Friday, April 6, 2018 by The Creemore Echo

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Friday, April 6, 2018 Vol. 18 No. 14

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Siskins Sizzle

Itʼs a Draw

Siskins go for Schmaltz Cup

Curling comes to a close

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OPP offers gun amnesty

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Deanna and Staci Squires-Fachnie were helping out at Saturdayʼs Easter festivities, organized by darci-que and Emily Fischl and supported by Creemore BIA and downtown businesses. For more photos, see pages 6-7.

Police are holding a gun amnesty during the month of April for any Ontario residents who wish to voluntarily surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons, accessories or ammunition. The amnesty is a way to provide citizens a safe way to surrender weapons and enhance public safety. During the amnesty, police will not recommend weapons-related Criminal Code charges that might otherwise apply to people who are turning in these items. (There is no amnesty offered for people who turn in weapons that have been used in the commission of a crime. No anonymous submissions will be accepted.) Gun owners interested in surrendering weapons are asked to call the OPP’s non-emergency number at 1-888310-1122 to arrange for officers to attend and safely retrieve the weapons. Under no circumstances should anyone deliver guns or ammunition directly to police facilities. Gun owners can also visit www.opp.ca/gunamnesty.

Mailman retires after 49 years on same route by Trina Berlo David Cober has been booting around the backroads of Clearview for almost five decades, delivering the mail out of the Stayner Post Office to the residents of Rural Route 4. At age 75, Cober is retiring after 49 years on the same route, which he inherited from his father Jeniah Cober, who had it for 25 years. Back then, family members had first chance at a route when it became available. He was 26 years old when he took his 1962 Volkswagen Beetle on his first day out. It cost him $1 per day in gas and he was done around lunchtime. “I was the youngest when I started and now I am the oldest,” he said. Cober has seen a lot of changes to the route, which takes him west of Stayner, along Fairgrounds Road, Concession 6, County Road 124, Concession 10 and

all the sideroads in between. As Canada Post evolves along with advancements in technology, Cober has been delivering fewer and fewer standard pieces of mail and more parcels from online orders. He has seen the route expand from 286 points of call to 668. The 120-km route takes about 8-10 hours. As the route expanded, Cober was allowed a helper so since July he has had the assistance of his wife June, who had her own route for 42 years. He has calculated a by-the-numbers record of 49 years of service: he worked under six postmasters, went through 24 vehicles and worked his way up to 10th on the national seniority list (sixth from the top in Ontario). Cober said he used to sit in the middle of the front seat and drive with his left foot so he could lean over and reach the mailbox through the (See “Cober” on page 3)

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Local area superintendent Mario Galinec presents David Cober with a retirement plaque during a farewell party at the Stayner Post Office on March 29.

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This Weekend Friday, April 6

• Treblemakers Choir Spring Concert at St. John’s United Church, 192 Mill Street, Creemore, at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to come hear their spring concert. • Rob Roy United Church’s Spring Trivia. Doors open at 7 p.m. First question at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own snacks, door prizes and more. To book a table call Barb at 519-922-3343 or check us out on Facebook.

Saturday, April 7

• Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society Meeting at The Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie, at 2 p.m. Speaker Linda Corupe on Strategies to Overcome Genealogical Pitfalls. www.simcoe.ogs.on.ca or 1-855-697-6687 ext. 328 for more info.

Saturday, April 7 & Sunday, April 8

• Ontario Maple Weekend in Mulmur. Visitors are welcome to drop in to Mikoliew Mach Mulmur Maple, 716092 1st Line East (1 km north of Hwy 89 on the west side) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days to see them making maple syrup. www. mapleweekend.ca for more info.

