Creemore Echo - March 2023

The Creemore ECHO

Splash yoga coming to Village Green this spring

by Tiffy Barlow

The Creemore Echo has learned of a group of rogue fitness enthusiasts who are launching Splashercise classes at Creemore Village Green.

Officials said they have just recently become aware of organized fitness activities at the splash pad but admit they should have predicted it.

“Come to think of it there was a group of people who were pretty adamant about including a splash pad at the park but of course it was all under the guise that it be for the children. Well, now we know what their true motivation was,” said an unnamed Village Green spokesperson.

“What were we supposed to do? We knew there was no money in the municipal budget for a watersports complex in Creemore so we just gradually insinuated ourselves in the planning process and bided our time,” said a woman found doing self guided aqua therapy in the fountain.

Now that the park is fully operational, it is not known how these splashercise enthusiasts can be kept out of the splash pad.

“Our kids are now watching from the sidelines as the adults take part in all kinds of splash pad fitness classes,” said spokesperson for DOYC – the Dejected and Overheated Youth of Creemore. “Now, we are hearing of early morning Splash Yoga, what will they think of next?”

It would appear the park is becoming an incubator for high level sport.

The Echo has also learned that a competitive table tennis team representing Village Green has earned a spot at the world competition in China this summer, and there is also a midnight lawn bowling league making its way up the competitive ranks. Creemore seems to have an unusually high calibre of beanbag tossers in its population because we understand the pressure is on for Village Green to host the national cornhole competition this fall. We are expecting an announcement about these competitions on April 1.

One unexpected outcome is that the splash pad users are now campaigning for bidets to be included in future washroom plans at Station on the Green.

BIA fights councillor's proposal to repeal patio policy

by Trina Berlo

The Creemore BIA is asking council to reject or delay a proposal put forward by Councillor Robert McArthur to repeal a policy allowing bump-outs and sidewalk patios.

Members of the BIA were blindsided by the motion that was included on Monday’s council agenda, six weeks before the patios are scheduled to open.

BIA treasurer Sara Hershoff spoke in opposition to the motion, which was on the March 27 agenda but was withdrawn when McArthur was suddenly called away from council chambers due to a family emergency. The item is included on the April 3 agenda.

“If the policy is repealed it is going to create a black hole for the

businesses that are currently in the process of finalizing their applications, staffing their restaurants, creating the infrastructure, and planning for the all-important summer season,” said Hershoff.

The BIA is asking council to hold off on making a change to allow time to work out the kinks and address concerns about the use of parking spaces.

“It isn’t perfect, it never will be. Things change. We can change these things incrementally by working together. Repealing is not the answer,” said Hershoff.

Council endorsed the On-Street Patio Policy on Sept. 12 after directing staff to investigate the implementation (See “Rationale” on page 5)

The Echo has learned of never-before seen concept drawings that reveal Splash Yoga was pitched as one possible use of the splash pad at Creemore Village Green in the early planning stages.

Chez Michel's patio at dusk.

Tender Awarded

Avening Hall accessibility reno approved PAGE 3

Calendar COMMUNITY

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ongoing

• Line dancing lessons every Friday night at Station on the Green in Creemore. 7-9 p.m.. $15 per person. Beginner friendly, bring your water bottle. Sign up at the Creemore 100 Mile Store or call/text Linda at 705-794-0638.

• Join Creemore Missfits for Bounce Fit and full body bootcamp classes at Station on the Green. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook at Creemore Missfits for our weekly class schedule or call 705441-6386.

Saturday, April 1

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

• Save the date! Stayner Legion presents The Missing Link country band, playing classic country music from the 1940s to the 2000s as well as country rock. Music starts at 4 p.m., doors at 3 p.m. Also join us on April 8 for a performance by Len Murphy.

Sunday, April 2

• Join Reflexologist and Reiki Master Amie Young at the Creemore Apothecary at 2 p.m. for a talk about lymphatics. Free to attend. Register instore or at thetorontoapothecary.com.

