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Robert Johnson is the president of Treasure Mills, which makes nut and peanut-free snacks. He expects to hire employees next year, but a new report from the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey forecasts a cloudy employment outlook for many York Region employers in 2017.

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Treasure Mills is one of the six per cent. While a new report forecasts a "cloudy" employment outlook for York Region employers in early 2017, the Aurora manufacturer of nut- and peanut-free snacks is looking to grow its workforce next year. "We’re definitely hiring people," president Robert Johnson said. However, only a tiny fraction of York employers plan to hire in the first quarter of 2017, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. Six per cent of employers plan to hire from January to March, while 13 per cent expect cutbacks, Maple Kyriacou, of Manpower’s Markham office, said in a statement. Another 77 per cent of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels while the remaining four per cent aren’t sure about

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Canada marks 150 years in 2017; celebrate with us TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com This is the year to celebrate Canada. In 2017, we mark the 150th anniversary of our country’s Confederation and celebrate its natural beauty, cultural and regional diversity, unique past and bright future. Throughout our history, local newspapers have played a major role in documenting the moments that helped define our communities and our country events that brought us joy, sorrow, humility and pride. To continue the tradition and celebrate this milestone, our publications have put together a variety of articles to share with readers, which we will publish from January to June. "Arthur Miller, the great American author and playwright, once opined that ‘A good newspaper, I

"Ultimately, the newspaper business is about chronicling our shared memories, which is why we are so proud to bring you something that no one else can - a very local perspective on our great nation’s 150th anniversary." suppose, is a nation talking to itself.’ I’d tweak that ever so slightly to suggest that a great newspaper is a community talking to itself," Metroland group publisher and vice-president Dana Robbins says. "And what do we talk about? Any and everything that matters to our neighbours, from the profound to the prosaic. We’ve been doing that since this newspaper first rolled off a press, and we plan to do it for many years to come, on paper and digitally. "Ultimately, the newspaper business is about

chronicling our shared memories, which is why we are so proud to bring you something that no one else can - a very local perspective on our great nation’s 150th anniversary. "I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you." For some, this series might spark a memory, for others, it may be educational and for the rest, it will just be downright fun. Whether it be Canada’s slang, food, sport, history or pop culture, one thing rings true, this country is truly unique.

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proud to display the red maple leaf like when women get the vote and the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup. There are also Canuck-themed lists that cover a variety of topics

ranging from national parks to kinds of poutine. But it wouldn’t be much of a celebration without you, our readers, so we are extending a special invitation to request your participation. Test your knowledge with one or all of our toqueraising quizzes, sip on a Tim Hortons coffee while you pen a submission for our poetry contest or capture your own Canada Day moment and enter it into our photo contest. Throughout 2017, our communities will be celebrating with special events, which we will also feature to ensure you don’t miss your chance to attend. So be sure to keep your stick on the ice and your eye on the newspaper and our website, yorkregion.com, to ensure you don’t miss out on any of our Canada 150th content that will have you singing O’Canada before you know it.

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SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com With all the hype leading up to the lip-locking, time-countdown extravaganza that is New Year’s Eve, the real thing can sometimes be a letdown. Here are tips from York Region party planners and culinary types designed for people who decide at the last-minute that they want to host a New Year’s Eve party. Child’s Play For those who plan to have children at their party, here is a fun idea from party planner Deborah Goldberg, a Thornhill native. In the week leading up to New Year’s Eve, the children attending Goldberg ’s get-together make a papier-mâché piñata. Each family that attends is responsible for making part of the piñata and eventually, the parts are attached. On New Year’s Eve, before midnight, the kids gather to hit the pinata and share the candy. "The kids talk about it all year," Goldberg said. "It is definitely the highlight of the night for them, on a night that can often be boring for children". A Bellini Bar For a recent party, Julie Miguel created a bellini bar. Miguel is a food expert and blogger who placed seventh on the inaugural season of CTV’s MasterChef Canada. A bellini is basically a juice or nectar combined with Prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine), Miguel said. "Let me tell you, it was a hit," she said. "The great thing about my bellini bar is that I included seasonal fruit

