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The Creemore INSIDE THE ECHO ECHO Further Education Tools of the Trade Friday, November 8, 2019 Vol.19 No.45 www.creemore.com Garage hopes to secure future 4H fair bursary awarded PAGE 3 PAGE 9 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Community comes together at Creemore Legion by Trina Berlo With Remembrance Day around the corner, thoughts turn to the Legion. It is the time of year when their work in the community is most visible. Like all Legions, Creemore Royal Canadian Legion Branch 397’s purpose is to unify and help all who have served, to educate, and perpetuate the memory and traditions for those who serve. “Legion Branches are the cornerstone of communities across Canada, and provide one of the largest volunteer bases in the country. With 1,400 branches from coast to coast to coast, members provide local services and supports to build a stronger Canada. Whether helping local veterans, supporting seniors, providing youth sports programs, raising funds, volunteering to help Staff photo: Trina Berlo those in need, or simply offering a A group gathers at the Legion every Wednesday for Ladies Darts. Pictured Remembrance Day place to gather for fun and celebration, from left: Val Nordstrom, Elaine Reed, Barb Cudmore, Nellie Curran, Legionnaires provide essential services Marie Blohm, Anne Emerton, Emma Noonan, Natasha Trott, Sharon Services in their communities.” Buchanan and Mary Underhill. Creemore Legion Branch 397 In many communities, including Cenotaph Wreath Laying Service Creemore, it’s where people get “I raised six kids, and used to work There are now various forms of at 10 a.m. Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. married, hold funerals, attend Scouts as well, and we used to have a wedding membership, both voting and non- Followed by the Remembrance Day and Cadets, and participate in public every Saturday at the Legion in the voting, for descendants of military Service at Creemore Legion at 11 speaking contests. summer and we’ve worked at a lot of members and those who are not. a.m. Please be seated by 10:45 a.m. On Wednesday evenings a group things,” said Friest. The Royal Canadian Legion’s Reception to follow the service. of about a dozen women gather in the She said there are a number of mission is to serve Veterans, including Legion lounge for Ladies Darts. There reasons why people don’t get involved serving military, RCMP members New Lowell Legion Branch 516 is a lot of laughter and encouragement with the Legion. For one, she said and their families, to promote Remembrance Day Service. Parade as the games progress. The television is they have a changing attitude toward Remembrance and to serve our from the Firehall at 10:30 a.m. to the on in the background and people chat volunteer work. It is difficult to find communities and our Country. Legion’s Cenotaph for the 11 a.m. while waiting for their turn. Most of young people who are willing to work Dee Hanson, who heads up the service. A reception in the Legion the players are not Legion members. without pay. Volunteerism is at the ladies auxiliary, recalls a time when will follow. For them it is taking the roll of a core of the Legion, whether it’s helping the lounge was open everyday but now community centre. There are twice as out at their Canada Day celebrations it’s open at select times for specific MansfieldWomen’s Institute will many people who come out to mixed or preparing meals in their large activities such as euchre and darts. be hosting a Remembrance Day darts on Friday nights and there are commercial kitchen. The rentals are high and they Service at the Mansfield Cenotaph, euchre games a couple times per week. “We always need volunteers,” said still do a lot of catering. Hanson located on Airport Road just north Legions everywhere are seeing Friest. “We have some seniors that said the Legion’s changing role in of Mansfield at 10:30 a.m., followed a loss of membership, Creemore people could go and visit for us, things the community has been a topic of by a presentation at Mansfield included. like that.” conversation. Presbyterian by guest speaker Alina “I can remember when we had 160 Friest also believes that parents Hanson chalks it up to “the times.” Greer, who will talk about being a and we’re lucky to have 40 now,” said are busier than ever because they are She said, “There will come a time child in wartime Poland. Legion secretary Norma Friest, more involved with their children than when the Legion is needed again.” who has been a member for 48 years generations past. The Creemore Legion is located Singhampton Remembrance and a member of the executive for 40 Since 1971 the Legion has opened at 27 Wellington St. W. For more Day Service at the Singhampton of those. membership to non-military personnel. information, call 705-466-2202. Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m. Taking care of buyers and sellers Collingwood Fuels Ltd. in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for over 45 years PROPANE FUEL DELIVERY • residential • furnace oil • commercial • diesel fuel RCR Realty. Brokerage • farm • gasoline Ginny MacEachern B.A., Broker CYLINDER REFILLS OIL FURNACE SALES & SERVICE The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections 705-445-4430 • 1-800-553-5571 1-800-360-5821• 705-466-2607 • [email protected] 15 Stewart Road, P.O. Box 321, Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z7 www.ginnymaceachern.com 2 • THE CREEMORE ECHO • Friday, November 8, 2019 Submit your community events [email protected] phone: 705-466-9906 COMMUNITY Calendar fax: 705-466-9908 THIS WEEKEND Saturday, Nov. 9 • Join 175+ women who are making an incredible Sunday, Nov. 10 • New York Times Best-selling author Catherine difference to our community through the work of • Knox Presbyterian Dunedin celebrates their Gildiner launches her latest book and talks local charities. Over $150,000 donated in just two 151st Anniversary at 2 p.m. Rev. Chris Gray psychology, heroes and resilience with local years! Meeting at 7 p.m. (reg'n @ 6:30 p.m.) at will speak with Carlee Gowan providing music. therapists. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Station on the Collingwood Legion. New members welcome! Everyone welcome. Refreshments will follow. the Green in Creemore. Free admission. Visit www.100womensouthgeorgiantriangle.com There will be no 11 a.m. service. • 10th Annual Remembrance Day Event Jubilee to learn more. • Church Services on page 5. Pres. Church, 7320 Main St. Stayner. Guest Speaker: Dave Morrison, retired RCAF Pilot. Musical Saturdays, Nov. 9 to Nov. 23 Entertainment, “Memorial Banners Dedication” • Creative Writing for Seniors. Practice creative DVD. Admission: $5 (includes continental writing and share stories with writer and teacher breakfast) Sponsored by Stayner Heritage Society. Emily Worts. For seniors ages 60 and up. 10 a.m. Tickets: Barb’s Clothes Closet or phone 705-428- to 12 p.m. At St. Luke’s Church hall. DROP IN. 2540. Free. For information call Emily at 705-994-3310 • Canadian Blood Services donation clinic at or e-mail [email protected]. Collingwood Legion 490 Ontario St., Collingwood. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, Nov. 11 Wednesday, Nov. 13 • Remembrance Day at Creemore Legion Branch • Gentle Yoga - New Class! Join Alissa Wednesday • Fundraiser Holiday Sip and Shop at the 397. Cenotaph Wreath Laying Service at 10 evenings in November for Gentle Yoga. Collingwood Legion from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop a.m. Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. Followed by the Decompress from the busy day with mindful the over 20 vendors attending the event. Admission Remembrance Day Service at Creemore Legion at movement and breath work set at a gentle, and raffle table money will be donated to Georgian 11 a.m. Please be seated by 10:45 a.m. Reception accessible pace. All are welcome! 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 Triangle Humane Society. Be sure to come and get to follow the service. p.m. at The Sanctuary, 1 Caroline St. W. Creemore. your Christmas photos done while you shop by JY • Remembrance Day Service at New Lowell $20 drop in or class passes are available. www. Photography. Legion Branch 516. Parade from the fire hall at thecreemoresanctuary.com. • Turkey Harvest Supper at the Sunnidale 10:30 a.m. to the Cenotaph for the 11 a.m. service. • A Special Travel Presentation. Join Collette Corners Hall with all the fixings and desserts. Get A reception in the Legion will follow. Travel and WhimSeekers Travel to learn about our your tickets early. Limited to 40 people per sitting. • Remembrance Day Service hosted by Mansfield upcoming 2020 coach tours with a focus on Ireland, First sitting at 5 p.m. and second sitting at 7 p.m. Women's Institute at 10:30 a.m. at the Mansfield Iceland, Italy and Australia. This presentation will Adult: $17 per person. Children 12 and under, $8. Cenotaph. Following the service you are invited be held at Station on the Green, 10 Caroline St E, Tickets available from Marianne Buie at 705-428- to the Mansfield Presbyterian church for light Creemore from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshments, 0223 and Barb Harvey at 705-428-5063. refreshments and to listen to our guest speaker door prizes and Black Friday Specials. RSVP • Christmas Sale, Tea and Bake Sale from 10 a.m. Alina Greer talk about her experience as a child [email protected] or by phone 705-351- to 3 p.m.