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Friday, December 23, 2016 Vol. 16 No. 52

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StudentS Sharing Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School spirit squad members Derk Hovius (from left), Justin Rowbotham, Ella Duits, Hannah Bloemendal, Addison Payment, Anna Dinsmore and Boden Dobbs were among those who helped organize a school food drive this holiday season. The students delivered the food to the Clearview Stayner Food Bank on Thursday. Absent: Jocelyn Young and Eden Harbec.

by Trina Berlo Rowland and Kate Fleming were shocked to find their Creemore home had been robbed during a brief mid day outing on Dec. 14.

Although they are not aware of any other robberies in the village, they want people to be aware, in case others are at risk.

The Flemings went out for a little more than one hour last Wednesday. They came home at around 1:45 p.m. and each went about their business.

Shortly afterwards, Kate called Rowland upstairs when she discovered one of her bureau draws was tossed on the floor. Money had been taken, as was jewellery from the master bedroom closet.

“Every piece of jewellery, and all my old cufflinks from my business days when I wore French cuffs, were all gone,” said Roland.

The jewellery having belonged to their mothers and grandmothers, had sentimental value and is irreplaceable. Some had been purchased by Rowland for his wife, during his working days.

“Not that she is a big fan of jewellery but she worked so hard looking after the kids while I was working my butt off to be successful career wise, I always liked to buy her something nice and every piece of it is gone,”

Surprisingly, the thieves did not take any electronics.

Rowland said they walked by computers and other small electronic

devices and didn’t touch them.The Flemings had entered through

the front door but the thieves used something, possibly a crowbar, to jimmy a deadbolt and entered through the back door.

Rowland said they called the police who responded and took a full report and collected evidence. They brought in a police dog and were able to find one footprint in the snow.

“Then the police brought in their forensic unit. There were five police cars out front at one point,” said Rowland… “They were nothing short of superb in their professionalism.”

“The reason I am sharing this with you is, and maybe it’s the time of year,

Midday robbery in Creemore

(See “Rewards” on page 3)

Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter holidays?

The Simcoe County Museum has activities and crafts for kids of all ages.

Activities take place Dec. 27 to Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as Sunday, Jan. 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. No registration is required and all activities are included with general admission.

Regular Museum admission rates apply: Members and preschoolers are free; Adults, $6; Seniors and Students, $5; Children, $4.

The Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26, Minesing, just minutes north of Barrie. For more information, call 705-728-3721 or visit museum.simcoe.ca.

T h e N o t t a w a s a g a Va l l e y Conservation Authority’s annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids takes place Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia.

The bird count is a fun, family-friendly bird-watching event that contributes to scientific bird count data.

The count begins with a mini-workshop on bird identification. Birding experts from the Brereton Field Naturalists then guide families on a bird count hike through the Tiffin forest. The data collected will be submitted to Bird Studies Canada and included in the national Christmas Bird Count for Kids database.

All ages are welcome with parental supervision.

To register, visit www.nvca.on.ca and click on events and education. A $5 registration fee ($6 at the door) includes parking fees and hot chocolate. Children, three and under are free.

For more information about this event contact NVCA at 705-424-1479 or visit www.nvca.on.ca.

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Friday, december 23• Creemore Echo closes today at noon. We will

reopen on Monday, January 2, 2017.

Sunday, december 25• Creemore’s Annual Community Christmas

Dinner at Creemore Legion starting at 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call to reserve your seat or delivery of dinner to Donna at 705-466-2523 or email [email protected].

Wednesday, december 28• Free Skate at Stayner Arena from noon to 2 p.m.

Sponsored by Tim Hortons. • Free Skate at Creemore Arena from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Tim Hortons.

Saturday, december 31• New Year’s Eve Dance at Creemore Arena Hall,

220 Collingwood Street, Creemore starting at 9 p.m. Hosted by Creemore Minor Hockey Association. Music by DJ Grippr. Hot/cold buffet, party favours. $25 per ticket – a limited number of 150 so buy yours now! Available from Donna Harper at [email protected].

thursday, december 29• 100th Birthday Celebraton for Muriel Lowcock

at Blue Mountain Manor, 236 Weir Street, Stayner from 2 to 4 p.m. Best wishes only please.

• Free Skate at Creemore Arena from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Tim Hortons.

