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by Trina BerloMulmur Township council members deferred a decision on the Arbour Farms gravel pit Wednesday.

Council was compelled to wait on a decision to allow the proposed gravel pit, now in the review process for 15 years, to proceed after a deputation of school bus safety on Airport Road.

Natalie Kotyck, speaking as a member of Community Safety and Business Preservation Association, asked council to deny the Arbour Farms application until issues of public safety, specifically bus routes on Airport Road, are addressed. She raised the concern that if something were to happen, the

A 57-year-old man was killed in a car crash in Clearview Township on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Deceased is Edouard Bakissa, of Collingwood.

The crash happened on Highway 26 near 30/31 Sideroad Nottawasaga at about 5:30 p.m.

Police say a grey Chevrolet Cavalier, operated by Bakissa, was northbound on Highway 26 when it veered into the southbound lane striking a southbound black Ford F150 pickup, operated by a 29-year-old man from New Tecumseth.

All four occupants of the Ford F150 were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

A 34-year-old Ottawa woman, who was in the backseat of the Ford F150, was later airlifted to hospital in Toronto.

A post mortem was scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12.

A police investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the Central Region Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit.

township could be found liable, at least in part.

Kotyck said the county road is not safe due to its typography and driver speed and adding more gravel trucks will only add to the problem while hindering tourism.

She is asking the township for support in her request that the province address the issues of liability.

“In the interest of Ontario property taxpayers who deserve greater equity in liability law and lower insurance premiums, we request that the province completes the reform of joint and several liability prior to granting a license to applicants who intend to use

County Road 18 as their haul route,” said Kotyck.

“Should the province still decide to approve licenses for applicants who use County Road 18 as their haul route then we request that the province issue indemnities to the lower tier municipalities and their taxpayers who have, in effect, had no choice in the approval process.”

Kotyck was scheduled to make the same presentation to Dufferin County councillors Thursday and to Clearview Township later this month.

After an in camera session to hear legal advice, Mulmur Mayor Paul Mills said, given the new information,

council decided to defer a decision to give Kotyck a chance to make the presentations and allow further discussion on the matter.

Adam Krehm, the proponent, said the deferral is forcing the proposal to the next level and he is taking it to the Ontario Municipal Board.

“I think no comment is the best reaction,” said Krehm after the decision to defer. “The process continues.”

C o u n c i l l o r K e i t h L o w r y acknowledged that Arbour Farms has done everything that Mulmur has asked throughout the planning process.

Arbour Farms planner Brian Zeman,

Mulmur council puts off gravel pit decision

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Cool under pressure Highlands Nordic, near Duntroon, hosted hundreds of cross-country skiers from across the country last weekend during the Haywood NorAm World Junior Trials/Under 23. Young skiers were competing for spots in national and international level competitions. For more photos, see page 6.

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• Councillor Thom Paterson is holding a Townhall Meeting at the Station on the Green, Creemore from 1 to 3 p.m. Come join him to discuss the upcoming 2015 proposed budget, as well as other matters on your mind. Contact Thom at [email protected] or 705-466-6321.

sunday, January 18• Church Services. See page 5.• Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society's Tea and

History "Champlain Slept Here" at 2 p.m. at Station on the Green with author Douglas Hunter, PhD and expert on Samuel de Champlain’s exploration of Canada. This is a pre-amble to the Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society celebration of the 400th anniversary of Champlain’s coexistence with the Petun Tribe near Creemore. Admission free. Hunter’s non-fiction book entitled God’s Mercies (an intersection of Henry Hudson and Samuel de Champlain) will be available for sale. RSVP to [email protected].

Monday, January 19• 16 week Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes start

today on Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Continuing level classes take place year-round at the same time. Drop by any time to see what we are all about. For more information call Laura Walton at 705-466-5011 or visit www.taoist.org

Tuesday, January 20• Clearview Soccer Club Early Bird Registration

at 3 locations from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the New Lowell Fire Hall, Creemore Arena & Stayner

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Wednesday, January 21• Creemore Horticultural Society Annual General

Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Caroline Street West. This is the chance for all members to have input for 2015. If you cannot attend the meeting please contact David Johnson or Lee McCutcheon at [email protected] re Proxies. Speaker is David Hawke.

saturday, January 24• Collingwood Agriculture Society Annual General

Meeting & Potluck at Stayner Centennial Church, William Street, Stayner. Doors open at 6 p.m. Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m. AGM business meeting at 7:30 p.m. For info call 705-444-0308 or www.greatnorthernex.com

• Classical Concert: A Benefit Recital of Viola & Piano Classics at All Saints Anglican Church, 32 Elgin St., Collingwood at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Sound Investment Community Choir, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay, as well as the choir. Tickets $15 available at Curiosity Books. For more info contact Jill at 705-293-0573 or www.soundinvestmentchoir.ca

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by Trina BerloClearview Township council continued to wade through the 2015 municipal budget Monday.

Department heads presented portions of the staff-proposed budget during a second workshop that took up the first half of an eight-hour meeting.

