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Friday, October 29, 2021 Vol. 21 No. 44

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Sarah Carrier and Jesse Stevens have gone all out this year preparing a spooky Halloween experience for trick or treaters Sunday. Their animated display will be in action at 1 Jardine Cres.

Creemore system has room for growth By Bonnie MacPherson Recent testing at the Creemore Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) shows current unallocated capacity for 108 residential units. Membrane cartridges were replaced in July in the first stage of a five year plan to improve the facility. Clearview council was advised this week that a three month monitoring period which just ended showed results slightly better than anticipated. Mike Rawn, Director of Public Works says there are a number of developers and private citizens anxiously awaiting the results of that study. Since learning in 2020 that the plant was under performing, council has been unable to approve any new building that would further strain the system.

A September 2020 report by consulting firm R.J. Burnside found that at times the WWTP was unable to treat all of the wastewater it receives, a problem most pronounced during colder weather. The report also found that the wastewater received at the plant is much stronger than anticipated at the time of design and therefore, the plant has never come close to handling the 860 cubic metre per day flow it was designed for. It was estimated that Stage 1 repairs to restore the system to average daily flow capacity of 585 cubic metres could cost in the range of 10 million dollars. Rawn says Stage 2 improvements to allow for future development could possibly double that cost. Ward 5 Councillor Thom Paterson

asked whether pre-treating the effluent from Creemore Spring Brewery before integrating it with the rest of the waste water would alleviate the problem. Rawn advised that discussions with Creemore Springs regarding the “over strength” agreement are ongoing, but that pre-treating effluent at their facility is unlikely due to zoning by laws and the potential for strong odours in downtown Creemore. As part of the update presented to township council this week, Burnside also examined water supply capacity. Consultant Jeff Langlois reported that Creemore’s two wells could supply an additional 147 homes and the groundlevel reservoir has capacity for another 298 homes.

Creemore’s traditional Santa Claus Parade is back. The event, organized by the Creemore BIA, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 hitting Mill St. at about 1:30 p.m. “The CCI Marching Band and Beinn Gorm Highlanders are booked, Santa has put Creemore on his schedule, and we are making plans to keep everyone safe,” said Committee Chair Natalie de Ruiter. To ensure the safety and confidence of the community the BIA has consulted with Clearview Township staff regarding public health requirements. They are implementing a safety plan which includes vaccine requirements for BIA volunteers, while those who participate on floats must undergo self screening and distancing requirements. Organizers think these, and other familiar protocols will be easy to implement with the cooperation of the community. To aid in distancing the BIA is encouraging people to spread out along the full parade route which starts at the arena then proceeds across Johnson Street, down Mill to Edward and then over to Mary Street where it will disperse after passing Creedan Valley Nursing Home. Santa will head to the Log Cabin for a photo opportunity as soon as he completes the route. The parade welcomes all community organizations and individuals to create floats or processions. Not-for-profit groups can participate free of charge while businesses are asked to pay a $20 fee to help cover costs. Donations from the community are also appreciated. For more information or to register your float contact natalie@creemore. com or 705-466-9906.

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COMMUNITY Calendar

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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, Oct. 29 - Oct. 31

• Haunted House hosted by community volunteers, families are invited to attend the Haunted House at the New Lowell Legion. Entry fee is $2 per person or a donation to the Food Bank. The entry fee will be split between the Legion and Food Bank. The Haunted House has two sides - A scary side ideal for older kids and adults and less spooky side suitable for younger children (ie: no animatronics or smoke). Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 31, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30

• Creemore Coyotes Happy Hockey Halloween. Youth (12 & under) will get free admission if they wear their costume to the rink. There will be a costume contest and a Shoot the Puck Challenge. Puck drop at 7:30 p.m. at the Creemore arena • Pumpkin Contest. Bring your carved pumpkin to the New Lowell Legion by 3 p.m. Primary category - Grade 3 and under. Junior Category - Grades 4 to 6. Intermediate Category - Grades 7 to 9. Senior Category - Grades 10 to all those who wish to participate. Please include a battery operated tea light inside your pumpkin, if it needs to be lit. The pumpkins will be lined up outside and numbered. Vote on your favourite in each category. Votes will be cast Saturday and Sunday nights and volunteers will tally them on Monday. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category plus bragging rights. Winners will be posted on I Love New Lowell Facebook page.