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Creemore Baptist ChurchCandlelight Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.Clearview Community Church, CreemoreChristmas Eve Service at 7 p.m. at Station on the Green, CreemoreSt. James Clougher-LisleChristmas Hymn Sing at 7 p.m., Holy Communion at 7:30 p.m.Church of Redeemer, DuntroonCombined Christmas Eve Service for Duntroon, Singhampton & Batteaux at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. St. John’s United ChurchChristmas Eve Candlelight Carols Service at 8 p.m.St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerCarolling at 10:30 p.m. followed by Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at 11 p.m.

Sunday, December 25 ChRiSTMAS DAYSt. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian ChurchMorning Worship at 10 a.m.Knox Presbyterian Church, DunedinService at 10 a.m. “The Greatest Gift”Church of Redeemer, DuntroonCombined Service for Duntroon, Singhampton, Batteaux and St. Luke’s Anglican at 10 a.m. Salvation Army hope Acres Community ChurchChristmas Day Service at 10:45 a.m.

Friday, December 23St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerMass at 6:30 p.m. Confessions 7 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 24ChRiSTMAS EvESt. Luke’s Anglican ChurchChristmas Carol Sing Out at 4:30 p.m. Bring your instruments! Christmas Eve Service with Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m. Mansfield Presbyterian ChurchCandlelight Service at 6:15 p.m.New Lowell United ChurchChristmas Eve Candlelight Carols Service at 6:30 p.m. Christ Church, Banda CornersCandlelight Christmas Eve Service with Eucharist at 7 p.m. Stayner Brethren in Christ Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m.Salvation Army hope Acres Community ChurchChristmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m.Knox Presbyterian Church, DunedinChristmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.“Ultimate Amazement”St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian ChurchChristmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerChristmas Day Mass at 11 a.m. (No Evening Mass, No Mass Dec. 26)Creedan valley LeisureworldChristmas Day Carol Service at 11 a.m. Lead by Rev. Lorna May of St. Luke’s Anglican Church. All welcome.United ChurchNo Service in Creemore or New Lowell todayStayner Brethren in Christ Church No Service.Mansfield Presbyterian ChurchNo Service.Creemore Baptist ChurchNo Service.St. James Clougher-LisleNo Service.

Tuesday, December 27St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerMass at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 30St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerMass at 6:30 p.m.

(New Year’s Services in next week’s paper.)

but it happened at this house and I readily confess it’s not the smallest of houses in Creemore, it’s going to happen somewhere else,” said Rowland. He said people need to be careful and if they see suspicious behaviour, take care to assess the situation and report it to the police if necessary.

Rowland said the police have detailed descriptions and evaluations of what was stolen so police will be able to watch for them.

The Flemings are augmenting the reward offered by Crime Stoppers by up to $1,000 for any information that leads to the recovery of the stolen jewellery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 705-429-3575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and callers will remain anonymous. Callers will not be asked to appear in court and tips could lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000. For safety and crime prevention tips, visit www.opp.ca.


rural deStruction Rural residents are complaining of vandalism to mailboxes. This mailbox was smashed on 12/13 Sideroad Nottawasaga sometime overnight on Dec. 3. The incident was reported to police and one other mailbox in the area was found to have been damaged.

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editorial the Way We Were

Editor:Having driven to Collingwood and back during the

Dec. 15 snowstorm and having read today’s headline in The Echo about the serious crash near Avening I am tempted to reflect on the state of winter driving in our region.

At the risk of betraying my age I have been driving for over 50 years and have been involved in motorsports for many of them. From the 1960s to 1980s, I took part in both sports car racing and road rallying including winter rallies. None of these activities have ever frightened me as much as driving on Airport Road in the winter.

Canadian driver’s licence requirements are a farce, compared to those required by most European (especially Scandinavian) countries when it comes to winter driving.

We have no training in skid control, threshold

braking, throttle steering, or any of the other skills necessary for safe winter driving.

While I understand many people cannot afford vehicles with all-wheel drive, stability control, or anti lock brakes all drivers can afford to drive with common sense. In addition, it is time that Ontario, like Quebec, make mandatory winter tires. It should be a cost of driving in this province just like insurance and vehicle maintenance.

On Airport Road I am consistently being passed by drivers far exceeding the speed limit, passing uphill or across double lines in poor visibility, and the most common of all, tailgating. Accidents are not caused by road and weather conditions. They are caused by the stupidity and carelessness of people who somehow feel the laws of physics do not apply to them.

Walter Sickinger,Mulmur.

Editor: Your Dec. 9 editorial hit a nerve.As MP Kellie Leitch looked out her front door, she

could see the people of Creemore assemble for their annual Santa Claus parade a scant two miles away.