like pomegranate, persimmon and apple cider". This recipe can be found at: dailytiramisu.com/diy-seasonal-bellini-bar/ Dressing up a Drink Alison Kadlovski likes to give drinks an extra pizzazz by dressing up ice cubes. Kadlovski suggests adding cranberries and lime wedges to your ice cube tray before you add your water. Try some rosemary and lemon slices or pomegranate and orange peel, says Kadlovski, director of events at Double Chocolate Fountain & Fun Foods. "It’s so simple but adds a big punch your drinks", Kadlovski said. Party on Board As a simple solution for entertaining, Julie Miguel suggests putting out a charcuterie board. "I keep cured meats, olives, crackers and cheese on hand and I always have jams and mustard in my fridge so when guests arrive I can easily throw together a nice board," Miguel said. Or, When in Doubt, Skewer Choose dishes you can make or prepare ahead of time (eg., dips you can make the night before or cold plates like fruit skewers or caprese (bocconcini/ tomato) skewers, suggests Fina Scroppo author of The Healthy Italian cookbook. Scroppo has been featured on numerous TV shows, radio programs, and in print media across the country. Rely on recipes you’ve made before and know well, she suggests. Don’t plan to make more than one recipe you’ve never made before, she says.

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Julie Miguel and Fina Scroppo (above) display some culinary creations they recommend making for a quick New Year’s Eve treat. , Alison Kadlovski, a Richmond Hill resident, puts raspberry curd on macarons, which are an almond meringue cookie.She has a kitchen in Vaughan where she makes creations for her business Double Chocolate Fountain and Fun Foods. Scroppo recommends Pistachio fig dark chocolate bark which you can find on thehealthyitalian.ca site. S’mores Station Your guests will have a great time creating custom

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activities for your children such as suggesting they put on a play or a talent show, which could keep them occupied all day as they prepare for their performance. Have an experience as a family to create a lasting memory by going horseback riding or snowshoeing for the first time. Stay in and have a craft session with whatever you have around the house.Scenario 2: Children are home and parents have to work Arrange care or register for day camp for children who aren’t old enough to stay at home alone and provide the caregiver with some activity ideas as well as your expectations. For younger children, it is a good idea to make a visual map of where they are going on what day on a calendar on the fridge. There will be less of a fuss if they know what to expect. Arrange play dates with other parents who are willing to care for your child for a day, and you can offer as well if you can manage to get one day off but not the entire week. For those old enough to stay home along, express your expectations and create a list of emergency numbers. Don’t be afraid to give your child responsibilities, including chores or projects in the house if they are staying home while you

Your children are home for the holidays so bundle up and get active outside. Pictured here, Colin Dewar pushes daughters Ainsley, 2, left and Bryony, 4 as they played snow plow across the ice on the outdoor rink at Riverwalk Commons in Newmarket. are working. Just choose age-appropriate responsibilities. Ask your child to come up with something they would like to accomplish on winter break, like learning how to knit or cook. Head to the book store or the library to select a few books your child would like to read while they are off. Screen time can be productive if children are using it to research, watch how-to vid-

eos, create music or videos and more.Scenario 3: You are broke after splurging on Christmas Every community has a number of things families can do on a shoestring budget, according to Schafer. Get active at an outdoor rink, tobogganing hill or exploring on local or regional hiking trails. Visit the local library to explore books, activity areas and more. Check out local museums