Council members got a first look at the $60.9-million budget last month, comprised of $22.4 million in operating expenses and $38.5 million in capital spending, reflecting a 6.4 per cent tax increase. The numbers have changed slightly since last month and will continue to change as councillors begin debating the budget at a third workshop on Jan. 26.

The draft budget would require a 3.22 per cent tax increase, once county and school board taxes are factored in, which translates into an estimated increase of $91 based on a home assessed at $255,783, the average in Clearview Township.

New growth in the township will account for $94,020 in township revenue, up from the $85,620 originally projected.

Public works projects, including bridges, roadwork and sidewalks, account for $14.5 million, wastewater capital projects are pegged at $17 million and waterworks, including projects in Stayner and Creemore, are expected to cost $5.6 million.

Another $287,000 is being earmarked for parks and recreation. Capital projects include $40,000 for trail construction, $25,000 for bleachers at parks in New Lowell and Creemore, $8,000 to sandblast the pool in Stayner, $85,000 of work at the Creemore arena (for flooder and west wall insulation) and $85,000 of work at Stayner parks (Ives Park tennis court resurfacing and Station Park expansion).

As part of the Clearview Fire and Emergency Services’ $568,000 capital projects budget, Fire Chief Colin Shewell is proposing the purchase of a pumper truck valued at $360,000 to be stationed in Creemore but used throughout the township, $50,000 to replace a pickup truck and $30,000 worth of replacement bunker gear, among the top expenditures. Shewell said the department is made up of 100 part-time or volunteer firefighters, which the township employs for the cost of three full-time unionized firefighters.

Salaries, wages and benefits account for $611,285 of the department’s expenses.

Clearview Public Library CEO Jennifer LaChapelle highlighted in her budget presentation a plan to install Little Free Libraries at a cost of $750. Following a popular concept, small structures would be installed and stocked with books and people would be welcome to take and leave books free of charge.

LaChapelle is also proposing to increase staff hours to add Saturday programs and activities and fill in for sick days and vacations at just over $19,000.

Budget talks reveal long needed spending

An $85,000 expenditure for a cargo van to be used as a mobile library has been removed from the budget because the library has been offered use of an existing township vehicle.

The library is also budgeting $5,000 to replace the roof at the Stayner branch.

The building has undergone several repairs in recent years. It was closed for one month in 2014 to accommodate an emergency floor repair.

LaChapelle said there is currently a bat hole that needs to be dealt with.

“I am not afraid of bats but I don’t think having them fly around the library would be a good thing,” said LaChapelle. “You don’t always have a patron willing to club them and take them outside.”

Councillor Shawn Davidson said, the current council has to decide what it is going to do with the library by the end of 2016, before going into the 2017 budget process.

“We have to have the intestinal fortitude to make that decision,” said Davidson.

He urged council members to commit to a decision as to whether or not the township can afford to absorb the debt to build a new library.

Mayor Chris Vanderkruys said that new members of council are about fiscal management.

Michael Wynia presented highlights from planning, building and information services.

In terms of the latter, Wynia talked more about what isn’t included in the $89,500 capital budget. He said the township is in need of proper computer servers and a temperature controlled room in which to store them. He said the township is using old servers that are being cooled by a household fan.

Wynia said he also hopes to re-launch the walkability study that was shelved last year at a cost of $20,000.

“I know we’ve heard today a number of times that we need to show fiscal restraint but we need to move forward,” said Davidson.

Wynia is proposing a reserve be established to start saving for improvements.

As for Clearview’s community halls, a reserve fund has been established to address accessibility issues and future upgrades and staff is asking for $20,000 again this year to plan for the second annual Small Halls Festival.

How one tax dollar is spent: 43 cents of every tax dollar goes to Clearview22 cents – public works.09 cents – policing.07 cents – fire.05 cents – parks0.03 cents – library.03 cents – administration.02 cents – planning.012 cents – IT.005 cents – NVCA.004 cents – bylawThe other half of each cent is divided between the school board and the County of Simcoe.

by Trina BerloA public meeting was held at town hall in Stayner Monday night to hear comments from the public on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for the feed and seed lot property owned by the Gordon family in downtown Creemore.

It is proposed that the 3.5-acre property be zoned commercial, a change from the development area zone.

Cyndie Gordon said the intention is to return the property to its original zoning as it has always been a commercial property.

by Trina Berlo Clearview council does not do p r o c l a m a t i o n s i n s u p p o r t o f organizations, as per a township policy.

It usually doesn’t raise flags either but in 2014, an exception was made and council agreed to fly the pride flag at town hall in Stayner for the first time.

On Monday, a request to do the same this year was put off.

Council received a request from Simcoe Pride to recognize Pride Week from July 31 to August 8 and raise the pride flag on August 4.

Councillor Robert Walker said he would not support the request because

of MHBC, said from a planning perspective there is a hold on the project but nothing identified as a requirement to lift the holding symbol to allow the project to proceed.

Mills said the issue will come back before council.

“We will have to make a decision eventually,” he said.

