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Friday, December 27, 2013

Vol. 13 No. 52

ANNUAL YEAR END ISSUE!!!!

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Volunteers of the Year: Corey Finkelstein and Laurie Copeland

Corey Finkelstein, Laurie Copeland and Sadie Finkelstein

By Kristi Green She’s a behind-the-scenes organizational whiz who can whip up a festival in a frenzy. He’s an outgoing type whose curiosity has been known to get the better of him. Together, they make things happen in Creemore. Since moving to Creemore about 10 years ago, husband-and-wife dynamic duo, Laurie Copeland and Corey Finkelstein, have worked ceaselessly in the name of culture and community. Laurie owns and operates the toy store, Cardboard Castles, Creemore’s go-to spot for early imagination and activity. Corey is a graphic designer who has been managing the Rent-aYouth program, and photography and auto restoration clubs at Ray’s Place since last spring. But that’s just the start. Corey is in his second year as the President of the Business Improvement Association, organized this year’s Santa Claus Parade and runs the Copper Kettle Classics annual car show in August. You may have seen him leading a cavalcade of children on bicycles at the Canada Day parade. Two years ago, Laurie started a Children’s Festival that last year brought 5,000 visitors to Creemore on a

Saturday in August. She is also Chair of the Board at Ray’s Place Youth Centre and has worked with its Founder, Tony Fry, to grow the organization. Her business sponsors numerous events throughout the year, including the annual Crazy Hat Contest at Creemore’s Christmas Tree Trimming. “The reason we do all these events is to bring in more culture to Creemore,” says Laurie. “With the Children’s Festival, we are trying to introduce kids to something bigger; if they can’t get out of Creemore, we’ll bring the outside to them.” How do they do it? Laurie and Corey are quick to point out they don’t work alone. “It’s never just us,” says Laurie. “There are always so many volunteers in this place. We don’t go out with the intention of leading everything. It’s just about pitching in.” “There are so many active people in this community that we are really honoured to be chosen,” she continues. “Others work hard but never get named. We might be out on the street a bit more, but we are not more deserving.” The secret of their success could be rooted in the way their distinct personalities blend together. Laurie (See “Couple” page 10)

News Story of the Year: New electoral ward boundaries By Kristi Green Thanks to an engaged public response to the Township’s electoral review, Clearview is going to look a little different after next fall’s municipal election. That’s when electoral ward boundaries that better represent the communities in the region go into effect. The new boundaries are more than just lines drawn on a map. The process of redrawing them was a remarkable example of what people and local government can achieve when they work together. For Councillors, it provided an opportunity to have an

Members of the public at the Town Hall in Stayner on September 17 open dialogue with the people they represent. And for Clearview residents, the boundaries articulate the identities they hold dear.

That’s why the electoral review of 2013 is the Echo’s news story of the year. Last summer, the Township began reviewing the electoral ward system in

Clearview. It hired consultants Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. to facilitate the process, which included (See “New” on page 3)

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Community Calendar Upcoming Events

Saturday, December 28

• Please join us to celebrate Dorothy Giffen’s 85th Birthday at a Come & Go Tea from 2 to 4 pm at Station on the Green. Best wishes only.

Tuesday, December 31

• Happy New Years! • The Nottawa Hall’s First Annual New Year’s

Sunday, December 29

Eve Dance, located at Nottawa Hall from 9 pm to 1 am. Tickets available at 705-446-4070, age of majority event. • New Years Eve Dance at Sunnidale Corners Community Centre, 12391 Cty Rd 10. From 9 pm to 1 am. Call 705-428-0223 for tickets.

Monday, December 30

• The Creemore Skating Club’s Winter Skating

Saturday, December 28 to Monday, December 30

• Nordic Ontario Cup at Highlands Nordic. Closed to the public but spectators welcome. www.htbski.com

• Church Services are on page 11.

Saturday, January 4

• Creemore Centric. Completed pieces must be in the

gallery by today. 12” x 12” canvas and birch boards are available at the Mad and Noisy Gallery for $20 plus HST, which is also the entry fee. The opening reception is on January 4, 2014 and the silent auction runs until February 1. A final live auction will take place that day from 2 to 3 pm.