Sunday, Oct. 31

• Halloween Decorating Contest - get in the Halloween mood and spookify your house to win a prize! Brought to you by Caroline McIntosh Real Estate, take a photo of any of your Halloween decorations and post to social media tagging @ carolinemcintoshrealestate with the hashtag #screemore2021 to be entered. Winner will be drawn on Halloween. • Mill St. Trick or Treat. Dress up and trick or treat down Mill St. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to collect your treats! • Hey Kids! Don't miss the Creemore Legion's Halloween Come and Go Party from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 182 Mill Street, Creemore (Loot bags will be handed out!) COVID protocols in place too. • The Creemore Echo is setting up its annual spooky Photo BOOth outside at 3 Caroline St. W. (weather permitting) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come by to show off your costume, have your photo taken and get some treats.

Wednesday, Nov. 3

• Ladies' Wednesday Night Darts registration at 7 p.m. at the Creemore Legion. For more info contact Dee 705-441-3709.

Wednesdays, Nov. 3 - Nov. 24

• Drawing with Sara Sniderhan at the Creemore Legion. Wednesdays 9 a.m to 11 a.m. All skill levels welcome. Learn techniques for drawing animals, people, flowers and more. Pay-whatyou-can. Suggested fee $5- $20 per class. Drop-in classes, no registration required. Must bring proof of vaccination. Bring your drawing materials if you have them or use ours. Email sara.sniderhan@ gmail.com for more info.

Saturday, Nov. 6

• Pop-Up Clinic for Migrant Workers. Unknown Neighbours is hosting a pop-up clinic for temporary foreign workers living in Simcoe County. If you are a migrant worker living in Simcoe County and in need of the vaccine, please drop by New Life Church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for first priority or 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pfizer and Moderna are available for the first and second doses. Please bring a piece of photo ID. No appointment is necessary.

Wednesdays Nov. 17 - Dec. 8

• Creemore Community Hand Drumming Workshops. Have you ever wanted to march to the beat of your own drum? Now’s your chance. Facilitator guided 4 week djembe session starting in November from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Station on the Green. $25 for all 4 workshops (based on a minimum number of 14 participants.) Drum rental option based on availability. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun. Deadline to sign up Nov. 3. Contact Barb at bhalsall12@ gmail.com for further details.

Wednesday, Nov. 10

• Cybergnomes Robotics Information Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the New Lowell Legion. Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. First Robotics Competition is the ultimate Sport for the Mind. Participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” Grades 8-12 welcome.

Saturday, Dec. 4

• Save the Date Creemore Santa Claus Parade from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Mill St. This year we are hoping to have a traditional parade as long as COVID regulations allow. If you wish to enter a float or organization please contact natalie@creemore.com or visit https://forms.gle/ LiH9a4rTHfZQJt7t9.

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Fun loving apple farmer will be missed by many By Bonnie MacPherson Bob Giffen is being remembered as the force behind Giffen’s Farm Market and a pillar of the local agricultural community. To his family he was the dedicated dad who worked hard all his life to provide and protect. Giffen died following a farm accident earlier this month at the age of 77. Son Mike Giffen remembers him as a man who had no enemies, and knew no strangers. He took his work very seriously, but always made time for family and friends. Bob’s father Frank drove by a derelict farm and apple orchard while en route to Hamilton Brothers in Glen Huron in 1939. He purchased the property and replanted the trees, thus launching the family apple business. Bob and his five siblings grew up working on the farm, tending not just the orchard but livestock as well. Mike says his grandfather was a big believer in diversification so there was always a fallback in a bad crop year – a value which Bob grew up embracing. One of Frank’s first goals was to build a storage and packing facility, to handle not just the apples from the Giffen farm, but from neighbouring growers as well. Bob was in his early 30’s when his father was claimed by a farming accident in 1976. He took over the reins, determined to keep working to realize his father’s dream. When the current Giffen’s Country Market building opened in 1982 the retail space consisted of apples set out in bins. In the early days, Bob’s mother Eileen would bake treats for the workers doing the picking and packing. Over time, these became a mainstay of the retail offering. Today, Giffen’s Country Market is a destination for foodies, famed for butter tarts baked from Eileen’s recipe and an outlet for local beef, dairy products, honey and fresh pressed cider. Starting with his early days in the Junior Farmers organization, Bob developed a strong network within the farm community. He was a long-time member of the now defunct Ontario Apple Commission, an active participant in the Southern Georgian Bay apple scene, and for many years ran a thriving chicken and cattle business. Throughout his career, Mike says he was very supportive of other local producers. Much as he worked hard, Bob also liked to have fun. He will be remembered for his ready smile and infectious laugh. Bob was an avid curler and