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School’s out for the holidays. While children are usually overjoyed at the prospect of two weeks without class or homework, parents might feel that ball of stress and anxiety growing in the pit of their stomach. Whether you are at home while your children are off, have to go to work or are broke after splurging on Christmas gifts, the thought of keeping your children entertained for the next 14 days seems daunting. "It doesn’t have to be that way," York Region parenting expert Alyson Schafer said. "It’s great for your children to have this downtime to destress before heading back to school in the new year." However, downtime doesn’t mean your child should be free to mindlessly stare at screens for two weeks straight. But at the same time, try not to overschedule your child. Look at this time slot as an opportunity rather than a chore, she suggested. Take the time to enjoy each other’s company, learn a new skill or have a new experience. As a parent, the first thing Schafer would do is call a family meeting. With

a calendar in hand, allow each member of the family to schedule an activity they would like to do and write it down. Also feel free to assign tasks, for example to set up the board game or select the movie or get the snacks so not all of the responsibility falls on you. "The most important thing is to involve your children in the planning process," she said. "It makes them feel important and makes it more of a group activity." No matter what situation a family is in, there are plenty of ways to keep busy and since the time you have to spend with your family is precious, make the most of it. Scenario 1: Parents and children home for the holidays Allow each member of the family to select at least one activity for the family to do in the time you have off and respect each other’s choices even if you aren’t keen on the activity. Every activity doesn’t have to be an outing - pull out a jigsaw puzzle, have a dance party, grab a board game or even a favourite movie and spend some quality time together. Remember that it’s OK for your children to be bored and encourage them to get creative when looking for something to do. It is your holiday too, so come up with independent

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Plenty to celebrate for Canada’s 150th Oh, Canada! Believe it or not, the True North strong and free will turn 150 in 2017. All in all, the nation looks pretty good for its age. In order to commemorate this historic milestone, a number of events have been planned across the country starting with a kickoff party on Dec. 31 that will take place in 19 urban centres including Toronto and OttawaGatineau here in Ontario. Beyond that, you can also wave the maple leaf proudly on Feb. 15, which is National Flag of Canada Day, and take part in National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27. Naturally, Canada Day, July 1, will be one heck of a party with many of our own local communities also taking the opportunity to up their game when it comes to feting the sesquicentennial of Canadian Confederation. Canada is, if If you’re into history, this nothing else, a year will offer plenty of opportunities to delve into nation the past from the dawn of the dominion (before as constantly well, if you’d like) and this striving to do relatively small country’s huge contributions in the better, never First and Second World Wars and to more recent content to simply events such as the Quebec rest upon its separation referendum. If taking in our nation’s laurels. natural beauty is more up your alley, you’re in luck, as Parks Canada is offering free entry to its sites throughout 2017. It’s a fantastic chance to explore some of the breathtaking wilderness that exists within our own expansive borders And, while there is indeed much to be proud of, there, as always, remains room for improvement and wrongs, past and present, in need of righting. Canada is, if nothing else, a nation constantly striving to do better, never content to simply rest upon its laurels. So, be sure to take some time over the year ahead to learn more about this land of ours and admire its beauty. Metroland and the York Region Media Group will help you to do just that over the next 12 months with our Canada 150th content that’s meant to educate, enlighten, entertain and toast all things Canada. In summation, Canada’s 150th anniversary is a celebration a century-and-a-half in the making. Be certain to make the most of it.

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Tolls not solution to transportation woes Re: EDITORIAL: Road tolls not a bad idea if used to fund transit, Dec. 1. Are road tolls an idea whose time has passed? Road tolls were assessed when this province (then Upper Canada) required roads that were cut out of the forest. The Garden City overpass, over the Welland Canal, was a toll route meant to pay for its construction. As time progressed these tolls were abolished since they accomplished their purpose. Tolls are "necessarily a bad thing." How are commuters to pay an additional $800-1,000 per annually to drive to work in the city? Daily we are bombarded with the suggestion that it is the responsibility of mo-

• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • l GET CONNECTED Have a comment on these or any other community issues? Email us at newsroom@yrmg.com torists to pay for transit and its users. Wouldn’t it be refreshing to hear the argument that transit users should help fund the road systems of the GTA. Your editorial is quite correct in questioning where the money from tolls would end up. John Tory needs more than a billion dollars to fund his park above the train tracks. A park that the 905ers will not enjoy. Higher residential taxes are the answer, John. Transplant a 416 house in the suburbs and the owner’s tax rate would increase dramatically. Is there a revenue problem, or as many believe, is there a spending problem that requires res-

