The 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 man charged in three thefts On July 3, 2017 Nottawasaga OPP were dispatched to the Canadian Tire Store located at 110 Young Street in (). 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 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 . 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, and Lisle. (See “Cadet” on page 3) and Forestry.

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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. Ontario Artists and Artisans may submit two original works. The show runs from April 13 to May 26 at The Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, April 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with the presentation of awards at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the reception. Visit www.bmfa.on.ca for specific entry information, fees, submission dates and details, including bios of the three jurors Beverley Smith, Michelle Fleming and Lorne McDermott. For more information, call 705-445- 3430. Contributed photo Mulmur Mayor Paul Mills (centre) was presented the gavel and chain of office Dec. 14 upon his election to a Paramedics collect one-year term as warden of Dufferin County. Mills has been on county council for seven years. Pictured above: Mills is sworn in by Justice of the Peace John Creelman (left), with nomination mover and seconder councillors thousands of toys, food Ken McGhee and Warren Maycock. and money during drive

County of Simcoe Paramedic Services wrapped up its 15th annual Cadet program free to youth 12-18 Toy Drive having collected 5,832 toys, 4,436 pounds of food, and $19,026 in (Continued from page 1) cash and gift cards – making 2017 one 12-year-olds don’t want to come out of the most successful drives ever. and do this.” “Another tremendous year of Creemore offers a pipes and drums generosity and kindness demonstrated program where Cadets can learn how by our citizens,” said Warden Gerry to play the bagpipes and drums, they Marshall. “I can’t say enough about the do biathlon and learn marksmanship. outstanding efforts of our paramedics During Galati’s time as a Cadet, she who volunteer their time to make the learned marksmanship skills and placed toy drive possible each year. Thank second at a national competition. She you to everyone who donated and said quite a few national awards have contributed to this amazing cause.” been claimed by that unit. With this year’s totals, the toy drive They also do work in the community has collected 72,832 toys, 24,436 doing tag days, poppy drives, adopt-a- pounds of food, and approximately road and running an obstacle course at $145,026 in cash and gift card donations Sunnidale Winterama. for families across over “[Youth] are allowed to stay in until the last 15 years. their 19th birthday and then they go on All toy drive donations are distributed and do their thing in the adult world, to local children and families in using the skills they have learned in Contributed photo need by charitable organizations Cadets, like interviewing skills, and A Creemore cadet competing in the Zone Biathlon Competition. working in partnership with Simcoe citizenship – they are really good County Paramedic Services. Charities citizens of their community,” said supported by the County of Simcoe Galati. Brokerage Paramedic Services Toy Drive She said based on time-in and Creemore Hills Realty Ltd. include the Salvation Army, Simcoe achievements in leadership and Austin Boake Muskoka Family Connections, Holy physical fitness, Cadets can move up Broker of Record/Owner Martyrs of Japan, Coldwater Sharing through the ranks of their unit. Independently owned and operated 705-466-3070 HALL OF FAME Place, Food Bank, Wasaga Galati said she loved the program for Beach Food Bank and Wasaga Beach the opportunities it afforded her and her Kinnettes. fellow Cadets. They were able to travel VALLEY HILL FARM abroad, including a trip to Vimy. 96 Acres with views Cadets resumes Jan. 8 and meets overlooking the Creemore More news and events every Monday night at the Legion in Hills. Lovely rolling land Creemore. with a nice mix of forest, online at For information about Creemore fields and spring fed ponds. www.Creemore.com Army Cadets – 1944 RCEME, contact Bruce Trail and Noisy [email protected]. 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A cold snap is expected from late Thursday through Saturday: “A bitterly cold northwesterly flow will develop over southern Ontario Thursday. Extreme cold warning criteria of minus 30 is expected to be met in many places Thursday night into Friday and again Friday night into Saturday. The cold snap will end by Sunday as a southwesterly flow develops.” The weather doesn’t help to coax people outdoors helping them fulfill their New Year’s resolutions to get off the coach and do more exercise. Experts are saying these extreme cold temperatures are connected to global climate change. Record breaking daily low temperatures, the long stretches of cold and the way the cold air is moving is all contributing to the evidence that the weather is Frances Gordon’s Room 1 1935-36 class at Creemore Public School. Front, from left: Bob Graham, climate related, to some extent, say meteorologists. Tom Montgomery, Carl Gowan, Bing