Saturday, April 8

• Community Easter Egg Hunt. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and runs until noon in the Creemore Village Green. Children ages Toddler to 11 years are welcome to participate. Look for the Easter Bunny who will be hiding all kinds of treats, including gifts from local businesses. This event is brought to you by the Clearview Community Church, Creemore BIA and the Creemore Village Green.

• The Creemore Farmer's Market presents its Easter Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Station on the Green. Breakfast available, lots of local vendors.

Saturday, April 15

• The Grate Grown-Up Spelling Bee at the Club at Bond Head in Beeton, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This entertaining event features costumed teams of three adults competing in a traditional spelling bee with prizes for best costumes, most team spirit, and of course, best spellers. It also features a Play-at-theTable Round, a 50/50, a delicious prime rib dinner and a silent auction. This year we are honoured to have two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, Terry Fallis as our honourary chair. You are invited to enter a team for $250 or attend to watch the fun for $60. All funds raised will go to support free one-to-one adult tutoring at Next Step in Alliston. Please contact 705-435-5624 or info@nextstepliteracy.ca.

fax: 705-466-9908

Monday, April 17

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

Wednesday, April 19

• Creemore Horticultural Society Meeting with speaker Joanne Rachfalowski “All about dahlias.” Meetings are at Station on the Green at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Please come and join us. Next meeting: Speaker Julia Dimakos “Successful vegetable gardening” on Wednesday, May 17.

Thursday, April 20

• Creemore Legion Breaded Pork Chop TakeOut Dinner. Breaded pork chop, potatoes, brown beans, bun/butter, upsidedown cake. $20 per person. Call 705-466-2330 to order and schedule pick-up time. Order before April 14. Pick-up between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Please social distance and have exact change. The Legion thanks you for your support.

Saturday, June 24

• Farms for Change fundraiser. Dwayne Gretzky at the New Farm. Tickets on sale Tuesday April 4 at 10 a.m. www.thenewfarm.ca.

EASTER CHURCH SERVICES

Saturday, April 1

5 p.m. St. Noel Chabanel, Wasaga Beach

Sunday, April 2 – PALM SUNDAY

8 a.m. St. Noel Chabanel, Wasaga Beach

9:15 a.m. St. Noel Chabanel, Wasaga Beach

10 a.m. Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon

11 a.m. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Stayner

7 p.m. Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner (Easter Community Concert)

Monday, April 3

10 a.m. St. Noel Chabanel, Wasaga Beach (Day of Confession, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

Wednesday, April 5

6:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Stayner (Day of Confession, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

Thursday, April 6 – MAUNDY THURSDAY

5 p.m.

St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Creemore (potluck dinner to follow)

7 p.m. Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon

7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace, Angus (Last Supper)

7 p.m. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Stayner (Mass of the Last Supper)

Friday, April 7 – GOOD FRIDAY

10 a.m. Centennial United Church, Stayner

10 a.m. Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon (Liturgy)

10 a.m. Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner

10 a.m.

St. Andrew's Maple Cross Presbyterian, Creemore

10:30 a.m. Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, Stayner

11 a.m. Church of the Good Shepherd, Stayner

11 a.m. New Lowell United Church, New Lowell

11 a.m. St. Noel Chabanel, Wasaga Beach

Friday, April 7 – GOOD FRIDAY

11 a.m. The Communion of Jesus, the Lamb and the Lion, Creemore

12 p.m.

St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Creemore (joint service with Clearview Community Church)

2 p.m. Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon (Stations of the Cross)

3 p.m.

3 p.m.

Our Lady of Grace, Angus

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Stayner (Day of Fasting and Abstinence)

Saturday, April 8

8 p.m.

8 p.m.

Our Lady of Grace, Angus (Easter Vigil)

St. Noel Chabanel, Wasaga Beach (Easter Vigil)

Sunday, April 9 – EASTER SUNDAY

8 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

St. Noel Chabanel, Wasaga Beach

St. Noel Chabanel, Wasaga Beach

10 a.m. Jubilee Presbyterian Church, Stayner (breakfast at 9 a.m.)

10 a.m. Holy Trinity Clearview, Duntroon

10 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11 a.m.

11 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

12 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Grace, Angus

St. Andrew's Maple Cross Presbyterian, Creemore (Communion)

Centennial United Church, Stayner (coffee & hot cross buns at 9:30 a.m.)

