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Scientist says the major element missing from science class is the science TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Chris McGowan is determined to save science class. The Aurora scientist claims the current science curriculum taught in the classrooms of Ontario schools is failing students and causing fewer students to embrace the sciences in post-secondary studies. Before retiring as the dinosaur curator at the Royal Ontario Museum and professor of zoology at the University of Toronto, McGowan had never examined the education system’s science curriculum - that was until he was preparing to speak at the annual meeting of the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario. "On checking the curriculum while preparing my talk, I discovered little that resembled science," he said. "Instead, I found a confusion of sociology and misunderstood science. I had not seen such nonsense since battling the creationists in the 1980s." Many science teachers have confided in him, stating that when the classroom door closes they teach science the way it is meant to be taught. However, these teachers are still required to test the students on the subject matter laid out by the Ontario Ministry of Education. There are several things

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Local scientist Chris McGowan of Aurora gazes at one of his favourite creations: a tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur – known as Norman – he made from chicken bones. He worries that the lack of hands-on opportunities to discover science will cause students to become disengaged in the field. McGowan believes that have led to the current state of the unengaging science class. First and foremost, the curricula have been designed by an education consultant, not a science teacher or scientist who specialize in their field. This has caused a shift from a teaching plan designed for future scientists with specific science basics that are built upon year after year, to a science-for-all plan that covers more topics with less depth. For example, instead of just teaching chemistry, physics and biology, the curricula are including engineering and technology alongside the basic teachings in what is now referred to as the STEM focus. "It is turning intuitive students off science," he

said. "With the world facing issues like global warming, we need more scientists, not fewer." Perhaps even more alarming is the lack of hands-on experiments conducted in the classroom. It makes sense to learn theory before applying what student have learned in the lab, but now students aren’t getting the chance to test out their theories in a lab setting. "My 13-year-old grandson has a passion for science and is a very bright lad," McGowan said. "But last year in science class, the only experiment he conducted was weighing a glass of water, adding salt and then reweighing it. Whatever happened to learning by doing?" Professor Sushanta Mi-

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tra, York University associate vice-president of research and micro and nanotechnology for social innovation, supports McGowan’s call for more practical opportunities in science class. "Very solid labs allow students to fiddle and learn from failure, in turn gaining knowledge," he said. "Students gain confidence and learn by doing." This generation no longer follows a single career track and need to have the skill set to be flexible, Mitra added. This includes critical thinking skills, innovative thinking and the ability to test theory to find solutions for real world problems, skills developed in the lab. There is an education gap between students grad-

private-sector partner to develop and implement the use of science-specific apps to enhance science lessons. "Textbooks are static, and students can’t change a parameter in a textbook," he continued. "These apps will give them that ability, create a specialized and customized learning experience as well as bridge the equation to allow students to connect the dot between theory and practical science." McGowan put his thoughts on paper and released a book, Saving Science Class, after finding his concerns were falling on deaf ears after meetings with two different education ministers. In it, his solution brings the focus back to conducting real, hands-on science in the classroom by mirroring the Nuffield Science Teaching Project in the United Kingdom, where working scientists acted as resource personnel for teachers designing curricula. Education ministry spokesperson Heather Irwin said overall secondary school enrolment has increased by almost 3 per cent over the past five years and that the Programme for International Student Assessment 2015 results show Ontario students rank among the top international English-speaking jurisdictions in science achievement. The curriculum is based on strands including a focus on scientific investigation skills and hands-on learning experiences throughout all courses from Grades 1to 12, she added. It has yet to be determined when the next cycle of curriculum review will be.