Crosby, Gerry Blackburn, Bob Noble. Middle row: Edith What we are seeing as a change in climate patterns Lennox, Ella Cotrill, Ellen Smith, Viola Cotrill, Christena McGillivray, Betty McAllister, Shirley is a measure of climate change, caused in part by Noble, Olive Free. Back row: Betty Woolner, Agnes Crosby, Phyllis Mackay, Art Mackay, Teacher human activity. Frances Gordon, Norrie Miller, Jim Mackay, Alf Hogg, Stan Nixon and Blair Broderick. Clipping It’s a complicated scientific equation measure over submitted by Gertie Gowan. long periods of time but there is a consensus that this period of extreme cold and this weekend’s weather bomb is a result of changing weather patterns. What is so disturbing is what people say about it online. Reading online comments, one gets a strong New Year, New You? sense that there are a lot of people out there who don’t want to consider that changing weather has anything by Dr. Maggie Pattillo, ND of chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, to do with climate change. One only hopes that there It’s that time of year again. With the madness of and obesity will go down. is a huge majority of people who can accept the holidays behind us, we’re all scrambling to find a Add a daily dose of probiotic-rich foods. science and just don’t comment. Obviously most of sense of balance and routine as we grapple with the Your intestines are filled with bacteria that help us are not qualified to argue with the science behind fact that a New Year is upon us. A blank slate. A fresh determine the way your body functions and how you climate change. start. 2018, here we go! feel. Consuming probiotic rich foods is not just about With the extreme cold comes specific challenges. Resolutions are one way to harness this renewed improving digestive function. Health professionals warn us to limit exposure to the sense of energy and inspiration that the New Year These good bacteria can also support your immune extreme cold. They say seniors and infants are most brings. But as we have all experienced, some system, stave off allergies and eczema, and kick your at risk. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends resolutions are easier to keep than others. metabolism into gear. In fact, researchers are currently keeping children indoors if the temperature falls So, how can you make a resolution for 2018 that exploring the relationship between gut bacteria and below –25°C, or if there is a wind chill of –28°C. is realistic and will have a noticeable impact on your metabolic dysfunction and obesity, so incorporating Eating well-balanced meals will help you stay health and wellbeing? Here are my top three New probiotic-containing foods into your diet may actually warm. Refrain from drinking alcoholic or caffeinated Year’s resolutions for 2018. help you shed a few pounds this year. And getting your beverages. They cause your body to lose heat more Eliminate screen time before bed. Looking at your daily dose is easy. Incorporate a quarter to a half cup rapidly. As an alternative, drink warm beverages or phone, TV or computer in the hour before sleep has of plain yogurt or kefir (a fermented dairy drink) into broth to help maintain your body temperature. a remarkably negative impact on the quality and your morning routine. People should also use caution when working duration of sleep. This is because our digital devices Not a dairy lover? Try adding the same amount outdoors or doing outdoor sports and activities and be use a certain blue-green light that interferes with of kombucha (fermented fizzy tea) or unpasteurized aware of the signs of exposure. According to the health the production of your sleepy hormone, melatonin. sauerkraut instead. unit, frostbite can occur in as little as 30 seconds so Without your body’s natural nighttime level of Start breathing from your belly. The body’s dress warmly and cover exposed skin, wear several melatonin, it is harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. stress response, also termed the ‘fight or flight’ layers of loose fitting clothing made of wool, silk or To get more out of your sleep in 2018 make a ‘no response, gets us through life. Without it we’d all polypropylene. screens in the bedroom’ rule and aim for at least 45 have been eaten by tigers long ago. But problems Emergency preparedness advocates always minutes of screen-free time before bed. Your shows arise when we repeatedly and continuously activate encourage people to be prepared for short term power and e-mails will still be there tomorrow, but so will our stress response, and in the modern world this outages and to have water on hand in case of frozen the benefits of a proper night’s sleep. is commonplace: Financial stress, your job, the pipes and keep the car fueled if you are travelling. You will feel less tired and more alert, and your risk (See “Try” on page 5)