Church of the Good Shepherd, Stayner (Eucharist)

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Nottawa

Stayner Evengelical Missionary Church, Stayner

St. John’s United Church, Creemore

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Stayner

St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Creemore

Our Lady of Grace. Angus

The Communion of Jesus, the Lamb and the Lion, Creemore

Sunday, April 16 – DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

3 p.m.

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Stayner

Council approves Avening Hall accessibility reno

by Trina Berlo

Clearview council has approved a tender for the accessibility renovation at Avening Community Centre.

The contract for an addition and renovations to facilitate accessibility, including the paving of the parking lot, has been awarded to IHC General Contracting Inc. in the amount of $1,352,370.

The project includes a fully accessible addition to the back (east side) of the hall, including a new accessible commercial kitchen, an elevator and gender neutral washrooms, while preserving the main hall and lower level bowling lanes.

Despite the tight timelines, seven contractors submitted base bids between $1.3 million and $1,975,000, with IHC General Contracting being the lowest and successful bidder.

The work is to start on April 17 and be done by Nov. 3.

Monday’s vote was unanimous but Deputy Mayor Paul Van Staveren said when looking at the next four halls he would like to compare the cost of renovations with new builds in order to protect constituents from “considerable” costs.

“These numbers are coming in high. I’m hearing the public talking to us about it and I respect that. I think going forward this council will be making some hard decisions. The stuff we’re

The renovation includes a fully accessible addition to the back (east side) of the hall, including a new accessible commercial kitchen, an elevator and gender neutral washrooms, in addition to parking lot paving.

doing right now, we’ve inherited from our previous council,” he said, although four members of the previous council are still at the table.

He said he supports the renovations understanding the heritage value of the buildings.

Director of parks and recreation Terry Vachon said when council initially supported the renovation of all six halls, new construction was

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

I0 I0 x Creem e

ART SHOW

Step 1: Register online at www.phahs.ca or in person at the Creemore Echo located at 3 Caroline St., Creemore.

Step 2: Pick up your 10x10” birch canvas and pay your $20 registration fee at the Creemore Echo during store hours.

Step 3: Create your work of art, be it painting, drawing, printing, collage, photography...the sky’s the limit! All sales of artwork will be directed towards the artist.

Step 4: Drop o your finished 10x10” artwork at the Echo anytime before Sunday, May 21st. The show will be hung at the Mill Street Art Studio, 148A Mill St. in downtown Creemore.

SHOW WEEKEND MAY 27 AND 28 AT

considered as an option.

“There are some within our community who would say that these halls are too expensive, that this is too much money. I would counter, these halls were never about dollars and cents. If you want to bring the value of the halls down to dollars and cents, you might as well just shut them all right now…” said Avening Hall board chair Bill Hewitt during the public

participation period at the outset of the meeting. “This is about allowing everybody in the township access to the hall as they are able.”

At its March 13 meeting, council awarded a contract for work at the Sunnidale Corners Community Centre to Domm Construction Limited in the amount of $890,800, with work expected to begin as early as April 3. The Sunnidale Corners project came in about $130,000 over budget and the Avening project came in under budget by the same amount.

“These renovations have been planned for many years. A reserve was established with an annual contribution of $250,000 in order to bring the halls into compliance with the AODA standards. The goal was to fund the first of the renovations from this reserve and then secure [financing] once the total project costs were obtained. The loan would replenish the reserve and the payments would then be funded from it,” reported Vachon.

The cost of both halls and the cost of the design work ($181,512) puts the Small Halls AODA Renovation Reserve in a deficit of -$323,147 as of 2024 (after the $250,000 allocation next year). The hope was to fund the first two of six potential renovation projects from the reserve, before entering into a debenturing plan as future decisions are made.

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Feedback OPINION &

EDITORIAL

Reader Dave Huskinson has requested that there be a disclaimer posted in each article that The Echo publishes about any hall that “simply states the role that each of you ladies has on the board so readers are aware of your positions as a volunteer, organizer or supporter.”