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Incident handled by internal police investigation JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com Two decades before retired York Regional Police Sgt. Don Clark was charged in 2015 with having sex with a 14-year-old girl, he was caught up in another investigation, but never faced criminal charges. In 1996, acting Staff Sgt. Clark was accused of sexually assaulting a Stouffville teen—an accusation that was handled through an internal police investigation. At the time, criminal charges were not laid. Instead, Clark was charged with “deceit” and “discreditable conduct” as part of an internal Police Services Act hearing. Clark admitted to “deceit” for making a false entry in his notebook. The discreditable conduct charge, which accused the officer of acting in “an inappropriate manner’ during a meeting with the teen, was withdrawn by the service. Although York Regional

Police repeatedly said that files had been either “lost or purged” as part of the service’s move from York Region’s municipal offices to its new headquarters in Aurora, yorkregion.com was able to obtain a copy of the Police Services Act (PSA) notice of hearing and statement of facts through other means. Three sources, who requested anonymity, were interviewed as part of the investigation into this story; they will be identified as Source A, B or C. Source A, who is close to the case, says the girl – who’d earlier been found by local officers after being reported missing by her parents – was attempting to seek guidance from the police when she met Clark. On Oct. 15, 1996, she called the Markham police station looking for another officer, according to Source B, who has intimate details of the facts of the case. Clark, then a 22-year veteran of the service, answered

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1:55 a.m. making a “false and deceitful” entry into his notebook, writing: “1:05 patrol Main St., Markham.” Source A provided this version of their meeting: Clark took the girl, 15, to a dark and secluded parking lot, grabbed her crotch more than once, grabbed

Standards Bureau Det.-Sgt. Greg Saunders, at the Markham police station, according to a letter obtained by yorkregion.com. The handwritten letter, signed by the parents and Marshall, says, “During the meeting, options were discussed regarding criminal court and the Police Services Act tribunal. Given considerations to all points discussed at this meeting it is our request that this matter be dealt with internally by York Regional Police via the Police Services Act.” Talk at the police station, according to sources B and C, suggested there was insufficient evidence for criminal charges against Clark and the parents were concerned about the effects of a trial on their daughter. Yorkregion.com was unable to confirm this. A hearing was held a week later on Oct. 28, 1996. In the end, Clark was transferred out of his platoon and

her breast, unzipped her pants and asked her to walk around for him in her underwear, suggesting that she wouldn’t have many clothes to remove. The teen made a complaint to police hours later, according to Source B. Officer Kirk Marshall, now an inspector with York police, was dispatched to investigate. Among other questions, Source A said, Marshall asked the girl: If she knew her allegations could ruin Clark’s career if she was lying? Why she didn’t run or tell him to stop? In reply, the girl said she was scared. When he asked why she was fearful, she replied Clark had a gun. The following day, the girl overdosed on pills at her school, according to Source A, who added she was “extremely vulnerable” at the time. Oct. 21, 1996, six days after the complaint, the girl’s parents met Marshall and his partner, Professional

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docked 96 hours. Discipline for police misconduct can include dismissal, demotion and up to 120 hours docked pay. One retired member of York Regional Police said “everyone” in the police force would have known about the proceeding. “There’s no secrets in the police force…,” they said. “He could never live that down.” Clark would continue to work for York Regional Police for another 10 years. After his retirement in 2006, the force rehired him. Clark, a Georgina resident, was still working parttime, in the fleet department, when he was charged in November 2015 with the Oct. 30, 2015 sexual assault of a young girl. In February 2016, police announced three additional victims had come forward to accuse the former cop. Clark now faces charges in two historical sex assaults, alleged to have occurred between 1967 and 1970, and in

the 1996 incident that was handled by internal police investigation. All alleged victims are younger than 16. Clark currently faces charges of sexual interference, sexual intercourse with a girl under 14, sexual exploitation and sexual assault. According to Newmarket courthouse staff, Clark will next appear in court Oct. 23 and face trials by judge alone. Clark, Marshall, Saunders declined to comment on the story, refusing to speak while the case is before the courts. York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe expressed concern that Clark re-

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mained with the service for so long after the 1996 incident. “When the criminal allegations were reported in November 2015, I immediately ordered a full review of the previous allegation and directed that a full criminal investigation take place, which resulted in criminal charges,” Jolliffe said in an emailed statement. “Given the fact that our recent investigation has led to criminal charges, I am very troubled that the accused remained in our employ following the 1996 allegations – this is unacceptable." These allegations have not been tested in court.