Being parachuted into this riding after the Helena Guergis disaster, she really has no obligation to any of us locals other than she needs our vote.

With inborn arrogance typical of the ten-percenters (“call me doctor”), she turned her back on Creemore and joined the party given by Jim Wilson, MPP.

A glass of sherry took preference over the people of her home base. It was simply a come-and-go all afternoon which MPP Jim Wilson gives every year.

Now, my excuse for never voting for her again… I’m searching for a glass of sherry.

John Blohm, Creemore.

Editor: Upon seeing a pre-qualification advertisement

for potential architects, I see the specifications have grown from the approved 6,800 square feet to a whopping 7,500 square feet.

So doing quick math... $3.8 million guaranteed by Thom Paterson grows to $4.2 million?

Again, where is the fiscal responsibility to the Clearview taxpayer?

Merry Christmas. David Witzke, Clearview.

driver’s licensing requirements, a farce

Leitch’s absence from parade hits a nerve

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we find it is necessary to look back before we can go forward.

In wrapping up our 2016 coverage, we have had the opportunity to look back on the year’s goings on and it has reinforced once again that this is a small but mighty community. There is no lack of content to fill the pages of this newspaper every week so we thank you for your energy and vibrancy.

The Creemore Echo has a bit of a shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s but the final edition of 2016 will go out on Friday, Dec. 30, as if by magic (In reality, it will be Fred, who has been faithfully delivering The Echo for seven years and we are sad to say it will be his final paper route).

The Dec. 30 edition is our annual Year in Review, which highlights the year’s news and events. Please enjoy responsibly.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Where is the fiscal responsibility?

Thanks to Bob Curran for sharing this 1928 Creemore Christmas Fair poster.


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by Basil GuinaneBy Gaslight is a riveting novel that takes the reader from the fog shrouded streets of Victorian London in 1885, to the lawless diamond mines of South Africa and the grim battlefields of the American civil war.

The writer is the Canadian author and poet Steven Price. Price, who lives in Victoria B.C., is the author of two award-winning books of poetry. By Gaslight is his second novel.

T w o c o m p e l l i n g characters are at the heart of this book. Adam Foole, an accomplished gentleman thief with impeccable manners and a hidden past, and William Pinkerton, a dogged American detective who walks the streets of London with a naval Colt revolver at his side believing, “there was not a thief who did not fear him.”

Pinkerton has travelled to London on the hunt for the elusive master criminal Edward Shade. Shade had been a fixation of William’s father, who was the founder of the famous Pinkerton detective agency. William has inherited this fixation and believes Shade is behind a number of unsolved crimes. However, there are some who doubt the existence of Shade believing him to be more fiction than fact. Pinkerton is intent on proving them wrong.

Foole and Pinkerton are initially drawn together by the investigation of a murder and they form an uneasy alliance in order to solve it. The victim is Charlotte Reckitt, who Pinkerton believed could lead him to Edward Shade. She was also the former lover of Adam Foole who had first met her in South Africa when she and her uncle were the accomplices of Foole in a plot

to steal diamonds. Foole had recently returned to London at her request for help.

The search to find Charlotte’s killer takes Foole and Pinkerton into the underworld of Victorian London. Price brings this world to vivid life as Foole

and Pinkerton crisscross the city in hansom cabs in search of answers to the mystery of Charlotte’s murder. This tour of London’s underbelly includes opium dens, séances, prisons cells, pick pockets and murderers and is capped by a harrowing visit to the city’s vast sewer network which is home to some of the cruelest criminals in London.

As the investigation progresses it becomes apparent to the reader that Foole and Pinkerton have a deep connection that is related to their past. In bringing these connections to light the story skips backward and forward in time in order to show how the two have much more in common than they realize.

In addition to Foole and Pinkerton, the book is populated by an array colourful characters. These include menacing henchmen, juvenile criminals, opium addicts, fake mediums, bent lawyers and unscrupulous gang bosses. In short, just the type of people you would never want to meet in real life but make for an engaging story.

Price has written a sprawling novel that would be an ideal book if you are looking for something to curl up with over the holiday season.

By Gaslight (731 pages) is published by McClelland & Stewart.

HAPPYHOLIDAYS

Book Reviewgood holiday read: By gaslight


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Thank you to everyone who donated to The Creemore Echo’s toy and food drive this Christmas. Together, we sent two big loads of toys to the Salvation Army Hope Acres and a trunkload of food to the Clearview-Stayner Food Bank, as well as thousands of dollars in cash donations to both organizations. The gifts, food and money will be distributed within the area.


