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Too close for comfort? RACHAEL WILLIAMS & IAN ADAMS RachaelWilliams@metroland.com iadams@simcoe.com A culture of secrecy exists among major rail carriers and the federal government regarding the transportation of hazardous materials, despite widespread demand for greater transparency. “There have been incremental changes along the way, but railways largely set the rules for themselves,â€? said Mark Winfield, York University professor and rail safety expert. With the public bearing the risk of any potential disaster, that’s a huge problem, he noted. That risk was never more evident than the 1979 Mississauga train derailment, where a CP Rail train skidded off the tracks on Mavis Road, causing the release of deadly chlorine gas, and forcing the evacuation of 250,000 residents. Emergency responders determined there were hazardous materials on the train after the derailment occurred, but the cars were piled on top of each other and the identification placards were not visible. “They just saw the whole thing burning,â€? said Willson McTavish, lead counsel for the Grange Inquiry, which was formed under Ontario Appeal Court Justice Samuel Grange to investigate the derailment. It brought to light the lack of knowledge about deadly chemicals passing through municipalities and the inadequacy of rail safety regulations. The results of the Grange Commission were increased emergency management procedures, detailed chemical cleanup plans and improved safety of rail cars. Fast-forward 34 years, when an unattended 74-car freight train carrying crude oil derailed in Lac-MĂŠgantic, Quebec, leaving 47 people dead and half of downtown destroyed. This propelled a flurry of reaction from municipalities and the province calling for increased transparency on the shipment of dangerous goods. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) rail safety advisory panel demanded the federal government equip and support local first responders and keep them informed of the type of dangerous goods being shipped through their communities. “Railways, transportation companies and federal, provincial and territorial agencies cannot plan for emergencies alone,â€? said FCM president Clark Somerville. “Municipalities play a key role as well.â€? The only people in possession of the information are the municipality’s emergency responders, who are trained to look for the placard and identify the hazardous materials, then deploy a HAZMAT team if required. Mark Ormond, assistant chief operations and communications for the City of Mississauga, said informa-
tion is more transparent now than in the past. Resources such as AskRail, a Smartphone app that provides first responders access to timely data about what type of hazardous materials a railcar is carrying, and CANUTES, the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre, have been steps in the right direction. “But the bottom line is trains loaded with dangerous goods still travel through the heart of the most densely populated communities in Canada,� said Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, who is fighting to divert freight traffic off the Milton GO Line and free up space for commuter rail. In 2015, 144 rail-related accidents occurred involving dangerous goods in Canada. The five-year-average is 140. Transport Canada, Ottawa’s transportation regulator, mandated rail companies to post the top 10 dangerous goods transported across each province. Petroleum crude oil topped the list in 2015 for CN and CP, reporting shipments of 28 per cent and 29.2 per cent respectively. Other items included sulphuric acid, sodium hydroxide and ethanol-gasoline mixture. Real-time data raises legitimate security concerns, Winfield noted, but more detailed aggregate data on a quarterly basis would give the public a better sense of what is crossing through their communities. “It’s a culture of nontransparency. They (rail companies) don’t want to panic the public. Yet, it’s the public being exposed to the risk by the movement of materials.� Rail remains the preferred method to transport dangerous goods for this very reason - lack of oversight, critics argue. “Trucks, on the other hand, get stopped all the time,� Winfield said, including at inspection sites on the highway and at the border. The most recent available data was from a 2012 Statistics Canada survey which found over 107 million tonnes of goods moved by truck that year were dangerous materials. “With four million more people coming to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in the next 25 years, the situation will grow more urgent,� noted Crombie. And with Canada’s transportation network the backbone of the national economy, appropriate policies with improved safety measures regarding the movement of hazardous goods are critical.
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Information, funding needed for rail safety Rail carriers are working under a shroud of secrecy, putting Ontarians at risk every day. Information regarding what hazardous materials are shipped through our communities remains elusive. At any given moment, emergency responders and local governments have no idea what, exactly, is being transported through municipalities across the province. Yet they are the ones tasked with keeping the populace safe in the event of a disaster. The continued secrecy is putting the public at unnecessary risk and it is not a theoretical risk. The danger is very real. In 2015, 144 rail-related accidents occurred involving dangerous goods in Canada. The five-year-average is 140. One need only look to the disaster at Lac-Megantic to see how very real and devastating such disasters can be. When the unattended freight train derailed, it left 47 people dead and half of the community’s downtown destroyed. That train had previously passed through the densely populated GTA. The disaster prompted renewed calls from municipalities and the province for increased transparency on the shipment of dangerous goods. There have since been improvements to informationsharing, but has it gone far enough? Emergency responders in municipalities have access to historic data of what has come through their community. From that they can undertake disaster planning. The burden - and cost - of preparing for these potential disasters falls squarely on the shoulders of municipalities. Not only must our towns and cities prepare without knowing when, how often and what materials companies are transporting, they must also find a way to pay for managing the dangers these private rail carriers pose. For security reasons, real-time information is not available. And what information is shared with select municipal officials is not intended to be shared with the public. No one wants to tip off a potential terrorist about the exact location of specific chemicals. And the rail carriers don’t want to panic the public. Not only are emergency responders faced with a lack of information, the public remains largely in the dark about what dangerous goods are rolling through their communities. This culture of secrecy does not allow residents to make informed decisions or adequately prepare for possible disaster scenarios. More information is needed. The public needs to have general data regarding what is regularly transported through their backyards. Municipalities need more up-to-date information about what dangers their first responders might have to battle. And those first responders need adequate funding to defend against the worst case scenarios. Rail lines are an important part of this country’s economy, but the dangers they pose need to be better managed. It shouldn’t take another Lac-Megantic to bring about these much-needed reforms.
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Many choices needed on electoral reform Re: Let’s get on with electoral reform, Dec. 15. In mid-December, the Liberal published an editorial on electoral reform. If we are to reform our elections we need more than two choices: the existing and only one pathetic new choice. We need several choices to be educated about, how each would work and who will benefit or lose in each and how each will benefit the country and economy as a whole. One such choice not yet given much exposure is "weighted ballots" where those contributing more to the country by hard work (including hard work before retire-
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something of their lives but were just too selfcentred and threw away their opportunities. This group would also include those who have votes in other countries whose economic policies could hurt Canada. Far too many people capable of contributing have chosen not to work and that is a downside of excessive socialism we have today. A third category in the middle would be for average people doing OK, contributing at an average level and such.