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Bob Giffen represented the Creemore Men’s Mixed league at many bonspiels. He was a big camping and motorcycle enthusiast. In recent years, Bob would head to the family property in Florida after the harvest each fall and stay until time for spring planting. He loved to spend time there golfing and cruising about in his pontoon boat. Bob Giffen was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary “Eileen”, his sister Margaret and his first wife Colleen. He is survived by his children Mike and Lori, his wife Mary and her children Trista and Tracy and his grandchildren William, Lucas, Jack, Zoe, Blaise, Leonardo and Mike. Son Mike says family members have been humbled by the tributes that have poured in for his late father and promises that the next generation of Giffens is committed to honouring his legacy, and to keep moving forward.

Dunedin Drama

By Bonnie MacPherson Residents of Dunedin sheltered behind locked doors Wednesday afternoon as a police helicopter circled overhead and canine units and tactical officers searched the area. Clearview Fire Chief Roree Payment confirmed that at around 11:30 a.m. crews responded to a report of a single vehicle accident in the area of County Road 9 and the 6/7 Sideroad Nottawasaga. When they arrived, three occupants of the vehicle - two men and a woman - fled on foot, crossing through the river. Payment says situational awareness alerted responders that this was not a normal scenario. Officers of the Huron West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment arrived shortly thereafter and gave chase. Area residents report that at one point there were approximately 30 OPP vehicles on scene. Resident Jason Spilchen says the heavy police presence in Dunedin continued until just before dark. A flurry of text messages between neighbours cautioned people to stay inside and keep doors locked. Craig Baker, who has been visiting a family getaway in the area for the past 50 years says this is definitely the most excitement he’s ever seen in Dunedin. When Baker and his wife arrived to close up their property for the winter they saw a heavily damaged high-end automobile which had crashed into some trees, and tactical officers with fully automatic weapons combing the woods. An officer on scene told Baker the car had been stolen in Collingwood. Baker reports that the first of the suspects was found hiding in the donkey barn on a farm just up the 6/7 Sideroad. The search for the two remaining suspects continued for several hours. A tweet from Payment describes the incident as a great reminder of the hidden dangers that await first responders. He references a stolen vehicle with persons involved in a violent crime involving firearms, and thanks the OPP for being great partners. OPP was contacted but unable to comment before press time.

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Bin there, dumping that. County councillors remain committed to the automated cart collection program and to providing cart size options based on public feedback. Today, a majority of council voted to expedite the cart exchange program to increase flexibility for residents rather than waiting for the results of a public survey and pilot project to explore potential cart exchange options. We recognize that the move to automated cart collection is a substantial change, and we know that waste collection is a very valuable service to our residents. We want you to know that we’ve listened and responded to your input over the last few months. Automated cart collection is extremely common, with the county’s cart manufacturer estimating that as many as 60 to 70 per cent of municipalities in Canada and the United States already use carts. The number of municipalities using carts is growing due to the labour challenges associated with manual waste collection. We’re leveraging the experiences of many other municipalities and making local adaptations to ensure the cart program is successful here in Simcoe County. While cart exchange was something council committed to considering in the future, we will now begin accepting cart exchange requests in mid-January 2022, with deliveries anticipated to begin by the end of February. The program will provide residents with an opportunity to exchange their recycling and garbage carts for smaller options (with the smallest being the same size as the existing organics cart). Full details about exchanges will be communicated in January, and we ask residents to hold exchange requests until the system is in place early next year. As we wait for the exchange program to begin, please use this time to experience the new carts and confirm your household’s waste needs before deciding whether to switch size. Based on data from other jurisdictions, we expect fewer exchanges after residents have experienced using the carts. With a 20-year life span, any exchanged carts will be repaired and put back into the system as replacements. The County of Simcoe appreciates the feedback we have received from our communities, and we look forward to the launch on November 1. George Cornell Warden, County of Simcoe

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Time saved is nothing compared to saving lives Editor, Readers have expressed understandable concern about the impact on drivers of reducing the speed limit to 60 km/hr on Fairgrounds Road and Concession 6. Increasing travel times by 25 per cent sounds like a lot, until you do the math. Driving the 9.2 km from County Road 9 to 91 on Fairgrounds will take an extra 2.3 minutes at 60 km/hr. Driving 16.6 km all the way to Beachwood would add 4.15 min to the drive compared to 80 km/hr. I believe this is a reasonable accommodation to significantly improve safety for all. We need to remember the fatal crash on Fairgrounds in 2019 and the accident on Concession 6 requiring an air ambulance to a Toronto trauma centre in 2020. When road volumes were low, 80 km/hr may have been acceptable. With high volumes, reduced shoulders and poor visibility for passing, it is no longer safe. Monica Branigan Fairgrounds Road