As the editor, I have no issue with reiterating our involvement with Avening Hall, which has been publicly stated in the past in an effort to be very transparent. We have no direct involvement in any of the other halls, except that we attend events and value the halls as public spaces within the township.

Here’s how it works at Avening Hall: The Echo’s publisher and owner Sara Hershoff is the promoter for the bands that perform at Avening Hall sanctioned events. This arrangement evolved out of a partnership that goes back 22 years when Sara first volunteered at a fundraiser for the OG Friends of the Mad River. She later joined the Avening Hall management board and an agreement was later put in place (and voted on by the board) that she would take on the administrative duties and accept the financial risk of booking bands, while Avening Hall would manage the bar and benefit from the proceeds. This was agreed on as a mutually beneficial partnership, with the benefit weighing heavily toward the hall. Boards and committees have a procedure in place for declaring interest, and this is strictly followed.

Ticket sale revenue covers the high overhead associated with booking bands – especially now that the caliber of entertainer is increasing – and the administrative duties are done by Sara at The Echo office. But as Sara always says, once we are in the hall we are all volunteers.

The concerts fill the hall to capacity, and the hall makes a good profit off the bar. Those profits have contributed to the hall’s coffers, sitting at about $90,000, positioning it to be financially stable and poised to pay for accessibility renovation related enhancements. The hall is completely self sustaining (with the exception of snow removal and water system maintenance, which is provided by Clearview Township). It has an energetic team of volunteers, including myself and other Echo staffers.

Personally, my relationship with Avening Hall precedes my employment at The Creemore Echo, and my husband has been the chair of Avening Hall’s board of management for 10+ years. I have never been a board member but I have been an enthusiastic volunteer and participant.

We met Bonnie (now a board member and booking agent) at Avening Hall and recruited her to The Echo team. We are all helping with the hall's fundraising campaign.

Later, when our new sales rep Anna foolishly revealed that she had Smart Serve training, she was promptly recruited as a volunteer bartender at Avening Hall, so we’re all in this together.

The concerts evolved out of a sense of philanthropy and has been sustained by a shared interest in live music by many who are thrilled to see Canada-famous bands playing in our hometown.

THE WAY WE WERE

Roy "Jackie" Wright pulls up to Stephens Fuels in Glencairn, in a Creemore Star Archives photo from August 1991 captioned "Now that's horse power."

LETTERS

Tender pricing all over the map

Editor:

Again, austerity is a word unknown to this council, having seen the final bids for Avening Hall from seven bidders with paving options. Look closely at the paving pricing, which is all over the map: IHC General Contracting – $1,305,370, Paving – $47,000; Domm Construction, $1,350,000 and $65,000; Construction Solutions ASI Inc., $1,515,000 and $30,000; Unique Builders Inc., $1,560,000 and $75,000; Anacond Contracting Inc., $1,763,000 and $23,000; Bertram Construction Barrie, $1,829,353 and $68,224; and GTA General Contractors Ltd., $1,975,200 and $36,000.

How can there be a $600,000 difference in building pricing? How can there be $46,000 difference in

paving?

I’m not Kreskin but I predict we’ll be paying closer to the middle of the seven bidders with “unforeseen” extras.

How much in fundraising has gone to this venture? And will these unnecessary costly options now be the benchmark for the rest of the halls?

Oh, and on a final note, after burning through reserves ( taxpayer funds) the deficit for the Sunnidale and Avening Halls stands at -$573,000, which we the taxpayer finance. At what interest rate? How long is the term?

Dave Witzke, Stayner.

There are good people out there

Editor:

On March 25 we went to Station on the Green to the farmers' market and baking competition.

I was looking for gluten-free cookies to try and talked to a nice young lady there with her dad, I mentioned I was gluten free and that I had tried the only gluten-free cookies that were there and they had been good.

Later I was sitting at the tables where people eat the

pop up breakfast and the girl came back and handed me a bag of gluten-free cookies! I was very surprised at the thoughtful gesture. I didn’t get her name but just wanted to say there are very generous good hearted people out there doing good things, just because. I’ll try to pay it forward to someone else.

Frances Bull, Creemore.