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help her cope. And she’s had enough. Belczowski plans to attend a public information workshop this month to see if medical marijuana is right for her. The event is being organized by Sherry Bennett, a Richmond Hill resident and owner of the personal assistance company Bayview Concierge. Bennett, too, had little exposure to marijuana growing up, but recently tried cannabis to help with her long-term PTSD. The effect was impressive: her nightmares, flashbacks and extreme anxiety disappeared. Now, she wants to share what she has learned about the controversial substance with others through an e-book she wrote and an event she has planned for later this month. "There are so many myths out there. Education is crucial," says Bennett, who organized Medical Cannabis: It’s High Time We Learned the Facts to be held at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. The event, set for Jan. 29, brings together a panel of medical practitioners, patient advocates and researchers to discuss the current and future state of medical cannabis in Cana-
It is legal in Canada to use cannabis for medical purposes. The new Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, announced August 2016, allows "reasonable access" to cannabis for Canadians who have been authorized to use it for medical purposes by their health care practitioner. Patients can purchase quality-controlled cannabis from one of the producers licensed by Health Canada. Selling marijuana is illegal unless you are a large-scale producer licensed under Health Canada’s medical marijuana regime. The federal government is expected to table legislation in the spring to legalize pot for recreational use.
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An assortment of canniis oil bottles, eye-droppers and lockable plastic leaf or capsule containers. da. Since first investigating the world of pot, Bennett has discovered many others with health challenges who are interested in its medical benefits - but who are afraid to ask questions because of the stigma. Many were seniors like Belczowski, suffering with extreme or chronic pain that has not been helped by mainstream medicine. Belczowski says she has had many health issues
over her lifetime including a hip replacement in 2000 that resulted in a "dropped foot" that put her in a wheelchair, insomnia, acid reflux and ongoing pain in her leg and lower back. The nine prescription pills she was prescribed caused debilitating side effects. "I was nauseated and so dizzy it was hard to move from sofa to chair. It felt like I was on a boat. I’ve kind of lost hope in pre-
scription medications. The side effects make life downright miserable." Last month she stopped all but a few of the pills and feels somewhat better, but the pain remains and she wonders if marijuana, if it was tolerated and controlled like other medications, might help - as it has helped her 80-year-old friend who takes it for pain related to his cancer. She plans to attend Bennett’s event to learn more
about costs, coverage and what type of cannabis she might require. There will be an opportunity to talk to health care providers and to register with a licensed provider, but no pot on site. Bennett says she plans to focus on the medical aspects of the drug. "The focus will be on education. Richmond Hill is in the dark on this," she says. "People think they have to smoke it, or worry they’re going to get high. A lot are afraid they will become addicted, but they won’t. And they need to know they won’t get arrested if they go through the right channels, the legal channels. "A lot of places have been popping up on Yonge Street that are illegal ... They could be laced with contaminants, pesticide or mould. You must use pharmaceutical grade." The panel will tackle myriad issues such as af-
fordability, insurance coverage and how to navigate the prescription process and Bennett hopes the event will help erase the "stoner image." Mona Belczowski is eager to learn more, hoping marijuana will make her golden years less painful years. "They say old age is not for sissies. You have to put up with a lot of bad things happening to your body," she says "If this can make it a little easier, to take the edge off, then I am willing to try."
Medical Cannabis panel presentation Jan. 29, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Tickets: $15, $20 at the door Call 905-787-8811
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Business Profiles THE QUEENSWAY MARKETPLACE
The Queensway Marketplace has been Georgina’s fresh and friendly specialty grocery store since 1999. Unique, high quality products complemented by exemplary customer service keep people coming back to satisfy all their cravings.
of eggs, sauces, honey and more. Fruits and vegetables are handpicked and delivered daily and sourced locally when in season. Unique barbecue sauces and oils are also featured and serve as a great complement to the highly regarded meat department.
A full service butcher shop and deli features a wide selection of meats and custom cuts to choose from. Local free-range chicken and turkey are available as well as many marinated meat and fish items prepared in-house.
The Queensway Marketplace now carries organic, free range, Stock Exchange beef and chicken broths, made with ingredients from Southwestern Ontario, Ma’s Best Soups, a healthy line of homemade soups in a range of delicious flavours, and Sheldon Creek Dairy products, a variety of artisan milk, yogurt and kefir from Loretto, Ontario.
The on-site bakery offers fresh bread and buns baked daily, pastries, and many other delicious desserts. In a hurry but still want to eat healthy? The Queensway Marketplace also offers a variety of prepared in-store meals, salads and small event catering. The specialty grocer is proud to support local, boutique suppliers
You’ll look forward to grocery shopping when at The Queensway Marketplace at 205 The Queensway South in Keswick! Call 905-989-9909 or follow what’s happening in-store on Facebook and Instagram.
THE HEALTH HUT The Health Hut Good Health Naturally est. 1999
For almost twenty years, The Health Hut in Jackson’s Point has been providing services and products designed to help customers achieve optimum health and wellness. Everything from grocery to beauty, the Georgina store has everything you need to look and feel better. Whether you need immune support, help with stress and sleep, maintaining healthy blood sugar, improving heart health, or just overall vitality, The Health Hut has a variety of vitamins and supplements for men and women. The store features natural foods and beverages including bagged herbal teas, organic cocoa powder, alternative sweeteners, all natural nut butters, raw, organic apple cider vinegar, Celtic and Himalayan table salt, chia seeds, ground flax seeds and more. The Health Hut also offers pure Canadian raw, creamed and liquid, non pasteurized honey sourced right in Georgina as well as medical
grade Manuka honey. Bulk herbs can also be special ordered. Tired of using harsh chemical products on your hair and skin? The Health Hut carries a selection of essential oils, shea and cocoa butters, all natural shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, body washes, scrubs, deodorant, toothpaste and mouthwash. The friendly team of professionals provide a number of wellness services including Ear Candling, Bowen Therapy, Thai Massage, and Reflexology. Want to get healthier this new year but not sure what products or services are right for you? Stop by the store at 2100 Metro Road or call 905-722-9350 and someone will be glad to help you get on the right track. The Health Hut is open Monday to Friday from 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Visit www.georginavitaminstore.ca to learn more about health and wellness.
