Christmas Greetings 2014

News and views in and around Creemore

Friday, December 12, 2014 Vol. 14 No. 50 Your regular Echo is inside.thecreemoreecho.com

Merry Christmas!

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3 Seasons Garden Care ....................................... 4A&D Bird Seed and Farm Market .................... 32Affairs Catering ................................................ 24Ainley Group .................................................... 23Bank Café ........................................................... 4Barb’s Clothes Closet ........................................ 14Bell, Vicki – Locations North Brokerage .......... 29Blue Jays ........................................................... 18Breedons Automotive ......................................... 8CARA ................................................................ 17Cardboard Castles ............................................... 6Chez Michel ..................................................... 14Clearview Community Radio............................ 11Clearview Public Library .................................. 21Clearview Tea...................................................... 4Clearview Township ....................................... 14Clearview Travel ................................................ 4Collingwood Nissan ......................................... 12Cosack, Susie ...................................................... 4Creemore Automotive ....................................... 25Creemore Chiropractic ...................................... 10Creemore Foodland ............................................. 5Creemore Home Hardware ............................... 24Creemore Kitchen ............................................ 24Creemore Legion ............................................. 25Creemore Veterinary Services .......................... 21Creemore Village Pharmacy ............................. 29Curiosity House ................................................ 32D&L Variety ..................................................... 25Dairy Queen ..................................................... 19Danceroom .......................................................... 7Discover the Path ............................................... 8Fawcett Funeral Home ..................................... 20Fieldesign ......................................................... 29Ferris, John L.& Megan L. Celhoffer ................ 3Forget Me Not Flowers & Gifts ........................ 21Gravity Sun Power ............................................ 12Hamilton Brothers ............................................ 15Hanna Motor Sales ........................................... 13Hawthorne, Dr. Will .......................................... 8Hearth and Leisure ............................................ 28Herbs & Things ................................................ 10Hoffman’s Meats ................................................. 8Huron Tractor ................................................... 12Jerry’s Body Shop .............................................. 7John & Marie’s Emporium ............................... 10Jug City .............................................................. 6Leishman’s Pottery ............................................ 13Leitch, Dr. Kellie MP ....................................... 28Life’s a Slice ..................................................... 25Lorne Bunn Electric .......................................... 31MS Designs ....................................................... 14MacDonald Construction .................................. 10MacEachern, Ginny–Royal Lepage .................. 27

Chocolate Chip Cookies ............................... 15Chocolate Macaroons ................................... 23Cranberry Chicken Bake ................................ 4Easy Chocolate Truffles .................................... 31Eggnog French Toast .................................... 10Ginger Molasses Cookies ............................. 15Magic Lemon Squares ...................................... 31Nanny’s Pumpkin Pie ..................................... 7Shortbread Bites ............................................ 23Saltine Cookie Bark ...................................... 23Snowball Cookies .......................................... 18Toblerone Shortbread .................................... 15

MacLaurin, Cheryl – Chestnut Park ................... 5Mad River Dental ................................................ 8Mad River Golf Club ......................................... 9McDonald, Graham – Sothebys .......................... 3Midwest Metals ................................................. 21Mills, Fred ......................................................... 21Miller’s Dairy .................................................... 22Mountain Ash Farm .......................................... 19Mylar & Loreta’s Restaurant ............................ 30Nash, Terry, Plumber ........................................ 11Noble Septic Service & BJ Portables ............... 13Nottawasaga Daylilies ...................................... 30Page Graphics ..................................................... 7Paterson, Thom ................................................. 23Patrick, Dr. Neil ................................................ 10Prime, Patrick – Sothebys ................................... 3Pizza Perfect ..................................................... 10Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society ................ 30Ray’s Place .......................................................... 8Ransier, Bob Handy Man Service .................... 30Reinhart Foods .................................................. 8Regan, Basia–Royal LePage ............................ 32Service Ontario .................................................. 7Split Enz Hair & Tanning Salon ....................... 27Station on the Green ......................................... 31Stayner Lions Club ........................................... 23Stayner Physiotherapy Clinic ........................... 16Stayner Rental .................................................. 23Steer Enterprises Ltd. ........................................ 22Stephens Fuels .................................................. 16Strandz Hair Salon ............................................. 9Susan’s Grooming Salon .................................. 24Talbot, Joe – RE/MAX Clearview Inc ........ 11, 17TD Canada Trust, Creemore ............................... 4Telizon ............................................................... 12Triple J Tree Farm ............................................ 31Valley Auto & Tech .......................................... 15Village Builders ................................................ 10Webster, Fran, Royal LePage ............................. 7

