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Neighbour Colin Mather lays flowers at a makeshift shrine in front of Francesca Matus’ house at 15 Centro Ct. in Keswick. Matus’ body, along with that of her boyfriend, Drew DeVoursney, was found in a sugar cane field in Belize.
’I pray they didn’t make you suffer’ Belize has one of highest murder rates per capita in world, but country relies on tourism, traditionally considered safe for tourists JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com There are only two countries in the world with higher per capita murder rates than Belize -
Honduras and Venezuela. The latest high-profile double murder in the Central American country has left many people in Keswick, around the GTA and the country shaken.
The body of Keswick’s Francesca Matus, 52, was found in a sugar cane field the afternoon of May 1, partially decomposed alongside that of her boyfriend, Drew DeVoursney, 36. Police have said
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Get out, meet the neighbours AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com In August 2003, most of Ontario went dark - as were neighbourhoods in New York, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey and Maryland. More than 55 million people in Canada and the United States were in the dark for several days. "I remember struggling to make my way home," said Toronto resident Pete Bombaci. "After checking in on loved ones, instead of hiding behind tall fences, people looked over the fence and invited neighbours over for a barbecue to eat food before it went bad." Bombaci wants to bring that neighbourly feeling back in a big way. Through the Generator Project, he is giving residents an excuse to power down, turn off and look over the fence. "Reflecting back on that time, everyone has a smile on their face," said Bombaci, who worked on marketing campaign for Molson and Movember. "People were meeting people they literally see all the time." The Generator Project first launched last fall. This year, there are two Generator Project weekends planned - one in the spring and one in the fall. In both the spring and fall, people are either coming out of or going into winter hibernation - what better time to interact with neighbours, Bombaci added. The Generator Project weekend is May 5 to 7. Residents are encouraged to register their Generator Project online - events from neighbourhood hock-
ey tournaments, having coffee with a neighbour or a games night with friends with the hopes of creating a global movement. "It’s a defined weekend," said Bombaci, who is hosting an all-ages ball hockey game in his neighbourhood. "It’s a reason to send out that invitation, put down the phone, ask questions and get to know each other." Inspired by the Great North American Blackout of ’03, the Generator Project is all about encouraging social interaction and educating on the benefits of faceto-face interaction. "Research on the benefits of face-to-face connections is endless," Bombaci said. Some of the benefits include mental and physical well-being, lower levels of anxiety and depression, increased happiness, high self-esteem, more empathy for others and increase longevity. Research also points to the amount of "faux-socialization" taking place through texting, tweeting and messaging. "These work to supplement a relationship," Bombaci said. "But you can’t build a relationship on those." Markham resident Tim Korba and his four kids are participating in the Generator Project for the first time. He and the kids plan to go door-to-door over the weekend and meet the neighbours. "Nothing crazy, complicated," he said. With a mix of emptynesters and new families on the street, this is a great opportunity to get out and "meet the people you see in and out, but don’t know who
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Tim Korba (centre) is surrounded by family members Charlie, 6, (clockwise from left) Sophia, 11, wife Dana, Charlotte, 13, and Harry, 9. They are participating in the Generator Project, an orgnaization dedicated to educating people on the importance of face-to-face social connection and inspire them to take action. The initiative was inspired by the blackout of Aug. 14, 2003, on the Eastern seaboard of North America. More than 500 generating units shut down that afternoon and it resulted in power being shut off to more than 55 million people in Canada and the United States for up to seven days.
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Notice of Election Nomination Information NOTICE is hereby given to the municipal electors of the TOWN OF GEORGINA that Nominations for York Region District School Board Trustee may be filed with the Town Clerk at the 26557 Civic Centre Road, commencing Wednesday April 5, 2017 during regular business hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., up to and including Nomination Day, Tuesday May 9, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Candidates must file the prescribed Nomination Form 1 and must remit a filing fee of $100.00, by cash or certified cheque or money order (made payable to the Town of Georgina).
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE York Region West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program: From May 22 to October 6, 2017, The Regional Municipality of York in conjunction with the York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board will be conducting a larvicide program under the authority of the Medical Officer of Health. The purpose of the program is to control larval mosquitoes to prevent their development into carriers of West Nile virus. The pellet formulation of the larvicide methoprene (product name Altosid) with Registration No. 21809, Altosid XR briquets (methoprene) with Registration No. 27694, or Bacillus sphaericus (product name VectoLex WSP) with Registration No. 28009 under the Pest Control Products Act will be placed into catch basins along Regional and Municipal roads and in catch basins on private property as required. In addition, the biological larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis (product name Vectobac), with Registration No. 18158 or VectoLex CG Registration No. 28008 under the Pest Control Products Act may be placed in ditches and temporary or permanent pools including storm water retention ponds if evidence of mosquito breeding is found. All larvicide will be applied by Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change licensed applicators or trained technicians.