Creemore Christmas

DinnerBrought to you by the caring members of our area

To ensure everyone has a little bit of Christmas

Sunday, December 25th at the Creemore LegionNow accepting requests from

the Creemore/Avening community for:• Dinnerreservations(Dec.25that4:30pm)• AssistedlivingChristmasdinnerdelivery• Transportationto/fromthedinner• Volunteeroffers(Dec.24th,25thor26th)• Contributionsoffood,gifts,fundsorin-kinddonations

TDCanadaTrustAccount#03305202657hasbeenestablishedtoacceptfinancialcontributions.Thankyou.

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by Trina Berlo Creemore Springs Brewery has partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to create a unique beer in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the donation of the Creemore Nature Preserve, a 203-acre property gifted to the NCC in 1996 by Don and Mary Mingay, which is why it is better known locally as the Mingay Tract.

In addition to water from the Creemore Nature Preserve going into Creemore Springs brews, the 20th anniversary saison is also infused with the plants that grow within the preserve. A small batch of raspberry ginger saison was set to brew Dec. 14 at BATCH gastrobrewery in Toronto, an affiliate of Creemore Springs, under the expertise of brewmaster Andrew Bartle.

He and NCC program director

for Georgian Bay-Huronia Kristyn Ferguson took a summer stroll through the property to find the local, native ingredients that would be the basis of the new beer: wild ginger and common red raspberry.

“It was exciting to learn about the process from start to finish – how hot water, milled grain, the addition later that afternoon of ginger sourced through BATCH’s kitchen, and the addition in a few days of 250 pounds of raspberries can almost magically, turn itself into a delicious beer that was not all that long ago just an idea,” said Ferguson.

The beer will now sit and age for several weeks. The batch will yield about 500-750 bottles. The beer will be released in January 2017.

The NCC has plans for launch events in the New Year.

Special beer brewing

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BATCH brewmaster Andrew Bartle stirring the NCC-Creemore 20th anniversary celebration Raspberry – Ginger Saison currently brewing.


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Weekend WeatherFriday, December 23Mainly sunnyHigh 1 Low -1Wind W 30 km/hPOP 30%

Saturday, December 24A flew flurriesHigh 3 Low -1Wind W 20 km/hPOP 40%

Sunday, December 25A mix of sun and cloudsHigh 1 Low -5Wind E 20 km/hPOP 30%

Games&FUN

Find this week’s answer on page 11

by Ken Thornton

Spike & Rusty Word Scramble

I am so lucky, Rusty. You are

always so happy.I am a typical Libra, Spike.

I love E E A P C

Sudoku by

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3 5 9 2 4 8 7 1 68 1 6 7 3 9 4 5 22 7 4 1 5 6 8 9 34 3 1 8 7 2 5 6 95 8 2 6 9 4 3 7 16 9 7 5 1 3 2 8 49 6 3 4 8 5 1 2 71 2 8 3 6 7 9 4 57 4 5 9 2 1 6 3 8

Canadian Criss Cross

Find the answer to this week’s Crossword on the Classifieds page.

December 23, 2016

Fred’s Funnies

Answer on page 11

ACROSS 1. Place for a light bulb 5. Lump of earth 9. Musical conclusion13. Currency exchange premium14. A lot of destruction16. Highest point17. ___ Residence (historic site in

Saskatchewan)18. Make embarrassed19.Havingverifiableexistence20. Number 2 wood22. Feature of fountains, in the

winter24. Weightlifting exercises26. Play on words27. Have a duty30. Make an accusation against34. Willow branch35. Ballet movement36. Feeling uncomfortably

overheated38. Drink made from sugar cane39. Fast, in music42. Belonging to us43. Scottish cap44. Thomas and Tyson45. Help a child to grow up47. 25th Governor General of

Canada50. Metallic yarn51.Necklaceofflowers52. Fundamental character of a

culture55. Greek sun god58. Ceremonial immersion in

water62. Got down63. Theatre hall

66. Mountain climber’s need67. Owning much money68. On and on for a long time69.CanadianfilmdirectorEgoyan70. Create71. Overcast72. After hours

