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Expediting Georgina’s major employment lands through the planning queue is a major goal, but "major impediments" continue to stall the development of the Keswick Business Park. It has been nine years since more than 500 acres in the Woodbine corridor were designated as part of a key town strategy to provide more local employment while diversifying the tax base. The town, however, is hopeful recent discussions with the owner of the lands north of Glenwoods Avenue may kick-start the process, according to an update provided to council Sept. 20. Six key items related to infrastructure costs re-

main major stumbling blocks to moving forward since the lands received draft plan approval in May of 2016, including those associated with the Woodbine Avenue project and obtaining a fill permit in advance of a subdivision agreement, according to the report tabled. "These items are major impediments to proceeding with registration of the draft plan of subdivision," according to Eric McSweeney, the town’s consultant, who met with owner John Gallucci and the town’s economic development manager, Karyn Stone, Sept. 8. Assistance with preclearance of conditions from both town staff and a neutral third-party qualified professional would help provide "certainty of the ability to proceed with

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registration and help avoid the imposition of further requirements and delays," the report states. Unlike residential plans of subdivision, the "return on (Gallucci’s) investment is significantly less," Stone said, adding "registration of these lands, we must remember, is ultimately dependent on the market for these lands." According to staff, there is "a considerable amount of research on these items that must be undertaken" prior to a followup report being tabled outlining any avenues to expedite the process. Getting the lands included on a provincial registry available to site selectors and proposed signage for the property developed through the town’s investment attraction strategy are also on the docket.

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Lilly Pendock BigCanoe (clockwise from above) performs an Indigenous dance wearing a fancy shawl and jingle dress; Skye Wyld of Georgina Island stands along the shores of Lake Simcoe in Sutton while wearing a traditional jingle dress; Noah Hare clad in a traditional men’s outfit; and Pierre Bebassige wears a traditional men’s bearskin outfit.

Indigenous heritage honoured at Powwow SUSIE KOCKERSCHEIDT skockerscheidt@yrmg.com The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation are an Ojibwa (or Anishinaabeg) people who reside on Georgina Island in Lake Simcoe. This year, the Powwow was held at Sibbald Point Provincial Park in Sutton. Powwow dances, drum music, singers and regalia are sacred elements of the celebration meant to not only entertain, but also tell im-

portant stories about personal and cultural history. Powwow dancers dress in regalia appropriate for the dance category. This includes the dress or outfit worn along with accessories, such as moccasins, eagle feather fans, bustles, hair roaches (a type of male headdress), jewelry and make-up. Eagle feathers, which for many First Nations peoples represent a connection to the Creator, are to be especially respected.

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The regalia worn at the men’s traditional dance is a personal expression of creativity. The style stems from 19th century warrior and hunter societies and is often thought to represent different animals of the hunt. The women’s fancy shawl dance is the newest addition to the contest powwow dances. The shawl is meant to symbolize the wings of a butterfly and twirls represent its style of flight. The women’s fancy shawl dance is also a dance of the youth and requires high levels of energy

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EVENTS l Thursday, October 12 Community Living Bingo WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Kin Community Hall, 15 Fairpark Ln., Georgina CONTACT: 905-722-8947 Bingo held weekly with proceeds to assist people with developmental disabilities living in the Town of Georgina.

Microlending for Women WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Women’s Centre of York Region, 120 Harry Walker Pkwy. N., Newmarket CONTACT: Karen McConvey, 905-853-9270, kmcconvey@wcyr.ca, http:// www.wcyr.ca/get-support/groupprograms/microlending/ COST: The Microlending program provides financial literacy mentoring, one-to-one coaching and skill development for entrepreneurial women. l Saturday, October 14 Aurora Farmers Market and Artisan Fair WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells St., Aurora CONTACT: theaurorafarmersmarket.com Come see us on Saturdays at 8 a.m. - rain or shine. Remember parking is available at the GO Station.

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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Pumpkin Fest WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Henderson Memorial Park , 3171 9th Line, Bradford CONTACT: 905-775-2162 Celebrate the fall season and the opening of Henderson Memorial Park with the inaugural Pumpkin Fest. Events include face painting, pumpkin carving and more. l Sunday, October 15 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 Saturday, October 14 Planting Trees WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket CONTACT: 647-975-5540 Enjoy fun, family time planting trees. Organized by the Bahá’ís of Newmarket to celebrate the bicentennial birth of Bahá’u’lláh. Call 647-975-5540 to sign up.

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A seven-month, $101,000 process to develop a master plan for the Jackson’s Point harbourfront area raises more questions than it answers. The fact the preferred option from consultants was ignored by council and rejected by members of the public doesn’t mean they didn’t do their job. They made recommendations based on stakeholder input, an army of experts at their disposal and came up with a "plan" that fit the bill of the study. Perhaps the town’s seemingly knee-jerk reaction to initiate a master plan in response to the sale of Bonnie Boats is more the issue.

HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com Why was a master plan necessary to be "driving the bus" in terms of any development proposals that would come from new owners MSR Lalu when the town’s planning process is more than capable and equipped to do so? With all due respect to the fact councils can dis-

cuss in closed session potential land acquisitions for obvious reasons, why claim you have no knowledge of what the developer plans to do when certainly discussions with both York Region and the York Regional Police Services Board regarding the purchase of the site for the marine unit had to have been taking place months before the sale. And what happened to the 25-year lease inked in 2014 between the town and YRP that was supposed to allow the construction of the marine unit in exchange for upgrades to Bonnie Park? Why were potential grants floated as part of the

reason behind the urgency of developing a plan when it turns out the town didn’t get the grants after all? No one is disputing a plan is needed for the region’s only municipal harbour and long-neglected public park and lake space. Perhaps that would have been better addressed through the proposed $120,000 waterfront study that was inexplicably bounced from the budget despite the fact tourism was identified as a main driver in the town’s economic and strategic plans. Recommendations from consultants include "ex-

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No time for red tape on housing Earlier this year, Statistics Canada released data from the 2016 census that indicated a long predicted, but nonetheless startling change had occurred in our country’s demographics. "From 2011 to 2016, Canada registered the largest increase in the proportion of seniors since Confederation. This acceleration of population aging is the result of the first baby boomers reaching the age of 65," StatsCan reported. "For the first time, the share of seniors (16.9 per cent) - the share they represent of the total Canadian population - exceeded the share of children (16.6 per cent). The increase in the proportion of seniors from 2011 to 2016 was the largest observed since 1871 - a clear sign that Canada’s population is aging at a faster pace." In our news feature Senior Tsunami, Metroland Media looked at this change and its implications on housing for the average senior. We defined average as the range from having no additional income from a company pension or RRSPs (surviving solely on CPP and OAS benefits), to having a retirement pension or savings. In short, we focused on housing solutions for the middle-class senior; the one who can’t afford the average monthly cost of $3,526 for an Ontario retirement home (in the GTA, it is more than $4,700), but does not qualify for government-assisted housing. We also used a projection by the province’s ministry of finance that shows the senior population in much of central Ontario will more than double in the next 25 years. The results were frightening. Although we have watched the baby boomers ascend the population triangle year after year, we are ill-prepared to provide housing alternatives to match their income level. Several in-depth reports by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation have forewarned of the impending crisis, but little in the form of solutions have taken shape. The province has been silent. In fact, we believe we are in a too-little, too-late situation for the Ontario government to show leadership on the issue of senior housing. We no longer have the luxury of time to meander the red tape of government. What we need are community-based, grassroots solutions. Ontario could offer surplus land or closed schools for senior housing developments. Municipalities, regional councils and provincial programs must collaborate to eliminate barriers, such as zoning and building bylaws, to pave the way for these alternatives. We need to work together to resolve this crisis. With 45,000 seniors across the country relying on food banks each month, we need to start today.

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• LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Kudos for highlighting mental health issues Re The Pressure to be Perfect, Sept. 28. Kudos to Michelle Peek and her family for raising awareness of mental health issues. I’m sad for the loss of their beloved family member but glad to hear they have found a silver lining by helping others who are in dire straights. As a recovering agoraphobic who struggled profoundly as a teen, I can attest to how important Michelle’s work is to help those who often suffer

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tible to heartbreak. And because bullies don’t pick on confident people, instead prey on those who look uncomfortable, my anxiety made me a prime target for their brutality. Writing a novel about it moved much of the pain out of my head and heart, onto the page. To be sure, we have a ways to go when it comes to the awareness of mental health issues. But thanks to programs such as Bell Let’s Talk and advocates such as Clara Hughes and Michelle Peek, help for sufferers is improving exponentially. None of us is perfect. Let us place nothing above love for our fellow human beings. Breathe and cultivate whatever thoughts ingrain a calm-

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Pet Tales s This is Karen Jackson from Keswick and I wanted to tell the story of my adopted dog, Salty. Seven years ago, while living and working in Mexico City, a friend encountered a small dog running loose in his neighbourhood. The tiny puppy was bloated with worms, had hardly any hair left, covered in scars from severe mange; Only the small dog was so frightened, he wouldn’t let anyone approach him. One day, I went to visit that friend and we saw the dog. He was very wary, but I believe he knew that he couldn’t survive without help. He came right over to me as I stopped down and let me pick him up. It took a lot of time, painful injections and various other treatments to get him back on the road to health. 7 years later, that homeless puppy has travelled the world with me, lived in several different countries, and now lives with us in Keswick. He has been a faithful companion and wonderful addition to our family. It just shows that despite a rough exterior or sordid past, all dogs have something wonderful to share when just given the chance and the love they deserve.