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Editorial and advertising material deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. Letters to the editor should be sent to editor@creemore.com. We reserve the right to edit letters for length and clarity.

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Rationale includes sidewalk use, parking spaces

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of a policy relating to on-street seasonal patios in the downtown cores as part of a plan by former Creemore councillor Thom Paterson to create off-street parking facilities and upgrade the pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Mill Street and Caroline Street among other parking and pedestrian initiatives to improve the downtown core.

“The pandemic outbreak that started in 2020 changed the way business was done and Clearview was no exception. Our restaurants in particular had to close all indoor seating. During that summer, the Township of Clearview opted to allow patios to be used in front of restaurants. While these patios caused interruptions to sidewalk travel and took up valuable parking spots, most people agreed for the short term, this was a great way to support these businesses. All this was allowed at no cost to the business,” wrote

McArthur in a report to council. “Now that we are back to more normal times and in-house seating has no restrictions, it’s time to support all our businesses and residents. With parking at a premium, every parking spot is needed and sidewalks are an integral part providing pedestrians safe passage from store to store.”

In June 2020 the Ontario government allowed licensed restaurants and bars to temporarily extend outdoor patio spaces. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario required that licensed establishments have municipal approval. At that time the Creemore BIA and other members of the business community began working with township staff to establish a process for patio expansion approval.

As a result, the on-street and sidewalk patio guideline and policy was created and adopted by council, without specifically relating to the pandemic.

“Without this patio, Chez Michel is not a viable business,” said Chez Michel owner Milynne Benoit, adding that the patio creates 10-15 jobs.

Benoit told council the restaurant invested an initial $20,000 to create the patio, plus ongoing annual costs. She said she believes the patio has been properly designed, in consultation with township staff, and with lights and flowers it enhances the streetscape. She said it has an alternate sidewalk to create safe passage and the bump-out actually slows vehicle traffic.

Benoit said Chez Michel is a dining destination and is a contributing member of the community.

“I believe that our business is worth more than two parking spaces and I would appreciate to be considered. Without this patio I do not have a business.”

To gather public input, the BIA is conducting a patio survey at www.facebook.com/CreemoreOntario.

Applications open for County’s 2023 Bill Hill Scholarship Program

Applications are now open for Dufferin County’s 2023 Bill Hill Scholarship Program, consisting of seven one-time $2,500 scholarships. First introduced by former Warden Bill Hill in 2015, the program recognizes outstanding students from Dufferin County who are entering a university, college, or trade/ apprentice program.

All applicants will be required to submit a completed application form, including a 300-word essay, transcripts from Grade 11 and semester one of Grade 12, a letter of reference from a staff member of current school, and proof of admission to postsecondary institution or training program.

Applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, which will consist of two members from Dufferin County (Warden and Chair, General Government Services Committee), a school board representative (rotating between boards/schools), a member from the Dufferin Arts Council (for the Arts stream), and a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Advisory Committee.

The deadline for applications is May 15. More information on the program and the application form can be found at www.dufferincounty.ca. Successful applicants will be notified in May and will be invited to attend the county council meeting in June to be presented with their award.

There was a rare display of Northern Lights visible locally on Thursday, March 23. Liz Eakins captured this image from the top of Ten Hill. The display is attributed to eruptions on the sun, releasing energy particles that collide with the Earth's atmosphere.

Saturday April 8 10 am - Noon in the Village Green

Children 11and younger are welcome to participate. Everyone else is encouraged to come and watch the fun!

Look for the Easter Bunny who will be hiding all kinds of treats.

Find all your Easter treats and more in downtown shops and restaurants.

sure to visit the Creemore Farmers’ Market at Station on the Green, 9am-1pm.

ENJOY EASTER

let La Cucina do the cooking

GOOD FRIDAY DINNER

Fish dinner cooked en-papillote with potatoes, vegetables & dessert

$35 PER PERSON

Pick up 5 to 7 pm @ Station on the Green

SATURDAY BREAKFAST

Join us for a special Easter breakfast AT THE STATION ON THE GREEN 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sweet/savoury and more…I hope by now you can trust us ;)

$30/PERSON PRE-ORDER ONLY

pick up at Station on the Green SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Call or text Otta at 647-267-5317

Or email Otta.Zapotocky@gmail.com

«Bounce in» and enter to win

Come fill your basket with our Easter chocolate collection!