Larviciding is a low risk and effective measure for the control of West Nile virus when used in accordance with label directions. The slowrelease pellet formulation interferes with the mosquito life cycle, preventing the mosquito larvae from reaching maturity. It is not sprayed. The products have been approved by both the provincial and federal governments and are considered low risk for humans, pets and the environment. For exact locations and dates of larvicide treatment contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-512-6228 York Region District School Board at 1-800-268-1660 or visit yrdsb.ca/Programs/ Healthy/Pages/Health-Issues.aspx York Catholic District School Board 1-800-363-2711 or visit ycdsb.ca Prevention and protection are the best ways to protect yourself and your family from West Nile virus. For simple and common sense precautions that should be taken, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-512-6228 or visit york.ca/westnile
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Town of Georgina - 2017 School Board Trustee By-Election
Candidates are required to show proof of identity and qualifying address at the time the nomination paper is filed in person by the candidate or agent. Each person who files a Nomination Paper will also be required to complete a “Declaration of Qualification”. Faxed nominations will not be accepted, as an original signature is required on all election documents filed with the Town of Georgina. No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes, or incur expenses, until that person has filed a Nomination Form and has been registered as a candidate. In order to file as a candidate for the School Board Trustee vacancy, an individual must be: • • • •
A Canadian citizen; At least 18 years of age; Not prohibited from voting under section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act; and Not disqualified under the Municipal Act, 2001, or any other Act from holding the office.
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Ontario one correction away from a debt crisis The Kathleen Wynne government turned the fiscal page Thursday and introduced a balanced budget, and if you listened carefully you could hear the congratulatory backslapping from Toronto all the way to Port Severn. It was 10 years ago when Ontario ran balanced budgets in 2006 and 2007, but that gave way to $20-billion-a-year deficits in 2008 and 2009 when the economy tanked and the Grits had no choice but to hand the auto industry a $3.3 billion lifeline, or face the collapse of auto manufacturing in Ontario. At the time, then premier Dalton McGuinty made a promise to balance the budget by 2017, and while the Liberals should be commended for getting their budget in order, there’s a bogeyman lurking in the province’s balance sheet. The provincial debt for this fiscal year is expected to hit $312 billion, and in a recent meeting with Metroland Media editors, Senior Economist with RBC Robert Hogue said "tough medicine" is needed to tackle the debt. "Debt has increased quite significantly and debt to GDP is running at 40 per cent," he said. In 2016/17, the province expects to spend $11.4 billion on interest payments on that debt. That’s nearly $1 billion a month just to service existing debt, and in case you need to be reminded, that coin comes from your pocket. To put it in terms we can all relate to, every person in Ontario would need to pony up $22,000 to pay off the debt. Hogue said this massive debt leaves the province without a rainy day fund in the event the economy slows to a point requiring stimulus spending, and if interest rates rise, as expected they will, the interest payments on the debt would skyrocket. We agree with Hogue when he says it’s time the province create a plan to tackle the debt by creating a "hard target for debt to GDP ratio" that sits much lower than where we are now. However, we didn’t get that Thursday. What we did get was a desperate Liberal government waving costly carrots in voters’ faces. The Wynne government’s shopping list includes a drug plan for those under 24 costing $465 million a year and $200 million next year to increase affordable licensed child care spaces. Noble programs for sure, but not at a time when the province continues to add about $10 billion a year in new debt as long as they hold power, and if the Wynne government continues to spend like drunken sailors on shore leave - generations of Ontario residents will be buried under a mountain of debt from which they may never escape.
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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • All-candidates events important Re: EDITORIAL: They’re called all-candidates debates for a reason, April 6. The opinion of the editor is very commendable with regard to the by byelection held in Markham-Thornhill. We had seven prospective candidates throw their hats in the ring vying to represent us in the House of Parliament. The residents did not have an opportunity to know them, only a handful of their supporters roaming around asking to support their candidates. It is very unfortunate for your valued news media or any other sources informing the residents about the intended debate organized by John Richardson.
It is very disappointing the front runners in the election, including the candidate from the Libertarian Party, did not participate for reasons of their own. There were no mention about the rest of the candidates! I fully support the opinion of the editor: "A healthy democracy involves the people, and all candidates meetings and other such events are an important part of the process". Kingsley George
Technocracies trump democracies Re: EDITORIAL: Time for local elections to embrace technology, April 20. The Advocate’s "Time for local elections to embrace technology" is a flawed, one-sided propa-
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gandistic editorial. The Internet informs and dis-informs on massive scales, just as milgramed opinions of the editor sans origins and bylines accomplish. Programmers, black and white hats prove vulnerabilities exposing everything from e-banking, phones and cars (www.wikileaks.com). Princeton documented faults in DieBold machines who profiteer from e-voting using little security compared to their ATMs. Investigative reporters continually find e-voting fallible; Robert Mackey (www.theintercept.com) and the documentary ’Invisible Ballots’. I use ’democracy’ in quotations because we practice a heavily propagandized state or practiced continuance of; plutocratic, oligarchical, capitalistic, corporatocracy led by a world
