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Keswick brothers Tristan and Tyler Reddy, ages 16 and 14 respectively, stand proudly with former Georgina Fire Chief Al Bush (centre) after receiving the first-ever Randy Bush Commendation Award at the Civic Centre April 12. The boys were awarded the honour for their heroic efforts that saved their elderly neighbours from a house fire. The award was named in memory of Bush’s son, firefighter Randy Bush, who died in the line of duty in 1981.

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KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com Daniel Share-Strom was just three when it became clear what his mission in life would be - and that the mission would involve a microphone. He had always been a different child, not really interested in other kids, in toys, in communicating with others. But one day he and his mom were at garage sale and Daniel made a beeline for the toy box. He grabbed a microphone, stood in the middle of the driveway and began belting out "Blue Suede Shoes". It happened again at a family friend’s concert, when one of the musicians invited those in the audience to perform, and quiet little Daniel leaped on stage. Things at home weren’t so stellar, though. Daniel was a smart kid, but the things he did made him look dumb. He hated loud noises, couldn’t ride a bike, was socially awkward, clumsy, disorganized - and the worst part: these "problems" were what people used to identify him, rather than the many other things he did well. At 10, he was diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome and he and his family began the agonizing process of ensuring he got the supports he needed at school. He had been tapping into his love for the microphone at local weddings and funerals, but now Daniel had a mission he would use his "stage presence" to explain what it meant to have Aspergers. It started at Keswick

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Maxine and son Daniel Strom, who has Aspergers, has been invited to be keynote speaker at prestigious conference in Atlanta, where he’ll be talking about what it’s like to have autism High School where he created a power point to share his insight with teachers and principals. Over the next 13 years, his mission mushroomed as he was invited to speak at bigger venues throughout Ontario - at colleges, universities, disabilities organizations. He spoke to Southlake hospital’s mental health professionals, to volunteers at 310Cope (York Region’s community crisis response), and in 2016, he gave a TedTalk at York University. It was the latter that got him noticed south of the border and this week, he has been invited to take his show on the road in Atlanta, where he will be keynote

speaker at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Autism Awareness Month Event, April 20. He is following in big footsteps: previous speakers include world-famous autism advocates Dr. Temple Grandin and actor Ed Asner who has a son with autism and two grandsons on the spectrum. Daniel and his mother, Maxine Share, recently moved to Bradford and they often speak at events together, wearing funny glasses they call "autism goggles" to show why the world needs to see autism differently. It is time, they say, to rebrand autism spectrum disorders, in the same way

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be taught, who’s going to be a problem, who might be at best like Rain Man or Sheldon from Big Bang theory." In fact a surprising number of successful people fall on the autism spectrum, and he believes it’s time for them to "come out of the closet". Those who speak out about depression are helping destigmatize depression and the same approach can help those with autism, he says. Leaving the status quo, he says, is deadly. Maxine, who acts as administrative assistant to Daniel and helps him write his speeches, agrees. "What we’re doing now is killing people," she says. "This system is not working." Those with autism have nine times the suicide rate, she says, they die years earlier than the average person and have 80 per cent unemployment even though they often test very highly and are often extremely skilled in one area. "People are languishing in parents’ basements when they could be doing so much for the world," adds Daniel. Better teacher training, curriculum that can beadjusted to reflect the pace of those on the spectrum, a publiceducation campaign featuring those on the spectrum and encouragement foremployers to hire people with autism can all lead to change, he says. "Autism is not a defect or a mental illness, and it is not a catastrophe. It is simply another way of experiencing the world."

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York public school board seeks new education director TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com York Region District School Board is seeking a new director of education. In a released statement, board chair Loralea Carruthers acknowledged J. Philip Parappally’s 17 years of service with the board and wished him the best on the next chapter of his life. Following a scathing report by Ontario Education

Ministry appointed reviewers that criticized the director’s conduct, YRDSB trustees called for Parappally’s resignation. York Region parents have been calling for his resignation since a number of human rights complaints regarding racist incidents within York Region schools and questionable spending by taking to social media with #fireparappally. Parappally was only three

years into his unprecedented 10-year contract with clauses that allowed the board to dismiss him with cause without notice or pay. Trustees also have the authority to dismiss him for any reason with one year’s pay, which was $259,000 annually. "In the interest of ensuring the education of students is not affected during this time, the YRDSB has already begun the search for an interim director," the state-

ment said. The board will be working with the Ontario Education Ministry to determine the best candidate to fill the vacancy. Parents have previously stated that they believe parent groups should be involved in the hiring process. In the short-term, Associate Director of Education Leslie Johnstone has been appointed acting director. While Georgina parent