Sunday, April 8

• Church Services on page 5. • The Sunnidale Corners Hall Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Delicious pancakes and sausage hot off the grill. Real Ontario maple syrup. Adults $5, hungry man $8, children $3, pre-schoolers free. For info call 705-428-0223. • Clothing Drive Fundraiser for Creemore Minor Hockey Association is over today. Donations can be dropped off at Creemore Arena until the end of today. Clothes, jackets, shoes, boots, bedding, towels, fabric, belts, purses, jewellery. In support of The Kidney Foundation of Canada. Call Donna Harper at 705-466-5082 or 705-627-0405 for info.

Upcoming Events Monday, April 9 • Army Cadets at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday until June. Fun and dynamic youth program for 12-18 year olds, sponsored jointly by Canadian Armed Forces and the Army Cadet League of Canada. Drop by and find out about it! www.cadets.gc.ca or 1944rcacc@gmail.com or 705-351-2232 for more info. • Georgian Bay British Car Club meets at the Huron Club, Pine Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Visit www.gbbcc.com for more information. • Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood, at 7 p.m. Jean Hutchinson a local genealogist, author and historian, will tell of the life of Agnes Macphail who grew up in Grey County and became Canada’s First Lady Member of Parliament. Admission is CDHS membership or $5. • Dunedin Friendship Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. (rescheduled date from March).

Wednesday, April 11

• Wednesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Stayner Evangelical Missionary Church, 202 Ontario Street, Stayner. New members welcome. Call Judy at 705-422-1428 for more info. • Wednesday Night Bingo at Manito Shrine Club, 2265 Fairground Road North (across from the GNE grounds) featuring Larry “The Legend” Smith as your caller. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Start time is 6:45 p.m. Early Bird, regular games & progressive super jackpot. Cash prizes. Snack bar. All net proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital For Children.

Thursday, April 12

• The Georgian Bay Photography Club Meeting at the Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement Residence (Theatre Room) at 57 Trott Blvd. Collingwood, starting at 6:30 p.m. Ted Dillon will be giving a slideshow on the “Fascinating World of the Galapagos Islands”. Also Richard Dewey will give a member presentation on the post-production software Topaz. The presentation will include three plugins: Impression, Simply 4 and Black and White Effects. Free to members and $10 at the door for non-members. Please check out www. gbpc.ca for further info. • Rotary Club of Shelburne is celebrating 80 years! Join them for a Rotary Reception with appetizers at 6 p.m. and performance of “Oh Canada” featuring Leisa Way singing hits from our greatest stars across Canada at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Tipling Hall, 203 Main Street East, Shelburne. $40. For info contact Sandra at 519-925-2006 or s.gallaugher@ hotmail.com or pick-up at Holmes Appliances.

Friday, April 13

• Creemore Curling Club AGM Annual Wind-up Banquet at Creemore Legion. 6 p.m. Social time. 6:30 p.m. Annual General Meeting. 7 p.m. Dinner tickets ($25) can be purchased from a member of the executive. For info call Adam Verstegen at 705607-2326. Open to the public.

Saturday, April 14

• Clean Water: A Public Right. A free community presentation with Maude Barlow at Westminster United Church, 247 Broadway, Orangeville from

9:30 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the Environment Committee of MC2. Reserve a seat as space is limited at www.monomulmur.com. • Southern Ontario Dulcimer Association Meeting. Drop into the Station on the Green from 1 to 3 p.m. to hear some excellent music. Free.

Sunday, April 15

• Celebration of Life for Juliana (Lana) Bryant Falk at the Station on the Green from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Royal Victoria Hospital or Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. Friends may visit Juliana’s online Book of memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

Monday, April 16

• Emmanuel Presbyterian Church will be hosting an evening of comedy with Leland Klassen – one of Canada’s best known comedians at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 and can be purchased through www.eventbrite. ca. Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3521 Cty Rd 124, 3 km south of Nottawa.

Friday, April 20

• Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper at St. Luke’s Church, 22 Caroline St. W. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $15, children (12 and under) $7.50. Limited number of tickets to be sold so call early. For info and tickets call 705-466-2206 and leave a message or call 705-466-2315 or 705-424-0422.

