product, and because no two cuts of meat are alike, everything is priced differently so it is an unbelievable amount of information to put on one webpage. Miller was able to find an e-commerce platform that worked for him and was able to link it to the Creemore Farmers’ Market website, and use it for other sales. Where it was not possible to link his existing page, Miller said he has had to create other inventory lists, adding to the unforeseen workload. In Creemore, 25-30 per cent of his sales are online pre-orders. Miller said the market vibe is really different, with no live music, fewer people in attendance, and a barrier down the middle, people feel rushed. “The atmosphere’s changed, it’s definitely different. I’d say our sales are down from last year but not a lot,”

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Creemore's heart has strong pulse With Labour Day fast approaching, the Creemore Echo team decided that it was time to hit the street and take the pulse of the local business community. We expected to find people battered by months of pandemic shut downs, reduced customer traffic and snarled supply lines. We did find that. But we also found real resilience and optimism. We found some who have actually seen big increases in business as people with plenty of time on their hands devoted themselves to leisure pursuits and home improvements. We found businesses that have re-invented themselves to cope with new challenges. We heard many stories of people who have enjoyed weekend homes in our area for years now deciding to permanently relocate, helping to strengthen the local economy. We also spoke to some businesses who are struggling to stay afloat after months with no income, and even among them we sensed real hope for the future. They may be down, but they are not defeated. What we heard, again and again, is how grateful business owners are for the support they’ve seen from our community; the patience and understanding they’ve been shown as we all adapt to the new normal. The small-town spirit of neighbours helping neighbours has never been more evident and for this we should all be grateful.

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Municipality offers tangible support to businesses By Bonnie MacPherson For area businesses who are heavily dependent on visitors to our area, the pandemic shutdown was a major blow. Amanda Murray, Clearview Township’s Community Culture and Tourism Coordinator says her department, along with the Creemore BIA and the Clearview Chamber of Commerce, is currently promoting two hashtags, #Smalltownhospitality and #Localforlunch. The campaign encourages people to enjoy the rural charm of area restaurants, pubs and cafes and share their experiences via social media. Stop in to a store along Creemore’s Mill Street, and odds are you’ll notice more of Murray’s work. Murray spearheaded development of a tool kit to help local businesses adapt during Phase 1 of reopening. Her team waded through hundreds of guidelines from the province and distilled them down to a more manageable format for business owners who were already feeling overwhelmed. More than 100 Business Reopening Kits were distributed throughout Clearview. Each contained a 4 litre jug of hand sanitizer, some non-medical face masks, floor stickers to encourage social distancing, and signage promoting a new safe and welcoming shopping experience. The kits, valued

at approximately $110 each were distributed free of charge to businesses. Those who made curbside pickup available were also offered A-frame street signs. Murray says the township recognized the need to provide tangible support to businesses and their employees, and to reassure visitors that there is still much to see and do in Clearview. Since March, the events page on the Clearview Township site has been repurposed to highlight things like on-line tutorials and “Ask the Expert” sessions. While all township events up to and including the Small Halls Festival are cancelled for this year, the events page will be updated to include listings from community groups as they resume activities. In a typical year, Clearview Township would be working in cooperation with the Southern Georgian Bay Tourism and the County of Simcoe to attract visitors to the area. This year, with pandemic travel restrictions, the focus has been hyper-local. Area residents are being encouraged to explore their own back yard, and take advantage of the amazing opportunities for hiking, biking and bird watching. Looking ahead to fall, Murray says the next big priority will be supporting a safe and welcoming experience at local rec centres as they reopen.

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Connecting with Constituents By Bonnie MacPherson After 18 years in municipal politics, Terry Dowdall knows a thing or two about connecting with constituents. But how does a first term Member of Parliament stay connected in the midst of a global pandemic? Since Dowdall was elected to represent Simcoe Grey in October, 2019 much has changed. The former mayor of Essa Township was accustomed to spending weekends at fall fairs and farmers markets. With the move to federal politics, he hired staff in Alliston and Collingwood to help him stay in touch with the local scene while he travelled back and forth to Ottawa. When Parliament suspended regular sittings in late March, the roles of everyone on Dowdall’s team morphed. Overnight, his Communications Director and a Senior Policy Advisor rolled up their sleeves and

began handling casework. Staff worked to deal with an “astronomical” increase in calls as people looked to the MP for help in accessing government programs. Dowdall has taken advantage of the time back in the riding to visit local businesses and hear first hand what was working and what wasn’t so he could share feedback during virtual sessions of parliament. While COVID-19 related concerns are top-of-mind, Dowdall says people still have other needs that must be addressed. Simcoe Grey MPP Jim Wilson has been similarly busy on the provincial front. He applauds the creative ways area municipalities are adapting, for example by allowing restaurants to repurpose parking spaces to enlarge their patios. Municipalities have restricted waterfront parking to help limit numbers and encourage social distancing, and enforcement efforts