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3 Caroline St. W., Box 1219 • Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 • Tel: 705-466-9906 • Fax: 705-466-9908 • [email protected] The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 5, 2018 • 5 America emerges as global power in Manhattan Beach Buffet dining on a by Basil Guinane what they seem and secrets abound. As wing and a prayer Secrets are at the heart of Jennifer Book Review Anna’s father says at the beginning of by Dave Bull Egan’s Manhattan Beach, a book the novel “it is best never to reveal a This year’s bridge club Christmas that is a combination noir thriller and find work in the Brooklyn naval yards. fact about yourself if you can avoid it”. dinner came with a request for historical novel. Through sheer determination and Ironically, it is Styles, a man who volunteers to bring hors d’oeuvres. I Its central character is Anna Kerrigan technical competence Anna is able prides himself on knowing what’s am pretty good at ignoring this type who we first meet in 1934, when she is to overcome intense opposition from what, who pays the biggest price for of request. It doesn’t fit with my self twelve years old and paying a visit with her naval bosses and become the first failing to understand the changes that image, however, my friend Hilarie told her father to Dexter Styles. Her father female diver working in the yards. are taking place. me she was making some, and I know works for a corrupt union and Dexter One night, while out on the town Manhattan Beach offers a view of that she is so busy in her life that she Styles is an important man whom with friends Anna runs into Dexter America as it emerges from the insular has little time to do this sort of thing. Anna senses her father fears. The visit Styles, whom she believes knows 1930s to its position as a global power. This so niggled at my conscience is being paid in the hopes that Anna’s something about the disappearance As Styles’ father-in-law says, “The leading up to the event, that guilt (how father can find work with Styles. of her father. He does not connect the Great War left us a creditor nation. I despise guilt) defeated my negligence Styles lives in two worlds, having young woman Anna has become with As bankers, we must anticipate what and, with a recipe for chicken wings, I access to the back rooms of organized the 12-year-old he met several years changes this war will thrust upon us.” proudly produced a large wicker basket crime and the wood-paneled private before. Anna thinks it better to keep her He foresees a world dominated by full of seasoned wings. clubs of the ruling elite. He is a identity a secret in the hopes that she American money and power. These were put on a long table along semi-legitimate gangster who owns may be able to find out what happened It also anticipates the social changes with all the other contributions. I gazed nightclubs but has managed to marry to her father. that were coming in the aftermath of at the display and was unsettled by a into a moneyed, blue-blooded New As the story progresses, the the war. Anna represents the progress sense that my wings were a bit visually York family. relationship between Styles and Anna that the war made possible for women at odds with the other contributions. As the book progresses, Anna’s deepens and we learn more about his as they joined the workforce in greater To see if my concern was justified I father disappears without a trace past and how he came to be a gangster numbers and took on jobs that had long quietly watched as people approached leaving her as the main financial and what it cost him. We are introduced been forbidden. the table for a snack. They all smiled support for her mother and brain to Mr. Q a seemingly benign figure at the selection of canapes, cheese balls damaged younger sister. The United who is in fact a ruthless and calculating Basil Guinane is a retired associate and dips until they came upon the my States has entered the Second World underworld boss. dean of the School of Media Studies at basket of chicken wings, where upon, War and with able-bodied men being Like Mr. Q, the characters in Humber college, a former librarian and I saw them recoil with what appeared called up for service, Anna is able to Manhattan Beach are never entirely an avid reader. to me, as dread. I had tasted the wings and they tasted pretty good to me so it couldn’t be that. Try belly breathing to reduce stress in 2018 Besides, no one got so far as to actually taste one. Studying the display I was shocked (Continued from page 4) take a long, deep breath into the belly. take a moment right now to put your to realize what the problem was. commute, relationship troubles, and Belly breathing, termed diaphragmatic hand on your belly. Take a deep breath My basket of chicken wings looked on and on. Your stress hormone is breathing, sends an immediate message in through your nose and draw it all exactly like a pile of dead bats. Okay, probably rising as you read this. So, to the brain telling it to relax. Seriously, the way down to the bottom of your this was not good. I asked one of the lungs until you feel your hand move browsers at the table if she had tried the and your belly expand. Now breath wings, and she shuddered and scurried out slowly. Repeat. Welcome to belly away. All during the bridge game I breathing. One to five minutes before dropped little hints to people about bed will decrease stress levels and how delicious the wings were. This, at stave off illness. Want more? Five- first, was met by suspicious glares as Local Church minute ‘breath breaks’ throughout the if they thought I was trying to throw day will help to unload your stress them off their