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The Creemore INSIDE THE ECHO ECHO Law Man Valentines for Vets Friday, January 5, 2018 Vol. 18 No. 1 www.creemore.com Keith Boulter opens law practice Club makes handmade cards PAGE 7 PAGE 12 News and views in and around Creemore Publications Mail Agreement # 40024973 Mulmur man charged in three thefts On July 3, 2017 Nottawasaga OPP were dispatched to the Canadian Tire Store located at 110 Young Street in New Tecumseth (Alliston). Upon arrival, the store reported that two men had stolen lawn chairs and a log splitter from the exterior of the store. Video provided descriptions of the men and showed the vehicle used in the theft. One of the suspects returned to the same store on Dec. 15, 2017 and was confronted by store staff after stealing a bottle of windshield washer fluid. The suspect, who was sitting in a vehicle, became agitated and drove off. On Dec. 21, 2017 Nottawasaga- Dufferin Street Crime Unit, after a lengthy investigation, executed a search warrant at a home on the 20th Sideroad in Mulmur Township and recovered clothing worn in thefts, a stolen trailer and a small marijuana grow operation. As a result of the investigation, police have charged a 51-year-old Mulmur man in connection with the three thefts. The accused will appear in Barrie court at a later date to answer Contributed photo to the charges. Creemore Army Cadet Corps 1944 visited veterans at the resident care centre at Sunnybook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. NVCA approves budget The NVCA’s board of directors has approved a $4.7 million budget for Cadets recruiting to save local corps 2018, up $153,134 from 2017. A total increase of $89,956, or a 4.1 by Trina Berlo She speculates that the declining In Cadets, there is a focus on per cent increase in municipal levy, Creemore is in jeopardy of losing its enrollment is due to lack of awareness leadership, physical fitness and is needed to support the operating Cadet corps. and said they have been given at least outdoor survival, including winter expenditures, with the remainder There has been an Army Cadet one year to focus on recruiting and try camping, cooking improvised meals coming from grants, fees for services, program in Creemore since the 1980s to get their numbers back up. and orienteering. and other sources. Funds from but there are currently only 11 cadets “We try and make ourselves known “It’s a lot of fun but it’s very municipal levy continue to represent registered, when they have had around by being in the Santa Claus parades challenging as well,” said Galati. 47 per cent of NVCA’s revenues. 40 in the past. and those big community events,” said The program is free to all Canadian Clearview’s portion is $118,924.61, If there aren’t enough cadets to Galati, adding that when they are out, youth ages 12-18. Uniforms, up 1.1 per cent from 2017. support the program the unit will likely especially in Creemore, people remark transportation, special activities and Mulmur’s portion is $40,034.53, up be amalgamated with another in the that they didn’t know there is a local meals are all provided. 1.01 per cent from 2017. area, possibly Collingwood. cadet corps. “They actually get a training bonus The operating levy is shared by Chantal Galati was a cadet in They have been trying to recruit if they go to camp during the summer, NVCA member municipalities based Creemore from 2004-2011 and is now through the elementary schools in their so they get paid to go,” said Galati. on apportionment percentages provided the training officer for the unit, and an catchment area – Creemore, Stayner, “Which is why I don’t know why by the Ministry of Natural Resources officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. New Lowell, Wasaga Beach and Lisle. (See “Cadet” on page 3) and Forestry. Taking care of buyers and sellers in Mulmur and the Creemore hills for over 40 years RCR Realty. Brokerage Ginny MacEachern B.A., Broker The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections 1-800-360-5821• 705-466-2607 • [email protected] www.ginnymaceachern.com 2 • THE CREEMORE EcHO • Friday, January 5, 2018 Submit your community events [email protected] phone: 705-466-9906 COMMUNITY Calendar fax: 705-466-9908 Upcoming Events Friday, January 5 Tuesday, January 9 Friday, January 19 • We Choose Hope Mega Fundraiser, a concert and • Osteoporosis Education at South Georgian Bay • The Creemore Skating Club Pasta Supper and silent auction to benefit Mandy Bridson in funding her Community Health Centre, 14 Ramblewood Dr, Silent Auction at the Creemore Arena Hall from 5 cancer treatments. At Collingwood Legion from 6:30 Wasaga Beach from 2 to 4 p.m. Do you have