Robin Legault is pleased to hear Parappally is no longer in the picture, she questions the reasoning behind the appointment of Johnstone as acting director. "When my daughter had an issue, she promised us an answer and to this day we are still waiting," she said. "I’m not sure she is any more forthcoming with information." Johnstone was in the news last year after she and

another board staff member demanded principals intercept mail coming from a parent coalition meant for parent councils. But with the involvement of the Ontario Education Ministry, Legault is a little more confident that a candidate who is compassionate, knowledgeable, able to listen to parents and can make sound business decisions will be found to fill the vacancy.

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On Saturday April 22 at 7 p.m. at the Link in Sutton, Jericho Youth Services is celebrating its 35th birthday with the third annual Trivia Night with host quiz master Mayor Margaret Quirk. Questions in categories such as celebrities, sports, history, literature, science and geography will be asked with prizes for the top teams. Cost is $35 per person with maximum four-person teams. There will be a crash bar and a barbecue by Big Bone BBQ. Jericho Youth service

was founded 35 years ago by Lonnie and Jos Boelryk who’s vision continues with Jericho by providing free accessible programs in local schools, well supervised pre-teen dances, power of play, martial arts and excellent summer camps as well as taking 48 children to Tim Hortons spring camp at no cost. "We’re proud of the fact that we have served youth in our community for the last 35 years and with the community’s support we can hope to continue well into

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Time for local elections to embrace technology The Internet has become an increasingly large presence in our lives. More and more, it’s the means through which we communicate, gather information, enjoy entertainment and even do business. Despite all of that, however, few opportunities exist for citizens to take part in the democratic process electronically. Markham has offered Internet voting during the advanced polling period since 2003, while Ajax introduced electronic voting for the 2014 municipal election. Earlier this month, Newmarket council voted to become the first municipality in York Region to move to a fully electronic voting model for the 2018 election that will allow citizens to cast their vote online or over the telephone instead of the traditional paper ballot method. Residents will still be able to attend a voting location in-person, if they wish, on certain dates and times. Just this week, Bradford West Gwillimbury council voted to eliminate paper ballots and replace them with Internet and telephone voting for next year’s municipal election. The town’s deputy clerk, Tara Reynolds, described electronic voting as a win-win for its convenience, low cost and potential to boost turnout, while also noting that physical electronic polling stations would also be set up for those needing assistance or who simply prefer to get out and vote. At the same time, the City of Vaughan recently considered the idea of electronic voting only to stick with optical scan tabulators to count ballots for the 2018 election. Staff will report back in 2020 on security and implementation measures in time for the 2022 election, but the decision runs headlong against the winds of change. Privacy and security concerns cropped up among Bradford councillors, but Reynolds noted that additional layers of security, beyond a PIN number and birth date entry, could be implemented. Most of us already do our banking online and many of us file our taxes electronically as well, so allowing citizens to cast their ballots via the Internet makes a lot of sense and numerous ways exist to ensure the integrity of the process. Politicians always seem to lament voter turnout figures following an election and electronic voting is an inexpensive way to make it easier for people to participate, especially in areas where geography can pose difficulties reaching a polling station. Every municipality should be working toward implementing electronic voting ideally in time for the 2018 campaign. It’s time for local democracy to enter the 21st century.

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Give developers something real to complain about Re: Governments need to address the GTA’s housing supply crunch, April 6. Bryan Tuckey from BILD is certainly right that there is an affordable housing crisis in the GTA. What he does not mention is that high prices and low supply are a result of developers building more profitable smaller units, and holding onto and not developing over a hundred thousand units that are approved and serviced (124K in Toronto and Oakville alone). While developers might prefer huge taxpayer subsidies to service and rezone protected lands for sprawl, so that they can flip those lands at a tidy profit, this is

clearly not in the public interest, as it has huge taxpayer and environmental cost. If developers continue to make these nonsense claims about land supply, and to withhold the supply of affordable housing, municipalities and the province should expropriate approved lands and build the units themselves or in joint ventures with nonprofit developers. This would allow suitable, affordable units for families and seniors to be built quickly. Laura Bowman East Gwillimbury