Saturday, April 21

• Spring Blossom Tea. Celebrate spring with our annual silver service tea lunch at the Old School House, Duntroon, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade baking, preserves and raffle. $6. Hosted by Holy Trinity Clearview Anglican Church. Contact church@holytrinityclearview. com or 705-445-2225 or 705-445-0695 or www. holytrinityclearview.com for more info. • Sunnidale Corners Hall Spring Euchre Kick Off - Progressive Euchre Tournament. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. $12 per person. Big prizes, special draws, refreshments. Only 60 tickets available. Always sells out fast. This is a pre-sale event only (Tickets will not be sold at the door). Contact Marianne Buie at 705-428-0223. • John McDermott in concert with Sara Dale Hartshorn. A Note of Thanks - a benefit concert for Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood. At New Life Church, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Chatterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. $50 includes $25 tax receipt available at Chatterson Funeral Home, 705-4454700 or www.chattersonfuneralhome.com.

Monday, April 23

• Retired Women Teachers of Ontario Meeting at St. John's United Church, 192 Mill Street, Creemore, for fun and fellowship. Registration at 11 a.m. New members welcome. Call Lois at 705428-2880 or Pat at 705-466-6505 for more info.

Friday, April 27 & Sat. April 28

• Clearview Community Theatre presents “Sing” a fundraising concert, silent auction and raffle, at the Clearview Community Church on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This is a great family friendly event and fully accessible. Come out and hear the Children’s, Youth, Open and Ukulele troupes as they share their talents with you. Tickets are available online before April 21 for $15 or after and at the door for $20. Please visit clearviewcommunitytheatre. ca or visit A&D Bird Seed in Stayner or call 705428-2465 for more info.

Saturday, April 28

• Annual Dunedin Fisherman’s Breakfast and Bake Sale at Dunedin Village Hall from 7 to 10:30 a.m. This event has marked the opening of fishing season for over 30 years, and attracts hundreds of people for its great home-cooked breakfast and spectacular baked goods.

Wednesday, May 2

• Mad & Noisy Quiltersʼ 17th Annual Quilt Dessert & Tea at Creemore Legion, 27 Wellington St. W. (off Collingwood St.). Doors open 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. “Comforts of Home”: Bed Turning, Quilts, Group Projects. Guest Speaker is Laurie Moynes of Northcott Fabrics. $8 admission.

Saturday, May 12

• Entre Amis - Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Societyʼs Annual Spring Fundraising Dinner at Station on the Green. Enjoy an evening among friends, old and new, inspired by springtime in Paris while raising funds for arts and heritage activities happening right in our community. Menu includes your choice of beef or vegetarian bourguignon and more. Cocktail hour & music by David Wipper begins at 6 p.m. Dinner served at 7 p.m. Tickets $50 each available at the Creemore Echo and online at www.phahs.ca.

Saturday, April 21 & Sun. April 22

• Smith Brothers Baseball Central Indoor Baseball and Sports Training Facility welcomes former Toronto Blue Jays great Willie Upshaw. Saturday April 21: a hitting clinic for children 9-12 from 10 a.m. to noon; Sunday, April 22: instructing a hitting clinic for children 13-17 years old from 9 to 11 a.m. (There is also a Wine & Dine on Saturday evening at Barrie Country Club at 6:30 p.m. $75 single, $140 couple, $50 for children – plus hst) To purchase tickets or to register for the clinics contact Smith Brothers Baseball Central at 705-424-0427.

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Dufferin mourns former warden Dufferin County officials were saddened to learn of the death of former warden Bill Hill on March 28. As a mentor to those who served on various councils, boards and committees over the years Hill left a lasting impression deeply rooted in honour and integrity. “Today we lost one of the most community minded men that I have ever had the privilege to work with”, Mulmur mayor and County Warden Paul Mills, a sentiment that has been echoed by many current and former members of County Council. Having served on Shelburne town council, Melancthon Township council the former Dufferin County School Board and county council there were lots of memories to share. County CAO, Sonya Pritchard expressed her respect and admiration for Hill and the strong leadership role he played in moving the County of Dufferin through the process to adopt the first County Official Plan. The former Deputy Mayor of Amaranth and the one-time Warden o f D u f f e r i n C o u n t y, Wa l t e r Kolodziechuk stated that there have been very few people in politics who could measure up to Hill’s example.