10-by-10 community art project open to all

by Trina Berlo

The community is once again invited to participate in a 10-by-10 inch art project, open to everyone regardless of age and artistic skill level.

The project, which has seen many iterations over the years, is being held in partnership with Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society and Mill Street Art Studio, where the finished artwork will be displayed in a grid.

Organizers are hoping to get 100 or more submissions of all mediums.

The show was first held in 2008 as a fundraiser for the Mad and Noisy Gallery, owned and operated by a collective of artists, under the name of Creemorecentric.

Organizer Liz Eakins is a former member of Mad and Noisy Gallery, who currently works out of Mill Street Art Studio, with Sue Miller and Martha Bull, with Jessica Tamlin also coming on board.

“People have missed having the art gallery,” said Eakins, adding that this show will be fully curated and professionally hung. She encourages everyone to participate, in all mediums including painting, drawing, printing, collage, and photography. “Part of it is that joy of seeing your work hanging in

a gallery, especially for the first time.”

The 10x10 birch panels and some canvases will be available at The Creemore Echo beginning next week. There is no limit on entries and people are encouraged to sign up early so that more canvases can be ordered if necessary.

There is a registration fee of $20 to cover the cost of the materials. All the submitted work will be on sale during the weekend of May 27-28, with proceeds going directly to the artist.

Register online at www.phahs.ca or in person at The Echo, located at 3 Caroline St. W.

Take a picture of the finished product and post it on social media tagging @ purplehillsarts and @millstreetart before returning it to The Echo, clearly labelled with the artist’s name and contact info. The deadline is Sunday, May 21.

There will be an opening reception for Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society on May 26. Memberships are available online and cost $25 per person, $40 for a family, $100 for a benefactor and $200 for a patron.

For more information about the project, or if the cost is prohibitive, contact eakinsbruer@sympatico.ca.

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The 10-by-10 art exhibit has gone through many iterations in Creemore, including a show of participating artists at Station on the Green during the 2019 Creemore Festival of the Arts.

Sunshine list released

Thirteen Clearview Township employees have made the 2022 Sunshine List.

The list is released to the public each spring as required by law under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act and reveals the annual salaries and taxable benefits of public sector employees who earn $100,000 or more.

• CAO John Ferguson $179,532.72;

• Director of Public Works Mike Rawn $138,435.92;

• Treasurer Kelly McDonald $131,324.90;

• Public Works Manager Todd Patton $122,913.58;

• Deputy Director of Public Works Dan Perreault

$121,939.09;

• General Manager, Parks, Culture & Recreation Terry Vachon $121,886.09;

• Former Fire Chief Roree Payment $121,589.09;

• Former Director of Community Services Mara Burton $119,696.23;

• Director of Human Resources Tammy Gill

$113,818.74;

• Library CEO Jennifer La Chapelle $111,514.69;

• Chief Building Official Scott McLeod $111,514.69;

• Deputy Fire Chief (now acting fire chief) Scott Davison $105,688.52;

• Deputy Treasurer Ron Mather $101,649.10.

Three Township of Mulmur employees made the list.

• Mulmur CAO Tracey Atkinson $146,503.24;

• Treasurer Heather Boston $112,615.19;

• Director of Public Works John Willmetts

$112,615.19.

Games& FUN

Answers on page 11

by Barbara Simpson

ACROSS

1. ___ Historic Site (it’s in New Brunswick)