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Amnesty needs to be part of pot plan When the federal Liberals first broached the notion of legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Canada, one of the rationales for taking that position was the need to stop persecuting users for possession of small amounts of pot. Saddling non-violent people with criminal records for holding small amounts of a substance found to not be harmful for most users (and in the process tying up law enforcement and court resources) was an approach that had long outlasted its usefulness. So it seems more than a bit strange that, having released its blueprint for legal weed, Ottawa has taken no steps to help those people. For the next year or so, police can continue to arrest and charge Canadian pot smokers for behaviour that, at some point during the summer of 2018, will likely become completely legal. As a matter of fact, even after recreational marijuana becomes available at your local store (LCBO perhaps?), pot possession and use outside of the regulatory guidelines will remain a serious criminal offence. So, those hoping that Liberal sensibilities on pot would lead to a blanket amnesty and the removal of criminal records for possession of small amounts were hoping in vain. Amnesty is not on the agenda, says Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale. The question is why not? It makes sense to manage this cultural transition cautiously. Ottawa should absolutely address drugged driving and the use of weed by minors. It’s evident that too many Canadian teens, ages 15-19, are using marijuana. (Some estimates suggest 22 per cent of youths in that age group have smoked pot in the past year). Pot can impact maturing brains and exacerbate pre-existing mental-health issues, such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders, warns the Canadian Psychiatric Association, which advocates use be restricted to ages 21 and older, and THC potency levels restricted. And we appreciate that even a government that supports legalization doesn’t want to appear as an advocate for drug use. But it’s nonsensical for this government to sustain an unjust policy that helped spark its interest in legalization in the first place. Criminalizing people for possessing small amounts of pot was unacceptable before Justin Trudeau became prime minister and remains so.

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Time to clean up mess from fracking New research shows that LNG/fracking is the largest source of climate pollution in B.C. The natural gas/fracked gas industry is intentionally releasing methane into the air 24 hours a day. Most of these emissions are not being measured, monitored or reported. This is totally unacceptable. Methane is 84 times more potent as a climate pollutant than carbon dioxide and has a relatively short lifespan, so reducing methane emissions will have a major impact on protecting our climate. It’s time to invest in clean energy economy, clearly LNG/fracked gas is not a reasonable transition fuel.

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Thanks for being a caring community April has been a standout month for the Georgina Community Food Pantry and I would like to extend my warmest thanks to members of our community for their support. The month opened with our tremendously successful ’A Night in Italy’ dinner where our event premier sponsors, Team Peroff of Keller Williams Realty, along with 120 dinner guests raised more than $22,000 in support of the Food Pantry. As Easter approached, the York Regional Police, Keswick community volunteers and the Georgina Gar-

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den Centre each called upon the community to donate food. The timing couldn’t have been better as their combined efforts brought in more than 3,000 pounds of food to help keep the Food Pantry shelves stocked. The Food Pantry Easter Food Drive at Sutton’s Sobeys also played a key role in collecting food as more than 200 food drive bags were donated during the Easter weekend. At the close of the month the Food Pantry launched its 2017 Nourishing Possibilities program. This program, funded by the Region of York, gives Food Pantry users the opportunities to grow their own food at our community gardens, cook together at our community kitchen sessions, and harvest food to share with others at our farm gleaning outings to lo-

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No quick ’slush to sweat’ summer, climatologist says LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com After 53 years of toiling the soil, East Gwillimbury farmer Don Chapman can’t remember a year when the spring brought more rain. "Oh yeah, it’s wet. This is the worst I’ve seen in years and years of farming," said the Queensvillebased farmer, who grows vegetables on more than 2,000 acres in the area, including the Holland Marsh. "It’s so wet we can’t work any of the farm. It’s the amount of rain and the inability to get rid of it." Chapman pointed to a flood warning issued by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority last Friday in advance of a weekend of almost solid rain.