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Please, no tolls on our commute to work Re: Toll on DVP would have profound impact on York Region residents, Nov. 25. I am emailing you regarding how they are going

to start to charge us to drive on the DVP. They cannot do this to us. The reason we work in Toronto is that there are no jobs up here for us, therefore we have no choice, we have to take the DVP to get to our jobs. If they start to charge us we will have no option but to take a different route, which will end up making our drives even longer than they are now. If so I’m sure that many people will quit their jobs because the commute will be even worse than it is now. As it is traffic is so slow. It takes at least one to one and a half hours to get home. Please, I’m begging you don’t let them do this to us. What can we do to fight against this being thrust on us? Cathie Virgoe Aurora

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O Tuesday, January 10 York-Simcoe Naturalists general meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue CONTACT: www.ysnaturalists.com, ysn.naturalists@gmail.com COST: Free Meetings include guest speakers and light refreshments.

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O Saturday, January 14 No Sugar Tonight WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickeriing Cres. CONTACT: Newmarket Theatre, 905-953-5122 COST: $35, plus HST No Sugar Tonight celebrates the classic music of The Guess Who, Burton Cummings and BTO.

O Friday, January 27 CHATS Keswick Caregiver Support Group WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Keswick United Church, 177 Church Street CONTACT: Christina Liorti, Caregiver Education Counsellor, 905713-3373 Ext.6226, www.chats.

on.ca/events, CLiorti@chats.on.ca COST: Free Are you caring for an aging parent, spouse, relative or friend? Take some time for you. Blood donor clinic WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Sutton Kinsmen Hall, 1 Fairpark Ln. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, elaine. stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free Book your appointment to give life now by downloading the GiveBlood app or visiting the website.

O Saturday, January 28 Green River Revival WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd. CONTACT: Stephen Leacock Theatre, 905-476-0193 COST: $35 Adult, $32 Senior +HST/SC Don’t miss Green River Revival, the worlds’ No. 1 international tribute to the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival.

5 things to do this weekend O Friday, December 30 Night of A Thousand Candles and Latke Contest WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave. CONTACT: Joanne, 905-709-2620 Ext.3, admin@ kolami.ca COST: Free A Chanukah-themed Rock Shabbat service, complete with songs and stories. Bring your own menorah and candles. Potluck dinner.

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O Saturday, December 31 Tim Hortons First Night in Newmarket WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. CONTACT: info@newmarket.ca COST: Free Live entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, inﬂatables, light show, skating, rides on Tim Horton’s Express, ﬁreworks. New Year’s Eve Family Bash at ROC WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Georgina ROC, 26479 Civic Centre Rd. CONTACT: georginaroc@ georgina.ca COST: Free Games, live entertainment, treats, noise maker workstations, face painting, kid-friendly countdown (8 p.m.) with hot chocolate toast.

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Lindsey Griffith (from left), Harley Fry, Brendan Griffith, J.T. Fry and Daniella Sher prepare for a ride on the Tim Hortons Express.

New Year’s Eve in East Gwillimbury WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Sport Complex, 1914 Mt. Albert Rd. CONTACT: 905-478-4282, customerservice@eastgwillimbury. ca COST: Free Activities include skating (family and youth rinks), crafts, live entertainment, ﬁre pits, outdoor activities and ﬁreworks.

Family First Night WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Pkwy. N. CONTACT: 905-727-4726, info@ aurora.ca COST: Free Complimentary hot chocolate with food bank donation. Free skating and swimming (limited space), children’s activities, reptiles, magic shows.

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Making a resolution an all-or-nothing proposition only sets you up for one thing, according to experts, and that is failure. Falling off the wagon can easily become an excuse to stop. But experts agree meaningful change takes time and advise it takes three months before a change becomes an established routine. 5. Don’t centre a resolution around criticism or denial. Quitting smoking, which runs a close second to losing weight as the top resolutions made every year, is a good example. Despite the good intention, if a resolution is kicking an unhealthy habit or attitude, a person is less likely to follow through. People may actually smoke less if they focus more on getting healthy and the positive changes associated with that.