The Arbour Farms application would see 41.7 of the 80 hectares that Krehm owns with his brother on the east side of Airport Road between 20th Sideroad and County Road 21 redesignated from rural and natural area to extractive industrial in the township’s Official Plan and rezoned from rural and environmental protection to extractive industrial in the township’s zoning bylaw.

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of his Christian beliefs. CAO Steve Sage said there is an

existing policy passed by council against supporting any outside requests. The policy was originally put in place because the township is inundated with these types of requests.

“However, in 2014, I was directed by the mayor and CAO at the time to put the pride flag up, which we did,” said Sage.

The discussion ended there but with Councillor Thom Paterson having asked for a review of the policy, staff will be bringing it back to the table at a later date.

Clearview planner Marie Leroux said the development area was a zoning applied to property that is considered to be developed in the future.

It is also proposed that a small portion of the property (0.6 acres) be zoned residential and added to two existing residential lots on Collingwood Street.

Future development would require an Official Plan amendment and further public process, said director of planning and development Michael Wynia.

The Gordon family, said Cyndie, is looking for input from interested parties for future development of the property, in the family since 1959.

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As we were going to press last week, we received a notice from the OPP that a person considered to be at high-risk to re-offend had taken up residence in Clearview Township.

It is very unusual to receive this type of notice. In all our years of newspapering, we cannot

remember seeing such a notice. It is intended to inform people so they can better

protect themselves and their children from a person who has the potential to commit offences similar to those in the past.

“It is very rare, it’s not common at all. I can’t tell you how many similar notices have been issued but they don’t happen very often,” said Central Region OPP spokesperson Kelly Daniels.

She said the OPP made the decision to release information about the high-risk offender in accordance with the Police Services Act.

An authorized OPP employee decides whether a general or specific public safety warning is issued following a review of the occurence involving the offender deemed to be high risk.

“Obviously it’s a fairly rare occurance that you see this kind of notice go out but in our case caution had to prevail,” said Daniels.

This particular person has previous convictions for offences involving children.

“Assessments during his custody indicated he would be a high-risk to reoffend in relation to committing criminal sexual acts against children,” said Daniels.

Knowing that the police very rarely issue this type of public statement and that the decision to publicize someone’s name and street is not taken lightly, we feel it is in the interest of public safety that the information be shared.

It is an uncomfortable thing to read in the newspaper. It raises many questions about privacy and common decency.

It also sparks a conversation about rehabilitation and life post-incarceration.

In all of that, at least we are informed. When issuing this type of warning, there is always

the risk of vigilante justice but that is certainly not the intent. The intent is to provide the information so people can keep themselves out of harms way and it also gives the police extra eyes on the ground. Because police have reason to believe there is a possibility that there could be a breach of strict probation conditions, they have asked that the public call the police if that happens.

Police said the notice was issued with the knowledge of the offender and neighbours.

To read the original article, find the link on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thecreemoreecho.

Editor: On Monday night Councillor Robert Walker made

it clear that based on his Christian beliefs he would not support a request to fly a pride flag at the municipal building during Pride Week.

It’s incredible that in 2015 a person of public authority can make such a proclamation in council chambers. A

Consider that in 2014, council approved a township brand that encourages residents and visitors to ‘live your best life’ in Clearview Township.

I assume for Mr. Walker that does not apply to people living the township in general or his ward in particular who are gay or who support alternative lifestyles.

Everyone is entitled to his or her personal opinions however, I don’t believe council chambers should be the place to announce personal prejudices and intolerance towards others.

What other groups or individuals is Mr. Walker intolerant of based on his particular Christian beliefs?

It was even more surprising that none of the other councillors, mayor or deputy mayor responded to Mr. Walker's comments and that no further discussion or vote followed.

Right or wrong, Clearview has a policy in place to prohibit flying flags.

Council chose to ignore that policy last year and raised the pride flag.

This year, Mr. Walker could have chosen to vote against the flying the flag had there been a vote but instead touted his personal objection to the GLBT community. Mr. Walker’s job is to represent his constituents and on Monday night he let many of them down.

Corey Finkelstein, Creemore.

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I think it’s critically important for the public to keep engaged in the affairs of the township especially having just elected a new council.

There was a clear signal sent that the majority of people who voted wanted things done differently.

The public’s expectation is that the new council is now working with township staff to affect the changes promised.

Last Monday night was our first council meeting since the election. Council and staff are in the middle of putting a budget together.

There are also ongoing issues that continue to concern the public that need to be addressed.

I’m impatient (some might even say grumpy) that real effective change can take so long in local governments.

Now is not the time to give the new council a break. I don’t believe in a

“honeymoon” period to let council ease into the work.

The business of the t o w n s h i p c o n t i n u e s , decisions will be made with or without council members’ full participation. Yes, we have four new council lors . They are rapidly getting up to speed. We also have a quorum of five returning members of council who are in part responsible for and very familiar with the current township direction.

That’s why I invite you to our first Ward 5 town hall this Saturday, Jan. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Station on the Green in Creemore, to lend your voice of concern and encouragement.

The township budget, and more specifically its impact on our fees, taxes and services, always generates public interest at this time of year.