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(Continued from page 1) some skills training. While new members are typically recruited through summer demos, this year’s membership drive will consist of a Facebook posting. Their first actual get together since the pandemic began is scheduled for mid September, but the future of the season is uncertain. Unlike the community based CyberGnomes, most teams are run in schools. It is unclear at this point whether such extra curricular activities will resume in the fall. Competitions are generally hosted in schools, and these may be cancelled given challenges with indoor gatherings of large groups. Creemore teen Sarah Crawford is a member of CyberGnomes, as well as the Creemore-based CyberGirls. She explains that historically, a new game was released by First Robotics each January outlining the task the robot would be required to complete, and certain compulsory specifications. The team was then given six weeks to build their entry before the actual competitions began. For the 2019 season, the task was to build a robot that could shoot balls into a net. In a prior year, robots raced to stack cubes on a teeter totter. The 2020 season was shortened by the onset of COVID-19 meaning the CyberGnomes were able to compete in only one of three scheduled events. In 2019, the local team made it to the Provincial finals. Crawford thinks it is possible that the 2021 season

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ECHO Classifieds

THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, August 28, 2020 •

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FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS at Affairs Bakery & Cafe. Enjoy beer battered halibut, crispy fries and homemade coleslaw. Take-out only. 705-466-5621.

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Sold as bush cord. Call 705-627-2676. DRY HARDWOOD 2 Years seasoned, $360/ bush cord. FREE delivery and volume discount. Complete Woodlot Management, 519-986-2474 CREEMORE HILLS WINERY Chardonnay $17 per bottle. Marquette (red) $20/bottle For pre-arranged pick up or delivery: Telephone: 705466-2103 or 647-588-8931. Email cmorrissey0708@rogers.com. FREE "the sound of music" A BELL UPRIGHT PIANO in great shape. We are looking for a good home for this much loved instrument. Perfect for family sing-a-longs or children's lessons. Call Barbara at 416-7230876.

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ROD THE WINDOW CLEANER. You deserve a Clear View. Summer is here! You know you want it! Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Contactless service. Call or text 705-351-0768. References on request. 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. K. BRULOTTE & SONS. Excavating, grading, site clearing & landscaping. Over 20 years experience. Call for free estimate, 705-443-7815. 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. Contact Brian McCurdy, at 519-986-1781 or 519-375-0958. PAINTING AND PARGING. Professional workmanship. Call Don for an estimate. 705-424-0708 or 705816-0708.

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SEASONAL RENTALS WANTED. Mansfield Ski Club seeking seasonal rental listings for our members. Please email media@mansfieldskiclub.com with accommodation details, photos and contact info. A Collector trying to recreate an old time GENERAL STORE is looking for items found in a General Store before 1960. Eg. tea tins, tobacco tins, candy tins, postcards, bottles, magazines, old paper items, comic books, signs, toys, advertising, old store stock, etc. Cash paid. 416-7454981 or 416-953-6219.

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PART TIME POSITION with tree removal and pruning company. No experience necessary. Drivers license required. Call Al 705-305-4420. Looking for extra cash this fall? D&C Vander Zaag Farms is HIRING DZ DRIVERS starting Sept 15. No lifting, local driving. Come join a great team! 2 weeks work or longer avail. Call Adam (519) 939-3003. PART TIME CLEANER needed for the Creemore 100 Mile Store. For more info call 705-466-3514

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*CORRECTION* HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETHEL (NAN) SMITH August 17, 2020. She was 102 years. Love you always, Marilyn, Laura and Sharon. 3412