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Town offers holiday break camps HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com Two kids camps being offered by the town over the holiday break will help keep them entertained and smiling. A holiday break camp runs Dec. 27 to 30 at the Georgina Gym from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for $30 a day. Activities include arts, crafts, games, sports, outdoor activities and more. A winter New Year camp from Jan. 3 to 6 will include a variety of fun activities based out of the Georgina Gym, daily, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each day offers something different, from games, sports, tubing, skating, arts and crafts. Cost for the full week is $130 with a $10 discount for ROC season pass holders.

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The greying of the York Regional Police force means taxpayers are facing years of potential tax hikes to replace retiring officers. "We will be challenged to maintain the presence of officers in the community as a result of unprecedented retirements that we face over the next five years. Between 1984 and 1990, this organization doubled its size and now there are more than 300 members set to retire on or before 2021," Chief Eric Jolliffe told regional councillors during a police budget presentation.The force will face a similar retirement crunch beginning in 2034 as a result of hires between 2003 to 2008, Jolliffe said.The department is looking to hire 21 new officers next year, which is close to double the previously planned level of hiring, and it also wants to spend $1.8 million to hire in advance of upcoming retirements, treasurer Bill Hughes has said, adding some revenue from the provincial government will help to offset the costs. Hiring new officers is needed in fast-growing York even though the region is one of the safest communities in Canada, Joliffe said. At the same time, crime increased 5.3 per cent in 2015, including an 18.4 per cent jump in sexual violations, an 11.2 per cent hike in impaired driving charges, an 8.2 per cent increase in property crimes, a 38.6 per cent boost in dog bite and animal calls and a 32.2 per cent hike in suicide attempts. The department must also address increasing complexities in policing, Jolliffe said. While Newmarket Councillor John Taylor said he supports the department, he raised concerns about the rising costs of policing over coming years. "To have a one-time budget increase of 4.5 per cent is tough to manage, but if the projection out is 4-point something, 4point something, 4-point something, that gets even harder to support," he said. Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, chair of the police services board, said members of the board spent hours weighing the concerns of taxpayers against the need to provide proper police protection.

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Wednesday, January 11 Wednesday, January 18 Wednesday, January 24 Wednesday, January 25

7 p.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

COUNCIL COUNCIL SPECIAL SPECIAL

The Georgina Civic Centre will be closed to the public from Monday, December 26 to Monday, January 2. Visit our website (news alert section) to view our full Holiday facility schedules for the Leisure Pool, SLT/Club 55, Georgina Gym, Arenas, Libraries, The ROC, The Link, the Georgina Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre and the Georgina Civic Centre. Also visit our website to view our 2016 Holiday Skating Schedule and our 2016 Holiday Swim Schedule. The Town of Georgina would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and New Year!

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Career Opportunities After-School Program Recreation Facilitators Aquatics Positions: Deadline Ongoing Visit georgina.ca or view our job posting board at the Georgina Civic Centre for more information and application instructions.

Events

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Winter Holiday Service Schedules

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The Town of Georgina is currently hiring for the following position(s):

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Holiday Break Camp Tuesday, December 27 to Friday December 30 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | $30/day Georgina Gym, 90 Wexford Drive We have everything you need to keep your child entertained and having fun over the holidays. Activites include: arts, crafts, games, sports, outdoor activites and more. Register today! Winter New Year Camp Tuesday, January 3 to Friday, January 6 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Georgina Gym, 90 Wexford Drive The ROC, 26479 Civic Centre Road $130 (full week) | $10 discount for ROC Season Pass Holders Happy New Year! Join us for a variety of fun activites. Each day will be something different including: games, sports, tubing, skating arts & crafts and more. Register today!

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ROC’N New Years Eve Family Bash Saturday, December 31 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The ROC, 26479 Civic Centre Road This will be an evening you do not want to miss!