Crisis government’s ignorance Re: Housing market in ’crisis’, builders president warns, April 6. There is indeed a crisis

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in the GTA, but it is not a housing market crisis. The crisis is government that is blind and deaf to the very problems that it creates. There is plenty of housing in the GTA. The problem is there are too many people. As the article states, there are 100,000 people coming to the GTA every year. Are these people migrating here from other parts of Canada? No, these are new Canadians who come to this country under the policies of the federal government. While the GTA suffers with growing congestion, loss of green space and farmland, traffic jams, inadequate transit, and soaring rents and house prices, the federal government not only maintains the current immigration rates, but under Trudeau has arbitrarily in-

creased it by 55,000 to 305,000 a year. Did Trudeau consult with the mayors of the GTA as to the effect this might have on all of the problems they are dealing with? The only thing I hear the GTA mayors ever say is that they need more money. When you have a growing population that presumably contributes to a growing tax base, but you need even more revenue than that provides, you have essentially defined a pyramid scheme. This so-called crisis could be ended next week, but no politician has the guts (or brains, it seems) to realize that the real problem is an addiction to never-ending growth and no regard to the negative effects that it brings. Mike Murphy Newmarket

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After a couple of late blasts of winter, spring is finally here, with summer just around the corner. It’s been a busy few months and we have lots on the go in Ward 5 and I would like to update you on what I have been working on. In Udora, we are still working on improving some unassumed roads when it comes to things like grading and signage. I have also been advocating for the resurfacing of Ravenshoe Road from Victoria Road over to Lakeridge Road. Keeping with our roads, I am looking forward to meeting with representatives from York Region, Durham Region, Town of Uxbridge and Georgina to discuss road safety issues, including sidewalks and speeds limits. One of the speed limits proposed to

DAVE HARDING Council Connection change is along portions of Pefferlaw Road. I continue to be an active member of two hall board committees, Udora and Port Bolster, working alongside the dedicated members who take pride in keeping these halls well maintained. And the hard work of our board members is paying off for another area in our ward, as Cookes Cemetery in Pefferlaw will have a new fence installed.

Please mark in your calendars for Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. as there will be a Georgina council meeting taking place at the Pefferlaw Lions Community Hall. All town residents are encouraged to attend this informative meeting as there will be updates from a variety of areas. Items on the agenda will include a report from CN regarding the derailment and clean up, Station 1-8 reconstruction update as well as an update on the Pefferlaw Ice Pad (PIP). I would also like to remind everyone that our warmer spring temperatures are making for increased stream flows. Please use extra caution if you are by the water. If you would like to reach me, email dharding@georgina.ca

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EVENTS l Thursday, April 20 Weaving Words: Speakers Series Decorating Your Family Tree WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Sharon Temperance Hall, 18974 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-478-2389 COST: Stories come in all forms. The History Hound will discuss genealogy and decorating your family tree. l Saturday, April 22 3rd Annual Trivia Night WHEN: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd., Georgina CONTACT: 905-7225540 COST: $35 each Jericho Youth Services hosts its third annual trivia night with quiz master Mayor Margaret Quirk announcing an array of questions. Teams of four.

Sutton Fair Silent Auction WHEN: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Sutton Agricultural Society, 3 Fairpark Ln., P.O. Box 460, Georgina CONTACT: 905-722-3165 COST: $3 for bidder’s number, coffee/tea, pie Annual fundraiser for the Sutton Fair. Live auction at 8:30 p.m. Lots of great items. Cash bar. ABBA Magic WHEN: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE:

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An afternoon/evening of amazing music. HelpAWS stands for Help Animal Welfare in Saint Lucia. l Thursday, April 27 KHS Presents: The Greatest Show on Earth WHEN: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. WHERE: Keswick High School, 100 Biscayne Blvd., Georgina CONTACT: Julie Brunet, 905-476-0933, julie.brunet@yrdsb.ca COST: $8 at the door Keswick High School’s dance and drama department presents The Greatest Show on Earth. Discover the magic of life lessons from the most unexpected people. l Friday, April 28 CHATS Keswick Caregiver Support Group WHEN: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. WHERE: Keswick United Church, 177 Church St., Georgina CONTACT: Christina Liorti, Caregiver Education Counsellor, 905-7133373, CLiorti@chats.on.ca, www.chats.on.ca/events COST: Are you caring for an aging parent, spouse, relative or friend? Take some time for you.

