Since 1983 when Georgina residents first set out to support Terry Fox’s dream of finding a cure for cancer, they have raised close to $480,000.00. Now in its 30th year, 2013 organizer Tricia MacDonald says the event raised $36,783.25—nearly $12,000 more than last year. “Everyone has done an amaz-ing job in spreading the word about the event and the impor-tance of cancer research,” Ms. MacDonald said. She said more than 200 people signed up to either walk, bike, run, jog, skateboard or roller blade either the five kilometre or 10 kilo-metre route from North Gwillimbury Park on Lake Dr. in Roches Point.

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Photos: (Top Right) Friends of the Lakeshore Community Fellowship Church and family members of Keswick resident Darrell Collett, 49, (centre) gathered to participate in the run and show their support in his struggle with brain cancer. Bottom Right: Over 200 par-ticipants including 32 volun-teers raised more than $36,700 in the 30th Annual Georgina Terry Fox run. Con-gratulations Georgina!

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I’ve discussed the issue of changing Georgina’s logo with a number of readers and most people feel the logo we have is just fine. They don’t see any reason for changing it and they are concerned about the money we will need to spend to replace the existing logo with a new one. In fact, one of the residents said, “Look at how much money it will cost to replace it. Why don’t they use some common sense instead of spending money on a consultant?” It seems almost everyone I’ve discussed this issue with is in favour of leaving things the way they are. I can’t say I disagree with their thought process but I do have one question for those people who have shared their opinions on this topic. “Where were you when the Town hosted three public con-sultation sessions to discuss the logo and a slogan?” I attended two of the three ses-sions and I have to admit, the attendance was dismal. In fact, there were only three people present to select the top three ideas in each category at the final session. I suspect the poor attendance at these meetings could be inter-preted a number of ways: 1) people are too busy; 2) people don’t see the sense in changing our logo; 3) there is a loss of public confidence in the process (in other words, some feel it is a done deal); 4) people can’t be bothered. If the truth be told, it is probably a bit of all four. But I know for a fact that resi-dents in Georgina do have an opinion on this issue and I be-lieve the Town is serious about getting your feedback. If you think Georgina’s logo should remain as it is, you should let the Town staff and your councillor know how you feel. Pick up the telephone, fax them or send an email or letter. You need to get involved in the process because right now there is only a handful of people pro-viding direction to the Town and I don’t believe they are a repre-sentative sample of the commu-

nity. Do it now because the new logo ideas are going to be pre-sented to council on October 6 to see if any of them move for-ward for street testing. I suppose one of the biggest problems with this whole issue is the Town has not done a great job of communicating “WHY” they are considering a new logo and slogan for Georgina. They aren’t doing it for you and me directly...they are doing it to try and attract new business into the community so the residential tax burden can be lessened by new business taxes. The consultants say the existing logo holds no value to those external audiences but that could be because there hasn’t been a promotion strategy that has exposed it to target audi-ences outside of Georgina. Why not throw it in the mix with the other logo suggestions and test it with the external audiences you are trying to attract in addition to the “street testing” you are going to do in Georgina?. Karen Wolfe, Editor.

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Regionalization of fire services The Committee of the Whole (COW) agreed to move forward on a recommendation by Fire Chief Steve Richardson when he told council the idea of a regionalized fire service merits review. Council agreed to contact the Region of York to ask them to establish a steering committee to investigate the feasibility of consolidating the fire services within the Region of York. In the recommendation that was passed by the COW on Septem-ber 16, Georgina will ask the steering committee to review all components of fire service de-livery including volunteer ser-vice and all other emergency service providers including EMS and dispatch. Currently, Aurora and Newmar-ket have put forth a resolution to the Region in support of ex-ploring fire regionalization. In his report to the COW, Chief Richardson also pointed out that regionalization will bring with it

a loss of local control. “It must be realized that region-alizing the fire service will take away local control and deci-sions and will be made at the Regional level, as they are with police and EMS,” he said. Responding to questions from COW council members, Chief Richardson explained the emer-gency responder process when a 911 call is received by dispatch. He said dispatch determines if the call is directed to police, fire or EMS based on the descrip-tion of the emergency uttered by a caller. And the use of cer-tain key words and phrases will automatically dispatch other first responders, he said. In an effort to ensure all areas in the response process are cov-ered, Mayor Grossi said, “If we are going to examine services, let’s examine everything so we can make sure the right re-sponse is going, with the proper manpower, to where it is needed.”