game, but, eventually before it builds up. Chronic stress is people tentatively sampled the wings. Directory linked to high blood pressure, anxiety, There would be a wrinkled nose, a look depression and a higher rate of cold and around for something to hold the wing, flu, so this one is definitely worth it. like a vice grip, and then a nibble. Just Now, what happens if you wake a small one, while standing over the Sunday, January 7 up on February 1st and realize that waste basket, and then, acceptance, you’ve already fallen off the wagon? and, joy of joys, a return for another Creemore United ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH That’s okay. Take a moment to evaluate one. Pastoral Charge 22 Caroline St. W. • 705-466-2206 why you weren’t able to stick to your Eventually, they all disappeared. This Week: resolutions and re-focus your goals. The best compliment I received was New Lowell Church at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. Consider choosing just one resolution that it was amazing that something that and St. John’s Creemore at 11 a.m. to focus on and make it realistic. looked so vile could taste that good. www.stjohnscreemore.ca January is a natural time for new habits Good enough for me. All welcome • 705-466-2200 but remember: it is never too late to try I won’t tell you the recipe for fear something new. of running afoul of The Ontario Royal Department of Chicken Aesthetics. Knox Presbyterian Church, The Salvation Army Hope Maggie Pattillo is a local Naturopathic And, I am reasonably certain that next Acres Community Church Dunedin Doctor. She lives in Dunedin and sees year’s request for hors d’oeuvres will Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Sunday Church Services at 10:45 a.m. patients in her Collingwood practice at be done quietly, while I am not present. 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn StoneTree Clinic. That works for me also. Jan. 7: Chris Gray speaking 705-466-5202 For more info call 705-466-3435 You’ll get a Warm Welcome & a Cold Beer! Clearview Community Church The Anglican Parish of Holy Visit our retail emporium for a fine selection of beer wear, Creemore branch – Station on the Green Trinity, Clearview glassware and of course, our award winning beer. Sunday service 11 a.m. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Sunday school, Friday night kids 2 St. Clair Street, Duntroon program, every 4th Sunday potluck. Store Hours: Rev. Ray Dobson Mon to Sat - 10am to 6pm 705-428-6543 • Pastor Clayton Culham 705-794-9140 or 519-922-2033 Sun - 11am to 5pm To tell us what is happening at your church, call Georgi: 705-466-9906 • fax: 705-466-9908 • email: [email protected] www.creemoresprings.com 6 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 5, 2018 Landowners, farmers, community groups encouraged to apply for Healthy Waters grants The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority “Over the years we’ve worked with thousands of (NVCA) received a $100,000 boost for its Healthy farmers, rural and urban landowners and volunteers Waters stewardship program from Environment to tangibly improve the environment we all live in,” and Climate Change Canada’s EcoAction program. added Ms. Stephens. “We can’t wait to continue The “2020 Vision of Healthy Waters” project runs this work.” from 2017-2020. NVCA will make grants available to landowners, farmers and community groups for Healthy Waters Program Grants on-the-ground projects to improve water quality, Landowners, farmers and community groups are restore aquatic and wildlife habitat, and build encouraged to apply for Healthy Waters Program climate change resilience in “green infrastructure.” grants to support their stewardship projects. Grant With the help of residents and volunteers, the rates range from 30 – 100% for eligible projects, new funding will support planting 22 ha of native which include: trees and shrubs; reduce 20 kg of phosphorus runoff • Tree planting along streams and lakes with to rivers and lakes, and 50 tonnes of soil erosion; native trees and shrubs protect and restore 1.9 ha of globally significant • Lowering the impact of on-stream ponds wetland habitat; enhance 1.7 km of impaired rivers; through decommissioning, stream bypasses, dam and install habitat structures like bird boxes and bottom-draws and fishways turtle basking logs. • High priority stream rehabilitation “This is good news for our landowners and • Keeping livestock out of waterways and community groups in the Nottawasaga Valley that wetlands (fencing and associated alternate watering Contributed photo want to help improve habitat and water quality! sources, and livestock stream crossings) The first baby of 2018 born at Collingwood Thanks to the Eco Action program funding, we’ll • Clean water diversion (barn eaves, berms to General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) arrived on be able to fund more projects that make for a great reduce runoff volume) Jan. 2 at 7:25 p.m. Charlotte Simone Boden place to live – with cleaner, swimmable, drinkable • Manure storages weighed in at eight pounds, two ounces and is water all of us, including the fish,” said Shannon • Runoff treatment (treatment wetlands, vegetated the daughter of proud parents Nikki and Tim Stephens, NVCA’s Healthy Waters Program