ear Readers . . .DBest wishes for a joyous and

safe holiday season!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Echo...

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It is always a pleasure to see the smiling faces of those lining the streets on parade day in Creemore. We love seeing the anticipation on the children’s faces as they patiently wait for Santa to make his way down Mill Street.

It is truly one of the best parades around. Not only is there a lot of community participation, with people

putting many hours into the creation of their floats, there is also a lot of enthusiasm from spectators who come from the village, surrounding areas and the big city to take in the charms of this quaint village.

The 2014 Christmas Greetings edition includes a collection of photos from last Saturday’s parade, including crowd favourites such as the miniature horses, the bands and Santa himself.

The Creemore Echo is happy to bring you this special holiday edition, chock full of holiday greetings from area businesses and individuals, along with tried-and-true recipes – all yummy sugar and butter – for your family and guests this holiday season.

This year, our food columnist Elaine Collier shares a few of her favourite things and a savoury dish for the Christmas feast.

From the Echo family to your family, we wish you a wonderful holiday. May it be relaxing, joyful and brimming with fond memories of holidays past.

For a full-colour slideshow of the Santa Claus Parade,

be sure to visit

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ChristmasWishing you an old-fashioned

Patrick Prime - Broker • Graham McDonald - BrokerServing Collingwood, Creemore and Mulmur180 Mill Street, Creemore Ontario L0M 1G0 Phone: 705-466-2683, Fax: 705-466-2729

Wishing you all theJoy and Peace of Christmas

Wishing you all theJoy and Peace of Christmas

FERRIS & CELHOFFERProfessional Corporation

190 Mill St. • Creemore • 705-466-3888John Ferris • Megan Celhoff er

Sandra Shaw • Vicki Smith • Erica Findlay

Our offi ce will be closed December 24 at noon and reopening January 5, 2015


Besides the usual holiday traditions that every family seems to have, there are two things I always try to do around this time of year every year, and believe it or not neither of them has anything to do with cooking!

The first is re-reading one of my favourite books by Rosamunde Pilcher called Winter Solstice.

It is not one of her better-known books, but it is a book about a number of different people and events that intertwine, leading up to Christmas in a small town in Scotland.

It’s about love and loss, love found, old family ties and making new ones.

I highly recommend it for a good holiday read.Although the Alastair Sim movie version of A

Christmas Carol ranks high on my DVD must-view list around this time of year, watching my DVD of

These are a few of my favourite things

ElaineCOLLIER

CR

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ISH Love Actually is what really starts to get

me in the Christmas mood. While definitely not a children’s

movie, like my Pilcher novel, it is also a tale about love and loss, love found, old family ties and making new ones.

I have to admit I have a soft spot in my heart for British actor Bill Nighy in any role he plays (and here he does a super job as the disreputable Billy Mack has been

rock star), but gazing at Colin Firth, Hugh Grant and Liam Neeson ain’t so bad either!

Now that I’ve shared a few of my non-cooking favourite things, it’s time to raid the Avalon recipe files and head back into the kitchen.

This year’s holiday recipe is my take (or does everyone now call it a “hack”?) on an age-old Kraft Canada classic recipe, Catalina Cranberry Chicken. I’ve substituted lots of caramelized onions for the onion soup mix, which considerably cuts down on the salt content and gives a richer flavour.

I’ve also used sweet onion dressing rather than the usual Catalina.

This dish is a really nice combination of sweet and savoury.