DOWN 1. Petting zoo animal 2. Food thickener 3. Star in Cetus 4. Boxster maker 5. Preside over 6. Record company 7. Egg cells 8. Social events 9. Keel-shaped ridge10. Oil acronym11. Sale favourable to the buyer12. Shaft for wheels15. Machine that turns branches

into sawdust21. Discourse of the Buddha23. Snooker stick25. Complete quiet27. Dutch astronomer28. Commonly encountered29. Tap-in putt31.Russianfighterplanes32. Group of church singers33. Place to live35. Think out37. Prehistoric predator40. Intermediary41. Lowest deck of a ship46. Coming from the south48. Not concerned49. Lion constellation

53. Steak selection54. Useful55.Layafingeron56. Lamb’s pen name57. Eat an ice cream cone

59. Tiny amount60. Pick out in a crowd61. Same, in French64. Canine65. Poetic contraction

What happens when you use the fireplace on Christmas Eve?

You Crisp Cringle.

Merry Christmas From Fred’s Funnies


minister to support many families in the area which she does every year. Ongoing donations will be discussed at our Jan. 5 meeting.

To all my readers thank you for bearing with me and my ramblings and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the health, wealth and blessings for 2017.

Remember: Family is the most important thing you have.

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PROFESSIONAL GROOMING FOR ALL BREEDS

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PLUMBING

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Custom Iron WorkSpecializing in gates

Charcoal BBQs & Fire Pits Design • Welding • RefinishingTubo Kueper • Tyler Kueper

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Machine Shop Facility

8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.-Monday to FridayBook ahead for Saturday ServiceDon Brearey or Gloria howie

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TOWINGTowing at its best!

For all your towing and recovery needs!

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The Creemore Echowill be closed

from Friday, Dec. 23 at

noon until 9 a.m. on

Monday, Jan. 2

HOLIDAY BUFFET features house made daily soup, assortment

of pork schnitzel, cabbage rolls, beef goulash, fresh baked trout, roast chicken or turkey, barbecue ribs and/or chicken wings, perogies, fresh market vegetables,

house made salads, dressings and desserts.

December 22, 23, 24 (5-9 pm) December 29, 30 (5-9 pm)

NEW YEAR’S EVE 5 to 9 pm

Prime Rib Buffet$24.99 per person

NEW YEAR’S DAY 11 am to 6 pm

All Day Brunch Buffet featuring carved Prime Rib

$24.99 per person

Colour me!

Wishing everyone a Very Merry ChristmasQueen Bee Garden CareDeborah J. Chamberlain705-434-1540

by Evelyn WardenBecause of such a stormy day we were forced to cancel our Christmas dinner. We will return to our card game Jan. 5 and the cancelled Christmas dinner will be Jan. 19.

A decision was made by myself and irma Flack that although there was no donations designated for distribution we felt that $500 be given to the

Seniors donate $500 to help those in need

by darci-que


Spike & Rusty: PEACE

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1 61 7 5 9

8 6 4 76 7 1 2

4 51 67 1 3 8

3 5 9 2 4 8 7 1 68 1 6 7 3 9 4 5 22 7 4 1 5 6 8 9 34 3 1 8 7 2 5 6 95 8 2 6 9 4 3 7 16 9 7 5 1 3 2 8 49 6 3 4 8 5 1 2 71 2 8 3 6 7 9 4 57 4 5 9 2 1 6 3 8

this week’s answers

EChO Classifieds Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email [email protected],$17 + hst for 25 words or less

For SalehAY for sale – Small squares and 4’x 5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver year-round. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.

room rental

Room for rent: Queensize, furnished bedroom with shared kitchen, living room and dining room. Off Airport Road, south of Cashtown Corners near Creemore. No pets, non-smoker, parking. $130 weekly. Please call Kathy at 705-444-4853.

horSeSLooking for a new place to board your horse? Peace valley Ranch offers riding trails across 200 acres, an indoor arena, large outdoor riding corral, & on-site horse trainers. A non-competitive & relaxed learning environment, with a focus on building the partnership between you & your horse. Outdoor pasture board including all amenities offered at $300 + hst monthly. Also offer Snow Bird boarding for the winter, retirement board, and box stalls. Call 519-925- 6628. We’d love to meet you and your horse!

SerViceSElliott Painting and Decorating, over 30 years experience with excellent references. Interior and exterior painting and wallpapering. Call for free estimate at 705-466-2356.

Building Blocks home Daycare, full or part-time care. Call for availability or to book a play date. Call 705-466-6355.