filter strips, etc.) Boden of Wasaga Beach. Coordinator. • Nutrient Management Plans/Strategy • Improving fuel, chemical and pesticide storage • Advanced treatment septic system upgrades (within 30 m of waterbody) • Well decommissioning Note that projects must be located in the Nottawasaga Valley watershed, and must be pre- approved; those completed prior to approval are not eligible for grants. In addition, no-cost technical project assistance, including site visits, are available to those interested in learning more about restoring and enhancing their property. Not a landowner, but want to help? Every year thousands of volunteers get down-and-dirty helping restore the environment. To learn more about the grant program or volunteering, call Shannon Stephens at the NVCA, 705-424-1479 ext. 239, or visit www.nvca.on.ca and search “Healthy Waters Program.” Building Natural Resilience to a Changing Climate One of the key focuses of the “2020 Vision of Healthy Waters” project is to mitigate and adapt to climate change. In the Nottawasaga Valley, we are lucky to have beautiful cold-water trout and salmon streams. But a warming climate puts these fisheries at risk. For example, native brook trout can only survive if stream temperatures are under 24 C. Planting trees and shrubs is a key way to build resilience to our changing climate. Not only do streamside trees store carbon and shade cold-water & streams, they stabilize stream banks against erosion during high water flows. Stewardship projects that reduce nutrient runoff, like agricultural erosion control and fencing livestock out of waterways, also build climate resilience, as warmer, nutrient-rich water is more likely to have algae blooms. WHATS OLD IS NEW AGAIN The Healthy Waters Program grants can be REMEMBERING FABULOUS 55 accessed for both streamside tree planting and programs to reduce runoff. The grants also cover improvements to on- th stream dams. Past NCVA stewardship projects Saturday, January 13 show that even a small dam can raise downstream *Doors open 6pm **Trivia at 7pm temperatures by 4 C to 6 C – to the point that native fish are unable to survive. But this can be reduced through stream bypasses, pond bottom-draws and *Mandy Bridson Fundraiser* dam decommissioning.

Reserve a Table: 705-445-2412 The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 5, 2018 • 7 Keith Boulter opens law office in Creemore by Trina Berlo having acquired a latex-free surgical Keith Boulter is embracing small glove manufacturing operation in town life. Having come to Creemore Denmark. Inspired by a friend, a to be with his high school sweetheart, surgeon who is allergic to latex, he Boulter has opened a law office in and his partner raised over $6 million the village, offering a variety of legal in venture capital. services. He said it was a huge challenge Known to some as Nancy Johnston’s and was very rewarding. Afterward, beau and the burger guy at Bank Café, Boulter had an opportunity to move to Boulter is practicing law – real estate, Denmark to work as corporate counsel wills, estates, corporate, commercial for a consulting company. and some family law – out of his Boulter has gained expertise on the Caroline Street West office. Comprehensive Economic and Trade “Everybody has been ridiculously Agreement between Canada and the nice to me since the day I got here,” E.U. and still has an interest in helping he said. small to medium exporters grow their Boulter said he went to prom with business, although he admits there isn’t Johnston in 1982 and connected with a lot of that in Creemore. her again 32 years later when he found After a multi-national career and a her on Linked In. They maintained a rekindled romance, Boulter has set up long distance correspondence until a full time, small-town style practice, April, when Boulter had an opportunity offering law services to people in the to move back to Canada and moved to community. He said people have been Creemore. very accepting, often just walking Boulter was called to the bar in through the door since opening in Keith Boulter 1991 after completing law school at September. the University of Manitoba. He said he Having grown up playing hokey in as chair of the board. Arts and Heritage Society. always had his sights set on a career Richmond Hill, and being Canadian, This winter, Boulter will be Contact Boulter at KCB Law at 705- in law. Boulter said he was considered a refereeing in the area, officiating 466-5454 or KCB@keithboulterlaw. He started his legal career articling hockey expert in Denmark, where he at games in Creemore, Stayner and ca. The office is on Caroline Street at a large Toronto commercial real was a referee and was a founder of Honeywood, and he has also taken on West but the actual street address is estate firm, before going into private Special Hockey Denmark, a foundation the role of treasurer for Purple Hills 172 Mill St., Suite E. practice and working as corporate that offers institutionalized children counsel at a multinational consulting and youth with various diseases and/ firm. or challenges to get the chance to learn #LighthouseWinterfest2018 Boulter also had a foray into the the game of hockey. He is still involved business of product development after in the charity and continues in his role Everyone is invited!