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FULL SERVICE GROCER FRESH MEAT - PRODUCE - DELI - GROCERIES IN-STORE BAKERY Try our Fresh Storemade Salads, Heat and Serve Meals to Go The delicious tastes of Fresh Bread and Desserts from our In Store Bakery and so many more Specialty Products
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PRESTIGE JEWELLERY
For over two decades, Prestige Jewellery has been showcasing some of the world’s most stunning jewellery. The father and son team of Sam, Robert and Ara Bozuk, have worked diligently over the years to make the name Prestige Jewellery one you can trust for master craftsmanship, affordable elegance, honest pricing and knowledgeable, personal service. The Prestige team travels to jewellery shows around the globe to bring the latest in jewellery and custom design to their customers. With a showroom spanning 1,700 sq. ft., Georgina’s largest jewellery store offers an extensive selection of gold, silver, diamonds, precious and semi-precious gem stones, wedding and engagement rings, bracelets, charms, necklaces and more. Have something unique in mind? Sam and Robert create stunning custom designed jewellery while Ara uses the modem AutoCad Design program to make one-of-a-kind items in very little time. Have something special you don’t want to part with but it needs fixing? Prestige offers quality repair work for even the most
delicate jewellery. Do you have some old jewellery that is out of style but still holds sentimental value? Let the professionals at Prestige turn it into a modem masterpiece. In-house appraisals are also provided. The showroom features a wide variety of Chamilia bracelets, often offering special promotions on this popular jewellery line. If you are in the market for diamonds, Prestige has a vast inventory at the lowest prices in York Region. Don’t take your gold to a travelling gold show! Prestige gives top dollar for gold or can transform it into a valuable new piece of jewellery. Whatever your style or budget, Prestige Jewellery, located at 23580 Woodbine Avenue in Keswick, is the best destination in York Region for all your jewellery needs. Prestige is open 7 days a week with convenient extended business hours. Call 905-476-3700 for more information or visit www.prestigejewellery.ca
23580 Woodbine Ave. Walmart Plaza Keswick 905-476-3700
GEORGE N BAY FISH & CHIPS FAMILY RESTAURANT
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George N Bay Fish & Chips Family Restaurant has been offering delicious food, friendly service, and affordable prices since 1998. The establishment is known for mouthwatering fish and chips featuring a generous portion of halibut, cod or haddock, filleted in-house, complemented by fresh cut french fries, coleslaw, and topped off with two large onion rings. George N Bay also offers homemade hamburgers with a variety of toppings to choose from to personalize it to your liking. A kids menu is available and young diners’ meals include a drink and ice cream. Daily between 8 am - 11 am, enjoy a $5.99 breakfast special served with coffee or tea. Tired of getting out of bed to face cooking breakfast and cleaning it all up? New to George N Bay is the All You Can Eat Brunch Buffet, Fridays through Sundays from 8 am - 1 pm
for only $8.99. A wide selection of popular items are showcased such as scrambled eggs, poached eggs, sausage, bacon, peameal, ham, home fries, French toast, pancakes, fresh fruits and salads, soups, onion rings, chicken wings, fish, rice pudding, desserts and more. Some items vary according to season, but there is always a lot to choose from! Stop by and see what has made George N Bay so popular for almost 20 years! George N Bay Fish & Chips Family Restaurant, located at 443 The Queensway South, Keswick (Glenwoods Plaza) is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 8 am - 8 pm, Friday 8 am - 9 pm, and Sunday 8 am - 7 pm. Call 905-476-5800 for more information or to order take out.
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SUTTON AND KESWICK PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICS
Sutton Physiotherapy Direct billing to Insurance 20887 Dalton Rd, Unit 7, Sutton 905.596.6161 physiotherapysutton.com
Keswick Physiotherapy Direct billing to Insurance LCBO Plaza off Woodbine 76 Arlington Dr. Unit 10, Keswick 905.476.8181 keswickphysiotherapy.com
Pain is a small word that has a large impact on your ability to live an active, healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. Helping you achieve optimum wellness is the top priority at Sutton and Keswick Physiotherapy Clinics. A multi-disciplinary team approach is used to customize a recovery program specific to your needs to decrease pain, improve joint mobility and increase overall strength and coordination so you can get back to work, sports and everyday life as soon as possible. From injury to recovery, the health professionals at Sutton and Keswick Physiotherapy are with you every step of your journey. On your first visit you will undergo a detailed assessment with a physiotherapist to test strength, range of motion, posture, gait and balance. Treatment begins on the first day with education relating to your condition, manual therapy, soft tissue massage, modalities such as ultrasound, laser and exercises customized for you that are performed at the clinic under the direct supervision of the physiotherapist and exercise therapist to ensure you are doing them correctly.
A range of services are available including physiotherapy, chiropractic, registered massage therapy, personal exercise programs, acupuncture, athletic taping and compression hosiery. If you require added support or stability, we will recommend, size and fit you with a custom brace or orthotics for your feet. If you are suffering with pain or mobility issues related to a sports injury, car accident, work related injury, slip and fall or recent surgery, let Sutton and Keswick Physiotherapy get you on the path to wellness. Our professional services are covered by most employee benefit plans, motor vehicle insurance or WSIB.We also offer the convenience of DIRECT BILLING for most major insurance companies.
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Two locations in Georgina for your convenience: Keswick Physiotherapy, 76 Arlington Drive, Unit 10, 905-476-8181, keswickphysiotherapy.com, serving Georgina for 19 years, and our new second location, Sutton Physiotherapy, 20887 Dalton Road, Unit 7, 905-596-6161, physiotherapysutton.com
WILD BILL’S BISTRO
Wild Bill’s Bistro offers patrons a unique culinary experience, incorporating traditional pub offerings as well as renowned dishes from around the world.
TUESDAY | 1/2 PRICE WINGS ALL DAY WEDNESDAY | NEW 1/2 PRICE WINGS 5 PM TO CLOSE 443 The Queensway S., Glenwoods Plaza, Keswick 905-989-8000 www.wildbillsbistro.ca
For diners who enjoy popular sports bar fare, Wild Bill’s menu will not disappoint! It features delicious options like wings, burgers, ribs, chicken, gourmet pizza, sandwiches, fish and chips, chicken parmesan, wraps, salads, and nachos, something sure to satisfy any palate.