You can make it ahead of time, refrigerate and then reheat in the oven for a quick supper, which is always nice when your Christmas to-do list just keeps getting longer and you’re pressed for time.

In this special Christmas edition of The Creemore Echo, you will find lots of wonderful holiday recipes, photos and joyful memories.

And to you dear readers, amongst all the festive gatherings and indulging in those delicious seasonal goodies at this time of year, I wish you much Christmas love and kindness.

That is what eating well and living well is truly all about.

Serves 44 bone-in chicken breasts with skin2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, halved and sliced cross-wise1/2 cup orange juice1 1/2 cups fresh cranberry sauce (see below)1/2 cup Kraft sweet onion dressing1 teaspoon orange zestMake fresh cranberry sauce ahead of time. In a medium saucepan, mix one bag fresh cranberries, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until berries pop and mixture has started to thicken. Remove from heat. You can use canned cranberry sauce as a substitute.Preheat oven to 350°F. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil. Place chicken breasts in the skillet skin side down. Sauté chicken for about five minutes, or until skin has browned. Turn pieces over and sauté for another few minutes until other side is browned, then remove and place skin side up in an ovenproof casserole or flat baking dish. Reduce heat to medium low and add onion slices to skillet. Stir and sauté until soft and very lightly browned. Arrange sautéed onions over the chicken breasts. Increase heat to medium; add orange juice and sweet onion dressing to deglaze the pan. Add cranberry sauce and gently stir through. If mixture looks a bit too thick, add a bit more orange juice or water. Pour cranberry mixture over top of the chicken breasts. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the oven for half an hour. Remove foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes more until chicken is nicely glazed. Remove from oven and serve. This is good with rice or noodles. Finish off the chicken by sprinkling the orange zest on top.

Caramelized Cranberry

Chicken Bake

3 Seasons Garden CareSusie Cosack • 519.938.6179

181 Mill St. Creemore • 705-466-2018

Wishing you warmth this Christmas and

throughout the new year.

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Creemore • 705.466.3305

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joyCheryl MacLaurin Sales RepresentativeDirect (705) 446-8005Collingwood 705 445-5454 [email protected]

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JUG CITY CREEMORE 7560 County Road 9, Creemore • 466-2025


PAGE GRAPHICS • 705.888.0731Blessings this season.

Trinity Realty Inc., BrokerageEach Office is Independently Owned and Operated

560 First Street, Collingwood, ONOffice 1-800-610-4868Direct 705-444-9081

[email protected]

Fran WebsterSales Representative

Happy Holidays!Happy Holidays!

705.441.3790 Main Street Stayner www.the-danceroom.com [email protected]

Dancers Ryleigh and Miranda

Photo by Tamm

y Youzwishen

from the

Best Wishes and a Safe Holiday from the Staff of

Adrian, Connie, Adam, Mark, Larry and Zachary

219 Beech St., Stayner

428-2825

Service OntarioStayner

7314 Hwy 26 - 705 428-2821

Aimee Chaudet

nanny`s pumpkin piE

2 cups mashed pumpkin1 cup milk3 egg yolks, beaten1/2 cup sugar1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp ginger1/4 tsp nutmeg1 tsp salt 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten1 pie shell pastry, uncooked

Mix pumpkin with milk and together add the sugar mixed with spices. Mix well. Fold in the egg whites. Dump mixture into pie shell. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 375 degrees F and bake 20 minutes longer or until filling is firm.


Breedon’s Automotiverepairs to all makes and models

We wish all of our customers a very

and a happy New Year

John, kim and staff222 montreal st. stayner, ontario, l0m 1s0

(705) 428-0550

Stayner, ON • (705) 428-2422www.reinhartfoods.com

Foods

Stayner, ON • (705) 428-2422 • www.reinhartfoods.com

6278 Sideroad 21-22 , Stayner

(705) 428-3507

Wishing our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Wishing you health & prosperity

in 2015 fromGertrude, Judith, Liz & Deb

gift certificates availableDiscover the Path Discover the Path

705.466.2387 • 8A Caroline St. W. • discoverthepath.com

Wishing you many smiles this Holiday Season and

in 2015!