5 things to do this weekend l Saturday, April 22 Aurora Chamber Home Show 2017 WHEN: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. WHERE: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St. E., Aurora CONTACT: aurorachamber.on.ca/home-show COST: There is a focus on renovating, remodeling, furnishing, gardening and landscaping to create new inside and outside living space. There will also be a focus on personal improvement - financial planning, nutrition, fitness and health.

Earth Day Green-up Clean-up Festival WHEN: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WHERE: Anchor Park, 88 Doane Rd., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-4733192 COST: The Town of East Gwillimbury is hosting a town-wide clean-up and a Green-up Clean-up event at Anchor Park with a variety of activities. ABBA Magic WHEN: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd., Georgina CON-

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*The May 2 Special Council Meeting at 7 p.m. will be held at the Pefferlaw Lions Community Hall. There will be a report from CN Rail as well as an update on the Pefferlaw Ice Pad at this Special Council Meeting. This meeting will not be broadcast on Rogers TV. 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

Under Construction Disruption Notice - High Street There is a planned disruption at 133 High Street (Mill Pond Parking Lot) in Sutton as the Pumping Station is undergoing construction. Construction is estimated to be completed by May 1. If you require any additional information regarding this notice, please contact the Operations and Infrastructure Department at 905-4764305, ext. 2230 or visit georgina.ca

Dalton Road The Regional Municipality of York (York Region) is constructing a watermain along Dalton Road from Lake Drive East to Baseline Road in the Town of Georgina. Dalton Road watermain construction is underway. Twoway traffic will remain open, however, delays are to be expected. Visit georgina.ca/dalton-road-construction to read our Frequently Asked Questions and learn more about this project.

Committees Volunteers Wanted! Calling all volunteers! Do you want to make a difference in the Town of Georgina? We are looking for new members to join the following Town Committees: • •

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Events Curbside Giveaway Saturday, April 29 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calling all residents! Put your unwanted items at the curb from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., free of charge on Saturday, April 29 for other residents/neighbours to take. What hidden treasures will you find? All items must be removed by 5 p.m. and can only be put to the curb on this date. For more information, call 905-476-4301 ext. 2232 or visit georgina.ca/events

Sing! Sing! And Sing Some More! Street Sweeping Weather permitting, Spring Street Sweeping is underway! This year, we have added more street sweepers to speed up the program and provide a more efficient service for residents. Please avoid parking on Town roads when the sweepers are in your area. Is your driveway covered in sand from the winter season? We ask that all residents sweep any sand from their driveways and sidewalks over the curb and onto the road. A street sweeper will be used to pick up the sand from the roadway. For more information, call 905476-4301 ext. 2443 or visit georgina.ca

Contests Spring p Scene Design Contest Closes Sunday, April 30 Calling all artists! Show us what Spring in Georgina means to you by entering our Spring Scene Design Contest during the entire month of April. The contest is open to all Georgina residents and prizes will be awarded. For full contest rules and to get a submission form, visit, georgina.ca/events

Art the Park Saturday, May 27 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calling all budding artists or those who just love to draw! Youths ages 12 to 24, who live in York Region, are invited to submit a design for ART the PARK, a contest for young people to show off their artistic skills and actually paint a section of The Link’s Skateboard Park. Designs can be emailed to thelink@georigna.ca or youthevents@yrp.ca. Deadline to submit your design and application form is Friday, May 5.

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Saturday, April 29 The Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a morning of vocal workshops, lunch and an afternoon of singing. Register today by calling 905-7228507.

Spring p Tree Planting Day Saturday, April 29 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Neighbourhood Network is looking for volunteers to help with their Spring Tree Planting Day. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 1-855-870-4586 or visit nnetwork.org. High school students can register for this event by speaking with their Guidance Office.

Bids & Tenders The Town of Georgina Purchasing Division will receive tenders and/or proposals as follows: Hydro-Seeder and Trailer Request for Proposal No. DAS2017-015 Closing: Thursday, April 20 Challenge Course Inspection and Training Request for Quote No. RC2017-018 Closing: Thursday, April 20 N6 Audit Services Request for Proposal No. DAS2017-013 Closing: Thursday, April 27 Accessible Ramp - De La Salle Park Request for Tender No. RC2017-010 Closing: Thursday, May 4 Asphalt Shingle Replacement at De La Salle Park Chapel & Pefferlaw Library Request for Tender No. RC2017-017 Closing: Thursday, May 4 For full tender and proposal information, visit the Town’s website or contact Stirling Munro, Purchasing Manager at 905-476-4301 or fax 905-476-8100.