Wild Bill’s is home to some great weekend entertainment! Come out and enjoy the Video DJ and dancing on Friday nights, live bands on Saturday evenings, and laugh out loud with Yuks Yuks comedy tour every quarter.
Wild Bill’s menu also showcases more diverse, international cuisine such as Indian favourite butter chicken, Greek inspired chicken souvlaki, and popular Cajun dish, Jambalaya.
”At Wild Bill’s Bistro, we strive to provide an atmosphere where everyone feels warm and welcome,” says owner Bill Wilde. “A place where families can enjoy great food at reasonable prices. A home away from home where friends can meet and watch a game or listen to some great music. A place where food quality and courteous staff go hand in hand.”
All meals are prepared in-house using fresh, local ingredients. Monday to Friday between 11 am and 2 pm, 25 lunch options are available for only $10 (including non alcoholic beverage). Wild Bill’s also features daily specials as well as take out for all items on the regular menu.
Stop by Wild Bill’s Bistro, located at 443 The Queensway South (Glenwoods Plaza) today! Call 905-989-8000 for more information or to place take out orders. Keep up with what’s happening at Wild Bill’s at www.wildbillsbistro.ca or on Facebook.
COLOUR CENTRAL HAIR STUDIO & SPA/SWEET PEA BOUTIQUE
COLOUR CENTRAL 422 The Queensway S. 905-535-1009 www.colour-central.com
At Colour Central Hair Studio & Spa/Sweet Pea Boutique, city chic meets small town charm. The modern yet cozy converted home offers a wide variety of services and products typical of downtown salons and shops, at competitive prices so you don’t need to travel south to look and feel incredible!
Sweet Pea Boutique offers unique, trendy vacation fashions and accessories for ladies. The quaint store features a selection of blouses, capelets, Maxi skirts and dresses, ponchos, and wide brim hats, as well as beach bags, clutches, scarves, sunglasses, rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Colour Central provides an array of beauty options for women and men including hair services such as classic or modern cuts, up do’s, highlights, colour, colour correction, perms, keratin treatments, straightening, and extensions, permanent makeup application, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, facials, electrolysis, waxing, pedicures, manicures and new micro blading - semi permanent eyebrow tattooing. The talented and creative Colour Central team each specialize in a specific service so you get the best results!
Whether you are are going to a tropical destination, heading to a special event, or just want to turn heads when you run errands, Colour Central Hair Studio & Spa and Sweet Pea Boutique, located at 422 The Queensway South in Keswick, has everything you need right in Georgina! Call 905-535-1009 for more information or to book an appointment. Hours of operation are Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am - 8 pm, and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm.
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Wednesday, February 1 Wednesday, February 8 Wednesday, February 15 Monday, February 27
9 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL SPECIAL
Council meetings are open to the public, available on Rogers TV, and streamed online. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit georgina.ca
Career Opportunities
Selling Food to Ontario Workshop Thursday, February 2 The Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 per person | Space is limited Create new opportunities for your farm or food business by learning how to expand into new markets such as restaurants, foodservice food retailers, institutions and other wholesale buyers. Register today at sellingfoodtoontario.eventbrite.ca. For more information, contact Sean Columbus at 905-476-4301 ext. 2330 or email scolumbus@georgina.ca
The Town of Georgina is currently hiring for the following position(s): Aquatics Positions: Deadline Ongoing Lead Recreation Facilitators 1-3 Programs: Deadline Ongoing Sports Instructors 1-4 Programs: Deadline Ongoing Challenge Course Facilitators 1-13: Deadline Ongoing Camp Coordinator: Deadline February 17 Camp Supervisor: Deadline February 17 Inclusion Camp Counsellors: Deadline February 17 Camp Counsellors: Deadline February 17 Civil Engineering Student: Deadline February 5 Building (Technical) Student: Deadline February 12 Building Administrative Student: Deadline February 12 Visit georgina.ca or view our job posting board at the Georgina Civic Centre for more information and application instructions.
Sno*Fest Saturday, February 4 The ROC Chalet, 26479 Civic Centre Road 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for this wintery FREE family event with lots of activities for all ages! Inflatables, games, Kidsworld, giveaways, and lots more frosty fun! There will be live performances and entertainment for the whole family! Stay tuned for more details or visit georgina.ca/events *Lift/tubing tickets and cafeteria prices still apply.
Animal Shelter License Your Dog
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Dog owners in the Town of Georgina are required to purchase a dog license each year. Licenses must be renewed by February 28. The license expires on December 31 of the same calendar year. Dog licenses may be purchased directly at the Town of Georgina Civic Centre located at 26557 Civic Centre Road, the Georgina Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre located at 26815 Civic Centre Road, or at or at one of the following local outlets: • Global Pet Foods, 443 Queensway South • Georgina Veterinary Clinic, 25914 Hwy 48 • Keswick Pet Hospital, 23 Queensway South • PetValu, 24018 Woodbine, Keswick • South Shore Veterinary Clinic, 762 Queensway S. • Bodley’s Furniture, 247 Pefferlaw Rd. • Dalton Road Animal Hospital, 21025 Dalton Rd. • PetValu, 20887 Dalton Rd., Sutton • Udora General Store, 9 Victoria St. For more information about the cost and application process, please call 905-476-3457 ext. 3, email animal-control@georgina.ca or visit georgina.ca
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Public Notices Notice of Revised Applications Under the Planning Act The Town of Georgina has received the following REVISED applications pursuant to the Planning Act. Town Council will be considering these applications at a future public meeting, the date and time of which will be published in the Georgina Advocate and on the Town of Georgina website. PROPOSAL: Part of Lot 14, Conc. 3 (NG); Lot 1, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 1204; N/S Church Street, Keswick On February 10, 2016, the Town of Georgina held a statutory public meeting to consider applications for an amendment to the existing Queensway East Development Area Plan (QEDAP), plan of subdivision approval and associated zoning amendment, submitted in August 2015 by the previous owner, Daycornet (Keswick) Inc., to permit the development of 247 single family detached residential dwelling lots on the noted property; referred to as Phase 2 of the development proposal. Revised Applications for amendment to the QEDAP, Draft Plan of Subdivision (SUBDV) approval, and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) have been submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of the new land owner, Starlish Home (BT) Corp. (i.e. “Treasure Hill”) to permit (1) an amendment to the QEDAP, (2) revisions to the 2001 Phase 1 approved draft plan and associated zoning amendment, and (3) revisions to the 2015 Phase 2 proposed draft plan and associated zoning amendment. The Phase 1 draft plan and associated zoning amendment application were approved in 2001 for the development of 100 single family detached residential dwelling lots, generally in the southerly portion of the property. The revised Phase 1 plan proposes the development of 51 single family detached lots over a portion of the same land (47 whole lots and 4 part lots encumbered by temporary turning circles until Phase 2 develops), the storm water management pond, open space blocks, roads, etc. The revised Phase 2 draft plan and associated zoning application propose 249 single family detached lots, roads, etc. over an area of land generally located within the central and westerly portion of the property. A Key Map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. Town Files: 05.249 (QEDAP), 01.97 (Ph. 1 SUBDV), 03.786 (Ph. 1 ZBA), 01.142 (Ph. 2 SUBDV), and 03.1085 (Ph. 2 ZBA). Direct Inquiries to Velvet Ross, Manager of Planning, at ext. 2251 or vross@georgina.ca. Please reference the File Name: “Treasure Hill” and File Number(s) in all communications.