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Georgian Triangle’s Variety Station 8 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 5, 2018 Send sports news to [email protected] call 705-466-9906 SPORTS&Recreation fax 705-466-9908 Curling Men (win-loss-tie) Ron Coulter 6-0-0 Neil Rowbotham 3-3-0 Adam Verstegen 3-3-0 Al Lambert 3-3-0 Ed Meulendyk 2-4-0 Paul Crevier 2-4-0 Russ Flack 1-5-0 From The Hack: Dec. 19 was the final evening of curling for the first draw of the Creemore Curling Clubs Tuesday evening men’s league. The team of Skip Ron Coulter, Vice Skip Bill McDougall, Second Rob McLeod and Lead Don Metheral were able to hold off all challengers to the final game achieving a perfect record and winning the Gord Miller Trophy.

Fred Mills photo Congratulations guys and well done. The evening wound up with the Creemore Curling Club`s first draw came to a close with Team Millsap winning the Ladies League. Milton usual refreshments along with pizza McArthur (from left) presents the McArthur Family Trophy to Gayle Millsap (Skip), Ann Huskinson (Vice), and wings. A grand way to start the Melissa Ferguson (Lead). Christmas holidays. The next draw stared Jan. 2 with a full complement of eight teams and from all appearances could be quite competitive.

Daytime (win-loss-tie) McDougall 1-0-0 Loranger 1-0-0 Steed 0-0-1 Bell 0-0-1 Lambert 0-1-0 Martens 0-1-0 From The Hack: It’s 2018 and we are in to the next session of curling. Team McDougall handed Team Martens a loss, although it was a close game and could have gone either way, at times! Teams Steed and Bell managed a well-played tie, and Team Loranger secured a win against Team Lambert. Good curling everyone!

Ladies The Ladies Curling League wrapped up their first session on Monday. Team Fred Mills photo McKay and Team Steed played off Team Morby won the Mixed League: Paul Vorstermans (spare for lead Julie Woitowicz), Kim Morby (Vice), against one another and were off the Marilyn Steed presenting the Jim Steed Memorial Trophy, Steve Morby (Skip) ice in record time to watch the end of the trophy game! Team Millsap and Team Crawford played off against one another and after a back and forth game which ended in a tie, the teams were sent into a final end where the winner of the McArthur Trophy was decided and Team Millsap came away with the win. Gayle Millsap, Ann Huskinson, and Melissa Ferguson were presented the trophy by Milton and Marion McArthur. The ladies league will resume on Jan. 8 and we are still looking for a few players if anyone is interested! (Continued on page 10)

Submit community events online at www.Creemore.com Fred Mills photo Team Coulter won the Men’s League. Al Lambert presents the Gordon Miller Memorial Trophy to Rob McLeod (Second)), Bill McDougall (Vice), Ron Coulter (Skip). Absent: Don Metheral (Lead). The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 5, 2018 • 9 Fun&Games Weekend Weather by Sudoku Barbara Simpson Spike & Rusty Word Scramble Friday, January 5 A few flurries If it hops like a High -18 Low -22 hare, and is smart 4 6 1 I have no idea, Spike, as a bear, what Wind N 36 km/h so I'll say could it be, Rusty? POP 40% 8 4 5 I A G F E F R 7 6 4 8 Saturday, January 6 A few flurries 2 6 7 High -18 Low -21 Wind N 16 km/h 8 POP 40% 5 6 1 Sunday, January 7 Scattered flurries 3 7 2 6 High -7 Low -7 Wind S 22 km/h 5 7 8 POP 60% 3 2 1 by Ken Thornton Answer on page 11 Find this week’s answer on page 11

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Submit your classified ad by 5 pm Tuesday: call 705-466-9906, fax 705-466-9908, email Echo Classifieds [email protected],$17 + hst for 25 words or less for sale thank you death notice auctions Dear Echo staff, Creemore and area Evans, Margaret Frances (nee residents, Lemmon) joined her husband, William Bob Severn Auction Register Thank you very much for your Arthur Evans, in Heaven on Saturday, Ph: 519-925-2091 kindness, and generosity. You made December 23, 2017, in her 96th year. www.auctionsfind.com/severn it possible for the Salvation Army Predeceased by her brothers Douglas Hope Acres to distribute 59 Christmas and