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Wed., October 18 Wed., October 25 Wed., November 1 Wed., November 8

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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

Ward Boundary By-Law For details regarding Passing of a By-law to ReDivide the Town of Georgina Ward Boundaries, please visit georgina.ca.

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Committees Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, October 12 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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The public is invited to attend the GEAC featuring a presentation by Markhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Claudia Marsales, Senior Manager Waste & Environmental Management, regarding Markhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zero Waste program. Visit georgina.ca/events for details.

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Running Instructor: Open Qualified applicants are invited to visit our website at georgina.ca or our job posting board at the Civic Centre for more information on our available positions, and instructions on how to apply. Recognizing that the Town is a diverse community, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

At The ROC

Low Ropes & Climbing Wall (6-9 years) OR High Ropes & Climbing Wall (10+ years) Saturday, October 14 $20 for 2 hours, starting promptly at 1 p.m. How to participate: 1. Drop-in at the Challenge Course on the day of the program; or 2. Call 905-476-4301 ext. 2354; or 3. Visit georgina.ca to pre-register online A consent form must be completed prior to use of facilities. Participants must wear closed toe shoes and have long hair tied back. Maximum 20 participants per group. First come, first served basis. Pre-registration guarantees a spot.

Contests Fall Photo Contest Deadline: Tuesday, October 31 Calling all residents! Snap a photo that fits one of our three categories Fall leaves/colours, Kids having fun in the Fall, Harvest/Thanksgiving Decor. Submit your photo and submission form to contest@georgina.ca. Submission forms available at georgina.ca

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In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week, The Georgina Public Library Board invites you to attend a Meet and Greet with Board Members and Staff on Wednesday, October 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the Keswick Branch of the Georgina Public Library at 90 Wexford Drive. Light refreshments will be served. Contact David Harvie, Library Director/CEO at 905-476-7233 ext. 4522 or dharvie@georgina.ca for more information. Visit georginalibrary.ca for more information on our local libraries and programs.

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Family Fright Fiesta Saturday, October 21 Georgina Pioneer Village, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $1 children | $2 adult/senior Hey kids, wear your Halloween costume for our costume contest! Event features: Haunted storytelling, hair raising magic shows, eerie Pioneer Village walks, Spooktacular puppet shows, ghoulish games, pick a pumpkin, treats and giveaways and much more!

One Dark Night: Series of Dark Nights Day y 1: The Paranormal Project Wednesday, October 25 Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd, Keswick

6:30 p.m. | Tickets $10 | Ages 16+ years Part 1: Joel A. Sutherland, will put you on the edge of your seat with a spine-chilling story from one of his award winning novels. Part 2: Mentalist Mysterion teams with mentalist Steffi Kay creating a two person mind reading experience that is truly breathtaking. Get Your Tickets in Advance at the Stephen Leacock Theatre in person, or by calling 905-4760193. You may also purchase at the door.

Halloween Pool Haunt Thursday, October 26 Georgina Leisure Pool, 5279 Black River Road, Sutton

6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Get frightfully soaked at our 8th annual haunting of the pool with enchanting games, ghoulish giveaways, and more hocus pocus. Admission fee/policy applies to swim Swim Pass Bundles Available until October 31 Give a swim pass when trick or treaters knock on your door! Buy 10 swim passes for $10, valid for one child admission. Available at the Georgina Leisure Pool.

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Day y 2: Shadows of the Night Monday, October 30 Georgina Pioneer Village,

You are invited to attend a Public Meeting on:

26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick

7 p.m. | Tickets $7.50 | Ages 18+ years Part 1: LIVE Ghost Hunting experience with the Georgina Paranormal Society. Part 2: Psychic medium Angel Morgan will connect with spirits and communicate with those who have left this world. Get Your Tickets in Advance at the Stephen Leacock Theatre in person, or by calling 905-4760193. You may also purchase at the door (Night #2, cash only)

The ROC Job Fair Saturday, October 28 The ROC, 26479 Civic Centre Road, Keswick 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ROC is hosting a job fair for our winter seasonal positions. Please bring a resume. Job applications will be available.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Georgina Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick. Please note that this application, along with other matters, will be dealt with in the order that they appear on the agenda or as Council may determine. Proposal: E/S Woodbine Avenue Concession 9, Part Lot 1 (NG) A Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of the Estate of Nicholas and Eugenia Kulyk (c/o Roman Kulyk) to rezone the above-noted property from Rural (RU) to site-specific Rural (RU) and Open Space (OS) zones to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling and accessory structures while protecting the on-site environmental features. A key map showing the location of the subject land is provided below. Town File: 03.1114; Direct inquiries to Ingrid Fung, Planner, at ext. 2244 or ifung@georgina. ca. Please reference the File Number in all communications. Key Map

Providing Comments: i) Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the application. Written comments should be mailed/faxed/emailed to the Planner noted above. Please ensure you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. ii) If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Georgina before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Georgina to the Ontario Municipal Board. iii) If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Georgina before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

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Notice of Collection: 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 12th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017

In the Matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, 1990, R.S.O. Chapter 18, Section 29 (3). And in the matter of the lands and premises known as the Johnson family burial ground to be described separately on 26280 Park Road, Sutton Georgina.