Ring in the New Year at an old-fashioned Pub Night! Saturday, December 31 | 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. Club 55 Keswick, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd Admission is $15 per person Casual dress code | 19+ years welcome Join us for cards, billiards, board games, darts and dancing. Cash bar. Door Prizes. 50-50 Draw.

Mayor and Council’s New Years Levee Saturday, January 7, 2017 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The ROC Chalet, 26479 Civic Centre Road Join Mayor Quirk and members of Council as we kickoff the New Year with a FREE pancake breakfast! Activities Include: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Did you get your copy of the 2017 Waste & Recycling Calendar in the December 22 edition of the Georgina Advocate? If not, you can pick up a 2017 calendar at the Georgina Civic Centre or any of the Georgina Public Libraries during regular business hours.

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Save the date: Christmas tree pick-up will be held the week of January 16, 2017 (Monday to Thursday).

Pefferlaw Ice Pad (PIP) is now OPEN for the Season 38 Pete’s Lane, Pefferlaw Outdoor skating season has begun! Lace ’em up and get on the ice for a leisurely skate in the crisp winter air. For all the skating activities and times, check out the PIP holiday schedule on georgina.ca The holiday schedule runs from December 21 to January 8, 2016 (weather permitting). Note: This is an unsupervised skating rink, use at own risk.

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Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausages, Fruit & Water (while supplies last)

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Georgina Town Council has proclaimed November 21 to December 31 as ‘Canadian Blood Services Give Holiday Campaign’. New donors are needed in Georgina to GIVE the gift that cannot be bought - to donate blood this holiday season. The Canadian Blood Services’ National GIVE Holiday Campaign is calling on Canadians to rise to the challenge and donate blood.

The ROC is NOW OPEN for the Winter Season! York Region Transit (YRT) will again be offering service to the ROC for the winter season. ROC Season Pass holders can ride on YRT at no additional charge. Just show your ROC Season Pass to the bus operator as proof of payment. The ROC YRT Transit Service will begin on Monday, December 26 and run daily until January 7, 2017. After the holiday break, service will run on weekends only until the end of March Break. The ROC is also offering Ski and Snowboard lessons. Register online at georgina.ca. For more information, please contact our Recreation and Culture Department at 905-476-4301 ext. 2354 or email eleisure@georgina.ca For The ROC’s hours of operation and price list, please visit georginaroc.ca

Local Animal Shelter Support the animals of the Georgina Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre by purchasing your copy of ‘Tails About The Town’ 2017 Calendar for only $20. This year, Jen from Gotcha Studios and Eszter Lenhardt from WonderWoofs Dog Training featured our very own shelter dog alumni at various locations around Town. Proceeds from the calendar sales will support the Georgina Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre. The 2017 Calendars are available for purchase at the Georgina Civic Centre, the Georgina Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre, the Georgina Leisure Pool, Georgina Ice Palace gym, Stephen Leacock Theatre, all three Library branches (Keswick, Sutton, Pefferlaw) and at The ROC (when it officially opens). In addition you can also purchase the calendar at several other locations. Visit georgina.ca for the full list of locations.

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Snow and Ice Safety

Bids & Tenders The Town of Georgina Purchasing Division will receive tenders and/or proposals as follows: Street Sweeping Services Request for Tender No. OID2016-060 Closing: Friday, January 12, 2017 For full tender and proposal information, please visit the Town’s website or contact Stirling Munro, Purchasing Manager at 905-476-4301 or fax 905-476-8100.