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York Regional Police (YRP) want the Town of Georgina to put a new by-law in place that would require salvage yards and second hand dealers to keep goods in their inventory for 30 days prior to selling them. A report to the Committee of the Whole on Monday, Septem-ber 9, said “York Regional Po-lice are strongly recommending that a 30 day holding provision requirement be included in the Town’s by-law to potentially deal with stolen goods and items.” The 30-day hold period re-quires documentation of all merchandise received, the re-port stated. Currently, Georgina is the only municipality in York Region without a 30-day hold period for resellers. It is believed that the 30 day hold provision will protect con-

sumers by providing time to determine that the goods have not been obtained through criminal activity. Although staff were supporting a recommendation to pass the by-law at the September 23 council meeting, some mem-bers of council felt staff should consult with the owners of those businesses to be impacted by the hold provision and delay implementation of the by-law until January 2014. “I like the idea of having some type of time frame so they can get this in motion because if you set this for tomorrow morning it puts almost every-one out of business for 30 days,” said Councillor Smockum. Council moved to defer adop-tion of the by-law until October 31 to allow staff to consult with resellers of second hand goods.

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Hunters encouraged to know where and when they can discharge firearms Although game hunting is allowed in three York Regional Forests located in Georgina, by-laws and restrictions exist which forbid the discharge of firearms in or near popu-lated areas. In Georgina, hunters can discharge their firearms and hunt within the Pefferlaw and Cronsberry York Region forestry tracts. However, a new “No Hunting” area in the Pefferlaw Tract forbids hunting in the forest west of the Pefferlaw River (see map). Bow hunting only is permitted on the Metro Road tract. Hunters can also hunt on defined pri-vate property within Georgina with the con-sent of the property owner. The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of the Environment provide hunt-ing regulations for Ontario to determine when seasons are open and for which game. According to Georgina’s Chief By-Laws Officer Ryan Cronsberry, hunters are en-couraged to contact the Town to determine where they can hunt and what restrictions exist within those areas. “We have a map that defines the areas throughout the Town where hunters can dis-charge their firearms and where they can’t,” Mr. Cronsberry said. “And hunters must obtain consent from property owners first before hunting on private property.”

The “No Hunting” boundary in the York Regional Forest Pefferlaw Tract has been extended to include all lands west of the Pefferlaw River. Hunters are still permitted to hunt the forest east of the Pefferlaw River using entrances on Lakeridge Road and Pete’s Lane. Hunting is also permitted in the Cronsberry Tract shown here north of Old Homestead Road. Consent from private property owners within designated areas in Georgina is also required. Hunters are encouraged to contact the Georgina By-Laws Department so they are aware of the firearms by-law prior to venturing out.

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(Left to Right) June Peach, Marilyn Verdoold, Lynda Ritchie and Jackie Diasio meet socially at the Hospice Georgina Annual General Meeting on September 11 at the Briar’s Resort.

(Left to Right) Team members Kathy Foch, Andrew Lee, Mario Martignani and Gary Foch were one of 18 foursomes signed up to participate in the 3rd Annual Georgina Training Centre Golf Tourna-ment which raised $7,500 to help deliver programs to Georgina residents.

Two members of the Craft Development team Rob Pugliano (left) and Lawrence Russo (second from right) picked up their winning trophies presented by Georgina Training Di-rector John Faveri (second from left) and board member Mike Baskerville (right). Their team scored 63 on the 72 par course at the Briars Golf Club on September 11.