Public Notices Public Notice Take notice that the Council of the Town of Georgina will be passing a By-law under the Municipal Act to establish fees for the review of Site Plan Submissions, Subdivision Submissions and Subdivision Lot Grading Submissions by the Development Engineering Division of the Development Services Department on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Georgina Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick. For more information, please contact Michael Baskerville, Manager of Development Engineering, by phone at 905-476-4301 extension 2225 or by email at mbaskerville@georgina.ca.

Additional Information: Additional information and/or material related to this application, including the proposed zoning by-law amendment, is available for viewing at the Planning Division within the Civic Centre at 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on regular business days. For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Planning Division by phone at 905-476-4305, ext. 2250, by fax at 905-4764394, or by email to the Planning Division Secretary, Anna Geniole, at ageniole@georgina.ca. 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. If you wish to be notified of the decision of Town Council on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to the Town of Georgina.

Notice of Intention to Designate Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Georgina intends to designate the following property for reasons of cultural heritage value or interest: The Johnson Family Burial Ground CON. 7, PT LOT 6, (Johnson family burial ground to be described separately) 26280 Park Rd. Sutton, ON L0E 1R0 An appeal of designation may be filed on or before November 5, 2017. Please visit the Town website - public notices - for additional information.

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Rally to raise $100K to ’Keep Mike Moving’ HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com A community rally to raise $100,000 to help keep Keswick resident Mike Boehmker "moving" is gaining momentum, but needs your help to continue the "journey to a cure." Keep Mike Moving is the name of a fundraising campaign started by friends of the married father of four who is set to have what is hopefully life-changing stem cell transplant surgery in Mexico in February. Diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in 2011, Boehmker says going to Mexico is "all he’s got" to combat his steadily declining condition. "It doesn’t work for everyone, but there’s a 75 per cent chance it will slow the progression. There’s nothing else for me," he says frankly, but not without the optimism and fighting spirit for which he is known, as he shifts uncomfortably trying to ease the almost now constant pain and discomfort. "It always hurts, now," he says, adding "not so good days" outweigh the good. Walking, even with leg braces, crutches and canes, on any given day is difficult. Stumbling is quite common and led to a fall down a flight of stairs which required surgery for a broken arm. There are no drugs to help slow down the progression of his type of MS, which affects about 10 per cent. While stem cell sur-

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Mike Boehmker is going to Mexico for stem cell transplant surgery. The community is rallying behind the man they describe as a great guy and an active member of the community who always helps others before himself get the surgery he needs to improve his health. gery is available in a number of countries, Canada is not one of them, making the hefty price tag - equating to $80,000 Canadian for the stem cell surgery plus expenses - almost as crippling as the disease.

Boehmker’s stem cells will be harvested before his immune system will be totally knocked out through rapid, high doses of chemotherapy. His stem cells will then be transplanted back into his blood stream to "re-

boot" his immune system. Without treatment, Boehmker will most likely be in a wheelchair within two years, eventually bedridden, unable to speak, eat, drink or breathe on his own.

A very large circle of his friends wants to help the man they say is walking his journey with humility, courage and dignity; a guy who would give you the shirt off his back, the first person to help, to give, to

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listen, to lend, to welcome, to support and to love. Roughly $25,000 has been raised to date, with a fundraising event at Georgina’s Ice Palace scheduled for Oct. 21. Acknowledging the support of his "rock star" of a wife, Juli, and his old boss at Reikon for giving him a desk job after he was forced to close his construction business two years ago because he didn’t have the strength to keep it going, Boehmker remains at a loss how to thank everyone for their support. "I was still actively working, paying my bills and taking care of my family. Two years ago I was fine, but now I’m not. It’s incredibly humbling, but I’ve got good friends, that’s for sure." He’s in awe that everyone, from the people he grew up with, to kids who played hockey with his kids, to work colleagues to people who don’t even know him, want to help from a friend’s 28-year-old daughter with MS who donated the proceeds from her own charity golf tournament in Barrie to his cause to the 20-year-old "kids" in Keswick who rounded up beer bottles raising $650 in returns. "It’s that stuff that just brings you to your knees in humble gratitude. I’m so thankful for the support of so many people."If you would like to help, visit keepmikemoving.com or contact Carla at 905-7155560 or Mark at 289-2313386.

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Saturday, October 28 2 p.m. Stephen Leacock Theatre 130 Gwendolyn Boulevard, Keswick

Used cooking oil does not go in the garbage or down the drain. Small amounts of cooking oil can be placed in the green bin. Bring larger amounts in a tightly sealed container, measuring less than four litres in size, to a waste depot where it will be disposed of safely.