From his participation in community events to some of the more persuasive discussions about what was best for the residents of Dufferin, his impact on the community will be long lasting. Hill was the driving force behind the development of the annual scholarship that Dufferin County offers for students pursuing higher education and apprenticeships. Investing in the future of Dufferin County was a consistent theme in all of his work as an elected official and his willingness to get his hands dirty was undeniable. Staff recalled a time when, in the early morning hours of Canada Day 2014, Hill was ankle deep in a Pine River tributary making sure run off from an industrial fire didn’t contaminate a cold water stream. After his retirement in 2014 Hill and his “beautiful bride” as he called his wife Alma moved to the shores of Lake Couchiching to enjoy time with their family. “As a colleague and a true friend, Bill Hill, will be truly missed by all of us,” said Mills. Flags at the County of Dufferin Courthouse were lowered to half-staff this week.

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Stayner Siskins team captain Lucas Jeffery accepts the PJHL north conference championship trophy from Pollock Division convenor Steve Coulter.

Cober rarely missed a day Siskins advance to Schmaltz Cup semi finals

(Continued from page 1) passenger window but as rules became more stringent he had to get a vehicle with right-hand drive. Back in the day, it was mostly roadside delivery and Cober says he knew many of the people on his route. He became worried for a couple one time when he noticed their car was at home but they weren’t picking up the

mail. After about a week he notified the police who discovered they had died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Cober said he received a thank you letter from the daughter. Cober has driven through all kinds of weather but rarely missed a day and has had very few sick days. His co-workers bid farewell to Cober at a retirement party on March 29.

Agnes Macphail, topic of Collingwood and District Historical Society meeting Local genealogist, author and historian Jean Hutchinson will talk about the life of Agnes Macphail at the Collingwood and District Historical Societyʼs April 9 meeting. Macphail grew up in Grey County. She was a true pioneer and her lasting influence affected the lives of those who followed. Macphail was the first woman elected to the House of Commons (1921–40) and was one of the first two women elected to the Ontario legislature (1943–45, 1948–51). She was also the first female

member of a Canadian delegation to the League of Nations, where she served on the disarmament committee. Macphail was a founding member of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (the forerunner of the New Democratic Party) and was an advocate for prison reform. As a member of the Ontario Legislature, she championed Ontario’s first equal pay legislation (1951). The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street. Admission is CDHS membership or $5. Coffee and cookies will be served.

The Stayner Siskins have won the north conference playoff and are moving on to the Schmaltz Cup semi finals, taking on the Lakefield Chiefs. Stayner beat Mount Forest in the north conference championship, losing only one of five games. They won Game 5 at home on March 29, with a

final score of 5-2. The series begins April 5, with a home ice opener at 8:10 p.m. and continues with home games Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and April 12 at 8:10 p.m. Also in the semi-finals, the Glanbrook Rangers are playing the Lambeth Lancers.

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Smiths make two-day trek to their new home in Smithdale Local History