5. Action word

9. Part of AWOL

10. Love affair

12. Canadian WWI flying ace Charles

13. Zero

15. Go through

16. ___ Ifni, Morocco

18. Ballet practise posture

19. Turn over quickly

21. Lofgren of Crazy Horse

23. Conclusion

24. Unborn child

26. They help you see better

28. Leftover piece of cloth

30. Wrinkly dog

33. Visits various Internet sites

37. Fairly close friend

38. Makes lace

40. Lack of light

41. Song for a single voice

43. Auld lang ___

45. Fish eggs

46. Of a sovereign

48. Canvas roof placed over a shopfront

50. Be bright with light

51. You can put it on with a roller

52. Boxing victories, for short

53. Village located east of Beaver Creek, Yukon

DOWN

1. Dishonest behaviour

2. Tree with acorns

3. Class of birds

4. Put information into a computer

5. Ice cream flavour

6. Township in Ontario

7. Poultry disease

8. Instruments used for military fanfares

9. Cotton thread

11. River Cologne is on

12. Fit of anger

14. Spreads out new-mown grass to dry

Respect that other people have for you

Contented cat sound

Without (French)

29. Disease common in children 30. Sail support 31. Animals that jump 32.

Recreation SPORTS&

Ladies

The 2022-2023 Curling Season ended for the Ladies on Monday night with Team Fuller raising the Husker House trophy for the first time since 2019. A strong performance in the early ends had Team Baylis under pressure to catch up. A few more ends with brilliant shots by Marie, Debbie and Johanne and it was time for handshakes and celebrations. Congratulations to award winners Heather Walker (most dedicated), Lindsay Sherry (rookie of the year), Lawrie Badger (most improved) and Jazmin Verstegen (skip of the year). Great season of good curling!

McArthur 2-2-1

Cass 0-4-1

Fuller 2-3-0

Vorstermans 0-5-0

The mixed league will play their last session on March 31. Currently there is a tight race to receive the Creemore Village Pharmacy IDA Trophy With Baylis, Creviers, Kelly and Neelins all with three wins. Thank you to all curlers who have participated for the 2022/23 session.

Ladies League winner Team Fuller: Second Deb Prosser, Lead Marie Stephenson, Skip Catherine Fuller, Vice Johanne Neelin, with Lorna May presenting the Husker House Trophy.

In the men's league, the Wes Sauder team finished the third session undefeated at 5 and 0 to win the Paul and Glenn Millsap trophy. From left: Brett Falls, second, Adam Verstegen, lead, John Millsap, presenting trophy and gifts, Wes Sauder, skip, and Scott McKay, vice. Wes thanks his team for their great work and shot-making.

Congratulations to Team Walker, for winning session three of the Daytime League. From left: Jim Madill presents the Howard Madill trophy to skip Heather Walker, vice Marty Beelen, second Karen Crevier, and lead Mary Stewart. Good curling everyone!

ECHO Classifieds

FOR SALE

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

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

Ontario Honey Creations + Meadery MEAD SAMPLES, RAW LOCAL HONEY & MORE. Farm-Store open Friday & Saturday or by appointment. 938343 Airport Road, Mulmur. OntarioHoneyCreations.com.

FOR RENT

TWO-BEDROOM house downtown Creemore. No smoking, no pets. Available March 15. 705-441-2343, please leave a message.

SERVICES

CONTRACTOR REPAIRS, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, piers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Contact Brian McCurdy, at 519-986-1781 or 519375-0958.

ELLIOTT PAINTING AND DECORATING, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

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

Lumber • Plywood Trusses • Windows Roofing • Siding Fence Supplies • Culverts Cedar Posts • Railway Ties Fuel Delivery •Oil Furnaces Lawn & Garden Supplies

“Nowhere... but close to everywhere.”

DEATH NOTICE

WATT, Joan Cora - of Stayner, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Alex Watt. Loving mother of Patricia McCarthy (the late Lawrence), Caroll Watt, Sandy Preston (Dave), Lorraine Watt and David Watt. Cherished grandmother of Daniel (Heather), Laurel (Dave), Kelly (Kelvin), Shelby, Nicole, Julian (Katelin), Jason (Tanya), Amanda (Scott), Jesse (Jenn), Alex (Katie) and Christine. Dear great-grandmother of sixteen and a half great-grandchildren and special great-great grandmother of one. Lovingly remembered by her siblings Robert (Nora), Muriel Ellis and Dorene Williams (the late Harold). Predeceased by her brothers Stanley and Kenneth. Sadly missed by her cuddly canine buddy “Harlow.” Joan will be sadly missed by her family and friends. At Joan’s and the family’s request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (eulogy and speeches will commence at 2 p.m.) at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St. East, Creemore. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Red Cross/Alzheimer Society/ Highlands Youth for Christ would be appreciated by the family. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Steven R. Bridge Funeral Home, Angus, 705-424-1114.