A good portion, but not all, of the town hall will include a review of the budget process going forward to a final decision. Th e d e t a i l s o f e a c h department’s proposed spending and service level changes, if any, will also be presented.

There have been two budget workshops already. All the departments have now presented their proposals to council. The next step is for the new council to propose changes, if any, to the proposed six per cent, plus municipal residential tax hike. Now is a good time for public input.

Longer term, some new and potentially very effective financial planning and economic development directions will also be highlighted.

There will also be an update on the

current efforts of this township to deny an application to erect industrial wind turbines in the municipality. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask question regarding the current dispute before the Ontario Energy Board.

The volunteer membership on township committees has been selected, as well as the assignment of councillors to these committees of council. These appointments will be presented for your information.

As well, you’ll hear an update on discussions planned to reform the way council does its work and communicates to the public, building on the work started by the previous council.

I hope you will join me at the town hall.

If you want a specific topic covered please contact me at [email protected].

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C e l e b r a t e F a m i l y Literacy Day on Jan. 27 by having 15 minutes of fun learning together. Learning can happen anywhere at anytime. Practicing literacy together for just 15 minutes a day has tremendous benefits for both children and parents.

We all know that the first five years of life are a period of unparalleled growth in all areas of your child’s development. It is in these years that children develop the basic knowledge, understandings, and interests they need to reach the goal of being successful readers.

But did you know what is actually on a kindergarten readiness screening test? I was looking at the qualifiers and was surprised at what was expected from these pint-sized peanuts.

The good news is that there are easy and fun ways to ensure that your child has the necessary skills and habits in place at the right time. ABC Life Literacy Canada has 15 activity ideas to start you off on the right track such as:1. Read a “wake up” story in the morning.2. Search online for fun places for your next family day trip in your community.3. Make up a new recipe and post it online.4. Tell knock-knock jokes together while doing the dishes.5. Create a story with your family by taking turns to write one sentence at a time.6. Review a book that you have read

together as a family. Send it to the author.7. Organize a book swap.8. Map your trip to the school, the park and the grocery store.9. Learn to play a musical instrument like the ukulele.10. Write a note to include

in a grown-up’s lunch.11. Make a popsicle-stick model of your family.12. Write your names graffiti-style using chalk on the sidewalk.13. Play a board game together.14. Look up the words to your favourite song online.15. Count how many steps it takes to get from your bedroom to your kitchen to get a snack.

Here a t the th ree b ranches of The Clearview Public Library, we have 126 hours per week of entertainment, education and fun by offering both informal and formal literacy programs for all ages. Join in our Baby Time, Story Hour and Ontario Early Years Programs or drop by to participate in our Kids Craft, Tween’s and Adult Book Clubs. Please call Glenda or Rita, the library ladies, at 705-466-3011 (Creemore branch) for more information or registration details.

Solid literacy skills are vital for to our social and economic development here in Clearview so we are happy to proclaim Tuesday, Jan. 27 as “Family Literacy Day”. Please come celebrate with us between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Saturday, February 7th - 7:30pm

MAKe YOUR NIGHT exTRA SPeCIAL!Show & Red Carpet VIP Reception to follow with Celebrity Chef Randy Feltis at the NEW PIE Restaurant….tickets $85(includes premium show seating, post-show reception with the performers, tasty treats,

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Highlands Nordic hosted the best young cross-country skiers in Canada during the Haywood NorAm World Junior Trials/Under 23 this past weekend. Skiers came from all over the country to qualify for national and international level competitions, including the Canada Winter Games.

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by Kara McIntosh Pat McConville, 20, grew up in London, Ont., but his family has been a huge part of Devil’s Glen Country Club in Glen Huron since the beginning. His grandfather Red, was a founding member of the ski club in 1965 and an avid ski racer himself. Red and his wife Marg have four children and 11 grandchildren in total.

The McConvilles are an alpine dynasty here in Ontario. There were many years when it would have been almost impossible to find a ski race in Southern Ontario without several McConvilles on the start list. This season, there are an impressive three McConvilles on the Ontario Ski Team (OST) - Pat, his brother Corey and his cousin Will.

Ski racing is certainly in Pat’s blood and it’s no wonder that his most vivid and favourite childhood memories are about skiing with his family at The Glen.

“We were brothers, cousins and best friends and we skied together all the time,” said Pat.

This is Pat’s fifth year skiing on the OST and he’s been having some great success so far, most recently winning the Nik Zorocic Cup in December. He has been in Ontario the past few weeks training and skiing with other young racers across the Escarpment.

He’ll travel and compete throughout Canada and the United States this season in a series of NorAm races that feature top athletes from across North

America and Europe. Pat’s goal is to meet the criteria and be named to the Canadian Team for The World Juniors to be held in Oslo, Norway in March.

He is currently one of the top five junior athletes in Canada for the slalom and giant slalom disciplines, so his chances are good.

Pat loves being on the road, seeing new places, but he cherishes his time back home.

