The Creemore Echo Is Kicking Off Its Annual Food and Toy Drive
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The Creemore INSIDE THE ECHO ECHO Friday, November 20, 2015 Vol. 15 No. 47 thecreemoreecho.com Search Continues Construction Crew OPP looking for missing woman Students get hands-on building experience PAGE 3 PAGE 7 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Family escapes fire Clearview Township firefighters were called to a house fire in New Lowell shortly after midnight on Monday. Deputy Fire Chief Roree Payment said two adults and two children escaped with no injuries and the house had working smoke alarms. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical in nature, said Payment. The fire started in a detached garage and quickly spread to the house. “Crews from New Lowell, Creemore and Stayner had the fire under control quickly and held the fire to the rear of the structure,” said Payment. Food and toy drive begins The Creemore Echo is kicking off its annual food and toy drive. The Echo is collecting non-perishable food items, unwrapped toys for all age groups, cash and grocery store gift cards to be distributed locally. Bring all donations to the office, located at 3 Caroline St. W., during Staff photo: Trina Berlo regular business hours. The Echo Diane McKay (left) is very relieved that she has found a successor in Donna Baylis, who has agreed to take on works with local organizations such as the role of Creemore Community Christmas Dinner coordinator. The Salvation Army and the Stayner- Clearview Food Bank to distribute the items. New Christmas dinner coordinator found Parade planning under way by Trina Berlo local tradition. and in the family. Plans for the Creemore Santa Claus Diane McKay says she is elated to “I am uniquely positioned to do it Almost 150 people attended last Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 are in the have found a new coordinator for because I have a small family and my year’s Christmas dinner at the Legion. works. Organizers are now accepting the Creemore Community Christmas mom is in BC,” she said. “We need a The dinner is free and open to everyone. registration for participants. Dinner. coordinator and I have some experience It is meant to provide a welcoming Organizers are also looking for Donna Baylis, a Dunedin resident, coordinating.” place for people who may otherwise volunteers on parade day. Helpers are has stepped up to fill the role. The dinner was established in 2001 be alone on Christmas Day. needed at the staging area on County Baylis said she was planning to and McKay has been the coordinator McKay will be around to help Baylis Road 9 and at the Log Cabin, where attend this year’s dinner anyway and since 2003. She has had to step down in her new role but there is also a solid hot chocolate will be served. High knew that someone had to carry on the because of health issues, both personal (See “Volunteers” on page 3) school students can apply volunteer hours toward their 40 hours required to graduate. Clearview prepares for wpd court battle Anyone wishing to enter a float is welcome to contact Laurie Wilson by by Trina Berlo impact on the Collingwood Regional proposal since 2010. Clearview has email at [email protected] or call Parties involved in the fight against Airport and an aviation related already declared itself an unwilling 705-818-4339. industrial wind turbines near the development adjacent to the airport. host. Those able to make a donation to the Collingwood Regional Airport are “It’s a real mess, this could be “There are lots of municipalities out parade are asked to contact Jennifer working toward a deadline. disastrous. Our biggest concern is the there who would gladly be hosts,” said Yaeck by email at jyaeck@hotmail. Clearview Township is among those development plan for the airport,” said Burton. com or call 519-374-3081. preparing to defend the position that Clearview Township Deputy Mayor The main defence against the wind Volunteers are asked to contact some of the wind turbines proposed by Barry Burton. farm, and the most tangible one, is the Fred Mills at 705-466-9906 or fred@ wpd would have an adverse economic People have been protesting wpd’s (See “Efforts” on page 3) creemore.com. Taking care of buyers and sellers Make the front page in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for 39 years every week! Contact us to advertise here. RCR Realty. Brokerage Ginny MacEachern B.A., Broker The Creemore [email protected] • 705-466-9906 The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections www.thecreemoreecho.com 1-800-360-5821• 705-466-2607 • [email protected] ECHO www.ginnymaceachern.com 2 • THE CREEMORE EcHO • Friday, November 20, 2015 Submit your community events [email protected] phone: 705-466-9906 COMMUNITY Calendar fax: 705-466-9908 This Weekend Saturday, November 21 Sunday, November 22 • The Musical Sermon, The Church Today- • Creemore Legion Christmas Gift and Craft Sale • Church Services on page 5. A Work of Hearts! with Rev. Mark Curtis, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast/lunch items for • Creemore Legion Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. formerly Canada’s Singing Priest. Christ Church sale by Legion. A Belgian waffle with fruit, syrup & whipped Anglican Church, Batteaux at 7 p.m. Celebrating cream or two eggs any way you want, bacon or Christ Church’s 150 years of Ministry! Free Will th sausage, home fries, toast, juice, coffee or tea all Offering, All welcome. 