"There is an increased potential for flooding of low-lying lands adjacent to the lake," the statement said. To make matters worse, Chapman is worried about the impact of additional stop logs being added to the dam near Washago on the Trent-Severn Waterway, a canal operated by Parks Canada, linking the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. Although the move is being done to address drainage and flooding concerns in the Black River and the Severn system, it will increase the water level in Lake Simcoe. "If they do (and the lake’s water level rises by a foot), we’re finished," Chapman said. "Keswick and the Holland Marsh potentially is

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Happy Mother’s Day My Mother Taught Me Contest Winners Thank you to all our readers who sent in entries about their amazing mothers! 1st Prize Winner: Jean Hickson 14KT Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring courtesy of Prestige Jewellery My Mom: Jean Hickson Like so many of us do, or have done, I’ve taken for granted my mom’s life, or that she also had a story. My mom is now 83 in a nursing home with Alzheimers. Through the circle of life she’s become like a little girl, no longer like my mom. Mom married at 18 and had me at 19 followed by 2 more sisters in four years, and then eight years later, her son (the pride and joy of her and dad. He is a great guy!) My mom and dad raised all four of us on a farm with her in-laws and brother and sister-in-law and four more kids. It was never dull and never a lack of work to do. We never went without, thanks often to mom’s determination and dad giving in! Mom somehow got lost as a person and became “Just Mom”. Never overly affectionate, often very strict and always had annoying little sayings, which I now repeat. All mom’s inhibitions have gone; before she’d say “sing quiet in church so one one hears, and now she sings at will/her will! If you ask “how do I look?”, be very prepared: “not great, heavier or your hair looks awful, but, my mom always says “I love you”! I now hear myself saying, “Don’t stir with a knife, you’ll stir up strife....What?! I can spell Mississippi 3 ways - - Really!? I look at the sun and say those are sundogs, but I forget what that means and so does Mom. Mostly never walk on opposite sides of things with friends/partners: it will cut your friendship and not worth the chance, so neither do my 2 daughters, nor my 2 grandsons... why? Cause Mom said! Wish I could turn back time and pay more attention and listen, but as we know, time stops for no one! Moms don’t come with a manual, wish we did! All we can do, is our best! But for now, I love you Mom and your funny quirks still live on. Next time a cold wind blows and you get a chill, just think it’s a lazy wind; it’s easier to go through you than around you - - Mom said! By Grace Yorke

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My mom is soon to be 89. Her fortitude and determination has been a guiding light to shape my life all these years. My favourite story she tells about her mother ( my grandma) is mind blowing and I’m so proud of them both. My grandma and her children lived in Saskatchewan in the 1930s. My moms father passed when she was only 5 years old. My grandma had to raise 4 children with food stamps and a front lawn that was a vegetable garden instead of green grass My mom told me that when my grandma would go to the butcher to get bones to make soup, whatever was leftover was sent to the lady down the street and her family because they were poor as well. My grandma never thought twice about helping others. She could have felt sorry for herself but instead she thought of others and their situation as well. My goal on life is to carry on that tradition in honour of my grandma and mom. Thank you for teaching me your stories about endurance and determination. Happy Mothers Day with all my heart to my mom and all the other moms out there. You are an inspiration to us! By Pat Bennett

The main teaching that my mother has provided for both me and my sister is empathy. My mother has always put others before herself because she cares about, and understands the feelings of others and how to impact them positively. My mother never expects anything back in return no matter how much she gives, and this is one of the reasons I know she genuinely cares for others. My mother indirectly taught this lesson to me and my sister by living her life this way and I am extremely grateful to have this character trait built into myself as a result of my mother. I do not have a single favourite story that is told by my mother, but I love when she tells me stories about when I was younger. My mother remembers the stories in such detail that it is incredible and it always makes for a good laugh when gathered with family, or when we are walking the dog together. Through my mother telling me these stories of when I was young I have a great sense of appreciation because it shows me how much my mother treasured me as a child, and I see how blessed I am to have been parented by my beautiful mother. By Ethan Urbankiewicz

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l Thursday, May 11 Keswick High School Dance Gala WHEN: 6:30 p.m WHERE: Keswick High School, 100 Biscayne Blvd., Georgina CONTACT: Macey Felix COST: Pay what you can, minimum $2 Keswick High School Dance Gala l Saturday, May 13 Royal LePage National Garage Sale for Shelter WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Royal LePage RCR Realty, 8 Bradford St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Holly Farrow, 905-251-1266, holly@livehappy.property, http:// www.royallepage.ca/realestate/ about-us/shelter-foundation/ COST: In support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, an organization committed to funding women’s shelters and programs that end domestic violence.