Georgina Training Centre Golf Tourney Congratulations to the organizers of the Ravenshoe Church 140th Anniversary celebration. Dozens of artifacts docu-menting the progress of the community church since its in-ception in 1873 were on display for visi-tors at an Open House on Saturday, September 21. The church, which is owned by the com-munity and built on land donated by Mr. Glover, boasts origi-nal pews constructed by a Sutton carpenter and purchased for $45 each.

(Below) Members of the Georgina Brock 4H Club presented the re-sults of their giant vegetable crops on Sunday, September 14 for judging at Pefferlaw Peat. Winners were: Simon Southwell—pumpkin 928 lbs.; Rebecca Crawford—marrow 65.5 lbs.; Daniel and Abbi Shier—watermelon 44lbs; Simon Southwell—Gourd 75.5 lbs.

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Harvest Festival and Harvest Dinner Lloyd Johnston demonstrates how large tacks were made prior to the use of modern methods at the Blacksmith shop during the Harvest Festival at the Georgina Pioneer Village on September 21. More than 250 tacks are required to repair a bellows in use at the blacksmith shop.

Georgina trapper Wayne Sedore demonstrates the use of traps once used by Geor-gina pioneers to trap fur bearing animals. His display also compared the design of older traps with the modern changes made to traps currently in use to meet today’s trapping regulations.

(Left Photo) Al-though a steady rain fell during the day, it did not dampen the spirit of Stella Di-Paulo as she pud-dled around with her pumpkin. (Right Photo) Widdit McLean and Elle Thompson take time out from volunteer-ing to join a group of square dancers in the school house.

By all accounts, the 2nd Annual Georgina Har-vest Dinner at the Kin Hall on Sep-tember 21 was a huge success. Nearly 225 peo-ple lined up to enjoy a scrump-tious meal pre-pared from local produce by Chef Todd Timleck and Cori Doern.

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Let the Senior Games begin... The Georgina Senior Games which began on Sept. 11 and end on Oct. 3 have attracted 212 participants for 25 events. (Photos) (Left) Dorothy Geor-gieff, Carol Langley and Glen Baker get set for floor shuffle-board. (Middle Left) Charlotte Widdi-field delivers a rock as Jean Nodwell looks on. (Top Right) Barbara Hoult from Keswick throws a perfect shot in the horseshoe tourna-ment. (Bottom) Event conveners share a laugh as Mayor Grossi cuts the ribbon to open the games.

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WOW! The golfing season isn’t even over yet and Mike Egypt of Duclos Point has already tallied up “three” holes-in-one! Amazing! Congratulations to Sarah and Mike Jubb who cele-brated their wedding anniver-sary on September 18. Cheers, you two! Woo hoo! Matt Woodrow turned 60 years young and celebrated his milestone birthday with family and friends on Saturday, Septem-ber 21. Cheers Matt! Happy Birthday greetings go out to Joan Schell who turns 80 on September 25. Con-gratulations, Joan! Cheers to Emily Cryderman who turned 12 years old on September 11. Hope you had a good one Emily!

If you happen to see Jeanne and John Pinn around town on October 6, please stop and congratulate them as they celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary. Cheers to you both! We send our sincere condo-lences out to the friends and family of Carmey Scott, 73, who passed away on August 29. Carmey was well known for her many years in the food service industry—Carm’s Chip Bus, Carm’s Fish Huts and Carm’s Cozy Corner restaurant. She was a member of the Pefferlaw An-glers, the Pefferlaw Seniors Craft Club and the Sutton and Pefferlaw Euchre Club. Car-mey loved to go north to a cabin to hunt and fish and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