to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Meal includes pasta p.m. $10 per ticket available at Elephant Thoughts, questions about your bone health? Have you with tomato sauce, meat sauce or alfredo sauce, 10138 Hwy 26, Collingwood, or at the door. been diagnosed with Osteoporosis? Join us for bread, salad, dessert and coffee/tea. Adult $10 an information session and get your questions each. Kids (5 to 12) $6 each. Children under 5: no Saturday, January 6 answered. Free. Contact 705-422-1888 to register. charge. Family Deal $30 (include 2 adults and up • Creemore Winter Market at Station on the Green • Creemore Adult Skating Club from 1:30 to 2:30 to 4 kids). Tickets are available at the door or see from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see what is new and p.m. running Tuesdays at Creemore Arena through Julie Bigham ([email protected]). fresh from your favourite vendors. the winter months. $2 at the door for each skater. Join us for an enjoyable skate with the friendliest Saturday, January 20 Sunday, January 7 people in the area. Call Helen Blackburn at 705- • Creemore Winter Market at Station on the Green • Church Services: See page 5. 466-5195 for more information. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see what is new and Monday, January 8 Wednesday, January 10 fresh from your favourite vendors. • Army Cadets at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington • Wednesday Night Bingo at Manito Shrine Club, Monday, January 22 Street West, Creemore, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every 2265 Fairground Road North (across from the GNE • Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes (16 weeks) start Monday until June. Free. Fun and dynamic youth grounds) featuring Larry “The Legend” Smith as today from 1 to 3 p.m. at Station on the Green. Year program for 12-18 year olds, sponsored jointly your caller. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Start time is 6:45 round ‘continuing’ level classes are on Monday by Canadian Armed Forces and the Army Cadet p.m. Early Bird, regular games & progressive super afternoons (1 to 3 p.m.) and Thursday mornings (9:30 League of Canada. Drop by and find out about it! jackpot. Cash prizes. Snack bar. All net proceeds to 11:30 a.m.). To find out more about Tai Chi, join www.cadets.gc.ca or [email protected] or benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children. us any Monday afternoon or Thursday morning, call 705-351-2232 for more info. • Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Laura at 705-466-5011 or visit taoist.org/creemore. • Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the Huron meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Visit www. Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario gbbcc.com for more information. Street, Stayner. New members welcome. Call Judy • Collingwood and District Historical Society at 705-422-1428 for more info. Meeting at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Thursday, January 11 Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Don Jaques, Quality Control and Compliance Manager of local • Georgian Bay Photography Club Meeting at business, Canadian Mist Distillers Limited, will Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement Residence, present its history. Canadian Mist Whisky and Theatre Room, 57 Trott Blvd, Collingwood, at 6:30 now Collingwood Whisky are produced by this p.m. Free to members, $10 for non-members. Visit distillery in Collingwood. Admission is CDHS www.gbpc.ca for more info. membership, which is $20 per year, or by payment Saturday, January 13 of $5 per meeting. • The Grey Cup is coming! Danny Webb, Equipment Manager of the Toronto Argos, is bringing the creemoremassage.com Grey Cup (and his rings) to Collingwood Curling Club from 4 to 7 p.m. Drop by if you are a fan! 705 466 6019 • Duntroon Know It All Ball Trivia Night. Call 705-445-2412 to reserve a table (teams of 8, $10 per person). Silent auction. Bring your own snacks. Funds raised will go help with Mandy Bridson’s cancer treatment. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. Doing something in 2018? Let's get the word out! Contact us with your community events and activities and we will put them in the calendar free* and post them online email - [email protected] or go to our submit event page www.creemore.com The Creemore Echo • 3 Caroline Street West • 705-466-9906 • [email protected] * one free per month for community groups - further insertions are $17 + hst THE CREEMORE EcHO • Friday, January 5, 2018 • 3 BMFA calls for juried art show submissions The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is inviting artists to make submissions for its 38th annual Juried Art Show.