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n unstoppable flood is headed our way. Ontario’s senior population is rising as baby boomers turn 65. Within 25 years, the number of seniors is projected to double to 4.6 million. At that time, one in every four people in this province will be a senior. While this massive wave of seniors has long been predicted, we are still ill prepared to provide housing to meet their needs. Muskoka resident Shelley Raymond encountered this problem 10 years ago while exploring options for her parents. "I found pretty much nothing outside of a retirement home, or long-term care, which are all booked to the nines. And hugely expensive," she said. The average monthly cost in an Ontario retirement home is $3,526, but you can pay more than $6,000 depending on where you live, states a 2017 seniors’ housing report by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. As your health declines, you’ll fork over more money for added care. "Retirement homes, in most cases, are profit-based and when you run out of money they will kick you out," Raymond said. "It’s already happening over and over again." Raymond was determined to find an alternative. Due to declining health, her mom moved into long-term care. Her dad couldn’t afford to stay in the family home, but refused to give up his independence. And Raymond worried he would outlive his money in a retirement home. Because Raymond’s grandfather died at an early age, his son chose living life to the fullest over saving for retirement. The responsibility to find an answer for her dad fell at Raymond’s feet because her two siblings lived far away. Raymond was crying about her plight to a friend in a Muskoka restaurant when a solution was born. The pair was talking about shared home ownership. The idea came to Raymond after she looked worldwide for an option that could give her dad independence, affordability, and social interaction. "A man sitting in the restaurant overheard me and he walked over and said ‘You can use my house because I have the same problem,’" Raymond said. Solterra Co-housing Ltd.

RETIREMENT INCOME CALCULATOR The Government of Canada has created a retirement income calculator to help you determine how Old Age Security pension and Canada Pension Plan will contribute to your future financial security. You can find the calculator online at tinyurl.com/ seniorstsunami.

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Muskoka resident Shelley Raymond fought to create this shared ownership home in Bracebridge for her dad and other seniors. She owns a company called Solterra Co-housing and plans to open more shared ownership homes to meet the needs of a growing number of seniors.

Seniors housing crisis looms Municipalities and community residents shouldn’t wait for the province to take a lead. Solutions will be found in grassroots initiatives: urban planner SARA CARSON scarson@simcoe.com was born. Raymond has a background in real estate, her husband is a talented carpenter, and her dad was a top planner in Canada. They renovated the Bracebridge home and four seniors moved in, splitting ownership between them. But it wasn’t over. The plan sparked an uphill battle with the municipality, planners, lawyers and retirement homes. "I was pretty sure when I

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announced what we were doing I could do it legally, all I had to do was convince others. That was problematic," Raymond said. She won the legal challenges at a huge cost, but her goal was never just one house. "I knew we could do it across Canada. If I was having those problems 10 years ago, I knew the numbers would increase substantially as we moved

forward," Raymond said. Demand for shared home ownership is picking up substantially. Raymond helped create co-housing projects in Brechin, Port Perry, and Guelph. Solterra Co-housing Ltd. just put an offer on a house in Barrie. Shared home ownership is one solution. We need a variety of housing options and models to ensure baby boomers can

fund their own retirement. This will require innovation, planning, and bylaw and zoning changes. In this series, Metroland examines four options: cohousing with a stranger, cohousing with family, retiring up north in Elliot Lake and renovating your home to add accessible features with help from government grants. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) released a policy discussion paper in 2016 to recognize that the municipal sector is at the forefront of developing age-friendly communities, including affordable housing. Michael Jacek, a senior policy adviser, said AMO hasn’t come up with specific recommendations like shared home ownership, or co-housing. And they haven’t discussed bylaw and policy changes that may be required. "We’ve been operating more at a high-level to encourage people to do the age-friendly community planning. Creative solutions like that may be the result of some of these community plans," Jacek said. Urban planner John Lewis, an associate professor with the University of Waterloo’s school of planning, said there are municipalities, developers, and community groups facing the wave head on. He helped develop the province’s age-friendly planning guide. Lewis said top developers are leading the way with innovative housing solutions. "Once they have proven the market potential for that kind of housing stock, then generally the rest of the developers will follow suit," he said. Lewis said municipalities and community residents shouldn’t wait for the province to take a lead. Solutions will be found in grassroots initiatives, like Solterra Co-housing Ltd. "The feet on the ground literally consists of people who are residents of the communities driving these initiatives forward," Lewis said. l See page 15 for four housing solutions

Duke Collision Centre - Georgina’s Longest Running Owner Operated Auto Body Repair Facility Still Going Strong! by Rebecca Reid

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Med+ Home Health Care manager Ron Wiskin (left) and homeowner Sandra Sexton stands in the acessible bathroom being built at her Hendon Avenue home, on Monday, Sept. 25, that will accommodate her husband and aging parents.