Mad RiveR dental

Dr. William Hawthorne2-15 Elizabeth Street East

705.446.3344 • [email protected]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New

Year from the kids at Ray’s Place


Mad River Golf Club

extends the warmest of wishes to our members,

employees and community during this holiday season.

We look forward to sharing our newly renovated golf course with

you in 2015. Contact the Club for membership

opportunities.

The

The Mad River Golf Club 2008 Airport Road • Box 1100 • Creemore • L0M 1G0 • (705) 428-3673

www.madriver.ca

Wishing you a holiday lled with beauty and joy.

197 Mill St. • 705-466-6623


Christmas is here, a time for joy, love and togetherness - and a

perfect chance for us to say thank you for your valued business!

Merry ChristmasFrom Ronnie, Larry and all of the Staff

MacDonaldConstruction & Aggregates LTD

Creemore 466-2807

Happy Holidays!from

PIZZAPerfect

466-2776158 Mill Street, Creemore, Ontario

Dine in • Take OuT • Delivery

Christina, Henryand staff

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Herbs & ThingsJohn & Marie’s Emporium

104 Mill Street, Creemore(705) 466-5248

Enjoy our specialty teas. Dr. Neil PatrickCHIROPRACTOR

CREEMORE CHIROPRACTIC705 466-3447 • 15 Elizabeth St. E.

Also Located in Collingwood

First Street Chiropractic • 705 293-3447

Merry Christmas from Doug, Rob , Ursula and Staff

705.466.3202 • villagebuilders.ca

Heather MacKenzie-Crimo

Eggnog fREnch toast

8 large eggs2 cups of Eggnog1/4 cup white sugar1/2 tsp rum extractloaf of thick sliced bread (day-old or stale bread works best) cinnamonicing sugar (optional)

In a bowl, beat eggs, add the eggnog, sugar and extract. Soak bread until well saturated on each side. Cook on a hot, greased griddle or fry pan until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Sprinkle cinnamon on top of each slice while cooking. Sprinkle icing sugar if desired before serving. Serve with maple syrup and a side of chopped fresh fruit. Enjoy!

A seasonal twist on a traditional French toast recipe, and a wonderful Christmas morning treat that serves 8-10 people. If serving fewer people this recipe can easily be halved. For a fun twist, use halved english muffins (20-24 slices).


Merry Christmas Happy New Year

and a

T. NASH Plumbing

Servicing Creemore and Surrounding Area

705.466.5807

Wishing Everyone a Very

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas

and a safe holiday season.

Would you like a Christmas

present that doesn’t cost

you anything?

Visit www.clearviewlistings.ca today to download your FREE Guide to Selling Your Home in the Winter.

[email protected] Direct/Text: 705-733-5821 Office: 705-428-4500


May your days be sunny and bright

Season’s Greetings from

Jeff & Jaki Williams

jeff @gravitysunpower.comCreemore, ON • L0M 1G0

705-466-5741

1618 County Road 42 South at Airport Road S., STAYNER • 705-428-6232

307 Pretty River Parkway Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 4P4

705 444 3221

All the best to you and yours this holiday season!

Wishing you a very merry Christmas full of

happy connections.

1-877-TELIZON • TELIZON.BIZYour connection to the World since 1991


We’d like to send our best wishes for a Wonderful Holiday to

our customers & friends everywhere!

John Noble Septic Service & BJ Portables

Brenda and family466-2929

RR #1 Stayner, ON705-428-5240


your destination for fashion

705.428.2829 • Main St. STAYNER

MerryChristmas

fromBarb, Lisa and

the girls at

Clearview council along with staff would like to extend our best wishes for a

merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Deck the HallsWishing you and yours a holiday season

garnished with love and laughter.705-812-8147msdesign.ca


Garry & Colleen StampBrent Scott & Josh Giles

Garry Stamp, Owner/Operator218 Main Street, Stayner(Bus) 705-428-3393(Res) 705-466-2343

Having you for

customers really gives

us a lift! Thanks!