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Building By-law 2015-0150 Adjustment to Permit and Service Fees Please take notice that pursuant to Section 18 of By-law 2015-0150, effective February 1, 2017, building permit and service fees will be adjusted based on the previous calendar year Consumer Price Index (C.P.I.) for Ontario. The adjustment will be calculated at +2% for all fees and charges set out in By-law 2015-0150.
Additional material relating to the proposal is available for viewing at the Planning Division within the Civic Centre located at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on regular business days. For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Planner assigned to the file as noted above. Personal information collected in response to this planning notice or in relation to these applications will be used to assist Town Staff and Council to process the applications and make a decision on these matters. Such personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will become part of the public record, may be viewed by the general public, and may be published in a Planning Report and Council Agenda. Questions about this collection may be directed to the Town Clerk, John Espinosa at ext. 2223, or by email at jespinosa@ georgina.ca. DATED AT THE TOWN OF GEORGINA THIS 26th DAY OF JANUARY, 2017
Notice of Public Meeting YOU ARE INVITED to attend a Public Meeting on: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Georgina Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick. Please note that this application, along with other matters, will be dealt with in the order that they appear on the agenda or as Council may determine. PROPOSAL: 2563 Old Homestead Road Con 4, Part Lot 15 (NG) A Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of William and Marlee Harford to change the permitted uses within the existing Rural (RU) zoning of the property, such that in addition to a current permitted use allowing the sale of farm produce grown on the property, the owners would also be permitted to sell farm produce not grown on the property, including flowers, trees and shrubs; and also the sale of accessory products, including fertilizer, mulch, top soil, potting soil, triple mix and peat moss. A key map showing the location of the subject land is provided below. Town File: 03.1100; Direct inquiries to Ingrid Fung, Junior Planner, at ext. 2244 or ifung@ georgina.ca. Please reference the File Number in all communications.
Additional information and/or material related to this application, including the proposed or zoning by-law amendment, is available for viewing at the Planning Division within the Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on regular business days. For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Planning Division by phone at 905-476-4305, ext. 2250, by fax at 905-4764394, or by email to the Planning Division Secretary, Anna Geniole, at ageniole@georgina.ca. Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the application. Written comments should be mailed/faxed/emailed to the Planner noted-above. Please ensure you include your name and address for record keeping purposes and so that you may be contacted if necessary. Personal information collected in response to this planning notice or in relation to this application will be used to assist Town Staff and Council to process the application and make a decision on this matter. Such personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will become part of the public record, may be viewed by the general public, and may be published in a Planning Report and Council Agenda. Questions about this collection may be directed to the Town Clerk, John Espinosa, at 905-476-4305, ext. 2223, or by email to jespinosa@georgina.ca. DATED AT THE TOWN OF GEORGINA THIS 26th DAY OF JANUARY, 2017
Jackson’s Point Harbour 2017 Seasonal Slips Please be advised that the Town of Georgina has seasonal slips available for the upcoming summer season. A draw according to the depth of the vessel, will be held on February 10, 2017 at 2 p.m. for use of the seasonal slips. In order to be eligible, you must submit a slip request form no later than January 31, 2017 - priority will be given to those who own property in Georgina.
For more information regarding fees, please visit the Building Division’s web page by navigating georgina.ca → Living Here → Building and Renovating or by calling 905-476-4301.
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Georgina Hall Board 2016 Annual General Meeting & Elections For Belhaven Thursday, February 16 7:30 p.m.
Georgina Hall Board 2016 Annual General Meeting & Elections For Egypt Hall Tuesday, February 21 8 p.m.
At the Library
Celebrate Family Literacy Day Thursday, February 2 The Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 per person | Space is limited Create new opportunities for your farm or food business by learning how to expand into new markets such as restaurants, foodservice food retailers, institutions and other wholesale buyers. Register today at sellingfoodtoontario.eventbrite.ca. For more information, contact Sean Columbus at 905-476-4301 ext. 2330 or email scolumbus@georgina.ca
Fire Department
This form is available on the Town’s website www. georgina.ca/getting-active/boating-beaches-andfishing, by calling 905-476-4301 ext. 2239 or visit the Recreation & Culture Department at the Georgina Civic Centre located at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick. If you are one of the lottery draw winners, full payment is required no later than March 31, 2017 along with proof of insurance listing the Town of Georgina as “additional insured”. yorkregion.com
905-476-4301 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick
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EVENTS 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, 905-713-3373 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, 1-888-2366283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free Book your appointment to give life now by downloading the GiveBlood app or visiting the website.
O Tuesday, January 31 Enterprising Careers – A Career Exploration Program for Women WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Women’s Centre of York Region Program – Hosted by Yorkworks, 20887 Dalton Rd. CONTACT: Iara, 905-853-9270 Ext.104, iencinas@wcyr.ca COST: Free Attend the workshop Enterprising Careers and discover employment options that ‘fit’ your personality.