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Book Sale for SickKids at Swap and Sell WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr., Georgina CONTACT: Lisa Day, booktime2016@gmail.com, bit.ly/ HeartLife17 COST: Team Heart of Life hosts a Book

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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Sale for SickKids. All proceeds will go directly to SickKids though the Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk in September. Ontario Cycling Association’s Women’s Try-Out Day WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Riverwalk Commons - North end of parking lot, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Janis Nixon, janisnixonphillips@gmail.com, https:// www.newmarketeagles.com/news COST: Supported by Newmarket Eagles Cycling Club. Riders will be divided into groups based on ability so don’t worry about being dropped or not going the distance. Ron Korb in concert WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St., Newmarket CONTACT: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 905-853-7285, admin@stpaulsnewmarket.org, www.stpaulsnewmarket.org COST: $25 Grammy Award nominee Ron Korb performs on flutes, Aidan Mason

on guitar, Wendy Solomon on cello, and Xiaoqiu Lin on erhu. Wine and beer bar. l Sunday, May 14 Georgina Farmers’ Market 2017 WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd., Georgina CONTACT: Natalia Zammitti, 905-476-4337, Natalia@RealPropertyDreams.ca, https://www.facebook.com/ GeorginaFarmersMarket COST: The Georgina Farmers’ Market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of products including produce, meats, baked goods and crafts. l Wednesday, May 17 The Souterrain Impressions talk WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Robert Buchan, buchan@rogers.com COST: The Canadian Historical Documentation and Imaging Group will the talk about its work with images of cave carvings made by Canadian First World War soldiers

6 ways for Mother’s Day l Saturday, May 13 Maple Scouts Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Maple Lions Hall, 8 Merino Rd., Vaughan CONTACT: Rhiannon Wood, rhiannon@1stmaple.org COST: Varies depending on order Please come and join the 1st Maple Scout group as they raise funds for their many adventures through delicious pancakes and a bake sale.

Victorian Mother’s Day Tea WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S., Newmarket CONTACT: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 905-953-5314, elmanmuseum@rogers.com, http:// www.newmarket.ca/museum COST: $15 Bring your mother and enjoy an old-fashioned afternoon in a historical setting with a variety of teas, old-fashioned sandwiches and sweets served on vintage china. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Suitable for ages 12+ years.

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Mother’s Day Tea WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: King Heritage and Cultural Centre, 2920 King Rd., King CONTACT: Kathleen Fry, 905833-2331, kingmuseum@king.ca COST: $20 per person Treat your mother and yourself. Mind your manners with some Victorian etiquette lessons and sample tea and light refreshments. Please RSVP in advance.

Mother’s Day Watercolour Cookies Workshop with Cakelaine WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Leanne DiMonte, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $22.55 plus HST, plus $15.75 materials fee Spend an afternoon bringing the joys of painting together with yummy baked goods.

Mother’s Day Concert, Strawberries, Scones Tea WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Upper Canada Chordsmen Chorus, 289-648-6300, info@uccchorus.com COST: $20 for concert and tea, $10 for concert Treat mom to a special concert by the Upper Canada Chordsmen Chorus followed by a tea, strawberries and scones.

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Council meetings are open to the public and streamed online. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit georgina.ca

School Board By-Election Read our ad in this paper for more information about the School Board Trustee By-Election or visit georgina.ca

Jackson’s Point Harbour Be part of the Jackson’s Point Harbourfront Redevelopment Plan! The Town is currently looking at improvement opportunities for the study area – and we need your help to do that. 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. Public Engagement Opportunities Include: •

One-on-One Interviews (20 mins) May 29th and May 30th

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To learn more about the project visit georgina.ca. To sign up for a one-on-one interview email: jacksonspoint@planpart.ca or call 289-385-2127.

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At the Library Thank you to the hardworking Bee’s who are going to make the 11th Annual Grate Grown-Up Spelling Bee benefiting Georgina Public Library on Friday, May 12 another huge success. We love that you love your library! georginalibrary.ca

Waste & Recycling Swap & Sell / eWaste Event Saturday, May 13 Georgina Ice Palace Parking Lot, 90 Wexford Drive, Keswick

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 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.

Waste Collection Changes Victoria Day Holiday 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

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Calling all residents! Put your unwanted items at the curb from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., free of charge on Saturday, May 27 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.