Recreation & Culture Senior of the Year Award Submit a Nomination The Town of Georgina is looking for nominations of outstanding Seniors in our community who have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of his or her community. This award, given by the Government of Ontario, recognizes individuals for significant contributions to their communities after the age of 65. If you know of someone in our community who is deserving of this award, please forward your nomination information to sforget@georgina.ca by Friday, April 21.

Career Opportunities The Town of Georgina is currently hiring for the following position(s): Aquatics Positions: Open Lead Recreation Facilitators: Open Sports Instructors: Open Challenge Course Facilitators: Open Bike Park/Maintenance Attendant: Deadline April 24 Seasonal Grounds Attendant: Deadline April 24 Learning & Development Consultant: Deadline May 2 Visit georgina.ca or view our job posting board at the Georgina Civic Centre for more information and application instructions.

At the Library Celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 22 1 p.m. Learn how to forage for edible wild food with Karen Stephenson while walking Sutton’s Hodgson Nature Trail. Please wear boots. Pre-register by calling the Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Library at 905-722-5702. Visit georginalibrary.ca for details.

Fire Department Open Air Burning The Georgina Fire Department reminds residents that a burn permit is required for open air burning. Permits can be purchased for $35 at the Keswick Fire Station, Georgina Civic Centre or at the Pefferlaw Library. Annual permits expire on December 31 each calendar year.

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Georgina Town Council has proclaimed Monday, April 24 as ‘Human Values Day’ to raise awareness about practicing human values and to promote individual and collective responsibility for the progress of humanity, one step at a time.

From April 1 to May 31, GDG Environnement Ltée. will apply a biological larvicide by air and ground to stagnant water to control larval mosquitoes that impact the residents in Georgina, east of Weirs Sideroad. The applications are weather dependent and are likely to occur closer to April 15. The program will use multiple applications of the biological larvicides VectoBac 200G (PCP #18158, granular) and VectoBac 1200L (PCP #21062, liquid). The granular will be applied by helicopter and the liquid by truck mounted and backpack applicators.The treatment area map and program details are available from the Town’s Operations Division or on our website. For more information about the larvicide application, please email GDG Environnement Ltée at gdg. environnement@gdg.ca or call 1-877-227-0552 (toll free).

Notice of Complete Applications Under The Planning Act The Town of Georgina has received the following application pursuant to the Planning Act. Town Council will be considering this application 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: Duclos Point Road, Duclos Point Part Lots 122, 123 and 124, and Part of Park Road South, Plan 351; Part 2, Plan 65R-15160 An application to amend Zoning By-law No. 500 has been submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators on behalf of Paul Oulahen to rezone the above-noted lands from Open Space to Residential to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling thereon. Town File No.: 03.1110; Direct Inquiries to Tolek A. Makarewicz, Planner, at ext. 2297 or tmakarewicz@georgina.ca. Please reference the File Number in all communications.

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 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 ext. 2223, or email jespinosa@georgina.ca. Dated at the Town of Georgina this 20th day of April, 2017.

Notice – Keswick Cemetery Board Take notice that Keswick Cemetery Board has submitted by-laws to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario under the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. Any interested parties may contact Sandra Dipietrantonio, Keswick Cemetery Board Secretary at (905) 437-4301 ext. 2216 for information. The proposed By-law may be reviewed and copied at the Clerk’s office, Town of Georgina Civic Centre, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1. This By-law is subject to approval of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario. Submissions relating to the By-law can be made by contacting the Bereavement Authority of Ontario at: 100 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 505, 647-483-2645. John Espinosa, Town Clerk Dated this 20th day of April, 2017