bankocracy headed by kakistocracys’ all promoting old mercenary insane kleptocratic rule. Embracing electronic voting for ease, increased voter turnout and affordability leads to an abysmal continuance of the same states. Forever emboldening anti-human economical technocracies similar to computerized algorithmic trades world financial institutions practice. Municipalities are incorrect and uninformed voting for fully electronic voting systems that eliminate simple verifiable publicly accountable paper trails. Purposefully? Electronic voting is another tool of a deep state (DARPA’s Internet) that will obfuscate ‘democratic’ accountability by altering lines of code and humanity in the process. Caleb McLean
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Will 15% foreign buyers tax cool hot market? JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com Bonkers, nuts and crazy - those are just three words used to describe the Georgina housing market, the hottest in the GTA by a long shot. The prices in the municipality have risen by stupefying numbers - the average house has jumped 55 per cent in one year - from $439,603 to $683,373. That’s a jump of $243,770, which is approximately how much a house cost in Keswick five yeas ago. The question many are asking about the rise is: Why so much in such a short span? One answer appears to be foreign buyers. Although no one would speak on the record about
how many there are in the market, one mortgage broker in Georgina with more than 10 years experience said the number is staggering. "A lot of purchases are Asian, I would say 50 per cent or higher," he said. "They’re buying a lot of properties close to the lake, fishing is one of their greatest pastimes." He added plenty of the money garnered to be able to afford these houses is coming directly from the Bank of China. "They find $500,000, $600,000 small money. For us, it’s not," he added. Others have put it down to foreign buyers "discovering" that for the cost of a townhome in Richmond Hill, they can buy a fourbedroom house in Keswick. Irrespective of this, he said the price increases aren’t just happening in Georgina, the same is occurring in Barrie, Bradford and Innisfil. Gazing into the finer
points of the market is both frightening and, for homeowners, exhilarating. Rumours are loud and spreading quickly. Homeowners are being offered more than $1 million in cash by agents of foreign buyers on their doorsteps. Someone paid $10,000 to take another person’s place at the front of a housing development presale they’d spent two days waiting for. The confirmed statistics are almost as unbelievable. Last year between January and April there were seven sales above $1 million. In the same period this year, there have been 50. One house, which sold for $750,000 in March 2015, sold for $1.38 million, with no upgrades, in March 2017. The long-term effects of the 15 per cent foreign buyers tax instituted in the Golden Horseshoe by the provincial Liberals on April 21 remain to be seen. In the short term, Wayne Winch, a veteran real estate agent in the area
and resident, said some rationality has returned to the market since the tax, but he added the market remains hot. "The tax has significantly slowed the foreign-buying frenzy," he said. "A lot more rationality and reality has come back. We’re not seeing the overpayment of $100,000. Now it’s more like $10,000, $20,000, $30,000." Because of the slowdown, Winch added, he’s witnessed the situation switch back to more of a buyers’ market, with homes sitting for sale longer, providing further choice for people. Last year, he said a buyer was lucky to find 125 homes on the market. In January 2017, that fell to about 50. And as of Tuesday it’s 286. Now prices are being listed between $50,000 to $100,000 less, he added. While many might expect this to be welcomed with open arms by real estate agents, some, includ-
ing Winch, are concerned about the effect on the community. Steve Peroff, another veteran of the industry and a resident, said he worries that many of the homes will sit vacant or be rented out. "Where this could affect the community is if these buyers are renting out the homes or leaving them empty, which we’ve seen some evidence of already," he said. As for the market cooling, he agrees, but added a note of caution. He says that while demand remains, the phenomenon might be down to the increased inventory that comes with a spring market. "The supply and demand seems to be coming into more of a balance. Having said that, the market is seeing about 20 homes being listed every day." Peroff’s not the only one concerned. At least one lo-
cal politician is worried about what current prices mean for a growing community. Ward 4 Coun. Frank Sebo, who lives in Sutton, said he’s been hearing about "aggressive" sales tactics, including people ringing doorbells and offering cash for homes without inspections. He’s also concerned about the ripple effect on house prices in communities such as Wasaga Beach, Bobcaygeon and Washago, where some sellers are moving to. "Things have happened so rapidly here, the Canadian dream hasn’t had time to catch up," he said. "I share the concerns of many . endlessly escalating home prices, affordability, sustainability of the market and the effect it must inevitably be having on the availability of affordable homes for first-time home buyers, young families and seniors?."
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BIG POPS OF COLOUR Last year we saw some contrast with loud hues married to more muted, pastel tones, but this year is all about bright colours. Calibrachoas will be this year’s showstoppers with brilliant purples and beaming yellows. Not only do they require little maintenance, but they’ll last from spring until first frost with masses of cascading branches full of petunia-like flowers. Expect to see a rainbow of vibrant impatiens with brighter reds, pinks and oranges in hanging baskets across the country.
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ied, therefore it stands to reason that a plant that grows well in Victoria may not fare so well in Winnipeg. Plant tags contain key information on plant hardiness zones and what type of plant will do best in specific zones or regions. Still, Frankie shares that “Canadians are more informed than ever about the role our climate can play in growing a successful garden.”
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A great way to keep your garden looking lush throughout the year is by mixing tough plants with tender ones. While softer, less hardy varieties like peonies, salvia and verbena look lovely, it’s a good idea to intermingle them with lower-maintenance resilient varieties like echinacea, roses and succulents that will keep your garden full in spite of harsher, dryer conditions.
Red and white plants are already gaining a lot of attention in the gardening world. “Without a doubt, this year’s hottest flower is the Canadian Shield Rose,” says Frankie. Made in Canada, this choice is a perfect way to celebrate our country’s 150th birthday. Named as 2017’s Flower of the Year by Canada Blooms, this flower is able to survive our rigorous winters from coast to coast. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Canada in your garden this summer.