Keep Your Natural Gas Metre and Appliance Exhaust Vents Clear During the winter, and especially after a storm, keep an eye on your natural gas meter and appliance exhaust vents. Snow or ice buildup could damage your gas meter, interrupt your gas service or cause an appliance to malfunction. This can create a serious safety hazard. For example, if your appliance vents are blocked with snow or ice it could cause your furnace to shut off or result in a buildup of dangerous carbon monoxide indoors. The Georgina Fire Department would like to remind residents to keep meters clear of snow and ice. For more great safety tips, visit enbridgegas.com

Georgina Public Library Staff and Library Board members wish you and your family a very safe and happy holiday season! Our hours of operation are as follows: December 29: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. December 30: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 31: 9 a.m. to Noon (Keswick Library only) December 31: Sutton and Pefferlaw Library Closed January 1: Closed January 2: Closed January 3: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Residents Required to Remove all Parked Vehicles from Town Roads When a ‘Winter Maintenance Event’ is Declared As a result of a significant winter storm, the Town of Georgina may declare a ‘Winter Maintenance Event’ which requires all parked vehicles to be removed from Town roads immediately and kept off until the declaration has been lifted. This will allow the Town to perform snow removal, sanding and salting operations. When a ‘Winter Maintenance Event’ is declared and lifted, a notice will placed in the News Alert section on the Town’s website (georgina.ca), on the Town’s electronic signs (located beside The ROC and The Georgina Ice Palace), on the Town’s social media accounts (Twitter & Facebook) or residents can listen for the announcement on 680 news and 1010 CFRB Radio. Check these sources during a significant winter storm similar to the way you would for school bus cancellations. For more information, visit georgina.ca or call the Town’s Operations Department at 905-476-4301 ext. 2232. yorkregion.com

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YRMG’s Santa Fund helps over 200 people in need this year TOWN OF GEORGINA - 2017 WARD 1 MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION NOMINATION INFORMATION NOTICE is hereby given to the Ward 1 municipal electors of the TOWN OF GEORGINA that Nominations for Ward 1 Councillor candidates may be filed with the Town Clerk at the 26557 Civic Centre Road, commencing Thursday, December 15, 2016 during regular business hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., up to and including Nomination Day, February 10, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Candidates must file the prescribed Nomination Form 1 and must remit a filing fee of $100.00, by cash or certified cheque or money order (made payable to the Town of Georgina). Candidates are required to show proof of identity and qualifying address at the time the nomination paper is filed in person by the candidate or agent. Each person who files a Nomination Paper will also be required to complete a “Declaration of Qualification”. Faxed nominations will not be accepted, as an original signature is required on all election documents filed with the Town of Georgina. No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes, or incur expenses, until that person has filed a Nomination Form and has been registered as a candidate. In order to file as a candidate for the Ward 1 Councillor vacancy, and individual must be: • • • • •

A resident of the Town of Georgina or an owner or tenant of land in the Town of Georgina or the spouse of such owner or tenant; A Canadian citizen; At least 18 years of age; Not prohibited from voting under section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act; and Not disqualified under the Municipal Act, 2001, or any other Act from holding the office.

Prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday February 13, 2017, the Clerk shall examine each nomination filed and if satisfied the person is qualified to be nominated and that the nomination complies with the Municipal Elections Act, the Clerk will certify the Nomination Paper. If not satisfied, the Clerk will reject the nomination and as soon a possible give notice to the person who sought to be nominated and to all other candidates. The Clerk’s decision to certify or reject a Nomination Paper is final. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure they are qualified to run for the office for which the nomination is filed. In the event there are an insufficient number of certified candidates to fill all positions available, nominations will be reopened for the vacant offices only on February 15, 2017 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and such additional nominations, if required, may be filed in the office of the Town Clerk.

TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com York Region residents continue to go above and beyond to ensure everyone had something under the tree this season. Through the generosity of the community, more than 200 individuals, over half of that being children, had something to open Christmas morning. Residents, individuals and businesses have directly sponsored families or donated financially to the York Region Media Group Santa Fund, which raised more than $10,000 this year alone to help those in need during the holiday season. "To see the support come from the community is humbling," YRMG advertising manager and Santa Fund committee member Tanya Pacheco said. Working with community partners such as the York Region Centre for Children, Welcome Centre, Yellow Brick House, Blue Door shelter, Rose of Sharon, WCYR, ETA Vaughan women’s shelter and St. Vincent de Paul, families and individuals fill out profiles and wish lists. "Our recipients are asking for basic necessities like boots, hats, mittens