Session (January to the end of March) begins today. We offer learn-to-skate programs for skaters starting at age 3. To register for the Pre-CanSkate or CanSkate programs, please contact Julie Bigham (jbigham30@hotmail.com or 705-4240626) or Annette Belkosky (a.belkosky@hotmail. ca or 705-424-9422)

Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908

Saturday, January 25

• Canadian Comedy Award winner Monkey Toast:

The Improvised Talk Show brings its one-ofa-kind performance to the Avening Hall. For this show Dunedin’s own 97.7 The Beach radio personality Mariane McLeod and Pirate Radio’s Terry O’Reilly will be interviewed by Ron Tite, who then throws the focus to top-notch comedic players who use all they have heard as the inspiration for their improvised scenes. Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm. Dinner prepared by Mad Maple Country Inn available to purchase. Cash bar. This event is proudly presented by The Mad and Noisy Improv Co. and the Avening Hall. Info at www.aveninghall.com. Tickets $20 in advance at The Creemore Echo and online at www.ticketscene.ca. $25 at the door.

Local Business

Creemore welcomed new proprietors to its downtown this year while other long-standing Mill Street businesses celebrated anniversaries.

How sweet it is Creemore Kitchen owners Sam Holwell and Caesar Guinto opened the doors to their new restaurant in May. The fully-transformed space, which has housed everything from a gas station to a book store, now features a dining room serving “simple, local food done well” and a bake shop full of sweet confections.

Artistic Transformation

The Mad and Noisy Gallery, once a not-for-profit artists’ co-op, was taken over by Lyn and Rick Burek who continue to represent many local artists.

Give me Five The Creemore Hundred Mile Store celebrated five years of providing locally grown and produced items. Their business has been recognized with a Premiere's Award for Agro-Food Innovation.

Pixies and Petals Nicole Lemaire hands Councillor Thom Paterson a bouquet during the Grand Opening of her new store, Florist Fairy, in November. Located at 5 Francis Street East, the shop has a full selection of fresh-cut flowers and arrangements for any occasion as well as plants and original Swiss specialties.

A Baker’s Decade Norma Panzine celebrated 10 years as the owner of Affairs Bakery, Cafe and Catering among countless friends – including Marg Prescott and Orneva Pardy – and even more butter tarts.