O GET CONNECTED Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. O Wednesday, February 1 National Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: OSPCA Newmarket, 16586 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Kimberley Murdoch, 905-898-7122 Ext.367, kmurdoch@ospca.on.ca COST: Free Host a cupcake party any day in the month of February and collect donations for the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education and Animal Centre. Register online.
O Thursday, February 2 5th Annual WinterFresh Trivia Challenge WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Madsen’s Greenhouse and Banquet Centre, 160 Bayview Pkwy. CONTACT: Joan Stonehocker, 905-841-3101 Ext.202, www. yrfn.ca, joans@yrfn.ca COST: $50 WinterFresh is an evening of community gathering, delicious food, fun and entertaining trivia!
O Sunday, February 5 Splash and Boots WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Flato
Markham Theatre, 905-3057469, 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $39; Regular: $34 Family 4-Pak: $125 Timeless, universal and fun, their music has just the right amount of – so parents and kids alike can share in the moment. Young Artists’ Showcase 2017 WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres. CONTACT: Linda Condy, 905-898-2134, lindajcondy@ sympatico.ca COST: $20 (adults); $10 (students); $40 (family of 4) Featuring Katherine Utochkina (mezzo-soprano), Duo Con Fuoco (classical piano duo), Jake Runeckles (actor) and The Irish Dance Studio
O Monday, February 6 Ecumenical prayer shawl ministry WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Knox United Church – Sutton, 34 Market St. CONTACT: Carole Lockie, 905-476-4445, carolelockie@ gmail.com COST: Free Knit or crochet prayer shawls at home and meet once a month for fellowship.
5 things to do this weekend O Saturday, January 28 Family Fun Science Workshops WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. CONTACT: Markham Museum, 905-3055970, www.markhammuseum.ca, museuminfo@markham.ca COST: $18 for one child and one adult From pulleys and gears to slimy experiments, we will explore the science behind some of our favourite things. New Year’s Levee and free community swim WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Angus Glen C.C., 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr. East CONTACT: Dr. Helena Jaczek, MPP constiuency office, 905-2944931 COST: Free Celebrate the new year at the News Years Levee hosted by Dr. Helena Jaczek, MPP for Oak Ridges-Markham hosts a New Year’s Levee. STEMfest WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. CONTACT: Aurora Public Library, 905-727-9494 COST: Free
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Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was at Pacific Mall to participate in Chinese New Year Celebrations, including a stint as a lion dancer.
Science, technology, engineering, math. Hour of Code, Raspberry Pi, First LEGO League Jr. and 3D printing.
O Sunday, January 29
Richmond Hill Hoot ‘n Howl WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Swan Centre for Conservation, 1229 Bethesda Side Road CONTACT: Katie Biddie, 416-2750160, kbiddie@trca.on.ca COST: Free Enjoy a short presentation on owls
Chinese New Year Celebration WHEN: 1 p.m. to WHERE: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Markham Civic Centre, 905-477-7000 COST: Free Enjoy traditional Chinese music and celebrate the year of the rooster.
and coyotes followed by a trip into the woods.
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DINING & SPA Afternoon Tea Sun Jan 29 @ 3pm Join us for an afternoon of light jazz music, history and country afternoon tea as we celebrate the New Year. Adults $35 per person; Children age 10 and under $15. Reservations Required. (tax and gratuity addtl)
Winter Simcolicious Menu Join us for a delicious 3 course meal Sun to Thurs. House made soup or salad, sumptuous Roast Pork Tenderloin or Pan Seared Salmon. Top it off with one of our famous desserts. $19 for lunch (until 4pm) $26 for dinner. (tax and gratuity addtl) www.briars.ca/winter-simcolicious-menu
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Mnookmi Restaurant in the Island View Business Centre will be closing January 30th, 2017 due to remodeling and repairs by the new Owner. It will re-open in the spring of 2017. Thank you for your patronage and the new operators look forward to seeing you when it reopens.
2017 holds much excitement for Georgina strategy and poised to 2017 is an exciting develop a new investyear on many fronts. ment attraction strateI’ll be turning 50 this gy with a focus on proyear and my two chilmoting the Keswick dren will turn 19 and Business Park. 21. In Canada, we are I’m hopeful that celebrating the 150th council will also recoganniversary of confednize the need to develop eration. For Georgina a waterfront recreation too, there is plenty FRANK SEBO that would inhappening. Council Connection strategy clude conducting a faAt the end of 2016, cilities needs assessment - there is with the passing of long serving Reso much potential here! gional Coun. Danny Wheeler, forWe are also looking to move former Ward 1 Coun. Naomi Davison ward with the design and construcwas appointed as the town’s new retion of a new multi-use recreation gional councillor and deputy mayor. centre in south Keswick and are That means a local byelection will considering the future of our Civic be held in March of this year to deCentre. Georgina has a new corpotermine who will fill the vacant rate strategic plan, new customer Ward 1 seat. service strategy, new long-term fiIn addition, we are in the midst of nancial strategy, and a new fire serconducting a ward boundary revices master plan. view. And as you read this, your GeEleanor Roosevelt is quoted as orgina town council and staff are gosaying: "Life is like a parachute ing through the process of fine tunjump. You’ve got to get it right the ing and finalizing this year’s budget. first time." It is this sentiment that I We’ve been reviewing the results of hope will guide us as we deliberate numerous studies and building asand implement these new and excitsessments. We are ready to impleing initiates. ment a new economic development
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Thursday, February 2nd – Movie Day – Bring your own lunch Movie Starts at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 9th – Birthdays, Bingo & Games @ 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 16th – Board Meeting @ 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 23rd – Valentine’s Day Pot Luck Luncheon @ 12:30 p.m.