Transit fares in Clearview are going online with the reinstatement of fares and launch of the Clearview Transit Card on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Beginning on Monday, Nov. 1 transit users will be able to purchase transit fares online from the comfort of their homes. The Clearview Transit Card is a reusable smart card that makes paying transit fares faster, easier, and more secure. It offers users the convenience to add value to the card both in person or online, balance protection when registered to ensure your money is safe if your card is ever lost or stolen, and convenient autoload features. Clearview Transit users will have the choice of loading their card with either a 30-day pass, $40 for adults and seniors and $30 for students and youth or paying per ride by preloading a set amount of money that will be deducted from the balance with each ride. Cards are available at the Clearview Administration Centre located at 217 Gideon St. Stayner or the Stayner Arena located at 269 Regina St. during regular business hours where they can also be registered and loaded with funds. To learn more visit www.clearview.ca/transit or pick up a Clearview Public Transit Brochure from the Administration Centre, Stayner Arena or Stayner Library Branch.

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Clearview Council says no to cannabis survey By Bonnie MacPherson Clearview council has voted not to survey public opinion on retail cannabis sales in the township. In a presentation to council’s Oct. 25 meeting, Stayner entrepreneur Chase Quanbury said there is considerable support for a licensed cannabis store in the township, and there are sound arguments for allowing it. Quanbury suggested the time is right for Clearview to align with the roughly 85 per cent of Ontario municipalities that currently allow retail cannabis sales. Collingwood opted in early, and Wasaga Beach recently decided to allow cannabis stores. Quanbury says people travelling to neighbouring municipalities to purchase cannabis may elect to do other shopping there as well, thus hurting local businesses. He cited statistics from other jurisdictions

showing a sharp reduction in the black market and related crime since the advent of legal cannabis sales. A New Brunswick study credits the strict controls in place at licensed cannabis outlets for a 20 per cent reduction in usage by under-age youth. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has granted Quanbury a Cannabis Operator License and he has identified a potential location in a new commercial building in Stayner. He presented signatures from a number of Stayner businesses expressing support for his venture. Now he is asking council to revisit its 2019 decision to keep retail cannabis sales out of Clearview. If retail cannabis stores were permitted, the township would not have the authority to limit the number of outlets, but could control the locations

via zoning regulations. A provincial registry of cannabis dispensaries lists six in Collingwood and 11 in Wasaga Beach. Quanbury doubts that they are all viable in the long term, but says the market will determine how many will ultimately survive. Council was asked to instruct staff to issue a public survey regarding retail cannabis stores in the township. Several councillors were sceptical about the level of participation, and whether a survey would accurately reflect the mood of the majority. Ward 2 Councillor Doug McKechnie proposed instead that a question on cannabis should be added to the ballot for the 2022 municipal election. That suggestion was shot down with Ward 5 Councillor Thom Paterson saying he can think of at least ten more pressing issues ranging from social housing to

the future of the Small Halls that he would rather see put to a plebiscite. McKechnie then suggested that if any member of council feels strongly about the cannabis issue, they should skip the survey and simply bring forward a motion to reverse the 2019 decision. Mayor Doug Measures shared that during the last municipal election campaign he was not approached by a single member of the public regarding his stance on cannabis sales. Shortly after that election, council voted by a margin of 7 to 2 not to allow cannabis retail in the township. He suggested that council will likely be asked again and again to reconsider that stance but that should they eventually give in, there will be no going back.

Request for speed reduction By Bonnie MacPherson

Clearview Township will ask the County of Simcoe to reduce the speed limit on Country Road 9 between Country Road 124 (Maple Valley) and County Road 42 (Cashtown Corners). A motion presented this week by councillor Thom Paterson asked the

Mayor and Deputy Mayor to seek the county’s approval for a reduction of the speed limit on sections currently posted at 80 km to 60 km. Mayor Doug Measures told the meeting that such requests to the county are seldom granted, but that he is happy to convey the request.