“I love the travelling I get to do with

skiing and meeting all kinds of people from all over, but it’s also really great to come back here to see my friends and family,” he said. “I really like my time at the The Glen, skiing with everyone there. It’s just like old times.”

This year is an important one for Pat, not only because the World Juniors are two months away.

He wants to be named to the Canadian Alpine Ski Team (CAST) next year and according to OST head

Herman Koeslag/Eye in the Sky Photography photo

Pat McConville at the Nik Zorocic Cup at Mount St. Louis-Moonstone in December.

devil's Glen ski racer sets sights on olympics

coach, Tommy eckfeldt, “Pat has a big step ahead of him now to reduce his points and qualify for CAST next year. He is very capable, he has some good momentum now, but he will have to continue capitalizing on some of the opportunities coming up.”

With a huge smile on his face, Pat exclaims that ultimately, “my dream is to ski at the World Cup level and represent Canada at the 2018 and 2022 Olympics.”

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CApTurinG ConsTruCTion Creemore photographer Bryan Davies (left) presents Hospice Georgian Triangle board chair Bruce West with a collection of photographs and a 12-minute slide show of photos taken in 2013 and 2014, during the construction of Campbell House Palliative Care Centre, which is now being shown to the public.

Hospice Georgian Triangle’s executive director Debbie Kesheshian joined colleagues from across the province in responding to a recent report published by Health Quality Ontario as they provide guidance on how to improve end-of-life care in the province.

“This report, along with the recommendations from the Auditor General is timely for the Georgian Triangle community as it provides a ringing endorsement for the strides we have taken locally to improve hospice palliative care. The opening of Campbell House, a six-bed residential hospice, along with the ongoing volunteer community programs, we have been offering families for over 25 years, are providing the care, comfort and companionship that is specifically mentioned in both reports on improving healthcare,” said Kesheshian.

Bruce West, Chairman of the Board of Directors along with Rebecca Wall, Ron Emo and many other Hospice Georgian Triangle visionaries knew all along the importance of hospice palliative care for our community, which is why they dedicated the last few years to bringing this vital service to Collingwood.

“Leading up to the building of Campbell House our research clearly indicated that 25 per cent of the Georgian Triangle population is 65 years plus, significantly over the provincial average of 12.6 per cent. In fact, the provincial median age is 40.4 years, Collingwood is 47 years, Wasaga Beach is 52.6 years and Thornbury is 54.1 years. Stayner is the lowest in our service area with 41.2 years,” said West. “We know that the six residential Hospice beds for our region is just the beginning and what we have created with Campbell House is such a solid model that it could be easily expanded and replicated in other smaller communities like ours.”

Since opening in August of 2014, Campbell House has had 48 patients through the doors.

“It has been most rewarding for our team to care for each of these patients and their families at this very special time of life,” said lead registered nurse Allison McHaig. “All six beds have been full since we opened reaching our highest occupancy rate in October with 92 per cent and the average length of stay of 11 days. Each situation is unique and we are learning from each patient we care for in the house and out in the community. The support from our impressive team of family doctors has

been encouraging and they are continuing to see their patients once they are admitted into our care. This community should be congratulated on how well palliative care is being delivered and this model is exceptional. I am also personally moved by the financial support of this community, it is remarkable.”

McHaig recently relocated to Collingwood from Toronto where she was a palliative care nurse at Princess Margaret Hospital.

“Bringing Allison to lead our team was one of the best decisions we could have made as we realized the dream of a residential Hospice for the Georgian Triangle. Her expertise has been instrumental and we have been able to assemble an incredible group to provide care,” said Kesheshian.

“Dr. Kate McLachlin, the medical director and palliative care specialist oversees care and is supported by Dr. Alyssa Boyd, another palliative care physician. The Campbell House team works collaboratively to offer not only clinical pain and symptom management but also psychological and spiritual support. We have strong bereavement services and are working at enhancing our community program as most people want to be at home as long as possible. We want to be a centre of excellence and we are well on our way to reaching this goal.”

Facts on hospice palliative care from the Health Quality Ontario report and the Auditor General’s report:

• An important conversation for everyone to have involves planning ahead for death. We are all going to die. The how, when and where are the only surprises. We do know that only three per cent will die suddenly the rest will benefit from hospice palliative care. The vast majority of us will benefit from the care, compassion and supports that will help us manage pain and symptoms, stress on the family, and the other social, practical and spiritual aspects of dying.

• Now is absolutely the time to expand access to hospice palliative care. The aging population is inevitably, and rapidly, escalating the numbers of people needing hospice palliative care.

• Community care is where the investments should be made. People want to be at home or in a residential hospice, and with the right supports they can be at home. It’s also more cost effective.

• We need to expand access to care by increasing

the number of residential hospice beds, we need to increase home supports and we need to create coordinated teams throughout the province, and we need people to talk about end of life with their families.

• Community care is so much more cost effective and it is where people would rather be when possible. The best care is provided when there are teams in communities who can help people receive the support they need at home, which might be quicker access to pain management or another type of home care support, and then this helps people to move to a residential hospice if and when the time comes. And that timing, while different for everyone, is on average within the last three weeks of life.