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despicable act of violence for very little gain is mind boggling." Another man, Colin Mather, a neighbour of Matus, said a family member of one of his son’s friends sold her a home in Belize about a year ago, but she has been visiting Belize for four years "She was a very friendly, kind lady; she always seemed to be very happy," he said. "I would see her walking along the lake all the time." Matus, a former property manager, owned a home in Keswick and has roots in Markham, where her twin sons, 22, reside, according to neighbours. Several North Americans have been killed in Belize in the past few years. The body of American Anne Swaney, 39, was found in January 2016. Canadian Matthiew Klinck was found stabbed to death in the doorway of his home in that same month. In October 2013, Lynn Nichiporowich, 57, from Vancouver, was stabbed to death
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May kicks off busy events season
May brings a return of many popular events and activities to Georgina. First up is the Georgina Home and Lifestyle Show taking place May 5 to 7 at the Ice Palace. There will be lots of great local businesses plus a fashion show, activities for kids and special events. For more details, visit georginahomeshow.ca The Sutton Kinettes
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vance orders can be placed at rainbarrel.ca/suttonkinettes/ Hike for Hospice is May 7 and the location has been changed to the Link in Sutton. Registration starts at noon, with the hike getting underway at 12:30 p.m. It is pet friendly and maps will be handed out upon registration. Also taking place on May 7 is the Optimist
Mother’s Day Tea at De La Salle. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate with your mom or daughter. Georgina’s annual Swap & Sell at the Georgina Ice Palace is May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (parking lot). To register, call 905-476-4301, ext. 2232. There is also a free recycle your electronics ewaste event at the back parking lot of the Georgina Ice Pal-
ace. I am looking forward to the 2017 season of the Georgina Farmers Market, starting May 14 in Sutton at the Link on Dalton Road. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with new and returning vendors, live entertainment, yoga and more. The popular Ones Car Show kicks off its season with two shows at the ROC
on May 27 and June 3 at 6 p.m. before settling into the Ice Palace location for the summer. May is setting the stage for a busy 2017 summer season. Stay tuned for details of our special Canada 150 Canada Day celebrations at the ROC. You won’t want to miss it. You can email Mayor Margaret Quirk at mquirk@georgina.ca
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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 aged 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 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.
At the Library Volunteer for Adventure We need you for Canada Day 150! Georgina’s Canada Day 150 Celebration is a free community event in which residents and visitors alike are welcome. Be a volunteer at this fun-filled family event that is sure to go down in history! Why get involved? • • • • • •
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11th Annual Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee Friday, May 12 24 Victoria Road, Udora
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Category: Adults Join us for the 11th Annual Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee at the Udora Community Hall. Pre-register a team of three spellers by May 5 and compete to become the best spellers in Georgina, or buy a ticket to come watch by May 9. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and an evening of entertainment while raising funds to assist literacy initiatives in Georgina. For more information, visit georginalibrary.ca
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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 and progressing well. Two-way 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.
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Events Mother’s Day Swim Sunday, May 14 Georgina Leisure Pool, 5279 Black River Road, Sutton
2 p.m. Wondering what to do for Mother’s Day? Bring your mom for a swim at the Georgina Leisure Pool and she swims free (with one paid admission). Admission policy and fees apply. Visit georgina.ca/events
Georgina Farmer’s Market Every Sunday Starting May 14 The Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Georgina Farmers’ Market returns to The Link! The Georgina Farmers’ Market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of products including produce, meats, baked goods and crafts, all from local vendors.
Georgina Lawn Bowling Club p Open House Tuesday, May 23 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick
3 p.m. Fun and friendship outdoors! Come to our Open House Information and Registration Session on May 23 and give lawn bowling a try. Get some excersice and join the fun. Free instruction provided. New members welcome. For membership inquiries, please contact Gail Lowe at 905-596-0410.
Blood Donor Clinic Friday, May 26 Sutton Kin Community Hall, 15 Fairpark Lane, Sutton
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ever wonder who your donation helps? Visit mystory. blood.ca for amazing stories from donors, recipients and volunteers. Get the inspiration you need to GivLife. New donors are needed this month! For more information, call 1-888-236-6283, email elaine.stpierre@ blood.ca or visit blood.ca
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2017 Mosquito Program Notice Of Ground and Aerial Larvicide Application For The Control of Larval Mosquitoes For Nuisance Control
The Town of Georgina Purchasing Division will receive tenders and/or proposals as follows: 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 Hpde Culvert Pipe & Couplers Request for Tender No. OID2017-022 Closing: Thursday, May 4 Two (2) Floor Scrubbers Request for Quote No. OID2017-027 Closing: Thursday, May 11 Midmount Side Flail Movers Request for Tender No. OID2017-021 Closing: Thursday, May 18 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.
Jackson’s Point Harbour
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.
Emergency Preparedness Week May 7 to 13 This year, Emergency Preparedness Week (EPW) is being held from May 7 to May 13. Are you and your family prepared for an emergency? The Georgina Fire Department reminds residents to know the risks, make a plan and prepare a 72-hour emergency kit. Plan to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours during and immediately after an emergency. Learn more by reading our Emergency Prepardeness Guide and other great tips on georgina.ca.
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.
Follow @georginafire on Twitter and the Town of Georgina on Facebook for daily tips during EPW.
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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.
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.
Waste & Recycling Swap & Sell / eWaste Event Saturday, May 13 Georgina Ice Palace Parking Lot, 90 Wexford Drive, Keswick
The Town is currently looking at improvement opportunities for the study area – and we need your help to do that.
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).
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).
For more information about open air burning, visit georgina.ca
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Public Notices
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
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register a spot, please call 905-476-4301 ext. 2232. Vendors, please bring a donation for the Georgina Community Food Pantry. Don’t miss this giant garage sale! Recycle Your Electronics
Career Opportunities The Town of Georgina is currently hiring for the following position(s): Aquatics Positions: Open
There are a variety of ways that you can provide feedback. Whether it’s online, by phone or in person – we want to hear from you.