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

help Wanted

Temporary full-time Potato Graders, including clean up and weight handling to 23 kg (50 lb) to start April 1, 2017 to October 24, 2017. $11.43/hour. Repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, lifting, bending required. High school education & 6 months work experience an asset. At 558452 Mulmur-Melancthon Townline, Melancthon, Ontario. Fax resume to Tupling Farms Ltd. at 519-925-6795.

thank you

Thanks to Bob Ransier for digging us out here at Creemore Echo last Friday. We really appreciated it!

notice

To those I may have offended during the parade. I mistakenly wore the head dress out of respect not realizing the seriousness of disrespect that could be assumed by my actions. I am deeply sorry. Respectively, Marcy

chriStmaS ShoppingA Day at victoria’s victorian Christmas Thyme open house in our 1878 Victorian farmhouse. Choose from our collection of fine antique linen and lace, wool and chenille blankets, quilts and clothing from Victorian to rustic woolens. Handmade gifts include crochet and knitwear, bath salts and soap, gorgeous Christmas décor and our famous honey butters. Our specialty rooms include antique doll room, Scottish room and our Victorian attic reading room. Add elegance or rustic to your Christmas this year. Saturday, December 10 to Saturday, December 31. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day. Cash & cheques accepted. Directions: 2 kms east of Stayner on Hwy 26. Centre Line Road south 3 km to Conc. 9 Sunnidale, east 1 km to A Day at Victoria’s #5681. **50% off on Boxing Week!**

death notice

BoNNER, Murray William GeorgePeacefully on Friday, November 25, 2016, at his home in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Mary (Bolger), his wife of 67 years. Loving father of Patricia (Dave Fletcher), Lorraine (Gary Haughton) and Susan (George Jacobs). Cherished grandfather of Karen, Breanne (Nick Rheault), Katherine, Karli (Chris Derry), Emily, Madison (Christian Bourguignon) and Bailey. Proud great-grandfather of Jackson and Blake (Rheault). Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Isobel (Creary) and his brother Earl Bonner. Murray will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. Service was held at The Ogden Funeral Home Agincourt, Ontario with cremation having taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Crystal Cathedral Ministries.

auctionS

Bob Severn Auction RegisterPh: 519-925-2091

www.auctionsfind.com/severn• Wed. Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. Auction sale of 3 John

Deer tractors 7830, 7710, 2950, plus equip for Wayne & Beth Cunningham. EM#6009 5th Line of Erin Twp. (near Hillsburgh)

death notice

TiDD, Audrey passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health in Ajax on Friday, December 16, 2016 in her 93rd year. Audrey, wife of the late Charlie (2011) will be deeply missed by her son Bruce (Rickey), daughter Barbara (Wally) Kulik, her grandchildren Kimberley (David) Harris, Jason and Bradley (Natalie) Mike, Jay (Janine) Kemp and Lori (Ben) Martel and great grandchildren Zachary, Aiden, Alex, Zack, Matthew and Elliot. Services will be held at Fawcett Funeral Home – Creemore Chapel in the spring. Friends may visit Audrey’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

Muriel Lowcock is celebrating her

100th BirthdayDecember 29th

2 to 4 p.m.at Blue Mountain Manor

236 Weir St. Stayner

best wishes only please

What is Christmas?Christmas is a grateful heartChristmas is a prayerChristmas is a spiritof goodwill that’s everywhereChristmas is a time of joy and peaceand hope combinedBut Christmas is, above all else,God’s love for all mankind.Merry Christmas everyone!

Florence Bremner, Singhampton

Our warmest wishes to all our family and friends for a Merry

Christmas and Love, Health and Happiness in the New Year.Gertie & Terry Gowan

A very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to our

Creemore family. Mary vandewater &

family

Merry Christmas from your neighbours!

Merry Christmas everyone!

helen Blackburn

From our home to yours, Merry Christmas & all the best in 2017!

The Rowbotham Family- Andy, Deborah, Justin & Alyssa!

Raising an Ex & coke to y’all in Christmas salutation. Have a healthy & happy new year.

Steve L. & Donna B.

May your days be happy,your heart be light,And may your Christmas be joyful and bright!

I would like to wish my family and friends, the staff at The Creemore Echo and Creemore Springs, and the entire community, a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season. May health, happiness, and good times greet you each day of the new year. I wish you nothing but a fabulous and healthy 2017!

Fred Mills

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correction:Re: The Banana Gumdrop Loaf recipe in the Christmas Greetings on December 9 on page 6, please add one egg to the recipe. Beat sugar, shortening and one egg together. Creemore Echo apologizes for this error.


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