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Original play takes stage at Keswick High RACHEL ARNOLD Over-the-top costumes, a rundown carnival and a soundtrack that was made for the Oscars are at the centre of Keswick High School’s spring production of The Greatest Show on Earth April 27 to 29. The play takes place in New York City where a young YouTuber’s infamous pooch gets ’dognapped’ by a malevolent big circus boss in order to save his rundown

and fading city carnival. Throughout the journey to save her beloved canine, the lead character, Cherry Darling, discovers important life lessons from the most unexpected people: foolish clowns, shrewd fortune tellers and a journalist, to name a few. The original play was written by Keswick High School’s photography teacher, Jason Knowles. Directing nods go to the school’s dance and drama

department head, Julie Brunet, and visual arts department head, Amanda Miller. Thirty-five students from grades 9 to 12 have been in rehearsals for the past five months perfecting their parts in this outstanding production, which is all-ages appropriate. Tickets cost $8 and can be purchased the night of or by calling 905-476-0933 or emailing amanda.miller@yrdsb.ca. Box office opens at 6:15

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Award April 12, 36 years after the tragic call that claimed his life in the line of duty. During an ice rescue call in Roches Point on March 25, 1981, then Fire Chief, Al Bush, along with his son, Randy, fell through the ice. Tragically, Randy died in the line of duty, trying to rescue the 71-year-old man. In recognition of Randy’s selfless actions, and with the approval of the entire Bush family, Jenkins was proud and honoured to announce the Randy Bush Commendation Award. It will be presented to civilians and emergency services personnel whose actions are deemed exemplary, placing themselves at significant risk while selflessly protecting others. "Randy’s commitment to our community and the safety of all residents and visitors to the Town of Georgina will never be forgotten," Jenkins said, before presenting a plaque to Bush and his wife, Ruby, surrounded by family, a packed council chambers, and row upon row of uniformed personnel. Following the emotional presentation, brothers Tristan, 16, and Tyler, 14, Reddy of Keswick received the first-ever award for their heroic efforts of Feb. 17, 2017. The teenagers are credited for saving their elderly neighbours from their burning Gwendolyn Avenue home after a dramatic rescue. "Without the boys actions, the outcome could have been and, in all likelihood, would have been much different," Jenkins said. "As the fire chief and as a community, we are very proud of your selfless actions that assisted in averting possible tragedy within our community," Jenkins added before Al Bush presented the first-ever com-

mendation award named in his son’s honour to the two teenagers. "We are so proud of Tristan and Tyler," said Randy’s sister, Karen Johnston, who attended the ceremony with her husband, Tom, their son and Central York firefighter T.J. and his wife, Alyssa, daughter, Alanna Yates and her husband, Eric, and their five-year-old son, Malcolm. "They are shining examples of goodness and I know that my brother would be honoured to ha-

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Tax levy, federal funds to boost Internet access The town will put up $90,000 as part of an application for matching federal funds to bring high-speed Internet to rural areas in Georgina.

Council voted April 5 in favour of a tax levy budget allocation of $30,000 per year for each of 2018, 2019 and 2020 in hopes of a matching grant from the feds to support upgrades and additions to the town’s wireless broadband infrastructure.

That would address households and businesses in areas of Udora, Pefferlaw and Port Bolster identified as partially-serviced based on the town’s recent survey of Internet access and speed. The latest funding application piggybacks the Re-

gion of York’s application for $8 million under the federal government’s five-year, $500-million Connect to Innovate Fund. If approved, the region’s total $14-million program would expand its dark fibre network, allowing service

providers to offer "lastmile" connectivity to under-served areas in Whitchurch-Stouffville, King, East Gwillimbury, and Georgina by 2020. Since Georgina is the only municipality in the region to operate its own

broadband service, it is eligible to apply for a matching grant from the feds that would facilitate upgrades and connectivity once the fibre network is expanded. It is projected coverage would improve "significantly".

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2435 Glenwoods Rd., East of Woodbine, Keswick

Sunday Services: Prayer Meeting 10:30am Worship Service 11:00am Tuesday Service 7:00pm For other services please phone for times.

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

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cmccullough@yrmg.com 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 Service at 6:00 pm

Sunday Service at 10 am Parking at the Link

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Belhaven Free Methodist Church A Christian community of faith celebrating the power of God to heal and deliver. It has been our experience that to rely on God wholeheartedly is to live the miracle daily!