Here’s hoping your holiday plans run

smoothly.

Valley Auto & TechRepairs to all makes of cars and light trucks!

Safeties & Fuel Injection

HAMILTON BROS.(Established 1874)

GLEN HURON, ONTARIOThe Hamilton Family and their Staff

Ruth BellDon Prentice

Leona McDougallGlenn BrownMichael JoyceFred Hamilton

John F. E. HamiltonJohn M. HamiltonJoseph HamiltonJamie Hamilton

Jack ShieldsJim Conn Rob Neill

Paul RollingJohn GriesbachMervin CoulterBruce AvisonLonnie SmithNancy Lipsett

Rob HillKathy Davidson

Jason Micks Mark Hannon

Bill TannerErnie Warrington

Don Berry-MacIntoshSandy HamiltonGeorge PollardBarry Brown

(6 generations in the business!)

140 years in the Glen – one of the smallest, prettiest, historic, busiest little villages inOntario – population 52 – with a water

powered mill on the banks of the Mad River. Do drop in to see us! – Fred and family

www.hamiltonbros.ca

SEASON’S GREETINGSBecause the goodwill of those we serve is the foundation of our success, it is a real pleasure at the holiday time to say “Thank You” as we wish you a full year of happiness and good health.We are very proud of our customers and the friendships that result.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES

Austin HamiltonAyden HamiltonCarter Hamilton

Fred Mills

chocolatE chip cookiEs

3/4 cup butter or margarine1 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tsp vanilla2 eggs2 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 2/3 cups chocolate chips (you can add more if you desire - I do!)1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, beat butter, sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until creamy. In a medium bowl mix together flour, baking soda and salt, add to butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.

Taste the batter to make sure it’s yummy but remember to leave some to make the cookies with. Drop what’s left by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to a wire rack. Cool completely. Enjoy with a nice glass of Miller’s Dairy Milk!

Makes about 5 dozen (depending how much is eaten before putting them in the oven)

Trina Berlo

gingER molassEs cookiEs

3/4 cup shortening 1 cup white sugar1 egg4 Tbsp molasses2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp cloves2 tsp ginger1/2 tsp salt1 cup white sugar

Cream shortening, add sugar, egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Make into small balls, roll in white sugar and press down with fork. Bake at 375˚F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Landon Grant

toblERonE shoRtbREad

2 cups butter, softened1 cup superfine sugar3 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup cornstarch2 bars (100 g each) Toblerone chocolate3 Tbsp sifted icing sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat together butter and superfine sugar with electric beater until fluffy. Combine flour and cornstarch and gradually add to the butter mixture. Beat well. Stir in chocolate. Spoon heaping tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes and then sprinkle with icing sugar. Makes about 4 dozen.


from all of us at Stayner Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy LTD

Happy Holidays

7142 Hwy 26 • Stayner

705-428-0306 14 Ramblewood Dr. • Wasaga Beach

705-429-5858www.staynerphysioandmassage.com


To all

a safe and

peaceful

Christmas

and

happy

holiday.

Wishing you a

very Merry Christmas and a safe

holiday season.

Would you like a Christmas

present that doesn’t cost

you anything?

Visit www.clearviewlistings.ca today to download your FREE Guide to Selling Your Home in the Winter.

[email protected] Direct/Text: 705-733-5821 Office: 705-428-4500


Trina Berlo

snowball cookiEs

1 cup butter, softened2 tsp vanilla1 Tbsp milk1/4 cup icing sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 tsp salt1 cup icing sugar

Cream butter, add vanilla, milk and ¼ cup icing sugar. Sift in the flour and salt and combine well. The dough will be more like pastry dough than cookie dough. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll into balls about one inch in diameter. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes. While still warm, roll the balls in icing sugar. Let cool.


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Celebrate the season


Since Christmas is a time for caring, we are lighting our tree in honour of all of the families we have served this past year. As you enjoy this Christmas

season, we hope this gesture will serve to remind you of Holidays past

and the importance of family.