• Residential hospice care allows families to become families again. The pain is eased for the patient, the stress of the family is relieved, and people can spend those last days celebrating a life, and saying their goodbyes.

• The Auditor General’s report notes that hospital beds are more than double the cost of a residential hospice bed.

• The report notes the need for 755 to 1,080 hospice palliative care beds. Right now, there are 289 beds in the province. There are hospices in various stages of planning and development and construction right now, waiting for provincial funding, which would add another 200 beds.

• Additionally, we know that there are 12,000 people a year in would benefit from residential hospice care. These people cannot stay at home and without residential hospice care will end up in hospital, needlessly, simply because they can’t stay at home and there is nowhere else for them to go. And that number is going to grow.

• We know we have to build access and capacity now to meet the immediate need and the imminent need.

• The report indicates the quality of care being received is good, but the delivery is patchwork and more coordination of care is required. We will continue to work with the government to develop and implement a plan to expand access to care throughout the province.

• Compassionate, desirable, and cost effective. Studies and pilots have demonstrated that coordinated community care keeps people where they’d rather be and avoids unnecessary expensive trips to the hospital.

Hospice supports call for more palliative care opportunities

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Weekend Weather

Friday, January 16A few flurriesHigh -9 Low -14Wind NW 25 km/hPOP 40%

Saturday, January 17A mix of sun and cloudsHigh -1 Low -15Wind SE 20 km/hPOP 30%

Sunday, January 18Scattered flurries High 1 Low -6Wind W 20 km/hPOP 40%

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Barbara Simpson

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by Ken Thornton

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

A friend bought me a coffee at Tim

Hortons today. He left the

waitress a $50 bill.

Don't fret, Spike, some people like to

L N U F T A their status in life.

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January 16, 2015

A college student challenged a senior citizen, saying it was impossible for their generation

to understand his. “you grew up in a different world,” the student

said. “Today we have television, jet planes, space travel, nuclear energy, computers…”

Taking advantage of a pause in the student’s litany, the old man said,

“you’re right. We didn’t have those things when we were young so we invented them. What are you

doing for the next generation?”

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I would like to wish all readers a very Happy and prosperous New Year, all the best in 2015.

Also, hope all were safe and had a pleasant Christmas season with family and friends.

We would like to express our sincere condolences to Phyllis Seed, whose husband passed this week, we are so sorry Phyllis.

This week we welcomed Audrey Thompson visiting the Johnston family from Port Perry.

The Leisure Time Club is holding a bid euchre tournament Jan. 31. Lunch and registration will begin at noon with cards at 1 p.m.

There will be an election of officers for the club this week and hope some new members will step up and take a position.

Because of the inclement weather we only had five full tables and one table of three for cards and lucky draws were won by Kevin Keogh, Irma Flack, Peter Gubbels and Norma Johnston.

Seven moon shots were played by May Johnston,

effie Taylor x2, Dave Smith, Isabelle Gubbels and John Van Voorst x2 and also winning the travel prize.

Winner for cards were Leona Hartling, 330; Isabelle Gubbels, 290; John Van Voorst, 253; Janice Stephens, 240 and low went to Norma Johnston.

As usual, potluck is the third Thursday of the month and will be Jan. 15.

Birthdays for the month were Irma Flack, Ray Leighton and Kevin Keogh, and Irma’s aunt May Johnston had brought in a cake so we all enjoyed cake and tea after cards.

If you design your child’s Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit you might live in Canada;

If driving is better in winter because the potholes are filled with snow you might live in Canada;

If you know all four seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction you might live in Canada.

Remember: If you can lie down at night, knowing you made someone’s day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.

Innisfil councillor Doug Lougheed is the new chair of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) board of directors.

Lougheed, a former police officer and family farm manager, was elected chair on Jan. 9.

“I look forward to serving residents of the Nottawasaga Valley watershed as chair for the NVCA board of directors,” said Lougheed. “In 2015, the board will look to continue to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization, while still ensuring that we meet our important obligations as mandated under the Conservation Authorities Act.”

nina Bifolchi, deputy mayor of the Town of Wasaga Beach, who has served as chair for the past two years, elected not to run again. Bifolchi will continue to sit on the board, serving as past chair.

“I am proud of this board’s accomplishments. I’ve enjoyed working with this board and staff and look forward to serving as past chair,” said Bifolchi. “As we enter a new year with many new faces around the table, I hope that together we will continue to grow and develop the NVCA as a ‘respected, trusted and valued’ leader in watershed management.”

Gail Ardiel, deputy mayor for the Town of The

innisfil councillor to chair nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityBlue Mountains was acclaimed as vice chair, a position she held in 2014.

Fifteen new members appointed by their municipalities joined the board at the meeting. A total of 27 members sit on the NVCA board from 18 municipalities in the counties of Simcoe, Dufferin and Grey.

The board governs the authority, a public agency dedicated to protecting, enhancing and restoring the Nottawasaga Valley watershed to support a healthy environment, communities and lifestyles.