Jack and her sisters Beatrice and Hampers this year. The willingness of The Grace. Frances will be sadly missed Kidd Family Auctions Contents Sale on Saturday, January Creemore Echo staff to open their office by her nieces and nephews; Valerie is getting ready for 2018! th 6 at 9 a.m. at 878354 5 Line East. as a drop off location and the wonderful Nordstrom (Norm), Beth Bertenshaw, www.kiddfamilyauctions.com Furniture: Armoires, chairs, 2 dining articles and reminders and article about John Lemmon (Darlene), and Paul Auction Schedule: tables and chairs, side tables and • January 6th - Gorgeous Antiques, Collectibles and the hampers helped tremendously. Evans (Marion) and their families, Household Items. Creemore Arena. more. Appliances: Fridges, 1-year-old Thank you to the Creemore and area friends and neighbours. Frances • Late January - Tool Auction - Laurel Community range, washer/dryer, dishwasher and residents for heeding the call and giving was an individual; her own person, Centre. miscellaneous. Items must be taken • February 3rd - Sportsman Auction for Firearms - so generously. I am blessed and thankful a teacher, a Deaconess, a believer, a Creemore Legion. by January 7. (near Airport Road and that I live in this area. The help and reader and writer of many letters of • March 17th - Antiques, Furnishings and Treasures County Road 21). support of the people here fills my heart pageant and services, lover of music, - Creemore Arena. • April 28th - Outdoor Equipment Sale - KFA with joy and gratitude. I pray that God and a proud family member; last of Auction Yard, Melancthon will bless each of you abundantly in the a pioneer family. Services were held • May 12th - Sportsman Auction for Firearms - services coming year. Thank you. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Creemore Legion Stay Tuned (dates to be confirmed) for a Gas Blessings from Cathy Cook, 2017 Creemore, on Friday, December 29, Elliott Painting and Decorating, over Memorabilia Auction, a Toy Auction, a Stamp & Hamper Coordinator, Salvation 2017. Spring interment at Victoria Coin Auction, and a Spring Farm Sale. 30 years experience with excellent Army – Hope Acres Harbour Union Cemetery. In lieu of CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL TO CONSIGN AND BE PART OF THE references. Interior and exterior flowers donations may be made to the painting and wallpapering. Call for EXCITEMENT!! charity of choice. Friends may visit [email protected] 519-938-7499 free estimate at 705-466-2356. Thanks to Bob Ransier, The Handyman, for plowing our entrance! Frances’ online Book of Memories at [email protected] 519-938-1315 www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com. Do you need a caring, reliable house We really appreciate you! And thanks sitter for your home, dog or cat? I NN for the treats. am able to stay in your home starting Creemore Echo January 30, 2018 for weekly or monthly Breedon’s stays. Go away on your travels knowing Horses your house and or pets will be well Automotive cared for with love. 705-441-6265. Looking for a new place to board your REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS horse? Peace Valley Ranch offers riding The creemore trails across 200 acres, an indoor arena, Cars - Vans - Light Trucks notice large outdoor riding corral, & on-site Tires - Fuel Injection - Electronics horse trainers. A non-competitive & MTO Safety Inspection Affairs Bakery, Café and Catering will Echo relaxed learning environment, with Performance Parts & Service be closing for our annual winter break a focus on building the partnership (705) 428-0550 A community newspaper January 8 to January 31. Regular hours between you & your horse. Outdoor proudNews and to views support in and around the Creemore arts will resume Thursday, February 1. pasture board including all amenities 222 Montreal Street in and around Creemore. offered at $300 + hst monthly. Call 519- Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 925-6628. We’d love to meet you and John & Kim Breedon [email protected] • (705) 466-9906 rental wanted your horse! rawhide-adventures.on.ca.