Four alternative housing options for Ontario seniors Metroland Media explored four housing options for seniors: co-housing with a stranger, co-housing with family, retiring in Elliot Lake and renovating to add accessible features with help from government grants.

Will you age in place, or downsize? Top questions to consider. Read more at tinyurl.com/ seniorstsunamiplan. Six years ago, Penstone’s daughter, Corrine, asked if she and her partner, Steven Gagnon, could move in to save money for a home. They also revealed they were expecting twins. The boys grew up in their grandparents’ house before the family moved to their own home. While there are challenges to having a multigenerational household, Penstone said the benefits have far outweighed the adjustments for his family. Read more at tinyurl.com/seniorstsunamimultigenhome. 3. OPEN YOUR DOORS Halton is taking an innovative approach to helping their aging population stay in their homes while also avoiding the social isolation that can come with growing old. Halton Region, in partnership with Halton Housing Help and the Burlington Age-Friendly Council, offers the Halton HomeShare program matches people who have a place to live, mostly seniors, with those

looking for housing. Discussions around housing and how it relates to seniors tended to focus on how a number of their aging residents wished to stay in their homes but were finding it difficult to maintain them without help. Read more at tinyurl.com/seniorstsunamihomeshare. 4. FUTURE RENOVATIONS Sandra and Dan Sexton are doing the kind of work on their North York home that usually comes much later in life. In their 40s, the couple is working with Ronny Wiskin, a specialist in home renovation for accessibility, through the Toronto-based Med+ Home Healthcare company. The company assists homeowners to modify environments using universal design principles - a seven-point checklist that balances esthetics and comfort with accessibility for people who might be confined to a wheelchair, or have other mobility issues. "It’s the design of products and environments that are usable by people of all abilities," Wiskin said. Read more at tinyurl.com/seniorstsunamiaccessible.

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1. GO NORTH When Barrie’s Annamarie Sugar and her husband, Don Ough, began searching for a place to enjoy retirement, they wanted a small, quiet community with affordable housing costs. The hunt took them to Elliot Lake between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie "Barrie was a nice small town when we moved there," Sugar said. "Now, it’s just too big, too noisy, too many people." Sugar and her husband aren’t alone in choosing the community, thanks to a marketing campaign aimed at attracting retirees. Read more at tinyurl.com/seniorstsunaminorth. 2. FULL HOUSE For 25 years, as he and his wife, Donna, were raising their three children, Matthew Penstone’s widowed mother-in-law, Alice, lived with the family. And then Penstone’s father, George, also moved into the family’s Aurora home.

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Duke Collision Centre has been offering superior post-accident vehicle repairs and exemplary customer service since 1983. The Pefferlaw shop has continued to evolve to keep up with industry changes, but the commitment to providing the highest level of workmanship remains the same today as it did when it opened more than three decades ago. Duke Collision Centre offers a variety of competitively priced small repair services to restore your vehicle to pre-damage condition including scratch and dent repair and colour matching paint services. Duke’s also offers free estimates and deals with insurance claims. Owner Greg Breen believes in giving back to the community in which he serves, proudly supporting a number of youth sports teams and local organizations over the years. Whether your car or truck has sustained dings

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Prince of Peace CES dedicates outdoor classroom MIKHAILA JACKSON On Sept. 21 the Prince of Peace Catholic Elementary School in Keswick held a dedication ceremony for the new outdoor classroom that

I funded for the school as a way to celebrate the legacy of my late parents by giving back to the school community. My two children attend the school. My parents believed very

strongly in the importance and power of education and that there are opportunities to learn everywhere. They were also avid gardeners. Fundraising for such a space is difficult for our

small school and we have other needs that fundraising goes to each year. The decision to gift the school this classroom was in the hope that generations of students and teachers can use

it to create, be curious, or just be quiet and enjoy nature. I was able to work with some wonderful local (Georgina) businesses as well as GTA vendors who under-

Georgina Gospel Assembly 2435 Glenwoods Rd., East of Woodbine, Keswick

Sunday Services: Prayer Meeting 10:30am Worship Service 11:00am Tuesday Service 7:00pm

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Belhaven Free Methodist Church

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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!

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

25152 Warden just north of Old Homestead Rd. ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. Zech 4:6

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

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Sunday Services St. James’ Church, 31 River Street, Sutton

EGYPT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

8:00 a.m & 10:30 a.m Holy Eucharist Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 15 at 12 noon

6779 Smith Blvd • 905-722-7783

All are Welcome Canon David Neelands, Priest-in-Charge The Rev. Robin Peasgood, Associate Priest

ROMANCATHOLIC CHURCH Immaculate Conception 20916 Dalton Road, Sutton

Engaging Family Spirituality in Egypt’s Historic Country Church!