For all of the families who have visited our Creemore Chapel this past year, we stay alight throughout the

holidays to honour your loved ones.

Shirley Fachnie Audrey Hare Mae Simpson

Kenneth (Pete) Noble Rose Delaere

Anastazia Bros James Steed Ernest Cook Murray Trott

Bertha McBain Mervyn Talbot Robert Wilson

Wilma Pifer Jean Cook

John Moore Elton Scriver

Marjorie Bichan Patrick Badertscher

Alan Thompson Paul Knox

Muriel Poste George Dunn

Harold Johnston Roderick Stirling

Lloyd Montgomery Leona MillerStanley Bush Robert Gibson

Collingwood Chapel 445-2651 • Creemore Chapel 466-2108www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com • [email protected]

May the quiet peace of Christmas fill your heart and home.

_ The Fawcett Family _


Merry Christmas from

Creemore Veterinary Services

(705) 466-3731

Best wishes for the holiday season and thanks to all of our wonderful customers for their support over the past five years.

from the Clearview Public Library Board and Staff

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

to allto all

We will be closing at Noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Evebut all branches are open regular hours

for the rest of the holiday season.

Wishing my clients, family and friends a

very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year

[email protected] fredmills.ca



Thom Paterson, Clearview

Councillor Ward 5

On behalf of Jacquie &

myself,have a safe and restful

Holiday.

Merry Christmas

& a Happy New Year

Stayner Rental7685 County Road 91, Stayner

(705) 428-0131

From Paul, Edina & Staff

Collingwood/Barrie . www. Ainleygroup.com

Wishing everyone a very

Merry Christmas

The Ladies at The Clearview Public Library

tRaditional saltinEcookiE baRk

1 cup real butter1 cup brown sugar1 bag chocolate chips1 cup nuts and/or sprinkles (your choice or whatever is in the baking cupboard)saltine crackers

Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Cover foil with single layer of saltines. Cook butter and brown sugar over low-medium heat to a boil. Pour over saltines. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips, wait a few minutes , then spread chocolate out. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and/or sprinkles. Let stand for 24 hours to set. Break or cut into pieces. Enjoy!

Tania Denison

shoRtbREad bitEs

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 Tbsp sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (no substitutions), cold, cut into pieces1 Tbsp red and green sprinkles or 1/2 cup mini baking bits

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse flour and sugar until combined. Add butter and pulse until dough begins to come together. Place dough in medium bowl. With hand, gently knead in nonpareils or baking bits until evenly blended and dough forms a ball. On lightly floured waxed paper, pat dough into 8” by 5” rect-angle; freeze 15 minutes. Cut dough into 1/2-inch squares. Place squares, 1/2 inch apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake cookies 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough. Store cookies in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 1 week, or in freezer up to 3 months.

Colleen Stamp

chocolatE macaRoons

1 cup white sugar¼ cup butter 1 square unsweetened chocolate ¼ cup milk1 tsp vanilla1 cup coconut1 cup oatmeal

Melt first 4 ingredients over low heat in medium pot, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Mix together well. Let cool a few minutes. Drop by tablespoonsful onto waxed paper. Let set for a couple of hours.


Professional Trimming & Grooming • All breedsCall for an appointment • 466-3746

Professional Trimming & Grooming • All breedsCall for an appointment • 466 3746

Susan’s Grooming Salon

From Your Local Groomer

148 Mill Street, Creemore

705-466-5621AffairsBakery.com

Merry Christmas & may you have a prosperous

New Year

153 Mill St. Creemore, ON (705) 466-6511

!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM

LUNCH, DINNER, BRUNCH and check out our shop #greatlastminutechristmasgifts CLOSED DEC 23, 24, 25, 26 134 Mill St. • (705) 466-2900 • creemorekitchen.ca


Nottawa • (705)445-6032

D&L’s FamiLy Variety

The Royal Canadian LegionCreemore Branch 397

thanks for your much appreciated patronage!

it’s a pleasure to greet our friends at this holiday time

7535 County Rd 9, Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 • 705-466-3535

Life’s a Slice

Thank you to all our loyal customers

5 Francis St. East(705) 466-5500

From


Sunday, December 14Mansfield Presbyterian Church Christmas Cantata at 2:30 p.m.St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert Series with The Three Tenors at 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Caroline Street West. Tickets $15 available at Curiosity House, The Creemore Echo or at the door.