Today we have another settlers on five-acre lots. installment about the They then started south Smith family’s journey on the Eighth Line and by from Yorkshire, England, evening had reached the hill to Smithdale, lot 16, half a mile north of Glen Concession 6 in the Huron. township of Nottawasaga. At this location they found L a s t m onth w e found a partly built log shanty. Helen BLACKBURN Their teamster was tired Charles Smith working alone to build a suitable and told them to unload as shelter for his family, who were waiting he would go no further. They had been at Brentwood, Sunnidale Township. 12 hours going 22 miles. All were The year was 1836 and the season too weary and glad to call it a day. They far advanced for a move that fall. In the made the best of a crude roofless cabin. spring of 1837 the move to their new The following day was Easter Sunday. home was underway. Grandmother looked into the crate There were no wheeled vehicles of hens and was delighted to find a and even if there were, roads were not new laid egg. It pleased her and she suitable for a wheeled conveyance. All considered it a good omen. overland transportation had to be done During the previous year Grandfather in a crude sleigh or “jumper” as they did some scouting to find a route to were called. During their two years move his family to their new home. He in Sunnidale the Smith family had found a deer runway at the west end of acquired a cow and a few hens as well as his own farm. The runway eventually a few other requirements. The journey crossed the Eighth Line nearly opposite from Brentwood to their new home was the cabin where he and his family had arranged for April 1837. Grandfather spent the night. had engaged a settler who had a yoke of They walked about two miles to their oxen and a jumper to move his family home. Grandfather had to make several and affects over the route. trips back to the cabin on the Eighth to The journey was started one morning carry other possessions to their new at daylight. The going was rough as the home. jumper bumped over stumps and other The story has been handed down obstacles. They arrived at Ballygrant, that Grandfather never killed an two miles west of Stayner, by noon. animal except if it was needed for (This is where Fairgrounds Road meets food. Fortunately all members of the County Road 91.) At Ballygrant there family were healthy and as game and was a roadside inn where they rested fish were plentiful they always had and ate lunch. They proceeded on to food, though sometimes it lacked Scotch Corners, later called Duntroon. variety. Here they found another group of To purchase such necessities as flour,

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Important messages for both sexes (Continued from page 4)

Renzetti is highlighting online misogyny and how quickly women are body shamed as being fat or ugly or worse threatened with sexual abuse or violence for simply expressing an idea. As a newspaper columnist she has experienced this firsthand being told in one comment that she was, “too old for Trump to grope”. Female politicians are the favourite targets of online trolls. Why, you may ask? As one woman politician says, “The crux of why people hate me is because I have a voice and people listen to it. A woman with power is intolerable to them.” Renzetti’s solution to this problem is not to turn tail and run but rather to, “answer the threat with more freedom.” This comes out in her final essay, an imagined commencement address to a graduating class. Her advise for women is to take up more space, to speak first in meetings, and not allow themselves to be interrupted. In short, don’t give in to bullies. For the men in the audience she asks them not see a woman’s growth to be a diminishment of their own, “Be the bigger man, and welcome the bigger woman.” Shrewed has important messages for both sexes. Give it to the man or woman in your life. Give it to your daughters and sons.

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Creemore was packed Saturday with people eager to go on the hunt for Easter eggs. Hunts were held at Mad River Park, where Clearview Community Church gave out 1,000 eggs, and at the Hort Park, where Creemore businesses contributed 300 prizes, hidden in eggs distributed by the Easter Bunny.

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Creemore Curling Club standings Daytime Win-loss-tie Lambert 9-2-0 Bell 8-3-0 Martens 6-5-0 Loranger 6-5-0 McDougall 2-8-1 Steed 2-8-1 From the Hack: Congratulations to Al Lambert, Isobel McDougall, Joan Morby and Larry Hopwood

on their claim to top place in this session. A well deserved win for that team. On Wednesday we had a fun day with skips throwing lead stones and the leads acting as skips. Great shots from our up and coming newbies! The year is complete; we’ll have to wait another eight months before we can, once again, hear Bill yell out “Sweep, harder... harder!” Good curling everyone!

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Creemore Curling Club held its final draw of the season with the Fuller rink taking the ladies league: From left: vice Joan McLeod, skip Catherine Fuller, and lead Sandy McKay, with Lorna May presenting The trophy sponsored by Husker House.

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Michael Loranger presenting (on behalf of Dorothy Shropshire) the Wallace Timmons trophy to Daytime session two winners, skip Jim Bell, vice Diane Kelly, second Cyndy Reycraft and lead Debbie Hopwood.