Sunday Morning Church Time 11am Pastors Doug & Jeannie Neufeld Cedardale Church Of The Nazarene 471 Pefferlaw Rd., Pefferlaw

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm • Sunday: 8:30am

Sunday 10 am Worship

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

Home of the Community Meal every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Pastor Ronald Gosse 905-476-9155

Maple Hill Baptist Church 215 Glenwoods Dr. Keswick

905-476-2541

Sunday Morning Service 10:30am - noon Fellowship time after service

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

Rev. Johanna VanderSpek “A Warm Welcome Awaits You”

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

Nursery / Children’s Church Provided

Sunday Worship/Sunday School • 11:15am

All are welcome!

Family Worship and Children’s Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

All Are Welcome

Keswick United Church 177 Church St. • 905-476-5532 www.keswickunitedchurch.ca

For other services please phone for times.

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)

Rev. Ted Grady 905-722-3742 officeknoxsutton@gmail.com

stood the vision and were able to give options to fit the budget. (Leona Stone, Eagle Ridge Tree Movers, Wilson Hardscaping, Miller Compost, Home Hardware, and FusionCast)

Awana Children’s Program from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Nursery Provided

Dr. Chad Houghton Rev. Mike Harrison

Anglican Worship Christ Church Roches Point Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. We no longer have a service at 10:30

Rev. Canon Dr. W. David Neelands Priest-in-charge.

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

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

MAKE EVERY DAY “THANKSGIVING” DAY It is very easy to lose focus on the truly important things of this life with our hectic lives of work, family and the constant bombardment from the media around us which thrusts the thorough nastiness of the world and its ways before us. There is just so much we can be thankful for around us. Take a few moments each day and find something of God’s handiwork in our view. How thankful we can be for the glory of the Fall season colours all around us right now, for living in such pristine beauty, for scenic sunrises and spectacular sunsets. Take pleasure in our friends and family, both far and near; be thankful for our homes and safe country with bountiful harvests. But more importantly, let us reflect and consider the words of Psalm 96: “Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. Worship the LORD in the splendour of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth. Say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns. The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved.” It is God, whose steady hand continues to guide our world. “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms”. Psalm 95:2. To help you with your Bible study of God’s plan of salvation, write for “Light on a New World” - a FREE quarterly magazine: Canada Post: PO Box 931, Sutton West, On L0E 1R0 Email: info@ontariodawn.com For more information about the Bible message, please write or email the following: Email: info@ontariodawn.com P.O. Box 931, Sutton West, On L0E 1R0

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3 BEDROOM house plus optional workshop or home office. Walk to shopping centre and close to 404. No Pets. Non Smoker. Credit Check. Call 416-722-6883

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JACKSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S POINT, 1 Bedroom, furnished bachelor. Separate entrance, steps to lake, inunit laundry. No pets/ smoking. $830 month, 1st & last. Available now. Text 416-574-6047.

NORTH KESWICK. Looking for person to share 2 bedroom apartment. Close to lake, stores and bus stop. $700/month. Utilities included. No smoking/pets. Available November 1. Call 905-806-1016

~CARPET~ I have several 1000 yds. Of new Stainmaster and 100% nylon carpet. Will do living room & hall for $389. Includes carpet, pad & installation (25 sq. yards) Steve 289-803-3088

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4 BEDROOM townhouse for rent in Sutton, $1300/ month + hydro/cable/internet. Available November 1st. First and last month rent required. 289-383-1861

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Keswick, 289-663-0088 Sutton, 905-722-3799 Coming Events

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OPP CHORUS Sunday afternoon October 15th, 3 pm, at the Keswick United Church, 177 Church St. Keswick, Freewill offering.

GARAGESALES Garages Sales

Keswick The Flooring Centre

Warehouse Sale Sat., Oct 21st 10 am - 3 pm 24707 Woodbine Ave.,

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RYE, Ivan Milford Passed peacefully at Oak Terrace in Orillia on Monday, October 9, 2017 in his 87th year. Ivan is predeceased by his loving wife Nola. Loving father of Rod Rye and wife Carol of Stayner, Robin Campbell and husband Barry of Calgary, Alberta, and Rodger Rye and wife Arlene of Pefferlaw. Loved by his grandchildren Christopher (Kim), Laura (Eli), Cody, Courtney and by his great-grandchildren Emilie, Caleb, Melisa, and Kaidence. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595 on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 3-5 p.m., and on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cemetery, Orillia. If desired, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.CarsonFuneralHomes.com A Memorial Tree will be planted by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes

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BLACKETT-DICK, Cynthia Mary Peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick, on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the age of 87 years with her family and caregivers by her side. Cynthia Blackett-Dick (nee Goss) predeceased by her husbands Johnathan Blackett and David Dick. Beloved mother of Paul Blackett (Christine Banford) of Kamloops BC and Michele Kortko (Dan) of Pefferlaw. Loving Nana of Kyle, Adam and Brett and great-grandmother of Serenity and Dimitri. Dear sister in law of Mavis Goss. Predeceased by her brother Desmond Goss. Fondly remembered by her extended family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held in Stone Church Cemetery, Beaverton on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton, 905-722-3274. Memorial condolences may be made at: www.forrestandtaylor.com