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The Georgina Civic Centre and several Town facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, May 22 for the Victoria Day holiday. All facilties will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 23. For the list of closures, please visit the News Alert section on georgina.ca

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: Committee of Adjustment Advisory Committee Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee

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Sunday, May 14 Georgina Leisure Pool, 5279 Black River Road, Sutton

2 p.m. Monday, May 15: Tie Dye Night, W.J. Watson P.S. Gym Tuesday, May 16: Escape Room, Keswick Library Boardroom Wednesday, May 17: Dodgeball Tournament, Georgina Gym Thursday, May 18: Mini-Putt Library Style, Keswick Library Friday, May 19: Unplugged & Leaders in Training, Keswick High School Small Gym

Georgina Farmers’ Market Every Sunday Starting May 14 The Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Georgina Lawn Bowling Club p Open House Tuesday, May 23 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick

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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 Assistant Supervisor - Instruction & Lifeguarding: Deadline May 11 Skate Patrol Attendant: Deadline May 14 Visit georgina.ca or view our job posting board at the Georgina Civic Centre for more information and application instructions.

The Town of Georgina Purchasing Division will receive tenders and/or proposals as follows: 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 5 Pick-Up Trucks & 1 Compact Cargo Van Request for Tender No. OID2017-028 Closing: Friday, May 26

the noted applications within the legislated timeframes pursuant to the Planning Act. In this regard, the OMB is now the approval authority for the subject applications for plan of subdivision approval and zoning by-law amendment.

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Notwithstanding, the Town and the applicant/appellant have agreed to conduct a public meeting in order to bring forward the revised subdivision plan and associated zoning application for consideration by the public and Council, and to consider recommendations on same. A key map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. Town File Nos.: 01.137 (SUBD) & 03.1074 (ZBA); Direct Inquiries to Maryann Hunt, Planner, at ext. 2275 or mhunt@ georgina.ca. Please reference the File Numbers in all communications.

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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.

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Fire Department 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. Follow @georginafire on Twitter and the Town of Georgina on Facebook for daily tips during EPW.

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Bear Sightings We have received reports of bear sightings in the Town of Georgina. Bears want to avoid humans. Most encounters are not aggressive and attacks are rare. But if you feel a bear poses an immediate threat to your personal safety or the safety of others, call 911 or local police. If you would like to report a non-emergency related bear sighting, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866514-2327. Always think safety first, never approach a bear! Visit georgina.ca for some helpful information about what you, your friends and your family can do if you encounter a bear.

Local Farmers on Town Roads

Notice of Public Meeting

The Town of Georgina would like to remind residents that the local farmers will be moving their tractors and equipment along the roadways as they prepare for the 2017 crop season.

You are invited to attend a Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Georgina Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick. Please note that these applications, along with other matters, will be dealt with in the order that they appear on the agenda or as Council may determine.

Please be patient if you are caught behind them as they cannot do the same speed as cars and trucks. Some agricultural equipment is wide and takes up more space on the roadway. Farmers do their best to keep to the right of the centre line, but sometimes the shoulders aren’t safe to travel on and they have to take up space in the opposite lane. When the tractor operator is making a right hand turn into a lane way or field entrance, they often have to make a wide turn, meaning they will move into the left lane and turn back across the right lane. Never try to pass them on the right. Please be aware when traveling over a hill that there may be a slow moving vehicle on the other side. Watch for the unique slow moving vehicle sign that will be displayed on the back of the tractor and equipment. Not all farm equipment have brake lights or turn signals, so please watch for hand signals indicating a turn is being made. We thank you for your cooperation in sharing the roads with our local farmers.