Artisan looking to rent: small planning an event? to medium shop space with electricity and heating for small project building; please The Creemore branch of the Royal call and mention the ad at 705-466-2315 Canadian Legion is available for rent. or [email protected]. The hall will hold up to 400 people, We stock ink jet bar can be arranged. Lounge will hold Barn or Shop space wanted. up to 150 people, bar can be arranged. Workspace wanted for tiny vintage Quiet Room will hold up to 30 people. cartridges camper hobby project. Camper is a 7 foot Call4 705-466-23306 1 to book. Catering hard top. Call Kirsten at 705-351-1987. is available8 for4 any event. 5 Call Georgi to see if we have yours 7 6 4 8 photos wanted or to place an order lost / found 2 6 7 Found in the NCPS parking lot on Sat. Do you have an old8 photo from in and December 30 – one set of Ford Keys. around5 Creemore6 that you 1would like Contact 705-466-6171 if you think to share with the community in the they may be yours. Leave a message. Creemore3 Echo7 ? Drop2 in6 with your photo and we would love to run it in the paper. We will5 scan it and return it to7 you 8right away. 3 2 1 We also do colour copies This week’s answers Drop in and we'll be happy Spike & Rusty: GIRAFFE to help you. 4 6 5 1 3 8 2 9 7 1 7 8 4 9 2 3 6 5 2 9 3 7 6 5 4 1 8 8 4 2 3 5 1 6 7 9 7 3 1 6 8 9 5 4 2 9 5 6 2 7 4 1 8 3 3 1 7 8 2 6 9 5 4 The Creemore Echo 5 2 4 9 1 7 8 3 6 3 Caroline Street West 6 8 9 5 4 3 7 2 1 705-466-9906 • [email protected] 12 • The Creemore Echo • Friday, January 5, 2018

Staff photo: Trina Berlo While others were getting ready for Christmas last month, the card of the month club at the Creemore branch of was thinking ahead to Valentine's Day, preparing 86 Valentines for Vets, to be distributed through Veterans Affairs Canada. The handmade cards were signed and stamped with sayings like, "A Canadian loves you." From left: Children's librarian Janice Harvey leads Sharon McLellan, Marjorie Rolfe, Dawn Craven and Marlene Fox through card-making at the monthly meeting, usually the third Wednesday of the month.

Library services expanded Clearview Public Library has entered into a Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with the Springwater Township Public Library. This means that any resident Prime Rib of Clearview Township who is a Clearview Library Thurs to Sun night patron in good standing, may borrow materials Brunch until 4 p.m. daily from any branch of the Springwater Township Public Library (Elmvale, Midhurst, Minesing), and Private rooms available participate in Springwater’s programming. noble insurance Clearview Public Library also has Reciprocal 705.445.4738 Borrowing Agreements with Essa Public Library and Grey County Road 124, Singhampton, ON Base Borden Public and Military Library. Residents Call for reservations (705) 445-1247 www.nobleins.on.ca are also eligible for a subsidized membership at the Collingwood Public Library. IT’S 2018 Time to put yourself and your health first B.A. JOHNSTON Call 705-520-0265 LEE REED to book an appointment for Physiotherapy or Massage Therapy today! Glencairn Body 'n Balance SAT FEB 3 THE SOVEREIGN 705-424-6697 Physio & Wellness clinic For Reliable Service 3 Caroline St. E, Creemore, (705) 520-0265 DOORS AT 8 NO REFUNDS Tank Truck Delivery of Furnace & Stove Oil 12 ADV 15 DOOR TIX @ THE ECHO [email protected] www.bodynbalancephysio.com