Cards of Thanks

Words of expression for the support that I have received since Daltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing August 08, 2017 is unexplainable, the care and love shown to me for all the cards, food, calls and ďŹ&#x201A;owers that I have received. September 16, 2017 was Daltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration Of Life, the crowds of people was unbelievable to myself and family. Special thanks to my friends at Sutton By The Lake, to our long time friends, nieceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and nephews. To the Swadchuck Funeral Home for their special care very dear thanks to my family for being by my side through all this a very heartful thanks to everyone a day I will always hold close in my heart. ~ Marie Thompson and family

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A Message to heaven ( Mom and Dad) Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re often looking back on yester years, Our hearts still hurt and eyes ďŹ ll with tears Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget our roots and how we were raised, Their all treasured memories of the good old days Even just the train as it whistles down the tracks Pours out memories of you at Old Snaggerty Flats. WATTERS, Mary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rayâ&#x20AC;? Blair (nee Brown) September 23, 1931 - October 5, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ray Watters peacefully in her 87th year. Ray was predeceased by husband John, and brother and sister-in-law David and Frankie Brown. Mother of Anne (Neil Burgess); grandmother of Lindsey, Liam and Shannon Burgess. Sister-in-law of Eleanor Protz. Aunt to Blair (Mario Barricelli), and Tom (Lena) Brown and Marsha Protz, Great aunt to Colin and Gavin Barricelli and David and Kyla Brown. Ray received her teaching credentials in her native Scotland and, with her good friend Margaret, emigrated to Canada in 1955. After brieďŹ&#x201A;y teaching at River Drive Park and Sutton Public School, she accepted a position in Keswick Public where she remained for the rest of her long teaching career. Throughout the years she touched the lives of so many local students who will fondly remember her penchant for both the written and verbal English language. Ray was one of the founders of Keswick Public Library where she acted as its ďŹ rst (volunteer) librarian and served on its board for many years. Ray and John were also avid curlers and prominent members of the York curling club in Newmarket. Ray was renowned for her ability to write poetry for any occasion and her skills as a wordsmith brought joy to untold numbers of recipients of her sharp wit. Ray was a long-time member of K.O.G.S. (Keswick Old Girls social group) and K.A.R.E. (Keswick Association of Retired Educators... an informal group that meets regularly for lunch) She will be sadly missed by so many friends. Many thanks to the wonderful people at Cedarvale who were always there for Ray. To honour Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request no service will take place and a celebration of life will be conducted locally at a future date. Donations can be made through M.W. Beckerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral home website or directly to the charity of your choice.

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SCHEDULER / NURSING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT River Glen Haven Nursing Home is part of a leading organization in Long Term Care which has been in operation for over 30 years; we are a very progressive company known for its commitment to providing Excellence in Long Term Care. River Glen Haven is an Accredited facility, a valued and integral member of the community; we are an outstanding Long Term care facility that cares for 119 residents. River Glen Haven is situated 30 minutes north of Newmarket in the Town of Sutton. Join a team that nourishes and facilitates educational opportunities and self-growth. As a key member of our team you can expect a competitive salary. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in Long-Term Care, have a genuine interest and respect for seniors and are a team player, then come join our team!!!

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This eye-catching crossover comes with a 2.4 litre 4-cylinder engine, keyless enter ‘n go, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, bluetooth hands-free communication, roof rails, power windows, power mirrors, split folding rear seat, tire sensors, block heater, electronic stability control, air conditioning and more!

This capable SUV comes with a gutsy 3.2 litre V6, 9-speed automatic transmission, heated seats, heated steering wheel, remote start, parkview camera, bluetooth hands-free, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, touchscreen, windshield wiper de-icer, split folding rear seat, power heated mirrors and more!

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All prices and payments do not include tax and license. All factory incentives have been applied to the prices where applicable. All of the above bi-weekly payments are based on a term of 96 months. The payments for the 2018 Jeep Compass are based on an APR of 2.99% OAC. The payments for the Dodge Journey SE, the Dodge Journey Crossroads and the 2017 Cherokee Sport are based on an APR of 3.49% OAC. The payments for the 2018 Cherokee North and the 2017 Wrangler Sport are based on an APR of 4.19% OAC. See dealer for more details.

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GARY CARR

475 Queensway South (at Glenwoods) Keswick Sales • Service • Parts • Leasing

(905) 476-3111 1-800-263-3235 FAX (905) 476-8104 All prices and payments do not include tax and license. All factory incentives have been applied to the prices where applicable. All of the above bi-weekly payments are based on a term of 96 months and an APR of 4.19% OAC. See dealer for more details.