PROPOSAL: Part Lot 15, Conc. 2 and 3 (NG), and Part of Former Road Allowance between Conc. 2 and 3 (NG), S/S Old Homestead Road, Keswick On June 25, 2014 the Town of Georgina held a public meeting to consider applications for plan of subdivision approval and zoning by-law amendment submitted by Greystone (Homestead) Limited and Middleburg Developments Inc. to permit the development of 189 single family residential lots on the above noted properties. The applicant has submitted a revised Draft Plan of Subdivision for consideration, which reduced the total number of dwelling units from 189 to 187 units. On September 14, 2016, appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) were filed by the applicants for failure of the Town of Georgina to make a decision on

Additional information: As noted above, the subject applications are under appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). If you wish to direct questions to the OMB, please direct inquiries to Tome Kondinski, Case Coordinator-Planner at (416) 326-6799 or Tome. Kondinski@ontario.ca. Please reference file numbers: OMB Case/File No.: PL160928, OMB Related File No: PL160929. Additional information and/or material related to the proposal is available for viewing at the Planning Division within the Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on regular business days. For more information, please contact the Planning Division, by phone at 905-4764305, ext. 2250, by fax at 905-476-4394, or by email to the Planning Division Secretary, Anna Geniole, at ageniole@georgina.ca. Copies of the staff report being considered by Council are available from the Planning Division on the Thursday preceding the scheduled Council Meeting. You may also view the full Council Agenda on-line at www.georgina.ca. Personal information collected in response to this planning notice or in relation to this application will be used to assist Town Staff and Council to process the application and make a decision on this matter. Such personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will become part of the public record, may be viewed by the general public, and may be published in a Planning Report and Council Agenda. Questions about this collection may be directed to the Town Clerk, John Espinosa, at 905-476-4305, ext. 2223, or by email to jespinosa@georgina.ca. Dated at The Town of Georgina this 8th Day of May, 2017. yorkregion.com

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Welding work caused massive auto shop fire HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com Welding work that ignited flammable vapours is being attributed as the cause of a massive fire that broke out at Loyal King Auto in Sutton that sent one person to hospital with second-degree burns May 9, according to Georgina’s Fire Chief. The injured employee was treated at hospital and later released, Fire Chief Ron Jenkins confirmed Wednesday, adding one firefighter was treated at the scene for exhaustion. The Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted but did not attend, however, the Ministry of Labour is involved due to the fact the incident resulted in a workplace injury. Thick black smoke filled the sky just after 4 p.m. south of Hwy. 48 at Ellisview Road, as flames shot

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during financial difficulties, Sibbald said. "By selling those shares, (the Sibbalds) were able to keep the Briars, otherwise we would have nothing here but a big subdivision. The Briars has a long history of change. We’ve come full circle and we’re just delighted that Mr. Lu is prepared to carry on," she added. Lu owns a pharmaceutical factory, medical transportation company and a business involved in the production of dialysis equipment, as well as a similar resort to the Briars, in China. As a young doctor 26 years ago, Lu went to Africa as a volunteer. He not only treated patients, but also eventually backed infrastructure that provides the backbone of the local medical system there now. Via translator, Lu said he shares similar passions and

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Trailblazers Riding Club, a nonprofit organization based in Georgina since 1969, hosted a jumper clinic at a fabulous facility under new ownership in neighbouring Brock Township April 29.

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Stock # 17116

or $281 bi-weekly + tax

Be noticed! This comes with the 5.7 litre HEMI, 8-speed automatic, sport performance hood, power pedals, heated seats, heated steering wheel, trailer tow, spray-in boxliner, tonneau cover, black sidesteps, anti-spin differential, remote start, power sunroof, bluetooth hands-free... the list goes on!

ROSS JAMIESON

ROB SANDERS

or $293 bi-weekly + tax

2017 RAM 1500 SXT CREW 4X4

2017 RAM 1500 SPORT CREW 4X4

$45,588

Stock # 17075

2017 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA 4X4

$38,588

Stock # 17085

or $214 bi-weekly + tax

This is powered by the 5.7 litre HEMI and a 6-speed automatic. It comes with parkview camera, on/off road tires, spray-in boxliner, power heated mirrors, remote keyless entry, trailer hitch, touchscreen display, satellite radio, aluminum wheels, cruise control, 6-passenger seating and lots more!

GARY CARR

PLEASE ASK ABOUT OTHER AFFORDABLE FINA NCE ARRANGEMENTS!

All prices and payments do not include tax and license. All factory incentives have been applied to the prices where applicable. The bi-weekly payments for all of the above vehicles are based on a term of 96 months and an APR of 3.49% OAC. See dealer for more details.

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