251 Batteaux Road (6 for $6. Line and Batteaux Road). Upcoming Events Wednesday, November 25 Flowers by Ms. Design or at any local Royal Friday, December 4 • BIA Meeting at Creemore Springs at 6:30 p.m. LePage office or contact Debbie 705-445-5520. • Creemore’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at • Caregiver Support Group Meeting at Sunset Manor, • The Ladies of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Station on the Green at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by CARA Collingwood, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. connects family and will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar & Tree Society of Creemore. Free hot dogs & drinks. friends caring for a person who is elderly or frail or and Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch, Saturday, December 5 with various stages of dementia, including Alzheimer’s which includes soup, sandwich, dessert and tea or disease to education and coping strategies in a safe • Christmas in the Valley all day downtown coffee – can be purchased for just $7! Emmanuel Creemore including our Santa Claus Parade place, while sharing challenges and successes. For more Presbyterian Church is located at 3521 County information call Fiona at 705-444-2457. beginning at 1:30 p.m. Road 124, 3 km. south of Nottawa. • Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School is once Thursdays, November 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 • Bid Euchre Tournament at Collingwood Leisure again proud to host Breakfast with Santa! Come • Therapeutic Yoga Fall Classes at Station on the Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street, Collingwood. out and take pleasure in the Christmas festivities and Green, Creemore. Therapeutic yoga focuses on Registration at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon. Cards at 1 enjoy a wonderful pancake and sausage breakfast. functional movement to increase mobility and p.m. Cash prizes, lucky draw, share the wealth, 50/50 Also, take part in the other fun events such as: Kids reduce pain. Intermediate class from 9:30 to 10:30 draw. Pre-registration please. Call 705-445-9685 Shopping Room, Treasure Tray Raffles, Kids Craft a.m., gentle class from 10:45 a.m. to noon. 3 classes days or 705-444-2475 evenings. Club membership Room, Silent Auction and a visit with Santa! Doors $50; 1st class $10; drop in $20. Contact Catherine not a requirement. Must be 50+. $10 per player. open at 8:30 a.m. until noon. Children $5, adults $7, Randall at [email protected], 705-818-3400. • Christmas Bazaar at Creedan Valley Care Community family of 4 $20, family of 5 $25. from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Anyone wishing to put a table • 5th Creemore Christmas Market at Station on Friday, November 27 in the Bazaar please contact Mary Jane Watson by rd the Green, 10 Caroline Street East from 9 a.m. to 1 • Free Skating at Honeywood Arena, Regional Rd 21, November 23 at 705-466-3437 or maryjane.watson@ p.m. 25 Booths brimming with goodies. Come and Honeywood from 1 to 3 p.m. (PD Day in Dufferin) – siennaliving.ca. There is no fee to put a table in. do some Christmas shopping! sponsored by Honeywood Take a Break Group. All • ChoralWorks Messiah. Join us for a timeless are welcome. holiday tradition. Alongside brilliant solo arias, Saturday, December 12 • Seasons in Creemore Christmas Open House the Messiah’s magnificent choruses will fire your • Handmade in the Valley at Dunedin Hall from from 5 to 9 p.m. at 168 Mill Street, Creemore. Drop passion for choral singing. ChoralWorks is joined 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handmade works by local artists by to see the selection of gifts for all occasions. by a stellar quartet of soloists and a full string and crafts people perfect for holiday giving. 705-466-6278 for more details. orchestra for a festive performance. $25. New Life Contact Jen Jansen at fromthebluehouse@gmail. • Annual Memorial Service at Collingwood General Church, 28 Tracy Lane, Collingwood at 7:30 p.m. com to book a table. And Marine Hospital from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at • Hornings Mills Holiday Feast at Hornings Mills Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, 459 Hume Sunday, November 29 Hall, 14 Mill Street, Melancthon from 5:30 to 9 p.m.