Bring your old and unwanted electronics and we will recycle them for you, free of charge. Bring your items to the back parking lot of the Georgina Ice Palace.
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Bids & Tenders
Due to the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 22, your waste collection has been shifted one day later for this week only. For more information, view your Waste & Recycling Calendar, download our free MyWaste App on your mobile phone or tablet, or visit georgina.ca
Lead Recreation Facilitators: Open Sports Instructors: Open
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Housing forum focuses on crisis in region’s real estate industry TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com
“An Intimate Evening with Séan McCann of Great Big Sea”
Hundreds of concerned and interested citizens are expected at a forum in Markham Saturday on the hottest topic of the moment: housing. The open event Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Markham Civic Centre will feature seven speakers discussing a variety of topics related to the issues swirling around the shortage of affordable housing in the GTA these past few years. On the menu will be: the housing market and house affordability; Ontario’s housing legislation, including the just-announced Ontario Fair Housing plan; regional and municipal housing policy; private-sector perspectives; a case study on social housing; and case studies on secondary
suites or basement apartments and purposed-built rental apartments. Reid McAlpine, vicepresident of the Unionville Residents Association, co-hosting the event with Markham Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, is hopeful the event will draw attention to the multitude of problems swirling around residential real estate these days. For McAlpine, one of the key issues is the lack of purpose-built rental housing in Markham and throughout York Region. "There is virtually no purpose-built rental housing in Markham and very little in York Region. "Think of the people who clean the hospital, they don’t live in Markham, they can’t afford to live in Markham, think of any other number of service workers, they live in
Scarborough, they live in Stouffville or other places; whole class of people who can’t afford to live in Markham and yet we need those people for the health of our society," McAlpine said. He pointed out the push for the forum came about six months ago when the URA discovered the average family income in Markham was around $100,000 yet it cost about $130,000 to afford a home in the city, a "scary topic," McAlpine said. "As the price of housing of all sorts goes up, in the long run we’re going to have real social and economic problems. "I don’t think anybody has good answers; that’s the problem. We’ve got all these questions and nobody has answers, how sustainable is that? It just can’t last," he said.
Thursday, June 1 8 p.m. $28 +hst Séan McCann, widely known as a member of internationally renowned band, Great Big Sea, has spent the last 20 years sailing around the world enamouring audiences from Copenhagen to California. Today his mantra is “help your self” breaking the silence on his past addiction, abuse and using music to change lives for the better.
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KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com It was a sweet - and bittersweet - evening at the Character Awards gala Apr. 26 as two York Region residents were feted for their impact on the community. Shawn Shepheard, manager of Slap Shot Hockey and author of Life is Sweet, was awarded the Donald Cousens Community Impact Award in memory of the former mayor of Markham who recently passed away. Cousens was instrumental in the establishment of the Character Community Foundation in 2001. Shepheard, through his work at Slap Shot, teaches newcomer and low-income children hockey skills and character traits that Cousens wished to foster in the region. The two men knew each other and both faced challenges with kidney disease and diabetes; it was a sort of "full circle" moment for many who attended the annual awards ceremony at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.
citizens, businesses and government - create a partnership" to build a stronger, healthier community. The annual evening event saw a steady stream of inspiring York Region residents of all ages receive awards, chosen from a list of 140 nominees who strive to live with character. Winners ranged from a Markham-Stouffville elementary student, Michael James, whose lemonade stand earned more than $15,000 for Markham Stouffville Hospital, to Georgina senior Lorraine Hackenbrook, an avid volunteer who was instrumental in advocating for turn lanes at the local school. Ian Proudfoot, former publisher of York Region Media Group now Metroland Media Group Central - was praised by the foundation for his integrity, inclusiveness and 30 years of contribution to the community. "Character isn’t perfection. It needs to be worked at," he said. "Character matters, and yet it is rarely mentioned in assessing performance, especially corporate performance.
Several community leaders took to the podium to remember Cousens, a soft-spoken man known for his optimism and kindness, and whose support, wisdom and guidance will be missed. "He was always there to listen to me and reach out to if I had any questions" said Shepheard, who created jerseys for his Slap Shot players emblazoned with Cousens name, and then shared Cousens’ story with the kids. Shepheard was lauded for his work with the after-school hockey program that gives kids who have never played the game an opportunity to experience the national winter sport, at the same time as they learn invaluable lessons to improve leadership skills, socialization, nutrition and health. He is also a business strategist and host of the Sugar Free Shawn Show an inspirational online show for people living with type one diabetes. Belinda’s Place, a Newmarketbased home for single homeless women, received the Community Hero award as "a tribute to what can happen when a caring and compassionate community - its
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Lorraine Hackenbrook of Georgina (left) was presented Citizen of Character/Senior Award from Anna Masci of Chartwell Retirement Residences.
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Awards presentation bittersweet
Hackenbrook recognized with character award HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com Longtime Georgina resident Lorraine Hackenbrook received the Senior Citizen of Character Award for being a true role model, as well as a concerned, caring and active citizen. The Sutton resident, and wife of former Ward 4 town councillor Ken Hackenbrook, is well known and respected for her long history of volunteering with organizations such as the Georgina Terry
Fox Run, Morning Glory Breakfast Club for Youth, Sutton Club 55 and Hospice Georgina, as well as on numerous boards and fundraising committees. She was recognized for devoting countless hours and efforts to numerous causes, as well as giving her wholehearted passion to every endeavour, during the 11th annual Character Community awards ceremony held at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Wednesday, April 26.