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FRE (Continued from page 1) 0 70 52 380 2 C l e a To w n s h i p New Wards 0r6 2v i e w 26 four Town Hall meetings in September to include the 4 N AUX od AT TE S UN 648 6 gBwo 2 in 20 B public in the decision-making. ll 1 Ward Boundaries Adopted 2013 B o CN A CON MC 763 1 WARD # h 4 Council promoted the Town Hall meetings through 8 0 eac 7 2 4 58 sa ga B Wa 4 8 71 New Wards a wa r 604 2 advertisements, posters and post cards mailed to every 1 Osle T N OT 0 WARD # luffs D R 507 94 B OTT 3 N 5 E residence in the municipality. RD a wa S ID 26 tt 1 o 4 E N 3/3 r 10 1 S ID V y5n4e6r 0 U 2 30/3various electoral options were V U 2 26 V U During the process, ayne 5546 Sta t S 8 8 3 69 V U entertained, including reconfiguring Clearview’s ale V U 4 602 4 3 7 0 nni d s u 611 S T 5 r T existing ward system; decreasing the O number of wards; e N n 4 D r R 767 o E C 6 26 8 S ID V V U maintaining the status quo; or dissolving the wards in 6 0 U 4 27/2 8 404 7 683 710 2 1 9 9 18 6 V U favour of an at-large system. 2 n 1 troo 8 Dun 2 519 66 455 5 In73the end, Clearview heard the public support 4 7 N N 76 N U N S U 9 S New N 0 O ll 8 1 e 40 for the current seven-ward79system loud and clear. C 562 V U Low ON 4 6 503 V C U pton 10 m It also voted to make n 91 adjustments to the wards a o r h od Hu ing o S n le w G V U 2 nt 851 2 627 8 401 Bre themselves to increase equitable representation of 7 AM EN H 38 D 8 Y 5 8 S V U more 437 66 Cree 677 2 903 8their communities. N V U UN 42 Roads 7 S CON on At its October 7 Council meeting, members agreed o r t 5 ing 426 Dun 741 6 the redrawn wards better reflect the identities of the Aven V U 50 4 6 T N N 2 OT 8 465 people D N within them. “The main point for T me was that 6 SU 545 Dunedin N OT E R CON V U RD 2 S ID E 0 ID 21/2 S 444 the community of villages was and improved 9respected 18/1 8 624 6 1:150,000 w 597 44 4 e N 8 4 473 731 T upon,” said Thom Paterson, Councillor for Ward 4. 6504 UN N NO T RD well CON 5 S V U 124 o L N N “There is a strong identity people here have with their15/16 SIDE U SW 9 6 S 565 IT NN CON ZE 7 3 SU 202 2 communities. There is strong ancestry that ties back for 3 446 R T 482 CON OT 5 N on646 3 4 71 36 RD 05 6 2 7 E 0 6 4 n 5of ID 514 1 generations. The sense also holds true for 415 575 6 Sidentity d ur o 1 /1 o H 20 8 o n 7 Wardtboundaries for new Council in fall 2014 98 newcomers Gle who came here to be in a certain village. 92 N 692 0 4 n w 44 3 5 906 0 N OTT 23 575 SU N e 574 CO N N r D 5 served T STATION R T N N This public input to change the minds of population inequality between the Township’s U O B O S And836there is a natural identity due to the geography.” C DE 6 DN 6 ER S 500 T 3 S ID RO S 742 0 NO T “It finally provides the rural population some of the Councillors during the review process. wards, which he said threatened the democratic 12/1 with their 92 R D 1 E DON R 5 S E R ID O S 7 6 622 7 658 15/1 775 4 For 9instance, Councillors Paterson and Orville principle that each vote should carry equal weight. own voice,” said Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage, or e m e e r 83 8 5 C Brown initially supported decreasing the number A review10of the wards hadn’t been conducted since N referring834to boundary changes to Wards 74530 and 71631 N 4 2 SU 812 7 CON of wards to five. Paterson thought Council might Clearview amalgamated 20 years ago. Roads that group more agricultural area in Sunnidale and T AR D NO T 2 4 EDW E RD 484 6 646 5 ID 9 S 7 28 3 become more efficient if it had fewer Councillors In the 2010 election, Ward 3 (Dunedin) had the Nottawasaga together. 12/1 18 5 O TT 676 Provincial Roads DN 56 E E R with expanded roles. But after listening to the 52lowest ID T L INnumber of voters (1,259) while Ward 6 (New T S Both the Township and the consultants credited an O /7 WN N 6 O S 3 T 4 9 2 2 CON 83 300 7 832 g Councillors changed their minds.56-3TOSORONTIOLowell) had the highest with 2,199. County Roads public, both engaged29community with the ability to484make a clear in n e E L 0 v 7 A 0 65 A“I thought 60 NID T W The Electoral Review committee, which consisted 4 decision Local Roads SUN N OT weEBachieved more than we expected,” O TT to keep9 the seven-ward system. Through 862 RD DN O TT ST ER ID E 70 1 DN S 6 ID R S /4 E 3 said Paterson. “What we found in the exercise was of Councillors Preston, Paterson, Deb Bronée and Roads R ID E 9/10 written and oral feedback from both formal and S Local Seasonal 0 6/7 4 808 875 a very good public conversation. The strength of Mayor Ken Ferguson, held its first meeting at the informal channels, Council was able to see which 7 4 din 732 Private Roads 884 DunEe T S O O listening to everybody talk was a success.” end of July. Early on in the process, it set out to YR system the public 051 TUR K supported the most. 829 01 8 Private Closed Roads 2 E The Town Hall meetings were held in different engage the public at large in the decision-making. 934 The Township collected publicO8 feedback from more IN NL T N T T OW 3 A D T 1 OT 28 4 locations at different times of1:150,000 the day to encourage In October, the consultants proposed four options S AG E R than 60 questionnaires that DN SIDwere provided at the Town 8 AW A ER 3/4 OT T 001 R-N a greater number of participants. In total, 242 828 U M for the electoral system: two with seven wards and Hall meetings. MUL 5 members of the public attended. two with five. The the public 74used 3 consultants reported they 827 381 Approximately 75 people showed up to meetings Watson and Associates also provided a report feedback to revise their preliminary recommendations. 9 7 392 in Creemore and Brentwood on September 14. On that analyzed Clearview’s existing population and For example, they adjusted the boundaries for Ward 6 September 12, 72 came to Nottawaa and more than 60 forecasted its population and housing growth. It after 391repeated E requests from the public. The consultants 826 NL IN T OW Aprovided attended the meeting in Stayner on September 17. examined alternatives to the ward system such as an G also an option to split Stayner into two wards, A AS TAW N OT “It shows how engaged in community and at-large system in which officials would be elected R but decided to keep it as one after listening to public MU MUL local government the people of Clearview are,” on the same basis and work from a mandate for the input. said Councillor Brent Preston, who headed the entire Township of Clearview. Councillors heard public opinion formally at Electoral Review Committee. “The consultants So, thank you, citizens, for having your say. And the Town Halls, but also informally, by talking to said they have never seen so many people attend.” thank you, Council, for listening. This is one news constituents at public events such as the Great Northern Last spring, Preston proposed a review of story that shows the spirit of democracy appears to Exhibition, at social events and even at the grocery Clearview’s electoral system because of the growing be alive and well in Clearview today. store. S NOTT