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New customer service hubs at the civic centre during the next two to three years are being recommended despite the ultimate fate of the town’s administration centre. While implementation of firstfloor and third-floor hubs is a budget discussion, staff recommended the service hubs as part of the town’s corporate customer service strategy. If approved, the change would better address public inquiries and increase accessibility. A phased-in approach in terms of construction and cross-training of staff would see a $150,000 firstfloor hub addressing recreation, operations and infrastructure matters constructed first, followed by a third-floor hub aligning development services including building, planning and engineering. “We want to go there because we feel that by not fully rolling out the third-floor hub, whenever we relocate to whatever model we re-
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Civic centre ’hubs’ could improve customer service locate to, we will have lost two to three years of functioning,” CAO Winanne Grant said. “We don’t want to park things." A staff report tabled Jan. 10 outlined the details of a proposed redesign of the front reception area on the main floor of the civic centre. On average, reception receives 1,260 calls per week. The bulk of those have to do with tax inquiries, followed by calls regarding roads, waste management and water. As a result, a new customer hub would realign front-line staff from the recreation, operations and infrastructure departments in a redesigned front-office space. If approved under the 2017 budget, cross training of staff would start in May followed by a phasedin construction of the space. The $150,000 budget would come from a reserve fund derived from a 2009 provincial grant given to municipalities in part to address customer service issues. There would be no staff additions or losses under the proposed realignment.
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Knox United Church
34 Market Street, Sutton 10 am Sunday Service Sunday School & Supervised Nursery
Rev. Ted Grady 905-722-3742 officeknoxsutton@gmail.com
All Are Welcome St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 20858 Dalton Rd., Sutton
Sunday Service at 10 am
Home of the Community Meal Every Tuesday 5pm Everyone Welcome Keswick United Church 177 Church St. • 905-476-5532 www.keswickunitedchurch.ca Sunday Worship/Sunday School • 11:15am
Rev. Johanna VanderSpek “A Warm Welcome Awaits You” Home of the Community Meal every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Lakeshore Community Fellowship Sunday Potluck at 5:00 pm Service at 6:00 pm
Meeting at Belhaven Hall 25184 Warden Ave. Keswick lakeshorecommunityfellowship.com
Belhaven Free Methodist Church
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Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Junior Church: ages 4-11 yrs. Pastor Michael Gibney 905-476-7692
25152 Warden just north of Old Homestead Rd. ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. Zech 4:6
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Keswick Christian Church A Family Church Est. 1821
Loving God and Others through Jesus Christ Couldn’t you use a little faith right now? 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)
Sunday Morning Service 10:30am - noon
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Harvest Family Community Church
Wednesday Bible Study 7:15pm - 8:30pm
DOVE Christian Fellowship Canada “… to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” Eph. 3:19
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Georgina Gospel Assembly 2435 Glenwoods Rd., East of Woodbine, Keswick
Sunday Services: Prayer Meeting 10:30am Worship Service 11:00am Tuesday Service 7:00pm
English - walking through the book of John
For other services please phone for times.
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Please join us on Sunday’s @ 10:45am Pastor Lynn Ironside 85 Osbourne St., Roches Point 905 476 8875
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Anglican Parish of Georgina
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Pastor Ronald Gosse 905-476-9155
Anglican Worship Christ Church Roches Point Sunday Service
10:30 a.m. Reverend Annette M. Gillies - Incumbent Sunday School will resume Sept 11, 2016
All are welcome. Church Office: (905) 476-3491 Website: www.rochespointparish.com
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Pastor Hal Arthurs • Pastor Bob Tsisko
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EGYPT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Said) 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Choral)
6779 Smith Blvd • 905-722-7783
Yet another Mid-east Peace Conference came and went this January where representatives of seventy countries gathered in Paris to once again discuss a twostate solution to the Israeli-Palestinian stalemate. The Israeli Foreign Ministry dismissed the results with a tweet that it was “as flat as a failed souffle and a big show”. For over 75 years now, a solution has been sought unsuccessfully to bring about a peaceful settlement to this particular area. All those who read and study the Word of God will be aware of the glorious peace promised to that land. Over 2000 years ago, Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem and exclaimed: “if you had only known the things which belong to your peace”. (Luke 19:42) Isaiah foretold in Chapter 65 of his prophecy: “I (God) will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people; and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, says the Lord”. Peace in the Middle East is contingent upon the return of Jesus to this earth and “in his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endures”. The Psalmist of Israel (King David) spoke of Christ’s coming kingdom in Psalm 72. Then and only then, will there be peace on earth and goodwill among men. We invite you to subscribe to our free quarterly magazine: “Light On A New World” and learn more about the time when men “shall study war no more, beating their swords into ploughshares”. Email: info@ontariodawn.com
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All are Welcome The Reverend MacIvan Rogers presiding
ROMANCATHOLIC CHURCH Immaculate Conception 20916 Dalton Road, Sutton
Engaging Family Spirituality in Egypt’s Historic Country Church!
Sunday Morning Church Time 11am Pastors Doug & Jeannie Neufeld Cedardale Church Of The Nazarene 471 Pefferlaw Rd., Pefferlaw
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm • Sunday: 8:30am
Sunday 10 am Worship
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For Daily Mass times call the church office at 905-476-0097 Pastor: Rev. Fr. Sherwin Holandez WELCOME
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LAING, Jetta Frances (nee Bowins) January 10, 1931 - January 17, 2017 Left this world peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Loving wife and soulmate to Robert Laing. She was deeply loved and will be missed daily. Jetta, a warm, understanding and loving mother has joined her only son, Scott (late 2013) in Heaven, where they will share a special bond. She is survived by her daughters, Jackie and her husband Paul Malcolm, Chris and her partner Harvey that have come from out West, Sandi and her husband Robby and her daughterin-law Allison Laing. Grandchildren Jesse and Jordan; Marley, Sammy and Adam. Jetta had a full happy life with family and friends. She enjoyed her work, church, crosswords and old movies. Mom, you were a kind and gentle soul with a heart of gold. We were proud to have you as our mother and to dad, a wife. Without you we’re not sure who would have given us life. You showed us patience, kindness, laughter and joy. After today, you will join your boy. We will miss you and wonder why they took you up to the sky. You are in our hearts forever. Rest now my mom, lay your head down. Tomorrow we will grieve and so on. To honour Jetta’s life, please donate to the OSPCA. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life was held at the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton, on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with visiting an hour prior.