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

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

Maple Hill Baptist Church 215 Glenwoods Dr. Keswick

905-476-2541 Family Worship and Children’s Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Awana Children’s Program from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

905-722-3544

Nursery / Children’s Church Provided Fellowship time after service

Harvest Family Community Church

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

Nursery Provided

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

English - walking through the book of John MIERCOLES ESTUDIO BIBLICO 7:15-8:30PM LLAMENOS (905)252-4776

Friday Night 7:00-8:30pm

Please join us on Sunday’s @ 10:45am Pastor Lynn Ironside 85 Osbourne St., Roches Point 905 476 8875

Kids Club ages 6-10yrs • Youth Club ages 10+yrs

Anglican Parish of Georgina

www.keswickchristian.ca

www.parishofgeorgina.org • Church Office (905)722-3726

Corner of Woodbine and Old Homestead Road

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion (Said) 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Choral)

6779 Smith Blvd • 905-722-7783 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

Our Lady of the Lake

Rev. Grant Verdoold BTh, MDiv, SSW

129 Metro Road North, Keswick Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4pm • Sunday: 11am

For Daily Mass times call the church office at 905-476-0097 Pastor: Rev. Fr. Sherwin Holandez WELCOME

Sunday School will resume Sept 11, 2016

All are welcome. Church Office: (905) 476-3491 Website: www.rochespointparish.com

THE “DAWN” CHRISTADELPHIANS

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EGYPT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

20916 Dalton Road, Sutton

Reverend Annette M. Gillies - Incumbent

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St. James’ Church, 31 River Street Sutton

CHURCH Immaculate Conception

10:30 a.m.

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ROMANCATHOLIC

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Pastor Hal Arthurs • Pastor Bob Tsisko

Sunday Services

All are Welcome The Rev. Robin Peasgood, Interim Priest-in-charge

Dr. Chad Houghton Rev. Mike Harrison

Anglican Worship Christ Church Roches Point

Senior Pastor ALL WELCOME Contact Me! Phone & Fax: 705-437-2170 Email: pastor@cedardalechurch.ca www.cedardalechurch.ca

THE BIBLE’S CENTRAL THEME The last great chapter of the human story is unfolding before our eyes. Readers of the Bible know that the central main theme of both the Old and New Testaments is the Kingdom of God on earth. It was God’s intention right from the beginning, as recorded in Genesis 1, to create a perfect world. “Then God saw everything that he had made, and indeed it was very good”. Unfortunately, it did not take long for that idyllic situation to be spoilt by Adam and Eve and as a result of their disobedience, sin and death entered this perfect world. But God did not leave the situation like that, but immediately provided a way for his creation to become perfect again and that plan for man’s salvation is mapped out in his handbook – the Bible. God promised to Eve that one of her offspring (Jesus) would give sin a fatal blow of the head (Genesis 3:15). We are fast approaching that time when Jesus will return to begin to fulfil that prophecy made over six thousand years ago. Let us remember that it is God’s intention for “the earth to be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea”. Today is the day to prepare ourselves for that event - to repent (change) and believe the good news all outlined in the Bible. To help you with your study of God’s Word – the Bible – please write for our free magazine: “Light On A New World”.

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Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Junior Church: ages 4-11 yrs. Pastor Michael Gibney 905-476-7692

Keswick Christian Church

For other programming, please phone for times or go to www.maplehillbaptist.org

Fellowship & Refreshments Follow

Meeting at Belhaven Hall 25184 Warden Ave. Keswick

All are welcome! Pastor Ronald Gosse 905-476-9155

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Jack and Jill for Miss Brittany Smith and Mr Clayton Lynch Saturday, April 22, 2017 Cindy and Kevin Smith would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Miss Brittany Smith, to Mr Clayton Lynch, son of Pat and Terry Lynch of Alliston. A Jack and Jill is being held Saturday April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. in Alliston Memorial Arena 49 Nelson Street, Alliston. Tickets are $10.00

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DeJONG, Bertha Unexpectedly, with her family by her side, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of Don DeJong of Roche’s Point. Loving mother of Betty DeJong of Kitchener, Michael (Donna) of Brechin and Cynthia (Ron Nord) of Keswick. Cherished ‘Gramma’ of April and Devin. Dear sister of Shirley Mainprize, Betty McCalla, Doris Lee, Pearl (Keith Craig), and of the late Melvin Sedore (Brenda). She will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, to be announced. In memory of Bertha, donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated.