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Connecting through drumming By Bonnie MacPherson Creemore’s Barb Halsall was first exposed to the djembe drum years ago when she attended a drumming circle at a music festival. She was amazed at how deeply it resonated with her, and became an instant fan. The instrument, pronounced jem-bay is a mainstay of West African culture. The goblet shaped drum is typically carved from a single piece of African hardwood with an animal hide stretched over the top and is played with the bare hands. The name djembe is thought to originate from words meaning unity and harmony. Halsall had sung in choirs most of her life so when the pandemic forced a halt to choir meetings, she found herself looking for a creative outlet. Last July she heard about an informal Thursday night drum circle at Mad River Park and couldn’t wait to join in. Djembe drumming requires no particular musical talent, just a willingness to have fun. There were more people interested in joining, but not everyone had a drum. Organizers put the word out on social media to measure interest and then made arrangements with an Owen Sound music store to offer drum rentals. Lesley Joosten, a member of the Georgian Bay Music Teachers Association who hosts a drum circle at the Wasaga Beach Library was tapped to lead a workshop in Creemore and in September, the

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Back row: Deborah Hill, Sandra Lackie, Laurie May, Laura Yates, Kate Steer, Basil Guinane. Front row: Gillian Stoker-Lavelle, Lesley Joosten (Facilitator), Brenna Lattimore. Behind the camera: Barb Halsall first four-week workshop was held at Station on the Green. All 11 participants from the first workshop plus some newcomers signed up for the next session, starting in mid October and if there is sufficient interest, a third session will begin Nov. 17, Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants practise

social distancing and wear masks in the drum circle. Halsall says it’s a safe way to connect and have fun. Sessions are led by Joosten. Sometimes everyone plays the same rhythm; sometimes people are encouraged to improvise; occasionally Joosten accompanies on the flute or throws in other percussion instruments.

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On November 1, waste collection services in Simcoe County change to an automated cart collection system. The County is moving to a new four-day collection schedule allowing crews to return to any missed areas due to inclement weather on Fridays. Under the new four-day schedule, many households will have a new collection day and time. Collection day in this area is moving to Wednesday. The frequency of collection does not change, with weekly organic collection and alternating weeks for garbage and recycling continuing (the week of Nov. 1 will be organics and recycling collection). Approximately 450,000 carts have been distributed in the run-up to Nov. 1. All eligible residences and businesses should have received three new waste carts by Oct. 23. If your household or business has not received your carts by then, please contact Service Simcoe Contact Centre at 1- 800-263-3199 or service@simcoe.ca. Each cart has a serial number and is assigned to the location where it was dropped off. Please remember to write your address in the white space on your carts. Starting Nov. 1, collection is being taken on by Miller Waste Services and its new fleet of over 90 automated collection vehicles and operators, with many employees joining from the current collection contractor. The county counts amongst the benefits to the new carts: more room for organics; Lids to protect

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against windblown litter and critters; and continuity of collection service and help to reduce potential for widespread collection impacts previously experienced. The County has a number of resources available to support residents with the change, including FAQs and helpful videos posted on carts.simcoe.ca. Requirements are as follows: • Have your materials at the road/curb by 7 a.m. of your new collection day. Collection times may continue to change for some time while new routes are optimized • Place carts on a level surface within eight feet of the traveled portion of the road, avoiding low hanging branches • Remember the Rule of 2: Set out carts 2 feet apart, with 2 feet between your cart and any other objects • Point the arrows on the carts towards the street and handles towards your house • Do not over-stuff carts, fill loosely, ensure lid is fully closed • Do not use bungee cords or other items to keep the cart lids closed For more information, visit carts.simcoe.ca

On Saturday, Oct. 23 the Coyotes enjoyed their first ever win with a 6 - 3 victory over the Lucknow Lancers. The win is credited to New Lowell’s Brendan Macham (goalie). 182 came out to watch the game and the 50/50 winner was David MacArthur taking home $190. Goal #1 M. Fischer from Lazzaro Goal #2 Heilemann from Kijowski and Deflorio Goal #3 Taylor from M.Fischer and Dobinson Goal #4 Heintzner from Sammons and Linney Goal #5 Lawlor from Boyd and Lazzaro Goal #6 Kijowski from DiFlorio and Lazzaro.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 29, 2021