IN MEMORIAM

Submit your classified ad by 5 p.m. Tuesday call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email info@ creemore.com, $17 + hst for 25 words or less

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

ZEGGIL, Wilma – 1942-2022. In loving memory of my late wife. A mother, grandmother, great grandmother, who left us on March 29, 2022. She is greatly missed and fondly remembered by Roger and sons Paul, Brian, and Kevin and their families.

217 Gideon Street, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0

Telephone: 705 428-6230 | www.clearview.ca

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Communications are available in alternative formats upon request.

PUBLIC WORKS ROADS OPERATOR

Seasonal, Full-Time

Clearview Township is currently seeking a Seasonal Full-Time Public Works Roads Operator. For the period of May 15, 2023 – September 29, 2023

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the Foreman of Roads (Public Works), the Public Works Roads Operator is responsible for assisting the Public Works Roads Department with roadside grass maintenance throughout the township, regular maintenance on tools used and assist with traffic control, machine sweeping and transporting gravel to and from various job sites.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years of demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment

• Valid DZ Driver’s License

• Clean Driver’s Abstract

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

• In addition to operating heavy equipment, must possess ability to operate utility trucks, pumps, compressors, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, two-way radios and phones.

• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and safe work practices.

• Ability to understand, read and follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labour, including bending, stooping, reaching and lifting heavy objects.

• Physical strength and ability sufficient to meet job requirements for extended periods under uncomfortable conditions in all types of weather.

• Current WHMIS training

• In case of urgent call-ins, must be able to respond to the workplace within 30 minutes.

Salary:

The salary range offered for this position is $28.33 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

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

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2023-013 to Human Resources by April 7, 2023, to: hr@ clearview.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The Township of Clearview is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Please visit: www.clearview.ca

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION OF SEWER-LINE

MAINTENANCE IN CREEMORE

The Water / Sewer department will be overseeing Sanitary Sewer main flushing, cleaning & inspecting. Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 21, 2023 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 questions 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

PART-TIME TEMPORARY CIRCULATION CLERK

Clearview Library

Temporary part-time (schedule to vary, but will include daytime, evenings and Saturdays)

Clearview Public Library (Stayner, Creemore and New Lowell Branches) is currently seeking a part-time temporary Circulation Clerk.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the Deputy CEO (Library), the Part-Time Circulation Clerk is responsible for circulation and reference duties, assists patrons with reading advisory/reference questions and interlibrary loan requests, and may be requested to coordinate and deliver a variety of programs to all branches including; early literacy, reading recovery and adult book club programs.

Skills and Experience

• Diploma in Library Techniques or suitable alternative.

• Minimum of one to three years’ experience in a library

• Experience with office machinery including mailing machine, folding machine, scanners and photocopiers

• Assists in collecting fines

• Provides reference / reader’s advisory service utilizing a number resources including the Library’s electronic resources and the internet

• Assists in providing customer service with respect to patrons regarding holds and overdue materials

• Excellent attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Salary: The wage range offered for this position is $23.15 per hour, plus vacation pay.

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

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume and covering letter quoting job # 2023-012 to the Clearview Public Library CEO by April 11, 2023, to: jlachapelle@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

SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

2023 summer student job opportunities are available with Clearview Township. Details of all jobs and hiring criteria can be viewed at: wwww.clearview.ca under the employment opportunities section.

• Job #2023–014 Pool Instructors / Lifeguards

• Job #2023–015 Student Roads Workers

• Job #2023–016 Student Tourism/ Culture Assistants

• Job #2023-017 Student Water/Sewer Operator

All positions are 35-40 hours per week (early May to early September 2023) All resumes must be received electronically through the Human Resources department at: hr@clearview.ca

Please indicate job # in subject line. If applying for more than one position, please indicate order of preference.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Please note: In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources for accommodation inquiries or requirements at 705-428-6230 x. 255