Visit www.nvca.on.ca.

Theatre Collingwood is presenting All you need is more love – A Valentine’s Cabaret one night only on Feb. 7. The 90-minute cabaret will be followed by Theatre Collingwood’s traditional Red Carpet Reception. Regular admission costs $45 and red carpet seating costs $85.

Chef Randy Feltis from the new Pie Wood-Fired Pizza Joint Restaurant in Collingwood will be part of the after show reception. Tickets cost $85 and include premium seating, post-show reception with the performers and tasty treats.

“Since 1984, we have been bringing outstanding professional live theatre to this community and we believe we have another fantastic year ahead,” said chair harold Bickerstaff. “We have an amazing summer festival season lined up, as well several one-night only productions so that we are offering great entertainment on a year-round basis. We are extremely proud of our new season and anticipate attracting new members and patrons to support the great work of Theatre Collingwood now and into the future.”

Tickets can be purchased at 65 Simcoe Street or by calling 705-445-2200 or 1-866-382-2200. For more information visit www.theatrecollingwood.ca.

Leisure Time Club hosts bid euchre tournament January 31 Valentine's cabaret Feb. 7

For breaking news, visit www.TheCreemoreEcho.com

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EChO Classifieds Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email [email protected],$15 + hst for 25 words or less

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This week’s answers

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CeleBrATion

Happy 80th Birthday to orneva Pardy. Love from your family.

For sAlehAy for sale – Small squares and 4x5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year- round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.

hAy for sale – 4x5’ round bales. Contact Jim at 705-444-3424.

HARDWooD SLABS for sale. Cut in August. Truckload lots $500 to $575 delivered. Call 519-369-6123.

renTAls RooMS for rent. Furnished. $130 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call 705-444-4852.

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Lovely, quiet LoG CABIN. 5 minutes east of Creemore. 3 bedroom. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Available January 12 to April 1. $2500/month or $6000 for season inclusive. Pet friendly. Contact Gord & Andrea at 416-554-8635.

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Do you have a piece of history crumbling on your farm? We can help you preserve the past. SToNEWoRK restoration to barns, houses, outbuildings, walls and more. Contact Tom Raffay Stonework 519-538-2509; cell 519-939-0494.

Elliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excel-lent references. Booking for fall and winter interior painting/wall papering. Call for free estimate 705-466-2356

doG BoArdinGYour dog will enjoy their stay at Club Amarillo. Our Boarding Retreat boasts indoor and outdoor runs including large pack walks, grooming, flat screen TV, hand walking and more all set in the beautiful Mulmur hills. Contact Dana Mailhot 705-466-6556 [email protected].

AuCTionAntiques, Art & Furniture Auction on Saturday January 24 at 10 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Hall 27 Wellington St. West, Creemore. Great selection of furniture (modern and antique) and art, from prominent Ontario estates & private collections. Preview on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Office: 705-446-9797. On location: 705-994-3096. For full details and photos, please see our website: www.phoenixauctionsandappraisals.com

in MeMoriAMSTEED – In loving memory of Jim Steed who passed away January 20, 2014.This is a tribute small and tenderJust to say we still remember.

Marilyn & family

losT / FoundLost Keys: A dog key chain with a Chevrolet key, ILCO key, mail box and house key all attached; A worn out Blue and pink Duck key ring with a house key and mail box key attached; Black plastic key ring with a house key attached; A plain key ring with a house key and small lock keys attached; A house key with no key ring.

If any of these are yours they can be picked up at The Echo office.

CroCHeTGot extra crochet hooks or books? Especially looking for sizes BCDE, 225 to 350. Drop it off at Creemore Echo to be used at a stroke rehab group. Thanks in advance!

reWArdA big thanks to Jerry(?) who helped pull a black Honda Civic up a Mulmur hill in an early December snow storm. Thanks for the rescue and seeing us safely to our destination. We have left a gift at The Creemore Echo as a token of our appreciation.

deATH noTiCe

THoMPSoN, Donna Margaret passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice, Victoria, BC. on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in her 64th year. She will be greatly missed by her large western family, particularly her closest companions, most vital supporters, and dearest friends Linda Birdsall and Linda Poffenroth. Survived by her siblings, Elaine Patterson and Ted of Stayner, ON, Scott Thompson and Jana of Fox Creek, AB and sister-in-law, Betty Thompson of New Lowell, ON. Fondly remembered by nephews, Jamie Patterson and Tammy, Chris Patterson, and Brian Pellett and Marnie. Also remembered by great nieces and nephews, Steven, Autumn and Mackaela Patterson, and Jacob and Simon Pellett. Donna was predeceased by her parents Mel and Edna Thompson, and brother Alan Thompson. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or Campbell House – Hospice Georgian Triangle, Collingwood.

Help WAnTed

Part-time Cross Country Ski Instructor & outdoor Education Teacher Wanted. Required assets: previous experience working with children ages 8 – 15, previous teaching/leadership experience, and a love of the outdoors. Contact Drew Gulyas, Outdoor Education Director at [email protected] or 705-435-4479.