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York Region Media Group advertising manager Tanya Pacheco (left) and regional human resources manager Lea Jamieson sort YRMG Santa Fund gifts before they are delivered to local families in need. and maybe a toy for their child to enjoy," YRMG human resources manager and fellow Santa Fund committee member Lea Jamieson said. "After fulfilling the wish list, many of our sponsors were asking if they could buy more and did." There was particular focus this year on empowering the recipients by providing gift cards so that they could go out and purchase what their families need. "This has been the most rewarding and fulfilling thing I have ever been a part of," Jamieson said of her first year volunteering with the fund. "Reading the family profiles and seeing the community come together to provide is soul food."

Pacheco admits she has cried a handful of times this year while volunteering, but there is one moment that will always stick with her as long as she is involved in the Santa Fund. She recalls a year when two volunteers were making a delivery of grocery gift cards and movie passes to the Yellow Brick House. During a tour, one of the staff members expressed her gratitude for the gifts and explained that the movie passes were perfect since many of the children had never been to a theatre. "Having a child of my own, this really hit me," she added. Donations are accepted for the Santa Fund all year round by visiting the YRMG office at 580 Steven Crt. in Newmarket.

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Full and complete notification required by the Municipal Elections Act will be provided via printed advertisement, social media and the Town webpage. Any questions regarding filing nominations or the election process can be directed to the undersigned or Rachel Dillabough, Deputy Clerk at (905) 476-4301. Dated at the Town of Georgina this 20th day of December, 2016 The Corporation of the Town of Georgina

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“HALLELUJAH” CHORUS Over 270 years ago, G.F. Handel composed his three-part oratorio “Messiah” and it has become a Christmas tradition to perform this great work in concert halls and auditoriums in many countries all over the world. The “Hallelujah” Chorus is one of the most well-known musical pieces from this oratorio and it concludes the second of the three parts. To this day, it is a subject of study in schools, universities and features regularly in movies, television programs and even commercials. The text of the “Hallelujah” Chorus is taken from the book of Revelation in the New Testament, chapters 11 and 19: Hallelujah! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ: and He shall reign for ever and ever. KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS, HALLELUJAH! The words of this Chorus are the climax of the Christian faith – the promise of Jesus Christ reigning over the whole world in righteousness and peace. Let us pray for the Kingdom to come and God’s will be done on earth. To help you with your Bible study and to learn more about the Bible message of salvation, write for a FREE Bible magazine: “Light On A New World”. Email: mail@lightmagazine.org; info@ontariodawn.com Canada Post: P.O. Box 931, Sutton West, On L0E 1R0

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Did you know that... God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” and - “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17)

Wednesday Bible Study 7:15pm - 8:30pm

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A Time to Remember

As we count down to the New Year, we remember all of the good times we’ve shared with all of you in 2016. Thank you for making it so special!

JIM BAIDEN

ROSS JAMIESON

GARY CARR

ROB SANDERS

The staff at S & B Keswick Motors would like to extend a big thank you to all of our valued customers for your tremendous support over the past year. We are very proud to be a part of this community and we all try our best to make your visits to our dealership as pleasant as possible. Once again we have continued to be proud supporters of many sports teams and charitable events in our community – a tradition that goes all the way back to 1972 when we first opened our doors as a Chrysler dealer. We also take pride in being a little different than many automotive dealerships. No shopper is ever pressured into making a deal that they are not ready to do. We provide clearly itemized quotations for the products and services that we offer. We bend over backwards to make sure that everything is right with your new vehicle before you pick it up. We take the time to make sure you are comfortable with how everything works before you drive your new vehicle off the lot. Our service department opens early and closes late six days a week so that we are there for you if you need us. Since we have a very low turnover of staff, you will see many of the same familiar faces that have been serving you for years when you visit our store. As we enter our 45th year, we pledge to continue to be the dealership that you have grown to trust with your automotive needs – many of you for several decades. We would like to wish everybody a happy, healthy and prosperous year in 2017 and beyond. Happy New Year! The Staff of S & B Keswick Motors Ltd.

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