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Beaverton and Sunderland Fall Fairs Beaverton Fair 1) Todd Andrews demonstrates his chain-saw carving skills. 2) Genevieve Camp-bell, 14, 2013 Junior Ambassador. 6) Holly McCabe, 9, gets her face painted for the fair. 7) Deirdre Smullen (left) and Aryn Matthews (right) show off the rib-bons they won during the equine egg races. Sunderland Fair 3) Sierra Mabee-Wilson (left) and brother Chance from Cannington scoop out winners at the duck pond. 4) Brock Regional Councillor Debbie Bath (back row left) and Brock Mayor Terry Clayton (back row right) join the “Bee” Mas-cots—this year’s Sunderland Fair theme. 5) Ashlyn Chaves (left) was chosen the Miss Sunderland Fair Junior Congenial-ity contestant and Jessica Hales (right) was crowned the 2013Miss Sunderland Fair Junior Ambassador. 2

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You can save loads of money if you are one of the first 100 families to purchase an ICE Hockey Club Family Season’s Pass. Con-tact: theice@rogers.com

Register for lessons with the Beaverton Skating Club on Sept. 26 (7-9pm). Call (705) 426-9138. Ages 2 and up.

The Georgina Arts Centre is sponsoring a showing of “The Butler” at the GEM Theatre on Thurs. Sept. 26. Call (905) 722-9587 for tickets.

Check out the River Garden Restaurant in Pefferlaw on Sept. 28 from 7 to 11 pm for the sounds of Ernest Lee and Cotton Traffic. R&B, Rockin’ Blues, Swing and Country for your listening pleasure.

The Pefferlaw Association of Ratepayers is sponsoring their Annual Rabies Clinic at the Pefferlaw Fire Hall from 10:00 am to noon on Sat. Sept. 28. $25/animal.

The Georgina Pins and Needles Club is hosting a Quilt and Needle Art Show at the Sutton Kin Hall on Sept. 28 & 29 start-ing at 10:00 am. Admission $5.

Get set for the Stilettos & Sneakers Show at the Georgina Ice Palace on Sat. Sept. 28 from 10:am to 3:00 pm. One stop shop for women of all ages.

Visit the 3rd Annual “biindigen” Welcome Festival at the Arts Centre on Sat. Sept. 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. A gathering of all nations art and artists. No admission.

Knox United Church in Sutton will cele-brate their150th Anniversary with a con-cert featuring the Metropolitan Silver Band on Sat. Sept. 28 at 7:30 pm. Adults $15 and seniors and students $12. (905) 722-3742.

The 19th Annual Georgina Studio Tour has lined up some amazing local artists and artisans for you on Sept. 28 and 29 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Check out their web-site at www.georginastudiotour.com for details.

Come and enjoy a Free Community Din-ner at Cedardale Church in Pefferlaw on Wed. Oct. 2 at 6:00 pm. All welcome.

Fire Prevention Week kicks off with an Open House at the Pefferlaw Fire Hall on Thurs. Oct. 3 (5:30 to 8:00 pm) and Kes-wick and Sutton Halls on Sat. Oct. 5 (10:00 am to 2:00 pm).

Sutton Community/Creative Hub Open House will take place at the former Sutton Public School on Oct. 8 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Tour and light refreshments.

The South Shore Lake Simcoe Naturalists are hosting their Annual Club fundraising

event at the York Region Police Building Meeting Room on Baseline Road at 7:00 pm on Tues. Oct. 8 with a discussion on Snow Leopards. All Welcome.

Liona Boyd will be at the Stephen Lea-cock Theatre on Sat. Oct. 5 at 8 pm. $38.50. Call (905) 476-0193.

Registration for the Sutton Curling Club will be Oct. 9 (2-4pm; 7-9 pm) and 10 from 7-9pm. at the curling club.

The Keswick United Church is hosting an Autumn Bazaar on Church St. on Sat. Oct. 19 from 8:00 am to noon. Baking, plants, toys, nifty stuff and vendors.

Shoberry’s is looking for artisans and ven-dors for their Annual Craft Fair at the Sutton Kin Hall on Nov. 23. Call (905) 722-7715 for details.

The Green Cottage Gallery & Tea Room at 187 The Queensway S. in Keswick has over 1,000 titles of used books in stock for their Charity Book Sale. Proceeds to Hos-pice Georgina.

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