THAnk You

RoWBoTHAM – The family of Effie Rowbotham would like to thank family, friends and the community forthe cards, flowers, food and kind words after the loss of their dear mother. Also thank you to the nurses and doctors at Collingwood G&M Hospital.

Russel and Marg, Lorne and Wendy,Larry and Germaine

The Annual Creemore Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel was held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 and was won by Bill and Gail Martens and new members, Ed and Carrie Meulendyke. The organizers wish to thank Donald and Joan Gordon of Mid-West Metals and Dave and Ann Huskinson of Clearview Station B & B for their sponsorships. We also thank the following contributors, Giffen Country Market, Creemore Foodland, Collingwood Fuels, Emily Que, Hamilton Bros., Creemore Springs Brewery, Seasons, Creemore Home Hardware, Paul Crevier Carpentry Ltd. and Marie Stephenson.

BouCHARD – We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the cards, flowers, calls, hugs and family support following the death of Roger. We also send our gratitude to Phyllis and June, Candice and Bruce and to Jack and Thompson Funeral Home. The Bouchard family

I would like to Thank Laurie Wilson for all her help as the Bank Manager for the last 3 years and her dedication in the community. Thank you and good luck in your new job – you will be missed by many! Fred Mills

A big thank you to all the Creemore retailers for your window decorations, long hours, cheerful greetings and adding so much to our Creemore Christmas spirit. May your new year be healthy and prosperous. Doug, Norah, Fred and Bailey

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WAnteDinformation on

upcoming Clearview events & Programs

Clearview wants to help promote your upcoming events and programs for the

2015 spring/summer recreation Guide!Submit information for the upcoming seasons.

Deadline is January 16th, 2015 For more information contact:

Shane Sargant at Clearview Township Office: (705) 428-6230 ext. 249

Mobile: (705) 888-4732E-mail: [email protected]

2015 Health & Leisure showcase

CALL for eXHiBitorsIf you would like to register as an exhibitor for

Clearview’s Health & Leisure Showcase, the early bird deadline is January 16th, 2015.

By registering early you will be included in Clearview’s 2015 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide!

to reGister: Visit our website www.clearview.ca to fill out a

registration form, ORContact Shane Sargant at (705) 428-6230 ext. 249 -

[email protected]

This is the 7th Annual Health & Leisure Showcase, so don’t hesitate in booking your booth, interactive demonstration

or workshop today!

by Trina BerloCouncil held and in-camera session Monday to choose appointees to township committees but held off on deciding who would sit on the economic development committee.

“Council wants to review the terms of reference for that committee before they appoint members. They want to have an open discussion about some of the objectives of that committee,” said CAO Steve Sage.

“During the election and during the strategic plan there was a lot of requirement for economic development and growth. We are servicing the industrial lands, there’s a lot of things we a re looking to accomplish with respect to growth and development so therefore the economic development

committee will probably have a lot of work to do.”

Council did appoint members to the accessibility advisory committee, the Clearview Public Library committee, committee of adjustment, New Lowell parks and recreation service board, recreation and culture advisory committee, Sunnidale Winterama committee and three committees in Creemore, the Creemore log cabin service board, Creemore Medical Centre service board and the Creemore Tree Society.

Council also approved members of the Creemore BIA committee, following an election process late last year.

For a full list of members appointed Monday to the nine committees, visit www.TheCreemoreEcho.com.

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The new Creemore BIA executive is made up of Chris Dunk, secretary and owner of Curiosity Book Store (from left), Jim Pearse, vice president, Rick Burek, president and owner of Mad and Noisy Gallery, Elise Beauregard, director of marketing, and John Shore, treasurer.

by Trina BerloPartners in a Creemore area portrait project are looking for volunteers and nominees.

Late last year, local artist Sara Sniderhan was awarded the Robert G. Kemp Arts Award for the project.

Sniderhan will be among 10 artists to paint the portraits of people who have lived their entire lives in the area and have helped shape the community.

Sniderhan recently moved to the area from Toronto. Her work has been shown

across Canada and the United States and one of her paintings is included in the National Portrait Gallery of Canada’s permanent collection. She curated the Inspired show for Creemore Festival of the Arts in October.

Sniderhan will select artists to paint the portraits from photographs taken during interviews, which will be recorded as audio files.

The portraits will be included in an exhibit and a book, to be published later this year, including the story of

each person portrayed as written by local authors. The exhibit is planned for the beginning of October as part of the Creemore Festival of the Arts and the Small Halls Festival weekend. The book, a high-quality coffee table style art book, will be released at the same time.

Sniderhan said the stories of those included in the book will be about their personal histories and how the community and the landscape have changed in their lifetime.

The book is being produced in partnership with Curiosity House Books, The Creemore Echo and Clearview Community Radio, with additional support from Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society.

Anyone wishing to put their name forward our nominate someone to have a portrait painted, is asked to contact Creemore Echo editor at 705-466-9906 or e-mail [email protected] by Jan. 30. Couples and siblings will also be considered.

New board members appointed, except for EDC

portrait project open to life-long area residents