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Tom’s Spring Service in Keswick specializes in suspension work offering everything from springs, shocks and struts to a wide assortment of trailer hitches. It has also been offering a great selection of used vehicles for sale during the past few years. “It’s been a nice surprise to see how that arm of the business has taken off,” says owner Tom Ostertag, who 33rd 2017 has been in the suspension business for the past three decades. “My bosses are my customers,” says Repairs to most makes Tom. “Without them, you don’t last in of cars and light trucks business”. • Front End & 4 Wheel Alignment Since setting up shop in 1984 at • Air Conditioning Ravenshoe Road and Woodbine • Tune Ups • Brake Machining Avenue, Tom’s moved to Church • Fuel Injection • Exhaust •Electrical Street before finally settling at its • Lube, Oil & filter present location in the City Business • Licensed Mechanics Mall on Woodbine Avenue, just south of Church. MOTOR VEHICLE After 31 years, Tom knows his INSPECTION STATION business inside and out, and that means he is able to fit your vehicle FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE with expertise and minimal wait times. In addition, a fully stocked service Gary Pegg bay usually means same-day service, 24892 Woodbine Ave., Keswick depending upon what’s required. Mon-Fri: 8 am - 6 pm “We can do just about anything,”
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says Tom. “How long it is going to take and how much it is going to cost just depends on what the vehicle needs, but we let the customer know up front what it’s going to cost and why.” Some people mistakenly believe the suspension is mainly about having a smooth ride and therefore these repairs aren’t as important as other maintenance issues like oil changes or brakes. But having a bad suspension can greatly affect your ability to control the vehicle, especially when stopping or turning, so it’s in your best interest not to ignore this part of auto maintenance. It all has to do with your vehicle’s handling, ride and performance. So whether your vehicle needs service or you want to transport heavy loads and need a hitch, are looking to upgrade from conventional springs to air springs or need a new car, drop by Tom’s for one-on-one, expert and friendly service. Tom’s Spring Service is located at 24707 Woodbine Ave., Unit 4A, in Keswick. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., it can be reached by calling 905-476-2845.
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HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com Developers may have to step up to the plate through a combination of "carrot and stick" initiatives to help solve affordable housing issues in York Region. "We can’t solve this on our own," the Region of York’s chief planner, Valerie Shuttleworth, said in a presentation to Georgina council last week providing a high-level summary of the region’s work to date and possible solutions being explored to tackle the issue. Roughly 14,000 people are on the region’s subsidized housing wait list and even more find themselves
priced out of a soaring housing market that continues to increase over an average $1.1 million asking price in York Region last year. "Affordable" means a maximum $468,000 threshold asking price that a family earning just over $116,000 a year could purchase, according to the region’s numbers. Only 16 per cent of new homes constructed last year, however, met the threshold for the lowest income bracket, with only five per cent being sold in Georgina. A total 6,800 government-assisted housing units and a 1.5 per cent rental vacancy rate, or half
of what is considered a healthy rate, didn’t get much help from only 101 rental units built by the private sector in 2016. Recent public/private partnerships, 2,600 subsidized units available via the region’s Housing York Inc. and 638 specific to Georgina have made headway, but Shuttleworth and the region’s director of strategies and partnerships branch of Community and Health Services, Lisa Gonsalves, said it is not enough to address issues surrounding supply and affordability. In addition to federal and provincial funding and public/private partnerships, the province’s re-
cently announced 16-point housing plan may provide local governments the tools needed to bump affordable housing numbers for residents. Key among them is giving municipalities the option to implement inclusionary zoning, which requires affordable housing to be included in new residential developments. Georgina’s director of development services said inclusionary zoning is a "major step forward from the province to tell basically developers you must build a certain level of housing for a certain income range." While he added there are no easy solutions to a
complex problem, a "carrots and sticks approach" may provide some headway, giving municipalities legal tools to address the issue. Financial offsets related to fees, development charges, loans and tax increment equivalent grants are being looked at as potential incentives, as well as the possible vehicles to deliver them, such as community improvement plans and inclusionary zoning, Shuttleworth said. Collaborative solutions are being explored through the region’s human services planning board and working groups involving housing staff and planning personnel from local mu-
nicipalities and the region. The financial implications of those will be looked at further, which will hopefully lead to the development of a framework or "pick list" that will be presented to regional council either late this year or early next, Shuttleworth said. In Georgina, re-examining Keswick’s secondary plan and underutilized areas on The Queensway such as at the five corners for potential infill, higher density units, apartments and townhouses will provide an opportunity to take a hard look at Georgina’s neighbourhoods and potential opportunities, planning and building director Harold Lenters said.
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Warm up your vocal pipes and get out those chintz curtains. The Aurora Cultural Centre hosts the Sound of Music Sing-Along on May 6. has played Mother Abbess on stage. There will be a collection of musical moments and special props used throughout the film, as well as plenty of moments to boo, hiss and cheer. The film will also be shown with subtitles, making it easier to sing word and hit every note.
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l Friday, May 5 Old Town Hall Presents Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-895-5193 COST: In addition to Martin’s leads and acoustic guitar, there are the harmonies of Sherie Marshall and Stacie Tabb, electric guitar of MIkey McCallum and organ of Jimmy Hill. l Saturday, May 6 Keswick Gardens Spring Bazaar WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Keswick Gardens, 43 The Queesway N., Georgina CONTACT: 905-476-4721 COST: Lots of baking, crafts, luck of the draw, granny’s attic, draws for cash prizes, lunch and much more.