Stayner Sewage Woes By Bonnie MacPherson Homeowners on a stretch of Sunnidale Street in Southeast Stayner are facing expenditures in the range of $20,000 to connect to a new sanitary sewer. Plans are in the works for a new sewage pumping station and a force main to service the Manortown development and future developments planned for the area and residents will be forced to connect. Consultants Watson and Associated examined two options: expand services to entire area with additional contribution from developers to reduce costs to existing property owners or servicing for Manortown development lands only with all costs borne by developer and existing residences remaining on septic systems. Given that Clearview Township’s Official Plan includes a policy to service all urban areas with water and wastewater where available, council’s preferred solution is the first option. The cost of the project will be nearly 8 million dollars not including urbanization of the roadway which

will be funded separately. The first estimates presented would have seen owners of 77 existing properties footing 2.6 million dollars of that expense, roughly $33,740 per property. However, following a commitment to what is being described as a generous contribution from the developers, the amount was reduced to $14,130 per existing property. Mike Rawn, Director of Public Works explained that the price tag covers servicing only to the property line and homeowners will be responsible for additional costs for the connection from the house to the property line and the cost of decommissioning existing septic systems. Those additional costs are estimated at between $5,000 and $10,000 per property. Homeowners will be given the option of financing the $14,130 with a 20 year loan from the municipality at 3 per cent interest. Township staff have been instructed to formalize agreements with developers and then prepare a bylaw for recovery of costs from existing property owners.

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Relax on the bedtime By Bonnie MacPherson As the days grow shorter and cooler, amateur gardeners all over the area are frantically trying to whip things into shape before the snow flies. Gardening pro Katie Dawson says, “Relax! There is nothing that needs to be done right now.” Dawson and her husband Chris Martin have run Glencairn-based Complete Outdoor Services since 1988 and Cut and Dried Flower Farm since 1993. While there are no “must-do” tasks for this time of year, she says there are some things that can be done to make your life simpler in the spring. First on the list is weeding. Dawson says a thorough weeding now, digging up roots of nuisance plants like dandelion, thistle and bindweed will give gardeners a big leg up. Weeds grow fastest in the spring so dealing with them now means less weeding next year. This is also a great time to improve soil with compost or manure, and to spread a fresh layer of mulch. The mulch will help retain moisture and suppress weed growth in the spring, and can provide winter protection for tender shrubs and roses when mounded around the base of plants. Dawson does recommend pulling out all annuals in the fall and cutting back plants like hostas and daylilies which turn to sludge once frozen and are less pleasant to deal with in the spring. As a landscaping professional, Dawson has less time in the spring, so she likes to deal with tasks like cutting

back perennials now. However, she says, some gardeners prefer to leave plants like ornamental grasses and sturdy perennials like echinacea and rudbeckia (two types of coneflower) for winter interest. There is still plenty of time to divide plants like iris, hostas, peonies and day lilies. If the plants appear to be dying in the centre when they are cut back it is time to divide them. Otherwise it’s a matter of choice as you rethink your garden for next year. If you are dividing plants, Dawson recommends replanting a bit deeper than normal to reduce the risk of frost heaving them out of the ground. She suggests taking pictures of the garden before you cut things down to help decide where to move things or perhaps add new plants next year. Now is a good time to plant a few more bulbs for spring colour. Pruning shrubs after the leaves drop makes it easier to see the structure of the plant. Once the fall cleanup is complete, most of us can hang up our gardening gloves for the year. Not so for Dawson and Martin. They will continue to work outside in some of the more than 50 local gardens they maintain until late November, and they are already planning, organizing and ordering seeds and plants for next year. Greenhouse production will begin the last week of February and after 8 to 10 weeks of hands on planting and growing they will throw open their doors to the gardening public for another year in late April.

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THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 29, 2021 •

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IN MEMORIAM

SYLVIA (Jordan/Grant) GALE Nov. 2, 1938 - Nov. 2, 2013 Sometimes I just look up, Smile and say “I know that was You” Happy Birthday in Heaven Mom. Sharon, Terry, Louie, Laurie

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Celebration of life for Harold (Curly) Rowbotham - Creemore Legion Saturday, Nov. 6. 1 to 4 p.m. Service at 2 p.m. Masks and proof of Vaccine required.

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• THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, October 29, 2021

Cheryl Rafters and friends.

The Creemore Fire Fighters Association’s first ever Pumpkin Carving contest took place last Saturday. Winners in each category: 0-4 years of age 1st Elizabeth Ceccarell, 2nd MacKenzie Wyant; 5-7 years of age 1st Easton Cross, 2nd place was a family tie between Stella & Auggy Skoczylas; 8-12 1st Abigail Dunk, 2nd Logan MacIntyre; 13 - 18 1st Dawn Morby, 2nd William VanSeveren; 19+ 1st Taylor Green, 2nd Cheryl Rafters. The Winning Business was the Creemore Flower Co. Contributed photo

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Nikita Chandler, Sarah Carrier, Mayor Doug Measure and Rachel Neumann.