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DAVIDSON: James Alexander on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Whitby, with his family by his side. James Davidson of Lakeview Manor, Beaverton was the loved father of Donna (Garry) Dowse, Bonnie (Ron), Jake (Sherry), Lori (Jim), Sandi (Mike) and predeceased by Rob (late Nancy) and Doug. Survived by many grandchildren great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his sister Jean. The family will have a private graveside service following cremation. If so desired, memorial donations in memory of James to the Alzheimer Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the MANGAN FUNERAL HOME, Beaverton. Online condolences are welcomed at www.manganfuneralhome.com

McKEOWN, Mark Daniel Passed away peacefully, in his 47th year, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, the same hospital in which he was born, in Newmarket, Ontario from a heroic fight against cancer. Mark was a long time employee of Geo. Kelson Company Limited of Newmarket. He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Henderson), his children Isabel and Daniel McKeown and Kyle Banks, all of Willow Beach, Ontario, his brother, Christopher of Garson, Ontario; sister, Erin Jarvis (Lee) of Uxbridge, Ontario; stepsisters, Cathy Muscat (Bernard) of Ridgeway, Ontario; Jennifer Munro (Allen) of Calgary, Alberta; and Deanna Justice of Calgary, Alberta, and his parents, Penny McKeown (Ray) of Mount Albert and Hugh McKeown, (Judy) of Keswick. Mark had three passions. Most important was his family, followed by his love for the art of fishing and his love for and his commitment to his friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Southlake Regional Health Centre, his co-workers at Geo. A. Kelson Company Ltd., the members and friends of the Simcoe Chapter of the Canadian Bass Angler’s Federation and his many friends for their love and support. A Celebration of Mark’s life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. at the Salvation Army Auditorium, 36 Salvation Army Dr., Jackson’s Point. At Mark’s request, formal dress wear is not required. Please come in casual wear, sports jerseys or fishing apparel is preferred. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com. In memory of Mark, donations made to Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority or Autism Speaks would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

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KUTKA, Michael F. J. Peacefully at his home in Jackson’s Point on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband of Margaret Kutka (Bage). Loving father of Michael Jr. Kutka (Kim), Karry-Anne Littlewood (Larry) and Mary-Lynn LeBlanc (Tim). Cherished grandfather of T.J., Ryan, Marcus, Taylor, James, Abigail and William. Dear brother of James Kutka (Lenore) and Cindy Gerry (Kevin). Fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends. Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial condolences can be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com

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WEEDON, Dorothy Victoria Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Friday, April 14, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob Weedon (1988), both formerly of Kettleby. Loving mother of Cathy King Ward (Nick Vertelman) of Keswick. Cherished ‘Grandma’ of Geoff (Shawna) of Newmarket and Stefanie King Sherwood (Steven) of Keswick and Great ‘Grandma’ of Elijah, Travis, Lucas and McKai. Dear sister of Elizabeth Hennigar, Betty Hennigar, Frances Carrier, Shirley Lehto, Lee Theriault and of the late Donald Hennigar and Billy Hennigar. She will be greatly missed by her aunt Delia Rich and many nieces, nephews and relatives. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Southlake R.H.C. for all of their wonderful care and support. The family received friends at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at the Keswick Christian Church (2 Old Homestead Rd, at Woodbine, Keswick) Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery (13837 Jane Street, south of Davis Dr. W. and north of King Rd.) In memory of Dorothy, donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre would be appreciated.

MORGAN, Walter Raymond Peacefully after a courageous, 18 year battle with Leukemia, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Beverley Morgan (nee Fuller, 1988). Loving father of Stephen, Jaimie (Suzan), Stanley (Rosy), Sherry and Kelly; all of Keswick. Cherished ‘Papa’ of Holly (Tyler), Samantha (Chris), Dallas (Kashtin), Austyn, Tabatha (Ehren), Tracey (Mike), Natasha (Matt), Phoenix, Mackenzie, the late Jaimie, and great-grandfather of Cashis, Rylee, Kale, Dalton, Alexis, Teresa, Courtney, Travis, Jayme-Lyn, Lucas, and Nora. Dear brother of Maxine, Marie (Doug Sullivan), Florence, Gloria and the late Cyril, Jim, and John. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, and relatives, both from here and Newfoundland. Special thanks to doctors, nurses, and staff at Southlake R.H.C. for all their wonderful care and support. Private family visitation was held at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick. A Celebration of Life will be held later, to be announced. In memory of Walter, donations to the Leukemia Foundation would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

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