Tuesday, December 16St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerMass at 6:30 p.m. Confessions 11 a.m. to noon and after Mass at 7 p.m.

Friday, December 19St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerMass at 6:30 p.m., Confessions 7 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, December 21St. James Clougher-LisleService of Lessons & Carols at 9:30 a.m.New Lowell United Church4th Sunday of Advent Service at 9:45 a.m.St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian ChurchMorning Worship at 10 a.m.Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin4th Sunday of Advent & Communion Service at 10 a.m.Stayner Brethren in Christ Sunday School Christmas Presentation at 10 a.m.Salvation Army Hope Acres Community ChurchChristmas Service at 10 a.m.Creemore Baptist ChurchService at 11 a.m.St. Luke’s Anglican ChurchThe Christmas Story in Word & Song at 11 a.m. followed by informal lunch and “other things”St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerMass at 11 a.m.St. John’s United Church4th Sunday of Advent Service at 11 a.m.Church of Redeemer, Duntroon4th Sunday of Advent Service at 10 a.m. (combined service for the parishes of Batteaux, Duntroon & Singhampton Anglican Churches)

Wednesday, December 24Christmas EveSt. Luke’s Anglican ChurchChristmas Carol Sing Out at 4:30 p.m. (bring your own instruments if you have one!)Christmas Eve Service with Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m.Christ Church BandaChristmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.Mansfield Presbyterian ChurchCandlelight Service at 6:15 p.m.New Lowell United ChurchChristmas Eve Communion Service at 6:30 p.m.Stayner Brethren in Christ Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m., refreshments to followKnox Presbyterian Church, DunedinChristmas Eve Family Service at 7 p.m.St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian ChurchChristmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.Creemore Baptist ChurchCandlelight Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 24Christmas Eve Continued St. James Clougher-LisleChristmas Hymn Sing at 7 p.m., Holy Communion at 7:30 p.m.

St. John’s United ChurchChristmas Eve Communion Service at 8 p.m.,St. Paul’s Anglican Church, SinghamptonChristmas Eve Service at 8:15 p.m.(combined service for the parishes of Batteaux, Duntroon & Singhampton Anglican Churches)St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerCarolling at 10:30 p.m. followed by Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at 11 p.m.

Thursday, December 25 Christmas DayCreedan Valley LeisureworldChristmas Day Carol Service at 11 a.m. hosted by St. John’s United Church & St. Luke’s Anglican Church. All welcome.St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerChristmas Day Mass at 11 a.m. (No Evening Mass)Christ Church, BatteauxChristmas Day Service at 10 a.m.(combined service for the parishes of Batteaux, Duntroon & Singhampton Anglican Churches)

Sunday, December 28St. James Clougher-LisleService at 9:30 a.m.New Lowell United ChurchService at 9:45 a.m. (No service in Creemore today)St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian ChurchMorning Worship at 10 a.m.Knox Presbyterian Church, DunedinService at 10 a.m.Stayner Brethren in Christ Service at 10 a.m.Creemore Baptist ChurchService at 11 a.m.St. Luke’s Anglican ChurchService at 11 a.m. “Memories of 2014 & Dreams of 2015”St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerMass at 11 a.m.Church of Redeemer, DuntroonService at 10 a.m. (combined service for the parishes of Batteaux, Duntroon & Singhampton Anglican Churches) Thursday, January 1St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, StaynerMass at 11 a.m.

Sunday, January 4St. Paul’s Anglican, SinghamptonService at 10 a.m. (combined service for the parishes of Batteaux, Duntroon & Singhampton Anglican Churches)St. Luke’s Anglican ChurchA New Year Service with “Blessings of Families” at 11 a.m.