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Landscape Painting Workshop WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve, 18462 Bathurst St., Newmarket CONTACT: smeras@ontarionature.org COST: $65 Join us for a day of landscape painting at Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve. The event is an introductory plein air workshop. Lunch included.
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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Free Turntable Clinic WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Liptons, 130 Davis Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Liptons If you love vinyl, you know how delicate the sound variables can be. Bring in your newer or vintage turntable, get it looked at, and talk with our experts. North Newmarket 50s, 60s, sock hop dance WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Optimist Club, 56 Forhan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Brad Snel, snelbrad@yahoo.com, http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ northnewmarketca/ COST: $25 Join the North Newmarket Lions 50s and 60s sock hop dance, dancing to the tunes of a live band and DJ between sets. Dinner, dance and prizes. l Sunday, May 7 Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-895-8713 COST: $30 (adults), $25 (seniors), $10 (students)
40-voice choir draws on the great Welsh tradition of singing hymns and songs born of the mountains and valleys of Wales while emphasizing multicultural content. l Wednesday, May 10 Music to Your Ears WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Bethel Community CR Church, 333 Davis Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-895-9312 COST: $6 Women’s Coffee Morning featuring Sound CentralMusic and speaker Ginny Bridle - Living on the Edge.Babysitting upon request.
Knox United Church presents "A Canadian Mosaic" WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:29 p.m WHERE: Knox United Church Sutton, 34 Market St., Georgina CONTACT: Carole Lockie, 905476-4445, carolelockie@gmail.com COST: $15 in advance or $20 at the door A celebration of Canadian music and verse. Vases of red and white flowers for sale after the concert for $20.
l Saturday, May 6 Aurora Farmers Market and Artisan Fair WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Town Park, Aurora, 49 Wells street, Aurora, ON L4G 1H1, Aurora CONTACT: theaurorafarmersmarket.com, theaurorafarmersmarket@gmail.com The Aurora Farmers Market and Artisan Fair is an outdoor market that runs Saturday mornings May 6 to Oct 28, 2017.
York Home Show and The Warehouse Mall WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham CONTACT: Amanda Andolina, 905-943-6130, aandolina@yrmg.com COST: Brought to you by Metroland Media and Kitchen Stuff Plus. Largest Warehouse Sale and Home Show in York Region. More than 35 Vendors. View the website for more. Four Winds Kite Festival 2017 WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: 905832-2289 COST: Adults $10;
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kids, seniors and students $6.50 You can see professional kite flying demonstrations, make a kite, enjoy pond dipping, have a picnic and take a self-guided hike to see nature blooming in the spring. Free Turntable Clinic WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Liptons, 130 Davis Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Liptons COST: If you love vinyl, you know how delicate the sound variables can
be. Bring in your newer or vintage turntable, get it looked at, and talk with our experts about how to get it up to top running shape. Jane’s Walk - A Day in the Life of Thornhill, 1867 WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Thornhill Village Library, 10 Colborne St., Markham CONTACT: psalvo@hotmail.com COST: Our guide will describe life in the village of Thornhill 150 years ago, and we will visit buildings and sites that are part of that story.
Visit the York Home Show and Warehouse Mall Make sure you take the opportunity to enjoy the York Home Show and the Warehouse Mall from Friday to Sunday presented by Metroland Media and Kitchen Stuff Plus.
The largest warehouse sale has merged with the annual spring Markham home show for the first time this year. There is free parking and free admission for all three days of the sale at the Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd. Hours of opening are Friday 9
a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kitchen Stuff Plus will have 9,000 square feet of patio furniture, outdoor dinnerware and drinkware, barbecue tools, kitchen gadgets and more at low prices-in addition to 35 vendors offering products and services.
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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
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
All Are Welcome
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 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
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Fellowship time after service
Dr. Chad Houghton Rev. Mike Harrison
Anglican Parish of Georgina
Corner of Woodbine and Old Homestead Road
(905) 476-4548 www.keswickchristian.ca
All Are Welcome
St. James’ Church, 31 River Street Sutton
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
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
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
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
Friday Night 7:00-8:30pm
Pastor Hal Arthurs • Pastor Bob Tsisko
CHURCH Immaculate Conception
Awana Children’s Program from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Nursery Provided
Please join us on Sunday’s @ 10:45am Pastor Lynn Ironside 85 Osbourne St., Roches Point 905 476 8875
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Family Worship and Children’s Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
Nursery / Children’s Church Provided
Kids Club ages 6-10yrs • Youth Club ages 10+yrs
All are Welcome The Rev. Robin Peasgood, Interim Priest-in-charge
905-476-2541
Sunday Morning Service 10:30am - noon
“… to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” Eph. 3:19
Sunday Services
215 Glenwoods Dr. Keswick
For other programming, please phone for times or go to www.maplehillbaptist.org
Wednesday Bible Study 7:15pm - 8:30pm
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Senior Pastor ALL WELCOME Contact Me! Phone & Fax: 705-437-2170 Email: pastor@cedardalechurch.ca www.cedardalechurch.ca
THE “DAWN” CHRISTADELPHIANS BELHAVEN COMMUNITY HALL ~ 25184 Warden Avenue, Belhaven ON Sunday School/Bible Class: Sundays 9:30a.m.; Memorial Meeting: Sundays 11:00a.m. Telephone: 905 - 967-1819 * Website: www.dawnchristadelphians.ca
THE PROPHET ISAIAH The prophet Isaiah had a very active ministry covering a period of nearly sixty years – 740 BC to 681 BC. He was a prophet during the time when the original nation of Israel had been divided into two kingdoms - Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The northern Kingdom of Israel had sinned greatly against God and the southern was headed in the same direction – guilty of perverting justice, oppressing the poor, turning from God to idols, and looking for military assistance from godless surrounding nations, instead of asking for help from God. Unfortunately, both the northern and southern Kingdoms ignored the repeated warnings of the Prophet Isaiah and did not even heed the positive prophecies of a future blessedness and deliverance. It is written that they preferred to hear “smooth things, and refused to pay attention to the Lord’s instructions”. Do those words of Isaiah resonate with us today: “The Lord can’t see us. He doesn’t know what is going on!” (Isaiah 29:15). Isaiah relayed the promise of God: “though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool”. This, of course, had reference to the saving work of the promised Messiah, which Isaiah spoke copiously about. Let us be wise and seek the Lord today. Learn of His ways and walk in His paths. To help you with your Bible study, please write for our FREE magazine: “Light On A New World”. Email: info@ontariodawn.com P.O. Box 931, Sutton West, On L0E 1R0
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Couldn’t you use a little faith right now?