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Opinion Creemore is an active community. It is also a community of activists; a fact that was evidenced by all the goings-on this year. Whether it came to bridges, halls, schools, aggregates or wind turbines, issues were raised, groups were organized and people had their say. Opponents to the Skyway 124 Wind Energy Project, which was to be located between Singhampton and Maple Valley, celebrated a win when it was cancelled in November. Earlier this month, community groups who were dismayed when wpd Fairview Wind Inc.’s application to build a wind farm near Stayner was accepted by the Ministry of the Environment, vowed “not to give up the fight.” Clearview Council agreed to pay for half the cost of “saving the community halls” in Avening, Dunedin, Duntroon, Nottawa, Sunnidale Corners and Brentwood, while a party of empassioned Creemore residents lost their fight to save the Collingwood Street bridge from being replaced. Walker Aggregates was given permission to expand its Duntroon quarry amid protests from the Niagara Escarpment Commission and the Clearview Community Coalition. At the Echo, we made the choice for this year’s Volunteer and News Story of the Year in this spirit of community engagement. Among the many wonderful volunteers in Creemore – and there are many – husband-and-wife dynamic duo Corey Finkelstein and Laurie Copeland do a bang-up job of giving back to the community and getting things done. And in an example of what can be achieved when members of the public and local government work together, a swell of public engagement resulted in new ward boundaries for next fall’s municipal election. So, here’s to the community and the diversity of views, opinions, perspectives and people that are in it! And a very happy 2014!

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aWARDS AND MEDALS

Congratulations to these people – and many others – who were recognized for their contributions, efforts and big wins in 2013!

QE2 Diamond Jubilee Medal for Tom Montgomery (above), Sandra Bednarek and Paul Ruppel.

Bomber Command Clasp David Allister

MacDonald (left) received a long-overdue tribute for his work as a WWII aero engineer.

Order of Canada Andy Barrie (right) became a member of the Order of Canada for his work as a radio broadcaster and advocate on health issues.

Senior Achievement Award Norma Friest was recognized for her many years and efforts as a volunteer at NCPS, which include long-standing dedication to the instrumental music program.

President’s Award Dan Gowan

(right) was recognized for his work with the North Dufferin Baseball League.

Undefeated The New Lowell Junior Rookies won every ball game in 2013.

First Place

The Shooting Team of 1944 EME Cadet Corps were top performers winning both team and individual medals in their zone.

Near Perfect The Valley Hawks Bantam Rep team enjoyed a great season.