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The (Mike) Stephens Rink won the mens draw. From left: lead Ron “didn’t throw a rock all draw” Coulter (sparing for Larry Hopwood), second Adam Verstegen, vice Al Lambert, and skip Mike Stephens, with David Millsap presenting The Paul and Glenn Millsap trophy.

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Jim Madill presenting the Howard Madill trophy to Daytime session three winners, skip Al Lambert, vice Isobel McDougall, second Joan Morby and lead Larry Hopwood.

Left: Jim Whitley his great grandfatherʼs Olympic hat.

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The Lindsay Rink won the mixed league draw. From left: second Ernie Purkis (sparing for Amy Purkis), lead Shane Weatheral, skip Steve Lindsay, with Marissa Bergougnou presenting the IDA Creemore Village Pharmacy Trophy. Absent: Diane Montgomery.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 6, 2018

Big Heart Seniors March 29 We had six tables plus one sit out. 50/50: Ruth Lougheed, Morris Tymchuk, Karl Seifert, Barb Pilon. Moon shots: Janice Stevens, Karl Seifert, Melvin Lougheed, Leona Hardling and Leona got the travel prize. Winners: Isabelle Gubbels, 331; Roy Veinot, 298; Morris Tymchuk, 275; Art Bishop, 272. Low: Carol Tymchuk, 131. No lucky chair. Hope everyone had a happy Easter.

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On March 20, the Creemore Legion Ladies Auxiliary treasurer Nancy Willoughby presented five ladies with membership pins. Marg Falls (above) was recognized for 45 years of service, Betty Belfry (top right) for 40 years of service and Barb Cudmore (right) for 20 years of service. Absent: Heather Hornsby (10 years) and Cathy Traverse (5 years).

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Swept Away Chimney Services for all your chimney needs. Book your spring sweep now! Protect our feathered friends by installing an anti-nesting device on your chimney. Call or email for prices, details & appointments. Roger at 705-435-8503 or sweptawaychimneyservices@gmail.com. Contractor Repairs, restores, dismantles and jacks up farm buildings, homes, and cottages. Also roofing, siding, doors, windows, beams, posts, foundations, peers, cement work, fencing, eaves troughing, decks, docks installed, repaired, replaced. Brian McCurdy. 519-986-1781. Rod the Window Cleaner. You deserve a Clear View. Spring is here! You know you want it! Residential, commercial, year-round. All windows welcome. Call 705-351-0768. References on request.

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Clothing Drive Fundraiser for Creemore Minor Hockey Assoc. Donations can be dropped off at Creemore Arena until April 8.

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Fischer, Darryl – A heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to Darryl’s celebration of life. The support received was monumental. The Fischer family wishes to express their profound appreciation for the kindness and generosity of the community. On behalf of the family & friends, Thank you!

Dixon – Remembering Pamela Dixon. On April 8, 2015 we lost a wonderful woman, a wonderful friend! Missing you, Allison & Smudge

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Ferguson, Carol passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on Friday, March 30, 2018 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife and best friend of David Russell Ferguson. Loving mother of Heather Ferguson and Tracey (Derry) Hinchey. Cherished grandmother of Amy and Matthew Hinchey. Carol will be remembered by her sister Joan Muirhead (the late Dale) and brother John Smith (Lila). Predeceased by her sister Beverly Arnold. As per Carol’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family ceremony will happen at a later date. Her family thanks Dr. Scott Houston as well as the staff at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. Carol’s family requests that any donations be sent to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation. Friends may visit Carol’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com.

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• The Creemore Echo • Friday, April 6, 2018

Take a Hike for Headwaters returns to Mulmur in 2018 Following a very successful inaugural event last year, the second annual Take a Hike for Headwaters is returning to Mulmur, taking place on Saturday, June 2. This outdoor family suitable event provides participants with the choice of three richly rewarding routes along the beautiful and rolling trails of the Dufferin-Hi-land section of the Bruce Trail – The Challenge (about three hours) designed for the

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