Christmas Church Services

St. Patrick’s ParishSt. Patrick’s Catholic ChurchWilliam Street, StaynerSt. Noel Chabanel Mission Church133 Dunkerron Street, Wasaga Beach

Office: 215 Pine St.Pastor: Fr. Leo Llames

428-2124

Knox Presbyterian Church Dunedin

Come and join us as we worshipthroughout the

Christmas Season

705-466-5202

Stayner Brethren In Christ ChurchJust north on the 6th Line

from Cty Rd 91 between Stayner & Duntroon

• Sunday, December 21: Sunday School Christmas

Presentation at 10 am • Wednesday, December 24:

Christmas Eve Service at 6 pmrefreshments to follow

428-6537 [email protected] www.staynerbic.com

Creemore Pastoral ChargeNew Lowell United

St John’s United, Creemore

Join us for one of our Christmas Eve Services at:New Lowell United Churchat 6:30 pmSt. John’s United Churchat 8 pm

Rev. Tony Rennett • 705-466-2200

Anglican Parishof

CreemoreSt Luke’s, CreemoreChrist Church, Banda

Rev. Lorna MayRev. Wendy Moore

705-466-2206


with heartfelt gratitude to clients past & present.

Serving Mulmur & the Creemore Hills for 38 yearsGinny MacEachern B.A. Broker

The Town & Country Agent with the City Connections800 360-5821 • 705 466-2607 • [email protected] my website: www.ginnymaceachern.comRCR Realty Brokerage

From our home to yours

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Hair & Tanning Salon

Thank you for a wonderful year!

to all of my Clients,

Family & Friends

Wishing a Very Merry Christmas& aHappy New Year



“Your Local Professional Real Estate Broker”

Vicki Bell • Broker1-877-445-5520 ext 233705-445-5520 ext 233330 First St. [email protected]

From my family to yours

Wishing you health and happiness in 2015

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To you and yours,Our sincere wishes for a Holiday Season

that is filled with all of the best

Jennifer, Brian, Jean, Stan, Lesley, Judy, Cheryl, Karen, Monica, Misty & Robyn


Wishing you joy and beauty this

holiday season.www.phahs.ca

art by Peter Adams

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Blooming New Year!

Nottawasaga DayliliesJulie & Tom Wilson

www.wilsondaylilies.com,(705) 466-2916

Holiday Gift Certificates Avail-

SINGHAMPTONOpen daily at 10:00 AM • Prime rib every Sat. & Sun. night

705-445-1247 mylarandloretas.ca

Merry Christmas

Join us for dinner this New Year’s Eve

Wishing the whole village a very

Merry Christmas


The Station on the Green would like to thank all of our supporters for their help in 2014.

We look forward to serving our community for years to come.

To rent the Station contactThe Creemore Echo at 466-9906

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas& a Joyous New Year

Marj Leonard

magic lEmon squaREs

1 cup uncooked oats1 cup flour1/2 cup coconut1/2 cup walnut pieces1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 tsp baking powder1/2 cup melted butter or margarine1 can Eagle Brand milk1/2 cup Realemon juice

Stir milk and lemon juice to crumb mixture. Pat half of crumb mixture into greased 9x9 inch pan. Spread milk and lemon mixture on crumb crust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees F.

Landon Grant

Easy chocolatEtRufflEs

2 1/2 pkg Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate, divided1 pkg (250g) cream cheese, softened

Melt 8 of the chocolate squares. Set aside to cool for 1 minute. Meanwhile beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth. Add melted chocolate to cream cheese, mix well and refrigerate covered at least 1 hour. Cover a baking sheet with wax paper. Shape mixture into balls and refrigerate again until firm. Melt remaining 12 chocolate bars in bowl and dip balls into chocolate. Refrigerate and store in covered container. You can add flavoured extract if you wish. Makes 3 dozen.

Seasons Greetings from Lorne, John

Lorne Bunn Electric Stayner, ON • 428-3439

,

Jeff, Shawn & Cody


Our BEST to You and

Your Birds

A & D Bird Seed & Farm Market1617 County Road 42, Stayner

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Happy Holidays

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