More Winners Expected in 2014 Thanks to the families, friends and teachers who keep The Creemore Echo posted on such things as the verbal dexterity needed by Obi Page (left) to get to the regional championships for public speaking, or the physical flexibility that earned Eve Clement, Ella Preston, Lucy Pothier Bogoslowski, Sadie Finkelstein and Roxy MacDonald (right) so many medals. We appreciate you telling us about these efforts and look forward to hearing – and seeing, in the form of contributed photos, if possible – about champions in this community. To tell us about the latest win or even effort, just give the Echo a shout at 705-466-9906.

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Friday, December 27, 2013

MAJOR EVENTS Creemore loves a good time; these are just some of the many that fill our calendar every year.

Arena Rock Kate Deslippe, Veronica Green, Jaycee Sampson and Emily Deslippe enjoyed Margaritas in the Valley. Put on by the Nitetis Lodge on June 1, the event featured music by String Theory and The Webster Family.

New Music Can-rock superstar Sam Roberts brought down the barn at the New Farm’s annual Grow for the Stop fundraiser on June 15. The event, which also featured rockstar chefs, raised more than $30,000 for the Torontobased community food program to buy produce from local, organic producers.

Parade Lovers Corey Finklestein led the Annual Harold Crawford Memorial Bike Parade up Mill Street as part of the Canada Day celebrations. The evening ended behind the arena with a huge display of fireworks.

Bridge Party Steel-trussed fun in the form of hot dogs and live music, was enjoyed by more 200 people who flocked to celebrate the 100-yearold Collingwood Street Bridge on Canada Day.

Fun for the Whole Family Maeve Baldasarra, Sadie Finkelstein and Lilla Bladassara were just a few of the children who participated in the Creemore Children's Festival on Saturday, August 3.

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Final Rally This year's Dunedin Tractor Rally on Saturday, July 20 took on special

significance as a celebration of life for Jamie Adam. Adam, known as the “Mayor of Lavender”, was the founder of the event and organizer of the Rally until his unfortunate death in a tractor accident in May.

up in the air to help out on the ground The August

18 Celebrate Food & Water First event included Bill Lishman, the pilot who famously led flocks birds on migratory routes.

Farm Party Stella Downing met one of the new “girls” during

Miller's Dairy Day at Jalon Farms just west of Cashtown Corners. This July 13 event celebrated the first anniversary of the on-site processing and regional sales of milk from the farm’s Jersey herd.

Beer and Balloons This year’s Copper Kettle had

the added attraction of balloon rides. Beer, vintage cars and music were also on the August 24 roster.

Kids Cent

Kobe Oakes, like the adults riding in the September 15 Centurion, pedalled down Mill Street.

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Looking Fair-ly Good

Gloria Hicks prepared her pony’s whiskers for show at the 158th Annual Great Northern Exhibition on September 20.

Public Works Sculptor Ralph Hicks used objects delivered to him by Clearview Township

to create his environmental art installation for the 2013 Festival of the Arts on October 4 and 5. The event also included music, book readings, a studio tour and a burlesque dancer.

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Friday, December 27, 2013

HAPPENINGS

In addition to all of Creemore’s annual events, there are countless “happenings” throughout the year.

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Community Christmas Dinner

People gathered at Station on the Green on Christmas Day to enjoy a perfect holiday meal.

N-ICe show by the team of Whitley

and Elliott at the Annual Skate Carnival.

To Market, to Market

SChool aged Bonnie and Mike Leishman welcomed former students to celebrate their schoolhouse's 100th year.

May brought warmer weather and the Farmers' Market back to Creemore.

Trail Blazers Clearview Council and staff members promoted and celebrated its trails on Saturday, June 1.

Dining for one and Hall

Cravening, a dinner hosted by Avening Hall, raised over $8,000 for repairs.

A-Pie-tizing Lily White (centre) shared her baking secrets with two generations.

Booking It Creemore hosted its first International Festival Of Authors event on Saturday, October 26.

The Hunt The Toronto and North York Hunt Club

rode down Mill Street on Thanksgiving weekend.

Boo-Who? These trick-or-treaters enjoyed the haunted house in the Horticultural Park at Halloween.

