Naturalists meeting in January
      The York-Simcoe Naturalists Club will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 7:30pm in the River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue, in River Drive Park. Songbirds of the Boreal Forest will be the topic. Refreshments will be served. Bring your own mug. For more information cal...
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      Library staff member, Wendy gave mittens collected by all 4 branches of the library to Bronno and Bob of Christmas Cheer. The community generously donated 102 pairs of mittens, 6 pairs of socks, 4 scarves, 3 hats and 4 hat/mitten sets.
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      (left) Constable Paul Heshka was presented the Police Exemplary Medal for 20 years of service with the force by Chief Davis and PSB Chair Marty Toombs (above) Constable Sandra Burchill was presented the Police Exemplary Medal for 20 years of service with the force by
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      (top) The Thornton Fire Fighter's children enjoyed a wagon ride around the village with their friend Sparky on Saturday, December 16. (bottom) Santa waves to the children he passes while visiting Thornton with the Thornton Firefighters on Saturday monring.
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Celebrating the season in Churchill
      These pictures were taken Sunday, December 17th at wonderful performance at St. Peter's Anglican Church Christmas pageant, as well as some pictures of jolly old Santa Claus himself, who has already made his list and checked it twice!. Clockwise from upper left; Leah McDougall and Santa; Riley Gerv...
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      Allan Thompson, a volunteer Fire Fighter with the Lefroy Station, received a 25 year Service Recognition Pin last Wednesday evening.
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Celebrating an early Christmas
by Susan Stein
      Joan and Doug Jebb had an early Christmas family get together at the home of Barry and Donna Jebb on Sunday, December 10th with a gift exchange. Barry and Donna are leaving for Florida, where they will be joined for Christmas with their children.
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Listen up Alcona
      The Alcona Fire Station will be sending a truck out again this year on Christmas Eve. Cruising around Crossroads, Alcona Woods and more, the fire personal will be handing out goodies to the kids on December 24th. The station is also holding a food drive, and would appreciate any donations to be dro...
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News from Cookstown United Church
by Susan Stein
      On Sunday, December 1st, the Advent Hangings, which were designed, made and donated to the church by Hattie and Don Milne, were dedicated in celebration of Fred and Faye Elines and Glenn and Joanne Williams for their work with the Youth Group.
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Art Unique Gallery and Gifts
      Art Unique Gallery is open until 5 p.m. Christmas Eve at their new location. Many one of a kind gifts available. These include jewellery by Elizabeth Kobelka, pottery by Ruth Draper and award winning Elsa Broder , hand painted carved wood by Lynn Oborn as well as some reasonably priced paintings by...
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Don’t take Christmas away, says B’nai Brith
      B'nai Brith Canada has called the decision by a Toronto judge to ban a Christmas tree from being displayed in the lobby of a provincial courthouse "contrary to Canada's mutlicultural spirit". "In Canada we are taught to celebrate our differences and, wherever possible, to reasonably accomodate our...
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Bid Euchre
      On Wednesday, December 20th, bid euchre will start at 7:30 pm at the Newton Robinson United Church Building. It is $3 per person and all are welcome. .
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in your community
      The community event calender is provided as a free public service to nonprofit organizations to announce upcoming events. Deadlines are no later than Monday for that week's issue to COMMUNITY EVENTS, P.O.
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