DAVIS, Karen Irene With the spirit of a warrior remaining kind, generous, and witty Karen Irene Davis (born July 28, 1958) surrounded by family, fell into a peaceful rest on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 4:20 p.m. Best friend and loving wife of Steve Davis. Supportive Mother of Christie Norton and Katie Roberts (David). Proud Gramma of Jackson Davis Norton and Miles Davis Roberts. Devoted daughter of Bruce and Claire Longhurst. Caring sister to Debbie (Peter), David, Susan (Bryan), Marsha and Mark. Special aunt to many nieces and nephews and “Aunt Tay� to her girl Maggie. As a dedicated community member and entrepreneur Karen was a past president of the Sutton Kinnette Club, instrumental in the coordination of Kin Shows, parades, events, and the West Street Kin Park. Her final selfless act, Karen donated herself to the Memorial Chiropractic College of Canada. Karen (“Tay�, “Maja�) will be remembered fondly by her family and numerous friends at her “Celebration of Life� on Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Sutton Kin Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southlake Regional Cancer Centre will be made in Karen’s memory.
DETTMAN (Porte), Judith Mary Peacefully at Georgian Bay General Hospital on January 6, 2017, Judy Dettman passed away at the age of 68, with family by her side. Dear wife of Jack (John) Dettman, predeceased. Judy leaves behind her children Gary (Leslie), Rob (Tracy), Brian (Jenny), Nikki and Darryl. Judy was grandmother to Shannon, Matthew, Christopher, Ryan, Hannah, Nicholas, Carlee, Shandel and Jackson; great-grandmother to Isaac and Zachary. Judy is predeceased by both her parents Connie and Irwin “Mickey� Porte. Wonderful sister to Frances (Don), Mike (Linda), Geoff (Liz), and Wayne, predeceased. Judy was a compassionate and loyal fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays! Judy was known for her baking, specifically her cherry cheesecake and butter tarts! Family and friends would line up for these wonderful treats! Cremation has taken place and there will be a “Celebration of Life� on Friday, April 28, 2017 at York Regional Police Association, 600 Stonehaven Avenue, Newmarket, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. “Butterflies hover and feathers appear whenever our loved ones and angels are near.�
“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget.�
A Memorial Service will be held at TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket (905-898-2100) on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel with a Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of York Region.
HULME, Frederick Peacefully at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, January 20, 2017, at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Lois Hulme. Dear father of Laurie Monique (Calvin), Cheryl Wilson (Terry Wilson), Linda Lee (Steven) and predeceased by his son Richard. Lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Elaine Dixon (Bruce). Loving grandfather of Andrew (Tessa Marie), Heather (Don), Michelle (Tyler), Alyssa and Kristopher. Loving great-grandfather of Jasper and Eden, Tyson and Abby. Dear brother of Thomas and Harry, and predeceased by his siblings Albert, Frances and Isabel. Fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends. A Funeral Service was held in the chapel of Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton, on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with visiting one hour prior. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
MAHLMANN, Magdalena Maria (Maggie) Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Maggie Mahlmann (nee Ginalski), beloved wife of Henry Mahlmann of Sutton. Predeceased by her daughter Ingrid Mahlmann. Maggie was involved in many community events. She will be remembered for her participation at the local bingo and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 356, Sutton. Fondly remembered by her many friends. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held in the near future. Arrangements in care of the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton, 905-722-3274. Memorial donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorfh.ca
Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com
Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com
Memorial Condolences can be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com ARMSTRONG, Jack February 4, 1930-January 15, 2017 Peacefully, with family by his side, on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Loving husband of Anne Armstrong (nee Lavery); Dad to Lesly Bolen (John), John (Sheline). Grandfather of Christopher, Ryan, and Elizabeth Bolen; Kristy and Jace Armstrong. Great-Grandfather to Aiden, Andrew, Ava and Ryan Bolen; Keegan and Logan Stoodley. He will be greatly missed by many relatives.
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CARD, Kenneth WWII Veteran, Royal Canadian Air Force, 1st Airborne. Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of Catherine Card “Cathy� (nee Flederbach) of Keswick. Loving father of Dawn (Frank Richardson) of Newmarket, Ric Farmer (Jean) of Kamloops, B.C., Lynn (Ray Pigott) of Mineral Bluff, Georgia, and Georgette of Chateauguay, P.Q. Dear brother of Doug (Sharon) of Sutton, and Bill (Verna) of Mount Albert, and of the late Tom, Kay Taylor, and Doreen Thompson. He will be greatly missed by several nieces, nephews and relatives. The family will receive friends at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, Ontario on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment Newmarket Cemetery. In memory of Ken, donations to the Salvation Army Georgina Corp. would be appreciated.
REDGATE, Rosemary Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends on Monday, January 23, 2017 at the age of 80. Dearly loved mother of Christy Emmerson (nee Redgate) and Sharon Rheeder. Cherished Grandma of Ryan and Carson Emmerson and Brett, Christopher and Brian Rheeder. Predeceased by her parents and her brother. Visitation will be held at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, Ontario on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service at the Keswick United Church, 177 Church St., Keswick on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. In memory of Rosemary, donations made to Keswick United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family would like to thank all the many friends, caregivers and the ladies of the UCW for all their care and support. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com
Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com SNODDON, Gerald (Jerry) Robert July 18, 1954 - January 18, 2017 Beloved father of Rob, Lori, Lisa and Sarah. Cherished grandfather of Neely, Curran, Cole, and Connalee. Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2017, age 62, at SouthLake Hospital in Newmarket. Jerry was born and raised in Keswick. He will be dearly missed. The family will receive friends at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m.
Olive Magee
February 1, 1921 - January 23, 2000
David Magee
May 1, 1911 - January 28, 1974 Gone from us, but leaving memories Death can never take away, Memories that will always linger While upon this earth we stay. ‘Tis sweet to know we’ll meet again Where partings are no more, And that the ones we loved so well Has only gone before. Love, The Magee Family
OLIVER, Margaret Josephine Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, with family present on Friday, January 20, 2017, at the age of 90 years. Marg Oliver (nee Weech) formerly of Sutton, beloved wife of John Oliver. Dear mother of Michael Oliver (Stephanie), Jeffrey Oliver (Mary), and Denise Saunders (John). Loving Nana of Michelle (Chris), Jennifer (Tim), Danielle (Joey), Joel, Colin, and Brett and great-nana of Ryan, Andrew, Oliver, and Henry. Sister-inlaw of Bill Lyons. Predeceased by her sister Sadie. Fondly remembered by her extended family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements in care of the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home. 905-722-3274. Memorial donations to the MS Society would be appreciated by the family. Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com
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