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(Continued from page 1) says she is the more introverted and private of the two. She describes herself as being a more detail-oriented person who prefers to be in the background. Corey likes to put himself in the public eye. He takes things on purpose to challenge himself, such as pursuing public speaking opportunities and joining the Nitetis Masonic Lodge #444 in 2008 â€œjust because I was curious,â€? he says. â€œWe both bring different strengths to projects. I know I canâ€™t do everything I do without him and vice versa,â€? says Laurie. â€œCorey is more creative and less organized. He is always up to something, good or bad. But I can hide behind him when I need to.â€? When asked to describe one another, mutual admiration shines through. â€œWhen Laurie puts her mind to something, she is so driven,â€? Corey says. â€œShe gives 110 per cent; she juggles a ton of things and she does them all really well.â€? One thing they do share is an abundance of energy. â€œIf we both didnâ€™t have this kind of energy, we wouldnâ€™t do this... we just donâ€™t like sitting around,â€? says Laurie. But, like any partnership, there can be challenges. â€œI donâ€™t think we work well together because we are married. I think we work together in spite of the fact we are married!â€? laughs Laurie. â€œIf I didnâ€™t know him, Iâ€™d still like him â€“ and heâ€™d drive me crazy.â€? Corey and Laurie met in 1989 in the Communications program at Brock University in St. Catharines. There,

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Corey Finkelstein with a classic car

home very happy because all these people on the street were saying â€˜hiâ€™ and being friendly. Thatâ€™s when I knew we were here for good.â€? Their daughter, Sadie, was born in Creemore in 2004. One of Coreyâ€™s fondest memories is of going to the post office to pick up the mail after Sadie was born. When the post office employees heard that the new parents were concerned Sadie was losing weight, she told Corey to bring her in and put her on the scale there to check. â€œItâ€™s the epitome of small town life,â€? Corey says. Now age 9, Sadie is involved in all of her parentsâ€™ projects. â€œWhatever we do, she does, too,â€? says Laurie. We want to pass the importance of community to our daughter. We want her to know that if you want something in the world, then you

they became friends who shared common interests including a love of design. It wasnâ€™t until years later, in 1996, that they started dating. In June 2001, the two were married in Swinton Park near Dundalk, at Laurieâ€™s family farm. Itâ€™s hard to believe, but there was a time when Laurie and Corey didnâ€™t live in Creemore. In 2002, they moved here from Toronto where Corey had a graphic design business and Laurie was a polarity therapist. Their search for an affordable house took them further and further out of the city until they landed in Creemore. Having grown up in Orangeville, Laurie was comfortable with small communities, but Corey was used to â€œbig city living.â€? â€œI gave him a year,â€? says Laurie. â€œAfter a little while, he started to come

donâ€™t have to wait for it to happen â€“ you can create it.â€? For this family, life keeps getting busier. Right now, Laurie and Corey are planning Februaryâ€™s Big Heart Festival of winter events and the Childrenâ€™s Festival. Laurie is also focusing on Rayâ€™s Place, where Corey will be a Board Member, keep running the car club, and oversee the photography, improvisation and running clubs, too.â€œWe do it because we want to do it,â€? Laurie shrugs. Fifteen years ago, they wouldnâ€™t have predicted that this would be their life. â€œMy childhood wasnâ€™t spent being especially connected to the community,â€? Corey says. â€œBut in Creemore, we have both evolved into community-minded people. Some people have their religion, but we have Creemore.â€?

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Echo Classifieds for sale

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Hay for sale – Small squares and 4x5’ rounds of horse hay. We deliver yearround. Call Norm of Stonehedge Farms at 705-466-2607.

Please join us to celebrate Dorothy Giffen’s 85th Birthday at a Come & Go Tea on Saturday, December 29 from 2 to 4 pm at Station on the Green. Best wishes only.

Firewood - Pure hardwood slabs clean on cement 15” long. Small pieces sorted out. 2-6” thick. 4 bush cord $550 delivered. Split firewood also available. Call 519-369-6123.

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ST. LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 22 Caroline St. W. • 466-2206

Please join us each Sunday at 11 am for Worship Sermon: “Memories of 2013 & Dreams of 2014” 705 466 2206

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PICTURES

If a picture tells a thousand words, here’s five thousand that we were particularly fond of this year.

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