DOVE Christian Fellowship Canada
Meeting at Belhaven Hall 25184 Warden Ave. Keswick
A Family Church Est. 1821
Rev. Ted Grady 905-722-3742 officeknoxsutton@gmail.com
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Keswick Christian Church Loving God and Others through Jesus Christ
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50th Anniversary Open House Celebration Larry and Betty Sedore Sunday, May 7th 1-4 p.m. Egypt Hall
POLLARDS AUCTION BARN 2.5 mi. E. of Keswick, 24190 Kennedy Rd. 15 mi. N. of Newmarket, off Woodbine Ave. (Watch for signs.) Complete line of Household furniture, Antique pcs, collectables & tools. 10% Buyers Premium. Check the website for more updates & photos,
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YOUNG, James T. In loving memory of my soul mate, love of my life, who passed away May 1, 2009 My heart does not forget the things, that make my life complete but keeps instead in memory, your smile so warm and sweet. The many little things you did, that made my days seem brighter, if only I knew what was to come, I would have held you tighter. I know that this is true, because my heart is always filled with special thoughts and love of you. ~ Always loved and sadly missed, Harriet xoxoxo PHILLIPS, Doug Sixteen years ago we lost the best husband, father, brother and friend. So much has happened since, but your presence never ends. Two days after the anniversary of us losing you, we were saying goodbye to your sister Viola Brown, also gone too soon. We gathered as a family and knew she would be with you and Gail in just a matter of time Picturing you both greeting her and letting her know she would be fine. We miss you dearly day in and day out, but draw comfort now, knowing three siblings are together again, no doubt. Missing you. Take care of Aerrow. Love always and forever Suzanne, Stephannie and Chris
Albert V. Howes (Big Al) May 9, 1998 It’s been 19 years since you left us, but funny thing, you’ve been with each of us through every milestone in our lives since and will continue to be. I think you would be proud of us all. Miss you dad. Nancy, Alan, Ivy, Karen, Dawna, Cathy and Suzanne
YOUNG, Jean (nee Simpson) Peacefully at River Glen Haven Nursing Home, Sutton, on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Jean Young of Sutton beloved wife of the late Peter Young (2013). Predeceased by her son John (2009). Dear aunt of David Young, Pat Roszell and Lorraine Cupido. Fondly remembered by her many friends. A Funeral Service will be held in Knox United Church, 34 Market Street, Sutton Friday, May 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation in the church from 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Interment of cremated remains, Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton. Memorial donations to the SickKids Foundation would be appreciated. A special thank you to the staff of River Glen Haven Nursing Home for their care and compassion to Jean. Arrangements in care of Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton 905-722-3274. Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com
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Looking for Employment? Start here. ANDRUS, Sandra Yvonne (nee Graham) Peacefully at Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the age of 66 years. Sandra Andrus (nee Graham), beloved wife of Tom Andrus. Loving mother of Kimberley Rose (Randy Smith) and Tracey Rose (Jay). Cherished grandmother of Justin, Kyle, Olivia, Lincoln and Turner and great-grandmother of Rylee. Fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. A Memorial Service was held at the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton, on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation from 12:30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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BROWN, Robert “Royce” Passed away peacefully at River Glen Haven Nursing Home, Sutton on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the age of 65 years. Loving father of Jason and David, father-in-law of Angela. Cherished grandfather of Ajay and Alyssa. Dear brother of Betsyann and brother-in-law of Ron Moore. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will take place at a later date in Parry Sound where Royce will be interred with his mother and father. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at River Glen Haven for all their wonderful care and support. In memory of Royce, donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
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KEETCH, Doris Hannah Passed away peacefully at her home in Keswick on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Milfred, her son Jim and her daughter-in-law Marlene. Loving Mother of Don (Judy), Bob (Carol), David (Susan) and mother-in-law of Joan. Cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Doris will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Visitation from the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Queensville Cemetery. In memory of Doris, donations made to the Salvation Army or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com
SBMB Law, a full service law firm with extensive ties to the Richmond Hill and surrounding communities, has an immediate opening for an experienced Wills and Estates Clerk. We offer a collegial working environment and competitive remuneration package. Apply in confidence by e-mail to our Office Administrator, Marilyn Dunleavy, at mdunleavy@sbmblaw.com
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