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TUMMON, Katharine Claire Stephens, died on August 21, 2020 in Willowdale, Ontario. She was 94. Beloved by her children: Ian (Naomi), Katharine (Shawn), Jeanie (Chris) and Cynthia (Sean) and her grandchildren: Rebecca (James), Jacob (Jessica) and Emma; Paula and Emily; Laura, Trent (Deanna) and Alex; as well as her great-grandchildren Aurelia and Audrey. Claire was born in Barrie, Ontario on December 19, 1925 to Marion Christina Murray Stephens and Paul Crispin Stephens. Dr. Little, who delivered her, told the family: “she’s a beautiful baby.” Claire was glad to share this story all the while knowing that Dr. Little might say this of every baby, safely delivered. She was one of four children: sister Ruth and brothers Donald and Murray. Claire grew up in the hamlet of Glencairn during the late twenties and thirties amongst family and community members who had survived the Great War and who lived through the Great Depression. She was influenced by aunts and great-aunts, uncles and great-uncles, cousins, second cousins and more. She loved to read, discovering Pride and Prejudice at the age of sixteen. She loved literature, art and poetry. A commitment to education was an important personal value. Ultimately, she became a primary specialist teacher for eighteen years. A former colleague described her as “a wonderful teacher.” Claire spent part of her summers up at Pointe au Baril with her Auntie Marge and Uncle George. This early experience of the joys of cottage life on Georgian Bay were treasured throughout her life. She came of age during WWII. She left home to go to university at the age of 17, attending classes at Victoria College, University of Toronto. During this time, she formed strong friendships which were life long. She met William J. Tummon while at University and they married shortly after the war was over. They built a home in Willowdale and bought property on Gloucester Pool, building a cottage there. Following the end of her marriage, Gloucester Pool and the cottage would become central as a place of independent life, beauty, hospitality, relaxation, restoration, and the focus of many creative construction projects. Over the years, Claire welcomed many friends and family to the Pool. She was shaped by a deep curiosity about and understanding of her ancestors and their lives. This continuing passion occupied her until her death. Mourned by her immediate and extended family, friends and neighbours, Claire has been interred in Glencairn cemetery. Donations may be made to SickKid’s Foundation or the Severn Sound Environmental Association in Claire’s memory. Claire’s children are grateful to her medical care team and the personal support workers’ diligence in providing her with as much independence as possible and with loving care throughout her last weeks. Friends may visit Claire’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

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Bring your own basket for a SOCIAL DISTANCE PICNIC SEND OFF for Sept.19, 4:304to 9 Dar. 5 Wednesday, 6 7:40 p.m. at Carruthers Memorial 1 Conservation Area,5Avening. 9

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Our dearly loved grey cat has gone missing as of August 2nd. She is 8 years old and responds to the name Dani. She was last seen in Creemore area around Nelson St. She is very friendly, and has grey with white patches on her chest and chin. We miss her so much, any help or tips are immensely appreciated. We are offering a $400 reward for whoever finds her or has information leading to her safe return. Message or call 705-888-7270 if you have any information or think you have seen her. Thanks!

• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, August 28, 2020

Reopening schools safely matters to everyone That’s why the government of Ontario has worked with health officials, school boards and educators to develop a comprehensive plan to keep kids and staff safe. • Physical distancing measures will be implemented such as desk separation, signs, floor markings and one-way hallways. • Face coverings will be required for staff and students in Grades 4-12. • Hand hygiene will be enabled with hand sanitizer and hand washing.

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.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION OF SEWER-LINE MAINTENANCE IN STAYNER The Water / Sewer department will be overseeing Sanitary Sewer main flushing, cleaning & inspecting. Tuesday September 8 to Friday October 2, 2020 Between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm. A map of affected areas has been posted on our website www.clearview.ca The sewer main will be flushed/cleaned using high pressure water. Cleaning of mains could empty drains & traps in houses. On rare occasions, pressure cleaning has caused water to exit drains & toilets in homes. As a precaution leave toilet seats down, and cover drains in sinks, tubs and floors. After work has been completed run water into the drains to ensure the traps are full. If you have any question or concerns regarding this notice, please contact the undersigned. Dale Lightheart, Water / Sewer Foreman Township of Clearview P. 705-428-5024 P. 705-428-6230 ext. 303 E. dlightheart@clearview.ca

• More nurses will be in schools. • School cleaning will be enhanced.

Thank you Since moving here one year ago, we immediately felt welcomed by the caring and courteous people of the Creemore community. The past few months have solidified our opinion – the community’s strengths and values are shining through. The patience and cooperation of our customers and staff made it possible to overcome the uncertainty as we continue to adjust to a new way of shopping. We deeply appreciate everyone’s commitment to shopping with us. Our resolve to serving Creemore continues as we work daily to ensure a safe grocery shopping experience for all. Over the next few weeks, we will renovate the store to make that experience even better. As we begin our renovations, stop in to see what’s new and improved! As always, we are happy to be a part of Creemore. Sim & Ashley Spry Foodland Creemore Store Owners and Operators Visit ontario.ca/ReopeningSchools Paid for by the Government of Ontario

Big changes are in store!

Look out for improvements to our store as we renovate and if you can’t find something just ask! Our store hours will remain the same and store disruption will be limited.

187 Mill St, Creemore Open daily 8am – 8pm